BMT Begins Cyber Training

A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 68 No. 41 • OCTOBER 15, 2010 INTERSTATE MARCH INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 6 What’s Happening 22

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Oktoberfest ready 10

New AF motto 13

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airmen and family members join 15 Airmen Saturday as they march in honor of fallen special tactics Airmen. The 860-mile march will take Burn victim research 15 the Airmen from the Lackland Training Annex to Hurlburt Field, Fla. For more photos, see page 14. BMT begins cyber training

Ready to ramble 23 By Mike Joseph work to meet the Air Force mission. Training takes place in the fourth week of Staff Writer “We’re teaching about a warfighting BMT, and uses curriculum developed by the domain that is essential to military opera- Air Force Institute of Technology under the The importance of defending cyberspace tions – cyberspace,” said Col. Shane guidance of Air Force Space Command. was taken to a new level last week when Courville, 737th Training Group command- To supplement the training, Air cyber training became a permanent fixture er. “(The training) gives trainees a founda- Education and Training Command pur- of the Air Force Basic Military Training cur- tion to understand that we’re all cyber war- chased 120 computers. Once installed in two riculum. riors. classrooms, trainees will receive an addi- The first trainees attended a four-hour “This course shows the importance of tional three-hour practical application seg- cyber training course devoted to defending cyberspace to the Air Force mission and its ment in the seventh week. the Air Force networks and operations in impact. We are all cyber warriors and we all The 24th Air Force is working with BMT View the Talespinner online cyberspace Oct. 4. The course teaches basic have a responsibility to ensure that we pro- on the training. The numbered Air Force at www.lackland.af.mil operating fundamentals on the AF network tect the cyber domain because military oper- and the significance of protecting the net- ations depend on it.” See TRAINING P5 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS BRIEFS BAND OF THE WEST AUDITIONS MWD foster families serve nation Editorial staff The Air Force Band of the West is BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, holding two auditions for an all volunteer By Maj. William Roberts 502ND AIR BASE WING holiday chorus at the Skylark Community 341st Training Squadron COMMANDER Center Fiesta Room. OSCAR BALLADARES, The auditions are Thursday, 9 a.m. to I’d like to recognize some unsung patriots DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A noon and 1-4 p.m. PUBLIC AFFAIRS who quietly make important contributions to The chorus will perform at this year’s the security of the nation – the foster fami- JOE BELA, Holiday in Blue concert series, Dec. 12- lies for Department of Defense military CHIEF OF INTERNAL working dog puppies. I recently had the COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 14, at Trinity University. pleasure of spending time with some of SHANNON CARABAJAL, All active-duty Airmen, members of these foster families during a puppy hike at MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 the Air Force Reserve and Air National Eisenhower Park. MIKE JOSEPH, Guard, civilian employees, retirees and One couple, Art and Kathleen King, has STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 adult dependents are eligible to partici- fostered three puppies. A previous King fos- PATRICK DESMOND, pate. ter puppy, Ddewey, was selected for formal SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, For more information, call 627-5071. 671-5049 entry into the MWD program at nine PAUL NOVAK, months, becoming the youngest DoD bred NON APPROPRIATED PROPERTY SALE DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 - puppy to reach that milestone. Like the Photo by Robbin Cresswell A sale of non-appropriated property Students in the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy attempt to complete one of the leadership reaction course obstacles Oct. 6. The Kings, a number of other families and indi- Office: by the 802nd Force Support Squadron is leadership reaction course teaches problem solving and leadership skills. Every year, more than 1,600 students attend the academy. viduals have fostered multiple puppies. 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bldg. 1858, Some have taken puppies with low initial Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103 Morris Witt Road on Port San Antonio. The test scores and given them the attention they (210) 671-1786; sale is open to all Department of Defense needed to ensure eventual certification as (fax) 671-2022 trained MWDs. E-mail: [email protected] ID cardholders. Commander’s Action Line: CES offers home energy saving tips A preview with no sales is Oct. 28, 9 The 341st Training Squadron isn’t Courtesy photo actionline@lackland. af.mil. manned or equipped to support puppies in a Nearly 80 puppies are adopted each year by military and civilian families to give them human inter- Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include dining For advertising information: With the 101 critical days of sum- kennel environment while simultaneously action before they are selected for military working dog training. chairs, night stands, sofas, sleepers, Prime Time Military Newspapers mer behind us and the arrival of cooler providing adequate environmental exposure 2203 S. Hackberry lounge chairs, TVs (DVD-VCR combo), San Antonio, Texas 78210 temperatures, winter is just around the and the social conditioning required for suc- appropriate for a pet dog can be detrimental difficult. Others, whose puppies were elimi- clock radios and miscellaneous. (210) 534-8848 corner. cess as a MWD. The DoD puppy program to a military working puppy. nated from training, decided to make a per- (fax) 534-7134 All sales are final, sold as is, and no Electricity used by your home com- relies on fosters to care for, socialize, exer- For example, rearing up onto furniture, is manent commitment through adoption. returns. Loading and transport is the prises the majority of your electric bill. cise, and generally nurture the puppies into not appreciated in some homes, but is useful Throughout the experience, foster coordi- purchaser’s responsibility; no assistance Electric heating in particular consumes well adjusted K9s ready to enter training as during explosive or narcotics detection nators are there to support the foster family This newspaper is published by will be available. very high levels of energy relative to detection and/or patrol trained MWDs. training. Rather than reprimanding the and ensure they are prepared for whatever Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with For more information, call 671-2652. the amount of heat it creates. Belgian Malinois puppies are typically puppy with a “no,” fosters should redirect challenges arise. All in all, the entire experi- the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive Thermostat settings for this form of ready for foster care at 10 to 12 weeks of the puppy to another desirable behavior. ence is worthwhile, memorable, and a great written contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air CARSWELL AVENUE CLOSURES heating are critical in order to main- age. From there, they remain with their fos- This and other subtle differences require way to contribute an unrivaled force multi- Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. tain the lowest possible electric bills ter families until they are 6 to 8 months old. education before taking a puppy home. plier to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Sections of Carswell Avenue will be military services. Contents of the during the winter. Although serving as a foster can be After taking the puppy home, a signifi- Marines. Talespinner are not necessarily the closed through early December for instal- official views of, or endorsed by, the Follow these simple tips to keep rewarding, it is not an easy task. The cant commitment of time and energy is To learn more about the foster or adop- lation of new storm drain curb inlets U.S. government, the Department of your house warmer in winter, save Courtesy Graphic Belgian Malinois bred at the 341st TRS are needed to properly develop the puppies and tion programs that make our breeding pro- Defense, or the Department of the Air associated with construction of the new The chart above shows a breakdown of energy consumed by home heating and cooling Force. energy on heating and lower your utili- highly-driven dogs. Some of the behaviors focus their energy in a positive manner. gram possible, contact Lynnette Butler at The appearance of advertising in Airman Training Complexes. systems. ty bills: desirable in a MWD might be considered After sharing their home for 3 to 5 months, 671-3589 or David Concepcion-Garcia at this publication, including inserts or The project for the new 16-foot deep supplements, does not constitute • Set your thermostat in winter to 68 • Raise shades and open curtains dur- • Caulk around exterior windows and naughty in a pet. However, corrections some fosters find the inevitable separation 671-3686. endorsement by the Department of inlets along the eastern edge of Carswell Defense, the Department of the Air to 70 degrees and check room temper- ing winter to let in the sun’s warmth. door frames. Force or Prime Time Military Avenue began last week. Newspapers, of the products or services ature with a thermometer. • Close the damper on your fireplace • Close doors to rooms that are not COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE advertised. Approximately 100 feet of the north- • Clean or replace furnace air filters when it’s not in use, but remember to occupied. Remember to close exterior Everything advertised in this bound right lane will be closed on publication shall be made available for once a month in winter. Remember, open the damper when lighting a fire. doors as quickly as possible when To submit an Action Line, e-mail the [email protected]. number or e-mail address, you will receive purchase, use or patronage without Carswell at the following intersections: heating equipment should be serviced Older fireplaces may not have a entering and leaving your home. Lackland Public Affairs Office at action- The Action Line is your direct path for a reply. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, Connally Avenue through Tuesday; annually, before use, by a licensed and damper. An inexpensive way to seal • Install gaskets under the cover plates [email protected]. For concerns regard- addressing issues if you have been unable Your contact information allows us to physical handicap, political affiliation, Kirtland Street, Wednesday to Nov. 16; bonded professional service person. your fireplace is to use glass or plexi- of light switches and electrical outlets ing the Wilford Hall Medical Center, contact to resolve them through your chain of com- obtain more information, if needed, to help or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. and Luke Boulevard, Nov. 24 to Dec. 7. • Check and adjust gas heaters to a glass doors. on exterior walls. This can cut down on the Wilford Hall Action Line at 292-4567, mand or the appropriate responsible resolve your problem. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public For more information, call the 802nd blue flame, and ensure they have prop- • If your home has pier and beam con- air leakage by up to 20 percent. or e-mail your request to 59mdw.pa@lack- agency. It also allows you to provide feed- Items of general interest may be printed Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base er ventilation to avoid carbon monox- struction, install skirting around your If you have any questions or com- land.af.mil. For questions or issues about back and recognize outstanding people and in the Lackland Talespinner. Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Civil Engineer Squadron project manager indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. at 671-4843. ide poisoning. foundation to help limit air infiltration. ments about energy conservation, call Air Force basic training, e-mail your units. Anonymous inquiries will not be pub- Deadline for submissions is • Seal cracks around doors to prevent • Cover cold floors with rugs or carpet. the base energy manager, Andy request to 37TRW. If you leave your name and telephone lished. noon Thursday the week prior to publication. air infiltration. • Wear several layers of warm clothing. Hinojosa, at 671-0252. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News JUMPING THROUGH HOOPS BRIEFS BAND OF THE WEST AUDITIONS MWD foster families serve nation Editorial staff The Air Force Band of the West is BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, holding two auditions for an all volunteer By Maj. William Roberts 502ND AIR BASE WING holiday chorus at the Skylark Community 341st Training Squadron COMMANDER Center Fiesta Room. OSCAR BALLADARES, The auditions are Thursday, 9 a.m. to I’d like to recognize some unsung patriots DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A noon and 1-4 p.m. PUBLIC AFFAIRS who quietly make important contributions to The chorus will perform at this year’s the security of the nation – the foster fami- JOE BELA, Holiday in Blue concert series, Dec. 12- lies for Department of Defense military CHIEF OF INTERNAL working dog puppies. I recently had the COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 14, at Trinity University. pleasure of spending time with some of SHANNON CARABAJAL, All active-duty Airmen, members of these foster families during a puppy hike at MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 the Air Force Reserve and Air National Eisenhower Park. MIKE JOSEPH, Guard, civilian employees, retirees and One couple, Art and Kathleen King, has STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 adult dependents are eligible to partici- fostered three puppies. A previous King fos- PATRICK DESMOND, pate. ter puppy, Ddewey, was selected for formal SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, For more information, call 627-5071. 671-5049 entry into the MWD program at nine PAUL NOVAK, months, becoming the youngest DoD bred NON APPROPRIATED PROPERTY SALE DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 - puppy to reach that milestone. Like the Photo by Robbin Cresswell A sale of non-appropriated property Students in the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy attempt to complete one of the leadership reaction course obstacles Oct. 6. The Kings, a number of other families and indi- Office: by the 802nd Force Support Squadron is leadership reaction course teaches problem solving and leadership skills. Every year, more than 1,600 students attend the academy. viduals have fostered multiple puppies. 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 Oct. 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Bldg. 1858, Some have taken puppies with low initial Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103 Morris Witt Road on Port San Antonio. The test scores and given them the attention they (210) 671-1786; sale is open to all Department of Defense needed to ensure eventual certification as (fax) 671-2022 trained MWDs. E-mail: [email protected] ID cardholders. Commander’s Action Line: CES offers home energy saving tips A preview with no sales is Oct. 28, 9 The 341st Training Squadron isn’t Courtesy photo actionline@lackland. af.mil. manned or equipped to support puppies in a Nearly 80 puppies are adopted each year by military and civilian families to give them human inter- Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) a.m. to 2 p.m. Items include dining For advertising information: With the 101 critical days of sum- kennel environment while simultaneously action before they are selected for military working dog training. chairs, night stands, sofas, sleepers, Prime Time Military Newspapers mer behind us and the arrival of cooler providing adequate environmental exposure 2203 S. Hackberry lounge chairs, TVs (DVD-VCR combo), San Antonio, Texas 78210 temperatures, winter is just around the and the social conditioning required for suc- appropriate for a pet dog can be detrimental difficult. Others, whose puppies were elimi- clock radios and miscellaneous. (210) 534-8848 corner. cess as a MWD. The DoD puppy program to a military working puppy. nated from training, decided to make a per- (fax) 534-7134 All sales are final, sold as is, and no Electricity used by your home com- relies on fosters to care for, socialize, exer- For example, rearing up onto furniture, is manent commitment through adoption. returns. Loading and transport is the prises the majority of your electric bill. cise, and generally nurture the puppies into not appreciated in some homes, but is useful Throughout the experience, foster coordi- purchaser’s responsibility; no assistance Electric heating in particular consumes well adjusted K9s ready to enter training as during explosive or narcotics detection nators are there to support the foster family This newspaper is published by will be available. very high levels of energy relative to detection and/or patrol trained MWDs. training. Rather than reprimanding the and ensure they are prepared for whatever Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private firm in no way connected with For more information, call 671-2652. the amount of heat it creates. Belgian Malinois puppies are typically puppy with a “no,” fosters should redirect challenges arise. All in all, the entire experi- the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive Thermostat settings for this form of ready for foster care at 10 to 12 weeks of the puppy to another desirable behavior. ence is worthwhile, memorable, and a great written contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air CARSWELL AVENUE CLOSURES heating are critical in order to main- age. From there, they remain with their fos- This and other subtle differences require way to contribute an unrivaled force multi- Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. tain the lowest possible electric bills ter families until they are 6 to 8 months old. education before taking a puppy home. plier to our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Sections of Carswell Avenue will be military services. Contents of the during the winter. Although serving as a foster can be After taking the puppy home, a signifi- Marines. Talespinner are not necessarily the closed through early December for instal- official views of, or endorsed by, the Follow these simple tips to keep rewarding, it is not an easy task. The cant commitment of time and energy is To learn more about the foster or adop- lation of new storm drain curb inlets U.S. government, the Department of your house warmer in winter, save Courtesy Graphic Belgian Malinois bred at the 341st TRS are needed to properly develop the puppies and tion programs that make our breeding pro- Defense, or the Department of the Air associated with construction of the new The chart above shows a breakdown of energy consumed by home heating and cooling Force. energy on heating and lower your utili- highly-driven dogs. Some of the behaviors focus their energy in a positive manner. gram possible, contact Lynnette Butler at The appearance of advertising in Airman Training Complexes. systems. ty bills: desirable in a MWD might be considered After sharing their home for 3 to 5 months, 671-3589 or David Concepcion-Garcia at this publication, including inserts or The project for the new 16-foot deep supplements, does not constitute • Set your thermostat in winter to 68 • Raise shades and open curtains dur- • Caulk around exterior windows and naughty in a pet. However, corrections some fosters find the inevitable separation 671-3686. endorsement by the Department of inlets along the eastern edge of Carswell Defense, the Department of the Air to 70 degrees and check room temper- ing winter to let in the sun’s warmth. door frames. Force or Prime Time Military Avenue began last week. Newspapers, of the products or services ature with a thermometer. • Close the damper on your fireplace • Close doors to rooms that are not COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE advertised. Approximately 100 feet of the north- • Clean or replace furnace air filters when it’s not in use, but remember to occupied. Remember to close exterior Everything advertised in this bound right lane will be closed on publication shall be made available for once a month in winter. Remember, open the damper when lighting a fire. doors as quickly as possible when To submit an Action Line, e-mail the [email protected]. number or e-mail address, you will receive purchase, use or patronage without Carswell at the following intersections: heating equipment should be serviced Older fireplaces may not have a entering and leaving your home. Lackland Public Affairs Office at action- The Action Line is your direct path for a reply. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, Connally Avenue through Tuesday; annually, before use, by a licensed and damper. An inexpensive way to seal • Install gaskets under the cover plates [email protected]. For concerns regard- addressing issues if you have been unable Your contact information allows us to physical handicap, political affiliation, Kirtland Street, Wednesday to Nov. 16; bonded professional service person. your fireplace is to use glass or plexi- of light switches and electrical outlets ing the Wilford Hall Medical Center, contact to resolve them through your chain of com- obtain more information, if needed, to help or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. and Luke Boulevard, Nov. 24 to Dec. 7. • Check and adjust gas heaters to a glass doors. on exterior walls. This can cut down on the Wilford Hall Action Line at 292-4567, mand or the appropriate responsible resolve your problem. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public For more information, call the 802nd blue flame, and ensure they have prop- • If your home has pier and beam con- air leakage by up to 20 percent. or e-mail your request to 59mdw.pa@lack- agency. It also allows you to provide feed- Items of general interest may be printed Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base er ventilation to avoid carbon monox- struction, install skirting around your If you have any questions or com- land.af.mil. For questions or issues about back and recognize outstanding people and in the Lackland Talespinner. Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Civil Engineer Squadron project manager indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. at 671-4843. ide poisoning. foundation to help limit air infiltration. ments about energy conservation, call Air Force basic training, e-mail your units. Anonymous inquiries will not be pub- Deadline for submissions is • Seal cracks around doors to prevent • Cover cold floors with rugs or carpet. the base energy manager, Andy request to 37TRW. If you leave your name and telephone lished. noon Thursday the week prior to publication. air infiltration. • Wear several layers of warm clothing. Hinojosa, at 671-0252. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 TRAINING from P1 compromising or damaging information on those net- our systems is critical for all works can create security became fully operational at our Airmen,” he said. “The issues. Lackland Oct. 1 and aligns BMT cyber curriculum allows “We want trainees to be under Air Force Space us to embed cyber security aware that (our enemies) are Command. Its mission is to principles at the earliest point trying to get information from provide combatant command- in their career.” the government and how they ers with trained and ready Dr. Laura Munro, a train- do it,” she said. cyber forces to plan and con- ing advisor to Air Force Basic Chief Master Sgt. Kevin duct cyberspace operations. Military Training, said Slater observed one of the Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, trainees are taught funda- first training classes. The 24th Air Force commander, mentals about operating with- 24th AF command chief came said the BMT cyber training in the cyberspace domain and away impressed, but not sur- exposes trainees to the mis- also become familiar with the prised, with the depth of sion assurance concept. He Air Force portal. questions trainees asked the said it also instills how critical One of the goals is to instructor. cyber resources are to the Air establish a protective mind- “Our basic trainees have Force and the basic knowl- set. spent their entire lives operat- edge to keep information and “It is extremely basic but ing in the cyber domain and systems secure. also extremely important,” Dr. are comfortable with it as a “We are trying to convey Munro said, emphasizing the discussion topic,” he said. that every Airman is a cyber significance of protecting “The primary advantage of wingman, a fellow warrior in Common Access Cards, pins providing cyber training in cyberspace,” General Webber and passwords. “These things BMT is to ensure every said. “We are all on the front might be taken lightly but Airman has a common base- line, responsible for defending they are very critical.” line of behavioral and per- our network from all threats. Dr. Munro said before formance expectations, and “Understanding what trainees entered BMT, they an accurate understanding of threats are in the cyber may have used computers their mission impact as a net- Photo by Robbin Cresswell domain and how to follow the and social networks but prob- work user regardless of their Students in Air Force Basic Military Training learn about defending proper procedures to avoid ably didn’t understand how specific Air Force specialty.” cyberspace during a training class Oct. 8. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Joseph Fors 323rd Training Squadron Clinton Griffith Flight 645 lowing 76 Airmen for being William Klisch Flight 655 Anthony Hernandez Female Airmen selected as honor graduates Michael Moore Ryan Bolen James Hicks Alexandra Sullivan, 320th among 769 trainees graduat- Daniel Parker Christopher Dvorak John Kane TRS, Flight 646 ing today: Thomas Saunders David Patton Jonathon Rubio Abreu Meghann Jones, 320th TRS, Nicholas Sharpe Nicholas Tennison Flight 646 320th Training Squadron 321st Training Squadron Andrew Ter Haar Dekker Wilcox Male Flights Flight 645 Flight 641 Kenneth Wylie Alexander Yates 320th TRS, Flight 645 Tyler Balm Spencer Lane Flight 656 Flight 648 322nd TRS, Flight 643 Kenneth Baymon Joshua McKinnon Audra Hornbacher Derik Bennett Female Flights Harold Callaway Carlos Vargas Alicia Jenness Ryan Smith 323rd TRS, Flight 656 Benjamin Graham Vincent Woodley Peggy Matheny 320th TRS, Flight 646 Flight 646 Flight 642 331st Training Squadron Sarah Bruce William Bateman 324th Training Squadron Flight 649 Top Academic Flights Kristi Hughes Buckston Battles Flight 651 Adam Calderon 320th TRS, Flight 653 Jasmine Johnson Thomas Carlson Zachary Bieranowski Flight 650 326th TRS, Flight 647 Krisondra Lione William Hopkins John Braddock Gregory Bringedahl Melissa Offenhauser Scott Madsen Cody Page Felix Cruz Top BMT Airman Samantha Robinson John Potucek Michael Spiridigliozzi Nicholas Fyda Christopher Gamache, 320th Flight 653 Richard Wesling Nicholas Galbraith TRS, Flight 653 Joseph Coram 322nd Training Squadron Flight 652 Gary Goodwin Charles Countess Flight 643 Sarai Crosby Julius Rease Christopher Gamache Micah Davis Matthew Rosier Joshua Hager Cale Schumacher 326th Training Squadron Nathanial Humberson Bryan Wilson Flight 647 Most Physically Fit Nathan Johnson Flight 644 David Baker Male Airmen Andrew Ludwig Alex Colter Justin Bowling Michael Ellis, 321st TRS, James Piper Jeremy Rhoads Anthony Frock Flight 641 Flight 654 Jacob Skewes Cree Griffin Joshua Costa, 320th TRS, Airmen earn Diamond Sharp READING TO THE CHILDREN

