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Dancers perform during the Asian Pacific Heritage Month cultural show and food tasting May 20 at the Freedom Chapel. The event capped off a month
of activities celebrating Asian Pacific heritage and traditions.
Honoring the fallen
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Critical Days of Summer kicks off
By Mike Joseph
Staff Writer
Wounded Warrior Games 23
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at www.lackland.af.mil
Safety officials hope for a repeat from
last year’s Critical Days of Summer safety
campaign when, for the first time since recordkeeping began, no Air Education and
Training Command Airmen lives were lost
between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
This year’s Critical Days of Summer begins today and continues through Sept. 5.
The campaign’s vision is for all Airmen to
have an injury-free summer, minimize traffic mishaps, and have a second fatality-free
Critical Days of Summer.
From 1980 to 2010, 125 AETC Airmen
have died during the Memorial Day to Labor
Day timeframe, a majority in motor vehicle
mishaps.
“We want Airmen to think before they
act,” said Tech. Sgt. Payton Barnett, 502nd
Air Base Wing OL-A safety office. “Ninety
percent of mishaps can be prevented if Airmen take their time and think it through.”
To create awareness and promote the
Critical Days of Summer campaign for
Lackland personnel before this weekend,
the 502nd ABW OL-A safety office held a
safety expo Tuesday at Arnold Hall. The
expo featured two performances by Steve
Verret, “the Cajun Comic,” a standup comedian and traffic safety expert, and also
included safety industry exhibitors.
“We wanted to put our military members
in a safety mindset, starting with this weekend,” Sergeant Barnett said. “We lose more
Airmen every year through traffic mishaps
than from war.”
Historically, fatalities and injuries have
risen in the summer months, a parallel to
the increased travel and outdoor activities
by military members and their families. The
safety campaign focuses on education and
accident prevention.
AETC safety experts emphasize risk
management assessment, particularly during summer activities. They include travel,
barbeques, boats, all terrain vehicles, fireworks, lawnmowers, food, camping and
sports.
Another important factor in managing
risk assessment is alcohol. Alcohol tends
to cloud judgment and impair the decisionmaking process, which could result in injury
or death.
“A lot of Airmen – people in general –
like outdoor activities because the weather’s great,” Sergeant Barnett said. “They
do things they normally don’t do. We want
them to enjoy, but do it safely.”
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MAY 27, 2011
COMMENTARY
Thoughts for a safe Memorial Day
By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
502nd Air Base Wing commander
Memorial Day is the
day we honor all the men
and women who have
fallen serving our nation.
It became an official
federal holiday in 1971 as
a day to get together and
remember.
While it is a solemn
Brig. Gen.
day to reflect on the
Leonard Patrick meaning of the price paid
for our freedom, it is
also a day to spend time with family and
friends.
Many will observe the day by visiting
cemeteries or memorials, holding family
gatherings, and participating in parades.
As you prepare, please follow these
simple reminders and think about the
safety of yourself and others before heading out for the extended weekend and
approaching days of summer:
• Vow to be the best Wingman or Battle
Buddy you can be. That means making
tough calls if you see someone about to
do something that could hurt themselves
or others. It could make a difference in
someone’s life.
• Use personal protection equipment
(PPE) and expect others to do the same
when operating a motorcycle, car, boat
or any other vehicle. Remember PPE only
works if it is used.
• Take personal responsibility for your
safety and for that of others by following
the rules. Many of you will participate in
a number of sporting activities – some
may be considered high risk. No matter what the activity is, YOU are in the
absolute best position to ensure action is
taken to minimize risk as much as possible. Keep alert and communicate with
those around you to ensure activities are
accident free.
• Use your most trusted Wingmen or Battle Buddies to help keep everyone safe.
Some may reside in the same household
as you – family members! They can help
you spot areas you may have otherwise
overlooked in your planning efforts.
I consider it a blessing and an honor
to be able to serve this great nation with
you and live together in this exciting San
Antonio military community.
While celebrating this Memorial Day
weekend, please spend some moments
in remembrance of the brave Americans
who have died serving our nation.
Thank you for what you do every day
and enjoy the summer days ahead safely!
Senior NCOs must always lead, mentor
By Chief Master Sgt. LuAnn Gaylor
355th Mission Support Group
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR
FORCE BASE, Ariz. – When I
made staff sergeant, I thought,
“This is it! I have arrived!”
My ego was quickly
squashed when my supervisor
informed me that not only was
I going to continue the duties
I was already performing, but
now I also was getting three
Airmen to supervise, mentor
and lead.
After several years of studying and working hard, I moved
on to the next level. When I
made master sergeant and
joined the senior NCO ranks,
I thought, “Certainly this is it.
I was shown the secret handshake. I have arrived!”
Once again, reality slapped
me up alongside the head
when I realized I had even
more people to supervise, I
was responsible for the smooth
operation of the section, and I
needed to step up my community service, self-improvement
and base involvement if I
wanted to get promoted again.
A few more years passed,
and I thought I was a lot
wiser. I had the graying hair
and subtle wrinkles to prove it.
When I made chief master sergeant, I thought, “Holy smoke!
I’m finally a chief! I’ll get a
special parking spot, take long
lunch hours, play golf every
Friday, and I won’t need to do
anything extra because I’m not
going to make ‘E-10.’ Surely, I
have arrived!”
The truth is I haven’t arrived. I’ve just begun. If I want
to make this Air Force better
for those who come after me
and want my Air Force – our
Air Force – to continue to be
the best, most feared air force
in the world, then I have to
show our future leaders and
the American public that it’s
not OK to sit back on my laurels and it’s not OK to abuse
the stripes I have the privilege
of wearing. If I believe in our
core values and don’t want to
become the epitome of the old
adage, “Do as I say, not as I
do,” or one of those ROAD (retired on active duty) sergeants,
then I need to:
• Take responsibility not only
when things go right, but especially when they go wrong
• Continue with my off-duty
education, because knowledge
is power
• Volunteer within my unit,
base and community
• Identify problems and have
possible solutions on the ready
for my superiors
• Lead from in front of my
desk, not behind it and the
email I send
• Support all Airmen through
events such as graduations,
promotion ceremonies and
retirement ceremonies, regard-
less of whether or not I have a
personal relationship with the
stars of the show
• Pick up that piece of trash in
the parking lot that so many
have just walked by or on
• Always exceed the standards
and not be afraid of hurting
someone’s feelings or being
the bad guy when correcting
others.
In one form or another,
these things have been a part
of every creed we have ever
had. The list could go on and
on.
Do I want to make “E-10?”
Of course I do. And I want to
not only earn my paycheck,
but hopefully, just hopefully,
when the time comes to close
this chapter in my life, I will
be able to look in the mirror
and say I gave it my all and I
made a difference in some Airman’s life.
No, I haven’t arrived. Have
you?
Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies.
Call 671-NEWS
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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Lackland AFB, Texas
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MEMORIAL DAY FACILITY CLOSURES
Many 802nd Force Support Squadron
facilities are closed Monday in observance
of Memorial Day.
For information on a facility’s Memorial
Day operating hours, visit the 802nd FSS
website at www.lacklandfss.com.
Airmen from Lackland Air Force Base selected for promotion to master sergeant gather for a group photo May 19.
WHMC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSING
The Wilford Hall Medical Center
Emergency Department will close on June
30, and become an Urgent Care Center on
July 1. Emergency services will available
at Brooke Army Medical Center after the
WHMC Emergency Department closure.
