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POW visits base 14 Photo by Senior Ariman Christopher Griffin Basic trainees inch their way through a tactical course at the Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills and Training course Sept. 2. The BEAST introduces Airmen to the joint expeditionary concept and immerses them in deployment scenarios. 37th TRW command chief has passion for the job Sept. 11 relay 22 By Mike Joseph Chief Simon’s first day in his 344th Training Squadron as chief enlisted Staff Writer new assignment was Sept. 10, manager after spending two years in the replacing Chief Master Sgt. Juan Inspector General directorate. Listening to Chief Master Sgt. Lewis, who moved to the newly That led to three months as 37th Jay Simon, 37th Training Wing activated 502nd Air Base Wing at Training Group superintendent before command chief, his passion for Fort Sam Houston as command being elevated to command chief. Airmen comes through loud and chief. “Tech training was perfect for me as far clear. “This is a very humbling as what I like to do, and that’s take care of When he talks about the enlist- Chief Master Sgt. achievement,” said the 25-year Airmen,” Chief Simon said. “When I ed corps, especially the younger Jay Simon veteran. “I’m excited and hon- worked with IG, I didn’t have the exposure View the Talespinner online Airmen, the sound of his voice ored.” to Airmen and I missed it. at www.lackland.af.mil and the smile on his face say it all. And Almost two and a half years ago, Chief that’s after only two days on the job. Simon jumped at the chance to join the See CHIEF P16 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Officials urge common sense approach to H1N1 By Shannon Carabajal lowing precautions: infected with the H1N1 have also • pain or pressure in the chest or 37th Training Wing Public Affairs • Cover your nose and mouth with a tis- reported diarrhea and vomiting which abdomen; sue when you cough or sneeze. Throw is not commonly seen with seasonal flu. • sudden dizziness; As the Centers for Disease Control the tissue in the trash after you use it. Those who are sick should limit con- • confusion; and Prevention reports visits to doctors • Wash your hands often with soap and tact with other people and stay home • severe or persistent vomiting; and for influenza-like illness are higher water for 20 seconds, especially after until 24 hours after their fever has sub- • flu-like symptoms improve but then than expected and have increased over you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based sided; those who work in health care return with fever and worse cough. the last four weeks, Lackland health hand cleaners are also effective. should remain home for seven days In children, emergency warning officials are reminding people to take • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or after symptoms begin or they have signs include: everyday actions to stay healthy and mouth. Germs spread this way. been symptom-free for 24 hours, • fast breathing or trouble breathing; prevent the spread of H1N1. • Avoid close contact with sick people, whichever is longer. • bluish or gray skin color; According to public health officials, staying at least six feet away. Flu is Though most cases of H1N1 are • not drinking enough fluids; most cases of H1N1 are mild and can generally spread through respiratory mild, some cases do develop into seri- • severe or persistent vomiting; resolve on their own with time. The droplets that fall to the ground usually ous illness. Those experiencing any of • not waking up or not interacting; best thing to do is stay home and avoid within six feet of an ill person. the following warning signs should seek • being so irritable that the child does contact with other people. The symptoms of seasonal influenza emergency medical care. not want to be held; and Lt. Col. Cynthia Cogburn, 37th and H1N1 are similar and include fever, In adults, emergency warning signs • flu-like symptoms improve but then Aerospace Medicine Squadron, said cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy include: return with fever and worse cough. personal hygiene is the key to disease nose, body aches, headache, chills and • difficulty breathing or shortness of For more information, visit the CDC prevention. She recommends the fol- fatigue. Many people who have been breath; Web site at www.cdc.gov.

Love your job in the Air Force? Want to share your personal experiences in the military with others? The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details. SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News FAMILY TELECONFERENCE BRIEFS AIR FORCE DRILL TEAM EXHIBITION The Air Force Drill Team performs Friday, 11:45 a.m., at the BMT Reception Center retreat pad. Performances are open to all Lackland personnel and family members.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month continue for Team Lackland. A Hispanic Heritage-themed meal will be served at the Wilford Hall Medical Center dining facility today and at all Lackland dining facilities Wednesday. The meals will feature a variety of Hispanic dishes. Other events include a Hispanic Heritage-themed 5K run Sept. 30, a lunch- eon Oct. 1 at the Gateway Club and a Latin dance Oct. 3 at Mitchell Hall.

LACKLAND SAFETY AWARDS Nominations are being accepted through Monday for the quarterly Lackland Safety Awards. The program is designed to acknowl- edge persons and units for their contribu- Photo by Alan Boedeker tions to mishap prevention through sus- After graduating from Air Force Basic Military Training Sept. 11, Airman Eric Seamons talks with his brother, Tech. Sgt. tained superior performance. Norman Seamons, via a video teleconference facilitated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Sergeant Seamons is at For more information and nomination Joint Base Balad, Iraq, with the 332nd Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. Airman Seamons is joined by his wife Rebecca forms, contact Staff Sgt. Bilma Romero at (center) and his parents, Rosalie and Fred Seamons. the Lackland Safety Office, 671-3969.

BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES Maj. Gen. Hertog assumes command of 2nd AF Ramadan observances are being held daily at sunset through Sunday at the By Angela Cutrer the change of command. Defense Language Institute student cen- 81st Training Wing Public Affairs “With the training, profes- ter, Bldg. 7452. sionalism, pride and values Ramadan is the Islamic month of fast- KEESLER AIR FORCE the 2nd Air Force instills in ing. The feast is applicable to all Muslims BASE, Miss. – When Maj. them, great Americans are who have reached the age of puberty. The Gen. Mary Kay Hertog born, and they are the heart assumed command of 2nd and soul of the Air Force. fast begins daily at dawn and continues Air Force at Keesler Air “Your watch is full of out- until sunset. Force Base Sept. 9 from standing accomplishments The program includes breaking of fast, Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, and highlights, and your congregational prayers, lectures and Gen. Stephen Lorenz called fingerprints are etched nightly prayer. the two generals “two of the upon Airmen’s lives across For more information, contact Chaplain finest leaders the Air Force the command,” he told (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 792-5106. has known.” General Flowers. “When I meet with Second Air Force is the Airmen, I always tell them AETC organization that Courtesy Photo See if your business sense ‘you’re the next great gen- oversees technical and com- Gen. Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training could earn you extra money. eration,’ and it’s true,” said bat training for 250,000 Command, hands the 2nd Air Force flag to Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Learn how to submit your ideas by calling General Lorenz, Air Edu- students annually. Hertog during a change of command ceremony Sept. 9. General cation and Training Com- Hertog took command of 2nd Air Force from Maj. Gen. Alfred 671-CASH mand commander, during See HERTOG P18 Flowers at the Levitow Parade Field. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 COMMENTARY

