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Photo by Alan Boedeker Senior leaders from Joint Base San Antonio look over the 2010 Agency Brochure for the Combined Federal Campaign during the CFC kickoff Electronic warfare 14 breakfast Monday. This year’s Lackland campaign began Monday and continues through Oct. 31.

The BEAST 16 Base run honors POWs/MIAs By Mike Joseph war and those missing in action since Col. Matthew Whiat, the run coordinator. Staff Writer World War II. The Department of Defense “Colonel Mott’s vision (Col. William H. lists 81,864 military members missing in Mott V, 37th Training Wing commander) The black and white colors reflect the action, including more than 74,000 from is to build warrior Airmen of character. solemnity. The gaunt, black silhouette on World War II. Those names have been This is one of those character-building a white background, framed by a guard divided among the running venues to be events. It shows the trainees the long, Ready to run 28 tower and barbed wire, create a lasting read aloud during the event. blue line they are now going to walk in.” impression. But the bold white letters Trainees wore black T-shirts similar to Colonel Whiat, 323rd Training imprinted on the black flags beneath the the flag’s design with the Air Force code Squadron commander, said a runner at images say it all: “You Are Not of conduct on the back during the Basic each track at all times carries a black Forgotten.” Expeditionary Airman Skills Training memorial POW/MIA baton. As 30-minute The POW/MIA flags have been bathed warrior run early this morning. All other shifts end for participating runners, units in spotlights at the five basic military basic military trainees participated in the and organizations, the baton is passed on. training, Lackland Training Annex and run at 5 this morning as a substitute for The rotation continues until the 24-hour Warhawk tracks since midnight when the today’s physical training. run is completed at midnight tonight. second annual 24-hour vigil run began It also created a unique learning Two highly decorated former Vietnam View the Talespinner online for today’s National POW/MIA Recognition opportunity for the participants. War POWs spoke briefly at several BMT at www.lackland.af.mil Day at Lackland. “‘You Are Not Forgotten’ – a few words The run honors America’s prisoners of that have a tremendous impact,” said Lt. See RUN P4 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News BRIEFS 37TH TRW AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL Editorial staff The 37th Training Wing Air Force BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, Birthday Ball is Saturday at the Gateway 502ND AIR BASE WING Club with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner COMMANDER at 6:50 p.m. OSCAR BALLADARES, DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY PUBLIC AFFAIRS Lackland and Brooks City-Base host the JOE BELA, CHIEF OF INTERNAL annual Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 24, 8 COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 a.m. to noon, at the Gateway Club.

SHANNON CARABAJAL, Civilian and military agencies will be MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 part of an informational fair at the event MIKE JOSEPH, along with guest speakers. STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 For more information, call the Airman PATRICK DESMOND, and Family Readiness Center at 671-3722. SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, 671-5049 502ND ABW AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL PAUL NOVAK, The 502nd Air Base Wing Air Force DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 Birthday Ball is Sept. 24 at the Gateway Office: Club. 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Griffin Lackland AFB, Texas Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner at Approximately 35,000 Airmen participate in basic military training graduation activities at Lackland every year. Graduation events are life- 78236-5103 6:50 p.m. The reservation deadline is changing moments to Airmen and their families. (210) 671-1786; (fax) 671-2022 Monday. E-mail: [email protected] Tickets are $25. E-mail Tech. Sgt. Shakia Photo by Robbin Cresswell Commander’s Action Line: Knight for information. BMT graduation events actionline@lackland. af.mil. Queenielyn Lubang and her daughter Olivia make sombrero hair clips during Hispanic Heritage Month activities at the Lackland Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) For advertising information: Youth Center Sept. 10. The event gave children an opportunity to learn about Hispanic culture. Prime Time Military Newspapers SF MUSEUM EXHIBIT TO OPEN 2203 S. Hackberry The ribbon cutting for a new exhibit, San Antonio, Texas 78210 “Into the 21st Century,” is Sept. 28 at the Refueling the passion to serve (210) 534-8848 (fax) 534-7134 USAF Security Forces Museum. Hispanic Heritage Month underway By Lt. Col. Derrick Richardson BMT at the San Antonio lies how challenging BMT is, I uplifting not only to brief fam- Brig. Gen. Jimmy McMillian, director of By Mike Joseph service at Freedom Chapel on Oct. 14, 737th Training Support Squadron Airport with “interesting hair- assure them their new Airmen ilies on BMT graduation Security Forces, deputy chief for Logistics, Staff Writer which wraps up the month at Lackland. cuts, interesting attitudes and are now in elite company. events but to attend with them This newspaper is published by Installations and Mission Support, Other events include Hispanic- I never thought I could cap- interesting attire,” the fami- After all, not many people and see the look of pride in Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off themed meals for lunch at all Lackland ture the attention of an audi- lies usually chuckle, if not can say without a doubt they both the families and new the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive D.C., will speak at the event. Sept. 10 with a carnival at the youth dining facilities on Sept. 29, guest torium packed with nearly laugh outright. When I go on work for the number one com- Airmen. written contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air center and continues Monday with a speakers for five days at Lackland 1,000 people, let alone make to tell them we’ve made pany or entity in the world in If you are ever in need of a Force newspaper is an authorized food tasting at Arnold Hall Community Elementary School and three days of them laugh, cheer wildly and adjustments to those three their line of work. pick-me-up or re-bluing, go to publication for members of the U.S. AETC FIRST SERGEANT SYMPOSIUM military services. Contents of the Center. story reading at all base Child end it all with them giving me items for them, the families I conclude by telling them if one of these three events. If Talespinner are not necessarily the Registration is underway for the Air official views of, or endorsed by, the Activities on base continue through Development Centers. a rousing round of applause. applaud, often vociferously, they support their Airman the formations of brand new Education and Training Command U.S. government, the Department of Oct. 14 and are sponsored by the Photo by Robbin Cresswell Through the Inter-American Air I am not a comedian, moti- and many shout out, “thank throughout their career, it is Airmen running by singing Defense, or the Department of the Air Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium Force. Lackland Hispanic Heritage Committee. Col. William H. Mott V (center) and the Forces Academy, guest speakers from vational speaker or famous you!” absolutely unlimited what jodies as their family mem- The appearance of advertising in Nov. 8-12 at the Inter-American Air Forces The popular food tasting runs from Lackland Hispanic Heritage Committee partner nations will visit the elementary person. I am actually a rather I go on to tell the families they can accomplish. It is here bers wildly cheer them on this publication, including inserts or Academy Training Center, Bldg. 7356. supplements, does not constitute 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to food hold a San Antonio proclamation declaring school from Sept. 20-24. Committee ordinary Airman. But I do that those thanks should be that the applause really rains doesn’t lift your spirits at the endorsement by the Department of The symposium provides tools to Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Defense, the Department of the Air samples from a variety of Hispanic members will spend time reading to have the honor of serving as a directed toward the military down. Of course, this applause Airman’s run, perhaps watch- Force or Prime Time Military prospective and current additional duty first countries, artists from the Hispanic Month on base. Colonel Mott is the 37th CDC classes from Sept. 28-30. squadron commander in Air training instructor corps, the is not for me, it is in recogni- ing them be promoted from Newspapers, of the products or services Training Wing commander. advertised. sergeants. The event is unit-funded for Heritage Society will perform folklore “The elementary school students will Force Basic Military Training, group of elite professionals tion of the high regard the trainee to Airman, receive Everything advertised in this members traveling to Lackland, and atten- songs and dances from Spain, Mexico, “Diversity is what makes America have a chance to interact with Latin and one of my duties includes here at Lackland Air Force families have for the Air Force their Airman’s coin, or take publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without dees must coordinate with their first ser- the Caribbean and South America. great,” Sergeant Acuna said. “By cele- American military leaders and learn briefing visiting family mem- Base who sacrifice a lot of and the fact that their new their oath of enlistment en regard to race, color, religion, sex, geant or command chief prior to registra- “We hope to share with Lackland a brating our Hispanic heritage through about the culture, customs and tradi- bers on graduation activities family time and expend a lot Airmen are now a part of this masse will. It reinvigorates national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, tion. taste of Hispanic cultures through food activities on base, it provides us the tions from various countries,” Captain each week. of energy to transform ordi- outstanding branch of service. and re-blues me every week, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. and entertainment,” said Tech. Sgt. opportunity to display our pride in Nelson said. “And the children at the During the BMT graduation nary citizens into warrior After the briefing, the fami- and I invite you to come out To register, visit https://www.my.af.mil/ Editorial content is edited, Tasha Diaz, 837th Training Squadron. sharing our Hispanic cultures.” CDCs will hear stories that celebrate events briefing, when I tell Airmen of character. This is lies and I go to the Airman’s and experience for yourself prepared and provided by the Public afknprod/community/views/home.aspx? Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base Sergeant Diaz, Capt. Erin Nelson and New on the schedule this year are a Hispanic culture.” visiting family members I get also normally met with enthu- run and coin ceremony, two the amazing BMT graduation Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Filter=OO-DP-AE-54. For information, call Tech. Sgt. Albert Acuna, also from the Joint Base San Antonio Hispanic Admission to all Lackland Hispanic the distinct privilege of watch- siastic applause. precursors to the BMT gradu- events that occur each week indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. 671-3897 or DSN 554-2641. Deadline for submissions is 837th TRS, are the project officers for Heritage luncheon at Randolph Air Heritage Month activities is free and ing their trainees arrive for After revealing to the fami- ation parade. It is indeed very on base. noon Thursday the week prior to publication. Hispanic Heritage Month at Lackland. Force Base on Oct. 7 and an interfaith open to the base populous. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News BRIEFS 37TH TRW AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL Editorial staff The 37th Training Wing Air Force BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, Birthday Ball is Saturday at the Gateway 502ND AIR BASE WING Club with social hour at 6 p.m. and dinner COMMANDER at 6:50 p.m. OSCAR BALLADARES, DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY PUBLIC AFFAIRS Lackland and Brooks City-Base host the JOE BELA, CHIEF OF INTERNAL annual Retiree Appreciation Day Sept. 24, 8 COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 a.m. to noon, at the Gateway Club.

