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SHOWING RESPECT
INSIDE
Commentary
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Recognition
6
What’s Happening 21
News & Features
Fireworks safety
13
Helping others
15
TSGT selects
16
Air Force softball
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Thousands of men and women from Lackland line the street June 18 as a show of respect for Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores, an Airman from San Antonio
killed while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sergeant Flores was assigned to the 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
July 4th celebration relocates
No community
event at Lackland
By Robert Goetz
502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
For more than three decades, Lackland
opened its gates to the public for its
Independence Day celebration. This year’s
celebration, the first since Randolph and
Lackland realigned under Joint Base San
Antonio, will be held at Randolph’s south
flightline.
Set to kick off July 4 at 5 p.m., the celebration, which is free and open to the public, offers participants a wide range of
activities – from games, interactive inflatables and arts and crafts for children to
music from The Psychedelic Jukebox from
6-9:30 p.m. and a spectacular fireworks
display at 9:35 p.m. to cap the evening.
“This is our first Independence Day celebration as part of the 502nd Air Base
Wing,” said Shelta Reese, 902nd Force
Support Squadron marketing director. “It’s
fun for the whole family, with lots of activities for kids. It’s always a good time.”
Activities for youngsters include a water
tag maze, an inflated boot-camp-style
obstacle course, a double slide and the
Game Truck, which features an array of
age-appropriate interactive electronic
games.
A sport skills area will give visitors a
chance to display their prowess in throwing a football and baseball and shooting
free throws. A family circuit challenge with
six stations will be open and a Zumba
demonstration is planned for the main
stage at 6:45 p.m.
Ms. Reese said the Zumba demonstration fits in with the Air Force’s FitFamily
initiative.
“We’re trying to get people active and
get them moving,” she said.
San Antonio’s Psychedelic Jukebox,
formed by a radio station’s employees to
play at the company’s Christmas party,
performs music from the 1960s and 1970s,
including tunes by the Beatles, Creedence
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TALESPINNER
COMMENTARY
Celebrate safely this Independence Day
By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
502nd Air Base Wing Commander
Fourth of July to maximize its
enjoyment for all. Personal responsibility and accountability on the
Wingmen and Battle Buddies,
job as well as at home are keys to
our Independence Day, commonly
making this an accident free holiday for yourself and family memknown as the Fourth of July, commemorates the adoption of the
bers. Involving family members in
Declaration of Independence on
trip or event planning is a great
July 4, 1776, declaring independway to get them involved and
Brig. Gen.
ence from the Kingdom of Great
Leonard Patrick ensure everyone’s safety. Making
personal contact with your
Britain.
This was an important moment in histo- Wingman or Battle Buddy can ensure safety has been considered. Discuss holiday
ry! As you prepare to celebrate the holiday
plans, potential hazards, and what actions
over this extended weekend, please take
will mitigate those hazards.
the time to reflect upon the freedoms that
we all enjoy and honor the sacrifices of
In particular, address those hazardous
activities traditionally associated with the
those who defended them.
Independence Day holiday period such as
I challenge each of you to be alert and
barbecuing, use of fireworks, water sport
play a part in preventing accidents this
activities, driving, and other activities taking place in the sun. Set the example and
remember…wearing required protective
equipment and ensuring others do the
same is a simple preventive measure that
will ensure everyone’s safety and show you
care. Risk management is part of our daily
jobs, but emphasizing it during personal
recreational activities will maximize enjoyment for all.
The recent Memorial Day weekend was
one of the safest our military community
has experienced in over ten years because
our people were careful and conscientious.
This weekend is another opportunity for us
to achieve an accident-free holiday. As you
enjoy quality time with your friends and
family, be responsible and celebrate
America’s Birthday safely!
Learn from mistakes, look to the future
By Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Slater
24th AF Command Chief Master Sergeant
takes,” he said.
“What separates them from
everyone else is they learned from
their mistakes, they incorporated
When I was a young NCO making
what they learned into how they
my fair share of mistakes, my
approached their next opportunity,
supervisor would often say “there’s
and they never let the job behind
a reason why your windshield is
them distract them from the job in
larger than your rear view mirror.”
As you might expect, my response
Chief Master Sgt. front of them.”
the first few times I heard him say
I’m not sure if he saw smoke
Kevin Slater
this was to walk away, shake my
coming out of my ears or if my
head, and wonder what the heck he was
eyes were glazed over, but he paused when
I must have looked like I needed a chance
talking about.
to digest what he just said.
Then one afternoon after I had completely jacked up that day’s mission (yes,
I thought to myself, “Ok, our strongest
performers have made mistakes; they’ve
I’ve made mistakes and still got promoted
learned from their mistakes; they’ve incorto chief – it is possible), he said it again:
“there’s a reason why your windshield is
porated lessons learned; and they didn’t let
larger than your rear view mirror.”
past performance distract them from the
Instead of walking away this time, I
task at hand. Ok, I think I get it.”
He went on to tell me that your rear
stopped him and asked, “What on Earth
view mirror is important. If used properly,
are you talking about?”
“Kevin, every one of us makes misit affords you opportunities not only to see
the past, but to learn from it too.
takes. In fact, some of our strongest perHowever, it’s small for a reason. It
formers have made more than a few mis-
Reminder!
deserves some attention, but it shouldn’t
be your focus.
Why is your windshield larger than your
rear view mirror? You need a wide field of
view to see clearly all of today’s challenges
and opportunities, and our leaders’ vision
for tomorrow.
If you’re to be a great NCO you’ll need
to keep your eyes in front on what’s most
important, glancing into your rear view
mirror just enough to ensure you shape
your future with help from your past.
To this day, every time I look into my
rear view mirror, I see a lot more than the
objects behind me. I see the opportunities
I’ve had. I see my triumphs and I see my
failures.
Once my eyes return to my windshield,
I’m reminded of the real value of those
objects in my rear view mirror – each has
prepared me in a way to make better decisions, to take more precise actions, and to
view with greater clarity and wisdom
today’s opportunities and tomorrow’s challenges.
Talking on a cell phone while driving on base is prohibited.
JUNE 25, 2010
Editorial staff
BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,
502ND AIR BASE WING
COMMANDER
OSCAR BALLADARES,
DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOE BELA,
CHIEF OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111
SHANNON CARABAJAL,
MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786
MIKE JOSEPH,
STAFF WRITER, 671-4357
PATRICK DESMOND,
SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,
671-5049
PAUL NOVAK,
DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478
Office:
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JUNE 25, 2010
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BRIEFS
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SWEET SONG
SUICIDE ALERTNESS PROGRAM OFFERED
SafeTALK is a suicide alertness program designed to teach Airmen how to
recognize people with thoughts of suicide
and help them connect to suicide intervention resources.
The training is offered Thursday, 8
a.m. to noon, at Freedom Chapel. To sign
up, call 671-4208 or e-mail Capt.
Jonathan Hurt.
GAYLOR LEADERSHIP CHANGE
The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy
change of leadership ceremony is July 7,
11 a.m., in the Gaylor NCO Academy
auditorium. Chief Master Sgt. R. Craig
Howell will take over as commandant
from Chief Master Sgt. Albert McGowan,
who is retiring after serving 30 years in
the Air Force.
SHOP CLOSED FOR JULY
The Lackland Thrift Shop will be
closed for July; no donations or consignments will be accepted during that time.
The shop will reopen Aug. 2 at 9:30
a.m. For more information, call 671-3600
or e-mail [email protected].
MUPPETS COMING TO BASE
Free tickets for military families and
their children are offered for live performances by the Sesame Street Muppets
July 7-8 at the Bob Hope Theater.
