FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009

GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • , TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 67 No. 14

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Staff Sgt. Robert George, 324th Training Push/Pull 15 Squadron, marches his flight down Truemper St. after his flight of new basic trainees got their issued uniforms Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo and Air Force gear. Leaders hear victim’s tragic story Funeral service By Mike Joseph Now it is, mostly due to the nation- reported her missing. for AFIOC NCO Staff Writer al media attention and public out- Subsequently, Marine Cpl. Cesar rage stirred by her daughter’s Armando Laurean, the accused A funeral service for Tech. Sgt. Audra Britt, To sexual assault victims, it’s a tragic death. rapist and suspected killer, desert- Air Force Information story that is difficult to tell. For one A Marine lance corporal sta- ed the Marine Corps and fled to Operations Center, will be rape victim’s family, it’s a story that tioned in Camp Lejeune, N.C., in Mexico, where he was arrested. He held Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., must be told. 2007, Maria Lauterbach accused a now awaits extradition back to the at New Creation Christian Invited to speak here during fellow Marine of rape. Her accusa- , a process that could Fellowship, 8700 Fourwinds Sexual Assault Awareness Month, tions led to harassment, physical take up to three years. Dr. Call 646-7997 for Mary Lauterbach recounted her harm, personal property damage, Recounting her daughter’s story more information. daughter’s horrifying ordeal April and in the end, her murder and in detail – from the time Maria 9 before more than 160 base lead- that of her unborn child. She was telephoned a month after the rape ers attending a community lunch- eight months pregnant at the time. until her senseless death – Mrs. Photo by 2nd Lt. Natassia Cherne eon at the Gateway Club. Her charred remains were found Lauterbach stressed that no one Mary Lauterbach shares her Lauterbach may not have been buried in the accuser’s backyard daughter’s story with base a household name 15 months ago. almost a month after her mother See TRAGIC P19 leaders April 9. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Base nears stage two water restrictions Lackland may soon enter Stage II • Using indigenous landscaping; days are based on the last digit of an aquifer was at 660.4 feet. water restrictions unless the Edwards • Reporting dripping fixtures and address. Residents with addresses end- Stage II restrictions continue the Aquifer receives replenishing rainfall. water puddling; ing in an even number may water Stage I restrictions but further restrict The San Antonio area is experienc- • Installing water efficient toi- Saturday and Tuesday. Odd- grass and turf watering with sprinklers ing a sustained drought that shows no lets, faucets, shower- numbered addresses may to one day a week. Watering with a signs of letting up. Since September heads, and sprinkler water Sunday and hand-held hose is allowed at appropri- 2007, the region has experienced the systems; Thurs-day. ate times any day to maintain shrubs, driest 17 months on record and about • Watering land- Base facilities trees, flowers, vegetables and other 28 inches of rainfall below normal. scapes only are allowed to ornamental plants. Additionally, increased pressure placed between 8 p.m. water only Water leaks and broken water pipe on the Edwards Aquifer from farmers and 10 a.m.; Mondays and Fri- indications, such as water puddling in irrigating their fields and homeowners • Avoiding driv- days, and athletic grassy areas or moving along street watering their lawns may necessitate ing vehicles over fields water on curbs, should be reported during nor- additional restrictions. landscape and Monday and mal duty hours to the Civil Engineer Lackland’s conservation plan has six grassy areas; Wednesday. Area Maintenance Unit or, after normal stages, created in partnership with the • Washing cars at Additionally, duty hours, to EMCS at 671-2288 or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and facilities that recy- swimming pools 671-2289. other Central Texas military installa- cle water and using must have a mini- For questions about water conserva- tions. a hose with an auto- mum of 25 percent of tion, or to report instances of water The base entered Stage I restrictions matic shut-off nozzle the surface area covered waste, call the water conservation hot- on July 3, 2008, part of ongoing efforts when washing vehicles or with effective evaporation line at 671-7283, the 37th Civil to conserve water and reduce annual other equipment at home. screens or shields when not in use Engineer Squadron Asset Management water use by 2 percent. Under Stage I, base housing resi- for maintenance or swimming. Flight at 671-4844, or e-mail the 37th Lackland’s normal water conserva- dents and facility managers are Stage II water restrictions take CES Water Quality Program at tion measures include: allowed to water lawns with sprinklers effect when the water level in the [email protected]. • Not washing impervious surfaces only two days a week between the Edwards Aquifer drops below 650 feet unless for health or safety reasons; hours of 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. Watering above sea level. As of Wednesday, the (Courtesy of 37th CES)

APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News METAL MELDING BRIEFS FIESTA PARADE PARKING Parking at the parade grounds and the child development center is reserved Wednesday morning for off base visitors attending the Lackland Fiesta parade, which begins at 9:30 a.m. Those with regular access to the base should park at the Gateway Club, wing headquarters or Godfather's pizza that morning.

HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL LUNCHEON The Lackland Holocaust Memorial luncheon is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at Mitchell Hall. Staff Sgt. Nicole Lomax Col. Edward Westermann, 737th uses a metal inert gas Training Group commander and welding machine to weld a T-joint for skill level Holocaust expert, will be the guest upgrade training at Lack- speaker. land. Sergeant Lomax is This year's luncheon theme is “Never assigned to the Air Force Again: What You Do Matters.” Reserve Command's 433rd A Holocaust display at Mitchell Hall Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airlift Wing at Lackland. opens for viewing at 9 a.m. the morning of the luncheon. Call Senior Airman Floriendo Maruzzo Airman’s Roll Call at 671-4208 for tickets or contact your unit's first sergeant. Sexual Assault Awareness Month APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH As part of a nationwide obser- • If someone has had too much to April is National Donate Life Month, vance this month to raise aware- drink, make sure the person gets and the Texas Organ Sharing Alliance ness about one of the country’s home safely – everyone has a duty asks residents to help save a life by most under-reported crimes, to prevent sexual assault. becoming a registered organ, tissue and Defense Department officials Throughout April, the Lackland eye donor. launched a new Web site and cam- Sexual Assault Prevention and The federally funded, nonprofit organ- paign April 3 giving military mem- Outreach office has been holding ization encourages people to register bers fresh initiatives and new activities to educate Airmen and when obtaining or renewing their Texas teaching methods to prevent sexual raise awareness about this impor- driver's license or identification card, or assault. tant issue. by registering online at www. The Web site and social market- The awareness month campaign donatelifetexas.org or www. ing campaign focus heavily on provides Airmen and their leaders donevidatexas.org. bystander interventions, encourag- helpful tools to educate each other Currently, there are more than ing military members to take care to enhance knowledge and aware- of each other. ness. Schedules of events and 101,000 men, women and children listed Key points of the campaign are: activities throughout the year as on the United Network for Organ • The campaign’s slogan is “Our well as training tools and materials Sharing's national waiting list. More strength is for defending.” can be found on the new Web site than 8,000 of them live in the state of • Much like the “Friends don’t let at: www.sapr.mil. Texas and await a life-saving heart, liver, friends drive drunk” slogan of the For more details on Lackland’s lung, small bowel, kidney and/or pan- Mothers Against Drunk Driving SAAM activities or for information creas transplant. nonprofit group, bystander inter- on Lackland’s Sexual Assault To make a difference by becoming a vention means anyone has the abil- Prevention and Outreach Program, registered donor or for more details, call ity to stop sexual assault before it contact the SAPO office at 671- Courtesy Graphic Esmeralda Perez, TOSA office, at 614- happens. 7273, or the Sexual Assault This week’s Airman’s Roll Call focuses on web 7030 or (866) 685-0277. • When out with friends and party- Response Coordinator hotline at sites, companies and other events observing ing, don’t leave friends alone. 671-7272. Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

