JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH No. 19 • MAY 15, 2015

A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

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COMMENTARYLt. Col. Robert Bryant (left), 559th Flying Training Squadron commander, briefs Maj. Gen. Han Xing, People’s Liberation Army Air Force Command College deputy com-mandant and members of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force on Pilot Instruc-tor Training April 27 during a tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. For the com-plete story, see page 3.

Photo by Melissa Peterson

ON THE COVER

Joint Base San Antonio-RandolphEditorial Staff

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta502nd Air Base Wing/JBSA Commander

Todd G. White502nd ABW/JBSA Public Affairs Chief

Marilyn C. Holliday502nd ABW Community Engagement Section Chief

Airman 1st Class Alexandria SladePhotojournalist

Airman 1st Class Stormy ArcherPhotojournalist

Robert Goetz, David DeKunderStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

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By Dr. Robert B. KaneAir University, director of historyMaxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

In 1978, Congress established Asian-Pacifi c American Heritage Week to celebrate the achievements and contributions of Asian and Pacifi c Islander Americans to U.S. history and culture. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush extended the celebration to the entire month.

On Oct. 23, 1992, Congress offi cially designated May of each year as Asian American and Pacifi c Islander Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Americans of Asian or Pacifi c Islander ancestry to the rich heritage and cultural fabric of the U.S.

The theme for 2015 is "Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion."

Congress selected May for this cel-ebration because it includes the an-niversaries of the arrival in the U.S. of the fi rst Japanese immigrants on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the fi rst transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, partially by the labor of thousands of Chinese immigrants

The term "Asia-Pacifi c Islands" in-cludes the continent of Asia; the Pacifi c island groups of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia; the island groups of the

Western and Central Pacifi c, such as the Philippines and the Marianas; and Hawaii, the 50th state of the U.S. About 5 percent of the population of the U.S. is of Asian or Pacifi c Islander descent.

Perhaps the most well-known Air Force member of Asian-Pacifi c Islander ancestry is Ellison Onizuka. Born in 1946 in Hawaii, he entered the Air Force in January 1970 and fl ew a vari-ety of aircraft, eventually logging more than 1,700 fl ying hours. In January 1978, he became an astronaut candidate for NASA.

Onizuka fl ew his fi rst space shuttle mission aboard the Discovery in Janu-ary 1985. He was a mission specialist aboard the orbiter Challenger when it exploded a little over one minute after launch from the Kennedy Space Center, Fla., on Jan. 28, 1986. Congress posthu-mously promoted him to colonel, and the Air Force renamed Sunnyvale Air Force Station, Calif., after Onizuka on Jan. 26, 1994. The Air Force offi cially closed the installation in September 2011.

Another part of the Asian-Pacifi c American heritage is the Army's 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regi-mental Combat Team, which was made up of Japanese-Americans from Hawaii and others that were held in detention camps.

The detention camps were established

by the U.S. government in February 1942 in result of the attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese Imperial Navy on Dec. 7, 1941, and housed 120,000 Japanese-Americans who had been liv-ing in Pacifi c Coast states.

By May 1945, the 442nd RCT and the 100th IB, fi ghting in Italy and southern France, had become the most highly decorated U.S. military units of their size. They had accumulated more than 18,000 individual decorations for bravery, including 18 Medals of Honor; 52 Distinguished Service Crosses; and 9,500 Purple Hearts, with many Soldiers earning multiple awards. In addition, the two units collectively received seven Presidential Unit Citations.

One of the most well-known mem-bers of the 442nd RCT was Daniel K. Inouye, the fi rst U.S. congressman of Japanese ancestry and the second longest-serving senator. During World War II, he received a battlefi eld com-mission and promotion to second lieu-tenant. He also received many deco-rations to include the Distinguished Service Cross, which was later upgrad-ed to the Medal of Honor in 2000.

He is among 30 Asian-Americans who have received America's high-est military award. He served as U.S. senator from Hawaii from to 1963 until his death on Dec. 17, 2012.

May is Asian American, Pacifi c Islander Heritage Month

By Special Agent Monte StephensAir Force Offi ce of Special Investigations Detachment 221Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho

Cybercrime is the fastest growing and most dynamic area of crime. Ever-increasing reliance on cyber technology is allowing criminals to operate with virtual impunity across a range of criminal activities and jurisdictions.

Although the types of crimes are not necessarily new (theft, fraud, extortion, drug proliferation and sex-based exploita-tion), the technology provides criminals an unprecedented range of targets, increased operational capabilities and a reduced risk of capture and prosecution.

In 2013, cybercriminals defrauded the U.S. public to the tune of more than $780 million through a variety of online scams ranging in a level of complexity from simple fraud schemes to complex hacking scams, according to the 2013 Internet Crime Report, FBI.

In the past few years, there have been numerous online scams where criminals have either directly targeted military

personnel or used actual and fi ctitious information about U.S. military members to defraud the public.

These scams range in forms and all are designed to extort information or money from innocent victims by exploiting the public's trust in the U.S. military.

Online scammers use U.S. military members' information, whether real or fake, for three reasons: 1 – credibility; 2 – plausibility; and 3 – emotional appeal. Appearing attractive to a victim's emotional response the criminal generates trust and loyalty in order to increase credibility once the scam is sug-gested. The military ties also give criminals a credible reason to solicit money from victims that would normally make such a request seem suspicious.