Show times are 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.,
July 7; and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., July 8.
The free tickets are available at the
ITT office in Arnold Hall Community
Center. Call 671-2619 or 671-3133 for
more information.
NEW SYSTEM TRAINING
Electronic turn in document training
by the Defense Reutilization and
Marketing Service is July 20, 9 a.m., at
the 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron,
Bldg. 5160.
The system will aid the 802nd LRS in
streamlining its processes, and the
training will assist in transitioning LRS
customers.
Call 671-3803 for reserve seating.
Photo by Robbin Cresswell
Michael McAnderson, 690th Network Support Squadron, sings Sweet Dreams during the 3rd annual Lackland Talent Contest
at the Arnold Hall Community Center Ballroom Saturday. Fifteen contestants competed for $1,000 in prizes. Staff Sgt. Naomi
Keen, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, won first place.
Web site offers legal assistance
The next time clients need a will,
power of attorney, or just have a legal
question, they can visit https://
aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The Web
site was created to increase efficiency
and track client satisfaction with the Air
Force legal assistance program. The
site’s features include:
• Legal topics: Short papers on common
legal assistance topics such as wills and
family law issues. It also contains links
to other helpful sites.
• Legal worksheets: Access to online
questionnaires for wills, living wills,
and powers of attorney. After completing the online worksheet, the Web site
provides each client a unique ticket
number. Data entered by clients is
secure and may be accessed only after
clients visit their legal office and provide their ticket numbers.
• Online survey: Following a visit to the
legal office, clients are encouraged to
provide feedback concerning the professionalism and helpfulness of our
legal professionals.
Often clients have visited the legal
office to obtain a will or other legal document and realized they needed to
gather more information and documents from home. They may also need
to speak with family members about an
issue. Completing an online worksheet
will help minimize multiple visits. By
filling out an online worksheet, clients
will be able to consider critical issues
online prior to visiting the legal office.
When a client submits a worksheet
through the Web site, he will receive a
ticket number. The client may then take
the ticket number to the legal office. An
attorney or paralegal will then access
the client’s data using the ticket number. The legal office will have access to
the submitted information for 90 days
before the ticket number expires. If the
ticket number expires, the client will
need to fill out a new worksheet online.
The information on the Web site is
for educational and informational purposes only. The site is not a substitute
for legal advice, and customers should
never rely solely on it when making
decisions. Before making a decision or
taking any action, a meeting with a
licensed attorney is highly recommended. While the site is designed for convenience, no one is required to use it
prior to visiting the legal office.
The base legal office encourages
feedback concerning the site and the
services they provide as they continue
to look for ways to better serve their
customers.
(Courtesy 802nd Mission Support
Group Legal Office)
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Clearwater Revival, the Rascals, the
Doobie Brothers, Steppenwolf and
others.
Food and drink will be in abundance, with vendors offering hamburgers, hot dogs, fajitas, turkey legs,
watermelon, roasted corn, cotton
candy, funnel cakes and snow cones
throughout the event.
Coolers, picnic baskets, backpacks,
weapons, bicycles, skateboards, personal fireworks and pets are not
allowed on base.
Ms. Reese said guests should bring
their own chairs and use plenty of
sunscreen. Bottled water and other
beverages will be sold.
The public will enter Randolph
through the south gate off Lower
Seguin Road or the east gate off FM
78 and will be directed to parking
while Department of Defense cardholders are encouraged to use the
main gate or the west gate.
Ms. Reese said all vehicles are subject to inspection by security forces
while on base, and personal hand-carried items such as handbags, diaper
bags and camera bags will be inspected before entry into the event area is
authorized.
The use of cell phones while operating a vehicle at Randolph is prohibited.
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37th TRW vice commander bids adieu
By Mike Joseph
Staff Writer
10 years when all the old Recruit Housing
and Training buildings have been knocked
down, the new Airman Training Complexes
are up and a new Wilford Hall Medical
His command section office on the second
floor of the 37th Training Wing headquarters
Center is completed.
“It’s long overdue – we’re finally going to
building offers a look at the future of
have the facilities that match the world-class
Lackland.
From that vantage point, he could see the
service in education and training Lackland
construction progress being made on the
provides.”
Col. Gregory
Colonel Parsons said other Airmen told
basic military training side of base over the
Parsons
him before his November 2008 arrival that
past 20 months. He was anxious to see the
construction’s visual effect after months of ground- he would love the Lackland mission. While finding
work.
that true, he was surprised by the base’s diversity
And before he knew it, a new assignment was and size.
“The majority of the Air Force thinks of Lackland
beckoning.
Driving through the gate last Wednesday for the only as basic military training,” he said. “That’s an
final time as 37th TRW vice commander, Col. important piece but that’s not all we do in this
Gregory Parsons probably sneaked a peek at his wing,” referencing mission partners like the 37th
rearview mirror for a final reminder of the base’s Training Group, the Inter-American Air Forces
Academy, the Defense Language Institute, the 59th
future.
“It’s gone by fast and I will miss it,” Colonel Medical Wing, and the Air Force Intelligence,
Parsons said before heading to his new assignment Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency.
“This is a unique base and it touches places all
as Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services at
Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale Air over the world.”
Calling it a wonderful assignment with two great
Force Base, La. “I look forward to coming back in
bosses (Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, former 37th
TRW commander, and Col. William H. Mott V, current wing commander), he said it was incredible to
see the wing’s impact on parents, families and the
nation by the weekly BMT graduations as young
civilians become warrior Airmen.
“We transform people here every week and (the
new construction) is actually going to transform the
base,” Colonel Parsons said.
He could see the base’s future beginning to take
shape through his office window. It provided a bird’s
eye view as old buildings came down, making room
to start construction last November on the first of
four ATCs to house trainees.
The lengthy demolition and construction processes involved in the project were frustrating to him at
times because “I don’t get to see (the buildings
going up) while I’m here,” unlike watching warrior
Airmen graduate each week.
“This will be a phenomenal-looking base in 10
years and I’ll be back to see it,” said Colonel
Parsons. “I look forward to Lackland continuing to
grow and blossom because I know what’s coming.”
Colonel Parsons’ replacement is Col. Patrick
Vetter, whose first day was last Monday.
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BMT HONORS
Congratulations to the following 64 Airmen for being
selected as honor graduates
among 664 trainees graduating today:
320th Training Squadron
Flight 439
Dustin Davidson
Aaron Porter
Ryan Ribitsch
Anthony Tangradi
James Unangst
Flight 440
Crystal Attardo
Jessica Baker
Stephanie Hafsahl
Danielle Norman
Roseanne Okeyo
321st Training Squadron
Flight 431
Andrew Boynton
William Green
Aaron Laver
Lucas Uriniuk
Flight 432
Ralph Dorsey
Stratton Havlik
Joshua Myers
Travis Phelps
N. St Lawrence
322nd Training Squadron
Flight 433
Bernard Bergen
Ryan Bursiaga
Luis Fernandez
Matthew Harvey
Michael Ragusa
Jonathan Rosales
Joseph Shields
Flight 434
Michael Limberg
David Neese
Eric Severic
Jeremy Smithers
Caleb Spangler
323rd Training Squadron
Flight 443
Jacob Gould
Lackland
Conservation Corner
SAVE WATER
Water your lawn
only when it
needs it. A good
way to check if
your lawn needs
watering
is to
step
on the
grass. If it
springs back
up, it does not
need water. If
it stays flat, it
is time to
water on your
watering day.
