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LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 68 No. 10 • MARCH 12, 2010

INSIDE Doctors perform first hand transplant in DOD Commentary 2 By Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young Recognition 6 Defense Media Activity-San Antonio What’s Happening 21 A team of military and civilian doctors News & Features performed the first-ever female hand transplant in the U.S. at Wilford Hall Medical Center recently. On Feb. 17, retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams became the 10th person in the U.S. to undergo the procedure and the first to have it done in a Department of Defense facility. E-8 promotions 3 Almost nine years ago, the former first sergeant of Lackland’s 342nd Training Squadron lost her left hand and severely injured her right hand when a package bomb exploded in her office. After years of surgical reconstruction and failed attempts to find a suitable prosthesis for her left arm, doctors asked MWD Adoption 8 Sergeant McWilliams if she was willing to be put on a waiting list for a hand donor. Since the incident, Sergeant Mc- Williams has undergone more than 25 surgeries for her injuries, but when her Photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III doctor suggested a hand transplant, she Retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams became the first woman to undergo a hand transplant didn’t stop to think; she immediately Feb. 17 at Wilford Hall Medical Center. She is the 10th person to undergo the procedure in the Drum & Bugle Corps14 said, “Yes.” On Feb. 16, a hand donor U.S. and the first to have it done at a Defense Department facility. was identified. “I received a gift, a hand,” she said. Service at Wilford Hall. However, he said, and the patches of her former units. She “In the back of my mind, I’ve always it would take at least six months for her said she hopes the news of this proce- wanted to have a hand. This wonderful to regain any feeling in her new hand. dure gives wounded warriors another family gave me that gift. I’m so honored This transplant, Sergeant Williams choice and helps them decide if this type to have this hand.” said, is not only a significant occasion for of procedure is for them. MLRS wins opener 22 In contrast to an organ donor, select- her, but for all wounded warriors. To date, no active-duty individuals ing a donor for a hand transplant recipi- “I am hoping that I can open the door have undergone this procedure, said Col. ent involves additional emphasis on for other wounded warriors who are James Ficke, the chairman of Wilford matching skin tone color, gender and the coming back from Iraq, Afghanistan and Hall and Brooke Army Medical Center size of the hand, said Dr. Joe Nespral, the other areas of the world who’ve lost Integrated Departments of Orthopedics director of Clinical Services at the Texas hands (or) arms,” she said. “Hopefully and Rehabilitation. Organ Sharing Alliance. this will provide hope for them as well as There are about 50 wounded warriors Two weeks after the surgery, Sergeant receiving something back that is who have an injury and may be eligible McWilliams already experienced move- absolutely priceless, and that is our dig- for this type of procedure. Along with ment in her thumb and fingers, said Maj. nity.” Sergeant McWilliams, only one former (Dr.) Dmitry Tuder, who was part of the Whenever she’s in the hospital, Marine has received a hand transplant, View the Talespinner online surgical transplantation team and is the Sergeant McWilliams dons a hospital at www.lackland.af.mil chief of Hand and Upper Extremity gown with her former first sergeant rank See HAND P2 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 COMMENTARY Great leaders share common traits By Master Sgt. David Harvatin Editorial staff 344th Training Squadron “Rather than rule, a leader guides a team. He charts a course, BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, 502ND AIR BASE WING COMMANDER My time as a mobile training gives direction and develops the social and psychological environ- team instructor is coming to a OSCAR BALLADARES, ment. A coach must give some responsibility to Airmen in order to DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A close. Over the years, I’ve PUBLIC AFFAIRS learned many characteristics go foster independence.” JOE BELA, hand in hand with truly out- - Master Sgt. David Harvatin CHIEF OF INTERNAL 344th Training Squadron standing leadership and I want- COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 ed to share what I feel are the SHANNON CARABAJAL, most important qualities of a They select the right strategy for being timid will not get them potential. Supervisors, along MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 great leader. the right situation, even when where they want to go. This with their Airmen, must set MIKE JOSEPH, Leadership is the process of the pressure is overwhelming. confidence and assertiveness obtainable yet demanding team STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 influencing team members to Great leaders are well organ- usually trickles down to their goals. Strong leadership is use- PATRICK DESMOND, commit to achieving team goals. ized, detail-oriented and, due to team members and the quality less if Airmen are disinterested SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, There are two types of leader- their thorough preparation, and effectiveness of a great in the mission or goals. Super- 671-5049 ship: task-oriented or people- rarely caught off guard. Because leader will often show itself by visors should develop a strong PAUL NOVAK, oriented. 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Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, HAND from P1 time, Doctor Tuder said he hopes she part of my vocabulary. This beautiful physical handicap, political affiliation, will have enough function to perform hand will certainly become a part of my or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. but his procedure was done at a civilian daily activities. body. Now, after all these years, I can Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public facility. “The journey is going to be rough; it’s finally wear that engagement ring again Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base Sergeant McWilliams faces months of not going to be easy,” she said. “There’s and my wedding band. It is just Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. occupational therapy, and in a year’s nothing you can’t do in life. ‘No’ is not absolutely priceless.” Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday the week prior to publication. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News BRIEFS SNCOs earn promotion to E-8 LACKLAND ANNUAL AWARDS Forty-nine Lackland Airmen were The Lackland annual awards banquet is among the 1,269 master sergeants tonight, 6 p.m., at the Gateway Club. selected for promotion to senior mas- Menu choices and prices are vegetarian ter sergeant. The Air Force had lasagna, $18 (members) and $20 (non- 13,741 master sergeants eligible for promotion, representing a selection members); Monterey chicken, $21/$23; rate of 9.24 percent. steak feast, $25/$27; or lemon dill salmon, The average score for those select- $25/$27. ed was 665.85, with an average time Contact your first sergeant for more in grade of 4.38 years and an average information. time in service of 20.2 years. The average score was based on the fol- LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLOSURE lowing point averages: 135 for enlisted The Lackland legal office will be mini- performance reports, 21.30 for deco- mally staffed April 22-23 while military rations, 61.47 for the Air Force super- attorneys attend training. visory examination and 394.06 board The office will be open only for notary score. services, powers of attorney and emergency Those selected will be promoted services. Legal assistance will not be avail- according to their promotion sequence able those two days. number beginning in April. Photo by Robbin Cresswell Congratulations to the following Forty-nine Lackland Airmen were among the 1,269 master sergeants selected for The office is located in 37th Training senior master sergeant selectees: promotion to senior master sergeant. Wing headquarters, Bldg. 2484, Room 134. For more information, call 671-3362 or 671- 3363. Air Force Medical Operations Agency Linda Scott Hugo Martinez Michelle Donnelly Daphne McGill 46th Test Squadron 345th Training Squadron OPERATION PURPLE SUMMER CAMP Gordon Chambers Eric Soluri Registration for Operation Purple camp Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron begins Monday. and Reconnaissance Agency 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Ernest More The free summer camp is open to chil- Jason Aleksa Squadron dren of service members of any branch of Troy Baird Johnny Randolph 688th Information Operations Wing service, active duty, National Guard or Randall Benefield Michael Hall Reserve, as well as children of members of Gary Cabral 59th Dental Group Matthieu Racquier the Commissioned Corps of the Public Lisa Foxsimmons Krista Wealton Health Service and National Oceanic Sammy Lopez 737th Training Group Atmospheric Administration. Jeffrey Thomas 59th Pharmacy Squadron Daniel Tawney Applications are accepted online at Jason Twing Winkeysha Lewis www.militaryfamily.org. The camps will host Jonathan Wasilewski 737th Training Support Squadron children at 67 locations in 35 states, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Chester Wilds including Texas, and two overseas locations. Air Annette Reid Operations Squadron 802nd Communications Squadron David Cronauer 93rd Intelligence Squadron Jeffrey Reed MILITARY JOB FAIR Robert Johnson Kevin Abney The San Antonio Military Community Job Barry Laxton 802nd Comptroller Squadron Fair is March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Defense Media Activity – San Antonio Michael Sonderman Live Oaks Civic Center, Interstate 35 North Pachari Lutke 318th Training Squadron and Pat Booker Road. Christopher Vadnais Jesus Compean 802nd Force Support Squadron Local and national companies from vari- Andres Martinez Eric Culver ous career fields will be on site. The San 24th Air Force Donald Friemel Antonio Area Military Installation Transition Gerardo Medrano 319th Training Squadron Jason Hohenstreiter Assistance and Career Focus programs, the Tammy Lynn Taylor Ray Hotaling Rachelle Slater Alamo chapter of Disabled American Veterans and the Texas Workforce 33rd Network Warfare Squadron 320th Training Squadron 802nd Operations Support Squadron Commission are sponsoring the free event. Jerry Hall John Melito Billy Davis Visit www.acap.army.mil for more infor- James Shad 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness 369th Recruiting Group mation. Squadron Ray Grays 802nd Security Forces Squadron Christopher Jenkins David Heberle Keith Baber PAGE 4 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 COMMITMENT TO CARING 2010 Spring Holy Day Schedule For permanent party military/civilian personnel and technical training students Maundy/Holy Thursday, April 1 7 – 11 p.m., Mass w/ Adoration, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Good Friday, April 2 2 p.m., Stations of the Cross, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528 2 p.m., Catholic Good Friday Service, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528 5 p.m., Protestant Service, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Holy Saturday, April 3 8 p.m., Catholic Easter Vigil, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Easter Sunday, April 4* 7 a.m., Easter Sunrise Service, Parade Grounds *normal worship schedule at all chapels

