Inside ... Cutting-Edge Occupancy, P4 ... Serious Damage, P5

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

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 30 • JULY 30, 2010

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INSIDE ... CUTTING-EDGE OCCUPANCY, P4 ... SERIOUS DAMAGE, P5 ... 502ND ABW DEPUTY COMMANDER RETIRES, P11 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Second Lieutenants Tim Donlan and Christopher Royal, combat system officer students, review a map during an intro- Thank you for your devotion, service duction to computerized flight planning class. For the complete story on By Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest the fastest to help happens. Let’s not forget about our main- Randolph’s last CSO class, see page 13. 19th Air Force commander ensure their car wins tenance, finance, life support, SARMS, Photo by Steve Thurow the race. Failure of the judge advocate, security forces, fire crews It has been two short 19th Air Force goal and everyone else who works in concert years since I took com- has much greater con- to ensure the 19th Air Force training mand of the men and sequences than losing machine stays on track. women of the 19th Air a race. Our goal is to I have had the privilege to visit all 22 WINGSPREAD Force team and I can prepare our Airmen to bases in 19th Air Force. I have flown with easily say this has been fight and win in com- aircrews at all these bases and have seen 502nd Air Base Wing the most rewarding bat – one in which los- superb instruction and aircraft main- Operating Location Bravo assignment of my 32- ing is not an option. tained by true professionals. Editorial Staff year Air Force career. I Photo by Rich McFadden You execute that goal I cannot forget to give a special thanks Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick have enjoyed the oppor- Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, 19th Air exceptionally well. to the 902nd Mission Support Group, Commander tunity it created to per- Force commander, takes his final When I took com- 502nd Air Base Wing and the 12th Flying 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst sonally meet so many of flight at Randolph July 23. mand, I was enamored Training Wing for being the stewards of Deputy Chief of Public Affairs you. I’ve seen firsthand by the devotion, service the 19th Air Force staff. I thank them for Kelly Parsons your dedication to duty and commitment and professionalism the men and women their hard work in making the change of Editor to excellence. of 19th Air Force exemplify daily achiev- command a complete success and for all Airman 1st Class Precious Yett We on the 19th Air Force team have ing this goal. It begins with Air Force the behind-the-scenes work you do for us an enormous responsibility. Like a recruiters who find quality citizens who on a daily basis. Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin NASCAR pit crew, we all have our par- military training instructors mold and Finally, to my 19th Air Force staff, Staff Writers Maggie Armstrong FULL PAGE ADS ticular duties; each one is vital to the shape into future Airmen. Aircrew your dedication to duty, long hours team’s overall success. If one instructors then create and refine and tireless work ethic does not go Graphic Designer crewmember fails, the team fails. If an crewmember skills, resulting in the unnoticed. Thank You. air gun jams or a crewmember doesn’t world’s greatest aviators. Survival, Evade, It has been my privilege and honor Wingspread Office complete his task, the team falls behind. Resistance and Escape instructors pre- to be part of such a devoted and 1150 5th Street East For a NASCAR pit crew, the goal is to be pare our Airmen for what we hope never skilled team. Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 Phone: (210) 652-5760 Fax: (210) 652-3142 Wingspread Advertisements Prime Time Military Newspapers Equal opportunity in the deployed environment 2203 S. Hackberry By Steven Goldman or deployed does not mean commanders and directors, with graffiti, racial or sexual San Antonio, Texas 78210 Equal Opportunity and Alternative you should have to tolerate we all need to keep the lines slurs, inappropriate language Phone: (210) 534-8848 Dispute Resolution director unacceptable behavior. In of communication open, and sexual harassment. Wingspread e-mail fact, you should be held to encourage individuals to You must remain vigilant [email protected] The ops tempo remains at an even higher standard to report violations of the and consistent with enforc- an all-time high and our help ensure people can stay Uniform Code of Military ing policies, report violations This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a personnel are constantly on focused on the war-fighting Justice, look into allegations as soon as they occur and act private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- the move to deployed loca- mission and be good repre- when they are presented to upon the allegations expedi- mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- tions around the globe. We sentatives of your home unit you and, more importantly, tiously. Equal opportunity tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the must recognize that even or organization. Issues of support and enforce the representatives are available Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the though we are not at our discrimination and sexual tenants of equal opportunity at deployed locations and Department of the Air Force. home station, we are still harassment can break down and treatment. Always be you should speak with them The appearance of advertising in this publication, including responsible for our conduct our ability to remain responsive to the mission and preferably not wait until inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime 24/7/365 and the Equal focused and keep our head and sensitive to your peo- you return home from Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Opportunity policies at your in the game. ple’s concerns. deployment. Chances are if Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- home station apply at your We all have responsibili- Deployed members all something is happening to able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, deployed location(s) as well. ties for ensuring a harass- around the globe return you, it is also happening to color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor We all have a responsibility ment-free environment. I home to discuss inappropri- others as well. of the purchaser, user, or patron. to adhere to the EO policy of refer to this as the prevent, ate issues they were con- Remember, the EO pro- Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public “zero tolerance” toward identify and correct concept fronted with or heard about gram is a function of a com- Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise issues of discrimination and of addressing inappropriate while deployed. These mem- mand based on fairness, indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. sexual harassment. behavior. As individuals we bers expressed that they per- equity and justice whether at Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon “What goes TDY stays should know and abide by ceived some personnel home station or deployed. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the TDY!” is one mindset that is the zero tolerance policy, believe equal opportunity For more information, Wingspread office in Hangar 6. far from what is expected speak out when issues policies do not apply in Airmen can contact Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to from all of us. Just because occur and always be a good deployed environments. Randolph’s EO office at [email protected]. you are on temporary duty Wingman. As supervisors, Some trends identified deal 652-4376. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Second Lieutenants Tim Donlan and Christopher Royal, combat system officer students, review a map during an intro- Thank you for your devotion, service duction to computerized flight planning class. For the complete story on By Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest the fastest to help happens. Let’s not forget about our main- Randolph’s last CSO class, see page 13. 19th Air Force commander ensure their car wins tenance, finance, life support, SARMS, Photo by Steve Thurow the race. Failure of the judge advocate, security forces, fire crews It has been two short 19th Air Force goal and everyone else who works in concert years since I took com- has much greater con- to ensure the 19th Air Force training mand of the men and sequences than losing machine stays on track. women of the 19th Air a race. Our goal is to I have had the privilege to visit all 22 WINGSPREAD Force team and I can prepare our Airmen to bases in 19th Air Force. I have flown with easily say this has been fight and win in com- aircrews at all these bases and have seen 502nd Air Base Wing the most rewarding bat – one in which los- superb instruction and aircraft main- Operating Location Bravo assignment of my 32- ing is not an option. tained by true professionals. Editorial Staff year Air Force career. I Photo by Rich McFadden You execute that goal I cannot forget to give a special thanks Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick have enjoyed the oppor- Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, 19th Air exceptionally well. to the 902nd Mission Support Group, Commander tunity it created to per- Force commander, takes his final When I took com- 502nd Air Base Wing and the 12th Flying 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst sonally meet so many of flight at Randolph July 23. mand, I was enamored Training Wing for being the stewards of Deputy Chief of Public Affairs you. I’ve seen firsthand by the devotion, service the 19th Air Force staff. I thank them for Kelly Parsons your dedication to duty and commitment and professionalism the men and women their hard work in making the change of Editor to excellence. of 19th Air Force exemplify daily achiev- command a complete success and for all Airman 1st Class Precious Yett We on the 19th Air Force team have ing this goal. It begins with Air Force the behind-the-scenes work you do for us an enormous responsibility. Like a recruiters who find quality citizens who on a daily basis. Robert Goetz, Brian McGloin NASCAR pit crew, we all have our par- military training instructors mold and Finally, to my 19th Air Force staff, Staff Writers Maggie Armstrong FULL PAGE ADS ticular duties; each one is vital to the shape into future Airmen. Aircrew your dedication to duty, long hours team’s overall success. If one instructors then create and refine and tireless work ethic does not go Graphic Designer crewmember fails, the team fails. If an crewmember skills, resulting in the unnoticed. Thank You. air gun jams or a crewmember doesn’t world’s greatest aviators. Survival, Evade, It has been my privilege and honor Wingspread Office complete his task, the team falls behind. Resistance and Escape instructors pre- to be part of such a devoted and 1150 5th Street East For a NASCAR pit crew, the goal is to be pare our Airmen for what we hope never skilled team. Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 Phone: (210) 652-5760 Fax: (210) 652-3142 Wingspread Advertisements Prime Time Military Newspapers Equal opportunity in the deployed environment 2203 S. Hackberry By Steven Goldman or deployed does not mean commanders and directors, with graffiti, racial or sexual San Antonio, Texas 78210 Equal Opportunity and Alternative you should have to tolerate we all need to keep the lines slurs, inappropriate language Phone: (210) 534-8848 Dispute Resolution director unacceptable behavior. In of communication open, and sexual harassment. Wingspread e-mail fact, you should be held to encourage individuals to You must remain vigilant [email protected] The ops tempo remains at an even higher standard to report violations of the and consistent with enforc- an all-time high and our help ensure people can stay Uniform Code of Military ing policies, report violations This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a personnel are constantly on focused on the war-fighting Justice, look into allegations as soon as they occur and act private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- the move to deployed loca- mission and be good repre- when they are presented to upon the allegations expedi- mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- tions around the globe. We sentatives of your home unit you and, more importantly, tiously. Equal opportunity tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the must recognize that even or organization. Issues of support and enforce the representatives are available Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the though we are not at our discrimination and sexual tenants of equal opportunity at deployed locations and Department of the Air Force. home station, we are still harassment can break down and treatment. Always be you should speak with them The appearance of advertising in this publication, including responsible for our conduct our ability to remain responsive to the mission and preferably not wait until inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime 24/7/365 and the Equal focused and keep our head and sensitive to your peo- you return home from Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Opportunity policies at your in the game. ple’s concerns. deployment. Chances are if Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- home station apply at your We all have responsibili- Deployed members all something is happening to able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, deployed location(s) as well. ties for ensuring a harass- around the globe return you, it is also happening to color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor We all have a responsibility ment-free environment. I home to discuss inappropri- others as well. of the purchaser, user, or patron. to adhere to the EO policy of refer to this as the prevent, ate issues they were con- Remember, the EO pro- Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public “zero tolerance” toward identify and correct concept fronted with or heard about gram is a function of a com- Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise issues of discrimination and of addressing inappropriate while deployed. These mem- mand based on fairness, indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. sexual harassment. behavior. As individuals we bers expressed that they per- equity and justice whether at Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon “What goes TDY stays should know and abide by ceived some personnel home station or deployed. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the TDY!” is one mindset that is the zero tolerance policy, believe equal opportunity For more information, Wingspread office in Hangar 6. far from what is expected speak out when issues policies do not apply in Airmen can contact Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to from all of us. Just because occur and always be a good deployed environments. Randolph’s EO office at [email protected]. you are on temporary duty Wingman. As supervisors, Some trends identified deal 652-4376. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 NEWS ‘ACE’ plan helps servicemembers rescue wingmen By Chaplain (Maj.) Jonathan Wade base, put a gun to his head and ended his life. typically respond “OK,” because we use the “how ya 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing It’s been many years since I cared for Rick’s devastat- doin’?” question as a common greeting. Take the time to ed wife, his grieving children, and his friends and co- ask him how he is really doing. AFPC dedicates Blanchard Hall next week In the words of his military friends and co-work- workers. Despite the time, I have never forgotten Rick or Sometimes all a person needs is someone to listen to ers, Rick was one of the greatest guys you’d ever the serious damage that suicide leaves in its wake. them. So, talk less, listen more and let your friend share By Robert Goetz high-efficiency construction materials and windows, with want to meet: a hard-working NCO in a high opera- Suicide is about more than just an abrupt, untimely his story with you. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs an exterior designed to maximize day lighting into interi- tions tempo unit, a family man, a compassionate end to a human life. It is about unanswered questions, If you suspect he may be self-destructive, ask him or work areas and roof overhangs to shade windows and friend who always helped others succeed. unfulfilled dreams, possibilities that will never be, a directly if he is thinking of killing himself. Is that uncom- Randolph’s newest building – the Air Force Personnel cut down on solar heat; a roof that reduces solar absorp- Rick was humble, they said. He would never take struggle for closure that may never come. fortable? Yes, but it can be the most important question Center Civilian Personnel Office – will be dedicated tion; and xeriscape landscaping. credit for his talents, instead calling it a “team effort.” As one child (now an adult) said of his mother’s sui- you ever ask. Get over the discomfort and ask him. Tuesday at 9 a.m. in memory of the field operating “Its most tangible benefits are that it’s friendly to the His supervisors noticed, at times, that Rick was cide, “For years, I thought that one of the reasons she What if the answer to the question is “yes?” agency’s former executive director. environment and it will cost less to run the facility,” Mr. unusually hard on himself and seemed depressed killed herself was because she couldn’t get us to C — Care for your friend. Don’t leave him alone. The building is named Blanchard Hall in honor of for- Williams said. “The facility and the furniture also use a about his job abilities, despite the opinion to the con- brush our teeth or other things we were supposed to Calmly control the situation by continuing to listen with- mer AFPC Executive Director Roger Blanchard, who lot of recycled materials.” trary of the entire supervisory chain. Then, quite sud- do.” He’ll never really know the answer, and will out judging him. Your job now is to care for your friend died nearly three years ago. It was built on the former site of Bldg. 662, which denly, Rick’s attitude perked up. He seemed to enjoy struggle to find one. until you can get him to competent emergency care. Let “Roger Blanchard dedicated his life to the Air Force housed Family Care Services and the Randolph Thrift his job. Gone were the self-criticisms that had Is there good news? Absolutely. Rick’s death taught me him know that there is help available to navigate him and force support community as a career civil servant,” Shop, and is directly south of Headquarters Air Force plagued him in the past. His friends noticed, and early in my career that there is a simple but powerful through his troubles to a place of hope and peace. said Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Air Force Personnel Center Recruiting Service. remarked about the positive change. Within a week tool to prevent suicide from taking another life and leav- E — Escort your friend to the emergency room. His commander. “His vision and determination continue to The $10.9 million project is part of the fiscal 2008 or two, Rick requested leave so he could take his fam- ing behind its human wreckage. That tool is you! emotional wound is as life-threatening as shrapnel inspire and serve as a model for all of us as we carry out Base Closure and Realignment Commission Military ily on a dream vacation. Word was it was the best As servicemembers, we would fight to the death to wounds to the heart. Don’t leave your friend alone until many of the policies and programs he helped create.” Construction budget. Approximately 150 employees now vacation he and his family had ever enjoyed together. save our wingman from death at the hands of the you find the expertise to help him. He may give you The dedication and ribbon-cutting will feature Gen. occupy the 36,000-square-foot facility. Upon his return from leave, Rick quietly slipped out of enemy. When we fight, we fight for each other. many reasons he doesn’t want to seek help, and you will Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander and Mr. Williams said some of the personnel who work at his home and into his office in the pre-dawn hours, Whether the firefight is with an external foe or an have to be persistent and truthful. He may ask about former U.S. Air Force Manpower and Personnel deputy the facility will come from civilian personnel offices at telling his wife there was unfinished business he had to internal battle against an emotionally crushing how this affects his career and family. You can’t tell him chief of staff, and other Air Force dignitaries as well as bases affected by BRAC law. complete. She thought nothing of it, as Rick often gave problem, we are the instrument of help that can what you don’t know. Let the experts handle that. What members of Mr. Blanchard’s family. “The Air Force is consolidating military and civilian up his free time for work needs. Rick carefully stacked rescue our friend and all those who love and care he needs now is someone to help him. Mr. Blanchard served nearly 34 years in the Air Force personnel programs and processes,” he said. “This con- project binders and folders on his desk with notes to co- for him or her. How? By simply remembering and Remember, you are the best tool for helping a suicidal force support community. He began his career as an solidation reduces Air Force manpower by slimming workers of what was unfinished and how to complete implementing the ACE plan. friend or co-worker. Remember ACE. There is help, intern at the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, in Photo by Don Lindsey down the size of civilian personnel offices at other each project. Then Rick drove out to a remote part of the A – Ask your friend how he is doing. Most people will there is hope and there is an answer. 