RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64Th Year • No

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

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 49 • DECEMBER 10, 2010

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INSIDE ... RANDOLPH FAMILY OF THE YEAR, P3 ... BASE GETS REWARDED, P4 ... PAWSITIVE PALS VISIT LIBRARY, P9 ... NEW TRACK, FIELD OPEN SOON, P11 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Staff Sergeant Edward Grant (left to Randolph family named Family of the Year right), Airman 1st Class Jesse Angulo and Airman 1st Class Adam Dunnam, 902nd By Elaine Wilson families, not just in the Air Force, Security Forces Squadron, approach a American Forces Press Service but across all branches,” she said. Spice: It’s not what you think it is simulated hijacked aircraft during a The Mullins were honored for their training exercise Monday. The Airmen are ARLINGTON, Va. – An Air Force family participation in the community as reli- was named the National Military Family By Master Sgt. Shawn Brooks preparing to deliver communications gious educators, Scout leaders and Association’s 2010 Family of the Year volunteers for medical causes. The 502nd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate “Commonly touted as a “legal,” fake marijuana, spice is equipment to the simulated hijacker so Tuesday for their selfless service to the children help out by mowing the negotiators can talk to him. For more made from plants coated with research materials that nation and to their community. lawns of families with a deployed ser- It’s no surprise that association with photos of the exercise, see page 8. cocaine, heroin or marijuana can neg- The association honored a family from vicemember and also started a collec- mimic THC, the active ingredient found in marijuana. The Photo by Dave Terry atively impact families and careers. each service before announcing the tion to help with relief efforts in Haiti. We can now add one more drug to the hidden danger however, is that since the chemicals have Mullins, of Randolph Air Force Base, had The ceremony also honored the six list, “spice.” Commonly touted as a not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration earned the top honor. other families contending for the associ- “legal,” fake marijuana, spice is made as safe for human consumption, there is no oversight of WINGSPREAD Families like the Mullins “embrace their ation’s Family of the Year title. The fami- from plants coated with research service to the nation, are role models in lies each represented a uniformed serv- materials that mimic THC, the active the spice manufacturing process.” 502nd Air Base Wing their community, and understand that ice branch and had earlier been named ingredient found in marijuana. Operating Location Bravo together they truly can make a difference their service’s Family of the Year. The hidden danger however, is Editorial Staff in the lives of others,” Mary Scott, the asso- Photo by Elaline Wilson The finalists include: that since the chemicals have not who do otherwise are put on notice Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick ciation’s chairman of the board, told a Trasi Mullin hugs four of her six children after being named the National Military Family • Army Family of the Year: the Campbell been approved by the Food that spice is off limits. Subject to pro- Commander packed audience during the association’s Association's 2010 Family of the Year Tuesday. Her husband, Air Force Lt. Col. Brian family from Landstuhl, Germany and Drug Administration as visions of the Uniform Code of Marilyn Holliday 2010 Leadership Luncheon. Mullin, is deployed in Iraq. • Navy Family of the Year: the Seidel fami- safe for human consump- Military Justice, violators may Chief of Public Affairs Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley ly from Colts Neck, N.J. Airman 1st Class Precious Yett tion, there is no oversight face non-judicial punishment or presented the award to Trasi Mullin and “I can’t believe it; I’m shocked,” Ms. “I know he really wishes he was • Marine Corps Family of the Year: the of the spice manufactur- Editor her six children: Briley, Ali, Brian Jr., Catie, Mullin told her husband. He replied here,” she added. Francis family from Okinawa, Japan courts-martial action. Some Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin ing process. This so-called Cormac and Jack. Lt. Col. Brian Mullin is that he wasn’t shocked because he While honored her family was cho- • Coast Guard Family of the Year: the punishments can range from Airman Alexis Siekert deployed to Iraq, but happened to call just knew she deserved the honor, she said sen, Ms. Mullin said she believes any Kennedy family from Beaufort, N.C. “legal” drug is quite the forfeitures of pay and a Staff Writers after the ceremony ended. Trasi Mullin with tears in her eyes. of the families honored would have • USPHS Family of the Year: the Seligman opposite. reduction in rank to Maggie Armstrong Concerned with the confinement or an Graphic Designer raced to talk to him as soon as she could Ms. Mullin’s 12-year-old daughter, been an outstanding choice. family from Potomac, Md. nation’s health, the Drug administrative or break away from the people rushing to Briley, said she could tell her dad was “We’re a simple representation of • and the NOAA Family of the Year: the Enforcement Administration listed congratulate her. excited about the award. all the thousands and thousands of Heesch family from Gulfport, Miss. unknown punitive discharge Wingspread Office spice in the Federal Register on Nov. compounds from the service. Flat 1150 5th Street East 24 as a schedule I substance. and will out – spice is not worth it! Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 In a press release, DEA Acting hopefully take For answers to your Phone: (210) 652-5760 Administrator Michele Leonhart said, away any incen- questions concerning spice, Fax: (210) 652-3142 “The American public looks to the tive to try these please contact your local legal office EFMP coordinator helps families with special needs Wingspread Advertisements DEA to protect its children and com- products.” (502 ABW/JA, DSN 404-0169; 802 Prime Time Military Newspapers By Robert Goetz Ms. Bramlett said one misconception about the munities from those who would Within a month it’s MSG/JA, DSN 487-3362; 902 MSG/JA, 2203 S. Hackberry 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs program is that it will allow families to remain at a exploit them for their own gain. expected that the use, DSN 473-3367). San Antonio, Texas 78210 “My role is to ensure families with base where they are satisfied with the services. Makers of these harmful products manufacture, possession If you would like to read additional Phone: (210) 534-8848 The Exceptional Family Member Program represents special-needs members are provided “That’s not what we’re here for,” she said. “The Air mislead their customers into thinking Wingspread e-mail and distribution of spice information regarding spice or other the Air Force’s commitment to active-duty personnel Force must assure its members are mission-ready.” that ‘fake pot’ is a harmless alterna- [email protected] information on community resources will carry the same criminal penalties illegal drugs, please refer to the “Drug whose family members require special attention because Another misconception is that being enrolled in tive to illegal drugs, but that is not the as other schedule I drugs. For many in Information Resources” at the DEA’s of medical or educational needs. at current and future assignments.” the program will hinder a servicemember from pro- case. Today’s action will call further This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a military communities, using spice isn’t Web site: www.justice.gov/dea/concern Now those families enrolled in the program at gressing in rank. attention to the risks of ingesting even a thought. The few individuals /concern.htm. private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Tracy Bramlett exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Randolph have someone they can reach out to at the 902nd Force Support Squadron EFMP coordinator Ms. Bramlett said the military personnel flight, which mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- Airman and Family Readiness Center. handles the mandatory assignments function of the pro- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Tracy Bramlett, 902nd Force Support Squadron EFMP gram, addresses both issues by ensuring the base for The United States Air Force by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the coordinator, said her role is to provide family support, each Airman’s next permanent change of station pro- Department of the Air Force. which is the only one of three program functions that is in the program “is mandatory for active-duty members vides the services the family requires. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Band of the West inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the not mandatory. where family member conditions are identified that meet The program’s medical function, also mandatory, Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime “My role is to ensure families with special-needs mem- enrollment criteria.” requires screening of family members at the medical presents a free concert* sponsored by USO Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. bers are provided information on community resources Ms. Bramlett, who assumed her position in October, treatment facility for a wide range of exceptional Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, at current and future assignments,” she said. “This alone said her duties include sharing information on upcoming needs, from autism and Down syndrome to asthma color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or will hopefully lessen some stress as families transition events, providing literature on topics of interest, sponsor- and cancer. Holiday in Blue “Winter Tales” mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor and orient to a new location.” ing support groups and advocating for families’ needs. Ms. Bramlett said she plans to hold workshops and of the purchaser, user, or patron. Randolph is one of 35 Air Force bases that employ a She is already planning an event for next month. The Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public host support groups at the A&FRC, develop new pro- Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance coordinator for their EFMP, which identifies medical and Exceptional Family Member Program Information Fair, grams and build a library of books and other educational December 12 at 3 p.m ~ December 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise educational needs of family members in support of scheduled for Jan. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the A&FRC, materials that will help families enrolled in EFMP. indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. active-duty sponsor reassignment and civilian employ- will let Airmen and their families know what services are “Right now I’m trying to assess the needs of the Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can ment. The Air Force’s goal for the program is to prevent available for them both on and off base. community,” she said. “My job is mainly information *Free tickets are available at be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the active-duty assignment failures due to lack of resources “Representatives of different agencies will be available and referral. I’m here to help family members and Wingspread office in Hangar 6. for family members and to minimize stress during per- to talk to families,” she said. “I’d like to do this twice a not hinder the sponsor.” the Information, Tickets and Tours office,Bldg. 897 Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. manent changes of station. year, if possible, especially during PCS season. I’m here For more information, call Ms. Bramlett at 652-5321 Tickets for Sunday’s performance are no longer available. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. According to Air Force Instruction 40-701, enrollment to ease the transition from base to base.” or e-mail her at [email protected]. PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Staff Sergeant Edward Grant (left to Randolph family named Family of the Year right), Airman 1st Class Jesse Angulo and Airman 1st Class Adam Dunnam, 902nd By Elaine Wilson families, not just in the Air Force, Security Forces Squadron, approach a American Forces Press Service but across all branches,” she said. Spice: It’s not what you think it is simulated hijacked aircraft during a The Mullins were honored for their training exercise Monday. The Airmen are ARLINGTON, Va. – An Air Force family participation in the community as reli- was named the National Military Family By Master Sgt. Shawn Brooks preparing to deliver communications gious educators, Scout leaders and Association’s 2010 Family of the Year volunteers for medical causes. The 502nd Air Base Wing Judge Advocate “Commonly touted as a “legal,” fake marijuana, spice is equipment to the simulated hijacker so Tuesday for their selfless service to the children help out by mowing the negotiators can talk to him. For more made from plants coated with research materials that nation and to their community. lawns of families with a deployed ser- It’s no surprise that association with photos of the exercise, see page 8. cocaine, heroin or marijuana can neg- The association honored a family from vicemember and also started a collec- mimic THC, the active ingredient found in marijuana. The Photo by Dave Terry atively impact families and careers. each service before announcing the tion to help with relief efforts in Haiti. We can now add one more drug to the hidden danger however, is that since the chemicals have Mullins, of Randolph Air Force Base, had The ceremony also honored the six list, “spice.” Commonly touted as a not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration earned the top honor. other families contending for the associ- “legal,” fake marijuana, spice is made as safe for human consumption, there is no oversight of WINGSPREAD Families like the Mullins “embrace their ation’s Family of the Year title. The fami- from plants coated with research service to the nation, are role models in lies each represented a uniformed serv- materials that mimic THC, the active the spice manufacturing process.” 502nd Air Base Wing their community, and understand that ice branch and had earlier been named ingredient found in marijuana. Operating Location Bravo together they truly can make a difference their service’s Family of the Year. The hidden danger however, is Editorial Staff in the lives of others,” Mary Scott, the asso- Photo by Elaline Wilson The finalists include: that since the chemicals have not who do otherwise are put on notice Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick ciation’s chairman of the board, told a Trasi Mullin hugs four of her six children after being named the National Military Family • Army Family of the Year: the Campbell been approved by the Food that spice is off limits. Subject to pro- Commander packed audience during the association’s Association's 2010 Family of the Year Tuesday. Her husband, Air Force Lt. Col. Brian family from Landstuhl, Germany and Drug Administration as visions of the Uniform Code of Marilyn Holliday 2010 Leadership Luncheon. Mullin, is deployed in Iraq. • Navy Family of the Year: the Seidel fami- safe for human consump- Military Justice, violators may Chief of Public Affairs Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley ly from Colts Neck, N.J. Airman 1st Class Precious Yett tion, there is no oversight face non-judicial punishment or presented the award to Trasi Mullin and “I can’t believe it; I’m shocked,” Ms. “I know he really wishes he was • Marine Corps Family of the Year: the of the spice manufactur- Editor her six children: Briley, Ali, Brian Jr., Catie, Mullin told her husband. He replied here,” she added. Francis family from Okinawa, Japan courts-martial action. Some Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin ing process. This so-called Cormac and Jack. Lt. Col. Brian Mullin is that he wasn’t shocked because he While honored her family was cho- • Coast Guard Family of the Year: the punishments can range from Airman Alexis Siekert deployed to Iraq, but happened to call just knew she deserved the honor, she said sen, Ms. Mullin said she believes any Kennedy family from Beaufort, N.C. “legal” drug is quite the forfeitures of pay and a Staff Writers after the ceremony ended. Trasi Mullin with tears in her eyes. of the families honored would have • USPHS Family of the Year: the Seligman opposite. reduction in rank to Maggie Armstrong Concerned with the confinement or an Graphic Designer raced to talk to him as soon as she could Ms. Mullin’s 12-year-old daughter, been an outstanding choice. family from Potomac, Md. nation’s health, the Drug administrative or break away from the people rushing to Briley, said she could tell her dad was “We’re a simple representation of • and the NOAA Family of the Year: the Enforcement Administration listed congratulate her. excited about the award. all the thousands and thousands of Heesch family from Gulfport, Miss. unknown punitive discharge Wingspread Office spice in the Federal Register on Nov. compounds from the service. Flat 1150 5th Street East 24 as a schedule I substance. and will out – spice is not worth it! Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 In a press release, DEA Acting hopefully take For answers to your Phone: (210) 652-5760 Administrator Michele Leonhart said, away any incen- questions concerning spice, Fax: (210) 652-3142 “The American public looks to the tive to try these please contact your local legal office EFMP coordinator helps families with special needs Wingspread Advertisements DEA to protect its children and com- products.” (502 ABW/JA, DSN 404-0169; 802 Prime Time Military Newspapers By Robert Goetz Ms. Bramlett said one misconception about the munities from those who would Within a month it’s MSG/JA, DSN 487-3362; 902 MSG/JA, 2203 S. Hackberry 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs program is that it will allow families to remain at a exploit them for their own gain. expected that the use, DSN 473-3367). San Antonio, Texas 78210 “My role is to ensure families with base where they are satisfied with the services. Makers of these harmful products manufacture, possession If you would like to read additional Phone: (210) 534-8848 The Exceptional Family Member Program represents special-needs members are provided “That’s not what we’re here for,” she said. “The Air mislead their customers into thinking Wingspread e-mail and distribution of spice information regarding spice or other the Air Force’s commitment to active-duty personnel Force must assure its members are mission-ready.” that ‘fake pot’ is a harmless alterna- [email protected] information on community resources will carry the same criminal penalties illegal drugs, please refer to the “Drug whose family members require special attention because Another misconception is that being enrolled in tive to illegal drugs, but that is not the as other schedule I drugs. For many in Information Resources” at the DEA’s of medical or educational needs. at current and future assignments.” the program will hinder a servicemember from pro- case. Today’s action will call further This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a military communities, using spice isn’t Web site: www.justice.gov/dea/concern Now those families enrolled in the program at gressing in rank. attention to the risks of ingesting even a thought. The few individuals /concern.htm. private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Tracy Bramlett exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Randolph have someone they can reach out to at the 902nd Force Support Squadron EFMP coordinator Ms. Bramlett said the military personnel flight, which mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- Airman and Family Readiness Center. handles the mandatory assignments function of the pro- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Tracy Bramlett, 902nd Force Support Squadron EFMP gram, addresses both issues by ensuring the base for The United States Air Force by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the coordinator, said her role is to provide family support, each Airman’s next permanent change of station pro- Department of the Air Force. which is the only one of three program functions that is in the program “is mandatory for active-duty members vides the services the family requires. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including Band of the West inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the not mandatory. where family member conditions are identified that meet The program’s medical function, also mandatory, Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime “My role is to ensure families with special-needs mem- enrollment criteria.” requires screening of family members at the medical presents a free concert* sponsored by USO Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. bers are provided information on community resources Ms. Bramlett, who assumed her position in October, treatment facility for a wide range of exceptional Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, at current and future assignments,” she said. “This alone said her duties include sharing information on upcoming needs, from autism and Down syndrome to asthma color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or will hopefully lessen some stress as families transition events, providing literature on topics of interest, sponsor- and cancer. Holiday in Blue “Winter Tales” mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor and orient to a new location.” ing support groups and advocating for families’ needs. Ms. Bramlett said she plans to hold workshops and of the purchaser, user, or patron. Randolph is one of 35 Air Force bases that employ a She is already planning an event for next month. The Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public host support groups at the A&FRC, develop new pro- Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance coordinator for their EFMP, which identifies medical and Exceptional Family Member Program Information Fair, grams and build a library of books and other educational December 12 at 3 p.m ~ December 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise educational needs of family members in support of scheduled for Jan. 26 from 5-6:30 p.m. at the A&FRC, materials that will help families enrolled in EFMP. indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. active-duty sponsor reassignment and civilian employ- will let Airmen and their families know what services are “Right now I’m trying to assess the needs of the Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can ment. The Air Force’s goal for the program is to prevent available for them both on and off base. community,” she said. “My job is mainly information *Free tickets are available at be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the active-duty assignment failures due to lack of resources “Representatives of different agencies will be available and referral. I’m here to help family members and Wingspread office in Hangar 6. for family members and to minimize stress during per- to talk to families,” she said. “I’d like to do this twice a not hinder the sponsor.” the Information, Tickets and Tours office,Bldg. 897 Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to [email protected]. manent changes of station. year, if possible, especially during PCS season. I’m here For more information, call Ms. Bramlett at 652-5321 Tickets for Sunday’s performance are no longer available. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. According to Air Force Instruction 40-701, enrollment to ease the transition from base to base.” or e-mail her at [email protected]. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 REWARDS from P4 controls just 10 percent of the NEWS base, or 2,000 kilowatts.” New NCO “We’re looking at this as being a Mr. Dschuden said CPS called big money maker for the base once Randolph just 12 times during the the chilled-water loop is complet- latest demand response season ed,” he said. “We’re just in the because the summer was relatively infancy of the program. We expect mild. He said Randolph benefits Collisions with deer pose real threat great things in the future.” even more because the peak Deer mating season began this fall, says USAA, the nation’s “These findings remind motorists to be extra vigilant of deer during the fall, par- Three strategically placed demand here occurs between noon eighth largest auto insurance provider. ticularly during the dawn and dusk hours when they are looking for food,” said chillers will allow for the elimina- and 2 p.m. while the demand Although fatalities and injuries due to motor vehicle acci- Ken Rosen, USAA’s senior vice president of claims. tion of expensive-to-run independ- response peak is from 3-6 p.m. dents declined from 2008 to 2009 according to the “We want motorists to stay safe no matter where the road ent chillers at individual buildings. “If there is low demand, you pay National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; San takes them this fall.” One chiller and TES unit are less the rest of the year,” he said. Antonio-based USAA auto insurance claims records With deer mating season around the corner, USAA offers the already serving Air Education and “You’re charged for the energy you show that animal-vehicle collisions increased seven following tips: Training Command facilities and use and the rate at which you use percent in the same period. • Keep the six D’s in mind – Deer are most active at dawn and other buildings in the vicinity. it. If you curtail the demand compo- The data also indicates that animal-vehicle dusk so drive defensively during those hours. Stay off your Mr. Dschuden said the “best- nent, that’s where the savings are.” collisions across the country begin trend- cell phone and keep your seat belt fastened. IIHS says that case scenario” for completion of Randolph is also curtailing ener- ing upward in September, with most animal-vehicle collision deaths wouldn’t have the chilled-water loop is two to gy use through base-wide conser- November spiking as the most colli- occurred if motorists used seat belts and motorcy- three years. vation and making improvements sion-prone month. clists wore helmets. “Once that happens, we won’t be such as lighting retrofits, installing Last year, 69 percent more claims • Watch the signs – deer crossing signs designate running chillers during peak energy-efficient windows, improv- were filed for animal-vehicle collisions popular deer crossing locations. Slow down when times,” he said. “CPS should love ing heating, ventilation and air-con- during the fall than in the spring. This you see the signs and be on the lookout for deer herds that.” ditioning systems and replacing correlates with the height of the deer after you’ve seen one deer – they seldom