Jewish Services Airmen Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 5432

Purim Saturday, Feb. 27, 5:45 p.m., Evening Service • Sunday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m., Morning Service (in Fellowship Hall)

Passover/Seder* March 29, 4 – 8 p.m. *RSVP to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Teitelbaum at 858-9106

Savuot May 18, 5:45 p.m., Evening Service • May 19, 9 a.m., Shavuot Morning Service Photo by Robbin Cresswell Orthodox Christian Easter Sunday, April 4 Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, gives remarks Airmen Memorial Chapel , Bldg. 5432 • 9 a.m., Orthodox Christian Service during the Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast Monday at the Gateway Club. During the annual “Commitment to Caring” campaign, Airmen can contribute Lenten lunch every Wednesday through March 24, 12 p.m. • Freedom Chapel Fellowship Hall, Bldg 1528 to four Air Force charitable organizations: Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village, For more information, call 671-4101 Air Force Enlisted Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. The campaign for Joint Base San Antonio units runs through April 16. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 STRAIGHTT A L K

By Patrick Desmond Staff Writer Where is the I’ve been to England, Austria, I’ve seen a lot of interesting Germany, Turkey, Beale Air Alice Springs, Australia. The most interesting Luxembourg, France and, of things. I’ve been in 18 years. Force Base, Calif. Germany is country itself was amazing: course, running convoys Probably, Elmendorf Air Force right in the center of Europe. the beaches, Syndey, Darwin. place your career through Iraq. I’m stationed in Base, Alaska, was the most You get to see a lot of different – Master Sgt. Maria Esparza, Air Germany and I haven’t had to interesting. There was a countries during your time off. Force Intelligence, Surveillance and has taken you? take leave to (travel) because volcano eruption and an – Staff Sgt. Joseph Afshari, Air Force Reconnaissance Agency they’re so close. I got to go (to Aircraft Warning and Control Intelligence, Surveillance and the cemetery in Luxembourg) System crashed. – Tech. Sgt. Reconnaissance Agency and see General Patton’s Sheena Martinez, 59th Medical memorial. – Staff Sgt. Christopher Wing Dennis, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron, training at PAGE 6 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Bonnie Harper Roger Payne Christopher Ford Top BMT Airman lowing 77 Airmen for being Hunter Reed Ryan Grogg Adam Meece, 322nd TRS, selected as honor graduates 322nd Training Squadron Joel Russo Benjamin Holland Flight 198 among 833 trainees graduat- Flight 197 Harold Speights Talmage Kinard ing today: Benjamin Ainsworth Flight 210 Nathan Kortan Most Physically Fit Jonathan Hehnly Keisha Brown Flight 200 Male Airmen 320th Training Squadron Ryan Lu Sarah Conway Janine Bobby Casey Green, 320th TRS, Flight 201 Flight 198 Sherry Jacobson Caitlin Lardie Flight 202 Michael Brantley Maxwell Corall Jacquelyn Kvilhaug Amy Waldrep Bradley Beaty, 331st TRS, Tyler Henson Sean Desouza Shawna McMillan Emily Willems Flight 196 Coty Raphael Adam Meece Flight 207 Female Airmen Dustin Wolfe David Metroka 324th Training Squadron Thomas Fearnow Anjelica Hernandez, 324th Flight 202 Sean Moran Flight 203 Austin Hooper TRS, Flight 204 Mitchell Fortner Gregory Prantl Nathan Davis Stephen Kaplan Kayla Sledge, 321st TRS, Jon Reed Robert Taylor James Straughan Champney Ricco Flight 206 Brian Schmidt Brian Vanguilder Aaron Webb Christopher Rife Male Flights Taylor Tjosaas Robert Welle Jimmie Wilbourn Christopher Schweigl 322nd TRS, Flight 198 Flight 204 Gregory Wilkerson 320th TRS, Flight 201 321st Training Squadron 323rd Training Squadron Sarah Graves Flight 208 Female Flights Flight 205 Flight 209 Leighann Houser Nicholas Watson 326th TRS, Flight 200 Michael Bier Wesley Beversdorf Inna Lvova 324th TRS, Flight 204 Shane Bruce Quinn Cooper Jessica McConnell 331st Training Squadron Travis McLeod Zachary Davidson Maci McLaughlin Flight 195 Top Academic Flights Frank Minor Kyle Godfrey Lindsay Sills Keith McKnight 323rd TRS, Flight 209 Mario Wiley Benjamin Heder Zachary Meether 323rd TRS, Flight 210 Jorge Zaragoza Matthew Houck 326th Training Squadron Flight 196 Flight 206 Justin Jackson Flight 199 Michael Ketcham Angela Bass Marcus Newton Zeb Divittorio Norman Lillington Airmen earn 688th IOWAirman awarded Bronze Star By Capt. Carrie Kessler and 2nd Lt. Robin Orr directing his team to establish a security cordon 688th Information Operations Wing while others assessed for injuries. Diamond Sharp “We did what we had to do, what we are A 688th Information Operations Wing telecom- trained to do,” said Captain Clerici. “Everyone did Congratulations to the following recipients of munications assessments chief was recently their part and no one got hurt.” the Lackland First Sergeants’ Diamond Sharp awarded the Bronze Star during a ceremony at As the lead communications mentor, Captain Award for February, received in recognition of Camp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan. Clerici advised and mentored the Afghan National their outstanding performance, appearance and Capt. Tom Clerici, 346th Test Squadron, Army’s only tactical communications unit and was dedication. received the Bronze Star for his actions as the the direct advisor to the CSU Commanding communications support unit’s lead communica- General and four company commanders. 543rd Support Squadron tions mentor for the NATO Training Mission and According to the citation, his mentorship made it Staff Sgt. Marisha Garris Combined Security Transition Command - possible for the CSUs first-ever fly away mission Afghanistan. using the ANA Air Corps. 690th Intelligence Support Squadron “Capt Clerici volunteered for this 365-day “At the time, there was no (command and con- Airman 1st Class Cory Becker deployment so he could be at the tip of the spear.” trol) system in place between the operational con- Airman Dusten Fleck said Lt. Col. Fred Baier, 346th Test Squadron com- trol centers,” said the captain. “My job was to mander. “He clearly demonstrated exceptional train, mentor, and deploy ANA for mobile C2.” 369th Recruiting Group meritorious service deserving of the Bronze Star This deployable C2 capability also supported Staff Sgt. Brandi Mundt medal.” the 2009 Afghan Presidential Election and During Captain Clerici’s year-long deployment, Inauguration. 688th Information Operations Wing he executed 468 convoy missions, spanning more “During the inauguration, the Taliban was Staff Sgt. Myranda Decker than 3,400 kilometers as convoy and vehicle com- threatening to destroy the polling centers,” said mander, driver, and combat life saver during the Captain Clerici. “The C2 system kept that from deadliest year to date for Operation Enduring happening.” Freedom. “Capt Clerici is an incredibly selfless and dedi- When an improvised explosive device detonated cated leader who puts the mission and people about 250 meters from the captain’s location dur- ahead of himself and I am proud of his contribu- ing a mission, he responded immediately, scan- tions to our nation and Afghanistan,” said ning the area for potential secondary attacks and Baier. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 San Antonio resident receives honor for role in space technology The father of military GPS was inducted into Colonel Kane was a pioneer in the develop- the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall ment of a wide range of space programs and of Fame March 2 at the Kelly Club. systems. As the chief for space and ballistic Retired Col. (Dr.) Francis Kane, a San missile planning for Air Force Systems Antonio resident since 1984, became the 50th Command, a former major command responsi- inductee into the AFSMP Hall of Fame for his ble for the research, development, testing, lifetime contributions to the Air Force Space evaluation and acquisition of aerospace sys- Program. Accompanied by his wife Virginia, he tems, Colonel Kane was a principal leader in accepted the honor from Maj. Gen. Richard Project Forecast, the highly classified study Webber, 24th Air Force commander. during 1963-74 that contemplated air, missile More than 150 family and guests watched as and space requirements for the strategic envi- the general unveiled a portrait of Colonel Kane ronment of 1975. Hypersonic flight was one of which will hang in the Air Force Space and the many future-changing concepts that came Missile Pioneer Hall of Fame at Peterson AFB, from that effort. Colo. “The word is creativity,” said Colonel Kane “When I was the commander of the 50th in his acceptance speech, “The Air Force has Space Wing responsible for satellite operations, always been a leader in creativity. That creativ- no one could answer my questions about why ity is how the service has maintained its supe- our satellites are in the orbital patterns they riority and security.” are in, what the significance of the numbers Colonel Kane retired from active duty in are, or why they are at the altitude they fly,” 1970 and continued to influence national strat- Photo by Theodore Koniares said General Webber as he conducted the cere- egy, policy and technology programs from the Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander, presents the mony on behalf of Gen. Robert Kehler, Air 1970s to today. He is the president of the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers corona to Col. (Dr.) Francis Force Space Command commander. “Doctor Schriever Institute in San Antonio, a non-profit Kane, president of the Schriever Institute, March 2. The corona is a Kane answered all those questions for me, and educational foundation dedicated to expanding symbol of Colonel Kane's induction to the Air Force Space and more. Doctor Kane is the real deal, and has the leading role of the U.S. among space faring Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The influenced life as we know it, not only in mili- nations. ceremony was conducted by 24th AF on behalf of Air Force Space tary operations but in all areas of life.” (Courtesy of 24th Air Force Public Affairs) Command in San Antonio, Colonel Kane’s hometown.

