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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIOJAN. 13, 2011VOL. 53, NO. 2San AntonioMartin LutherKing Jr. MarchJAN. 17, 10 a.m.from the MLK Academy to Pittman-Sullivan Park in downtown San AntonioEASTBEATSWESTWest Team Defensive BackCharles Jackson runs through acrowd of East defenders afterreceiving a punt during the U.S.Army All-American Bowl at theAlamodome Jan. 8. For moreabout the game, turn toPages 14 and 15.Photo byTech. Sgt. Sean M. WorrellPreston talks past, present and future of ArmyBy Steve ElliottFSH Newsleader“The U.S. Army has become aFamily business for many of us, withour sons and daughters also nowserving,” said Sergeant Major of theArmy Kenneth O. Preston to thosegathered at the meeting of the AlamoChapter of the Association of theUnited States Army at the SamHouston Club Jan. 7.“Today’s Soldiers bring unmatchedskills, far beyond their MOS (MilitaryOccupation Specialties). They alsobring their values to the Army, andthose values started at home,”Preston added. “We now have230,000 Soldiers deployed in 80 countriesaround the world. I am veryproud of their service and what theydo for the Army and for our nation.”In addition to attending the AUSAluncheon, Preston was also in SanAntonio to take part in activities relatedto the U.S. Army All-AmericanBowl at the Alamodome Jan. 8. Heawarded the U.S. Army Player of theYear Award to East running backDemetrius Hart during the game andalso presented the Herman BooneChampionship Trophy to the winningEast team after the game.“In February 2010, we had theQuadrennial Defense Review whichconcluded that the U.S. military mustbalance resources and risk amongfour major objectives,” said Preston,who serves as the Army Chief ofStaff’s personal adviser on all enlist-See PRESTON P10Photo by Steve ElliottCommand Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O.Preston speaks to attendees of the Alamo Chapter of theAssociation of the United States Army luncheon at theSam Houston Club Jan. 7.VISIT NEWS LEADER ONLINE: HTTP://WWW.SAMHOUSTON.ARMY.MIL/PAO

JANUARY 13, 2011News BriefsMartin Luther King Jr. ObservanceAn observance will be held today from11:30-noon in the Brooke Army MedicalCenter medical mall. Call 916-7365 forinformation. The San Antonio MLKmarch will take place Monday at 10a.m. from the MLK Academy toPittman-Sullivan Park in downtown SanAntonio. Visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/ for information.Wound/Ostomy Clinic MovingThe wound/ostomy clinic at BrookeArmy Medical Center will move fromthe hospital’s seventh floor west to thesecond floor of the hospital’s medicalmall in the general surgery clinic area.The wound/ostomy clinic will be closedtoday for the move to transitionalspace. Services and appointments willresume at the new location Jan. 14.Call 916-3334.BAMC Outpatient Burn ClinicNew LocationThe burn center outpatient clinic atBrooke Army Medical Center is locatedin the BAMC Annex (formerly C LotTrailer No. 15), east of the hospital’smedical mall entrance. Space is limitedinside the new facility; patients areencouraged to bring only one immediatefamily member when they come forappointments. Clinic hours areMonday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call916-9116.BAMC Allergy Clinic New LocationThe Brooke Army Medical Center Allergyand Immunization Clinic has moved toD Lot Clinic T4A, located outside theBAMC Women’s Health Clinic, followthe sidewalk to the elevated walkway.Clinic T4A previously was designatedTrailer 17. The clinic is open forappointments Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.to 3:45 p.m. Allergy shots and immunizationsare not provided onWednesday and Friday afternoons. Forinformation, call 916-3011. To book anappointment, call 916-9900.Pass and I.D. Operation MovingThe 502nd Security Forces Squadronwill move the main Pass and I.D. office(Vehicle Registration) operations fromBuilding 367 to Building 260, locatedat the southeast corner of Wilson andN. New Braunfels Avenue. The movewill take place Tuesday andWednesday; there will be limitedSee NEWS P4NEWS LEADERMLK Day of Service: Make a differenceBy Lt. Gen. Guy C. Swan IIICommanding General,Army NorthBy Brig. Gen. Leonard A. PatrickCommander, 502nd Air BaseWing/Joint Base San AntonioThere’s a good chanceyou’ve been hearingabout the new installationsecurity technology gettingtested throughoutJoint Base San Antonio.At least, I hope you havebeen getting the word.This technology is newto Joint Base San Antonio,but it has been in operationat many other installationsin the United States andaround the world for severalyears. It’s called the DefenseBiometric IdentificationSystem or DBIDS.This is a Department ofDefense owned and operatedsystem developed as aforce protection tool, andwe are required to use it tomanage personnel identityand access onto our installations.We want to ensurepeople entering our installationsare who they saythey are.At the core of this systemis a personal databasewhich, at present, mesheswith the Defense EligibilityOn Jan. 17, our greatnation celebrates the lifeof Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. and a nationalday of community serviceto honor his legacy.Dr. King once said,“Life’s most persistentand urgent question is:‘What are you doing for others?’“This year, I challengeall of you here at Fort SamHouston to answer that questionby coming together toserve our neighbors and community.This yearwill mark the25th anniversaryof thisday as a federalholidayand is theonly federalholidayobserved as anational dayof service –it’s a “day on, not a day off.”The MLK Day of Service is away to transform Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King Jr.’s lifeand teachings into communityaction that aims to help solveLt. Gen. Guy C. Swan IIIReportingSystem.Everyonewho needsroutineaccess toJoint BaseSan Antonioinstallationswill berequired toregistertheir currentDOD IDcards at one of the manysites available on Lacklandand Randolph Air ForceBases and Fort SamHouston. I’ve included a listof those locations at the endof this article.People required to registerinclude military members,civilian workers, contractors,dependents over 16years old and retirees.When retirees register theirID cards, they will see nochanges in access privileges.A benefit of DBIDS inJBSA is once you’re registeredon one installation,you are automatically registeredon all JBSA installations,because we share acommon database. In thesome of our social problems.The MLK Day of Service isthe perfect time for you toanswer Dr. King’s challenge todo something for others. Yourservice may meet a tangibleneed, or it may meet a need ofthe spirit.Dr. King devoted his life toadvancing equality, social justiceand opportunity for all.He set big goals, focusedrelentlessly on results andachieved historic change.Today, we need to foster anew generation to take actionto solve problems in our community– get out there andmake a difference!long-term (still under development),once you’re inDBIDS, you’ll be registeredfor access to every DODinstallation worldwide.The process is simple.Take your ID card to theregistration site, where itwill be scanned into the datarepository. Your credentialsare authenticated at thispoint. You’ll then have yourfingerprints taken electronically.The whole processtakes about five minutes.During the DBIDS phaseinprocess, guards at thegates will use handheld biometricscanners which willbe run over the bar-code onthe back of your ID card.This will verify the authenticityof your credentials atour access points. Many lostand unauthorized IDs havebeen discovered throughoutthe country thanks to thissystem.Lackland and Randolphare currently operationallytesting the system intermittentlyat the base gates, soyou may encounter a backupfrom time-to-time as theprocess is refined. I ask thatyou be patient and haveSA MLK March infoPAGE 3For thoseattending SanAntonio’sMartin LutherKing, Jr.CommemorativeMarch Monday,the following information hasbeen made available from Sgt.1st Class Melanie Locklear,Installation and Army NorthEqual Opportunity Advisor.“For the last two years, buseshave not been available fromthe City of San Antonio due tofunding. To car pool/follow to St.Philips College, we will meet atEmbrace the DBIDS process, register as soon as possibleBrig. Gen.Leonard A.Patrickyour ID card ready.Fort Sam Houston hascompleted DBIDS installationand is conducting DODID card registration.Eventually, this system willsave time since the handheldscanners can verify anID in an instant.You may initially viewthe DBIDS registration andverification process as aninconvenience, but peoplewho would attempt to enterour installations with nefariousintent will stop at nothingto fake or steal an ID.Because biometricscreening includes physicalattributes unique to an individualand non-physicalattributes, security breachesare far less likely. Thatultimately serves to protectour installation assets, mostnotably our workers andyour families.I’d encourage you toembrace the DBIDS processand register as soon as possible,because when the systemis fully implemented innine months or so, yourroutine entry to our JointBase San Antonio installationswill depend on it.See MLK INFO P16Fort SamHouston registrationsites:Building 367(In/OutProcessing),Building 1290(recruit area)and Building260, near the502nd MissionSupport GroupInspectorGeneral officeLackland AFBregistrationsites:Visitor ControlCenter, Building2196 andMilitaryPersonnelSection, Building5616, Room 109Randolph AFBregistrationsites:Visitor ControlCenter, Building1032 andMilitaryPersonnelSection,Building 399