SHANNON CARABAJAL, Civilian and military agencies will be MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 part of an informational fair at the event MIKE JOSEPH, along with guest speakers. STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 For more information, call the Airman PATRICK DESMOND, and Family Readiness Center at 671-3722. SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, 671-5049 502ND ABW AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL PAUL NOVAK, The 502nd Air Base Wing Air Force DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 Birthday Ball is Sept. 24 at the Gateway Office: Club. 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Griffin Lackland AFB, Texas Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner at Approximately 35,000 Airmen participate in basic military training graduation activities at Lackland every year. Graduation events are life- 78236-5103 6:50 p.m. The reservation deadline is changing moments to Airmen and their families. (210) 671-1786; (fax) 671-2022 Monday. E-mail: [email protected] Tickets are $25. E-mail Tech. Sgt. Shakia Photo by Robbin Cresswell Commander’s Action Line: Knight for information. BMT graduation events actionline@lackland. af.mil. Queenielyn Lubang and her daughter Olivia make sombrero hair clips during Hispanic Heritage Month activities at the Lackland Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) For advertising information: Youth Center Sept. 10. The event gave children an opportunity to learn about Hispanic culture. Prime Time Military Newspapers SF MUSEUM EXHIBIT TO OPEN 2203 S. Hackberry The ribbon cutting for a new exhibit, San Antonio, Texas 78210 “Into the 21st Century,” is Sept. 28 at the Refueling the passion to serve (210) 534-8848 (fax) 534-7134 USAF Security Forces Museum. Hispanic Heritage Month underway By Lt. Col. Derrick Richardson BMT at the San Antonio lies how challenging BMT is, I uplifting not only to brief fam- Brig. Gen. Jimmy McMillian, director of By Mike Joseph service at Freedom Chapel on Oct. 14, 737th Training Support Squadron Airport with “interesting hair- assure them their new Airmen ilies on BMT graduation Security Forces, deputy chief for Logistics, Staff Writer which wraps up the month at Lackland. cuts, interesting attitudes and are now in elite company. events but to attend with them This newspaper is published by Installations and Mission Support, Other events include Hispanic- I never thought I could cap- interesting attire,” the fami- After all, not many people and see the look of pride in Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off themed meals for lunch at all Lackland ture the attention of an audi- lies usually chuckle, if not can say without a doubt they both the families and new the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive D.C., will speak at the event. Sept. 10 with a carnival at the youth dining facilities on Sept. 29, guest torium packed with nearly laugh outright. When I go on work for the number one com- Airmen. written contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air center and continues Monday with a speakers for five days at Lackland 1,000 people, let alone make to tell them we’ve made pany or entity in the world in If you are ever in need of a Force newspaper is an authorized food tasting at Arnold Hall Community Elementary School and three days of them laugh, cheer wildly and adjustments to those three their line of work. pick-me-up or re-bluing, go to publication for members of the U.S. AETC FIRST SERGEANT SYMPOSIUM military services. Contents of the Center. story reading at all base Child end it all with them giving me items for them, the families I conclude by telling them if one of these three events. If Talespinner are not necessarily the Registration is underway for the Air official views of, or endorsed by, the Activities on base continue through Development Centers. a rousing round of applause. applaud, often vociferously, they support their Airman the formations of brand new Education and Training Command U.S. government, the Department of Oct. 14 and are sponsored by the Photo by Robbin Cresswell Through the Inter-American Air I am not a comedian, moti- and many shout out, “thank throughout their career, it is Airmen running by singing Defense, or the Department of the Air Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium Force. Lackland Hispanic Heritage Committee. Col. William H. Mott V (center) and the Forces Academy, guest speakers from vational speaker or famous you!” absolutely unlimited what jodies as their family mem- The appearance of advertising in Nov. 8-12 at the Inter-American Air Forces The popular food tasting runs from Lackland Hispanic Heritage Committee partner nations will visit the elementary person. I am actually a rather I go on to tell the families they can accomplish. It is here bers wildly cheer them on this publication, including inserts or Academy Training Center, Bldg. 7356. supplements, does not constitute 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to food hold a San Antonio proclamation declaring school from Sept. 20-24. Committee ordinary Airman. But I do that those thanks should be that the applause really rains doesn’t lift your spirits at the endorsement by the Department of The symposium provides tools to Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Defense, the Department of the Air samples from a variety of Hispanic members will spend time reading to have the honor of serving as a directed toward the military down. Of course, this applause Airman’s run, perhaps watch- Force or Prime Time Military prospective and current additional duty first countries, artists from the Hispanic Month on base. Colonel Mott is the 37th CDC classes from Sept. 28-30. squadron commander in Air training instructor corps, the is not for me, it is in recogni- ing them be promoted from Newspapers, of the products or services Training Wing commander. advertised. sergeants. The event is unit-funded for Heritage Society will perform folklore “The elementary school students will Force Basic Military Training, group of elite professionals tion of the high regard the trainee to Airman, receive Everything advertised in this members traveling to Lackland, and atten- songs and dances from Spain, Mexico, “Diversity is what makes America have a chance to interact with Latin and one of my duties includes here at Lackland Air Force families have for the Air Force their Airman’s coin, or take publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without dees must coordinate with their first ser- the Caribbean and South America. great,” Sergeant Acuna said. “By cele- American military leaders and learn briefing visiting family mem- Base who sacrifice a lot of and the fact that their new their oath of enlistment en regard to race, color, religion, sex, geant or command chief prior to registra- “We hope to share with Lackland a brating our Hispanic heritage through about the culture, customs and tradi- bers on graduation activities family time and expend a lot Airmen are now a part of this masse will. It reinvigorates national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, tion. taste of Hispanic cultures through food activities on base, it provides us the tions from various countries,” Captain each week. of energy to transform ordi- outstanding branch of service. and re-blues me every week, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. and entertainment,” said Tech. Sgt. opportunity to display our pride in Nelson said. “And the children at the During the BMT graduation nary citizens into warrior After the briefing, the fami- and I invite you to come out To register, visit https://www.my.af.mil/ Editorial content is edited, Tasha Diaz, 837th Training Squadron. sharing our Hispanic cultures.” CDCs will hear stories that celebrate events briefing, when I tell Airmen of character. This is lies and I go to the Airman’s and experience for yourself prepared and provided by the Public afknprod/community/views/home.aspx? Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base Sergeant Diaz, Capt. Erin Nelson and New on the schedule this year are a Hispanic culture.” visiting family members I get also normally met with enthu- run and coin ceremony, two the amazing BMT graduation Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Filter=OO-DP-AE-54. For information, call Tech. Sgt. Albert Acuna, also from the Joint Base San Antonio Hispanic Admission to all Lackland Hispanic the distinct privilege of watch- siastic applause. precursors to the BMT gradu- events that occur each week indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. 671-3897 or DSN 554-2641. Deadline for submissions is 837th TRS, are the project officers for Heritage luncheon at Randolph Air Heritage Month activities is free and ing their trainees arrive for After revealing to the fami- ation parade. It is indeed very on base. noon Thursday the week prior to publication. Hispanic Heritage Month at Lackland. Force Base on Oct. 7 and an interfaith open to the base populous. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 RUN from P1 at noon today in the Gateway Club. The two run locations early this former POWs were guests morning. at a commander’s dinner Dr. Joseph Milligan, a Thursday night. retired Air Force colonel, Dr. Grandville Coggs, a and James H. Warner, a Tuskegee Airman, spoke retired Marine major, to and ran with members each spent nearly six of the 323rd TRS. years in Vietnam prisons. The vigil run has grown Both are Silver Star, in a year from one BMT Legion of Merit, Bronze squadron on one track Star and Purple Heart with 750 participants to a recipients. base-wide event. More “These are two phe- than 4,000 were expected nomenal individuals who to participate at the vari- give a lot of perspective of ous running locations what it truly means to before the vigil ends serve and each has sacri- tonight. ficed a tremendous “There really aren’t amount,” Colonel Whiat words to describe the sig- Runners for the Lackland POW/MIA 24-hour vigil run are at the following locations until mid- said. nificance of this day and night tonight: Dr. Milligan spoke to the importance of remem- the 324th TRS, and Mr. bering those who sacri- • 5 Basic Military Training tracks – trainees, military training instructors, training squadron staff Warner addressed the ficed so much,” Colonel • Lackland Training Annex track – technical school squadrons 331st TRS and 320th TRS. Whiat said. “So today in • Warhawk track – All Lackland tenant and organizational groups Both are also scheduled to silence, we run to reflect make remarks at the and remember those All monies from T-shirt and POW/MIA bracelet sales are donated to the Warhawk and Lackland before us, and hope it Combined Federal Campaign Annex tracks, and speak guides our future to company grade officers actions.” PAGE 6 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Christopher Torres Aaron Huggins Jevin Eyman Flight 595 lowing 61 Airmen for being Joshua Vanegas James McCulloch Jodeci Mitchell selected as honor graduates John Wills Timothy Moore Most Physically Fit among 610trainees graduat- 323rd Training Squadron Gabriel Vest Male Airmen ing today: 321st Training Squadron Flight 599 Flight 596 Joel Lopez, 322nd TRS, Flight 587 Steven Gillis Jason Colas Flight 594 320th Training Squadron Jason Burns Robert Lewis Kevin Figueroa Michael Rowell 320th TRS, Flight 589 Daniel Hall Daniel Omer Austin Galy Flight 589 Bryan Kimbrel David Hambly Brandon Smart Female Airmen Shane McFee Brian Hyllengren Samuel Soderberg 326th Training Squadron Heydii Lopez 323rd TRS, Scott Morris Thomas Jackman Charles Todd Flight 591 Flight 600 Wesley Potts Flight 588 Abraham Wilson Thomas Murphy Cori Steininger 323rd TRS Zachary Siefken Jared Braun Flight 600 Jessie Wright Flight 600 Kyle Simokovich Alex Sprunk Kara Brown Flight 592 Brett Woodring Alysha Faulknor Rahjanaye Bailey Male Flights Flight 590 322nd Training Squadron Christina Gentile Christina Matthews 331st TRS, Flight 598 Alexander Bachan Flight 593 Carley Hoogendoorn 323rd TRS, Flight 599 Scott Bax Craig Edwards Heydii Lopez 331st Training Squadron Female Flights Kyle Constable Kyle Engasser Mia Maberry Flight 598 323rd TRS, Flight 600 Drew Diehm Jordan Finney Rebekah Mitchell Kendall Carter 326th TRS, Flight 592 David Eldridge Justin Trimbach Kyle Higa Juan Galvis Zachary White 324th Training Squadron Top Academic Flights Craig Remington Flight 594 Flight 595 Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 589 Andrew Smith Jonathan Akers Austin Denigan Timothy Moore, 324th TRS, 323rd TRS, Flight 600 Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight

Senior Airman Edgar Gon- What do you admire most zalez: 320th Training Squad- about the Hispanics you have ron met in your career? The Duty title: Military Training respect and the values we hold Instructor as Hispanics. Time in service: Four years What family value(s) have you Hometown: San Antonio applied most as an Airman to Ethnic group background: help you accomplish the Air Cuban Senior Airman Force mission? The biggest Describe your proudest Edgar Gonzalez family values I’ve applied to moment as a Hispanic dur- accomplish the Air Force mis- ing your career and why? My proud- sion is dedication, honesty, and est moment as a Hispanic was when I respect. was named outstanding performer for Being a military training instructor, the 2009 Goodfellow Unit Compliance I have a great influence on the future Inspection. Airmen coming into the Air Force and It was the first time I was recog- my goal is to train and mentor them nized in front of the whole base. with those same values I hold dearly.

Lackland JBSA has entered the Connect With Us! social networking scene Follow us on Facebook at: E-mail us at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/ [email protected] pages/Lackland-JBSA/114646985221400? ref=sgm Follow us on Twitter at: Or just go to our website at: http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA www.lackland.af.mil and look for social media. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Medical researchers help wounded warriors Story and photo by Senior Airman Josie Walck designed to help our wounded soldiers 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs and not be changed by the experience.” A team of medical researchers With the help of her team, the cap- from the 59th Medical Wing Clinical tain has won two resident research Research division is working to help paper competitions and the nationally servicemembers affected by vascular, recognized Norman M. Rich Military or circulatory, injuries in Iraq and Surgery Paper competition. She also Afghanistan. has won the surgeon general’s award “Vascular injury rates in the wars for sessions in general, plastics and in Iraq and Afghanistan are five times urology. higher than previously reported in The team consists of Dr. Hancock, wartime with 75 percent involving Navy Lt. Cmdr. Adam Stannard, Capt. extremities,” said Capt. (Dr.) Heather (Dr.) Gabriel Burkhardt and Jerry Hancock, a general surgery resident Spencer. All are supervised by Lt. Col. and research fellow. “We have devel- (Dr.) Todd Rasmussen. oped a subject model which simulates Dr. Hancock is not the only member leg injuries seen in Iraq and of this team to be recognized for spe- Afghanistan. This allows us to try cial achievements. interventions which will save more Captain Burkhardt received third legs that work better. place in a resident research paper “We also study how severe blood competition and Commander loss affects the ability to save the Stannard also has won the surgeon limbs,” she said. “The study showed general’s award for sessions in gener- that blood flow should be established al, plastics and urology. to the leg within the first hour after The team works continually to pre- injury to avoid muscle and nerve vent pain and weakness from becom- damage.” ing long term effects after these types Historically, surgeons have been of injuries. taught they have six hours to reestab- “The goal of our research is to lish blood flow with no negative push ourselves beyond our current impact on the leg. comfort level in all aspects of medi- “This has been a very important cine and find better ways to help finding which may change how we, as wounded (servicemembers),” Dr. surgeons, approach a limb without Hancock said, “which eventually blood flow to it,” Dr. Hancock said. translates to helping civilian medicine Capt. (Dr.) Heather Hancock, 59th Medical Wing Clinical Research Division, “You cannot participate in research as well.” performs lab tests to determine cell function during a vascular injury research study. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Air Force doctors present at DoD conference

