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

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 33 • AUGUST 20, 2010

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COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Maj. Mike Cranston, T-1 instructor pilot, signals for pick up during a simulated helicopter rescue after a water bail out. Contractor gains appreciation for AF The practice was part of water survival Mission accomplished for ‘workhorse’ simulators refresher training for T-1 pilots Aug. 5. By Robert Goetz helped students learn how to use radar By David Roberts that servicemembers also face a unique For more photos of the training, see 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs and navigate using radar. Defense Media Activity-San Antonio set of circumstances at home. page 10. Photo by Steve White Colonel Deitschel said more than “In addition to my For instance, when my work day is Combat systems officer training at 20,000 students from the Air Force, “Where’s Sergeant Thompson?” finished, my time is essentially my own cluelessness about the Randolph won’t end until the last class Navy, Marines and Coast Guard and “He’s TDY until Wednesday at oh-six- until the start of the next work day. graduates Oct. 1, but one of the pro- aviators from 37 different countries hundred, but then he has his PT test, countless acronyms However, for military members, the gram’s most durable – and essential – honed their navigation skills using the and he starts out-processing next week duty day never ends. Servicemembers WINGSPREAD being constantly tools was retired last week, its final T45 simulators at Mather and for his PCS to a new AOR.” are on duty 24/7, and as a result, they mission accomplished. Randolph, where it was a constant for “Oh. I thought he was going to help bandied about, I was must be prepared to report to work 502nd Air Base Wing Members of Class 10-15, the 562nd nearly 20 years. me with the CSAF and SecAF stories, whenever they are needed. This means Operating Location Bravo also largely unaware of Flying Training Squadron’s C Flight, He said the T45 simulator was “anti- but I guess I’ll have to check with my that they face restrictions on conduct, Editorial Staff spent the afternoon of Aug. 11 conduct- quated” compared to the state-of-the- NCOIC to see what the plan is.” the sacrifices made by travel and personal freedom that those Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick ing their last missions in the CSO pro- art T25 simulator that was used at “Well, if you need help with the pho- of us in the civilian world often take Commander those with whom I was gram’s remaining T45 navigation simu- Randolph’s 563rd FTS, the squadron tos, you can call the MAJCOM with the for granted. 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst working.” lators, which have served the Air Force tasked with the electronic warfare com- VIRINs, and they should be able to get As a result of this constant dedication, Deputy Chief of Public Affairs since they were first used at Mather Air ponent of CSO training. The T25 simu- you the cutlines ASAP.” our homeland is safe, and our nation Kelly Parsons Force Base, Calif., in the early 1970s. lator is now a mainstay at the 479th While this hypothetical conversation remains strong. Editor “The T45 simulator has been around Flying Training Group at Naval Air may be an exaggeration, it captures the In some regards, this is true. Many Because of this, I am both privileged Airman 1st Class Precious Yett for 37 years,” said Lt. Col. Peter Station Pensacola, Fla., where the next essence of the dialogue I heard on my servicemembers do work in an office and proud to have the opportunity to Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin Deitschel, 562nd FTS commander. “It’s generation of CSOs is training. first day as a contractor for the Air environment similar to their civilian work beside my Airmen counterparts, Staff Writers been a workhorse for the Air Force.” “Someone had to push buttons,” Force News Service at Defense Media counterparts. They spend time off with and to gain a perspective on both the Maggie Armstrong “Direct replicas” of what students see Colonel Deitschel said, and the operators Activity-San Antonio. friends and family, and are continuously Air Force and the greater U.S. military Graphic Designer in the T-43 aircraft, the program’s 24 at the console, personnel from contractor Prior to my arrival, I was unaccus- working to grow in their careers. that many civilians may never T45 simulators – four student stations LB&B Associates Inc., acted as pilot and tomed to working with members of However, I have learned that the life encounter. Each day on the job is a and an operator/instructor console in air traffic controller while adjusting air- Photo by Rich McFadden the military. As a result, my first of a servicemember requires a unique learning experience, and the more I Wingspread Office each of six complexes – prepared navi- speed, altitude and headings. From left to right: Second Lt.s Daniel Howe, Chris Creveling and Dan Duck, from the days working alongside my Airmen set of challenges and sacrifices not learn, the more I am able to con- 1150 5th Street East gation and electronic warfare students 562nd Flying Training Squadron, plot the course they will take during the last T-45 colleagues were both humbling often faced by civilians. tribute, within my function, to the Air Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 for their future duties. The simulators See SIMS P8 simulation at Randolph. and enlightening. Perhaps the most poignant of these is Force’s mission, which in a small way Phone: (210) 652-5760 In addition to my cluelessness about the fact that many current servicemem- is my mission. Fax: (210) 652-3142 the countless acronyms being constant- bers have, at some point in their This mission has changed the way I Wingspread Advertisements Prime Time Military Newspapers ly bandied about, I was also largely careers, deployed to Iraq or think. 2203 S. Hackberry unaware of the sacrifices made by those Afghanistan, in support of operations Where I previously seldom noticed San Antonio, Texas 78210 with whom I was working. Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Air Force planes in the sky, I now try to Randolph’s ‘flying classroom’ down to final missions Phone: (210) 534-8848 While I had always respected ser- The stories of the dangers, trials and identify them. Wingspread e-mail By Robert Goetz electronic warfare students, Lt. Col. Robert Orris, Paraphrasing Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, former vicemembers’ role in protecting our triumphs of deployment, as told by my Where the operations in Iraq and [email protected] nation, I didn’t fully realize that the coworkers and in countless news arti- Afghanistan used to be news stories on 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs 563rd Flying Training Squadron commander, called 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Colonel mission to protect and defend extend- cles and commentaries read during the television, now I sit up and take a per- it “an opportunity to put their learning to use in a Deitschel said instructors “take spectators and ed at all times to each and every course of my daily responsibilities as an sonal interest in what is going on there This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a An aircraft that has helped train budding navi- more realistic environment.” make them aviators” in the time they study here. private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under gators and electronic warfare officers at Randolph “This one’s a bit different,” said Maj. Jeffrey “They grow up while they’re here,” he said. member of the military. editor, have been both touching and and how it affects our men and women exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Like many civilians who have seldom heart-wrenching. in uniform. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- for nearly 20 years will soon be grounded forever, Welborn, 562nd FTS director of operations. “This The T-43 retirement observance, which will begin crossed paths professionally with men Additionally, when servicemembers And, where I used to bristle at the tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the but not before the “flying classroom” completes time we’re combining both squadrons in a final Sept. 16 with a golf tournament at 9 a.m. and a social Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed two important missions. event. They will be learning from each other.” hour for dining-in and spouses’ dinner participants at and women in uniform, I always deploy, they leave behind loved ones copious use of acronyms, I now use by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the assumed that wars were fought by des- and the comforts of home. They spend them on a regular basis, though I some- Department of the Air Force. Students in Class 10-15, Randolph’s final combat Students planned the mission and gave a briefing 5:19 p.m., will feature the aircraft’s final flight, part of ignated combat troops, with other mili- holidays, birthdays and anniversaries in times forget that DEERS does not refer The appearance of advertising in this publication, including systems officer graduating class, are taking part in Wednesday. They listened as instructors corrected a composite flyby, at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 17. inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the their last mission in the T-43, the modified Boeing 737 mistakes and offered their insights Thursday, the day “The composite flyby with the T-43 in the lead will tary members supporting the mission, far-away places, sometimes in danger- to an animal, and OIC is not an expres- Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime but otherwise leading “ordinary” quasi- ous situations and environments, and sion to indicate understanding. Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. used for navigator training, this weekend. students began to execute the mission. commemorate 37 years of aviation history,” Colonel civilian lives. I figured that outside of they do and have done so willingly, so Most importantly, though, I Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- Next month the base community will celebrate the “We don’t tell them what route to fly,” Colonel Orris Deitschel said. able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, retirement of theT-43 with a host of activities, includ- said. “They do all the planning - from how much fuel is The base community is welcome to attend the combat operations, other military mem- that civilians like me can sleep safely at appreciate the men and women of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or bers worked 9-to-5 jobs, and went night without fear. the U.S. military for their hard work mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor ing a golf tournament and dining-in Sept. 16 and a on board to where they will stay.” event, he said. Stands will be set up in front of the about their day-to-day routines outside Moreover, in addition to the chal- and dedication. of the purchaser, user, or patron. composite flyby Sept. 17. Colonel Deitschel called the mission, which ends operations building. the office as any civilian would. lenges of deployment, I have learned Thank you for your service. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public “The T-43 was specially designed to teach celestial Monday, the “culmination of all the skills they’ve learned A picnic lunch is planned at 12:30 p.m. in the area Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance navigation,” said Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel, 562nd Flying with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise in nine months of training here.” between the 562nd and 563rd FTS buildings. indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. Training Squadron commander. “It’s done a fantastic By now the students are “well-versed in mission plan- A viewing of one of the two remaining T-43s is Combined Federal Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon job, but we needed something better because students ning,” Major Welborn said. scheduled later in the day. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can have to learn to manage multiple weapon systems and “It’s amazing to see that evolution from its start to “It will be the last chance to view it,” Colonel be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the • When: Sept. 7 at 7:15 a.m. • Cost: $12 for non-club members Wingspread office in Hangar 6. conduct missions with constant change.” this point,” he said. “It’s in large part due to the Deitschel said. CFC • Where: Parr Club, Bldg. 500 and $10 for club members Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to Class 10-15’s final T-43 mission, which began dedication of instructors in each squadron. It’s a One of the T-43s will be on permanent display at [email protected]. Thursday, took them to Naval Air Station North special time for us because we see how they’ve Randolph while the other will head for the Air Force’s • RSVP: by Sept. 2 • For details, call Maj. Juan Garcia at 652-5972. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. Island, Calif. A combined mission of navigation and evolved and what they can do.” “bone yard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3

COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Maj. Mike Cranston, T-1 instructor pilot, signals for pick up during a simulated helicopter rescue after a water bail out. Contractor gains appreciation for AF The practice was part of water survival Mission accomplished for ‘workhorse’ simulators refresher training for T-1 pilots Aug. 5. By Robert Goetz helped students learn how to use radar By David Roberts that servicemembers also face a unique For more photos of the training, see 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs and navigate using radar. Defense Media Activity-San Antonio set of circumstances at home. page 10. Photo by Steve White Colonel Deitschel said more than “In addition to my For instance, when my work day is Combat systems officer training at 20,000 students from the Air Force, “Where’s Sergeant Thompson?” finished, my time is essentially my own cluelessness about the Randolph won’t end until the last class Navy, Marines and Coast Guard and “He’s TDY until Wednesday at oh-six- until the start of the next work day. graduates Oct. 1, but one of the pro- aviators from 37 different countries hundred, but then he has his PT test, countless acronyms However, for military members, the gram’s most durable – and essential – honed their navigation skills using the and he starts out-processing next week duty day never ends. Servicemembers WINGSPREAD being constantly tools was retired last week, its final T45 simulators at Mather and for his PCS to a new AOR.” are on duty 24/7, and as a result, they mission accomplished. Randolph, where it was a constant for “Oh. I thought he was going to help bandied about, I was must be prepared to report to work 502nd Air Base Wing Members of Class 10-15, the 562nd nearly 20 years. me with the CSAF and SecAF stories, whenever they are needed. This means Operating Location Bravo also largely unaware of Flying Training Squadron’s C Flight, He said the T45 simulator was “anti- but I guess I’ll have to check with my that they face restrictions on conduct, Editorial Staff spent the afternoon of Aug. 11 conduct- quated” compared to the state-of-the- NCOIC to see what the plan is.” the sacrifices made by travel and personal freedom that those Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick ing their last missions in the CSO pro- art T25 simulator that was used at “Well, if you need help with the pho- of us in the civilian world often take Commander those with whom I was gram’s remaining T45 navigation simu- Randolph’s 563rd FTS, the squadron tos, you can call the MAJCOM with the for granted. 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst working.” lators, which have served the Air Force tasked with the electronic warfare com- VIRINs, and they should be able to get As a result of this constant dedication, Deputy Chief of Public Affairs since they were first used at Mather Air ponent of CSO training. The T25 simu- you the cutlines ASAP.” our homeland is safe, and our nation Kelly Parsons Force Base, Calif., in the early 1970s. lator is now a mainstay at the 479th While this hypothetical conversation remains strong. Editor “The T45 simulator has been around Flying Training Group at Naval Air may be an exaggeration, it captures the In some regards, this is true. Many Because of this, I am both privileged Airman 1st Class Precious Yett for 37 years,” said Lt. Col. Peter Station Pensacola, Fla., where the next essence of the dialogue I heard on my servicemembers do work in an office and proud to have the opportunity to Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin Deitschel, 562nd FTS commander. “It’s generation of CSOs is training. first day as a contractor for the Air environment similar to their civilian work beside my Airmen counterparts, Staff Writers been a workhorse for the Air Force.” “Someone had to push buttons,” Force News Service at Defense Media counterparts. They spend time off with and to gain a perspective on both the Maggie Armstrong “Direct replicas” of what students see Colonel Deitschel said, and the operators Activity-San Antonio. friends and family, and are continuously Air Force and the greater U.S. military Graphic Designer in the T-43 aircraft, the program’s 24 at the console, personnel from contractor Prior to my arrival, I was unaccus- working to grow in their careers. that many civilians may never T45 simulators – four student stations LB&B Associates Inc., acted as pilot and tomed to working with members of However, I have learned that the life encounter. Each day on the job is a and an operator/instructor console in air traffic controller while adjusting air- Photo by Rich McFadden the military. As a result, my first of a servicemember requires a unique learning experience, and the more I Wingspread Office each of six complexes – prepared navi- speed, altitude and headings. From left to right: Second Lt.s Daniel Howe, Chris Creveling and Dan Duck, from the days working alongside my Airmen set of challenges and sacrifices not learn, the more I am able to con- 1150 5th Street East gation and electronic warfare students 562nd Flying Training Squadron, plot the course they will take during the last T-45 colleagues were both humbling often faced by civilians. tribute, within my function, to the Air Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 for their future duties. The simulators See SIMS P8 simulation at Randolph. and enlightening. Perhaps the most poignant of these is Force’s mission, which in a small way Phone: (210) 652-5760 In addition to my cluelessness about the fact that many current servicemem- is my mission. Fax: (210) 652-3142 the countless acronyms being constant- bers have, at some point in their This mission has changed the way I Wingspread Advertisements Prime Time Military Newspapers ly bandied about, I was also largely careers, deployed to Iraq or think. 2203 S. Hackberry unaware of the sacrifices made by those Afghanistan, in support of operations Where I previously seldom noticed San Antonio, Texas 78210 with whom I was working. Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Air Force planes in the sky, I now try to Randolph’s ‘flying classroom’ down to final missions Phone: (210) 534-8848 While I had always respected ser- The stories of the dangers, trials and identify them. Wingspread e-mail By Robert Goetz electronic warfare students, Lt. Col. Robert Orris, Paraphrasing Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, former vicemembers’ role in protecting our triumphs of deployment, as told by my Where the operations in Iraq and [email protected] nation, I didn’t fully realize that the coworkers and in countless news arti- Afghanistan used to be news stories on 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs 563rd Flying Training Squadron commander, called 12th Flying Training Wing commander, Colonel mission to protect and defend extend- cles and commentaries read during the television, now I sit up and take a per- it “an opportunity to put their learning to use in a Deitschel said instructors “take spectators and ed at all times to each and every course of my daily responsibilities as an sonal interest in what is going on there This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a An aircraft that has helped train budding navi- more realistic environment.” make them aviators” in the time they study here. private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under gators and electronic warfare officers at Randolph “This one’s a bit different,” said Maj. Jeffrey “They grow up while they’re here,” he said. member of the military. editor, have been both touching and and how it affects our men and women exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Like many civilians who have seldom heart-wrenching. in uniform. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- for nearly 20 years will soon be grounded forever, Welborn, 562nd FTS director of operations. “This The T-43 retirement observance, which will begin crossed paths professionally with men Additionally, when servicemembers And, where I used to bristle at the tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the but not before the “flying classroom” completes time we’re combining both squadrons in a final Sept. 16 with a golf tournament at 9 a.m. and a social Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed two important missions. event. They will be learning from each other.” hour for dining-in and spouses’ dinner participants at and women in uniform, I always deploy, they leave behind loved ones copious use of acronyms, I now use by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the assumed that wars were fought by des- and the comforts of home. They spend them on a regular basis, though I some- Department of the Air Force. Students in Class 10-15, Randolph’s final combat Students planned the mission and gave a briefing 5:19 p.m., will feature the aircraft’s final flight, part of ignated combat troops, with other mili- holidays, birthdays and anniversaries in times forget that DEERS does not refer The appearance of advertising in this publication, including systems officer graduating class, are taking part in Wednesday. They listened as instructors corrected a composite flyby, at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 17. inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the their last mission in the T-43, the modified Boeing 737 mistakes and offered their insights Thursday, the day “The composite flyby with the T-43 in the lead will tary members supporting the mission, far-away places, sometimes in danger- to an animal, and OIC is not an expres- Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime but otherwise leading “ordinary” quasi- ous situations and environments, and sion to indicate understanding. Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. used for navigator training, this weekend. students began to execute the mission. commemorate 37 years of aviation history,” Colonel civilian lives. I figured that outside of they do and have done so willingly, so Most importantly, though, I Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- Next month the base community will celebrate the “We don’t tell them what route to fly,” Colonel Orris Deitschel said. able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, retirement of theT-43 with a host of activities, includ- said. “They do all the planning - from how much fuel is The base community is welcome to attend the combat operations, other military mem- that civilians like me can sleep safely at appreciate the men and women of color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or bers worked 9-to-5 jobs, and went night without fear. the U.S. military for their hard work mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor ing a golf tournament and dining-in Sept. 16 and a on board to where they will stay.” event, he said. Stands will be set up in front of the about their day-to-day routines outside Moreover, in addition to the chal- and dedication. of the purchaser, user, or patron. composite flyby Sept. 17. Colonel Deitschel called the mission, which ends operations building. the office as any civilian would. lenges of deployment, I have learned Thank you for your service. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public “The T-43 was specially designed to teach celestial Monday, the “culmination of all the skills they’ve learned A picnic lunch is planned at 12:30 p.m. in the area Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance navigation,” said Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel, 562nd Flying with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise in nine months of training here.” between the 562nd and 563rd FTS buildings. indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. Training Squadron commander. “It’s done a fantastic By now the students are “well-versed in mission plan- A viewing of one of the two remaining T-43s is Combined Federal Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon job, but we needed something better because students ning,” Major Welborn said. scheduled later in the day. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can have to learn to manage multiple weapon systems and “It’s amazing to see that evolution from its start to “It will be the last chance to view it,” Colonel be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the • When: Sept. 7 at 7:15 a.m. • Cost: $12 for non-club members Wingspread office in Hangar 6. conduct missions with constant change.” this point,” he said. “It’s in large part due to the Deitschel said. CFC • Where: Parr Club, Bldg. 500 and $10 for club members Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to Class 10-15’s final T-43 mission, which began dedication of instructors in each squadron. It’s a One of the T-43s will be on permanent display at [email protected]. Thursday, took them to Naval Air Station North special time for us because we see how they’ve Randolph while the other will head for the Air Force’s • RSVP: by Sept. 2 • For details, call Maj. Juan Garcia at 652-5972. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. Island, Calif. A combined mission of navigation and evolved and what they can do.” “bone yard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 AETC Command Chief Tappana retires School starts Monday