Joseph Hoffman
Jacob Ticherich
Flight 444
Brittany Allen
Desirae Beason
Nicole Fourman
Mylynn Hicks
Karen Hume
Kaitlyn Lagowski
Holly Pittman
Andrea Robb
Brekka Steffen
Angelia Watkins
Rachel Wert
324th Training Squadron
Flight 435
Kyle Cassidy
Flight 436
Jessica Ferguson
326th Training Squadron
Flight 437
Benjamin Durdle
Allen Kruckel
Peter Ryan
Flight 438
Nicholas Cunningham
Michael Swenson
331st Training Squadron
Flight 441
John Adams
Roddrick Davenport
Cody Fondahn
Mihail Isvanca
David Joniak
Andrew Taujours
Flight 442
Curtis Bedford
Logan Brennan
Stephen Griffiths
Erik Hudson
Nicholas O’Neil
Jonathan Waldrop
Juan Avila Melchor, 322nd
TRS, Flight 434
Ryan Bursiaga, 322nd TRS,
Flight 433
Female Airmen
Tracie Morales, 323rd TRS,
Flight 444
Jessica Ferguson, 324th TRS,
Flight 436
Male Flights
321st TRS, Flight 432
321st TRS, Flight 431
Female Flights
323rd TRS, Flight 444
320th TRS, Flight 440
Top Academic Flights
323rd TRS, Flight 444
331st TRS, Flight 441
Top BMT Airman
Nicole Fourman, 323rd TRS,
Flight 444
Most Physically Fit
Male Airmen
59th MDSS welcomes newcommander 802nd FSS welcomes newcommander
Lt. Col. Ronald
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Johnson:
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Commander, 56th
separate buildings,
Johnson
Medical Support
and executes more
Squadron, Luke Air Force than 40 personnel proBase, Ariz.
grams for 6,800 personnel
Time in Service: 20 Years
across 6 groups.
Family: Wife and two sons
Command philosophy:
Hobbies: Most sports (bas- People first. Communicate,
ketball first), fishing, communicate, communicamping and family
cate and lead by example.
Why the squadron is Goals for new position:
important to the Air Ensure the staff has the
Force mission: The 347- training and resources to
member squadron pro- effectively meet the misvides vital business, per- sion. Instill a fit to fight,
sonnel and technical sup- healthy for life environport to the most complex ment. Motivate the squamedical treatment facility dron to innovate and inteand only Level I trauma grate into the healthcare
center in the Air Force. mission. Support the deThe squadron provides ployment mission with
patient administration and effective deployers.
Maj. Chad Schreour Air Force warcengost: 802nd
riors. We serve as
Force
Support
Lackland’s focal
Squadron
point
for
the
Date
assumed
resiliency and rejucommand: May 27
venation of our
Previous assignAirman and their
ment: Executive
families by meeting
Officer, Directorate
vital sustainment,
Maj. Chad
of Force ManageSchrecengost professional, and
ment
Policy,
recreational needs.
Deputy Chief of Staff for Command philosophy:
Manpower, Personnel and Lead “men and women of
Services, Headquarters U.S. character,”
who
are
Air Force
grounded in our Air Force
Time in service: 14 years
core values, and inspire a
Family: Wife, two daugh- culture of learning where
ters, and expecting third each day is a chance to
daughter
improve upon the last and
Hobbies: Running, team learn something new.
sports, and spending quali- Goals for new position:
ty time with family
Continue to provide outWhy the squadron is standing customer service
important to the Air Force to our Airmen, families,
mission: We take care of and Lackland community.
people! The 802nd Force Pool our diverse force supSupport Squadron delivers port talents in new and
premier manpower, per- innovative ways to consonnel, education, and tribute to the success of
services support to develop Joint Base San Antonio.
JUNE 25, 2010
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WHMC nurse named best in South Texas
By Linda Frost
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
A 59th Inpatient Operations Group nurse
r e c e i v e d t h e 2 0 1 0 S o u t h Te x a s N u r s e
Imagemakers Award.
A registered nurse for 25 years, Col. Katrina
Glavan-Heise, 59th IPOG chief nurse, was honored
for her positive professional image, caring attitude, leadership skills, dedication to the community, and commitment to continuing education.
This important recognition has been a tradition
f o r m o r e t h a n 2 5 y e a r s . S i g m a T h e t a Ta u
International Nursing Honor Society, Delta Alpha
Chapter-at-Large, and Texas Nurses Association,
District 8, sponsor the award to honor nurses of
distinction in the southern Texas area.
“She has made a personal impact in the lives of
hundreds of nurses and medical technicians in her
various roles. A mentor, leader, and hands-on
example of what a nurse should be, we feel she
clearly represents the image of nursing,” said Col.
Kimberly Cox, chief nurse executive, 59th Medical
Wing.
Nurses are nominated by their peers for the
award.
“Just one of the many attributes I admire about
her is her keen skill and ability to turn both significant and insignificant negative issues into positive learning experiences for all involved,” commented Sharon Winston, 59th IPOG performance
improvement advisor.
Colonel Glavan-Heise initiated the first-ever
nursing congress for Wilford Hall Medical Center
here and Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort
Sam Houston. The congress brought together
Army and Air Force enlisted and officer nursing
staff to create a nursing professional practice
model and lead the way for the medical facilities
to become magnet status.
Magnet status is an award given by the
American Nurses Credentialing Center, an affiliate
of the American Nurses Association, to hospitals
that satisfy a set of criteria designed to measure
the strength and quality of nursing
“She inspired us to jump in and embark on this
exciting journey toward becoming a magnet hospital,” said Army Col. Sheri Howell, director of
nursing at BAMC.
Colonel Glavan-Heise has spearheaded several
new programs at Wilford Hall, to include a monthly nurses call meeting to discuss concerns and
See NURSE P12
Photo by Harold China
Col. Katrina Glavan-Heise, chief nurse, 59th Inpatient
Operations Group (left), observes while 1st Lt. Crystal
Barron, clinical nurse, 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron,
checks the placement of a baby’s oral-gastric tube in the
neonatal intensive care unit at Wilford Hall Medical Center
recently. Colonel Glavan-Heise, recipient of the South
Texas Nurse Imagemakers Award, shadows bedside nurses
each week during her oversight of clinical operations.
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JUNE 25, 2010
Base drinking water safe
Annual reports detailing the
quality of drinking water provided
on Lackland and the Lackland
Training Annex were recently
released by base officials stating
that drinking water on base meets
Environmental Protection Agency
requirements and is safe to drink.
“We continually ensure that the
drinking water is safe for potable
use by our customers on base,”
said Lt. Col. Richard Bert, Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight commander.
He added that though the report
is required annually, water is tested regularly throughout the year to
ensure customers are receiving the
highest quality water.
Each year Bioenvironmental
Engineering is required by the EPA
and the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality to conduct
separate water sample analysis
and testing of the two locations
and provide separate Consumer
Confidence Reports to consumers.
Two reports are required
because each location is served by
different water distribution systems.
According to the report, very
small levels of contaminants were
found in the drinking water on
Lackland and the Lackland Annex.
The report pointed out, however, that some contaminants are
naturally occurring in the environment and all drinking water,
including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at
least small amounts of some contaminants.
According to Colonel Bert, the
presence of these contaminants
does not indicate that water poses
a health risk.
The bacteriological samples
taken from Lackland and the LTA
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Neurology residents score highest in nation
By Sue Campbell
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy
Neurology resident Capt. (Dr.) Scott Heller, 59th Medical
Operations Squadron, performs a neurological exam on
Capt. (Dr.) Mathew Brock at Wilford Hall Medical Center.
Neurology residents at WHMC are scoring among the
highest of all residency programs in the U.S.