Congratulations to the following recipients of the Lackland First Sergeants’ Diamond Sharp Award for September, received in recognition of their outstanding performance, appearance and dedication.

37th Training Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Quentin Gray

321st Training Squadron Staff Sgt. Andrew Goligiowski

322nd Training Squadron Staff Sgt. Nicholas Duarte

543rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Staff Sgt. Rebecca Stephens

543rd Support Squadron Staff Sgt. Shannon Wilson

Photo by Alan Boedeker Airman 1st Class Curtis Lawson, 59th Radiology Squadron, reads a story to children at Valley Hi Elementary Oct. 7. Airman Lawson was among 65 Joint Base San Antonio members, including servicemembers and civilians, who participated in the quarterly program to read to children in schools surrounding JBSA installations. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Lost children’s booth offers peace of mind By Mike Joseph bracelets with matching serial num- 7. Sergeant Galan expects about Staff Writer bers for identification purposes. 15,000 children for AirFest. The bracelets will contain the par- There will also be three lost chil- Pre-registration for the AirFest ents’ name, child’s name, parent’s dren booths for parents to register 2010 lost children’s booth begins cell phone number and operations their children during AirFest, one at Oct. 25 and continues through Oct. phone number. each entry point and at a central 29 at Joint Base San Antonio instal- “(Registering the children) is location. lations. important because it will give par- But with such large attendance Parents can pre-register their ents peace of mind knowing their predicted, Sergeant Galan urges par- children those five days from 11 a.m. children will be safe and secure (if ents to pre-register and avoid the to 1 p.m. at the Lackland ITT office, they become separated) while the hassle. the Randolph Air Force Base ITT parent is contacted and informed of “We’re unsure of the wait time for office or the Fort Sam Houston Child the child’s location,” said Sergeant sists of picking up a set of bracelets registration (at AirFest) but I’m Development Center. Galan. “We hope a majority of par- and filling out information.” anticipating large crowds,” he said. Staff Sgt. Jacob Galan, AirFest lost ents take advantage of this compli- AirFest 2010 officials at Lackland “That can lead to potential bottle- children’s booth chairman, said the mentary service. Pre-registration are forecasting more than 300,000 necking lines at the booths and child and parent will both have will be fast and painless, and con- will attend the two-day event Nov. 6- delays in reaching other activities.”

