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INSIDE Commentary 2 Patrick paved way for JBSA Recognition 6 What’s Happening 18 let alone transfer the garrison Exiting commander into a mission support group.” News & Features Patrick said each installation now has a better understanding March to remember helped unite city's of the others. “It has taken constant com- military members munication,” he said. “It’s not just a culture of Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines. It’s overcom- By Steve Elliott ing the ways business was done FSH News Leader for years to arrive at outcomes in different ways. We’re trying to After spending fi ve and a half standardize those procedures.” of his last seven years in San The general said he’s been Antonio, Brig. Gen. Leonard Pat- impressed by the support of the rick, the fi rst commander of the different services and especially 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint the wide variety of mission part- Base San Antonio, will be mov- ners under the JBSA umbrella. ing on to take command of 2nd “I’m really proud of my Army Air Force at Keesler Air Force mission partners and the job Base, Miss., after his change of they do every day,” Patrick said. command ceremony July 18. “I’ve learned that although there Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter Photo by Robbin Cresswell are service differences, the cul- will assume command of the Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick relinquished command of Lackland’s 37th Training tures are very compatible. My 502nd ABW and JBSA, after Wing July 24, 2009, to take charge of Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd mission partners go out of their serving as Director of Instal- Air Base Wing, headquartered at , July 31, 2009. Now nomi- way to thank our folks, tell them lations and Mission Support, nated for major general, Patrick heads to Keesler AFB, Miss., to take command they’re doing a good job. And of the 2nd Air Force. Headquarters Air Mobility Com- my Air Force mission partners mand at Scott AFB, Ill. know the only way they’re going As Patrick prepares to transfer ton was different from both of in the Air Force call, ‘base oper- to be successful in their mission, leadership of the unique joint- them,” he said. ations,’ which is the building on is if I do my job effectively.” service command to his succes- “For example, before the gar- the fl ightline and the organiza- “We’ve been fi ghting and train- sor, he took time recently to re- rison became the mission sup- tion that controls airfi eld opera- ing as a joint team for years,” he fl ect on the unique experiences port group, we put the emer- tions, is what the Army says is said. “Because of how intercon- associated in standing up such gency responders from the ‘everything inside the fenceline’ nected we are here in San An- an expansive venture, which three installations together and to support the installation. JBSA Airmen start fi rst leg of 2,181-mile tonio, we are learning how to be march to Ground Zero, P12 supports more than 80,000 full- exercised a rehearsal of concept “What what we were calling more joint, not only in military time personnel, 145,000 stu- drill on how we would perform a command post, they were call- operations, but in support to dents and a retiree community command and control for the ing the installation control cen- civic opportunities as well.” of more than 250,000. The gen- 502nd ABW during a crisis,” ter. What we were calling the The general is quick to as- eral said the biggest initial chal- Patrick related. crisis action team, they didn’t sure personnel throughout JBSA lenge was communication. “After about 10 minutes, gar- even have a term for. We were that leadership is still trying to “The terminologies and pro- rison representatives put their talking past each other,” Patrick maintain service cultures, and cedures at the installations hands up and said they didn’t said. “I realized we had a lot of honor the heritage of each in- were very different. The Lack- have any idea of what we were homework to do in learning the stallation. land culture was different from talking about,” the general said. Army culture, just so we could View the Talespinner online Randolph, and Fort Sam Hous- “We quickly discovered what we support our mission partners, See PATRICK P5 at www.lackland.af.mil PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 COMMENTARY

Coming home: life after deployment Editorial staff BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, By Master Sgt. Robert Hobbs 502ND AIR BASE WING 59th Inpatient Operations Group COMMANDER

Homecoming. This word can OSCAR BALLADARES, fi ll you with equal amounts of DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A PUBLIC AFFAIRS happiness and dread. In the military, we experience more JOE BELA, homecomings in a few years CHIEF OF INTERNAL than most people experience COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 in a lifetime. Whenever we are coming back from a deploy- MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT ment, TDY, or unaccompa- MIKE JOSEPH, nied tour we experience high SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357 amounts of euphoria but we also wonder if our children will JOSE GARZA, remember us, if our spouse SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, will accept us, and whether our 671-0478 friends are still our friends. PATRICK DESMOND, We wonder if our place in DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 the world is still as we left it and more often than not it will Offi ce: be. One should recognize that 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 friends, family, and coworkers Lackland AFB, Texas will have adapted in a healthy 78236-5103 way to us being gone. 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News BRIEFS WILFORD HALL EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT CLOSED The Wilford Hall Medical Center emer- gency department has been converted to an urgent care center. Individuals with a serious illness or 'Basics' training injury should go to the Brooke Army Medi- cal Center emergency department or the nearest emergency room. The urgent care 37th TRW commander center only treats individuals over 2 years of age for minor injuries and illness. fi nds core values key Coming to the new urgent care center with a serious emergency can delay the By Mike Joseph individual’s care. For more details, call the Senior Writer urgent care center at 292-7331. Back to basics. FISHER HOUSE DONATION DRIVE That’s the foundation the new 37th The Lackland African American Heritage Training Wing commander sees as the Association is partnering with local organi- core building block in his vision state- zations to sponsor a Lackland Fisher House ment for the wing – the training stan- wish list donation drive. The drive begins dard of excellence. today and continues through July 29. It’s an approach that focuses on the A list of available items is posted at Air Force core values, and he believes http://fi sherhouseinc.org. Donation loca- it’s important in training to demonstrate tions are the entrances at Wilford Hall “excellence in all we do.” Medical Center, the base exchange, the Stressing the core values will em- commissary, and Lackland Fisher House phasize an environment of compliance, III. To volunteer or serve as a unit point of professionalism and safety. contact, call Trancetta Brown at 395-8158, “When I say, ‘focus on back to basics,’ Master Sgt. Simone Lewis-Livous at 292- it’s to reinforce a culture that’s predi- 3477, or Benjamin Dunn 977-3592. cated on our core values,” said Col. Eric Photo by Alan Boedeker Axelbank, who took command of the Colonel Axelbank, top, and Maj. Gen. Judith A. Fedder, director of logistics, deputy chief of PPA COMMANDER TO RETIRE 37th TRW in early June. “The basics staff for logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, Col. Rose A. Ramirez, Personal Property are real easy to me – just follow the Air D.C., left, have lunch with basic trainees Erik Lopez and Jasmine Tucker at the 326th Training Activity headquarters commander, will re- Force core values. If you focus on those, Squadron dining facility. tire today after 38 years of military service. then you’re going to be successful (in Her retirement ceremony is this the Air Force). of what it takes for that magic to oc- day, sometimes seven days a week for afternoon at 1:30 p.m. in the Kelly Club “Trying to build a culture of compli- cur. eight or nine weeks straight. We have to ballroom. ance, professionalism and core values “I thought I knew Lackland, but I make sure we have enough resources to is really important because what we do didn’t know Lackland,” Axelbank said. take care of those instructors. The bot- CHILDREN’S THEATER AUDITIONS on daily basis defi nes who we are as in- “There are some amazing people who tom line is to produce quality training Registration is under way for students dividuals. It defi nes our character and it make (graduation) happen. It’s a ma- in a safe manner.” entering grades 1-12 to audition for the defi nes who we are as an Air Force.” chine every single week, and they’ve He said the relationship between the Missoula Children’s Theater. The commander said the core values been doing this for years. 37th TRW and the 502nd Air Base Wing, Auditions for “The Jungle Book” are July bind Airmen together, and each Airman “You don’t really realize or appreci- 559th Medical Group, the 802nd Mis- 25, 10 a.m. to noon, at Arnold Hall Com- is the bearer for the training standard ate it until you get inside, (and see) all of sion Support Group, the chaplain corps munity Center. Participants must stay the of excellence. these amazing leaders and people who and the legal offi ce makes it easier to entire two hours, and, if selected, remain “By virtue of your actions, you defi ne are so dedicated. It’s an absolute honor accomplish the training mission. for rehearsal that afternoon. Remaining the Air Force,” Axelbank said. “In the to be their commander. I could not think “They’re fantastic partners,” Axel- rehearsals are July 26-29, 10 a.m. to 2:30 training environment, the trainees have of a better job.” bank said. “There is such a seamless p.m., with the play performance July 29, not seen the Air Force, it’s new to them. Along with the job comes challeng- transition line (in Joint Base San Anto- 3 p.m., at the Bob Hope Performing Arts What they see is the Air Force, and it’s es, such as managing budgets in a nio). They’re right there, and it’s a great Center. really important to set that standard (of constrained fi scal environment while working relationship.” To register or for more details, call 671- excellence).” maintaining a compliant and safe work Refl ecting on his new assignment, 2619 or 671-2388. The fi rst fi ve weeks have altered his place. Axelbank repeated from the change of perception of Lackland. He said the “We’ve got to fi nd creative, innova- command ceremony the lines in a song AFSA MEETING view from outside the wing is the awe- tive ways,” Axelbank said. “People are made famous when the Berlin Wall A general membership meeting of the inspiring magic of graduation every very busy and working hard. came down. Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter week. “Our military training instructors “There’s no other place I’d rather be 1076, is Wednesday, 4 p.m., at the From the inside, it’s an appreciation in BMT are working over 14 hours a than right here, right now.” Gateway Club. All enlisted ranks are invited to attend. For more details, visit www.afsa1076.org. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 5