PAGE 4 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 COMMENTARY

We have strength in discipline Editorial staff BRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK, By Lt. Col. Chris Frederiksen ing by it. Self discipline is an integral part of Confederate formations together as they 37TH TRAINING WING 343rd Training Squadron our core value of integrity first. marched over a mile in open terrain under COMMANDER

Throughout history, discipline has been withering Union fire during Pickett’s Charge. KIRK FRADY, Gen. George S. Patton Jr. said, “You can- the cornerstone of professional military In , military discipline drove DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

not be disciplined in great things and undis- organizations. During the Revolutionary British and American Soldiers over the JOE BELA, ciplined in the small things. Brave undisci- War, the Continental Army was an trenches while enduring German machine CHIEF OF INTERNAL plined men have no chance against the dis- untrained, unorganized and undisciplined gun and artillery fire. And in World War II, it COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 cipline and valor of other men.” rabble facing the world’s most powerful mil- was military discipline that kept Air Force SHANNON CARABAJAL, General Patton’s words still ring true itary, the British Empire. bomber crews in tight formation during day- MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

today. Military discipline is absolutely essen- General Washington knew he could not light bombing runs under intense German MIKE JOSEPH, tial to mission success. We can have the defeat the British with an undisciplined anti-aircraft fire and fighter coverage with- STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

most advanced weaponry and latest technol- Army, so he enlisted the support of Prussian out fighter escorts. Without military disci- PATRICK DESMOND, ogy, but without discipline we are doomed to military leader Baron von Steuben, who pline these heroic acts would not have been SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, failure. Discipline is the strength of the Air served on Fredrick the Great’s general staff. possible. 671-5049 Force. Baron von Steuben relentlessly trained the These examples from history illustrate PAUL NOVAK, Military discipline begins with self disci- Continental Army in drill and military disci- that discipline is crucial to any military DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 pline. It means holding ourselves account- pline, transforming it from a disorganized organization. The nuclear surety failures at

able and doing what needs to be done even crowd into a professional military organiza- Minot Air Force Base, N.D., demonstrate the Office: when we may not feel like it. Self discipline tion. His efforts paid off at the Battle of consequences when military discipline 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 means getting up at “0-dark-thirty” for Yorktown, when General Cornwallis surren- breaks down. It’s the duty of all Airmen, Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103 physical training when we would rather dered to General Washington. regardless of rank, to maintain discipline. (210) 671-1786; sleep in. During the Battle of Gettysburg, when We are the most powerful Air Force on (fax) 671-2022 It means making sure our uniforms are Col. Joshua Chamberlain’s 20th Maine the planet, but the only way we will stay the E-mail: [email protected] Commander’s Access squared away at all times. It means com- Regiment was outnumbered and out of most powerful Air Force is through disci- Channel: Team Lackland Cable pleting our professional military education ammunition, military discipline and courage pline. As the great Greek philosopher and TV 21 Straight Talk: 671-7469 (NEWS) and pursuing civilian education. It means was crucial to their heroic bayonet charge historian Thucydides said more than 2,400 For advertising information: always wearing our seatbelts. It means pick- down Little Round Top. Likewise, it was mil- years ago, “The strength of an army lies in Prime Time Military Newspapers ing up that piece of trash rather than walk- itary discipline and bravery that kept the strict discipline.” 2203 S. Hackberry San Antonio, Texas 78210 (210) 534-8848 Restricted reporting protects confidentiality (fax) 534-7134 This newspaper is published by Editor’s note: Restricted it. I’d never felt dirtier and issue. Feeling like I had gotten Prime Time Military Newspapers, a reporting provides active-duty If I were ever assaulted, I was relieved when I was given the part of me back that was private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive sexual assault victims the thought I would stand strong the choice for a restricted so brutally taken was more of written contract with Lackland AFB, opportunity to confidentially and have the offender pun- report. It gave me the support a priority. Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized disclose sexual assault ished. But when it did happen system I needed and time to I understand how some publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the through the Sexual Assault to me, I had to find strength think about my options. might feel that restricted Talespinner are not necessarily the Response Coordinator. Victims and I was concerned about my Therapy forced me to deal reports allow perpetrators to official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of making a restricted report well-being and security. with the issues relating to the get away with a crime Defense, or the Department of the Air still have access to medical Restricted reporting allowed assault and has been my life because I used to think the Force. The appearance of advertising in care, forensic evidence collec- me the opportunity to go to preserver. I don’t know if I same thing. If they were in my this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute tion, and counseling without counseling and come to terms could have gone through with shoes, perhaps they would endorsement by the Department of jeopardizing their privacy. with the situation on my own. therapy if I knew that every- understand how feeling whole Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Below is a testimony from an When the doctor started body that looked at me had again is the only thing victims Newspapers, of the products or services anonymous victim who chose asking me about the situation, known what happened to me. are concerned about. advertised. Everything advertised in this restricted reporting. I broke down and he called I wasn’t ready to deal with Restricted reporting publication shall be made available for I first heard about restrict- the Sexual Assault Response other people and their opin- answered my prayers. If I had purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ed reporting in technical Coordinator. I panicked; I for- ions. In the beginning I was so a choice to handle the situa- national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, school in 2006. I paid enough got about the briefing in fragile that it was all I could tion again in a different way, I or any other nonmerit factor of the attention to know that an school and thought everyone I do to tell the SARC and the wouldn’t. I learned a lot about purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, assault wouldn’t be investigat- worked with was going to find emergency room doctor. myself, and I am thankful to prepared and provided by the Public ed and my chain of command out. I was mortified; they Today, I am stronger and the military for allowing me Affairs Office of the 37th Training Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, wouldn’t find out. I thought would know how careless I more secure than ever. For that option. are U.S. Air Force photos. Deadline for submissions is that it would never happen to was and that he infected me me, unrestricting the report (Courtesy of Lackland SAPO noon Thursday the week prior to me so I didn’t need to worry with something. has never really been an office) publication. APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 STRAIGHTT A L K

By Patrick Desmond Staff Writer

What are you and “Inventory. Making sure our “Ensure safety and make sure “We are always prepared for a “There are multiple factors – books are up to par. Keeping the entire building is good to UCI: continuity books are not just communications but your office doing to up with records.” – Master Sgt. go. Make sure everything is up reviewed every quarter, self- making sure your computers are Louis Ramirez, 74th Aerial Port to code and fire extinguishers inspections are performed. It’s set up in the correct fashion. prepare for the Squadron. are working. That’s a big part not just preparation for the There are a lot of regulations of everyday duty.” – Senior UCI; properly maintained involved, especially in the area I Unit Compliance Airman Alicia Jackson, 37th programs are what we do work. Most of our checklist was Inspection? Security Forces. everyday.” – Master Sgt. Edward built upon regulations in the Air Merica, 67th Network Warfare Force Instruction.” – 1st Lt. John Wing. Mattheis, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency.

END SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY PAGE 6 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Andrew Ortega David Greene Grant Greenwood Flight 302 lowing 50 Airmen for being Matthew Owens Kenneth Shown Gregory Greenwood Samantha Wood, 324th TRS, selected as honor graduates Flight 292 Flight 296 Flight 302 Flight 296 among 612 trainees graduat- Erik Eisenach Marcie Hobbs Christina Anable ing today. Benjamin Escobedo Genesis Moore Carla Coronado Top PT Flights Ryan Flanagan Julia Glinski Male Flights 320th Training Squadron Jacob Smith 326th Training Squadron Kyleigh La Point 322nd TRS, Flight 292 Flight 293 Flight 299 Keli McClung 331st TRS, Flight 301 Daniel Bajema 323rd Training Squadron Joshua Arnold Brenda Ochoa Female Flights Ryan Hebert Flight 297 Jessie Austin Anastasia Orloski 324th TRS, Flight 296 Flight 294 Mark Mosley Vince Crighton 331st TRS, Flight 302 Shane Howard Justin Peschman Justin Heal Top BMT Airman Johnnie Jackson Michael Zimmer Mark Kieweg Daniel Ruiz, 323rd TRS, Top Academic Flights Richard Mekkri Flight 298 Andrew Rust Flight 298 326th TRS, Flight 299 Corey Rucker Chadwick Doran Brandon Shirley 331st TRS, Flight 302 Cody Schroeder Nathan Johnsen Flight 300 Most Physically Fit Allen Mad Plume Kristen Allison Male Airmen 322nd Training Squadron Friedrich Martin Ashley Hill Cody Burns, 322nd TRS, Flight 291 Daniel Ruiz Whitney Smith Flight 292 Ryan Finley Russell Satterfield Daniel Dunbar, 322nd TRS, Gregory Frank 331st Training Squadron Flight 292 Trent Gahl 324th Training Squadron Flight 301 Female Airmen Joseph George Flight 295 Joshua Boze Katie McCray, 331st TRS,

RESERVE RAMPAGE

Photos by Airman Brian McGloin Future 433rd Airlift Wing Reservists enlist during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. Brig. Gen. John Fobian gives the oath of enlistment to future 433rd Airlift Wing Lackland's 433rd AW provides managerial, administrative, and operational require- Reservists during a mass enlistment ceremony held between the first and second ments necessary to operate 16 C-5A strategic airlift aircraft and ensures the periods of a San Antonio Rampage hockey game. General Fobian is the 433rd Air wartime readiness of approximately 3,300 Reservists assigned to 26 units. Wing commander.

APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Violence prompts travel restrictions By Shannon Carabajal tractors and family members are Mexico should be careful and Talespinner Editor strongly discouraged against travel maintain situational awareness, PROTECT THE to the restricted areas. said Matt Barido, Lackland’s Increased violence along the The 37th TRW vice commander Antiterrorism Officer. “Always be NETWORK border of Mexico has prompted the or the 37th Mission Support Group aware of your surroundings and The following removable flash 37th Training Wing commander to commander may approve excep- don’t let your guard down. media are unauthorized on all restrict travel to the country. tions to the policy on a case-by- Although in general the interior DoD information systems: “The welfare and safety of our case basis. Exceptions will only be and resort areas are safe, some personnel are a top priority,” said considered for family and emer- increase in petty crimes across • Memory sticks 37th TRW Commander Brig. Gen. gency situations or critical mission Mexico has been reported as more Len Patrick in a memorandum requirements and only after com- focus is placed on enforcement in • Thumb drives detailing the policy. pleting a thorough risk assessment. the border areas,” he said. The memorandum said the bor- Those seeking an exception to Mr. Barido recommends visiting • Camera flash memory cards der towns of Tijuana, Nogales, the policy must have current Level the State Department’s Web site for Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Acuna, Antiterrorism training, must attend current travel warnings and stor- Piedras Negras, and Reynosa/Mata- appropriate threat and area brief- ing the U.S. Embassy phone num- moros are no longer authorized ings, and submit a personal AT ber in your cell phone for emer- travel destinations. plan to his group commander or gency purposes. He also said it is The policy is in effect immedi- equivalent. Personal AT plan tem- very important to let family and ately for all active duty members, plates and current threat and area friends know where you are going Reservists and Guardsmen in Title briefings are available through the and when you plan to return. 10 status attached to Lackland and Lackland Antiterrorism office; a In addition to the off-limits areas tenant units, and will continue until current threat and area briefing is in Mexico, the Cracker Box Palace safety and security conditions also available through the Air at 622 W. Hildebrand Ave., all local improve. All other Lackland per- Force Office of Special Investi- Planet K stores, the Voodoo Tattoo sonnel, including Guardsmen in gations. Parlor at 202 Aransas Ave. and the title 32 status, Department of Those traveling to unrestricted Texas Players Club at 14543 Defense civilian employees, con- border areas in Texas or interior Roadrunner Way are also off-limits. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 New DVDs at library SMART DOG recount the Holocaust By Sharon Amann Holocaust throughout Israel. Lackland Library “This day has become an interna- tional day of remembrance,” In anticipation of Holocaust explained Lenore Shapiro, Director Remembrance Day, the Lackland of the Lackland Libraries. “After SOUTHWEST ASIA - Library recently purchased 11 more than 60 years, it’s important Senior Airman Tyler movies, documentaries, and feature not just to remember but also to Drennan, a military work- films about events and personalities make sure our younger patrons learn ing dog handler with the surrounding the Holocaust of World about this genocide so that it cannot 380th Expeditionary Sec- War II. be repeated.” urity Forces Squadron, Holocaust Remembrance Day is The movies are now available for and his dog Tay inspect April 21. On that day, people are checkout. They are: incoming vehicles in the asked to solemnly commemorate the • Schindler’s List vehicle search area re- memory of more than six million • The Pianist cently. The VSA is respon- Jews who lost their lives during the • Life is Beautiful sible for ensuring all rampage of Hitler’s Third Reich in • The Counterfeiters vehicles coming from off Europe. • Night and Fog base locations are safe Known as Yom Hashoah in • Europa, Europa and free of contraband Hebrew, Holocaust Remembrance • Boy in the Striped Pajamas before entering back onto Day was proclaimed by Israel’s par- • The Reader the base. Airman Drennan liament on April 12, 1951. In 1959, it • Conspiracy and Tay are deployed from was made a national public holiday • Max, and Lackland's 37th Security to memorialize the tragedy of the • Amen. Photo by Senior Airman Brian Ellis Forces Squadron.

