National Police Week Brings in the Law Sports by Mike Joseph Who’Ve Dedicated Their Lives to Their Work Environment

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009

GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 67 No. 18

TUG-OF-WAR INSIDE

Commentary 4 Straight Talk 5 Recognition 6

News & Features

Airman’s Roll Call 3

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Defense Language In- Get Fit 14 stitute students enjoy a game of tug-of-war at the DLI AMIGO picnic May 1 at Stillman Park.

AMIGO 15 National Police Week brings in the law Sports By Mike Joseph who’ve dedicated their lives to their work environment. Forces chief master sergeant Staff Writer the protection of others,” said “Part of being a peace offi- currently serving as the indi- Master Sgt. Michael Lavanway, cer is learning to control the vidual mobilization augmentee Lackland will begin saluting wing coordinator for the week. adrenaline and stress that to the security forces career the law enforcement commu- “We also need to remember comes with responding to inci- field manager. nity for National Police Week, those heroes who have made dents,” he said. “Master Sgt. Other scheduled events Baseball 22 which runs Monday through the ultimate sacrifice, and Ryan Sprauer and Tech. Sgt. include: May 15. keep their families in our Jennifer Marshall designed a Tuesday The calendar week of May thoughts and prayers.” course that helps simulate this A team and individual pistol 15 has been designated by law Law enforcement teams stress.” competition hosted by the to honor federal, state and from the San Antonio Police The week’s activities kick 342nd Training Squadron at municipal officers in recogni- Department, the Bexar County off with a luncheon Monday, the Lackland Training Annex tion of their service with sheriff’s office and Fort Sam 11:30 a.m., at the Gateway range. The 15-team event fea- appropriate ceremonies and Houston police are expected to Club. Lt. Joseph Salvaggio of tures four-member teams. activities. participate. the San Antonio Police Wednesday “It is important we take In addition, Air Force and Department is the featured A 5K memorial formation run time out each year to honor other service teams will com- speaker at the event. He is those brave men and women pete in events that simulate also an Air Force Security See LAW P7

PAGE 2 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 New AAFES projects on the way UCI TIP OF THE WEEK: By Mike Joseph command’s dual mission is to how we can improve our facilities THINGS YOU CAN DO Staff Writer provide quality products and and how we can enhance our TO PREPARE services at competitively low customers shopping experience,” 1. Look sharp with a fresh hair cut and a clean Several Army and Air Force prices to all servicemembers, said Chief Helm. uniform. Exchange Service projects de- their families and retirees and to During his meeting with wing 2. Know your unit mission statement. signed to enhance morale and generate earnings to supplement leadership, Chief Master Sgt. 3. Be able to tell the IG what impact you have welfare for customers at Army Morale Welfare and David Groff, 37th Mission Support on the unit and wing mission. Know the differ- Lackland are set to begin soon, Recreation and Air Force Services Group superintendent, addressed ence you make! said AAFES’ top enlisted member programs. a need for having the Security Hill 4. Be responsive and show enthusiasm. Your during a visit here April 29. Chief Helm said renovations to shoppette open seven days a sense of urgency and positive attitude is conta- Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm, the Burger King restaurant would week. Chief Helm said AAFES gious. AAFES senior enlisted advisor, begin in May, calling it “a com- would immediately address the 5. Know where to find your reference material. made the comments while meet- plete facelift to make it look like a issue for the convenience of those Whether that’s your unit bulletin board, techni- ing with wing leadership and 21st century restaurant.” Airmen. cal orders, or Air Force Instructions, you touring AAFES facilities on base. The chief also added that the AAFES is the 41st largest should have an organized reference library. “Lackland has amazing facili- military clothing sales store retailer in the world with sales of The UCI is an open book inspection, but that ties with amazing people doing a would be moving to a larger loca- $9.9 billion in fiscal year 2008. only helps if you can find the right book to very important mission for our tion in the next several months to After expenses, 63 cents of every open. basic trainees and for all of our offer customers a bigger shopping dollar goes into the Air Force customers,” said Chief Helm. “I area with more items. Services and Army MWR funds, got a great chance to meet with Other plans by AAFES include which are used for quality of life our associates and thank them new or improved barbershop, dry improvements like youth services, for their innovative, creative ways cleaners and shoppette facilities recreation centers, arts and and what they do to support the at the Lackland Training Annex. crafts, and golf courses. The customers in the world.” No timetable was given for those other 37 cents per dollar goes AAFES is a joint military com- projects. back into a capital improvement mand with a retail mission. The “We’re constantly looking at fund for renovations. MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News MED READY BRIEFS PUSH-UP-A-THON The Lackland Top 3 is sponsoring the inaugural Lackland Push-up-a-Thon today, 2 p.m., at the Warhawk Fitness Center. Participants raise money by accepting monetary pledges and doing as many push-ups as they can in 10 minutes. Trophies will be presented to the unit and the individual raising the most money. The fundraiser is open to all Airmen on base and participants must bring someone to count push-ups. For more information, call Senior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown, 671-3532, or Master Sgt. Eric Moyer, 671-9414.

BRITT MEMORIAL FUND A Britt family memorial fund has been established at Security Services Federal Credit Union. The account will be open through June 14. Checks can be made payable to the Audra L. Britt Memorial Fund and either mailed to SSFCU, P.O. Box 691530, San Antonio, TX 78269-1530 or deposited at the SSFCU Kelly Service Center on Security Hill, or the Highway 90 Service Center at Military Drive and Highway 90 West. For more information, call Chief Master Photo by Capt. Ben Sakrisson Sgt. Scott Lumpkin or Master Sgt. Michael Capt. Brian Neese, 37th Medical Operations Squadron, examines a patient at a school-turned-temporary clinic in Arenoso, Hall at 977-5346. Dominican Republic, April 28, during a Medical Readiness Training Exercise. A group of 45 medics, translators, security and support personnel from the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps provided dental, dermatologic, general medicine, optometric, pediatric, pharmacy and public health services. The medics treated 8,600 patients during the first eight days of Beyond the TEAM LACKLAND AWARDS CEREMONY Horizon 2009 – Caribbean. A MEDRETE is a U. S. Southern command-sponsored exercise designed to provide humanitarian The Team Lackland first quarter assistance and free medical care to the people of the host nation, while providing an unparalleled training opportunity for U.S. awards ceremony is May 22, 11:30 a.m., at and host nation forces. SOUTHCOM sponsors approximately 70 MEDRETEs a year. the Gateway Club. Everyone is encouraged to attend. For more information, call Master Sgt. Airman’s Roll Call Anthony Milunas at 219-8906. AF separates promotion release dates for E7, E6