Lackland JBSA has entered Connect With Us! the social networking scene Follow us on Facebook at: E-mail us at: Follow us on Twitter at: Or just go to our website at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/ Lackland.jbsa@ http://twitter.com/ www.lackland.af.mil pages/Lackland-JBSA/ gmail.com Lackland_JBSA and look for social media. 114646985221400?ref=sgm PAGE 10 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Fort Sam Houston looks forward to Oktoberfest Domestic violence comes in many forms By Dimice Perry great way to invite the public on post and experi- FMWR Marketing ence the German culture that has influenced San By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett when a situation feels confusing or danger- Mr. Cannon says the partnership program with the Antonio and many other cities in Texas. 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs ous. military Family Advocacy Offices has been very suc- In the spirit of the annual festival that started “We have a lot of military who have served in “The abuser normally wants the vic- cessful. in Munich, Germany, some 200 years ago, Fort Germany. Some of them have German families October is Domestic Violence tim to feel that it’s their fault, but they “Lackland has one of the best family advocacy pro- Sam Houston’s two-day Oktoberfest celebration that are now back here. It’s a great event for Awareness Month, and the 59th are never to blame,” said Ms. Van grams I’ve ever worked with,” he said. brings the sounds of oompah bands with the tradi- them.” Mental Health Squadron’s Family Slyke. “It’s the abuser’s choice to be Additionally, the BCFJC offers free child care, two tional tastes of sauerkraut and pretzels onto Fort Colonel Garr, as grand marshal, will lead a Advocacy office wants to remind every- abusive. They are motivated by the pediatric therapists, and a Dream Center, which is Sam Houston today and Saturday. parade to kick off the Saturday festivities, featur- one that there is help available. need for power and control.” designed to help rebuild a person’s life – everything Bavarian dancing, games and activities for kids ing the Caisson Color Guard and U.S. Army “Domestic violence can be verbal, emo- Signs of domestic violence can also from getting an education to getting a job. Crisis of all ages including an activities tent, pony rides, Medical Command Marching Band. tional, psychological, physical or sexual,” include financial control, said William response teams are also available to visit homes and a petting zoo, souvenir glassware and carnival Oktoberfest is open to the public and includes said Lois Van Slyke, Family Advocacy Cannon, who is a military victim’s advocate work with the victims. rides. free admission and parking. Outreach manager. “It could be neglect, like for the Bexar County Family Justice Center, The BCFJC also helps people living with repercus- A root beer keg and an appearance by the Visitors without a Department of Defense iden- overlooking or ignoring medical or dental or BCFJC. sions from the past. SeaWorld Animal Team will entertain youth. tification card can enter through four authorized needs, or leaving children inadequately “A lot of military members don’t let “We try to put the client in the driver’s seat. We Country music star Darryl Worley will perform gates: Walters Street gate off I-35, Binz Engleman supervised. On base, even a 10-year-old their spouses have a bank account or provide support for good decisions, but it’s still their Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Other events include a car gate off I-35, Wilson gate off Broadway or the can only be left unsupervised for two credit card. The spouses may not decisions,” said Meera Ballal, executive director at the show, traditional live music, a pizza-eating con- Harry Wurzbach gate off Loop 410 and Harry hours.” STOPSTOP THETHE VIOLENCEVIOLENCE know who the member’s command- BCFJC. test, and a text-to-win campaign. who tapped the keg last year as part of the open- Wurzbach Road. Ms. Van Slyke has worked at er is, or could be worried that by There are plenty of places to seek help. In the evenings, a large inflatable screen will ing ceremonies and said she’s looking forward to Persons 16 and older must present a valid Wilford Hall Medical Center for 10 reporting their sponsor, they will “If help is needed, family members can contact a serve as a texting wall where comments, ques- tapping it again this year. photo ID. years and during this time she has seen a lose their military benefits,” he said. Family Advocacy Office, the Bexar County Justice tions, or quotes can be seen as they appear “Folks last year showed up in lederhosen and Updates on Oktoberfest are available on rise in domestic violence cases across the Air Force. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” Center or Family Violence Prevention Services,” said online. dirndls and we’d love to see that again. We’re Facebook and Twitter. Text FORTSAM to 839863 “The increased deployments have taken a toll on The BCFJC has a partnership program with Family Ms. Van Slyke. “There’s also a women’s shelter and And, of course, there will be German beer in an going to have a contest for that.” or visit www.FortSamHoustonMobile.com to get our families,” she commented. Advocacy offices at Lackland and Randolph Air Force national hotlines for child abuse, battered women and authentic biergarten. Colonel Garr explained that recognizing the text message updates. Certain signs can be symptoms of domestic vio- bases, and Fort Sam Houston and provides military battered men.” “It’s real German beer,” said Army Col. Mary rich cultural heritages in the area is important for For more information on Oktoberfest, call 221- lence. The signs include isolation, acting secretive, a advocates to assist with domestic cases within the mil- Garr, 502nd Mission Support Group commander, servicemembers and families and Oktoberfest is a 0012 or visit www.FortSamHoustonMWR.com. chaotic environment, tension-filled surroundings, and itary family. See VIOLENCE P19 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Fort Sam Houston looks forward to Oktoberfest Domestic violence comes in many forms By Dimice Perry great way to invite the public on post and experi- FMWR Marketing ence the German culture that has influenced San By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett when a situation feels confusing or danger- Mr. Cannon says the partnership program with the Antonio and many other cities in Texas. 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs ous. military Family Advocacy Offices has been very suc- In the spirit of the annual festival that started “We have a lot of military who have served in “The abuser normally wants the vic- cessful. in Munich, Germany, some 200 years ago, Fort Germany. Some of them have German families October is Domestic Violence tim to feel that it’s their fault, but they “Lackland has one of the best family advocacy pro- Sam Houston’s two-day Oktoberfest celebration that are now back here. It’s a great event for Awareness Month, and the 59th are never to blame,” said Ms. Van grams I’ve ever worked with,” he said. brings the sounds of oompah bands with the tradi- them.” Mental Health Squadron’s Family Slyke. “It’s the abuser’s choice to be Additionally, the BCFJC offers free child care, two tional tastes of sauerkraut and pretzels onto Fort Colonel Garr, as grand marshal, will lead a Advocacy office wants to remind every- abusive. They are motivated by the pediatric therapists, and a Dream Center, which is Sam Houston today and Saturday. parade to kick off the Saturday festivities, featur- one that there is help available. need for power and control.” designed to help rebuild a person’s life – everything Bavarian dancing, games and activities for kids ing the Caisson Color Guard and U.S. Army “Domestic violence can be verbal, emo- Signs of domestic violence can also from getting an education to getting a job. Crisis of all ages including an activities tent, pony rides, Medical Command Marching Band. tional, psychological, physical or sexual,” include financial control, said William response teams are also available to visit homes and a petting zoo, souvenir glassware and carnival Oktoberfest is open to the public and includes said Lois Van Slyke, Family Advocacy Cannon, who is a military victim’s advocate work with the victims. rides. free admission and parking. Outreach manager. “It could be neglect, like for the Bexar County Family Justice Center, The BCFJC also helps people living with repercus- A root beer keg and an appearance by the Visitors without a Department of Defense iden- overlooking or ignoring medical or dental or BCFJC. sions from the past. SeaWorld Animal Team will entertain youth. tification card can enter through four authorized needs, or leaving children inadequately “A lot of military members don’t let “We try to put the client in the driver’s seat. We Country music star Darryl Worley will perform gates: Walters Street gate off I-35, Binz Engleman supervised. On base, even a 10-year-old their spouses have a bank account or provide support for good decisions, but it’s still their Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Other events include a car gate off I-35, Wilson gate off Broadway or the can only be left unsupervised for two credit card. The spouses may not decisions,” said Meera Ballal, executive director at the show, traditional live music, a pizza-eating con- Harry Wurzbach gate off Loop 410 and Harry hours.” STOPSTOP THETHE VIOLENCEVIOLENCE know who the member’s command- BCFJC. test, and a text-to-win campaign. who tapped the keg last year as part of the open- Wurzbach Road. Ms. Van Slyke has worked at er is, or could be worried that by There are plenty of places to seek help. In the evenings, a large inflatable screen will ing ceremonies and said she’s looking forward to Persons 16 and older must present a valid Wilford Hall Medical Center for 10 reporting their sponsor, they will “If help is needed, family members can contact a serve as a texting wall where comments, ques- tapping it again this year. photo ID. years and during this time she has seen a lose their military benefits,” he said. Family Advocacy Office, the Bexar County Justice tions, or quotes can be seen as they appear “Folks last year showed up in lederhosen and Updates on Oktoberfest are available on rise in domestic violence cases across the Air Force. “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.” Center or Family Violence Prevention Services,” said online. dirndls and we’d love to see that again. We’re Facebook and Twitter. Text FORTSAM to 839863 “The increased deployments have taken a toll on The BCFJC has a partnership program with Family Ms. Van Slyke. “There’s also a women’s shelter and And, of course, there will be German beer in an going to have a contest for that.” or visit www.FortSamHoustonMobile.com to get our families,” she commented. Advocacy offices at Lackland and Randolph Air Force national hotlines for child abuse, battered women and authentic biergarten. Colonel Garr explained that recognizing the text message updates. Certain signs can be symptoms of domestic vio- bases, and Fort Sam Houston and provides military battered men.” “It’s real German beer,” said Army Col. Mary rich cultural heritages in the area is important for For more information on Oktoberfest, call 221- lence. The signs include isolation, acting secretive, a advocates to assist with domestic cases within the mil- Garr, 502nd Mission Support Group commander, servicemembers and families and Oktoberfest is a 0012 or visit www.FortSamHoustonMWR.com. chaotic environment, tension-filled surroundings, and itary family. See VIOLENCE P19 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 ‘Aim High ... Fly-Fight-Win’ to be Air Force motto WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Incorp- service of all who’ve worn this about the Air Force. unifying, enduring and credible motto, orating extensive inputs from all nation’s Air Force uniform – past, “The exhaustive research process said Lt. Col. Clark Groves, Ph.D., the ranks and career fields in the develop- present and future. showed that Airmen share a core set lead scientist for the project. ment effort, Airmen have selected “We took the time to try to get this of identity concepts that serve as a “The research team held more “Aim High … Fly-Fight-Win” as the right,” General Schwartz said. “A basis for an Air Force motto,” said meetings with nearly 250 Airmen on service’s motto. service motto belongs to those who Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education bases in each major command, dis- An enduring statement of Airmen’s serve, and we’ve done our best to give and Training Command commander. cussing scores of identifying words pride in their service, the motto is a voice to how Airmen feel about serv- “No matter what career field they and concepts tied to the core Airman two-part expression – a call to action, ing this nation.” serve in, Airmen consistently told us identity,” he added. with a response of commitment. The chief master sergeant of the they see themselves, and they see the “These discussions, information “The call and the response are two Air Force, the director of Air Force heritage of the Air Force, as those from Air Force historical archives, sides of the same coin,” said Air Force Public Affairs, the Air Force director entrusted by the nation to defend the and input from total force Airmen, Air Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. of force management policy, and the modern, complex security domains – Force civilians, retired Airmen, and “Airmen indicated ‘Aim High’ and the commander of Air Force Recruiting first air, then space and now cyber- the public provided the basis for iden- response ‘Fly-Fight-Win’ as indicative Service provided the leadership over- space,” General Lorenz added. tifying the ideal motto candidates,” of their enduring commitment to do sight for the motto team research “Airmen take this sense of mission the colonel said. just that in defense of our nation.” experts. very seriously.” That led to an Air Force-wide sur- When the Air Force motto team In early 2010, the motto team An Air Force-wide survey to vali- vey. embarked on the project, they com- engaged in almost nine months of date and quantify input from discus- Five potential mottos emerged and mitted to Airmen buy-in in an inclu- hands-on research that began with sions indicated Airmen have a shared were presented at CORONA for final sive, well-researched effort, rooted in extensive face-to-face meetings with pride in their abilities to adapt to meet consideration. Air Force culture and identity. nearly 300 total force Airmen from all any threat, and they feel empowered “This really was a process ground- “Airmen recognize a motto should job specialties and in every major to bring innovation and excellence to ed in inputs from Airmen,” Colonel represent something enduring,” command. the mission of national defense. Groves said. “We went Air Force wide General Schwartz said. “It must be Airmen described to the team what After understanding the shared four times, including face-to-face dis- bigger than any single person, some- they thought it means to be an identity, the motto team began trans- thing that gives voice to the pride of Airman, to serve and what is unique forming words and concepts into a See MOTTO P19 PAGE 14 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 