PATRICK from P1 of six. Since then, we’ve created a full- up organization that not only is effec- Patrick said his successor is well tive, but we are also fi nding effi ciencies suited for the job. and creating savings. The senior mili- “General Carter has extensive expe- tary leaders in San Antonio have given rience in joint basing,” he said. “She us every opportunity to succeed.” has been the ’s Patrick said he looks forward to the director of installation mission support, challenges in leading 2nd Air Force. so she is the intermediate authority “With the experience the Air Force in the joint management structure of has given me, they have set me up to three major joint bases already. succeed,” he said. “I was the Deputy She is intimately involved in opera- Director of Operations for Technical tional issues of joint basing. She’s also Training on the AETC staff, and a train- been a former wing commander. ing wing commander. As the 2nd Air “The missions we support in JBSA Force commander, I’ll use those skill are complex. They are regional and sets to lead 2nd Air Force.” global. However, we support and have “I’m looking forward to watching the a direct affect on the quality of the each incredible men and women in Second service because of the several technical Air Force continue to create Airmen, training pipelines we support, not only and trained Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, for Airmen, but Soldiers, Sailors, and and Marines for the warfi ghter, and to Marines as well,” Patrick added. build coalition partners.” The general said he felt his great- The general said what he will miss est success was building trust with the the most are the people he’s worked wing’s mission partners, establishing with. communications lines and giving each “I’m going to miss the people that a voice in how they were supported. are in the wing at all the installations. “Joint basing is a process. We will I will miss the city of San Antonio and constantly look for enterprise solutions, the people in the city,” Patrick said. “In and take the best of what we fi nd,” he my 30-year career, I’ve never seen a said. “For instance, the Army has a community embrace the military the command regulation that states the re- way San Antonio does. sponsibilities of the senior mission com- “It’s been my honor and privilege to mander and the garrison commander. stand up the 502nd ABW and JBSA, There isn’t one in the Air Force. I want and serve as the fi rst commander. I’ve to create one for joint basing so my mis- enjoyed the two years, and it’s gone by sion partners and folks within the wing way too fast. The progress we’ve made have, in writing, what their responsi- has just been tremendous. I want to bilities are.” thank not only the senior leaders in the “There’s a lot left to do, but we’ve military community, Gen. (Edward A.) come a long way in the last two years,” Rice and Lt. Gen. (Guy) Swan, but also Patrick said. “When (former AETC com- Mayor Julian Castro and all the civic mander) Gen. (Stephen) Lorenz handed and industry leaders for making Joint me the fl ag two years ago, I had a staff Base San Antonio a raging success.” PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Nicholaus Scarfo Jacob Weir Michelle Lidh Hugo Flores, 320th TRS, Flight 463 lowing 73 Airmen for being Daniel Schwartz Talon White 331st Training Squadron Wesley Stein, 320th selected as honor graduates Flight 466 Flight 473 TRS, Flight 475 among 736 trainees graduat- 321st Training Squadron Lorenzo Internicola Marcus Allen Scott Krause, 331st ing today: Flight 467 John Matarangas Jr. Allen-Mikel Armstrong TRS, Flight 474 Tomas Drda Jonathan Person Robert Cox III Female Airmen 320th Training Squadron Eric Krause Seth Scalf Davis Driver Jr. Myranda Decuffa, 326th Flight 463 Gary Landa Jr Joshua Dunlap TRS, Flight 472 Hugo Flores Caleb McClary 324th Training Squadron Adam Gonzalez II Monique Bullock, 320th Scott Garner Flight 468 Flight 469 Timothy Leffert TRS, Flight 464 David Mansfi eld Devon Boyda Timothy Berry Roger Powell Kaitlynn Kuhar, 326th John Pelle Colin Maloney Kyle Bowen Matthew Sotelo TRS, Flight 472 Jason Randall Derek Saltzgaber Ryan Cagle Andrew St. Pierre Samantha Cundiff, 320th Jacob Woolard Paul Simmons Craig Garrison Colin Standifi rd TRS, Flight 464 Flight 464 Jay Green Gary Whitham Monique Bullock 322nd Training Squadron Jordan Mueller Joshua Williams Male Flights Kelly Burton Flight 477 Taylor Simmons Flight 474 331st TRS, Flight 473 Maryssa Cruz Christopher Higgins Flight 470 Scott Krause 331st TRS, Flight 477 Airielle Dotson Warren Hull Nicholas Adams Russell Lewispablo 323rd TRS, Flight 465 Katherine Jacoby Giancarlo Nilsson-Antonelli Flight 471 Justin Poole Amanda Sriver Flight 478 Kyle Anderson Female Flights Tammy Thompson-Garcia Kenisha Stills Kyle Zachary Top BMT Airman 320th TRS, Flight 464 Jasmine Traynor AB Adam Gonzalez, 331st 326th TRS, Flight 472 Flight 475 323rd Training Squadron 326th Training Squadron TRS, Flight 473 322nd TRS, Flight 478 Matthew Booth Flight 465 Flight 472 Keegan Hoover Tyler Anway Catherine Geiger Most Physically Fit Top Academic Flights Flight 476 Bruce Bell Desiree Guzman Male Airmen 320th TRS, Flight 464 Morgan McKenney Jeffrey Farley Rachel Henry Alexander Mahaffey, 320th TRS, Flight 463 Maxwell Runne Marcus Muster Kaitlynn Kuhar 331st TRS, Flight 473 331st TRS, Flight 474