1973. He first came to Randolph in 1983 as a command Blanchard Hall, Air Force Personnel Center’s new Civilian bases.” personnel management specialist and returned 12 years Personnel Office, will be dedicated Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mr. Williams said Blanchard Hall represents the first later, in 1995, as AFPC’s first executive director. He left step in a 10- to 12-year process to rejuvenate the AFPC that position in 1997 to return to the Pentagon where he energy- and environmentally friendly as well as building facilities on the west side of the base. The agency’s build- shaped many of the personnel programs and policies still occupant-friendly.” ing master plan includes restoring the historical charac- in place today. He said the facility, which will also be known as Bldg. ter of A-Wing and C-Wing, which formerly served as avi- The building is a state-of-the-art structure that meets 667, qualifies for an LEED silver certificate, but it may ation cadet barracks, and demolishing and rebuilding B- the criteria for a U.S. Green Building Council Leadership earn gold certification. Wing. in Energy and Environmental Design certificate. “That would really be a feather in our cap,” Mr. “Execution of the master plan is the next step in the “It’s been one of the most successful projects I’ve seen Williams said. process,” he said. “There will be an emphasis on LEED in my 32 years in the Air Force and private sector,” said Some of the building’s green features are high-efficien- compliance and meeting the Air Force’s newest building Ralph Williams, AFPC civil engineer. “It’s designed to be cy heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; standards. Blanchard Hall is a good model.” AFPC civilian director appointed into SES By April Rowden Gen. K.C. McClain, AFPC commander. “It’s a great privi- recruitment and hiring func- Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs “She’s been at the front of the NSPS con- lege to become part tions. However, DPI personnel version, taken the lead on the current hir- of the SES corps,” Ms. are also involved in many addi- The Air Force Personnel Center ing surge, been the point person on LoweSolis said. “The tional vital activities, such as celebrated the appointment of one of standing up our five operating locations roadmap for the civil- civilian force development, pro- its directors into the Senior and is the force behind streamlining our ian workforce is filled cessing pay-impacting person- Executive Service during a pinning- civilian application and hiring processes.” with many exciting nel actions for Defense Finance on ceremony July 22. “Her work clearly earned her a position initiatives. I’m look- and Accounting Service and Michelle LoweSolis, Civilian Force in the cadre responsible for leading the ing forward to contin- providing benefits counseling Integration director, was appointed into continuing transformation of the govern- uing with a team and assistance in the five bene- the SES after demonstrating exceptional ment. This appointment is well that’s focused not fit areas – health insurance, life skill and ability to lead the transformation deserved,” the general said. only on building insurance, retirement, thrift of the civilian work force. Ms. LoweSolis is one of approxi- today’s Air Force, but Michelle LoweSolis savings plan and death pro- “We are very proud of Ms. LoweSolis mately 300 SES members in the Air tomorrow’s as well.” cessing/survivor counseling. and the tremendous contributions she’s Force who serve as the major link Air Force employees are most likely For more information on the Senior already made to the civilian team in her between presidential appointees and familiar with the Directorate of Civilian Executive Service, visit www.opm.gov two years here as a director,” said Maj. the Air Force work force. Force Integration, or DPI, for their civilian /ses/index.asp. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 NEWS ‘ACE’ plan helps servicemembers rescue wingmen By Chaplain (Maj.) Jonathan Wade base, put a gun to his head and ended his life. typically respond “OK,” because we use the “how ya 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing It’s been many years since I cared for Rick’s devastat- doin’?” question as a common greeting. Take the time to ed wife, his grieving children, and his friends and co- ask him how he is really doing. AFPC dedicates Blanchard Hall next week In the words of his military friends and co-work- workers. Despite the time, I have never forgotten Rick or Sometimes all a person needs is someone to listen to ers, Rick was one of the greatest guys you’d ever the serious damage that suicide leaves in its wake. them. So, talk less, listen more and let your friend share By Robert Goetz high-efficiency construction materials and windows, with want to meet: a hard-working NCO in a high opera- Suicide is about more than just an abrupt, untimely his story with you. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs an exterior designed to maximize day lighting into interi- tions tempo unit, a family man, a compassionate end to a human life. It is about unanswered questions, If you suspect he may be self-destructive, ask him or work areas and roof overhangs to shade windows and friend who always helped others succeed. unfulfilled dreams, possibilities that will never be, a directly if he is thinking of killing himself. Is that uncom- Randolph’s newest building – the Air Force Personnel cut down on solar heat; a roof that reduces solar absorp- Rick was humble, they said. He would never take struggle for closure that may never come. fortable? Yes, but it can be the most important question Center Civilian Personnel Office – will be dedicated tion; and xeriscape landscaping. credit for his talents, instead calling it a “team effort.” As one child (now an adult) said of his mother’s sui- you ever ask. Get over the discomfort and ask him. Tuesday at 9 a.m. in memory of the field operating “Its most tangible benefits are that it’s friendly to the His supervisors noticed, at times, that Rick was cide, “For years, I thought that one of the reasons she What if the answer to the question is “yes?” agency’s former executive director. environment and it will cost less to run the facility,” Mr. unusually hard on himself and seemed depressed killed herself was because she couldn’t get us to C — Care for your friend. Don’t leave him alone. The building is named Blanchard Hall in honor of for- Williams said. “The facility and the furniture also use a about his job abilities, despite the opinion to the con- brush our teeth or other things we were supposed to Calmly control the situation by continuing to listen with- mer AFPC Executive Director Roger Blanchard, who lot of recycled materials.” trary of the entire supervisory chain. Then, quite sud- do.” He’ll never really know the answer, and will out judging him. Your job now is to care for your friend died nearly three years ago. It was built on the former site of Bldg. 662, which denly, Rick’s attitude perked up. He seemed to enjoy struggle to find one. until you can get him to competent emergency care. Let “Roger Blanchard dedicated his life to the Air Force housed Family Care Services and the Randolph Thrift his job. Gone were the self-criticisms that had Is there good news? Absolutely. Rick’s death taught me him know that there is help available to navigate him and force support community as a career civil servant,” Shop, and is directly south of Headquarters Air Force plagued him in the past. His friends noticed, and early in my career that there is a simple but powerful through his troubles to a place of hope and peace. said Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Air Force Personnel Center Recruiting Service. remarked about the positive change. Within a week tool to prevent suicide from taking another life and leav- E — Escort your friend to the emergency room. His commander. “His vision and determination continue to The $10.9 million project is part of the fiscal 2008 or two, Rick requested leave so he could take his fam- ing behind its human wreckage. That tool is you! emotional wound is as life-threatening as shrapnel inspire and serve as a model for all of us as we carry out Base Closure and Realignment Commission Military ily on a dream vacation. Word was it was the best As servicemembers, we would fight to the death to wounds to the heart. Don’t leave your friend alone until many of the policies and programs he helped create.” Construction budget. Approximately 150 employees now vacation he and his family had ever enjoyed together. save our wingman from death at the hands of the you find the expertise to help him. He may give you The dedication and ribbon-cutting will feature Gen. occupy the 36,000-square-foot facility. Upon his return from leave, Rick quietly slipped out of enemy. When we fight, we fight for each other. many reasons he doesn’t want to seek help, and you will Roger Brady, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander and Mr. Williams said some of the personnel who work at his home and into his office in the pre-dawn hours, Whether the firefight is