Neurology residents at Wilford Hall Medical Center
are scoring among the highest of all residency programs in the United States.
“During the past two years, our residents scored in
the 98th percentile on their residency in-service training exams. This year they scored in the 100th percentile,” said Lt. Col (Dr.) Patrick Grogan, Neurology
Department program director. “This is the first time
we’ve had such high scores over three consecutive
years.”
The 59th Medical Wing’s neurology residency program is a three-year program, with two new residents
entering the program each year, totaling six residents
being trained at any given time. New residents are
preselected after a one-year internal medicine internship.
The residents learn standard neurology sciences
and care of routine neurological illness, such as
strokes, seizures, headaches, Parkinson’s disease,
neuropathies, and Alzheimer’s disease.
“Our program produces neurologists of quality and
character equal to that of the top academic institutions in the country,” said Dr. Grogan.
“I feel the main reasons are our mission and the
way we approach resident education.”
The neurology staff physicians work directly with
the residents as they work through inpatient ward
service, routine clinics, and electromyography and
electroencephalography rotations.
“The residents all work directly with us and come
to us any time they need us. Our residents work hard
and I feel we can facilitate their learning better this
way,” said Dr. Grogan.
“This is often not the case at other programs where
the staff work in one area and the residents are off in
another section.”
Capt. (Dr.) Scott Heller, a third-year neurology resident, scored 100 percent on his RITE, putting him in
the 100th percentile out of more than 2,200 residents.
He and Capt. (Dr.) Nathan Sumner, another Wilford
Hall neurology resident, scored first and second in the
U.S., respectively, on their annual electromyography
examinations out of 280 individuals at their level who
took it.
“This includes fellows and other individuals with
far more advanced training than they have received,”
said Dr. Grogan. “The resident scores reflect another
unique aspect of our residency; they receive more
training on performance and interpretation of electro-
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physiologic studies than most civilian
programs, particularly electromyography. This design is out of necessity, as
our residents need to be prepared for
independent performance of these procedures once they graduate and move
on to other Air Force medical centers.
Thus, our residents receive hands-on
experience with EMG under direct
supervision from fellowship-trained
staff.”
The head of EMG and neuromuscular training and associate program
director, Maj. (Dr.) John Sladky, also
took the exam this year and received
the top score in the country, higher than
more than 650 individuals.
During his residency at Wilford Hall
in 2003, Dr. Sladky scored 100th percentile on the neurology RITE, similar
to Dr. Heller.
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“I feel very fortunate to have had the
opportunity to train as a neurologist
here at Wilford Hall,” said Dr. Heller.
“Throughout my time here, I’ve been
surrounded by attendings who are not
only outstanding clinicians but also
extremely devoted to resident education. I’ve been surrounded by a group of
residents who are not only bright and
driven, but also a group that gets along
extremely well with one another and
understands the team concept.
“The environment in our department
is one that is highly conducive to working and learning. Everyone involved –
attendings, residents, technicians, our
administrative support staff and our
program coordinator – does their part
and does it well. Most importantly, collegiality and respect for one another
are central to our department and this
mindset has made coming to work easy
and enjoyable.”
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questions of the nursing
staff.
“ B e c a u s e o f h e r be l ie f
and commitment to the
nursing staff, she energizes
the staff to believe we are
capable of accomplishing
anything,” said Capt. Inez
Smith, clinical nurse, 59th
Medical Inpatient Squadron.
“I believe in nurses and
nursing. We are the ones
who touch the patients,”
said Colonel Glavan-Heise.
“ We t o u c h o u r p a t i e n t s ’
hearts and souls, encouraging and allowing health and
healing to occur. Nursing is
the face of all care given to
the patient.”
are collected by Bio-environmental Engineering and
the samples are analyzed
by a state certified lab and
validated by the TCEQ.
For all other parameters, a contractor authorized by TCEQ collects the
samples and has them analyzed by a state certified
lab.
To view the reports, visit
the Lackland public Web
site at http://www.
lackland.af.mil/library/
environment.asp and look
under the Consumer Confidence Report tab.
(Courtesy 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron)
JUNE 25, 2010
SUMMER READING
Photo by Alan Boedeker
Alice Serafin reads to children at the Lackland Youth Center during the kickoff to
the summer reading program June 17. This year’s program, Voyage to Book
Island, is an activity-packed reading program in which children are asked to
complete four to six books over the course of the summer. Ms. Serafin is with the
802nd Force Support Squadron.
JUNE 25, 2010
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Fireworks safety essential to holiday celebrations
Though exciting, fireworks can be
very dangerous. In 2006, according to
the National Fire Protection
Association, fireworks caused an estimated 32,600 reported fires, including 1,700 structure fires, 600 vehicle
fires, and 30,300 outside and other
fires.
These fires resulted in an estimated six deaths, 70 injuries and $34
million in direct property damage.
In addition to the fire-related
injuries, hospital emergency rooms
treated an estimated 9,200 people for
fireworks-related injuries. Of those,
55 percent were burns, while 30 percent were contusions and lacerations.
Fireworks during 4th of July celebrations can be a fun time with great
memories. But before your family cel-
ebrates this year, make sure everyone
knows about fireworks safety.
• Fireworks on base are prohibited.
• If using fireworks in an off-base
location, check with local officials to
ensure use is authorized.
• Children should never play with
fireworks; firecrackers, rockets and
sparklers are simply too dangerous.
Sparklers can reach 1,800 degrees
Fahrenheit, hot enough to melt gold.
• Buy only legal fireworks: legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer’s name and directions; illegal
ones are unlabeled. Illegal fireworks
usually go by the names M-80, M100,
blockbuster, or quarter pounder.
These explosives were banned in
1966, but still account for many fireworks injuries.
• Store fireworks in a cool, dry place.
• Never try to make your own fireworks.
• Always use fireworks outside and
have a bucket of water and a hose
nearby in case of accidents.
• Steer clear of others; fireworks can
backfire or shoot off in the wrong
direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.
• Don’t hold fireworks in your hand
or have any part of your body over
them while lighting.
• Wear eye protection.
• Avoid carrying fireworks in your
pocket as the friction could set them
off.
• Point fireworks away from homes,
and keep away from brush, leaves
and flammable substances. The NFPA
estimates that local fire departments
respond to more than 50,000 fires
caused by fireworks each year.
• Light one firework at a time, not in
glass or metal containers, and never
relight a dud.
• Don’t allow children to pick up
pieces of fireworks after an event.
Some may still be ignited and can
explode at any time.
• Soak all fireworks in water before
throwing them in the trash can.
• Think about pets. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely
frightened or stressed during firework celebrations. Keep pets indoors
so they won’t run loose or get injured.
(Article courtesy of Lackland Fire
Prevention Office, facts provided by
NFPA)
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JUNE 25, 2010
Pararescuemen:
Honoring fallen warriors
By Staff Sgt. Mareshah Haynes
Defense Media Activity-San Antonio
More than 20 pararescuemen, active duty, retired and prior
service, donned their service dress uniforms, with boots and
maroon berets, and fell into formation. Local freedom riders
holding American flags lined the street of the funeral procession. As their fallen commrade’s remains arrived at Lackland
June 18 and were retrieved by honor guard members, the formation saluted him.
On a bright sunny afternoon in San Antonio, the mood is far
from light on this day as pararescuemen from across the U.S.
paid their final respects to their fallen comrade, Tech. Sgt.
Michael Flores, in a funeral ceremony at Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery Saturday.
There are only about 350 to 375 pararescuemen currently in
the Air Force, said Chief Master Sgt. Lee Shaffer, the pararescue
career field manager.