GATEWAY SHOWCASE DiamondDiamond sharsharp Airman 1st Class Roberto Gonzalez, Tech. Sgt Terry J. Hale, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron 343rd Training Squadron

Duty title: Surgical service apprentice Duty title: Flight chief Time in service: one year, two months Hometown: Las Vegas, Nev. Time in service: 16 years First Sergeant’s comment: Hometown: San Antonio, Texas Airman Gonzalez completed his Career Development Course with a 95-percent average two months ahead of schedule. He First Sergeant’s comment: Sergeant Hale is fl ight chief for was awarded six credit hours for the math CLEP test. Fit to the largest fl ight in the unit. On average he directly and fi ght, he was selected as the unit Physical Training Leader – indirectly supervises 50 instructors. During the last several scoring an excellent 94 percent on his PT test. He volunteered eight hours to Habitat for Humanity, helping house two local months, he has led the Security Forces Apprentice course families. His Spanish language skills allow him to assist doc- through the implementation of an entirely redesigned course tors and nurses with translation for patients. for our career fi eld, the fi rst in almost 10 years. In addition, the course was refl owed to accommodate current career – Staff Sgt. Eric Kliber fi eld needs at the same time that the current course was phased out. During Staff Sgt. Shalenna Mitchell 59th SOS this period Hale’s fl ight surged to 10 teams, which consisted of 70 instructors 802nd Comptroller Squadron and over 1,000 students under his control every day. He was directly respon- sible for coordinating each team’s training, over 3.8 million in resources and Duty title: Accounting technician weapons, and ensuring each student met training objectives and Community Time in service: eight years, three months Hometown: Houston, Texas College of the Air Force accreditation was not compromised so over 2,500 First Sergeant’s comment: credit hours were awarded. During this time Hale also completed his Course Sergeant Mitchell provided outstanding customer service for 14 and competed in the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March in White one of my members that was undergoing a unique discharge Sands Missile Range, N.M. He represented the Security Forces Academy in process. Her positive attitude and her willingness to go out the military heavy category where he completed the 26.2 mile course with a of her way to make sure this member received their entitle- 45-pound ruck sack. ments were greatly appreciated.

– MSgt Daniel Borkowski – MSgt Scott Johnson 543 SPTS 343rd TRS JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Park University Dean’s List

Park University recently an- Richard Davie William Mills nounced its spring 2011 Dean’s Dena Dick Bobby Mitchell List. Students from the Lackland Quenecia Dupart Heather Morgan are: Stacy Foremski Carisa Murrell Thomas Gary Ming Ni Patrick Adams Bronson Gilbert Ronald Owens Maurice Allen Noppamat Harmon Christine Priest Remedios Allison Chasity Henry Nkenge Pruden Elijah Anderson Jacob Hudson Anne Reese Todd Arend Tonia Johnson Neftali Ruiz David Beaudet Micah Jones Anthony Sibbing Jose Berrios Alesha Keeler Helen Staton Richard Booker Duncan Kile Bertha Taylor Jonathan Branch Matthew Kinney Tiesina Tutt Joseph Case Mark Kuttner Efren Vargas Miguel Castilla Jonathan Lacquement Omar Vargas Sara Castillo Debbie Lampke Sheila Vigil Mickey Cleveland Jere Lazard Caleb Walch Mitchell Cobb Cassandra Lee Dustin Wells Felitcia Cruz Nakita Ludlow Stephen Whitehead Ileiah Davie Miguel Millet-Ocasio Reginald Whitley 802nd MSG 2nd Quarter winners

The quarterly award winners MSgt Candace Davis 802nd Force Support Sq were announced June 30: 802nd Security Forces Sq Audrey Jolivette Company Grade Offi cer 802nd Force Support Sq 2Lt Brian Slater Ms. Diana Taylor Junior Enlisted Member 802nd Security Forces Sq 802nd Contracting Sq A1C Scott Thomas Civilian Wage Grade Civilian Supervisory – 802nd Contracting Sq Mr. George Baker category I, II, III Noncommissioned Offi cer 802nd Civil Engineer Sq Stephen Thompson TSgt David Ruiz Civilian Non-Supervisor 802nd Force Support Sq 802nd Operations Spt Sq – Category I, II, III Ms. Catherine Long Senior Enlisted Member Karen Allen-Mirabeau 802nd Operations Spt Sq

