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F O RT S AM HOUST O N * LA C KLAND * R A N DOL P H Vietnam-era medic receives Silver Star Page8 PHOTO BY SENIOR AIRMAN KRYSTAL WRIGHT A chaplain candidate attempts to complete one ofthe Creating Leader Airmen Warriors, or CLAW, course obstacles during a tour ofthe Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training July 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Interns taste 111ilitary life Navyrecruiting assists with educator tour PagelB PagelO 2 | Friday, July 28, 2017 | JBSA Legacy COMMENTARY Proud to be a part of  Army Medicine By Elaine  Sanchez BROOKE ARMY MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS The  Army Medical  Depart­ ment  will  soon  mark its  242nd anniversary. The  AMEDD  has a proud  history,  one  that  dates back to July 27, 1775, when  the Continental  Congress  autho­ rized a Medical  Department Service  for  an  Army of  20,000 men.   Since  that  time,  countless military,  civilian  and  contrac­ tors  have  provided  health  care on  and  off  the  battlefield. In  the  day to  day rush of  life, Isometimes  forget  how  proud I am to be a  part of  Army Medi­ cine. It  took a  mini­reunion with  a  warrior  last  month  to remind  me. Ihad just walked  into  the post gym at Joint  Base  San Antonio­Fort  Sam Houston when I  ran into a  friend  break­ ing a sweat on a Jacob’s Ladder. We  laughed  and  talked  for  a few  minutes  before I headed over  to  the  elliptical  machines.   As  the  music  blared  through my headphones, I fought  back tears  as I thought  about how far this  Soldier  had  come,  and  how just a few years ago, he  thought he’d never  talk  or  use  his  arm ROBERT SHIELDS again. Then­Army 1st Lt.  John Arroyo works  on  strengthening  his  right  hand  while  his  occupational  therapist, Katie Korp, looks on  Jan. 16, 2015, at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center’s rehabilitation  center at Joint  Base San Army Capt. John  Arroyo  had Antonio­Fort Sam  Houston. been  severely wounded  in  the 2014 Fort Hood  shooting. He’d tation facility,  he  regained  the age  and  strength  in  their  recov­ deliver  compassionate  care,  and just  pulled  up to  brigade  head­ use  of  his  right  hand. He  cur­ eries. I’ve  seen a quadruple support staff going  the  extra quarters  when  he  heard  shots rently  serves  as  the  plans  and amputee  inspire  others  to mile  to  ensure  mission  success. fired  and  stepped  out  of  his  car. training  officer  in  charge  of  the achieve,  a  former  burn  patient I’ve  served  in  the  military The  next  shot  Arroyo  heard Basic  Officer Leader  Course win  “Dancing  with  the Stars,” and  as  a  civilian  around  the was  the  one  that  ripped here  and  often  speaks  to  groups cancer  patients  receive  a  new world  for  20 years,  but  I’m through his  throat  and  shoul­ — from  inmates  to  students  to lease  on  life,  and  warriors  win­ proudest  of  the  past  five years der.   fellow  service  members —  on ning gold  medals at  competi­ I’ve  worked  at  Brooke  Army Spc. Ivan Lopez  killed  three the  importance  of  making  the tions  around  the  world. Medical  Center. I am  honored Soldiers  and wounded 16 that most  of  “second  chances.” I’ve  also  witnessed  Army to  have  seen  our  warriors  per­ day before  turning  his  gun  on Arroyo  is  just one  of  the Medicine  professionals’  enor­ severe  and  succeed. himself.  Arroyo  barely survived many  warriors  and  civilians mous  passion  for  helping  oth­ As  Arroyo demonstrates, and  was  told  his  voice  box  and who  have  made  tremendous ers.  Doctors  trained  at  the  finest after  242 years,  Army Medicine right  arm  were  damaged  be­ strides  in  their  recovery here civilian  hospitals  opting  to  stay is  still going  strong. Take  a yond  repair.   