WWalkalk fforor thethe FFallenallen GrantGrant approvedapproved forfor burnburn victimvictim researchresearch Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A major improvement is coming in the field of dermatology and plastic surgery, specifically in the recovery and care for wounded warrior burn victims. “As I’ve studied cosmetic improvement in burn victims, I’ve noticed more improvements in the range of motion than in the cosmetics because the scars are softer,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor, the associate director of the dermatology program at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Hivnor treats battle scars on troops injured in operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom using a fractional laser. “That led me to my hypothesis that if contrac- tures were from the skin as opposed to the muscles or joints, remodeling the skin would increase the range of motion for the patients,” he said. Dr. Hivor said a research grant of more than a million dollars will cover a three-year study that Photos by Staff Sgt. Desiree Palacios will be in conjunction with another study site in (Above) Airmen get ready to begin their journey from Lackland’s Training Annex Photo by Robbin Cresswell Baltimore. Saturday. They are a part of a 15-man team that will march from San Antonio to Col. William H. Mott V speaks during an opening ceremony of the Special Tactics Dr. Robert Spence, a burn reconstructive sur- Hurlburt Field, Fla. to honor fallen special tactics Airmen. The journey will cover Memorial March at Lackland’s Training Annex Saturday. Colonel Mott is the 37th geon, founded the National Burn Reconstruction more than 800 miles and five states. Training Wing commander. Center at Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore. A graduate from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine (Right) Andee Olivares holds a baton in honor of Senior Airman Daniel Sanchez and practitioner in plastic and burn surgery as well before he begins his journey from Lackland’s Training Annex Saturday. Olivares is as co-director and director of burn surgery there for Lt. Col. (Dr.) Chad Hivnor uses a carbon dioxide fractional laser to help improve skin texture and flexibility on a Airman Sanchez’s cousin who was killed in action Sept. 16 in Afghanistan. Mr. 23 years, Dr. Spence’s main interest has always wounded warrior's arm at Wilford Hall Medical Center. A grant was recently approved for Dr. Hivnor’s research into Olivares is part of a 15-man team that will march from Lackland’s Training Annex been burn reconstruction. He started work with the use of the laser treatments. to Hurlburt Field, Fla., to honor fallen special tactics Airmen. The journey will burn injuries there in 1983, and from 2000 to 2005 experience and access to a large number of burn already doing since the skin will be smoother; it cover more than 800 miles and five states. held the position of director of the Johns Hopkins survivors with older burn scars,” Dr. Spence said. won’t be so tight upon movement,” Dr. Hivnor said. Burn Center. “We, together, felt that by the addition of the patient “It will improve their quality of life.” Photo by Robbin Cresswell Leaders at Brooke Army Medical Center asked base at my center, we could get a better idea of how Dr. Hivnor continues to be impressed with the Airmen do push-ups in honor of fallen special tactic Airmen during Dr. Spence to establish a burn reconstruction pro- the carbon dioxide fractional laser improves mature results his treatments have given wounded war- an opening ceremony of the Special Tactics Memorial March at gram at their U.S. Army Institute for Surgical scars ... patients with scars that are many years riors. Lackland's Training Annex Saturday. Research Burn Center. He left Johns Hopkins to old.” “The most amazing thing I’ve seen is a patient found the National Burn Reconstruction Center in Dr. Hivnor said he feels the research will be more with scar tissue that webbed their fingers together,” Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Palacios Baltimore. This enabled him to make regular trips validly accepted coming from two separate facilities he said. “I stretched it out as far as it would go and Airmen and family members begin their journey from Lackland’s Training Annex to work at BAMC as well, where he has shared and different subspecialties. then used the laser on it and I could literally see the Saturday. patients with Dr. Hivnor. Among the equipment Dr. Hivnor has purchased fingers separating as I went.” “I sent patients to Dr. Hivnor for laser surgery is a 3-D imaging camera. The camera enables a Dr. Hivnor and Dr. Spence said they intend to use and I became more interested in his use of laser computer program to visualize the scars and the the project to answer some important questions. surgery on burn survivors,” Dr. Spence said. “It textural improvement that has been noted clinically. “I am particularly interested if it can affect con- became very advantageous for us to have a close They can rotate the image in any 3-dimensional tractures,” Dr. Spence said. “Scars around the working relationship because it helped the warriors direction, providing a detailed look at the scars. mouth that cause people to not open their mouths we were treating. It also turned out that the use of Other devices will be used to actually measure for well, and tight scars at the elbow, preventing people the laser for burn survivors is so new that it needed compliance or softness of the scars and to objectify from moving their arms, are the main areas in par- to be investigated.” things as much as possible by providing tangible ticular.” Dr. Spence continues to partner with Dr. Hivnor numbers. The three-year research study will hopefully in this research. Some of the funding will go to Dr. One improvement he has seen has been in shed light on a lot of issues. Spence so he will have access to the same equip- patient goniometry, or the range of motion at the “The big question we want the research to ment Wilford Hall is using, Dr. Hivnor said. joint. answer is can we sustain the improvement that “I have the advantage of 25 years of experience “Even if it doesn’t improve the motion, it can we’ve shown here in the long term,” Dr. Hivnor treating patients with burn scars. I also have the make it easier to do the same things the patient was said. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 President extends deadline for stop loss benefit Airmen urged to complete survey Airmen who recently aware of how the move Airmen can help ensure completed a permanent went. quality future moves for By Daniel Elkins result of stop loss. Legally designated beneficiaries for were affected by stop loss. Those who accepted a change of station move The military uses the servicemembers and civil- Airmen affected may also apply. selective re-enlistment bonus subsequent to being Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs have probably completed results to determine how ians by completing the To file a claim, eligible individuals may download a affected by stop loss are not eligible for the special most steps involved in the well the origin and desti- survey when it arrives. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Eligible Airmen, stop loss claim application at www.afpc.randolph.af. pay. move. nation personal property Airmen who recently veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 3 mil/stoploss. Applicants who were serving in the More than 3,700 claims by Airmen have been However, travelers are offices did in assisting completed a PCS move to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following Reserve or Guard at the time of stop loss may apply approved for retroactive stop loss special pay since not done with their move during the move. but didn’t receive the e- an extension in the continuing resolution signed by by visiting the Air Reserve Personnel Center website officials began accepting claims in September 2009. if they haven’t completed Additionally, ratings on mail can select the the president Sept. 30. at https://arpc.afrc.af.mil/vPC-GR. Air Force officials used stop loss for Operation the personal property how well the commercial Personal Property/POV The new Dec. 3 deadline extends the original Oct. Due to the benefit period coming to a close this Enduring Freedom from Oct. 2, 2001, through Jan. customer satisfaction sur- moving company per- link at www.SDDC.army. 21 cutoff for applications and allows eligible recipi- year, officials at Air Force Personnel Center have seen 31, 2003, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2 vey. formed determine how mil to access the survey ents more time to apply for the benefit. an influx of applications, which has lengthened the through Dec. 31, 2003. Officials say that much business they will or call the Lackland Airmen eligible for the benefit include active, processing period to eight to 10 weeks from the date Individuals who were deployed during either oper- whether this move was get from the Department Personal Property Office, retired and former members as well as Reserve and an application is received. After processing, the ation may be eligible beyond the inclusive dates the best move ever, just of Defense in the future. 671-2821, for more infor- Guard component members who served on active Defense Finance and Accounting Service may require depending on their Air Force specialty and deploy- average or the worst, Surveys are e-mailed mation. duty while their enlistment or period of obligated an additional 21 days for processing the payment. ment return date. travelers need to com- between seven and 21 (Courtesy of Personal service was involuntarily extended, or whose eligibili- Those found to be eligible are entitled to receive For more information call the Total Force Service plete the 12-question sur- days following the deliv- Property Activity Head- ty for separation or retirement was suspended as a $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they Center at (800) 525-0102. vey to ensure leaders are ery of household property. quarters) PAGE 16 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 President extends deadline for stop loss benefit Airmen urged to complete survey Airmen who recently aware of how the move Airmen can help ensure completed a permanent went. quality future moves for By Daniel Elkins result of stop loss. Legally designated beneficiaries for were affected by stop loss. Those who accepted a change of station move The military uses the servicemembers and civil- Airmen affected may also apply. selective re-enlistment bonus subsequent to being Air Force Personnel, Service and Manpower Public Affairs have probably completed results to determine how ians by completing the To file a claim, eligible individuals may download a affected by stop loss are not eligible for the special most steps involved in the well the origin and desti- survey when it arrives. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Eligible Airmen, stop loss claim application at www.afpc.randolph.af. pay. move. nation personal property Airmen who recently veterans and their beneficiaries now have until Dec. 3 mil/stoploss. Applicants who were serving in the More than 3,700 claims by Airmen have been However, travelers are offices did in assisting completed a PCS move to apply for retroactive stop loss special pay following Reserve or Guard at the time of stop loss may apply approved for retroactive stop loss special pay since not done with their move during the move. but didn’t receive the e- an extension in the continuing resolution signed by by visiting the Air Reserve Personnel Center website officials began accepting claims in September 2009. if they haven’t completed Additionally, ratings on mail can select the the president Sept. 30. at https://arpc.afrc.af.mil/vPC-GR. Air Force officials used stop loss for Operation the personal property how well the commercial Personal Property/POV The new Dec. 3 deadline extends the original Oct. Due to the benefit period coming to a close this Enduring Freedom from Oct. 2, 2001, through Jan. customer satisfaction sur- moving company per- link at www.SDDC.army. 21 cutoff for applications and allows eligible recipi- year, officials at Air Force Personnel Center have seen 31, 2003, and Operation Iraqi Freedom from May 2 vey. formed determine how mil to access the survey ents more time to apply for the benefit. an influx of applications, which has lengthened the through Dec. 31, 2003. Officials say that much business they will or call the Lackland Airmen eligible for the benefit include active, processing period to eight to 10 weeks from the date Individuals who were deployed during either oper- whether this move was get from the Department Personal Property Office, retired and former members as well as Reserve and an application is received. After processing, the ation may be eligible beyond the inclusive dates the best move ever, just of Defense in the future. 671-2821, for more infor- Guard component members who served on active Defense Finance and Accounting Service may require depending on their Air Force specialty and deploy- average or the worst, Surveys are e-mailed mation. duty while their enlistment or period of obligated an additional 21 days for processing the payment. ment return date. travelers need to com- between seven and 21 (Courtesy of Personal service was involuntarily extended, or whose eligibili- Those found to be eligible are entitled to receive For more information call the Total Force Service plete the 12-question sur- days following the deliv- Property Activity Head- ty for separation or retirement was suspended as a $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they Center at (800) 525-0102. vey to ensure leaders are ery of household property. quarters) PAGE 18 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 VIOLENCE from P11 feels uncomfortable calling Family “… Changing Lives One Gift at a Time …” Advocacy and nothing has happened, Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Wilford Hall’s Family Advocacy go to Military One Source at www. Office offers several groups and classes militaryonesource.com. Call 671-NEWS to help prevent domestic violence. “They can go there and it won’t get “We’ve helped a number of people reported because nothing has hap- through weekly parenting classes,” Ms. pened yet,” she explained. Van Slyke said. “There are also weekly The national hotline for child abuse … Please support the Combined Federal couple’s conflict resolution groups to is 800-252-5400. The hotline for Campaign Sept. 13 – Oct. 31, 2010 Contact your unit reps for more info. enhance happier relationships.” domestic violence against women, Other classes include anger manage- which also accepts men, is 733-8810. ment, and a class for singles called The hotline for domestic violence “How to Avoid Falling for a Jerk or against men is 888-743-5754. Jerkette,” which is a fun, interactive For more information, contact class for groups or wings. Family Advocacy at 210-292-5967 or The feedback for the classes has the Bexar County Family Justice been positive. Center’s Domestic Abuse Victim “People need to seek prevention Advocate Program at 210-208-6800. services before something happens,” The Military Power and Control Wheel Ms. Van Slyke warned. “Please get help web site is at http://www.ncdsv.org/ before something happens.” images/Militarycontrolwheel She suggested that if the member NOSHADING.pdf

