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Safety Sense JBSA promotes awareness for Critical Days of Summer

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Chutes to Shoots Former PJ credits Air Force for successful acting career

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San Antonio Salutes City honors military with River Walk parade, concert

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VIA Metropolitan Transit offers transportation to Saturday’s Salute to Our Heroes River Walk parade and concert. Express Route 65 bus service from the JBSA-Lackland Visitors Center to the USO Club downtown is available starting at 8:30 a.m. for $2.50 one way. The last bus leaves the USO for Lackland at 10:02 p.m.

Photo by Robbin Cresswell

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Aleprete and his 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, Nero, a patrol and narcotics detection dog, confront Army Staff Sgt. Steven Ramil, a military working dog trainer assigned to the 341st Training Squadron, May 4 during the 2012 Department of Defense K-9 Trials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Ramil served as a decoy during the Handler Protection/Vehicle Traffic Stop event. Aleprete is assigned to the 11th Security Forces Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. Hosted by the 341st TRS, the four-day event pitted 43 teams from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps in competition to determine the top military handlers and dogs in the DOD. For more, including competition results, see Pages 12-13.

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JBSA kicks off Critical Days of Summer By Jewell Hicks Chief, 502nd Air Base Wing Safety

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emorial Day holiday weekend is an opportunity for us to honor the brave men and women who have made e the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It also marks the beginning of the Critical Days of Summer, which continues through the Labor Day weekend. According to the Air Force Safety Center officials, these next 15 weeks have historically been a period of increased off-duty activities and risk taking which unfortunately often results in increased injuries and fatalities. As a result, safety centers across the Department of Defense launch campaigns during the Memorial Day weekend to increase safety awareness and promote risk management during this critical period. During the Critical Days of Summer last year, the Air Force experienced 18 fatalities. Bringing that closer to home, 18 families lost loved ones and their lives will never be the same. We often seem to think these tragedies happen only to other people. The reality is if you could ask families who’ve lost loved ones, I’m sure their stories would be quite different. It is unfortunate, but in many fatal circumstances, our military members lost their lives as a result of poor decisions. Even worse, there were several instances where a wingman or battle buddy could have intervened and pre-

vented the impending disaster, butt th they di di t b did not step up. Thirteen of the 18 fatalities the Air Force experienced last year involved automobiles and motorcycles. There were three sports and recreational fatalities, one pedestrian fatality, and one miscellaneous fatality. Not a surprise, but alcohol, speed, fatigue, lack of proficiency and personal risk management were all contributing factors in most of these instances. Here are some simple but effective reminders that could help keep you from becoming a statistic during the Critical Days of Summer: • Don’t talk or text on the cell phone while driving unless using a hands-free device. • Buckle up! It’s the law and it’s been

proven that seatbelts save lives. • Be aware of surroundings and anticipate the unexpected. • Don’t speed to arrive early – it’s better to arrive late than not at all. • Don’t drink and drive; the odds are against you. We encourage everyone to go out and have a good time this summer, doing everything possible to ensure that the good time does not turn into a preventable tragic mishap. Personal safety is the responsibility of each individual and risk management should be a vital part of all activities, both on- and off-duty. Don’t forget to involve the family in your activities or travel plans. They can help evaluate potential hazards in your plans and offer some mitigation strategies. Visit the Air Force Safety Center website to download several tools and programs available for commanders and supervisors to use throughout the 15 weeks of the campaign. There are topics for each week with recommended discussion points. If you have questions, please contact the safety office at your location for additional assistance. This year’s Critical Days of Summer kick-off event is May 24 next to the commissary parking lot at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The event is an opportunity for people to experience various traffic-related demonstrations and speak with safety experts. I challenge each of you to help make this the safest summer on record for Joint Base San Antonio.

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE The Action Line is your avenue for addressing issues you’ve been unable to resolve through your chain of command or an appropriate agency. It also allows you to give feedback and recognize outstanding people and units. If you leave your name and telephone number or email address, you will receive a reply.

Your contact information allows us to obtain more information, if needed, to help resolve your issue. To submit an Action Line comment, email the JBSALackland Public Affairs Office at actionline@lackland. af.mil. For issues related to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, call the WHASC Action Line at 210-

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NEWS IN BRIEF SALUTE TO OUR HEROES CONCERT

Country music star Tracy Lawrence will headline Operation Homefront’s Salute to Our Heroes concert Saturday at the Institute of Texas Cultures in downtown San Antonio. The free concert honors active-duty military members and veterans following the Here’s to Our Heroes Parade on the San Antonio River.

JBSA AFSO21 8-STEP WORKSHOPS

Joint Base San Antonio’s Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century 8-Step Problem Solving Workshops areat JBSA-Randolph Thursday in Bldg. 100, and at JBSA-Lackland June 14 in the 37th Training Wing headquarters, Bldg. 2484. To register, visit the AFSO21 Community of Practice page on the Air Force Portal. If at JBSA-Randolph, call Brian Marchitello at 210-652-9168 for more information. JBSA-Lackland personnel can call Sean Harrington at 210-671-8295.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree Activities Office is sponsoring an AARP safe driver program Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. Participants receive a certificate, which makes them eligible for a discount in automobile insurance. The course is good for three years. Cost is $12 for AARP members with their membership card and $14 for nonmembers. For information, contact the Retiree Activities Office at 210-671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. at 210-671-4208. SECURE PATIENT-PROVIDER MESSAGING

Registration is underway for MiCare, the online secure messaging application that allows for confidential communications between doctors and patients. Patients can use MiCare to reach their health care providers, discuss non-urgent symptoms or illnesses, receive lab results, request medication renewals and more. In order to protect health care privacy, patients must visit their primary care clinic to begin the registration process. For pediatric patients, parents must register first and then request to communicate with their children’s pediatric team. For information, call your local primary care clinic.