“Once you’re a pararescueman, always a pararescueman,”
Chief Shaffer said of the retired and prior pararescuemen who
came out to honor Sergeant Flores. “It’s not uncommon for prior
(pararescuemen) to show up at these events. We want them to
wear the berets. We are a brotherhood.“
The ceremony went on much like many other services do, but
once the official ceremony was over the pararescue ritual
began.
The pararescuemen fell out of formation and formed a line to
the casket. One by one, they marched smartly to the casket and
saluted Sergeant Flores. Then, they took off their berets and
removed the flash, and placed it on Sergeant Flores’ casket.
They put back on their beret and saluted Sergeant Flores for the
last time.
The flash is a device worn on the beret and is worn only by
pararescuemen who have completed the two years of training it
takes to become fully qualified. The flash comprises a guardian
angel wrapping its arms around the world, which symbolizes
the mission of pararescuemen. Underneath the flash it reads
“So Others May Live,” the pararescue credo.
The tradition of slamming the flashes into the casket, so they
stick and stay with the member forever, began shortly after
Sept. 11, 2001, when Senior Airman Jason Cunningham, a
pararescueman, was killed in the battle at Roberts Ridge in
Afghanistan, Chief Shaffer said.
“We’ve found, through the years, that some of the families
like the tribute that we pay,” Chief Shaffer said. “When one of
our warriors falls we want to give as much back as we possibly
can to the servicemember who lost his life and the family members. This beret, and the flash that’s pinned on it, is probably
the single most important thing to a pararescueman. To us it
represents all of our hard work, our dedication and basically
our heart and soul. We want our fallen warrior to be forever
buried with what’s most precious to us and what was most precious to him.”
Photos by Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III
Master Sgt. Mike Maroney renders a salute after removing the flash from his pararescue beret and leaving it
on the casket of his fallen comrade, Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores, who died June 9 near FOB Jackson,
Afghanistan, in a HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crash. Since Sept. 11, 2001, U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen
have begun the tradition of leaving their beret flashes to their fallen “PJs” as a sign of honor and respect. The
beret and flash are cherished items of a pararescueman as it takes two years of training to earn.
Pararescue beret flashes line the top of the casket of Tech. Sgt. Michael Flores, who was killed in
Afghanistan June 9. The flash, which represents the “PJ” career field, depicts a guardian angel with its
arms wrapped around the globe along with the pararescue motto “So Others May Live.” Pararescuemen
leave behind their flashes on the casket of fallen members as a sign of honor and respect.
JUNE 25, 2010
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717th MI Battalion volunteers tackle housing project
Story and photos by Gregory Ripps
470th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs
Volunteers from the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion at Lackland are putting aside
their uniforms one day a month to engage in a
different kind of warfare. It’s part of a long,
ongoing campaign to provide new houses for
people who might not otherwise afford them.
Approximately 50 members of the battalion,
including a few civilians and family members,
met in the Palo Alto neighborhood of southwest
San Antonio June 4 to lend a hand to Habitat for
Humanity, an organization that builds “simple,
decent and affordable” houses using donated
materials and volunteer labor, and sells them to
qualifying families at no profit.
Members of the battalion’s Better Opportunities for Singles Soldiers organization spearheaded the brigade’s involvement with Habitat for
Humanity.
Cpl. Vernell Parker said they decided to work
with Habitat for Humanity after several people
brought up the idea to do something for the
community. Sgt. Shannon Truitt organized the
project and once at the site, volunteers received
a briefing from a Habitat for Humanity coordinator.
“If you know how to do something that needs
to be done, you show others how to do it,”
Corporal Parker said. And although a number of
Soldiers had no previous experience working on
Off-duty Soldiers from the
717th Military Intelligence
Battalion position and nail
roofing into place on a house
for Habitat for Humanity.
 Two members of the 717th Military Intelligence
Battalion attach siding to a house in a volunteer
project for Habitat for Humanity.
 Sgt. Monique Robinson marks a siding plank for
cutting while her husband, Spc. Demetrius
Robinson, stands by to assist. Both belong to the
717th Military Intelligence Battalion.
houses, they picked up their tasks quickly.
“They’re motivated and enthusiastic, and
that’s what counts,” said Pete Garza, Habitat for
Humanity’s leader for this project.
Volunteers mostly worked on completing the
roofing, the siding and the porch on a house
already far along in construction. Sgt. Monique
Robinson said this was the second house the
group had helped at a Habitat for Humanity
project. The first time, the group helped with
some landscaping and framing.
Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to lend a
hand to those who need help.
“It makes me feel good to do something for
(people) who can’t do it for themselves,” said
Pfc. Joshua Sweet, 717th MI Battalion.
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JUNE 25, 2010
Lackland Airmen selected for technical sergeant
Air Force officials selected
7,752 of 37,185 eligible staff
sergeants for promotion to
technical sergeant for a selection rate of 20.85 percent.
The average score for
those selected was 317.63,
with an average time in grade
and an average time in service of 5.65 years and 10.69
years, respectively.
The average score was
based on the following point
averages: 133.11 for enlisted
performance reports, 5.32 for
decorations, 71.24 for the
promotion fitness examination and 56.56 for the specialty knowledge test.
Congratulations to the following Lackland Airmen
selected for promotion to
technical sergeant:
59th Clinical Support Group
Evamaria Martin
Brittney Wagner
37th Training Group
Magda Delarosa
59th Dental Squadron
Keya Cardenas
37th Training Support
Squadron
Jacob Clark
Chasity Heath
Joeel Malcolm
59th Dental Support
Squadron
Andrea Smith
59th Dental Training
Squadron
Jacquline Foulkes
59th Laboratory Squadron
John Cardenas
Anisa Odell
59th Maternal Child Care
Squadron
Terence Graden
Sarah Roman
59th Medical Logistics and
Readiness Squadron
Farid Attaran
Matthew Knudsen
Andrew Lomeli
Christopher Murray
Brandy Rios
Richard Rogers
Maryanne Struthers
K Woods
59th Emergency Medical
Squadron
William Gill
Rodrick Martin
Rosaura Newton
93rd Intelligence
Squadron
Jason Brimley
Beverl Dekerguelen
Brian Moran
Matthew Naylor
Robert Pohl
Michael Price
Jason Session
Robert Wiggins
James Williams
Eric Woinicki
59th Medical Inpatient
Squadron
Aaron Hall
Tara McCargo
Danielle Miranda
59th Medical Operations
Squadron
Christopher Hemgesberg
Richard Holguin
Enrique Saucedo
59th Medical Support
Squadron
Tiki Caldwell
Andrea Oakley
Tye Wickham
59th Mental Health
Squadron
Arin Aviles
Jeremy Goldston
Tajuana Lloyd
59th Orthopedic and
Rehabilitation Squadron
Matthew Robinson
59th Pharmacy Squadron
April Deleon
Cynthia Exum
Kristina Gonzales
Karen Stegall
59th Radiology
Squadron
Leah Fabian
Caroline Khalife
Christopher Ryals
Jennifer Thompson
59th Surgical
Specialties Squadron
Carlos Claudio
Kelly Graham
Jeremy Hanson
See SELECTED P17
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SELECTED from P16
59th Surgical
Operations Squadron
Tanja Green
Kimberly Kemp
Laura Smith
319th Training
Squadron
Bradley Barbuch
Jesse Burns
Gavin Christiansen
David Day
James Dillon
Nicolas Flannigan
Travis Gale
Chad Grubofski
Daniel Hansen
Brett Jameson
Adrienne Jenkins
Jon Moore
Matthew Rick
Tyler Seeholzer
Derek Smith
Ryan Swanigan
Christopher Timmons
91st Network Warfare
Squadron
Bobby Thomas
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318th Training
Squadron
Luis Hernandez
David Hinojosa
320th Training
Squadron
Jason Boland
David Carrillo
Jermaine Headen
Brandon Johnson
Christopher Straeter
321st Training
Squadron
Jason Boyd
Jesse Burkhard
James Norton
Trevor Tiernan
322nd Training
Squadron
Christopher Sullivan
David Williams
323rd Training
Squadron
Matthew Bates
Lizette Marshall
Photo by Robbin Cresswell
See SELECTED P18 Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to technical sergeant gather for a group photo June 17.