For minor illnesses or injuries, contact
the Consult Management Office, or CAMO,
at 916-9900 for an appointment with a
primary care manager before coming to
the Urgent Care Center.
JBSA GOSPEL WORKSHOP, CONCERT
A Joint Base San Antonio gospel
workshop is June 7-9, 6-9 p.m., at Hope
Chapel. A free gospel concert follows on
June 10, 7 p.m. For more information, contact Pat Westbrook at 414-4261 or Angie
Lee at 643-1227.
TECHNOLOGY EXPO
The 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron will
host the 17th annual Communications
and Information Technology Products and
Services Expo June 8 at Mitchell Hall. The
expo is open to anyone with base clearance.
Among the exhibitors are Dell, HP, OfficeMax, and Xerox Corp.
Pre-registration is available at http://
fdaexpo.com/register.php?id=88.
For more information, contact Marissa
Perez at 671-3200 or call 1-877-3323976.
MANDATORY DBIDS REGISTRATION
The 502nd Air Base Wing has mandated all Joint Base San Antonio Common
Access Card and Teslin (retirees, dependents) cardholders to register into the
Defense Biometric Identification System, or
DBIDS, before Oct. 1.
Failure to register into DBIDS prior to
Oct. 1 may result in delayed entry at any
of the JBSA installation gates.
Lackland DBIDS registration is available
at the Pass and Registration office in
Bldg. 5616, Room 109, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., or a visitor reception center during
non-duty hours, weekends or holidays.
For information, call 671-9162.
Photo by Robbin Cresswell
Officials select JBSA Airmen for promotion
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE,
(AFNS) – Air Force officials selected
6,618 of 19,538 eligible technical
sergeants for promotion to master
sergeant for a selection rate of 33.87
percent.
Those selected for master sergeant
will be promoted according to their
promotion sequence number beginning in August 2011.
Congratulations to those Joint Base
San Antonio Airmen selected for promotion:
Francisco Abadilla
Shaun Abell
Albert Acuna
Dawn Adams
Robert Aguilar
Patrick Alberts
Michael Albertsen
Zajira Alleyne
Micheal Amos
Jason Anderson
Tracy Anderson
Herbert Andrews
Jason Aponte
Mariah Armga
Milna Arroyo
Sergio Avendano
Jayson Azua
Adrian Balderrama
Paul Barentine
Lacittra Barnett
Payton Barnett
Roy Barnett
Doris Basheer
Tia Beamon
Marlo Bearden
Jeffery Bell
Terrance Bell
Jason Biggs
Joey Bishop
Michael Biss
Ian Black
Iliana Bonifacio
Demetrius Borders
Christopher Borslien
Yvonnia Bradford
Andre Brooks
Charles Brooks
Jacqueline Brown
Keila Brown
Erica Buckley
Todd Burke
Giovanni Busacca
Christopher Caldwell
Samuel Calvin
Andrew Cannarozzo
Robert Carman
Ronald Carmichael
Kerry Carr
Waverly Carter
Brandise Caszatt
Jose Cervantes
Phillip Clark
James Clerkley
Leonard Cole
Jason Colian
Jennifer Cook
Charles Cooper
Jonathan Cooper
Matthew Cramer
Jamey Crawford
Shawn Crawford
Clifford Crews
Sheldon Crippen
Roy Cruz
Eleanor Culmer
Joseph Cummings
John Dalmo
Wendi Davis
Paul Delisio
Daniel Deornellas
Kelvin Diaz
Lisa Drefke
David Drennon
Miranda Drummond
Theresa Dulaney
Christopher Duncan
Clinton Dunnehoo
Jack Duquette
Robert Duran
Sara Dyson
Jason Eaton
David Ehrbar
Jesse Eladjoe
Catherine Elliot
Shawn Elliot
Michael Erb
Denell Fairbanks
John Fies
Michael Findley
Rory Fisher
Amanda Fitzpatrick
James Fleming
Fermiliano Flores
Dana Forbes
Anthony Foremski
Matthew Foulkes
Rickardo Garcia
Jana Gardner
Emilio Garza
Shannon Gatewood
Nancy Geroux
Trevor Gilliland
Troy Glover
Kenneth Graham
William Gruenes
Steve Gutierrez
John Haley
Anthony Hall
Joseph Hampton
Rockie Harber
Marygail Harmon
Delisa Harris
William Hartmann
Nakia Hartson
Gisela Hawthorne
Farfan Hernandez
Milo Hinson
Dawn Hobeck
Melissa Holbrook
Melissa Holliday
Fabian Hollis
Luz Hollis
David Howse
Edward Huddell
Dawn Ivey Cochran
Gabriela Jaramillo
Nichelle Jenkins
Jason Johnson
Jeffrey Johnson
Karin Johnson
Benjamin Jones
Charleen Jones
Edward Jones
See PROMOTION P4
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PROMOTION from P3
Latonya Jones
Colonett Jordan
David Jordan
Jason Jordan
Candice Kagey
Traci Kern
Virginia King
Paul Kittle
Billy Klercker
Stephen Koscho
Pamela Krier
Janna Kuh
Mathew Kurian
John Lafauci
Patrick Lathrop
Lourdes Leflore
Michelle Leiwig
Paxton Lemond
Joselyn Leon Berdecia
Michael Leone
Gabriel Lewis
Ledelous Little
Santanas Locklear
Taneshia Lucas
Christian Lyle
Brent Main
Konan Mangelson
Natasha Manning
Dawn Marshall
Sheena Martinez
Timothy Martinez
Timothy Mason
Michael May
Brian Mayhew
Antonio McCauley
Wendy McNabb
Clarence McQueen
Brian Means
Walter Medina
Ron Mercadovazquez
John Mere
Randall Middaugh
Tykisha Miles
Andre Millerschoen
Todd Millhouse
Amber Milliorn
Thomas Milliorn
Kevin Mills
Gustavo Miranda
Robert Mitchell
Wallace Moore
David Morales
Jessica Moreau
Wendy Mosby
Anthony Myers
Cody Myers
Joe Nash
Charles Nelson
Stefnee Nelsonbaez
Rose Noches
Dawn Norman
Napasha Obermuller
TALESPINNER
Eduardo Obregon
Daniel Ohannon
Melissa Okane
Tiffany Oliver
Harry Orr
Kevin Osby
John Ospinaisaza
Ashontay Owens
Charles Palmer
Lukas Parr
Kevin Payne
Christopher Pearson
Amanda Pelletier
Rafael Pena
Jorge Perea
Joshua Philpott
Christine Pina
Constance Pizeno
John Plemons
Jennifer Pontenila
Laron Pope
John Pranter
Christopher Price
Juan Puentes
Marlon Pugh
Kimberly Radice
Wanda Ragan
Reynaldo Ramon
Wilhelmina Ransom
Shawntay Ray Jones
Russel Raymundo
Robert Reasor
David Reavis
Michael Renaud
Ross Retter
Nelson Reyes
Christo Richardson
Mark Richardson
Tania Rickett
John Rister
Rolando Rivas
Michael Rodgers
Aldrin Rodriguez
Dana Rodriguez
David Roller
Alicia Ross
Jennifer Roth
Charissa Rotundo
Antoniette Ruffino
Wayne Rutland
Bradley Sabotka
Artemio Salas
Angela Sancho
Scott Schlosser
Sean Scroggins
Jaime Shatto
Troy Shatto
Debra Sheppard
Jeffrey Shields
Christina Shumaker
Keyster Silva
Samuel Simien
Wanda Smith
Lawrence Snyder
Raphael Sorhaindo
Evelyn Sosatoledo
Carlos Soto
Paul Spencer
Monica Spon
Michael Squires
Maurice Staley
Clifton Staples
Steven Stratton
Rodney Streat
Malcolm Summers
Stephen Sunstrom
Monica Suter
James Swigert
Brandon Taylor
Daniel Teitelbaum
