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FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009 GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 67 No. 22 AIDING THE INJURED INSIDE Commentary 4 Straight Talk 5 Recognition 6 News & Features Shadowing 12 IAAFA 16 Photo by Robbin Cresswell Firefighters from the 37th Civil Engineer Squadron assess a simulated MWD puppy 20 injury during a major accident response exercise Monday. The training exercise tested the 37th Training Wing and the 59th Medical Wing on their ability to respond to a major incident. Track & Field 23 By Mike Joseph mand; more than 170 inspec- performing our mission,” said UCI begins Staff Writer tors are expected to observe Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th both wings when the inspection TRW commander. After months of preparation kicks off with a combined exec- The inspection team will be Monday: and exercises, crossing Ts and utive inbrief Monday at 7:30 welcomed Sunday by Maj. Gen. dotting Is, the 37th Training a.m. Tom Travis, 59th MDW com- Wing and the 59th Medical “I’m proud of the men and mander, and General Patrick. Are You Wing are prepared for the Unit women of the 37th TRW, and The inspection team will Compliance Inspection that what they do every day. The receive mission, safety and begins Monday. UCI will let us showcase their local condition briefs before The UCI will be a combined level of dedication, profession- Monday’s executive meeting. Prepared? inspection, the largest in the Air alism, and compliance with Education and Training Com- instructions and regulations in See PREPARED P2 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 PREPARED from P1 The inspection will also include a major accident response exer- Both wings have spent ample cise, deployment issues review UCI rules of engagement time in readying for the inspection, that includes weapons draw and The Unit Compliance you’re both receptive and unacceptable during a which occurs every two years. mobility bag inspections, and a Inspection begins Monday. responsive; these little UCI, elevate concerns. “We’re ready to go; there will three-day force protection condi- Here are a few things to problems may be dis- If policy or guidance is be no surprises and there’s no tion exercise. keep in mind over the missed. unclear, the group or need to be nervous,” said Chris Mr. Sharp’s last-minute advice next 10 days: wing commander will Sharp, UCI planning office chief for is to relax and be ready. Ask Questions resolve it with the IG and the 37th TRW. “We’ve demonstrat- “You need to have a good atti- Safety First Throughout the inspec- the MAJCOM staff. ed our ability to meet and exceed tude, and your uniform and During every demon- tion, you may be tasked standards. We’re ready for the appearance should be sharp,” he stration or exercise, we by members of the inspec- Personal Appearance team; now we just need to show said. “Go in with your best foot for- cannot lose sight of safety tion team to demonstrate Personal appearance the team how good we are.” ward and wow ‘em. Show the considerations in our zeal your proficiency or know- and customs and courte- General Travis echoed those inspectors what you have. Whe- to wow the inspectors. ledge. sies make a difference – sentiments. ther you’re a participant in an If you don’t understand the IG looks at how we “I am very confident the 59th exercise, an inspector is looking at Be Positive what an inspector wants present ourselves. Medical Wing is ready for this your programs or asks a question, Appreciate the signifi- you to do, ask the inspec- Presentation is a direct event,” said General Travis. “I am just be ready. cance of this inspection. tor to restate or clarify. reflection of professional- certain that each member of our “We’ve been working on things The ability to convey a ism and commitment to wing will step up to demonstrate for a long period of time and we confident, positive atti- Every Day Is Day One excellence. the operational capability for are ready.” tude becomes a direct A UCI is an exhausting Poor marks here can which we are known.” The UCI outbrief for the 59th reflection of individual event. Keep your team negate a good showing in One of the major factors the MDW is June 23; for the 37th TRW professionalism. fired up; approach every all other areas. A good inspection team will observe is is June 24th. During their time on day, first to last, as if it haircut, a sharp uniform customs and courtesies, and dress base, the inspection team will eval- Fix It Now were the first day of the and a crisp salute say a and appearance of everyone on uate and measure the 37th TRW If the IG identifies a inspection. great deal to an inspector. Team Lackland whether they are and 59th MDW on how effectively, small problem, fix it on (Compiled by 37th from the training wing or a tenant efficiently and safely units accom- the spot, if