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SELECTED from P17
Hugo Vitela
324th Training
Squadron
Jason Cast
Justin Oakley
326th Training
Squadron
Terrace Gill
Edwardo Herrera
331st Training
Squadron
Michael Sessions
Shaun Tooley
Samuel Wicks
341st Training
Squadron
David Daniels
Jason Duffield
Phillip Mackey
Christopher Marcione
Morgan Maul
Kenneth Pratt
Leonor Roman
William Turner
Claudia Zarate
342nd Training
Squadron
Scott Dietrich
Robert Parra
Andrew Yost
JUNE 25, 2010
343rd Training
Squadron
Che Bain
Jennifer Bauerle
Deomar Baxter
Colby Benjamin
Jerrod Bradford
Nathan Bradford
Bryan Brossman
Jared Browning
Migheal Campbell
Thomas Carteret
Travis Conger
Thomas Cooper
Charles Cormier
Steven Hanspard
Scott Harris
William Hierholzer
Eric Hilton
Dana Hughesharrod
Patrick Hunt
Laurie Johnson
Steven Lingebach
Chunte Manno
Michael Marquez
Michael Mejia
Anthony Montanaro
Torri Morris
Terry Northcut
Jamie Patton
Kristopher Peerman
Francis Sabella
Joseph Sanchez
Ciara Simms
Kevin Sklark
Daniel Smith
Richard Smith
Maricela Tamez
Brian Taylor
Kyla Woods
345th Training
Squadron
Ruben Gonzales
Ruth Johnson
Christopher Lowery
James Lumadue
Diana Mendoza
Paul Pullins
Andrea Robbins
Estrid Serrano
Jacob Spotts
Erica Thayer
369th Recruiting Group
Allen Hall
453rd Electronic
Warfare Squadron
William Budewig
Rigoberto Ramos
502nd Air Base Wing
Kenya Cing
344th Training
Squadron
Joshua Ashwood
Josce Bridges
Angela Cain
Antoinette Durden
See SELECTED P19
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JUNE 25, 2010
SELECTED from P18
Amy Ewaniuk
Katrina Graham
Terry Jackson
Shevon McFarland
Christina Miller
Abbey Skinner
Maria Taylor
Robert Ellis
Thomas Manns
Alejandro Martinez
Daniel Mason
Travis Matthews
Ashley Rasmussen
Clint Ressler
Brandon Rolerson
Patrick Rollins
543rd Support
Squadron
Nicholas Burrell
Shendrisha Hancock
Shannon Mitchell
Marcus Perry
Samuel Rodriguez
Travis Winstead
688th Information
Operations Wing
Santiago Blea
Nathaniel Brooks
559th Aerospace
Medicine Squadron
Paul Gorham
Michelle Paul
Anne Domingo
737th Training Support
Squadron
Rhodelyn Aranas
Angela Proctor
Bernadett Van Ness
Scott Weimer
575th Combat
Sustainment Squadron
Mark Fitzgerald
Zachery Minson
649th Munitions Squadron
Alonzio Webb
668th Alteration/Installation
Squadron
George Cluse
690th Intelligence Support
Squadron
Luciano Ayon
802nd Civil Engineer
Squadron
Jamie Garceau
Samuel Hawkins
Shanette Labonte
802nd Communications
Squadron
Ramon Alvarez
Robert Ford
Charles Johnson
Duvall Roundtree
802nd Contracting Squadron
Francisco Diaz
802nd Force Support
Squadron
Dolores Barrita
Jamie Dukes
Gary Harris
Jill Lucker
Heather Neddo
802nd Logistics Readiness
Squadron
Travis Funderburk
Michael Longtin
Nicole Turner
Loren Waters
802nd Mission Support
Group
Leah Calahan
Scott Mendoza
802nd Operations Support
Squadron
David Ruiz
George Silva
802nd Security Forces
Squadron
Charles Gonzalez
Felicia Green
Todd Kobee
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837th Training Squadron
David Atilano
Maria Miranda Mendez
Air Force Medical Operations
Agency
Kristine Robin Eufrasio
Air Force Intelligence,
Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Agency
Isaiah Balingit
Rosiean Burlingame
James Coker
Danny Gargano
Nicole Jones
Joseph Laughlin
Justin Pounders
John Rose
Veronica Segarra
Gary Smith
William Tidwell
Bryan Weaks
Ronald Weitnauer
Derrick Williams
Air Force Band
of the West
Robert Karns
Shane Kibbey
Chad Newman
Cryptologic Systems Group
Michael Booth
Jose Gallegos
Juan Garza
Timothy Meyer
Evan Miller
Cyber Analysis Squadron
Austin Borchardt
Inter-American Air Forces
Academy
Orlando Garza
Defense Media Activity San
Antonio
Patrick Brown
Bennie Davis
Vanessa Young
690th Network Support
Group
Sancho Macias
Brian Contreras
Monica Cox
Johnny Gutierrez
Chad Warren
2nd Air Force Technical
Training Operations Center
Jeremy Fusco
3rd Combat Camera
Squadron
Roberto Velez
23rd Information Operations
Squadron
Daniel Macfarlane
Conan Mills
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JUNE 25, 2010
COMMUNITY
Local
BRIEFS
SECURITY HILL TECH EXPO
The Security Hill technology exposition, hosted by the Joint Information
Operations Warfare Center, is July 15,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kisling
Community Center.
More than 25 exhibitors will
demonstrate the latest advances,
including secure communication
technologies, data management and
storage, distance learning, test measurements, ruggedized computers and
displays, ergonomic office learning,
video/multimedia/presentation, hardware/software, and engineering/information technology products.
To preregister, visit
www.FederalEvents.com and click on
“Security Hill.” For more information,
contact Alexandra Gargon at (443)
561-2394.
ACTOR SOUGHT FOR PLAY
A male actor is needed to play the
role of a personal assistant in the
murder-mystery play “Irritation to a
LACKLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteerism helps make
Lackland a better place to
live and work. Whether you
are an enlisted member, officer, spouse, retiree or teen,
help Lackland improve quality of life for everyone. If you
have a few free hours each
week, please consider volunteering in our community.
• The Airman’s Attic –
Monday through Thursday,
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Master
Sgt. Jennifer Marshall, 6719046.
• CAMP (Children’s Association for Maximum Potential) – Volunteers, 14 and
older, assist with Special
Needs Parents Night Out and
Respite Weekends. Call
Sarah Colume, 671-5228.
(www.campcamp.org)
• Lackland Fisher House –
Volunteers, 16 and older or
younger when accompanied
by a parent, assist the
retiree community with a
range of needs. Call Julie
Verschoyle,
671-6029.
(www.fisherhouseinc.org)
• Lackland Thrift Shop –
Monday through Wednesday and the first Saturday of
the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Call 671-3608.
Murder.”
For more information, call Arnold
Hall Community Center at 671-2619.
BAMC CLINIC TO MOVE
Brooke Army Medical Center family
medicine services will move to the
new Fort Sam Houston primary care
clinic in July.
