FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2009

www.lackland.af.mil • GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • , TEXAS • Vol. 67 No. 48 TREE LIGHTING Program delivers INSIDE Commentary 4 Recognition 6 Christmas trees What’s Happening 18 Celebrating its fifth year, Trees for Troops will News & Features deliver Christmas trees free of charge to military families at Lackland. The trees will be distributed Thursday and next Friday at Outdoor Recreation. Distribution for deployed members’ spouses begins at 2 p.m. and to active-duty families at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Distribution continues next Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. H1N1 vaccine arrives 3 “Our military and their families have been pro- viding a real service to our country,” said Mark Steelhammer, president of the National Christmas Tree Association and a Christmas tree farmer from Rochester, Wash. “As Christmas tree farmers, we want them to be able to experience a traditional Christmas with a real tree, especially if a family Airman adopts six 12 member is currently serving overseas.” More than 15,000 real, fresh Christmas trees will be collected and delivered to military families across the United States, as well as to servicemembers serving overseas this year. The Trees for Troops program was launched in 2005, delivering more than 4,300 Christmas trees to five U.S. military bases, as well as an overseas ship- Education center expands 13 ment to the Middle East. Since then, the program has delivered 50,000 trees to more than 50 military bases and units in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East and the 5th Fleet in the Gulf. “Trees for Troops (has been) a huge success,” says Christmas SPIRIT Foundation chairman Nigel Intramural basketball 19 Manley, a Christmas tree grower in Bethlehem, N.H. “It really resonated with our industry and the mili- tary.” This year, consumers will also have the opportu- nity to purchase and donate trees to the program at more than 40 farm and retail lot locations across the U.S. Trees for Troops is sponsored by the Christmas Photo by Robbin Cresswell SPIRIT Foundation and FedEx Corp. Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training commander, and a group of Team For more information, call Lackland Outdoor Lackland children begin the countdown to the base Christmas tree lighting at the Recreation at 925-5532 or 925-5533, or visit View the Talespinner online Gateway Club Tuesday. The annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony featured a at www.lackland.af.mil www.TreesforTroops.org. reception in the club ballroom as well as a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. (Compiled by 37th Force Support Squadron) PAGE 2 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 Medical wing receives AFOUA By Sue Campbell to Operations Enduring and Iraqi medical centers into its largest Public Affairs Freedom, led the largest trauma inpatient center. hospital in Iraq and led the most The integration plan has been The 59th Medical Wing was formidable medical mobility com- hailed by the Secretary of the Air recently awarded the Air Force mitment in the Air Force. Force and the Chief of Staff Outstanding Unit Award for the In addition to being the of the Air Force as the period of July 1, 2008 to June 30, Air Force Medical Ser- model for integrating 2009. vice’s most deployed medical capabilities “Even though the 59th Medical unit, the wing also exe- and preserving servic- Wing has now won this award cuted 52 percent of all es. several years in a row, no one Air Education and The wing improved should think for a moment that Command’s medical its world-class status for these are automatic,” said Maj. deployments and ensured quality graduate medical Gen. Tom Travis, commander, the highest casualty survival education programs with 59th MDW. rates in the history of modern accreditation rates surging to 4.4 “This winning streak is an warfare. years and six programs earning amazing testament to the wing’s The wing received an overall perfect 5-year accreditations. level of sustained success and Excellent rating during the Air The 59th Medical Wing’s 600 accomplishment during wartime Education and Training Com- cutting-edge research studies and in the face of BRAC transfor- mand Unit Compliance Inspec- have made tremendous impacts mation. I am proud of this team tion, including 14 Best Practices beyond the hospital. every day, and this AFOUA is and no marginal findings, a first The wing executed the first another well-deserved confirma- for the inspection team. Department of Defense invasive tion of this wing’s mission focus The wing has been the lead for hypothermia post-cardiac arrest and performance.” the base realignment and closure- protocol and introduced telemedi- During the award period, the driven merger of two of the cine and stereolithography sup- wing sustained its critical support Department of Defense’s largest port into theatre hospitals. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News SERVING OTHERS BRIEFS COMMANDANT POSITION OPEN The 37th Force Support Squadron is accepting applications from all eligible master sergeants for commandant of the Airman Leadership School. Applications will be accepted through the close of business Dec. 15. The position is for four years with a report date of not later than March 15, 2010. Contact Master Sgt. Cecilia Fawcett at 945-1233 for questions or more informa- tion. Applications can be sent to Chief Master Sgt. Paul Grady via e-mail.

CLOTHING DRIVE The Lackland Family Advocacy Program and the Airman and Family Readiness Center are collecting clothing items for all sizes and genders to support the Year of the Air Force Family initiative. Items will be donated to support men, women, children, and veterans who are Photo by Senior Airman Josie Kemp victims of violence or are experiencing Tech. Sgt. Angela Sancho, nuclear medicine Phase II supervisor with the 59th Radiology Squadron, puts the final touches on unexpected events. gift baskets that were donated by members of the Nuclear Medicine Flight to two 59th RSQ Airmen. The gift baskets Donations can be dropped off Dec. 1- included turkeys, pies, and all the trimmings for a Thanksgiving meal. 31, Room 4A51, in Wilford Hall Medical Center or at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. Contact Staff Sgt. Dawn MacKenzie at 292-7725 or Senior Airman Sondra Lawson Limited amounts of H1N1 vaccine available By Linda Frost Maj. Christopher Calabria, High risk conditions For active duty, less than at 292-0404 for more information. 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs officer in charge, Wilford include chronic lung prob- 1 percent of the vaccine has Hall Immunization Clinic. lems, such as asthma; car- been received from the FEDERAL BENEFITS OPEN SEASON The Wilford Hall It’s expected more vac- diovascular problems, Department of Defense sup- Federal benefits open season for Air Immunization Clinic has cine will become available except high blood pressure; ply. There is enough to vac- Force civilian employees continues through limited amounts of H1N1 by late December. kidney or liver problems; cinate only deployers, preg- Dec. 14. All changes must be made vaccine available for “Once we receive more cognitive problems; neuro- nant women, and people in through the Benefits and Entitlement dependents and a small vaccine, people will be able logic/neuromuscular prob- close contact with infants Service Team. group of active-duty person- to choose between the (shot) lems; hematologic (blood) younger than 6 months of Elections and changes can be made nel. or the nasal spray,” he said. problems; metabolic disor- age. through the Web-based Employee Benefits The H1N1 vaccine is Per recommendations ders, including diabetes; According to Major Information Exchange or the BEST phone available as a shot or nasal from the Centers for Disease and immune-suppression, Calabria, the H1N1 vaccine system at 1-800-525-0102. Counselors spray. The spray contains Control and Prevention, the including that caused by for basic