Courtesy photo by Will Ewing

Workers prepare a giant crane to hoist the autographed steel beam atop the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center May 11.

Topping Out

Placement of beam marks milestone for new WHASC

By Staff Sgt. Micky Bazaldua 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The new $425 million energy efficient Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is beginning to take shape. A “topping out” ceremony May 10 marked the placement of the final steel beam on the A wing, part of the first phase of the construction project. The placement marked the completion of the first of three phases of the project, which is part of the San Antonio Military Health Systems objective to improve its military health care facilities and provide better access to care and treatment for its beneficiaries and their family members. “The impact of the new WHASC and outpatient clinic will reach around the world, providing first class health care,” said Air Force Col. James McClain, vice commander, 59th Medical Wing. As customary, the beam was signed by key leaders before it was raised into place. Participants in the signing included McClain, Army Col. Mary McAfee, deputy commander of the WHASC; Col. Richard Muraski, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District; and Dirk

Photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Moses

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn looks on as U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho signs the steel beam during her visit to the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center May 4.

Schafer, vice-president of J.E. Dunn construction company. The signing was extended to WHASC staff and construction crew, who lined

up to autograph the monumental steel structure. The beam also bears the signatures of senior military leaders, including Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, 59th MDW commander and director of the San Antonio Military Health System; Lt. Gen. Patricia Horoho, U.S. Army Surgeon General; and 59th MDW Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Robinson. “It was a huge team effort between Joint Base San Antonio, our sister services, the Army Corp of Engineers, the construction team, civic leaders and the state of Texas that I am very thankful to be a part of,” said McClain. The A wing will house primary care functions. Costing about $70 million, the first phase of construction includes a new 1,000-car parking garage and a new central energy plant. Three more wings will be built to complete the new facility, which will provide same-day, ambulatory surgery, primary care, and almost 40 sub-specialty outpatient and ancillary services. Projected for completion in 2015, the state-of-the-art outpatient ambulatory surgical center will be the largest in the Department of Defense.

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METC welcomes new command chief

By Lisa Braun Medical Education and Training Campus Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – The Medical Education & Training Campus welcomed the organization’s new command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Joel Berry here May 1. Berry relieved Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Lambing, who will assume his new position as chief of the Air Force Medical Enlisted Force in the Office of the Surgeon General. Berry arrived at METC following an assignment as the senior enlisted leader of the Air Force Research Laboratory and 711th Human Performance Wing, and group superintendant of the USAF School of Aerospace Medicine, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. As senior enlisted advisor to three commanders, Berry provided advice and guidance on matters relating to mentoring, professional growth, development, welfare, training, readiness, utilization and recognition, affecting more than 10,000 enlisted, officers, civilians and contractors assigned to more than 40 operating locations around the world. He also managed academic and personal concerns affecting more than 5,000 students annually, to include counseling, mentorship and career reas-

signment of personnel within the organizations. “I can’t tell you how excited I am to be here at METC and become part of a truly exceptional team,” said Berry. “Being a part of training the finest medics, corpsmen, and techs is simply a mission I want to be a part of, and I can’t wait to get started.” Berry said, “METC provides such a unique and one-of-a kind educational and training experience. I’m just humbled to be a part of the leadership team.” Berry grew up in Elkton, Va. He entered the Air Force in November 1988. After completing basic military training, he attended the aeromedical specialist course at Brooks Air Force Base. Following technical training, he served as an aeromedical specialist at Langley AFB, Va. As a career enlisted medic, he has served as an emergency medical technician, in-flight aeromedical specialist, in a variety of other public health duties, and as a technical school instructor, squadron superintendent, and major command superintendent/ functional manager. His past assignments include tours of duty in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, Idaho, Ohio and Germany. Berry has deployed to locations in support of Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

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Photo by Alan Boedeker

Master Sgt. Brandon Hannasch, flight chief, Basic Officer Course, guides actor Jon Huertas as he lays down a burst of suppressive fire from an M249 machine gun during a simulated assault May 4 at Camp Bullis.

Making the jump

Former PJ credits Air Force for successful acting career

By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

A former pararescueman credits the Air Force for helping him make a successful jump from the military to a television and film career. Jon Huertas, born Jon William Hofstedt, served eight years in the Air Force as a pararescue jumper and nuclear weapons technician. He took advantage of the Air Force educational opportunities to pursue his first love – acting. “I wanted to be an actor since I was a small child,” said Huertas. “The success I’ve been able to accomplish in the entertainment industry I always correlate to my time in the Air Force.” Huertas was on base last week as part of a Hollywood entertainment industry group visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and Camp Bullis. Huertas, president and CEO of Soldier Stories Entertainment, currently portrays homicide detective Javier Esposito on the television show “Castle,” now in its fourth season. The two-day visit served multiple

