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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 68 No. 35 • SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 AN ACTIVE EXERCISE INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 6 What’s Happening 26 News & Features AirFest 2010 3 Dangerous drinks 8 Photo by Robbin Cresswell Emergency responders carry a patient into Wilford Hall Medical Center for treatment during an active shooter training exercise Tuesday. The Inn renovations 12 training exercise tested Lackland units on their ability to respond to an active shooter incident. Base hosts 9/11 memorial run Best of the best 27 By Patrick Desmond and the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, silence, a prayer reading by Chaplain (Lt. Staff Writer Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baber is charged Col.) Shon Neyland and recitation of the with getting the word out on base. Airmen’s Creed, precedes the formation Lackland’s annual Sept. 11 memorial “The whole idea of the run is to show run. run allows Airmen to come together in mil- support,” Sergeant Baber said. “A forma- Sergeant Baber expects more than itary service as they honor the day’s fallen tion run helps build espirit de corps and a 1,000 people to participate and added, Americans. cohesiveness among not only your unit and “the more participants, the better.” The memorial ceremony and run is wing, but the entire base.” Following the ceremony, Airmen in unit scheduled for 5:30 a.m., Sept. 8 at the A memorial ceremony, including the and group formations commence a roughly basic military training parade grounds. raising and lowering of the flag in concor- two-mile loop down Truemper Street onto View the Talespinner online As president of the Lackland First dance with Reveille and Taps, comments the training side of base, crossing at the at www.lackland.af.mil Sergeants’ Council, and first sergeant to from 502nd Air Base Wing Commander both the 802nd Force Support Squadron Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, a moment of See RUN P4 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News BRIEFS COMMISSARY LABOR DAY HOURS Editorial staff The Lackland commissary will be open BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday for the Labor 502ND AIR BASE WING Day holiday. Make Labor Day safety a personal priority OMMANDER C By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick should ask the who, what, when, has not dissipated. Stock lots of drinks OSCAR BALLADARES, BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting, 502nd Air Base Wing commander where, and how questions as they and stay away from alcohol and caffeine PUBLIC AFFAIRS relate to weekend plans to ensure which can dehydrate. will be observed daily at sunset in the JOE BELA, Labor Day is dedicated to the a comprehensive look has been • Don’t get burned – Labor Day is a big CHIEF OF INTERNAL Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, through achievements of American work- given to safety factors. Below are barbecue holiday. Keep your eye on the COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 Sept. 9 or Sept. 10. ers and the contributions they a few important tips for consider- hot fire. If you are disposing of ash or SHANNON CARABAJAL, Observances include breaking of fast, make to the strength, prosperity, ation: coals at your party location, use an MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 prayers and lectures. and well-being of our country. • Kids are No. 1 priority – Ensure appropriate disposal drum or make sure MIKE JOSEPH, For more information, call Chaplain Labor Day weekend also marks Brig. Gen. an adult is always watching the the coals or ash are thoroughly soaked STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 671-2941. the end of the 101 Critical Days of young ones – unsupervised chil- with water before disposal. Leonard Patrick PATRICK DESMOND, Summer, a period historically dren can get into dangerous situ- • Plan for the extra traffic – Consider SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST associated with increased mishaps. I ations quickly. leaving the day before Labor Day and 671-5049 The 2010 Combined Federal Campaign encourage each of you to take a well • Keep it cold – Nothing will ruin your staying a day after to avoid the extra PAUL NOVAK, kickoff breakfast is Sept. 13, 8 a.m., at the deserved break and recharge over this party more than sick family and friends. traffic. If that isn’t possible, get an early DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 Labor Day weekend. Bear in mind we Keep your perishable foods on ice. Use start on your day! Gateway Club. must always exercise safety and continu- disposable cake pans filled with ice and Exercising risk mitigation lets some- Office: For more information, contact 1st Lt. 