MOTTO from P13 spondence and prod- and lasting tradition for ucts. It will also be voicing our pride.” cussions at bases in introduced in the com- The chief noted an every major command ing year into basic train- important distinction twice, and in two Air ing, professional mili- between slogans and Force-wide surveys.” tary education, Reserve mottos. “The data provided Officer Training Corps “Slogans and ad quality information on and U.S. Air Force phrases come and go, everything from acces- Academy courses. but a motto is meant to sions and retention, to “This motto encom- be passed from one gen- diversity and broader passes what Airmen say eration of Airmen to Air Force cultural initia- about what it means to another,” Chief Roy said. tives,” said Gen Lorenz. serve in this great Air “This is for the hun- Airmen can expect to Force,” said Chief dreds of thousands of gradually hear and see Master Sgt. of the Air Airmen who now serve, more of the motto as it Force James Roy. “‘Aim who have served and is included in Air Force High … Fly-Fight-Win’ who will serve in the presentations, corre- gives our service a new future.” PAGE 20 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 Military ownership of former Kelly AFB ends COMMUNITY Local Military ownership of former Kelly long way in the decade since transi- The property transferred is to achieve our mutual goal of trans- Air Force Base, one of the Air tion of the property began, and we known as “Zone 3,” and includes ferring this former military property BRIEFS Force’s oldest continuously active air look forward to building on a record most of the original industrial area for beneficial reuse,” said Paul RSLSP CLAIMS DEADLINE ent, nonpartisan organization that Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall Drop,” an interactive murder mystery 9:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.; bases, ended Sept. 30 when the Air of success creating opportunities for at former Kelly AFB. The property Carroll, BRAC Environmental The deadline to file Retroactive provides recommendations and Community Center. with the audience choosing one of and Oct. 28, 8-9:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. Force transferred the final 389 acres San Antonio.” contains two of the largest environ- Coordinator. “With this transfer, all Stop Loss Special Pay for Airmen, vet- advice regarding environmental E-mail LOSC_reservations@ four possible endings, Oct. 29 at For more information, e-mail of the former base to Port San Kelly Field, later Kelly Air Force mental cleanup projects at Kelly, Site of the former Kelly AFB is in the erans and beneficiaries who were restoration issues to Lackland leader- yahoo.com or call 451-5175 for reser- Arnold Hall Community Center [email protected] or Antonio. A formal ceremony com- Base, was established March 27, MP and Building 301, former metal hands of the local community.” memorating the transfer is sched- 1917 as one of the initial Army Air plating facilities. Both sites have In total, 1,887 acres of the prop- involuntarily extended under Stop ship. vations by noon Monday. Tickets are Light hors d’oeuvres are included contact your Human Resources uled for December. Service installations. Many of the been restored and are currently in erty used when the base was active Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and For more information, call 671- $15 per person. in the $10 tickets. Doors open at 6:30 staffing specialist. “Kelly Air Force Base, now Port leaders who built the Army Air use. Since the BRAC decision for clo- has been transferred to the San Sept. 30, 2009 has been extended to 2907. For more information, visit p.m.; the play begins at 7 p.m. San Antonio, has a long, proud histo- Forces of World War II and fought sure and realignment of Kelly in Antonio community. Some 65 com- Dec. 3. www.lacklandosc.org. For more information, call 671- AETC FIRST SERGEANT SYMPOSIUM ry of service,” said Robert Moore, successfully for an independent Air 1995 and its closure in July 2001, mercial organizations have estab- Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ ASMC LUNCHEON SCHEDULED 2619. Registration is underway for the Director of the Air Force Real Force spent time at Kelly as com- extensive environmental investiga- lished a business presence at the stoploss for claim forms and filing The Alamo chapter of the EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT Air Education and Training Command Property Agency. “It now serves the manders, pilots, instructors, or tion and remediation have resulted Port, including Boeing, Pratt and instructions. American Society of Military The Lackland Education Services CIVILIAN PERSONNEL TOWN HALLS Additional Duty First Sergeant community by contributing to the cadets. Graduates included former in achievement of the required Whitney, and Lockheed Martin. Comptrollers meets Thursday, 11 a.m. Office is conducting a needs assess- A new resume-based internal can- Symposium Nov. 15-19 at the Inter- region’s economy. Already, property Air Force Chiefs of Staff Generals Operating Properly and Successfully The Air Force has leased back JUNIOR ENLISTED PICNIC to 1 p.m., in the Kendrick Club at ment through Oct. 31. didate recruitment process for other American Air Forces Academy Training transferred to Port San Antonio has Thomas White, Curtis LeMay, John Determination by U.S. Environmen- about 200 acres from the Port, An appreciation picnic for Randolph Air Force Base. The needs assessment is the key Air Force job opportunities goes into Center, Bldg. 7356. created over 14,000 public and pri- McConnell, Hoyt Vandenberg, and tal Protection Agency for 43 selected including Bldg. 171, which now Lackland’s junior enlisted Airmen is Jim Lee, president of element in determining base improve- effect Nov. 1. To register, visit https://www.my. vate sector jobs, and I believe even John Dale Ryan. Kelly has long remedies at the former base. houses 2,700 people from 11 Air today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stillman Thinkrobatics, will speak on visual ments and education programs The 802nd Force Support af.mil/afknprod/community/views/ more are on the way.” played an equally vital role in sus- “Since the announcement of Force agencies, such as the Air Park. thinking. offered. Squadron Civilian Personnel Section home.aspx?Filter=OO-DP-AE-54. “We greatly value our collabora- taining American military airpower Kelly’s closure, we have been work- Force Medical Operations Agency, The $1 admission price includes Call 652-4408 by Tuesday for The 10-question assessment can will host town hall meetings for cur- For information, call 671-3897. tion with the Air Force,” said Bruce through its logistics management ing with our partners at USEPA, the the Air Force Center for Engineering Miller, President and CEO of Port mission, and was once the largest Texas Commission on Environmental and the Environment and the Air food, games and door prizes. reservations. be accessed on the Air Force Virtual rent internal AF civilian employees San Antonio. “The Port has come a employer in South Texas. Quality, and the City of San Antonio Force Services Agency. Education Center via the AF Portal or and their supervisors on the single DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY LACKLAND CCR SCHEDULES MEETING OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB by going to https://www.my.af.mil/ staffing tool, which simplifies and The Wilford Hall Medical Center The Lackland Community Council Members of the Lackland Officers’ afvecprod/needs/. standardizes the civilian recruitment Bariatric Clinic is looking for over- on Restoration meets Wednesday, 7- Spouses’ Club will attend a sneak process. weight individuals with Type 2 dia- 8:30 p.m., at Valley-Hi Elementary preview of “Dead to the Last Drop,” MURDER MYSTERY THEATER Town halls are scheduled Oct. 27- betes to participate in a research School. an interactive murder mystery by the The Lackland performing Arts 28 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts study. For more information, contact The Lackland CCR is an independ- Lackland Performing Arts Group on Group presents “Dead to the Last Center. The sessions are Oct. 27, 8- the Bariatric Clinic at 292-2210.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Orthodox Islamic Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Sunday: For more information, Friday: Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Christian Airmen Memorial Chapel contact the chapel staff: Defense Language Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Catholic Institute Religious Education, Monday-Friday: Student Center Base Post Office 671-1058 10:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 Mass, 11:30 a.m. Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 DEERS 800-538-9552 Protestant p.m. Family Child Care 671-3376 Sunday: Sunday: Wilford Hall Chapel Legal Office 671-3362 Mass, 11 a.m Airmen Memorial Chapel Religious Education, 10:00 Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. a.m.-12:00 p.m. Library 671-3610 Saturday: Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Jewish MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Spanish Contemporary, Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Friday: Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Mass, 5:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Airmen Memorial Chapel TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Sabbath Eve Service, Sunday: 5:45 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3600 Freedom Chapel Freedom Chapel Thursday: Religious Education, 4:30 Religious Education, 9 Contemporary Service, Bible Study, 6 p.m. p.m. Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org a.m. 9:30 a.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Mass, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, 12:30 Sunday: Wicca p.m. Medina Chapel 1st Wednesday: Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Hope Chapel Children’s Church Contemporary Service, 9 Freedom Chapel Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. provided a.m. Room 8, Religious Education, 11 San Antonio Military Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil Wilford Hall Chapel a.m. Wilford Hall Chapel Open Circle, My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com Mass, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 Military ownership of former Kelly AFB ends COMMUNITY Local Military ownership of former Kelly long way in the decade since transi- The property transferred is to achieve our mutual goal of trans- Air Force Base, one of the Air tion of the property began, and we known as “Zone 3,” and includes ferring this former military property BRIEFS Force’s oldest continuously active air look forward to building on a record most of the original industrial area for beneficial reuse,” said Paul RSLSP CLAIMS DEADLINE ent, nonpartisan organization that Oct. 26, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall Drop,” an interactive murder mystery 9:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m., 3-4:30 p.m.; bases, ended Sept. 30 when the Air of success creating opportunities for at former Kelly AFB. The property Carroll, BRAC Environmental The deadline to file Retroactive provides recommendations and Community Center. with the audience choosing one of and Oct. 28, 8-9:30 a.m., 1-2:30 p.m. Force transferred the final 389 acres San Antonio.” contains two of the largest environ- Coordinator. “With this transfer, all Stop Loss Special Pay for Airmen, vet- advice regarding environmental E-mail LOSC_reservations@ four possible endings, Oct. 29 at For more information, e-mail of the former base to Port San Kelly Field, later Kelly Air Force mental cleanup projects at Kelly, Site of the former Kelly AFB is in the erans and beneficiaries who were restoration issues to Lackland leader- yahoo.com or call 451-5175 for reser- Arnold Hall Community Center [email protected] or Antonio. A formal ceremony com- Base, was established March 27, MP and Building 301, former metal hands of the local community.” memorating the transfer is sched- 1917 as one of the initial Army Air plating facilities. Both sites have In total, 1,887 acres of the prop- involuntarily extended under Stop ship. vations by noon Monday. Tickets are Light hors d’oeuvres are included contact your Human Resources uled for December. Service installations. Many of the been restored and are currently in erty used when the base was active Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and For more information, call 671- $15 per person. in the $10 tickets. Doors open at 6:30 staffing specialist. “Kelly Air Force Base, now Port leaders who built the Army Air use. Since the BRAC decision for clo- has been transferred to the San Sept. 30, 2009 has been extended to 2907. For more information, visit p.m.; the play begins at 7 p.m. San Antonio, has a long, proud histo- Forces of World War II and fought sure and realignment of Kelly in Antonio community. Some 65 com- Dec. 3. www.lacklandosc.org. For more information, call 671- AETC FIRST SERGEANT SYMPOSIUM ry of service,” said Robert Moore, successfully for an independent Air 1995 and its closure in July 2001, mercial organizations have estab- Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ ASMC LUNCHEON SCHEDULED 2619. Registration is underway for the Director of the Air Force Real Force spent time at Kelly as com- extensive environmental investiga- lished a business presence at the stoploss for claim forms and filing The Alamo chapter of the EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT Air Education and Training Command Property Agency. “It now serves the manders, pilots, instructors, or tion and remediation have resulted Port, including Boeing, Pratt and instructions. American Society of Military The Lackland Education Services CIVILIAN PERSONNEL TOWN HALLS Additional Duty First Sergeant community by contributing to the cadets. Graduates included former in achievement of the required Whitney, and Lockheed Martin. Comptrollers meets Thursday, 11 a.m. Office is conducting a needs assess- A new resume-based internal can- Symposium Nov. 15-19 at the Inter- region’s economy. Already, property Air Force Chiefs of Staff Generals Operating Properly and Successfully The Air Force has leased back JUNIOR ENLISTED PICNIC to 1 p.m., in the Kendrick Club at ment through Oct. 31. didate recruitment process for other American Air Forces Academy Training transferred to Port San Antonio has Thomas White, Curtis LeMay, John Determination by U.S. Environmen- about 200 acres from the Port, An appreciation picnic for Randolph Air Force Base. The needs assessment is the key Air Force job opportunities goes into Center, Bldg. 7356. created over 14,000 public and pri- McConnell, Hoyt Vandenberg, and tal Protection Agency for 43 selected including Bldg. 171, which now Lackland’s junior enlisted Airmen is Jim Lee, president of element in determining base improve- effect Nov. 1. To register, visit https://www.my. vate sector jobs, and I believe even John Dale Ryan. Kelly has long remedies at the former base. houses 2,700 people from 11 Air today, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Stillman Thinkrobatics, will speak on visual ments and education programs The 802nd Force Support af.mil/afknprod/community/views/ more are on the way.” played an equally vital role in sus- “Since the announcement of Force agencies, such as the Air Park. thinking. offered. Squadron Civilian Personnel Section home.aspx?Filter=OO-DP-AE-54. “We greatly value our collabora- taining American military airpower Kelly’s closure, we have been work- Force Medical Operations Agency, The $1 admission price includes Call 652-4408 by Tuesday for The 10-question assessment can will host town hall meetings for cur- For information, call 671-3897. tion with the Air Force,” said Bruce through its logistics management ing with our partners at USEPA, the the Air Force Center for Engineering Miller, President and CEO of Port mission, and was once the largest Texas Commission on Environmental and the Environment and the Air food, games and door prizes. reservations. be accessed on the Air Force Virtual rent internal AF civilian employees San Antonio. “The Port has come a employer in South Texas. Quality, and the City of San Antonio Force Services Agency. Education Center via the AF Portal or and their supervisors on the single DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY LACKLAND CCR SCHEDULES MEETING OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB by going to https://www.my.af.mil/ staffing tool, which simplifies and The Wilford Hall Medical Center The Lackland Community Council Members of the Lackland Officers’ afvecprod/needs/. standardizes the civilian recruitment Bariatric Clinic is looking for over- on Restoration meets Wednesday, 7- Spouses’ Club will attend a sneak process. weight individuals with Type 2 dia- 8:30 p.m., at Valley-Hi Elementary preview of “Dead to the Last Drop,” MURDER MYSTERY THEATER Town halls are scheduled Oct. 27- betes to participate in a research School. an interactive murder mystery by the The Lackland performing Arts 28 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts study. For more information, contact The Lackland CCR is an independ- Lackland Performing Arts Group on Group presents “Dead to the Last Center. The sessions are Oct. 27, 8- the Bariatric Clinic at 292-2210.