By Sue Campbell gency physician and medical toxicol- Surgical Specialties Squadron; Hydrocodone Mis-use in the Military: 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs ogist, 59th Emer-gency Medical “Vascular Injury Rates form the Wars A Human Systems Biology Analysis,” Squadron. in Iraq and Afghanistan,” by Colonel by Colonel Bebarta; “Evaluation of a Doctors from the 59th Medical “Since we deliver so much of that Rasmussen; “Direct Vascular Control Method for Analysis of Hydrocodone Wing recently participated in the care, it’s good that we contribute to Results in Less Physiologic and Metabolites in Urine by Tandem 2010 Advanced Technology the research, and dissemination of Derangement than Proximal Aortic Mass Spectrometry,” by Colonel Applications for Combat Casualty the research, through conferences Occlusion in a Porcine Model of Non- Bebarta; and “A Comparison Of Care conference. like this,” said the doctor. Compressible Extra-Thoracic Torso Proximal Tibia, Proximal Humerus The ATACCC conducts a Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Todd Hemorrhage,” by Capt. (Dr.) Nickolay and Distal Femur Infusion Rates Department of Defense scientific Rasmussen, deputy commander, U.S. Markov, resident, 59th SSS; and Under High Pressure,” by Major meeting each year that addresses Army Institute of Surgical Research, “Prehospital Burn Management in a Lairet. critical advances in trauma medicine served as a co-chairman for the con- Combat Zone,” by Army Maj. (Dr.). During the conference, the first and the unique medical needs of the ference. Maj. (Dr.) Julio Lairet, emer- Kimberly Lairet, USAISR, and Major meeting of the DoD Hemorrhage and warfighter. The conference focuses gency medicine physician, 59th EMS, Julio Lairet. Resuscitation Committee was held. on growing and changing operational and director, Enroute Care Research Major Julio Lairet served as a This committee is responsible for issues and the technologies available Center, USAISR, was the Air Force panel member during a breakout ses- reviewing and making recommenda- today and in the future that can be liaison for the Air Force Surgeon sion addressing joint platforms and tions regarding major program used to meet these increasingly com- General’s Medical Modernization settings for remote damage control objectives, funding levels, priorities, plex goals. Office. Both doctors sat on the pro- resuscitation. and top-level strategies to meet the DoD combat casualty care scien- gram abstract selection committee Colonel Rasmsussen conducted a needs of wounded service men and tists presented their latest research for general sessions. breakout session titled “Time is women. The scope of the program results at the event, held recently in Abstract presentations by 59th Tissue: The Value of Early Versus runs from basic science and discov- St. Pete Beach, Fla. MDW personnel included “Incidence Late Restoration of Flow in the ery research through clinical devel- “As Air Force physicians we con- and Mortality of Acute Respiratory Setting of Extremity Vascular Injury.” opment and Food and Drug tribute to the care for combat injured Distress Syndrome in Combat Poster presentations by 59th MDW Administration approval of new in theater every time we deploy,” said Casualty Care,” by Lt. Col. (Dr.) personnel included “A Proteomic Lt. Col. (Dr.) Vikhyat Bebarta, emer- Jeremy Cannon, staff surgeon, 59th Approach to Pain Management and See DOCTORS P23 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 Communication key to suicide prevention By Staff Sgt. Paul Croxon problems but I wanted her to know I was there to Defense Media Activity-San Antonio talk about them. “When my friend committed suicide, nobody When Tech. Sgt. David Bales got the call that knew he was having problems,” he said. an Airman he supervised was drunk and talking In this situation, Sergeant Bales employed sui- about “ending it all,” he immediately drove to the cide prevention techniques by removing the dormitory. He’d been around too many successful Airman from the environment and taking her to and attempted suicides to attribute “ending it all” professionals who could help. to just a case of drunken rambling. He said he attributes his involvement to the sui- An intelligence Airman with the 93rd cide prevention training he’s learned throughout Intelligence Squadron, Sergeant Bales has worked his Air Force career and to the NCO corps. with Airmen who have attempted suicide and “As an NCO, we’re supposed to take care of our some who have succeeded. Worse, when his own Airmen,” he said. “It’s something that’s ingrained best friend killed himself, he saw, first hand, the in me.” toll suicide takes on the loved ones left behind. Sergeant Bales was called to the Airman’s dorm Intelligence is one of three career fields most at a second time. After 30 days of alcohol counsel- risk for suicide, said Lt. Col. Michael Kindt, the ing, the Airman spiraled back into depression. Air Force Suicide Prevention Program manager. When she called Sergeant Bales for help, he didn’t “When I heard this Airman was mentioning sui- hesitate. Again he took the Airman outside, cide and drinking, I was shocked,” Sergeant Bales removed her from the situation and listened. recalled. “She didn’t have any of the textbook Photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Corey Hook “She went from asking for help to telling me Employing suicide prevention techniques with Airmen who signs. She didn’t give away her possessions or she hated me,” he said. “She was very intoxicated need help can make the difference between life and death. show up to work late, nothing like that. She was and I just let her vent. She was hurting and even- just a good Airman. I didn’t even know she had an expect to hear when you ask that question,” he tually we went back to the first sergeant and med- alcohol problem.” said. “I felt like something else was going on, that ical help.” Sergeant Bales said that after the Airman she was just telling me what I wanted to hear, so I Today the Airman is undergoing another round opened the door to her room, he could tell she had pressed her. Eventually she said she had thought of alcohol counseling as Sergeant Bales prepares been drinking heavily. about it.” to retire. “There were bottles everywhere,” he said. “The Sergeant Bales told the Airman to get her Looking back on his Air Force career, Sergeant first thing I did was ask her to go outside. I want- shoes, and he took her to the hospital where doc- Bales said he has noticed the change in suicide ed to remove her from that environment.” tors eventually found out she had ingested dozens prevention in the Air Force culture. As the Airman was heading out of the room, of aspirin. With this clear demonstration of intent “When I came in the Air Force in 1996, I don’t Sergeant Bales said he noticed a bottle of pills on to do harm, he stuck with her. remember hearing anything about suicide preven- her counter. “I stayed in the hospital with her, and when we tion,” he said. “Now (intelligence Airmen are) After they were outside, he asked her directly got back to her room, I helped her dispose of the doing face-to-face training. I think we’re on the how many pills were in the bottle and if she had alcohol,” he said. “I didn’t want to leave her in an right track. It comes down to asking the question. tried or thought about hurting herself. environment where she would be tempted to spi- You don’t want to know someone is hurting after “She said no at first, but it’s something you ral down again. I didn’t know she was having it’s too late.” PAGE 14 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Squadron provides ‘electronic armor’ to warfighters By Ashley Wright artillery for both enemy and friendly systems. Team Eglin Public Affairs “These data files allow mission planners to opti- mize aircraft routes, and to minimize detection and Approximately 170 professionals at Lackland use exposure to missiles or artillery,” Mr. Langford said. complex systems and produce information to arm Additionally, the flight prepares warfighters for warfighters with the knowledge needed to safely per- tomorrow’s challenges, he said. form their duties. “We support the F-22 (Raptor) and F-35 (Lightning Providing electronic warfare analysis and support II) fighter programs by providing the necessary data down range to joint and coalition warfighters is the details to maximize their ability to fuse and sort mission of the 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron, through massive amounts of real time information,” which is part of the 53rd Wing headquartered at Eglin Mr. Langford said. “This allows these leading edge Air Force Base, Fla. fighters to have effective ‘electronic armor,’ quickly “We have a very diverse portfolio of products and distinguishing foes from friends, thereby improving support we provide to the warfighter,” said Lt. Col. their lethality and effectiveness.” Randal Walker, 453rd EWS commander. Flagging Flight Those products include analysis tools and data crit- Courtesy photo “Compare expectations to current reality” is the ical to mission planning, and the modeling and simu- Flagging flight analysts examine data feeds to determine if motto for the more than 70 members of the lation tools to evaluate the performance of Integrated there are any anomalies in the collected data. They then squadron’s flagging flight. Air Defense Systems, the colonel said. determine whether there is a new threat in that region. The “(Our job) can be compared to finding a needle in a “Additionally, we generate a considerable portion flight is part of the 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron haystack,” said Capt. Jim Gary, the flagging flight of the data needed to ensure our 5th generation and located at Lackland, which is part of the 53rd Wing head- commander. “Our flight is tasked with looking at legacy fighter aircraft can distinguish between friend quartered at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. enormous amounts of information. It is very tedious or foe,” he said. “We scan thousands of radar signals of vehicles and systems to each other and terrain work that takes a team of multi-skilled Airmen and each day and track down any anomalies that may plays such a huge role in determining what will hap- civilians to accomplish.” exist – another crucial task to ensure our warfighter’s pen.” The flight members are part of a team that utilizes self protection equipment accurately identifies and Data Flight an automated processing system called the Flagging counters enemy threat systems.” The 39 members of the squadron’s data flight pro- Analysis System. Analysis Flight vide warfighters with the ability to know who’s who This system weeds out large amounts of nominal The 453rd squadron’s analysis flight allows on the airborne battlefield. information making it easier for intelligence analysts warfighters to possess the ability to make decisions on “We assist in protecting the warfighter by allowing to identify and analyze anomalies, Captain Gary said. the battlefield by accurately predicting the effect of aircraft warning sensors to be properly programmed All the data ensures the engineers who program electronic warfare systems in the planning process. to identify friend or foe,” said John W. Langford, the combat aircraft electronic self-protection systems This brings “decision superiority” to the warfighter, flight commander. “We provide essential data for have up-to-date information available. This allows said Capt. Michael Seal, the analysis flight command- planning aircraft missions over hostile areas by char- warfighters to have situational awareness necessary er. acterizing the performance of threat systems and to accomplish the mission. “We use computer models to predict the results of defining the vulnerabilities of (Department of Defense) Operations Flight using electronic warfare and/or communications sys- airborne target signatures.” Developing electronic warfare modeling and simu- tems under a given sets of circumstances,” Captain The flight also produces software files with per- Seal said. “We do this because the relative positioning formance data on radars, missiles and anti-aircraft See ARMOR P23 PAGE 16 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 17

Photos by Senior Airman Christopher Griffin Trainees make sure their gas masks are still in working order after being put through a series of tests on their knowledge of correctly putting on and operating a gas mask. Conquering The BEAST

A trainee jokes around between drills at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site. Lackland conducts the Air Force’s only enlisted recruit training program, ensuring orderly transition from civilian to military life.

(ABOVE) Trainees march to their tent to prepare for a refresher course. Every Air Force Basic Military Training class deploys to a field environment to apply the war skills learned in the classroom. The experience prepares the trainees for realities of the Expeditionary Air Force.

(LEFT) Air Force basic trainees are instructed by a cadre on what to expect during their week at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training exercise. BEAST is an intense four-day exercise which replicates the sights, sounds and emotions Airmen will experience in the deployed environment.

Trainees gather in formation before their first exercise at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site. Air Force Basic Military Training Air Force basic military trainees go through chemical gear training during their first mirrors the Air Expeditionary Force cycle – trainees prepare to deploy, deploy to field exercises, and then reconstitute. day at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site. Training at the BEAST includes enhanced training of chemical, biological, radiological and high yield explosive effects, called CBRNE, to prepare trainees for threats they might face in a deployed environment.

Air Force basic trainees collect their gear in preparation for their first exercise drill at the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site. The BEAST replaced Air Force Basic Military Training’s warrior week in December 2008. Representing a combat deployment, the compound is designed for the ongoing evolution of Airmen working in joint environments in combat zones. PAGE 18 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 PHOTO FINISH CRIME STOPPERS

The 802nd Security Forces Squadron Investigations Section is looking for any information that will lead to the positive identification of the individual pictured here.

The individual is wanted for questioning in reference to the theft of personal property from two dormitory rooms on Lackland AFB, which occurred on July 29.

The individual is seen on dormitory video surveillance, entering the rooms and departing minutes later with stolen property in his hands.