By Jessica Turner the Air Force benefitted from include use it as an advantage. Air Education and Training Command the focus on fitness, embracing edu- “We’ve got a lot of senior people Public Affairs cation, family care, technological trying to ‘Facebook’ because they Randolph motorists are reminded to use caution growth and more non-traditional think that is what the junior people Air Education and Training roles in combat contact. want, and we end up trying to put a Command’s senior enlisted Admitting that he smoked cigarettes square peg into a round hole,” Chief in school zones and at crosswalks leader retired Aug. 13 after for six and a half weeks during basic Tappana said. “I think the Air Force serving 31 years, two months training and his only letter of counsel- hasn’t figured out how to do it all and 27 days, ending a career ing as a young Airman was from a yet, we try to make Facebook fit par- longer than the average enlis- Traffic Management Office chief for not adigms we (the Air Force) have, and tee is permitted to serve. providing an ashtray for customers, we also have people who are afraid “I enlisted in the Air Force Chief Tappana agreed the Air Force is of it because it’s new.” for the same reason a lot of now a healthier force. Airmen must “I don’t think social media is any- New commander takes helm of 902nd MSG people are enlisting in the Air exceed what used to be only a 1.5-mile thing to fear, it’s a communication Force today,” said Chief Master run once a year to meet physical tool, an opportunity to revolutionize By Brian McGloin understanding the depth of the various when he was a lieu- considered and ultimately Sgt. Robert Tappana. “Due to requirement standards. how we communicate with our peo- 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs aspects of his job and learning about the tenant colonel serving selected for group command.” the economy, a search for inde- “We are giving enlisted people far ple,” the chief said. “Social media will more than 1,500 Airmen who serve as a squadron com- He said he was first interest- pendence, and leaving a small more responsibility now than we did not do anything for us, like a hammer “No new commander should ever walk under him, as well as the vast duties mander in Thule Air ed in joining the Air Force as a town for the first time, my 30 years ago,” he said. “When I came is not going to put a nail in on its own, in with a plan to change the unit, but they they perform. Base, Greenland. His junior in high school when he intent was to serve four years, in, in ’79, Traffic Management you have to pick it up, and aim it shouldn’t hesitate to make changes if nec- The 902nd MSG has a broad mission. father was a chief mas- joined the Junior Reserve receive the experience, get out Officers had to be officers, enlisted right,” the chief said. “If nobody picks essary – that’s what leadership is about,” It’s involved in civil engineering, security ter sergeant and Colonel Officer Training Corps. There, and get a ‘real job.’ It just did- were not allowed to run TMO.” it up or touches it, we don’t win, we said Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission and law enforcement, telecommunica- Peel grew up around the he learned the Air Force had n’t work out that way.” The chief encourages giving more don’t lose, we don’t get anything; if Support Group commander. tions, personnel, logistics, contracting, Air Force. more to it than he realized Chief Tappana began his responsibility to Airmen and empow- someone picks up and uses it irre- Colonel Peel assumed command of the services and trainer development. “As a second lieu- before, aspects he never service with the Traffic ering them with education allowing sponsibly, then yes, we lose.” 902nd MSG from Col. Alan Lake in a cer- “It’s hard to appreciate the members of tenant, I definitely did- thought about before. He Management Office, “moving people to produce a lot more for the For Chief Tappana, winning in the emony here Aug. 2. a unit if you don’t understand the work n’t envision I’d be a earned a scholarship through people and equipment from one Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana Air Force. Air Force is “helping put together a Before his new assignment, Colonel they perform every day,” Colonel Peel colonel or a group Col. Scott Peel ROTC where he attended the place to another,” and admits Chief Tappana explained there was plan and watching it unfold, or watch- Peel recently worked as the executive said. “The 902nd MSG is a large organi- commander. But what’s University of Missouri, Rolla. the choice to make the Air Force a family through the demonstration of an assumption until about 10 years ing from afar as people you’ve worked officer to Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air zation blessed with hundreds of hard- more important is it didn’t matter “I’m a firm believer that it doesn’t mat- career did not happen overnight. compassion and encouragement by ago that “a majority of our combat with or people that have worked for Education and Training Command working members dedicated to the mis- what I thought, but depended upon ter where you’re assigned, what unit The chief described his first mentor the Airmen who surrounded his fami- would involve a pilot in an aircraft. you get promoted and advance in commander. sion, and they deserve a commander what my commanders and supervisors you’re in, what job you’re doing or what and supervisor Tech Sgt. (Ret.) Jim ly with care and support. For my first 20 years we didn’t think their career.” The colonel, who is a career space and equally committed to them.” thought,” he said. “They’re the ones rank you are, you always have the ability Steen as “the kind of supervisor they Through the years, the chief also about the fact that our vehicle opera- There have been many proud missile officer, said the biggest challenge Colonel Peel said he never thought he who, over the years, have mentored to make a difference, to learn and devel- tell us about in Airman Leadership learned servicemembers must give tors would be running convoys moments for Chief Tappana in the Air he can foresee in his new assignment is would be a group commander, including me, pushed me and enabled me to be op, and serve honorably,” he said. School, (Sergeant Steen) knew what their family the same care they give through the deserts of Iraq and Force, like walking through the airport we were doing, where we lived, set to the Air Force. He believes our Afghanistan, or that our young public with his uniform on as people thank high standards and didn’t let us get core value is service before self, not affairs professionals would be outside him for his service, giving 100 percent away with just anything.” service instead of self, and both com- the wire serving on Provisional to the core values of the Air Force, It was that leadership, and the physi- promise and balance are crucial to Reconstruction Teams in being an effective public speaker, and cal and emotional support of his fellow the Air Force family. Afghanistan.” taking care of this nation for more than Airmen during a difficult time of adversi- Chief Tappana’s first advice to young It’s a new world for us, and our 30 years. EXERCISE ALERT 902nd SFS hosts town hall meeting ty, that helped solidify his career path Airmen is to “focus on the job you have Airmen do phenomenally,” he said. Leaving the force is not bittersweet The 902nd Security Forces Squadron Marcus Bernard, NCO in charge, police and commitment to serve. and to blossom where you’re planted,” “That includes keeping up with the or sad the chief explained, it’s a step will host a town hall meeting for the services, at 652-1646. Early in his career the chief’s family he said. “As soon as an opportunity speed at which change is happening, forward into a new path and a future Active Shooter Training Exercise experienced a medical hardship, but it comes up, we will pick you up and trans- the chief said. “I’ve had the privilege where I can watch my Air Force Randolph community Monday from was that struggle and the support of plant you to a bigger, better garden. of watching the Air Force move from from the other side. affects base commmunities 6-9 p.m. at the base theater, Bldg. 100. the Air Force family that truly “Careers begin to go south when a basic typewriter, to computing, to From here, Chief Tappana and Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases Topics on the agenda are: inspired the decision to stay in. people start worrying about the next mobile phones, and blue tooth wire- Tresie, his wife of 24 years, will travel • Defense Biometric Identification Describing the most pivotal moment job and the one after that. The key to less devices,” he said. “The north to Alaska to pursue the one thing are scheduled to participate in an active in his career, the chief thanks one success is to excel at what you are BlackBerry I carry today is the back he regrets not doing, earning a college System (new base entry procedures) master sergeant, Mark Davila, for one given,” he added. up to the laptop I carry that connects degree. shooter training exercise Aug. 31. • Entry access simple question, “Are you okay?” The While serving in different positions to the entire world without actually “I want to teach,” he said. “I want The members of these base communities • Crime trends analysis Air Force is never easy chief says, but and multiple capacities over the last being connected to anything.” to be more well-rounded, work on • Housing and neighborhood watch he knew then he was never alone. 30 years, the chief has witnessed Additionally, the chief admits social my photography, read more and are asked to be alert for emergency From there, adaptation to the mili- many changes to Air Force pro- media is important to the Air Force as most importantly, perform a role (new policies) tary became easy for the Tappana grams. Improvements he believes long as the force can figure out how to that makes a difference.” vehicles and the re-routing of traffic • AAFES (BX and Commissary) • Question-and-answer session during the exercise. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Photo by Steve White PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 AETC Command Chief Tappana retires School starts Monday