Lackland Airmen earn AETC awards Congratulations to the follow- Senior Airman Melissa White, ing organizations and members of 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Lackland who were recently Affairs named winners of Air Education and Training Command awards: Communications and Information Professionalism 2009 Air Education and Training Awards Command Chaplain Corps Annual Senior NCO of the Year Awards Master Sgt. Samuel Hilburn, Jr., Outstanding Chaplain Corps 802nd Communications Squadron Civilian Employee Lt. Gen. Harold W. Grant award Cordelia McAfee, 59th Medical 802nd CS Wing Outstanding Chaplain Corps Team AETC Outstanding Security (Medium Chapel Organization) Forces Unit Awards 59th MDW Chaplain’s office Outstanding Large Security Forces Outstanding Chaplain Corps Team Unit (Large Chapel Organization) 343rd Training Squadron 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Chaplain’s office 2010 Air Force Association Outstanding Air Force Civilian 2009 AETC Media Contest Employees of the Year Awards 1st place, Contractor/Stringer (AETC level) Photograph Civilian Senior Manager of the Robbin Cresswell, 502nd Air Base Year category Wing OL-A Public Affairs JoAnn Hernandez, 802nd 3rd Place, Series Contracting Squadron PAGE 8 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 Adoption next stop for retiring MWDs By Army Maj. Deanna Bague sonography, rehabilitation and physical therapy sec- Public Affairs Office tions. Law enforcement, private handlers or private cit- The Department of Defense enables retired mili- izens may adopt. Last year about 75 dogs went to tary working dogs to be transferred or adopted out law enforcement agencies. The dogs law enforce- to former handlers, law enforcement agencies or ment agencies don’t accept go to private homes, Mr. families who are willing and able to take on the Sparkowich said. Approximately 290 dogs ended up responsibility of former MWDs. in private homes in 2009. “Basically when a dog’s service life has come to Mr. Sparkowich said working dogs can adjust to pretty much the end and they’re ready to retire, I retirement as easily as they adjust to working condi- get the dogs in the adoption program,” said Rodney tions due to the skills they acquire as puppies Sparkowich, the adoption disposition coordinator through the military working dog foster program. for the 341st Training Squadron. Through the program, foster families socialize Dogs that have medical issues at any age, dogs potential working dogs to different people and envi- that are no longer able to fulfill their duties, and ronments to prepare them for a life of various han- young dogs that are unable to complete the training dlers and locations. to become a MWD are also put in the adoption pro- Careful consideration is given to the MWDs and gram, Mr. Sparkowich said. to those interested in adopting them. The dogs “So I have young dogs, old dogs – anywhere in undergo temperament tests to ensure they are safe between.” in a neutral environment. Applicants are screened MWDs receive medical services at the Holland and must meet certain criteria. Military Working Dog Veterinary Hospital, “The mission of the 341st is to care for the mili- Lackland’s multimillion dollar facility, said Army tary working dogs that are allowed to go home and Courtesy Photo Maj. Douglas Owens, chief of internal medicine and keep the same dignity they had while they’re here,” Upon their retirement, military working dogs may be outpatient services at the hospital. Mr. Sparkowich said. transferred or adopted out to former handlers, law Major Owens said the hospital offers very special- For more information about the adoption pro- enforcement agencies or families who are willing and ized services including computed tomography scans, gram, call Mr. Sparkowich at 671-5874. able to take on the responsibility of former MWDs. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT The 802nd Mission Support Group (visiting a hotel) and received a forfei- TRS violated Article 92 (underage TRS violated Article 92 (underage Office of the Staff Judge Advocate ture of $723 pay for two months (one drinking) and received a forfeiture of drinking) and received a forfeiture of administered these judgments from month suspended) and a reprimand. $723 in pay for one month (suspended), $669 in pay for one month (suspended), Feb. 11-22: • An airman first class from the restriction to base for seven days, seven restriction to base for 14 days, 14 days 343rd Training Squadron violated days extra duty and a reprimand. extra duty and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the Article 92 (underage drinking) and • An airman first class from the • Three airmen basic from the 345th 59th Dental Support Squadron violated received a reduction to airman, forfei- 343rd TRS violated Article 92 (under- Training Squadron violated Article 92 Article 86 (failure to go) and received a ture of $811 in pay for one month (sus- age drinking) and received a reduction (underage drinking) and received a for- reduction to airman, restriction to base pended), restriction to base for seven to airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay for feiture of $337 in pay for one month, for 30 days and a reprimand. days, seven days extra duty and a rep- one month (suspended) and a repri- restriction to base for 14 days (sus- • An airman basic from the 344th rimand. mand. pended), 14 days extra duty (suspend- Training Squadron violated Article 92 • An airman basic from the 343rd • An airman basic from the 343rd ed) and a reprimand.