If you have any information regarding the thefts or the identification of the individual pictured here, please contact Detective Bair at (210) 671-0260 or Detective Vaughan at (210) 671-3526.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chad Chisolm Master Sgt. Chris Edgerton, 738th Air Expeditionary Advisory Group, crosses the finish line at an Air Force Marathon Saturday at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The marathon was part of several Air Force Marathon sanctioned deployed- location races held overseas this month. Sergeant Edgerton won the race with a time of 3:28:18. He is deployed from Lackland’s 342nd Training Squadron. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 ELP working group steers toward innovation Air Force officials increase deployment times By Mike Joseph and language office chief. “It’s just ize and reintroduce its members with technical advisor for ISR Language By Jon Hanson Staff Writer amazing to see how it all comes the campus and facilities. The first Training and Education. Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs together.” two meetings were held in The ELPWG brings together the “Ultimately, this is good for the Air Force mission, our Airmen and A recently formed working group Col. Howard G. Jones III, DLIELC Washington, D.C., and it now appears stakeholders in DoD English RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) – Air Force their families. While the deployment time is longer, it also means the under the Air Force Language and commandant, said the English Lackland will become part of the Language training to address, resolve Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced a Culture Executive Steering Committee Language Program Working Group is monthly meeting rotation. and expedite issues on policy, pro- change to the air and space expeditionary force downtime is longer.” is providing a big assist to the an innovation in governance. Marty Neubauer, the working grams, monetary, manpower and rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for the – Col. James Horton Defense Language Institute English “It’s the kind of governance inno- group’s chairman, said he would like international engagement. By having active component. AFPC director of AEF and personnel operations Language Center at Lackland. vation that allows us to emphasize to see the group meet regularly at all military branches together at the He said the revised construct will increase pre- The English Language Program the tri-service nature of our business Lackland. meetings, recommendations are mov- dictability and stability for affected Airmen and Working Group, which began meeting and the strategic importance of the “It gives a sense of reality on the ing quickly through the chain for res- their families, while providing better support to Revising the baseline also provides a single battle will see an increase from 12 to 18 months at home in June, helped solve a medical clear- mission,” Colonel Jones said. “The ground and the group a sense of own- olution like the medical clearance combatant commanders by increasing continuity at rhythm for all Airmen, regardless of functional station between deployments. ance issue for DLIELC’s international group deals with a myriad of issues, ership. It’s something they’ve seen issue. deployed locations. area. The difference between the remaining tempo “Ultimately, this is good for the Air Force mis- students. The group’s recommenda- cross functional and inter-organiza- and something they understand,” he Mr. Neubauer said in addition to “In the two years the Tempo Band construct has bands is the deploy-to-dwell time, ranging from 1- sion, our Airmen and their families,” said Col. tion to create a separate medical ele- tional, that impact the English said about meeting at Lackland. the advantage of the regular face-to- been in existence, the number of Airmen deploying to-4 to 1-to-1. James Horton, the director of AEF and personnel ment assigned to DLIELC to meet Language Center mission. “Decisions sometimes feel abstract face meetings, the group is able to for 120 days has steadily decreased,” General Because of the complexity of changing the base- operations at the Air Force Personnel Center. Department of Defense medical clear- “There’s a lot of coordination in when you’re making them in move forward because its members Schwartz said. “Since Airmen in Tempo Band ‘A’ line, officials said it will take until October 2012 “While the deployment time is longer, it also means ance policy stands up in the next sev- these meetings – that’s the kind of Washington and feel very different are empowered to make decisions. expected to deploy for 120 days but were frequently before all deployments are six months. the downtime is longer. eral weeks. The new element will aid innovation taking place. It means res- when you get out to where the buck “They’re the right people,” Mr. tasked for 179-day deployments, I saw no reason to Expeditionary combat support Airmen will begin “This change is meant to reflect a more realistic in speeding up the student pipeline. olutions on issues are much faster stops. I’m really pleased by this initial Neubauer said. “I’ve been very maintain a 120-day baseline.” the transition in January 2011, with a five-month and consistent deployment outlook,” he said. “The medical issue has been going and gaining decisions is more effi- visit.” encouraged (about what has been Previously, the Air Force used five tempo bands, deployment. Remaining deployment vulnerability “Better managing our wartime operations tempo on for years and within about 30 cient. The execution of the mission Mr. Neubauer is deputy chief of accomplished). A lot of what we’re ranging from “A” through “E.” With the change, the periods will vary between five and six months. means we can provide our Airmen and their fami- days, we’ll have it fixed,” said Lt. Col. itself speeds up.” staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and doing requires constant attention. It’s Air Force will move Tempo Band “A” unit type Combat Air Force units transition to the new lies the greatest level of stability and predictability.” Paul Valenzuela, a working group The group met Sept. 9 at the Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. like a garden – you don’t weed it once codes and associated personnel to Tempo Band “B.” baseline beginning this month. They previously For more information, visit the AFPC personnel member and the Air Force culture DLIELC conference center to familiar- Air Force, Washington, D.C., and the then walk away for the summer.” Incorporating a 1-to-4 deploy-to-dwell time, the were in an “enabler” category at a 1-to-3 deploy-to- services website at http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil, change results in six months of deployed time for dwell time. Those units will move to Tempo Band and search keyword “deployments,” or call the Airmen and 24 months at home. “C,” remaining at a 1-to-3 deploy-to-dwell time, but Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 ELP working group steers toward innovation Air Force officials increase deployment times By Mike Joseph and language office chief. “It’s just ize and reintroduce its members with technical advisor for ISR Language By Jon Hanson Staff Writer amazing to see how it all comes the campus and facilities. The first Training and Education. Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs together.” two meetings were held in The ELPWG brings together the “Ultimately, this is good for the Air Force mission, our Airmen and A recently formed working group Col. Howard G. Jones III, DLIELC Washington, D.C., and it now appears stakeholders in DoD English RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE (AFNS) – Air Force their families. While the deployment time is longer, it also means the under the Air Force Language and commandant, said the English Lackland will become part of the Language training to address, resolve Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz announced a Culture Executive Steering Committee Language Program Working Group is monthly meeting rotation. and expedite issues on policy, pro- change to the air and space expeditionary force downtime is longer.” is providing a big assist to the an innovation in governance. Marty Neubauer, the working grams, monetary, manpower and rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for the – Col. James Horton Defense Language Institute English “It’s the kind of governance inno- group’s chairman, said he would like international engagement. By having active component. AFPC director of AEF and personnel operations Language Center at Lackland. vation that allows us to emphasize to see the group meet regularly at all military branches together at the He said the revised construct will increase pre- The English Language Program the tri-service nature of our business Lackland. meetings, recommendations are mov- dictability and stability for affected Airmen and Working Group, which began meeting and the strategic importance of the “It gives a sense of reality on the ing quickly through the chain for res- their families, while providing better support to Revising the baseline also provides a single battle will see an increase from 12 to 18 months at home in June, helped solve a medical clear- mission,” Colonel Jones said. “The ground and the group a sense of own- olution like the medical clearance combatant commanders by increasing continuity at rhythm for all Airmen, regardless of functional station between deployments. ance issue for DLIELC’s international group deals with a myriad of issues, ership. It’s something they’ve seen issue. deployed locations. area. The difference between the remaining tempo “Ultimately, this is good for the Air Force mis- students. The group’s recommenda- cross functional and inter-organiza- and something they understand,” he Mr. Neubauer said in addition to “In the two years the Tempo Band construct has bands is the deploy-to-dwell time, ranging from 1- sion, our Airmen and their families,” said Col. tion to create a separate medical ele- tional, that impact the English said about meeting at Lackland. the advantage of the regular face-to- been in existence, the number of Airmen deploying to-4 to 1-to-1. James Horton, the director of AEF and personnel ment assigned to DLIELC to meet Language Center mission. “Decisions sometimes feel abstract face meetings, the group is able to for 120 days has steadily decreased,” General Because of the complexity of changing the base- operations at the Air Force Personnel Center. Department of Defense medical clear- “There’s a lot of coordination in when you’re making them in move forward because its members Schwartz said. “Since Airmen in Tempo Band ‘A’ line, officials said it will take until October 2012 “While the deployment time is longer, it also means ance policy stands up in the next sev- these meetings – that’s the kind of Washington and feel very different are empowered to make decisions. expected to deploy for 120 days but were frequently before all deployments are six months. the downtime is longer. eral weeks. The new element will aid innovation taking place. It means res- when you get out to where the buck “They’re the right people,” Mr. tasked for 179-day deployments, I saw no reason to Expeditionary combat support Airmen will begin “This change is meant to reflect a more realistic in speeding up the student pipeline. olutions on issues are much faster stops. I’m really pleased by this initial Neubauer said. “I’ve been very maintain a 120-day baseline.” the transition in January 2011, with a five-month and consistent deployment outlook,” he said. “The medical issue has been going and gaining decisions is more effi- visit.” encouraged (about what has been Previously, the Air Force used five tempo bands, deployment. Remaining deployment vulnerability “Better managing our wartime operations tempo on for years and within about 30 cient. The execution of the mission Mr. Neubauer is deputy chief of accomplished). A lot of what we’re ranging from “A” through “E.” With the change, the periods will vary between five and six months. means we can provide our Airmen and their fami- days, we’ll have it fixed,” said Lt. Col. itself speeds up.” staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and doing requires constant attention. It’s Air Force will move Tempo Band “A” unit type Combat Air Force units transition to the new lies the greatest level of stability and predictability.” Paul Valenzuela, a working group The group met Sept. 9 at the Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. like a garden – you don’t weed it once codes and associated personnel to Tempo Band “B.” baseline beginning this month. They previously For more information, visit the AFPC personnel member and the Air Force culture DLIELC conference center to familiar- Air Force, Washington, D.C., and the then walk away for the summer.” Incorporating a 1-to-4 deploy-to-dwell time, the were in an “enabler” category at a 1-to-3 deploy-to- services website at http://gum.afpc.randolph.af.mil, change results in six months of deployed time for dwell time. Those units will move to Tempo Band and search keyword “deployments,” or call the Airmen and 24 months at home. “C,” remaining at a 1-to-3 deploy-to-dwell time, but Total Force Service Center at 800-525-0102. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 DOCTORS from P10 David Smith, Surgery ARMOR from P14 flight commander. save as much as Commissaries promote 2010 Constitution Day poster contest Department chairman, The tools are used in $100,000 per hour, sav- Be Responsible! drugs and devices. It 59th SSS; and Major lation capabilities for networked simulators at ing billions of dollars Seat Belts includes Army, Navy, Lairet. training is the charge of training units across the annually in fuel, mainte- Military commissaries worldwide will resources and entry forms also are avail- Winning students will receive two Save Lives! be displaying colorful signs to help able at the GovDoc Kids Group wiki, copies of their posters. Contest winners Air Force and Defense Additionally, Colonel 14 individuals in the country and a few coali- nance and other encourage youth in grades K-12, includ- http://www.govdocs4children.pbwiki.com will be posted on the GovDoc Kids Group Advanced Research Rasmussen provided an squadron’s operations tion partner nations. resources, the major ing homeschoolers, to take part in the and the FDLP Community at http:// wiki on Election Day, Nov. 2. Projects Agency re- overview of vascular flight. Airmen typically receive said. 2010 Constitution Day Poster Contest. community.fdlp.gov/govdockidsgroup. The first 100 entrants will receive a search programs, with injury management The flight creates soft- this training before “Our people are our For the second straight year, the Information on contest requirements and copy of “The U.S. Constitution & total funding of more research being conduct- ware models used in sim- deploying to the area of biggest asset,” Colonel Defense Commissary Agency has joined the submission deadline also can be Fascinating Facts About It” – a pocket- than $120 million per ed in collaboration with ulators and replicates the responsibility. Walker said. “Our per- several other organizations in promoting found by going to http://www.Constitution size guide to the Constitution provided by year. the 59th MDW. entire battle space. “We are leaders in the sonnel are recognized this contest in hopes that the attention Facts.com. ConstitutionFacts.com. Members from the “This marked the The modeling is development of Distrib- throughout the joint and will highlight that today is Constitution “We are proud to give our support in This is the fourth year for the 59th MDW who sat on first year for such geared to help aircrews uted Mission Operations coalition communities as Day and raise awareness among children helping our youth learn more about the Constitution Day Poster Contest. Since this committee included robust 59th MDW par- learn to defend against & Training, a key to the some of the best in their about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, importance of our Constitution,” said 2007, participation has grown from 161 Dr. Debra Niemeyer, ticipation and presenta- electronic warfare Air Force’s future of respective fields. Without Buckle Up Courtesy photo 59th MDW chief scien- tions of cutting-edge threats of enemy aircraft, advanced, cost-effective them, we would not be voting rights and the need to preserve lib- Thomas Milks, acting DeCA director and entries in eight states and a Department And Children in grades K-12 can partici- tist and Air Force research at this confer- targeting radars and mis- training,” Major Homjak nearly as successful at erties. CEO. “I hope parents, fellow shoppers of Defense Dependent School in Japan to pate in the 2010 Constitution Day Medical Service repre- ence,” said Dr. sile sites, said Maj. Aaron said. our mission as we are Wear Yours! Children can participate in the contest and our employees – people everywhere – last year’s 2,395 entries from 37 states Poster Contest by designing a poster sentative; Col. (Dr.) Niemeyer. Homjak, the operations Virtual training can today.” by designing a poster showing how they take time out to learn more about this and DoDDS schools in Italy, Japan and showing how they feel they benefit feel they benefit from the freedoms historic legal document and why it is the South Korea. from the freedoms embodied in the embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Entries foundation of who we are as American (Courtesy of DeCA Office of Communi- U.S. Constitution. Entries must be must be postmarked by Oct. 1. Details, citizens.” cation) postmarked by Oct. 1. Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level CURRENT LEVEL* = 680.2’ *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage Normal - above 660’ Stage I - 660’ Stage II - 650’ Stage III - 642’ Stage IV - 640.5’ Stage V - 637’