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PAGE 10 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Focus on fire safety during spring cleaning Spring is here and for many main electrical panel; they can electrician diagnose and fix tor. exhaust duct, damper and that means it’s time for spring be a sign of arcing inside the any switches, outlets, or recep- space under the dryer. cleaning. panel, often caused by loose tacles that aren’t working. Water heaters The Lackland Fire Depart- connections or damaged insu- • Install safety covers to pro- • Make sure gas-fired water General safety ment reminds us to keep fire lation, which can easily lead to tect children from electrical heaters are venting properly; • Replace all brittle, worn, or safety in mind and offers the a fire. Only a qualified electri- shock. Any appliance or tool improper ventilation can cause damaged extension cords. Care following tips: cian should remove the front that gives even the slightest carbon monoxide and other should also be taken to keep panel cover. shock should be unplugged combustibles to build up in the appliances and their power Filters • Test electrical systmes by and checked by an electrician home. Light a match next to cords away from water or a • Check the furnace filter once tripping and resetting the cir- or repair shop. the vent and wave it out. The heat source because this will a month and replace or clean cuit breakers regularly. smoke should be pulled up into damage the cord’s insulation. as needed. Some filters are • Remove combustible materi- Light bulbs the vent; if it isn’t, have a pro- • Review fire escape plans with reusable and may be removed, als such as paper boxes or • Make sure light bulbs are the fessional inspect and repair the your family. washed with a hose and re- flammable liquids from the correct wattage recommended heater. • Always have a multi-purpose inserted. A dirty filter lowers area near the main electrical by the light fixture manufac- • Check around the base of the fire extinguisher accessible. the efficiency of heating and panel. turer. If the wattage limit of a water heater for evidence of Make sure it is Underwriters cooling systems, increases • Check all electrical outlets for fixture is exceeded, heat pro- leaks. If the water heater is Laboratories, or UL, listed or costs, and can cause fires. loose-fitting plugs, an indica- duced inside the fixture can more than 5 years old, it Factory Mutual, or FM, • Clean the kitchen exhaust tion of a worn out receptacle. lead to fire inside the fixture, should be checked monthly for approved, and check the hood and air filter. Keeping the Worn receptacles can cause ceiling or wall. any leakage or rusting at the gauges to make sure they are area clean of cooking grease overheating and fires and bottom. If water leakage or charged and ready to use. can prevent a stovetop fire should be replaced. Air conditioner rust is found, the water heater • Inspect and clean dust from from spreading. • Electrical outlets and switch- • Air conditioning systems should be replaced. the covers of smoke and car- es that aren’t working properly should be regularly inspected bon monoxide alarms. Electrical systems can cause fires inside the walls and maintained by a profes- Clothes dryer (Courtesy of Lackland Fire • Look for burn marks at the of your house. Have a qualified sional air conditioning contrac- • Clean the clothes dryer Department)

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Be Responsible! Team Lackland celebrates Earth Week Seat Belts Save Lives! By Mike Joseph the importance of trees, and chil- or Shanette Labonte at 671-3525. Staff Writer dren in attendance will assist in Cost for the event is senior air- the planting. man and below, $35; staff ser- Four days of activities will • Tuesday – Award presentations geant and above, $40; and non begin Monday as Team Lackland to winners of a slogan sign contest Department of Defense and civil- celebrates Earth Week. at Lackland Elementary School in ian guests, $45. “It is important to learn about the morning. Prizes will be given The 18-hole tournament of 2- our natural resources and know to the winners and participants, person teams tees off at 12:30 that they are limited,” said Matt ages 5 through 12. The theme of p.m. Proceeds from the tourna- Kramm, chief of conservation. “We the contest is Green Generation: ment will fund scholarships to be have to preserve those resources Renewable resources in solar, awarded at a later date. for future generations.” wind and bio-diesel. • Thursday – Members of the flight Organized by the Civil Engineer • Wednesday – The flight and the will be at the base exchange to Asset Management Flight, former- Engineers Booster Club will host pass out booklets and other items, ly the Environmental Flight, Earth the Earth Day Classic golf tourna- and about 200 reusable grocery Week activities include: ment at Gateway Hills golf course. bags will be given away. An auto- • Monday – The flight will plant The deadline for sign-up is motive display is also planned. Buckle Up three new trees at the Lackland Monday. • April 24 – Landscaping at the And Wear Yours! Youth Center in the afternoon. For information or to register, Gateway Club will conclude the Flight members will also discuss contact Michael Self at 671-5321 week’s activities. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Library,readiness center help families deal with deployments By Sharon Amann Sergeant Hohenstreiter noted that children espe- even more difficult,” Sergeant Hohenstreiter said. Lackland Library cially bear the stress of deployments, having to cope The program continues with coloring activities without fully understanding why a father or mother for the children and deployment planning tips for Lackland has the largest deployment commit- is leaving. parents. Counselors will be available to speak with ment in Air Education and Training Command. To “Deployments have a major impact on children,” program participants. help ease the strain for families of those deploying he explained. “While spouses are able to immerse Sergeant Hohenstreiter explained that the Airmen, the base library is presenting a family themselves in caring for their families or careers, Airman and Family Readiness Center holds deploy- deployment program today from 10-11:30 a.m. children are often left with a void. They’re hindered ment briefings twice weekly. Other agencies, includ- “We celebrate April as the Month of the Military by the fact that they can’t always grasp why their ing the base chapel and the Services Division, occa- Child,” said Lenore Shapiro, Director of the parents deploy and have a hard time communicat- sionally hold events for families of deployed Airmen. Lackland Libraries. “This program targets children ing their feelings.” The Airman and Family Readiness Center acts a who have parents deployed. The library wants to be The presentation features the Sesame Street pro- one-stop shop where families can become informed able to support them with information that can help gram “Talk, Listen, and Connect: Deployments, of all the base activities created for them. them keep it together in the absence of mom or Homecomings, and Changes.” This kid-friendly DVD “We’re hoping that the program at the library dad.” discusses the deployment process in a way children will make it easier for families to meet our consult- Held in partnership with the Airman and Family can understand. ants and become more aware of the support that’s Readiness Center, the program will be facilitated by The DVD will act as a springboard for discussion available to them,” he said. “I hope that children Master Sgt. Jason Hohenstreiter, Readiness NCO, for children and their parents. and their parents will come to realize that deploy- along with other members of the Airman and “Children often go through a broad spectrum of ment isn’t something they have to face alone. It’s Family Readiness team. emotions that makes communicating their feelings really a team effort.”

To report Fraud, Waste & Abuse matters or if you have a concern and are unsure if you should file a complaint, contact the 37 TRW/IG Office at 671-3347 or e-mail to [email protected].