PT: It’s more than the test Editorial staff COL. WILLIAM H. MOTT V, By Master Sgt. Roderick Walker 37TH TRAINING WING more difficult now that I’m getting older. I COMMANDER 344th Training Squadron often joke about the bad genes in my family JOE BELA, “The Air Force’s focus on PT with weight issues and the hypertension that CHIEF OF INTERNAL The Air Force has been all abuzz this encourages us to adopt and runs rampant on my mom’s side. But it’s no COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 summer over the new fitness assessment laughing matter and something I battle with SHANNON CARABAJAL, standards. The changes include testing maintain a healthy and daily. Because fact is that I’m very busy with MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 twice a year, larger allowances for the waist work and family, and because I still love to active lifestyle which makes MIKE JOSEPH, measurement, a minimum score for each eat and I really dislike running, working out STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 component, and more points earned for time us fit to fight, proud to serve is a constant uphill, though obtainable, bat- PATRICK DESMOND, improved on the 1.5-mile run. tle. and ready to accomplish our SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, Some things have changed but others I try to make the time to work out regu- 671-5049 mission.” remain the same. For example, 100 is still a larly. Did I mention I completed my first PAUL NOVAK, perfect score and 75 is still the minimum half-marathon in November? DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 passing requirement. Trying to surpass 75 is Master Sgt. Roderick Walker The Air Force’s focus on PT encourages a good thing. Oddly enough, 75.2 is the aver- 344th Training Squadron us to adopt and maintain a healthy and age male life expectancy in the United active lifestyle which makes us fit to fight, States, but I digress. proud to serve and ready to accomplish our The Air Force fitness assessment is a a photograph that I’ve shown only to a few mission anywhere in the world. I am so Office: 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 great tool to measure our individual and col- people of me as a significantly larger airman encouraged by all the people I see running Lackland AFB, Texas lective physical ability to accomplish the first class. I don’t think I could jog a half around the base and frequenting the base 78236-5103 (210) 671-1786; mission. For some, it provides the motiva- mile without stopping and gasping. I didn’t fitness centers. (fax) 671-2022 tion to ensure we remain lean and mean. It smoke, I didn’t drink (much) but I was in Unfortunately, I also know some people E-mail: [email protected] is also one of the most important blocks rec- poor physical condition. couldn’t complete our last Warhawk run. It Commander’s Action Line: actionline@lackland. af.mil. ognized on our enlisted performance reports It wasn’t until I realized that I never felt was even tougher for me than in the past as Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) – anything under that magical 75 is consid- good that I started exercising on a regular I must confess to falling off the PT wagon a For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers ered a “does not meet standards” rating and basis. It began with buying a $45 bike at the little, especially since arriving at the mighty 2203 S. Hackberry a sure-fire way to get a referral on your base exchange at RAF Lakenheath, England, 344th Training Squadron; those people can San Antonio, Texas 78210 enlisted performance report. that I turned it around. cook! (210) 534-8848 (fax) 534-7134 Ladies and gentlemen, I’m talking career After riding the wheels off that bike, I However, I’m using the focus on the fit- impact. But more important than the EPR bought another bike in England and had the ness assessment as a catalyst to getting back rating and more important than the acco- experience of riding a half-century – 50 in shape. I’m determined and working to This newspaper is published by lades received for getting a passing or per- miles. After getting hit by a dump truck, I pass my fitness test with more than that Prime Time Military Newspapers, a fect score are the health benefits that main- wisely gave up bicycling and picked up rac- magical 75. I’m also working to possibly run private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive taining an active lifestyle can bring. quetball. my second half-marathon in November and, written contract with Lackland AFB, I’ll admit I used to panic heavily and Make no mistake, working out hasn’t more importantly, I’m working never to look Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized struggle mightily when it came to PT. I have always been easy and it has become even and feel like that guy in the picture again. publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Force. 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By Patrick Desmond One of the foundations of the It is important to remember Because they have been It is always important to recog- Staff Writer military is that we do not forget POWs and MIAs, especially for through a lot and we ought to nize your heritage. Even though our warriors. For the men and those of us in the military, to remember them. They are doing they were captured, our motto women who serve every single understand why we are fighting. a lot for their country. If is still never leave an Airman Today is National day, they know if they are ever It’s also important for young someone is a POW or MIA, he behind. – Senior Master Sgt. captured or killed that our people like myself. It’s impor- or she has to know that their Jonathon O’Farrow, 321st Training POW/MIA Recognition country will do everything in its tant to remember those events country is supporting them. – El Squadron. power to retrieve them and as a way to honor and to learn. Salvador Air Force Capt. Fernando Day.Why is it important bring them back home. It’s – Staff Sgt. Jorge Anchundia, 837th Castaneda, Inter-American Air Forces important to show our gratitude Training Squadron. Academy. to remember POWs and to our veterans. – Master Sgt. Ricardo Ramirez, Inter-American Air MIAs? Forces Academy.