Two of the most common online scenarios are sale scams and the Nigerian Letter scams.

The online sale scam begins by offering online goods well below their market price, most frequently carried out on an online sale site. Most of such scams involve vehicle sales and

Cybercrime: How it affects you

See CYBERCRIME P10

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By Robert GoetzJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

Twenty-two offi cers from the People’s Republic of Chi-na journeyed to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 27 for a one-day visit, touring two 12th Flying Training Wing squadrons and attending an Air Education and Training Command mission brief.

The offi cers – instructors and students at the People’s Liberation Army Air Force Command College – toured the 435th Fighter Training Squadron and the 559th Flying Training Squadron to learn about the Pilot In-structor Training and Introduction to Fighter Funda-mentals pipelines and meet the squadrons’ instructor pilots and students.

Lt. Col. Mark Schmidt, 435th FTS commander, said his squadron learned about “shared values and cultural differences.”

“Overall, the Chinese delegation visit taught the 435th that, although China and the U.S. do have cultural bar-riers to work through, common ground on how to prop-erly train and develop Airmen is a great conversation starter,” he said.

Schmidt said it was obvious to Capt. Michael Sacken-heim, 435th FTS fl ight commander and team lead for the Chinese delegation visit, that the People’s Liberation Army Air Force places “high value on improving how they train pilots in China,” while the Chinese offi cers were impressed by the 435th’s “efforts to train pilots and develop leaders through professional development

and disciplined fl ight training.”Lt. Col. Robert Bryant, 559th FTS commander, com-

mented on the interaction between the squadron’s of-fi cers and their Chinese guests.

“Both the Chinese offi cers and my team had a great time visiting and realized that we all share a desire to serve our country and execute our mission to the best of our ability,” he said. “We look forward to getting another opportunity to build friendships in the future.”

After leaving JBSA-Randolph, the Chinese delegation, which was led by Maj. Gen. Han Xing, command college deputy commandant, visited the Pentagon and Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

“The goal of this visit was to promote transparency and increase mutual understanding between our re-spective service centers of learning,” Eric Chan, China Country Director for the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, said.

Chan said the U.S. and Chinese air forces agreed to the visit during the bilaterally coordinated, annual military-to-military discussions held at the Offi ce of the Secretary of Defense-People’s Republic of China Ministry of National Defense level.

“This was the second visit by the Chinese Air Force Command College to the U.S. since 2007,” he said. “Their prior visit was in 2014 – to Maxwell, the Pentagon and the RAND Corporation. While there is not a formal ex-change program in place, the general understanding is that this visit is reciprocal for the annual Air Force Air War College visits to China.”

Chan said students from the Chinese Air Force Com-mand College have visited JBSA-Randolph once before, in June 2007.

“It is the goal of both our air forces to enhance practical cooperation in areas of mutual interest, using exchanges of this type to foster greater understanding,” he said. “We welcome the Chinese Air Force Command College to fu-ture visits, just as the Chinese air force welcomes our Air War College on their annual visits to China.”

Chinese offi cers visit 12th FTW squadrons, AETC headquarters

Photo by Melissa Peterson

Col. Matthew Isler (right), 12th Flying Training Wing Command-er, hosts a tour for Maj. Gen. Han Xing, People’s Liberation army Air Force Command College deputy commandant and members of the Peoples Liberation Army Air Force, April 27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

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NEWS

By Tech. Sgt. Beth AnschutzAir Education and Training Command Public Affairs

The third of 10 Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center detachments was activated in a cer-emony Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 6.

Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, AFIMSC com-mander, presided over the ceremony as Col. Brian Murphy assumed command of the new-ly established Detachment 7, serving the Air-men and installations of Air Education and Training Command.

AFIMSC was established to help the Air Force make the best use of limited resources in the management and operation of its in-stallations by reducing costs, creating effi-ciencies and eliminating redundant activities. It is establishing detachments at each major command in order to best support the needs of the commands while leveraging central-ized capabilities in the AFIMSC headquarters, its six primary subordinate units and two di-rect reporting units.

Centralized management of installation sup-port capabilities at AFIMSC and its detachments ensures each installation receives the necessary level of support to execute Air Force priorities.

AFIMSC provides capabilities to include secu-rity forces, civil engineering, base communica-tions, logistics readiness, installation ministry programs, services, operational contracting and fi nancial management.

As the Detachment 7 commander, Murphy will provide responsive installation and mis-sion support to more than 60,000 total force personnel at 23 wings, 12 installations and five geographically separated groups.

Carter linked AFIMSC and its newest de-tachment to the unique architecture of JBSA-Randolph and its “organization according to function.” She quoted an architectural review of the original design of the base as “clearly the work of a master planner.”

“AFIMSC is a broad outline of general con-cepts,” Carter said. “Col. Murphy is the mas-ter planner who will lead Detachment 7 for-ward in a way that will support the AFIMSC, the mission and the Airmen of AETC.”

Murphy acknowledged the challenges ahead, but said the activation of Detachment 7 is complex yet simple.