By Jessica Turner the Air Force benefitted from include use it as an advantage. Air Education and Training Command the focus on fitness, embracing edu- “We’ve got a lot of senior people Public Affairs cation, family care, technological trying to ‘Facebook’ because they Randolph motorists are reminded to use caution growth and more non-traditional think that is what the junior people Air Education and Training roles in combat contact. want, and we end up trying to put a Command’s senior enlisted Admitting that he smoked cigarettes square peg into a round hole,” Chief in school zones and at crosswalks leader retired Aug. 13 after for six and a half weeks during basic Tappana said. “I think the Air Force serving 31 years, two months training and his only letter of counsel- hasn’t figured out how to do it all and 27 days, ending a career ing as a young Airman was from a yet, we try to make Facebook fit par- longer than the average enlis- Traffic Management Office chief for not adigms we (the Air Force) have, and tee is permitted to serve. providing an ashtray for customers, we also have people who are afraid “I enlisted in the Air Force Chief Tappana agreed the Air Force is of it because it’s new.” for the same reason a lot of now a healthier force. Airmen must “I don’t think social media is any- New commander takes helm of 902nd MSG people are enlisting in the Air exceed what used to be only a 1.5-mile thing to fear, it’s a communication Force today,” said Chief Master run once a year to meet physical tool, an opportunity to revolutionize By Brian McGloin understanding the depth of the various when he was a lieu- considered and ultimately Sgt. Robert Tappana. “Due to requirement standards. how we communicate with our peo- 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs aspects of his job and learning about the tenant colonel serving selected for group command.” the economy, a search for inde- “We are giving enlisted people far ple,” the chief said. “Social media will more than 1,500 Airmen who serve as a squadron com- He said he was first interest- pendence, and leaving a small more responsibility now than we did not do anything for us, like a hammer “No new commander should ever walk under him, as well as the vast duties mander in Thule Air ed in joining the Air Force as a town for the first time, my 30 years ago,” he said. “When I came is not going to put a nail in on its own, in with a plan to change the unit, but they they perform. Base, Greenland. His junior in high school when he intent was to serve four years, in, in ’79, Traffic Management you have to pick it up, and aim it shouldn’t hesitate to make changes if nec- The 902nd MSG has a broad mission. father was a chief mas- joined the Junior Reserve receive the experience, get out Officers had to be officers, enlisted right,” the chief said. “If nobody picks essary – that’s what leadership is about,” It’s involved in civil engineering, security ter sergeant and Colonel Officer Training Corps. There, and get a ‘real job.’ It just did- were not allowed to run TMO.” it up or touches it, we don’t win, we said Col. Scott Peel, 902nd Mission and law enforcement, telecommunica- Peel grew up around the he learned the Air Force had n’t work out that way.” The chief encourages giving more don’t lose, we don’t get anything; if Support Group commander. tions, personnel, logistics, contracting, Air Force. more to it than he realized Chief Tappana began his responsibility to Airmen and empow- someone picks up and uses it irre- Colonel Peel assumed command of the services and trainer development. “As a second lieu- before, aspects he never service with the Traffic ering them with education allowing sponsibly, then yes, we lose.” 902nd MSG from Col. Alan Lake in a cer- “It’s hard to appreciate the members of tenant, I definitely did- thought about before. He Management Office, “moving people to produce a lot more for the For Chief Tappana, winning in the emony here Aug. 2. a unit if you don’t understand the work n’t envision I’d be a earned a scholarship through people and equipment from one Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana Air Force. Air Force is “helping put together a Before his new assignment, Colonel they perform every day,” Colonel Peel colonel or a group Col. Scott Peel ROTC where he attended the place to another,” and admits Chief Tappana explained there was plan and watching it unfold, or watch- Peel recently worked as the executive said. “The 902nd MSG is a large organi- commander. But what’s University of Missouri, Rolla. the choice to make the Air Force a family through the demonstration of an assumption until about 10 years ing from afar as people you’ve worked officer to Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air zation blessed with hundreds of hard- more important is it didn’t matter “I’m a firm believer that it doesn’t mat- career did not happen overnight. compassion and encouragement by ago that “a majority of our combat with or people that have worked for Education and Training Command working members dedicated to the mis- what I thought, but depended upon ter where you’re assigned, what unit The chief described his first mentor the Airmen who surrounded his fami- would involve a pilot in an aircraft. you get promoted and advance in commander. sion, and they deserve a commander what my commanders and supervisors you’re in, what job you’re doing or what and supervisor Tech Sgt. (Ret.) Jim ly with care and support. For my first 20 years we didn’t think their career.” The colonel, who is a career space and equally committed to them.” thought,” he said. “They’re the ones rank you are, you always have the ability Steen as “the kind of supervisor they Through the years, the chief also about the fact that our vehicle opera- There have been many proud missile officer, said the biggest challenge Colonel Peel said he never thought he who, over the years, have mentored to make a difference, to learn and devel- tell us about in Airman Leadership learned servicemembers must give tors would be running convoys moments for Chief Tappana in the Air he can foresee in his new assignment is would be a group commander, including me, pushed me and enabled me to be op, and serve honorably,” he said. School, (Sergeant Steen) knew what their family the same care they give through the deserts of Iraq and Force, like walking through the airport we were doing, where we lived, set to the Air Force. He believes our Afghanistan, or that our young public with his uniform on as people thank high standards and didn’t let us get core value is service before self, not affairs professionals would be outside him for his service, giving 100 percent away with just anything.” service instead of self, and both com- the wire serving on Provisional to the core values of the Air Force, It was that leadership, and the physi- promise and balance are crucial to Reconstruction Teams in being an effective public speaker, and cal and emotional support of his fellow the Air Force family. Afghanistan.” taking care of this nation for more than Airmen during a difficult time of adversi- Chief Tappana’s first advice to young It’s a new world for us, and our 30 years. EXERCISE ALERT 902nd SFS hosts town hall meeting ty, that helped solidify his career path Airmen is to “focus on the job you have Airmen do phenomenally,” he said. Leaving the force is not bittersweet The 902nd Security Forces Squadron Marcus Bernard, NCO in charge, police and commitment to serve. and to blossom where you’re planted,” “That includes keeping up with the or sad the chief explained, it’s a step will host a town hall meeting for the services, at 652-1646. Early in his career the chief’s family he said. “As soon as an opportunity speed at which change is happening, forward into a new path and a future Active Shooter Training Exercise experienced a medical hardship, but it comes up, we will pick you up and trans- the chief said. “I’ve had the privilege where I can watch my Air Force Randolph community Monday from was that struggle and the support of plant you to a bigger, better garden. of watching the Air Force move from from the other side. affects base commmunities 6-9 p.m. at the base theater, Bldg. 100. the Air Force family that truly “Careers begin to go south when a basic typewriter, to computing, to From here, Chief Tappana and Randolph and Lackland Air Force Bases Topics on the agenda are: inspired the decision to stay in. people start worrying about the next mobile phones, and blue tooth wire- Tresie, his wife of 24 years, will travel • Defense Biometric Identification Describing the most pivotal moment job and the one after that. The key to less devices,” he said. “The north to Alaska to pursue the one thing are scheduled to participate in an active in his career, the chief thanks one success is to excel at what you are BlackBerry I carry today is the back he regrets not doing, earning a college System (new base entry procedures) master sergeant, Mark Davila, for one given,” he added. up to the laptop I carry that connects degree. shooter training exercise Aug. 31. • Entry access simple question, “Are you okay?” The While serving in different positions to the entire world without actually “I want to teach,” he said. “I want The members of these base communities • Crime trends analysis Air Force is never easy chief says, but and multiple capacities over the last being connected to anything.” to be more well-rounded, work on • Housing and neighborhood watch he knew then he was never alone. 30 years, the chief has witnessed Additionally, the chief admits social my photography, read more and are asked to be alert for emergency From there, adaptation to the mili- many changes to Air Force pro- media is important to the Air Force as most importantly, perform a role (new policies) tary became easy for the Tappana grams. Improvements he believes long as the force can figure out how to that makes a difference.” vehicles and the re-routing of traffic • AAFES (BX and Commissary) • Question-and-answer session during the exercise. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Photo by Steve White PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Drought management ensures quality of life 8,800 Air Force employees transition out of NSPS By Chris Beck Service after extensive consultation. By April Rowden 502nd Air Base Wing Environmental Programs It is important that all JBSA residents Edwards Aquifer Level Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Air Force officials continue to gear up for the greatest number of conversions manager and workers understand the stages and yet, approximately 4,100 in August and close to 25,000 in September. the specific conservation measures. in feet above sea level The first two waves of Air Force employees have The Joint Base San Antonio Drought Team members of the Joint Base San successfully converted out of the National Security Management Plan is now posted on the Antonio Water Working Group will con- Personnel System, leaving less than 30,000 to make CURRENT LEVEL* = 667.6’ the transition. Personnel Center’s Directorate of Personnel Data how jobs are classified, outline the more common 502nd Air Base Wing Web site at duct daily assessments to identify water *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage www.502abw.af.mil. All individuals with- misuse and waste. When users are noti- Approximately 8,800 employees were converted Systems field tested the new program, processing the awards and incentive programs available to GS in Joint Base San Antonio are required to fied of discrepancies, they must be cor- Normal - above 660’ out of NSPS during phases I and II on July 4 and conversion of 60 NSPS employees assigned to the DoD’s employees and provide detailed information about comply with the water conservation rected immediately. July 18. Phases III and IV are scheduled to transi- Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management at the conversion process, including information on measures outlined in the plan. The Edwards Aquifer is, at present, Stage I - 660’ tion on Aug. 15 and Sept. 12. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. how an employee’s pay will be determined. The plan includes tables which sum- the sole source of potable water for San NSPS, a human resources pay and performance man- “Using the information provided by Wright-Patterson By law, employees will not lose pay upon conversion. marize the JBSA drought plan stage lev- Antonio. The aquifer is also home to Stage II - 650’ agement system for the civilian work force, intended to (AFB’s) classification office, our team input all the rele- These general guidelines will be followed when deter- els and measures to be taken. Stages I several endangered species and habi- replace the long-standing General Schedule system, was vant GS conversion data into the employees’ current mining an employee’s pay. If the employee’s current pay: and II incorporate the Bexar index well tats which depend on the flow from Stage III - 642’ repealed in last year’s National Defense Authorization NSPS positions: the new valid grade, the new position • Fits within the rate range of the appropriate grade to levels used by the City of San Antonio and aquifer springs for survival. Demands Act. The decision affected more than 220,000 civilian description number, the supervisory status, the new which the employee is assigned, the employee will be the San Antonio Water System. Stages III, on the aquifer, combined with weather Stage IV - 640.5’ employees across the Defense Department. position title and the target grade,” said Brenda placed at a step that equals or exceeds his existing pay. IV and V use the more stringent stage conditions, drive the level of the aquifer To help ensure a smooth transition out of NSPS Nicholson from DPD. “When we processed the mass con- • Is below the rate range for the appropriate GS indicator factors required by the down, decreasing the flow of the Stage V - 637’ for nearly 38,000 Air Force civilian employees version, all 60 records were successfully converted, with grade to which the employee is assigned, the Biological Opinion. The Biological Opinion springs and threatening the lives of the *as of Thursday affected by the repeal, Air Force officials rigorously all pay retentions activated.” employee will be placed on the first step of the GS states how much water the San Antonio endangered species. tested the computer program that would automate As Air Force officials continue to gear up for the great- grade upon conversion out. Department of Defense may withdraw Sound drought management practices the greater San Antonio area, but this ABW Web site and review the JBSA the conversion process. est number of conversions yet, approximately 4,100 in • Is above the rate range for the appropriate GS grade to from the Edwards Aquifer and was will ensure the quality of life and eco- effort requires your action. The local Drought Management Plan and Water Staff members from the Air Force Personnel August and close to 25,000 in September, training mod- which the employee is assigned, the employee will be issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife nomic sustainability for both JBSA and military community can visit the 502nd Stage Normal letter. Operations Agency tested the automated system for ules are available to NSPS employees and their man- placed on pay retention to ensure he does not suffer any three weeks in April, looking for incompatibilities, agers at www.my.af.mil/afknprod/nsps-gs-trng or on the decrease in or loss of pay upon conversion. debugging the system and checking the program’s official NSPS Web site. For more information, visit AFPC’s personnel services overall functionality. These modules provide an overview of the pay Web site. Air Force employees may call the 24-hour Base BRIEFS In May, a team of employees in the Air Force structure, discuss benefits and entitlements, explain Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. Retirements Perimeter Road construction Clinic relocation NOW SHOWING Congratulations to Lt. Col. Jeff Nicks, 39th Traffic will be rerouted along Perimeter Road Adolescent Medicine, Developmental Pediatric at the A one-hour special about the Air Force’s The feature will showcase the notorious Flying Training Squadron, and Master Sgt. Paul next week. Motorists are advised to use caution Services and the Wellness Clinic at Wilford Hall Randolph Theater pararescue jumper indoctrination course at Extended Training Day, a grueling 20-hour Maple, Air Education and Training Command, on and follow the signs. Medical Center are now located in the former Discovery Channel airs “Inception” (PG-13) Lackland Air Force Base is scheduled to stretch of physical and mental endurance their retirements. For details, call Peggy Hill at 652-1249. first-floor dermatology clinic area. make its debut on the Discovery Channel unrivaled by any other U.S. special forces For more information, contact Michelle Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard Air Force documentary Wednesday at 10 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific). training school. Attention travelers Library renovations Sommerlot at 292-6604. Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m. The Transportation Security Administration The Randolph library will close for renovations “Despicable Me” (PG) will prescreen additional passenger data prior Aug. 30-Sept. 3. For more information, contact Healthcare council Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig SIMS from P4 complex was its temperature - never above 65 degrees Carolyn Coughlin, a retired T45 simulator operator who Fahrenheit - which made for some long, cold sessions. visited Randolph for the final missions, said she will miss to departure, to include passenger’s legal Shelta Reese at 487-2052. The next Healthcare Consumer’s Advisory Saturday and Sunday @ 3 p.m. name, date of birth and gender. Information Council meets Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the dental “It took them a little back in time, but it was great “You need it that cold because the equipment is the simulators and the relationships she formed with her training,” Colonel Deitschel said. “It prepared them for so old that it’s heat-sensitive,” said Mike Sweatt, colleagues and the instructors. must be submitted by the airlines to the TSA Hangar Doors retiree lunch conference room on the second floor of the clinic. $4.50 for adults $2.25 for children 11 and under 11 different weapon systems.” LB&B site manager. “It was really fun,” said Ms. Coughlin, who now lives in 72 hours in advance of flight departures for all “The Hangar Doors are Open” retiree lunch This meeting is intended to foster collaborative, Second Lt. Elizabeth Thigpen, a member of Class 10- Mr. Sweatt, who has been at Randolph as long as Gilmer, Texas. Her husband, retired Maj. Joseph Gruchacz, travel on or after Nov. 1. group meets on the third Wednesday of each two-way communication between the health clin- 15, said one of the most important things she learned in the T45 simulators have been here, said the equip- was also a T45 simulator operator as well as a repairman. For details, call Tracy Kreusler at 652-1154. month at noon in the Kendrick Club. ic and the Randolph community. Eligibility requirements for SNCOA T45 simulator training was “prioritization.” ment served its purpose well. “I didn’t intend to stay, but I enjoyed it so much, I never For details, call Bob Laymon at 415-7282. For more information, call Major Hughes Technical sergeants who have completed “We are taught to aviate, navigate and communi- “It doesn’t have the gee-whiz displays, but none of got another job,” she said. cate,” she said. “In the sim it is all on you to get the the aircraft have that,” he said. “It teaches the basics Both Ms. Coughlin and her husband were simulator JPPSO-SAT relocating at 652-6075. NCOA and have two years’ time in grade are now The Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Family medicine clinic relocates mission accomplished and solve all problems and chal- and it does that very well, but it’s not high-tech.” operators at Mather before moving on to their jobs at eligible to enroll in non-resident SNCOA. lenges that are thrown your way, such as timing and Mr. Sweatt said the simulators “lasted a long time, but it Randolph. Ms. Coughlin, who said she loved “the San Antonio, Texas, is relocating to Port San The Brooke Army Medical Center Family ASMC host “Back to School Drive” mission deviations or equipment malfunctions.” took a lot of effort and maintenance.” camaraderie more than anything else,” said it took a Antonio, Texas, Oct. 7. The office recommends all Medicine Clinic has been renamed the Fort Sam The American Society of Military Comptrollers, Tuition Assistance During the height of training, the 562nd FTS ran Obtaining parts also became a problem as the long time to learn the job. servicemembers relocating in October visit Traffic Houston Family Medicine Clinic. Alamo City Chapter, is sponsoring a “Back to The Air Force is no longer covering non-course three simulator sessions per day, accommodating 72 simulators aged. “It had a long learning curve, but once you learned Management Flight no later than 30 days prior to It is now located in Bldg. 1179 in the Fort Sam School Drive” through Aug. 30 for the Dare to specific fees for military tuition assistance. students. Students put in four times as many hours in “A lot of the switches were impossible to get, so it, it wasn’t a difficult job to do,” she said. their pickup date to ensure a smooth personal Houston Clinic, at the corner of Garden Avenue Love Foundation, Child Protective Services. Education Centers are no longer permitted to simulators than they did in actual flight. we had to be creative,” he said. Mr. Sweatt said his crew will also miss their work – Despite their age, the T45 simulators prepared stu- Colonel Deitschel said the T45 simulator was retired and the relationships they formed with 562nd FTS property move. and Schofield Road on Fort Sam Houston. To make a donation of school supplies, approve TA applications with fees on them that For details, call Tracy Kreusler at 652-1154. For appointments, call 916-9900. contact 652-4408. dents for a wide range of in-flight scenarios – from because the aircraft it prepared students for, the T-43, instructors and students. are not course specific or reimbursable. the basics, getting from point A to point B, to real- will soon retire. The simulators have been dismantled “As I do our exit interviews, everybody has said they world situations with multiple threats – and periodic and shipped to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing really enjoy this work,” he said. “It’s somewhat difficult technological updates improved the simulators’ effi- Office at Fort Sam Houston. to learn, but we’ve been able to teach them. The big ciency and effectiveness. He credited personnel from LB&B Associates for advantage is that you’re working with professionals. One of the most noticeable features of each simulator keeping the equipment running for so long. They’re really good people.” PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Drought management ensures quality of life 8,800 Air Force employees transition out of NSPS By Chris Beck Service after extensive consultation. By April Rowden 502nd Air Base Wing Environmental Programs It is important that all JBSA residents Edwards Aquifer Level Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Air Force officials continue to gear up for the greatest number of conversions manager and workers understand the stages and yet, approximately 4,100 in August and close to 25,000 in September. the specific conservation measures. in feet above sea level The first two waves of Air Force employees have The Joint Base San Antonio Drought Team members of the Joint Base San successfully converted out of the National Security Management Plan is now posted on the Antonio Water Working Group will con- Personnel System, leaving less than 30,000 to make CURRENT LEVEL* = 667.6’ the transition. Personnel Center’s Directorate of Personnel Data how jobs are classified, outline the more common 502nd Air Base Wing Web site at duct daily assessments to identify water *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage www.502abw.af.mil. All individuals with- misuse and waste. When users are noti- Approximately 8,800 employees were converted Systems field tested the new program, processing the awards and incentive programs available to GS in Joint Base San Antonio are required to fied of discrepancies, they must be cor- Normal - above 660’ out of NSPS during phases I and II on July 4 and conversion of 60 NSPS employees assigned to the DoD’s employees and provide detailed information about comply with the water conservation rected immediately. July 18. Phases III and IV are scheduled to transi- Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management at the conversion process, including information on measures outlined in the plan. The Edwards Aquifer is, at present, Stage I - 660’ tion on Aug. 15 and Sept. 12. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. how an employee’s pay will be determined. The plan includes tables which sum- the sole source of potable water for San NSPS, a human resources pay and performance man- “Using the information provided by Wright-Patterson By law, employees will not lose pay upon conversion. marize the JBSA drought plan stage lev- Antonio. The aquifer is also home to Stage II - 650’ agement system for the civilian work force, intended to (AFB’s) classification office, our team input all the rele- These general guidelines will be followed when deter- els and measures to be taken. Stages I several endangered species and habi- replace the long-standing General Schedule system, was vant GS conversion data into the employees’ current mining an employee’s pay. If the employee’s current pay: and II incorporate the Bexar index well tats which depend on the flow from Stage III - 642’ repealed in last year’s National Defense Authorization NSPS positions: the new valid grade, the new position • Fits within the rate range of the appropriate grade to levels used by the City of San Antonio and aquifer springs for survival. Demands Act. The decision affected more than 220,000 civilian description number, the supervisory status, the new which the employee is assigned, the employee will be the San Antonio Water System. Stages III, on the aquifer, combined with weather Stage IV - 640.5’ employees across the Defense Department. position title and the target grade,” said Brenda placed at a step that equals or exceeds his existing pay. IV and V use the more stringent stage conditions, drive the level of the aquifer To help ensure a smooth transition out of NSPS Nicholson from DPD. “When we processed the mass con- • Is below the rate range for the appropriate GS indicator factors required by the down, decreasing the flow of the Stage V - 637’ for nearly 38,000 Air Force civilian employees version, all 60 records were successfully converted, with grade to which the employee is assigned, the Biological Opinion. The Biological Opinion springs and threatening the lives of the *as of Thursday affected by the repeal, Air Force officials rigorously all pay retentions activated.” employee will be placed on the first step of the GS states how much water the San Antonio endangered species. tested the computer program that would automate As Air Force officials continue to gear up for the great- grade upon conversion out. Department of Defense may withdraw Sound drought management practices the greater San Antonio area, but this ABW Web site and review the JBSA the conversion process. est number of conversions yet, approximately 4,100 in • Is above the rate range for the appropriate GS grade to from the Edwards Aquifer and was will ensure the quality of life and eco- effort requires your action. The local Drought Management Plan and Water Staff members from the Air Force Personnel August and close to 25,000 in September, training mod- which the employee is assigned, the employee will be issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife nomic sustainability for both JBSA and military community can visit the 502nd Stage Normal letter. Operations Agency tested the automated system for ules are available to NSPS employees and their man- placed on pay retention to ensure he does not suffer any three weeks in April, looking for incompatibilities, agers at www.my.af.mil/afknprod/nsps-gs-trng or on the decrease in or loss of pay upon conversion. debugging the system and checking the program’s official NSPS Web site. For more information, visit AFPC’s personnel services overall functionality. These modules provide an overview of the pay Web site. Air Force employees may call the 24-hour Base BRIEFS In May, a team of employees in the Air Force structure, discuss benefits and entitlements, explain Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. Retirements Perimeter Road construction Clinic relocation NOW SHOWING Congratulations to Lt. Col. Jeff Nicks, 39th Traffic will be rerouted along Perimeter Road Adolescent Medicine, Developmental Pediatric at the A one-hour special about the Air Force’s The feature will showcase the notorious Flying Training Squadron, and Master Sgt. Paul next week. Motorists are advised to use caution Services and the Wellness Clinic at Wilford Hall Randolph Theater pararescue jumper indoctrination course at Extended Training Day, a grueling 20-hour Maple, Air Education and Training Command, on and follow the signs. Medical Center are now located in the former Discovery Channel airs “Inception” (PG-13) Lackland Air Force Base is scheduled to stretch of physical and mental endurance their retirements. For details, call Peggy Hill at 652-1249. first-floor dermatology clinic area. make its debut on the Discovery Channel unrivaled by any other U.S. special forces For more information, contact Michelle Leonardo DiCaprio, Marion Cotillard Air Force documentary Wednesday at 10 p.m. (Eastern and Pacific). training school. Attention travelers Library renovations Sommerlot at 292-6604. Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m. The Transportation Security Administration The Randolph library will close for renovations “Despicable Me” (PG) will prescreen additional passenger data prior Aug. 30-Sept. 3. For more information, contact Healthcare council Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig SIMS from P4 complex was its temperature - never above 65 degrees Carolyn Coughlin, a retired T45 simulator operator who Fahrenheit - which made for some long, cold sessions. visited Randolph for the final missions, said she will miss to departure, to include passenger’s legal Shelta Reese at 487-2052. The next Healthcare Consumer’s Advisory Saturday and Sunday @ 3 p.m. name, date of birth and gender. Information Council meets Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. in the dental “It took them a little back in time, but it was great “You need it that cold because the equipment is the simulators and the relationships she formed with her training,” Colonel Deitschel said. “It prepared them for so old that it’s heat-sensitive,” said Mike Sweatt, colleagues and the instructors. must be submitted by the airlines to the TSA Hangar Doors retiree lunch conference room on the second floor of the clinic. $4.50 for adults $2.25 for children 11 and under 11 different weapon systems.” LB&B site manager. “It was really fun,” said Ms. Coughlin, who now lives in 72 hours in advance of flight departures for all “The Hangar Doors are Open” retiree lunch This meeting is intended to foster collaborative, Second Lt. Elizabeth Thigpen, a member of Class 10- Mr. Sweatt, who has been at Randolph as long as Gilmer, Texas. Her husband, retired Maj. Joseph Gruchacz, travel on or after Nov. 1. group meets on the third Wednesday of each two-way communication between the health clin- 15, said one of the most important things she learned in the T45 simulators have been here, said the equip- was also a T45 simulator operator as well as a repairman. For details, call Tracy Kreusler at 652-1154. month at noon in the Kendrick Club. ic and the Randolph community. Eligibility requirements for SNCOA T45 simulator training was “prioritization.” ment served its purpose well. “I didn’t intend to stay, but I enjoyed it so much, I never For details, call Bob Laymon at 415-7282. For more information, call Major Hughes Technical sergeants who have completed “We are taught to aviate, navigate and communi- “It doesn’t have the gee-whiz displays, but none of got another job,” she said. cate,” she said. “In the sim it is all on you to get the the aircraft have that,” he said. “It teaches the basics Both Ms. Coughlin and her husband were simulator JPPSO-SAT relocating at 652-6075. NCOA and have two years’ time in grade are now The Joint Personal Property Shipping Office, Family medicine clinic relocates mission accomplished and solve all problems and chal- and it does that very well, but it’s not high-tech.” operators at Mather before moving on to their jobs at eligible to enroll in non-resident SNCOA. lenges that are thrown your way, such as timing and Mr. Sweatt said the simulators “lasted a long time, but it Randolph. Ms. Coughlin, who said she loved “the San Antonio, Texas, is relocating to Port San The Brooke Army Medical Center Family ASMC host “Back to School Drive” mission deviations or equipment malfunctions.” took a lot of effort and maintenance.” camaraderie more than anything else,” said it took a Antonio, Texas, Oct. 7. The office recommends all Medicine Clinic has been renamed the Fort Sam The American Society of Military Comptrollers, Tuition Assistance During the height of training, the 562nd FTS ran Obtaining parts also became a problem as the long time to learn the job. servicemembers relocating in October visit Traffic Houston Family Medicine Clinic. Alamo City Chapter, is sponsoring a “Back to The Air Force is no longer covering non-course three simulator sessions per day, accommodating 72 simulators aged. “It had a long learning curve, but once you learned Management Flight no later than 30 days prior to It is now located in Bldg. 1179 in the Fort Sam School Drive” through Aug. 30 for the Dare to specific fees for military tuition assistance. students. Students put in four times as many hours in “A lot of the switches were impossible to get, so it, it wasn’t a difficult job to do,” she said. their pickup date to ensure a smooth personal Houston Clinic, at the corner of Garden Avenue Love Foundation, Child Protective Services. Education Centers are no longer permitted to simulators than they did in actual flight. we had to be creative,” he said. Mr. Sweatt said his crew will also miss their work – Despite their age, the T45 simulators prepared stu- Colonel Deitschel said the T45 simulator was retired and the relationships they formed with 562nd FTS property move. and Schofield Road on Fort Sam Houston. To make a donation of school supplies, approve TA applications with fees on them that For details, call Tracy Kreusler at 652-1154. For appointments, call 916-9900. contact 652-4408. dents for a wide range of in-flight scenarios – from because the aircraft it prepared students for, the T-43, instructors and students. are not course specific or reimbursable. the basics, getting from point A to point B, to real- will soon retire. The simulators have been dismantled “As I do our exit interviews, everybody has said they world situations with multiple threats – and periodic and shipped to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing really enjoy this work,” he said. “It’s somewhat difficult technological updates improved the simulators’ effi- Office at Fort Sam Houston. to learn, but we’ve been able to teach them. The big ciency and effectiveness. He credited personnel from LB&B Associates for advantage is that you’re working with professionals. One of the most noticeable features of each simulator keeping the equipment running for so long. They’re really good people.” PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 SLOs ease transition AF aviators complete CSO training Twenty Air Force aviators for dependent students received their wings during a By Brent Boller school here in Texas. combat systems officer 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs “This enabled the student to grad- uate on time with a diploma from the graduation Thursday at 10 a.m. The school year in most San school in Kentucky, allowing the stu- at the Parr Club. Antonio area districts will begin on dent and her parents to participate Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman During the combat systems officer Monday, and school liaison represen- in graduation festivities,” Mr. Samuel Griffen Quinshan Dais Keyasha World-Morgan course, students learn tatives at area military installations Zeithammel said. 2nd Lt. Austin Bartlett 2nd Lt. Hoban Blume 2nd Lt. Andrew Borders 2nd Lt. Christopher Brinkmann 2nd Lt. Ryan Brookins 2nd Lt. John Butler are working hard to ensure the Most states, including Texas, have fundamental, system and KC-135 C-130 B-52 (EWO) AC-130U (EWO) B-52 (EWO) RC-135 (EWO) needs of military and other federally- signed the Interstate Compact on Eleven graduate from Gaylor intermediate navigation. Students McConnell AFB, Kan. Little Rock AFB, Ark. Barksdale AFB, La. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. connected youth are met. Education Opportunity for Military “The school liaison job is multifac- Children, which is designed to facil- spend about 12 months in eted,” said Lori Phipps, Lackland Air itate the development of reciprocal Airman Leadership School training, including an Force Base school liaison officer. practices and uniform policies to “We are a link between the schools better serve military youth. The Eleven senior airmen graduated from 902nd Security Forces Squadron Introductory Flight School. and the military installation. We compact covers the transfer of the Gaylor Airman Leadership School • Senior Airman Jonathan Blake, want to level the playing field for records, course placement, Aug. 10 during a ceremony at the Parr 359th Medical Support Squadron students who are affected by the extracurricular activities and grad- Club. The Airmen successfully completed • Senior Airman Richard Boatwright, careers of their parents who move uation requirements. 24 academic duty-days consisting of 192 Aerospace Medicine Squadron frequently.” Cindy Ybanez is one of two school hours of classroom instruction in • Senior Airman Ashley Brown, Ms. Phipps and her colleagues at liaisons at Fort Sam Houston. Supervisory Communicator, Supervisor Air Force Personnel Center of Airman, Military Professional and • Senior Airman Bryan Brown, 2nd Lt. Shawn Carrier 2nd Lt. Jared Consolo 1st Lt. Sarah Keidel 2nd Lt. Travis Light 2nd Lt. Alexander Marana 2nd Lt. Sid Maru Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston “The most satisfying part of the job RC-135 (EWO) AC-130H (EWO) AC-130 U-28 KC-135 EC-130 work with 23 area school districts cov- is having a resolution with the fami- Expeditionary Airman. Air Education and Training Command Offutt AFB, Neb. Cannon AFB, N.M. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Hurlburt Field, Fla. McConnell AFB, Kan. Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. ering Bexar, Kendall, Guadalupe, ly,” Ms. Ybanez said. Three of these Airmen were present- • Senior Airman Luis Gomez, Comal and Medina counties. She related a phone call from a par- ed special awards during the ceremony. 902nd SFS “They service more than 20,000 ent who, two weeks before school Senior Airman Samuel Griffen, 902nd • Senior Airman Jung Kim, AFPC federally connected students, includ- ended, was concerned that her son Force Support Squadron, earned the • Senior Airman Agnes Pena, AFPC ing more than 7,800 students in the was two grades behind and had been John L. Levitow Award while Senior The guest speaker for the graduation Northside Independent School pleading with the district that he Airman Quinshan Dais, 359th Medical ceremony was Chief Master Sgt. Robert District, 5,000 in the Northeast ISD needed to be tested. Ms. Ybanez was Support Squadron, was awarded the Tappana, Air Education and Training and thousands more in the Schertz- able to intervene with the district and Commandant Award. Senior Airman Command command chief. The ALS is Cibolo-Universal City ISD,” Ms. the child was advanced one grade. KeyashaWorld-Morgan, Air Force affiliated with the Community College of Phipps explained. “The parents are sometimes not Personnel Center, received the the Air Force through Enlisted Fred Zeithammel is the school liaison able to find the right contact within Academic Award. Professional Military Education. The 2nd Lt. Juan Ramirez IV 2nd Lt. Breon Releford 1st Lt. Robert Short II 2nd Lt. Daniel Stancin 2nd Lt. Kenneth Thomas 2nd Lt. Justin Wilkens representative at Randolph AFB. He the district,” Ms. Ybanez said. “But Other graduates were: graduates are awarded 10 semester B-52 B-52 EC-130 (EWO) C-130 E-8 U-28 said the liaisons assist parents with the liaison officer knows exactly who • Senior Airman Kevin Banks, hours towards a CCAF degree. Barksdale AFB, La. Barksdale AFB, La. Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. Pope AFB, N.C. Robins AFB, Ga. Hurlburt Field, Fla. transitional issues, most often related to contact to solve the problems.” with high school-aged students. Ms. Ybanez’s Fort Sam Houston What are the biggest lessons Why did you decide “Students new to Texas may have colleague Keith Toney said the different requirements for gradua- school liaison officer is one of the you’ve learned from your to become a CSO? tion than from their former state,” few jobs where you can actually Student Reduced- Price Meals training so far? “I have always Mr. Zeithammel said. impact someone’s life in real time. “Be humble. Understand that wanted to follow in Mr. Zeithammel and the other “We can often resolve issues par- Randolph Field Independent Needy Families program or are fos- liaisons will work with the local ents thought were unsolvable within School District officials remind ter children. Children may also mistakes will be made and the my father’s foot- school districts and sometimes the 15 to 20 minutes,” Mr. Toney said. parents that their children may be qualify if their household income best aviators are the ones who steps and fly; I sending district to ensure the tran- Before school liaison officers came learn as much as possible from chose to become a sitional issues are resolved in a col- onto the scene Mr. Toney said the eligible for free or reduced-price is within the limits on the current laborative manner. Mr. Zeithammel children really suffered. 2nd Lt. William Hertrick not only their own mistakes, 2nd Lt. James Orend CSO to fulfill this said the example of a student from “The civilian schools didn’t under- breakfasts and lunches. federal income chart. Parents can C-130 U-28 (EWO) Pittsburgh ARS, Pa. but the mistakes of others. It is Hurlburt Field, Fla. goal, and be a part a Kentucky high school who trans- stand the military student and were Children may receive free meals pick up an application at their important to ask questions of a community that ferred to one of the San Antonio- very rigid, sticking to their standards area districts. Due to being a senior regardless of extenuating circum- if they live in households receiving child’s school. and share experiences. When is constantly there was no way she was going to stances. It was a matter of aware- food stamps, are participants in For details, call Cynthia preparing to fly, the two most evolving and being complete the Texas requirements to ness,” Mr. Toney said. “As personnel important things to have in an integral part of graduate on time with her new changes are made at the school dis- the Temporary Assistance for Moczygemba at 357-2465. peers so Mr. Zeithammel said the trict, we educate them. We want to the back of your mind are to an aircrew.” sending school passed along the make this a systemic process and not be safe and to learn school assignments to the new personality driven.” something.” PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 SLOs ease transition AF aviators complete CSO training Twenty Air Force aviators for dependent students received their wings during a By Brent Boller school here in Texas. combat systems officer 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs “This enabled the student to grad- uate on time with a diploma from the graduation Thursday at 10 a.m. The school year in most San school in Kentucky, allowing the stu- at the Parr Club. Antonio area districts will begin on dent and her parents to participate Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman During the combat systems officer Monday, and school liaison represen- in graduation festivities,” Mr. Samuel Griffen Quinshan Dais Keyasha World-Morgan course, students learn tatives at area military installations Zeithammel said. 2nd Lt. Austin Bartlett 2nd Lt. Hoban Blume 2nd Lt. Andrew Borders 2nd Lt. Christopher Brinkmann 2nd Lt. Ryan Brookins 2nd Lt. John Butler are working hard to ensure the Most states, including Texas, have fundamental, system and KC-135 C-130 B-52 (EWO) AC-130U (EWO) B-52 (EWO) RC-135 (EWO) needs of military and other federally- signed the Interstate Compact on Eleven graduate from Gaylor intermediate navigation. Students McConnell AFB, Kan. Little Rock AFB, Ark. Barksdale AFB, La. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. connected youth are met. Education Opportunity for Military “The school liaison job is multifac- Children, which is designed to facil- spend about 12 months in eted,” said Lori Phipps, Lackland Air itate the development of reciprocal Airman Leadership School training, including an Force Base school liaison officer. practices and uniform policies to “We are a link between the schools better serve military youth. The Eleven senior airmen graduated from 902nd Security Forces Squadron Introductory Flight School. and the military installation. We compact covers the transfer of the Gaylor Airman Leadership School • Senior Airman Jonathan Blake, want to level the playing field for records, course placement, Aug. 10 during a ceremony at the Parr 359th Medical Support Squadron students who are affected by the extracurricular activities and grad- Club. The Airmen successfully completed • Senior Airman Richard Boatwright, careers of their parents who move uation requirements. 24 academic duty-days consisting of 192 Aerospace Medicine Squadron frequently.” Cindy Ybanez is one of two school hours of classroom instruction in • Senior Airman Ashley Brown, Ms. Phipps and her colleagues at liaisons at Fort Sam Houston. Supervisory Communicator, Supervisor Air Force Personnel Center of Airman, Military Professional and • Senior Airman Bryan Brown, 2nd Lt. Shawn Carrier 2nd Lt. Jared Consolo 1st Lt. Sarah Keidel 2nd Lt. Travis Light 2nd Lt. Alexander Marana 2nd Lt. Sid Maru Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston “The most satisfying part of the job RC-135 (EWO) AC-130H (EWO) AC-130 U-28 KC-135 EC-130 work with 23 area school districts cov- is having a resolution with the fami- Expeditionary Airman. Air Education and Training Command Offutt AFB, Neb. Cannon AFB, N.M. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Hurlburt Field, Fla. McConnell AFB, Kan. Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. ering Bexar, Kendall, Guadalupe, ly,” Ms. Ybanez said. Three of these Airmen were present- • Senior Airman Luis Gomez, Comal and Medina counties. She related a phone call from a par- ed special awards during the ceremony. 902nd SFS “They service more than 20,000 ent who, two weeks before school Senior Airman Samuel Griffen, 902nd • Senior Airman Jung Kim, AFPC federally connected students, includ- ended, was concerned that her son Force Support Squadron, earned the • Senior Airman Agnes Pena, AFPC ing more than 7,800 students in the was two grades behind and had been John L. Levitow Award while Senior The guest speaker for the graduation Northside Independent School pleading with the district that he Airman Quinshan Dais, 359th Medical ceremony was Chief Master Sgt. Robert District, 5,000 in the Northeast ISD needed to be tested. Ms. Ybanez was Support Squadron, was awarded the Tappana, Air Education and Training and thousands more in the Schertz- able to intervene with the district and Commandant Award. Senior Airman Command command chief. The ALS is Cibolo-Universal City ISD,” Ms. the child was advanced one grade. KeyashaWorld-Morgan, Air Force affiliated with the Community College of Phipps explained. “The parents are sometimes not Personnel Center, received the the Air Force through Enlisted Fred Zeithammel is the school liaison able to find the right contact within Academic Award. Professional Military Education. The 2nd Lt. Juan Ramirez IV 2nd Lt. Breon Releford 1st Lt. Robert Short II 2nd Lt. Daniel Stancin 2nd Lt. Kenneth Thomas 2nd Lt. Justin Wilkens representative at Randolph AFB. He the district,” Ms. Ybanez said. “But Other graduates were: graduates are awarded 10 semester B-52 B-52 EC-130 (EWO) C-130 E-8 U-28 said the liaisons assist parents with the liaison officer knows exactly who • Senior Airman Kevin Banks, hours towards a CCAF degree. Barksdale AFB, La. Barksdale AFB, La. Davis Monthan AFB, Ariz. Pope AFB, N.C. Robins AFB, Ga. Hurlburt Field, Fla. transitional issues, most often related to contact to solve the problems.” with high school-aged students. Ms. Ybanez’s Fort Sam Houston What are the biggest lessons Why did you decide “Students new to Texas may have colleague Keith Toney said the different requirements for gradua- school liaison officer is one of the you’ve learned from your to become a CSO? tion than from their former state,” few jobs where you can actually Student Reduced- Price Meals training so far? “I have always Mr. Zeithammel said. impact someone’s life in real time. “Be humble. Understand that wanted to follow in Mr. Zeithammel and the other “We can often resolve issues par- Randolph Field Independent Needy Families program or are fos- liaisons will work with the local ents thought were unsolvable within School District officials remind ter children. Children may also mistakes will be made and the my father’s foot- school districts and sometimes the 15 to 20 minutes,” Mr. Toney said. parents that their children may be qualify if their household income best aviators are the ones who steps and fly; I sending district to ensure the tran- Before school liaison officers came learn as much as possible from chose to become a sitional issues are resolved in a col- onto the scene Mr. Toney said the eligible for free or reduced-price is within the limits on the current laborative manner. Mr. Zeithammel children really suffered. 2nd Lt. William Hertrick not only their own mistakes, 2nd Lt. James Orend CSO to fulfill this said the example of a student from “The civilian schools didn’t under- breakfasts and lunches. federal income chart. Parents can C-130 U-28 (EWO) Pittsburgh ARS, Pa. but the mistakes of others. It is Hurlburt Field, Fla. goal, and be a part a Kentucky high school who trans- stand the military student and were Children may receive free meals pick up an application at their important to ask questions of a community that ferred to one of the San Antonio- very rigid, sticking to their standards area districts. Due to being a senior regardless of extenuating circum- if they live in households receiving child’s school. and share experiences. When is constantly there was no way she was going to stances. It was a matter of aware- food stamps, are participants in For details, call Cynthia preparing to fly, the two most evolving and being complete the Texas requirements to ness,” Mr. Toney said. “As personnel important things to have in an integral part of graduate on time with her new changes are made at the school dis- the Temporary Assistance for Moczygemba at 357-2465. peers so Mr. Zeithammel said the trict, we educate them. We want to the back of your mind are to an aircrew.” sending school passed along the make this a systemic process and not be safe and to learn school assignments to the new personality driven.” something.” PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 Water survival training goes poolside ADVERTISEMENT Periodically throughout the year, flight crews brush up on egress skills. Rey Gutierrez, 12th Operations Support Squadron life support trainer, teaches 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs water survival procedures to all assigned aircrews who fly over water beyond gliding distance from land. Every three years, the crews are required to hone their survival skills through classroom instruction and drills. The 99th Flying Training Squadron’s T-1 flight crew took the plunge into Randolph’s Center Pool Aug. 5 for training. Training covers a multitude of procedures to include egress, swimming techniques, inflating and boarding rafts, repairing survival equipment and self-aid. The group also discusses survival-related psychological problems such as isolation and depression. Learning the proper egress training is critical for the safety of Airmen and their wingmen.