Adopt a PUPPY ... The Department of Defense dog breeding pro- gram needs temporary homes for puppies. Potential volunteer families need: • to have time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and • to learn how to raise a military working dog. Call 671-3686 ... from the 341st Training Squadron PAGE 8 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 59th CSG receives new commander By Sue Campbell fare from the American Mili- Public Affairs tary University in 2002 and a Master of Military Operational Col. David Bobb assumed Art and Science from Air Com- command of the 59th Clinical mand and Staff College in res- Support Group June 30 dur- idence in 2003. He is also an ing a ceremony at Wilford Hall attorney who received a law Medical Center. degree from Franklin Pierce The organization supports Law Center in 1983. the 59th Medical Wing and His professional affi liations Air Force Medical Service include the American Phar- with comprehensive diagnostic Col. David Bobb macists Association, the Ameri- and therapeutic services. Its can Society for Pharmacy Law, 625-member staff conducts national and the American Bar Association. and institutional biomedical research at His assignments include pharmacy the AFMS’ largest clinical research lab fl ight and squadron commander po- complex; provides nutritional medicine, sitions at Anderson AFB, Guam, the pharmacy and laboratory services; co- U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Peter- ordinates base support to hyperbaric son AFB, Colo., Beale AFB, Calif., and medicine and operates the largest blood Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio. His most donor center in the Department of De- recent position was as commander of fense. the 59th Pharmacy Squadron. “It is an exciting time to be part of “My immediate goal is to do all I what’s going on with the San Antonio can to ensure a smooth transition with Military Health System,” said Bobb, who Brooke Army Medical Center,” said received a Bachelor of Science degree Bobb. “As the Wilford Hall Ambulatory in Pharmacy from Ohio Northern Uni- Surgical Center is built, I look forward versity in 1977. He received a Master to providing a premier health system in of Arts in Military Studies in Air War- the new building.” JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 323rd TRS greets new commander 59th PSQ welcomes new commander

Rank/Name: Command philosophy: My philoso- Rank/Name: the Air Force’s global readiness Lt Col Jeffrey “Cap” Greenwood phy is based on the principles of my Col. Jeffery A. Johnson mission, the squadron includes 81 Squadron: P4 model of Pride, Professionalism, Squadron: trained mobility personnel, while 323rd Training Squadron Patriotism and Performance. I hope 59th Pharmacy Squadron sustaining fully accredited phar- Date assumed command: June to instill among my Military Train- Date assumed command: June macy residency and Phase II tech- 15 ing Instructors and every new recruit 30 nician training programs. Previous assignment: Headquar- a sense of Pride in the service they Previous assignment: Pharmacy Command philosophy: Keep the ters Air Force Space Command have entered, the squadron they be- Flight Commander, 10th Medical focus on our mission to support (HQ AFSPC); Deputy Chief, Train- long to and the team they support. It Support Squadron, 10th Medical basic military trainees, war fi ght- ing, Test, Exercises & Evaluation is this pride that will drive them to be Group, U.S. Air Force Academy, ers at home and downrange, their Division their very best. Secondly, we have all Colo. families, and retirees and their Time in service: 16 years been called to a profession of arms Time in Service: 21 years dependants. Take care of one an- Family: Married to my beautiful bride, the and that takes true professionals. This Pro- Family: Wife, Cindy, and daughters, Carmen other; be a good wingman. A positive at- former Nicole Foster, for 14 years. I have a fessionalism is displayed through our image, and Ronda titude determines a positive altitude of ac- son, Garrett, who turns 10 in September, and our respect and our customs and courtesies. Hobbies: Paint-ball, reading, Bible study, complishment. Integrity is non-negotiable. a daughter, Griffi n, who turned 7 in June. Every Airmen has joined our great service writing, spending time with family and con- Teamwork is the only way we meet the mis- Hobbies: Anything athletic (especially tri- for some reason or another, but all share temporary Christian music sion. Be sure the balance between duty and athlons, golf, hiking and racquetball), gui- a common interest towards Patriotism and taking care of the home remains a pillar of tar, singing serving our country. This is the noblest of Why the squadron is important to the Air support for the team. Why the squadron is important to the Air endeavors and I will reinforce that we are Force mission: Force mission: I think everyone knows what all patriots for our great nation. Finally, I The 59th PSQ supports the 59th Medi- Goals for new position: Build on the fi rm we do at basic training, but the 323 TRS will focus on ensuring Performance. I do not cal Wing and Air Force Medical Service foundation left by my predecessor, continue stands apart from the other Basic Military seek perfection, but I do expect every Air- through the provision of world-class, pa- to work to prepare the 59th PSQ for the Training squadrons, because not only do man’s best. When they are giving me 100%, tient-centered pharmacy services and com- multiple transitions going on throughout we produce the best Airmen to support our I’ll ask for another 10. prehensive medication therapy manage- the 59th MDW and Joint Base San Antonio, aim to Fly, Fight & Win, but we also pro- Goals for new position: Continue the legacy ment. Armed with a budget of $65 million, lead ever forward to reach that next level duce the musicians which comprise the Air of commanders and the people who came squadron personnel dispense more than of pharmaceutical care excellence, and take Force Band. Music lovers across the nation, before me in producing America’s next gen- 1.25 million outpatient prescriptions annu- care of our people which ensures meeting unite! eration warfi ghter. ally for 227,000 benefi ciaries. Supporting the mission. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 Company grade offi cer PME undergoes transformation By Phil Berube al military education for The air and space ASBC this summer. with the U.S. Air Force junior offi cers focus fi rst Air University Public Affairs company grade offi cers. basic course at Air Uni- The revamped SOS Senior NCO Academy. on learning their indi- The two existing edu- versity will transfer por- course will expand from ASBC and SOS are vidual specialties,” Mc- MAXWELL AIR FORCE cation venues for lieu- tions of its content to the its current fi ve-week du- aligned under Air Uni- Caffrey added. “SOC will BASE, Ala. (AFNS) – Air tenants and captains squadron offi cer school ration to an eight-week versity’s Squadron Of- help them build upon Force senior leaders re- will merge into a single in-residence program, program, to debut early fi cer College, one of the their technical and expe- cently approved a plan in-residence opportunity and the fi nal group of 2012, and will retain colleges included in the riential foundation.” to transform profession- for CGOs. lieutenants will graduate the combined operations Carl A. Spaatz Center for The ASBC comman- Offi cer Education. dant, Col. Louis Dupuis, “ASBC has been a suc- said that although the Air cess,” said Col. Terrance Force valued the learning McCaffrey, the SOC com- outcomes produced by mandant. ASBC, senior leaders had “It accomplished the to weigh these outcomes mission for which it against the potential was created back in the cost savings and the fact 1990s.” that some of those out- The remaining train- comes could be achieved ing and educational of- through other means. ferings, from accessions There will be a dis- programs to career- tance-learning alterna- specifi c training to de- tive for those who are ployment and readiness unable to attend. training, will continue to The existing distance- meet basic developmen- learning course will con- tal needs that ASBC was tinue to take new stu- originally designed to ad- dents until the revised dress, McCaffrey said. course is completed and “Our senior leaders made available by June decided to have today’s 2012. JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