and  at  other  military treatment in  service  and  care  for  service moment  to  reflect  on  the  count­ Yet,  two  months  later  he  was facilities. members  here  and  around  the less  contributions  of  AMEDD talking  again  and  after  months Because  of  Army Medicine, world  rather  than  pursue  high­ professionals. We  are sur­ of intense  rehabilitation  at  the our  injured,  ill  and  wounded er  salaries  elsewhere,  nurses rounded by  examples  of  their Center  for  the Intrepid,  Brooke warriors  have  been  able  to and  technicians  working  ardu­ dedication  and devotion  to Army Medical  Center’s  rehabili­ achieve  amazing  feats  of  cour­ ous  shifts  and  long  hours  to patient care. JBSA Legacy | Friday, July 28, 2017 | 3 502nd FSS captures  Air Force­best  trifecta By Robert  Goetz 502ND AIR BASE WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS Winning  an  Air  Force­level award  is  a  high  achievement for  any individual  or  unit,  but for  an  organization  to  attain three  such honors  in  the  same year  is  an  extra  special  feat. The  502nd Force  Support Squadron  at  Joint  Base  San Antonio  achieved  that  trifecta when its  bowling,  community center  and  information,  tickets and  travel  programs  were selected  as  “Best  in  the  Air Force”  for  fiscal year  2016. “This  is  an  exciting year  for the  502nd  FSS,”  said Terrye Heagerty,  502nd  FSS  director. “To  have  three  Air Force  best PHOTOS BY JOEL MARTINEZ program  winners  is  huge.  All Brig.  Gen.  Heather  L.  Pringle (left),  502nd Air  Base Wing  and  Joint Base San Antonio  commander,  and Chief  Master Sgt. Kristopher  Berg (right),  502nd  ABW and three  programs  contribute  to JBSA command  chief,  congratulate  members of the 502nd Force Support Squadron  June 2 on  winning an Air Force­level award. the awesome quality of  life we have  in  JBSA.  All  three  pro­ grams  support  our  diverse population  of  students,  perma­ nent  party,  retirees  and  family members.”  Heagerty  attributed  the squadron’s success to its  team members. “The  502nd  FSS  has  so many  professionals  across JBSA and  it  makes  me  so proud  to  see  them  earn  this level  of  recognition  for  their dedication  to  our  military, civilians  and family  mem­ bers,”  she  said.  “It  was  well­ deserved.” JBSA bowling  program leaders  acknowledged  the contributions  of  their 35  staff members  at  the  JBSA­Fort Sam Houston,  JBSA­Lackland and  JBSA­Randolph  bowling Brig.  Gen.  Heather  L.  Pringle (left),  502nd Air  Base Wing  and  Joint Base San Antonio  commander,  and Chief  Master Sgt. Kristopher  Berg (right),  502nd  ABW and JBSA command  chief,  congratulate  members of the 502nd Force Support Squadron  June 2 on  winning an Air Force­level award. centers. “Our  entire  502nd  FSS  lead­ don’t  just work  hard  for  their ing  students,  Heagerty  said. ings,  commander’s  calls  and ed ITT’s  award  to  employees’ ership and  myself  are  proud location. They  work hard  in “These  students  are  looking social  events, Heagerty  said. “hard work, dedication  and our  bowling  program  is  recog­ being successful  for Joint  Base for a place to go to  relax  after a The  ITT  offices  provide  the the  love  of  taking  care  of  all  of nized  as  the  best  program San  Antonio. They  are  an long  day of  classroom  and JBSA community  with  an our  customers.” because  we  know  just  how amazing  team.” field  training,”  she  said.  “They array of  discounted  tickets  to “We  take  pride  in  ourselves hard  they  all  work to  provide JBSA’s  community  centers could  just go  back  to  their theme  parks,  water  parks, having  the  best  programs, such  a  wonderful  program  for — Arnold Hall  and Skylark  at dorms,  but it’s awesome  to sporting  events,  festival  and tickets  and  personnel  in  the our  military  communities,” JBSA­Lackland  and  Sam know  they  prefer  to  visit our theatrical  performances  in  San business,”  he  said.  “Our  cus­ said  Bonnie  Masapollo,  502nd Houston  and Student Activity facilities  that cater  to  their Antonio  and  throughout  Texas tomers  come  back time  and FSS  assistant flight chief  for Center  at  JBSA­Fort  Sam needs.” and  the United States. time  again  because  they  know bowling  and golf.  “These  three Houston —  serve  a  diverse The  community  centers  also Chaney  Ferguson,  502nd we  will  take  care  of  them  and bowling  centers  and  their customer  base,  with  a  large provide  organizations  across FSS  assistant flight chief  for meet  their  needs 100  percent  of teams  work  hard  and  they majority  being  technical  train­ JBSA  with  a  place  for  meet­ community  services,  attribut­ the  time  with  a  smile.” 