The new clinic is located on the
corner of Schofield Road and Garden
• Military Working Dog
Puppy Program – Volunteer
your home and time for
three months to raise a military working puppy. Call
671-3686.
(www.lackland.af.mil/units/
341stmwd/index.asp)
• Air Force Village Hospice –
Volunteers assist with areas
from administrative to
patient care. Training begins
in March. Call Katie Boggs,
838-6349. Volunteers for
reading, computer café or
shopping trips, call Ida
Hardy, 568-3296. (www.
airforcevillages.com)
Avenue across from the McWethy
Troop Medical Clinic.
To make or cancel an appointment, call 916-9900; for prescription
renewal, leave a message for your
provider or speak to an advice nurse,
call 916-3000.
NAIMES SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications will be accepted
through Sept. 1 for the National
• AMIGO Sponsorship Program (American Members of
International Goodwill to
Others) – Volunteers help
international students from
the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center
become acquainted with
American society, customs
and general way of life.
Sponsors host students during family activities and
leisure time. Call 671-7700.
(www.dlielc.org)
To get your volunteer
opportunity listed, e-mail the
Talespinner
staff
at
[email protected]
Association of Institutions of Military
Education Services student spotlight
awards.
The program recognizes a student
from any service branch who demonstrates academic excellence in pursuit of their civilian postsecondary
education using military tuition assistance.
A $1,200 cash award will be given
in each of the following categories:
CHAPEL SERVICES
Christian
Catholic
Monday-Friday:
Freedom Chapel
Mass, 11:30 a.m.
Orthodox
Sunday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
Religious Education,
10:45 a.m.
Monday-Friday:
Wilford Hall Chapel
Mass, 11 a.m
Protestant
Sunday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Liturgical Service, 8 a.m.
Saturday:
Freedom Chapel
Confessions, 4:45 p.m.
Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Hope Chapel
Spanish Contemporary,
12:45 p.m.
Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.
Sunday:
Freedom Chapel
Religious Education, 9
a.m.
Mass, 11 a.m.
Freedom Chapel
Contemporary Service,
9:30 a.m.
Gospel Service, 12:30
p.m.
Children’s Church
provided
Religious Education, 11
a.m.
Wednesday and
Hope Chapel
Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.
Wilford Hall Chapel
Mass, 3 p.m.
For more information,
contact the chapel staff:
Freedom Chapel • 671-4208
Gateway Chapel • 671-2911
Hope Chapel • 671-2941
WHMC Chapel • 292-7373
Thursday:
Bible Study, 6 p.m.
Sunday:
Medina Chapel
Contemporary Service, 9
a.m.
Wilford Hall Chapel
Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m.
Islamic
Friday:
Defense Language
Institute
Student Center
Faith Study, 1:30 p.m.
Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30
p.m.
Sunday:
Religious Education, 10:00
a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Jewish
Friday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Sabbath Eve Service,
5:45 p.m.
Religious Education, 4:30
p.m.
Wicca
1st Wednesday:
Freedom Chapel
Room 8,
San Antonio Military
Open Circle,
6:15 p.m.
undergraduate student with less than
60 college credits; undergraduate
student with more than 60 college
credits; and graduate student.
Applications must be completed
on the NAIMES Web site at
www.naimes.org by Sept. 1.
FOUNDATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Lackland Gateway Heritage
Foundation needs volunteers for a
paver program fundraising project
during basic military training graduation each Friday.
The foundation has a table near
the north end bleachers of the parade
grounds during graduation from 8
a.m. to noon.
Volunteers would assist persons
interested in purchasing a paver.
Money raised from the fundraiser goes
toward the foundation’s goal of raising $25-50 million for a new enlisted
heritage museum.
Persons interested in volunteering
can call 671-8200 for information.
KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Air Force Aid Society
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Airman's Attic
Base Post Office
Bowling Center
DEERS
Family Child Care
Legal Office
Library
Medical Appointment Line
MPF ID Cards
Outdoor Recreation
TRICARE Info
Thrift Shop
Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club
Lackland Force Support Squadron
Lackland ISD
Lackland Officer Spouses’ Club
Lackland public Web site
My Air Force Life
Year of the Air Force Family
671-3722
671-3722
671-1780
671-1058
671-2271
800-538-9552
671-3376
671-3362
671-3610
916-9900
671-6006
925-5532
800-444-5445
671-3600
www.lacklandesc.org
www.lacklandfss.com
www.lacklandisd.net
www.lacklandosc.org
www.lackland.af.mil
www.MyAirForceLife.com
www.af.mil/yoaff
TALESPINNER
JUNE 25, 2010
What’s Happening 
JUNE 25
BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending class that
teaches basic financial management
is today, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the
Airman and Family Readiness Center,
Bldg. 1249. Call 671-3722 for more
information.
POETRY NIGHT
Poetry night at the Base Library is
tonight, 6-7:30 p.m. Participants can
share their original verse and read
their favorite poems. Light refreshments will be provided.
Enter through the parking lot door.
Call 671-3722 for more information.
Training for the Key Spouse
Program is Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
at the Airman and Family Readiness
Center, Bldg. 1249.
The sessions are for spouses who
have volunteered and been appointed
by unit leadership.
The Key Spouse Program is an Air
Force readiness program supporting
Airmen and their families during
deployments, separations and emergencies by enhancing and encouraging
communication between units and
families.
Call 671-3722 for more information.
TALENT WORKSHOP
JUNE 28
RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar is
Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman
and Family Readiness Center, Bldg.
1249.
The seminar is an informal forum
about the stress families and individuals experience during separation.
Call 671-3722 for information.
JUNE 29
KEY SPOUSE TRAINING
The Talent Workshop with Percy
Lewis is Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Arnold
Hall Community Center. The workshop
includes instruction on vocals (song
selection), stage presentation, microphone techniques, wardrobe selection,
and showmanship. Lessons cost $15.
For more information, call 6712619.
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 Family Support Events
MONTHLY MEETINGS
ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,
6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Next
meeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10
a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 6714208.
JULY 1
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m.,
at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 6714208.
JULY 6-8
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
A three-day transition assistance
program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through
Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each
day, at the Airman and Family
Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249.
The program is presented by Texas
Workforce and focuses on how to job
search and related topics.
For more information or reserva-
tions, call 671-3722.
JULY 6
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets for Bible study July 6, 10 a.m.,
at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 6714208.
JULY 7
PARENTING CLASS
A four-session parenting class – 1
2 3 Magic – begins July 7, 1:30-3:30
p.m., at Wilford Hall Medical Center,
room 4C30.
The class, which runs each
Wednesday in July, is offered by Family
Advocacy for parents whose children,
ages, 2-12 have Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, may be strong
willed or difficult to manage.
Call Family Advocacy at 292-5967
for reservations.
JULY 8
HEARTS APART MEETING
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m.,
WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM
A Hearts Apart meeting for
deployed family members is July 8, 6-8
p.m., at the Airman and Family
Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249.
Military family life counselors will
lead a discussion on coping with
deployment.
Call 671-3722 for reservations.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets for Bible study July 8, 6 p.m., at
Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 6714208.
JULY 9
BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending class that
teaches basic financial management
is July 9, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the
Airman and Family Readiness Center,
Bldg. 1249.
For reservations or more information, call 671-3722.
JULY 16
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Give Parents a Break/Parents
Night Out at the youth center is July
16, 6:30-11:30 p.m., for children
enrolled in full-day kindergarten
through age 12.
For information, call 671-2388.
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BRIEFS
GATEWAY HILLS GOLF
The Take-a-BreakFrom-BRAC golf tournament is Wednesday at the
Gateway Hills Golf Course.