Photos by Steve White

The aircrew members flip their raft upright during the water rescue refresher training Aug. 5.

Above: T-1 instructor pilots practice water survival skills during refresher training Aug. 5.

Left: T-1 Instructor pilots attach the roof on their nine-man raft during water survival refresher training.

Reynaldo Gutierrez, aircrew trainer, instructs T-1 pilots on the proper use of the devices used with a helicopter water rescue. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 Water survival training goes poolside ADVERTISEMENT Periodically throughout the year, flight crews brush up on egress skills. Rey Gutierrez, 12th Operations Support Squadron life support trainer, teaches 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs water survival procedures to all assigned aircrews who fly over water beyond gliding distance from land. Every three years, the crews are required to hone their survival skills through classroom instruction and drills. The 99th Flying Training Squadron’s T-1 flight crew took the plunge into Randolph’s Center Pool Aug. 5 for training. Training covers a multitude of procedures to include egress, swimming techniques, inflating and boarding rafts, repairing survival equipment and self-aid. The group also discusses survival-related psychological problems such as isolation and depression. Learning the proper egress training is critical for the safety of Airmen and their wingmen.

Photos by Steve White

The aircrew members flip their raft upright during the water rescue refresher training Aug. 5.

Above: T-1 instructor pilots practice water survival skills during refresher training Aug. 5.

Left: T-1 Instructor pilots attach the roof on their nine-man raft during water survival refresher training.