“This is an historic event and a signifi cant

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activates AETC detachment

Photo by Melissa PetersonMaj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter (left), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Brian Murphy as he assumes command of AFIMSC Detachment 7 May 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activates AETC detachment

By Michael BriggsAir Force Civil Engineer Center Public Affairs

The commander of Air Force Mate-riel Command offi cially activated the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 5.

Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger appointed Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter as the fi rst AFIMSC commander at the event in the Basic Military Training Pfi ngston Recep-tion Center auditorium.

“Today’s ceremonial actions are part of a larger strategic initiative for our Air Force to reduce operating costs and provide overall mission effi ciencies,” Wolfenbarger said. “The Air Force has entrusted Air Force Materiel Command with the responsibility of centralizing the management, the resourcing and reach-back for installation and mission support activities covering all of the Air Force’s 77 major installations.”

As AFMC’s sixth center, AFIMSC joins the major command that serves as the Air Force lead for fi elding, bas-ing, protecting, supporting and sus-

taining combat capabilities.The new center’s missions include

security forces, civil engineering, base communications, logistics readiness, installation ministry programs, ser-vices, operational acquisitions and fi -nancial management. With headquar-ters at JBSA-Lackland, the center is the parent organization of several Air Force units that include the Air Force Security Forces Center, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, Air Force Services Activity, Air Force Financial Services Center and Air Force Financial Man-agement Center of Expertise.

In addition, AFIMSC will serve ma-jor commands with collocated detach-ments designed to provide effective and effi cient installation and expedi-tionary combat support capabilities to commanders and mission partners. Two detachments activated recently at Pacifi c Air Forces and Air Combat Command. The remaining eight are scheduled to activate by May 26.

AFMC activates Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

Photo by Johnny SaldivarGen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger (left), commander of Air Force Materiel Command, passes the Air Force fl ag to Maj. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, to offi cially activate the new Air Force Instal-lation and Mission Support Center May 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. See AFIMSC P7

See AETC DET P7

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PROTESTANT

Sunday

8:15 a.m. service, Main Chapel

11 a.m. service, Religious Activity Center (building 975)

CATHOLIC

Monday-Thursday

11:30 a.m. daily Mass, Main Chapel

Saturday

5:30 p.m. Mass, Main Chapel

Sunday

8:30 a.m. Mass, Religious Activity Center (building 975)

11:30 a.m. Mass, Main Chapel

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

Chapel Schedule

A C-17 Globemaster III tail section begins its journey from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 10. The tail section is the first part of a C-17 Globemaster III that has been converted into an aeromedical evacuation trainer by the 502nd Trainer Development Squadron to leave JBSA-Randolph for Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. The remainder of the fuselage will depart JBSA-Randolph May 31. Drivers are advised to avoid tow-away zones in area while the fuselage is trans-ported. Individuals are instructed not to park along the following streets or around the Air Force Personnel Center between 6 a.m. Saturday to 11 p.m. Sunday:• B Street West by the thrift store• 3rd Street West• North West thruway • 5th Street West Tow trucks will be on call to tow away any vehicles parked along these streets or blocking movement during wide turns around the AFPC headquarters building, Hangar 76 and building 241.Photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer

C-17 Globemaster tail section moving to new location

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Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to host JBSA Air Show Open House 2015

The 12th Flying Training Wing, with direct support from the 502nd Air Base Wing, will hold a Joint Base San Antonio air show and open house from Oct. 31 through Nov. 1.

Co-hosted by Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta, 502nd ABW and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Col. Matthew Isler, 12th Fly-ing Training Wing commander, the two-day event will take place at JBSA-Randolph.

“This year’s theme, ‘Taking Military City USA to New Heights,’ is certainly befitting as we have dedicated an entire weekend to showcasing air, space and cyber power by opening the gates of JBSA-Randolph to our incredibly supportive public,” LaBrutta said. “It’s no secret that the region and surrounding community have established a tremendous partnership with all 266 Army, Marine, Navy and Air Force missions that reside on Joint Base San Antonio.”

Headlining the schedule are the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the Wings of Blue and U.S. Army’s Golden Knights parachute teams.

Along with 300 minutes of flying time, the show will also fea-ture static displays and fun for all ages.

“This event is about Airmen,” Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, said. “You’ll see on our flight line the evolution of joint air power and the incredible advancements in technology that have occurred throughout the Air Force’s ex-traordinary history. War birds representing each of those gen-erations of Airmen will be on display, from World War II, Korea and Vietnam eras, to today’s 5th Generation of remotely piloted aircraft, trainer, and fighter weapon systems.”

At this time, some of the scheduled flying acts are a T-6, Mig-17, T-33, T-38, P-51 and the B-25. The schedule is subject to change and will be updated as information becomes available.

The free event is open to the public and gates for base access will be publicized as the event nears.

The air show and open house web page features current informa-tion on acts and frequently asked questions. The website address is http://www.jbsa.af.mil and posts from now all the way through the air show will be made at http://www.facebook.com/JBSA-Randolph.

(Courtesy of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs.)

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The Air Force stood up a pro-visional AFIMSC Aug. 8 at Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington, Md. Joint Base San Antonio was selected as the unit’s permanent headquarters Jan. 15 following Air Force completion of a deliberate basing process to de-termine the location.

After taking command, Carter said AFIMSC is still in the early stages of building the organization.

