A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 65th Year • No. 19 • MAY 13, 2011

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COMMENTARY ON THE COVER First Lt. David Brandon, 435th Fighter Training Squadron, performs a final walk- Randolph’s tobacco usage rate drops to below 12 percent around safety check of a T-38 Talon Pros do not outweigh cons of tobacco use aircraft prior to a training mission Monday. By Robert Goetz said. “They’re proactive in working with the tobacco our tobacco cessation class say when they get a cold, For the complete story of the squadron’s 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs cessation program.” it takes them longer to get over it.” By Airman 1st Class Kenneth Norman expanded mission, see Page 8. Ms. Tibbetts said the Air Force’s overall tobacco Ms. Tibbetts said there are various reasons why 97th Air Mobility Wing public affairs Photo by Rich McFadden Randolph Air Force Base’s active-duty tobacco usage is also declining. She attributed the decrease to people decide to quit smoking or using smokeless “He then challenged me to write down two lists, one usage rate is the lowest in Air Education and Training “the availability of programs that help people stop tobacco. ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – list of the positive effects of tobacco and one of the Command and fifth-lowest in the Air Force, according smoking, people being more health-conscious and the “The vast majority are just tired of it,” she said. The use of tobacco is a constant battle. I to statistics compiled by the Air Force Corporate cost of cigarettes.” The price of a package of ciga- “You have to want to quit. You’re tired of it and have struggled with on and off tobacco negative. I accepted the challenge and wrote down the Health Information Processing Service. rettes often exceeds $5. you don’t want to do it anymore. But it has to be use since I was 15 years old. Quitting two lists. When I had finished my lists, the negative WINGSPREAD Randolph’s tobacco usage rate dropped below Statistics show higher tobacco usage among for you, not for someone else.” tobacco is not an easy battle to win, but 12 percent in March and stood at 11.3 percent as younger members throughout the Air Force. Smoking Ms. Tibbetts said the four-session tobacco cessa- with the right weapons it is possible. effects outweighed the positives 3 to 1. “ of Monday, compared with 23 percent Air Force- is highest in pay grades E1 to E3 at 40 percent, com- tion class at the HAWC, which is based partly on Mark Twain said, “To quit smoking 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Bravo wide. The rates include smoking and the use of pared with pay grades E4 to E6 at 36 percent, O1 to the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart pro- is one of the easiest things in the Editorial Staff smokeless tobacco. O3 at 10 percent and O4 to O10 at 5 percent. gram, and the American Lung Association’s Lung world. I must have done it over a Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick “We do very, very well at Randolph,” said Lorri Although usage at Randolph has dropped below HelpLine at 1-877-695-7848 can give smokers the dozen times.” Anyone who has been a function and visual acuity. lowest lows. It becomes a routine dur- Commander Tibbetts, 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Health 12 percent, Ms. Tibbetts said there is still more tools they need to kick the habit. tobacco user for a long period of time The drivers that cause people to con- ing times of intense emotion such as Promotion Flight chief. “In 2006 our rate was 15.7 work to do. She said quitting yields nearly immediate benefits. knows exactly what Mark Twain was tinue using tobacco are physical addic- celebrations or coping with life’s hard- Marilyn Holliday Chief of Public Affairs percent, so we’ve come a long way.” “People who use tobacco will have more medical According to the American Cancer Society, smokers’ saying in this quote. tion, habit and emotional events. ships; a stress reaction whether it is a The only entities with lower rates are the Pentagon, costs than non-smokers,” she said. risk of having a heart attack begins to go down 24 One day a friend of mine who was not • When nicotine is taken into the body, positive or negative stress. Airman Alexis Siekert Editor 7.4 percent; Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., 8.9 per- Ms. Tibbetts said tobacco usage can not only hours after their last cigarette. In a year, their risk of a tobacco user asked me, “why do you within seconds it reaches the brain The good news is quitting tobacco is cent; Air Force Academy, Colo., 9.8 percent; and Los Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin lead to cancer, but to diseases such as emphysema heart disease has been cut in half and in five years do that?” I responded with the usual where it literally changes the way the not impossible and there are people Angeles AFB, Calif., 10.9 percent. and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also their risk of dying of lung cancer has been cut in half. Airman 1st Class Precious Yett response, “It calms me down, and it has brain works. Nicotine is not a habit. It is and programs available to help you kick Ms. Tibbetts, who also facilitates the Health and known as COPD. Tobacco usage also elevates cho- Fifteen years after quitting, their risk of heart disease Staff Writers become a habit.” He then challenged an addictive drug. Every time a drag is the habit. Wellness Center’s tobacco cessation class, said dental lesterol and blood pressure levels and accelerates is as low as if they have never smoked. me to write down two lists, one list of taken off a cigarette, that addiction is At Randolph AFB, the Health and Maggie Armstrong clinics throughout the Air Force track tobacco usage the aging process. For the most up-to-date information at the the positive effects of tobacco and one reinforced a little more. Smokeless Wellness Center offers a variety of Graphic Designer by active-duty members. “When people use tobacco, they seem to have more Randolph clinic, visit https://kx.afms.mil/randolph or of the negative. I accepted the challenge tobacco is actually more addictive than options for tobacco cessation: “The Randolph dental clinic is very involved,” she respiratory problems,” she said. “People who come to search for the 359th Medical Group on Facebook. and wrote down the two lists. When I cigarettes due to the continual absorp- • Freedom from Smoking is an online had finished my lists, the negative tion through the mouth tissues. Studies program offered by the American Lung Wingspread Office 1150 5th Street East effects outweighed the positives 3 to 1. have shown that even after individuals Association designed to help adults quit Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 According to Gayle Kenyon, 97th have had no nicotine in their bodies for smoking and is available to individuals Phone: (210) 652-5760 Base BRIEFS Medical Operations Squadron health two years, the brain cells are still unable to attend group classes. Fax: (210) 652-3142 promotion educator, changed. This is why the cravings per- • For help in developing a specialized Wingspread Advertisements Movie matinee for special needs children Randolph High School blood drive • Tobacco use has a serious affect on sist; the brain is telling the body that it cessation plan, call the ALA Tobacco Prime Time Military Newspapers The Exceptional Family Member Program and Airman and Family Randolph High School hosts a blood drive May 20 from 8 a.m. to NOW SHOWING at military readiness. In a 1997 United needs a nicotine fix. Quitline at 877-695-7848 and identify 2203 S. Hackberry Readiness Center here host the first Special Needs Movie Matinee 4 p.m. in Room 21. Anyone as young as 16 years old with parental States Air Force study, tobacco use • The habitual component is separate yourself as a Randolph AFB member. San Antonio, Texas 78210 Saturday at 1 p.m. at the base Theater. consent who meets all medical standards can donate. For more the Randolph Theater accounted for 3,573 lost man-years from the nicotine affect. This has to do • A four-part smoking cessation class Phone: (210) 534-8848 The movie will be “Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Rodrick Rules” information, call Suzette Nolan at 357-2402. due to sick time, breaks and other lost with daily routines. The ritual of using is offered by the Randolph HAWC Wingspread email duty time, which is equivalent to one tobacco becomes engrained into peo- every month. [email protected] and admission is as follows: Children 4-11: $2.25; Adults 12 and “Limitless” (PG-13) Air Force base, one Army brigade, one ple’s lifestyles. It becomes a part of • San Antonio Military Medical up: $4.50. A medium popcorn and drink special will be $3. Memorial Day concert Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish Navy carrier, or one Marine Corps what is done automatically every day, Center Tobacco Quit Line Research The movie will be sensory friendly with low lighting and lower The United States Air Force Band of the West and the United This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a infantry regiment. Tobacco’s impact on like getting up in the morning and going Study is being conducted by the private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under sound. Sign up with the A&FRC at 652-5321. States Army Medical Command Band performs a Joint Salute to the Today at 7 p.m. readiness includes a 20- to 50-percent to bed at night, taking a shower, dental University of Tennessee and Wilford exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Fallen Memorial Concert May 29 at 3 p.m. at the Edgewood Theater reduction in night vision, significant hygiene or eating. Certain daily activi- Hall Medical Center. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Estate settlement of Performing Arts. For free tickets, send a self-addressed, decrement in tracking longer reaction ties may become subconscious triggers Medications for assistance are avail- Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Col. Scott D. Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, stamped envelope to Fiesta San Antonio Commission, 2611 “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (PG) times and an increased risk of muscu- to use tobacco. Though behavior able for some of the programs. The quit by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the loskeletal injuries. For deployed indi- change is possible, it is not always an lines provide nicotine patches. Department of the Air Force. regretfully announces the death of Maj. Jeffrey Ausborn, 99th Flying Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78125. Call 227-5191 for details. Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Training Squadron. viduals who don’t have access to easy task. For information about programs avail- inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the tobacco products, rapid nicotine with- • People also use tobacco for emotional able to help quit tobacco, call the HAWC Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime Anyone with claims against or indebtedness to the estate of AFSA Reads volunteer opportunity Saturday at 6 p.m. drawal adversely affects cognitive reason – during their highest highs and at 652-2300. Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Major Ausborn should call Maj. Jed Bredemus, the summary court The Air Force Sergeants Association Reads program seeks volun- Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, officer, at 652-6756. teers to read at the main child development center. All books and color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or activity materials are provided. The next opportunity is May 24. To “Hop” (PG) Randolph community connects with base Public Affairs mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. Concert at Eberle Park sign up, call Staff Sgt. Jessica Escobar at 925-5051 or email James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco Want to get in touch with the Randolph Air Main Gate Marquee Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public The 902nd Force Support Squadron hosts a concert in the park [email protected]. Force Base Public Affairs office? Here’s how! Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance Sunday at 3 p.m. [email protected] with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise event today at 8 p.m. at Eberle Park. The concert features Soul and Public Affairs inbox Straight Talk line indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. rhythm and blues band, Soul Track Mind. Fitness Month Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon $4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11 [email protected] 652-SHOW (7469) Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 at Information, The Randolph Health and Wellness Center and Rambler Fitness Wingspread Multimedia Customer Service be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the Tickets and Tours, Bldg. 897, or for $10 at the gate. Beverages will Center visits the base exchange May 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Wingspread office in Hangar 6. [email protected] 652-4226 Articles for submission may also be sent by email to be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring per- promote Air Force Fitness Month. Information and a body composi- For a complete listing of base briefs, [email protected]. sonal lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited. tion analysis will be available. Call the RAFB Public Affairs office directly at 652-4410. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. visit www.randolph.af.mil PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3

COMMENTARY ON THE COVER First Lt. David Brandon, 435th Fighter Training Squadron, performs a final walk- Randolph’s tobacco usage rate drops to below 12 percent around safety check of a T-38 Talon Pros do not outweigh cons of tobacco use aircraft prior to a training mission Monday. By Robert Goetz said. “They’re proactive in working with the tobacco our tobacco cessation class say when they get a cold, For the complete story of the squadron’s 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs cessation program.” it takes them longer to get over it.” By Airman 1st Class Kenneth Norman expanded mission, see Page 8. Ms. Tibbetts said the Air Force’s overall tobacco Ms. Tibbetts said there are various reasons why 97th Air Mobility Wing public affairs Photo by Rich McFadden Randolph Air Force Base’s active-duty tobacco usage is also declining. She attributed the decrease to people decide to quit smoking or using smokeless “He then challenged me to write down two lists, one usage rate is the lowest in Air Education and Training “the availability of programs that help people stop tobacco. ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – list of the positive effects of tobacco and one of the Command and fifth-lowest in the Air Force, according smoking, people being more health-conscious and the “The vast majority are just tired of it,” she said. The use of tobacco is a constant battle. I to statistics compiled by the Air Force Corporate cost of cigarettes.” The price of a package of ciga- “You have to want to quit. You’re tired of it and have struggled with on and off tobacco negative. I accepted the challenge and wrote down the Health Information Processing Service. rettes often exceeds $5. you don’t want to do it anymore. But it has to be use since I was 15 years old. Quitting two lists. When I had finished my lists, the negative WINGSPREAD Randolph’s tobacco usage rate dropped below Statistics show higher tobacco usage among for you, not for someone else.” tobacco is not an easy battle to win, but 12 percent in March and stood at 11.3 percent as younger members throughout the Air Force. Smoking Ms. Tibbetts said the four-session tobacco cessa- with the right weapons it is possible. effects outweighed the positives 3 to 1. “ of Monday, compared with 23 percent Air Force- is highest in pay grades E1 to E3 at 40 percent, com- tion class at the HAWC, which is based partly on Mark Twain said, “To quit smoking 502nd Air Base Wing Operating Location Bravo wide. The rates include smoking and the use of pared with pay grades E4 to E6 at 36 percent, O1 to the American Cancer Society’s Freshstart pro- is one of the easiest things in the Editorial Staff smokeless tobacco. O3 at 10 percent and O4 to O10 at 5 percent. gram, and the American Lung Association’s Lung world. I must have done it over a Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick “We do very, very well at Randolph,” said Lorri Although usage at Randolph has dropped below HelpLine at 1-877-695-7848 can give smokers the dozen times.” Anyone who has been a function and visual acuity. lowest lows. It becomes a routine dur- Commander Tibbetts, 359th Aerospace-Medicine Squadron Health 12 percent, Ms. Tibbetts said there is still more tools they need to kick the habit. tobacco user for a long period of time The drivers that cause people to con- ing times of intense emotion such as Promotion Flight chief. “In 2006 our rate was 15.7 work to do. She said quitting yields nearly immediate benefits. knows exactly what Mark Twain was tinue using tobacco are physical addic- celebrations or coping with life’s hard- Marilyn Holliday Chief of Public Affairs percent, so we’ve come a long way.” “People who use tobacco will have more medical According to the American Cancer Society, smokers’ saying in this quote. tion, habit and emotional events. ships; a stress reaction whether it is a The only entities with lower rates are the Pentagon, costs than non-smokers,” she said. risk of having a heart attack begins to go down 24 One day a friend of mine who was not • When nicotine is taken into the body, positive or negative stress. Airman Alexis Siekert Editor 7.4 percent; Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C., 8.9 per- Ms. Tibbetts said tobacco usage can not only hours after their last cigarette. In a year, their risk of a tobacco user asked me, “why do you within seconds it reaches the brain The good news is quitting tobacco is cent; Air Force Academy, Colo., 9.8 percent; and Los Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin lead to cancer, but to diseases such as emphysema heart disease has been cut in half and in five years do that?” I responded with the usual where it literally changes the way the not impossible and there are people Angeles AFB, Calif., 10.9 percent. and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also their risk of dying of lung cancer has been cut in half. Airman 1st Class Precious Yett response, “It calms me down, and it has brain works. Nicotine is not a habit. It is and programs available to help you kick Ms. Tibbetts, who also facilitates the Health and known as COPD. Tobacco usage also elevates cho- Fifteen years after quitting, their risk of heart disease Staff Writers become a habit.” He then challenged an addictive drug. Every time a drag is the habit. Wellness Center’s tobacco cessation class, said dental lesterol and blood pressure levels and accelerates is as low as if they have never smoked. me to write down two lists, one list of taken off a cigarette, that addiction is At Randolph AFB, the Health and Maggie Armstrong clinics throughout the Air Force track tobacco usage the aging process. For the most up-to-date information at the the positive effects of tobacco and one reinforced a little more. Smokeless Wellness Center offers a variety of Graphic Designer by active-duty members. “When people use tobacco, they seem to have more Randolph clinic, visit https://kx.afms.mil/randolph or of the negative. I accepted the challenge tobacco is actually more addictive than options for tobacco cessation: “The Randolph dental clinic is very involved,” she respiratory problems,” she said. “People who come to search for the 359th Medical Group on Facebook. and wrote down the two lists. When I cigarettes due to the continual absorp- • Freedom from Smoking is an online had