trainees is due by are available Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-11 live, weakened virus, while vaccine is available for the medication or HIV. next week, while enough p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 3- the shot is an inactivated following groups: Once the supply is ade- vaccine for all active-duty vaccine containing dead • pregnant women (depen- quate for high-risk groups members is expected by the 11 p.m. virus and is considered dent and active duty); and health care workers, end of December. For more information, contact Linda safer for high-risk groups. • all 6 month to 24 year the shot will be made avail- The immunization clinic Cozart at 671-0007. Because the H1N1 shot is olds; able to everyone under 65. is a walk-in clinic. Hours limited, it is reserved for • high-risk patients 25 to The clinic is reserving the are 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., TESTING CENTER CLOSURES high-risk dependents and 64; limited amounts of shots for Monday through Friday, The National Testing Center, located in active-duty members who • people in close contact high-risk patients; however, except Tuesdays when it is Bldg. 5725, will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 4. are pregnant or in close with infants younger than 6 healthy 2 to 49 year olds open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 Contact Lackland Education Services contact with infants younger months old (dependent and may receive the nasal spray p.m. at 671-2895 or 671-2896 for more infor- than 6 months, while the active duty); and vaccine. For more information, mation. H1N1 nasal spray vaccine is • health care workers in The vaccine is currently visit the WHMC H1N1 online available for healthy direct patient care, includ- unavailable for patients information page at dependents, ages 2-49, said ing active duty and civilian. older than 65. www.whmc.af.mil/h1n1. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 COMMENTARY Lorenz on Leadership Editorial staff COL. WILLIAM H. MOTT V, 37TH TRAINING WING COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES, Spotting disasters DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS JOE BELA, By Gen. Stephen Lorenz CHIEF OF INTERNAL Air Education and Training Command commander COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 SHANNON CARABAJAL, “I can hear that train “No matter how hard you try, there will always be some- MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 coming down the tracks.” thing that catches your organization by surprise. When MIKE JOSEPH, If you’re like me, then you see a train coming down the tracks, don’t just stand STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 you’ve heard people use PATRICK DESMOND, this analogy to describe in front and brace for impact.” SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, an inbound issue or chal- 671-5049 lenge. We all face chal- PAUL NOVAK, lenges each and every DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 General Stephen day – they are nothing prepare for specific contingencies and leader’s neck should start to stand up new. The challenges Lorenz not rely on generic crisis response check- when things get quiet. 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More often, they appear, seemingly ful leader must be able to maintain ob- their team toward a common objective. military services. Contents of the from out of thin air, and immediately jectivity in order to spot inbound trains. Leaders should anticipate inbound trains Talespinner are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the consume more time than we have to give. After all, allowing emotion to creep into a as a means to improve their organiza- U.S. government, the Department of Through frustrated, tired eyes we won- Defense, or the Department of the Air leader’s perspective may provide short- tions. Force. der where the crisis came from in the term success, but will eventually create Now, crisis action teams and emer- The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or first place. 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When you see a train coming down Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for Such an outlook is what helped create Candor and objectivity alone will prob- the tracks, don’t just stand in front and purchase, use or patronage without an entire school of thought called crisis ably help catch 90 percent of the issues brace for impact. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, management. We have crisis action before they impact an organization. In Be ready in order to take full advan- physical handicap, political affiliation, teams, emergency response checklists order to achieve 100 percent, a leader tage of the opportunities they create. Not or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. and we build entire plans describing how must work hard to avoid complacency. only will you be more efficient and effec- Editorial content is edited, to deal effectively with the train that we prepared and provided by the Public When things get quiet within an organi- tive, but you will ensure that your organ- Affairs Office of the 37th Training Wing. never saw coming. These impacts can be zation, it doesn’t necessarily mean that ization will continue in the best direction All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. hard to absorb and typically leave “casu- everything is being handled successfully. to achieve short-, mid- and long-term Deadline for submissions is alties” behind. Wouldn’t it be better to In fact, the hair on the back of every objectives. noon Thursday the week prior to publication. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 Avoid ethical pitfalls during holiday season By Capt. Brian Green whose interests may be substantially Parties occasion. If an open house or recep- 37th Training Wing Legal Office affected by the employee’s perform- It’s fine to attend parties hosted by tion is hosted by a contractor, you may ance of duty. your peers and superiors, ones that attend and accept any refreshments if ’Tis the season for giving, right? Although holiday gifts between are open to the general public or to all it is a widely-attended gathering and But in the midst of this holiday season friends and family are fine, a federal government or military personnel, your supervisor determines it is in full of gifts, parties, and fundraisers, employee may not accept a gift worth and ones to which you were invited your agency’s interest that you attend. don’t let the federal ethics rules slip more than $10 from a subordinate or based on a relationship outside the If you’re having an office or squadron your mind. Here are some important person in a lower pay grade, or a gift workplace. You may attend a party party, you may not use appropriated things to remember as you plan for a worth more than $20 (or gifts totaling hosted by a subordinate if the hospi- funds to pay for it. happy, and ethical, holiday season. more than $50 in a year) from a con- tality provided is customary for the tractor or contract employee, unless occasion. Fundraisers and Solicitations Gifts there is a bona fide personal relation- Similarly, if you are hosting a party Since you can’t use taxpayer money A federal employee may not accept ship underlying the gift. as a supervisor, you may accept a hos- for your party, how do you cover gifts offered because of his official You should never accept gifts of pitality gift from a subordinate at your expenses? A private organization, position, from someone with business cash from a contractor or subordi- party if the gift is of the type and before his agency, or from someone nate. value customarily given on such an See PITFALLS P11 PAGE 6 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Dawn Dolce Leran Dong Flight 016 Female Airmen lowing 62 Airmen for being Courtney Wheeler Maximilian Faith Buck Carpenter Jennifer McElroy, 326th TRS, selected as honor graduates Malcolm Fedderman Travis Johnson Flight 022 among 625 trainees graduat- 323rd Training Squadron James Gallimore