purposes for the 36 entertainment industry executives, producers, directors and writers. The purposes of the visit were to: educate and inform the group about the people, mission and equipment of the Air Force and the 37th Training Wing; generate ideas for future portrayals of the Air Force in television and film; and equip entertainment industry professionals to more accurately and realistically depict the Air Force people, mission and equipment in existing projects. “It definitely is going to help and inspire me,” Huertas said about the visit. “One lady in the group is developing a script on (another service branch), but after seeing a basic training graduation, said she would switch it to the Air Force. She had tears in her eyes; it definitely affected her. “A lot of these writers and producers are looking for ways on, ‘how do I tell a new story about the Air Force?’ “How do I incorporate it into a story the general public would want to see,” said Huertas, who is also working on a project about the Air Force. “I can already see people gaining interest from this trip. They will take away a

lot of knowledge, and I think it’s going to benefit their projects and the Air Force.” Huertas graduated high school at 17, spent a year in college, and then joined the Air Force in 1987. His decision to serve in the military simply followed a family pattern. “A lot of men in my family went into the military, and I decided that as kind of a rite of passage I would go into the Air Force,” he said. “It was also a place to take advantage of a great (educational) system. “I was in for eight years, but my desire was to always be an actor. The Air Force helped me achieve that by allowing me to get an education, to study as much theater as I could, and eventually earn a degree in theater. The support I got from the people I worked with was just amazing.” Huertas has parlayed his military background into numerous roles in film and television. He played a sergeant in the HBO miniseries “Generation Kill,” about the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and a lieutenant in the film “Stealth Fighter.” He does get calls to be a technical

advisor because of his Air Force service, particularly on “Castle.” “(Castle’s) executive producer allowed me to create the back story of my character,” Huertas said. “I wanted my character to be a veteran, an Army Special Forces guy. He let me work that in. “They always ask me to help with tactical things, weapons, and scripts that come down about the military.” Huertas credits what he learned and experienced in the Air Force as a driving force in his acting career. “(The graduation parade we attended) showed me that team building is still very important, and I think that’s what I got from the Air Force,” he said. “The team support allowed me to keep reaching for my goal. “Without the structure, discipline and initiative I learned in the Air Force, I don’t think I would have lasted because of the ups and downs in this business,” Huertas added. “The ‘never quit’ warrior mentality carried me through. The character building also helped me, and I don’t think I would be a working actor today without the Air Force.”

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Photo by Robbin Cresswell

Twelve of 14 Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club scholarship recipients pose for a photo following the presentation ceremony held May 10 at the Gateway Club. The LOSC, with support from the Air Force Credit Union and First Command, awarded $15,000 in scholarship money this year.

2012 Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship Recipients Ta�ana Tway Jus�n McClain George Garcia II Shelby Brantley Vanessa Marino Lancaster Weld Tiara Smith Aaron Allen Aislinn Kay Carter Mann Andre Cleaver Amber Wilson Antonia Robertson Miranda Muzina

$2,000 scholarship, parents Chief Master Sgt. John and Melissa Tway $1,000 scholarship, parents Col Jim and Marta McClain $1,000 scholarship, parents Maj. (ret.) George and Irene Garcia $1,000 scholarship, parents Lt. Col. Eddie Brantley $1,000 scholarship, parents Maj. Michelle Marino $1,000 scholarship, parents Lt. Col. Kyle and Sandi Weld $1,000 scholarship, parents Master Sgt. (ret.) Johnny and Cherie Smith $1,000 scholarship, parents Maj. Stephen Allen $1,000 scholarship, parents Master Sgt. (ret.) Joel and Heidi Kay $1,000 scholarship, parents Col. Kelly and Nancy Mann $1,000 scholarship, parents Senior Master Sgt. (ret.) Terry Cleaver $1,000 scholarship, parents Lt. Col. Candace and David Wilson $1,000 scholarship, parents Staff Sgt. (ret.) Anthony Robertson $1,000 scholarship, spouse Maj. Brian Clement

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD: Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices while running, jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or operating a motor vehicle on Lackland roadways and sidewalks is

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Congratulations to the following 50 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 500 Air Force basic military trainees graduating today:

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321st Training Squadron Flight 353 Jarrett Brown Paul Neese Jeffrey Praskac

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City honors military with River Walk parade With four distinct military bases employing 90,000 men and women, San Antonio proudly boasts the title of “Military City USA.” On Saturday, National Armed Forces Day, San Antonio salutes all branches of the Armed Forces by hosting the inaugural Here’s to Our Heroes Military River Parade, taking place along the San Antonio River Walk. “What better way to celebrate Armed Forces Day than to come together as a community at the heart of one of America’s most popular attractions, the San Antonio River Walk, for a historic Military River Parade,” said San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro. “Our community’s respect, pride and love of country, combined with the tremendous presence of our military, embodies why San Antonio is Military City USA.” The Here’s to Our Heroes Military River Parade will make its way through the San Antonio River Walk, commencing at 3 p.m. with an opening ceremony at the Arneson River Theater. The parade will feature 25 decorated floats themed according to their participants, and will include all branches of the military, veterans, and military support

groups. As a special tribute to the Armed Forces, the City of San Antonio will dye the river blue for the parade. The River Walk parade route will also be decorated with yellow ribbons, purchased by the community in memory of those who serve, or have served our country. Lt. Gen. William B. Caldwell IV, commander of U.S. Army North, will serve as grand marshal for the parade. The National Anthem will be performed by Angie Johnson of “The Voice” television show and accompanied by the Air Force Tops In Blue entertainment troupe. The celebration culminates with a free concert, featuring Tracy Lawrence, in Hemisfair Park in front of the Institute of Texan Cultures. The Here’s to Our Heroes Military River Parade is free to view from the patios and balconies of River Walk businesses or from the banks of the San Antonio River Walk. Reserved seating is available at the Arneson River Theatre, $15; along the extension of the River Walk near the Chamber of Commerce Building, $10; and the Rivercenter Mall lagoon, $10. To purchase tickets online, visit www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com.