PAGE 4 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011News BriefsNEWS from P3access during this time, full operatingcapability will resume at Building 260Jan. 20. A contingent will remain inBuilding 367 assisting those new CACcard holders enroll into the DBIDS program.Those personnel already in possessionof a CAC card or persons requiringDBIDS credentials will register atBuilding 260. Approved AuthorizingOfficials overseeing contractors on theinstallation will conduct all propercredentialing through the new office.Building 260 will continue to issuevehicle registration decals upon requestas well as register personally ownedweapons. Persons requiring accessibilityassistance will continue to useBuilding 367 for their registrationrequirements.BAMC Outpatient PainManagement Clinic MovingThe outpatient pain management clinicat Brooke Army Medical Center willmove Jan. Wednesdays through Jan. 21from its current location in the hospital’sseventh floor west bed tower to itsnew permanent location on in the hospital’sfirst-floor medical mall. The clinicwill reopen Jan. 24. The new waitingarea will be adjacent to the hospital’smain pharmacy. The hours are Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call916-2888.Lost and Unclaimed PropertyIf you have lost any property on FortSam Houston this year, call 221-2340.Items include: Schwinn bicycle, Huffybicycle, RoadMaster bicycle, Next bicycle,Recon bicycle, Samsung cell phone,Sanyo cell phone, gold ring, several walletsand a Texas drivers license. Itemswill be retained for an additional 45 daysand disposed of if the owner is not identified.To claim above items, people musthave a form of photo identification andbe able to identify the property.BRAC Transitions CenterThe Workforce Solution Alamo BRACTransition Center at Fort Sam Houston isavailable to help military, civilians, theirspouses and family members who had toquit their job to follow the active memberto San Antonio, find employment in thelocal area. The transition center is locatedat 1422 E. Grayson Street, which isacross the street from the Quadrangle inthe old Bank of America building. Hoursof operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call277-2722 for information.Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron, Air Force Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services (far left) and Chief Master Sgt.Thomas Davis, Air Force Dental Career Field Manager (far right), pose with the 19 students of Dental AssistantGraduation Class 101006 Dec. 15.First AF dental assistantsgraduate from METCBy Esther GarciaAMEDDC&S Public AffairsThe Medical Education and TrainingCampus celebrated the first U.S. AirForce Dental Assistants class graduationwith a ceremony on Dec. 15.To celebrate this historic event, the882nd Training Group, commanded byCol. Lista Benson, and her staff, invitedMaj. Gen. Gerard Caron, Air ForceAssistant Surgeon General for DentalServices, to visit the METC campus asthe keynote speaker at the graduationceremony.Caron began his day with a missionbrief from Benson prior to the graduationceremony. The briefing provided anupdate on new and ongoing projects atMETC.Caron then toured the various dentaltraining facilities located in MedicalInstructional Facility 2, one of five MIFsin METC. The next stop was a visit to theAir Force dormitory, followed by a tourand lunch at the new dining facility.Joining Caron and Benson on the tourwere distinguished guests NatalieKaweckj, president, American DentalAssistant’s Association; Cynthia Durley,executive director, Dental AssistingNational Board; Dr. Angela Canada,882nd TRG Director of Training andEducation; Chief Master Sgt. ThomasDavis, Air Force Dental Career FieldManager; and retired Air Force ChiefMaster Sgt. Terry Harford.“This is a history making class, thefirst class of dental assistants to graduatefrom METC,” said Caron to the 19 graduatespreparing to graduate and theMETC leaders in attendance.“The facilities are spectacular. I havespent enough time looking at architectdrawings, but to see students in them,students in class, students in dorms andcoming and going from the DFAC … it isa day to make you extremely proud,”continued Caron.“This did not happen overnight andthere is a group of people in this roomwho can especially relate to what aprocess this was to get here,” the generalsaid.Caron said when the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure Act becamelaw, the services came together to figureout how to accomplish the merger of allof the training institutions. This was noteasy, because each of the services feltthey had the best program.“And the truth of it is, each of theservices was right; each service had thebest program,” Caron said. “They hadthe best program that had evolved tosupport their own service’s unique mis-See METC P9Col. Lista Benson, commander, 882nd TrainingGroup, presents Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron a thankyougift for his participation as keynote speaker inthe ceremony.Staff Sgt. Tanisa Sommerville, instructor, Dental Laboratory,shows Maj. Gen. Gerard Caron crowns used in training.Maj. Gen. GerardCaron watches asstudent StaffSgt. KennethMacComberpours liquid in adenture mold.Photos byEsther Garcia

JANUARY 13, 2011NEWS LEADER14th MI Battalion Soldiers practice ‘infantry’ skillsBy Maj. Susan Galich14th Military IntelligenceBattalionOver a recent four-dayperiod, the 14th MilitaryIntelligence Battalionconducted a WarriorTasks and Battle Drillsfield training exercise onCamp Bullis that incorporatedrealistic scenariosand training aids for theSoldiers of all three of itscompanies.The centerpiece of thetraining was foot-marching,in squad lanes, to amock Afghan village togather intelligence. Onthe way, the Soldiersencountered small armsfire from “insurgents”and simulated improvisedexplosive devices.“The platoon leaderand platoon sergeantworked together to controlthe platoon’s movementand call in controlmeasures,” said Maj.Chad Wetherill, ACompany commander.“The Soldiers scannedtheir sectors of fire, notsure what might comenext, but knowing that asmall arms engagementor IED contact would belikely, based on their initialpatrol brief.“Three quarters of amile into the movement,the lead element of theplatoon made contactwith a four-man dismountedenemy elementarmed with small arms,”Wetherill continued.“After dealing with theintial enagement, the platooncontinued movementbut later made contactwith an IED, treatedits ‘casualties’ andcalled in for casualtyPhoto by Gregory RippsSgt. 1st Class Jared Anderson keeps watch with an M-16 rifle as ahelicopter arrives to evacuate a “casualty.” Soldiers of the 14thMilitary Intelligence Battalion practiced medical evacuation as part oftheir warrior tasking and battle drills at Camp Bullis, Texas, Dec. 7.evacuation.”To evacuate the “casualties”(as identified bythe exerciseobserver/controllers),Soldiers submitted anine-line medical evacuationrequest to “higherheadquarters.”In response, C Company,149th Aviation Battalion,Texas Army NationalGuard, deployed a UH-60helicopter to evacuate the“casualties.” After the helicoptersdeparted, thesquad reconstituted andcontinued its mission tothe village.Once there, theSoldiers practiced movementthrough urban terrain,interacting with thelocal populace, and usingevery Soldier as a sensorto gather information.The squad then reportedinformation of intelligencevalue to higherheadquarters.The field exercise alsoincluded convoy training,Humvee egress trainingand chemical-biologicalradiological-nucleartraining.With the ConvoyTrainer, Soldiers appliedtroop-leading proceduresto convoy operations asPAGE 5they “drove” throughcities in Afghanistanreacting to IEDs, vehicleborneIEDs and othercontact in completingtheir “mission.” TheHumvee EgressAssistance Trainer gaveSoldiers an opportunityto practice teamworkreacting to a Humveerollover.The exercise culminatedwith a review of howto respond to CBRNattacks and mask confidencedrills using achemical environmentchamber.Wetherill said thequestion he often hearsis, “Since I’m a militaryintelligence Soldier (a35M), why do I need totrain on these infantrytasks?”See14TH MIB P18

PAGE 6 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011Gates recommends Dempseyas next Army chief of staffBy Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press ServiceGen. Martin E. DempseyDefense SecretaryRobert M. Gates has recommendedto PresidentBarack Obama that henominate Army Gen.Martin E. Dempsey to bethe next Army chief ofstaff.Gates made theannouncement at aPentagon news conferenceJan. 6.If nominated by thepresident and confirmedby the Senate, Dempseywould succeed Gen.George W. Casey Jr., whohas served as Army chiefof staff since April 2007and will retire after morethan 40 years of service.Dempsey, 58, is commanderof the Army’sTraining and DoctrineCommand, at FortMonroe, Va.Dempsey served as theacting commander of U.S.Central Command uponthe retirement of NavyAdm. William Fallon in2008. He took up theTraining and DoctrineCommand’s reins inDecember 2008.Dempsey commandedthe 1st Armored Divisionin Iraq in 2003 and 2004,and he served as commanderof the MultinationalSecurityTransition Commandin Iraq from 2007to 2008.He was commissionedas a second lieutenantfollowing graduation fromthe U.S. Military Academyat West Point, N.Y., in1974. He was assigned toGermany as an armorofficer, and he servedwith the 3rd ArmoredDivision during OperationDesert Storm.