Lackland Conservation Corner SAVE WATER! Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 DOCTORS from P10 David Smith, Surgery ARMOR from P14 flight commander. save as much as Commissaries promote 2010 Constitution Day poster contest Department chairman, The tools are used in $100,000 per hour, sav- Be Responsible! drugs and devices. It 59th SSS; and Major lation capabilities for networked simulators at ing billions of dollars Seat Belts includes Army, Navy, Lairet. training is the charge of training units across the annually in fuel, mainte- Military commissaries worldwide will resources and entry forms also are avail- Winning students will receive two Save Lives! be displaying colorful signs to help able at the GovDoc Kids Group wiki, copies of their posters. Contest winners Air Force and Defense Additionally, Colonel 14 individuals in the country and a few coali- nance and other encourage youth in grades K-12, includ- http://www.govdocs4children.pbwiki.com will be posted on the GovDoc Kids Group Advanced Research Rasmussen provided an squadron’s operations tion partner nations. resources, the major ing homeschoolers, to take part in the and the FDLP Community at http:// wiki on Election Day, Nov. 2. Projects Agency re- overview of vascular flight. Airmen typically receive said. 2010 Constitution Day Poster Contest. community.fdlp.gov/govdockidsgroup. The first 100 entrants will receive a search programs, with injury management The flight creates soft- this training before “Our people are our For the second straight year, the Information on contest requirements and copy of “The U.S. Constitution & total funding of more research being conduct- ware models used in sim- deploying to the area of biggest asset,” Colonel Defense Commissary Agency has joined the submission deadline also can be Fascinating Facts About It” – a pocket- than $120 million per ed in collaboration with ulators and replicates the responsibility. Walker said. “Our per- several other organizations in promoting found by going to http://www.Constitution size guide to the Constitution provided by year. the 59th MDW. entire battle space. “We are leaders in the sonnel are recognized this contest in hopes that the attention Facts.com. ConstitutionFacts.com. Members from the “This marked the The modeling is development of Distrib- throughout the joint and will highlight that today is Constitution “We are proud to give our support in This is the fourth year for the 59th MDW who sat on first year for such geared to help aircrews uted Mission Operations coalition communities as Day and raise awareness among children helping our youth learn more about the Constitution Day Poster Contest. Since this committee included robust 59th MDW par- learn to defend against & Training, a key to the some of the best in their about the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, importance of our Constitution,” said 2007, participation has grown from 161 Dr. Debra Niemeyer, ticipation and presenta- electronic warfare Air Force’s future of respective fields. Without Buckle Up Courtesy photo 59th MDW chief scien- tions of cutting-edge threats of enemy aircraft, advanced, cost-effective them, we would not be voting rights and the need to preserve lib- Thomas Milks, acting DeCA director and entries in eight states and a Department And Children in grades K-12 can partici- tist and Air Force research at this confer- targeting radars and mis- training,” Major Homjak nearly as successful at erties. CEO. “I hope parents, fellow shoppers of Defense Dependent School in Japan to pate in the 2010 Constitution Day Medical Service repre- ence,” said Dr. sile sites, said Maj. Aaron said. our mission as we are Wear Yours! Children can participate in the contest and our employees – people everywhere – last year’s 2,395 entries from 37 states Poster Contest by designing a poster sentative; Col. (Dr.) Niemeyer. Homjak, the operations Virtual training can today.” by designing a poster showing how they take time out to learn more about this and DoDDS schools in Italy, Japan and showing how they feel they benefit feel they benefit from the freedoms historic legal document and why it is the South Korea. from the freedoms embodied in the embodied in the U.S. Constitution. Entries foundation of who we are as American (Courtesy of DeCA Office of Communi- U.S. Constitution. Entries must be must be postmarked by Oct. 1. Details, citizens.” cation) postmarked by Oct. 1. Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level CURRENT LEVEL* = 680.2’ *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage Normal - above 660’ Stage I - 660’ Stage II - 650’ Stage III - 642’ Stage IV - 640.5’ Stage V - 637’