James Tetrault
Heather Thomas
Jacob Thomas
Emmanuel Thompson
Melissa Thompson
Steven Thompson
Joseph Thornberry
Jeff Tingle
Karen Tomasik
Salvador Torres
James Torrez
Mark Trevino
William Turk
Jonathan Twichell
Joe Ugarte
Rene Valdez
MAY 27, 2011
Michael Valentin
Herlinda Vandong
Vilma Velez
Michael Vendzules
Jose Venegas
Keith Walker
Christina Warner
Tara Watamaleo
Franklin Watson
Shauntil Watson
Jeremiah White
Jessic Whittenberg
Ethel Willardcrews
Antonio Williams
Bryant Williams
Gregg Wilson
Christopher Winfield
Jason Winge
Justin Witte
Jeffrey Wolfe
Kevin Wood
Joslyn Woods
Scarlett Woolard
Sean Worrell
Daniel Wright
John Yassu
Nathan Yeaworth
Joseph Young
Joshua Young
Larry Young
William Young
Jeremy Zier
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BMT HONORS
Congratulations to the following 61 Airmen for being
selected as honor graduates
among 629 trainees graduating today:
320th Training Squadron
Flight 375
Paul Nguyen
Matthew Ortiz
Jorden Petracco
Flight 376
Nicholas Bertsch
Joshua Collins
Daniel Holzman
Marc Schindler
George Thomas
321st Training Squadron
Flight 367
Ian McLaughlin
Flight 368
Monique Broussard
322nd Training Squadron
Flight 371
MAY 27, 2011
331st Training Squadron
Flight 369
John Baron
Joshua Fritzsche
Brian Huhtala
Logan Onley
Cameron Piontek
Flight 370
Spencer Bos
Brent Hoffhines
Flight 378
Stephen Lapointe, 331st TRS,
Flight 369
Ronald Frost, 331st TRS,
Flight 369
Female Airmen
Kiley Lampe, 324th TRS,
Flight 374
Christina Joy, 323rd TRS,
Flight 380
Male Flights
320th TRS, Flight 376
320th TRS, Flight 375
Female Flights
323rd TRS, Flight 380
324th TRS, Flight 374
Top BMT Airman
Kiley Lampe, 324th TRS,
Flight 374
Top Academic Flights
322nd TRS, Flight 372
322nd TRS, Flight 371
Vladimir Derbinsky
Tyler Griffin
William Holley
Robert Pembrook
Kurtis Woltersdorf
Jonathan Adams
Alex Blan
Jason Cabrera
Spencer Duplessis
Jared Frederick
Nicholas Moreira
Ian Nelson
Julio Romero
Flight 372
Kazimier Buryn
Steven Dixon
Michael Farrar
Steven Florio
Mitchell Gates
Paul Smith
Jason Soliz
Donovan Stark
Marc Youmans
Stephen Wood
Flight 380
Nicole Bartz
Rachel Bentley
Brittany Franaschouk
Christina Joy
Atisha King
Stephanie Vance
323rd Training Squadron
Flight 379
Jack Griffin
Van Mccalister
Dustin Shifflett
Christopher Stubblefield
Jackie Willard
326th Training Squadron
Flight 377
Austin Manuel
Ryan Zimmer
Flight 378
Rudolph Blanco
Michael Blanzy
324th Training Squadron
Flight 373
Sammy McCain
Flight 374
Jillian Barton
Lucy Fuller
Kevonda Harrell
Kiley Lampe
Kayla Rose
Most Physically Fit
Male Airmen
Larry Qualls, 320th TRS,
Flight 375
Cody Hedberg, 326th TRS,
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Airman 1st Class Turner Phillips: 318th Information Operations Group
Duty title: Knowledge Operations Manager
Time in service: 2 ½ yrs
Hometown: Pea Ridge, Arkansas
First Sergeant’s comments: Airman 1st Class
Turner Phillips was hand-selected to participate
in the retirement ceremonies of high-visibility
retirement ceremonies for the 688th Information
Operations Wing vice commander and the 318th
IOC commander because of his outstanding professionalism and superior dress and appearance.
As a physical training leader, he helped two coworkers (one previous failure) in raising their
combined fitness test scores by over 25 points
(both scoring 91). He is highly motivated with a
Courtesy photo proactive mindset and is dedicated to process
improvement for all knowledge operations tasks;
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looks “outside the box” to identify more efficient
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methods to enhance cyber capabilities via the
Internet. He constantly displays a positive attitude and professional appearance; excellent role
model to subordinate Airmen.
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Gateway Showcase
– Senior Master Sgt. Gregory Butler
318th Information Operations Group
MAY 27, 2011
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Wilford Hall nurses, medics honored at banquet
By Sue Campbell
59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Nurses and aerospace medical services technicians from the 59th Medical Wing were recognized at the wing’s
annual Lamp Lighter Banquet and
Awards Ceremony May 13 at the Gateway Club.
The theme of this year’s banquet was
“Nurses and Technicians Trusted to
Care.” The banquet culminated events
across the 59th MDW in celebration of
National Nurses Week 2011 and Air
Force’s Nurse-Technician Appreciation
Week.
Guest speakers were Rear Admiral
William Kiser, commandant, Medical
Education and Training Campus, Fort
Sam Houston, Texas; and Lt. Col. Stephen Miliano, director, Air Force Personnel Center Equal Opportunity Office,
Randolph Air Force Base.
“This year’s Lamp Lighter Awards
banquet was simply spectacular thanks
to a nursing services team who organized an outstanding event,” said Col.
Kimberly Cox, 59th MDW chief nurse.
“Our guest speakers eloquently deliv-
ered messages centering around caring
for each other as we care for our entire
beneficiary population.
“Rear Admiral Kiser exemplified our
partnership and caring spirit in an era
of joint endeavors, while Lt. Col. Miliano explained how important caring is,
to not only the patient, but to the family as well. He truly reflected why we
strive to be a patient-centered nursing
services team,” she said.
The banquet included an awards
ceremony to recognize nurses and
technicians who excelled in the areas
of patient safety, patient care quality,
professional practice excellence, evidence-based practice, and professional
development.
“The 59th Medical Wing nurses and
aerospace medical services technicians
demonstrate daily why we are the most
trusted profession in America, according to a USA Today poll, with their
commitment to professional development, continual improvement, and
focus on patient safety,” said Colonel
Cox. “It was truly an honor and a great
pleasure to recognize the nurses and
technicians who partner to deliver the
highest levels of patient-centered care
anytime, anywhere, from Bexar County
to Bagram.”