Do you have a photographer’s eye? Do you catch those candid moments? Let us see your work and you could be published! E-mail your Lackland-related photos to: [email protected] Action shots only please. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the following Athena Porter Dustin Murray Katrina Wasche Top BMT Airman 79 Airmen for being selected as Zebariah Petterborg Douglas Brown, 324th TRS, Flight honor graduates among 799 321st Training Squadron Cleo Southall 326th Training Squadron 623 trainees graduating today: Flight 622 Flight 628 Flight 629 Jose Lopez Kristen Bjork Brant Finstad Most Physically Fit 320th Training Squadron Kyle Miller Mary Callahan Tyler Hendrix Male Airmen Flight 615 Samantha Leveque Matthew Moss Ronnie Oliver, 331st TRS, Flight Adam Gazda 322nd Training Squadron Paul Rodriguez 617 Evan Kirstein Flight 619 324th Training Squadron Paul Zimmerman Jason Spring, 322nd TRS, Flight Justin O’Brien Jesse Altland Flight 623 Flight 630 619 Flight 616 John Becerra Aaron Becker James Kangara Female Airmen Adam Faria Zachary Berch Darian Bonney Craig Manbauman Megan Jackson, 323rd TRS, Flight Eugene Hough Eric Heximer Douglas Brown 628 Clinton Koltz Nicholas Mckillop David Bryan 331st Training Squadron Kendall Risha, 322nd TRS, Flight Dillon Mccormick Andrew Skaggs Brett Byrd Flight 617 620 David Miller Kenneth Vincent Adam Edgcomb Rodney Bennett Brandon Nash Flight 620 Rafael Galvao Andrew Caldwell Top PT Flights Devon Rook Natalie Deloach Kyle Gross Andre Dorsey Male Flights Jerid Schumacher Sherry Everheart Sean Harris Nathaniel Gilmore 331st TRS, Flight 617 Stephen White Audrey Pope Robert Inks Bradley Joplin 331st TRS, Flight 618 Ronald Williams Mark Kegel Daniel Shue Flight 625 323rd Training Squadron Steven Kesterson Nathan Stoel Female Flights David Avila Flight 627 Austin Lefevre Flight 618 324th TRS, Flight 624 Matthew Livingston Joshua Amezcua Andrew Rensink Devin Adrian 320th TRS, Flight 626 Daniel Nutley Tyler Bellamy Troy Tulleners John Allen Flight 626 Jason Eickhoff Vasiliy Zorin Richard Dzamefe Top Academic Flights Rachael Ashby Evan Jacobs Flight 624 Ryan Godar 326th TRS, Flight 629 Kandi De Lee Nicholas Loftin Brittinie Kasun Tony Goodwin 324th TRS, Flight 623 Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight HAVING A BALL

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Rubio: 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Duty title: Superintendent, Public Health Time in service: 29 years Hometown: Los Angeles, Calf. Ethnic group background: Mexican Family: Wife, two children Describe your most proud moment as a Hispanic during your Air Force career and why? My proudest Air Force Chief Master Sgt. moment as a Hispanic was joining the Air Force in 1980. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles and the Air Force Robert Rubio gave me a chance to be successful. What do you admire most about the Hispanics you have met in your career? The trait/characteristic I admire most about Hispanics I have met in the Air Force is their hard work ethic. Many come from similar backgrounds as me where their parents had to work hard, long hours, two jobs, etc, to make ends meet and they value the opportunities the Air Force offers, not to mention the good pay and benefits we have. What has the Air Force culture or core values added to your Hispanic cul- Photo by Alan Boedeker ture background? Excellence in all we do; I have always had to try harder to Team Lackland Airmen play pass the microphone during the U.S. Air Force 62nd get ahead for as long as I can remember. Life isn’t always fair and those who Birthday Ball Sept. 12 at the Gateway Club. The celebration included dancing, are willing to do whatever it takes to make it will usually be successful in life. socializing, dinner and a performance by the Air Force Band of the West. How has your culture/heritage enhanced the overall success of your Air Force career? I am proud to be an Hispanic American. I represent my family back home in LA and I have never forgotten where I came from and how proud they are of me. It has driven me to achieve my lifelong goals. “… Changing Lives One Gift at a Time …” What family value(s) have you applied most as an Air Force member to help you accomplish the Air Force mission? Two values jump out at me the … Please support the Combined Federal most. The first is consistency and hard work day after day; being all in for the Campaign Sept. 2 – Oct. 14, 2009 long haul. The second is respect, respect for myself and treating each person Contact your unit reps for more info. I meet with the same respect I expect in return: The Golden Rule. SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Airmen complete NCO Academy Congratulations to the following 360th Training Squadron Air Force Intelligence, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Tech. Sgt. Brian Smith Airmen who graduated from Tech. Sgt. Jamie Zavala Surveillance and Reconnaissance Squadron Lackland’s NCO Academy Sept. 3: Agency Staff Sgt. Jesse Cantu 149th Logistics Readiness 37th Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Timothy Martindale Squadron 37th Aerospace Medicine Tech. Sgt. Ronald Best 737th Training Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jorge Esparza Squadron 59th Clinical Research Division Tech. Sgt. Michael Richardson Tech. Sgt. April Lewis 37th Communications Squadron Tech. Sgt. Zita Knight Tech. Sgt. Shirley Ward 26th Aerial Port Squadron Tech. Sgt. Marcus Gardner Tech. Sgt. Scott Devora 322nd Training Squadron 59th Clinical Support Group Air Force Information Tech. Sgt. Shane Cardines 37th Force Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Anthony Medina Operations Center Award winners Tech. Sgt. Shawntae Clark Tech. Sgt. Justin Worley Distinguished Graduates 331st Training Squadron 59th Dental Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Bailey Tech. Sgt. Lee Conrad 37th Logistics Readiness Tech. Sgt. Rafael Pena 668th Alteration and Installation Tech. Sgt. Shaffiyah Curtis-Herrera Squadron Squadron Tech. Sgt. Kelly Hons 341st Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Rosana Jackson 59th Medical Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Anthony Crimes Tech. Sgt. Shirley Ward Tech. Sgt. Keith Cook Tech. Sgt. Kevin Osby 37th Security Forces Squadron Air Force Legal Operations 343rd Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Uilani Bio 91st Network Warfare Squadron Agency Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Borecki Tech. Sgt. Shaad Gilson Tech. Sgt. Lila Puentes Tech. Sgt. Francis Woznick 37th Training Wing Tech. Sgt. Waverly Carter 690th Network Support Squadron Det 1 Technical Training 344th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Omar McKenzie Operations Center Tech. Sgt. Jason Allen 59th Medical Operations Tech. Sgt. Alfredo Cortinas Squadron Air Force Security Forces Center 345th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Maurice Wilson Tech. Sgt. Eric Bucholz Defense Media Activity – San Tech. Sgt. Shaffiyah Curtis-Herrera Tech. Sgt. Louis Harrison Antonio 59th Medical Logistics and Tech. Sgt. Kelly Hons Tech. Sgt. Deborah Decker 543rd Support Squadron Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Dean Boyer Tech. Sgt. Cathy Quinton Air Force Band of the West 341st Recruiting Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jason McCash Tech. Sgt. Christopher Vestal Tech. Sgt. Cynthia Bailey Tech. Sgt. Juan Alvarez SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 319th Training Squadron is one of a kind By Mike Joseph are currently outside the BMT pipeline due to medical Staff Writer reasons, trouble passing the physical fitness test, drug fraud, or misconduct. Holdover Airmen, those that According to Lt. Col. John P. “JP” Fiske, 319th already graduated BMT and are awaiting clearance to Training Squadron commander, one of a kind proceed to technical training but are held due to med- describes the 319th Training Squadron perfectly. ical reasons or administrative issues, are also a part Separated into two flights, operations and cus- of the 319th TRS. tomer support, the 319th TRS is the first stop for all The wide variety of trainees and issues keep the basic military trainees. And, in some cases, it can be squadron active. The operation flight’s discharge pro- the last stop. cessing section is the busiest in the Air Force. “The customer support flight is unique because we “We do more than 2,600 discharges a year,” said inprocess more than 38,000 trainees annually,” said Colonel Fiske. Colonel Fiske. “Every single trainee comes through us The staff of the 319th has slashed the discharge for records processing and, for those trainees des- processing time from a 15-day Air Force standard to tined for one of the five civil engineering or communi- less than seven days. It has resulted in a savings of cations career fields requiring acrophobia (fear of more than $4 million a year. In addition, the customer heights) testing, we see them, too. support flight’s security clearance interview section “The sensitive skills section processes all top secret has helped save another $632,000 a year by carefully clearances for trainees going to specific Air Force spe- screening those Airmen who are selected for classi- cialties,” he added. “It’s a significant process that sup- fied specialties. ports the BMT machine. A little more than a year ago, the average number “When you tie in how the operations flight handles of trainees and holdover Airmen in the 319th was in the myriad of interesting issues for trainees and com- the 400s. The average has dropped into the low 300s; Photo by Alan Boedeker bine that with the uniqueness of the customer support the goal is below 300. Trainee Gilbert Saenz (left), along with other members of flight, it’s a unique squadron,” he said. Colonel Fiske attributes this significant drop to the the 319th Training Squadron, assemble folders for The operations flight receives a lot of attention, the incoming trainees. Airmen in the 319th TRS inprocess new colonel said. It is responsible for all the trainees that See SQUADRON P19 Air Force Basic Military Trainees every week. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 Guardmembers must submit civilian employment information