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SPOTLIGHT ON MILITARY JUSTICE The 802nd Mission Support Group Office of the Staff Judge Advocate processed the following judgments on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 2-19: • A senior airman from the 324th Training Squadron was found guilty of violating a general order. The individual received a reprimand and a reduction in rank to airman first class, and forfeited $500 pay per month for two months. • A staff sergeant from the 59th Laboratory Squadron was found guilty of leaving work early and failing to return to work. The individual received a reprimand and a suspended reduction in rank to senior airman, and forfeited $1,181 pay per month for two months. • An airman basic from the 343rd TRS was found guilty of dereliction of duty by refusing to train. The individ-

ual received 15 days extra duty and a reprimand. The Airman was restricted to base for 15 days, and forfeited $689 pay per month for two months. • A technical sergeant from the 344th TRS, Detachment 1, was found guilty of failing to return to work and signing a false official statement. The individual received a reprimand and a reduction in rank to staff sergeant. Forfeited $1,506 pay per month for two months was suspended. • An airman basic from the 343rd TRS was found guilty of underage drinking. The individual received a reprimand, 15 days restriction to base, 15 days extra duty,

and forfeited $745 pay per month for two months. • A senior airman from the 802nd Operations Support Squadron was found guilty of failing to obey a lawful order. The individual received a suspended reduction in rank to airman first class and a reprimand, and forfeited $990 pay per month for two months. • A staff sergeant from the 319th TRS was found guilty of violating a no contact order. The individual received a reprimand and a suspended reduction in rank to senior airman, and forfeited $787 pay per month for two months. • An airman basic from the 343rd TRS was found guilty

of larceny. The individual received 15 days restriction to base, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand, and forfeited $745 pay per month for two months. • An airman first class from the 343rd TRS was found guilty of larceny. The individual received a reduction in rank to airman basic, 15 days restriction to base, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand, and forfeited $745 pay per month for two months. • An airman from the 344th TRS, Det. 1, was found guilty of failing to obey a lawful order. The individual received a reduction in rank to airman basic and a reprimand. Forfeiture of $745 in

pay was suspended. • An airman first class from the 344th TRS, Det. 1, was found guilty of underage drinking. The individual received a reduction in rank to airman and a reprimand. Forfeiture of $835 pay was suspended. • An airman basic from the 344th TRS, Det. 1, was found guilty of underage drinking. The individual received a reprimand and forfeited $745 pay per month for two months. One month was suspended. • An airman first class from the 543rd Support Squadron was found guilty of failing to go. The individual received a reprimand and a reduction in rank to Airman.

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Navy handler claims ‘Top Dog’ honors

Base hosts DOD military working dog competition

By Senior Airman Scott Saldukas 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

The 2012 Department of Defense Military Working Dog Trials came to a close May 5 with the selection of a U.S. Navy handler as “Top Dog” following a grueling three-day competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ekali Brooks, an MWD instructor with the 341st Training Squadron here earned the honor, besting handlers from 42 other teams throughout the DOD. The competitors came together to test their skills in simulated scenarios included patrolling, and explosives and drug detection in both deployed environments and home station locations. “It was a beautiful thing, winning two categories and being named Top Dog in front of the canine community. There are some great handlers here so I’m on cloud nine,” Brooks said. At 37 years old, Brooks, one of the oldest competitors, expressed the importance of getting the different branches of service together because although the event was challenging, it was a good learning experience for the handlers who participated. “It allowed us to handle scenarios we may actually come across here or while deployed. We were able to help each other by pointing out the good or bad things (we) saw. In the end, it makes us all better handlers,” said the Top Dog winner. The competition followed several days of joint training and instruction at the Air Force-led DOD Photo by Senior Airman Corey Hook

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nicholas Webster, master at arms and military working dog handler, carries his 6-year-old German shepherd, Fergina, a patrol and explosives detection dog, as they compete at the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Trials at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 4. Military working dogs and their handlers from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines competed in the event. Webster is stationed at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Military Working Dog schoolhouse on Lackland. “It was outstanding from start to finish,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Jessy Eslick, DOD MWD Research and Development Section senior NCO in charge. “The event planning started in December 2011, and many individuals came together as part of a team to put on a great event.” The final round of competition was the Iron Dog event – a demanding six-mile course that tested each team’s endurance and ability to work as one cohesive unit. The event had MWD handlers wearing full combat gear, including a ruck sack laden with a 35-pound sandbag. The trek covered terrain that required handlers to carry their canine partners, low crawl with simulated gunfire overhead, and retrieve an unconscious victim from a perilous area. Appreciating the opportunity to get together and better the profession, Eslick said he was most excited to see the diverse types of training being conducted at the different locations. “That being said, we have some work to do to improve and learn from the handlers and trainers before us,” Eslick said. “The dog world is changing every day and we need to stay on top of the new technology and training techniques.” “I have pride in being part of such a special group of individuals who are dedicated to improving every day,” Eslick said. “When the time comes and you’re asked to go out on the front lines, you know that you and your dog are there to save lives. You can’t ask for a greater responsibility than being a dog handler.”