Congratulations to the following individuals who received Lamp Lighter
Nursing Awards:
Education and
Nurse
Maj. Kathy Savell
Training
Expert
Education and Training Expert Technician
Staff Sgt. Zachary Herion
Education and Training Novice Nurse
Capt. Asia Roberson
Education and Training Novice Technician
Senior Airman Andrea Duenas
Emergency Expert Nurse
Capt. Stephen Ray
Emergency Novice Nurse
1st Lt. Brittany Kinsler
Emergency Novice Technician
Senior Airman Casey Meeds
Critical Care Expert Nurse
Capt. Dara Warren
Critical Care Expert Technician
Staff Sgt. Laquita Mason
Critical Care Novice Nurse
1st Lt. Catherine Nicholson
Critical Care Novice
Airman 1st Class Christopher Lay
Medical/Surgical Expert Nurse
Melinda Duff
Medical/Surgical Expert Technician
Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Taylor
Medical/Surgical Novice Nurse
2nd Lt. Amberlee Wyatt
Medical/Surgical Novice Technician
Senior Airman Michael Dean
Inpatient Specialty Expert Nursing
Capt. Dana Albalate
See HONORED P19
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BEST OF THE BLUE
MAY 27, 2011
Photos by Robbin Cresswell
(Above) Tech. Sgt. Larry Brown, 341st Training Squadron, and his military working dog, Kavlov, participate in the K-9
competition May 19. Activities throughout National Police Week, May 16 - 21, were sponsored by three Lackland
units – the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, the 342nd Training Squadron and the 343rd TRS – and the 902nd
SFS at Randolph Air Force Base.
(Left) JBSA servicemembers prepare to shoot during the excellence in competition pistol match Saturday at the Medina Firing Range. National Police Week events included a 25-pound team ruck march at Camp Bullis, a four-person
scramble at Gateway Hills golf course and a two-day K-9 competition.
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Key Spouse program supports Air Force families
By Debbie Anderson
59th Medical Support Group Key Spouse
Back in August 2010, only nine key spouses served
more than 3,900 members of the 59th Medical Wing
active duty community. By December 2010, the volunteers had grown to 30.
The growth of the 59th MDW Key Spouse Program
was primarily due to the passion and dedication displayed by Steve Bachelor. Mr. Bachelor leads the program as the 59th MDW Key Spouse and has inspired
commanders, first sergeants and military spouses to
unite and rally around Air Force families, especially
those of deployed members.
“Because of my background and experiences, I
happened to be the right person in the right place
with the right amount of passion for this program to
be a catalyst in developing and moving it forward,”
said Mr. Bachelor, a retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col.
and husband of Col. Amy Bachelor, 59th Inpatient
Operations Group commander.
The Key Spouse Program is a formal unit program
that offers informal peer-to-peer/wingman support to
families. This program impacts mission readiness and
retention by ensuring families have appropriate information and resources to meet their needs.
During his time as commander of the 97th Supply
Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., Mr. Bachelor
initiated the Key Spouse program there to reach out to
Members of the Key Spouse Program will participate in the Deployer’s
Picnic to meet families of deploying members today, noon to 2 p.m.,
on the Wilford Hall Dining Facility patio.
all families in the squadron and connect them to the
Air Force mission. He did the same as commander of
the 18th Maintenance Squadron at Kadena Air Base
in Okinawa, where the value of the program was
clearly seen after the loss of two military members
in less than two months.
“Out of an 18-year marriage, my wife and I have
lived almost half of it apart due to separate assignments, professional military education and deployments,” he said. “I understand the issues encountered
by the spouses of our deployed members or those on
extended tours of duty.”
Appointed 59th MDW Key Spouse by Maj. Gen.
Byron Hepburn, 59th Medical Wing commander, Mr.
Bachelor has focused on getting the program running
across all groups and squadrons. He has equipped
participants with an understanding of their roles and
enabled key spouses to reach out to families by implementing a unified process of information gathering.
This process includes a Key Spouse presentation and
questionnaire given at the weekly wing deployment
briefing where members are asked if they would
like their spouse or family contacted while they are
away.
“This really has been an important goal,” said Mr.
Bachelor. “If the key spouses don’t have contact information for the deployed member’s spouse or family,
they can’t reach out to them.”
One significant accomplishment is the new 59th
MDW Key Spouse Office located at Wilford Hall Medical Center in room 7B36. Volunteers run the office
daily from 1-3 p.m. and provide in-person support
and information from the Lackland Airman and Family Readiness Center so medical personnel don’t have
to drive across base to get information after working
long shifts.
In June Mr. Bachelor will hand over the role of
Wing Key Spouse to Penny Bailey, wife of Col. Jim
Bailey, 59th Medical Operations Group commander.
Mrs. Bailey is also retired military and enters the
position with a wealth of first-hand knowledge.
“She has greater, more in-depth experience with
this program,” said Mr. Bachelor. “She’s a terrific
leader and will take this program to new heights of
success.”
Members of the Key Spouse Program will participate in the upcoming Deployer’s Picnic to meet families of deploying members. The picnic is from noon
to 2 p.m. today and will be held on the Wilford Hall
Dining Facility patio.
For more information about the Key Spouse
program, call the Key Spouse Office at 292-1075,
or visit their website at http://www.whmc.af.mil/
departments(clinics)/keyspouseprogram.asp.
MAY 27, 2011
MEETING OF MINDS
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Photo by Brent Boller
Arthur Emerson (left to right), Texas Military Preparedness commissioner from San Antonio, Col. Mickey Addison, deputy director, basing, Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment), Army Col. Robert Bridgford, 502nd
Air Base Wing vice commander, and George DeCoux, 502nd Air Base Wing director of
staff, chat prior to the start of the quarterly meeting of the Texas Military Preparedness
Commission on May 19, in Austin. The TMPC was established in 2003 by the 78th
Texas legislature. The mission of the 13 member commission is to preserve and expand
Texas’ military installations and their missions. Cols. Addison and Bridgford briefed the
commission on joint basing and Joint Base San Antonio in particular.
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MAY 27, 2011
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Airman trains Soldiers through exchange program
By Mike Joseph
Staff Writer
When a Lackland military training
instructor returned to his squadron
after a three-month basic training instructor exchange between services,
he had one color in mind.
“I’ve been so focused on Army training, I need to get re-blued a little bit,”
said Staff Sgt. Joshua Hite, 322nd
Training Squadron, who spent February through April helping turn a platoon of recruits into Soldiers at Army
basic training in Fort Benning, Ga.
Sergeant Hite said while there are
differences in training and techniques,
instructors in both services have like
missions: mold civilians into successful
military members.
“It was very different, but at the
same time it was very much the same,”
he said. “It’s the same change you see
in trainees, a nervous trainee starting
to gain confidence and then graduate
as a military member.
“The difference is obvious: a different branch of service with its own traditions, customs and lingo, even their
drill is a little different from ours. I
had to fully submerge myself to make
sure the Soldiers I trained were just
like every other Soldier.”
The training cycle instructor exchange was initiated last year by Army
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, then deputy
commanding general of Initial Military
Training for the Training and Doctrine
Command, on a visit to Lackland.
After touring Fort Benning at General Hertling’s invitation, Col. William
H. Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander, agreed both services could
learn from the exchange.
While Sergeant Hite was temporarily deployed to Delta Company, 2nd
Battalion, 47th Infantry, his Army drill
sergeant counterpart, Staff Sgt. David
Peters, pushed 322nd TRS Flight 258
through basic military training at Lackland. Both sergeants went through the
entire training cycle.