By Lt. Col. Ellen Krenke year, and reporting for this year is less than 20 per- rights and responsibilities under the 1994 National Guard Bureau cent for both services. Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employ- The goal for the Army Guard is to reach 75 per- ment Rights Act. ARLINGTON, Va. – Army and Air National Guard cent by Sept. 30, the end of this fiscal year, accord- The information could also be used to determine members are encouraged to provide their civilian ing to a memorandum from Army Col. Marianne which units or unit members should be mobilized, employment information to the Department of Watson, the head of the Army Guard’s personnel defense officials said. Information about full-time Defense through a mandatory program that has office. employers would also make it possible for DoD offi- been around since the early 1990s. Guardmembers must fill in 10 specific data fields cials to enhance employer support for the Guard The Civilian Employment Information program concerning their civilian employer, including and Reserve. makes it possible for defense officials to know who employment status, employer’s name and mailing Employees are considered full time for Civilian can be called up for active duty without jeopardiz- address, their job title and their total number of Employment Information purposes if their employer ing the civilian forces responsible for safeguarding years in their current civilian occupation. considers them to be employed full time. Self- our country, said Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, the direc- Technicians must also register as government employed personnel are considered full time if they tor of the Air National Guard in a memorandum to employees. work for themselves for an average of at least 30 the states. As part of this program, the DoD must give con- hours per week. Reporting by the 450,000-member National sideration to civilian workers, including emergency Guardmembers who fail or refuse to provide this Guard has been very good in the past with more responders such as police officers, firefighters and information, or who knowingly provide false than 90 percent providing information in the last medical personnel; ensure more members with crit- employment-related information, may be subject to five years, said James Lamback, the chief of ical civilian jobs and skills are not retained in the administrative action or punishment, officials said. Employer Support for the National Guard Bureau. Guard longer than necessary to respond to emer- Employment data can be entered on the Defense But information is required to be updated every gencies; and inform civilian employers of their Manpower Data Center Web site. Talking on a cell phone while Reminder! driving on base is prohibited. SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Lackland officers selected for promotion