TOP COPS Edwards Aquifer Level in feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL* = 643.2’ *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’

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Left to right, Col. Mike Kelly, commander of headquarters Air Force Security Forces Center, Col. John Kinsey, commander of 5th Air Wing, Texas State Guard, and San Antonio Chief of Police William McManus, greet each other during the Air Force Security Forces Association Alamo Chapter's “Honor Our Defenders Day” celebration. For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 SF members begin march to Ground Zero

be possible, but it would be an since 9/11. outstanding way of remember- In addition to JBSA and ing those who have given their Barksdale, other participating lives on, and since, 9/11,” Alves bases in the 148-mile legs in- said. clude Keesler AFB, Miss.; Co- Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Brough- lumbus AFB, Miss.; Eglin AFB, man, overall march coordina- Fla.; Tyndall AFB, Fla.; Moody tor from the 4th SFS, said the AFB, Ga.; Robins AFB, Ga.; Pope march is a time for refl ection AFB, N.C.; Seymour Johnson on how Sept. 11 changed their AFB, N.C.; Langley AFB, Va.; career fi eld, their lives and a Andrews AFB, Md.; Dover AFB, nation. Del.; and Joint Base McGuire- GROUND ZERO “We’re doing it to refl ect on Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and the . . . the time we’ve been away New York . from our loved ones due to The marching defenders can deployments, the effects those be followed on Facebook at www. New Jersey deployments have had on each facebook.com/pages/Security- person, and ultimately to re- Forces-911-Ruck-March-to- Pennsylvania member the defenders who lost Remember/170407923010504, their lives by enemy hands since YouTube at www.youtube.com/ Maryland the start of Operation Enduring user/911RuckMarch and Twit- Freedom,” Broughman said. ter at @SFRUCKMARCH. Virginia Ten security forces Airmen have been killed and more than (Contributing sources: 4th 100 wounded in Iraq and Af- Fighter Wing Public Affairs, North Carolina ghanistan combat operations, Defense Media Activity) Photos by Alan Boedeker South Carolina Staff Sgt. Luis Lopez, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, leads Joint Base San Antonio Airmen out of Lackland at the beginning of the “Ruck March to Remember.” The JBSA team will transfer the Defensor Fortis guidon to security forces Airmen from , La., Saturday in La Grange for the next leg of the 2,181-mile march to Ground Zero. Georgia By Mike Joseph and the 37th Training Wing – and the culminates Saturday in La Grange, 25 miles on Friday. The fi nal 15-plus THE ROUTE Senior Writer 902nd SFS at Randolph comprise the about 148 miles from Lackland. Air- miles will be completed by noon Sat- Alabama JBSA team. men from the 2nd SFS, Barksdale urday. Members of the Joint Base San “The march honors security forces Air Force Base, La., are scheduled to Once each day’s mileage goal is Antonio Security Forces community and servicemembers who have fallen take possession of the Defensor Fortis reached, the Airmen return to San Mississippi comprised the kickoff leg of a 2,181- supporting operations in Iraq and guidon from the JBSA contingent at Antonio. They pick up where they left mile ruck march that started Tuesday Afghanistan,” said Tech. Sgt. Mark noon. off early the next morning. Louisiana morning at Lackland and ends Sept. Latimer, a JBSA team organizer from With Airmen carrying 50-lb. ruck The “Ruck March to Remember” TEXAS 11 at Ground Zero in New York City. HQ AFSFC. sacks, and marching in temperatures originated in late 2010. Maj. Jim La Grange Participants from installations About 20 members from JBSA units near 100 degrees with high humidity, Alves, 4th SFS commander at Sey- across the country will continue the originally agreed to participate in the organizers took precautions by call- mour Johnson AFB, N.C., suggested daily “Ruck March to Remember,” march. But the word spread quickly ing for rotating shifts and a 15-minute the march after reading how com- which eventually ends on the 10th Tuesday, Latimer said, and “more mile pace. bat controllers and pararescuemen anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist at- Airmen joined the walk.” “The marchers will be well hy- walked 800-plus miles from Lackland Schulenburg tacks. Each JBSA team member has vol- drated,” said Latimer, “plus we have to Hurlburt Field, Fla., in honor of Airmen from four units on Lack- unteered off-duty time to participate, escort and trail vehicles for safety and fallen special tactics Airmen. Lackland land – headquarters Air Force Se- and any expenses were paid by them, emergencies.” “I thought if we applied the same Gonzales curity Forces Center, 802nd Security he said. The JBSA team will average about concept on a march from San Anto- Forces Squadron, 149th Fighter Wing, The Lackland portion of the journey 35 miles on the fi rst three days, and nio to Ground Zero, it would not only