Sergeant Hite, who previously had
deployed twice with Army units, said
the Fort Benning drill sergeants welcomed him immediately. His platoon
See TRAINS P19
Photo by Kristin Molinaro
Staff Sgt. Joshua Hite gives pointers to Army basic trainees during a weapons qualifi cation at Malone 7 range, Fort Benning, Ga. Sergeant Hite, a military training instructor
with the 322nd Training Squadron, recently participated in a basic training instructor
exchange with the Army.
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MAY 27, 2011
Congratulations!
JBSA 2011 first quarter award winners
Junior
Enlisted Member
Senior Airman
Laurie Cogburn
59th Mental
Health Squadron
Company Grade
Officer
Capt. Dong Park
Headquarters, Air
Education and
Training Command
Civilian
Supervisor
Samantha Garcia
59th Pharmacy
Squadron
NCO
Tech. Sgt.
Maisha Granda
381st
Training Squadron
Honor Guard Junior
Enlisted Member
Senior Airman
Stevie Brown
802nd Security
Forces Squadron
Civilian Supervisor
Category II
Sharon Witter
802nd Force
Support Squadron
Senior
Enlisted Member
Master Sgt.
Kathi Glascock
Air Force
Personnel Center
(Photo not available)
Honor
Guard NCO
Staff Sgt.
Matthew Knight
322nd
Training Squadron
Civilian
Non-Supervisor Category II
Ali Hayes
502nd Civil
Engineer Squadron
(Photo not available)
Civilian NonSupervisor
Category III
John McKinley
Headquarters, Air
Education and
Training Command
Civilian NonSupervisor Category I
Randy Simeon
902nd Civil
Engineer Squadron
Civilian Wage Grade
David Freeman
902nd
Communications
Squadron
MAY 27, 2011
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By Patrick Desmond
Staff Writer
Chapter 4 of the Department of Defense recognized motorcycle club, the Green Knights, is back to
its engine-revving, lane hogging and regular earthshaking ways.
At least, that’s the level of intensity the Lackland
based club brings to its brand of philanthropy.
The club recently participated in the San Antonio
Ride 4 Troops May 14, an event that featured more
than 450 local motorcycle riders.
The sixth annual 60-mile excursion from New
Braunfels to Luckenbach raises funds for the San Antonio Fisher Houses, a no-cost living arrangement for
families of servicemembers receiving medical care.
And, what’s more aggressive than the rumbling
stream of machines is the social impact of the Green
Knights – as well as like-minded clubs, the Blue
Knights (San Antonio Policemen) and Red Knights
(San Antonio Firemen), when the smoke clears from
these rides.
The Green Knights’ second time participating in
the charity ride, more than $20,000 in donations was
raised for the city’s Fisher Houses, said Chapter 4
president Tech. Sgt. Tony Medina, 59th Clinical Research Division.
His No. 2., Chapter 4 vice president Master Sgt.
Tony Green, 59th Laboratory Squadron, elaborated
on the weekend’s importance. He witnessed one of
the Medical Group’s own being taken in by the Fisher
House on base.
“It’s something we are passionate about, giving
back to the Fisher House,” he said. “They took care
of one of our own, not to mention the wounded warriors that come back from overseas. We like to give
back to the people that are serving the country.”
But only a couple years ago, fundraisers like this
were out of the question.
Back in 2005, the Chapter 4, which supports Lackland, Randolph and Brooks-Kelly riders, went into a
period of dormancy due to losses in membership.
Then in 2010, Sergeant Medina helped begin its
resurgence while searching for a local club to join.
“Going through the clubs in the San Antonio area,
some of them are considered outlaw clubs,” the sergeant said.
A Google search brought him to the national Green
Knights motorcycle club website, and the realization
that it was Air Force affiliated and a chapter existed
here at Lackland.
Sergeant Medina talked with the acting chapter
president and before he knew it was accepting the
club’s head position. The sergeant identified with the
club’s commitment to safety.
“I did it because it’s here on base, and we look to
promote safety,” Sergeant Medina said. “It’s just the
camaraderie of riding and getting together. Plus, it
helps people get out there and learn their bike a little
Photo by Alan Boedeker
More than 450 motorcycles fill the parking lot of Gruene Harley-Davidson in New Braunfels prior to the San Antonio Ride 4 Troops May 14. The Lackland Green Knights’ motorcycle club participated in the ride, raising more than
$20,000 for local Fisher Houses.
better. Hopefully, it prevents accidents.”
He soon met up with Sergeant Green, a man with
a similar focus on safety and community service.
“I was hesitant at first, but I said OK,” Sergeant
Green recalls. “It was just me and him, and now we
have 71 members.”
Slowly, the two-man team built up its ranks during 2010, recruiting within the medical squadrons
first and meeting for club rides, and then networking with other local clubs like the Blue Knights on
charity rides.
By January this year, the Air Force club had more
than enough members to start rolling.
“We’re trying to do as much as we can,” Sergeant
Green said. “The first year was kind of our building
year.”
Their efforts paid off. The private organization now
gives back to the community on a weekly basis.
Monthly meetings moved from Godfather’s on base
to weekend rides across Texas with stops for lunch.
The operations changed from recruiting members
and donations from a booth at the last AirFest to
raise money for operating costs to coordinating a
Critical Days of Summer safety ride and a safety demonstration at Beard Elementary School May 20.
The Green Knights also accept the occasional retiree ride.
“There are always going to be motorcycle riders
out there,” Sergeant Medina said. “With us, we just
want to get the safety message out there to lessen
that chance of any accidents, and in turn hamper
of military mission, which is to deploy, and fly, fight
and win.”
And, it’s not such a dull experience to join hundreds of motorcycles on a ride.
“It’s just a thrill,” Sergeant Green said about
the larger rides. “Last year (at San Antonio Ride 4
Troops), we had 600 bikes. We actually shut down
part of I-10, unintentionally.”
Plans for a Texas chapters of Green Knights ride
and a Green Knights family event are in the works
for later this year.
The club is free for military members to join, with
meetings, rides and events monthly.
For more information, contact Sergeant Medina at
292-5190; Sergeant Green, 292-5482.
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WHMC fertility service moves to BAMC
By 1st Lt. Mandie Yates
59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron
The Wilford Hall Medical Center In
Vitro Fertilization and Reproductive
Endocrinology programs will relocate
to Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort
Sam Houston, on June 9. The move is
part of the Base Realignment and Closure process to relocate all inpatient
services to BAMC.
“This move supports upcoming
BRAC renovation and construction
at BAMC and will provide continued
quality care to our beneficiaries,” said
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Matthew Retzloff, service
chief, Reproductive Endocrinology.
“This will be the first time these services have been provided at BAMC.”
The joint programs will be located
on the first floor of BAMC and their
phone number will be 916-3658.
Hours of operation will be Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The IVF program will offer full diagnostic testing and all therapies for
state-of-the-art infertility treatment.
Reproductive endocrinologists will
provide full evaluation and treatment
of all forms of infertility, polycystic
ovarian disease, premature ovarian
failure, hirsutism, recurrent pregnancy loss, reproductive tract anatomic abnormalities, endometriosis,
premenstrual syndrome and complicated menopausal problems.
“Our staff is excited about the move
to this new location and our patients
can expect the same warm and friendly
atmosphere they experienced at Wilford Hall,” said Dr. Retzloff. “Our patients are our priority and supporting
their physical and emotional needs is
our primary goal.”