Photo by Senior Airman Corey Hook

U.S. Army Sgt. David Varkett, accompanied by his 4-year-old Labrador, Nouschka, an explosives detection dog, drags a 200-pound dummy during the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Trials May 4. Dog handlers and their canine counterparts completed several trials that simulated real-world situations. Varkett is a military working dog handler assigned to the 51st Military Police Detachment, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

Results of the 2012 DOD Military Working Dog Trial Patrol

Drug Detection

1st place – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class

1st place –U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Helm

Ekali Brooks

2nd place – U.S. Army Spc. David Cartwright

2nd place –U.S. Army Sgt. Alfredo Guajardo

3rd place – U.S. Army Spc. Cesar Ventura

3rd place –U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian Dorsey

Explosive Detection

Iron Dog 1st place – Guajardo

1st place – Brooks

2nd place – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Justin Kitts

2nd place – U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Larry Brown

3rd place –U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Handy

3rd place – U.S. Army Sgt. Jarred Palmer

Top Dog – Brooks

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Survey lets Airmen speak Would you like to tell your leaders what you think? You have that opportunity through the 2012 Air Force Climate Survey. The survey has officially kicked off, and all Airmen will receive email invitations with a personalized link to enable them to share their thoughts, said Nicole Gamez, Air Force Manpower Agency. The survey will be available online through June 22. The Air Force Climate Survey solicits opinions and perceptions of Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian personnel on a wide range of topics, including resources, recognition, satisfaction and unit performance. “Every member of the Total Force, military or civilian, plays a critical part in our mission success,” said Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. “The questions are hard-hitting and we need your direct, honest feedback.” The survey includes major command-specific questions, as well as opportunities to express opinions on how organizations can improve. “Your feedback is confidential, so do not hesitate to let us know how you truly feel,” Donley said. “If

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there are issues that need to be addressed, I want you to be candid and say so. If you are satisfied with your work environment, I would like to know that too.” Survey results will be briefed to Donley and the Air Force Chief of Staff in September. “It is important to note that unit reports do not contain any demographic information aside from active duty, Guard, Reserve or civilian status and officer, enlisted or civilian category breakouts,” Gamez said. “If fewer than seven people respond to any status or category, the results for that status or category will not be reported in a breakout at that unit level.” “The feedback serves to improve each organization and our entire Air Force,” said Gamez. “Look for your personal invitation to participate in the survey in your inbox and speak today to shape tomorrow!” For more on about the 2012 AF Climate Survey, and to view the results of the 2010 survey, go to the Air Force Portal and click on the survey link. (Courtesy, Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs) The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months. Potential foster families need: • time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and • a desire to help raise a military working dog.

Call 671-3686

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DeCA commissaries celebrate Military Appreciation Month By Sallie Cauthers, Defense Commissary Agency

FORT LEE, Va. – Honoring service members and their families, in observance of Military Appreciation Month, highlights the promotions offering extra discounts in commissaries during May. “You could also call this the ‘Month of the Super Coupon,’” said Chris Burns, the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales, “because there’s a wealth of high-value coupons available in May for commissary shoppers worldwide – get them while supplies last!” Throughout May, DeCA’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – will host many in-store promotions and provide extra savings focused on Military Appreciation Month. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for the following super sales events: • “Salad Days.” Kraft will offer special coupons while supplies last on salad dressing and mayonnaise along with crossmerchandising offers on fresh produce items. • “Enlist in a Healthier Lifestyle

Sale.” Acosta will offer more than 400,000 coupon flyers in commissaries worldwide. A portion of the proceeds from this sale will go to the Fisher House Foundation. A Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veterans Affairs medical centers. • Canoe Giveaway. Throughout the summer, Hershey will sponsor the Old Town Saranac 14foot canoe giveaway event. This store display will promote all of Hershey’s chocolate and Twizzler products and military-specific instant redeemable coupons. • Road to Fitness. The Kellogg’s Company offers shoppers a chance to win free bicycles. Kellogg’s will also offer various coupons and product demonstrations on a variety of products. Additional savings on fresh produce will be offered when Kellogg’s products are purchased. • “Get Fired Up with Sizzling Savings.” Commissaries will celebrate National Barbeque Month, and Con Agra Foods will offer recipe books containing more than $10 in coupon savings. • “Tribute to the Troops.” Gatorade will be honoring military members with customized

“military in uniform” labels on its 32-ounce bottles. Through its “Honoring Our Heroes” contest, Gatorade will offer commissary shoppers the opportunity to honor their military heroes by going to www.gatorademilitary. com and, in 200 words or less, tell Gatorade who deserves to be awarded cash and free groceries. Those nominated must be authorized commissary patrons. Three prize levels will be offered to include cash and commissary gift cards. Each participant who submits an essay online will be provided a VIP “Free Product Gatorade” coupon redeemable only in a commissary. In addition, all winners will be recognized at their commissary and in military media publications. • “The Avengers.” As part of the May movie launch of “The Avengers,” the Dr. Pepper Snapple Group will be offering four commissary customers the chance to win a Samsung 46” LCD TV and a 1000 watt, 5.1 channel 3D/WiFi Blu-Ray home theater system. Winners will be selected in the following areas: two in the United States, one in Europe and one in the Far East. All commissaries will have entry tear pads and entry boxes.