finished my lists, the negative tion through the mouth tissues. Studies program offered by the American Lung Wingspread Office 1150 5th Street East effects outweighed the positives 3 to 1. have shown that even after individuals Association designed to help adults quit Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 According to Gayle Kenyon, 97th have had no nicotine in their bodies for smoking and is available to individuals Phone: (210) 652-5760 Base BRIEFS Medical Operations Squadron health two years, the brain cells are still unable to attend group classes. Fax: (210) 652-3142 promotion educator, changed. This is why the cravings per- • For help in developing a specialized Wingspread Advertisements Movie matinee for special needs children Randolph High School blood drive • Tobacco use has a serious affect on sist; the brain is telling the body that it cessation plan, call the ALA Tobacco Prime Time Military Newspapers The Exceptional Family Member Program and Airman and Family Randolph High School hosts a blood drive May 20 from 8 a.m. to NOW SHOWING at military readiness. In a 1997 United needs a nicotine fix. Quitline at 877-695-7848 and identify 2203 S. Hackberry Readiness Center here host the first Special Needs Movie Matinee 4 p.m. in Room 21. Anyone as young as 16 years old with parental States Air Force study, tobacco use • The habitual component is separate yourself as a Randolph AFB member. San Antonio, Texas 78210 Saturday at 1 p.m. at the base Theater. consent who meets all medical standards can donate. For more the Randolph Theater accounted for 3,573 lost man-years from the nicotine affect. This has to do • A four-part smoking cessation class Phone: (210) 534-8848 The movie will be “Diary of a Wimpy Kid- Rodrick Rules” information, call Suzette Nolan at 357-2402. due to sick time, breaks and other lost with daily routines. The ritual of using is offered by the Randolph HAWC Wingspread email duty time, which is equivalent to one tobacco becomes engrained into peo- every month. [email protected] and admission is as follows: Children 4-11: $2.25; Adults 12 and “Limitless” (PG-13) Air Force base, one Army brigade, one ple’s lifestyles. It becomes a part of • San Antonio Military Medical up: $4.50. A medium popcorn and drink special will be $3. Memorial Day concert Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish Navy carrier, or one Marine Corps what is done automatically every day, Center Tobacco Quit Line Research The movie will be sensory friendly with low lighting and lower The United States Air Force Band of the West and the United This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a infantry regiment. Tobacco’s impact on like getting up in the morning and going Study is being conducted by the private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under sound. Sign up with the A&FRC at 652-5321. States Army Medical Command Band performs a Joint Salute to the Today at 7 p.m. readiness includes a 20- to 50-percent to bed at night, taking a shower, dental University of Tennessee and Wilford exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Fallen Memorial Concert May 29 at 3 p.m. at the Edgewood Theater reduction in night vision, significant hygiene or eating. Certain daily activi- Hall Medical Center. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Estate settlement of Performing Arts. For free tickets, send a self-addressed, decrement in tracking longer reaction ties may become subconscious triggers Medications for assistance are avail- Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Col. Scott D. Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, stamped envelope to Fiesta San Antonio Commission, 2611 “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” (PG) times and an increased risk of muscu- to use tobacco. Though behavior able for some of the programs. The quit by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the loskeletal injuries. For deployed indi- change is possible, it is not always an lines provide nicotine patches. Department of the Air Force. regretfully announces the death of Maj. Jeffrey Ausborn, 99th Flying Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, 78125. Call 227-5191 for details. Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Training Squadron. viduals who don’t have access to easy task. For information about programs avail- inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the tobacco products, rapid nicotine with- • People also use tobacco for emotional able to help quit tobacco, call the HAWC Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime Anyone with claims against or indebtedness to the estate of AFSA Reads volunteer opportunity Saturday at 6 p.m. drawal adversely affects cognitive reason – during their highest highs and at 652-2300. Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Major Ausborn should call Maj. Jed Bredemus, the summary court The Air Force Sergeants Association Reads program seeks volun- Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, officer, at 652-6756. teers to read at the main child development center. All books and color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or activity materials are provided. The next opportunity is May 24. To “Hop” (PG) Randolph community connects with base Public Affairs mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. Concert at Eberle Park sign up, call Staff Sgt. Jessica Escobar at 925-5051 or email James Marsden, Russell Brand, Kaley Cuoco Want to get in touch with the Randolph Air Main Gate Marquee Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public The 902nd Force Support Squadron hosts a concert in the park [email protected]. Force Base Public Affairs office? Here’s how! Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance Sunday at 3 p.m. [email protected] with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise event today at 8 p.m. at Eberle Park. The concert features Soul and Public Affairs inbox Straight Talk line indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. rhythm and blues band, Soul Track Mind. Fitness Month Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon $4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11 [email protected] 652-SHOW (7469) Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can Tickets can be purchased in advance for $8 at Information, The Randolph Health and Wellness Center and Rambler Fitness Wingspread Multimedia Customer Service be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the Tickets and Tours, Bldg. 897, or for $10 at the gate. Beverages will Center visits the base exchange May 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to Wingspread office in Hangar 6. [email protected] 652-4226 Articles for submission may also be sent by email to be available for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring per- promote Air Force Fitness Month. Information and a body composi- For a complete listing of base briefs, [email protected]. sonal lawn chairs or blankets as seating is limited. tion analysis will be available. Call the RAFB Public Affairs office directly at 652-4410. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. visit www.randolph.af.mil PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 NEWS Staff Sgt. Nicholas Fortuno 902nd Mission Support Group Daedalians honor first military pilot to perish during flight Duty Title: Pet Peeve: By Steve Elliott Civil law paralegal I strongly dislike doing repeat work. If it is done right the Fort Sam Houston News Leader Hometown: first time, there shouldn’t be a need to do it a second or Lindenhurst, N.Y. third time. In a small historic cemetery just north of downtown Hobbies: Goals: San Antonio, a group of 15 former military aviators Golf, art, design and trading card games I want to receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. quietly gathered Tuesday to salute one of their own – Greatest Accomplishment: Commander’s Comments: an Army second lieutenant who died in an aircraft My greatest accomplishment isn’t one great thing or “Since cross training into the paralegal career field last crash at nearby Fort Sam Houston 100 years ago to even anything that is tangible. The great friends I have October, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Fortuno has jumped into the day and in the process made his mark on aviation made over the years are my accomplishment. opportunities here at Randolph. From organizing a history. Personal Inspiration: recent litigation training course for San Antonio-area George E. M. Kelly was the first member of the My parents were a big inspiration in my life, however, it JAGs to playing on our intramural volleyball team, he’s U.S. military killed in the crash of an airplane he was my father who was there to help me become a bet- been a fantastic addition to our office. He played a huge was piloting. ter person. It was through his teachings I am the way I role in running Randolph’s Tax Center this year, and he’s Lt. Thomas Selfridge, who died in a 1908 plane am today. always going the extra mile to ensure great service for crash, was a passenger when he was fatally wounded Personal Motto: our customers.” in a plane crash while Orville Wright was piloting, Life is a pendulum. You’re always in motion, constantly Lt. Col. Kyle Green and was the first American member of the military to Photo by Airman 1st Class Precious Yett moving from the bad side of things to the good side. 902nd Mission Support Group, staff judge advocate die in an aircraft crash. After a few words about Kelly’s life and eventual death were spoken and retired Col. Jim Baker blew Taps on his trumpet, the gentlemen from The Stinsons Flight No. 2 of the Order of the Daedalians held their shot glasses of genuine Irish whiskey high National Police Week activities to start Monday and quaffed one for George. A ceremonial shot was then poured on the Kelly By Mike Joseph gravesite at the San Antonio National Cemetery. The 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio Irish eyes of former infantry officer