Jonathan Keeney Kenyatta Pierce, 326th TRS, ing today: Flight 013 Ryan Good Thomas Ryan Flight 022 Joel Cruzmarcano Abel Guajardo Eric Stangl Male Flights 320th Training Squadron Drew Gordon Brady Hansen Flight 025 324th TRS, Flight 019 Flight 023 Klint Kloepping Lamar Liddell Shane Cameron 320th TRS, Flight 024 Ryan Kahn Flight 014 Stephen Meckley Levi Choate Female Flights John Mark Isaac Christopher Bradlee Miller Jacob Harris 326th TRS, Flight 022 Tyler McGoveran Adam Gaudreau Philip Moore Colby Judd 331st TRS, Flight 026 Cory Mullin Brian Winker Trevor Phillips Anthony Peterson Jonathan Soulier Thomas Schultz Flight 026 Top Academic Flights Samuel Voss 324th Training Squadron Phillip Shumaker Ariadni Eyman 320th TRS, Flight 023 Flight 024 Flight 019 Flight 022 Stephanie Holub 320th TRS, Flight 024 James Lovell Joshua Dow Haley Barlow Benjamin Merriam Flight 020 Stephanie Grenon Top BMT Airman Nicholas Brazeau Levi Choate, 331st TRS, Flight 322nd Training Squadron Bryant Hinrichs 331st Training Squadron 025 Flight 017 Benjamen Nienhouse Flight 015 Michael Baker Luis Santos Joshua Benfield Most Physically Fit Christopher Gray Shawn Westbrook Robert Comstock Male Airmen Christopher Howard Harvey Eubanks Jonathan Soulier, 320th TRS, Stuart Lambert 326th Training Squadron Cameron Husted Flight 023 Charles Turner Flight 021 Eric Manzella Craig Wimbley, 331st TRS, Flight 018 Seung Cho Adam Olsen Flight 015 AF ISR Agency recognizes top Airmen By Tech. Sgt. Erick Reynolds Airborne Communications and Electronics Systems Detachment 2 Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs Gold: Tech. Sgt. Douglas M. Tatum, 97th Intelligence Silver: Staff Sgt. Andrew P. Seitz, 93rd IS Squadron Bronze: Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Amon, 301st Intelligence The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Silver: Senior Airman Jeremy L. Reagle, 338th Squadron Reconnaissance Agency recently recognized the top Combat Training Squadron performers within the unit at the 30th anniversary Bronze: Senior Airman Evan J. Hatfield, 97th IS Cryptologic Linguist of the Maj. Gen. Doyle E. Larson Sensor Olympic Gold: Tech. Sgt. Martin T. Pinkerton, 22nd Awards Banquet. Airborne Cryptologic Linguist Intelligence Squadron More than 7,000 Airmen competed for a gold, sil- Gold: Tech. Sgt. Jay L. Johnson, 31st Intelligence Silver: Staff Sgt. Lawrence J. Mann, 303rd ver or bronze medallion. The award ceremony cov- Squadron Intelligence Squadron ered the intelligence career fields in the agency as Silver: Tech. Sgt. Timothy B. Howerton, 488th Bronze: Staff Sgt. William D. Crothers, Jr, 31st IS well as support personnel. Intelligence Squadron “Not only am I honored to have been selected to Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Joseph M. Korpela, 390th Network Intelligence Analysis represent my peers,” said Tech. Sgt. Quintella Intelligence Squadron Gold: Staff Sgt. Seth A. Archuleta, 381st Intelligence Cooper, 693rd ISR Group, information management Squadron knowledge operations technician. “It is even more of Operations Intelligence Silver: Tech. Sgt. Michael A Cantu, 451st Intelligence an honor that the ISR community recognizes the Gold: Staff Sgt. Eugene E. Webster, 93rd IS Squadron support AFSC's and the contribution we provide.” Silver: Staff Sgt. Tabatha A. Sanders, National Air Bronze: Staff Sgt. John R. Salazar, 324th Intelligence Airmen took two tests that measured job knowl- and Space Intelligence Center Squadron edge at different levels. The first test is administered Bronze: Staff Sgt. Richard O. Brown, NASIC at the unit level and the second is at the agency Electronic Signals Intelligence Exploitation level. This year the awards program recognized top Imagery Analysis Gold: Staff Sgt. Kevin J. Rush, 566th Intelligence performers from 24 Air Force Specialty Codes. Gold: Staff Sgt. Fred Love, 692nd ISR Group Squadron “These awards highlighted one of our key tenets: Silver: Staff Sgt. Yasin I. Shah, NASIC Silver: Staff Sgt. Brian G. Kane, 453rd EWS developing and caring for ISR professionals and Bronze: Staff Sgt. Landon K. Mull, 692nd ISR Group Bronze: Staff Sgt. Robert T. Thoburn, NASIC their families,” said General Bradley Heithold, Air Force ISR Agency commander. Communications Signals Intelligence Production Congratulations to the winners: Gold: Tech. Sgt. James B. Holmes, 544 ISR Group, See PERFORMERS P7 DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 PERFORMERS from P6 Silver: Tech. Sgt. Omar D. Taguinod, 48th IS Agency, Det. 7 Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Tracy L. Hawkins, NASIC Silver: Tech. Sgt. David A. Owens, 390th Intelligence Integrated Avionics Systems-Electronic Warfare Squadron Gold: Tech. Sgt. Jaye R. Pooley, 25th ISn, Det. 2 Information Management Bronze: Staff Sgt. Paul W. Finnegan, 668th ALIS Silver: Staff Sgt. Keith T. Ruffin, 390th IS Gold: Staff Sgt. Quintella M. Cooper, 693rd ISR Bronze: Staff Sgt. John W. Hoover, 25th IS Group Security Forces Silver: Tech. Sgt. Charles-Martin M. Ikari, 25th IS, Gold: Tech. Sgt. Robert H. Facer, 70th FSS Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry Systems Det. 2 Silver: Tech. Sgt. John W. Wilson, Jr., 488th IS Gold: Staff Sgt. Suzanne L. Krasnow, 48th IS Bronze: Senior Airman Yara P. Hernandez, HQ Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Thomas W. Charles, 70th FSS Silver: Staff Sgt. Philip W. Olsen, 373rd SPTS AFISR Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Chad T. Bruce, 10th IS Personnel Communications-Computer Systems Operations Gold: Tech. Sgt. Shakeisha Perkins, HQ AFISR Ground Radio Communications Gold: Staff Sgt. Neil A. Carter, 7th IS Silver: Staff Sgt. April Schlichtmeyer, 361st ISR Gold: Tech. Sgt. James M. Schaefer, 694 ISR Group, Silver: Tech. Sgt. Daniel K. Mabry, 352nd NWS Group Det.1 Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Saundra G. Davis, 390th IS Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Stacey A. Aungst, 390th IS Silver: Staff Sgt. James M. Pollock, 373rd SPTS Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Michael T. Bertsch, 381st IS Communications-Computer Systems Programming Education and Training Gold: Staff Sgt. Matthew K. Hui, 7th IS Gold: Staff Sgt. Flordeluna R. Tolentino, 561st NOS Computer, Network, Switching, and Cryptologic Silver: Staff Sgt. Adrian J. George, 688th Information Silver: Tech. Sgt. Patrick A. Lathrop, HQ AFISR Systems Operations Wing Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Sharon D. Johnson, 70th FSS Gold: Tech. Sgt. Donald R. Champion, 381st IS Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Michael Kiefer, Air Force Silver: Staff Sgt. Matthew T. DiMasi, 690th ISS Technical Operations Center Financial Management and Comptroller Bronze: Staff Sgt. Dante X. Adams, 48th IS Gold: Tech. Sgt. Vince Jervier, 67th NWW Communications-Computer Systems Control Silver: Tech. Sgt. Shilyn L. Bell, HQ AFISR Communications Cable and Antenna Systems Gold: Staff Sgt. Brian C. Werner, 543rd SPTS Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Travis D. Smith, HQ AFISR Gold: Staff Sgt. Jason W. Daly, 668th ALIS Silver: Staff Sgt. Ameer M. Assad, 373rd SPTS Silver: Staff Sgt. Ruben R. Montijo, 668th ALIS Bronze: Senior Airman Jacob D. Cowles, 94th IS Technical Applications Specialist Bronze: Senior Airman Seth T. Groover, 668th ALIS Gold: Staff Sgt. Jonathan P. Beedham, Air Force Communications-Computer Systems Planning and Technical Applications Center Material Management Implementation Silver: Staff Sgt. John T. Lauser, AFTAC Gold: Staff Sgt. Monique Edmonson, 361st ISR Group Gold: Tech. Sgt. Michael A. Young, HQ Air Force ISR Bronze: Tech. Sgt. Randy E. Novobilski, AFTAC PAGE 8 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 AF ISR Agency recognizes top units By Tech. Sgt. Erick Reynolds The 485th IS fused Air Force com- lance and Reconnaissance Wing, value mission capability. Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs munications and National Security Fort Meade, Md., garnered Large The last unit award given by the Agency’s intelligence operations. Unit Award for the fifth year in a general was the Security Excellence The Air Force Intelligence, The unit also fed more than two row. Award to the 707th Force Support Surveillance and Reconnaissance million pieces of intelligence to three The 381st Intelligence Squadron, Squadron, Fort Meade, Md. Agency commander presented the combatant commands. Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, The SEA recognizes an outstand- three top unit trophies awarded The next presentation, Facility won the small unit award. ing unit that has excelled in all secu- within the agency recently during a Innovation, had two categories: large The 70th ISR Wing led a ground rity disciplines to include: computer, commander’s conference. unit and small unit. breaking effort to replace 50s legacy communication, information, indus- Maj. Gen. Bradley Heithold began The award recognizes one large technology with state-of-the art digi- trial, physical and personnel securi- by presenting the Chief Master Sgt. and one small AF ISR Agency unit tal communication infrastructure. ty. James C. Swindell Award to the for their outstanding efforts in facili- It also initiated an upgrade of a The award also covers emissions 485th Intelligence Squadron, Mainz- ties management worldwide. $1.5 million intrusion detection sys- and operations security. Kastel, Germany. Each facilities’ management team tem which protects a 75-acre area. The 707th FSS stood up the first The trophy recognizes the best ensures adequate facilities are avail- The 381st IS fielded five cutting- Air Force local industrial program telecommunications units and com- able to support present and future edge mission systems, a $350K vital that coordinated on three contracts munications systems support within needs. resource which resulted in a 100 which enhanced Air Force and the agency. The 70th Intelligence, Surveil- percent increase in unique, high- National Security Agency’s missions. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Library site of holly, jolly holiday events

By Sharon Amann The second program brings Santa and Lackland Library Mrs. Claus to the library for their annu- al visit, Dec. 16 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. As part of the winter holiday season, “Children can meet Santa, the Lackland Library is offering two make a holiday ornament and family events guaranteed to put the listen while Mrs. Claus reads jingle in your bells. traditional favorite, ‘Twas the First is the Christmas Caper Night before Christmas,’” Ms. Family Mystery Night, Sunday, 6:15- Shapiro said. 7:30 p.m. Cookies and punch will be “Participating families help solve served. the mystery of Santa’s disappearance,” “These are two jolly good said Lenore Shapiro, Lackland Library opportunities to get the family System director. “They’ll be searching for together, don your gay apparel, toll clues with the help of other holiday charac- the yuletide carols and have a fa-la-la- ters to find Santa so he can make his Christmas la-la-la-la good time.” Eve deliveries.” Both activities are after-library-hours programs Light refreshments will be served during the so the entrance to the library is through the park- event. ing lot door. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 Keeping Cyber Wingmen safe from network attacks Every day, malicious code, worms, about the cyberspace domain,” Courtesy Illustration botnets and hooks attack Air Force General Schwartz wrote to AF mem- Cyberspace adversaries computers hardware, software and the bers in a service-wide e-mail. attack Department of Internet. They infiltrate classified Phishing is the most common way of Defense computer information and compromise national getting information. This attack targets networks every day, and security. In response, the Air Force is the weakest link in network security – Air Force officials have a stepping up its mission to defend the user. It involves sending e-mails goal of protecting cyberspace. containing attachments and linked networks from attack. In Cyberspace adversaries attack Web sites that appear legitimate. August, Air Force Chief Department of Defense computer net- Phishing tricks Airmen into down- of Staff Gen. Norton works every day. They range from loading malicious code which provides Schwartz outlined steps individual hackers, criminal organiza- a door into that network or computer the Air Force is taking to tions and terrorists, to nation states. from remote locations. Phishing hap- centralize this mission. Though they aren’t successful the pens at work or home. majority of the time, they have stolen “Applying our Wingmen in the classified information from networks cyberspace domain gives us a powerful “We must all conduct ourselves as cyberspace attacks by relentless adver- and computers, including future advantage – every Airman is a defend- ‘Cyber Wingmen,’ recognizing that our saries attempting to infiltrate our net- weapon systems, logistics information er in cyberspace,” said General C. actions and activities on the network works – at work and at home – mil- and Airmen’s personal information. Robert Kehler, Air Force Space affect every other Airman and impact lions of times a day, 24/7. Mission success is the goal of pro- Command commander. our ability to execute the broader Air 2. Our adversaries plant malicious tecting networks from attack. In The activation of 24th Air Force Force mission,” General Schwartz said. code, worms, botnets and hooks in August, Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Aug. 18 helps define Air Force require- The “Rise of the Cyber Wingman” common Web sites, software and hard- Schwartz outlined steps the Air Force ments and establishes training stan- philosophy incorporates the following ware such as thumb drives, printers, is taking to centralize this mission. He dards for cyber warriors. 10 guiding principles every Airman etc. said that those steps are just the begin- The next step is to educate every needs to know and use to secure 3. Once implanted, this code begins to ning. “To make significant progress we Airman about the Cyber Wingman cyberspace. must also change the way we think campaign. 1. The United States is vulnerable to See CYBER P15 DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 PITFALLS from P5 your official capacity (i.e., in uniform, on-duty, such as a unit booster using official letterhead, Chapel holiday services club, can hold fundrais- and invoking your unit, Permanent Party Services Christmas Eve Hanukkah ers such as a bake sale the 37th Training Wing, Events held at Freedom Chapel unless otherwise 5 p.m., Children’s Mass (All services at Airmen Memorial Chapel) or fun run, or simply ask or the Air Force). noted. 6 p.m., Orthodox Service (Airmen Memorial Chapel) Dec. 11, 6 p.m., Menorah Lighting and Meal For more details, call 671-4208 7 p.m., Protestant Candlelight Christmas Service Dec. 12, 9 a.m., Hanukkah Service people to contribute. However, private 9 p.m., Catholic Christmas Lessons and Carols Dec. 18, 6 p.m., Menorah Lighting and Meal To avoid the risk and organizations may solicit Christmas and Advent 9:30 p.m., Christmas Eve Mass appearance of improper funds for your unit party Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Immaculate New Year’s Eve influence or coercion, off duty, out of uniform, Conception Mass Christmas Day 5:30 p.m., Vigil Mass Mary Mother of God Dec. 18, 7 p.m., Protestant Children’s Christmas Play 9 a.m., Christmas Day Mass 10:30 p.m., Protestant Watch-night Service and Meal solicitations within your using booster club let- organization should be terhead, and not using conducted by junior per- your rank or official sonnel, and must be position. clear that all contribu- tions are purely volun- Follow the advice tary. above, and you’ll be well You may not conduct prepared. If you have raffles or other gambling any questions, call the activities to raise funds. 37th Training Wing You may not solicit out- Legal Office at 671-3362 side sources, e.g., busi- and ask to speak with an nesses on or off base, ethics counselor. And for contributions of any have a happy – and ethi- sort for your party in cal – holiday season!