TAPE SPENT BATTERY TERMINALS Air Force officials are In 1997, the master ser- will allow for individual technical sergeant eligible Hazardous water program policies initiating a new process to geant and technical ser- recognition to promotion Airmen will still test from require people to tape the terminals of separate the release dates geant promotion release selectees from each Feb. 1 through March 31 spent batteries, regardless of type, before for the master sergeant dates were combined to respective rank and gives and the promotion cycle bringing them in for recycling or disposal. and technical sergeant streamline the release pro- Airmen on both promotion will still begin on July 1 Electrical tape must be used to cover the promotion lists. After 12 cedure. Since the inception lists their day in the spot- each year. terminals. This requirement also applies to years of being the only of the virtual Enlisted light. Airmen who have ques- ranks to have their release Promotion Release Appli- AFPC officials stress tions regarding the new typical alkaline batteries. dates combined, the new cation in 2008, however, that even though the pro- promotion release dates Hazardous waste program personnel master sergeant promotion the need to keep master motion release dates are should contact their base will begin inspecting each battery before list will now be released on sergeant and technical ser- changing, the dates of the mission support squadron accepting them. Tuesday and the technical geant promotion release promotion cycle will re- customer service section or Call 671-5382 for more details. sergeant list will be dates together no longer main the same. the Total Force Service released on June 18. exists. The new separation Master sergeant and Center at (800) 525-0102. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 COMMENTARY Lorenz on Leadership Greeting Carmen and making a difference Editorial staff By Gen. Stephen Lorenz ness center. Carmen is every- trash on the floor than a floor lit- BRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK, 37TH TRAINING WING Commander, Air Education and Training Command where, greeting dozens of people tered with many. This adage goes for COMMANDER every day, and this base is better all things, not just trash. KIRK FRADY, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – If you because of her. What has impressed me most DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS haven’t seen the Air Education and Training Carmen works to ensure that about Carmen, however, is her posi- JOE BELA, Command headquarters building, you’re her labor achieves the right effect tive attitude. There is a lot to be said CHIEF OF INTERNAL missing out. It is a grand, historic building – that everyone who drives past, about someone who sees the world COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

that was built in the 1930s, nestled under visits or works in the building feels as being a glass half full.” True, we SHANNON CARABAJAL, age-old oak trees. Although initially used as a part of something special. The must guard such optimism with real- MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

an academic hall for new Air Force aviators, headquarters building routinely Gen. Stephen ism, but it is far easier (and more MIKE JOSEPH, the building has had many uses over the hosts foreign ministers of defense, Lorenz fun) to follow a positive, energetic STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 years. Today it, along with sister buildings of air chiefs, and American civic and leader than one who exudes negative PATRICK DESMOND, the same era, houses members of the head- military leaders; and represents the nearly gloom. Such a positive attitude is contagious SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, quarters Air Education and Training 90,000 men and women worldwide that to the entire organization and has a positive 671-5049

Command staff. For those in the main build- belong to Air Education and Training impact both up and down the chain of com- PAUL NOVAK, ing, standing on the red-tiled sidewalk that Command. The building is an integral part mand. It is a key element of any successful DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 leads to the front doors every morning is of the organization and is everyone’s first team. Carmen. impression at work every day. It all starts The one problem is that Carmen is so Office: Carmen is an important part of my morn- with Carmen’s attention to detail. effective and efficient that her work begins 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 ing routine. You see, each morning I park Carmen’s professionalism is evident all to blend into the building. After a while, it Lackland AFB, Texas my car in front of the headquarters building over the base and it stems from pride. She can be easy to forget the importance of her 78236-5103 (210) 671-1786; and walk up that wide, red-tiled sidewalk to never complains about her responsibilities labors. I get accustomed to seeing her on the (fax) 671-2022 the front doors of the building. There she and relishes the opportunity to make a dif- red-tiled walkway and the routine becomes E-mail: [email protected] Commander’s Action Line: stands, working with a mop in hand, water ference. If she sees the flag in the front of an expectation. I sometimes forget to appre- actionline@lackland. af.mil. pail nearby, and a bright smile that stretches the building rolled up by a gust of wind, she ciate her impact. Straight Talk: 671-7469 (NEWS) from ear to ear. I always stop and talk with unfurls it. Dust on a ledge doesn’t stand a We must not forget that everyone in the For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers Carmen – she makes a difference in every- chance. She’s never idle, always taking the organization makes a difference. No one 2203 S. Hackberry thing she touches. initiative to exceed expectations and set a person or position is of greater value than San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 534-8848 Carmen is an unassuming, humble higher standard. Everything she touches is another; all are equal in the pursuit of excel- (fax) 534-7134 woman with a sparkling, energetic outlook better as a result. lence and all contribute to the Air Force that can make even the darkest day feel You must realize that in Carmen’s line of mission. We cannot afford to take anyone for brighter. Through the years, she has worked work, a job well done is rarely noticed or granted, military, civilian or contractor. The This newspaper is published by to help support her family and has success- lauded. 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By Patrick Desmond Without question, my deploy- Being deployed to Bagram Air Serving as an operating room Getting certified for ECMO ment to Joint Base Balad, Base, Afghanistan. I worked nurse at Wilford Hall Medical (Extracorporeal Membrane Staff Writer Iraq. Nothing compares to the on the Intermediate Care Ward Center because of the trauma Oxygenation). When newborn pride I felt while caring for our with the locals; you don’t see services we provide. We babies are very sick, ECMO This week is Nurse/Tech nation’s heroes. In addition, I the work we were doing in the handled several highly publi- gives their heart and lung a Appreciation Week. We want to could have never asked for a news. The Afghans really cized trauma cases, including rest. thank you for your service and more perfect collection of appreciated our help. Hearing an active-duty Airman injured – Master Sgt. Nichols Byron, 37th ask: professionals with which to the stories they went through by a letter bomb. MDG. share my deployment. to get to us was amazing. – Michael Stepp, 37th MDG. What has been the highlight – Maj. Kristopher Killius, 59th – Geri Finn, 37th Medical Group. of your AF nursing career? Surgical Inpatient Squadron PAGE 6 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Flight 350 Flight 346 Karen Verstrate Brian Burke, 323rd TRS, Flight lowing 55 Airmen for being Bonnie Besze Jordan Barnes 326th Training Squadron 345 selected as honor graduates Ana Hernandez Michael Bray Flight 347 Craig Keirsey, 326th TRS, among 696 trainees graduat- Elisabeth Heyn Eduardo Lopez Corey Crawford Flight 347 ing May 8. Janay Raim Matthew Nama Billie Houghton Female Airmen Jessica Spartz Sean Potter Craig Keirsey Christine Warren, 321st TRS, 320th Training Squadron Allen Rodgers Ryan Stichberry Flight 350 Flight 357 322nd Training Squadron Matthew Stutsman Erin Hoover, 324th TRS, Flight Leonard Alvarez Flight 355 324th Training Squadron Robert Sullivan 354 Samuel Hennis Jeremy Gillam Flight 353 Flight 348 Milo Otis Mekai Stewart Marcos Chacon Nathan Ellison Top PT Flights Kenny Ung Flight 356 Christopher Pryor Braden Irby Male Flights Flight 358 Ashley Gaines James Pugaczewski Alan Kroth 326th TRS, Flight 348 Sara Hildreth Meghan Kopka Flight 354 Joshua Morales 323rd TRS, Flight 346 Jennifer Moore Brittany Andrews Ra-Nee’ Woods Female Flights Erin Pickering 323rd Training Squadron Alicia Brackbill 322nd TRS, Flight 356 Kristy Richer Flight 345 Heather Dufresne Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 358 321st Training Squadron Cody Keefe Arielle Garcia Sara Hildreth, 320th TRS, Flight 349 Joshua Langfield Haley Hill Flight 358 Shane Barron Matthew Mires Erin Hoover Top Academic Flights Lance Carey Mario Ontiveros Brittany Johannsen Most Physically Fit 321st TRS, Flight 349 Matthew McDonough Zachary Wiltse Tiffani Smith Male Airmen 321st TRS, Flight 350 Airmen earn Lackland Airmen earn AETC awards Congratulations to the following organizations and members of Team Lackland who were chief’s recognition recently named winners of Air Education and Training Command awards. 2008 National Defense Transportation Association Military Unit Award 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron Congratulations to the following recipients of the Lackland Chief’s Look Sharp Award, received 2008 General Thomas P. Gerrity Logistics Award in recognition of their outstanding performance, 37th LRS appearance and dedication. 2009 Best AT Program Manager Award 59th Medical Wing Matthew Barido, 37th Training Wing Tech. Sgt. Antoinette Ruffino 2009 SAIGE Meritorious Service Award 449th Air Support Group Rhonda Battles, 343rd Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Simon Alva III