4 | Friday, July 28, 2017 | JBSA Legacy JBSA CONGRATULATES 2017   TECHNICAL SERGEANT SELECTS The Air Force released the 2017 technical sergeant promotion list July 20. There were 8,167 Airmen selected for promotion with a 31.96 percent selection rate Air Force wide. For a complete list of the 377 selectees from Joint Base San Antonio, visit jbsa.mil/News/News /Article/1253051/congratulations JOHNNY SALDIVAR ­2017­technical­sergeants­selects. Air Force  technical  sergeant selects from Joint  Base San Antonio­Lackland  gather for a photo July 20. JOEL MARTINEZ Air Force  technical  sergeant selects from Joint Base San Antonio­Randolph  gather for a photo July 20. 6 | Friday, July 28, 2017 | JBSA Legacy Safety is in your hands when  riding a motorcycle By Senior  Airman  includes  a  helmet,  a  long­ Stormy Archer sleeved shirt  or jacket, gloves, 502ND AIR BASE WING trousers,  eye  protection  and PUBLIC AFFAIRS footwear.  While  military uniforms  are Riding  a  motorcycle  can  be  a acceptable,  a  lightweight  riding fun  hobby and  fuel­efficient jacket  is  recommended  and way to  travel. However,  if  rid­ will  be  more  resistant  to  road ers  aren’t keeping  their own rash and  tearing  in  the  event  of safety  in  mind,  their  ride  might an  accident. be  over  sooner  than  expected. You  are in charge of your “Some  of  the  biggest  con­ own  safety,” Powell  said. cerns when it  comes  to  riding “There  are  so  many things  in are  speed  and  traffic,”  said this  world  that  we  can’t  con­ Staff Sgt. Thomas Powell, trol. You  as a  rider  need  to 502nd  Air  Base Wing  safety make sure you  are doing your technician.  “You  need  to  be best  to keep yourself  safe, vigilant  when  riding  a  motor­ whether it’s  through PPE, cycle,  not  just  for yourself  but controlling your  speed  or also  for  the  people  around you” awareness.  Just  make sure  that Some  of  the  most common you  are  controlling your  situa­ causes  of  accidents  are  speed­ tion  the  best you  possibly can, ing  and  overconfidence  in  one’s and don’t  accept  anything  less ability  to  ride. when it  comes  to your  safety.” “Sometimes  someone  will Service  members  and  De­ take a  corner faster  than  they partment  of  Defense CAC card­ should  and  they  will  lose  con­ holders  can  register  free  of COURTESY GRAPHIC trol,”  said Powell.  charge  to  take  the  Basic  Rider Distracted  drivers  also  pose “Just do your  best to pay  atten­ quired  to  follow  Air Force posted  on  the  Air Force Portal, Course.  a hazard  to  riders. tion  to everything  360 degrees Instruction 91­207  that  requires requires  an  active­duty  service Motorcycle  riders  at  all “Unfortunately there  are  a around you. The  only  way you motorcycle  riders  to  take  a member  to  take  the  Basic  Rider JBSA locations  must attend  an lot  of  distracted  drivers  on  the can avoid  an accident is if you basic  riding  course  and  wear Course  and  wear  PPE  while annual  safety  briefing  to  stay road,  and you  can’t  control are  paying  attention.” personal  protective  equipment. operating  a  motorcycle,  wheth­ current  on  local  safety  condi­ what  they do,”  said Powell. Service  members  are  re­ The  instruction,  which is er  they  are  on­or  off­duty.  PPE tions  and  procedures. Courts­martial,  crime, punishment at Joint Base San Antonio From  the  502nd Air  Base Wing Legal ified. The  following  are  some  of  the  non­ Office  and the  Army Support  Activity judicial  punishment actions  that  closed Office  of  the  Staff Jude  Advocate out during June.   Wrongful Use of Marijuana: A During the  month of June,  there was technical  sergeant  wrongfully used  mar­ one  court­martial  of  an  Air Force  mem­ ijuana. The  member  received a  reduction ber at Joint  Base  San Antonio.   to staff  sergeant,  forfeitures of $1,616 pay In  the  case of U.S. v. Staff Sgt. D.C., per  month  for  two  months (suspended) 834rd Cyberspace  Operation Squadron, and  a  reprimand. JBSA­Lackland,  was  tried  before  a  spe­ Larceny: An  airman  in  technical cial  court­martial  consisting  of  officer training  stole  a  bracelet  from  the  base and  enlisted  members  from June 21­23 at exchange. The  member  received a  reduc­ JBSA­Lackland.  