PROTECT THE NETWORK The following removable flash media are unauthorized on all DoD information systems: • Memory sticks • Thumb drives • • Camera flash memory cards • ChangingPAGE 12 lives throughTALESPINNER adoption DECEMBER 4, 2009 Lackland family opens home to special-needs children

By Meredith Canales Northwest Weekly

Six and a half years ago, with three children who were 9, 13 and 16, Tech. Sgt. John Lambert, 319th Training Squadron, and his wife Carla adopted Ethan. Around 5 years old, Ethan was from Thailand and didn’t speak at all. His parents said he walked around with a handheld machine that acted as his voice. The box, as his mom called it, had buttons Ethan could press to indicate what he wanted. Ethan is now 11 years old and can form full sen- tences, though to an ear unaccustomed to his speaking patterns, he is difficult to understand. He has a Nintendo DS and loves playing his Batman Lego game. He even attends Raba Elementary. “We were living in Ramstein Air Base, Germany at the time,” said Sergeant Lambert. “We found an American woman who helped us with the adop- tion.” Ethan was the first of six kids adopted by the Lamberts over the next few years. With their oldest child, Marissa, out of the house, they have two high schoolers, Johnathan and Emilea, who attend Warren. Of the six younger kids, three were adopt- ed from Thailand, two from China and one from Vietnam. All have special needs, though some more Courtesy Photo than others. Three-year-old Rubea is the youngest. The Lambert family in their living room. From left, Johnathan (17), Ethan (11), Tech Sgt. John Lambert, Rubea (3), She and her brother Owen, 8, were adopted from Rylea (4), Carla Lambert, Kaylea (9), Emilea (15) and Owen (8). Sergeant Lambert is with the 319th Training Squadron. China. Rylea is 4, and she was adopted from of $5,000 in a calendar year, for qualifying expens- other.” Vietnam. Jack, 12, Ethan, 11 and Kaylea, 9 all hail es. One piece of advice the Lamberts have for those from Thailand. Carla even said she’s looking forward to adopting thinking about adoption is to jump right in. Like Ethan, his brothers and sisters all love out- one more child. “Do it,” said Sergeant Lambert. “It’s a great way door sports along with their video games. They’re “I want to adopt from Uganda,” she said. “That’s to increase the size of your family, and we have to an active and talkative bunch, with Owen seeming where my heart always was from the beginning, but travel to every place they are to pick them up. It’s like the most outgoing. He walks around his broth- when we started it was more difficult to adopt chil- just a way to see what you’re doing. It’s another ers and sisters, telling stories about getting on the dren from there. You mainly get older children. look at some of the places they come from and what plane from China and explaining kind of flags they We’ve gathered some information, and I either want they’re missing out on in life.” had flying where he was staying before his mom a daughter closer to Caylea’s age or one close to When asked how they pick the children, 8-year- and dad took him home. Rubea and Rylea.” old Owen tells the story best. The Lamberts want everyone to know how adop- Sergeant Lambert said the biggest challenge in “You looked at us on the computer,” he said. “You tion has enriched their lives. Though it’s been a having all the children is addressing their individual thought we were cute, so you came to get us.” costly enterprise, they say the Air Force and the needs. For more information on the Adoption Expense state helped pay the way for their children to come “It’s trying to get everyone what they need,” he Reimbursement Program, contact the military per- live with them. said. “What’s best for each child.” sonnel flight or call the Total Force Service Center Through the Air Force Adoption Expense The biggest joy, they said, is giving their children at 800-525-0102, or DSN 665-5000. Reimbursement Program, parents using a legal a home. For more information on adoption, visit the gov- adoption agency may be eligible for up to $2,000 “We’ve given them a mom, dad and brothers and ernment’s Web site at www.childwelfare.gov/ per adoptive child, with a maximum reimbursement sisters,” he said. “They all accept and love each adoption. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airmen from the 344th Train- ing Squadron take a test at Lackland's newly expanded national testing center. The center added 11 testing stations and now offers professional military educa- tion testing at no cost. Lackland, Wayland Baptist join forces By Mike Joseph stations from 20 while also being able providing free PME testing and sitting cials expect those figures easily to Staff Writer to offer something no other Air Force fees. In addition, the school also provid- increase. testing centers can – Wayland Baptist ed all the computer equipment now in Dr. Antenen said Wayland is pre- The Lackland Education Center and has an agreement with Air University to the center. pared to do whatever is necessary to the San Antonio branch of Wayland do professional military education test- “Along with the PME testing, we’ll do accommodate the students. If the num- Baptist University have joined forces to ing at no cost for the testing Airmen. enlisted for their academic courses and ber of tests increases as anticipated, the expand the national testing center on “It’s a win-win scenario for Wayland junior officers taking PME,” said Mr. school will consider longer hours and base. Baptist, Lackland, and all the other Gregg. “(Wayland Baptist) is doing all of weekend times. Gone are the days of paper and pen- schools located on base,” said Dr. Jim this at no additional cost. For us, that’s The Lackland Center is already cil testing; waits of up to eight weeks Antenen, executive director and dean of a huge thing.” starting to see traffic from Randolph for results are also now a thing of the the Wayland Baptist-San Antonio The agreement will save a minimum AFB and , and more past. And in January, new technology branch. “It increases our partnership of $19,000 a year for the Air Force in is expected once Joint Base San will allow speech testing to be comput- with the Education Center as well as contractor fees, which in the past have Antonio kicks into high gear next year. erized. Lackland in general and the Air Force. run as much as $32,000. Airmen pass- In addition to all the college tests, “We’ve gone high tech,” said Russell “It is being held up as a best practice ing a test and not having to take a health certification exams for nursing Gregg, Lackland chief of education and in AETC (Air Education and Training course also save the Air Force $750 per will also be available at the Lackland training. “The center is going to provide Command),” he added. “If you are a course. center as well as proctoring. a better service for the students. Now, uniformed military servicemember, it At current test rates, about 8,000 All Department of Defense personnel they will have results when they walk costs you nothing.” exams are administered in a 12-month with access to the base can use the test- out the door.” As part of the agreement between period. ing center. It is open to spouses and the In addition to computerized testing, the Air Force and Wayland Baptist, the With the expanded testing center civilian community for the cost of the the center has been expanded to 31 university gives back to the base by and technology, school and base offi- exam and a sitting fee. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 Safety paramount during holiday travel By Capt. Paul Boseman most at risk on the road. Road acci- are some safety tips for driving during areas and avoid them; 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron dents represent the most common the holidays: • On the road, off the phone: this cause of death in this age group. • Do not drive while intoxicated, do means no texting, no checking for It’s the holidays, the season to be • Young drivers have high numbers of not ride with others who are intoxi- messages, no reading e-mails and no profound and a time to head home crashes when driving at night and on cated, and avoid the obvious times talking. Research studies have shown and be amongst family and friends. weekends, and when carrying young and places where you might become that the risk of crashing while dialing And for students in training, it’s a wel- passengers. Many crashes are the the victim of drunken driving; a handheld device, such as when text come reprieve from yelling military result of speeding and while driving • Always wear a seat belt, regardless messaging and driving, is more than training leaders. under the influence of alcohol or of how long the trip; double that of talking on a cell phone. But before taking the rubber to the drugs. Failure to use seatbelts is also • Keep children properly restrained in Use a cell phone only when the car is road, here are a few things to keep in a key factor in death and injuries. the back seat; safely parked. mind: Young people are over-represented in • Keep the speed down. Most speed Don’t forget that driving is a privi- • Worldwide, road crashes are the single-car and loss-of-control crashes, limits provide guidance to the extent lege. Remember your fellow Airmen single greatest cause of death for men and crashes where the driver is turn- that control can be maintained and overseas who are not as privileged to ages 15 to 29, and the second greatest ing across oncoming traffic. damage will not result in a fatality if be home and keep them in your for 15 to 29 year olds overall, accord- • Research has shown that using a the speed limit is observed; prayers. ing to World Health Organization fig- cell phone while driving increases • Watch the weather reports, and plan And in all you do, exhibit integrity ures. crash risk by at least four times. your trip accordingly; first, service before self, and excel- • Young drivers ages 15 to 24 are the With these statistics in mind, here • Be acquainted with traffic problem lence in all we do. Talking on a cell phone while Reminder! driving on base is prohibited. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 CYBER from P10 cate with the AF network by e- mation, and even your person- ware, applications, music or you with your free copy. mail, or transfer information al identity, by simply taking information onto our networks “By embracing, under- distort, destroy and manipu- from one system to another. thoughtful action. without approval. standing and applying each of late information, or “phone” it 5. As Cyber Wingmen, you 7. Do not open attachments or 9. Encrypt sensitive but these rules, we will deliver on home. Certain code allows our have a critical role in defend- click on links unless the email unclassified and/or mission our promise to fly, fight and adversaries to obtain higher ing your networks, your infor- is digitally signed, or you can critical information. Ask your win in air, space and cyber- levels of credentials to access mation, your security, your directly verify the source – CSA for more information. space,” General Schwartz highly sensitive information. teammates and your country. even if it appears to be from 10. Install the free Depart- said. 4. The adversary attacks your 6. You significantly de-crease someone you know. ment of Defense anti-virus computers at work and at our adversaries’ access to our 8. Do not connect any hard- software on your home com- (Courtesy of Secretary of home knowing you communi- networks, critical USAF infor- ware or download any soft- puter. Your CSA can provide the Air Force Public Affairs) PAGE 16 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 Practice fire safety during the holidays As many begin decorating for the holiday season, place it in the coolest part of the room, never close to If candles are used on the dinner table, make sure the base fire department encourages Team Lackland space heaters or directly in front of the heating duct. they are the safety types with globe and holder. to keep their holidays fire safe by following these • Select and handle artificial trees carefully. Plastic Additionally, Lackland AFI 32-2001 outlines safety suggestions for home and office decorating: and metallic trees can burn. requirements for on-base holiday display, including: • Use noncombustible decorative materials when • Ensure all electrical items such as trees with built- • The use of combustible decorations including card- possible. Untreated cotton, batting, flock, and paper ins, electrical lighting, etc., are listed or labeled by a board boxes, wood products, straw, hay, or similar may ignite easily and burn intensely. nationally recognized testing laboratory such as materials is prohibited. • When selecting a Christmas tree, cut a growing tree Underwriters Lab. • Decorations may not obstruct or block exits or or buy one that has not dried out from prolonged • Check lighting sets for frayed cords, loose connec- access to exits. storage. The bigger the tree, the greater the hazard. tions and broken sockets for damage. If damaged, • All artificial decorations must be listed/labeled by a • Place the trunk of the tree in water until it is ready don’t use them. nationally recognized testing agency to be brought inside. • Make certain all indoor holiday lighting is • Natural Christmas trees may not be sprayed with • Before setting up the tree, saw off the trunk. Make unplugged before going to bed or leaving the house. decorative paints. a long diagonal cut across the base of the tree to • Don’t use multiple electrical receptacles for light- • Electrical decorations may not be installed on arti- allow maximum moisture intake and help prevent ing; they could overheat and cause a fire. ficial metal Christmas trees. drying out. Keep the tree in water while inside the • Dispose of gift-wrappings promptly. Place them out- • Live/real Christmas trees are not permitted in base house. side in the garbage can. facilities, except for privatized housing. • Provide the tree with substantial base support and • Avoid using real candles in your decorative scheme. (Courtesy of the Lackland Fire Department)

Lackland Conservation Corner HELP CONSERVE ENERGY! In the winter, make the most of natural sunlight by opening window coverings to warm your office. At night, close window coverings to retain heat. Up to 15% of your heat can escape through unprotected windows.

Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives!