Lackland Conservation Corner SAVE WATER! Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time. PAGE 24 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT For more information, contact the DOGGIE SPLASH AND DOG SHOW For more information, call 671- on Oct. 13, 3 p.m., and Oct. 14, 8 A Halo Reach video game tourna- Retiree Activities Office at 671-2728 A dog swim and talent show is 2619. a.m. ment is today, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall or B.J. Laymon at Freedom Chapel, Sept. 25 at the Warhawk pool. For more information, call 671- Community Center with a practice 671-4208. Registration begins at 5 p.m., RETIREMENT CEREMONY SCHEDULED 3098 or 671-3803. session at 5 p.m. and swim times for owners and dogs A retirement ceremony for Dennis The free tournament is open to ANNIVERSARY BANQUET SCHEDULED are 5:30-8:30 p.m. Firman, director of the Air Force RETROACTIVE STOP LOSS CLAIMS ages 16 and up, and includes prizes The Air Force Intelligence, A free outdoor movie, “Homeward Center for Engineering and the Airmen, veterans and beneficiar- and snacks. Surveillance and Reconnaissance Bound,” takes place at dusk. Environment, is Oct. 1, 10 a.m., at ies who were involuntarily extended For more information, call 671- Agency, and the Freedom Through For more information, call 671- the Mabry Conference Center. under Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2619. Vigilance Association will co-host 2619 or go to the “Leisure & A luncheon will follow at the Kelly 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009 are eligible their annual anniversary banquet Recreation” and “Swimming Pools” Club, 11:30 a.m., for Mr. Firman, for Retroactive Stop Loss Special AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Sept. 25 at the Gateway Club. tabs at www.lacklandfss.com. who is retiring after 36 years of fed- Pay. The Lackland Retiree Activities Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. and eral service. The deadline to file RSLSP claims Office is sponsoring a new safe driv- dinner is at 6:30 p.m. The event’s ‘OUR PART OF TOWN’ CONTEST For more information, contact for an enlistment involuntarily er program by the American program features a special tribute to San Antonio Parks & Recreation Debbie Brackett at 395-8000. extended due to Stop Loss is Oct. 21. Association of Retired Persons the 2010 agency Hall of Honor is holding auditions for active-duty Visit their website at www.afpc. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at inductees. military to compete in the “Our Part AIR FORCE IUID BRIEFING randolph.af.mil/stoploss for claim Freedom Chapel. The guest speaker is retired Gen. of Town” talent contest at Arnold Air Force Item Unique forms and filing instructions. Participants will receive a certifi- Michael Hayden, former director of Hall Community Center Sept. 25, 10 Identification briefings are sched- cate for completing the class, which the Central Intelligence Agency, the a.m.-2 p.m. uled Oct. 13-14 for all Lackland DAPS UNDERGOES NAME CHANGE makes them eligible for a possible National Security Agency, and former Routines should be no longer commanders and equipment custo- Document Automation Production reduction in their automobile insur- Air Intelligence Agency commander. than 2.5 minutes, and contestants dians at the Inter-American Air Service at Lackland has changed its ance premium. Tickets are $25 and available by should bring a CD with single track Forces Academy Training Center, name to Defense Logistics Agency Cost is $12 for AARP members contacting Ken Williams at 977- of their performance. Bldg. 7356. document services. and $14 for non-members, payable 2005, Pat Sipes at 977-2061 or Prize money and trophies will be Nick Ludwig, Air Force project For more information, call 671- by check made to AARP. Silvia Garza-Mihalski at 977-2732. awarded. manager, will speak at the briefings 1407.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Orthodox Islamic Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Sunday: For more information, Friday: Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Christian Airmen Memorial Chapel contact the chapel staff: Defense Language Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Catholic Institute Religious Education, Monday-Friday: Student Center Base Post Office 671-1058 10:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 Mass, 11:30 a.m. Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 DEERS 800-538-9552 Protestant p.m. Family Child Care 671-3376 Sunday: Sunday: Wilford Hall Chapel Legal Office 671-3362 Mass, 11 a.m Airmen Memorial Chapel Religious Education, 10:00 Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. a.m.-12:00 p.m. Library 671-3610 Saturday: Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Jewish MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Spanish Contemporary, Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Friday: Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Mass, 5:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Airmen Memorial Chapel TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Sabbath Eve Service, Sunday: 5:45 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3600 Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Thursday: Religious Education, 4:30 Religious Education, 9 Contemporary Service, Bible Study, 6 p.m. p.m. Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org a.m. 9:30 a.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Mass, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, 12:30 Sunday: Wicca p.m. Medina Chapel 1st Wednesday: Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Hope Chapel Children’s Church Contemporary Service, 9 Freedom Chapel Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. provided a.m. Room 8, Religious Education, 11 San Antonio Military Lackland public Web site www.lackland.af.mil Wilford Hall Chapel a.m. Wilford Hall Chapel Open Circle, My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com Mass, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. PAGE 26 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 27 What’s Happening Family Support Events SPORTS SEPT. 20 meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 PROTESTANT WOMENOF THE CHAPEL SEPT. 28 BRIEFS RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- Protestant Women of the Chapel PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS dren ministry during the meeting. MONTHLY MEETINGS meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 A return and reunion seminar is A mandatory counseling class INDOOR SOCCER Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB p.m., at Freedom Chapel. for pre-separation retirees is Sept. Taking the lead on base Lackland soccer players Airman and Family Readiness 4208. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, For more information, call 671- 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Center, Bldg. 1249. 6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. 4208. and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. interested in joining an over- The seminar is an informal SEPT. 21-23 1249. 35 indoor team can contact From PT failure to excellent, OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB forum about the stress families and TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEPT. 24 Attendees will be briefed about The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at Stewart Hess at 875-8143. 1st Lt. Jesse Allen individuals experience during sepa- A three-day transition assis- BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS benefits and services. For more the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. The season starts Oct. 1. 149th Fighter Wing ration. tance program for separating or A budget and spending class information, call 671-3722. this lieutenant is leading his Call 671-3722 for information. retiring military personnel is that teaches basic financial man- All games are played at the MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 agement is Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR Aztec Indoor Soccer facility. Target time in Gateway’s 13.1 SEPT. 21 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. noon, at the Airman and Family A disability transition assistance 2:10 squadron at the Gateway Half. Airman and Family Readiness Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. program seminar is Sept. 28, 11 a.m. ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB GATEWAY HALF MARATHON The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Center, Bldg. 1249. The class teaches how to man- to noon, at the Airman and Family Club meets Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at The program is presented by the Airman and Family Readiness For more information, call 671- age a budget. Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Early registration for the the Airman and Family Readiness Department of Labor and the Texas Center, Bldg. 1249. 2619 or 671-2352. For more information, call 671- The seminar is for separating or half marathon is $55, ending Center, Bldg. 1249. Workforce Commission. It focuses on For more information, call 671- 3722. retiring personnel on vocational reha- Oct. 20. Afterward, it’s $75 By Patrick Desmond almost becomes addictive,” opportunity to lead by example, “You have 45 minutes to 3722. SEPT. 23 Allen said. “It stuck ever since.” he said. think through things and it helps For more information, visit how to job search and related top- bilitation and how it works. leading up to the Oct. 23 race Sports Editor www.lacklandesc.org. ics. SPONSORSHIP TRAINING SEPT. 27 Call 671-3722 for information. Now, the 33-year-old runs 1.5 “I have to maintain a certain solve problems,” he said. LPAG MEETING Training for new sponsors along day. For more information, call 671- RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR One of the first to register for miles in about 10 minutes – fitness level,” he said. “And, Of course, the euphoric-like Members of the Lackland OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB 3722. with annual updates for sponsors A return and reunion seminar is SEPT. 29 Performing Arts Group meet the second annual Gateway Half helping to secure an excellent being a leader in the squadron, I feeling, often referenced as a The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ previously trained is Thursday, 8-9 Sept. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the FOUR TO GO CLASS Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Marathon Oct. 23, not too long PT scores – his blood pressure, want to set the example. runner’s high, doesn’t hurt Club’s “Let’s Steal a Deal” luncheon SEPT. 22 a.m., at the Airman and Family Airman and Family Readiness A Four to Go class is Sept. 29, SCOREBOARD Community Center. “Expressions,” Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. ago the 149th Fighter Wing’s cholesterol and stress levels are “If I can do it, as busy as I either, he added. is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MAKING EFFECTIVE DECISIONS Center, Bldg. 1249. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the AFRC, SOFTBALL Kelly Club. Military Family Life Consultants an open microphone forum, follows For more information or to sign The seminar is an informal Bldg. 1249. logistics readiness officer didn’t down, and he sleeps better at am, and maintain my fitness, the After completing his first the meeting from 7-9 p.m. For membership information, will teach a class on effective deci- up, call 671-3722. forum about the stress families and The class provides information Over-35 W L even like to run. night. hope is that everyone else can 13.1-mile distance at the Rock visit www.lacklandosc.org. sion making, and how those deci- individuals experience during sepa- for military members planning retire- 1. 149th FW 4 0 Now, Jesse Allen, 149th That’s because he’s never far do it.” ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon in sions can increase communication ration. ment or in their last re-enlistment 2. CES 3 1 Fighter Wing, not only enjoys from a track and his GPS/heart Allen should know. two hours and twenty minutes, PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL and reduce stress, Wednesday, For more information, call 671- before retirement. 4. FSS 3 1 the exercise but the competition, rate monitor, a Garmin In addition to reading all he he realized he could not only go Protestant Women of the Chapel 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM 3722. Call 671-3722 for information. 5. 433rd AW 2 2 6. CPSD 0 4 too. Forerunner. can online, he frequently con- the distance, but be competitive. 7. 37th TRG0 4 Not necessarily born to run, His regular training week sults his squadron commander, Allen finished 3,400 out Coed W L Allen was in his mid-20s before consists of three, four miles Lt. Col. Jeff Griffith, a fellow 15,000 runners at the race; not 1. CPSD 3 0 he began to take running seri- runs at the 1.5-mile track running enthusiast, who bad for a runner who’s longest 2. FSS 3 0 ously. across from the Live Oak has provided advice from distance beforehand was 10 3. AFISR 2 1 It was more nurture than Dining Facility, with longer how to treat joint pain to miles. 4. Med Ops 2 2 5. 93rd IS 1 2 nature. eight to nine mile runs on which shoes to buy. That’s the example Allen is 6. 737th TRG1 3 “I started running back in the weekends. It’s one of the reasons trying to set. 7. 24th Air Force 0 4 2003, primarily because of the He also joins his he’s taking on the Gateway He said, “It’s really not hard if FOOTBALL fitness program,” the lieutenant squadron for PT Half Marathon Oct. 23 – to you are consistently going out. said. at the same inspire others around him to Your body is going to adjust. Division IWL As a senior Airman, Allen track on join. Anybody can do it.” 1. 59th Med LRS2 0 failed a PT test and started run- Fridays. But as many endurance About five weeks away from 2. NIOC 2 0 3. 59th Dental 1 1 ning to meet fitness program Running athletes know, logging another 13.1-mile run, Allen 4. 93rd IS 1 1 standards. is more than a long distances on the said he’s ready. Looking back, he 5. FSS 1 1 “I didn’t enjoy (running) right way to stay in road has additional never saw himself running 13 6. 543rd Spt Sq 1 1 7. 59th Med Spt Sq 0 1 away,” the guardsman said. shape but an effects as well. miles, let alone trying to run his 8. 737th TRG0 1 Gradually, as he For one, Allen said, run- second half marathon 10 min- 9. 341st TRS0 2 increased his run ners can almost eat whatever utes quicker. Division II W L distance, some- they want, without worrying The lieutenant just hopes to 1. ESC/ Det 22 0 thing happened about their physique. see members of his squadron at 2. 559th MDG 2 0 along the way. It also helps schedule a the starting line – if not in the 3. 59th CSPG 2 0 “I just started good block of personal half marathon, then in the 10K 4. AFISR 2 1 5. 717th MI Bn 1 1 to enjoy it and it time. or 5K race. 6. 37th TRSS 0 2 7. 35th IS 0 2 8. DLI 0 2