SSgt D.C. was acquitted tion  to  airman  basic,  forfeitures  of $799 of  a  single  charge  of  wrongful  use  of COURTESY PHOTO pay per  month  for  two  months (suspend­ marijuana  in  violation  of  Article 112a  of http://www.afjag.af.mil/docket/in­ propriate  punishment  after  considering ed)  and  a  reprimand.   the Uniform  Code  of Military Justice.   dex.asp  for  more  information. the  circumstances  of  the  offense  and  the Larceny: An  airman  first  class  in After  sentencing,  members  can  re­ During June, Joint  Base  San  Antonio offender’s  record. technical  training  stole  a  pair  of  earrings quest clemency. In  some  cases,  this  can Air Force  and  Army commanders ad­ A“suspended”  punishment does  not from  the  base  exchange. The  member change  the  outcome  of  their  case  and/or ministered  a  variety  of  non­judicial  pun­ take  effect  unless  the  offender  engages  in received  a  reduction  to  airman  basic sentence  to  something  less  severe. Ac­ ishment actions under  Article 15 of the additional  misconduct  or fails  to  satisfy (suspended  below  airman),  forfeitures  of quittals  are  final  results.  All  courts­ Uniform  Code  of Military Justice. the  conditions of  the suspension. The $799  pay per  month  for  two  months   martial  are  open  to  the public. Visit  the The  punishments  imposed  reflect  the suspension  period  usually lasts  six U.S.  Air Force Public  Docket website at commander’s determination of  an ap­ months  unless  a  lesser  amount  is  spec­ COURTScontinues  on 16 JBSA Legacy | Friday, July 28, 2017 | 7 Bringing an  end to summer  – Joint Base San  Antonio  style By 2nd Lt.  Parker Youth  Center, snow  cones,  crafts,  games Matthew Jeffers building 1630  on Watkins and McGruff  the  Crime 502ND  AIR  BASE  WING Boulevard, at Joint  Base Dog. For  more  informa­ PUBLIC  AFFAIRS San  Antonio­Fort  Sam tion,  call: 658­7471. Houston. Then,  from 1­4 p.m., Even  as  summer  draws The  Back to  School Aug. 17,  the  502nd Force to  a  close,  the  weather Bash will  have  fun  activ­ Support  Squadron  and stays  hot  in  San  Antonio. ities  and  games  for  both Youth  Programs  will  help To  help you  and your children  and  parents  to you  and  the family say loved  ones  stay cool  and participate  in,  as  well  as goodbye  to  summer  with have  fun,  the  502nd Force free  school  supplies  for their  “End  of  Summer Support  Squadron  and students  in  kindergarten Bash”  at  the  Randolph Youth  Programs,  along through fifth  grade  who Youth  Programs facility. with  the  Exchange,  have will  be  heading  back  to This  event  will  feature  a organized  “Back  to school  in August. For water  slide,  water  guns,  a School”  and  “End  of more  information,  con­ foam  pit,  snow  cones, Summer”  Bashes  across tact  JBSA Community bounce  houses,  arts  and Joint  Base  San  Antonio. Programs  at 652­5763. crafts,  relay  races  and First up,  schoolchild­ Next  is  the  JBSA­Ran­ more. For  more  informa­ ren  and families  can  take dolph  Back to  School tion,  call: 652­3298. advantage  of  free  school Bash taking  place  from 11 There’s  no  reason  to supplies,  take  part  in a.m.  to 1 p.m., Aug. 5 sweat  summer  coming  to many  activities  and  have under  the  outside  breeze­ an  end,  especially  when a chance  to  win  prizes way of  the  Randolph you  can  enjoy the  carni­ during  the  Back to  School Exchange. This event  will val­like  atmosphere  of Bash from 9 a.m.  to  noon feature  fire  trucks,  food these  great  community on July 29 at the W. Ed trucks,  bounce  houses, events  on  JBSA. 8 | Friday, July 28, 2017 | JBSA Legacy Vietnam­era  Army medic  sees  son promoted, receives  Silver  Star From U.S.  Army North (Fifth Army)  Public  Affairs Edward Iannuccilli  came  to Joint  Base  San  Antonio­Fort Sam Houston July 7 to  see  his son, Michael,  promoted  to lieutenant  colonel.  Little  did  he know  that  he,  too,  would  be honored. After  administering  the  oath of office  to  Lt.  Col. Michael Iannuccilli,  Lt.  Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan,  commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth  Army), called  Spec. 4 Edward Iannuc­ cilli  forward. Buchanan thanked  him  for  his  service then  presented  him  the  Silver Star,  the  Army’s  third  highest award  for  valor,  which he earned April 7, 1970 in Vietnam. The  elder Iannuccilli was a combat  medic  on  an  urgent medical  evacuation  mission  to pick up  wounded  soldiers. The U.S.  infantry unit on  the ground  was  engaged  with  an unknown  number  of  enemy and  receiving  small  arms  and mortar  fire. As  the  pilot  hover­ ed  over  the  unsecured  landing zone,  preparing  to  land,  he  was shot  and  killed. The  helicopter crashed,  trapping  the  pilot  and co­pilot  inside.  Spec. 4 Iannuccilli,  the  only crew  member  not  seriously injured  in  the  crash,  tried  to LUIS DEYA rescue  the  two  pilots  from  the Newly promoted Lt. Col.  Michael  Iannuccilli (left), U.S. Army North (Fifth Army),  stands  with his father, Edward, following  their  ceremonies July 7 at Joint  Base San Antonio­Fort Sam  Houston. burning  airframe. As  ammuni­ tion  inside  the  aircraft  began  to the  window  and  the  co­pilot lot’s  body only to  find  it  pinned until  another  MEDEVAC  ar­ wasn’t  the  only  surprise  the explode,  he  made  several  at­ crawled  through the  hole. With in  the  wreckage.  He  retreated rived  to  remove  the  injured elder  Iannuccilli  received  in tempts  to  kick  out  the  window the  co­pilot  safely  away from only  when  the  flames  and  ex­ infantrymen  and  Iannuccilli’s San  Antonio.  The  co­pilot  he to  no avail. Fearing  for Iannuc­ the  fiery  crash, Iannuccilli ploding  rounds  became  too crew.  He  continued  caring  for rescued  that  day 47  years  ago, cilli’s  safety,  Soldiers  tried  to crawled  through the  hole  into dangerous  for  him  to  continue.  the  injured  during  the  flight  to Ted  Howard,  attended  the prevent  him  from  continuing the  cockpit  to  rescue  the  pilot. Iannuccilli  then  turned  his Tay Ninh. ceremony along  with  other his  rescue. Finding  no  signs  of  life,  the focus  to  the  injured  men  on  the The  Silver  Star,  approved members  of  his  unit,  159th  Dus­ Undeterred,  he  finally broke medic  tried  to  recover  the  pi­ ground,  providing  first  aid years  ago  but  never  presented, toff. JBSA Legacy | Friday, July 28, 2017 | 9 U.S. ARMY DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF  VISITS 470TH MIB FACILITY MONICA YOAS The U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, or G2, Lt.  Gen.  Robert Ashley  (second from left),  visited the Intelligence  and Security Command  Detention Training Facility,  or  IDTF,  at  Joint  Base San Antonio­Camp Bullis recently. The IDTF provides a  multidiscipline Foundry training platform specializing  in  realistic  training  environments  enabling  commanders  to  train  and  certify individual on  collective intelligence  tasks. The IDTF provides an intelligence range,  methods for integrating maneuvers, a  scenario environment and facilities  supporting IT architecture and other  critical training  enablers,  such  as  role  players  and  a  signals  intelligence  environment,  to  create  realistic live  collection  opportunities  in  accordance  with  training  and  evaluation  guidelines.  In  the  photo, from left, Col.  James  C.  Royse, Ashley, Lt. Col. Kimberly  Marquez  and  Mark Stanley  toured  the  IDTF and  observed  an  ongoing  exercise. 10 | Friday, July 28, 2017 | JBSA Legacy Navy Recruiting District San  Antonio assists educators’  orientation visit in San  Diego By Burrell Parmer ited Naval  Base  San  Diego, the Navy has  to  offer,”  Darden NAVY RECRUITING DISTRICT SAN Helicopter Maritime Strike said.  “I  also  learned  that  in ANTONIO PUBLIC AFFAIRS Squadron  THREE  FIVE order  for  us  as  a  nation  to  re­ (HSM­35),  BUD/S (Basic Un­ main  the  best,  we  should  re­ Navy awareness  is  an  impor­ derwater  Demolition/SEAL) cruit  the  best.” tant  element  in  recruiting Training at Naval  Amphibious Juan Rodriguez,  NRD  San America’s  best  and  brightest  for Base  Coronado,  the Pacific Antonio  education  services naval  service. To  assist  the Beacon Navy Billeting,  the Fleet specialist,  said  the  NRD’s  re­ recruiting  effort  in  South Texas, Readiness  Center,  Coastal  Riv­ turn  on  investment  has  always eight  educators  and  counselors erine  Group ONE  and  the Navy proven  fruitful. along  with  support  personnel Exchange.   “Each year, we  have  had from Navy Recruiting  District Tammy Cantu,  a  career  coun­ counselors  join  or  apply for San  Antonio  visited  naval  com­ selor  with Judson High School both  officer  and  enlisted  pro­ mands  in  San  Diego,  Calif.,  in in  Converse,  stated  she  enjoyed grams,  both  active  and  reserve support  of  an  educator’s  ori­ all  aspects  of  the  EOV.  components,”  said Rodriguez, a entation  visit,  or  EOV, July 11­14. “Seeing  all  the  different  naval retired  master  chief  navy  coun­ The  EOV is a Navy Recruit­ bases  and  how  each one  pro­ selor.  “I  consider  this  invest­ ing  Command  program  which vides  a  piece  to  a  really  amaz­ ment  as  money  best  spent. It focuses  on  showing  educators ing  puzzle  was  unbelievable,” provides  educators  and  other various facets  of  the Navy and Cantu  said.  “I  enjoyed  visiting youth  influencers  the  opportu­ the  many  career  paths  available where  the Navy SEALS  are nity  to  better  understand to  students. trained. The  pace  of  the  tour America’s Navy as  opposed  to One  of  the  highlights  of  the BURRELL PARMER and  everything  we  saw  was just  formulating  a  made­up visit  was  the  group’s  tour  of  the Chief  Quartermaster William Sage,  senior  enlisted leader, Coastal Riverine perfect.” concept  of  who  we  are.” nuclear­powered  aircraft  carri­ Squadron  THREE, Coastal Riverine  Group  ONE,  briefs  educators  from South Texas Participants  showed  interest Darden  recommended  that on  the  capabilities  and  missions of the  tactical  patrol  craft  July 13 during  Navy er USS  Carl Vinson (CVN 70).   Recruiting  District San Antonio’s  annual Educators  Orientation Visit. in  learning  more  about  the teachers  and  counselors  should “Touring  the  Carl Vinson Navy and  to  ensure  that Navy attend  the  EOV. and  seeing  the  spot  where  the lene  Darden,  a  counselor  with to  the  EOV,  she  had minimum career  information  is  available “They  would  learn  a  lot,  as most  wanted  man in U.S. histo­ Bryon P. Steele High School  in knowledge  of  the  types  of  ca­ in  their  schools. well  as  change  their  perspective ry  was  laid  after  he  was  killed Cibolo. reers  the Navy offers. “The  EOV broaden  my scope on what the Navy has to  offer really touched  me,”  said  Char­ According  to  Darden,  prior Additionally,  the  group vis­ of the  multitude  of  possibilities as it  did  for  me.” USAISR  welcomes new deputy commander By  Dr.  Steven  Galvan tor of USAMRMC  combat researcher gain access to  gifted missions,” Weitzel  said. ship philosophy, Weitzel  said USAISR PUBLIC AFFAIRS casualty  care  research program clinician­scientists  outside of Col. (Dr.) Shawn Nessen, that he  tries to model it  after a at Fort  Detrick, Md.  Fort  Sam Houston.  USAISR  commander,  said former  president. Air Force  Col. (Dr.)  Erik K. “What  an  amazing  opportu­ “I plan to reduce  barriers to Weitzel’s  reputation as a clini­ “I don’t  claim to be Abraham Weitzel  recently  took over as nity,” Weitzel  said. “I get to accomplishing high quality cian and  program  director at Lincoln, but I certainly try  to deputy  commander at  the U.S. work with  some  of  the  most research by leveraging  non­ BAMC  along  with  his  energy channel  his  leadership  philoso­ Army Institute of  Surgical gifted  scientific investigators traditional  relationships  out­ and  motivation  are welcomed phy:  enthusiasm,  efficiency, Research, a subordinate  in­ on  the  planet in  an  institution side of  the  San Antonio Mil­ at  the USAISR. engagement,  visible  leadership, stitute of the U.S. Army Medi­ that has a true  commitment to itary Medical Center,” he  said.  “He is the right  person for and integrity above all  else,” he cal Research and Materiel something  extremely  special. Energetic  and in  the  middle the job,” Nessen  said.  “I’ve said. Command,  or USAMRMC.  