Air Force Recruiting Staff Sgt. Adam Smith DIFFERENCE MAKERS Staff Sgt. Daniel Rei- impacts flight operations. weather support in Iraq. chert: 37th Operations How does your job con- Supervisor’s comments: Support Squadron tribute to the overall “Dan is a great young Duty title: Mission and success of Lackland’s staff sergeant with all the airfield service technician mission? I ensure the tools to succeed in life Time in service: 6 years safety of the trainees and in the Air Force,” Hometown: Plymouth, through resource protec- said Master Sgt. Geoffery Mass. tion. Thompson, 37th OSS Family: Wife and one son What accomplishment Weather Operations Fight What do you enjoy most during your career are Chief. “I know the weath- about your job? you most proud of?I was er career field and our Staff Sgt. Interacting with pilots awarded an Army Air Force are in good Daniel Reichert and seeing how my job Achievement Medal for hands.”

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honoring officers who have Volunteers happy to give back been killed or disabled in the By Mike Joseph reception honoring volunteers May 1. military community like retired line of duty sponsored by the Staff Writer Eight Volunteer Excellence Awards, colonels, doctors and senior master 343rd Training Squadron. The four from each wing, were also chiefs. And most of them do volunteer run begins near the military When it comes to giving back, Team announced at the reception. at other places, too.” clothing store on the basic mil- Lackland volunteers have given thou- According to Tim Walker, 37th TRW Mr. Walker said many base offices itary training side of the base. sands of hours that equate to seven volunteer resource program manager, need volunteers. If someone wants to The 341st Training Squadron figures in dollars. about 700 people throughout Lackland volunteer, he suggests they visit with will present K-9 demonstra- During the past year, volunteers to officially volunteer during the year. the organization they want to help to tions at the Lackland In- the 37th Training Wing recorded more Their time is spent at various see if it fits their interests and if there dependent School District ele- than 146,000 hours. Combined with places that include the History and is a slot available. To make it official, mentary and middle schools volunteer hours from the 59th Medical Traditions Museum, the Lackland they can fill out a form at the Airman Thursday Wing, that equals $3.6 million in vol- Library, Lackland Independent School and Family Readiness Flight. A ruck march competition unteer time. District, Airman and Family Readiness “They sign up with Air Force Form sponsored by the 343rd TRS at An honorary check in that amount Flight, the Fisher Houses and base 2805, basically agreeing to volunteer,” Camp Bullis. Fifteen teams are was presented to Brig. Gen. Len chapels. said Mr. Walker. “We are happy to get expected for the four-mile ruck Patrick, 37th TRW commander, and “Most of the volunteers are retired whatever time we can, and I’m sure march, with prizes being Maj. Gen. Thomas Travis, 59th military,” said Mr. Walker. “We have whatever agency they are volunteer- awarded to the top three. Medical Wing commander, at a joint people that want to give back to the ing for is happy to get them, too.” Registration deadline is Mon- day at 4:30 p.m. May 15 A retreat ceremony at the flag- Lackland CONSERVE WATER! pole by the Air Force Security The Lackland Water Conservation Plan prohibits the use of water to wash inpervious Forces Center. The guest Conservation surfaces (roads, parking lots, driveways, sidewalks, etc.) unless for health or safety speaker is Col. Myron reasons. Use a broom instead of a water hose to clean your driveway or sidewalk and Freeman, AFSFC director of Corner save over 80 gallons of water every time. operations.