“Over the course of the next year and a half, we’ll stand up the organi-zation, hire the permanent staff and establish the necessary processes and procedures to deliver resources and support to commanders,” she said. “We’ll work side-by-side with the staffs at the major commands as we transition capabilities and work-load over the next six months and prepare to fully accept resourcing responsibilities Oct. 1.”

She said she expects the unit to reach initial operating capability later this summer and to be fully operation-al by October 2016.

Carter said the unit’s success de-pends on establishing trust.

“One of the many things I’ve learned throughout my career, but particular-ly as a mission support group and air base wing commander, is that the key to success is trust,” Carter said. “You don’t have to own the organization providing support; you need to trust that they’ll deliver what you need, where and when you need it, in the quantity and quality required to get the mission done.

“Trust must be earned … hour by hour … day by day … through our words and actions.”

Despite the enormity of the chal-lenge ahead, the general said she’s “absolutely confident” the AFIMSC team can succeed. In addressing the members of her command about the capabilities they will deliver for the Air Force, Carter referenced a quote by Winston Churchill.

“Your Air Force is tapping you on the shoulder,” she said. “This is your moment and I know you’re ready. Make this your finest hour and, in doing so, we’ll provide our Air Force an organization that’s effective, ef-ficient, responsive and focused on supporting commanders.”

AFIMSC from P4change for our organiza-tion,” Murphy said. “What we are about to under-take will be complicated, but our guiding principle is simple: we provide in-stallations and mission support to commanders.”

Murphy said ultimately the mission to best sup-port AETC will guide ev-erything the Airmen of Detachment 7 will do.

“The mission has not changed,” he said. “We are embarking together on a journey, but essen-tially it’s just another day at the job and I am glad to be here doing it with you.”

The AFIMSC headquar-ters was activated in a ceremony May 5 at JBSA-Lackland. Three hundred and fifty people will be assigned to the headquar-ters and up to 56 people will be assigned to De-tachment 7.

AETC DET from P4

Clinic staff performs many missions

Photo by Melissa PetersonTech. Sgt. Clarissa Spangler, 359th Medical Group laboratory technician, performs urinalysis testing April 8 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. Urinalysis testing is one of the many missions that take place each day to provide the best possible patient care for about 25,000 eligible beneficiaries in the San Antonio area. The 359th MDG averages 8,320 outpatient visits, 8,723 prescriptions, 5,064 lab procedures and 4,317 radiology films per month.

The 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office is sponsoring a Safe Summer Kick Off and motorcycle safety event from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. in the main base exchange park-ing lot at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. There will be food, live entertainment, giveaways and more.

Joint Base San AntonioSafe SummerKick Off event

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By Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

Three special tactics combat controllers were award-ed the Air Force Cross and two Silver Star medals here May 6, for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in the face of danger while on a deployment to Afghanistan in September 2014.

The Airmen, all from the 21st Special Tactics Squad-ron, were recognized for their superior integration of air and ground power against armed enemies of the U.S.

Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold, the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, presented Senior Airman Dustin T. Temple the seventh Air Force Cross since 9/11.

He also presented Tech. Sgt. Matthew J. Greiner and Senior Airman Goodie J. Goodman the Silver Star medal – the 31st and 32nd Silver Star medals for the special tactics community since 9/11.

"You are the guardians who run toward the sound of the guns and not away from them," Heithold said. "Your bravery, your intensity and your pure guts ... you epitomize what being an air commando is all about.

"Not everyone deserves to be called a hero ... you do," Heithold said.

This is only the second battle, which the Air Force has been involved in, within the last 15 years that resulted in an Air Force Cross and multiple Silver Star medals.

The three combat controllers were embedded with a U.S. special forces team in Helmand Province, Afghani-stan, when their team infi ltrated a well-known enemy staging point by helicopter on Sept. 27, 2014.

Their mission was to disrupt insurgent opera-tions, including drug and weapons cache, and enemy command and control. Their unit came under heavy machine gun, rocket propelled grenades and small arms fi re from approximately 100 insurgents who would not back down.

The combat controllers acted on instinct and training and immediately assessed the situation be-fore jumping to action.

“It was unlike anything I could have ever imagined … unlike anything you can prepare yourself for,” Temple said. “It all came back to training for me at that point. I remember thinking back to those days in training that were really tough, and now I realize they were prepar-ing me for something like this.”

A teammate, Army Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Weathers, was gravely wounded by a sniper and Temple put him-self in the direct line of fi re to drag his wounded team-mate from a rooftop. At this same time, Goodman was under a barrage of machine gun fi re with bullets miss-ing his head by inches, according to the award citation. Still, Goodman secured his rooftop position in order to repel the insurgent force with close air support and his personal weapon.

With friendly forces taking fi re from within 200 me-ters, Greiner and Goodman began coordinating multiple close air support strikes from AH-64 Apache on the clos-est threats, while simultaneously coordinating mortar fi re on enemy forces 300 meters away.

With a medical evacuation helicopter inbound,

Temple once again risked his own life, carrying his wounded teammate across 100 meters of open ter-rain to a landing zone.

As overwhelming and accurate enemy machine gun fi re suppressed Temple and his team, he remained on the open landing zone providing cover fi re while his teammates pulled back.