with an external foe or an have to be persistent and truthful. He may ask about former U.S. Air Force Manpower and Personnel deputy the facility will come from civilian personnel offices at telling his wife there was unfinished business he had to internal battle against an emotionally crushing how this affects his career and family. You can’t tell him chief of staff, and other Air Force dignitaries as well as bases affected by BRAC law. complete. She thought nothing of it, as Rick often gave problem, we are the instrument of help that can what you don’t know. Let the experts handle that. What members of Mr. Blanchard’s family. “The Air Force is consolidating military and civilian up his free time for work needs. Rick carefully stacked rescue our friend and all those who love and care he needs now is someone to help him. Mr. Blanchard served nearly 34 years in the Air Force personnel programs and processes,” he said. “This con- project binders and folders on his desk with notes to co- for him or her. How? By simply remembering and Remember, you are the best tool for helping a suicidal force support community. He began his career as an solidation reduces Air Force manpower by slimming workers of what was unfinished and how to complete implementing the ACE plan. friend or co-worker. Remember ACE. There is help, intern at the former Kelly Air Force Base, Texas, in Photo by Don Lindsey down the size of civilian personnel offices at other each project. Then Rick drove out to a remote part of the A – Ask your friend how he is doing. Most people will there is hope and there is an answer. 1973. He first came to Randolph in 1983 as a command Blanchard Hall, Air Force Personnel Center’s new Civilian bases.” personnel management specialist and returned 12 years Personnel Office, will be dedicated Tuesday at 9 a.m. Mr. Williams said Blanchard Hall represents the first later, in 1995, as AFPC’s first executive director. He left step in a 10- to 12-year process to rejuvenate the AFPC that position in 1997 to return to the Pentagon where he energy- and environmentally friendly as well as building facilities on the west side of the base. The agency’s build- shaped many of the personnel programs and policies still occupant-friendly.” ing master plan includes restoring the historical charac- in place today. He said the facility, which will also be known as Bldg. ter of A-Wing and C-Wing, which formerly served as avi- The building is a state-of-the-art structure that meets 667, qualifies for an LEED silver certificate, but it may ation cadet barracks, and demolishing and rebuilding B- the criteria for a U.S. Green Building Council Leadership earn gold certification. Wing. in Energy and Environmental Design certificate. “That would really be a feather in our cap,” Mr. “Execution of the master plan is the next step in the “It’s been one of the most successful projects I’ve seen Williams said. process,” he said. “There will be an emphasis on LEED in my 32 years in the Air Force and private sector,” said Some of the building’s green features are high-efficien- compliance and meeting the Air Force’s newest building Ralph Williams, AFPC civil engineer. “It’s designed to be cy heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems; standards. Blanchard Hall is a good model.” AFPC civilian director appointed into SES By April Rowden Gen. K.C. McClain, AFPC commander. “It’s a great privi- recruitment and hiring func- Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs “She’s been at the front of the NSPS con- lege to become part tions. However, DPI personnel version, taken the lead on the current hir- of the SES corps,” Ms. are also involved in many addi- The Air Force Personnel Center ing surge, been the point person on LoweSolis said. “The tional vital activities, such as celebrated the appointment of one of standing up our five operating locations roadmap for the civil- civilian force development, pro- its directors into the Senior and is the force behind streamlining our ian workforce is filled cessing pay-impacting person- Executive Service during a pinning- civilian application and hiring processes.” with many exciting nel actions for Defense Finance on ceremony July 22. “Her work clearly earned her a position initiatives. I’m look- and Accounting Service and Michelle LoweSolis, Civilian Force in the cadre responsible for leading the ing forward to contin- providing benefits counseling Integration director, was appointed into continuing transformation of the govern- uing with a team and assistance in the five bene- the SES after demonstrating exceptional ment. This appointment is well that’s focused not fit areas – health insurance, life skill and ability to lead the transformation deserved,” the general said. only on building insurance, retirement, thrift of the civilian work force. Ms. LoweSolis is one of approxi- today’s Air Force, but Michelle LoweSolis savings plan and death pro- “We are very proud of Ms. LoweSolis mately 300 SES members in the Air tomorrow’s as well.” cessing/survivor counseling. and the tremendous contributions she’s Force who serve as the major link Air Force employees are most likely For more information on the Senior already made to the civilian team in her between presidential appointees and familiar with the Directorate of Civilian Executive Service, visit www.opm.gov two years here as a director,” said Maj. the Air Force work force. Force Integration, or DPI, for their civilian /ses/index.asp. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Career assistance advisors offer guidance, insight Navigator steps outside ‘comfort zone,’ joins Honor Guard By Kelly Parsons Sergeant Harmon said a big part of her job is finding out 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs about people and understanding what is going on within By Robert Goetz mary job,” he said. “That’s what the honor guard their lives and their careers. She helps them understand 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Part of being in the military is how does. Their job is to be the Air Force.” Joint Base San Antonio’s career assistance advisors pro- the opportunities available and tailors career decisions to you present yourself, but not every- A trait that aircrews and honor guards, especially drill vide an active professional development center open to each individual. The 12th Flying Training Wing’s chief of inspections teams, share is precision, Major Pilong said. A mistake each base community. Master Sgt. William Jones is the CAA assigned to the said one of his most fulfilling roles in the Air Force so far body has that as their primary job.” by an aircrew or drill team member can prove deadly. CAAs are located at Randolph and Lackland Air Force 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall while Master Sgt. has been helping students prepare to become combat “Precision is a common theme for aircrews and honor Bases and Fort Sam Houston to help personnel navigate Timothy Godfrey is the CAA to the 802nd Force Support systems officers as an instructor and flight commander Maj. John Pilong guards,” he said. their career decisions. Squadron. Together, they cover all of Lackland Air Force at the 562nd Flying Training Squadron. 12th Flying Training Wing chief of inspections Major Pilong said he, his wife, Lauren, and their At Randolph, Master Sgt. Terri Harmon is the local CAA Base. Now he’ll have an opportunity to expand his leader- daughter Isabel, 2, are looking forward to being closer to tasked with helping servicemembers and civilians with The CAAs work together to provide several informative Master Sgt. Master Sgt. Master Sgt. ship skills at a unit whose mission is to represent Airmen family. His parents and one of his brothers live an hour many career decisions. courses geared toward first and second-term Airmen such Terri Harmon William Jones Timothy Godfrey to the American public and the world. operations and playing a key role in the long-term plan- west of Washington, D.C., in Winchester, Va., while his Sergeant Harmon said her job involves “mentoring, as the Informed Decision course, offered three to four times Maj. John Pilong, who has been assigned to Randolph ning process – will also be a challenge. other brother lives in Delaware. He also has six sisters helping people direct their careers, cross-training, re- a year depending on base population. This mandatory Sergeant Jones said. for the past four years, has been selected as director of “I’ll be leading a group of 18- to 20-year-olds up to who live all over the U.S. enlistments and commissioning.” course teaches participants what the Air Force has to offer Knowledge is power and CAAs within JBSA offer individ- operations for the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling senior NCOs,” he said. The New Jersey native graduated from Rutgers Her advice is not limited to the enlisted force. Sergeant concerning benefits, health care and education. uals plenty of information to help guide their careers. Air Force Base, Washington D.C. He will begin his duties The honor guard, which comprises more than 200 University, where he completed the Reserve Officers’ Harmon also helps officers and even civilian supervisors. Sergeant Jones and Sergeant Godfrey coordinate public To register for a course offered by a CAA, visit in October. ceremonial Guardsmen and support personnel, con- Training Corps program. After finishing navigator train- “I help supervisors and leadership stay aware of any speaking and bullet-writing seminars for enlisted perform- Randolph’s Community of Practice Web site. For individual “I’m looking forward to the challenge,” he said. “It will sists of three ceremonial flights – the colors, body ing at Randolph in 1998, he served tours of duty at changes in Air Force programs and policies that affect re- ance records. counseling or questions, call or e-mail Sergeant Harmon at be different for me because I’ve been flying for 13 years. bearers and firing party – who perform an average of McChord AFB, Wash., and Robins AFB, Ga. Major Pilong enlistment and retention,” Sergeant Harmon said. “What we do is try to help people reach their goals,” 652-2525 or [email protected]. It’s stepping outside my comfort zone, but it’s also an 10 ceremonies per day. The organization also oper- came back to Randolph in 2006, serving as a flight com- outstanding opportunity to be a leader.” ates the drill team, the organization’s traveling commander and assistant director of operations at the 