This  common  binding  purpose, of the action is how Weitzel heard a  lot of good  things Weitzel’s  leadership philoso­ Weitzel joins  the USAISR ‘to  optimize  combat  casualty describes  himself. He’s aware about  him. His agenda is phy is  associated with  his  core after  serving  as  the  San Anto­ care’  results in  reduced  compe­ that  the staff at  the USAISR aligned with  our  mission  and values. nio Uniformed  Services Health tition  and  binds  us  together  to may  not be accustomed  to  this we  look  forward  to working “The  big  three  core values Education  Consortium  Otolar­ achieve  something fantastic.” level  of  interaction. with  him.”  for  me  are  capability, determi­ yngology Program  Director at Weitzel added  that he would “I  tend to  use  this level of Weitzel loves  science  and nation  and integrity,” Weitzel the  Brooke Army Medical like to  build high­powered interaction to  build trusting discovery. He  said that’s why said.  “Trust is  essential for Center at Joint  Base San Anto­ teams to execute the USAISR’s relationships, but it  usually he’s always asking questions, teamwork. I commit to every­ nio­Fort  Sam Houston. He mission. He  also  said  that  he takes  some  time  for  people  to “I’m genuinely  interested  in one  in  the USAISR  that I  will replaces  Air Force  Col.  (Dr.) wants  to  leverage  his  extensive recognize  that  I’m genuine  in enjoying  the  process  of  in­ be  honest  and  forthright  in  all Michael Davis, who was  select­ clinical and academic back­ my interest in improving  their novation.”  that I do. I’m  here to help us ed  to  serve  as  the deputy  direc­ ground  to  help  the Institute’s ability  to accomplish their When it  comes  to  his  leader­ become a  more  effective  team.” JBSA Legacy | Friday, July 28, 2017 | 11 Monthly Events August Aquatics Centers KBF members can bowl two free games any day or DJs spin favorite tunes at Variety Night, 5 p.m. to time tluough Sept. 4. For more information or to check on I a.m., in the Lone Star Lounge. DJs include DJ LJU Thursday night lights volleyball tournament held lane availability, call JBSA-Fort Sam Houston at 221-3683 Aug. 4 and 25, DJ Tony Style on Aug. 18 and DJ J Rock on Bring a team or team up at the JBSA-Lackland Warhawk or JBSA-Randolph at 652-6271. Aug. 25. Pool Aug. 3, 17 and 31, 7:30-10 p.m., for a pool volleyball Sing and enjoy entertainment at Karaoke Night in the tournament. Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children IO years League bowlers are welcomed back Lone Star Lounge featuring DJ Dee Dee Aug. 5 and 19, and younger and free for season pass holders. For more The JBSA-Randolph Bowling Center welcomes back 8 p.m. to midnight. information, call 671-3780. league bowlers with a special rate of $2 per game, per Spend the evening reflecting over the month at Final person Aug. 14-18 and Aug. 21-25, IO a.m. to 4 p.m. For Pah"ons compete In a triathlon more information, call 652-6271. Friday in the Maverick Lounge Aug. 25, 5-8 p.m., with DJ Join the JBSA-Forl Sam Houston Aquatic Center for Tony Style. Hang out on the patio or shoot some pool. For the final summer triathlon Aug. 6, 7 a.m. The triathlon Fall leagues begin more information, call 645-7034. is completed as an individual or as a relay and includes a Sign np for a favorite fall bowling league at the Club hosts bingo events 400-meter swim, 15-mile hike and 3-mile nm. The cost JBSA-Lackland Skylark Bowling Center. Play begins Bingo takes place every Sunday at 3 p.m. and Monday is $20 per person. The registration deadline is Aug. 2. in September. Leagues include Monday Night Mixed, through Thursday at 7 p.m., at the JBSA-Randolph Packet pickup begins at 5:30 a.m., on race day. For more Tuesday Night Mixed, Wednesday Morning Mixed, Kendrick Club in the ballroom. Participants must be a information, call 221-4887. Wednesday Night Intramural, Thursday Day Mixed, Friday club member to play. Night Mixed and Saturday Afternoon Mixed. For more Teens hang out at the pool Join JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club for Bingo information, call 671-1234. The JBSA-Lackland Warhawk Pool invites teens, Extravaganza Aug. 7 and 21 with $15,000 in total Get ready for the fall leagne seasons and sign up 13-18 years, to have fun and listen to music while enjoying jackpots, a complimentary buffet at 5 p.111. and Early for a weekly leagne at the JBSA-Randolph Bowling the pool and friends Aug. IO and 24, 7:30-10 p.m. Cost is Bird bingo at 6 p.m. Members receive one ticket to the Center. Leagues include Sunday First Nighters, Monday $3 per person and free for season pass holders. For more complimentary buffet with the purchase of a bingo Extram urals, Tuesday Ladies Early Birds, Tuesday