PAGE 8 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 Lackland training helps Airmen save life By Tech. Sgt. Kevin Williams about 15 minutes until the paramedics 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs arrived on the scene. According to reports, the victim SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – was shot during a skirmish with While waiting for a taxi in the parking another individual. The shooter was lot of a popular Myrtle Beach night arrested and the victim is expected to club recently, two Shaw Airmen heard make a full recovery. gunshots. While other club patrons Both Airmen were awarded the Lt. ran away, the Airmen ran toward the Ervin Shaw Award for going above action to see what they could do. and beyond the call of duty and out- As Airman Vinh Pham, 20th standing performance. Medical Operations Squadron, and “We are proud of Airmen Pham Airman 1st Class Ryan Scott, 20th and Scott,” said Col. Joseph Guastella, Force Support Squadron, made their 20th Fighter Wing commander. “When way toward the gunshots, they saw a they went to Myrtle Beach for some shooting victim on the ground and (rest and relaxation), they never rendered aid using the life-saving dreamed they’d be thrust into a life- techniques they were taught during or-death situation. But when it hap- basic military training at Lackland. pened, they put their Air Force train- “We just did what the Air Force ing in gear and risked their own safety taught us,” Airman Pham said. to help the injured. “Besides, no one else would step up.” “We call it ‘service before self’,” “We used his buddy’s shirt to stop Colonel Guastella said. “They epito- the bleeding,” Airman Scott said. “We mize what we hope to see in all our Photo by Senior Airman Williams Coleman kept talking to him to keep him con- Airmen. Their quick action went Airman Vinh Pham (right), 20th Medical Operations Squadron, receives the Lt. Ervin scious.” above and beyond and helped save Shaw Award from Col. Joseph Guastella, 20th Fighter Wing commander, recently for They stayed with the victim for lives.” rendering aid to a shooting victim at a Myrtle Beach club. MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Headphones not allowed on roadways, sidewalks By Shannon Carabajal yourself at risk,” he said. 37th Training Wing Public Affairs The restriction isn’t limited to walkers and jog- gers. Air Force Instruction 91-207, Air Force Base officials are reminding walkers and run- Traffic Safety Program, dictates that wearing ners that using headphones on base roadways, portable headphones, earphones, or other lis- sidewalks and routes, such as Hughes tening devices while operating a motor Avenue, that cross roadways is prohibit- vehicle, running, jogging, walking, ed. bicycling, or skating on base road- Headphones are allowed on trails ways is prohibited. The only or routes that don’t cross road- authorized devices are hands- ways, like the one-mile dirt track free telephone headsets and sin- at the Medina Fitness Center or gle-bud earpieces. the 1/4-mile tracks at the Medina, Anyone caught using head- Bennett, and Warhawk Fitness phones, earphones or other lis- Centers. tening devices in areas where Jewell Hicks, 37th Training Wing they’re not permitted can be chief of safety, said headphones, ear- stopped by security forces. The phones and other listening devices can AFI also requires Airmen to wear prevent recognition of approaching vehi- reflective clothing or devices visible cles or voices and hinder the ability to deter- from the front and back when bicycling, mine direction of sounds. “You have to be aware jogging or running at night, and in times of of your surroundings. If you’re jogging close to inclement weather or low visibility. traffic with headphones on, you’re not going to For more information about safety policies, hear vehicles or other sounds and you’re putting contact the 37th TRW safety office at 671-3969.

Talking on a cell phone while Reminder! driving on base is prohibited.

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LAFB Blood Center sweetens deal; PROTECT THE NETWORK The following removable flash media are entices donors with free cheesecake unauthorized on all DoD information systems: By Mike Joseph of paperwork. They get the and Fridays to meet demand. • Memory sticks • Thumb drives Staff Writer cheesecake in addition to “The basic trainees and whatever else we’re giving other units have been great,” • Camera flash memory cards Due to the critical need of away that day, and this, is our said Mrs. Parmer. “But even if type AB plasma and platelets, way of saying, thank you.” we’re out doing a blood drive, the Lackland Blood Donor Mrs. Parmer said the cen- we still need people to come Center is trying a different ter, which ships plasma week- into the blood center to approach to attract Friday ly in support of contingency donate platelets and plasma donors. And it may appeal to operations in Iraq and Af- on Thursdays and Fridays. your taste buds. ghanistan, also supports That’s our biggest need.” On May 15 and for the 11 Wilford Hall Medical Center, She also said no group is following Fridays, donors will the Veterans Hospital and too small to have a blood receive a slice of cheesecake Brooke Army Medical Center. drive; small groups can have from the Cheese Cake Factory, The platelets must be trans- their drives at the blood cen- compliments of the center. fused within five days of ter instead of their office if “Cheesecake is really good donation, and plasma, if necessary. Participation, she and something different,” said frozen, can last up to one said, is more important than Tracy Parmer, public affairs year. location. specialist for the Armed While the center gets sup- The center is open 7:30 Services Blood Program. “It’s port from basic military a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday hard to get people to come in trainees the first part of every through Friday. For more because it takes 90 minutes week, other units and individ- information, contact Mrs. on a machine plus 30 minutes uals are needed on Thursdays Parmer at 292-8145. MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Police Week Events May 11-15 • Monday • 11:30 a.m., National Police Week Luncheon •Tuesday • 8 a.m., Pistol competition (team and individual) Lackland Training Annex, Ranges I and J. (Four-member teams) •Wednesday • 7 a.m., 5K Memorial Formation run parking lot across from military clothing sales, Bldg. 5659 10 a.m. through 2 p.m., K-9 demonstrations, Lackland ISD 10 a.m., Grades 7 and 8; 1 p.m., Pre-K through Grade 2; 2 p.m., Grades 3 through 6 •Thursday • 8 a.m. through noon, ruck march competition, Camp Bullis. (Four-member teams) • May 15 • 4:45 p.m., Retreat ceremony,Wing flag pole PAGE 12 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 GOING FOR A SPIN

Steps for proper hand washing: • Wet hands with warm, running water and apply soap. • Lather well. • Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds. • Scrub the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails. • Rinse well and dry hands with a clean or disposable towel. • Use a towel to turn off the faucet. If using hand sanitizer: • Only use alcohol-based products containing at least 60 percent alcohol. • Apply about 1/2 teaspoon to the palm of your hand. • Rub hands together, covering all surfaces, until they’re dry. Always wash your hands: • After using the toilet • After coughing or sneezing into • After changing a diaper your hands • After touching animals or • Before and after treating animal waste wounds or cuts • Before and after preparing food • Before and after touching a • Before and immediately after sick person Photo by Robbin Cresswell handling food • After handling garbage Chief Master Sgt. Franklin Fewell (right), 37th Security Forces Squadron, and a group of Lackland Chiefs • Before eating • Before inserting or removing • After blowing your nose contact lenses kick off National Fitness Month with a spin class at the Warhawk Fitness Center May 1. For more information about fitness month activities, see Page 22.

MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 SECURITY FORCES MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT The 37th Training Wing 111 and received a reduction to airman Office of the Staff Judge basic, 30 days restriction, 30 days extra Be Responsible! ON PATROL duty and a reprimand. Advocate administered these • An airman basic from the 343rd The following incidents, reported by the 37th judgments from April 23-29: TRS violated Article 134 and received Seat Belts Security Forces Squadron, took place on Lackland forfeitures of $699 in pay for two months with one month suspended, 14 from April 24-29: • An airman basic from the 320th days restricted to base, 14 days extra Training Squadron violated Article 128 duty and a reprimand. Save Lives! and Article 91 and received forfeitures • Four minor vehicle accidents with no injuries and no major of $647 for two months. accidents were reported. • An airman basic from the 342nd Mandatory Uniform Code of • Eight traffic citations were issued. Buckle Up Training Squadron violated Article 92 • A senior airman from the 357th Airlift Squadron, Maxwell Military Justice briefings for and received forfeiture of $366 in pay. Air Force Base, Ala., reported theft of prescription pills at the second-term re-enlistees are • An airman basic from the 342nd Defense Language Institute dormitories, Bldg. 7435. And TRS violated Article 92 and received conducted on a walk-in basis • An airman basic from the 342nd Training Squadron was forfeitures of $699 in pay for two arrested for underage drinking at the 342nd TRS dormitories, in the 37th TRW headquarters months and seven days restricted to Bldg. 127. courtroom. Wear Yours! base. • An airman basic reported indecent assault at the 344th TRS • An airman from the 343rd Training For more information, call dormitories, Bldg. 126. Squadron violated Article 92 and Article • A technical sergeant from the 345th Training Squadron 671-2007. reported damage to a vehicle at Bldg. 10380. • A senior airman from the 149th Fighter Wing was arrested for shoplifting seven bottles of nail polish valued at $33 from the base exchange. • A senior airman from the 59th Medical Wing reported a sim- ple assault off base. • A civilian reported damage to a vehicle at Bldg. 7206. • A Marine dependent reported theft of a GPS at Wilford Hall Medical Center. • A family member was arrested for shoplifting various cos- metic items valued at $36 from the base exchange. • An airman basic from the 343rd Training Squadron reported theft of a debit card and $30 cash from the 343rd TRS dormitories, Bldg. 10504. • A senior airman from the 37th Medical Operations Squadron reported door damage on base housing in the Frank Tejeda Estates. • Two staff sergeants from the 344th TRS were arrested for fighting at Gateway Lodge.

If you have information about criminal activity on Lackland, call the Security Forces Control Center at 671-2018. To report emergencies, call 911. You may remain anonymous. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009

Photo by Sid Luna Air Force Basic Military Training trainees from the 319th Training Squadron work out at the Gateway Fitness Center. The trainees are preparing for their final physical fitness test.

By Patrick Desmond program grew out of the need to recondition injured ing, especially with a valuable group like the Staff Writer trainees after rehabilitation. From there, the pro- trainees.” gram was outfitted with a specialized staff from the Most likened to a fitness drill sergeant, Sergeant Five days a week, two hours a day, basic trainees Health and Wellness Center and base fitness centers Pavia said the fitness test is often the final hurdle in the 319th Training Squadron hustle through cir- devoted to physical training, resulting in a higher for 319th TRS trainees. cuit training workouts designed to help them pass trainee success rate. “This is the last step,” Sergeant Pavia said. physical training standards and realize their dream A proponent of the program, Chief Master Sgt. “There’s nothing holding them back but the PT of becoming Airmen. Robert Rubio, described its importance in regard to test.” As part of the Body, Mind and Spirit program, the Lackland’s most valuable asset, its trainees. To prepare them for fitness evaluations every Get Fit program helps trainees on medical or physi- “They may be healed, they may be ready to go, Tuesday, Sergeant Pavia and Mr. Moore work with cal hold rejoin BMT by providing trainees with but they aren’t in the same shape as they were the trainees all week. They run the get fitters intense, one-on-one conditioning sessions. Get Fit is when they got hurt,” Chief Rubio said, adding that through warm-up exercises, followed by circuit facilitated by the 319th TRS primary trainer, Staff trainees reentering BMT run the risk of reinjury. training Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in 30- Sgt. Chris Pavia, and Gateway Fitness Center train- “The first thing I realized, if we are going to conduct minute intervals of cardio and strength training at ing specialist Derrick Moore. training, then we need to have people that are certi- Having been around for many years, the Get Fit fied, have degrees and are qualified to do that train- See FIT P18 MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 AMIGO program bridges cultural divides By Patrick Desmond International students at the annual Staff Writer DLI picnic May 1 got the chance to min- gle with AMIGOs in outdoor activities at Imagine living a thousand miles from the all-day event. home in a different country, disconnect- Ali Musafary, in his second trip to ed from family and friends and DLIELC from Afghanistan, said he gained immersed in a different language and new experiences through the program culture. This is reality for 1,052 interna- with visits to Corpus Christi and Austin. tional students from the 108 countries Even a trip to the local HEB grocery represented at the Defense Language store is a learning experience. Institute English Language Center. He said it was a way for him to learn The center facilitates international real English outside of the classroom. students’ acquisition of English. By pair- International student Fahim Faqeer ing DLI students with American active- agreed “it was the best way to improve duty military members and civilians, the on English.” AMIGO program helps put linguistic The AMIGO program’s motto is “build- skills learned in the classroom into real ing bridges through communication and interaction while introducing interna- peace through understanding,” and tional students to U.S. culture. friendship is an ultimate outcome. AMIGO stands for American Members For Karin and Tom Thomas, 21 years of International Goodwill to Others. with the program, being an AMIGO Through interactions with native English means lending a helping hand, whether speakers, DLI students are exposed to going shopping or cooking dinner in their colloquial language and given opportuni- home. ties to use it. “We are the mom and dad of the For AMIGO program manager Dee Afghan students. I have learned to cook Hollie, the introduction of culture in the some Afghan food fairly well,” Ms. language-learning process is important Thomas said adding, “It costs us (money) for many first-time students. “Culture to do it, but we are very rich in people.” and language go hand in hand,” she said. AMIGO Michael Stepp has kept in con- “You typically know more about lan- tact with students from Africa, Armenia guage if you know more about the cul- and Afghanistan, and describes cultural ture.” exchange as a two-way street. As this is their first introduction to “It’s wonderful because it’s like the American life, the program has a lasting whole world in one place,” he said. “I tell impression when students return to their my wife, ‘I think I am going to go to home countries. “They think that Afghanistan tonight. While I am there, I Americans are what they see on TV or in might swing over to Armenia and the movies. We want to show them Vietnam; You experience not only the things like how we worship, how we students, but their culture, too.” shop, and human rights issues,” Ms. Since the DLIELC receives new stu- Hollie said. She said everything they are dents every week, the need for more exposed to provides an opportunity to AMIGOs is a concern voiced by students learn and practice English. and participants. Long-time AMIGO Richard O’Torres “I really like the AMIGO program,” Mr. has been working with DLI students for Faqeer said. “Especially if we go some- 50 years. He tutors them in English, where like downtown because I didn’t reads the San Antonio-Express News know what to do or about the culture. with them and shows them San Antonio But unfortunately there are not enough Spurs basketball. AMIGOs for everyone.” Courtesy Photos One of the main ideas he stresses is In addition to the annual DLI picnic, (Top) Two Defense Language Institute English Language Center students enjoy America’s economic processes. monthly socials are held at the Kelly the AMIGO picnic at Stillman Park May 1. The event featured music and food, “They are very interested in learning Club as a way for people interested in and included activities such as volleyball and tug-of-war. about our discounts and sales,” Mr. the program to meet international stu- O’Torres said. “In their country, they dents. (Bottom) Students from the Defense Language Institute English Language might have a flea market where you can For more information about the Center entertain their American AMIGOs. The American Members of barter. I tell them that in the U.S. we AMIGO program or to “adopt” a student, International Goodwill to Others is a sponsorship program that teaches DLIELC have fixed prices.” call DLIELC at 671-2167. students about American culture in a non-classroom setting.

MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 Nereson assumes command of 149th FW By Master Sgt. Gregory Ripps mission training center. 149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs “The mission training center will house four of the Col. Kenneth Nereson most technologically ad- assumed command of the 149th vanced F-16 simulators, to Fighter Wing from Brig. Gen. be used to train F-16 stu- John Nichols at the Texas Air dent pilots from all over the National Guard April 17. United States,” said Colonel During the ceremony Colonel Nereson, who added that it Nereson received the wing’s Col. Kenneth would not interfere with the guidon, symbolizing his accept- Nereson current training mission. ance of leadership of the 800- Colonel Nereson said his member ANG unit. In his remarks, he long-range goals are for the wing to touched upon his vision for the wing, obtain the new Joint Strike Fighter which provides combat training in F- (the F-35 aircraft) and become an 16 aircraft to student pilots for the Air active associate unit, whereby an ANG Force and Air Force Reserve as well unit links up with active-duty Air as the ANG. Force personnel for a long-range Colonel Nereson has served as vice training relationship. commander of the 149th Fighter Wing “We want to pursue bringing the for the last three years. The new com- Joint Strike Fighter into our training mander quickly outlined his goals. role when it becomes available,” he His mid-range goals are for the explained. “And we want to be an wing to obtain an outstanding rating associate unit so we can train side by on its unit compliance inspection in side with our active duty counterparts 2010 and break ground on a new F-16 – under the Total Force construct.” 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. PAGE 18 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 FIT from P14 where they need to be.” The program’s 80 percent success the Gateway Fitness Center weight rate also rests on its ability to cover room. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, mental blocks as well as physical Sergeant Pavia leads the group on drawbacks. sprints on the bridge above Carswell. Working side-by-side, Mr. Moore “This is the classroom,” Mr. Moore and Sergeant Pavia agree building said. “We teach them how to work out mental strength is often the final fac- and use the weight machines, but it’s tor in getting trainees in shape where mental, too.” moving runs on the track to a path Though leg extension machines can make all the difference. replace desks, and a stability exercise And the trainers are motivators if ball replaces a world globe, the work- nothing else. out area remains a learning environ- “Today, we had a good wakeup ment where teaching proper nutrition call,” Mr. Moore said, addressing new and hydration is just as important as trainees after a Wednesday workout. physical conditioning in what Serge- “But don’t give up, stay in the fight ant Pavia calls a one-stop service to because what we do in here will help fitness. you complete tasks out there,” he Outside the fitness classroom, said, highlighting the program’s role trainers encourage trainees to fill in the larger goal trainees have of their trays with a diet of fruits, vegeta- graduating from BMT. bles and high-protein foods available The trainees test their progress at the dorm cafeterias. every Tuesday through fitness tests A small group size allows trainers administered by a military training to customize workouts to fulfill the instructor. Get fitters that pass evalua- needs of a program that adds new tion Tuesday rejoin their flights. trainees every Wednesday. Trainees that do not pass PT evalu- “We isolate their weaknesses,” ations in the allotted 30-day timetable Sergeant Pavia said. “If it is core are served a performance discharge issues, we focus on that; if is cardio, and must wait six months before we increase runs. We try to get them entering basic training again.

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MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 Understanding sexual assault myths, facts By Senior Master Sgt. Nicole Owens false. only 20 to 40 percent of sexual assaults are report- 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron Sexual assault is a violent crime. Sex becomes ed to the authorities. Victims of sexual assault are the weapon used to control and harm a victim per- three times more likely to suffer from depression, Many commonly held beliefs about sexual assault ceived as vulnerable by the perpetrator. Most sexual six times more likely to suffer from post-traumatic aren’t true. Understanding the realities about sexu- assaults are committed by a person the victim stress disorder, 13 times more likely to abuse alco- al assault is important to raising awareness about knows, blurring the lines of personal accountability hol, 26 times more likely to abuse drugs, and four the crime and making help available to victims. and victimization in many instances. Attackers can times more likely to contemplate suicide. For example, most sexual assaults are not com- be either female or male, as can the victims, and Sexual assault not only affects the victim; it mitted by masked strangers hiding in the bushes the crime can be defined as a myriad of incidents affects everyone around them, including the integri- trying to satisfy a sexual need. Additionally, there is from an unwelcome kiss or fondling to non-consen- ty and esteem of the entire community. Sexual a perception that males cannot be raped; forceful sual sodomy or intercourse. assault and non-consensual sex are never accept- intercourse is the only definition of sexual assault; The facts about sexual assault are shocking. One able. If you or someone you know becomes a victim victims ask for sex by the way they dress or act; and in five women and one in eight men will be sexually of sexual assault, there are resources for help. Call sex is consensual if the victim does not adamantly assaulted in their lifetime. Someone in the United the Sexual Assault Prevention and Outreach hotline say the word “no”. All these misconceptions are States is sexually assaulted every two minutes, yet at 671-SARC (7272) for more information.

END SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY PAGE 20 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS TEACHERS SEMINAR TODAY selection of poetry to share. For more information, contact When completed, access to the Register your car online at A Troops to Teachers coordinator Refreshments will also be served. Arnold Hall at 671-2619. LRS parking lot will require a left www.runwalkjog.com/macs. will present a seminar for those The after-hours entrance to the turn on Arizona Street from George Proceeds from the show go to interested in a teaching career library is through the parking lot LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS Avenue, and a left turn on Hartney Operation Comfort and the Security today, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and door. For more information call Nominations are being accepted Avenue from Arizona Street. Hill Top Three Association’s Quality Family Readiness Flight, Bldg. 671-3610. for the new monthly Lackland The current entrance to LRS, of Life Initiatives program. 1249. Wingman Awards. just past the Selfridge Gate, will be For more information, contact The seminar will cover certifica- CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK The program creates a direct blocked following completion of the SMSgt. Karen Reed at 977-3772 or tion, job availability, funding and The Lackland library will cele- line for Airmen or their families to alternate entrance. MSgt. Shan Rockwell at 977-6801. alternative certificate programs. brate National Children’s Book get word to wing leadership of the For more information, contact Week Monday through May 17. daily efforts their peers are taking MILITARY APPRECIATION CAR SHOW AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Terryca Fuller at 671-3722. Children will be able to make their to help one another. The third annual Military The Lackland Retirees Activities own bookmarks, and cookies will be Nomination forms can be e- Appreciation car show, hosted by Office is sponsoring a safe driver LTA ROAD CLOSURE served in the afternoons. For more mailed to wingmanawards@ the Security Hill Top Three, is May program by the American A road closure at the Lackland information call 671-3610. lackland.af.mil. 16, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Cowboys Association of Retired Persons May Training Annex at Medina Main For more information and nomi- Dance Hall, 3030 NE Loop 410. Gate will impact traffic on base. GROUP LOOKING FOR PIANIST nation forms, contact Master Sgt. Admission is free. See BRIEFS P21 Hillrise Drive, northbound, will be The Lackland Performing Arts Jason Hohenstreiter at 671-3722. closed through Monday. Group is seeking a pianist for its To see menus for upcoming production of “Clue: The LRS PARKING LOT ENTRANCE POETRY READINGS TONIGHT Musical,” May 29-30. Construction has started on an Lackland dining A café-style evening of poetry A minimum commitment of two alternate entrance to the 37th halls, go online to readings is tonight, 6-7:30 p.m., at rehearsal dates plus the perform- Logistics Readiness Squadron, www.lackland.af. the Lackland library. ances is required. Rehearsals are Bldg. 5160, parking lot. The project mil and click on Attendees are encouraged to Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., completion date is tentatively set the “Services“ link. bring their own original poem or a and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for Wednesday.

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 Service, 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. MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 BRIEFS from P20 may be left at home alone. The class Prior authorization for local stor- is open to all military ID cardholders. age is required from the base per- Race To Witch Mountain ATEWAY HEATER 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom To register, call 292-5967. sonal property section. FRIDAYG T Chapel. For an authorization letter or for Race To Witch Mountain, 6 p.m. (PG), Participants will receive a certifi- INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES CLASS more information, call the personal starring Dwayne Johnson and Anna Sophia Robb. cate for completing the class, which The Airman and Family Readiness property section at 671-2821 or 671- makes them eligible for a possible Flight will hold an interview tech- 2822. SATURDAY reduction in their automobile insur- niques class May 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Monsters Vs. Aliens, noon (PG), star- Monsters Vs. Aliens ring Reese Witherspoon and Hugh ance premium. Bldg. 1249. AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS Laurie. Cost is $12 for AARP members Interviewing styles, questions to Air Force Services will give away Fast & Furious, 3 p.m. (PG-13), star- and $14 for non-members, payable expect and how to dress will be $25,000 in scholarships this year to ring Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. by check made to AARP. included in the class. current Air Force club members and Adventureland, 6 p.m. (R), starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart. For more information, contact the Contact the AFRF to enroll at 671- their family members, including Retirees Activities Office at 671- 3722. grandchildren, who have been SUNDAY Fast & Furious 2728 or B.J. Layman at Freedom accepted or are enrolled for the fall Fast & Furious, noon (PG-13). Monsters Vs. Aliens, 3 p.m. (PG). Chapel, 671-4208. VEHICLE STORAGE 2009 semester as a full or part-time Deploying personnel are allowed student in an accredited college or THURSDAY SAFEKIDS COURSE SCHEDULED to store one privately-owned vehicle university. Monsters Vs. Aliens, 4 p.m. (PG). The 59th Medical Wing Family at the closest vehicle-processing Recipients must submit an essay For more information and future Advocacy Program is accepting reg- center during their deployment. on this year’s topic of “The High Cost movie listings, go to www.aafes. Adventureland istrations for its Safekids course May The nearest location is in Dallas. of Freedom.” com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. 20, 5-7 p.m., Room 4A29 in Wilford Vehicles can be stored locally at the Rules, eligibility and application Closed Monday Hall Medical Center. owner’s expense. are available at www.afclubs.net or through Wednesday. The quarterly course is a manda- Reimbursement is authorized but www.lacklandservices.com. tory requirement for children living must not exceed the current Dallas Entries must be submitted no on base, 10-years-old or older, who VPC rate of $230 per month. later than July 1 to the Gateway Club. Adults – $4. Children – $2. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER MAY 8, 2009 SPORTS SCOREBOARD Warhawk Jason Law connects with a pitch May brings during a win over Time Warner Cable SOFTBALL Sunday at home. American League W L 14 athletic 1. MSS 6 0 2. 342nd TRS 4 1 3. C.E.S. 5 2 4. 543rd Spt Sq 53 competitions 5. AFIOC 2 1 6. 690th ALIS 3 2 7. Radiology 3 2 8. LAB 3 3 to Lackland 9. Navy-Marines 2 3 10. 149th ANG 1 3 11. 314th MI Bn 1 3 By Patrick Desmond 12. 433rd A.W. 1 5 Sports Editor 13. 59th Dental 0 6