travel alone. Mr. Ramos said the base will ben- boilers, he said. Some of these Photo by Robbin Cresswell breeding/mating season. • Brake for deer – honking can sometimes be used to prevent efit even more as more buildings improvements also qualify for CPS Army Col. Robert S. Bridgford (left), 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and Chief Additionally, say wildlife experts, deer popu- deer from running into traffic, but deer are unpredictable. are added to the Energy Energy rebates. Master Sgt. Juan Lewis (right), 502nd ABW command chief, induct Senior Airman Denise lations have escalated due to a lack of predators Safety experts recommend braking firmly and not swerving to Management Control System. The base received a $67,500 Rodriguez, executive assistant to Chief Lewis, to the NCO corps during the Joint Base San and new housing developments in traditional avoid the deer. While you may be tempted to use your high-beam “We’ll be able to manage credit earlier this year for the Antonio NCO Induction Ceremony Tuesday at the Gateway Club. Bruce Humphrey, 502nd wildlife territories. headlights when a deer is directly in front of you, they could cause a loads better,” he said. “The installation of two energy-effi- ABW protocol officer, is standing next to Airman Rodriguez. The ceremony honored 96 Collisions with animals are also costly, resulting in deer to stop in its tracks rather than running to safety just “like a deer in demand for the base is 18,000 cient 250-ton chillers at the new servicemembers from across JBSA. an average claim of $2,886 in 2009, according to USAA. the headlights.” Braking firmly is the best line of defense. kilowatts, but now the system base exchange. They can also be deadly. The Insurance Institute for • Stay put if you strike a deer – do not get out of the vehicle to inspect the Highway Safety says that the number of human deaths from animal. It could still be alive and could cause injury. It’s best to contact local collisions with animals rose nearly 19 percent between 2001 authorities should the animal be blocking potential traffic. and 2008, from 177 to 210. (Courtesy of USAA) Airmen work alongside Soldiers in 902nd CONS By Brian McGloin military operations,” he said. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “The Army contracting personnel are “We welcomed them into our shop like any other accession. truly excited about the opportunity to We’re training them like any other Air Force person – Contracting and equipping the workers train with the Air Force not just in con- to cut the grass, furnish offices and do tracting, but in any other opportunities officer or enlisted – who come through the shop.” CPS Energy rewards Randolph for conservation housekeeping, among other jobs on base, that may be presented,” said Army Maj. Lt. Col. Michael Waggle By Robert Goetz A voluntary load curtailment program for commercial is the provenance of the 902nd Gregory Montgomery contingency con- 902nd Contracting Squadron commander 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs and industrial customers, demand response is designed Contracting Squadron. tracting team lead. “We have been wel- to reduce CPS Energy’s electric loads on peak summer As part of today’s joint service environ- comed with open arms and surrounded For the second time this year, San Antonio’s CPS days and help the utility reach its goal of saving 771 ment, the 902nd CONS trains members with a plethora of knowledge from mili- reflection on the capabilities of the Army, the Army and Air Force senior leaders. Energy has rewarded Randolph for its energy con- megawatts by 2020. Demand response season begins from other services to work in wartime tary and civilian personnel. Simply put, rather it is a change begun at the con- The training is beneficial to all newly servation efforts. June 1 and ends Sept. 30; events occur on weekdays contingency contracting in addition to we all get to feed off each other’s knowl- gressional level to better suit the current assigned contingency contracting per- This week John Barrow, the utility’s energy between 3 and 6 p.m., the peak times for summertime Airmen. edge and prepare for future operations.” needs of the entire Department of sonnel, enlisted and officers,” he said. solutions manager, presented a $21,255 mock electricity consumption. “On 1 Oct. 2010, an Army Contingency “We welcomed them into our shop Defense. “The training supports the shortfalls check to Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support “We’ve signed an agreement with CPS Energy Contracting Team assigned to Fort Sam like any other accession. We’re train- Having the Soldiers training in his unit the Army is experiencing with contract- Group commander, for Randolph’s participation in that says we will implement the program here when Houston, Texas, embedded with the ing them like any other Air Force per- is a “win-win situation for the Air Force ing personnel based on the increase in CPS Energy’s Demand Response Program. The they call during peak times,” Mr. Ramos said. 902nd CONS to begin training on opera- son – officer or enlisted – who come and the Army,” Colonel Waggle said. “The force structure as a result of the check represents a credit on the base’s utility bill. “When that happens, we use our Energy tional contracting,” said Lt. Col. Michael through the shop,” Colonel Waggle Army gets help with training their per- Gansler Report in 2007.” “This rebate shows how Team Randolph is com- Management Control System to run a program that Waggle, 902nd Contracting Squadron said. “We give them a career field sonnel while the Air Force gets some An Army news release from Nov. 1, mitted to energy conservation on all that we do controls the load at different buildings.” commander. education training plan just like Air needed manpower help in the operational 2007, about the report said it “traced without negatively affecting our customers,” said Bruce Dschuden, 902nd CES resource efficiency man- “The team is assigned to the 916th Force personnel.” buying flights. Additionally, the Army and many of the difficulties to post-Cold War Ruben Ramos Jr., 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron ager, said he expects Randolph to reap bigger savings in Contingency Contracting Battalion whose Colonel Waggle said he is able to cross Air Force contracting personnel gets cuts in the Army acquisition budget, utilities engineer. “We care about reducing our the future as the base intensifies its energy conservation mission is to provide responsive contin- reference training requirements from the exposure to different Service’s culture which led to an undersized acquisition energy consumption. We’re doing the right thing efforts. One of Randolph’ most ambitious projects is a Photo by Dave Terry gency and mission contracting support by Career Field Education and Training and processes. This will help acclimate workforce in the face of an expanding and getting money back for these actions. That’s system of centralized chilled water plants, thermal ener- John Barrow (left), CPS Energy energy solutions manager, rapidly preparing, soliciting and award- Plans to the Army Soldier Manual of them into the Joint Contingency workload.” rewarding. In addition, any time we reduce our gy storage tanks and lines that will bring chilled water presents a check for $21,255 to Randolph representatives ing critical supply, service and construc- Common Tasks, the Army’s system for Contracting environment in Afghanistan “The overwhelming majority of our peak demand load, we reduce our utility bill signif- from the TES tanks to the base’s commercial buildings. Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, tion contracts at the point of need in sup- outlining and recording specific training, and Iraq.” contracting workforce, civilian and mili- icantly. Peak demand load accounts for two-thirds Ruben Ramos Jr. and Jim Wimberley, both from the 902nd port of [United States Southern so he knows where the Soldiers stand in “Other newly assigned personnel will tary, is doing an outstanding job under Command], U.S. Army South and joint of our electrical utility bill.” See REWARDS P5 Civil Engineer Squadron. their training. begin training in accordance with the challenging circumstances,” former war fighters across the full spectrum of Training the Soldiers isn’t a negative Memorandum of Agreement between Secretary of the Army Pete Geren said. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 REWARDS from P4 controls just 10 percent of the NEWS base, or 2,000 kilowatts.” New NCO “We’re looking at this as being a Mr. Dschuden said CPS called big money maker for the base once Randolph just 12 times during the the chilled-water loop is complet- latest demand response season ed,” he said. “We’re just in the because the summer was relatively infancy of the program. We expect mild. He said Randolph benefits Collisions with deer pose real threat great things in the future.” even more because the peak Deer mating season began this fall, says USAA, the nation’s “These findings remind motorists to be extra vigilant of deer during the fall, par- Three strategically placed demand here occurs between noon eighth largest auto insurance provider. ticularly during the dawn and dusk hours when they are looking for food,” said chillers will allow for the elimina- and 2 p.m. while the demand Although fatalities and injuries due to motor vehicle acci- Ken Rosen, USAA’s senior vice president of claims. tion of expensive-to-run independ- response peak is from 3-6 p.m. dents declined from 2008 to 2009 according to the “We want motorists to stay safe no matter where the road ent chillers at individual buildings. “If there is low demand, you pay National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; San takes them this fall.” One chiller and TES unit are less the rest of the year,” he said. Antonio-based USAA auto insurance claims records With deer mating season around the corner, USAA offers the already serving Air Education and “You’re charged for the energy you show that animal-vehicle collisions increased seven following tips: Training Command facilities and use and the rate at which you use percent in the same period. • Keep the six D’s in mind – Deer are most active at dawn and other buildings in the vicinity. it. If you curtail the demand compo- The data also indicates that animal-vehicle dusk so drive defensively during those hours. Stay off your Mr. Dschuden said the “best- nent, that’s where the savings are.” collisions across the country begin trend- cell phone and keep your seat belt fastened. IIHS says that case scenario” for completion of Randolph is also curtailing ener- ing upward in September, with most animal-vehicle collision deaths wouldn’t have the chilled-water loop is two to gy use through base-wide conser- November spiking as the most colli- occurred if motorists used seat belts and motorcy- three years. vation and making improvements sion-prone month. clists wore helmets. “Once that happens, we won’t be such as lighting retrofits, installing Last year, 69 percent more claims • Watch the signs – deer crossing signs designate running chillers during peak energy-efficient windows, improv- were filed for animal-vehicle collisions popular deer crossing locations. Slow down when times,” he said. “CPS should love ing heating, ventilation and air-con- during the fall than in the spring. This you see the signs and be on the lookout for deer herds that.” ditioning systems and replacing correlates with the height of the deer after you’ve seen one deer – they seldom travel alone. Mr. Ramos said the base will ben- boilers, he said. Some of these Photo by Robbin Cresswell breeding/mating season. • Brake for deer – honking can sometimes be used to prevent efit even more as more buildings improvements also qualify for CPS Army Col. Robert S. Bridgford (left), 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and Chief Additionally, say wildlife experts, deer popu- deer from running into traffic, but deer are unpredictable. are added to the Energy Energy rebates. Master Sgt. Juan Lewis (right), 502nd ABW command chief, induct Senior Airman Denise lations have escalated due to a lack of predators Safety experts recommend braking firmly and not swerving to Management Control System. The base received a $67,500 Rodriguez, executive assistant to Chief Lewis, to the NCO corps during the Joint Base San and new housing developments in traditional avoid the deer. While you may be tempted to use your high-beam “We’ll be able to manage credit earlier this year for the Antonio NCO Induction Ceremony Tuesday at the Gateway Club. Bruce Humphrey, 502nd wildlife territories. headlights when a deer is directly in front of you, they could cause a loads better,” he said. “The installation of two energy-effi- ABW protocol officer, is standing next to Airman Rodriguez. The ceremony honored 96 Collisions with animals are also costly, resulting in deer to stop in its tracks rather than running to safety just “like a deer in demand for the base is 18,000 cient 250-ton chillers at the new servicemembers from across JBSA. an average claim of $2,886 in 2009, according to USAA. the headlights.” Braking firmly is the best line of defense. kilowatts, but now the system base exchange. They can also be deadly. The Insurance Institute for • Stay put if you strike a deer – do not get out of the vehicle to inspect the Highway Safety says that the number of human deaths from animal. It could still be alive and could cause injury. It’s best to contact local collisions with animals rose nearly 19 percent between 2001 authorities should the animal be blocking potential traffic. and 2008, from 177 to 210. (Courtesy of USAA) Airmen work alongside Soldiers in 902nd CONS By Brian McGloin military operations,” he said. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “The Army contracting personnel are “We welcomed them into our shop like any other accession. truly excited about the opportunity to We’re training them like any other Air Force person – Contracting and equipping the workers train with the Air Force not just in con- to cut the grass, furnish offices and do tracting, but in any other opportunities officer or enlisted – who come through the shop.” CPS Energy rewards Randolph for conservation housekeeping, among other jobs on base, that may be presented,” said Army Maj. Lt. Col. Michael Waggle By Robert Goetz A voluntary load curtailment program for commercial is the provenance of the 902nd Gregory Montgomery contingency con- 902nd Contracting Squadron commander 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs and industrial customers, demand response is designed Contracting Squadron. tracting team lead. “We have been wel- to reduce CPS Energy’s electric loads on peak summer As part of today’s joint service environ- comed with open arms and surrounded For the second time this year, San Antonio’s CPS days and help the utility reach its goal of saving 771 ment, the 902nd CONS trains members with a plethora of knowledge from mili- reflection on the capabilities of the Army, the Army and Air Force senior leaders. Energy has rewarded Randolph for its energy con- megawatts by 2020. Demand response season begins from other services to work in wartime tary and civilian personnel. Simply put, rather it is a change begun at the con- The training is beneficial to all newly servation efforts. June 1 and ends Sept. 30; events occur on weekdays contingency contracting in addition to we all get to feed off each other’s knowl- gressional level to better suit the current assigned contingency contracting per- This week John Barrow, the utility’s energy between 3 and 6 p.m., the peak times for summertime Airmen. edge and prepare for future operations.” needs of the entire Department of sonnel, enlisted and officers,” he said. solutions manager, presented a $21,255 mock electricity consumption. “On 1 Oct. 2010, an Army Contingency “We welcomed them into our shop Defense. “The training supports the shortfalls check to Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support “We’ve signed an agreement with CPS Energy Contracting Team assigned to Fort Sam like any other accession. We’re train- Having the Soldiers training in his unit the Army is experiencing with contract- Group commander, for Randolph’s participation in that says we will implement the program here when Houston, Texas, embedded with the ing them like any other Air Force per- is a “win-win situation for the Air Force ing personnel based on the increase in CPS Energy’s Demand Response Program. The they call during peak times,” Mr. Ramos said. 902nd CONS to begin training on opera- son – officer or enlisted – who come and the Army,” Colonel Waggle said. “The force structure as a result of the check represents a credit on the base’s utility bill. “When that happens, we use our Energy tional contracting,” said Lt. Col. Michael through the shop,” Colonel Waggle Army gets help with training their per- Gansler Report in 2007.” “This rebate shows how Team Randolph is com- Management Control System to run a program that Waggle, 902nd Contracting Squadron said. “We give them a career field sonnel while the Air Force gets some An Army news release from Nov. 1, mitted to energy conservation on all that we do controls the load at different buildings.” commander. education training plan just like Air needed manpower help in the operational 2007, about the report said it “traced without negatively affecting our customers,” said Bruce Dschuden, 902nd CES resource efficiency man- “The team is assigned to the 916th Force personnel.” buying flights. Additionally, the Army and many of the difficulties to post-Cold War Ruben Ramos Jr., 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron ager, said he expects Randolph to reap bigger savings in Contingency Contracting Battalion whose Colonel Waggle said he is able to cross Air Force contracting personnel gets cuts in the Army acquisition budget, utilities engineer. “We care about reducing our the future as the base intensifies its energy conservation mission is to provide responsive contin- reference training requirements from the exposure to different Service’s culture which led to an undersized acquisition energy consumption. We’re doing the right thing efforts. One of Randolph’ most ambitious projects is a Photo by Dave Terry gency and mission contracting support by Career Field Education and Training and processes. This will help acclimate workforce in the face of an expanding and getting money back for these actions. That’s system of centralized chilled water plants, thermal ener- John Barrow (left), CPS Energy energy solutions manager, rapidly preparing, soliciting and award- Plans to the Army Soldier Manual of them into the Joint Contingency workload.” rewarding. In addition, any time we reduce our gy storage tanks and lines that will bring chilled water presents a check for $21,255 to Randolph representatives ing critical supply, service and construc- Common Tasks, the Army’s system for Contracting environment in Afghanistan “The overwhelming majority of our peak demand load, we reduce our utility bill signif- from the TES tanks to the base’s commercial buildings. Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission Support Group commander, tion contracts at the point of need in sup- outlining and recording specific training, and Iraq.” contracting workforce, civilian and mili- icantly. Peak demand load accounts for two-thirds Ruben Ramos Jr. and Jim Wimberley, both from the 902nd port of [United States Southern so he knows where the Soldiers stand in “Other newly assigned personnel will tary, is doing an outstanding job under Command], U.S. Army South and joint of our electrical utility bill.” See REWARDS P5 Civil Engineer Squadron. their training. begin training in accordance with the challenging circumstances,” former war fighters across the full spectrum of Training the Soldiers isn’t a negative Memorandum of Agreement between Secretary of the Army Pete Geren said. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Crunch time Staff Sgt. Jonathan Zavala Base BRIEFS Detachment 2, 561st Network Airman’s Medal Operations Squadron Lt. Col. Richard Lowe, 39th Flying Training Squadron, will be awarded the Airman’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla, 10th Air Duty Title: Greatest Accomplishment: Force commander, today at 2:30 p.m. in the base theater. Messaging services Competing in a half marathon Hometown: Pet Peeve: Breakfast with Santa San Antonio, Texas People who write “keep in touch” but never talk to The Randolph community is invited to join Santa, Mrs. Hobbies: you again Claus and the elves for breakfast Saturday from 8-10:30 Outdoor sports, running Commander’s Comments: a.m. at the Randolph Food Court. “Staff Sgt. Zavala is an invaluable member of our Personal Inspiration: There will be crafts, games, face painting and a live DJ. A Supervisors who lead by example team. He has a high focus on the mission and a great Goals: attitude that propagates throughout his work center pancake platter for children will cost $1.99. I would like to be promoted the first time, every and the unit. No matter what we ask of him, whether time. it be long hours troubleshooting a problem or a short- Commissary holiday hours Photo by Rich McFadden Personal Motto: notice temporary-duty assignment, he’s always ready The Randolph Commissary will be open Christmas Eve from Staff Sgt. Jonathan Zavala, Detachment 2, 561st Network May the best of your todays be the worst of your to support the mission and our customers.” 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and New Year’s Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The – Maj. Mickey Evans Volunteers from the 12th Operations Squadron, performs maintenance on the tomorrows. commissary is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Randolph e-mail servers. Sergeant Zavala will be heavily Detachment 2, 561st Network Operations Squadron commander Flying Training Wing sort involved with the e-mail migration beginning this month. cookies from this year’s Cookie Crunch. More than Holiday gate hours 20,000 home-baked The main gate will be open 24 hours throughout the holidays. Peruvian student cookies were donated by The south gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24, the Randolph community. closed Dec. 25, open as normal Dec. 27, open from 6 a.m. to 2 The cookies were sorted p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1. Holiday and delivered to Airmen The west gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, on base and a few military closed Dec. 25, open as normal Dec. 27, open from 6 a.m. to 6 units off base. Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1. Tour of Homes The east gate will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 27, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. For a complete listing of base briefs, Tuesday, December 14 visit www.randolph.af.mil 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Adult College Preparatory course and click on ’Rouond Randolph ~ Education Service Center, Region 20, will offer a free Adult College Preparatory course Tour includes ten Monday-Thursday, Jan. 10-March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration and a NOW SHOWING at Randolph historic homes free lunch are planned Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Marion Dolford Learning the Randolph Theater Center, 200 Schlather Road in Cibolo. Call 370-5473 for more information. and the Taj Mahal “Paranormal Activity 2” (R) ~ Today @ 7 p.m. Early-bird tickets are available at the “SAW 3D” (R) Airman & Family Readiness Center, Temporary clinic closing Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor Bldg. 693, for $8 The Brooke Army Medical Center Allergy and Immunization Clinic on the hospital’s third floor Saturday @ 6 p.m. ~ will close and cease operations Dec. 15-20 for its move into transitional space. The clinic will Tickets available the day of the event reopen Dec. 21 in D Lot, Trailer No. 15. “SkyLine” (PG-13) at the Taj Mahal and The clinic, which is open for appointments Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Eric Balfour, Crystal Reed offers allergy shots and immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing and flu shots as well as Sunday @ 3 p.m. Photo by Rich McFadden the Randolph House Peruvian army Capt. Regnen Valvenoe prepares to land the T-6 Texan II simulator Dec. 10 at Randolph. (13 Military Plaza) for $10 multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and tailored therapeutic plans for active-duty and Captain Valvenoe is attending flying training here with a group of Latin-American pilots. retired military personnel and their families. Call 916-9900 to book an appointment. $4.50 for adults All proceeds go to the Airman & Family Readiness Center $2.25 for children 11 and under PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Crunch time Staff Sgt. Jonathan Zavala Base BRIEFS Detachment 2, 561st Network Airman’s Medal Operations Squadron Lt. Col. Richard Lowe, 39th Flying Training Squadron, will be awarded the Airman’s Medal by Maj. Gen. Frank Padilla, 10th Air Duty Title: Greatest Accomplishment: Force commander, today at 2:30 p.m. in the base theater. Messaging services Competing in a half marathon Hometown: Pet Peeve: Breakfast with Santa San Antonio, Texas People who write “keep in touch” but never talk to The Randolph community is invited to join Santa, Mrs. Hobbies: you again Claus and the elves for breakfast Saturday from 8-10:30 Outdoor sports, running Commander’s Comments: a.m. at the Randolph Food Court. “Staff Sgt. Zavala is an invaluable member of our Personal Inspiration: There will be crafts, games, face painting and a live DJ. A Supervisors who lead by example team. He has a high focus on the mission and a great Goals: attitude that propagates throughout his work center pancake platter for children will cost $1.99. I would like to be promoted the first time, every and the unit. No matter what we ask of him, whether time. it be long hours troubleshooting a problem or a short- Commissary holiday hours Photo by Rich McFadden Personal Motto: notice temporary-duty assignment, he’s always ready The Randolph Commissary will be open Christmas Eve from Staff Sgt. Jonathan Zavala, Detachment 2, 561st Network May the best of your todays be the worst of your to support the mission and our customers.” 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and New Year’s Eve from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The – Maj. Mickey Evans Volunteers from the 12th Operations Squadron, performs maintenance on the tomorrows. commissary is closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Randolph e-mail servers. Sergeant Zavala will be heavily Detachment 2, 561st Network Operations Squadron commander Flying Training Wing sort involved with the e-mail migration beginning this month. cookies from this year’s Cookie Crunch. More than Holiday gate hours 20,000 home-baked The main gate will be open 24 hours throughout the holidays. Peruvian student cookies were donated by The south gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 24, the Randolph community. closed Dec. 25, open as normal Dec. 27, open from 6 a.m. to 2 The cookies were sorted p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1. Holiday and delivered to Airmen The west gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 24, on base and a few military closed Dec. 25, open as normal Dec. 27, open from 6 a.m. to 6 units off base. Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert p.m. Dec. 31 and closed Jan. 1. Tour of Homes The east gate will be closed Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 27, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. For a complete listing of base briefs, Tuesday, December 14 visit www.randolph.af.mil 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4-8 p.m. Adult College Preparatory course and click on ’Rouond Randolph ~ Education Service Center, Region 20, will offer a free Adult College Preparatory course Tour includes ten Monday-Thursday, Jan. 10-March 1, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration and a NOW SHOWING at Randolph historic homes free lunch are planned Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at Marion Dolford Learning the Randolph Theater Center, 200 Schlather Road in Cibolo. Call 370-5473 for more information. and the Taj Mahal “Paranormal Activity 2” (R) ~ Today @ 7 p.m. Early-bird tickets are available at the “SAW 3D” (R) Airman & Family Readiness Center, Temporary clinic closing Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor Bldg. 693, for $8 The Brooke Army Medical Center Allergy and Immunization Clinic on the hospital’s third floor Saturday @ 6 p.m. ~ will close and cease operations Dec. 15-20 for its move into transitional space. The clinic will Tickets available the day of the event reopen Dec. 21 in D Lot, Trailer No. 15. “SkyLine” (PG-13) at the Taj Mahal and The clinic, which is open for appointments Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Eric Balfour, Crystal Reed offers allergy shots and immunizations, tuberculosis skin testing and flu shots as well as Sunday @ 3 p.m. Photo by Rich McFadden the Randolph House Peruvian army Capt. Regnen Valvenoe prepares to land the T-6 Texan II simulator Dec. 10 at Randolph. (13 Military Plaza) for $10 multidisciplinary diagnostic evaluations and tailored therapeutic plans for active-duty and Captain Valvenoe is attending flying training here with a group of Latin-American pilots. retired military personnel and their families. Call 916-9900 to book an appointment. $4.50 for adults All proceeds go to the Airman & Family Readiness Center $2.25 for children 11 and under PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 First responders seize the day Randolph had a base exercise Monday that simu- responding to a white powdery substance coming lated an aircraft hijacking in order to ascertain how from a warehouse. It was unknown whether the inci- PAWSitive pals pay visit to base library quickly and effectively first responders would be dents were related. able to take action. Upon receiving their orders, the group wasted By Airman Alexis Siekert Here’s the scenario: no time getting to work. Within an hour they had 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs The team members gathered around their com- apprehended the hijacker and had a decontamina- mander for a mission brief. The situation had already tion line-up. Everyday furry friends and their resulted in tragedy. An Air Force T-1 aircraft at This was just an exercise. But a casual observer owners visit hospitals, libraries, Randolph was hijacked on the ground just after 8 a.m. wouldn’t have known it based on how hard these schools and nursing homes all over Four persons, including the hijacker were on-board Airmen worked. the area through the Delta Pet the aircraft. Security Forces was on the scene and Partners of San Antonio. a hostage negotiating team had been dispatched. Dottie and Bill Harrison and In another incident on base, fire crews were their dogs, Otter and Nikki, visit- ed the Randolph Library Dec. 1 promoting literacy with the PAWSitive Reading program. The dogs interacted with the Right: Tech. Sgt. Gregory Cruz, on-scene children at the library helping the commander, directs activity during Monday’s Harrisons teach about the role exercise at Randolph. The exercise involved a simu- therapy dogs play in the lives of lated aircraft hijacking. Sergeant Cruz is assigned to people in need, the PAWSitive Ranolph Fire Emergency Services. Reading program and how the Far right: Maj. Denis Bernier portrays a hostage children and their families can get during a training exercise involving a hijacked involved with the Delta Pet aircraft. During this portion of the exercise, Major Partners of San Antonio. Bernier is holding his hands up before retrieving a “We work mostly with elemen- communications device for the hijackers, who tary-aged children, practicing their could then talk with hostage negotiators. reading, but with younger children Photos by Dave Terry we read together keeping them involved by incorporating the animals,” said Ms. Harrison, a 22-year Bill Harrison and Otter demonstrate their teamwork member of the Delta Pet Partners during a presentation of the capabilities of service of San Antonio. dogs used for patient therapy and assistance. “Everyone knows Otter when we go anywhere,” said Mr. Harrison, a 12-year participant with the Delta Pet Partners of San Antonio. “I’m just the guy holding the leash.” Mr. Harrison and Otter visit the Brooke Army Medical Center, the Warrior and Family Support Center and the Center for the Intrepid every week, he said. “But this is one of the most special places I visit,” Ms. Harrison said. “We’ve been here many times and really enjoy it.” The Harrisons received the Volunteer of the Year award on Randolph Air Force Base in a presentation at the Kendrick Club in April and visit the base frequently. For more information on the Delta Pet Partners of San Antonio, visit deltasociety.org.

Jaryam Valle (left to right), Sabrina Valle and Elizabeth Staff Sgt. Thomas Valenzuela, Staff Sgt. Edward Grant Photos by Steve Thurow Targett learn about service dogs and Airman 1st Class Jesse Angulo, all from the 902nd Airman 1st Class Oscar Bodden (left), 902nd Contracting Squadron, portrays an aircraft hijacker during a Nikki, a yellow Lab with Delta Pet Partners of San Antonio, demonstrates her capabilities during a presentation by Delta Security Forces Squadron, approach a simulated training exercise Monday, holds his hands in the air while surrending to security forces. as a service dog by picking up a dropped badge during a PAWSitive Reading program pet partners of San Antonio at hijacked aircraft during Monday’s training exercise. session at the Randolph Library Dec. 1. the library Dec. 1. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010 DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 ADVERTISEMENT Sports SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS BRIEFS Half marathon New track, field upgrade set for completion The Rambler Fitness Center offers members a By Robert Goetz 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs chance to complete 13 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs miles running or walking Over on the south side of the within a one-week period, base, across from the Rambler from Monday through Fitness Center, a project featur- Dec. 17. ing an International Associa- The first 50 participants tion of Athletics Federations- will receive a water bottle. approved synthetic track is also nearly finished. Bike ride It won’t be “The House That Ruth Built,” but Yankee Field Cyclists are encouraged on the east side of Randolph is to bike holiday calories reaching the end of an upgrade away Saturday at Eberle that will make it a regulation- Park at 8 a.m. with a 10- size softball facility. mile course. The first 50 Both facilities, scheduled for participants to sign up completion next month by con- receive a T-shirt. tractor Amstar Inc. of San Antonio, will offer significant advantages to Randolph’s recre- Holiday golf class ation program, said Marlin A junior holiday golf Richardson, Rambler Fitness class is offered Dec. 27-31 Center director. from 1-2:30 p.m. daily. The “What the softball field fee is $50 per student and means to Randolph is that we classes are limited to 10 can finally offer quality softball tournaments with the availabil- students. ity of a legal-size field,” he Call Charles Bishop at said. “We can now invite teams 244-3415 for details. from off base to visit and even try to get one of the Air Force Twilight golf hours training camps here.” The Randolph Oaks Golf Mr. Richardson said the new Course offers the following quarter-mile track, a first for the base, will serve multiple purposes. Photo by Robert Goetz Twilight and Super Twilight “There’ll be plenty of grassy Will Cordell (right), Texas Sports Builders employee, pours seal coat on the Rambler Fitness Center’s new hours and prices: area within the track, so we synthetic quarter-mile running track while his coworkers Johnny Daniel (left) and Aldo Dominguez prepare to • Twilight hours normally can now have a place to finally spread the coating. start at 1 p.m. call our own when it comes to • Twilight