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Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up And Wear Yours!

MAY 18, 2012

Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level

STAGE II CURRENT LEVEL 661.9'

Normal - above 660’ Stage I - 660’ Stage II - 650’ Stage III - 642’ Stage IV - 640.5’ Stage V - 637’

For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil

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LOCAL BRIEFS KELLY DRIVE ROAD WORK

Continuing drainage reconstruction work will lead to intermittent lane closures on Kelly Drive through June 18. Beginning June 18, only westbound traffic will be allowed on Kelly Drive. BEAN BAG TOSS TOURNEY

The Returning Heroes Home Cornhole Bean Bag Toss Tournament is Saturday, 9 a.m., at the Golf Club of Texas, off U.S. Hwy. 90, nine miles west of Joint Base San AntonioLackland. The fundraiser supports the Phase 2 Project, a six-acre outdoor recreation area for wounded warriors at San Antonio Medical Center facilities. The registration fee is $50 per two-man team, and all proceeds go to the Returning Heroes Home. For more information or to register, call Master Sgt. Thomas Wilks at 580318-4996, Senior Master Sgt. Robert Aguilar at 410-903-8180, or visit www.heroesbenefit.org.

WHERE TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE

During the duty day, patients

should contact their primary care manager first for any non-emergent medical needs. Beginning Monday, patients going to the Urgent Care Center at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will receive assistance in obtaining acute access to their primary care manager. Persons with serious medical problems such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden abdominal pain, severe pain, severe eye injuries or significant bleeding should proceed to the nearest emergency room or call 911. The UCC will remain available for those unable to obtain acute minor care elsewhere. For additional information, contact the UCC at 210-292-7331. SNCO INDUCTION CEREMONY

Tickets are on sale for the Joint Base San Antonio senior NCO induction ceremony at the JW Marriot resort on June 23. For ticket information, contact: JBSA-Lackland – Master Sgts. Rebecca Luckie, 210-671-8129, or Paul Zavitz, 210-671-8038; JBSA-Randolph – Master Sgts. Cindy Wittnebel, 210-565-4825; Chad Peerboom, 210-565-9261; Timothy Trace, 210-652-5424; or Aimee

community

Hernandez, 210-652-6331; JBSA-Fort Sam Houston – Master Sgt. Debra Massa, 210-808-0215. ROOT CANAL TREATMENT

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Endodontic Residency Program is offering free treatment for patients who require root canal therapy. The service is available to active-duty service members, military retirees, and their immediate family members. Patients must have been diagnosed recently with an endodontic condition requiring root canal therapy. Eligible patients should obtain a written consultation from their referring dentist and bring it to the dental clinic during normal operating hours, or fax it to 210-292-6431. Patients will be selected based on the needs of the endodontic training program. For additional information, call 210-292-7831.

TOENAIL FUNGUS RESEARCH

The Department of Dermatology at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is conducting a research project on the effectiveness of lasers to treat toenail fungus instead of oral medications. Eligible participants will be asked

to make several visits to the clinic for laser treatments in a six-month period. Participants must be 18 or older, have both big toenails suspicious for fungus, have not had oral medications for toenail fungus in the past year, and are otherwise healthy. For more information about the project or qualifying, contact Dr. Jason Arnold at 210-292-3376. THRIFT SHOP SEEKS DONATIONS

The Lackland Thrift Shop reminds service members with permanent change of station orders this summer to remember the shop for unwanted items. Donations are tax deductible. Proceeds from the sale of items at the shop benefit scholarships for military-connected high school students and spouses, and the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland community. The shop is located in One Stop, Bldg. 5460 on the corner of Walker and Selfridge Avenues, behind the 802nd Contracting Squadron offices on the basic training side. of Lackland. For information, call 210-671-3608 or visit www.lacklandosc.org.

AIRMAN’S ATTIC OPEN

The Airman’s Attic, located in the One Stop facility, targets senior

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Catholic Monday-Friday: Freedom Chapel Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Saturday: Freedom Chapel Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Reconciliation after Eucharist Sunday: Freedom Chapel Religious Ed., 9 a.m. Eucharist, 11 a.m. Spanish Mass, 8 a.m. Orthodox Saturday: Airmen Memorial Chapel Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. Protestant Saturday: Gateway Chapel

Seventh-Day Adventist Service, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday: Airmen Memorial Chapel Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m.

For more details, contact Freedom Chapel

671-4208

Gateway Chapel

671-2911

Hope Chapel

671-2941

Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Church provided Children’s Chur urch ur ch pro provid v ed vid a.m. Religious Ed., 11 a.m .m m. Thursday: Wednesday day ya and dT h sday: hur Bible Stu Study, d 6 p.m. dy,

Airmen Memorial Chapel Sabbath Sab bbat b h Eve Service, 4 p.m. p Sunday: Sunday day ay y: Ed., Religious Ed d.,, 12: 12:30 p.m.