After he returned to the compound, enemy fi ghters surged within 40 meters after intercepted communica-tions stated, “Take the Americans alive.” Temple im-mediately directed F-16 Fighting Falcon strafi ng runs to repel the assault.

As the supplies dwindled during the 48-hour fi re-fi ght, Temple braved open terrain several times to retrieve critical ammunition from a resupply heli-copter. At the same time, Greiner coordinated preci-sion airstrikes to cover Temple and the other special forces team members.

"These Airmen are much of the reason I am stand-ing here today," said Army Capt. Evan Lacenski, the special forces team leader for the combat controllers while deployed. "They were faced with one of the most signifi cant battles of Operation Enduring Freedom, in my opinion, and they acted professionally, valorously, fl awlessly and executed the mission. I couldn't ask for a better group of Airmen."

The men are credited with saving the lives of 21 U.S. Special Operations Command forces and approximately 60 Afghanistan commandos.

"These special tactics Airmen turned the tide of the battle with heroism and extraordinary competence. I'm privileged to be on this stage with them this morning," said Navy Vice Adm. Sean A. Pybus, SOCOM deputy com-mander. "These are the best of us."

The event drew more than 450 attendees, includ-ing the Airmen's families, friends and colleagues. Pybus and Heithold both took time to thank the fami-lies for their support.

"I want to thank their families for allowing them to serve at AFSOC, and supporting their service. You have our gratitude and our enduring thanks," Pybus said.

The Airmen’s integration of airpower during the bat-tle tallied a total of 80 airstrikes, eliminating a confi rmed 38 insurgents, destroying 28 vehicles, 17 buildings and 32 enemy fi ghting positions.

“Every combat controller I know has the ability and training to do what it takes,” Temple said. “I know that any of those guys would have my back in a situation like this. That’s just the level of expertise and competence in our community.”

The three combat controllers were all awarded the Bronze Star medal for the same tour. Greiner's Bronze Star was with Valor. Additionally, other Airmen of the 21st STS received 19 Bronze Star medals, nine Air Force Combat Action Medals and more than 40 other medals for their actions for the same deployment, adding to the legacy of the 21st STS, the most highly decorated unit in the Air Force since Vietnam.

48-hour battle results in Air Force Cross, Silver Star medals

Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan ConroyAir Force Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold (left), the commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Navy Vice Adm. Sean A. Pybus (second from left), the deputy commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, applaud three Air Force special tactics combat controllers who received an Air Force Cross and two Silver Stars May 7 at Pope Army Airfi eld, N.C.

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By David DeKunderJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

A group of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Company Grade Offi cers Council members picked up trash along Farm to Market Road 78, the highway that runs parallel to JBSA-Randolph, in conjunction with the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” event May 9.

The event was hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation to en-courage volunteers to pickup litter along roadways, parks, neighborhoods and wa-terways throughout the state.

CGOC members gathered at the JBSA-Randolph Visitors’ Center at 8:30 a.m. and fanned out to clean a two-mile stretch of FM 78 for the next two hours.

Capt. Elizabeth Cramer, Randolph CGOC president, said the “Trash-Off” is one of two times during the year that about 20 CGOC members help clean the highway.

The CGOC participates in TxDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway program, which al-lows an organization to adopt a two-mile stretch of roadway to cleanup. Cramer said CGOC members have par-ticipated in the state highway cleanup program for 13 years.

In March, Cramer received a letter and certifi cate from TxDOT commending CGOC for its years of participation in the Adopt-A-Highway program.

Cramer said she has seen all sorts of trash picked up along the highway during previous cleanups, including paper, cans, bottles and large debris such as broken concrete.

In a cleanup in December, she said CGOC members picked up enough litter to fi ll 20 trash bags.

Capt. Christine Mulshine, Randolph CGOC leadership and professional de-velopment committee chairman, said the trash she saw when she partici-pated in a highway cleanup last year was an eye-opener.

Mulshine added that cleaning the high-way is one way CGOC members are help-ing out their community.

“The CGOC is doing our part to make sure the environment around the base is clean and healthy,” she said.

Cramer agreed. “I think an event like this tells outside community members that JBSA-Randolph works together as a team to support the community and give back,” she said.

The next highway cleanup for CGOC members is scheduled for the fall.

JBSA-Randolph offi cers keep highway clean

By Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs

The Air Force Medical Operations Agency has recent-ly directed all Air Force military treatment facilities to establish direct access physical therapy clinics for active-duty members. The policy shift allows an active-duty member with an acute musculoskeletal injury to make an appointment directly with a physical therapist.

For three of the past fi ve years, musculoskeletal inju-ries, such as knee sprains, have been the number one reason for an active-duty Airman to seek care at an MTF. In addition, musculoskeletal injuries are the largest reason for limited-duty profi les in the Air Force, causing more than 47 percent of the profi les in 2013.

Typically, Airmen sought care within the family prac-tice or fl ight and operational medicine clinics and may have received a referral to a physical therapy clinic.

"Air Force physical therapists are trained and credentialed to provide independent practice, to include medication prescription, order appropriate diagnostic imaging, place patients on profi les and refer to other practitioners as appropriate," said Col. Joseph Rogers, a physical therapy consultant

to the Air Force surgeon general.Rogers also cited recent military research showed

"patients who received early physical therapy had to-tal lower healthcare costs, fewer medical appointments and fewer invasive procedures than those with delayed physical therapy addressed more than 14 days after injury.”