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 ously manage risk. nestle your bowls and dishes in the ice one know you care! As wingmen and Lackland AFB, Texas Aaron Blackburn at 977-5718. Prior to this holiday commanders and for a quick and simple outdoor refrigera- Battle Buddies, let’s work together to 78236-5103 (210) 671-1786; supervisors have a great opportunity to tor. You can never have too much ice on protect our most valuable resources: our (fax) 671-2022 RETROACTIVE STOP LOSS CLAIMS reinforce the importance of safety. hand! military members, civilians, and our fam- E-mail: [email protected] Airmen, veterans and beneficiaries who Remind your people about the signifi- • The heat is on – Labor day is consid- ilies. Commander’s Action Line: actionline@lackland. af.mil. were involuntarily extended under Stop Loss cance of including family members in ered the end of summer – but the hot Enjoy the time off and most of all – BE Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 decisions regarding activities. They weather of summer in most places still SAFE! For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special 2203 S. Hackberry Pay. San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 534-8848 The deadline is Oct. 21 to file RSLSP (fax) 534-7134 claims for an enlistment involuntarily extended due to Stop Loss. Courtesy photo A joint experience, from the inside out Tora Tora Tora will perform a reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor during AirFest 2010 Nov. 6 and 7. Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoploss This newspaper is published by for claim forms and filing instructions. Prime Time Military Newspapers, a By Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Bramlett located a joint in my foot and Force medical team cared for However, it only took dislo- private firm in no way connected with 59th Medical Operations Group earned a medevac redeploy- joint and coalition forces in cating one to further broaden the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL written contract with Lackland AFB, Living museum comes to AirFest 2010 ment. What I lost that day Central America and Southwest my perspective on jointness. Texas. This commercial enterprise Air The Air Force’s 63rd Birthday Ball is “Experience is not what hap- (mostly mobility and pride) Asia. It was also evident in the The stories and sacrifices I wit- Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Sept. 18 at the Gateway Club with social By 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne never forget the first time I saw a B- Tora Tora Tora is not a typical history pens to you; it’s what you do does not compare with what I medevac system where I linked nessed of injured, brave young military services. Contents of the 502nd ABW Public Affairs OL-A 17 flying low over the runway with lesson. The show includes eight to 10 Talespinner are not necessarily the hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:50 p.m. with what happens to you.” gained – a reminder of our up with returning wounded men and women from every official views of, or endorsed by, the Reservations are due by Sept. 10. Ticket one gear down, and the sound of Tora aircraft, a bomb squad, and 61 -Aldous Huxley ever-increasing jointness. warriors from every branch. branch personified service U.S. government, the Department of Tora Tora Tora, an explosive aerial many Zeros (Japanese fighter planes) pyrotechnic effects. Every perform- Defense, or the Department of the Air prices are major and above, civilians from A recent deployment further I’m a ’90s Airman. During Though we came from diverse before self. I was reminded Force. history lesson featuring a reenact- attacking overhead. Dec. 7, 1941, is a ance is a living museum that promis- GS-12 or above, $45; master sergeant to shaped my perspective on that time “joint” was a buzz- units and had different injuries that while our service uni- The appearance of advertising in ment of the Japanese attacks on Pearl day that will live in infamy, and I will es to be as fresh and exciting as their this publication, including inserts or captain, GS-11 and below, $40; staff ser- jointness. As my deployment word word. However, not many we shared a common service. forms, creeds, traditions and supplements, does not constitute Harbor, will be among the headliners always have an image of (the Pearl very first show. endorsement by the Department of geant to technical sergeant, $30; and air- was winding down I decided to workplaces reflected jointness. Additionally, each stop back to songs vary, they essentially Defense, the Department of the Air at Lackland AirFest 2010 Nov. 6-7 at Harbor bombing) because of shows With security being Lackland’s No. help out another unit’s intra- Today, it’s becoming rarer to the states was filled with joint project the same message.