MAY 27, 2011
Exchange promotes
military family careers
DALLAS – Understanding that serving the military today means caring
about the community’s tomorrow, the
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
is focusing on active-duty, veteran,
retired, National Guard and Reserve
families’ career aspirations.
With more than 31 percent of approximately 43,000 associates identifying themselves as military family
members and veterans accounting for
another 12 percent of the workforce,
the Exchange understands the unique
perspectives its customers bring to
“the other side of the cash register.”
“Their values of loyalty, professionalism and commitment are exactly
what we look for when hiring,” said
the Exchange’s Senior Vice President
of Human Resources Jim Moore. “We
know it’s difficult to start over with
each transfer, which is why we developed special programs with spouses
in mind.”
The Exchange’s spouse continu-
ity and employment preference programs allow wives and husbands to
build a career alongside their sponsor
with each re-location. In 2010, almost
900 military spouses received promotions through this effort.
Military spouses are just one of the
many groups the Exchange helps to
find or keep employment. In fact, the
Exchange has partnerships with several organizations dedicated to offering career assistance and creating opportunities for those who have served,
including the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, Employer Support
of the Guard and Reserve and Army
Wounded Warrior Program.
“Hiring our military, their families
and veterans is one small way we can
support those who have sacrificed for
us,” Mr. Moore said.
The Exchange’s commitment to
hiring current and former military
See CAREERS P19
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Edwards Aquifer Level
in feet above sea level
CURRENT LEVEL* = 651.3’
*determines Joint Base San Antonio
water conservation stage
Normal - above 660’
Stage I - 660’
Stage II - 650’
Stage III - 642’
Stage IV - 640.5’
Stage V - 637’
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MAY 27, 2011
Ruck march honors fallen transporters
By Mike Joseph
Staff Writer
Joint Base San Antonio Airmen
honored transportation service
members killed in Iraq and Afghanistan by marching 14 miles
with 40-pound ruck sacks on
National Defense Transportation
Day.
Twenty-nine JBSA service members participated in the May 20
march, culminating with a retreat
ceremony at Camp Bullis in remembrance of fallen transporters
as part of National Transportation
Week. The inaugural march recognized the role of transportation
personnel and the military functions supported by their mission.
Four different JBSA units were
represented in the march. Those
units included the 802nd Logistics
Readiness Squadron and 342nd
Training Squadron from Lackland,
the 902nd LRS from Randolph Air
Force Base, and the Camp Bullis
LRS. There were 14 transporters
among the 28 active-duty and one
civilian who participated in the
march.
“The most important thing was
to increase awareness about fallen transporters and to make sure
they’re never forgotten,” said Staff
Sgt. Oscar Gonzalez, who assisted
Tech. Sgt. David Morales in organizing the event.
The march began at Phil Hardberger Park in northwest San Antonio and continued along Northwest Military Highway before
Photo by Alan Boedeker
Joint Base San Antonio servicemembers begin a 14-mile ruck sack march at Phil
Hardberger Park May 20. The servicemembers marched to Camp Bullis in honor of
transportation professionals killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
ending at Camp Anderson/Peters
on Camp Bullis. Camp Anderson/
Peters is home to the basic convey course, where Airmen learn
combat convoy tactics prior to
deploying for convoy missions in
Iraq and Afghanistan.
“I think transportation gets lost
in some of the missions we do overseas,” Sergeant Morales said. “We
needed to do something to honor
these fallen transporters. We’ve
never done anything other than a
memorial at Camp Bullis.”
The
participants
marched/
walked in 55-minute intervals,
breaking for five minutes between
segments. It took the participants
approximately five hours to complete the march as support vehicles and medical personnel followed the participants along the
route.
“The faces at the end, you could
tell they had made a small sacrifice that day but it was for a good
cause,” Sergeant Gonzalez said.
“It was a huge success considering the miles we marched.”
Sergeant Morales said plans are
to hold the ruck march annually in
conjunction with National Transportation Week.
“We hope this is the start (of an
annual event),” he said. “We want
to make it better each year.”
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HONORED from P7
Inpatient Specialty Novice Nursing
Capt. Candice Kennedy
Surgical Services Expert
Nurse
Maj. Raul Flores
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Primary Care Novice
Technician
Airman 1st Class Judd
Poor
Specialty Clinic Expert
Nurse
Capt. Denise Ross
Surgical Services Expert
Technician
Staff Sgt. Steve Vesely
Specialty Clinic Expert
Technician
Tech. Sgt. Sakinah Jackson
Surgical Services Novice
Nurse
1st Lt. Heather Blake
Specialty Clinic Novice
Nurse
Capt. Karla Dennard
Surgical Services Novice
Technician
Airman 1st Class Angelica Olsen
Specialty Clinic Novice
Technician
Senior Airman Erek Ostrowski
Primary Care Expert
Nurse
Brenda Wallsmith
Nursing Leadership Expert Nurse
Maj. Kimberly Vollmer
Primary Care Expert
Technician
Tech. Sgt. Emmanuel Huezo
Nursing Leadership Expert Technician
Tech. Sgt. Sherod Thompson
TRAINS from P13
didn’t perceive him differently
from the other drill sergeants,
an opportunity he used to instill the importance of services
working together.
“After basic training, no
matter which service, trainees come out and think that
service is the best,” he said.
“(This exchange) helps them
understand that, ‘Yes, I’m a
trained Soldier but there’s a
bigger picture.’ In the end,
we’re all the same – United
States military.”
Sergeant Hite learned physically one difference between
drill sergeants and MTIs.
“Drill sergeants do everything with the Soldiers in their
platoon. That’s like running
the BEAST (Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training)
with our own flight,” he said.
“We taught them everything.”
The weekly reports and observations submitted by the
sergeants to their respective
training units gave each ser-
MAY 27, 2011
vice an opportunity to assess
processes for improvement.
One process the 737th Training Group was considering will
move to testing later this year,
reinforced by the exchange.
Senior Master Sgt. Laroy
Newhouse, 322nd TRS training superintendent, said the
737th TRG had discussed having a training section, or four
flights, start BMT concurrently, a change from two flights,
or about 100 trainees.
An Army company, the Air
Force section equivalent, goes
through basic training together which Sergeant Hite found
beneficial.
“From Sergeant Hite’s perspective, it was easier to train
those Soldiers when they were
all at the same level, getting
the same information at the
same time,” Sergeant Newhouse said.
Two
short
sentences
summed up Sergeant Hite’s
participation in the exchange.
“Absolutely I’d do it again,”
he said. “Sign me up.”
CAREERS from P16
personnel, and their
families, has been recognized by a variety of
organizations including
Military Spouse Magazine’s “Top 10 Military
Spouse Friendly Employers”, G.I. Jobs magazine’s “Top 100 Military
Friendly Employers” and
CivilianJobs.com’s “Most
Valuable Employers for
the Military.”
Complete details on
how to apply for a career with the Exchange,
along with a listing of
current available opportunities, are available at
applymyexchange.com.
Questions concerning the
military spouse or hiring
partnership
programs
can be directed to the
Exchange’s Human Resources Support Center
at [email protected].
(Courtesy AAFES Public Affairs)
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MAY 27, 2011
COMMUNITY
Local
BRIEFS
TECH TRAINING CHALLENGE
A technical training challenge
sponsored by the 37th Training
Group relating to combat-oriented
skills is June 4, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., at
the Lackland Training Annex.
Challenges include an obstacle
course, self aid and buddy care, ruck
march, basic orienteering, weapons
firing and Airman’s manual exam.