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS PAGE 10 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 Foundation aims for new museum By Mike Joseph ration for its project. Staff Writer Mr. Vazquez said the Lackland foundation intended to follow the The Lackland Gateway Heritage Robins AFB foundation model to pay Foundation has undertaken a multi- for the design, construction and million dollar challenge to preserve equipment for a new museum, and Lackland’s enlisted Airman history. then donate it to the Air Force upon Armed with determination, a plot of completion. land, an artist’s sketch and marketing The Air Force would be responsible tools, the foundation has set a goal to for operation and maintenance of the build a new state-of-the-art enlisted finished museum. heritage museum on Lackland with a The foundation has a working targeted 2015 completion date. sketch of the facility, a full color Estimated costs for the facility range brochure and a Web site, www. from $25 million to $50 million. myairmanmuseum.org. No Air Force “Our vision is to build a museum- funds will be allocated for a new learning center that will become the museum; the foundation is responsible destination of choice for those seeking for a new museum’s funding. to learn, understand, admire and “I think this is going to be dictated respect the full spectrum of our Air by how quickly we’re able to bring Force enlisted heritage,” said Jaime money in,” said Mr. Vazquez about the Vazquez, board president of the non- foundation’s 2015 time frame. “As profit foundation. soon as we get several key donors to He foresees a facility that brings to come on board, that would give us a life an Airman’s enlisted experiences good initial push.” through exhibits and activities, and He was in Washington, D.C., this also provides an understanding to week to meet with the Air Force other visitors what it encompasses to Sergeants Association executive coun- be an enlisted Airman. cil about the project, which has the Even though an Air Force-funded support of its executive director, $670,000 project to renovate the retired Chief Master Sgt. John R. History and Traditions Museum began “Doc” McCauslin. Former Chief in October, plans are still moving for- Master Sergeant of the Air Force Bob ward for building a new museum. Gaylor has also endorsed building a The 37th Training Wing approved new museum. an 80,000-square foot site near the Formed seven years ago, the foun- Gateway East main gate along Luke dation’s original purpose was to pro- Boulevard, north of the parade mote the heritage of Air Force history grounds. at Lackland and ensure the service “We’re aiming at a 50,000-square contributions of Airmen were pre- foot facility right now and that puts us served. at an estimated cost of $25 million,” Its main focus had been to support said Mr. Vazquez. “Adding more to the the History and Traditions Museum exhibits and equipping it completely with limited fundraising – a contribu- will extend the cost. The threshold tion box at the entrance of the current we’re using is $25 to $50 million.” museum. Mr. Vazquez, Chief Master Sgt. Mr. Vazquez, a retired colonel who Eddie Gilder, 37th TRW superintend- served 28 years, said the foundation’s ent of heritage programs, and Tracy expanded focal point is encapsulated English, 37th TRW historian, recently in the Airman’s Creed. visited two military museums – the “(Our) mission is to pay tribute to Museum of Aviation, Robins Air Force the proud heritage, tradition of honor Base, Warner Robins, Ga., and the and legacy of valor of our enlisted Army National Infantry Museum, Fort Airmen through dynamic exhibits in a Benning, Ga. state-of-the-art museum for The Lackland trio toured the facili- Lackland,” he said. “We are here to ties, and exchanged information and bring to life those concepts; that’s the ideas with museum officials in prepa- essence of what we’re trying to do.” MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 Deployment briefings available to spouses By Mike Joseph Spouses are appointed by a unit’s commander Staff Writer and provide information and act as a resource for other spouses within the unit. When an Airman deploys, a spouse or family The Air Force Aid Society also sponsors base member is going to need assistance. programs like free child care at the Child Someone might get sick, the car might break Development Centers and Car Care Because We down, or maybe child care or counseling is need- Care, a $30 voucher for an oil/filter change for ed. spouses of active-duty Air Force members Whatever the issue, the Airman and Family deployed for more than 30 days or remote assign- Readiness Center is available with the resources ment. to help. Additionally, AFRC and the youth center have “There are a lot of programs and information joined forces to make Operation JET (Junior available to spouses,” said Master Sgt. Jason Expeditionary Team) a quarterly program. It orig- Hohenstreiter, readiness NCO. “They can call and inally was an annual event as the day in the life of (someone) will either answer their question or Courtesy Photo a deployed Airman. direct them to (a staff member) for information Lackland has several programs available for families of Through Operation Military Kids and the youth referral. deployed or deploying Airmen. All base deployment center staff, Operation JET uses different games “There are very few challenges we haven’t programs, classes and events are part of Deployment and exercises designed for children to talk about met,” he said. “Tell us the problem and we’ll tell University, a Year of the Air Force Family initiative. deployment. you the fix.” Those are held the same day as Give Parents a Lackland has several programs available for ings and, through the help of the 802nd Break program, which allows parents or care- families of deployed or deploying Airmen. They Communications Squadron, provides one free 15- givers an afternoon or evening to themselves. are now part of Deployment University, which minute phone call each week between deployed Together, the spouse, family and youth pro- aligns all base deployment programs, classes and Airmen and their spouses. Sergeant Hohenstreiter grams are tools to provide assistance before, dur- events. The program was developed locally said useful information is also disseminated ing and after a deployment. through the Year of the Air Force Family initia- between monthly meetings, by newsletter or “My goal is to have families quit thinking of the tive. phone calls, when necessary. word ‘deployment’ as a negative, hiding it from Sergeant Hohenstreiter said Deployment Hearts Apart also offers an open house the first one another; it should be part of the dining room University ensures every phase – pre-deployment, Thursday of the month at the AFRC, 6-8 p.m. discussion,” said Sergeant Hohenstreiter, who during deployment, return and reintegration, and Speakers from the military family life program leaves next month on his seventh deployment. post-deployment – is covered through classes or guide informal discussion for families and chil- “It still needs to be remembered as just part of discussion groups. dren. To participate in the Hearts Apart program, our life, not hidden in the shadows,” he added. They coincide with normal five- to six-month spouses must register with the AFRC. “When deployment does come, we don’t need to deployment cycles and deployment-experienced Another program geared to spouses is the Key be afraid of it. That’s why we want families to talk Airmen are encouraged to lead discussion groups. Spouse program. Key Spouse is an official commu- about it.” “Our banner program is the Hearts Apart net- nication network designed to enhance readiness For more information on deployment and fami- work,” said Sergeant Hohenstreiter. and establish a sense of community among unit ly support programs, contact the Airman and Hearts Apart includes monthly support meet- leaders, Airmen and their families. Family Readiness Center at 671-3722, Bldg. 1249. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010

Lackland Tax Center Bldg. 9020, Room 109, Classroom B Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Fridays Appointments necessary for everyone except basic trainees and technical school students, who are seen on a walk-in basis.To make an appointment call 671-1001. Will Prepare: Will Not Prepare:

I Form 1040 EZ I Schedule C (Profit or Loss I Form 1040 A from Business) I With Schedule 1, 2, 3 & I Complicated & Advanced EIC Schedule D (Capital Gains I Form 1040 and Losses) I With Schedule A, B, EIC I Schedule E (Rents and & R Losses) I Form 1040 – V I Form SS-5 (Request for I Form 1040 – ES Social Security Number) I Form 2441 (Child and I Form 2106 (Employee Dependent Care Credit) Business Expenses) I Form 8863 (Education I Form 3903 (Moving) Credits) I Form 8606 (Non- I Form 8812 (Additional deductible IRA) Child Tax Credit) I Form 8615 (Minor’s Investment Income) MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 A VISIT WITH ECHO COMPANY

SPRING FORWARD! SET YOUR

CLOCKS AHEAD Photo by Alan Boedeker Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, deputy commanding general for Initial Military Training, talks with Soldiers from the Defense Language Institute English Language Center’s Echo Company March 3. Echo Company Soldiers ONE HOUR SAT. are non-English-speaking Army trainees attending DLIELC to learn English before attending Army basic training. During his one-day visit to Lackland, General Hertling also met with 37th Training Wing leadership BEFORE BED! and toured the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010

Pre-game entertainment with the 737th TRG Drum & Bugle Corps

Airman Basic Justin Jackson, 323rd Training Squadron, performs with the 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corps before the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb. 27. The performance was part of military apprecia- Photos by Alan Boedeker tion night which featured several pre-game interactive The 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb. activities honoring servicemembers. The Manitoba Moose 27. Lackland has had a drum and bugle corps for more than 50 years. beat the Rampage 3-1.