George Edward National Police Week 2011 Maurice Kelly would surely be smiling in approval at Joint Base San Antonio security forces the kind gesture of a wee bit of Tullamore Dew. squadrons will recognize local law Schedule of Events The Irish-born, London-raised Kelly was born Dec. enforcement as National Police Week May 16 11, 1878. The dire economic conditions of the times Photo by Steve Elliott activities get under way Monday. National Police Week Memorial Run held little hope for Kelly, who decided to emigrate to Retired Col. Jim Baker, from The Stinsons Flight No. 2 of the Order of the Daedalians, plays Taps Tuesday at the Activities for the week are sponsored Lackland Outdoor Adventure Trails, 7 a.m. the U.S., become a citizen and enlist in 1904 in the gravesite of 2nd Lt. George E.M. Kelly in San Antonio National Cemetary, who died in an aircraft crash at nearby by three Lackland units – the 802nd U.S Army as a private in the Coast Artillery. Fort Sam Houston 100 years ago. Security Forces Squadron, the 342nd May 17 Rising quickly through the ranks, he held every Training Squadron and the 343rd TRS – 3-mile ruck march noncommissioned rank from corporal to quartermas- officer training at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where According to the article, Squier was even heard and the 902nd SFS at Randolph Air Force Camp Bullis, 7:30 a.m. ter sergeant while stationed at Fort Hamilton in he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the complimenting Kelly during his flight of the Curtiss Base. Events begin Monday with a 5K run For more information, call 304-9367. Brooklyn, N.Y. 30th Infantry in 1907. Soon after, Kelly decided that Model D aircraft, Army Signal Corps serial number and luncheon, and continue each day May 18 Kelly’s superiors saw his potential and sent him to he wanted to be part of the fledgling Army Signal 2, which had taken off May 10, 1911 at 7:30 a.m. through May 21. Golf tournament Corps flying Wright and Curtiss biplanes. After five minutes of flight of what was actually A joint resolution of Congress in 1962 Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Club, 8 a.m. In spring 1911, Kelly and fellow lieutenants Paul his qualification flight, Kelly was attempting to land established May 15 each year as National Beck and John Walker joined 1st Lt. Benjamin his aircraft for a third time when a front strut col- Peace Officers Memorial Day and the May 19 Foulois – at that time the Army’s only pilot flying the lapsed, causing the aircraft to veer toward an week in which it falls as National Police Photo by Rich McFadden K9 competition Army’s only aircraft – at Fort Sam Houston after encampment of the 11th Infantry. Week. The legislation recognizes the serv- Officer Charles McCowan and Officer Melissa Bonar, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, 802nd SFS kennels, 8:30 a.m. learning to fly at Glenn H. Curtiss’ flying school at To avoid crashing into the tents, Kelly banked ice and sacrifice of federal, state and local conduct a simulated vehicle challenge on Randolph as part of a base exercise May 4. For more information, call 671-2325. North Island, San Diego. sharply and the wing of the Curtiss clipped the law enforcement agencies, and National May 20 In those days, flight training was conducted during ground and the machine crashed, throwing Kelly Police Week pays special tribute to those Greeling said. “What happens right out- Monday with a 5K memorial run at the K9 competition the trainees’ off-duty time as flight instruction was not from the wreck. The crash site was near the loca- law enforcement officers who have lost side Lackland affects what happens on Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center. The 802nd SFS kennels, 8:30 a.m. allowed to interfere with their everyday jobs. At the tion where the Roadrunner Community Center now their lives in the line of duty for the safety base. It’s a joint effort (between security run is followed by a noon luncheon host- time of his death, Kelly had been in San Antonio for stands. Kelly was taken to the Station Hospital and protection of others. forces and local law enforcement) in that ed by the 902nd SFS at the Kendrick For more information, call 671-2325. just six weeks, but was already held in high regard by where he died an hour and 10 minutes later from a Senior Airman Caleb Greeling, 802nd common (safety) goal.” Enlisted Club on Randolph. Ron Echols, May 21 fellow aviators Foulois and commander Maj. George fractured skull. SFS community policing/police services, Law enforcement teams from SAPD, Live Oak police, is the guest speaker. Shooting competition Squier. In 1917, a new flying field south of San Antonio said the San Antonio Police Department the sheriff’s office, Fort Sam Houston, Other scheduled events for the week Medina Firing Range, 7 a.m. “Lieutenant Kelly was one of the best men in was named Kelly Field in honor of Lt. George E. and the Bexar County sheriff’s office Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, include a 25-pound team ruck march at Signal Corps,” Squier was quoted in a New York M. Kelly. works with JBSA security forces to pro- Transportation Security Administration Camp Bullis, a four-person scramble at Times article about the crash. “He was a quiet, Though Kelly Air Force Base is no longer an vide a safe environment in and around along with Lackland and Randolph Gateway Hills golf course, a two-day K- are available for the golf tournament, and Photo courtesy of Glenn Curtis Historical Society unassuming fellow, devoted to his work and gave active military installation, the tradition of courage the installations. AFBs are expected to participate in the 9 competition and an excellence in more than 150 civilian and military law Second Lt. George E.M. Kelly flies one of the Curtiss every promise of becoming one of the Army’s most and dedication to duty exemplified by Kelly and by “It’s important to have a good working week-long competition. competition pistol match. enforcement members are expected for training planes circa 1911. valuable aviators.” his fellow aviators endures. relationship with those agencies,” Airman The week’s activities kick off at 7 a.m. Airman Greeling said up to 136 spots each competition event. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 NEWS Staff Sgt. Nicholas Fortuno 902nd Mission Support Group Daedalians honor first military pilot to perish during flight Duty Title: Pet Peeve: By Steve Elliott Civil law paralegal I strongly dislike doing repeat work. If it is done right the Fort Sam Houston News Leader Hometown: first time, there shouldn’t be a need to do it a second or Lindenhurst, N.Y. third time. In a small historic cemetery just north of downtown Hobbies: Goals: San Antonio, a group of 15 former military aviators Golf, art, design and trading card games I want to receive a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. quietly gathered Tuesday to salute one of their own – Greatest Accomplishment: Commander’s Comments: an Army second lieutenant who died in an aircraft My greatest accomplishment isn’t one great thing or “Since cross training into the paralegal career field last crash at nearby Fort Sam Houston 100 years ago to even anything that is tangible. The great friends I have October, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Fortuno has jumped into the day and in the process made his mark on aviation made over the years are my accomplishment. opportunities here at Randolph. From organizing a history. Personal Inspiration: recent litigation training course for San Antonio-area George E. M. Kelly was the first member of the My parents were a big inspiration in my life, however, it JAGs to playing on our intramural volleyball team, he’s U.S. military killed in the crash of an airplane he was my father who was there to help me become a bet- been a fantastic addition to our office. He played a huge was piloting. ter person. It was through his teachings I am the way I role in running Randolph’s Tax Center this year, and he’s Lt. Thomas Selfridge, who died in a 1908 plane am today. always going the extra mile to ensure great service for crash, was a passenger when he was fatally wounded Personal Motto: our customers.” in a plane crash while Orville Wright was piloting, Life is a pendulum. You’re always in motion, constantly Lt. Col. Kyle Green and was the first American member of the military to Photo by Airman 1st Class Precious Yett moving from the bad side of things to the good side. 902nd Mission Support Group, staff judge advocate die in an aircraft crash. After a few words about Kelly’s life and eventual death were spoken and retired Col. Jim Baker blew Taps on his trumpet, the gentlemen from The Stinsons Flight No. 2 of the Order of the Daedalians held their shot glasses of genuine Irish whiskey high National Police Week activities to start Monday and quaffed one for George. A ceremonial shot was then poured on the Kelly By Mike Joseph gravesite at the San Antonio National Cemetery. The 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio Irish eyes of former infantry officer George Edward National Police Week 2011 Maurice Kelly would surely be smiling in approval at Joint Base San Antonio security forces the kind gesture of a wee bit of Tullamore Dew. squadrons will recognize local law Schedule of Events The Irish-born, London-raised Kelly was born Dec. enforcement as National Police Week May 16 11, 1878. The dire economic conditions of the times activities get under way Monday. National Police Week Memorial Run held little hope for Kelly, who decided to emigrate to Photo by Steve Elliott Activities for the week are sponsored Lackland Outdoor Adventure Trails, 7 a.m. the U.S., become a citizen and enlist in 1904 in the Retired Col. Jim Baker, from The Stinsons Flight No. 2 of the Order of the Daedalians, plays Taps Tuesday at the gravesite by three Lackland units – the 802nd U.S Army as a private in the Coast Artillery. of 2nd Lt. George E.M. Kelly in San Antonio National Cemetary, who died in an aircraft crash at