The event is limited to 15 sixman teams; cost is $60 per team.
Team entries should be emailed to
Master Sgts. Ian Mirkes or Norman
Watson by Wednesday.
A mandatory challenge safety
briefing and M16A2 rifle zeroing
are Thursday, 2 p.m.; an additional
safety briefing is at 5:30 p.m.
The briefings are in Bldg. 950,
Room 213, on the training annex.
For information, contact
Sergeants Mirkes at 671-3143 or
Watson at 671-4303.
HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS
A hypertension education class is
June 6, 12:45-3:30 p.m., at Wilford
Hall Medical Center. The class is
open to anyone interested in learning
more about hypertension.
Call 292-6868 for information.
SUMMER READING REGISTRATION
Registration is underway for the
summer reading program, “Midsummer Knight’s Read.”
The Lackland Library summer
reading schedule is fourth through
sixth grade, 8-9:30 a.m., June 16,
June 23, June 30, July 13, July
20 and July 28. Pre-kindergarten
through third grade is 9:30-10:30
a.m. June 17, June 24, July 1, July
15, July 22 and July 29.
The Lackland Youth Center summer reading schedule is second and
third grade, 8-9 a.m., June 13, June
20, June 27, July 11, July 18 and July
25. Kindergarten and first grade is
3:30-4:30 p.m., June 16, June 23,
June 30, July 14, July 21 and July 28.
For information, call 671-3610.
AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS
Air Force Services will give away
25 $1,000 scholarships this year
to current Air Force club members
and their family members. Family
members include spouse, dependent
children or step-children, and dependent grandchildren of club members
who have been accepted or are
enrolled for the fall 2011 semester
as a full or part-time student in an
accredited college or university.
Scholarships are awarded
for the essay contest topic “My
Contribution(s) to the Air Force.”
Rules, eligibility and applications are
available at the Gateway and Kelly
Clubs or www.afclubs.net.
The submission deadline is July 1.
For more information, call 645-7034.
posure to toxic materials are harmful
to the developing fetus.
Work restrictions may be necessary to protect the mother’s and
the fetus’ health. Supervisors are
responsible for ensuring that military
and civilian employees comply with
fetal protection program requirements, and must provide training
that makes them aware of this
program.
Expectant mothers must visit
the Public Health Office in the Reid
Health Services Center, Bldg. 6612,
Room 420. For more information,
contact Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bynum at
671-9667 or 671-3605.
PREGNANCY PROFILE REQUIREMENT
All expectant active duty and
civilian women working at Lackland
are required to obtain a pregnancy
profile within five duty days of a
positive pregnancy test.
In addition to duty and mobility
restrictions, the individual’s worksite
will be evaluated for any physical or
chemical hazards that could affect
the mother or the fetus. Research
has shown some chemicals and ex-
DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY
The Wilford Hall Medical Center
Bariatric Clinic is looking for
individuals with Type 2 diabetes
to participate in a research study,
“Sleeve gastrectomy versus medical management for remission of
diabetes in mild to moderately obese
patients.”
Military medical beneficiaries
aged 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes
CHAPEL SERVICES
Christian
Catholic
Tuesday-Friday:
Freedom Chapel
Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.
Wilford Hall Chapel
Mass, 11 a.m.
Saturday:
Freedom Chapel
Eucharist, 5:30 p.m.
Reconciliation after Eucharist
Sunday:
Freedom Chapel
Religious Ed., 9 a.m.
Eucharist, 11 a.m.
Wilford Hall Chapel
Mass, 3 p.m.
Orthodox
Sunday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.
Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m.
Protestant
Saturday:
Gateway Chapel
Seventh-Day Adventist
Service, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Sunday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Liturgical Service, 8 a.m.
Freedom Chapel
Contemporary Service,
9:30 a.m.
Gospel Service,
12:30 p.m.
Children’s Church
provided
Religious Ed., 11 a.m.
Wednesday and Thursday:
Bible Study, 6 p.m.
Sunday:
Gateway Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter Day Saints
12:30 - 2:30 p.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 Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Jewish
Friday:
Airmen Memorial Chapel
Sabbath Eve Service,
5:45 p.m.
Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.
Wicca
1st Wednesday:
Freedom Chapel Room 8,
San Antonio Military Open
Circle, 6 p.m.
Buddist
Sunday:
BMT Reception Center,
10 a.m. - noon.
For more information,
contact the chapel staff:
Freedom Chapel • 671-4208
Gateway Chapel • 671-2911
Hope Chapel • 671-2941
WHMC Chapel • 292-7373
are invited to participate, excluding
active-duty members.
For information, call 292-2210.
LODGING ROOMS FOR VISITING GUESTS
The Inns of Lackland offers rooms
for visiting guests of valid military
ID card holders.
To make reservations, the military
sponsor can call 671-2556, 6714777, 671-0047 or e-mail http://
www.dodlodging.net/VT_Lackland.
html.
LOGISTICS GROUP MEETS MONTHLY
The Association for Global Logistics and Transportation, San Antonio
chapter, meets the first Thursday
each month at Grady’s BBQ, 6510
San Pedro Avenue.
The association brings together the military, government,
and commercial sectors to enhance
knowledge, broaden professional
horizons, assist local and military
communities, and share experience
and expertise in logistics.
For information contact Victor
Wherry at 652-3305.
KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES
Air Force Aid Society
Airman & Family Readiness Center
Airman’s Attic
Base Post Office
Bowling Center
DEERS
Exceptional Family Member Program
Family Child Care
Legal Office
Library
Medical Appointment Line
MPF ID Cards
Outdoor Recreation
TRICARE Info
Thrift Shop
671-3722
671-3722
671-1780
671-1058
671-2271
800-538-9552
671-3722
671-3376
671-3362
671-3610
916-9900
671-6006
925-5532
800-444-5445
671-3600
Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org
Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com
Lackland ISD
www.lacklandisd.net
Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org
Lackland Public website
www.lackland.af.mil
My Air Force Life
www.MyAirForceLife.com
MAY 27, 2011
What’s Happening �
MAY 30
AFRC CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
The Airman and Family Readiness
Center is closed Monday for Memorial
Day.
meets for Bible study Thursday, 6
p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 6714208.
JUNE 6
JUNE 1
RIGHT START ORIENTATION
Right Start Orientation, a class
designed for Lackland newcomers, is
Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the
Gateway Club.
For more information, call 6713722.
PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING
The Lackland Performing Arts
Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at
Arnold Hall Community Center.
“Expressions,” an open microphone forum, follows the meeting
from 7-9 p.m.
For more information, call 6712619 or 671-2352.
JUNE 2
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar is
June 6, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman
and Family Readiness Center.
The seminar is an informal
forum about the stress families and
individuals experience during their
separation.
For more information or to make
reservations for the seminar, call
671-3722.
TALESPINNER
A three-day transition assistance
program for separating or retiring
military personnel is June 7-9, 7:45
a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
The program is presented by the
Department of Labor and the Texas
Workforce Commission, and focuses
� Family Support Events
MONTHLY MEETINGS
ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month
at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB
The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the
month at the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the first Friday of the month,
9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
on how to job search and employment-related topics.
For more information, call 6713722.
JUNE 7-9
TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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Gateway Club.
For more information, call 6713722.