you can. Don’t Argue Training Wing Public unit. plish their mission. Show an inspector Arguing is completely Affairs) JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News INCOMING! BRIEFS STARBASE KELLY SUMMER PROGRAM Starbase Kelly, sponsored by the 433rd Airlift Wing, will offer a free summer edu- cational program to children who are asso- ciated with Lackland, and who have com- pleted either the fourth or fifth grade. The program includes aircraft tours, scientific experiments, teamwork and goal setting, rocket building and launching, computer aided design, and computer flight simulation. Two sessions are offered, July 13-17 or July 20-24. Program hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The sessions will be held at the 433rd AW ramp in Bldg. 909. Children need to bring lunch. Register via e-mail by submitting the child’s name, address, home telephone and grade completed this year; the spon- sor’s name, organization and duty phone; and the session requested to [email protected]. SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Lackland library’s summer reading program begins Monday with a “Deep in Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo the Heart of Texas” theme, which will U.S. Army Airborne Soldiers reenact the June 6, 1944 paratrooper jump over Sainte Mere Eglise, France, Sunday. The reenactment focus on everything Texas. commemorated the D-Day invasion of Normandy when nearly 160,000 allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified Fourth, fifth and sixth graders meet French coastline to fight Nazi Germany. Thursdays in the library at 8 a.m. for sto- ries and computer scavenger hunt activi- ties. Children pre-kindergarten through Cyber NAF commander announced third grade have story time at 9 a.m. on Fridays. PETERSON AIR FORCE nuclear, counter- weapon systems. Consolidating cyberspace Registration forms are available at the BASE, Colo. (AFNS) – Air proliferation, home- Last fall, the combat forces within a library. Call 671-3610 for more informa- Force officials recently land security, wea- Secretary of the cyber-focused NAF empha- tion. announced the commander ther and cyber Air Force decided sizes their operational of 24th Air Force, a new operations. to stand up a NAF nature, establishes a nexus LACKLAND IDOL CONTEST numbered Air Force foc- As the Air Force dedicated to cyber- of existing Air Force combat The Lackland Idol talent show is June used on the cyber mission. operations deputy space. experience in the domain, 26, 7 p.m., at the Bob Hope Theater. Maj. Gen. Richard Web- to the Joint Chiefs This new NAF and allows flexibility for Contestants will vie for a $500 first- ber will assume command of Staff, General Maj. Gen. will provide com- future growth. place prize, $300 for second and $200 for of the NAF later this year. Webber determines Richard Webber bat-ready forces Air Force officials third. Currently, General Web- operational require- trained and eq- announced May 15 that For more information, call Arnold Hall ber is the assistant deputy ments, capabilities and uipped to conduct sustained Lackland was the preferred Community Center at 671-2619 or 671- chief for air, space and training necessary to sup- cyber operations, fully inte- alternative for the perma- 2352. information operations, port national security objec- grated with air and space nent location of 24th Air plans and requirements, tives and military strategy. operations. Force. SIR MITCH VARIETY SHOW Headquarters U.S. Air General Webber is a A cyber NAF under Air However, the final basing The “Sir Mitch Variety Show” is July 18, Force, Washington, D.C. command space and missile Force Space Command decision will not be made 7 p.m., at the Bob Hope Theater. In this position, he is operator with qualifications enables cross-domain syn- until completion of the envi- Persons interested in props, designing responsible to the Secretary in the Minuteman II, Min- ergy, while aligning com- ronmental process required or other show activities can contact Mitch of the Air Force and the uteman III, Global Position- mon technical expertise, to under the National Environ- Anderson at 671-8945. chief of staff for formulating ing Satellite and Counter present Air Force cyber mental Policy Act. policy supporting air, space, Communications System forces to the joint fight. (Courtesy AF.mil) PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 COMMENTARY Lorenz on Leadership: Editorial staff Develop your vision for tomorrow BRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK, 37TH TRAINING WING COMMANDER By Gen. Stephen Lorenz our Airmen both today and tomor- vision. In this situation, evaluate KIRK FRADY, row. Such visions must be pursued their vision against current realities Air Education and Training Command Commander DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS – you should never, ever, ever give and resourcing priorities.