nearby Fort Sam Houston Security Forces Squadron, the 342nd May 17 Rising quickly through the ranks, he held every 100 years ago. Training Squadron and the 343rd TRS – 3-mile ruck march noncommissioned rank from corporal to quartermas- officer training at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., where According to the article, Squier was even heard and the 902nd SFS at Randolph Air Force Camp Bullis, 7:30 a.m. ter sergeant while stationed at Fort Hamilton in he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the complimenting Kelly during his flight of the Curtiss Base. Events begin Monday with a 5K run For more information, call 304-9367. Brooklyn, N.Y. 30th Infantry in 1907. Soon after, Kelly decided that Model D aircraft, Army Signal Corps serial number and luncheon, and continue each day May 18 Kelly’s superiors saw his potential and sent him to he wanted to be part of the fledgling Army Signal 2, which had taken off May 10, 1911 at 7:30 a.m. through May 21. Golf tournament Corps flying Wright and Curtiss biplanes. After five minutes of flight of what was actually A joint resolution of Congress in 1962 Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Club, 8 a.m. In spring 1911, Kelly and fellow lieutenants Paul his qualification flight, Kelly was attempting to land established May 15 each year as National Beck and John Walker joined 1st Lt. Benjamin his aircraft for a third time when a front strut col- Peace Officers Memorial Day and the May 19 Foulois – at that time the Army’s only pilot flying the lapsed, causing the aircraft to veer toward an week in which it falls as National Police Photo by Rich McFadden K9 competition Army’s only aircraft – at Fort Sam Houston after encampment of the 11th Infantry. Week. The legislation recognizes the serv- Officer Charles McCowan and Officer Melissa Bonar, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, 802nd SFS kennels, 8:30 a.m. learning to fly at Glenn H. Curtiss’ flying school at To avoid crashing into the tents, Kelly banked ice and sacrifice of federal, state and local conduct a simulated vehicle challenge on Randolph as part of a base exercise May 4. For more information, call 671-2325. North Island, San Diego. sharply and the wing of the Curtiss clipped the law enforcement agencies, and National May 20 In those days, flight training was conducted during ground and the machine crashed, throwing Kelly Police Week pays special tribute to those Greeling said. “What happens right out- Monday with a 5K memorial run at the K9 competition the trainees’ off-duty time as flight instruction was not from the wreck. The crash site was near the loca- law enforcement officers who have lost side Lackland affects what happens on Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center. The 802nd SFS kennels, 8:30 a.m. allowed to interfere with their everyday jobs. At the tion where the Roadrunner Community Center now their lives in the line of duty for the safety base. It’s a joint effort (between security run is followed by a noon luncheon host- time of his death, Kelly had been in San Antonio for stands. Kelly was taken to the Station Hospital and protection of others. forces and local law enforcement) in that ed by the 902nd SFS at the Kendrick For more information, call 671-2325. just six weeks, but was already held in high regard by where he died an hour and 10 minutes later from a Senior Airman Caleb Greeling, 802nd common (safety) goal.” Enlisted Club on Randolph. Ron Echols, May 21 fellow aviators Foulois and commander Maj. George fractured skull. SFS community policing/police services, Law enforcement teams from SAPD, Live Oak police, is the guest speaker. Shooting competition Squier. In 1917, a new flying field south of San Antonio said the San Antonio Police Department the sheriff’s office, Fort Sam Houston, Other scheduled events for the week Medina Firing Range, 7 a.m. “Lieutenant Kelly was one of the best men in was named Kelly Field in honor of Lt. George E. and the Bexar County sheriff’s office Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, include a 25-pound team ruck march at Signal Corps,” Squier was quoted in a New York M. Kelly. works with JBSA security forces to pro- Transportation Security Administration Camp Bullis, a four-person scramble at Times article about the crash. “He was a quiet, Though Kelly Air Force Base is no longer an vide a safe environment in and around along with Lackland and Randolph Gateway Hills golf course, a two-day K- are available for the golf tournament, and Photo courtesy of Glenn Curtis Historical Society unassuming fellow, devoted to his work and gave active military installation, the tradition of courage the installations. AFBs are expected to participate in the 9 competition and an excellence in more than 150 civilian and military law Second Lt. George E.M. Kelly flies one of the Curtiss every promise of becoming one of the Army’s most and dedication to duty exemplified by Kelly and by “It’s important to have a good working week-long competition. competition pistol match. enforcement members are expected for training planes circa 1911. valuable aviators.” his fellow aviators endures. relationship with those agencies,” Airman The week’s activities kick off at 7 a.m. Airman Greeling said up to 136 spots each competition event. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Holocaust survivor shares story of faith Study shows 24-percent savings with AAFES By Airman 1st Class Precious Yett of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of DALLAS (AFNS) – A recent AAFES officials said they For price discrepancies greater than $10, shoppers 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs San Antonio. She was one of 15 sur- study of Army and Air Force focused on operations in the need to bring in a current local competitor’s ad to “It was an honor to meet a Holocaust survivor. vivors out of 300 Holocaust victims in Exchange Service prices shows U.S. However, the value receive the reduced price. Members of the Randolph community May we never forget those who lost their lives her town. She decided to move to San that troops save an average of proposition remains consis- In either scenario, the product must be identical to heard the first-hand account of Anna Antonio to be reunited with her sister 24 percent when exercising tent throughout the world. the item at AAFES. Weisz-Rado, a Holocaust survivor, at due to the devaluing and degrading of humanity. after no communication for 13 years. their AAFES benefit. The results, indicative of the “The exchange even offers a 14-day price guaran- the Randolph Religious Activities “Anna is so important for the muse- Conducted in October by an AAFES Command’s ongoing tee on any purchase made at the exchange,” said Col. Center May 5. We must take a stand and vow not to let the um,” Karen Manger, director of the independent research firm, the efforts to survey prices both Virgil Williams, AAFES’ chief of staff. “That means if The hour-long ceremony commemo- history of a human race be lost.” Holocaust Museum of San Antonio, Market Basket Survey focused locally and nationally, reaffirm an item is sold at a lower price by the exchange, or rated the 2011 National Days of said. “She is one of the few survivors on the percentage of savings AAFES’ commitment to provid- any local competitor, the price is matched up to two Remembrance in honor of Holocaust left. The upcoming generations of military patrons receive based ing the best possible prices for weeks after the sale.” victims and survivors. More than six Tech Sgt. Valicia Collins youth will have to watch what she on market, retailer and depart- authorized patrons, wherever Complete details concerning AAFES’ price matching million Jews and other groups of peo- Air Force Personnel Center imparts via DVD or video. They won’t ment store prices. they’re called to serve, AAFES officials said. policy are available online at www.shopmyexchange ple, including children, were targeted NCO in charge of operations staff extended deployment be able to hear in-person accounts. A The survey compared prices at nine locations If shoppers do encounter a lower price, AAFES .com/CustomerService/priceMatch.htm. for extermination or forced into slave lot of the survivors are passing away. including Baltimore; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; goes as far as to match the price with or without a “Whether price matching or surveying our everyday labor during World War II. She wants to share her experience so Killeen, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Tacoma, Wash.; competitor’s ad. prices, the results speak for themselves: Shoppers The event began with a slideshow and began to recount the horror of her able to forgive the people who were the young people and anyone visiting the Phoenix; Hampton/Newport News, Va.; Honolulu For example, if a shopper spots a price difference of save at the exchange,” Colonel Williams said. depicting some of the horrors Holocaust life for approximately 17 years, as she leaders of the Holocaust, especially museum will understand what hap- and Los Angeles. less than $10, the shopper notifies the cashier and the (Courtesy of Army Air Force Exchange Service members endured. The slideshow start- endured some of the most horrific Adolph Hitler. pened. The message we like to leave Due to the variations in currencies overseas, price is matched on the spot. Public Affairs) ed with a photo of Jews being lined up atrocities in history. “She is an amazingly strong woman to is: now that you know, what will you for selection, during which the prison- She began with background of being have gone through so many trials and do? We want our students and visitors Award winners ers were stripped of their personal pos- separated from her father and then her tribulations at such a young age, yet she to learn about not being a bystander. sessions, then split into groups depend- mother. Afterward, she learned they persevered because she never lost her Anna has been wonderful about being • CATHOLIC ing on gender and health. If a person had been killed during selection. Ms. faith. I believe that’s what guided her able to talk about it. A lot of the sur- Randolph Chapel Schedule Monday-Friday was well enough to work, they went to Weisz-Rado lost even more of her fami- and still guides her to this very day, vivors are not emotionally capable of 11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 the slave labor camps. If not, they were ly to Nazi decree in camps like faith,” Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Zaccanti, Air discussing what happened to them, Saturday taken to the gas chamber. Auschwitz. She led the audience Force Personnel Operations Agency data due to their traumatic experiences. 5:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975 Other photos depicted families arriv- through what it was like being trans- requirements analyst, said. We’re extremely grateful for her to ing on trains and being separated. ported on a train with dozens of other However, at the end of her presenta- participate in our presentations.” Sunday After the slide show, six enlisted people who had been deprived of sani- tion, it was not the people who helped People interested in visiting Ms. Weisz- 8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 Airmen gathered for a candle lighting tation, without food and only two buck- keep her alive who she thanked, but the Rado at the Holocaust Museum should 11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 ceremony. The six Airmen represented ets to use as restrooms. United States military. call 302-6807. Confession six different aspects of the Holocaust. She described the humiliation, the “I just want to tell you how much I The formal portion of the candle light- Saturday The aspects represented were: the 6 indecency, the overwhelming smell of appreciate you and your sacrifices,” she ing ended with Col. Scott Peel, com- 4:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975 million Jews who lost their lives, those unwashed people, and fear. said. “You don’t have to do this thing, mander of the 902nd Mission Support who stood up against Nazi tyranny and “Ms Rado is an amazingly strong and but you do.” Group, who provided the audience and paid the ultimate price for their beliefs, passionate lady. Her experiences; from The audience was amazed and community with warm thanks and Photos by Airman Alexis Siekert • PROTESTANT the religious leaders who were not living in a Nazi concentration camp, to stunned at Ms. Weisz-Rado’s recogni- words of wisdom. He also presented Ms. Airman 1st Class Ryan O’Grady (left), 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Traditional afraid to voice their concerns, the non- being jailed by Soviet police, to escaping zance of her testament, the strength and Weisz-Rado with a plaque to signify Services Flight, receives the the Randolph Air Force Base Top 3 Professional Performers Service Jewish people who were killed by Nazi from communist controlled Hungary visual aspects of her story and the brav- Randolph’s appreciation. Award for the month of April from Master Sgt. Stephen Holdenried, 1st Manpower 8:15 a.m. - Base theater decree, those who suffered and were are a powerful example to all of us. ery involved in recounting it. “It was an honor to meet a Holocaust Requirements Squadron. Contemporary killed for their differences and, as a They help bring to life events and situa- “I was honored and privileged to par- survivor,” Tech. Sgt. Valicia Collins, Air result of these aforementioned atroci- tions that have become hazy with time, ticipate in a Holocaust remembrance Force Personnel Center NCO in charge Service ties, the great loss to this world. but are no less critical to remember”, ceremony,” Sergeant Dimando said. of operations staff extended deploy- 11 a.m. - Base theater After the candle lighting, a petite, Col. Scott Peel, commander of the 902nd “She said the only thing that got her ments said. “May we never forget those elderly woman, Ms. Weisz-Rado, a Mission Support Group said. through was her faith in God. I’m so who lost their lives due to the devaluing Hungarian national and survivor of the Her eyes welled when she spoke of for- humbled and blessed to have heard her and degrading of humanity. We must Holocaust, graced the stage. Braving giveness for the people who were just remarkable story.” take a stand and vow not to let the histo- dozens of faces, she cleared her throat doing what they were told, but not being Ms. Weisz-Rado is currently a speaker ry of a human race be lost.”

Tech. Sgt. Amara Childs (center) receives the Randolph Air Force Base Top 3 Professional Performers Award for the month of April from (left to right) Master Sgt. Sammy Latham, Master Sgt. Martin Sonnier, Master Sgt. Stephen Holdenried and Master Sgt. Michele Taylor, all from the 1st Manpower Requirements Squadron. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Holocaust survivor shares story of faith Study shows 24-percent savings with AAFES By Airman 1st Class Precious Yett of the Holocaust Memorial Museum of DALLAS (AFNS) – A recent AAFES officials said they For price discrepancies greater than $10, shoppers 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs San Antonio. She was one of 15 sur- study of Army and Air Force focused on operations in the need to bring in a current local competitor’s ad to “It was an honor to meet a Holocaust survivor. vivors out of 300 Holocaust victims in Exchange Service prices shows U.S. However, the value receive the reduced price. Members of the Randolph community May we never forget those who lost their lives her town. She decided to move to San that troops save an average of proposition remains consis- In either scenario, the product must be identical to heard the first-hand account of Anna Antonio to be reunited with her sister 24 percent when exercising tent throughout the world. the item at AAFES. Weisz-Rado, a Holocaust survivor, at due to the devaluing and degrading of humanity. after no communication for 13 years. their AAFES benefit. The results, indicative of the “The exchange even offers a 14-day price guaran- the Randolph Religious Activities “Anna is so important for the muse- Conducted in October by an AAFES Command’s ongoing tee on any purchase made at the exchange,” said Col. Center May 5. We must take a stand and vow not to let the um,” Karen Manger, director of the independent research firm, the efforts to survey prices both Virgil Williams, AAFES’ chief of staff. “That means if The hour-long ceremony commemo- history of a human race be lost.” Holocaust Museum of San Antonio, Market Basket Survey focused locally and nationally, reaffirm an item is sold at a lower price by the exchange, or rated the 2011 National Days of said. “She is one of the few survivors on the percentage of savings AAFES’ commitment to provid- any local competitor, the price is matched up to two Remembrance in honor of Holocaust left. The upcoming generations of military patrons receive based ing the best possible prices for weeks after the sale.” victims and survivors. More than six Tech Sgt. Valicia Collins youth will have to watch what she on market, retailer and depart- authorized patrons, wherever Complete details concerning AAFES’ price matching million Jews and other groups of peo- Air Force Personnel Center imparts via DVD or video. They won’t ment store prices. they’re called to serve, AAFES officials said. policy are available online at www.shopmyexchange ple, including children, were targeted NCO in charge of operations staff extended deployment be able to hear in-person accounts. A The survey compared prices at nine locations If shoppers do encounter a lower price, AAFES .com/CustomerService/priceMatch.htm. for extermination or forced into slave lot of the survivors are passing away. including Baltimore; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; goes as far as to match the price with or without a “Whether price matching or surveying our everyday labor during World War II. She wants to share her experience so Killeen, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Tacoma, Wash.; competitor’s ad. prices, the results speak for themselves: Shoppers The event began with a slideshow and began to recount the horror of her able to forgive the people who were the young people and anyone visiting the Phoenix; Hampton/Newport News, Va.; Honolulu For example, if a shopper spots a price difference of save at the exchange,” Colonel Williams said. depicting some of the horrors Holocaust life for approximately 17 years, as she leaders of the Holocaust, especially museum will understand what hap- and Los Angeles. less than $10, the shopper notifies the cashier and the (Courtesy of Army Air Force Exchange Service members endured. The slideshow start- endured some of the most horrific Adolph Hitler. pened. The message we like to leave Due to the variations in currencies overseas, price is matched on the spot. Public Affairs) ed with a photo of Jews being lined up atrocities in history. “She is an amazingly strong woman to is: now that you know, what will you for selection, during which the prison- She began with background of being have gone through so many trials and do? We want our students and visitors Award winners ers were stripped of their personal pos- separated from her father and then her tribulations at such a young age, yet she to learn about not being a bystander. sessions, then split into groups depend- mother. Afterward, she learned they persevered because she never lost her Anna has been wonderful about being • CATHOLIC ing on gender and health. If a person had been killed during selection. Ms. faith. I believe that’s what guided her able to talk about it. A lot of the sur- Randolph Chapel Schedule Monday-Friday was well enough to work, they went to Weisz-Rado lost even more of her fami- and still guides her to this very day, vivors are not emotionally capable of 11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 the slave labor camps. If not, they were ly to Nazi decree in camps like faith,” Tech. Sgt. Anastasia Zaccanti, Air discussing what happened to them, Saturday taken to the gas chamber. Auschwitz. She led the audience Force Personnel Operations Agency data due to their traumatic experiences. 5:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975 Other photos depicted families arriv- through what it was like being trans- requirements analyst, said. We’re extremely grateful for her to ing on trains and being separated. ported on a train with dozens of other However, at the end of her presenta- participate in our presentations.” Sunday After the slide show, six enlisted people who had been deprived of sani- tion, it was not the people who helped People interested in visiting Ms. Weisz- 8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 Airmen gathered for a candle lighting tation, without food and only two buck- keep her alive who she thanked, but the Rado at the Holocaust Museum should 11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975 ceremony. The six Airmen represented ets to use as restrooms. United States military. call 302-6807. Confession six different aspects of the Holocaust. She described the humiliation, the “I just want to tell you how much I The formal portion of the candle light- Saturday The aspects represented were: the 6 indecency, the overwhelming smell of appreciate you and your sacrifices,” she ing ended with Col. Scott Peel, com- 4:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975 million Jews who lost their lives, those unwashed people, and fear. said. “You don’t have to do this thing, mander of the 902nd Mission Support who stood up against Nazi tyranny and “Ms Rado is an amazingly strong and but you do.” Group, who provided the audience and paid the ultimate price for their beliefs, passionate lady. Her experiences; from The audience was amazed and community with warm thanks and Photos by Airman Alexis Siekert • PROTESTANT the religious leaders who were not living in a Nazi concentration camp, to stunned at Ms. Weisz-Rado’s recogni- words of wisdom. He also presented Ms. Airman 1st Class Ryan O’Grady (left), 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Traditional afraid to voice their concerns, the non- being jailed by Soviet police, to escaping zance of her testament, the strength and Weisz-Rado with a plaque to signify Services Flight, receives the the Randolph Air Force Base Top 3 Professional Performers Service Jewish people who were killed by Nazi from communist controlled Hungary visual aspects of her story and the brav- Randolph’s appreciation. Award for the month of April from Master Sgt. Stephen Holdenried, 1st Manpower 8:15 a.m. - Base theater decree, those who suffered and were are a powerful example to all of us. ery involved in recounting it. “It was an honor to meet a Holocaust Requirements Squadron. Contemporary killed for their differences and, as a They help bring to life events and situa- “I was honored and privileged to par- survivor,” Tech. Sgt. Valicia Collins, Air result of these aforementioned atroci- tions that have become hazy with time, ticipate in a Holocaust remembrance Force Personnel Center NCO in charge Service ties, the great loss to this world. but are no less critical to remember”, ceremony,” Sergeant Dimando said. of operations staff extended deploy- 11 a.m. - Base theater After the candle lighting, a petite, Col. Scott Peel, commander of the 902nd “She said the only thing that got her ments said. “May we never forget those elderly woman, Ms. Weisz-Rado, a Mission Support Group said. through was her faith in God. I’m so who lost their lives due to the devaluing Hungarian national and survivor of the Her eyes welled when she spoke of for- humbled and blessed to have heard her and degrading of humanity. We must Holocaust, graced the stage. Braving giveness for the people who were just remarkable story.” take a stand and vow not to let the histo- dozens of faces, she cleared her throat doing what they were told, but not being Ms. Weisz-Rado is currently a speaker ry of a human race be lost.”

Tech. Sgt. Amara Childs (center) receives the Randolph Air Force Base Top 3 Professional Performers Award for the month of April from (left to right) Master Sgt. Sammy Latham, Master Sgt. Martin Sonnier, Master Sgt. Stephen Holdenried and Master Sgt. Michele Taylor, all from the 1st Manpower Requirements Squadron. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Randolph’s 435th FTS sees mission expansion with AETC’s IFF consolidation By Airman Alexis Siekert “This training is very important,” he said. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Here they train for what they will see while deployed.” A year and a half after moving into Once plans are approved, the consolida- Hangar 6 here from the trailers where tion is projected to bring in 15 more T-38 they used to operate, the 435th Fighter Talons, 14 additional active-duty pilot Training Squadron is slated to expand fur- instructors and 37 support positions to the ther, making a big impact on Randolph Air 435th FTS, Colonel Drichta said. The Force Base and saving the Air Force mil- changes will allow the 435th FTS to lions in tax payer money. accommodate the additional 80 students According to a news release by Air who will be trained here every year. Education and Training Command Public “This change will allow us to gain back the Affairs, due to a decreased demand for efficiencies we lost in the Air Force’s draw- Air Force Introduction to Fighter back of numbers,” he said. “With the Fundamentals graduates, the Air Force increase of manpower, everyone will be able will combine operations, currently con- to do so much more.” ducted at five separate bases, to three. Although nothing will be finalized until While both Randolph and Columbus Air after an environmental assessment is Force Base were originally considered for conducted in June and July, Colonel the consolidation, May 2 it was Drichta said, Randolph has been deemed announced that Randolph has been cho- the most desirable location, a decision sen as the preferred location. based on both installations’ capabilities The move is projected to save the Air Force to expand operations. approximately $55 million over the next “They tested our air-space ability, capacity eight years, the release stated. for more students, ramp and hangar space, IFF teaches the curriculum for training cost, base support, whether or not we could pipeline-level pilots, pilot instructors and for- add more bodies and our weather,” he said. eign nationals, Lt. Col. David Drichta, 435th “We scored higher.” FTS commander, said. Pilots learn air-to-air After the decision is official, new classes engagements, such as how to attack other are scheduled to start in October, he said. “They tested our air-space aircraft and avoid being attacked, and air-to- “This will be terrific for us when it is ground engagements, including how to per- finalized,” Colonel Drichta said. “We have ability, capacity for more form air strikes. the world’s best mission.” students, ramp and hangar space, cost, base support, whether or not we could add more bodies and our weather. We scored higher.” Photos by Rich McFadden Clockwise from top left: Maj. Kyle Goldstein (right), 435th Fighter Training Squadron assistant director Lt. Col. David Drichta of operations, gives final clearance to fly a training mission to Maj. Ben Hollo (from left to right), Maj. 435th Fighter Training Squadron commander Bryan France and Capt. John Stukavec, all from the 435th FTS. Maj. Ben Hollo, 435th FTS IFF student, checks out life support equipment prior to a training mission here Monday. Maj. Bryan France (left), 435th FTS instructor pilot, and Capt. John Stukavec, 435th FTS IFF student, Maj. Bryan France (left), 435th Fighter Training perform a final check prior to take-off during a morning training flight here Monday. Squadron instructor pilot, receives assistance from Maj. Bryan France, 435th FTS instructor pilot, tests his oxygen mask as part of the routine equipment Juan Garcia, 12th Flying Training Wing maintenance check prior to a training mission here Monday. directorate, as he straps into a T-38 Talon prior to take off on a training mission here Monday. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 ADVERTISEMENT Sports SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS BRIEFS Randolph Golf Classic The Randolph Golf PT in the 21st century: JBSA gets smart test ops Classic takes place May 20 By Patrick Desmond 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs at 12:30 p.m. Tournament 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs entry cost is $30 per person Air Force Smart Operations for and includes green fee, cart, the 21st Century fulfills the ever- range balls and hamburgers present need to make each mis- after the tournament. sion even more efficient, to scru- The first-place team wins tinize each step involved and to a $300 Pro Shop gift certifi- determine whether it adds value. cate, second-place team Concerning the mission of Joint wins a $220 gift certificate, Base San Antonio and fitness and sports, the goal is to stream- third-place team wins a line procedures wherever the $140 gift certificate and the Air Force fitness program is fourth-place team wins an conducted in the Alamo City and $80 gift certificate. ensure the testing format is effi- Other prizes include cient and consistent. drivers, wedges, putters, Recently, Brig. Gen. Leonard hybrids, and a two-night Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, introduced the idea lodging package at JBSA of bringing in AFSO 21 experts to Recreation Park at Canyon physical training at Randolph Lake. Call 652-4653 to and Lackland, suggest procedur- sign up. al changes and help outline a consistent plan of action. Passport to Fitness In all, a panel of JBSA senior The Rambler Fitness leaders, fitness assessment cell members, fitness and sports Center hosts Passport to directors – Lackland’s Steve Fitness during May. Reichert and Randolph’s Marlin Participants can “visit” Richardson – and first sergeants different countries and from the two