PAGE 14 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Teamwork: the bedrock of combat control Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Todd Wivell tle overwhelmed,” said Sergeant Gleffe. 43rd Airlift Wing public affairs “They are going to experience the true meaning of teamwork and realize it is not Editor’s Note: Combat control students just an expression; they are going to be are identified by their rank and first name relying on (their classmates) pretty heavi- only. This is part two of a 13-part series. It ly.” has been one full week since 21 trainees As the morning progressed and the class started their newest phase of training to completed their morning pit PT, they pre- become combat controllers at the 342nd pared for progress checks on their radio Training Squadron’s Combat Control School knowledge, something they have been at Pope Air Force Base, N.C. learning about for the past week. The class “We’re unloading a lot of new material spent many hours of training on multiple and expectations on them,” said Senior blocks of instruction, including the basics Master Sgt. Sean Gleffe, Commandant for of radio waves, propagation and frequency the CCS. “It is going to take time for them theory, before the radios were introduced. to get into a rhythm and put all these Once they received the radios, they things together.” received 14 hours of hands on, practical As the second week of training began, application with the different radios. “The the trainees were introduced to what is trainees accomplish a timed progress known as pit physical training, an extreme check on each radio,” said Tech. Sgt. Scott, PT program that is designed to motivate another CCS instructor. and train students in a controlled stressful Sergeant Scott said each radio must be environment. The program is an intense programmed to certain parameters and session of maximum pull-ups, sit-ups, dif- configured correctly for the student to ferent styles of push-ups, flutter-kicks, pass. If a trainee fails the progress check, dips, a 4-mile run and various other stren- he is given an additional four hours of uous activities. classroom and hands-on training before This type of PT is conducted usually retesting. once a week and becomes increasingly The class did extremely well on their challenging as the weeks progress. “The progress checks, Sergeant Scott said. The trainees are given specific physical tasks, small details usually make the difference, conditions and standards to achieve,” said and the students must continue that atten- Tech. Sgt. Ryan, a CCS instructor. “If they tion to detail throughout the course and do not meet the TCS, they are immediately their careers as combat controllers. corrected. This creates focus and attention Most students at the CCS have already to detail otherwise not achievable under been in training for up to a year and have stressful conditions. Trainees become already learned how to stay focused and strong, physically and emotionally. It hard- motivated. “At any point in the training, ens them for the tasks and conditions they they may have a career or life decision to will endure over the course of their make,” said Sergeant Gleffe. career.” “They are challenged physically, emo- Teamwork is the key to success at the tionally, academically and mentally CCS and for class 09-003. “Teamwork is a throughout their journey and more so here given in this career field, the bedrock we at the CCS. Some decide this career field are founded on,” said Sergeant Ryan. isn’t for them and others want to continue, “Before, after and during a mission, it but their bodies can’t keep up with the rig- takes all of us working in unison to get the orous demands of the training. Those who mission done. keep the focus and remain highly motivat- “We have many individual outstanding ed in every challenge will successfully earn performers; but without their peers’ sup- his beret.” port, nothing would get done. There are And as the second week ends, the standards but you must look at the stan- trainees prepare for another intense seven dard as the minimum. The job we do days. They can expect to doubt themselves requires adaptability; if all a trainee can do at times; they can expect to make mistakes; is the standard, they will not have the they can expect to learn to rely on their Students in combat controller school work on pull-ups during an extreme capacity or reserve to adapt.” classmates. But if they push through and physical training program designed to motivate and train students in a “This class has a sense of the meaning exceed the standard, they can expect to controlled stressful environment. The program is an intense session of of teamwork, but right now they are get- complete another week of training and get maximum pull-ups, sit-ups, different styles of push-ups, flutter-kicks, dips, a ting themselves together and are still a lit- one step closer to their red beret. 4-mile run and other strenuous activities. APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15