The 737th Training Group Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb. 27. Made up of volunteers from Air Force Basic Military Training, the corps learns eight songs, including the national anthem, “Adjutant’s Call,” “Sound Off,” “Ruffles and Flourishes,” “General’s March,” “Retreat,” “Air Force Song,” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”

The 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb. 27. About 100 basic military trainees volunteer for the drum and bugle corps which plays for each BMT graduation parade and community events. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Air Force Aid Society provided AFAF project officer with safety net

By Robert Goetz “The Air Force Aid Society came 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs to my rescue,” he said. “That is why I volunteered to be project officer.” About a decade ago, a young offi- Major Cavanaugh took a different cer about to embark on his new path to the Air Force. He graduated career encountered his “last straw.” from Brigham Young University- Supporting a wife and two young Hawaii and, intent on a career in boys and already in a deep financial business, pursued a master of busi- hole, he was taking the Joint ness administration degree at Specialized Undergraduate Hawaii Pacific University. Navigator Training course at But he also began a family and, Randolph when his car’s transmis- already saddled with education loans sion failed. that needed repayment, his debts Things appeared bleak, but, heed- mounted. ing the advice of his flight command- Major Cavanaugh joined the Army er, he saw the base’s Air Force Aid Reserve to earn money while attend- Society representative and secured ing graduate school, and soon dis- an interest-free loan for about covered he had an affinity for the $2,000, the amount to repair his military, which eventually led him to transmission. choose the Air Force over a career in “They gave me a non-interest business. A recruiting office loan even though I had no credit,” squadron commander in Utah sug- said Maj. Michael Cavanaugh. “I had gested he become a navigator, so no place else to go. If they hadn’t Major Cavanaugh, after completing helped me, it would have crushed basic training and Officer Training me. I’m 100 percent sure that School, reported to the 562nd FTS in because of the pressure on me, I 1999 to begin training. However, his would have washed out of nav debts were still hounding him and school.” his credit was “maxed out” when he Major Cavanaugh didn’t wash out faced another sizable financial of navigator school. He graduated obstacle. and went on to fly RC-135s at Offutt “I came into the Air Force with Air Force Base, Neb. Now he’s back two kids and a lot of debt,” he said. at Randolph, where his financial “I had a condo in Salt Lake City, but troubles could have derailed his the tenant quit paying rent, so I’m career, and he’s taking part in the borrowing from my father … bor- education of fledgling navigators, rowing from everyone I could. When now called combat systems officers, the transmission on my car went out, Photo by Joel Martinez as the 562nd Flying Training that was the last straw.” Maj. Michael Cavanaugh, a flight Instructor with Randolph’s 562nd Flying Training Squadron deputy chief of standards Major Cavanaugh said his finan- Squadron, instructs 2nd Lt. Andrew Vogel on the procedures for operating the T-45 and evaluation. cial troubles taught him “a lot of life Simulator. Personally helped by the Air Force Aid Society early in his career, Major He’s also giving back to the organ- lessons.” He paid off his AFAS loan Cavanaugh wants Airmen to know they can count on the Air Force’s official charity when ization that proved to be his safety in the allotted two years and the rest they need financial help for a variety of reasons, from emergency assistance to education. net in his time of financial need. He’s of his debts soon after. Randolph’s project officer for the Air Now he wants Airmen to know Force Assistance Fund campaign, they can count on the Air Force Aid The Air Force Assistance Fund supports the following organizations: which raises money for the Air Force Society, the Air Force’s official chari- • The Air Force Aid Society, which provides Airmen and their families worldwide with emer- Aid Society, the Air Force Village ty, when they need financial help for gency financial assistance, education assistance and an array of base-level community- enhancement programs. More information is available at www.afas.org. Foundation Inc., the Air Force a variety of reasons, from emergency • The Air Force Enlisted Village, which includes Teresa Village in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Enlisted Village Inc. and the General assistance to education. and Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The fund provides and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay “I’d like to raise awareness that homes and financial assistance to widows and widowers of retired enlisted people 55 and Foundation. The Joint Base San this program exists,” he said. “I older. More information is available at www.afenlistedwidows.org. Antonio campaign kicked off this encourage people to donate to the • Air Force Village, which includes Air Force Village I and II in San Antonio, a life-care com- week. Air Force Assistance Fund.” munity for retired officers, spouses, widows or widowers and family members. The Air Force Village Web site is www.airforcevillages.com. Major Cavanaugh said serving as Major Cavanaugh said today’s • The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, which provides rent and financial assis- AFAF project officer represents troubling economic climate makes tance to widows and widowers of officer and enlisted retirees in their homes and communi- another opportunity to give back to contributions even more important. ties through financial grants. The LeMay Foundation Web site is www.lemay-foundation.org. the Air Force. He’s already a regular “Now there’s a greater need for For more information about the AFAF, visit www.afassistancefund.org. contributor to the fund. the program,” he said. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 Options still available for free tax preparation By Capt. Jed Wangsgard used at the tax center. number for everyone included on tax return; 802nd Mission Support Group Judge Advocate Office Active duty, Guard, and Reserve members can also • birth dates for everyone included on tax return; prepare and file their own taxes online through • wage and earning statement forms W-2, W-2G and Tax season is in full swing and the Lackland Tax www.MilitaryOneSource.com. The free service uses 1099-R, from all employers; Center is providing free tax preparation of federal the customized H&R Block At Home product and • Social Security benefit statement form SSA-1099, if income tax returns for Active Duty, Reserve, National offers tax consultation by phone. applicable; Guard, retired military and their dependents. There are also multiple volunteer income tax • interest and dividend statements from banks (forms Appointments are required for everyone except assistance locations throughout San Antonio. The 1099-int); basic trainees and technical school students who may VITA Program offers assistance for low- to moderate- • a copy of last year’s federal and state returns if be seen on a walk-in basis. All available appoint- income households who earn up to $55,000 annually. available; ments have been scheduled through the end of tax VITA sites are generally located at community and • bank routing numbers and account numbers for season, but during the final weeks before the April neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping direct deposit; 15 deadline, the center will be open for walk-ins on a malls, and other convenient locations. To locate the • total paid for day care and the day care provider’s first-come, first-serve basis. nearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040. tax identifying number: the provider’s Social Security It is expected to be an extremely busy time with The center is open Monday through Thursday, 8 Number or the provider’s business employer identifi- long wait times so plan accordingly. Those who can- a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Fridays. The tax center cation number. not make scheduled appointments are asked to can- can be contacted at 671-1001. It is located in Bldg. cel their appointment so another person can be 9020 on the northwest corner of Truemper Street Lackland unit tax representatives for tax year 2009 scheduled in that time slot. and Carswell Avenue, Room 109, Classroom B. Other options for free preparation assistance are Parking is north of Bldg. 9020 off Carswell Avenue. 802nd Operations Support Squadron available. Many units and organizations have at least The entrance to the center is on the south side of the Tech. Sgt. Beth Adams, 925-4100 one unit tax advisor ready to prepare tax returns for building. the active-duty members in their own unit. 802nd Force Support Squadron All UTAs have completed a comprehensive train- The following items are needed for tax preparation: Master Sgt. Monique Slater, 671-3110 ing course and IRS examinations to become certified • proof of identification such as a driver’s license or tax advisors and use the same resources, reference other photo ID; materials and forms for processing returns as those • Social Security card or individual tax identification See TAX P17 MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 TAX from P16 Master Sgt. Abecil Fernandez, 292- 7260 344th Training Squadron Master Sgt. Jean-Luc Tetrault, 671- 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron 2619 Senior Airman Bridgett Wright, 292- 7410 37th Training Support Squadron John Banik, 671-0908 59th Medical Operations Squadron Airman 1st Class Desean Burnette, 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron 292-4947 Senior Airman Jeremy Keser, 977-4278 Staff Sgt. Terry Ehrlich, 977-2266 59th Medical Support Squadron Master Sgt. Paul O’Haver, 977-5374 Staff Sgt. Brandy Coats, 292-0278 Capt. Nicholas Amato, 977-4242 Senior Airman Douglas Rozelle, 671- 6295 59th Mental Health Squadron Tech. Sgt. Juan Ochoa, 292-7400 Staff Sgt. Jeremy Goldston, 292-7427 59th Medical Diagnostics and 59th Dental Group Therapeutic Squadron Tech. Sgt. Maripi Whitman, 292-7227 Staff Sgt. Ary German, 292-7449 Tech. Sgt. Carletta James-Rice, 292- 9612 Staff Sgt. Richard Salas, 292-7271 Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Ross, 292-3765 Staff Sgt. Crystal Watson, 292-4197 Capt. Sheri Hiser Tech. Sgt. Michael Valentin, 292-3984 59th Dental Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Tina Ditto, 292-2115 Tech. Sgt. Leonard Buchanan, 292- Maj. Daron Olmsted, 292-7325 4033