12th Major Pilong said the job itself – managing day-to-day ponent, which tours Air Force bases worldwide and Operations Support Squadron before moving on to wing- participates in events in the civilian community, and level leadership. Since returning to Randolph, he earned provides training for base-level honor guards. a master’s degree in leadership. Major Pilong said the honor guard differs from other “I’m looking forward to putting those skills to military units in its emphasis on presentation. good use,” he said. “I feel like I’m prepared; God “Part of being in the military is how you present has always made sure I’m ready. The challenge is yourself, but not everybody has that as their pri- finding what motivates people.” PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Career assistance advisors offer guidance, insight Navigator steps outside ‘comfort zone,’ joins Honor Guard By Kelly Parsons Sergeant Harmon said a big part of her job is finding out 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs about people and understanding what is going on within By Robert Goetz mary job,” he said. “That’s what the honor guard their lives and their careers. She helps them understand 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Part of being in the military is how does. Their job is to be the Air Force.” Joint Base San Antonio’s career assistance advisors pro- the opportunities available and tailors career decisions to you present yourself, but not every- A trait that aircrews and honor guards, especially drill vide an active professional development center open to each individual. The 12th Flying Training Wing’s chief of inspections teams, share is precision, Major Pilong said. A mistake each base community. Master Sgt. William Jones is the CAA assigned to the said one of his most fulfilling roles in the Air Force so far body has that as their primary job.” by an aircrew or drill team member can prove deadly. CAAs are located at Randolph and Lackland Air Force 59th Medical Wing at Wilford Hall while Master Sgt. has been helping students prepare to become combat “Precision is a common theme for aircrews and honor Bases and Fort Sam Houston to help personnel navigate Timothy Godfrey is the CAA to the 802nd Force Support systems officers as an instructor and flight commander Maj. John Pilong guards,” he said. their career decisions. Squadron. Together, they cover all of Lackland Air Force at the 562nd Flying Training Squadron. 12th Flying Training Wing chief of inspections Major Pilong said he, his wife, Lauren, and their At Randolph, Master Sgt. Terri Harmon is the local CAA Base. Now he’ll have an opportunity to expand his leader- daughter Isabel, 2, are looking forward to being closer to tasked with helping servicemembers and civilians with The CAAs work together to provide several informative Master Sgt. Master Sgt. Master Sgt. ship skills at a unit whose mission is to represent Airmen family. His parents and one of his brothers live an hour many career decisions. courses geared toward first and second-term Airmen such Terri Harmon William Jones Timothy Godfrey to the American public and the world. operations and playing a key role in the long-term plan- west of Washington, D.C., in Winchester, Va., while his Sergeant Harmon said her job involves “mentoring, as the Informed Decision course, offered three to four times Maj. John Pilong, who has been assigned to Randolph ning process – will also be a challenge. other brother lives in Delaware. He also has six sisters helping people direct their careers, cross-training, re- a year depending on base population. This mandatory Sergeant Jones said. for the past four years, has been selected as director of “I’ll be leading a group of 18- to 20-year-olds up to who live all over the U.S. enlistments and commissioning.” course teaches participants what the Air Force has to offer Knowledge is power and CAAs within JBSA offer individ- operations for the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling senior NCOs,” he said. The New Jersey native graduated from Rutgers Her advice is not limited to the enlisted force. Sergeant concerning benefits, health care and education. uals plenty of information to help guide their careers. Air Force Base, Washington D.C. He will begin his duties The honor guard, which comprises more than 200 University, where he completed the Reserve Officers’ Harmon also helps officers and even civilian supervisors. Sergeant Jones and Sergeant Godfrey coordinate public To register for a course offered by a CAA, visit in October. ceremonial Guardsmen and support personnel, con- Training Corps program. After finishing navigator train- “I help supervisors and leadership stay aware of any speaking and bullet-writing seminars for enlisted perform- Randolph’s Community of Practice Web site. For individual “I’m looking forward to the challenge,” he said. “It will sists of three ceremonial flights – the colors, body ing at Randolph in 1998, he served tours of duty at changes in Air Force programs and policies that affect re- ance records. counseling or questions, call or e-mail Sergeant Harmon at be different for me because I’ve been flying for 13 years. bearers and firing party – who perform an average of McChord AFB, Wash., and Robins AFB, Ga. Major Pilong enlistment and retention,” Sergeant Harmon said. “What we do is try to help people reach their goals,” 652-2525 or [email protected]. It’s stepping outside my comfort zone, but it’s also an 10 ceremonies per day. The organization also oper- came back to Randolph in 2006, serving as a flight com- outstanding opportunity to be a leader.” ates the drill team, the organization’s traveling commander and assistant director of operations at the 12th Major Pilong said the job itself – managing day-to-day ponent, which tours Air Force bases worldwide and Operations Support Squadron before moving on to wing- participates in events in the civilian community, and level leadership. Since returning to Randolph, he earned provides training for base-level honor guards. a master’s degree in leadership. Major Pilong said the honor guard differs from other “I’m looking forward to putting those skills to military units in its emphasis on presentation. good use,” he said. “I feel like I’m prepared; God “Part of being in the military is how you present has always made sure I’m ready. The challenge is yourself, but not everybody has that as their pri- finding what motivates people.” PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Welcome

Photo by Rich McFadden FULL PAGE ADS Col. Richard Murphy (left), 12th Flying Training Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Andrew Croft as he assumes command of the 12th Operations Group during the assumption of command ceremony July 10. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 Construction zone 502nd ABW deputy commander retires By Brent Boller unexpected opportunity for Mr. Graves. Working with the Air during its first year, Mr. 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs As the 502nd ABW was standing up, Force has been a bit of an Graves said this is only the the Army needed a colonel with base adjustment for Mr. Graves third time he’s had an A change in senior leadership at Joint command experience to serve as the as minor differences in pro- opportunity to start a new Base San Antonio takes place today when vice commander. tocol occasionally caught organization. “(It’s not) very Robert Graves, 502nd Air Base Wing Unfortunately, nobody was available him off guard. The first often that you get to be in deputy commander, retires and Army Col. when the wing was activated in July time he and General on the ground floor of Robert Bridgford assumes his position. 2009, he said. Patrick went together to a something,” he said. Mr. Graves, one of the prime archi- “The Installation Management meeting on Randolph, for Mr. Graves will be tects of JBSA, goes back into retirement Command regional director, J. Randall example, he was surprised remembered as the first, after 43 years of military and civil serv- Robinson, asked if I would consider com- to learn General Patrick and probably the last, Army ice. Colonel Bridgford comes to JBSA ing back on duty for a year to help stand didn’t have a driver. civilian to serve as an Air from Fort Sill, Okla., where he previ- up the 502nd ABW. My wife and I dis- “As we proceeded to the Robert Graves Force deputy wing com- ously served as chief of staff for the cussed it and said yes. Three weeks later, car, he was looking for my mander, General Patrick Artillery Center of Excellence and as I was in San Antonio,” Mr. Graves said. driver because in the Army the senior said. But more importantly, the general garrison commander. Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd officers (have drivers) and aren’t assigned said he helped start a true spirit of coop- The 502nd ABW operates as JBSA and ABW commander, said Mr. Graves has individual cars,” General Patrick said. eration to deliver common standards and oversees installation management of been invaluable to establishing JBSA. “He was horrified I was going to drive procedures across the JBSA community. Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases “Robert was in the first original cadre myself. He was concerned I might get Although a little sad about leaving the Photos by Brian McGloin and Fort Sam Houston. of the wing staff when we activated. lost, get a speeding ticket, or maybe get in 502nd ABW, Mr. Graves is eager to be Above: A bulldozer levels the ground on Grater Field Monday to make room for Before serving with the 502nd ABW, Without Robert and his experience, his an accident. He was also concerned the with his wife again. Randolph’s new outdoor quarter-mile track. Mr. Graves retired from civil service as previous relationships from his garrison gate guards might think he was a very “My wife and I decided to treat it as a Right: Barriers at the east and west entrance gates guide traffic. Drivers should the garrison manager of the Detroit director days in Detroit, and his detailed senior civilian official since a general was deployment and she wasn’t able join me use caution as traffic is one-way. For a detailed map of base construction, visit Arsenal, a position he said is similar to a knowledge of the Army processes, doors driving him to the meeting. “He was down here,” Mr. Graves said. “We’ve www.randolph.af.mil. garrison commander. to our new hosts on Fort Sam Houston relieved the gate guards recognized me been mostly separated for this year. So, I The Air Force is the lead agency for wouldn’t have been opened so quickly,” and all was good as we entered have mixed feelings about my departure. JBSA and an Army colonel serves as the General Patrick said. “Robert brought Randolph. But to this day it still bothers I love the place, I love the work, I love the vice commander of the 502nd ABW. maturity, professionalism and a ‘can-do’ him,” the general said. people, and I’m going to miss that mighti- Serving with the 502nd ABW was an attitude to work every day.” Reflecting on his experience with JBSA ly when I go back into retirement.” PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 Construction zone 502nd ABW deputy commander retires By Brent Boller unexpected opportunity for Mr. Graves. Working with the Air during its first year, Mr. 