Photo by Airman Brian McGloin Tech. Sgts. Tracey Eubanks (Left) and Carlos Recoder, both with the 433rd Training Squadron, demonstrate how to assemble and disassemble M-16 rifles during the weapons refamiliariza- tion portion of the Push-Pull 2009 exercise. Approximately 150 retired majors and master sergeants participated in Push-Pull, a biennial exercise designed to exercise and evaluate the Air Force's mobilization processes and crisis action procedures Lackland demonstrates mobilization readiness By Master Sgt. Collen McGee evaluated for medical qualifi- Kevin Benedict, who retired husband) coming back to see ing with Reservists.” 433rd Airlift Wing cations and went through a about 2 1/2 years ago. Since what has changed in the Air The Push-Pull exercise was simulated uniform issue, actu- then, basic training increased Force, like the uniforms,” said a reflection of today’s operat- Team Lackland exercised al records review and other from six to 8.5 weeks, allow- Capt. Patricia Shelly. Captain ing tempo and total force and evaluated the Air Force’s processing requirements to ing more time to teach war Shelly currently serves with cooperation in accomplishing mobilization processes and re-enter active duty. fighting skills to Air Force the Defense Language the mission. crisis action procedures last “There were no hitches,” basic military training Institute and her husband was “There were military and week during Push-Pull 2009. Mr. Sharp said. As the retirees trainees. an exercise participant. “He civilians, active duty and The April 6-10 exercise were mobilized, the 37th Each retiree was a volun- also learned about the online Reserve, Air Education and went well, said Chief of Mission Support Group, the teer. Several months prior, the services now available on the Training Command and Air Readiness and Plans Chris 37th Medical Group, the 737th Air Force sent application let- Air Force Personnel Center Staff. All of us had to come Sharp. Training Group and the 433rd ters to Airmen who had Web site.” together and get the job Mr. Sharp said the 37th Airlift Wing worked together retired, inviting them to par- Reserve military training done,” said Sergeant Begley. TRW executed the operation, to demonstrate Lackland’s ticipate in the recall test. instructors from the 433rd The event succeeded in bringing the retirees to ability to bring retirees back Those accepted had to Airlift Wing coordinated the educating retirees about the Lackland for their inprocess- to active duty, he said. show up meeting Air Force trainees’ actions. “When the Air Force of today. ing and reorientation under The retirees slept in train- regulations, which meant for retirees heard that the MTI “He came home feeling direction of Air Education and ing barracks, ate at a dining more than a few, shaving cadre was Reserve, they were even more proud to have Training Command. facility, took direction from post-retirement beards and surprised,” said Senior Master served in our military,” The 141 retired majors and military training instructors haircuts. Sgt. Julie Begley, a military Captain Shelly said about her master sergeants volunteered and learned what the Air Maybe the most noticeable training instructor with the husband. “He is (sharing) his to participate in the exercise, Force is currently teaching change for many was the 433rd Training Squadron. thoughts about how great it reporting to Lackland April 6 trainees. change from the Battle Dress “The retirees shared their was when he was in and how for the week of training. “I thought this would be a Uniform to the Airman Battle stories of being deployed with great the Air Force is chang- They were reoriented back good chance to see what’s Uniform. Reservists during the Gulf War ing to meet tomorrow’s into the active-duty Air Force, going on,” said Maj. (ret.) “I was excited about (my (and said) it was great work- needs.” PAGE 16 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Deployment readiness key to mission accomplishment The Air Force mission means being ready to fly, being of family members during an Airman’s Nonprobate assets fight and win any time, any place, so Airmen must absence. The Air Force requires single parents, Nonprobate assets are assets that should pass be prepared to deploy at a moment’s notice dual military couples with family members and outside of your will, including life insurance, retire- Many active-duty Airmen with Servicemembers’ members with civilian spouses who have unique ment accounts, and joint accounts with rights of Group Life Insurance update their beneficiaries family situations to complete an AF Form 357. The survivorship. Wills cannot control where these through the Virtual Record of Emergency Data and form designates a primary short-term caregiver, assets go. Review these types of assets and check overlook the rest of their estate, as well as addition- who must be in local area; long-term caregiver, who whether bank accounts contain language such as al issues involving child custody, support, and other may be local or distant; an alternate caregiver; and “joint tenants with right of survivorship or payable time-sensitive matters. a temporary custody designee on death,” to ensure these items pass outside pro- To ensure deployment readiness, the legal office Legal guardian bate to the selected persons. offers some advice for several important areas of Those with children should appoint a guardian to Advanced care directives concern. care for their children. Like an executor, this is a Advanced care directives, such as a living will or Wills big responsibility and the guardian should be will- medical care directive designating how to handle Everyone must make sure they have a current ing and able to handle the task. medical situations in the case of mental incapacita- will and, if necessary, estate plan. Significant The will should be kept in a safe place and a per- tion, should also be considered. Signed copies of events, including a new house, the birth of a child, sonal representative should be aware of its location these documents should be kept with medical files or divorce, may require the will to be updated. and have access. where the person designated to make decisions has Consider the will’s executor or personal repre- Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting access to the original. Do not place these documents sentative as that person will be responsible for, System in safe deposit boxes. Medical directives are action among other things, presenting the will to the Dependents should be enrolled in DEERS and documents. Storing advanced care directives in a appropriate court for probate, notifying beneficiar- have current identification cards. The DEERS cards locked box could waste time and delay important ies, safeguarding estate assets, paying outstanding facilitate all types of medical treatment and permit decisions. bills, and filing estate tax returns. Because serving access to the military installation. If family mem- Power of attorney as an executor is often complex and time consum- bers are not enrolled or there is a problem with Power of attorney should be granted to a trusted ing, the person designated should be aware, willing their paperwork, their sponsor must fill out the nec- person to handle legal or business matters. Issues and available for the responsibility. essary paperwork and get approval of the depend- such as storing household goods and vehicles, filing Family care plan ent status through their unit. This process can take A Family care plan makes provisions for the well longer than a month. See READINESS P17 APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 READINESS from P16 provide the companies with a change of address or contact person if needed. Many taxes, business arrangements, banking needs, credit card companies and mortgage compa- Lackland child care, and emergency medical care for nies reduce interest rates for deployed ser- Conservation Corner children or dependents may require a POA. vicemembers. There are two types of powers of attorney. Insurance policies A general power of attorney grants power for Before deployment, Airmen should review CONSERVE everything, including taking out loans, open- their insurance policies including SGLI, med- ing or closing bank accounts, and buying or ical, dental, automobile, homeowners, rental WATER! selling property, while a special power of insurance, etc. Annotate all policy numbers, attorney only grants the power to do one or locations and contact information and provide Only wash full loads two things on your behalf. a copy to a trusted family member or personal of laundry. The Financial preparation representative. Additionally, make sure there Make sure your spouse or designated rep- is adequate medical coverage for dependents. average washing resentative has access to your accounts or Pets machine uses 25 gallons establish another account into which regular Make sure a plan is in place to take care of allotments can be deposited. pets during a deployment. A little planning of water per load. Airmen paying child support by check every can help Airmen avoid dropping their pet off month are encouraged to set up an allotment; at an animal shelter when they deploy. If a pet it can be changed or cancelled at anytime. Use sitter can be arranged, provide medical a pre-mobilization checklist to annotate records, including veterinarian’s name and account numbers and contact information. number, and make sure all vaccinations are Notify creditors of your deployment and current. PAGE 18 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 Senior leaders speak out on diversity,equal opportunity By Tech. Sgt. Amaani Lyle Strategic Diversity Integration Office pliance-oriented: ensuring Airmen are er and personnel, said the service takes Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs and video co-author. “We must continue treated fairly and work in an environ- a total force approach in leveraging the to foster an environment where every ment free of harassment and discrimi- spectrum of talent and perspectives of A new video demonstrating the com- individual’s contribution is valued and nation. its members. mitment of senior Air Force leaders to respected.” Brig. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins Jr., Diversity allows everyone – active diversity and equal opportunity pro- Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton deputy director of policy and resources, duty, Guard, Reserve and civilians – to grams is available on Lackland’s com- Schwartz discussed his commitment to office of warfighting integration, and reach his potential and provide their mander’s access channel. diversity and noted the importance of chief information officer, said diversity capabilities to the Air Force and to the Officials in the Air Force Equal all individuals to mission readiness and inspired him early in and throughout joint team, General Newton said. Opportunity Office and the Strategic warfighting capabilities. his career. Kimberly Litherland, director of the Diversity Integration Office joined “No one’s value to the mission is “I wouldn’t be where I am had I not Air Force equal opportunity office and forces to produce the video titled measured by their proximity to the seen another African American general video co-author, said she is extremely “Diversity and Equal Opportunity in fight,” General Schwartz said. officer back when I was a second lieu- proud of this tangible product which Our Air Force.” “Diversity provides our force with an tenant, and in so doing I said, ‘Hey, demonstrates the importance of the In the production, Air Force senior aggregation of strengths, perspectives there is room and value for me,’” application of diversity and equal leaders voice their perspectives on and capabilities that transcend individ- General Hawkins recalled. “My father is opportunity principles to an organiza- diversity and equal opportunity, citing ual contributions.” a retired chief master sergeant, so I tion’s accomplishments. the strength of the service: people. Diversity is defined as mission-ori- already knew the Air Force had a solid “The Air Force embraces equal “This video proclaims the value of ented: exploiting the uniqueness of equal opportunity program. I’ve known opportunity and diversity, which yields the unique qualities of each individual each Airman to enhance organizational since I joined in 1978.” phenomenal results, a great, effective in the total Air Force,” said Rose Gault, effectiveness and readiness. Lt. Gen. Richard Newton III, Air team that delivers anytime, anywhere,” deputy assistant secretary for the Equal opportunity is defined as com- Force deputy chief of staff for manpow- Ms. Litherland said.

Want to share your personal experiencesLove your in the militaryjob in with the others? Air The Force? Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details. APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 TRAGIC from P1 Though she works fulltime, same time, it is possible the not done for her daughter. “It Mrs. Lauterbach also Mrs. Lauterbach has been lob- accuser could be telling the is a terrible trauma for the vic- believes victim advocates must should be afraid of reporting bying Congress and the mili- truth and should be given tim. They must be completely be proactive on behalf of the sexual assault. She urged tary for sexual assault legisla- some benefit of the doubt. separated. The ideal thing is a victim and ensure non-contact Maria to report the attack. tive changes. She has testified “(Even if) someone has a base transfer.” with the accused. Her lunch- Some things should have before Congressional commit- terrible reputation, they just If someone makes a rape or eon appearance was part of a been done following Maria’s tees about sexual assault and might be telling the truth,” said sexual assault accusation, fol- two-day visit to Lackland. She assault; and changes need to has already had legislation go Mrs. Lauterbach. lowed by an assault charge or spoke to technical school stu- be instituted. This was her through. She also said the victim is damage to personal property, dents, where the highest num- message to the audience. During her address, Mrs. going to be harassed by friends Mrs. Lauterbach said that bers of sexual assault incidents “When it comes to rape, Lauterbach raised points over- of the accused, and by stepping should automatically trigger are reported. these patterns have to be looked during her daughter’s forward and making accusa- further investigation. She focused on reporting, stopped. I was the person that circumstance. tions, the victim is taking a “A major cause of death encouraging them to come for- encouraged my daughter to “Someone accused of rape huge risk. among pregnant women is ward. “Scary as it may be, until report the rape and now I feel or sexual assault is innocent “I think it’s very important murder,” she said, “and much people stand shoulder to shoul- it’s my responsibility,” Mrs. until proven guilty. That’s the to remove all contact between more so with sexual assault der, we’re never going to beat Lauterbach said. “I need to be foundation of our legal sys- the accused and the victim,” victims. At the very least, they it (sexual assault), it’s only my daughter’s voice.” tem,” she said. “But at the she said, something that was need a base transfer.” going to get worse.”