59th Emergency Medical Squadron 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Senior Airman Megan Wharton, 292- Squadron 7331 1st Lt. Blake Smith, 292-7442 Capt. Marissa Scearce, 292-7331 Defense Media Activity - San Antonio 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron Master Sgt. William Doll, 925-3440 Staff Sgt. Natasha Washington-Brown, 292-6281 National Air and Space Intelligence Center 59th Laboratory Squadron Staff Sgt. Rebekah Bradfield, 977-2446 Staff Sgt. Michelle Bernard, 292-7414 Airman 1st Class Alaura Holt, 977- Staff Sgt. Anastasia Avelar, 292-5511 6813 PAGE 18 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 Air Force medics deploy to support Chilean medical efforts By Staff Sgt. J. Paul Croxon recover from the disaster. Defense Media Activity-San Antonio “I just returned from deploy- ment to (Southwest Asia) a month An Air Force Expeditionary and a half ago where I was part Medical Support team composed of an expeditionary medical of more than 80 Airmen deployed group,” said Senior Airman to Chile Monday from here to aid Cassandra Johnson, a medical local medics in their response to technician from Kessler AFB, victims of the recent 8.8 magni- Miss. “When I was told my name tude earthquake. was on the list I was given the The Airmen from 13 different option to opt out, but I wanted to bases, including 10 from the 59th help the Chilean people.” Medical Wing, left Lackland The EMEDS is part of a larger aboard C-17 Globemaster IIIs and U.S. Southern Command response are prepared to support relief to the Chilean quake that includes efforts for up to 60 days. airlift relief operations delivering The EMEDS team will operate aid to communities affected by in the city of Angol, Chile, and be the earthquake. capable of providing medical care The U.S. and Chilean militaries as part of the EMEDS construct. have worked together during Photos by Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III “EMEDS is very lightweight, combined exercises for some (Above) More than 80 Airmen from 13 different bases rapidly deployable and scalable time. In October 2009, the two deployed Monday to Chile from Lackland to aid local medics expeditionary medical support militaries, in addition to Brazil- in their response to victims of the 8.8 magnitude earth- system,” said Col. David Garrison, ian, Argentine and French forces, quake. Operating in the city of Angol, Chile, the Air Force the EMEDS commander. He added trained together during Exercise Expeditionary Medical Support team will provide medical that the team would be able to Saltre II on the interoperability care to earthquake victims. perform everything from surger- and humanitarian relief opera- ies to pediatric care. tions. (Right) Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young reads over her processing Many of the Airmen have For the medics deploying to paperwork in preparation of her deployment to Chile deployed before and are able to support the people in need, it Monday. Sergeant Young, a public affairs specialist with use their expeditionary training remains an honor to be chosen to Defense Media Activity-San Antonio, is supporting an Air and experience for this mission. serve. Force Expeditionary Medical Support team that deployed to In fact many volunteered for a “This is what we all train for,” Chile to assist local medics treating victims of a recent 8.8 chance to help the Chilean people Colonel Garrison said. magnitude earthquake. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 New policy authorizes social media access, with caveats By Donna Miles the importance of protecting military “If you look at either one individu- security,” Mr. Wennergren said. “It is American Forces Press Service networks and operations, said David ally, you will fail,” he said. “You will everyone’s responsibility in the Wennergren, the deputy assistant have great security, but no ability to department to make sure they are WASHINGTON (AFNS) – A new secretary of Defense for information access information sharing. (Or), if doing all that they can to protect our Defense Department policy authoriz- management and you think only about sharing, you information and our information sys- es DOD members to access social technology. will run into issues of opera- tems.” networking Web sites and other Web For example, the tional security and letting bad Ultimately, he called responsible, 2.0 platforms from nonclassified gov- new policy allows things into your system. So you security-conscious use of social ernment computers, as long as it commanders to tem- can no longer think of them as media networks a win-win proposi- doesn’t compromise operational porarily limit access two separate subjects.” tion for DOD members, enabling security or involve prohibited activi- as required to main- The new policy promotes them to take full advantage of the ties or Web sites. tain operations security what Mr. Wennergren calls power of social media networking. Defense Department officials or address bandwidth “secure information shar- “The world of Web 2.0 and the issued the long-awaited policy Feb. constraints. It also pro- ing,” providing the balance Internet provides these amazing 26, establishing consistent rules for hibits malicious activity needed to tap into the opportunities to collaborate,” Mr. all military members and employers. on military information capabilities social media net- Wennergren said. It not only pro- Deputy Defense Secretary William networks and denies working pro- motes information sharing across Lynn III, who signed the policy, said access to sites promot- vides with- organizational boundaries and with it strikes a critical balance between ing prohibited activity out compromis- mission partners, but also enables the benefits and potential vulnerabil- such as gambling, ing security. deployed troops to maintain contact ities of these applications. pornography and hate He emphasized the with their loved ones at home. “This directive recognizes the crimes. importance of personal “So if you work on those two importance of balancing appropriate While information sharing may responsibility in using pieces (access and security) this security measures while maximizing seem the polar opposite of security unclassified military networks to really is giving people this avenue to the capabilities afforded by 21st-cen- to some people, Mr. Wennergren said access these tools, and said depart- do amazing things in terms of getting tury Internet tools,” he said. the DOD officials can no longer ment officials will continue to evalu- the information shared and making While authorizing access to these afford to consider just one or the ate the policy after it takes effect. decisions happen much more rapid- tools, the new policy also recognizes other. “There’s a huge imperative for ly,” Mr. Wennergren said. Best-seller program back at Lackland libraries By Sharon Amann “We explained to the colonel how Lackland Library important this program has been to our customers in the past and he For Lackland library patrons thirsty found the money to fund it for fiscal for best sellers, the three-year 2010,” continued Ms. Shapiro. drought is over. The new program allows the The McNaughton best seller-leased- Lackland main library to select 40 book program, cancelled in 2007, is titles a month with a cap of 800 books back. in the library at any one “It’s been a very lean time. The Patient Library time for our most voracious chooses 10 books per month readers,” explained Lenore with an inventory cap of 200 Shapiro, director of the titles. Lackland library system. “The beauty of the this “We’ve done our best to program is that as popular purchase some of the most books age out and become popular fiction and non-fic- less in demand we can trade tion titles with our regular them in for new best sellers. budget, but we’ve had nothing like the It’s a win-win for us and our clien- numbers of books available with a tele,” Ms. Shapiro said. “We’ve been dedicated program for leased books.” ordering books since September and A leaner, meaner version of the we now have a pretty healthy stock on McNaughton program has been rein- our shelves.” troduced thanks to funding from Col. The McNaughton collection is avail- Patrick Fogarty, 802nd Mission able at the front of the main library, in Support Group commander. the shelving to the left of the doors. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM Spots are available for $10 or For more information or to reg- electronic devices, such as large about leadership, fitness, aero- The Lackland Retiree Activities $15. The $15 fee includes a table. ister, call the Nephrology Clinic at television sets, be dropped off only space education and ethics. Office is sponsoring a safe driver Call the Skylark Community 292-6868. during business hours. The squadron meets Mondays, program by the American Center at 671-3191 for more infor- The shop is open for sales 9:30 6:30-9 p.m., in Hangar 1612, Kelly Association of Retired Persons mation. LIBRARY SALUTES IRISH HERITAGE a.m. to noon on Mondays, and 9:30 Field Annex. The hangar is located March 20, 9 a.m., at Freedom The Lackland library has pur- a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and across from the Airman Leadership Chapel. ASMC SETS LUNCHEON chased DVDs and CDs to celebrate Wednesdays. School, North Luke and Lombard Participants will receive a cer- The American Society of Military Irish heritage through film and For more information, call the Drives. tificate for completing the class, Comptrollers, Alamo chapter, meets music. thrift shop at 671-3600 or e-mail For more information, call 977- which makes them eligible for a March 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Now available in the media sec- [email protected]. 4728 or visit www.captx007.org. possible reduction in their automo- Parr Club. tion are “The Wind that Shakes the bile insurance premium. The course The luncheon’s speaker is Col. Barley,” “The Field,” “In the Name BOOKKEEPER NEEDED BAGGAGE DROP HOURS CHANGE is good for three years. Terry Ross, 502nd Air Base Wing of the Father,” “The Quiet Man,” The Lackland Thrift Shop seeks Operating hours have changed Cost is $12 for AARP members comptroller. The topic is “Joint the “Music of Ireland: Welcome a part-time experienced bookkeeper for the Deployment and Distribution and $14 for non-members, payable Basing from the FM Perspective.” Home,” and the PBS series “The for 20 to 25 hours a month. Flight’s technical training student by check made to AARP. Contact Ada Fromuth at 652- Irish R.M.” Knowledge of QuickBooks, baggage drop off, located in Bldg. For more information, contact 4408 by Wednesday for reserva- For more information, call 671- accounting principles and base 5616. the Retiree Activities Office at 671- tions. 6606. access are required. A contractor will inventory and 2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. at Call 372-0657 for more infor- pack personal property only on Freedom Chapel, 671-4208. HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS THRIFT SHOP HOURS mation. Tuesday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon; A hypertension education class The Lackland Thrift Shop and Thursday afternoons, 1-4 p.m. QUARTERLY FLEA MARKET is April 5, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at accepts donations during regular CAP SEEKS MENTORS The office is closed the rest of the The first-quarter flea market is Wilford Hall Medical Center. business hours Monday through The is looking for week. March 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., The class is open to any patient Wednesday or at the back door additional adult leaders to mentor For entitlement questions, call at the Warhawk fitness center or family member interested in after business hours. high school juniors and seniors in the personal property processing parking lot. learning more about hypertension. The shop requests any type of the Lackland Cadet Squadron office at 671-2821.