Congratulations to the following Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance Air Force Medical Operations Agency members of Team Lackland selected and Reconnaissance Agency Maj. Lee Erickson for promotion: Maj. William Coulston Maj. Mark Lamey Maj. John Crier Lieutenant colonel selects: Maj. Frank Schreiber U.S. Strategic Command Defense Language Institute Maj. Brian Sells Maj. Gregory Clay English Language Center Maj. Kyle Tate Maj. Charles Cosnowski Maj. Bonnie Ward Maj. Frederick Wainwright Major selects: 59th Clinical Support Group 543rd Intelligence Surveillance 59th Medical Logistics and Maj. James Smith and Reconnaissance Group Readiness Squadron Maj. Christopher Reiz Capt. Jesse Benavides 346th Test Squadron Capt. Lottie Moon Maj. Robert Tarwater Office of the Secretary of Defense Maj. Jarred Evans Air Force Medical Operations Agency 46th Test Squadron Capt. Peter French Maj. Christopher Hamilton Air Force Security Forces Center Capt. Stephen Mathis Maj. Allan Fiel 950th Electronic Systems Group Maj. Philip Holmes Maj. Richard Sutter Maj. Shaun Salyers PAGE 14 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Retired Lt. Col. Russell Reed stands in front of an F-86A outside Lackland’s History and Traditions Museum Sept. 11. The F-86A is one of several planes he flew during his Air Force career. EMOTIONS STILL OVERCOME FORMER WWII POW By Mike Joseph it but if you noticed, there were a I was in the hospital (years later after fire brought down the crew of nine. Staff Writer couple of moments …” her voice he crashed in a fighter plane), one of They were captured by civilians and trailing off. the other fellows came up to me and held in a local jail before being sent It’s been nearly 65 years since that “Still, after all these years, it said ‘I was a Japanese prisoner. I for interrogation. Three crews were fateful day in late 1944 in the skies affects you,” she said quietly. heard you guys had it hard.’ I said ‘I lost during the mission, and Colonel over Germany. Retired Lt. Col. Russell Reed was a thought you guys had it hard.’ Reed’s was the only crew that sur- His voice is mostly monotone dur- prisoner of war for five months dur- “In other words, there were bad vived completely. ing the discussion, but there are ing World War II. It took the soft-spo- camps and good camps in both Strangely for the colonel, a times when it tends to crack. When ken pilot nearly 40 years before he’d places,” said Colonel Reed. “I hap- Luftwaffe corporal protected him that happens, his eyes tell the story. open up and talk about his capture. pened to be in a darn good camp while being held in the jail. The They become bloodshot and fill with Even now, the 85-year-old will occa- because it was one the Red Cross guard had to reach for his sidearm to tears as he fights the urge to show sionally steal a glance at his wife would check what was going on, and keep a civilian from trying to ram a his emotions. Helen for reassurance when he the Germans got an A for effort, manure fork through the downed “I learned early on not to bring up recalls his time spent in Stalag Luft which was good for us.” pilot. the subject because they weren’t III. Piloting a B-17 with the England- After being taken to an interroga- going to tell you anything anyway,” “Basically, if I had to be a POW, I based 398th Bomb Group in a raid tion center – “they probably thought says his wife. “Now he can talk about was lucky,” Colonel Reed said. “When over Germany Nov. 2, 1944, enemy second lieutenants didn’t know a lot SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 and basically, I guess we didn’t,” he said – Colonel Reed and his crew were shipped to Stalag Luft III, 100 miles east of Berlin in what is now Poland. Stalag Luft III was the basis for the 1963 movie “The Great Escape.” In the spring of 1944, 76 prisoners tunneled their way out of the camp’s north compound; 73 were captured and 50 were executed. While the movie was based on a true story, it was certainly spiced up for the silver screen. “In the movie, Steve McQueen was the cooler king (because of his time spent in solitary confinement) and rode a motorcycle,” said Colonel Reed, who was in the camp’s south compound. “There were two things wrong right there: the cooler king never got out through the tunnel and there was no motorcycle riding. All Hollywood.” Colonel Reed, who never saw his crew though they were in the same POW camp, said the escape attempt was months before his arrival but he did get to know some of the people involved. His greatest ordeal was yet to come. When the Russians were within 25 kilometers of Stalag III in late January 1945, the south compound led the march out as the Germans moved the POWs to another location. To get to the railhead, the 10,000 prisoners were marched through a snowstorm in freezing temperatures. They trudged through the snow for four days, at one point marching 36 hours straight. Shoved into locked boxcars with little food and no facilities, the train made its way to Bavaria. Stopping in an open field, the prisoners feared the worst. “They stopped the train and started to open the boxcars,” Colonel Reed said. “We thought that was the end of the trail for us, but they actually let us out so we could relieve ourselves.” The journey ended at Stalag VIIA in Moosburg, Germany. Originally designed for 14,000 POWs, when liberated by Gen. George Patton’s Third Army on April 29, 1945, more than 100,000 were in the camp. Returning stateside, Colonel Reed remained on active duty until 1954; he retired as an Eastern Airlines pilot in 1983. He served 23 years active duty and in the Reserves, clocking hours in a wide variety of aircraft ranging from bombers to jets. Now residing outside of Seattle, Wash., in Port Ludlow, he and his wife do attend reunions of the 398th Bomb Group and Stalag Luft III. However, it took nearly 40 years before he would meet with his co-pilot (only three crew members are still alive) and discuss what had happened that day in Germany. “We were still talking at 2 in the morning,” Colonel Reed said of the mid-1980s meeting. “Had we done everything we could have? We’d been shot up, the airplane was damaged, we were on fire. Did we do the right things? “We came to the conclusion that we did. You think about those things. Unless somebody else has gone through it, you don’t talk about it.” But now he does. There are times though, when he talks about a person or event, and he is overcome with a wave of emotion. And that’s when you know the pain still persists that time hasn’t been able to heal. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 CHIEF from P1 younger Airmen, airman basic through “If I can champion that message to technical sergeant, encouraging them to our civilians and our officers, and not “(After moving to tech training) I was reach their potential through profession- only help them but assist with whatever with hundreds and hundreds of Airmen al development. That will include prepa- needs they may have, I’m here for them, PROTECT where I could help lay the foundation ration for joint training and assignments not just the enlisted force.” THE and get them started in their careers.” with other military services. When Chief Simon says he has an The chief said timing, luck and faith In addition to championing the open door policy, he says it with convic- NETWORK all had a role in being selected to his new Lackland enlisted corps, another interest tion. The following post. It was appropriate he was told of for Chief Simon is the officers and the “I want people to come talk to me,” he his selection as the next 37th TRW com- civilian workforce. said. “The only time my door is closed is removable flash mand chief on a special day. “In my opinion, the civilians are the if I have to have a private discussion with media are “On my birthday, Colonel Mott (Col. continuity of the Air Force,” he said. someone in my office. I want to be visible unauthorized on William Mott V, 37th Training Wing com- “The civilians are going to serve 30 or 40 and hands-on, but not in your business. I all DoD informa- mander) said, ‘you’re my guy,’” said years, and they are the glue that helps want to be involved. tion systems: Chief Simon. “It erased any doubt I had keep training going in this command. “My message to NCOs is this: it is your about being a command chief. I was “A lot of enlisted cross over to the offi- wing. Help me take it to another level, • Memory sticks comfortable with him. He’s a great cer corps and they seek guidance as well. because not one man or one woman can leader and he knows my passion for I think a good officer wants to under- do it alone. It takes a team. And collec- • Thumb drives Airmen.” stand more about the enlisted force. Why tively, the senior NCOs and chiefs can do • Camera flash Passion is one of the new command not get it from our chiefs, first sergeants that because it is our airmen basic chief’s strengths and he intends to use it. and even some of our tech sergeants who through master sergeants, civilians and memory cards He plans to spend time focusing on the have been doing their job a long time? officers who will benefit.” SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT The 37th Training Wing Office restricted to base, 14 days extra • An airman basic from the of the Staff Judge Advocate duty (suspended) and a repri- 343rd TRS violated Article 92 administered these judgments mand. (dereliction of duty) and received from Sept. 2-8: • A technical sergeant from the forfeitures of $326 in pay for one 322nd Training Squadron violat- month, 14 days extra duty and a • An airman basic from the ed Article 92 (dereliction of duty) reprimand. 343rd Training Squadron violated and received a reduction to staff Article 92 (dereliction of duty) sergeant (suspended), forfeitures Mandatory Uniform Code of and received forfeitures of $302 of $1,405 in pay for one month Military Justice briefings for sec- in pay for one month. (suspended) and a reprimand. ond-term re-enlistees are con- • An airman first class from • An airman basic from the ducted on a walk-in basis in the the 344th Training Squadron vio- 343rd TRS violated Article 92 37th TRW headquarters court- lated Article 92 (dereliction of (dereliction of duty) and received room. duty) and received forfeitures of forfeitures of $326 in pay for one For more information, call $384 for one month, 14 days month. 671-2007.

Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up And Wear Yours! PAGE 18 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 HERTOG from P3 General Hertog is a career security forces officer whose most recent General Flowers, the first career assignment was director of the Air finance and budget officer to command Force’s security forces. a numbered Air Force, is heading to She has worked at the unit, major the Pentagon as Air Force budget command and Air Staff level in various director. positions, including commanding sev- General Hertog, accompanied by eral large security forces units and a her husband, Herm Hertog, a retired technical training group. chief master sergeant, smiled when Prior to her assignment in Washing- General Lorenz commented that “suc- ton, D.C., she was commander of the cess is a family business” for the 37th Training Wing, the largest train- Hertogs. ing wing in the Air Force. “I am honored and thrilled to be General Lorenz welcomed General home again in 2nd Air Force,” General Hertog back into the AETC family with Hertog said. “I look forward to candid the comment that, “The chisel is now feedback about our training, because in your hands; the stone is before you.” every aspect of training supports the General Hertog replied, “It all starts Air Force. We train and graduate here. Training helps determine our 250,000 students a year, but it’s not future because leadership makes a dif- just training that we do; we provide ference. I thank you for the honor and leaders.” the privilege.” SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 SQUADRON from P9 continues to show trainees and Airmen the focus leadership has on the unique hard work of his staff, along with other population in the 319th,” said Colonel commands that are intertwined with the Fiske. squadron, such as the 37th Aero-Medical Two days a week stand out for Colonel Squadron and 59th Medical Wing’s Fiske. Physical Therapy Flight. The 319th TRS “The greatest days of the week are also works closely with the legal office Mondays and Fridays,” he said. “Monday and chaplain corps. is when we ship trainees out and that “My challenge is the morale of the means the customer support flight did trainees and the Airmen holdovers,” the records right, expertly processed top Colonel Fiske said. “The academic/men- secret security clearances, and also some torship sessions have been huge. And the holdover Airmen may have shipped. way the MTIs (military training instruc- “Friday is BMT graduation and we tors) in the 319th mentor and lead the invite all former 319th TRS Airmen that trainees is absolutely essential, along graduated BMT to return with Airmen with the chaplain corps and the medical testimonials and motivate our trainees experts, because we’re all one team.” with their personal stories of overcoming And fiscal contributions to the 319th adversity. TRS morale effort are in the works. More “They speak to the trainees, motivat- than $300,000 is being spent to develop ing them by saying ‘I did it, I made it, so an academic classroom at the Jacobson can you.’ Mondays and Fridays are big Training Complex with seating for 250, days because we get to see real results. new carpet, new furniture, upgraded Our goal in the operations flight is to get technology, and a refurbished library. them back into training, graduate and This project will not only aid the mission, become warrior Airmen in the world’s but will also positively affect the morale greatest Air Force, and our measure- in the 319th. ment of success in this unique BMT mis- “The support by the 37th Training sion can be summed up with our motto: Wing commander to fund this project One trainee at a time.”