JANUARY 13, 2011NEWS LEADERStreet names change on Fort Sam HoustonBy Sherri Youngs502nd Civil Engineer SquadronThe Department ofDefense has directed allinstallations to implementaddresses usingthe U.S. Postal Servicezip+4 addressingsystem.This requires allbuildings on DOD installationsto be identifiedby street address insteadof facility number. FortSam Houston began toimplement thesechanges Jan. 1 and hasundertaken a post-widereaddressing initiativethat has assigned streetaddresses meeting thenew standards to allfacilities that receive, ormay receive mail.In some cases, therewill be no change to abuilding’s address. Inother cases, not onlywill the addresschange, but new streetnames had to be implementedin conjunctionwith the addressrenumbering, due toconflicts with streetnames already in use inBexar County.Since the advent ofthe Federal EmergencyManagement Agency’sNational IncidentManagement System,federal installations andlocal communities coordinatetheir actionsregarding addressingconventions to enhancetheir mutual emergencyresponse capabilities.This will bring FortSam Houston into compliancewith BexarMetro 911 and USPSstandards for addressingand street names.New street nameswere reviewed andapproved by an historicreview committee andwere chosen for theirdescriptive commemorationof the historic functionof the section of thepost where they arelocated. New streetname signs will be providedfor all renamedstreets or intersectionsrequiring new or revisedsignage.To facilitate a smoothtransition to the newaddresses the U.S. PostalService will keep the oldaddresses in their databasefor a minimum ofone year and will continueto deliver mail to theold address as well as tothe new addresses duringthe transition period.For Lincoln Housing residents,the USPS willcontinue to deliver mailto both the old and thenew addresses untilDec. 31, 2012.Providing the postwith Bexar Metro 911and USPS compliantaddressing will supporttwo vital initiatives. Itwill allow the PostalService to use automatedmail processingequipment to sort themail and deliver it moreeasily and efficiently. Italso brings Fort SamHouston into full compliancewith BexarCounty’s 911 emergencyresponse-based addressingsystem.For more information,call the 502nd CESat 221-4890. For LincolnHousing residents, callPatricia Baker at ASARCI Housing at221-0891.PAGE 7Old Street Name New Street Name Old Street Name New Street Name1st Street Sustainment Street Ingram Road Ingram Path2nd Street Signal Road Lawton Road Lawton Pass3rd Street Rattlesnake Road Liscum Road Meyer Road7th Street Commissary Road N. New Braunfels N. New Braunfels8th Street Conservation StreetAvenue9th Street Engine HouseStreetParker RoadRawley E. ChambersParker Hill RoadChambers Pass10th Street Paymaster Street Scott Road Winfield Scott11th Street Subsistence StreetRoad12th Street Chinese CampStreetS-2S-4Soapsuds RowGun Shed Road13th Street Supply Street S-5 Dragon Valley14th Street Wheelright StreetRoad15th Street Engineer Street S-6 Museum Road16th Street Procurement Street SR-14Manchu Road17th Street Storage Street SR-16Officers Loop22nd Street Replenish Street SR-21Howitzer Road23rd Street Chemical Street SR-26Trooper Road24th Street Jadwin Street SR-27Brackenridge24th Street Requisition StreetAvenueA RoadStock Road SR-31BandmasterB RoadArtificer StreetRoadC RoadCantonment Street SR-36Camp TravisCrockett Road Crockett PassRoadFoulois Road Foulois Pass Taylor Road MG Taylor RoadHancock Road Hancock Pass W.W. White Road Cpl. JohnsonHardee Road William HardeeRoadW.W. White RoadRoadPetroleum DriveHarney Road Harney Path Watkins Boulevard Watkins PathHumphrey Road Humphrey Way Williams Road Williams WayInfantry Post Road Easley Street Wilson Street Wilson Way

PAGE 8 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011SWIOC CHANGE OF COMMANDPhoto by Capt. Anthony JohnCol. John M. Diaz (right), commander, U.S. Army Reserve Information Operations Command, transfersthe Southwest Information Operations Center guidon to incoming SWIOC commander Lt. Col.Steven R. Moon during a change of command ceremony in Blesse Auditorium Jan. 9. SWIOC is asubordinate command of Army Reserve Information Operation Command assigned to the U.S. ArmyReserve Joint and Special Troops Support Command. The SWIOC is one of five units designated toprovide computer network defense operations in support of the Department of Defense and has beendeployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait and Haiti.

JANUARY 13, 2011By Joseph L. Miyasaki502nd Civil EngineeringSquadronMeteorologists withthe National WeatherService and officialsfrom the Texas ForestService are predicting asevere winter wildfireseason.These experts sayhigh winds and dry conditionsare setting thestage for vast anddestructive firesthroughout the state.TFS reports that in thelast five years, 10 suchfirestorms destroyed1,065 structures andkilled 22 people.It is estimated that 90percent of all Texaswildfires are caused byhuman activity. In 2009,four wildfires consumedmore than 400 acres ofvegetation on CampBullis training areas.Everyone can helpprevent wildfires. Hereare some precautions:1. Units training onCamp Bullis must haveapproval from RangeControl to usePyrotechnics includingtracer ammunition.Use of Ground BurstSimulators, smokegrenades and similardevices requireapproved burn barrels.2. Be careful whenpulling off a road ordriving into a field. Hotcatalytic converters canignite vegetation.3. If you smoke inyour car, extinguish cigarettesin vehicle ashtrays.Never toss a cigaretteout of a car window,and don’t put cigarettesout on the ground.Dispose of smokingmaterials only inapproved containers.4. Avoid burningtrash. The greatest singlecause of wildfire issparks or burning trashblown into the airbecause debris is notproperly contained. Evena barrel covered with ascreen can allow a sparkto escape, igniting nearbyvegetation. Burningof trash is prohibited onFort Sam Houston andCamp Bullis.5. Keep a fire extinguisherand water handywhen working outdoorswith equipment that getshot, or involves sparks,such as welding equipment.Water down outdoorwork areas inadvance if possible. HotWork Permits arerequired to be obtainedfrom the Fire Preventionoffice.NEWS LEADERSevere dry winter wildfire danger predicted for Texas6. Don’t use fireworks.Do respect burnbans when your countyofficials declare them.Fireworks are prohibitedto be used on Fort SamHouston and CampBullis.7. Residents shouldmonitor weather predictionson the NationalWeather Service websiteat http://www.nws.noaa.gov and take precautionswhen winds arehigh, humidity is lowand precipitation isscarce. For TexasForest Service informationyou can log on tohttp://texasforestservice.tamu.edu/main/default.aspxFor more information,contact the FirePreven-tion office atBulding 4196 or call221-5452/4798.METC from P4sion consistent with theirown doctrine and honoringtheir own proud heritage.“This task required thegroup to look beyond heritage,beyond doctrineand beyond mission to thecore task, and that is caringfor our patients,”Caron said. “And if ourpatients are to be caredfor in the way in whichtheir service and theirsacrifice demanded to behonored, then those hadto be put aside, and thestudents had to comefirst, and the training hadto be put in place, so thatyou (the students) havethe training and skills totake care of thosepatients.”The general creditedthe flag officers steeringcommittee, the transitionintegration office, thepeople from the variousPAGE 9schoolhouses who allcame together to producea campus where modernevidence based coursematerial was being taughtin state-of-the-art facilitiesusing the most up-todatetechnology both interms of patient care andteaching.“With those buildingblocks firmly in place,they have put back into itwith people who will giveyou the focus on the servicemission, the doctrineand the proud heritage,”he said.“You have a skill youcan always continue touse. Even if you don’tchoose to continue in thedental career, the thingsthat you learned in termsof the values and the standardsand how to applyyourselves will enrich youfor the rest of your lives,so hold on to your corevalues and you will notfail,” Caron said.