OCT. 15 Airman and Family Readiness PROTESTANT WOMENOF THE CHAPEL PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL upcoming FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR Center. Protestant Women of the Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel A seminar on How to Apply for Childcare is available for the MONTHLY MEETINGS meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 meets for Bible study Oct. 26, 10 GATEWAY HALF MARATHON Federal Employment is today, 11 meeting. E-mail children’s names ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB p.m., at Freedom Chapel. a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- AFISR ready to ramble The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the The $55 early registration a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and and ages to For more information, call 671- dren ministry during the meeting. month, 6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lack- ends Wednesday. Afterward, Family Readiness Center, Bldg. [email protected]. 4208. For more information, call 671- landesc.org. 1249. For more information, visit 4208. it’s $75 until race day Oct. 23. The class will teach partici- www.lacklandesc.org or contact OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB OCT. 25 pants tools to enhance the job- Cathy Guertin at (210) 694-0718. The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR OCT. 27 YOUTH BASKETBALL in four-sport challenge hunting process. For more informa- month at the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. A return and reunion seminar is CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS Registration for Lackland’s PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL tion, call 671-3610. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the A credit management class is By Deborah Silliman-Wolfe In all, 51 teams will com- Protestant Women of the Chapel youth center basketball at The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, Airman and Family Readiness Oct. 27, 10:30 to noon, at the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs pete in the challenge. OCT. 18 meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 Center, Bldg. 1249. Airman and Family Readiness Bldg. 8420 ends Thursday. 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. Captain Huber’s team is one RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- The seminar is an informal Center, Bldg. 1249. Girls, boys and coed divi- The sun is just barely peek- of 17 from Lackland. A return and reunion seminar is dren ministry during the meeting. forum about the stress families and The class will focus on under- sions are open to 5- to 17- Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- searches and related topics. For more information, call 671- individuals experience during sepa- standing terms and conditions ing out above the tree line on a The Lackland teams are Airman and Family Readiness 4208. For more information, call 671- 2619 or 671-2352. ration. associated with credit, credit year-olds. recent weekend morning as joined by 25 teams from 3722. Center, Bldg. 1249. For more information, call 671- reporting and credit scores. For details, call 671-1245. Capt. Derek Huber and his Randolph, two from Fort Sam OCT. 21 The seminar is an informal OCT. 19-21 3722. For more information, call 671- team prep their bikes for a 20- Houston and one from Vance TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OCT. 20 SPONSORSHIP TRAINING 3722. forum about the stress families and HALLOWEEN GOLF TOURNEY mile ride at O.P. Schnabel Park Air Force Base, Okla. individuals experience during sepa- A three-day transition assis- LPAG MEETING Training for new sponsors along OCT. 26 The glow-in-the-dark golf in Northwest San Antonio. Steve Knechtel, Randolph’s ration. tance program for separating or Members of the Lackland with annual updates for sponsors PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS OCT. 28 For more information, call 671- retiring military personnel is Performing Arts Group meet Oct. 20, previously trained is Thursday, 8-9 A mandatory counseling class UNIFORMED THRIFT SAVINGS CLASS tournament, “Glowing After the ride, the men plan 902nd Force Support 3722. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community a.m., at the Airman and Family for pre-separation retirees is Oct. The Airmen and Family Greens,” is Oct. 29, starting to run an additional five miles. Squadron program manager, is a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Center. “Expressions,” an open Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. 26, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Readiness Center will sponsor a While many people sleep in the project officer for the microphone forum, follows the For more information or sign up, at 4:30 p.m. at the base OCT. 19 Airman and Family Readiness Family Readiness Center, Bldg. class about the Uniformed Thrift on the weekends, these Airmen Rambler 120. Center, Bldg. 1249. meeting from 7-9 p.m. call 671-3722. course. ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB 1249. Savings Plan, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. use the early morning hours to “No one has ever regretted The program is presented by the Attendees will be briefed about 28 at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ prepare for the upcoming participating,” he said. “The Club meets for executive board elec- Department of Labor and the Texas benefits and services. The class discusses choices scoreboard Rambler 120 Team Challenge only regrets are from those tions and a Halloween costume con- Workforce Commission. WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM For more information, call 671- and limitations about the plan. FOOTBALL test on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at the The program focuses on job 3722. For information, call 671-3722 at Randolph’s recreation park who didn’t participate and Division IWL on Canyon Lake Saturday. then had to hear how great it 1. NIOC 6 0 “I think it is going to be a was from those who did. Team 2. 59th Dental 5 1 3. 737th TRG4 2 fun atmosphere at the event,” goals range from competing to 4. 59th Med LRS4 2 Captain Huber, Air Force completing, whether they are 5. 543rd Spt Sq 4 2 Intelligence, Surveillance and seasoned triathletes going for 6. 93rd IS 3 4 7. 341st TRS1 5 Reconnaissance Agency soft- the gold or exercise novices 8. FSS 1 6 ware development flight com- wanting to test their level of 9. 59th Med Spt Sq 0 6 mander, said. “I don’t think it ability.” Division II W L matters if you are not in Knechtel said the Rambler 1. 59th CSPG 5 0 extreme shape, I think anyone 120 is not only a way to meas- 2. AFISR 5 1 can do it. It makes it even ure a participant’s physical 3. ESC/ Det 24 2 more fun if a big group of peo- stamina and conditioning, but 4. 717th MI Bn 3 2 5. 559th MDG 3 3 ple are competing.” is also an opportunity to inter- 6. 35th IS 1 5 The Rambler 120 includes a act with friends and family, 7. DLI 1 4 22-mile bike ride, a six-mile meet new people from other 8. 37th TRSS 0 5 run, a two-mile rafting adven- military installations, enjoy a Division III W L ture and a mystery event. barbeque lunch and appreciate 1. Security Forces 7 0 Huber is joined by fellow the beauty of the Texas Hill 2. 802nd COMM 5 1 squadron members Senior Country. 3. 802nd LRS6 2 4. 688th IOW4 3 Airman Michael Brown, Senior “Everyone walks away with 5. 433rd AW 3 3 Airman Daniel Maness and Photo by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe a feeling of accomplishment,” 6. 59th EMS 3 4 Senior Airman Zach Mais. he said. 7. 690th NSG 2 5 Capt. Derek Huber, AFISR, checks his bike’s tire pressure as he and his 8. Radiology 1 5 The captain said though his team prepare for a 20-mile training ride at O.P. Schnabel Park. According to Knechtel, the team is not well versed in Rambler 120 was first planned VOLLEYBALL multi-sport competitions, he like crazy,” Captain Huber team will take on all four in 2006 as a Randolph commu- Coed WL expects to do well based on the said. events. nity program that promoted 1. CPSD 3 0 group’s strong background in The team ran through the The other team format, physical conditioning with a 2. 737th TRG 2 0 running and cycling. course twice already, minus relay, consists of up to eight competitive flair. 3. IAAFA 2 1 Rafting, however, is entirely the raft portion, in anticipation members per team, substitut- “Good food, team spirit and 4. 543rd Spt Sq 2 1 5. AFISR 2 1 new. of the event. ing at specified locations along the beauty of Canyon Lake 6. Mental Health Sq 1 1 “We’re just going to put two Entering in the Xtreme team the course during the chal- made this an ideal program for 7. 802nd LRS0 2 guys in the front and paddle format, each member of AFISR lenge. a fall weekend,” he said. 8. 35th IS 0 2 PAGE 22 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 What’s Happening Family Support Events SPORTS