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS PAGE 20 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS LIBRARY MYSTERY TONIGHT and $14 for non-members, payable Alamo chapter of Disabled American The retreat will focus on pre- and Nomination forms can be e- The Lackland library interactive by check made to AARP. Veterans and the Texas Workforce post-deployment challenges and mailed to wingmanawards@ adult mystery program is tonight, For more information, contact the Commission are the event sponsors. family wellness. lackland.af.mil. “Mystery Under the Big Top,” 6:15-8 Retirees Activities Office at 671- Admission to the fair is free. Contact Freedom Chapel, 671- For more information and nomi- p.m. The audience, all suspects, will 2728 or B.J. Laymon at Freedom 4208, to register or for more infor- nation forms, contact Master Sgt. have an opportunity to solve the Chapel, 671-4208. MOAA OKTOBERFEST PICNIC mation. A $100 deposit, refundable Jason Hohenstreiter at 671-3722. murder mystery. Light refreshments An Oktoberfest picnic, sponsored at the retreat, is due at registration. will also be served. COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE by the Military Officers Association LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE For more information, contact The Lackland family housing of America, is Wednesday at Eberle LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS The 37th Logistics Readiness Karen Allen-Mirabeau at 671-3610 community-wide yard sale is Park on Randolph Air Force Base. Nominations are being accepted Squadron customer service is the or 671-2678. Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., fol- for the monthly Lackland Wingman point of contact for all supply relat- For more information, call lowed by the picnic at 6 p.m. Cost is Awards. ed questions, concerns and com- AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Claudia Moreno at 645-9511. $20 with a menu of schnitzel, pota- The program creates a direct line plaints. The Lackland Retirees Activities toes, beans, red cabbage and bever- for Airmen or their families to get LRS customer service also man- Office is sponsoring a safe driver MILITARY JOB FAIR age. German music is provided and word to wing leadership of the daily ages the zero overpricing program, program by the American The San Antonio Military German attire is encouraged. efforts their peers are taking to help Association of Retired Persons Community Job Fair is Wednesday, The reservation deadline is one another. See BRIEFS P21 Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Live Oak Monday; call 228-9955 or e-mail Freedom Chapel. Civic Center, junction Interstate 35 [email protected]. Participants will receive a certifi- North and Pat Booker Road. More To see menus for cate for completing the class, which than 100 local and national compa- MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RETREAT Lackland dining makes them eligible for a possible nies from a cross section of occupa- A military marriage and family halls, go online to reduction in their automobile insur- tional careers will be on site. retreat for active-duty servicemem- www.lackland.af. ance premium. The course is good The San Antonio Area Military bers and their families is Sept. 25- mil and click on for three years. Installation Transition Assistance 27 at T bar M Ranch in New the “Services” link. Cost is $12 for AARP members and Career Focus programs, the Braunfels.

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Wilford Hall Medical Center Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Wicca Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesday Monday-Friday: (1st only): WHMC Chapel Orthodox Sunday: Freedom Chap- Mass, 11 a.m Sunday: Medina Chapel el, Room 8, San Airmen Memorial Chapel Contemporary Service, 9 a.m. Antonio Military Open Circle, Wednesday-Friday: Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Religious Education, 10:45 a.m. WHMC Chapel Mass, 11:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. For more information, Protestant contact the chapel staff: Saturday: Sunday: Islamic Airmen Memorial Chapel Freedom Chapel Friday: Freedom Chapel Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Defense Language Institute 671-4208 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Student Center Hope Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Sunday: Spanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m. 671-2911 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Religious Education, 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jewish 671-2941 Mass, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Wilford Hall Medical Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Center Chapel Hope Chapel Children’s Church provided Sabbath Eve Service, 292-7373 Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 BRIEFS from P20 plan or referral letter from their den- ASMC TO HELP HABITAT tist is required. The American Society of Military Funny People ATEWAY HEATER and defense reutilization and market- The screenings will be offered Oct. Comptrollers is looking for volunteers FRIDAYG T ing office transaction assistance. 7 and Oct. 21 in the Longhorn Room of to assist with a Habitat for Humanity Funny People, 6 p.m. (R), starring To contact LRS customer service, the Skylark Community Center, 8-11 project Oct. 24, 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen. call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671- a.m. Habitat is constructing a new SATURDAY 3802. For more information, contact Staff community of 17 homes in the Palo G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, noon (PG- Sgt. Dianet Santos at 671-9876. Alto heights area, and the ASMC team 13), starring Dennis Quaid and G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra Channing Tatum. PEDIATRIC DENTAL SCREENINGS will work on one home under a house A Perfect Getaway, 3 p.m. (R), star- The Lackland Pediatric Dental SKYLARK CC COLLECTIBLES SHOW leader. ring Steve Zahn and Timothy Department is providing drop-in den- A collectibles show for sports, Family members 14 and older are Olyphant. tal screenings for children under 13 in movie and toy memorabilia is Oct. 24, welcome to participate. Painting, Funny People, 6 p.m. (R). October. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Skylark landscaping and general carpentry is SUNDAY The screening will offer opinions Community Center. Vendor spots are involved. A Perfect Getaway G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, noon (PG- and treatment recommendations or available for $10 to the first 30 regis- For more information, contact 13). alternatives but no orthodontic evalu- tered and paid. For more information, Master Sgt. Mike Sonderman at 671- A Perfect Getaway, 3 p.m. (R). ations. A copy of the child’s treatment call 671-3191. 3570. THURSDAY G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, 4 p.m. (PG-13).

For more information and future JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD: movie listings, go to www.aafes. Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. other listening devices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging, walking, Adults – $4. Children – $2. bicycling, or skating on Lackland roadways Closed Monday through Wednesday. and sidewalks is PROHIBITED. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 SPORTS SCOREBOARD BRIEFS