PAGE 10 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011MULLEN from P2they are or what they represent.That’s a dangerous situationfor the military,which can’t survive withoutpublic support,Mullen said.“Our underpinning,our authorities, everythingwe are, everythingwe do comes from theAmerican people,” hesaid. “And we cannotafford to be out of touchwith them. To the degreewe are out of touch, Ithink is a very dangerouscourse.”The chairman citedchanges in the Americanpublic’s perception of themilitary during the spanof his own career.During the 1970s, hesaid, the public largelyblamed the military forfailures in Vietnam,resulting in deep organizationalscars that remaintoday. Then, during the1980s, personal accountabilitybegan to erode withinthe military, the chairmantold the group.“We were much morefocused on the image ofwho we were, the communicationsof who wewere, particularly whenthings got tough,” Mullensaid. “And I saw toomany not stand up whoshould have stood upfrom an accountabilitystandpoint. And it botheredme to no end. Forme, accountability is atthe heart of this.”In the 1990s, incidentssuch as the Tailhook scandal— sexual misconductby officers during a 1991private organization convention— exposed questionsabout institutionalresponsibility, Mullensaid, and the importanceof putting the good of themilitary institution overthat of individuals.While declining tospeak about the recentfiring of the commandingofficer of the USSEnterprise while an investigationcontinues, Mullensaid situations like thisunderscore the need forself-assessment within themilitary.“We have to have atrue compass ethically.We have to have a truecompass morally. We haveto have a true compassinside our profession,” hesaid.Mullen emphasizedthat he has no reason tobelieve the military hasdeviated dramaticallyfrom its “true compass,”but he urged leaders toact now to take stock ofgradual changes withinthe organization.Just as leaders learnfrom their successes, hetold the group, they alsomust learn the importantlessons of their failures.He noted “difficult times”during the past 10 yearswhen they may havefaced moral or ethicalchallenges, or situationsin which leaders fellshort. He also recognizedinstances when the militaryhas failed to live upto its responsibility toremain apolitical.“There were thingsthat were outside who weare as a country, who weare as a military,” he said.“The true measure is howyou pick yourself up offthe deck, dust yourself off,learn the lessons andmove forward.“It goes to this accountabilitydiscussion,” headded. “All of this is tiedto: ‘Who are we? What isour profession? What arethe principles we caremost about?’“ Mullensaid. “And in everythingwe do, we have got tokeep those principlesfront and center — forourselves and for thosethat come along.”PRESTON from P1ed-related matters, particularlyin areas affectingSoldier training andquality of life.The QDR is a legislatively-mandatedreviewof Department of Defensestrategy and priorities.The QDR will set a longtermcourse for DOD as itassesses the threats andchallenges that thenation faces and re-balancesDOD’s strategies,capabilities, and forces toaddress today’s conflictsand tomorrow’s threats.“The first is to prevailin today’s wars and protectagainst counterinsurgencystrikes. Second,we must engage othernations to increase theircapacity and help countriesto protect themselves,”said the sergeantmajor, who has served asthe U.S. Army’s topenlisted leader since Jan.15, 2004.“Third, we need topartner with non-governmentorganization, homeand abroad, like with theRed Cross’ efforts inHaiti, where 5,500 ArmySoldiers were there tohelp the country recoverfrom their devastation.“We also need to beable to defeat hybridthreats and hostilestates,” said Preston, aMount Savage, Md.,native who is the longestserving Sergeant Major ofthe Army. “There aremany organizations tryingto bring about ourdownfall.”“Now is the time to bea recruiter for the U.S.Army,” Preston said on alighter note. “There is awaiting list to enter theservice and we can beproud as we look to thefuture.”

JANUARY 13, 2011NEWS LEADERCasey: Army rebalance to be complete by OctoberPAGE 11By J.D. LeipoldArmy News ServiceDespite budget cuts,Army Chief of Staff Gen.George W. Casey Jr. saidhe expects the service tono longer be out of balanceby the end of thisfiscal year.Casey spoke at theAssociation of the U.S.Army’s Institute of LandWarfare breakfast Jan. 6,and said the Army willsoon reach the balancinggoals it set in 2004.“We will have finishedrebalancing, movingSoldiers out of Cold Warskills to skills more relevantand necessary todayto the tune of 150 to160,000 Soldiers,” hesaid. “Taken together, it’sa fundamentally differentArmy than it was on Sept.11, 2001. We had a goodArmy then, but we have agreat combat-seasonedArmy that is organized ina way that makes it muchmore versatile and relevanttoday.“As I go around, I seewe’re starting to breatheagain, that people aregetting instead of 12 or13 months at homebetween deployments,they’re getting 18 to 24months,” Casey said.“And that’s a good thing,believe me. We neededthat.”“We expect by thebeginning of fiscal year2012 that units deployingwill deploy with anexpectation of one yearout to two years back forthe active Army and oneyear out to four back forthe Reserve Component,”he said.Casey said the Armywas close to finishing offbringing in the additionalPhoto by J.D. LeipoldArmy Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. told members of theAssociation of the U.S. Army that the service should complete itsrebalance by October of 2011.22,000 Soldiers who hadbeen authorized in 2007by the Bush administration,and that the drawdownin Iraq has played alarge role in the increasein dwell time.“A couple of wordsabout the environment,and I think this is critical.This war’s not over. We’reinvolved in a long-termideological struggleagainst the globalextremist network thathas attacked us on oursoil. They’re not going toquit. They’re not going togive up,” he said.“So as we look outthere at that environment,I see that ourgreatest challenge overthe next three to fiveyears is the need to maintainour combat edgewhile we reconstitute thisforce and continue tobuild resilience for thelong haul,” he continued.To maintain the combatedge, Casey said theArmy was working tobring back strategic flexibilityand held a first-everfull-spectrum operationsrotation exercise againsta hybrid threat down atthe Joint ReadinessTraining Center inOctober.“Two things thatstruck me the most asI sat on a hill with a company,the company commander,the first sergeant,platoon sergeantsand platoon leaderspreparing their defense.They’d been up for 36hours and these guys aresitting there and workingthrough things. They’retalking about what theydid right and what theydid wrong. Wow, thatlevel of intensity is somethingwe can all be proudof,” he said.“And, the second thingI saw which I actuallyexpected, was that whenthese companies and platoonsclose with theenemy, they are absolutelylethal,” Casey said. “Weknow how to fight at thatlevel and that is a hugeSee CASEY P12

PAGE 12 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011CASEY from P11strength.”Casey said keepingand maintaining a combatedge requires continuousadaptation due tothe uncertainty and complexityof the environment— weapons of massdestruction, technology,trends, safe havens — buthe feels confident in howfar the Army has come.“If you’d asked me in2007 if we’d have beenable to maintain the paceand the tempo that we domaintain, I’d have said,‘you’re nuts,’“ he admitted.“We’re still a volunteerforce, so it’s a greattribute to the men andwomen in our armedforces that we’re able todo that.”He praised the ReserveComponents, saying hehad never seen relationshipsbetween the componentsbetter than today,adding that half of ArmyReserve and NationalGuard Soldiers are combatveterans, “and thatmakes us a fundamentallydifferent Army.”Addressing Soldier andfamily issues, Casey saidthe ComprehensiveSoldier Fitness program,which started in Octoberof 2009, continues togrow and is a major partof the equation in buildingresilience for the longhaul.“We’ve been at wartoday for almost a decadeand the cumulativeeffects of war are stillwith us, and they’re goingto be for a while, so wehave to deal with thoseeffects,” he said. Caseyadded that active-dutysuicide rates for 2010were down for the firsttime since 2004, creditingthe efforts of Army suicide-preventionprograms.Casey also recognizedSgt. Maj. of the ArmyKenneth O. Preston asthe longest-serving sergeantmajor of the Army,with more than sevenyears as the Army’s topenlisted leader. Thatrecognition garnered astanding ovation forPreston, who was inattendance. Preston isslated to retire in Marchwith 36 years of service.“When you thinkabout the list of thingsI’ve talked about andthen throw in BRAC(base realignment andclosure) and the 398,000Soldiers, families andcivilians moving allaround, all to be done bySept. 15,” he said. “Noother organization in theworld could have done allthat at the same time,especially while we’redeploying 100 to 200,000Soldiers to Iraq andAfghanistan.”