With early access to care, physical therapists can pro-vide tailored treatments to each patient.

"Treatment may consist of manipulation, dry needling, exercise or modalities," said Lt. Col. Brian Young, assis-tant professor at U.S. Army-Baylor University doctor of physical program and Air Force physical therapy clinical operations chairman. "In today's fi scally constrained en-vironment and exponential increase in healthcare costs, early access to physical therapy is key for early return to duty and function after musculoskeletal injuries."

According to Rogers, with the recent policy release, each MTF will implement these changes over the next few months.

"We expect each physical therapy clinic to establish appointment availability for acute injuries by the end of the summer," he said.

Active-duty members should contact their local MTF for more information.

Active-duty Airmen to have direct access to physical therapy clinics

Photo by Airman 1st Class Alexandria SladeVolunteers from Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Company Grade Offi cers Council pick up trash May 9 along Farm to Market Road 78 in conjunction with the “Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off” event. The annual event is hosted by the Texas Department of Transportation to encourage volun-teers to pick up litter along roadways, parks and waterways throughout the state.

Photo by Melissa Peterson Airman 1st Class Carl Arguelles (left), 359th Medical Opera-tions Squadron physical therapy technician, instructs Maj. Reuben Litton on the proper technique to strengthen core muscles April 8 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph physical therapy clinic.

MAY 15, 2015PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD

Dinning facility renovation The Rendezvous Dining Facility will close for renovations June 1-Nov. 15. During the renovation period, the Kendrick Club will be the designated venue for all meal card customers. Meals will be served at the fol-lowing times: Breakfast• Monday-Friday 6:30-8 a.m.Lunch• Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Dinner• Monday-Sunday and holidays 5-6:30 p.m.Brunch• Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All Joint Base San Antonio personnel, retirees and family members will be able to dine at the Redezvous Dining Facility once it is reopened. For questions, call 652-4404/2555.

Food recall in effect Blue Bell creameries has voluntarily expanded its recall to include all of its products due to a possible risk of Listeria monocytogenes contamination, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weak-ened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe head-aches, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among preg-nant women. For questions and concerns, call Public Health at 652-1876.

TRICARE briefi ngs Individuals with benefi ciary questions regard-ing TRICARE are invited to attend briefi ngs available noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph base exchange pharmacy. TRICARE briefi ngs for individuals 65 years old and beyond will be held the fi rst Thursday of every month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the JBSA-Randolph medical clinic conference room with no advance sign up required. For more information, call 502-318-5216.

Airman Heritage Museum The normal hours of operation for the U.S. Air Force Airman Heritage Museum and Enlisted Character Development Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland are:• Monday-Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Wednesday: Closed• Thursday: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.• Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

502 ABW conducts exercises The 502nd Air Base Wing will conduct natural disaster/chemical, biological, nuclear/antiterrorism exercises through Wednesday at all Joint Base San Antonio locations. Department of Defense guid-ance requires exercise response plans be carried out to remain ready for emergency situations. During this exercise, members can expect to see increased activity from emergency responders, hear exercise an-nouncements over the Giant Voice system and at some locations road closures. There should be minimal impact to missions. For details, call 808-0010.

generally take the following pattern: a scammer advertises a vehicle for sale at a price almost too good to be true and describes the vehicle in broad terms. The potential victim answers the ad and is soon contacted by the scammer, claiming to be a member with a U.S. military unit that's being deployed.

The scammer uses this "deployment" to explain the devalued sales price of the vehicle and they will be unable to test drive it. Often, the scammer insists the transaction take place quickly and requests the potential victim wire the money or transfer funds via the purchase of a money card and then providing the code to the scammer.

The advance-fee online fraud scam or Nigerian Letter scams seeks to defraud

potential victims by promising big profi ts in exchange for help moving large sums of money. Claiming to be a government offi cial, business person or the surviving spouse of a former government leader, the criminals offer to transfer millions of dollars into victim's bank account in exchange for a small fee. The scammer really wants the victim's bank account information in order to transfer money out of their account.

Criminals looking to impersonate service members can fi nd an abundance of personal information from websites, news articles and social networking sites.

Air Force members should be aware their personal information can be exploit-ed by online imposters and must remain vigilant to protect their Internet footprint.

CYBERCRIME from P2

WINGSPREADMAY 15, 2015 PAGE 11

By Staff Sgt. Michael Ellis59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Airmen at the 59th Medical Wing partook in the new face-to-face platform for Air Force Suicide Prevention Training on May 1 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgi-cal Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

As of February, the Air Force has replaced the annual computer-based training for active duty and Reserve members; civilians can choose the CBT or to attend the in-person training.

"It's a personal issue," said Senior Master Sgt. Lamond Barnes, training group facilitator. "Group discussions are more personal. Having someone in the room sharing their perspective and experi-ences is definitely valuable."

The training encompassed a fi ve-segment video that addressed protective measures, risk factors for suicide and intervention strategies. Each segment had an inter-mission for group discussion and refl ection.

Students discussed why individuals contemplate sui-cide and what steps to take when a person does not want to open up or receive assistance.