Talking on a cell phone while Reminder! driving on base is prohibited. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS SPREAD THE WORD BRIEFING Avenue, and a left turn on Hartney The event is free to military per- at San Antonio Credit Union on Fort hours for participating. An electronic version of the Avenue from Arizona Street. The cur- sonnel and Department of Defense Sam Houston, Bldg. 2250. To volunteer, contact Andrea Spread the Word briefing is available rent entrance to LRS, just past the civilians from Security Hill. Maria Preda, an Equal Employ- Powers at 221-2752 or Nida online at https://ask.afpc.randolph. Selfridge Gate, will be blocked for ment Opportunity specialist at Fort Soriano-Rosas at 536-7234. af.mil/pubaffairs/word/word.asp. security measures following comple- NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK Sam Houston, will be the guest Briefing topics range from the tion of the new entrance. National Volunteer Week will be speaker. The event is open to the FOUR LENSES SEMINAR assignment cycle and tempo band- observed Saturday through April 25. public. The Four Lenses seminar is ing to upcoming uniform changes FIESTACROW 2009 Team Lackland volunteers donat- Wednesday, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the and civilian hiring procedures. Fiestacrow 2009 will be held ed hours valued at $3.5 million to SERVICE OPPORTUNITY Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Personnel questions can be sent to Monday through Thursday at the base organizations in the past year. The American Society of Military Bldg. 1249. the Spread the Word team at Henry B. Gonzales Convention The annual volunteer apprecia- Comptrollers will sponsor volunteer The seminar will show how each [email protected]. Center, Exhibit Hall A, downtown San tion reception, hosted by the 37th service hours at the Sunshine Plaza person is a unique individual with Antonio, and the Bob Hope Theater. Training Wing and 59th Medical Apartments, 455 E. Sunshine Drive, their own style, mannerisms and IRS PARKING LOT, ENTRANCE The biennial technical sympo- Wing, will be held May 1, 12:30-2 from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday with way of approaching life’s challenges. Construction has begun on an sium’s theme is Electronic Warfare p.m., at the Gateway Club. Volunteer light cleaning for senior residents. Class discussions will focus on how expanded parking lot for the 37th and Cyber Warfare: Global Spectrum Excellence Award winners will be Students can earn a community Logistics Readiness Squadron, Bldg. Control, and is sponsored by the Air recognized at the reception. service certificate for up to three See BRIEFS P21 5160. Construction of an alternate Force Information Operations Center Contact Maryland Jones at 292- entrance to the lot will follow. Work along with the Billy Mitchell Chapter 6592 or Tim Walker at 671-3722 for on the parking lot will be completed of the Association of Old Crows. more information. To see menus for on or about Monday, and completion Booth hours are Monday 9 a.m. to Lackland dining of the new lot entrance is expected 6:30 p.m; Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; DIVERSITY WORKPLACE LUNCHEON halls, go online to on or about May 13. and Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at The Alamo chapter of Federally www.lackland.af. When finished, the new access to the convention center. Thursday’s Employed Women will sponsor a mil and click on the LRS parking lot will require a left 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. session will be diversity in the workplace luncheon the “Services“ link. turn on Arizona Street from George at the Bob Hope Theater. Tuesday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Wilford Hall Medical Center Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Wicca Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesday Monday-Friday: (1st only): WHMC Chapel Orthodox Sunday: Freedom Chap- Mass, 11 a.m Sunday: Medina Chapel el, Room 8, San Airmen Memorial Chapel Contemporary Service, 10:30 a.m. Antonio Military Open Circle, Wednesday-Friday: Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Religious Education, 10:45 a.m. WHMC Chapel Mass, 11:30 a.m. General Service, 1:30 p.m. For more information, Protestant contact the chapel staff: Saturday: Sunday: Islamic Airmen Memorial Chapel Freedom Chapel Friday: Freedom Chapel Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Defense Language Institute 671-4208 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Student Center Hope Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Sunday: Spanish Service, 12:45 p.m Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m. 671-2911 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Religious Education, 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jewish 671-2941 Mass, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Wilford Hall Medical Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Center Chapel Hope Chapel Children’s Church provided Sabbath Eve Service, 292-7373 Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 BRIEFS from P20 For more information, contact Phase II of the Air Force NCO Gloria Riggs at 862-9344 or Gernell Retraining Program. Madea Goes To Jail ATEWAY HEATER personal communication, selling, buy- Smart at 673-7948. A completed retraining package is FRIDAYG T ing, leadership and work styles all due by April 29 for the Air Force Madea Goes To Jail, 6 p.m. (PG-13), relate to personality types, and how to FARMER’S MARKET Specialty Code selected by the Air starring Tyler Perry and Derek Luke. effectively use this information to fos- Lackland’s first farmer’s market Force Personnel Center. Phase II began SATURDAY ter workplace and relationship suc- will be held May 1-2 at the Comm- March 26 and will end when retraining Watchmen, noon (R), starring Carla cess. issary. For more information, call 671- quotas are met, but not later than May Gugino and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Watchmen Last House on the Left, 3 p.m. (R), For reservations or more informa- 0566. 31. starring Garret Dillahunt and Martha tion, call Terryca Fuller at 671-3722. Airmen identified for retraining MacIsaac. JOB FAIR SCHEDULED who fail to submit the initial retraining Watchmen, 6 p.m. (R). LUNCHEON SCHEDULED The 37th Training Wing will host application by April 29 will be deter- SUNDAY The Officers Wives and Widows Veterans in the Classroom job fair May mined to have officially declined Watchmen, noon (R). luncheon is April 28, 11 a.m., at the 6, 2-4 p.m. retraining and will be separated from Last House on the Left, 3 p.m. (R). Last House on the Left Fort Sam Houston club. Mariachis from The fair is sponsored by USAA, and the Air Force on their current date of THURSDAY Edgewood Independent School District will feature representatives to answer separation. Watchmen, noon (PG-13). will provide entertainment. questions about becoming a certified Airmen can log on to the virtual For more information and future Call Arline at 822-6559 for reser- teacher. Local school districts will also Military Personnel Flight to determine movie listings, go to www.aafes. vations. be on hand with current job openings. identification for retraining. com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. The event is open to all Department For more information, contact the PWOC SETS MEETING of Defense cardholders. For more infor- military personnel section, base career The Protestant Women of the mation, contact Margaret Ozuna at the assistance advisor or the Total Force Closed Monday Chapel will meet April 28, 6 p.m., in Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Service Center at 800-525-0102. through Wednesday. the Fellowship Hall of Freedom Chapel. 671-3722. Guest speaker will be Barbara Johnson; her topic will be bereave- NCO RETRAINING DEADLINES Adults – $4. ment. In addition, nominations for A deadline is approaching for Children – $2. officers will be accepted. Airmen identified for retraining under PAGE 22 TALESPINNER APRIL 17, 2009 SPORTS SCOREBOARD Intramural Softball VOLLEYBALL Men’sW L