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Floresville JBSA AIRMEN took on the fi rst leg - roughly 148 miles – from Lackland to La Grange PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 Air Force Drug Laboratory opens at Lackland Lackland Conservation Corner SAVE WATER! prior to 2008 to 950,000 specimens offi cially opened June 30, one month One-of-a-kind facility estimates starting in Fiscal Year 2011. ahead of schedule. It was designed, Due to current Stage II water restrictions, 950,000 tests from Air Force, In March 2008, Air Force Chief of built and outfi tted, all $3.5 million un- National Guard, Army in 2011 Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley directed der budget. HQ AFDTL is set to convey irrigation is now allowed only once every that an existing building near Wil- its old spaces at Brooks City-Base two other week. Watering times are 3-8 a.m. By Maj. Travis Herbelin ford Hall Medical Center become HQ months ahead of the Sept. 31 deadline and 8-10 p.m. on desig- Headquarters Air Force Drug Testing Laboratory AFDTL’s new home. A joint venture mandated by 2005 BRAC legislation. nated watering days. between the Army and Air Force was The laboratory tests specimens col- Use of portable yard The Headquarters Air Force Drug undertaken in 2010, resulting in a $6.5 lected from all Air Force, National pools is prohibited. million renovation and outfi tting of the Guard and selected U.S. Army mem- Testing Laboratory, or HQ AFDTL, Government conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony facility, which also houses the 59th bers stationed worldwide. Its mission recently, offi cially opening the doors to Medical Wing’s Robotic Pharmacy. is to detect and deter illicit drug use vehicles may the only forensic toxicology drug test- “This facility is a technically state-of- through drug testing and to support be washed ing laboratory in the Air Force. the-art analytic lab providing a fi tting associated administrative and judicial only once Previously, the laboratory was locat- home for the men and women of this proceedings by preparing drug testing per month. ed on the Southeast side of San Antonio remarkable squadron, whom I refer to reports and providing expert witness Visit at Brooks City-Base. But the impend- as the ‘quiet professionals’,” said Brig. testimony. www.502abw.af.mil Gen. (Dr.) Mark Ediger, Air Force Medi- “This project has been the closest ing closure of Brooks, mandated by the for more details. 2005 Base Realignment and Closure cal Operations Agency commander. thing I have ever experienced to build- Commission, required a new home to “We hear little about this lab day-to- ing an airplane in the air with passen- be found for this one-of-a-kind, highly- day because they do their exacting gers on board while fl ight attendants specialized Air Force capability. work so well. They are among many serve coffee,” said Lt. Col. Kabrena In surveying candidate sites, facility unsung heroes in our Air Force whose Rodda, HQ AFDTL commander. “My size was a critical factor, since the lab- performance is critical to the readiness staff and the construction and out- oratory’s workload has increased 250 and surety of the world’s greatest Air fi tting team have worked incredibly percent in the last three years – from Force.” hard. The results, I believe, speak for just under 400,000 specimens per year The new 22,000 square-foot facility themselves.” JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Graver takes command at 59th Dental Group Stay up-to- By Sue Campbell looking forward to giving it my all to en- allow those in the group to do their jobs date during 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs sure our DG teams continue to succeed in the most effective and effi cient manner special events and remain at the forefront of dentistry possible,” he said. and rough Col. Jay D. Graver as- and dental education to ensure mission Colonel Graver also served as chief sumed command of the success,” he said. consultant for dentistry to the Air Force skies. 59th Dental Group on Colonel Graver graduated from the Surgeon General and oversaw various July 7 during a ceremony University of Pennsylvania in 1982 with other dental programs with the Air Force at Wilford Hall Medical a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biology. In Medical Operations Agency at Bolling AFB. Call Center, Lackland AFB. 1986, he received a Doctor of Medical His most recent position was deputy com- The 59th DG is the Dentistry Degree from the University of mander of the 59th DG here. 671-NEWS largest dental service in Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. “My fi rst goal in this new position is to the Department of De- Colonel Graver was commissioned into the ensure the 59th MDW and DG accomplish fense. Air Force in 1992 and has served on active our many important missions successfully The 380-person group duty for more than 19 years. and to support in every way possible the Col. Jay D. provides a worldwide Colonel Graver completed his specialty San Antonio Military Health System and Graver dental consultant center training in prosthodontics at Wilford Hall all our eligible benefi ciaries and mission and comprehensive oral Medical Center in 2001 and also received partners,” said Graver. and maxillofacial healthcare to 227,000 a Master of Science in Prosthodontics de- “Next is to help the DG remain at the benefi ciaries with more than 130,000 pa- gree from the University of Texas Health forefront of dental education and treat- tient visits each year. The group supports Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, in ment, and aid our members and the Air the Air and Space Expeditionary Force 2001. Force Dental Service as we move into the mission by ensuring dental readiness and He earned his board certifi cation in future with new technologies and tech- advanced training of dental offi cers and prosthodontics in 2004 and is a Diplomate niques.” enlisted personnel; conducting six resi- of the American Board of Prosthodontics As with most leadership roles, Graver dencies, two fellowships, and 60 weeks of and a Fellow of the American College of anticipates some challenges. continuing education courses. Prosthodontists. “I believe the key to successfully tackling “This is a tremendous honor and daunt- Colonel Graver has served as an ele- any challenge is to work with those around ing challenge. The honor of working for ment, fl ight, and squadron commander you and use all the available, appropriate and with the 59th Medical Wing and 59th at Lajes Air Base, Azores; Bolling AFB, resources and avenues,” he said. DG teams as the group commander is D.C.; Sheppard AFB, Texas; and Lackland “The 59th MDW and Joint Base San An- without parallel in the Air Force dental AFB. tonio have a tremendous number of sub- community,” said Graver. “As a commander, I have always tried to ject matter experts available and a broad “The 59th DG is the fl agship for den- lead from the front, be an outstanding role array of tools at our disposal to allow us tal education, care and training in the Air model, support and provide opportunities, opportunities to overcome challenges in Force and Air Force Medical Service. I am and clear the way as much as possible to the best ways possible.”

PROTECT THE NETWORK The following removable flash media are unauthorized on all DoD information systems: • Memory sticks • Thumb drives • Camera fl ash memory cards • PAGE 16 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 JULY 15, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 COMMUNITY