FOOTBALL GOLF DEMO DAY National Conference W L rrMoreuu thannn 600ttoo servicemembers rreemmee helpmm recordbbeerr The Gateway Hills Golf 1. 737th TRG 2 0 Course pro shop is holding 2. 59th MLRS 3 1 2,417 miles during the 9-hour, 11-minute commercial golf gear product 3. 93rd IS 2 1 4. CES 2 1 remembrance relay run on Sept. 11 demonstrations Sept. 26 at 5. AFIOC 2 1 the driving range. Sales rep- 6. IAAFA 1 1 7. 345th TRS 1 1 resentatives will answer 8. CPSG 1 2 questions between 9 a.m. and 9. Sec. Forces 2 1 Story and photo by Patrick Desmond 10. 37th COMM 0 3 Sports Editor 2 p.m. 11. NIOC 0 4 For more details, call 671- Sept. 14- Under Sept. 11’s mourning sky, 41 relay teams sat under cover of tents 3466. CES 12, 93rd IS 7 Aand canopies, watching as teammates circled around the American flag sit- Sec. Forces 21, CPSG 14 A 59th MLRS 18, NIOC 0 uated within the looping Gateway track. GATEWAY HALF-MARATHON AFIOC 6, 37th COMM 0 Lackland’s first-ever 9-hour, 11-minute relay run emphasized elements Lackland’s inaugural of fitness and teamwork while honoring the people involved in the events American Conference W L Gateway Half-Marathon is of Sept. 11, 2001. Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. Registration 1. Dental 3 0 The run serves as a reminder of a tragic day in U.S. history, but also 2. Clinical Spt Gp 2 0 is open to all Department of 3. 59th EMS 3 1 a time of great unity and fellowship. Event director Master Sgt. Erica Defense cardholders and 4. 314th MI Bn 2 1 Gage, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy, said support for the event their guests. The day’s other 5. 342nd TRS 2 1 was overwhelming as all four military branches were represented. 6. DLI 2 1 events include a 10K and 5K 6. 341st TRS 1 1 In addition, it gave the runners a chance to learn about 7. 543rd Spt Sq 1 1 Americans who lost their lives that day – if not also to embrace a run. 9. 37th LRS 1 3 For more details, call 671- 10. Force Spt Sq. 0 4 cathartic activity. 11. 344th TRS 0 4 Sitting shoeless and bearing a bib adorned with the name 2725. Jeffrey Dingle, Tech. Sgt. Martin Moya, 345th Training Sept. 10- DLI 6, 37 LRS 0 Squadron, had already finished a marathon when his first ROLLER HOCKEY Dental 20, 314th MI Bn 0 sergeant, insisting on his safety, stopped him. People interested in par- 59th EMS 6, Force Spt Sq 0 He said, in the perspective of the event, it was a very ticipating in roller hockey Sept. 10- small sacrifice. pickup games at the Gillum 37th LRS 12, 344th TRS 0 “The least I can do is be out here. I just kept thinking DLI 7, Force Spt Sq 6 Fitness Center can contact Clinical Spt Gp 1, 341st TRS 0 of Mr. Dingle,” Sergeant Moya said. “I read his story Airman 1st Class Jesse online. Of course, I didn’t know the gentleman but it’s Thompson at 671-3934. in honor of him.” Courts at the Gillum SOFTBALL Despite a pulled hamstring, Senior Airman Jamie Fitness Center are used on a Over-35 W L Taylor, 93rd Intelligence Squadron, ran 13 miles in first-come, first-served basis. 1. 737th TRG 4 0 the relay, and said the rain only made it all the 2. 149th FW 4 0 better. 3. Sec. Forces 3 1 INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT 4. Force Spt Sq 2 1 Names and origins of the victims were read 5. CES 2 2 over a loud speaker throughout the day and The inaugural Military City 6. CPSG 1 3 moments of silence were held coinciding with Open Veteran’s Day indoor 7. 543rd ISR 0 5 8. 433rd AW 0 4 the hijacked planes’ time of impact. soccer tournament is Nov. 6-8 Nine hours and 11 minutes after the run at Aztec Indoor Soccer. Ten- Sept. 15- Force Spt Sq 21, 433rd AW 7 began, at 4:11 p.m., the crowd paid respect player team registration is Force Spt Sq 22, 543rd IS 8 to the flag in a retreat ceremony followed $150 for premier, open and 737th TRG 23, CPSG 12 by the dedication of a memorial plaque CES 18, SFS 8 coed divisions. by Team Lackland: Division champions Coed W L “In memory of those who perished receive a trophy and a cash as a result of the tragic events of 1. Force Spt Sq 3 0 prize. 2. CPSG 2 1 September 11, 2001.” 3. LAB 2 1 Sergeant Gage said the relay will For more information, call 4. 37th MDG 2 1 varsity soccer coach Stewart 5. Sec. Forces 2 1 be annual, and based on this year’s 6. 59th EMS 1 2 turnout, it can only get bigger. Hess at 875-8143 or Aztec 7. 93rd IS 0 3 Indoor Soccer at 473-5225. 8. 314th MI Bn 0 3 SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 SEPT. 11 FORMATION RUN Team Lackland joined together in unit and group designations on the 37th Training Wing headquarters parade grounds for the Sept. 11 formation run. The 2.1-mile run con- cluded with the raising of the flag to half-staff and the playing of reveille.

Photos by Alan Boedeker Training offers units alternate self-defense

Story and photo by Senior Airman Josie Kemp “Kook Sool Won training helps to instill self-confi- 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs dence and self-discipline which may save lives, both in a deployed environment and here at home,” Chief As Lackland units plan their physical train- Jolly said. ing program, a Kook Sool Won training session Chief Jolly began his Air Force career in the may be a unique alternative to consider. pararescue field, transferred to a special unit and Retired Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Jolly is then cross trained into the medical field. Throughout available to train units in hand-to-hand com- his life he continued training in martial arts, and now bat using the martial art of Kook Sool Won. has more than 50 years experience in the art of Kook “I started training in martial arts when I Sool Won. was eight,” Chief Jolly said. “I feel every indi- “You don’t stop learning until you’re pushing up vidual, male or female, should have a common daisies,” Chief Jolly said. “My skills have definitely approach to self-defense.” saved my life and the lives of others around me.” Kook Sool Won is an ancient Korean mar- Free training is offered primarily in the morning, Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Jolly, Kook Sool Won tial art with many facets performed for self- and the location is determined when the session is instructor (left), demonstrates attack and defense strategies with a defense, healing, conditioning, competition, scheduled. To schedule a unit for training, contact student at the Warhawk Fitness Center Aug. 27. fun and aesthetic purposes. Chief Jolly at 386-6769.

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