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs As the 502nd ABW was standing up, Force has been a bit of an Graves said this is only the the Army needed a colonel with base adjustment for Mr. Graves third time he’s had an A change in senior leadership at Joint command experience to serve as the as minor differences in pro- opportunity to start a new Base San Antonio takes place today when vice commander. tocol occasionally caught organization. “(It’s not) very Robert Graves, 502nd Air Base Wing Unfortunately, nobody was available him off guard. The first often that you get to be in deputy commander, retires and Army Col. when the wing was activated in July time he and General on the ground floor of Robert Bridgford assumes his position. 2009, he said. Patrick went together to a something,” he said. Mr. Graves, one of the prime archi- “The Installation Management meeting on Randolph, for Mr. Graves will be tects of JBSA, goes back into retirement Command regional director, J. Randall example, he was surprised remembered as the first, after 43 years of military and civil serv- Robinson, asked if I would consider com- to learn General Patrick and probably the last, Army ice. Colonel Bridgford comes to JBSA ing back on duty for a year to help stand didn’t have a driver. civilian to serve as an Air from Fort Sill, Okla., where he previ- up the 502nd ABW. My wife and I dis- “As we proceeded to the Robert Graves Force deputy wing com- ously served as chief of staff for the cussed it and said yes. Three weeks later, car, he was looking for my mander, General Patrick Artillery Center of Excellence and as I was in San Antonio,” Mr. Graves said. driver because in the Army the senior said. But more importantly, the general garrison commander. Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd officers (have drivers) and aren’t assigned said he helped start a true spirit of coop- The 502nd ABW operates as JBSA and ABW commander, said Mr. Graves has individual cars,” General Patrick said. eration to deliver common standards and oversees installation management of been invaluable to establishing JBSA. “He was horrified I was going to drive procedures across the JBSA community. Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases “Robert was in the first original cadre myself. He was concerned I might get Although a little sad about leaving the Photos by Brian McGloin and Fort Sam Houston. of the wing staff when we activated. lost, get a speeding ticket, or maybe get in 502nd ABW, Mr. Graves is eager to be Above: A bulldozer levels the ground on Grater Field Monday to make room for Before serving with the 502nd ABW, Without Robert and his experience, his an accident. He was also concerned the with his wife again. Randolph’s new outdoor quarter-mile track. Mr. Graves retired from civil service as previous relationships from his garrison gate guards might think he was a very “My wife and I decided to treat it as a Right: Barriers at the east and west entrance gates guide traffic. Drivers should the garrison manager of the Detroit director days in Detroit, and his detailed senior civilian official since a general was deployment and she wasn’t able join me use caution as traffic is one-way. For a detailed map of base construction, visit Arsenal, a position he said is similar to a knowledge of the Army processes, doors driving him to the meeting. “He was down here,” Mr. Graves said. “We’ve www.randolph.af.mil. garrison commander. to our new hosts on Fort Sam Houston relieved the gate guards recognized me been mostly separated for this year. So, I The Air Force is the lead agency for wouldn’t have been opened so quickly,” and all was good as we entered have mixed feelings about my departure. JBSA and an Army colonel serves as the General Patrick said. “Robert brought Randolph. But to this day it still bothers I love the place, I love the work, I love the vice commander of the 502nd ABW. maturity, professionalism and a ‘can-do’ him,” the general said. people, and I’m going to miss that mighti- Serving with the 502nd ABW was an attitude to work every day.” Reflecting on his experience with JBSA ly when I go back into retirement.” PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 FEATURE AF aviators complete CSO training Twenty Air Force aviators Last CSO class focuses on specialties received their wings during a combat systems officer By Robert Goetz Following the operations phase, which ended late “Everything’s the same, but at the same time it’s com- 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs June, Captain Gilbert’s C Flight students, also known pletely different,” Lieutenant Duck said. “It’s a lot more graduation Thursday at 10 a.m. as Class No. 10-15, chose which specialty they want to challenging, but the challenge makes it fun.” in the base theater. More than seven months into their course work, two pursue – navigation or electronic warfare – based on At the 563rd FTS, electronic warfare students are During the combat systems officer groups of students in Randolph’s final combat systems their class rank. learning about joint and combined operations and officer class have gone their separate ways. Thirteen students are back at the 562nd FTS facility, how other branches of the military integrate with the course, students learn 2nd Lt. Michael Angel 2nd Lt. Stuart Craft 2nd Lt. Kenneth Drew 2nd Lt. Scott Friski 2nd Lt. Neil Godwin 2nd Lt. Brian Groth But they’ll be back together late next month for the studying advanced navigation after nearly two months of Air Force, said Capt. Daniel Simmermon, 563rd FTS fundamental, system and RC-135 (EWO) EC-130 B-52 E-3 AWACS KC-135 B-52 home stretch of their training, looking ahead to their learning about electronic warfare, while eight students chief of training. intermediate navigation. Students Offutt AFB, Neb. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Barksdale AFB, La. Tinker AFB, Okla. McConnell AFB, Kan. Barksdale AFB, La. Oct. 1 graduation day, which marks the end of an era have stayed behind at the 563rd FTS to concentrate on “They also focus more on the intricacies of aircraft at Randolph. A new combat systems officer training their advanced EWO studies. weapon systems and plan a capstone exercise in which spend about 12 months in program is already under way at Naval Air Station “The navigation students are using radar to navi- they integrate all air assets into a major operation and training, including an Pensacola, Fla. gate through low-level environments to get to a drop then brief it to the instructors,” he said. “All the students finished the intermediate phase zone, where they drop supplies and armaments out of Second Lt. Matthew Haas, a member of the Introductory Flight School. the first week of May, then began operations at the the back of an aircraft while avoiding threats,” Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special 563rd,” said Capt. Jay Gilbert, 562nd Flying Training Captain Gilbert said. “After the drop, they have to Operations Wing, said studying advanced electronic Squadron C Flight commander. “The intermediate work their way back to the airfield. Their work is warfare is like starting over because of the CSO phase went well. Everybody passed the check rides.” done mostly in simulators.” course’s initial emphasis on navigation, but it’s also Because the students didn’t use radar in the oper- more mission-oriented. ations phase, their “The navigators get you 2nd Lt. Kristopher Kelly 2nd Lt. Joshua King 2nd Lt. Kristopher Loewecke 2nd Lt. Jesse Moulton 2nd Lt. Alyssa Premus 2nd Lt. Nick Puvogel biggest challenge now is there, but then it’s our RC-135 (EWO) B-52 (EWO) MC-130H (EWO) C-130 B-52 RC-135 getting used to using “The navigators get you there, but turn,” he said. “I like elec- Offutt AFB, Neb. Barksdale AFB, La. Kadena AB, Japan Yokota AB, Japan Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. radar again, he said. tronic warfare because it’s “The picture on the then it’s our turn. I like electronic cutting-edge. It’s more of radar screen looks differ- warfare because it’s cutting-edge. the battlefield; it’s not just ent at 2,000 feet than it bombs and bullets.” does at 35,000 feet,” It’s more of the battlefield; it’s not The mission focus and Captain Gilbert said. just bombs and bullets.” advanced technology of “Things looked small on electronic warfare also radar, but now things are 2nd Lt. Matthew Haas appeal to 2nd Lt. Alex looking a lot bigger.” Pennsylvania Air National Guard Benson, a University of Activities in this phase advanced electronic warfare student Virginia graduate who will also include flights in a completed the Reserve 2nd Lt. Kendall Safran 2nd Lt. Daniel Schultz 2nd Lt. Daniel Sickles 2nd Lt. Robert Stephensen 2nd Lt. Douglas Thomas 2nd Lt. Lymari Zayas T-43 before the aircraft is Officers’ Training Corps E-8 RC-135 (EWO) AC-130H RC-135 C-130 C-130 officially retired. program. Robins AFB, Ga. Offutt AFB, Neb. Cannon AFB, N.M. Offutt AFB, Neb. Peterson AFB, Colo. Puerto Rico ANG Second Lt. Chris Creveling, a Penn State alumnus who “I like the mission more (than navigation),” he said. graduated from officer training school, said he’s enjoying “The technology is more up to date. You learn about Why did you decide What are you looking advanced navigation. radio signals, radar signals, jamming communication to become a CSO? forward to most about your “It’s fun,” he said. “We’re learning how to time an air lines and protecting your crew from missiles. A naviga- drop at low altitude while avoiding threats.” tor gets you from point A to point B, but for the EWO, the “I love to fly, and first assignment? Lieutenant Creveling said he wanted to be a pilot or battlefield is always evolving.” the opportunity to “I am really looking forward navigator when he joined the Air Force, but he had no Captain Gilbert said navigation and electronic warfare combine this passion to the challenge of being a flying training at all when he joined the CSO program students will reunite for the integrated operations phase, whilst serving my fully mission qualified crew at Randolph. which includes a simulated war, in late August. In mid- country was too good member and put all of my “It was all really new,” he said. “During the first two or September they’ll visit the 99th Flying Training an opportunity to training to use. I have spent three weeks of each section, there’s a lot of new stuff to Squadron, where they’ll fly in a T-1. pass up. I consider the last year training and learn, but then it all evens out.” “They’ll be able to test their airmanship skills,” 1st Lt. Joshua Goldfarb 2nd Lt. Richard Martin Another navigation student, 2nd Lt. Dan Duck, said he he said. EC-130 (EWO) myself very lucky in C-130 developing the skills required was destined to join the Air Force growing up a stone’s When Class No. 10-15 graduates, instructors at the Little Rock AFB, Ark. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. that I am truly to become a CSO, but none of throw from the shared runways of Kirtland Air Force 562nd and 563rd Flying Training Squadrons will go passionate for the that training is truly complete Base, N.M., and the Albuquerque International Sunport. their separate ways. Some are assigned to the 479th career I have until I put those skills to test “I knew every plane in the Boeing inventory,” the Air Training Group at NAS Pensacola, still involved in CSO entered and I in a live mission. I look Force Academy graduate said. “I thought I’d be a pilot, training, while others, like Captain Gilbert, will be given couldn’t see myself forward to the missions and but I’m really happy with where I am.” other assignments. But he’ll remember the impact the doing anything else.” the challenges that my first Photo by Steve Thurow Lieutenant Duck described some of CSO training two squadrons made at Randolph. Gus Loomis (right), navigation instructor, reviews flight as “a lot of long days and rote memorization,” but “I’ve enjoyed my time here teaching more than any assignment is sure to bring.” planning inputs with 2nd Lt. David Horng, combat he said he really enjoys “the problem-solving aspect other job I’ve had in the Air Force,” he said. “It’s been systems officer student, during an introduction to flight and crew mentality.” rewarding. I’ll miss all the great people assigned to planning class. He called low-level navigation “a ton of fun.” the squadron.” PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 FEATURE AF aviators complete CSO training Twenty Air Force aviators Last CSO class focuses on specialties received their wings during a combat systems officer By Robert Goetz Following the operations phase, which ended late “Everything’s the same, but at the same time it’s com- 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs June, Captain Gilbert’s C Flight students, also known pletely different,” Lieutenant Duck said. “It’s a lot more graduation Thursday at 10 a.m. as Class No. 10-15, chose which specialty they want to challenging, but the challenge makes it fun.” in the base theater. More than seven months into their course work, two pursue – navigation or electronic warfare – based on At the 563rd FTS, electronic warfare students are During the combat systems officer groups of students in Randolph’s final combat systems their class rank. learning about joint and combined operations and officer class have gone their separate ways. Thirteen students are back at the 562nd FTS facility, how other branches of the military integrate with the course, students learn 2nd Lt. Michael Angel 2nd Lt. Stuart Craft 2nd Lt. Kenneth Drew 2nd Lt. Scott Friski 2nd Lt. Neil Godwin 2nd Lt. Brian Groth But they’ll be back together late next month for the studying advanced navigation after nearly two months of Air Force, said Capt. Daniel Simmermon, 563rd FTS fundamental, system and RC-135 (EWO) EC-130 B-52 E-3 AWACS KC-135 B-52 home stretch of their training, looking ahead to their learning about electronic warfare, while eight students chief of training. intermediate navigation. Students Offutt AFB, Neb. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Barksdale AFB, La. Tinker AFB, Okla. McConnell AFB, Kan. Barksdale AFB, La. Oct. 1 graduation day, which marks the end of an era have stayed behind at the 563rd FTS to concentrate on “They also focus more on the intricacies of aircraft at Randolph. A new combat systems officer training their advanced EWO studies. weapon systems and plan a capstone exercise in which spend about 12 months in program is already under way at Naval Air Station “The navigation students are using radar to navi- they integrate all air assets into a major operation and training, including an Pensacola, Fla. gate through low-level environments to get to a drop then brief it to the instructors,” he said. “All the students finished the intermediate phase zone, where they drop supplies and armaments out of Second Lt. Matthew Haas, a member of the Introductory Flight School. the first week of May, then began operations at the the back of an aircraft while avoiding threats,” Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special 563rd,” said Capt. Jay Gilbert, 562nd Flying Training Captain Gilbert said. “After the drop, they have to Operations Wing, said studying advanced electronic Squadron C Flight commander. “The intermediate work their way back to the airfield. Their work is warfare is like starting over because of the CSO phase went well. Everybody passed the check rides.” done mostly in simulators.” course’s initial emphasis on navigation, but it’s also Because the students didn’t use radar in the oper- more mission-oriented. ations phase, their “The navigators get you 2nd Lt. Kristopher Kelly 2nd Lt. Joshua King 2nd Lt. Kristopher Loewecke 2nd Lt. Jesse Moulton 2nd Lt. Alyssa Premus 2nd Lt. Nick Puvogel biggest challenge now is there, but then it’s our RC-135 (EWO) B-52 (EWO) MC-130H (EWO) C-130 B-52 RC-135 getting used to using “The navigators get you there, but turn,” he said. “I like elec- Offutt AFB, Neb. Barksdale AFB, La. Kadena AB, Japan Yokota AB, Japan Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. radar again, he said. tronic warfare because it’s “The picture on the then it’s our turn. I like electronic cutting-edge. It’s more of radar screen looks differ- warfare because it’s cutting-edge. the battlefield; it’s not just ent at 2,000 feet than it bombs and bullets.” does at 35,000 feet,” It’s more of the battlefield; it’s not The mission focus and Captain Gilbert said. just bombs and bullets.” advanced technology of “Things looked small on electronic warfare also radar, but now things are 2nd Lt. Matthew Haas appeal to 2nd Lt. Alex looking a lot bigger.” Pennsylvania Air National Guard Benson, a University of Activities in this phase advanced electronic warfare student Virginia graduate who will also include flights in a completed the Reserve 2nd Lt. Kendall Safran 2nd Lt. Daniel Schultz 2nd Lt. Daniel Sickles 2nd Lt. Robert Stephensen 2nd Lt. Douglas Thomas 2nd Lt. Lymari Zayas T-43 before the aircraft is Officers’ Training Corps E-8 RC-135 (EWO) AC-130H RC-135 C-130 C-130 officially retired. program. Robins AFB, Ga. Offutt AFB, Neb. Cannon AFB, N.M. Offutt AFB, Neb. Peterson AFB, Colo. Puerto Rico ANG Second Lt. Chris Creveling, a Penn State alumnus who “I like the mission more (than navigation),” he said. graduated from officer training school, said he’s enjoying “The technology is more up to date. You learn about Why did you decide What are you looking advanced navigation. radio signals, radar signals, jamming communication to become a CSO? forward to most about your “It’s fun,” he said. “We’re learning how to time an air lines and protecting your crew from missiles. A naviga- drop at low altitude while avoiding threats.” tor gets you from point A to point B, but for the EWO, the “I love to fly, and first assignment? Lieutenant Creveling said he wanted to be a pilot or battlefield is always evolving.” the opportunity to “I am really looking forward navigator when he joined the Air Force, but he had no Captain Gilbert said navigation and electronic warfare combine this passion to the challenge of being a flying training at all when he joined the CSO program students will reunite for the integrated operations phase, whilst serving my fully mission qualified crew at Randolph. which includes a simulated war, in late August. In mid- country was too good member and put all of my “It was all really new,” he said. “During the first two or September they’ll visit the 99th Flying Training an opportunity to training to use. I have spent three weeks of each section, there’s a lot of new stuff to Squadron, where they’ll fly in a T-1. pass up. I consider the last year training and learn, but then it all evens out.” “They’ll be able to test their airmanship skills,” 1st Lt. Joshua Goldfarb 2nd Lt. Richard Martin Another navigation student, 2nd Lt. Dan Duck, said he he said. EC-130 (EWO) myself very lucky in C-130 developing the skills required was destined to join the Air Force growing up a stone’s When Class No. 10-15 graduates, instructors at the Little Rock AFB, Ark. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. that I am truly to become a CSO, but none of throw from the shared runways of Kirtland Air Force 562nd and 563rd Flying Training Squadrons will go passionate for the that training is truly complete Base, N.M., and the Albuquerque International Sunport. their separate ways. Some are assigned to the 479th career I have until I put those skills to test “I knew every plane in the Boeing inventory,” the Air Training Group at NAS Pensacola, still involved in CSO entered and I in a live mission. I look Force Academy graduate said. “I thought I’d be a pilot, training, while others, like Captain Gilbert, will be given couldn’t see myself forward to the missions and but I’m really happy with where I am.” other assignments. But he’ll remember the impact the doing anything else.” the challenges that my first Photo by Steve Thurow Lieutenant Duck described some of CSO training two squadrons made at Randolph. Gus Loomis (right), navigation instructor, reviews flight as “a lot of long days and rote memorization,” but “I’ve enjoyed my time here teaching more than any assignment is sure to bring.” planning inputs with 2nd Lt. David Horng, combat he said he really enjoys “the problem-solving aspect other job I’ve had in the Air Force,” he said. “It’s been systems officer student, during an introduction to flight and crew mentality.” rewarding. I’ll miss all the great people assigned to planning class. He called low-level navigation “a ton of fun.” the squadron.” PAGE 14 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 15 Show of hands