Buckle Up And Wear Yours! DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS ASMC HOLIDAY PARTY For reservations, call 671-3722. The thrift shop is open from 9:30 Roshied White or Staff Sgt. Bilma more years of qualifying service and Reservations are due today for a.m. to noon on Mondays for sales Romero at 671-3969. deceased Air Force members. the Alamo chapter of the American SWISD MENTOR TRAINING only. Tuesdays and Wednesdays the Also eligible are spouses of active Society of Military Comptrollers’ A training session for Southwest thrift shop is open from 9:30 a.m. to AIRMAN’S ATTIC HOURS duty and Title 10 Reservists residing annual holiday party. Independent School District mentors 1 p.m. for sales, and 10 a.m. to noon The Airman’s Attic is undergoing and attending school within the The event is Tuesday, 4:30-7:30 is Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at the Skylark for consignments. reorganization and is now open lower 48 states, and surviving p.m., at the Community Center Fiesta Room. After-business-hours donations Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 spouses of Air Force members who Sky Lounge. The party includes free Contact Sally Sobey at 977-5563 can be placed in the back of the p.m. Donations are accepted died while on active duty or in retired food, music cash bar, door prizes and for more information. building; clothing must be bagged to Mondays only, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. status. a visit from Santa Claus. Donations protect it from the elements. Military and civilian volunteers For more information or to down- to a Fisher House money tree and ARTS GROUP AUDITIONS Call 671-3608 during non-busi- are also needed. load the application, visit unwrapped toys for Child Protective Auditions for “Speed Date,” a ness hours for the weekly list of For more information, contact www.afas.org. Services will be accepted. Lackland Performing Arts Group pro- items not being accepted. Master Sgt. Jeffrey Reed at 671-4401 Call Linda Martinez at 652-2742 duction, are Thursday and next or Diana Marlette at 671-9178. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE for reservations. Friday at Arnold Hall Community LACKLAND SAFETY AWARDS The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Center, 5-6:30 p.m. both days. The deadline for submitting nom- SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ONLINE Club scholarship applications for fall SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR A director, assistant director and inations for the quarterly Lackland The 2010-2011 General Arnold 2010 are available at the Gateway A Social Security seminar is a cast of nine women and nine men Safety Awards is Dec. 18. education grant program application Club cashiers’ cage, the thrift shop, Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon, at the are needed. The performances are The awards program is designed is available online at the Air Force and on the LOSC Web site at Airman and Family Readiness Center, Feb. 13-14, 2010. to acknowledge Airmen, Department Aid Society Web site. www.lacklandosc.org under informa- Bldg. 1249. For more information, call 671- of Defense employees and units for AFAS offers need-based grants of tion and forms. A representative from the Social 2619. their contributions to mishap preven- $2,000 to dependent children of The submission deadline is Security Administration will discuss tion through sustained superior per- active duty, Title 10 Reservists on March 1, 2010. qualification requirements for retire- THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE formance. extended active duty, Title 32 AGR For more information, refer to the ment, other programs and new The Lackland Thrift Shop’s bag For more information and nomi- performing full time active duty, OSC Web site or call Darla Gerner, changes. sale is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. nation forms, contact Tech. Sgt. retirees, retired Reserve with 20 or scholarship chairman, at 888-5063.

CHAPEL SERVICES Thursday: 5:45 p.m. KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Orthodox Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Sunday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. Religious Education, 4:30 Airmen Memorial Chapel p.m. Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Christian Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Airman's Attic 671-1780 Catholic Religious Education, Medina Chapel Monday-Friday: Wicca Base Post Office 671-1058 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9 1st Wednesday: Bowling Center 671-2271 Freedom Chapel a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel DEERS 800-538-9552 Protestant Room 8, Wilford Hall Chapel Family Child Care 671-3376 Monday-Friday: Sunday: San Antonio Military Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Legal Office 671-3362 Wilford Hall Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Open Circle, Mass, 11 a.m Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. 6:15 p.m. Library 671-3610 Islamic Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Saturday: Hope Chapel Friday: MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Freedom Chapel Spanish Contemporary, Defense Language For more information, Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 12:45 p.m. Institute Confessions, 4:45 p.m. contact the chapel staff: TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Student Center Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3600 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org Religious Education, 9 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com a.m. Gospel Service, 12:30 Religious Education, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 11 a.m. p.m. Lackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Children’s Church Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Hope Chapel provided Jewish Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Lackland public Web site www.lackland.af.mil Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 Friday: Hope Chapel • 671-2941 My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com Wilford Hall Chapel a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Year of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff Mass, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Sabbath Eve Service, PAGE 18 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009 What’s Happening O O Family Support Events DEC. 4 or family member interested in learn- DEC. 12 ebrations from around the world. PARENTS NIGHT OUT ing more about hypertension. HOLIDAY TOUR TICKETS The youth center is sponsoring For more information or to regis- MONTHLY MEETINGS Information, Tickets and Travel is X-BOX TOURNAMENT Parents Night Out/Give Parents a ter, call the Nephrology Clinic at 292- ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB accepting reservations for the Hill An X-box tournament for “Call of Break tonight, 6:30 -11:30 p.m., for 6868. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, Country holiday lighting tour Dec. 12. Duty – Modern Warfare II” is Dec. 12, children ages 6-12. 6:30 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. For more information, visit www.lack- The tour, which costs $28, 4-8 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community landesc.org. Children can have a night of DEC. 8 departs at 9 a.m. and will make stops Center. supervised fun and activities while LOCAL EMPLOYMENT CLASS in Fredericksburg, Burnet and Marble Participants under age 18 must OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB parents enjoy an evening out. A How to Apply for Local Falls. It will return to Lackland at be accompanied by a parent. The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Club meets every third Thursday of the month, Cost is $10 per child or free with Employment on Lackland class is approximately 10:30 p.m. To sign up, call 671-2619. 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. a referral. Call 671-2388 for more Tuesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Sign up is at ITT in Arnold Hall