CHAPEL SERVICES Thursday: 5:45 p.m. KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Orthodox Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Saturday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. Religious Education, 4:30 Airmen Memorial Chapel p.m. Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Christian Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Airman's Attic 671-1780 Catholic Religious Education, Medina Chapel Monday-Friday: Wicca Base Post Office 671-1058 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9 1st Wednesday: Bowling Center 671-2271 Freedom Chapel a.m. Mass, 11:30 a.m. Freedom Chapel DEERS 800-538-9552 Protestant Room 8, Wilford Hall Chapel Family Child Care 671-3376 Monday-Friday: Sunday: San Antonio Military Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Legal Office 671-3362 Wilford Hall Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Open Circle, Mass, 11 a.m Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. 6:15 p.m. Library 671-3610 Islamic Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Saturday: Hope Chapel Friday: MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Freedom Chapel Spanish Contemporary, Defense Language For more information, Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 12:45 p.m. Institute Confessions, 4:45 p.m. contact the chapel staff: TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Student Center Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3600 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org Religious Education, 9 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com a.m. Gospel Service, 12:30 Religious Education, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 11 a.m. p.m. Lackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Children’s Church Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Hope Chapel provided Jewish Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Lackland public Web site www.lackland.af.mil Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 Friday: Hope Chapel • 671-2941 My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com Wilford Hall Chapel a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Year of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff Mass, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Sabbath Eve Service, MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 What’s Happening O O Family Support Events MARCH 12 Freedom Chapel’s Fellowship Hall. standing terms and conditions encouraging communication SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ONLINE Childcare for preschool-aged associated with credit, credit between units and families. The application deadline for children will be provided. MONTHLY MEETINGS reporting and credit scores. Spouses interested in the pro- 2010-2011General Henry H. Arnold For more information, call 671- ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB For more information, call 671- gram should seek appointment by education grant program is today. 4208. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, 3722. their sponsor’s unit commander. 6:30 p.m. For location or more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. Eligibility requirements and Appointees should then contact applications for the $2,000 grants PRAISE DANCE CLASS the center at 671-3722 to register OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB MARCH 18 Praise dance class meets for a class. are available online at the Air Force The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Club meets every third Thursday of the month, PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Aid Society Web site, www.afas.org. Monday, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Protestant Women of the Chapel Last year, $6 million in college edu- Community Center. For details on meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 MARCH 25 cation grants were awarded to Air the free classes, call 671-2619. MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN p.m., at Freedom Chapel. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB Force dependents by AFAS. The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 There will be no children min- The Lackland Officers’ Spouses For more information, call the RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR a.m., at the Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. istry available during this night Club meets March 25, 10 a.m., at Airman and Family Readiness A return and reunion seminar is meeting. the Gateway Club for its annual Center at 671-3722. Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the For more information, call 671- luncheon with members from area Airman and Family Readiness MOAA TO PRESENT SEMINAR to five years. 4208. military installation spouses’ clubs. BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS Center, Bldg. 1249. The Military Officers Association For reservations or more infor- Club members from Lackland, A budget and spending class is The seminar is an informal of America (MOAA) is presenting a mation, contact Margaret Ozuna at Randolph Air Force Base and Fort free seminar for officers and senior 671-3722. MARCH 19 today, 10:30 to noon, at the Airman forum about the stress families and KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM Sam Houston will meet for the and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. individuals experience during sepa- enlisted Tuesday, 12:30-3 p.m., at Training for the Key Spouse luncheon. Wilford Hall Medical Hall 1249. ration. the Airman and Family Readiness MARCH 17 Program is March 19, 8 a.m. to 4 Auxiliary and Brook Army Medical The class teaches the basics of Call 671-3722 for more infor- Center, Bldg. 1249. CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS p.m., at the Airman and Family Center members have also been financial management. mation. Dan Koslov, a retired Air Force A credit management class is Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. invited. For more information, call 671- colonel, will speak on “Marketing Wednesday, 10:30 to noon, at the The sessions are for spouses Babette Maxwell, co-founder Yourself for a Second Career.” 3722. MARCH 16 Airman and Family Readiness who have volunteered and been and editor-in-chief of Military The lecture targets Airmen con- PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Center, Bldg. 1249. appointed by unit leadership. Spouse magazine, is the guest sidering separation in the next one The class will focus on under- MARCH 15 Protestant Women of the Chapel The Key Spouse Program is an speaker. MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 Air Force readiness program sup- Reservation deadline is March Mothers of Preschoolers, or a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil- porting Airmen and their families 19. For more information visit the MOPS, meet for Bible study and fel- dren ministry during the meeting. during deployments, separations LOSC Web site at www.lacklandosc. lowship Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the Call 671-4208 for information. WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM and emergencies by enhancing and org. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER MARCH 12, 2010 SPORTS A shot in time MLRS 3-point buzzer beater downs CES 42-39 By Patrick Desmond “If anybody had to shoot it, I would definitely Sports Editor want it to be him,” the winning coach said. He was also happy to see the forward cash in Just when it seemed a better ending couldn’t on three trips to the charity stripe while CES be played out for intramural basketball’s post- fouled to stop the clock. season opener, the 59th Medical Logistics and In a game that was scoreless until six minutes Readiness Squadron went Spaceballs, using the into the first half, both teams were playing dis- “Swartz” to break a tie and eke out a 42-39 win tinctive postseason basketball: fast paced, over the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron. aggressive and physical. The “Swartz” MLRS coach Lucas Jenkins After finally knocking down the game’s first referred to is not a cosmic force harnessed by his points, MLRS rode a 9-0 scoring spree to close players, but his forward Caleb Swartzendruber. the first half with a two-point lead. Swartzendruber scored the team’s last nine MLRS fought to distance itself in the second points – the last three, almost magically – to half, creating a five-point lead but the Black stave off a late Black Knights’ comeback. Knights kept coming back. With the game ostensibly headed to overtime, Holding a 21-20 lead, MLRS called a timeout, he pulled up behind the 3-point arc and drained breaking the action with 7:46 to play. It seemed the game-winner amid a sea of red jerseys. the two teams had reached a critical do-or-die “There was pressure,” Swartzendruber, point in the game. MLRS’ leading point scorer with 20, said. “It was “During the timeout, we reminded everybody just a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing.” we’ve been here before,” Jenkins said. “We lost a Almost beside himself, Black Knights leading couple of tough games in the regular season. We scorer, Elton Brock (18 points) could only shake refocused everybody with an emphasis on his head and smile. defense, and everything else just took care of “He just got the shot off and hit it,” Brock itself.” said. “It’s as simple as that. Good defense, better The Black Knights were also focused and tied shot.” the game twice but were unable to take the lead. Only seconds before, he had displayed his own MLRS guard Alphius White scored a layup brand of magic on back-to-back 3-pointers. and then dished out another to give his team a The latter would’ve sent the game into over- little distance. time. With time waning, CES was forced to start the With 11.5 seconds left, Brock gathered the intentional fouls, setting up six straight free inbounds pass, faced his defender, juked left, throws and the go-ahead-and-win 3-pointer. crossed back to his right and then faded back to sink a three-ball that barely moved the net. Tuesday’s other finals: Then came the long inbounds pass and the Photo by Alan Boedeker 59th EMS 47, CPSG 32 Black Knights shooting guard Elton Brock elevates over his game winner. Jenkins wouldn’t have had it any 737th TRG 47, 344th TRS 28 defender for a jump shot during the postseason opener Tuesday. other way. BRIEFS ADVENTURE RACE GOLF TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL BRACKET SKEET SHOOT Laughlin Air Force Base is hosting a The third annual Wounded Warrior golf With the Air Force Hoops online bracket, The Lackland Outdoor Recreation Center is triathlon-style team race, featuring hiking, tournament is March 26 at the Fort Sam college basketball fans pick postseason coordinating a skeet shooting trip to Randolph, biking and rafting, April 10. Houston Golf Club. The tournament starts at 1 games and can win up to $10,000. Game March 27. The $30 registration fee is due The $100 registration for the four-member p.m. The proceeds from the $85 entry fee go to cards are at Skylark Bowling Center, Gateway March 20, and includes a shotgun rental, ear teams is accepted up to race day. the Fisher House and the Wounded Warrior Club, Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ and the golf course and eye protection and 50 targets. People ages For more details, call Laughlin’s outdoor Center. snack bar. 13 years and older are eligible. recreation, 830-298-5830. For more details, call 228-9955. Register at www.afhoops.com. For more details, call 925-5532. MARCH 12, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 tacey’s one-man swim team