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CPSG 1 2 Sports Editor The Silent Warriors poured Again, the Spartans runs on home runs that had 12. 93rd I S 02 in five more runs to seal the regained the lead in the next at teammates strolling through Down 7-4 after the second victory. bat but it wasn’t until their the park. BOWLING inning, the 342nd Training defensive shutout in the fifth The 37th MSS celebrated Division I W L Squadron Silent Warriors’ 7- 543rd Spt Sq12, 59th RSQ 11 inning abated the threatening the first inning, jumping out to 543rd SPTS 168 56 LRS 145 79 run blitz in the third outpaced X-Ray offense, and allowed an 8-0 lead on the big sticks of Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 144 80 the 543rd Support Squadron The Spartans rebounded Jevek Ragadio to hit the go- Brett Cannon and Eric Culver, 453 EWS 144 80 Spartans, leading to a 19-8 win against the 59th Radiology ahead-and-win triple play and both hitting home runs. 37 CES #2 137 87 Marines 134 90 Monday. Squadron X-Rays to cap the knock in the winning run. In the third, Cannon hit a 690 NSG #2 128 96 Eric Hilton and Frank doubleheader with a back-and- two-run shot over the fence in 93 IS #1 126 98 Sabella led the Silent Warriors, forth, 12-11 win. 37th MSS 21, 59th DS 0 his second at bat while Daniel C-5 Haulers 124 100 CPSG 123 101 batting 4-4 in the contest, and The Spartans took an early Ayons provided the last hurrah 341 TRS Dawg Pound 120 104 fueling a 15-1 scoring advan- 4-2 lead in the bottom of the In Monday evening’s third on a solo home run that ended CES #1 120 104 RSQ 117 107 tage through the final three first inning. But a red-hot Steve game, the 37th Mission the 12-run inning, and finished 37 CS #1 116 108 innings. Thompson with a double, two Support Squadron offered its the game at 21-0. DLIELC 114 110 The Silent Warrior's staunch triples and 3 RBIs on the day, own interpretation of Teddy The 37th MSS and 342nd 33rd IOS 112 112 59 MD IS 106 118 defense held the Spartans to and Woody Tegtmeier’s inside- Roosevelt’s diplomacy policy – TRS are now tied for the Allen Tharpe #2 105 119 three scoreless innings in the the-park home run gave the X- walk softly and carry a big bat American League lead at 3-0. NIOC “Swabs” 105 119 BRIEFS 5K RUN BOWLING MOTORCYCLE RIDE GOLF TOURNAMENT The 737th Training Group is sponsoring the The Skylark Bowling Center is offering a Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center is host- The Gateway Hills Golf Course is holding Around the World 5k run on May 9. discount for unit functions. On Monday and ing a free motorcycle ride through Pleasanton, the three-day 17th Annual Military Golf Classic The race begins at 8 a.m. behind the Basic Tuesday, games and shoe rentals are $1.50 Jourdanton, Devine and Castroville leaving the May 23-25 at 8 a.m. Entry forms are at the Military Reception Center, Bldg. 7246. each. Kelly Club parking lot Saturday at 10:30 a.m. golf course. Registration costs $160 per player Registration costs $15. For more information, call the bowling cen- For more information, contact the Lackland with a May 15 deadline. For more information, call 497-8214. ter at 671-1224 Outdoor Adventure Center at 925-9112. For more information, call 671- 3466. APRIL 17, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 Coach, player take game to All-Air Force camp By Patrick Desmond “She was so used to said. “It takes accountability on her Sports Editor part to be willing to let me coach her.” people telling her she was With the game tied in what turned Most sports enthusiasts agree a good, I had to use reverse out to be a last-second win in the later coach-star player relationship is vital, half of the season, that trust set in and hopefully it’s a bond built through psychology.” motion as McGlown listened to his friendship. player’s advice and called on lucky This is true of the alliance between Curtis McGlown No. 13 to make a game-winning shot. Lackland women's basketball coach Women’s basketball coach This was a turning point in their Curtis McGlown and Warhawks cap- trating the game from the sidelines, season and relationship. Land saw it tain LeKaya Land that resulted in an barking demands to his players. “It’s as a key moment in her own develop- 18-6 record this past season against funny because some of the things he ment. regional college programs, earning tells us in practice, he says 'you got to “When I hit that game winner, it the two invitations to the All-Air Force use your cerebral,’” Land said with a kind of did something to me,” Land basketball camp. smile. “I’m like, OK, we know that said. “I was down the whole game, Off the court they’re friends. On the means use our heads, but you don't and for my teammates to have confi- court, it’s different. have to talk to us like that.” dence in me, that was something Point guard Land bangs her fists The different perspectives of team else.” together to illustrate what most peo- leaders has also caused growing The duo reconciled their on-court ple have described as a “love-hate pains. differences during a successful 2008- relationship,” she said. In one game, McGlown found a res- 09 season as Land averaged 19 points “It's funny,” the second-year player olution in sitting his star player on the and McGlown earned a spot as the said. “First, let me say he’s a really bench next to him for the better part All-Air Force assistant coach. good coach. I had to adjust to his style of a half. And after being cut from the All-Air of coaching.” “Finally he put me back in, and Force camp last year, Land said the Having coached current NBA, when I got out there, he said, ‘see, I past season has given her the swagger WNBA and collegiate athletes, there had to take you out to watch the game she needs to make the team. seems to be a method to McGlown’s and then, when you get back in, you McGlown used the metaphor, madness, although maybe it’s not fully will do what you have to do.’” “dynamite comes in small packages;” apparent to his players. Situations like these, although frus- Land said, “I am a little person but I “I had to put a demand on (Land),” trating to players, are confidence feel like a big man.” the first-year Warhawks coach said. builders when followed by success, a Fittingly, once the ball hits the Photo by Robbin Cresswell “She was so used to people telling her trend that caught momentum toward court today to start the three-week Women's Varsity basketball coach Curtis she was good, I had to use reverse season’s end. training camp at Patrick AFB, Fla., McGlown runs shooting drills with point psychology and tell her she sucked.” “She doesn’t give me that look like, the assistant coach knows that Land guard LeKaya Land in anticipation of the This direct style is evident to any I can’t believe this guy is making me will have to prove she is the star play- All-Air Force basketball camp April 17. fan who has seen McGlown orches- play the way I am playing,” McGlown er all over again.

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