The tournament is played
in a four-player team
scramble format. The $40
per player covers green
and cart fees and lunch.
For more information,
call Veronica Rabey at
536-2920 or Brandon
Lewis at 536-4014.
TALESPINNER
JUNE 25, 2010
SPORTS
Tag: FSS is it
Support squadron snubs late rally for title
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Lackland is hosting an
11-team military softball
championship tournament
July 2-4. The $315 registration fee to cover game
balls and umpire fees is
due Monday.
For more information
about the tournament,
call 671-2725.
Photos by Alan Boedeker
802nd Force Support Squadron shortstop
Derek Jones bats in two runs during the first
inning of the base softball championship
Tuesday at Diamond No. 3.
WING GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 59th Medical Wing
NCO Council Golf
Tournament is July 9 at
the base golf course.
Sign-up for the team
contest is $40 per player.
For more details, call
Jacqueline Bridges at
292-7373.
SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Co-ed and over-35
softball leagues begin
Aug. 10. People interested
in playing can contact
their organization's sports
representative or the
sports office at 671-2725.
LACKLAND REGATTA
The cardboard boat
race at the Warhawk pool
is July 30, with first place
winning $300. Register at
Arnold Hall by July 27.
By Patrick Desmond
Sports Editor
Known for its heavy hitting, the 802nd
Force Support Squadron was favored to
make it back to the base intramural softball
championship.
But, surprisingly, it was FSS’ defense that
sealed the 11-7 win against the 59th
Radiology Squadron once they got there.
“Our whole key to the game was
defense,” FSS coach Art Trevino said. “Our
defense kept us in the game.”
Throughout the finale, FSS pitcher Eddie
Blake gave his opponents fits, moving
around the mound and fainting pitches,
while recording two strikeouts.
“When the pitcher’s up there, he’s got to
move the ball in and out, up and down,”
Blake said. “Make them hit my pitch.”
The winning pitcher said his low delivery
stance keeps batters uncomfortable.
“These guys, I guess, weren’t used to seeing that,” Blake said. “The low stuff is hard
to hit.”
However, it was FSS’ fielding that saved
the win.
In the final inning, Radiology’s Mark
Watson’s three-run homer put the game in
reach at 11-7. Third baseman Brett Cannon
put an end to the rally, receiving outfielder
Brian Goelz’ relay throw for the final out.
Cannon said the play was the result of
their Division II opponent being unfamiliar
with FSS’ players.
“It’s a pretty crazy dream to run when
Brian’s throwing,” he said. “Brian’s got the
best arm out here.”
Highlighted by numerous outs at first
base, FSS’ defense played tight throughout
the contest after giving up two runs in the
first inning.
The only other score came off another
Watson home run in the fifth.
Unusually quiet, FSS’ bats finally made
noise in the bottom
of the fifth.
Entering with a
6-3 lead, FSS rallied
with four hits and
four runs, including
Steve Reichert’s RBI
single, Eric Culver
crossing the plate on
a fielding error,
Cannon’s sacrifice
fly and Goelz’ home run.
“We were hit and miss tonight,” Cannon
said. “However, I’ll take our lineup against
any one, any day.”
Radiology beat the defending champs, the
737th Training Group, on the way to the
finale to put an end to a dream intramural
championship rematch. FSS and the TIs
were tied for first place in Division I.
“We had a better team this year,” Trevino
said. “We are the TIs’ biggest rivals. I expected to see them in the finals like last year.”
Cannon agreed a rematch against the
other top-seeded team would have been
nice, but that they’ll see them again soon.
“Hopefully, we can come back and do it
again next year,” he said.
Third baseman
Brett Cannon tags
the final out
during the intramural softball
championship
after receiving an
outfield throw
from Brian Goelz.
TALESPINNER
JUNE 25, 2010
PAGE 23
Boxers prep for nation’s best
By Patrick Desmond
Sports Editor
Last week, members of the Air
Force boxing team returned to
Lackland’s gym, laced up their boots
and taped up their knuckles.
It’s their first time back since
departing for the Armed Forces
Boxing Championship in April, and
this time they’re preparing for the
“best of the best” in the country.
Under the guidance of Air Force
coach Steven Franco, lightweight
James Barber, Tinker AFB, Okla., light
welterweight Marcus Pena, Kirtland
AFB, N.M., and welterweight Jose
Gonzalez, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, will
face off against the nation’s top-ranked
amateurs at the 2010 USA Boxing
National Championships in Colorado
Springs, Colo., July 12-17.
The team will undergo another
round of Franco’s intense brand of
training.
Unlike the Air Force training camp,
the three boxers will have a full month
to train, instead of 13 days to get
ready for the Air Force Boxing
Championships and another 11 before
Photo by Alan Boedeker
Marcus Pena hits a heavy bag during training
on Thursday after three-minute rounds of
sparring at Lackland’s boxing gym.
Photo by Patrick Desmond
Air Force boxing coach Steven Franco watches two of three Air Force boxers training at Lackland, Jose Gonzalez, right, and Marcus
Pena, spar at the Chaparral Fitness Center’s boxing gym in preparation for the 2010 USA Boxing National Championships July 12-17.
Armed Forces.
“It will be tougher than before,”
Franco said, with Pena and Gonzalez
jumping rope in front of him. “Right
now, these guys are in decent shape.
“I’m trying to push them all the way
to their peak.”
Training includes 3.5- to 5.5-mile
runs daily, followed by plyometric
workouts, and the addition of sparring
sessions three or four times weekly.
The Air Force boxing coach also
said fewer boxers means more one-onone time; he’ll be able to devote more
attention to helping each be at his
best.
Gonzalez, the only Airman selected
to stay with the camp through the
Armed Forces Championships this
year, is ready to get back under his
coach’s watchful eye, recognizing he
still has a lot to learn.
“It’s amazing how much I’ve
learned in the short amount of time,”
he said. “I feel like a whole different
person.”
Pena is stepping in for Matthew
McCoy at light welterweight.
He said mental strength is a key
attribute he developed during his first
training camp this year.
He recalls having “never worked
out that hard in my life.”
But the road ahead is rough.
Franco said it’s likely their opponents have as many bouts as the
Airmen just on the way to nationals.
Gonzalez and Pena are conscious of,
and yet undaunted by that fact.
“I’m glad to have the opportunity
and I’m just going to give it my all,”
Pena said. “I only have five fights, but
I’m going to take it to them and do the
best I can.”
Franco knows from experience
nothing comes easy in Colorado.
He has been there twice, in 1995
and 1996, with the Air Force, and was
the No. 10 fighter at 106 pounds.
“They’re the best of the best,” he
said. “Once you are in there boxing the
best in the nation, just going three
rounds is big, and if you win that’s
even bigger.”
Franco said once the boxers are
back in fighting form, he’ll use spar-
ring sessions with local boxers to gain
additional experience.
A smoker competition at the San
Fernando Gym, in downtown San
Antonio, Saturday, offers the service
boxers their first taste of competition
since April 20. Each Air Force boxer
will fight once during the one-day
event.
The last to arrive, Barber will be
back at Lackland July 2, but Franco
said he isn’t worried about his fitness.
An Air Force boxer at Armed
Forces and nationals last year, Barber
enters as the most experienced of the
three.
Although the Airman lost a decision
to eventual national lightweight champion Ernesto Garza, Franco said the
experience was a confidence booster.
“He’s tough,” Franco said. “He’ll get
hit and keep coming, and I like that.
You have to have that, especially at the
national level.”
The Air Force boxing team continues training at the Chaparral Fitness
Center boxing gym until departing for
the five-day tournament July 10.