OCT. 15 Airman and Family Readiness PROTESTANT WOMENOF THE CHAPEL PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL upcoming FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR Center. Protestant Women of the Chapel Protestant Women of the Chapel A seminar on How to Apply for Childcare is available for the MONTHLY MEETINGS meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 meets for Bible study Oct. 26, 10 GATEWAY HALF MARATHON Federal Employment is today, 11 meeting. E-mail children’s names ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB p.m., at Freedom Chapel. a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- AFISR ready to ramble The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the The $55 early registration a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and and ages to For more information, call 671- dren ministry during the meeting. month, 6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lack- ends Wednesday. Afterward, Family Readiness Center, Bldg. [email protected]. 4208. For more information, call 671- landesc.org. 1249. For more information, visit 4208. it’s $75 until race day Oct. 23. The class will teach partici- www.lacklandesc.org or contact OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB OCT. 25 pants tools to enhance the job- Cathy Guertin at (210) 694-0718. The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR OCT. 27 YOUTH BASKETBALL in four-sport challenge hunting process. For more informa- month at the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. A return and reunion seminar is CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS Registration for Lackland’s PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL tion, call 671-3610. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the A credit management class is By Deborah Silliman-Wolfe In all, 51 teams will com- Protestant Women of the Chapel youth center basketball at The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, Airman and Family Readiness Oct. 27, 10:30 to noon, at the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs pete in the challenge. OCT. 18 meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 Center, Bldg. 1249. Airman and Family Readiness Bldg. 8420 ends Thursday. 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. Captain Huber’s team is one RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- The seminar is an informal Center, Bldg. 1249. Girls, boys and coed divi- The sun is just barely peek- of 17 from Lackland. A return and reunion seminar is dren ministry during the meeting. forum about the stress families and The class will focus on under- sions are open to 5- to 17- Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- searches and related topics. For more information, call 671- individuals experience during sepa- standing terms and conditions ing out above the tree line on a The Lackland teams are Airman and Family Readiness 4208. For more information, call 671- 2619 or 671-2352. ration. associated with credit, credit year-olds. recent weekend morning as joined by 25 teams from 3722. Center, Bldg. 1249. For more information, call 671- reporting and credit scores. For details, call 671-1245. Capt. Derek Huber and his Randolph, two from Fort Sam OCT. 21 The seminar is an informal OCT. 19-21 3722. For more information, call 671- team prep their bikes for a 20- Houston and one from Vance TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM OCT. 20 SPONSORSHIP TRAINING 3722. forum about the stress families and HALLOWEEN GOLF TOURNEY mile ride at O.P. Schnabel Park Air Force Base, Okla. individuals experience during sepa- A three-day transition assis- LPAG MEETING Training for new sponsors along OCT. 26 The glow-in-the-dark golf in Northwest San Antonio. Steve Knechtel, Randolph’s ration. tance program for separating or Members of the Lackland with annual updates for sponsors PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS OCT. 28 For more information, call 671- retiring military personnel is Performing Arts Group meet Oct. 20, previously trained is Thursday, 8-9 A mandatory counseling class UNIFORMED THRIFT SAVINGS CLASS tournament, “Glowing After the ride, the men plan 902nd Force Support 3722. Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community a.m., at the Airman and Family for pre-separation retirees is Oct. The Airmen and Family Greens,” is Oct. 29, starting to run an additional five miles. Squadron program manager, is a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Center. “Expressions,” an open Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. 26, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Readiness Center will sponsor a While many people sleep in the project officer for the microphone forum, follows the For more information or sign up, at 4:30 p.m. at the base OCT. 19 Airman and Family Readiness Family Readiness Center, Bldg. class about the Uniformed Thrift on the weekends, these Airmen Rambler 120. Center, Bldg. 1249. meeting from 7-9 p.m. call 671-3722. course. ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB 1249. Savings Plan, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Oct. use the early morning hours to “No one has ever regretted The program is presented by the Attendees will be briefed about 28 at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ prepare for the upcoming participating,” he said. “The Club meets for executive board elec- Department of Labor and the Texas benefits and services. The class discusses choices scoreboard Rambler 120 Team Challenge only regrets are from those tions and a Halloween costume con- Workforce Commission. WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM For more information, call 671- and limitations about the plan. FOOTBALL test on Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., at the The program focuses on job 3722. For information, call 671-3722 at Randolph’s recreation park who didn’t participate and Division IWL on Canyon Lake Saturday. then had to hear how great it 1. NIOC 6 0 “I think it is going to be a was from those who did. Team 2. 59th Dental 5 1 3. 737th TRG4 2 fun atmosphere at the event,” goals range from competing to 4. 59th Med LRS4 2 Captain Huber, Air Force completing, whether they are 5. 543rd Spt Sq 4 2 Intelligence, Surveillance and seasoned triathletes going for 6. 93rd IS 3 4 7. 341st TRS1 5 Reconnaissance Agency soft- the gold or exercise novices 8. FSS 1 6 ware development flight com- wanting to test their level of 9. 59th Med Spt Sq 0 6 mander, said. “I don’t think it ability.” Division II W L matters if you are not in Knechtel said the Rambler 1. 59th CSPG 5 0 extreme shape, I think anyone 120 is not only a way to meas- 2. AFISR 5 1 can do it. It makes it even ure a participant’s physical 3. ESC/ Det 24 2 more fun if a big group of peo- stamina and conditioning, but 4. 717th MI Bn 3 2 5. 559th MDG 3 3 ple are competing.” is also an opportunity to inter- 6. 35th IS 1 5 The Rambler 120 includes a act with friends and family, 7. DLI 1 4 22-mile bike ride, a six-mile meet new people from other 8. 37th TRSS 0 5 run, a two-mile rafting adven- military installations, enjoy a Division III W L ture and a mystery event. barbeque lunch and appreciate 1. Security Forces 7 0 Huber is joined by fellow the beauty of the Texas Hill 2. 802nd COMM 5 1 squadron members Senior Country. 3. 802nd LRS6 2 4. 688th IOW4 3 Airman Michael Brown, Senior “Everyone walks away with 5. 433rd AW 3 3 Airman Daniel Maness and Photo by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe a feeling of accomplishment,” 6. 59th EMS 3 4 Senior Airman Zach Mais. he said. 7. 690th NSG 2 5 Capt. Derek Huber, AFISR, checks his bike’s tire pressure as he and his 8. Radiology 1 5 The captain said though his team prepare for a 20-mile training ride at O.P. Schnabel Park. According to Knechtel, the team is not well versed in Rambler 120 was first planned VOLLEYBALL multi-sport competitions, he like crazy,” Captain Huber team will take on all four in 2006 as a Randolph commu- Coed WL expects to do well based on the said. events. nity program that promoted 1. CPSD 3 0 group’s strong background in The team ran through the The other team format, physical conditioning with a 2. 737th TRG 2 0 running and cycling. course twice already, minus relay, consists of up to eight competitive flair. 3. IAAFA 2 1 Rafting, however, is entirely the raft portion, in anticipation members per team, substitut- “Good food, team spirit and 4. 543rd Spt Sq 2 1 5. AFISR 2 1 new. of the event. ing at specified locations along the beauty of Canyon Lake 6. Mental Health Sq 1 1 “We’re just going to put two Entering in the Xtreme team the course during the chal- made this an ideal program for 7. 802nd LRS0 2 guys in the front and paddle format, each member of AFISR lenge. a fall weekend,” he said. 8. 35th IS 0 2 PAGE 24 TALESPINNER OCTOBER 15, 2010 OCTOBER 15, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 Base fielder snags all-military debut