Division III W L 1. Security Forces 2 0 2. 802nd LRS2 0 3. 802nd COMM 1 0 Photos by Robbin Cresswell 4. 59th EMS 1 1 Running in his second half marathon, 1st Lt. Jesse Allen hopes 5. 433rd AW 1 1 to run the 13.1-mile course around base at a 10-minute pace. PAGE 26 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 SEPTEMBER 17, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 27 What’s Happening Family Support Events SPORTS SEPT. 20 meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 PROTESTANT WOMENOF THE CHAPEL SEPT. 28 BRIEFS RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- Protestant Women of the Chapel PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS dren ministry during the meeting. MONTHLY MEETINGS meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 A return and reunion seminar is A mandatory counseling class INDOOR SOCCER Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB p.m., at Freedom Chapel. for pre-separation retirees is Sept. Taking the lead on base Lackland soccer players Airman and Family Readiness 4208. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, For more information, call 671- 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Center, Bldg. 1249. 6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. 4208. and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. interested in joining an over- The seminar is an informal SEPT. 21-23 1249. 35 indoor team can contact From PT failure to excellent, OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB forum about the stress families and TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SEPT. 24 Attendees will be briefed about The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at Stewart Hess at 875-8143. 1st Lt. Jesse Allen individuals experience during sepa- A three-day transition assis- BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS benefits and services. For more the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. The season starts Oct. 1. 149th Fighter Wing ration. tance program for separating or A budget and spending class information, call 671-3722. this lieutenant is leading his Call 671-3722 for information. retiring military personnel is that teaches basic financial man- All games are played at the MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 agement is Sept. 24, 11 a.m. to DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR Aztec Indoor Soccer facility. Target time in Gateway’s 13.1 SEPT. 21 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. noon, at the Airman and Family A disability transition assistance 2:10 squadron at the Gateway Half. Airman and Family Readiness Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. program seminar is Sept. 28, 11 a.m. ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB GATEWAY HALF MARATHON The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Center, Bldg. 1249. The class teaches how to man- to noon, at the Airman and Family Club meets Tuesday, 6-8 p.m., at The program is presented by the Airman and Family Readiness For more information, call 671- age a budget. Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Early registration for the the Airman and Family Readiness Department of Labor and the Texas Center, Bldg. 1249. 2619 or 671-2352. For more information, call 671- The seminar is for separating or half marathon is $55, ending Center, Bldg. 1249. Workforce Commission. It focuses on For more information, call 671- 3722. retiring personnel on vocational reha- Oct. 20. Afterward, it’s $75 By Patrick Desmond almost becomes addictive,” opportunity to lead by example, “You have 45 minutes to 3722. SEPT. 23 Allen said. “It stuck ever since.” he said. think through things and it helps For more information, visit how to job search and related top- bilitation and how it works. leading up to the Oct. 23 race Sports Editor www.lacklandesc.org. ics. SPONSORSHIP TRAINING SEPT. 27 Call 671-3722 for information. Now, the 33-year-old runs 1.5 “I have to maintain a certain solve problems,” he said. LPAG MEETING Training for new sponsors along day. For more information, call 671- RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR One of the first to register for miles in about 10 minutes – fitness level,” he said. “And, Of course, the euphoric-like Members of the Lackland OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB 3722. with annual updates for sponsors A return and reunion seminar is SEPT. 29 Performing Arts Group meet the second annual Gateway Half helping to secure an excellent being a leader in the squadron, I feeling, often referenced as a The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ previously trained is Thursday, 8-9 Sept. 27, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the FOUR TO GO CLASS Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Marathon Oct. 23, not too long PT scores – his blood pressure, want to set the example. runner’s high, doesn’t hurt Club’s “Let’s Steal a Deal” luncheon SEPT. 22 a.m., at the Airman and Family Airman and Family Readiness A Four to Go class is Sept. 29, SCOREBOARD Community Center. “Expressions,” Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. ago the 149th Fighter Wing’s cholesterol and stress levels are “If I can do it, as busy as I either, he added. is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the MAKING EFFECTIVE DECISIONS Center, Bldg. 1249. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the AFRC, SOFTBALL Kelly Club. Military Family Life Consultants an open microphone forum, follows For more information or to sign The seminar is an informal Bldg. 1249. logistics readiness officer didn’t down, and he sleeps better at am, and maintain my fitness, the After completing his first the meeting from 7-9 p.m. For membership information, will teach a class on effective deci- up, call 671-3722. forum about the stress families and The class provides information Over-35 W L even like to run. night. hope is that everyone else can 13.1-mile distance at the Rock visit www.lacklandosc.org. sion making, and how those deci- individuals experience during sepa- for military members planning retire- 1. 149th FW 4 0 Now, Jesse Allen, 149th That’s because he’s never far do it.” ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon in sions can increase communication ration. ment or in their last re-enlistment 2. CES 3 1 Fighter Wing, not only enjoys from a track and his GPS/heart Allen should know. two hours and twenty minutes, PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL and reduce stress, Wednesday, For more information, call 671- before retirement. 4. FSS 3 1 the exercise but the competition, rate monitor, a Garmin In addition to reading all he he realized he could not only go Protestant Women of the Chapel 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at the WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM 3722. Call 671-3722 for information. 5. 433rd AW 2 2 6. CPSD 0 4 too. Forerunner. can online, he frequently con- the distance, but be competitive. 7. 37th TRG0 4 Not necessarily born to run, His regular training week sults his squadron commander, Allen finished 3,400 out Coed W L Allen was in his mid-20s before consists of three, four miles Lt. Col. Jeff Griffith, a fellow 15,000 runners at the race; not 1. CPSD 3 0 he began to take running seri- runs at the 1.5-mile track running enthusiast, who bad for a runner who’s longest 2. FSS 3 0 ously. across from the Live Oak has provided advice from distance beforehand was 10 3. AFISR 2 1 It was more nurture than Dining Facility, with longer how to treat joint pain to miles. 4. Med Ops 2 2 5. 93rd IS 1 2 nature. eight to nine mile runs on which shoes to buy. That’s the example Allen is 6. 737th TRG1 3 “I started running back in the weekends. It’s one of the reasons trying to set. 7. 24th Air Force 0 4 2003, primarily because of the He also joins his he’s taking on the Gateway He said, “It’s really not hard if FOOTBALL fitness program,” the lieutenant squadron for PT Half Marathon Oct. 23 – to you are consistently going out. said. at the same inspire others around him to Your body is going to adjust. Division IWL As a senior Airman, Allen track on join. Anybody can do it.” 1. 59th Med LRS2 0 failed a PT test and started run- Fridays. But as many endurance About five weeks away from 2. NIOC 2 0 3. 59th Dental 1 1 ning to meet fitness program Running athletes know, logging another 13.1-mile run, Allen 4. 93rd IS 1 1 standards. is more than a long distances on the said he’s ready. Looking back, he 5. FSS 1 1 “I didn’t enjoy (running) right way to stay in road has additional never saw himself running 13 6. 543rd Spt Sq 1 1 7. 59th Med Spt Sq 0 1 away,” the guardsman said. shape but an effects as well. miles, let alone trying to run his 8. 737th TRG0 1 Gradually, as he For one, Allen said, run- second half marathon 10 min- 9. 341st TRS0 2 increased his run ners can almost eat whatever utes quicker. Division II W L distance, some- they want, without worrying The lieutenant just hopes to 1. ESC/ Det 22 0 thing happened about their physique. see members of his squadron at 2. 559th MDG 2 0 along the way. It also helps schedule a the starting line – if not in the 3. 59th CSPG 2 0 “I just started good block of personal half marathon, then in the 10K 4. AFISR 2 1 5. 717th MI Bn 1 1 to enjoy it and it time. or 5K race. 6. 37th TRSS 0 2 7. 35th IS 0 2 8. DLI 0 2

By Patrick Desmond ments of endurance, speed work, On a path toward the Air Force Sports Editor time, tempo and pace into their own Marathon this year, Studer already daily workouts. The physical training ran three half marathons this spring One of Air Education and leader also includes weightlifting to when a thyroid condition began to Training Command’s newest promote muscle strength. trouble her. marathon team members, Angela “I just try to switch it up,” she said. “When it crashes, you have no Studer has not yet run 26.2 miles, “I’m constantly pushing myself.” energy and your body goes to crap,” but one day she will – if all goes to Though her focus is the 10K at she said. “You have to stabilize again.” plan. Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, It had been stable for three years As the noncommissioned officer Ohio, Studer’s year is full, with the prior. in charge of data quality, making addition of numerous smaller competi- Her hyperthyroidism is both the sure hospital employees are deploy- tions around the state. reason she is so aggressive in schedul- ment ready, planning for and ana- Her 52-minute time at a 10K in ing and running workouts, and why lyzing training is central to Studer’s Springwood, Texas, topped a list of she wasn’t able to conquer a career. nearly 300 female competitors at the marathon this year. This attention to organization run and earned her a place on the But Studer didn’t give up, lacing up and detail blends well with her per- AETC team. her running shoes four months later. sonal life. Studer said she has always pre- “I push myself so hard because I In her cubicle at Wilford Hall ferred longer distances. really hate having this thyroid disease. Medical Center’s readiness office, Studer said she doesn’t “pick up I can’t just get out and run whenever I Studer has a color-coded running speed until the three-mile point,” and want. I have to really work at it and schedule tacked above her desk. the longer she runs, the faster. condition myself.” “I read a lot,” the staff sergeant As much as the 28-year-old likes to Too competitive to run a four-hour said. “I like the ideas in a lot of keep her body guessing, for the for- marathon, Studer said it can wait until (training programs). I manipulate mer high school two-mile runner some next year. them for my schedule and where things become routine. With the 10K Saturday, she’s proba- I’m at running.” Buy shoes every three months; put bly more focused on finishing the dis- The weekly plan helped her stay in at least three miles a day; head to tance under 53 minutes, and locating organized and find time between Helotes for longer weekend runs; a good stuffed pizza. work and graduate classes at night, stretch after six miles; jog 20-minute “Before a long race, I always eat Photo by Robbin Cresswell while training for the Air Force cool downs; compete in four or five big half a pizza,” she said. A member of the Air Education and Training Marathon’s 10K. events each season; try to beat a per- “The next morning – from all the Command marathon team, Angela Studer Studer’s training regimen is sonal record every time. carbs in the pizza – I feel like I can leaves today to run the Air Force 10K. unique in its variety, separating ele- And, then there’s the unpredictable. run forever.”

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