Recommend resources include: a chaplain, mental health, the Airman and Family Readiness Center or even over-the-phone counseling in the comfort of one's home through Military OneSource.

One attendee, 59th MDW Chap. (Maj.) Charles Seligman, mentioned how normalizing the situation

can be extremely helpful. "When a person is go-ing through a situation, you can let them know that other people in their situation also consider suicide as an option," he said. "And then simply ask, 'are you considering suicide?'"

The video explained how suicide prevention is the responsibility of the whole Air Force community. The Air Force strives to take care of its people by focus-

ing on caring for oneself and each other. The video stated there's no shame if you need help, just ask.

Barnes emphasized the need for effective suicide training.

"Suicide is a major issue," Barnes said. "Even if sig-nifi cant progress was made and we only lost one person to suicide each year, it's still worth sitting down and refl ecting on what it takes to save that one life."

Suicide prevention training gets more personal

Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael EllisMembers of the 59th Medical Wing Staff attend face-to-face Suicide Prevention Training May 1 at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

By Jim GaramoneDepartment of Defense News, Defense Media Activity

They may move more slowly than they did in 1945, but World War II veterans were out in force at the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washing-ton D.C. May 8 to remember their comrades on the 70th anniversary of when the guns stopped in Europe.

More than 500 veterans turned out – the youngest in their late 80s – to represent the generation that went to war to save liberty and democracy.

Susan Rice, the U.S. national security adviser, rep-resented President Barack Obama at the ceremony. Katherine Korbel stood in for her sister, former Sec-retary of State Madeline Albright, at the ceremony.

Rice told the crowd that on V-E Day, celebrations were mixed with sorrows for what was lost.

“As the news spread, and people poured into the streets to celebrate in New York, London and Paris, cheers and laughter mixed freely with tears,” she said. “Even in the midst of one triumph, we vowed to fi ght on and fi nish the war in the Pacifi c.”

Now 70 years from that turning point, America re-members the sacrifi ces made to preserve freedom, Rice said. She remembered the allies from Britain, Poland, France and resistance movements throughout Europe. She remembered the sacrifi ces of Russia and the nations that then made up the Soviet Union.

Following the ceremony, to mark the 70th anniver-sary of the end of fi ghting in Europe, or V-E Day, aircraft from all periods of World War II took to the skies during the Arsenal of Democracy fl yover.

Coordinated by the Commemorative Air Force based in Dallas, more than 50 aircraft, representing the evolu-

tion of aviation technology throughout the war, fl ew over the capital region. The aircraft fl ew in historically se-quenced formations signifying the decisive battles of the war. The aircraft represented battles from Pearl Harbor and Midway to D-Day and Iwo Jima, with a fi nal missing man formation.

Acting Under Secretary of the Air Force Lisa Disbrow represented the Air Force at the event.

"This impressive aerial display of heritage American combat aviation represents the technical prowess, inno-vation, and bravery of a great generation,” she said. “As we face future challenges and opportunities, we carry their legacy into the future. I am humbled to stand in the shadow of these magnifi cent aircraft and the tradition of valor they represent."

Courage, ingenuity, faith and industry “are the hall-marks of the World War II generation,” Korbel said.

She said Americans must never forget that “we are recipients of a precious gift from those heroes whose conscience could not accept the theft of liberty or the reality of aggression and genocide.”

“To be true to those heroes we must never forget why World War II was fought and how it was won,” Korbel said. “We must maintain solidarity with one another, never allowing our differences to interfere with the most profound values we share. And we must be willing to uphold that principle by defending democratic institu-tions and values throughout the world.”

Nation honors World War II veterans on V-E Day anniversary

Photo by Glenn FawcettVintage World War II aircraft fl y over the nation's capital May 8 as they participate in the Arsenal of Democracy event commem-orating the 70th anniversary of V-E Day in Washington, D.C.

MAY 15, 2015PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD

By David DeKunderJoint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

On a hot day, no one would want to spend their time inside a parked vehicle where the temperature can reach more than 100 degrees, making it feel like an oven. Yet each year in the U.S., an average of 38 children die from heat-related deaths after being left in a vehicle, according to http://KidsAndCars.org, a non-profi t organization that works to improve the safety of children in vehicles.

In addition, the American Veterinary Medical Associa-tion said that hundreds of pets die each year from heat exhaustion after being locked in a vehicle.

Children and pets should not be left in a hot vehicle under any circumstances, even for a short period of time, said Marvin Joyce, 502nd Air Base Wing occu-pational health and safety specialist at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

“Even parents who leave the windows cracked to go into the store for a few minutes don’t realize what could occur or the dangers they are exposing their children to,” Joyce said. “They don’t realize how fast vehicles can heat up and become death traps.”

A vehicle can heat up rapidly. According to a test conducted by Consumer Reports, on an 80-degree day the temperature in a vehicle can rise to 110 degrees in just eight minutes.

Joyce said children and pets could get heat stroke or heat exhaustion by being trapped in a vehicle.

The National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration said heat stroke can occur when the body temperature reaches 104 degrees, and that a body temperature of 107 degrees could lead to death.

Also, according to the NHTSA, children are at a higher risk than adults of dying from heat stroke because their temperatures increase three to fi ve times faster than that of an adult’s.