Sunday: Sun nday day: Hope Chapel, Hop ope C h el, Bldg. 10338 hap Church The h Ch C hurc u h of Jesus Christ Chri ristt off ri Latter Day Lat a ter at te D Da y Saints 8-10 0 a.m. a

1st st Wednesday: Room Freedom Chapel Roo om 8, 8, Open Sa Antonio Military O San Ope pen Circle, C Cir cle, 6 p.m.

Islamic Islami mc

Sunday: S Sun u unda day day y: Reception BMT Re Recep R e e tion Center, e a.m.. to n noon. 1 a.m 10 a oo . oon

Friday: Ministry Center, Bldg. Global b M ba Mi inistry yC Ce nter, Bld ldg. g g. 7452 Friday: Friday y: Prayer, Jummah hP Pr aye a er, r 1:15 to 2:15 15 p.m. Sunday: 9-11 a.m. Religious Ed., 9-1 -1 11 a .m. .m

Jewish Friday:

Wicca Wicc Wi cc a cc

Buddhist Bu udd dhist

Eckankar Ecka k nk ka nkar Every E very first, third third, rd,, fift rd fth h Saturday: S Chapel G t Gateway yC Ch hapel hap ell 12:30 1:30 p.m. 12 12: 30 tto o 1:3 1 0 p.m p .m. .m

Baha'i Baha Ba a'i

Every Eve v ry fi firrst, st third, third fi fifth fth Sunday: Gateway Chapel 11 a.m. to noon

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airmen and below, providing uniforms and uniform items limited to active-duty Airmen and a variety of household goods for free. The facility is open to all activeduty service members, dependents and retirees with a valid identification card. The hours of operation for the Airman’s Attic are Monday through Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., for active duty only. For additional details, contact 210-671-1780. COMPLETE PCS DOCUMENTATION

The 802nd Force Support Squadron’s Outbound Assignments office reminds service members to complete all documentation – personnel reliability program, medical clearance for dependents, passports and other assignment instructions – as soon as possible. It can take up to 10 duty days to produce permanent change of station orders after all documentation is complete. PCS orders can be issued no earlier than 120 days prior to departure date. For additional information, call 210-671-9156.

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Base Post Office 671-1058 Bowling Center 671-2271 DEERS 800-538-9552 Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Family Child Care 671-3376 Legal Office 671-3362 Library 671-3610 Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Thrift Shop 671-3608 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Clubwww.lacklandesc.org Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Clubwww.lacklandosc.org Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

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What’s Happening Family Support Events

MAY 18 BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is today at noon in the BMT Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. The seminar provides information on the Air Force and its benefits to family members of graduating Airmen. For details, call 210-671-3722. TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR

A Troops to Teachers coordinator presents a “Teaching as a Second Career” seminar today, 1-3 p.m., at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center. Troops to Teachers is a Department of Defense program designed to help eligible service members begin a teaching career in public schools. For additional information or to register for the seminar, call

the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 210-6713722.

MAY 21 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

The return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The seminar is an informal forum for family members who wish to talk about their individual experiences and the stress caused by deployment-related separations. For details, call 210-671-3722.

Monthly Meetings ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Balfour Beatty Community Center, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month. For information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the first Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For information, call 210-671-4208.

On the web

www.lacklandfss.com

For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefing for deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The briefing is for personnel who are deploying, or are going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments.

MAY 22�24 TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The program, which is presented by the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission, focuses on how to job search and employment-related topics. For additional information on the transition assistance program, call 210-671-3722. MAY 22 AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Officer is available to help with disability claims Tuesday, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For details call 210-699-5087.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY

A women’s Bible study group meets every Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. The study group meets through the end of May.

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MAY 24

RIGHT START ORIENTATION

RESUME WRITING

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club. For additional information, call 210-671-3722.

A class on writing an effective resume is Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. For details, call 210-671-3722.

WORKING IN TEXAS

A Texas Veterans Commission “Working in Texas” class is Wednesday, noon to 2 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The class provides information on employment and job search skills. For additional details, call 210-671-3722.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

The Protestant Women of the Chapel group meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. MAY 25 AFRC CLOSED FOR FAMILY DAY

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be closed May 25 for an Air Education and Training Command family day.

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Photo by Robbin Cresswell Tech Sgt. Renaldo Dupree, 322nd Training Squadron, spots Tech Sgt. Oliver Cook, 323rd Training Squadron during the bench press competition at Medina Fitness Center Tuesday

Man versus the weights Jose T. Garza III Sports Editor

Tech Sgt. Oliver Cook, 323rd Training Squadron, bested three other competitors in a bench press competition Tuesday at the Medina Fitness Center. Oliver benched a max 345 pounds during the event held as part of May Fitness Month. The sergeant said the competition wasn't about him competing against the other competitors, but rather, the contest was “me against the weights.” “Bench press competition doesn’t have to do with me versus anybody else,” Cook said. “It is just me

against the weights, and I love the way (bench pressing feels).” A power lifter for more than 10 years, lifting 345 pounds is basic routine for Cook; his best bench press max is 415 pounds. “I should be able to lift 345 pounds any day of the week as long as I consistently keep on working out,” he said. But with his schedule as an MTI, it is difficult for him to find time to work out on a consistent basis, he said. “I try to go to the gym whenever I can,” Cook said. Cook attends the gym five days a week, except

when he has basic training flights. During these times, he does physical training with his trainees. “It’s very hard to get back in powerlifting mode after missing the gym because I don’t get the intensity of the workouts when I’m working 12 to 16 hours a day,” he said. Cook does his best to find time for powerlifting when he receives a flight of trainees. “When they’re in classroom, I’ll try to go to a squadron gym room and squeeze in a workout,” he said. If contestants want to test their body strength in another competition, the Medina Fitness Center will hold a squat competition May 29 at 2 p.m.