information. Airmen and Family Readiness Center, PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Community Center. Call 671-3059 for DEC. 14 Bldg. 1249. The Protestant Women of the Chapel meet every Tuesday, 10 a.m., in Rooms 5 more information. WHA BOOK CLUB DEC. 6 How to apply for federal employ- and 6 at the Freedom Chapel for bible study. Activities for children are offered. For The Wilford Hall Auxiliary Book FAMILY MYSTERY THEATER ment will be discussed, and human more information, call 671-4208. CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY PAR-TEE Club meeting is Dec. 14, 7 p.m., at A family mystery theater night at resources representatives from the The Lackland children’s holiday the Alamo Ranch Olive Garden. the Lackland library is Sunday, 6:15- Army and Air Force Exchange and MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN par-tee is Dec. 12, noon-3 p.m., at The group will discuss “Zeitoun” 7:30 p.m. Non-Appropriated Funds will also be The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 Skylark Community Center. by Dave Eggers. The audience will be involved in part of the class. a.m., at the Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. All military and Department of Contact Lindy Ruble at finding clues in search of Santa For more information or to regis- Defense children are invited to attend [email protected] for more infor- Claus. The free event also includes ter, call 671-3722. for games, crafts, prizes, food and mation. refreshments. The Key Spouse Program is an Air zations and families. music. Santa Claus is also expected For more information, call 671- DEC. 11 Force readiness program supporting Spouses interested in the pro- to make an appearance. DEC. 15 3610. KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM Airmen and their families during gram should seek appointment by For more information, contact JINGLE BELL ROCK WATER AEROBICS Training for the Key Spouse deployments, separations and emer- their sponsor’s unit commander and Master Sgt. Karen Cloyd via e-mail. The Skylark Aquatic Center fea- DEC. 7 Program is Dec. 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., gencies by enhancing and encourag- then contact the center at 671-3722 tures Jingle Bell Rock water aerobics HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS at the Airman and Family Readiness ing communication between organi- to register for a class. HOLLY DAZE Dec. 15, 5-6 p.m. A hypertension education class is Center, Bldg. 1249. Families are invited to the Refreshments will be served after Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Wilford The sessions are for spouses who Lackland Youth Center Dec. 12, 10 the class. Hall Medical Center. have volunteered and been appointed a.m. to 2 p.m., for a free holiday event Call 671-3780 for more informa- The class is open to any patient by unit leadership. WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM that showcases different cultural cel- tion. DECEMBER 4, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 SPORTS BaseBase-ketball-ketball MDOG HOLDS COURT 433rd controls season tip-off By Patrick Desmond Sports Editor

Roughly a year ago, the 433rd Airlift Wing Flyers suffered a first-round playoff knockout after completing its first-ever perfect season (11-0). On Monday, the team took its first step toward making it back to the postseason. The first of 30 base organization bas- ketball teams to celebrate a win during the opening week of intramurals, the Flyers beat the 717th Military Intellience Battalion 42-35 at the Chaparral Fitness Center. “It feels great to be playing again,” player-coach Derrick Brown said. “Losing in the first round last year left a sour taste in our mouths.” Brown gave a nod to the team’s aggressive defense in solidifying, what he considers, a game that sets the tone for the rest of the season. The 59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron took the court after the 433rd AW and beat the 543rd Support Squadron, 45-30, while the 737th Training Group was victorious over the 37th Medical Group, 44-39. Photo by Alan Boedeker The 30 teams, grouped in American, 717th Military Intelligence Battalion’s Michael National and Division III conferences, are Hardman (3) challenges 433rd Airlift Wing Flyer Steve Constantin’s layup during the first game of the most to participate in the program the intramural season Monday. Photo by Robbin Cresswell since 1996, intramural sports director The 59th Medical Operations Group’s Jolyn Tatum serves during the Jerry Tiger said. of Special Investigations 49-24, Tuesday women’s intramural volleyball championship Tuesday night at the If first games are any indication of during National Conference play. Warhawk Fitness Center. MDOG beat the 37th Mission Support things to come, the defending intramural The Cryptologic Systems Group Group in two straight games, 21-13 and 21-14, in the best-of-three champion 37th Security Forces Squadron and the 343rd Training final match. The 2009 champions, 7-1 in league play, beat the Nighthawks may be on its way to a Squadron also won season 59th Medical Support Group in straight games in the semifinals. three-peat after beating Air Force Office openers Tuesday. BRIEFS YOUTH CENTER BASKETBALL YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM CHRISTMAS FUN RUN SANTA CLAUS SHUFFLE 5K GOLF TURKEY SHOOT The youth center is looking for Registration for the youth cen- The Christmas 5K fun run is Dec. The 737th Training Group’s Santa The Gateway Hills Golf Course is volunteer coaches to work with chil- ter’s First Steps basketball program 16, 3:30 p.m. at the Warhawk Claus 5K is Dec. 12. The race begins awarding turkeys to players with dren 5-12 years old, during the is Dec. 15-18 and costs $35. Fitness Center. at 8 a.m. behind the BMT Reception and without handicaps for best indi- youth basketball season, Jan. 9 to Physical and immunization records Participants will receive gifts Center. Race-day registration is $12. vidual rounds Dec. 19-20. The turkey Feb. 27. are required at sign-up. and a visit from Santa Claus. For more information, call 497- shoot costs $7 to enter. For more details, call 671-2388. For more details, call 671-2388. For more details, call 671-2725. 8214. For more details, call 671-3466. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER DECEMBER 4, 2009

Air Force Fitness Program New standards begin July, first test Jan. 1 By Master Sgt. Russell P. Petcoff dards is due out within the next few According to the change, during the More information available online at Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs weeks. This fitness AFI is the first to Jan. 1 to June 30 testing phase, unit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/affitnesspro- cover the total force of active duty, PTLs will provide two scores – one for gram/index.asp. WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Guard and Reserve. the current system and one for the new Maintaining peak combat readiness The general added that the July standard so Airmen can gauge their begins and ends with healthy, motivat- start date will provide commanders and performance. Starting July 1, Airmen ed and well-trained Airmen. Airmen plenty of time to be prepared will officially test under new require- On Nov. 19, the Air Force’s deputy and in compliance with the new AFI. ments with the new scoring. Scores will chief of staff for manpower and person- “We want to do this right,” General be annotated on EPRs and OPRs nel announced the new Air Force fit- Newton said. “It’s about readiness and accordingly. ness standards will officially begin July our continued commitment to ensure Under the new standards, the aero- 1, 2010. we have a fit force, ready to perform its bic run will count for 60 percent of the Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said global mission.” test. Body composition will count for the service’s top leaders sought feed- Col. Joan H. Garbutt, chief of mili- 20 percent. Under the current back from commanders and senior NCO tary force management for Air Staff standard, they count for 50 leaders throughout the Air Force when Manpower and Personnel, said the new and 30 percent, respectively. deciding to execute the updated pro- start date for the new fitness standards The sit-up and push-ups gram that will test Airmen twice during will set our Airmen up for success. She remain at 10 percent each. calendar year 2010 – once under the believes Airmen will excel with the new The new standards have current program and once under the standards. differently valued waist new program. “Every time you raise the bar, our measurements and 15 “Based on feedback from the field, Airmen reach higher to meet the stan- seconds, rather than 30, we are implementing the July start date dards," Colonel Garbutt said. separating run scores. so Airmen have the opportunity to Biannual physical fitness testing will Passing the test will excel,” General Newton said. “This begin Jan. 1 using current fitness stan- require a composite score of implementation strategy will allow for a dards. Units with FACs will use them to 75 while also meeting a minimum level smoother transition of the new Air conduct the assessments. Units without for each component. The new physical Force Instruction and afford command- FACs will continue to use their physical fitness test will place Airmen in one of ers adequate time to establish installa- training leaders, or PTLs, to assess five age groups: less than 30, 30-39, 40- tion fitness assessment cells to include Airmen. Enlisted and officer perform- 49, 50-59 and 60-plus. Results will fall adequate manning for the FACs.” ance reports will reflect fitness training into one of three categories: 90 and According to General Newton, a scores based upon their reports close above, excellent; 75-90, satisfactory; new AFI detailing the new fitness stan- out dates, General Newton added. and under 75, unsatisfactory.

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