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Clinic at Lackland Air FSS #2 2-2 AFMA 0-5 As a senior guard at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, he led Force Base will conduct As of Monday his team to a 26-7 record while averaging 23 points per game, on his annual sports physicals way to earning Most Valuable Player honors for the city and district of for WHMC pediatric prime El Paso, plus a second-team all-state selection. patients 8-22 years old on While team captain at the Air Force Academy Prep School, Friday afternoons today Anderson’s 16 points per game average helped the Huskies post an eye- through Aug. 27. popping 31-3 mark. During his career with the Air Force, he was instrumental in the Parents should bring the Falcons going a four-year-best 84-42, reaching the NCAA Tournament patient’s military identifi- in 2006 and the postseason National Invitation Tournament semifinals cation, shot record, third in 2007. The soft-spoken Anderson’s play spoke volumes as he finished party liability card and any second on the Academy’s all-time steals list with 175, second in most school forms that need to career games played, 124, and was named the Mountain West be completed. Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the 2007-2008 season. To schedule an appoint- Fast forward to April 11, 2010, and the Chaparral Fitness Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Anderson, the Lackland Warhawk ment, call 916-9900. team captain, had a potential game-winning buzzer-beater shot fall For complete details, short in the title game of the inaugural National Military Men’s call Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline Basketball Championship Tournament. Martinez at 292-0786. Keesler AFB, Miss., won the game, 73-72. Even in defeat, Anderson earned all-tournament honors, averaging 12.2 points Family golf special per game in six outings. Families can golf “Games are often won by the team that’s most resilient and hard working,” Anderson said. “Even though our guys finished together for $3 per adult second in the national military tournament, it was all about hav- and $2 per child Monday- ing fun and building relationships.” Friday at 6:30 p.m., exclud- Anderson’s practical approach, planted during high school, ing holidays. then cultivated at the Prep School and the Academy, is now a sta- ple for the 6-foot-3 standout who tied the Falcon record with Photo by Robbin Cresswell Water aerobic classes Tim Anderson (center), U.S. Academy graduate and Lackland Warhawk seven steals in one game against San Diego State at the 2008 Water aerobic classes Mountain West Conference Tournament. team captain, drives the baseline against the combined Fort Lee/Fort “I love transferring the lessons learned on the court to the work- Meade All Stars during the opening round of the inaugural National are offered Monday and place,” he said. “The winning combination in both places is hard work, Military Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament at Lackland Air Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. build chemistry among your team and execute the game plan.” Force Base April 10. at the center pool. Classes As the chief of information management at Lackland’s Wilford Hall cost $3. Medical Center for a little more than a year, the former systems engi- “My time at the Academy was often rough and demanding,” he neering management major couples information technology with infor- admitted. “It taught me how to manage my time and develop Youth sports mation assurance to carry out the mission of the Air Force’s largest mil- quick and effective solutions to sticky situations.” Registration for youth itary treatment facility. The first lieutenant embraces the challenges of his post- As a leader, he practices a people-centric philosophy. Academy blue suit career. sports runs through Aug. “You have to invest time in those around you and appreciate “I plan to be an expert in my career field and pursue a master’s 13. The cost is $40 per that everyone has something to offer,” Anderson explained. degree in the next couple of years,” he said. “I love working in a youth. For complete “And remember to give credit where it’s due.” hospital and I love coaching (military athletes), so we’ll see where details, call the youth Anderson credits his Academy experience for honing a variety that takes me.” center at 652-3298. of skills. Chances are Anderson’s winning ways will follow.

Intramural Softball Upcoming Games • August 2 • August 3 • August 4 • August 5 All games are currently being played on the Rambler Softball Field 6 p.m. - 902nd SFS vs AFPC 6 p.m. - FSS #1 vs 359th MDG 6 p.m. - AFRS vs 902nd SFS 6 p.m. - 562nd FTS vs 359th MDG 7 p.m. - 562nd FTS vs 99th FTS 7 p.m. - 561st DET 2 vs AETC 7 p.m. - 559th FTS vs AFPC 7 p.m. - AFMA vs FSS #2 8 p.m. - AFMA vs Fire Dept. 8 p.m. - 902nd CPTS vs FSS #2 8 p.m. - Fire Dept. vs 99th FTS 8 p.m. - FSS #1 vs AETC PAGE 18 WINGSPREAD JULY 30, 2010 JULY 30, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 19 SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS Intramural Softball Standings AETC 5-0 359 MDG 2-2 Sports AFPC 3-0 902nd SFS 2-2 Winning ways follow ’08 USAFA grad BRIEFS FIRE DEPT 4-1 562nd FTS 1-2 559th FTS 4-1 99th FTS 1-4 By Wayne Amann Sports physicals Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs The Wilford Hall AFRS 2-1 902nd CPTS 0-3 Medical Center Pediatric 561st DET 2 2-1 FSS #1 0-4 Everywhere Tim Anderson has laced up a pair of basketball sneak- ers, he’s been a winner. Clinic at Lackland Air FSS #2 2-2 AFMA 0-5 As a senior guard at Franklin High School in El Paso, Texas, he led Force Base will conduct As of Monday his team to a 26-7 record while averaging 23 points per game, on his annual sports physicals way to earning Most Valuable Player honors for the city and district of for WHMC pediatric prime El Paso, plus a second-team all-state selection. patients 8-22 years old on While team captain at the Air Force Academy Prep School, Friday afternoons today Anderson’s 16 points per game average helped the Huskies post an eye- through Aug. 27. popping 31-3 mark. During his career with the Air Force, he was instrumental in the Parents should bring the Falcons going a four-year-best 84-42, reaching the NCAA Tournament patient’s military identifi- in 2006 and the postseason National Invitation Tournament semifinals cation, shot record, third in 2007. The soft-spoken Anderson’s play spoke volumes as he finished party liability card and any second on the Academy’s all-time steals list with 175, second in most school forms that need to career games played, 124, and was named the Mountain West be completed. Conference Defensive Player of the Year for the 2007-2008 season. To schedule an appoint- Fast forward to April 11, 2010, and the Chaparral Fitness Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Anderson, the Lackland Warhawk ment, call 916-9900. team captain, had a potential game-winning buzzer-beater shot fall For complete details, short in the title game of the inaugural National Military Men’s call Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline Basketball Championship Tournament. Martinez at 292-0786. Keesler AFB, Miss., won the game, 73-72. Even in defeat, Anderson earned all-tournament honors, averaging 12.2 points Family golf special per game in six outings. Families can golf “Games are often won by the team that’s most resilient and hard working,” Anderson said. “Even though our guys finished together for $3 per adult second in the national military tournament, it was all about hav- and $2 per child Monday- ing fun and building relationships.” Friday at 6:30 p.m., exclud- Anderson’s practical approach, planted during high school, ing holidays. then cultivated at the Prep School and the Academy, is now a sta- ple for the 6-foot-3 standout who tied the Falcon record with Photo by Robbin Cresswell Water aerobic classes Tim Anderson (center), U.S. Academy graduate and Lackland Warhawk seven steals in one game against San Diego State at the 2008 Water aerobic classes Mountain West Conference Tournament. team captain, drives the baseline against the combined Fort Lee/Fort “I love transferring the lessons learned on the court to the work- Meade All Stars during the opening round of the inaugural National are offered Monday and place,” he said. “The winning combination in both places is hard work, Military Men’s Basketball Championship Tournament at Lackland Air Wednesday from 10-11 a.m. build chemistry among your team and execute the game plan.” Force Base April 10. at the center pool. Classes As the chief of information management at Lackland’s Wilford Hall cost $3. Medical Center for a little more than a year, the former systems engi- “My time at the Academy was often rough and demanding,” he neering management major couples information technology with infor- admitted. “It taught me how to manage my time and develop Youth sports mation assurance to carry out the mission of the Air Force’s largest mil- quick and effective solutions to sticky situations.” Registration for youth itary treatment facility. The first lieutenant embraces the challenges of his post- As a leader, he practices a people-centric philosophy. Academy blue suit career. sports runs through Aug. “You have to invest time in those around you and appreciate “I plan to be an expert in my career field and pursue a master’s 13. The cost is $40 per that everyone has something to offer,” Anderson explained. degree in the next couple of years,” he said. “I love working in a youth. For complete “And remember to give credit where it’s due.” hospital and I love coaching (military athletes), so we’ll see where details, call the youth Anderson credits his Academy experience for honing a variety that takes me.” center at 652-3298. of skills. Chances are Anderson’s winning ways will follow.