Monday-Friday: a flag football and soccer play- its compliance with from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the sun and convenience for Airmen $11 to walk and $20 to ride ing field,” he said. Department of Defense Unified was directly in the eyes of the taking the physical training Facilities Criteria. batter,” he said. “Even the test, Mr. Richardson said. •Twilight weekends and Peggy Hill, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, said Mr. Richardson said the umpires had a hard time call- “The community now has a holidays: $12 to walk and the softball field is finished except rebuilt infield represents a sig- ing balls and strikes because of safe place to conduct the run $21 to ride for the installation of existing nificant improvement. the glare. This is not a problem portion of the PT test,” he said. •Super Twilight Monday- lights on new aluminum stan- “Now all the bases are on the new Yankee Field.” Mr. Richardson said he does Friday: start at 5 p.m. with dards that are height-restricted straight and at the correct Home plate at Yankee Field not foresee the track being $6 to walk and $12 to ride because of airspace requirements. lengths,” he said. “Over the is situated in the southwest used for organized distance- The softball field also fea- years the bases tend to move corner of the facility, facing the running events; the track will slightly underground.” northeast. be used primarily for PT test- Fitness center hours tures a rebuilt infield, new grass – a blend of Bermuda The renovated facility addresses Ms. Hill said the new four-lane ing and interval-type training The Rambler Fitness and rye that is already growing a problem that affects the base’s track will feature a low-impact to prepare for the run portion Center’s holiday hours are: – and new fencing that encir- other softball field, Rambler Field, surface called Alsatan SW. of the test. • Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. cles the facility, she said. It will which is across from the Health “The track will have a 35 to 50 “At this time there will be no • Dec. 25 - CLOSED retain its backstop and seating. and Wellness Center. percent force reduction on the scheduling for use of the track • Dec. 27 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The most important thing is “A major complaint about knees,” she said. “Runners will be – only the fact that PT testing • Dec. 31 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that it’s a regulation-size facili- using Rambler Field was that thankful for that.” will take priority on use of the ty,” Ms. Hill said, referring to at a certain time of the day, The track will offer safety track,” he said. DECEMBER 10, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 Sports SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS BRIEFS Half marathon New track, field upgrade set for completion The Rambler Fitness Center offers members a By Robert Goetz chance to complete 13 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs miles running or walking Over on the south side of the within a one-week period, base, across from the Rambler from Monday through Fitness Center, a project featur- Dec. 17. ing an International Associa- The first 50 participants tion of Athletics Federations- will receive a water bottle. approved synthetic track is also nearly finished. Bike ride It won’t be “The House That Ruth Built,” but Yankee Field Cyclists are encouraged on the east side of Randolph is to bike holiday calories reaching the end of an upgrade away Saturday at Eberle that will make it a regulation- Park at 8 a.m. with a 10- size softball facility. mile course. The first 50 Both facilities, scheduled for participants to sign up completion next month by con- receive a T-shirt. tractor Amstar Inc. of San Antonio, will offer significant advantages to Randolph’s recre- Holiday golf class ation program, said Marlin A junior holiday golf Richardson, Rambler Fitness class is offered Dec. 27-31 Center director. from 1-2:30 p.m. daily. The “What the softball field fee is $50 per student and means to Randolph is that we classes are limited to 10 can finally offer quality softball tournaments with the availabil- students. ity of a legal-size field,” he Call Charles Bishop at said. “We can now invite teams 244-3415 for details. from off base to visit and even try to get one of the Air Force Twilight golf hours training camps here.” The Randolph Oaks Golf Mr. Richardson said the new Course offers the following quarter-mile track, a first for the base, will serve multiple purposes. Photo by Robert Goetz Twilight and Super Twilight “There’ll be plenty of grassy Will Cordell (right), Texas Sports Builders employee, pours seal coat on the Rambler Fitness Center’s new hours and prices: area within the track, so we synthetic quarter-mile running track while his coworkers Johnny Daniel (left) and Aldo Dominguez prepare to • Twilight hours normally can now have a place to finally spread the coating. start at 1 p.m. call our own when it comes to • Twilight Monday-Friday: a flag football and soccer play- its compliance with from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., the sun and convenience for Airmen $11 to walk and $20 to ride ing field,” he said. Department of Defense Unified was directly in the eyes of the taking the physical training Facilities Criteria. batter,” he said. “Even the test, Mr. Richardson said. •Twilight weekends and Peggy Hill, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, said Mr. Richardson said the umpires had a hard time call- “The community now has a holidays: $12 to walk and the softball field is finished except rebuilt infield represents a sig- ing balls and strikes because of safe place to conduct the run $21 to ride for the installation of existing nificant improvement. the glare. This is not a problem portion of the PT test,” he said. •Super Twilight Monday- lights on new aluminum stan- “Now all the bases are on the new Yankee Field.” Mr. Richardson said he does Friday: start at 5 p.m. with dards that are height-restricted straight and at the correct Home plate at Yankee Field not foresee the track being $6 to walk and $12 to ride because of airspace requirements. lengths,” he said. “Over the is situated in the southwest used for organized distance- The softball field also fea- years the bases tend to move corner of the facility, facing the running events; the track will slightly underground.” northeast. be used primarily for PT test- Fitness center hours tures a rebuilt infield, new grass – a blend of Bermuda The renovated facility addresses Ms. Hill said the new four-lane ing and interval-type training The Rambler Fitness and rye that is already growing a problem that affects the base’s track will feature a low-impact to prepare for the run portion Center’s holiday hours are: – and new fencing that encir- other softball field, Rambler Field, surface called Alsatan SW. of the test. • Dec. 24 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. cles the facility, she said. It will which is across from the Health “The track will have a 35 to 50 “At this time there will be no • Dec. 25 - CLOSED retain its backstop and seating. and Wellness Center. percent force reduction on the scheduling for use of the track • Dec. 27 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “The most important thing is “A major complaint about knees,” she said. “Runners will be – only the fact that PT testing • Dec. 31 - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that it’s a regulation-size facili- using Rambler Field was that thankful for that.” will take priority on use of the ty,” Ms. Hill said, referring to at a certain time of the day, The track will offer safety track,” he said. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD DECEMBER 10, 2010

December Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class schedule MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYSSATURDAYS

9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Yoga 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Step/Weights 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Kick Boxing 11 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 11 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Yoga 10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion 9 a.m. - Pilates 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 11 a.m. - Step 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 10:15 a.m. - Zumba 5 p.m. - Step 5 p.m. - Zumba 4 p.m. - Power Yoga 11 a.m. - Step 5:30 p.m. - Yoga 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Step and Kick 5 p.m. - Zumba 6 p.m. - Yoga 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing SUNDAYS 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing 6 p.m. - Pilates 1 p.m. - Yoga 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing The Rambler Fitness Center’s holiday hours are: Dec. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dec. 25 - CLOSED; Dec. 27 (AETC Family Day) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $3 per class. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955.