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PAGE 14EAST 13,WEST 10East’s beastly defense testsWest’s football all-starsBy Steve ElliottFSH News LeaderAfter a start that saw neitherteam in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl cross the 50-yard line or make a first downfor much of the first half, the East teamfinally found its mojo in the fourth quarterand pulled out a 13-10 victory overthe West high school football all-stars atthe Alamodome Jan. 8.The patriotic buzz from the variety ofpre-game ceremonies were about theonly thing keeping the record crowd of37,893 awake during the first quarteras the teams snoozed along for a combinedseven punts and four first downs.A dominant performance by the Eastdefensive line in the second half snuffedout every chance the West offense couldmuster.Schools from San Antonio and surroundingareas like Seguin and Cibolohad the game’s highest local representation,with six area players invited.There has been a local player in thegame’s previous 10 editions, and 22total area alumni.Local players included Seguin offensivelineman Joseph Cheek, SamHouston defensive lineman QuincyRussell, along with defensive tackleMarquis Anderson and linebacker RyanSimmons of Steele.Steele head coach Mike Jinks, whocoached the Steele Knights to a Class 5Astate championship Dec. 18, was chosenas an assistant coach for the West team.West running backs, which includedMadison’s Aaron Green and Steele’sMalcolm Brown, were kept from gainingPhoto by Steve ElliottHerman Boone, for whom the U.S. All-American Bowl championship trophy is named, presents thetrophy to the winning East team during the post-game ceremony. The East team came back to score alltheir points in the fourth quarter to win, 13-10.ground for the bulk of the game. Brown,who has committed to the University ofTexas Longhorns, had seven yards onthree carries and saw most of his actionas a fullback or in pass protection plays.Brown also said after the game hewasn’t concerned about the Longhorns’poor record this year or the coachingstaff changes taking place in Austin.“I’m just going to go up there anddo my best.”Green, who is set to become aNebraska Cornhusker, had 11 rushingyards on two runs. Green met withdozens of Nebraska fans after the gameand said he hoped he could make themproud when he arrives in Lincolnin the fall.The East held the West to minus-20rushing yards, which included 12 sacksfor 61 yards. Aaron Lynch (Island CoastHigh School, Coral Gables, Fla.) and RayDrew (Thomas County High School,Thomasville, Ga.) both had 2-1/2 sacksto lead the way for the beast fromthe East.A break in the inaction came in thesecond quarter as the West took a 3-0lead as placekicker Ben Pruitt of TheWoodlands High School, TheWoodlands, Texas, kicked a 22-yardfield goal with 7:23 left in the half. Theplay was set up on an interception bydefensive back Stefan McClure of VistaHigh School in Vista, Calif.In the third quarter, the West teampadded their lead as quarterback CodyKessler ( Centennial High School,Bakersfield, Calif.) hit wide receiverJaxon Shipley (Brownwood High School,Brownwood, Texas) for a 35-yardtouchdown with 8:22 remaining in thethird for a 10-0 lead. Kessler has committedto the University of SouthernCalifornia, while Shipley will head to UT.The West held their lead into thefourth quarter when quarterback TeddyBridgewater (Miami Northwestern HighSchool, Miami, Fla.) hit WR Miles Shuler(Long Branch High School, LongBranch, N.J.) for a 22-yard touchdownwith 10 minutes left to close the gapto 10-6.Two minutes later, the East team gotthe ball back two minutes later after theWest turned it over on downs. Eastrunning back James Wilder (Plant HighSchool, Tampa. Fla.) keyed the gamewinning,65-yard TD drive when hetook the ball in from three yards for thefinal score. Wilder finished with 39yards and the touchdown on nine carries.He also caught a 17-yard pass duringthe scoring drive.NEWS LEADERPhoto by Steve ElliottSoldiers in the stands give a big “Hooah!” during thegame at the Alamodome Jan. 8. A total of 37,893people attended the game, a new record for the U.S.Army All-American Bowl.Although he didn’t score during thegame, Demetrius Hart (Dr. Phillips HighSchool, Orlando, Fla.) had had eightcarries for 100 yards for the East andwas selected the most valuable player.Hart was the first player in All-American Bowl history to rush for 100yards, with the bulk of it coming on a69-yard run in the third quarter.“The coaches were looking for somebodyto step up and put the team ontheir shoulders,” Hart said after thegame. “I figured it might as well be me.I had a lot of help from the guys in frontof me opening up holes for me to runthrough.“I’m just humbled when you think ofthe players like (Minnesota Vikings runningback) Adrian Peterson who playedin this game and I was the only one toever break 100 yards running,” Hartadded.Hart also made some news when heJANUARY 13, 2011announced during the game he willattend the University of Alabama. Hehad committed to the University ofMichigan Wolverines earlier in the season,but changed his mind whenMichigan head coach Rich Rodriguezwas fired.Hart told the Mobile (Ala.) Press-Soldiersform up inpreparationto recitetheSoldiersCreed atthe U.S.Army All-AmericanBowl.Photo byTech Sgt.Sean M.WorrellU.S. Army All-AmericansMalcom Brown, RyanSimmons and MarquisAnderson of Steele HighSchool in Cibolo pose withtheir head coach, MikeJinks, who was was anassistant coach for the Westsquad.Photo by Steve ElliottPhoto by Tech. Sgt. Sean M. WorrellA member of the U.S. Special Forces repels from the rafters of the Alamodome with the game ball.Register the reason for his change ofheart was “The Michigan coachingchange, plus (Alabama) coach (Nick)Saban and I have a good relationship.”The win by the East team also brokea 5-5 stalemate between East and Westthat dates back to the first All-AmericanBowl in 2000.Army North, Fort Sam Houstonensure successful activities forU.S. Army All-American BowlBy Staff Sgt. Keith AndersonARNORTH Public AffairsU.S. Army North, along with manyother units at Fort Sam Houston, tackledthe responsibilities of supporting U.S.Army All-American Bowl activities Jan. 4through 9 and scored a proverbial touchdownin ensuring that the nation’s premierhigh school football game wentsmoothly.Army North, as the Army’s senior commandon the installation, helped plan andcoordinate local military support amongmultiple Army commands for escorts,transportation, logistics and otherrequirements.Soldiers from Army North, ArmySouth, Brooke Army Medical Center,Army Support Activity and the ArmyMedical Department Center & School performedduties as escort officers, escortnoncommissioned officers, drivers andmedics.Additionally, more than 2,500 AMED-DC&S trainees filled the Alamodomestands and presented an invaluable Armypresence for the thousands attending thegame and watching the nationally televisedcontest on NBC.“This year’s All-American bowl was ahuge success, and we couldn’t have doneit without partners like U.S. Army Northand the Fort Sam Houston community,”said Mike Mensch, program manager,U.S. Army All-American Bowl, U.S. ArmyAccessions Command.The East squad defeated the West in ahard-fought 13-10 victory before a recordcrowd of 37,893 at the Alamodome Jan.8. Thousands of community memberstook advantage of an opportunity to participatein the bowl’s other events, such asthe Army Strong Zone, a 129,000-squarefoot interactive display area at SunsetStation, and watched the East and Westteam practices throughout the week aswell as the National Combine for underclassmenfootball players.At the Army Strong Zone in SunsetStation, several commands headquarteredat Fort Sam Houston set up displaysto inform people about the many missionsand functions of Army organizations,PAGE 15Photo by Staff Sgt. Keith AndersonLt. Gen. Guy Swan III, commanding general, U.S.Army North, welcomes military leaders, honorees,players, coaches, band members, cheerleaders andothers to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl at theAlamodome during a welcome barbecue Jan. 6.“Today and this weekend is really the start of the nextphase of your lives,” said Swan, to bowl participants.“Do not take this recognition lightly. This is a privilege;this is a responsibility. You are role models to alot of people in your hometowns and around thecountry. And, we want to you to continue to be theleaders that you are, and we’re just very, very proud tohave you with us.”which included exhibits by Army North,the U.S. Army Installation ManagementCommand, the Family and Morale,Welfare and Recreation Command andAMEDDC&S.Army North showed off its Sentinel andsmaller Emergency Response Vehicle;also in the area were virtual simulatorsfor flying in an Army helicopter, parachuting,and those offering a chance to competein a rock wall climb or performing ina rock band video game.Standing in front of Army North’s largeblack Sentinel, Alan Hendren and MarkCouture, both telecommunications andsatellite specialists at Army North, threwout mini-footballs to spectators and spokewith the curious passersby about theunit’s imposing black super truck and itsrole in helping Army North accomplish itsmission.The most common questions were“What do you do? 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PAGE 16 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011BOWL from P15and “What does the truckdo?” Hendren said,adding that many of theyoung visitors also soughtthe flashlights, first aidkits, mouse pads and variousother items adornedwith the Army Northemblem.Couture, who has participatedin many displayswith the Sentinel at variousevents, said this onewas special.“Usually I’m explainingthe truck to distinguishedvisitors and leaders, butexplaining the vehicles toyoung people and thegeneral public, and tellingthem how Army Northserves the American people– it was rewarding.”Many people weregratified to learn aboutArmy North’s mission.“It’s nice to know thatwhen something happens,you guys come in, set upcommunications andhelp,” said MichelleTaylor, a native of Britton,Mich. Michelle and herhusband, Rod Taylor,were in San Antonio ontheir honeymoon andPhoto by Staff Sgt. Keith AndersonAlan Hendren (right), telecommunications and satellite specialist, U.S.Army North, hands out Army North mouse pads, smart books and othergiveaways to the “Sea Dragons” from San Antonio’s Southwest HighSchool at the Army Strong Zone Jan. 6.decided to stop by theArmy Strong Zone.Paul Ibsen, a retiredNew York City police officerfrom Port Murray,N.J., said he wasimpressed with the capabilitiesof the Sentinel toconnect over voice, data,phone, UHF and VHF,satellite and across multiplespectrums of emergencycommunications.“It just makes sense,especially patching communicationsbetweenlocal emergency respondersand federal agencies,”Ibsen said. “During9/11, one of the problemswe had was communicationbetween law enforcement,fire, the FBI andothers.”John Myhre,ARNORTH executive servicesspecialist, worked inthe All-American Bowl’sJoint Visitors Bureau,where he help makearrangements for themany distinguished visitorsto Bowl.“It was rewarding tome personally and professionallyto see how muchwork went into it and tosee the support from thecommunity in SanAntonio,” Myhre said.“And now that I’ve doneit, I’d gladly do it again.”MLK INFO from P3(ACS parking lot) 2010Stanley Road at 7:30 a.m.Monday, with a departureat 8 a.m. The marchbegins at 10 a.m. at MLKAcademy, located in the3500 block of MLK Driveand end at Pittman-Sullivan Park, 1101 Iowa.“We will park at St.Philips College and catchthe VIA transportationfrom there. The MLKMarch is expected todraw more than 100,000adults and children.”The commemorativeprogram begins atapproximately noon. Theguest speaker will be Dr.Mary Frances Berry, thefirst black woman to heada major research university,was appointedAssistant Secretary ofEducation by PresidentJimmy Carter in 1977,and became commissionerand vice chairman ofthe United StatesCommission on CivilRights in 1980.Special musical guestis gospel artist EarnestPugh, a winner of two2010 En Sound MusicAwards.According to the VIAMetropolitan Transitwebsite (http://www.sanantonio.gov/mlk/marchroute.aspx), VIA willoperate special eventPark and Ride service tothe City of San Antonio2011 MLK march.Park and Ride serviceto the march will beoffered from theAlamodome, theFreeman Coliseum andSt. Philip’s College. Lookfor directional lot signageat each facility. Buses willtake passengers to themarch between 8 a.m.and 10 a.m., and returntrips will run from noonto 4:15 p.m., fromPittman Sullivan Park.The fare is $1.10 oneway ($2.20 roundtrip)with discounted fare of 55cents one way ($1.10roundtrip) available tochildren ages 5-11, seniorcitizens 62 and over,Medicare recipients, andstudents with a valid VIAreduced fare ID card.