Local BRIEFS AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM The class covers introduction to College physicals and children PANETTA OFFICIAL PHOTO AVAILABLE SOFTWARE PIRACY AWARENESS The Lackland Retiree Activities general supply training, benchstock under age 5, special needs, ill or Offi cial photos of new Secretary Base personnel are reminded Offi ce is sponsoring a safe driver training and supplemental-refresher with additional medical issues will of Defense Leon Panetta are now to be aware of software piracy. program by the American Associa- training for supply custodians. need to make separate appoint- available at the 502nd Air Base According to Air Force Instruction tion of Retired Persons Saturday, 9 For class registration, contact ments. Wing OL-A Public Affairs Offi ce. 33-114, software management, a.m. to 1 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. Ray Holland or Bethany Cuevas at To schedule an appointment, call The offi ce is located in the government-owned software cannot Participants will receive a 925-1001- or 925-2514. 916-9900, or for more information, basement of 37th Training Wing be installed on a home computer un- certifi cate for completing the class, contact Dara Tausch at 925-0234. headquarters, Bldg. 2484, 1701 less the software license explicitly which makes them eligible for a SAFETALK CLASS SCHEDULED Kenly Ave., Suite 001. allows users to do so and the base possible reduction in their auto- A SafeTALK training class is AIRMAN’S ATTIC CLOSED FOR RELOCATION The 8x10 color photos are for communications systems offi cer has mobile insurance premium, learn Thursday, 8-11:30 a.m., at Freedom The Airman’s Attic is closed offi cial use only and should be dis- authorized such use. defensive driving techniques, and Chapel. The class teaches Airmen until further notice for relocation. played at military facilities, where Only offi cial Air Force business discuss new state driving laws. The to recognize suicide warning signs. Donations are not being accepted appropriate. is authorized for installation on a course is good for three years. Pre-registration is required to during the relocation process, and Call 671-2908 for more informa- home computer. Personal use may Cost is $12 for AARP members attend. To register, call 671-4208 or should not be left outside the cur- tion. be a violation of The Copyright Act. with their membership card and email [email protected]. rent facility. All commercial and government $14 for non-members. mil. For more information, contact JBSA PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS OFFICE off-the-shelf software to include For more information, contact Master Sgt. Stacy Grice at 395- The Joint Base San Antonio freeware, shareware and software the Retiree Activities Offi ce at 671- KELLY CLINIC SCHOOL PHYSICALS 9894. publications and forms offi ce has bundled with hardware (e.g., print- 2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. at School physical appointments for relocated its operation to Fort Sam ers, scanners, and external hard Freedom Chapel, 671-4208. patients enrolled at the Kelly Family NEW WILFORD HALL EFMP HOURS Houston. drives) must be approved by the Medicine Clinic are available Aug. New hours of operation for For additional information on 802nd Communications Squadron OFFICE SUPPLY TRAINING 12 and Aug. 19. Completed school the Wilford Hall Medical Center publications, contact Donna Cantu prior to installation or purchase. The 802nd Logistics Readiness or physical forms with the child’s Exceptional Family Member Program at 808-0153, Dave Daniels at 808- For issues pertaining to software Squadron’s equipment account- medical history, immunization medical offi ce are Monday, Tuesday, 0130 or Bill Zadlo at 808-0124. or more information, contact your ability offi ce supply training is records, military ID and third-party Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 For more information on forms, unit software license manager or Wednesday in Bldg. 5160, second liability card are needed for the p.m., and Wednesday, 8-11:30 a.m. contact Lawless Thomas at the base software managers, Anita fl oor commander’s conference room, appointment. Physical forms are For more information, call 292- 808-0151 or Thomas Warwas at Rhude at 671-5051 or Thomas 8 a.m. available on the school’s web site. 2775. 808-0148. Doran at 671-1852.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christia n Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Gateway Chapel Catholic Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Wicca Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Tuesday-Friday: Latter Day Saints 1st Wednesday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Freedom Chapel 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Room 8, Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Protestant San Antonio Military Open Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Wilford Hall Chapel Circle, 6 p.m. DEERS 800-538-9552 Wilford Hall Chapel Gateway Chapel Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Mass, 11 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Buddist Family Child Care 671-3376 Service, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Islamic Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Saturday: Friday: BMT Reception Center, Library 671-3610 Freedom Chapel Sunday: Defense Language 10 a.m. - noon. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Institute Reconciliation after Eucharist Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Student Center MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 For more information, TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. contact the chapel staff: Thrift Shop 671-3600 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Eucharist, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org 12:30 p.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Wilford Hall Chapel Children’s Church Jewish Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 3 p.m. provided Friday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Orthodox Wednesday and Thursday: Sabbath Eve Service, Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Sunday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 18 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

JULY 15 als experience during their separation. For more information, call 671- JULY 25 BMT FAMILY SEMINAR For more details, call 671-3722. 3722. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

The Air Force Basic Military Train- MONTHLY MEETINGS A family readiness briefi ng for ing Family Seminar is today, noon, in JULY 19 PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING deploying personnel is July 25, 10:30- ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246. AMVET REPRESENTATIVE The Lackland Performing Arts 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month The seminar provides information An American Veterans National Ser- Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., Readiness Center. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. For more information, on the Air Force and its benefi ts to vice Offi cer will be available Tuesday, at Arnold Hall Community Center. The briefi ng is for people who visit www.lacklandesc.org. family members of graduating Airmen. 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and “Expressions,” an open microphone are deploying, or going on remote OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB Family Readiness Center to help with forum, follows the meeting from 7-9 assignments or extended temporary The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club will not meet during the summer. The JULY 18 disability claims. p.m. For more details, call 671-2619 deployments. next meeting is Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING Call 699-5087 to make an ap- or 671-2352. For more details, call 671-3722. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN A family readiness briefi ng for pointment. The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30- JULY 21 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family JULY 19-21 PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL A return and reunion seminar is Readiness Center. TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM JULY 20 gram is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Protestant Women of the Chapel July 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman The briefi ng is for people who A three-day transition assistance RIGHT START ORIENTATION at the Airman and Family Readiness meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., and Family Readiness Center. are deploying, or going on remote program for separating or retiring Right Start Orientation, a class Center. at Freedom Chapel. The seminar is an informal forum assignments or extended temporary military personnel is Tuesday through designed for Lackland newcomers, is The Key Spouse Program is an Air For more information, call 671- about the stress families and individu- deployments. Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Force readiness program support- 4208. als experience during their separation. For more information, call 671- day, at the Airman and Family Readi- Gateway Club. ing Airmen and their families during For more details, call 671-3722. 3722. ness Center. For more details, call 671-3722. deployments, separations and emer- JULY 22 The program is presented by the gencies by enhancing and encouraging BMT FAMILY SEMINAR JULY 26 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR Department of Labor and the Texas KEY SPOUSE TRAINING communication between units and The Air Force Basic Military Train- AMVET REPRESENTATIVE A return and reunion seminar is Workforce Commission, and focuses on Training for the Key Spouse Pro- families. ing Family Seminar is July 22, noon, in An American Veterans National Ser- Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman how to job search and employment- the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246. vice Offi cer will be available July 26, 8 and Family Readiness Center. related topics. The seminar provides information a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family The seminar is an informal forum For more information, call 671- WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM on the Air Force and its benefi ts to Readiness Center. Call 699-5087 for about the stress families and individu- 3722. family members of graduating Airmen. an appointment. PAGE 19 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011 SPORTS Upcoming JBSA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT The fi rst-ever Joint Base San Antonio softball tournament is July 18-20 at Lackland. The top four intramural teams from Lackland, Fort Sam Houston and Randolph will compete.

MILITARY TRIATHLON The TRI Pearl triathlon, July 31, is $65 for the sprint and $60 for the super sprint races for military members.