Stacey freshman Xavier Sanchez gets in position on the lane six starting block during the 50-yard freestyle event Saturday at the San Antonio Natatorium.

Story and photo by Patrick Desmond Completely new to competitive swimming, Xavier He plans on spending the offseason and summer Sports Editor recalls a time when he “didn’t even know the with the club, participating in weekday practices and strokes” before joining the club. competing in monthly swim meets. It’s not unusual to see Stacey’s entire swim pro- Block worked with Stacey athletic director Jeff “I'm going to work a lot harder. I’m going to try to gram out of the water, walking the halls in between Smith, and they got Xavier set up to swim for Stacey. make it to state next year,” he said. “It’s going to be classes. Xavier found confidence and motivation from his really hard, but I’m going to really try and improve That’s because the high school has just one repre- mom and coach for helping him keep his resolve dur- my times.” sentative at 29-4A swim meets, and Xavier Sanchez ing a season that included learning the ins-and-outs In the long run, Hermes, training manager for proudly dons his letterman jacket. of a new sport – specifically, its strict procedures – Inter-American Air Forces Academy and a former After his first season, the freshman caught the and a two-week hiatus due to appendicitis. collegiate baseball player, hopes his son will follow attention of some of his peers. He steadily winnowed his times in the backstroke, his footsteps and earn a four-year university scholar- “They’ll say, ‘there’s that one swimmer walking freestyle and breaststroke in a season that ended ship. by,’ or ‘there’s the swim team,’” Sanchez said with a with a regional meet appearance. But for now, he’s just proud of Xavier’s commit- smile about his growing recognition. Block is proud of the baseball player turned swim- ment to learning a new sport, and has even incorpo- Entering his first high school year, Xavier wanted mer, saying his form has come a long way. rated lunch time swims into his own workout to represent Stacey. Without a baseball team, the sec- Xavier’s time didn’t improve during a 50-yard scheme. ond baseman knew batting for Stacey was out of the freestyle event at the Short Course Junior Olympics Xavier’s club is filled mostly by Randolph students, question. meet Saturday, but Block was encouraged by his but he hopes for Stacey athletes to join in the future. “I really wanted to compete in a high school solid technique. “That’s the one thing he’s missing,” Hermes said. sport,” he said. “I really wanted to perform for my “He did all the work; I just told him what to do,” “In a couple of years, maybe we can get more (stu- high school.” Block said about his progress throughout the year. dents) out from Stacey.” With a little influence from his parents, Hermes Xavier did, however, improve eight seconds in the The one-man swim team, it seems, is not without and Stacy, he began swimming with Alamo Area 200-yard backstroke at the event. support, and in three years, if both he and his Aquatic Association under coach Jeremy Block Now, with a full year under his belt, Xavier is younger sister stick to it, there’ll be at least two before the school year. ready to build on that success. swimmers walking Stacey’s halls.