JUNE 9
JUNE 8
RIGHT START ORIENTATION
Right Start Orientation, a class
designed for Lackland newcomers,
is June 8, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapel
meets for Bible study June 9, 6 p.m.,
at Freedom Chapel.
For information, call 671-4208.
WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM
JUNE 11
PARENTS’ DAY OUT
Give Parents a Break/Parents’
Day Out at the Lackland Youth Center
is June 11, 1-6 p.m., for children
enrolled in full-day kindergarten
through age 12.
For more information, call 6712510.
JUNE 13
benefits and services.
For information, call 671-3722.
INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES CLASS
An interview techniques class by
the Airman and Family Readiness
Center is June 14, 9-11 a.m., at the
Airman and Family Readiness Center.
For information, call 671-3722.
DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar is
June 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
The seminar is an informal
forum about the stress families and
individuals experience during their
separation.
For information call 671-3722.
A disability transition assistance
program seminar is June 14, 11 a.m.
to noon, at the Airman and Family
Readiness Center.
The seminar provides separating
or retiring personnel with information
on the criteria and benefits to be
considered a disabled veteran.
For information, call 671-3722.
JUNE 14
PWOC SUMMER SCHEDULE
RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS
A mandatory counseling class for
pre-separation retirees is June 14,
9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family
Readiness Center.
Attendees will be briefed about
The Tuesday morning Protestant
Women of the Chapel Bible study
group will not meet during the summer. Visit www.pwoc.org for PWOC
summer daytime schedules at Fort
Sam Houston and Randolph AFB.
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SPORTS
Upcoming
FC2 WORKOUT OF THE WEEK
Complete four rounds of 25
air squats, 20 twist sit-ups,
15 hanging knee tucks and 10
kettle bell swings for time.
Base program offers special ops workouts
CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT
A tournament benefitting
the Fisher House is June 25
at Choke Canyon Reservoir.
First place is $5,000. For more
details, call Bill Allison at
241-0370.
MILITARY SOFTBALL TOURNEY
The deadline to enter the
2011 Commander’s Cup is
June 3. For more details, call
671-2725.
Scoreboard
SOFTBALL
National
1. NIOC
2. 433rd AW
3. 93rd IS
4. Navy-Marines
5. 543rd Spt Sq
6. 802nd OSS
7. 688th IOW
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American
1. LAB
2. Crypto Div
3. Security Forces
4. 701st MP Bn
5. AFISRA
6. 624th OC
7. 717th MI Bn
W
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5
5
4
2
0
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2
3
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Competitive
1. Radiology
2. 737th TRG
3. FSS
4. 149th FW
5. CES
6. 668th ALIS
7. 343rd TRS
8. Dental
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Women
1. Crypto Div
2. 59th Med Wing
3. MSS
4.NIOC
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GOLF
Division I
1. FSS
2. 717th MI Bn
3. 24th AF
4. Security Forces
5. Combat Camera
6. JIOWC
7. Med Spt Gp
8. 802nd LRS
9. 802nd OSS
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By Patrick Desmond
Sports Editor
Looking to max the PT test? Looking to
take fitness to the next level?
What better way than by running, swimming and lifting with some of the fittest
Airmen in the service – Pararescuemen.
A few months ago, three pararescue instructors from the indoctrination course
created an athletic training program.
During their time off, Senior Master Sgt.
Doug Isaacks, Staff Sgt. Jason Broline and
Robert McGee teach a comprehensive regimen designed to prepare potential PJs for
the rigorous pipeline that awaits them.
Seeing the number of dropouts and
equipped with the necessary skills to offer
effective and safe training – each instructor being a PJ, a paramedic and certified
USA Swimming coach – the three started
a program of workouts, clinics and challenges to target deficiencies.
“There was no applicable training for
anyone trying to get into special operations (career fields),” McGee said. “These
kids are looking for specialized training
because they’re coming into an elite program, and they want to be ahead of the
power curve before they get there.”
To do this, the program is extensive in
its physical conditioning, with swimming,
running, weight training and calisthenics.
However, the program harnesses more
than the physical aspect of demanding
workouts, McGee says. To make it in the
pararescue career field, Airmen also need
to be mentally capable.
“We’re training these guys mentally,
physically and psychologically in every aspect to prepare themselves for what they
are about to go through,” McGee said.
For about an hour twice a week, the
instructors lead program participants
through run and swim clinics, and practical workouts. On Wednesday, they went to
the pool and the track while incorporating
agility work.
During clinics like this, McGee said instructors teach injury prevention (wearing appropriate gear, performing dynamic
Photo by Robbin Cresswell
Participants of the rescue athlete training program underwent a run and swim clinic Wednesday.
stretching and warmups) and videotape
workouts to correct form.
Of all the skills needed to get into the
pararescue career field, McGee said swimming is where most athletes lose their
cool.
The instructors lead participants in
buddy breathing, and snorkel and mask
retrievals exercises as well as workouts.
But, its not only for current or potential
special operations servicemembers.
Anyone with base access is able to join.
Among the group is a ROTC student University of Texas and a marathoner working to improve on personal records.
It’s not just for elite athletes, either.
McGee remembers one participant
barely finishing two laps around the track,
but since sticking with the program, passing all the physical standards necessary to
proceed with the pararescue career field.
“We try to take them from the ground
up,” McGee said about training with beginners and experienced athletes. “We get
an extreme variety.”
The instructors provide each participant with a baseline evaluation, determine
obtainable goals for their fitness level and
track training logs.
Each participant receives his or her own
idiosyncratic workout and diet plan written by the instructors.
This way, McGee said, participants are
able to enter the program with different
goals and see results, whether it’s to max
out a PT test or become a PJ.
The average course typically runs for
eight sessions, with training by appointment only.
For details, registration or more on the
base-approved program, contact McGee at
589-8941 or visit any base fitness center.
MAY 27, 2011
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Courtesy photos
Twenty-three Air Force athletes competed in seven disciplines against Army, Navy and Marine wounded warriors at the second Warrior Games May 16-21 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Games about more than medals
By Capt. Mary Danner-Jones
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) – The 2011
Warrior Games officially came to an end here May
21 following closing ceremonies.
The Air Force team, consisting of 23 wounded
Airmen, earned 12 medals at the event.
But for the athletes, the games were not just
about medals. The Warrior Games were an opportunity for the current and former service members
to incorporate athletic training as a part of their
overall transition and recovery plan.
“The purpose of these games is to build our
confidence and to help us move on to bigger and
better things,” said retired Senior Airman Matthew
Bilancia.
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Phil Breedlove
visited the games to meet with the participants and
watch them compete.
“These are great people who have served their
country well, and that certainly takes a certain
amount of physical ability, stamina and guts,” General Breedlove said. “Now they are in the middle
of recovery from something traumatic, and sports
allows them to find that same stamina, motivation
and guts to move forward in their lives.”
Additionally, the Warrior Games helps ensure the
athletes know they are still valued members of the
Air Force family, he said.
This was definitely true for retired Staff Sgt.
Jeanne Goldy-Sanitate, who said her goals for participating in the games were to be part of a team
and to continue to contribute to the Air Force.
“I’m proud to have served and to still be part of
the Air Force,” she said.
As the 2011 Warrior Games came to a close,
many of the athletes said they were already looking to the 2012 games.
“As the Warrior Games continue to grow, I hope
they become a way for more wounded service members to heal,” Sergeant Goldy-Sanitate said. “I also
hope these games become an event for the nation
and not just an event for us athletes.”