A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 38 • SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 PAGE 10 ... INSIDE ... NEW VICE FOR AETC, P2 ... FATALITY FREE SUMMER, P3 ... BASE WELCOMES NEW CHAPLAIN, P5 ... INFANT MASSAGE CLASS, P10 ... PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 ON THE COVER AETC welcomes new vice commander The T-43 aircraft, known as the "Spirit of San Antonio" flies over the 12th Flying CFC: Better to give than receive By Capt. Omar Villarreal Training Wing headquarters, Bldg. 100 Air Education and Training Command Public (the Taj Mahal), for the last time. For the By Shannon Carabajal Affairs “I want Airmen to know that I complete story on the T-43 retirement, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs believe in the Air Force’s mission see pages 10-11. “By contributing to the CFC, you are doing Air Education and Training and the greatness of our country. Photo by Rich McFadden It’s that time of year again. The Command recently welcomed its Combined Federal Campaign is here and new vice commander into its fold. I believe what we do is honorable keyworkers are canvassing Joint Base nothing less than changing our community Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens arrived in and I want Airmen to understand San Antonio to make sure everybody has and the world for the better.” San Antonio Sept. 8, received his that as the vice commander of an opportunity to give. third star the next day and immedi- WINGSPREAD To some, the CFC is just another fall tradi- ately began the task of learning AETC, I intend to act on behalf tion that won’t elicit much consideration, but everything he could about AETC’s of their interests.” 502nd Air Base Wing I encourage everybody to really think about mission and its people. Operating Location Bravo the amazing opportunity before us. that everybody on JBSA can support a cause By contributing to the CFC, you are “It’s important for me to get up to Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens Editorial Staff CFC is the world’s largest and most suc- that is truly important to them. doing nothing less than changing our com- speed on what is happening around Air Education and Training Command Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick cessful annual workplace charity campaign. Let’s face it, life isn’t always rainbows and munity and the world for the better. the command as soon as possible,” vice commander Commander More than 300 CFC campaigns throughout butterflies. If you or someone you love hasn’t Whatever cause you would like to support, said General Owens, who previously 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst the country and all over the world raise mil- had to weather a storm or two, consider from organizations focused on medical served as the vice commander of Deputy Chief of Public Affairs lions of dollars for deserving charities every yourself lucky. My family and I haven’t had research or international humanitarian Pacific Air Forces at Hickam AFB, Airman 1st Class Precious Yett year. Pledges made by federal civilian, postal such luck. From heart disease and childhood aid to local community or youth programs, Hawaii. “Because of that I have Editor and military donors during the campaign illness to alcoholism and economic struggles, there is an agency included in the CFC started engaging with directors and Airmen working hard by recruiting, Robert Goetz season support eligible nonprofit organiza- we have faced our share of heartaches. booklet to help you do just that. will be on the road visiting AETC training and educating those who will Brian McGloin tions that provide health and human service Those moments have definitely shaped our Together, we can make a huge impact. wings in the coming weeks.” General Owens made it clear that, take our Air Force to the next level,” he Staff Writers benefits throughout the world. character, but they have also invoked the Our collective pocket change can add up The general comes from a military as a senior leader, he works for those said. “It is truly our people who make Maggie Armstrong Making a donation through the CFC is desire to prevent others from facing similar to millions of dollars and change lives all family and knew at an early age he who serve. this command special.” Graphic Designer extremely simple and convenient as dona- pain. Our donation to the CFC allows us to over the world. wanted to serve his country. His “I am a firm believer in servant General Owens, a husband and a tions are accepted through payroll deduc- support organizations working toward cur- The CFC on Randolph continues through father was an Army noncommis- leadership,” he said. “I try to practice father, decisively believes he is where he tion, with cash or a personal check. But the ing diseases and providing assistance to Oct. 31. For more information, call Maj. Juan sioned officer who served in World that philosophy in every way.” is today because of his family. Wingspread Office really great thing about the CFC is the fact those in need. Garcia at 652-5972. War II, Korea and Vietnam. The general said he hopes to use “Family has always been central to 1150 5th Street East “My father set a terrific example for his years of experience in the opera- my priorities,” he said. “My wife Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 myself, my brother and my sister,” tional side of the Air Force to ensure Teresa and I are a team. She has sup- Phone: (210) 652-5760 General Owens said. “He served his Airmen are properly trained and ported me in all facets of my career. Fax: (210) 652-3142 country very faithfully.” ready to contribute in any contin- We have a son who is a captain at Wingspread Advertisements AETC Critical ‘Days of Summer’ ends fatality free A graduate of the U.S. Air Force gency around the world. Barksdale Air Force Base and a son Prime Time Military Newspapers Academy in 1980, General Owens is a “I started out in AETC 30 years ago who is a second lieutenant going 2203 S. Hackberry By Jessica Turner challenged Airmen to minimize their plishing our first ever ground mishap training leaders, instructors, motorcycle command pilot with more than 3,100 and, since then, I have spent the better through pilot training at Vance Air San Antonio, Texas 78210 Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs risks and to look out for each other and fatality free annual year in AETC.” safety mentors, and supervisors who hours. He flew combat missions in the part of 25 years in operations,” General Force Base. I do what I do today Phone: (210) 534-8848 for their families, and they responded by AETC’s director of safety is thank- talked with their people about reducing first A-10 Thunderbolt II squadron Owens said. “Based on the foundation I because of them.” Wingspread e-mail The results are in - for the first time in exceeding all expectations.” ful for the participation and dedica- risks,” Mr. Etrhein said. deployed to Operations Desert Shield started in 1980, I bring a mindset that General Owens said the thing he wants [email protected] five decades, Air Education and Training According to data from the AETC tion of all Airmen, and hopes the Sergeant Johns added, “Most and Desert Storm, has commanded at works toward ensuring our folks have all Airmen to know about him is his love Command ended the Critical Days of Safety Directorate here, the primary men and women of the command importantly, it came down to individ- the squadron, group and wing level, and what they need to succeed in the tasks of our Air Force and the United States. This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a Summer with zero fatalities. causes of injuries or death are pri- can continue the safety goal. uals and their wingmen acting has served in a variety of operational we give them.” “I want Airmen to know that I believe private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Every year from Memorial Day to vately owned vehicles and recre- “The summer of 2010 will always be responsibly and safely, and each exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- and staff positions. AETC’s vice commander talked in the Air Force’s mission and the great- mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- Labor Day, the Air Force campaigns for ational activities. memorable in that, for the first time wing safety office spreading the safe- “My leadership style is engaging by about the high quality of the Airmen ness of our country,” he said. “I believe tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the safety during the critical days of sum- “Over the last several years, statistics ever, we didn’t have to make any sad ty message to our Airmen.” nature,” the general said. “I enjoy talk- who make up AETC, saying that one what we do is honorable and I want Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed mer, a reminder that encourages show an average of three fatalities dur- phone calls to notify moms and dads While the summer campaign has by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the ing to people, working challenges with thing he wasn’t surprised about is how Airmen to understand that as the vice Department of the Air Force. Airmen to focus on the increased risk of ing the summer campaign,” said Master that their child was lost in a senseless been a great success, the effort does my staff, and I often look for their inputs professional everyone is.