JANUARY 13, 2011By William BradnerFamily and MWR CommandNominations for performerand technicianpositions in the 2011 U.S.Army Soldier Show arebeing accepted throughTuesday.“The packets need tobe here on the 18th,”according to AndyGilliam, ArmyEntertainment Divisiondirector, “because we’reopening them up andmaking audition selectionson the 19th.”AED is seeking vocalists,dancers, and musiciansto perform, as wellas lighting, audio, video,costuming and stagetechnicians to support theperformers. The SoldierShow is a high-energylive musical that showcasesthe talents ofSoldiers. National Guardand Army ReserveSoldiers must be activatedby their units to be eligible.“It’s the toughest jobyou’ll ever love,”explained Gilliam.“The courage it takesfor these Soldiers to geton stage and perform a75-minute routine istremendous,” heexplained. “Not only dowe take them out of theircomfort zone and makethem do things they arenot used to, we ask themto do it in six weeks. Thisincludes the vocal training,choreography,scene/costume transitions,set build and teardown, and more.”The Soldier performersand technicians alsoare their own road crew,setting up and breakingdown the stage and lightingat each of the 70-plusstops the tour makesworldwide each year.They tour primarily bybus in the continentalU.S., with a handful ofoverseas performances atthe end of the season.“To successfully managethis tour, all Soldiersgain strength from eachother, Family members,religious beliefs, physicaltraining and self preservation,”Gilliam said.“Once a Soldierbecomes comfortable withthe daily routine and confidentwith their performance,they shine. Theyshine because they puttheir heart and soul intosomething they love to dofor the many men andwomen who play a part inprotecting our way of life,be it military, civilian,NEWS LEADERNominations for 2011 Soldier Show due Jan. 18Family members, orretirees.”The selection of nomineesthrough local installationand/or regionallevel competitions isencouraged, but notrequired. InterestedSoldiers may self nominateby sending theirpackets directly to theAED offices.All nominations mustinclude an officialDepartment of the Armyphoto, a copy of theSoldier’s enlisted or officerrecord brief, currentphysical test scores, anda copy of the latest NCOEvaluation Report orOfficer Evaluation Report.Performers must alsosubmit a video-auditionon DVD and techniciansare required to submit aresume and photos ofpast work.Complete details onthe nomination processare available onArmyMWR.com.AED officials willreview all packets andselect 12-20 Soldiers totravel to Fort Belvoir, Va.,for live auditions. Alltravel costs will be paidfor by the Family andMWR Command. Soldiersselected through thePAGE 17Courtesy of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation CommandSoldiers rehearse for the 2010 Soldier Show.audition process will beattached to AED throughNov. 30, 2011, and musthave a letter of releasefrom their command,endorsed by a battalionlevelor equivalent officer.Nominations shouldbe sent to: U.S. ArmySoldier Show, Attn: 2011Selection Committee,P.O. Box 439, FortBelvoir, VA 22060.

PAGE 18 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011Former Army officer pedals across USA raising awareness for veteransBy Steve ElliottFSH News LeaderDuty, honor andAmerica. Three wordsevery military veteranhas lived for andunderstands well, butdoes the rest ofAmerica get it?Doug Adams, aretired Army lieutenantcolonel, and hiswife Deb Lewis, aretired Army colonel,have made it their missionto bring attentionto veterans’ needs andissues and encouragecontributions andassistance to veteranand military supportorganizations.“We want to educateand inspireAmericans to payattention to what reallyhelps our veterans andmilitary, and to raiseawareness andstrengthen ongoingefforts that are doingjust that,” Lewis saidduring a visit to theWarrior and FamilySupport Center at FortSam Houston Jan. 7.“Unless we take care ofour military veteransand Families, we won’thave the country wehave today.”The way this couplehas decided to get themessage is a uniqueone. Adams decidedthat cycling through all50 states in a year’stime, stopping alongthe way to visit militaryinstallations, share storiesand raise awarenessamong peopleabout the stress of militarydeployments.Since beginning Oct.7, 2010, the couple hasnotched 4,000 milesthrough 20 states.When the tour is finishedOct. 8, Adamssaid they will havecompleted at least16,000 miles on thejourney.Adams said he completesabout 60 miles aday, weather permitting.Lewis followsalong in a colorfullydecorated recreationvehicle with their carin tow. Lewis coordinateseach stop of thetrip, makes sureAdams stays healthyand does daily updatesfor their website andFacebook, Twitter andYouTube pages.People interested inwhat Adams, Lewisand their dog, Daisy,are experiencing duringthis cross-countrytrek can click onhttp://www.DutyHonorAmerica.com for adetailed look at theirgoals, stories from theroad and also find outwhat they can do tohelp veterans.“What we tell peopleis ‘If you need help,get it. If you can help,offer it,” Adams said.“People need to chooseto get involved,whether they are a veteranor someone whowants to help out. Findout what organizationsin your area are doing.If you know a veteranor the Family of one,stop by and ask themwhat they might needhelp with.”“Pay attention tofind just one thing thatmight be really helpfulto our military and veterans,and do somethingabout it” Lewisadded.Photo by Steve ElliottDeb Lewis, Doug Adams and Daisy poseoutside the Warrior and Family SupportCenter with Doug’s bike and the RV theyuse during the Duty, Honor, America crosscountrytour.14TH MIB from P5The major said theanswer is: all 35Msassigned to an interrogationbattalion – such as the14th MI Battalion – whoare expected to deploy asa Joint Interrogation andDebriefing Center arerequired to perform basicHuman Collection Teamoperations.And because HCTs tendto operate as attachementsto ground-holdingcombat arms units, all35Ms must be proficient inbasic, tacticalSoldier/leader skills toensure completion of theirmission and to ensuretheir survivability whileaccomplishing the mission.“Ensuring Soldiers andleaders are prepared forany mission when theyleave the 14th MIBattalion is a key task inour training plan,” saidWetherill.

JANUARY 13, 2011MilitaryHistoricalTriviaWhen Lt. Benjamin Foulois wasserving in the Philippines, who washis doubles tennis partner?A. Arthur MacArthurB. Leonard WoodC. George C. MarshallD. John ClemAnswer is B.Although Macarthur, Marshall andClem were all contemporaries ofFoulois, it was Maj. Gen. LeonardWood, whose ideas on the physicalfitness of Soldiers would havea lasting impact on the U.S. Army,who was actually Foulois’ doublespartner. Wood also commandedthe 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry,popularly known as the RoughRiders during the Spanish-American War and had the futurePresident Theodore Roosevelt ashis second in command.Public hearing todiscuss FSHISDannual performancereportThe Fort SamHouston IndependentSchool District invitesall parents and communitymembers to a publichearing Jan. 25 at11 a.m. in theProfessionalDevelopment Center,1902 Winans Rd.,Building 1908, for publicdiscussion of the2009-2010 Fort SamHouston IndependentSchool District AnnualPerformance Report.The hearing will beheld in conjunction withthe regularly calledmeeting of the Fort SamHouston IndependentSchool District Board ofTrustees.NEWS LEADERFORT SAM HOUSTONINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTWEEKLY CAMPUS ACTIVITIES JAN. 17-22Fort Sam Houston ElementarySchoolJan. 17Martin Luther King Day – schoolholidayJan. 18Beginning of third nine weeksStudent Council meeting, 3 to4:30 p.m.Jan. 20Report cards sent homeCougar Connections: TAKS TIPSwith FSHES Counselors, 11:30a.m. to noonJan. 21Spirit DayAttendance lunch on stageMs. Dryden’s Life Skills Field Tripto Commissary, 9:30 a.m. to noonRobert G. Cole Middle and HighSchoolJan. 17Martin Luther King Day –school holidayJan. 18Begin third nine weeksJV/V Boys Basketball vs.Randolph at Cole, 5 and 8 p.m.Varsity Girls Basketball vs.Randolph at Cole, 6 p.m.Jan. 19Seventh grade Great Graduationin Moseley gym during eighthperiodGirls Soccer vs. St. Mary’s Hall atCole, 4:30 p.m.Jan. 20Boys Soccer vs. Antonian at Cole,5 p.m.Jan. 21JV/V Boys Basketball at Luling, 5and 8 p.m.JV/V Girls Basketball at Luling, 5and 6:30 p.m.Jan. 22UIL One Act Play rehearsals inMoseley gym, 1 to 3 p.m.SCHOLARSHIPRECEPTIONPAGE 19Photo by Robert HoffmannFour-Year Army ROTC scholarship recipients (from left) DominiqueEdmonds (Wake Forest), Shelby Tallent (Texas A&M), TaraHutchison (Baylor) and Stephanie Aviles (TCU) meet with U.S.Army Cadet Command Commander, Maj. Gen. James McDonaldat a reception Jan. 6 at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel. The receptionwas held in conjunction with U.S. Army All-American Bowl activities.Edmonds, Tallent and Aviles are seniors at Fort SamHouston’s Robert G. Cole High School; Hutchison attends CanyonHigh School in New Braunfels.