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UPCOMING BEAN BAG TOURNEY

The Returning Heroes Home Cornhole Bean Bag Toss tournament takes place Saturday, 9 a.m., at the Golf Club of Texas off U.S. Highway 90, nine miles west of Joint Base San AntonioLackland. The fundraiser supports the Phase 2 project, a six-acre outdoor recreation area for wounded warriors. The registration fee is $50 per two-man team. Proceeds go to the Returning Heroes home. For more information, call Master Sgt. Thomas Wilks at 580-318-4996 or Senior Master Sgt. Robert Aguilar at 410-9038180. SPINATHON

The Warhawk Fitness Center will hold a spinathon Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Call 210671-2016 for details.

SCOREBOARD SOFTBALL

Competitive W 1. 802nd FSS .............................6 2. NIOC/ Co H ...........................5 3. 149th FW...............................2 4. 341st TRS ..............................2 5. 343rd TRS .............................2 6. Radiology...............................2 7. 737th TRG .............................1 8. Civil Eng Sq ..........................1

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Intermediate WL 1. 668th ALIS ...........................10 0 2. Security Forces ....................9 1 3. 37th TRSS .............................8 2 4. 802nd OSS ............................6 3 5. IAAFA ...................................6 3 6. Dental Gp .............................6 3 7. Crypto Div .............................6 4 8. 59th CPSG.............................5 5 9. AFSVA ..................................4 4 10. 624th OC ............................4 4 11. 543rd Spt Sq .......................4 5 12. AFISRA ................................4 5 13. 802nd LRS ..........................4 6 14. DLIELC ................................4 6 15. 717th MI Bn ........................2 7 16. 344th TRS ...........................2 8 17. AFPAA .................................1 8 18.688th IOW ...........................0 11 Recreation W 1. 433rd AFRC ...........................6 2. 690th NSG......................... 5 3. 453rd EWS ............................4 4. Co H/Marines ........................3 5. 802nd CPTS ..........................2 6. 35th IS ...................................2 7. 318th OSS ..............................1 8. 772nd ESG ............................1

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Security Forces wins close one SFS squeaks in two runs in extra innings for victory Jose T. Garza III Sports Editor

“This Security Forces group is a great group of guys who fought until The 802nd Security the end.” Forces Squadron thwartSecurity Forces imed an 802nd Operations proved to 9-1 on the InSupport Squadron rally termediate League seafor an 11-10 win in extra son with the win. innings Monday. Broughton said the Down 4-1 after five team wasn’t threatened innings, the OSS scored about the possibility three runs in the sixth to there would be another forge a 4-4 tie. defeat added to the SecuSecurity Forces staved rity Forces loss column. off OSS’ comeback temCatcher Terril Mongo porarily by contributing echoed Broughton’s senfour runs, led by a Cam timents about the close Bergeron RBI single, to victory, but he added, “it go up 8-4. makes it more fun.” The Security Forces With just one loss this rally was stifled in the season, Security Forcseventh. es first baseman Chris Security Forces pitchRomero said the team er Kevin Siebert, who alhas to work on not taklowed nine hits, walked ing plays off. five of six batters as OSS “If we play hard to produced five runs for a our potential, we always one-run lead. win,” Mongo said. Siebert redeemed himOSS coach Chris self by scoring a run in Brinkhaus paid congratuthe bottom of the seventh lations to Security Forces send the game to extra Photo by Alan Boedeker for pulling off the win. innings. “My hat goes off to 802nd Operations Support Squadron pitcher David Ruiz slides into 802nd Security Forces After OSS’ Andrew Squadron third baseman Michael Broughton Monday. them,” Brinkhaus said. Turner scored a run to “They stayed in, fought, Ruiz struck out three and allowed 10 put his squad up 10-9, and came all the way Security Forces’ third baseman Michael hits. through in the end. They found a way to “We just got the pitcher rattled and he put the ball exactly where we couldn't, Broughton and pitcher Eric Hernandez couldn’t hang in there,” Broughton said. each scored to clinch the 11-10 win. and no matter what, we couldn't stop their “We had the will to win,” he added. base hits." On the losing side, OSS pitcher David

NFL STAR TACKLES THROUGH JBSA-LACKLAND

The African-American Cultural Association hosts a football camp for teens, 10 to 18 years of age, at the Medina Fitness Center Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Football camp spots are still available so registration is still on a first-come, first-serve basis. Former Chicago Bears defensive tackle Tommie Harris will make a special guest appearance at camp. The entry fee is $10 and all proceeds will benefit AACA’s scholarship fund. For more information on the football camp, call Shirley Jones at 210-671-1750 or 210-872-5748.

YOUTH SUMMER BASKETBALL REGISTRATION

The official registration for the youth summer basketball league expired Thursday, but spots are still open. Registration is $45 plus a $15 late registration fee, and the basketball league is open to children age groups 5-6, 11-14, and 15-17. The youth basketball season is projected to begin June 16 and end Aug 4. Call 210-671-2388 for complete details.