STORY RETRACTION In a July 8 Lackland Talespinner story, “Teeing off for playoffs”, it was reported that the 717th Military Battal- ion defeated the 802nd Force Support Squadron, 143-132. FSS should have been credited with the win, having the lower score and also ending the 717th MI Bn's undefeated season. Scoreboard SOFTBALL National W L 1. NIOC 8 0 2. 433rd AW 5 2 3. 93rd IS 4 3 4. Navy-Marines 4 4 5. 543rd Spt Sq 4 4 6. 802nd OSS 2 6 7. 688th IOW 0 8 American W L 1. LAB 10 2 2. Crypto Div 9 3 3. 701st MP BN 7 5 4. AFISR 6 6 5. Security Forces 6 6 Photo by Robin Cresswell 6. 624th OC 4 8 Team USA point guard Andre Harp-Thomas drives between three Metroplex Lightning players during a 118-85 win at the Chaparal Fitness Center Satur- 7. 717th MI Bn 0 11 day. A Judson High School graduate, Harp-Thomas is on the Armed Forces Basketball team representing the U.S. at the CISM World Games in Brazil. Competitive W L 1. Radiology 9 1 2. FSS 7 3 By Jose T. Garza III and the U.S. of A in Rio De Janiero at all I want to do,” Harp-Thomas said. 3. 737th TRG 6 4 Sports Editor the Counseil of International du Sports The Judson High School graduate was 4. 149th FW 5 5 Militaire World Games, July 16-24. born in Bitburg Germany but San Anto- 5. CES 5 5 There are 11 Armed Forces basketball Lackland last hosted the CISM tourna- nio is where he grew up after his mother 6. 343rd TRS 5 5 7. 668th ALIS 3 7 players warming up before practice at ment in 2008, and Team USA took home was transferred to Randolph Air Force 8. Dental 0 10 Medina Fitness Center but one player is the gold. Base. missing. Harp-Thomas, 24, was not one of the “Most of all my memories in middle GOLF He isn't pulling an Allen Iverson and original 12 selected to represent the Air school, high school are here in San An- Division I W L thinking practice is too good for him. Force in tournament play. tonio,” he said. 1. FSS 7 1 He is Andre Harp-Thomas, a senior Due to the deployment of several Harp-Thomas, 6-1 and 178 pounds, 2. 717th MI Bn 7 1 3. 802nd LRS 6 2 airman from Hurlburt Field, Fla., and players and other military commitments, has swooshed the basketball since he 4. JIOWC 5 3 the point guard is on the bench, head the opportunity to showcase his basket- was a child. 5. Medical Spt Group 4 4 down, eyes closed in the zone listening ball skills and represent his country was He decided to pursue a career in the 6. 24th A.F. 4 4 to Biggie Smalls and Jay-Z while gearing one opportunity he was not going to pass U.S. Air Force after graduating Judson up for practice. up. He will get to represent San Antonio “I want to support the U.S. of A, that’s See POINT GUARD P20 PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JULY 15, 2011

POINT GUARD from P19 shoot the ball and (he) makes shots,” he said. actually got into a college, he could be Wright said, “but most of all, he’s a His mindset is that of his favorite a good college player because he has rather than play basketball in college good teammate and he’s very coach- NBA player Kobe Bryant, who he ad- everything that a coach would want or elsewhere. able.” mires for his killer instinct and pas- and he has a good attitude, so with the “I know in the military you can live The young Airman has taken his sion to win basketball games, because combination of those things, he could a good life, support a family, and keep coach’s advice seriously. when he lands on Brazilian soil, his go somewhere and actually play if he healthy,” he said. “He wants me to play defense and sole focus is winning gold for the really wants to.” He has played so much basketball make open shots so that’s what I’m U.S. Harp-Thomas plans to retire from that a couple of his fellow Airmen con- here to do,” said Harp-Thomas. “I’ll “We gotta come home with the gold, the military, but he hopes that many vinced him to tryout for the Armed contribute wherever I can, and when nothing else,” he said. more opportunities like the one he Forces basketball team. I come into the game, I’ll play as hard Coach Wright believes that Harp- will have in Brazil will keep coming After coming on to the team as an as I can.” Thomas could succeed playing bas- his way. alternate, Armed Forces basketball As a military brat who has traveled ketball in other levels of competition “If I am blessed to come out like coach Tyron Wright said Harp-Thom- to different countries, Harp-Thomas and is willing to help him reach his this again, than I will represent for as has been a consummate player, for has never been to Brazil and will rel- potential. the whole U.S. of A like we're doing someone who hasn’t played college ish his opportunity of representing the “I actually talked to a couple of our this year,” he said. basketball, because of his willingness U.S. in the World Games. prep school coaches at the Air Force Realizing that he gets to play bas- to learn the game. “To go (to Brazil) and play basket- Academy about him,” he said. ketball, he is just living the dream. “He’s a smooth player who can ball at the same time is a blessing,” “I do think that if he wanted to and “It’s the perfect job,” he said. Armed Forces eyeing gold in Brazil

By Jose T. Garza III ing on all cylinders. Sports Editor “It’s going to be a team effort,” McCraw said. “We just have to stay focused and keep our eye The Armed Forces Basketball team looked on the gold.” like they had their bags packed and ready to Transition defense and a spread offense is go to Brazil. what the team believes can give them a chance The Armed Forces defeated the Metroplex against the world’s best teams. Lightning 118-85 at the Chaparral Fitness Cen- Wright said their fi rst-round opponent, the ter Saturday in an exhibition game before de- defending 2010 CISM World Games Champions parting to Brazil to play in the Counseil of In- Republic of South Korea, could be their tough- ternational du Sports Militaire World Games, est opposition but is optimistic they can defeat July 16-24. the champs. Six players had their turn showing off their “Again I’m fully confi dent that our team can basketball skills reaching double fi gures. Matt go in and win,” Wright said. Holland, Vandenburg Air Force Base, Calif., was “I know we have to contend with them, Rus- the leading scorer with 18 points. sia, and the hometown team Brazil, but I am Paul Nelson, Air National Guard, Taylor, Mich., confi dent in my players that they can go out and Matt McCraw, Malstrom AFB, Mont., had 13 and win.” points each. Andrew Hanke, Scott AFB, Ill., had 15 points. Cleveland Richard, Fort Lee, Va., and Will Lewis, Fort Myer, Va., had 10 points as well. Armed Forces Coach Ty Wright had the confi dence in his team from the get-go to handle their business on the basketball court, as they held the Lightning to 35 points in the fi rst half. “I already expect my players to be ready and play hard,” Wright said. “We know we have some things to improve on but I fully expect us to go to Brazil and play Photos by Robin Cresswell our best basketball.” 2nd Lieutenant Matt Holland, Vandenburg AFB, Calif., imposes his McCraw won’t guarantee vic- will on the Lightning as he prepares to win a gold medal for the Armed tory at the World Games, but he Senior Airman Jammar Major, Hulburt Field, Fla.., takes it to the rim Forces in Brazil. is confi dent that the team is click- against the Lightning.