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JANUARY 13, 2011NEWS LEADERPAGE 21AnnouncementsGroup Lifestyle BalanceProgramBrooke Army Medical Center hasimplemented a program at the TroopMedical Clinic aimed toward longtermweight loss through healthyeating and physical activity.Participants must be 18 years orolder and a military beneficiary. Call808-2312 for information.Freedom AwardNominationsNational Guard and Reservemembers and their families areencouraged to nominate employersthat have provided exceptional supportto Guard and Reserve employeesbeyond the federal law requirements.Nominations may be submittedat http://www.FreedomAward.milthrough Jan. 17.Foster a Military WorkingDog PuppyThe Department of DefenseMilitary Working Dog BreedingProgram is looking for families tofoster puppies from 12 weeks to6 months old. Call 671-3686 forinformation.Cloverleaf CommunicatorsClubThe Cloverleaf CommunicatorsClub is open to military, familymembers and civilians who areinterested in developing orenhancing their leadership andcommunications skills. Meetingsare held the first and thirdThursday of every month 11:45a.m.-1 p.m. at San Antonio CreditUnion, Stanley Road, in the conferenceroom. Call 916-3406 or221-8785 for information or visithttp://powertalkinternational.com/.Calendar of EventsJan. 17Warrant Officer AssociationMeetingThe Lone Star Silver Chapter ofthe U.S. Army Warrant OfficerAssociation will meet at 7 p.m. atChacho’s & Chulucci’s, 8614 PerrinBeitel Rd. All active duty, retired,Reserve, National Guard warrantofficers and Family members of currentor retired warrant officers areinvited. Call 375-9895 or 666-9818.Jan. 20FSH Preservation SocietyThe Society for the Preservationof Historic Fort Sam Houston willmeet at the Stilwell House, 626Infantry Post. A light lunch will beserved at 11 a.m. following byretired Sgt. Harry Shaw, a formermember of the 82nd AirborneDivision. Visitors are welcome. Call527-9513 or 824-1917 for information.MOAA LuncheonThe Alamo Chapter of theMilitary Officers Association ofAmerica will hold a luncheon at theFort Sam Houston Golf Club. Socialhour begins a 11 a.m., lunch will beserved about 11:45 a.m. The cost is$15. Menu choice is chicken piccattaor baked Pollock with lemon butter.For reservations, call 228-9955or e-mail moaa-ac@sbcglobal.net.Jan 22Boerne, Texas Walk andBike EventsThe BTC Oddsports Club volksmarchclub will hold a 5k and 10kwalk and a 25k bike event startingat the Boerne Middle School South,No. 10 Cascade Caverns Rd. inBoerne. Events begin between 8 a.m.and 1 p.m., finish by 4 p.m. Forinformation, call 204-9301.Jan. 30Building Strong FamiliesWorkshopGather insight on families, children,marriage and finance during aSee COMMUNITY P23