People who notice a child or pet in distress in a vehicle should call the base authorities at 652-5700 or 5709, said Tech Sgt. Ossian Satterwhite, 902nd Security Forces Squadron law enforcement superintendent at JBSA-Randolph. Call 911 in cases of emergency off base.

Once authorities have been called out, Satterwhite said the caller should stay on the line with the dispatcher and provide vehicle information, such as license plate number and make and model of vehicle so the vehicle owner can be located.

Base authorities respond to numerous calls through-out the year of children and pets being locked in ve-hicles, said Staff Sgt. Larry Holmes, 902nd SFS NCO in charge of police services at JBSA-Randolph.

Holmes said the 902nd SFS has a device that allows offi cers to unlock a vehicle door to get the child or pet out and then offi cers fi nd the vehicle driver.

“Safety comes before your own personal convenience,” Holmes said. “There’s never an excuse for leaving your child or pet in the car.”

Joyce said other reasons children are left in vehicles is because parents accidentally lock themselves out, which occurs in 40 percent of the cases. Parents also forget that

their children are in the vehicle with them.There are ways parents can remind themselves they

have their children in the vehicle, he said. This can in-clude writing a note and putting it where they can see it in the vehicle; placing a purse, briefcase or anything else they need in the back seat so that they can check the backseat when they leave the vehicle or keeping an object in the child’s car seat, such as a stuffed toy, where it can be noticed when the parent is leaving the vehicle.

If a parent is dropping off a child at a daycare cen-ter for the fi rst time, Joyce said a good idea is to have the spouse call the driver to make sure the child was dropped off, or have the child care provider call the parent if the child doesn’t show up.

In Texas, Satterwhite said a parent who intentionally leaves their child alone in a vehicle could be charged with child neglect.

Pets also can’t withstand high temperatures and the

exposure can cause brain or organ damage to pets or death from heat stroke or suffocation.

Joyce said people who notice a pet in distress in a vehicle should write down a description of the pet, the vehicle and license plate number and ask the business to make a public announcement to locate the owner.

If the pet owner can’t be found, call police or animal control and provide a description of the pet, the vehicle and license plate number and explain the situation, Joyce said. The caller should remain on the scene in order to guide the animal control or law enforcement offi cer to the pet.

Joyce discouraged engaging with the pet owner to avoid any possible altercations.

Under Texas law, a pet owner who leaves their pet in a parked vehicle could be charged with cruelty.

For more information, call the JBSA-Randolph Safety Offi ce at 652-1842.

Texas heat potentially deadly to pets, children in locked vehicles“Even parents who leave the windows cracked to go into

the store for a few minutes don’t realize what could occur or the dangers they are exposing their children to. They don’t real-ize how fast vehicles can heat up and become death traps.”

Marvin Joyce502nd Air Base Wing occupational health and safety specialist at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph

Graphic courtesy of http://www.safercar.gov

WINGSPREADMAY 15, 2015 PAGE 13

By Shannon CarabajalAir Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs

With frequent moves, Air Force families face the challenging, and often frustrating task of making new child care arrangements every few years. A new Department of Defense website is helping ease those moving transitions by simplifying the search and registration process for child care.

MilitaryChildCare.com offers access to comprehensive information on military-operated and subsidized child care options, including installation child development centers, school-age programs and family child care. Serving as the single gateway for child care information, the site gives families a streamlined, convenient process for fi nding and requesting care, said Patti Mehrens, the chief of the Air Force Services Activity Child Develop-ment Programs Branch.

The site is available now at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. MCC will roll out in phases across the Air Force. By June 30, the system is projected to be implemented at 10 additional installations: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.; Joint Base Charleston, S.C.; MacDill Air Force Base, Fla.; Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.; Moody Air Force Base, Ga.; Patrick Air Force Base, Fla.; Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.; Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.; and Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

“MCC is a great tool. The site will standardize child care access across the DOD for the fi rst time,” Mehrens said. “And because it’s online, parents will be able to look at all child care options available at the installation they are moving to and make ar-rangements before arriving on station.”

Improved waiting list management is another feature that will benefi t families and help centers better an-ticipate future placement needs. Upon requesting care, families receive an anticipated placement time and email reminders confi rming placement is still needed or wanted, Mehrens said.

The DOD initiative began as a pilot project in 2013

and is expected to be fully functional worldwide by Sep-tember 2016.

“Child care is a workforce issue that impacts the read-iness and retention of the force,” said Barbara Thomp-son, the director of military community and policy’s of-fi ce of family policy/children and youth/special needs.

“As families relocate to other areas, it’s really challeng-ing to make sure your child care needs are being met, and this tool gives parents an opportunity to fi nd those child care spots that will work for them,” Thompson said.

Using the site is simple, Mehrens said. Families simply create a profi le and begin their search for child care

options. They can submit requests for care and manage their requests at any time from any location.

According to sources, no training is needed; the site was designed to ensure that families could easily navi-gate the website without help. If families do have ques-tions or experience issues, they can contact the help desk for support. An interactive chat feature will soon be added to the site as well.

For more information, visit the website or contact your installation child development center.

(Content provided by Terry Moon Cronk, Department of Defense News)

Website improves, simplifi es military child care search

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