Reynaldo Gutierrez, aircrew trainer, instructs T-1 pilots on the proper use of the devices used with a helicopter water rescue. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS Sports Texas Airmen brave summer heat, ride RAGBRAI BRIEFS GRIDIRON GRIT By Patrick Desmond new about themselves in the process. Training run 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs Though this year’s route is consid- The fitness center ered the third easiest in RAGBRAI his- hosts an 18-mile run Near the end of every July, a group of tory in terms of its elevation and dis- Ro-Hawks look forward to strong season Texas military cyclists join together to tance, it’s still a grueling trip with Saturday at 6 a.m. at experience something special, a tour seven days averaging roughly 63 Eberle Park for all runners By Brian McGloin 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs east across Iowa with thousands of miles on the bike and six nights camp- training for a marathon. other bike enthusiasts. ing out. The first 50 participants “I want to know why he didn’t run me Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride “When you are riding with six peo- receive a towel. over,” the coach said during practice Across Iowa is a non-competitive annu- ple, like I was, you see them get about a player who bumped into him on al bike ride. stronger each day,” he said. “They’re Team biathlon the field. Along with 124 other Air Force Cycling excited the first day, tired and sore The players were separated on the field Team members, 11 Texas Airmen dipped the second. If you make it through the A two-person team their tires into the Missouri River and then third day, you pretty much have it biathlon takes place with the varsity players in the center and the junior varsity players in the southern again in the Mississippi as is traditional at licked.” Sept. 4 at 7 a.m. at end. Pete Wesp, the Randolph one of the country’s longest and largest Mr. Merriam said, “no matter what the Eberle Park. Independent School District athletic tours. But on the 442-mile course in route is like, it requires fitness and train- The first team member director and head coach for the Ro- between these rivers, something unique yet ing.” must complete the 10-mile Hawks, the Randolph High School football hard to explain happened to these Air After finishing the ride, he said “know- bike route in order for the team stood in the middle of the action. Force recruiters on wheels. ing you have five more consecutive days The Ro-Hawks have been practicing for Just ask AFCT member, and Texas team of long rides can be a mental challenge.” second team member to captain, Larry Gallo. The Texas riders learned to lean on start running the 5K. There three weeks now, and hopefully they will soon see the fruits of their labor. “It’s not something you are just going to each other. will be age categories for “We have a huge winning tradition,” he talk about all the time,” Mr. Gallo said Riding town to town in formation, they female and male. said. “Not just in football.” about the experience of riding seven days learned each other’s strengths and weak- Photo by Daniel Lunsford The first, second and Last year the football team had many of straight, an event where each Air Force nesses, and adjusted accordingly. When Daniel Lunsford (right) leads the Air Force Cycling Team from Texas two-by-two into Dubuque, third place winners in each its players on the sidelines for injuries or cyclist rode 100 miles on the second day. faced with a strong headwind, the 6-foot- Iowa – the last stop at the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 30. category receive a trophy. illness – an H1N1 outbreak took some of Back from his fifth RAGBRAI, Mr. plus, 220-pound Mr. Gallo took the lead in the blame for that. The season began with Photos by Brian McGloin Gallo sits in his dark office illuminated the pace line, cutting a wide swath for the from the surrounding tents can be back from the wreck. by a glowing monitor at his workstation Airmen behind him. intense.” A critical care nurse at the 59th Golf tournament two defensive starters and three offensive Pete Wesp (in straw hat), Randolph Independent School District athletic director and head coach for starters, the rest of the team’s ranks being the Ro-Hawks varsity football team, directs the plays during practice Aug. 13. at Lackland Air Force Base, trying to “I look back and there’s like 20 guys The Airmen also learn about each Medical Wing, Texas AFCT member A Red,White and Blue filled by underclassmen and less-experi- work through what the seven days on back there, like flies,” he said. other by interacting with the civilian Tammie Canada began providing Labor Day Golf Tournament enced players. said. “We want to look back and think the road means to him. When he comes to climbing hills, he riders and community members of the medical care to the injured rider takes place Sept. 6 at the “God decided we need a trial,” Mr. Wesp we were awful.” He admits it may sound like a cliché, but knows to let someone else take the town they ride into. while the other Texas AFCT mem- Randolph Oaks Golf Club. said about last year’s losing season, which Mr. Wesp said the military members living the experiences during the ride – enduring lead. Like cogs in “one big machine,” Mr. Gallo said the main focus for AFCT bers helped control the thousands of Tee times are 7-9 a.m. and was only the fourth since 1962. off base have a choice to send their children the long trips in the saddle, lying at nights Gallo said, the riders trade places in is recruiting. It’s a dream event –“like cyclist into a tight line along the This year is a little different since the Ro- to Randolph schools or to local public in humid tents and being invited into the the lead while keeping less experi- Woodstock on bicycle.” edge of the two-lane road. Later, the entry fee is $10. lives of the community members of each enced riders in the middle of the pack. It doesn’t get much better: at least they cleared room for an emergency For more information, Hawks have more returning starting play- schools in their school districts. Although ers. There are eight offensive returning the school is small, its students have a high small town – has brought these Texans More than just having to be in shape to 12,500 daily riders to talk to, crowds of helicopter landing. call 652-4570. starters and seven returning defensive standard of excellence in sports and won together. participate, the team leader said the sport welcoming Iowans at each stop, and even “At the time, laying down our bikes and starters this year, making it a more experi- many records over the years in track and “I’ve spent a whole week with these peo- of team cycling champion Air Force ideals a ceremony dedicated to Air Force riders jumping in to help seemed very natural,” Softball playoffs enced starting lineup. field, soccer, basketball, football. ple, and some are away from families for in other ways. to mark the end of the tour, all while cen- Mr. Merriam said. “We’re in the Air The Randolph intra- “As long as we don’t have any injuries, “Our expectations are always high,” the first time,” Mr. Gallo said. “You become “It pretty much displays the wingman tering on a sport that embraces a fit-to- Force. Leading and serving is what we mural softball playoffs we’ll do well,” the coach said. Mr. Wesp said. part of their family in a way.” concept,” he said about riding as a team. fight mentality. do.” Mr. Wesp said although he has high hopes The Ro-Hawks’ season kicks off Aug. 27 His 2010 team was comprised of nearly “We’re always taking care of the guy next Between posing for photos, receiving Back at Lackland, Mr. Gallo knows his take place Monday all RAGBRAI newbies. to us. You know what they are good at.” invitations into homes and commanding experiences at RAGBRAI have created through Wednesday. The for a winning season, the team always has with an away game, when they take on San areas for improvement and no game or sea- Antonio Christian. AFCT member Eric Merriam had And if the Airmen didn’t get to know attentive ears, RAGBRAI is a chance to something between himself and the peo- top eight teams will son is ever perfect. been there in 2007, while rookies each well well enough, spending “every meet with community members. ple who were there. enter the playoffs. On the field during practice, it’s not unusu- Tammie Canada, Daniel Lunssord, and waking moment together overcoming Mr. Merriam said it’s also an opportuni- “It’s not something you are going to The championship game al to see the coach standing facing the hel- Shallynn Troutman joined Mr. Gallo and logistical obstacles in addition to getting ty to demonstrate that selflessness is part bring up, but something you take away,” is scheduled for Sept. 1. meted players running toward him during Pete Wesp (right), Randolph Independent Mr. Merriam from Lackland. Erin Doss, through the physical challenge of the of an Airman’s identity; and at the tour, he said. For more details, call mock plays. He gives quiet advice to some School District athletic director and head coach April Nagle, Martin Huck and Rob ride,” Mr. Merriam said. that could mean helping riders with flat For the people who were there, it’s not Brown of Randolph AFB, Michael The team also camped together at tires or just encouraging them to keep an experience that has to be talked about. Rikk Prado at 652-7272. players while barking orders at others. for the Ro-Hawks varsity football team, coaches “We hope every week to improve,” he a player during football practice Aug. 13. Rothermel of Carswell Field in Fort Worth overnight stops at the towns of Sioux City, cycling. Unfortunately, the cyclist, Stephen and Ruan Brits of Goodfellow AFB were Storm Lake, Algona, Clear Lake Charles On the fifth day, riding the 82.2-mile Briggs, did not survive. also first-time RAGBRAI riders. City, Waterloo, Manchester and Dubuque. stretch of road from Charles City to When asked about how they helped, The tour is a chance to bond with fel- “We aren’t far from each other during Waterloo, the team came upon a bike the team members do not see much to Intramural Softball Standings AETC 8-0 561st DET 2 6-2 902nd SFS 3-6 AFMA 1-9 low Airmen, build relationships with the our sleeping moments, either,” Mr. accident, and a deputy sheriff struggling talk about. It was just part of their job. AFPC 8-0 FSS #2 6-3 562nd FTS 3-6 FSS #1 0-9 people they serve and find out something Merriam said. “Believe me, the snoring to keep the stream of RAGBRAI cyclists Something that is expected of Airmen. FIRE DEPT 7-2 559th FTS 4-5 99th FTS 3-7 AFRS 6-1 359th MDG 4-5 902nd CPTS 2-6 As of Tuesday PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010 AUGUST 20, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS Sports Texas Airmen brave summer heat, ride RAGBRAI BRIEFS GRIDIRON GRIT By Patrick Desmond new about themselves in the process. Training run 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs Though this year’s route is consid- The fitness center ered the third easiest in RAGBRAI his- hosts an 18-mile run Near the end of every July, a group of tory in terms of its elevation and dis- Ro-Hawks look forward to strong season Texas military cyclists join together to tance, it’s still a grueling trip with Saturday at 6 a.m. at experience something special, a tour seven days averaging roughly 63 Eberle Park for all runners By Brian McGloin 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs east across Iowa with thousands of miles on the bike and six nights camp- training for a marathon. other bike enthusiasts. ing out. The first 50 participants “I want to know why he didn’t run me Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride “When you are riding with six peo- receive a towel. over,” the coach said during practice Across Iowa is a non-competitive annu- ple, like I was, you see them get about a player who bumped into him on al bike ride. stronger each day,” he said. “They’re Team biathlon the field. Along with 124 other Air Force Cycling excited the first day, tired and sore The players were separated on the field Team members, 11 Texas Airmen dipped the second. If you make it through the A two-person team their tires into the Missouri River and then third day, you pretty much have it biathlon takes place with the varsity players in the center and the junior varsity players in the southern again in the Mississippi as is traditional at licked.” Sept. 4 at 7 a.m. at end. Pete Wesp, the Randolph one of the country’s longest and largest Mr. Merriam said, “no matter what the Eberle Park. Independent School District athletic tours. But on the 442-mile course in route is like, it requires fitness and train- The first team member director and head coach for the Ro- between these rivers, something unique yet ing.” must complete the 10-mile Hawks, the Randolph High School football hard to explain happened to these Air After finishing the ride, he said “know- bike route in order for the team stood in the middle of the action. Force recruiters on wheels. ing you have five more consecutive days The Ro-Hawks have been practicing for Just ask AFCT member, and Texas team of long rides can be a mental challenge.” second team member to captain, Larry Gallo. The Texas riders learned to lean on start running the 5K. There three weeks now, and hopefully they will soon see the fruits of their labor. “It’s not something you are just going to each other. will be age categories for “We have a huge winning tradition,” he talk about all the time,” Mr. Gallo said Riding town to town in formation, they female and male. said. “Not just in football.” about the experience of riding seven days learned each other’s strengths and weak- Photo by Daniel Lunsford The first, second and Last year the football team had many of straight, an event where each Air Force nesses, and adjusted accordingly. When Daniel Lunsford (right) leads the Air Force Cycling Team from Texas two-by-two into Dubuque, third place winners in each its players on the sidelines for injuries or cyclist rode 100 miles on the second day. faced with a strong headwind, the 6-foot- Iowa – the last stop at the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 30. category receive a trophy. illness – an H1N1 outbreak took some of Back from his fifth RAGBRAI, Mr. plus, 220-pound Mr. Gallo took the lead in the blame for that. The season began with Photos by Brian McGloin Gallo sits in his dark office illuminated the pace line, cutting a wide swath for the from the surrounding tents can be back from the wreck. by a glowing monitor at his workstation Airmen behind him. intense.” A critical care nurse at the 59th Golf tournament two defensive starters and three offensive Pete Wesp (in straw hat), Randolph Independent School District athletic director and head coach for starters, the rest of the team’s ranks being the Ro-Hawks varsity football team, directs the plays during practice Aug. 13. at Lackland Air Force Base, trying to “I look back and there’s like 20 guys The Airmen also learn about each Medical Wing, Texas AFCT member A Red,White and Blue filled by underclassmen and less-experi- work through what the seven days on back there, like flies,” he said. other by interacting with the civilian Tammie Canada began providing Labor Day Golf Tournament enced players. said. “We want to look back and think the road means to him. When he comes to climbing hills, he riders and community members of the medical care to the injured rider takes place Sept. 6 at the “God decided we need a trial,” Mr. Wesp we were awful.” He admits it may sound like a cliché, but knows to let someone else take the town they ride into. while the other Texas AFCT mem- Randolph Oaks Golf Club. said about last year’s losing season, which Mr. Wesp said the military members living the experiences during the ride – enduring lead. Like cogs in “one big machine,” Mr. Gallo said the main focus for AFCT bers helped control the thousands of Tee times are 7-9 a.m. and was only the fourth since 1962. off base have a choice to send their children the long trips in the saddle, lying at nights Gallo said, the riders trade places in is recruiting. It’s a dream event –“like cyclist into a tight line along the This year is a little different since the Ro- to Randolph schools or to local public in humid tents and being invited into the the lead while keeping less experi- Woodstock on bicycle.” edge of the two-lane road. Later, the entry fee is $10. lives of the community members of each enced riders in the middle of the pack. It doesn’t get much better: at least they cleared room for an emergency For more information, Hawks have more returning starting play- schools in their school districts. Although ers. There are eight offensive returning the school is small, its students have a high small town – has brought these Texans More than just having to be in shape to 12,500 daily riders to talk to, crowds of helicopter landing. call 652-4570. starters and seven returning defensive standard of excellence in sports and won together. participate, the team leader said the sport welcoming Iowans at each stop, and even “At the time, laying down our bikes and starters this year, making it a more experi- many records over the years in track and “I’ve spent a whole week with these peo- of team cycling champion Air Force ideals a ceremony dedicated to Air Force riders jumping in to help seemed very natural,” Softball playoffs enced starting lineup. field, soccer, basketball, football. ple, and some are away from families for in other ways. to mark the end of the tour, all while cen- Mr. Merriam said. “We’re in the Air The Randolph intra- “As long as we don’t have any injuries, “Our expectations are always high,” the first time,” Mr. Gallo said. “You become “It pretty much displays the wingman tering on a sport that embraces a fit-to- Force. Leading and serving is what we mural softball playoffs we’ll do well,” the coach said. Mr. Wesp said. part of their family in a way.” concept,” he said about riding as a team. fight mentality. do.” Mr. Wesp said although he has high hopes The Ro-Hawks’ season kicks off Aug. 27 His 2010 team was comprised of nearly “We’re always taking care of the guy next Between posing for photos, receiving Back at Lackland, Mr. Gallo knows his take place Monday all RAGBRAI newbies. to us. You know what they are good at.” invitations into homes and commanding experiences at RAGBRAI have created through Wednesday. The for a winning season, the team always has with an away game, when they take on San areas for improvement and no game or sea- Antonio Christian. AFCT member Eric Merriam had And if the Airmen didn’t get to know attentive ears, RAGBRAI is a chance to something between himself and the peo- top eight teams will son is ever perfect. been there in 2007, while rookies each well well enough, spending “every meet with community members. ple who were there. enter the playoffs. On the field during practice, it’s not unusu- Tammie Canada, Daniel Lunssord, and waking moment together overcoming Mr. Merriam said it’s also an opportuni- “It’s not something you are going to The championship game al to see the coach standing facing the hel- Shallynn Troutman joined Mr. Gallo and logistical obstacles in addition to getting ty to demonstrate that selflessness is part bring up, but something you take away,” is scheduled for Sept. 1. meted players running toward him during Pete Wesp (right), Randolph Independent Mr. Merriam from Lackland. Erin Doss, through the physical challenge of the of an Airman’s identity; and at the tour, he said. For more details, call mock plays. He gives quiet advice to some School District athletic director and head coach April Nagle, Martin Huck and Rob ride,” Mr. Merriam said. that could mean helping riders with flat For the people who were there, it’s not Brown of Randolph AFB, Michael The team also camped together at tires or just encouraging them to keep an experience that has to be talked about. Rikk Prado at 652-7272. players while barking orders at others. for the Ro-Hawks varsity football team, coaches “We hope every week to improve,” he a player during football practice Aug. 13. Rothermel of Carswell Field in Fort Worth overnight stops at the towns of Sioux City, cycling. Unfortunately, the cyclist, Stephen and Ruan Brits of Goodfellow AFB were Storm Lake, Algona, Clear Lake Charles On the fifth day, riding the 82.2-mile Briggs, did not survive. also first-time RAGBRAI riders. City, Waterloo, Manchester and Dubuque. stretch of road from Charles City to When asked about how they helped, The tour is a chance to bond with fel- “We aren’t far from each other during Waterloo, the team came upon a bike the team members do not see much to Intramural Softball Standings AETC 8-0 561st DET 2 6-2 902nd SFS 3-6 AFMA 1-9 low Airmen, build relationships with the our sleeping moments, either,” Mr. accident, and a deputy sheriff struggling talk about. It was just part of their job. AFPC 8-0 FSS #2 6-3 562nd FTS 3-6 FSS #1 0-9 people they serve and find out something Merriam said. “Believe me, the snoring to keep the stream of RAGBRAI cyclists Something that is expected of Airmen. FIRE DEPT 7-2 559th FTS 4-5 99th FTS 3-7 AFRS 6-1 359th MDG 4-5 902nd CPTS 2-6 As of Tuesday PAGE 14 WINGSPREAD AUGUST 20, 2010

SIGN UP NOW FOR receive a commemorative t-shirt and lunch. Calling all athletes As in previous years, teams are registered in one of two divisions: a Relay division for teams with five to eight people Attention all athletes, exercise enthusiasts and anyone up for and an Xtreme division for four-person, “do-it-all” teams. a physical challenge! Mark your calendars, organize a team and There are also three categories within each division: All Male, start training for the 5th Annual Rambler 120 Team Challenge All Female and Coed. The entry fee is $100 for Xtreme teams Oct. 16 at Randolph Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Be a part and $150 for Relay teams. Awards are presented to the top of the action as more than 50 teams compete for the best over- three teams in each division and category. all time in the following events: The deadline to enter is September 27. Entry forms can be 22-mile bike ride picked up on base at Outdoor Recreation and Information, 6-mile run Tickets and Tours, Bldg. 897, the Rambler Fitness Center, 2-mile raft race Bldg. 999, or online at www.randolphfss.com . Mystery event This event is sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Not confident about competing? Then just enter to complete Union, Budweiser and the Randolph Commissary with support it! Challenge yourself and your team mates as you enjoy the from Nestle USA. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended. camaraderie, fresh air and beautiful Hill Country setting of For more information, contact Steve Knechtel at 652-6508 Canyon Lake, 48 miles north of San Antonio. All participants or e-mail [email protected]. Entry forms and payment are due no later than Sept. 27