PAGE 22 NEWS LEADERJANUARY 13, 2011Force SupportSquadronFamily & MWRAnnouncementsJimmy Brought FitnessCenter RepairsRepairs to the air conditioningsystem at the Jimmy Brought FitnessCenter are underway. During eachphase of repairs, equipment oractivities may be relocated for continueduse; however, some activitiesmay be suspended until the repairsare complete. Call 221-1234.Know More. Save More.Text FORTSAM to 839863.To receive limited text messagesLiving by FaithA new religious education programwill begin Jan. 19 throughApril 14 at the Dodd Field Chapel.There will be activities and classesfor Kindergarten-age throughadults. Classes include resiliencytraining, financial peace, scripture,for community events, restaurantspecials, discount tickets to secretsales events and more text FORTSAMto 839863. Subscription is free, andinterests can be updated at any timeby visiting http://www.fortsamhoustonmobile.com.Standard text messagingrates apply.Exceptional Family MemberProgramA support group meetsWednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. at SchoolAge Services, Building 1705, DoddBoulevard. Child care and dinnerprovided. Registration is required.Call 221-2604.H.U.G.S. playgroupThe playgroup for parents andchildren birth to 5 years old meetsTuesdays, 9-11 a.m. at the MiddleCatholic faith, marriage and parentingas well as children’s classes.Dinner is at 5:45 p.m. and classesstart at 6:30 p.m. Child care is provided.Call 221-5006 for information.National Prayer BreakfastThe Fort Sam Houston NationalPrayer Breakfast will be held Feb. 23at 6:30 a.m. at the Sam HoustonCommunity Center. Call 221-5004or 221-2755 for information.School Teen Center, Funston Road,Building 2515. Registration is notrequired. Call 221-0349/2418.Baby TalkThe group meets Tuesdays 1-2:30 p.m. at Dodd Field Chapel. Call221-0349/0655.English as a SecondLanguageThe class meets Mondays andWednesdays, 5-7:30 p.m. atRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797, use back entrance.This class is free and designedespecially for foreign-born spousesto improve reading comprehension,vocabulary and pronunciation.Classes are appropriate for thebeginner, intermediate andadvanced student with individualizedgroup instruction. To register,call 221-1681/9698.Microsoft Office ClassesJan. 13 – Excel Level 2Jan. 18 – PowerPoint Level 2Jan. 19 – Access Level 1Jan. 20 – Excel Level 3Jan. 25 – Word Level 3Jan. 26 – Access Level 2Jan. 27 – PublisherClasses are 8 a.m.-noon at theRoadrunner Community Service,Building 2797. To register, call221-2518/2705.Mandatory Initial FirstTermer Financial ReadinessClasses are Jan. 13, 20 and 27from 10 a.m.-noon at theRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call221-1612.Teen Poetry SlamWorkshopsTo prepare for the 2nd AnnualStand. Speak. Listen. Teen DatingViolence Awareness Poetry Slam Feb.5, workshops will be offered to helpwith writing and performing skills.The workshops are Jan. 19 and 26from 5-6:30 at the RoadrunnerCommunity Center, Building 2797.Call 221-2055 or 295-0313.Calendar of EventsJan. 13EFMP, Contents of the I.E.P.Exceptional Family MemberProgram will offer “Contents of theIndividualized Educational Plan from11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the RoadrunnerCommunity Center, Building 2797.To register, call 221-2962/0600.Immigration andNaturalization ServicesServices will be available noon-2 p.m. at the RoadrunnerCommunity Center, Building 2797.Call 221-1628.Couples EnrichmentClasses are Jan. 13, 20 and 27from 5:30-7 p.m. at the RoadrunnerCommunity Center, Building 2797.To register, call 221-0349 or295-0313.Jan. 14Post Deployment PlanningThe class is 9-10:30 a.m. at theRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call 221-1829/0946 or e-mail samh.acs.mob.deploy@conus.army.mil.Breastfeeding SupportGroupThe group meets 2-3:30 p.m. atthe Roadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call221-0326/0349.Jan. 15Hearts ApartThe group for spouses of servicemembers who are geographicallyseparated meets 1-3 p.m. at theRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. Call 221-1681/9698.Jan. 17Saving and InvestingThe class is 2-4 p.m. at theRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register,call 221-2380.Jan. 18General Resume WritingClassThe class is 8:30 a.m.-noon atthe Roadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. Registration ismandatory, class size is limited.Call 221-0427/0516.Credit Report, Where do youStand?The class is 2-4 p.m. at theRoadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call221-2380.Jan. 19CARE Team TrainingThe training is 10-11:30 a.m. atthe Roadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call 221-1829/0946.Stress ManagementThe class is 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.at the Roadrunner CommunityCenter, Building 2797. To register,call 221-0349.Women EncouragingWomen (en espanol)The group meets noon-1 p.m. atthe Roadrunner Community Center,Building 2797. To register, call221-0349/9425.Main Post Chapel, Building 2200,221-2754Catholic Services:4:45 p.m. - Reconciliation - Saturdays5:30 p.m. - Mass - Saturdays9:30 a.m. - Mass - Sundays11:30 a.m. - Mass - weekdaysProtestant Services - Sundays:8 a.m. - Collective Protestant11 a.m. - Collective ProtestantJewish Services: 379-8666 or 493-66608 p.m. - Fridays - Worship and 8:30 p.m. -Oneg Shabbatthe Chapel meeting - Thursdays, childcare is providedSamoan Protestant Service:8:30 a.m. - SundaysBrooke Army Medical CenterChapel, Building 3600, 916-1105Catholic Services:8:30 a.m. - Mass - Sundays11:30 a.m. - Mass - SundaysProtestant Services:10 a.m. - Worship Service - SundaysAMEDD Regimental Chapel,Dodd Field Chapel, Building Building 1398, 221-43621721, 221-5010 or 221-5432 32nd Medical Brigade Student servicesCatholic Services:Catholic Mass: 8 a.m. - Sundays9:15 to 11:15 a.m. - Catholic Women of Contemporary Protestant Service:the Chapel Enrichment or Bible Study - 9:30 a.m. and 11:01 a.m. - SundaysMondaysMuslim Jumma: 1:30 p.m. - Fridays12:30 p.m. - Mass - SundaysProtestant Services:Installation Chaplain Office,10:30 a.m. - Gospel Protestant - Sundays9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Protestant Women of Building 2530, 221-5007the Chapel meeting - Wednesdays, childChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Daycare is providedSaints: 8:30 a.m. - Sundays6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Protestant Women ofWeb site: http://www.samhouston.army.mil/chaplainRocco Dining Facility MenuBreakfast Dining Room Hours:Monday-Friday 6:15-8:15 a.m.,weekends and holidays 8-9:30 a.m.Friday – Jan. 14Lunch –11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Lemon baked fish, barbecuedspareribs, fried chicken, cheesemanicotti, mashed potatoes, macaroniand cheese, baked potatoes,fried cabbage with bacon, corn onthe cob, broccoliDinner – 5 to 7 p.m.Spaghetti with meat sauce, vegetablestuffed peppers, breaded porkchops, barbecued pork chops,mashed potatoes, hopping john rice,fried okra, turnip greensSaturday – Jan. 15Lunch – noon to 1:30 p.m.Beef and broccoli, chicken breasts inorange sauce, cheese tortellini,grilled chicken breasts, rice pilaf,rigatoni and cheese, mashed potatoes,stewed okra and tomatoes, collardgreens, black-eyed peasDinner – 5 to 6:30 p.m.Roast turkey, chili macaroni, chipperfish, mushroom quiche, cornbreaddressing, Aztec beans and rice,mashed potatoes, spinach, cauliflower,green beansSunday – Jan. 16Lunch – noon to 1:30 p.m.Beef tacos, beef tamales, chickenpot pie, Mexican pork chops, potatofrittata, Spanish rice, paprika potatoes,broccoli combo, cornDinner – 5 to 6:30 p.m.Scalloped ham and potatoes, honeygingerchicken breasts, spaghettiwith meat sauce, broccoli-ricecheesecasserole, O’Brien potatoes,rice pilaf, fried cauliflower, carrotsMonday – Jan. 17Martin Luther King’s BirthdayLunch – noon to 1:30 p.m.Fried fish, baked fish, barbecuespareribs, baked chicken, cheeseravioli, macaroni and cheese, scallopedpotatoes and onions, rice pilaf,cauliflower, fried okra, carrotsDinner – 5 to 7 p.m.Roast pork loin, Salisbury steaks,noodles Jefferson, chicken parmesan,baked potatoes, mashed potatoes,green beans nicoise, orientalmixed vegetablesTuesday – Jan. 18Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tamale pie, cheese enchiladas,Salisbury steak with gravy, Mexicanchicken breasts, fried chicken,Spanish rice, lyonnaise potatoeswith green onions, Mexican corn,cauliflower comboDinner – 5 to 7 p.m.Pork chops mexicana, lemon-pepperbaked fish, chicken stir fry, mushroomquiche, parsley-garlic butteredpotatoes, rice pilaf, carrots, greenbeansWednesday – Jan. 19Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Apple-glazed corned beef, lemonbaked fish, fried fish, pepper steak,Building 2745, Schofield Roadcheese ravioli, parsley-buttered redpotatoes, brown rice, broccoliDinner – 5 to 7 p.m.Baked polish sausage with sauerkraut,country fried steak, bakedham, grilled turkey patties, spaghettivegetable quiche, hopping johnrice, paprika-buttered potatoes, friedokra, carrotsThursday- Jan. 20Lunch – 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Pork chop suey, Szechwan chicken,baked tuna and noodles, grilled citruschicken breasts, potato frittata,steamed rice, mashed potatoes,fried rice, vegetable stir-fry, mixedvegetablesDinner – 5 to 7 p.m.Creole macaroni, sweet and sourpork, Swedish meatballs, lemonbaked fish, broccoli quiche, mashedpotatoes, steamed rice, spinach,fried okraMenus are subject to change withoutnotice

JANUARY 13, 2011fortfreebiesforsaleFor Sale: Dining room set withexpandable table, six chairs,china hutch, buffet, countryFrench style, buttermilk color,$900; Dell Inspiron PC with 17-inch flat screen monitor, $325;computer corner desk, printercart, medium oak, black taskchair, $75. Call 697-9261.For Sale: Battery powered scooter,like new, manual and instructionsincluded, $400 obo. Call504-638-4168 or 649-0512.For Sale: Oak entertainment center,$125 obo; Beanie Babies, variousstyles and prices. Call550-7371.For Sale: 9-month-old femaleChihuahua, shots, $250; boy’sboots, size 10, $25; 4 foot widetruck bed extender, $225; Stetsonbrown felt hat, size 7, $75; medium-sizedog carrier, $15. Call221-2690.For Sale: 1994 Toyota smalltruck, great condition, $3,900 obo;memory foam sofa, clean, $175;truck front grill with reversiblehitch, like new, $350; cargo securityshade for medium-size SUV,$65; baby backpack on frame,$30. Call 633-3859.For Sale: Child’s chair, $5; largeantique iron wheels, $100 pair;metal truck tool box, $150;Cardioglider exercise machine,$175; 150-gallon butane/propanetank, $425. Call 633-2247.For Sale: Small/medium air tailgate,$30; porcelain dog dollswith clothes, 24 inches tall, $95;3 foot by 3 foot ballet scene,framed and numbered, $50; 10-month-old male maltipoo, $250;entertainment center, $50. Call221-2123.For Sale: Toddler car seat, $35;knick-knack tables, $12; oak coffeetable, $95; child’s bike, $35;Little Tikes desk with attachedseat, $15. Call 219-4327.For Sale: Entertainment centerwith many shelves, $50 obo; 36-inch Toshiba TV, $275; Volvo dashmat, $25; box of boy’s clothes,size 4/5, $12; baby monitor, $20.Call 289-3130.NEWS LEADERFor Sale: Four-string bass guitarwith amplifier, $700 obo; framedKorean flag, $75; baby crib withmattress, $100; Little Tikes cottageplayhouse, $95. Call221-2690.For Sale: Party decorations for avarious occasions, reasonablypriced; playhouse, $100; Trendsstroller, $15; maternity clothes,various sizes and prices; assortedbaby toys, $5 and up. Call412-2151.Free to good home: 18-montholdChihuahua, 5 1/2 pounds,great with kids, all papers andshots. Call 883-7547.Found Dog: Male yellow Labfound outside Pershing Gate,neutered, about 55 lbs., obeyscommands, leash trained.Call 313-1000.Jan. 13Jan. 17Jan. 17Jan. 23Jan. 25Jan. 27Jan. 29PAGE 23REMINDER CALENDARMartin Luther King Jr. Observance, 11:30 a.m.-noon, BAMC Medical MallMLK Day, Federal HolidayMLK March, 10 a.m., downtown San AntonioDuathlon Bike/Run, 8 a.m., Jimmy Brought FitnessCenterFSH Newcomers Extravaganza, 9:30-11 a.m.,Sam Houston Community CenterConsolidated Monthly Retirement Ceremony, 11 a.m.,FSH Quadrangle5K Fun Run/Walk, 9 a.m., Jimmy Brought FitnessCenterCOMMUNITY from P21free workshop 4-7 p.m. at the TrinityBaptist Church, 319 E. Mulberry.Dinner and child care provided,advance reservations required. Call733-6201.Feb. 5AACA Annual Gospel FestThe African American CulturalAssociation will host the “AnnualGospel Fest,” 6 p.m. at the GatewayChapel, Lackland Air Force Base. Theprogram is free. Call 671-9329 or977-6545 for information.