Night information, call 671-3780. machine. Mixed Doubles, Wednesday ROWL Ladies, Wednesday Birthday Bingo is held Aug. 8 at the JBSA-Randolph Di.ve In movie night offered Vince Best Memorial, Thursday Night Mixed, Friday Kendrick Club. Birthday members receive one free Bring tbe family for a fun night floating in the pool and Pioneer Senior League and Saturday Ben Friedli Youth machine, cake and champagne. This event is for Randolph watching a family friendly movie at the JBSA-Lackland Memorial League. For more information, call 652-6271. club members only and ID and club card are required. Warhawk Pool Tuesdays, 7:30-!0:30 p.m., through Aug. 15. Clubs Come to the JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club for Back Participants need to bring their own clear colored tubes. to School Kiddie Bingo Aug. 13, 11 a.m. Children have Cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children IO years and younger Chef serves dinner specials the chance to win back to school supplies. This is a free and free for season pass holders. For more information, The chef at the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club creates a event for the children of JBSA-Randolph club members. call 671-3 780. special evening dining experience in the Mesquite dining A complimentary buffet of chicken tenders, fries, cookies room, 5-8 p.m., with satisfying menus for all. Cost is $18.95 Arts and Crans and milk is available for children up to 12 years. Gil's per person. The menu for Aug. 4 is rib-eye steak, baked Pub menu available for all others. For more information, Custom framing available for patrons potato, broccoli spears, salad and dessert. Aug. 11 is New call 652-3056. The JBSA-Randolph Community Services Mall has York strip steak with fried shrimp, Duchess potatoes, mixed expert framers on staff to help with custom framing orders. vegetables, salad and dessert. Aug. 19 features 16 ounce Live Music Is played on the patio In addition, the Custom Frame shop will match any off-base blackened Prime rib, twice-baked potato, broccoli spears Join the JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club on the Patio price on a comparable custom framing job with no sales tax. with Hollandaise sauce, salad and dessert. Aug. 25 the for live music by Phat City After 6 Aug. 18, 5 p.m. For For more information, call 652-5142. menu includes Texas T-hone steak topped with sauteed more information, call 652-3056. 1nushroonlS, seasoned steak fries, roasted corn on the cob, Bowling Guests fly into the Auger salad and dessert. For more information, call 645-7034. Join the party at the JBSA-Randolph Parr Club Auger Kids bowl for free Sky Lounge hosts live entertainment Inn for "old school" camaraderie, free light refreshments Youth, 15 years and younger, can sign up for the Kids Stop by the Sky Lounge in the JBSA-Randolph Parr and great music Aug. 18, 5 p.m. Meet neighbors, folks Bowl Free program at https://www.kidsbowlfree.com. Youth Club for musical entertainment provided by the Tobias from other squadrons and leadership. There is no cover to receive two free games ofb owling coupons per day for the Band Aug_ 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres 6-7 p.m. join the fun. For more information, call 658-7445. duration of the program. In addition, each family member Admission is $3 for members and $5 for nonmembers. For can purchase a family pass for $28.95 which allows four more information, call 658-7445. Club appreciates members additional family members over 15 years to receive coupons The JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club hosts for two free games of howling all summer. The family pass Nightlife entertainment offered at the club Customer Appreciation Night in the Fiesta Ballroom can only be used while bowling with the KBF member. At Join the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club for entertainment Aug. 22, 5-8 p.m., with entertainment provided by the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph Bowling throughout August. DJ LJU. The menu features a salad bar, French onion The content and layout in the Force Support Squadron section of this newspaper was provided by the Joint Base San Antonto FSS Marketing Team. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.

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