National League W L Lackland kicked off May 1. 737th TRG 6 0 Fitness Month with a spin class 2. 651st MUNS 4 1 at the Warhawk Fitness Center 3. 701st MP Bn 4 1 May 1. 4. NIOC / Co H. 4 2 5. 690th NSG 4 2 The class, led by Franklin 6. Security Forces 2 3 Fewell, was the first of 14 ath- 7. Clinical Spt Gp 2 3 Warhawks slam TWC, 16-4 letic competitions to promote 8. CPSG 2 3 Warhawks slam TWC, 16-4 9. 345th TRS 2 4 physical fitness within the base 10. 343rd TRS 1 4 Scoring early and often leads to third consecutive win community. 11. COMM 14 12. 93rd IS 0 5 Other May fitness competitions include: Women’s W L Photo by Andrea Corbin • an outdoor, six-person team 1. Mission Spt Gp 2 0 By Patrick Desmond to win,” he said. Warhawks led by 12 runs after elimination volleyball tourna- 2. CPSG 2 1 Sports Editor Losing their first three three innings, scoring five in the ment at the Bennett Fitness 3. 543rd ISR 2 1 4. Clinical Spt Gp 2 1 games of the season by two first, three in the second, and Center, today, 10:30 a.m.; 5. 37th Med Gp 0 2 The Lackland varsity base- runs or less, the Warhawks (3- eight in the third. • push-up-a-thon at the 6. Surgical Operations 0 3 ball team’s offense accented its 3) pulled even on Sunday while This gave other players on Chaparral Fitness Center, third consecutive win with 16 amassing their highest run total the large team some at bats. today, 2 p.m.; BOWLING runs – four coming off a grand to date. “The more pitches you see • fitness endurance challenge Division I W L slam – against Time Warner First-year Warhawk Will the better you hit,” Dukes said. at the Chaparral Fitness 543rd SPTS 184 56 LRS 161 79 Cable Sunday. Lopez had a breakout perform- “It’s hard to get a lot of at bats, Center, Monday, 1 p.m.; 453 EWS 154 86 For Warhawks coach and ance in the game as he took a but when you’re playing in a • punt, Pass and Kick competi- Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 152 88 first baseman Davin Dukes, the TWC pitch for his first-ever game like today everybody got tion at the Medina Fitness Marines 140 100 37 CES #2 139 101 game confirmed a growing con- grand slam. to hit.” Center, Tuesday, 4:30 p.m.; 93 IS #1 132 108 fidence within his young ball- “It felt pretty good, I was try- After two outs in the first, • Cutthroat Island racquetball 690 NSG #2 132 108 RSQ 131 109 club, building since the season’s ing to keep my composure Dukes hit a double, sending two tournament at the Chaparral DLIELC 130 110 start. going around the bases,” he runs home. Mike Corrigan hit a Fitness Center, May 16-18; C-5 Haulers 130 110 He said not giving up after said, following his 2-for-4 out- three-run homer to close out • field event day at the 341 TRS Dawg Pound 130 110 CPSG 129 111 close losses in the beginning of ing. the inning. Gateway Fitness Center, May CES #1 126 114 the season led to the win. Corresponding with Dukes’ In the second inning, Lopez 19, 7 a.m.; 33rd IOS 124 116 “We were just losing by one philosophy of a 10-run buffer to 37 CS #1 120 120 59 MD IS 118 122 or two, and now we are starting approaching games, the See BASEBALL P23 See FITNESS P23 AFISR Agency 113 127 93 IS #2 113 127 BRIEFS SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT WOMEN’S SOFTBALL FITNESS CENTER CLOSURE GOLF TOURNAMENT The benefit softball tournament in memory The intramural softball league is looking The Warhawk Fitness Center’s weight room, The Gateway Hills Golf Course is holding of Audra and Maurice Britt is Saturday. for additional players. Women interested in cardio room and men's back locker room are the three-day 17th Annual Military Golf Classic All proceeds will go to the Nathaniel Britt playing can contact the sports office. Games currently closed but expected to reopen soon. May 23-25 at 8 a.m. Entry forms are at the golf Scholarship Fund. are every Tuesday evening. Anyone with base The basketball and volleyball courts are course. Registration is $160 per player with a For more information, call Jeffery Jenkins at access is eligible to join. expected to remain closed for about a week. May 15 deadline. 592-9694 or Pam Fiorito at 671-2897. To sign up, call Jerry Tiger at 671-2725. For more information, call 671-2751. For more information, call 671-3466. MAY 8, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 FITNESS from P22 AF BOXERS WIN GOLD, SILVER AT ARMED FORCES • three-point contest AF BOXERS WIN GOLD, SILVER ATBy Patrick ARMED Desmond pointedFORCES Army boxer at the Medina Fitness Sports Editor Reyes Marquez, Fort Center, May 19, 7 a.m.; Myer, Va., for gold in • doubles racquetball Of the four Airmen the 152-pound weight tournament at the competing in the 2009 class. Gillum Fitness Center, Armed Forces Boxing In his first trip, light May 19-28; Championship at Fort heavyweight Nicholas • aerobic-thon at the Huachaca, Ariz., from Alwan, Pope AFB, N.C., Warhawk Fitness April 28 to May 1, two took silver after being Center, May 22, 11 a.m.; returned to Lackland stopped by Army’s • Lackland’s Strongest with medals around Jeffery Spencer, Fort Man and Woman contest their necks. Carson, Colo. at the Warhawk Fitness His second time com- Gomez outpointed Center, May 27, 6 p.m., peting at the Armed Seaman Troy Browning and Forces Championship, during his first fight of • co-ed sand volleyball Air Force middleweight the competition, April tournament at the Joshua Gomez complet- 28. Gillum Fitness Center, ed the goal he had set Army took first in the May 29, 11:30 a.m. since winning silver last team award with seven In addition to the ath- year. total gold medals, fol- letic competitions, the Photo by Robbin Cresswell In his championship lowed by the Marine, Wilford Hall Medical Air Force light heavyweight Nicholas Alwan, Pope AFB, N.C. trains prior to the Armed bout May 1, Gomez, Navy and Air Force Center is conducting the Force Championship May 1. He earned a silver medal at the interservice event May 1. Kirtland AFB, N.M., out- teams. “Diabetes and Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program for BASEBALL from P22 scored in the third, the fence but I got time due to quick outs. Warhawks- Batting Summary the Military Population.” including four off Lopez’ lucky.” “The problem is that ab r h bi The research study is led off with a single. An grand slam. The Warhawks close- Locklan (Galbraith) only Odle 1 0 1 0 directed at controlling Andrew Taylor hit Clark 1 1 1 1 weight and improving Lopez capitalized out defense allowed only threw 17 pitches in the Kuhrt 2 0 0 0 brought in Lopez after with the grand slam four runs in the game first inning,” Dukes said. Dukes 2 1 1 2 physical activity levels. Phil Kuntz reached first after discovering a pat- and only one hit through “(Eddie) Steerman came Kuntz 1 0 0 0 Military medical benefi- on a walk. Shaun tern in TWC’s pitching. the final four innings. in and almost did the Corbin 1 0 1 0 ciaries between 18 to 62 Mann 1 0 0 0 Svtlecic plated Kuntz for “That was my second Using a four-man same thing with a line- Glabraith 2 0 1 0 years old, who are over- another run. Jimmy at bat, and he threw a pitching rotation – suc- out to the pitcher into Shiek 1 1 0 0 weight, and do not have Clark drove in Taylor for first-pitch strike so I was cessful against the Titans the double play.” Nichols 2 0 0 0 type-2 diabetes, qualify Law 4 1 2 2 the final run of the just trying to drive it.” April 26 – may have The Warhawks play Corrigan 2 2 2 2 for the program. inning. Lopez said. “I didn't worked too well as pitch- the Crusaders Saturday, Taylor 2 1 2 1 For more details, call Eight runs were think it was going over ers were limited playing 3 p.m. at Schreiner. Lopez 4 2 2 3 292-2842.

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