installations met complete an activity to with the efficiency experts to receive a stamp on their identify each step involved in fit- Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert passport. Passports may ness testing and synchronize Master Sgt. Troy Armitage, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency Personal Services Requirements Branch superin- each between the bases. tendant, works out on a treadmill at the Rambler Fitness Center Wednesday. be picked up at the fitness Amid rumors of easier tests at center front desk. Lackland or Randolph, Reichert tion related to savings. the score sheets electronically to further shaving minutes from the dismissed any evaluative differ- “We want people to pay the the fitness assessment cells and test duration. Golf club demo day ences, citing the same principles same prices for the same prod- results can be printed out that Reichert said both installations The Randolph Oaks Golf of Air Force Instruction 36-2905. ucts, with the process taking the day. Another time-saver will be have identified efficiencies that Course plans a demonstra- He added that differences exist in same amount of time (at each directing test-takers to online will significantly reduce the time tion of golf clubs today from procedures and steps taken to base),” he said. video demonstrations of push- it takes to test. Those measures put the AFI into action. Translation: Airmen need a up, sit-up, run and circumfer- will be implemented in the com- 2-6 p.m. Golfers will have a To that end, Reichert said the test that is less taxing on time ence evaluation. ing months, he added. chance to try some of the JBSA panel is in the process of and money, while holding testing Lackland previously discontin- Other changes for Lackland latest club designs. developing a JBSA Operating procedures consistent. ued mass testing, and now will are planned in the future as well, Instruction to provide the same “People just want an honest further decrease group size to including a full body scanner to Bike fitness specific instructions to each base test,” the fitness and sports be tested in order to streamline replace height, weight and The Rambler Fitness and quarterly training for fitness director said, “and someone to the process and avoid bottle- abdominal circumference meas- Center hosts bike rides every assessment cell test proctors. not waste their time.” necking. Reichert said this urement, and the construction of “That way, we’ll all be doing Between the bases, certain allows Airmen to start the test an indoor testing environment, Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to the same thing,” Reichert said. steps were identified to save components right away, instead such is the condition at 12:30 p.m. Participants will “We all follow the same guide- resources. of waiting for members of their Randolph, to further ensure test- need a road bike or cyclo- lines in the AFI, but we need to At Lackland, a standardized group to arrive at each station. ing validity among the bases. cross bike – no mountain make sure there’s no difference score sheet will be administered Additionally, frequency radio For more information on the bikes. Appropriate cycling in the process.” online so Airmen can pre-fill the identification transponders – rac- Air Force fitness program, visit attire and gear are required. Reichert used a grocery store self-reported metrics before ing chip-timing technology – will the Air Force Personnel Center analogy to describe the goal of arrival at the test site. Unit fit- be adapted for the run portion, website at www.afpc.af.mil/affit- the recent joint base collabora- ness program managers will file eliminating manual timing and nessprogram/index.asp. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 MAY 13, 2011 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 ADVERTISEMENT Sports SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS BRIEFS Randolph Golf Classic The Randolph Golf PT in the 21st century: JBSA gets smart test ops Classic takes place May 20 By Patrick Desmond 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs at 12:30 p.m. Tournament 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs entry cost is $30 per person Air Force Smart Operations for and includes green fee, cart, the 21st Century fulfills the ever- range balls and hamburgers present need to make each mis- after the tournament. sion even more efficient, to scru- The first-place team wins tinize each step involved and to a $300 Pro Shop gift certifi- determine whether it adds value. cate, second-place team Concerning the mission of Joint wins a $220 gift certificate, Base San Antonio and fitness and sports, the goal is to stream- third-place team wins a line procedures wherever the $140 gift certificate and the Air Force fitness program is fourth-place team wins an conducted in the Alamo City and $80 gift certificate. ensure the testing format is effi- Other prizes include cient and consistent. drivers, wedges, putters, Recently, Brig. Gen. Leonard hybrids, and a two-night Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, introduced the idea lodging package at JBSA of bringing in AFSO 21 experts to Recreation Park at Canyon physical training at Randolph Lake. Call 652-4653 to and Lackland, suggest procedur- sign up. al changes and help outline a consistent plan of action. Passport to Fitness In all, a panel of JBSA senior The Rambler Fitness leaders, fitness assessment cell members, fitness and sports Center hosts Passport to directors – Lackland’s Steve Fitness during May. Reichert and Randolph’s Marlin Participants can “visit” Richardson – and first sergeants different countries and from the two installations met complete an activity to with the efficiency experts to receive a stamp on their identify each step involved in fit- Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert passport. Passports may ness testing and synchronize Master Sgt. Troy Armitage, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency Personal Services Requirements Branch superin- each between the bases. tendant, works out on a treadmill at the Rambler Fitness Center Wednesday. be picked up at the fitness Amid rumors of easier tests at center front desk. Lackland or Randolph, Reichert tion related to savings. the score sheets electronically to further shaving minutes from the dismissed any evaluative differ- “We want people to pay the the fitness assessment cells and test duration. Golf club demo day ences, citing the same principles same prices for the same prod- results can be printed out that Reichert said both installations The Randolph Oaks Golf of Air Force Instruction 36-2905. ucts, with the process taking the day. Another time-saver will be have identified efficiencies that Course plans a demonstra- He added that differences exist in same amount of time (at each directing test-takers to online will significantly reduce the time tion of golf clubs today from procedures and steps taken to base),” he said. video demonstrations of push- it takes to test. Those measures put the AFI into action. Translation: Airmen need a up, sit-up, run and circumfer- will be implemented in the com- 2-6 p.m. Golfers will have a To that end, Reichert said the test that is less taxing on time ence evaluation. ing months, he added. chance to try some of the JBSA panel is in the process of and money, while holding testing Lackland previously discontin- Other changes for Lackland latest club designs. developing a JBSA Operating procedures consistent. ued mass testing, and now will are planned in the future as well, Instruction to provide the same “People just want an honest further decrease group size to including a full body scanner to Bike fitness specific instructions to each base test,” the fitness and sports be tested in order to streamline replace height, weight and The Rambler Fitness and quarterly training for fitness director said, “and someone to the process and avoid bottle- abdominal circumference meas- Center hosts bike rides every assessment cell test proctors. not waste their time.” necking. Reichert said this urement, and the construction of “That way, we’ll all be doing Between the bases, certain allows Airmen to start the test an indoor testing environment, Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to the same thing,” Reichert said. steps were identified to save components right away, instead such is the condition at 12:30 p.m. Participants will “We all follow the same guide- resources. of waiting for members of their Randolph, to further ensure test- need a road bike or cyclo- lines in the AFI, but we need to At Lackland, a standardized group to arrive at each station. ing validity among the bases. cross bike – no mountain make sure there’s no difference score sheet will be administered Additionally, frequency radio For more information on the bikes. Appropriate cycling in the process.” online so Airmen can pre-fill the identification transponders – rac- Air Force fitness program, visit attire and gear are required. Reichert used a grocery store self-reported metrics before ing chip-timing technology – will the Air Force Personnel Center analogy to describe the goal of arrival at the test site. Unit fit- be adapted for the run portion, website at www.afpc.af.mil/affit- the recent joint base collabora- ness program managers will file eliminating manual timing and nessprogram/index.asp. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD MAY 13, 2011 Edwards Picnic fun Aquifer Level in feet above sea level

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

as of Wednesday – 651.3’ Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage Master Sgt. Marcus Sidney (left), 902nd Security Forces Squadron additional duty first sergeant, and Airman 1st Class Theodore Glime, 359th Medical Group Aerospace and Operational Physiology technician, compete against each other at the First Sergeant Association sponsored Airmen picnic May 6. They provided lunch and activities for all Airmen as *Stage I restrictions apply a morale-building event.