By Patrick Desmond Taylor, Mich., Burley gravitated doing,” he said. “At the time I wasn’t Sports Editor toward the military’s game and good enough. I didn’t know what it took the athletic opportunities it pre- to be a good softball player.” At the All-Air Force camp, sented after joining the Air He was determined day-in, day-out Warhawks right fielder Richard Burley Force. and it finally paid off. turned what could have been a one- He rode the bench during “That’s what I pride myself on – 100 and-done event into a month-long triple two seasons at Hurlburt Field, percent, all the time,” Burley said. play. Fla., and one at Lackland as he Following 16 days of two-a-day prac- All September, Burley repeatedly adjusted. tices and afternoon scrimmages, and elevated his game, surviving the All-Air “I was pretty much a defen- nine days with the Air Force squad, he Force training camp, helping the Air sive substitution,” Burley said, got his first test during the team’s 16-3 Force team win its second straight adding defense came naturally. win over the Marines. Armed Forces tournament gold medal Batting, however, was some- Burley caught a gem, diving to save and playing for the All-Armed Forces thing else. a ball hit deep to right field. team in an amateur national champi- As hitting a baseball is con- “The ball actually popped out of my onship. sidered one of sports tougher glove,” the All-Air Force’s starting right Even more impressive, the trip was skills, the former hardballer fielder said. “You dive and the only the military training instructor’s first might add hitting a softball – thing you can think is, don’t let that ball introduction to an all-service competi- exactly were you want it – is hit the ground.” tion. pretty difficult, too. And crucial. He made a freehand catch to save “It was exactly what I expected,” the “Hitting wise, softball is a the out. technical sergeant said. “No one takes a different game,” Burley said. The All-Air Force team (7-2) went on play off at the Air Force game.” Burley plied himself over the to win six more, including three key vic- From day one at the Air Force train- next four years, batting three tories over second-place Army (6-3). ing grounds in Tyndall Air Force Base, times weekly to become an RBI Burley couldn’t be more satisfied Fla., he knew he had to give it his all, Photo by Robbin Cresswell threat. with his September. just the way he likes it. Richard Burley, 737th Training Support Squadron, He played for his group’s “The best experience of it all was the “Everyone is diving. People are run- was named to both the All-Armed Forces and All- 2009 base intramural champi- camp itself,” he said. “Getting to know ning into fences, jumping on fences to Air Force softball teams as a right-fielder. on team, the base varsity and a the other players … guys coming from stop home runs. It’s intense,” Burley in the starting lineup at the base level. city team. He’s kept the Air Force soft- Germany, Japan and Korea. It was a said. “It was awesome to see the level He was a long way from playing in a ball program in the forefront of his great experience.” at which everyone wanted to go to stadium in Oklahoma City as a member mind. Now, he said, he’s “looking forward make that team.” of the Armed Forces team. “Even when I was at Hurlburt Field, to time with the family” and a little But not long ago Burley wasn’t even A high school baseball player from that was something I looked into break from softball.

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