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. If they’ve RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Imagine, up. done their homework, the project JOE BELA, CHIEF OF INTERNAL if you will, an adaptive training environment In order to realize a vision, sev- will be easy to move forward. If they COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 that sits inside a bare room. This environ- eral things need to happen. First, haven’t, assess the vision to deter- SHANNON CARABAJAL, ment can be manipulated to simulate any you must align the vision with one mine if it should move ahead or if MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 task – from simple to complex. With the flick of our core service functions. The its time has passed. MIKE JOSEPH, of a switch or push of a button, the bare closer to the core, the easier it will Gen. Stephen Last month, while visiting Fort STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 room transforms into a living, breathing, be to gain support and, eventually, Dix, N.J., and the Air Force Lorenz PATRICK DESMOND, interactive experience. Sounds and smells resourcing. Next, take the vision Expeditionary Center, I came as SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, abound, people appear and interact, and and develop a strategy. Depending on your close as I’ve ever been to a functioning 671-5049

objects can be held and manipulated. Once vision, the strategy may involve acquisition, holodeck. I watched in awe as deploying PAUL NOVAK, the training is complete, the same switch or implementation, execution, modification or Airmen entered a series of rooms at the DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 button disengages the system, making the one of many other aspects. Let your strategy Medical Training Simulation Center. They entire simulation disappear, leaving the orig- start at the 40 percent solution and then let fought through heavy smoke to reach blood- inal stark, bare room. it evolve to 80 percent and eventually to 98 ied bodies that littered the floor. Sirens Office: 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 In the “Star Trek” series, such an innova- percent. Realize that the process is continual wailed and explosions shook the room, all Lackland AFB, Texas tion was part of their daily routine. 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By Patrick Desmond Staff Writer Yes. We have been doing every- We are doing everything we can As ready as we’ll ever be; I am More than ready. We stay thing the last couple of months to be ready. Right now we are in dorm management. We are ready; we’re in the Air Force. to make sure everything is in working extra hours, dotting Is making sure all our records It’s what we do everyday. – Are you ready for order. We have kept up to date and crossing Ts, and making are in order, making sure the Tech. Sgt. Ramon Moss, 345th with annual requirements. sure we’re prepared for inspec- building is in respectable Training Squadron. We’ve gone through checklists tors and showcase what we do. order. – Staff Sgt. Jamie Garceau, the UCI? and self-inspection checklists. – Senior Airman Zachary Foulk, 37th 37th Civil Engineer Squadron. – Staff Sgt. Brandon Consola, 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron. Training Wing safety office.

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Stephan Stroschein Kyle Giovannoni Stephen Davis TRS, Flight 420 lowing 61 Airmen for being Adrian Trinidad Chad Harwood Brett Eastman Matthew Karp, 326th TRS, selected as honor graduates Flight 416 Jeffrey Kleinman Christian Hall Flight 424 among 659 trainees graduat- Kim Gov Cody Lawver Matthew Karp Female Airmen ing today. Nikolai Gudava Matthew Refsnider Jody Thomason Christina Barrientos, 321st Travis McGuirt Flight 420 TRS, Flight 418 320th Training Squadron John Perez Jaesun Brown 331st Training Squadron Alyssa Cota, 331st TRS, Flight Flight 414 Kyle Butkowski Flight 421 422 Mason Green 323rd Training Squadron Joshua Costello Michael Buckley William Johnson Flight 425 Loren Farnam Marquis Smith Top PT Flights Kory Westers Aaron Adkins Daniel Jacobson Flight 422 Male Flights Eric Rock Jonathan Martin Deanna Gardner 323rd TRS, Flight 425 321st Training Squadron Flight 426 Travis Salter Stephanie Gonzalez 320th TRS, Flight 413 Flight 417 Ashlee Andrada Caleb Schultz Allison Kesler Female Flights Michael Costello Julie Charron Jodie Parks 323rd TRS, Flight 426 Timothy Shepard Amber Deceunynck 326th Training Squadron Marisa Scheetz 331st TRS, Flight 422 Mishelle Harrison Flight 423 Leah Semik 322nd Training Squadron Kalie Nutini Kyle Garn Top Academic Flights Flight 415 Stephanie Palmisano Brandon Kasper Top BMT Airman 323rd TRS, Flight 426 Mark Brazee Stacey Watson Phillip Mathews Stephanie Palmisano, 323rd 323rd TRS, Flight 425 Collin Camp Vanessa White Nickolas Shelton TRS, Flight 426 Jacob Fleming Benjamin Turner Christopher Karwowski 324th Training Squadron Spencer Valentine Most Physically Fit Marcelo Lozoya Flight 419 Flight 424 Male Airmen Ryan Seaberg Matthew Bandy Chad Atkins Donovan Rosinsky, 324th

DIFFERENCE MAKERS Airmen earn Tech. Sgt. Miguel Valdez: Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy Duty title: Flight instructor Time in service: 15 years Diamond Sharp Hometown: Tucson, Ariz. Family: Wife and two kids. Personal and career goals: Complete my master’s Congratulations to the following recipients of the Team Lackland First degree, make master sergeant and complete require- Sergeants’ Diamond Sharp Award winners for May. Tech. Sgt. ments for a degree from the Community College of the Miguel Valdez Air Force in instructor of technology and military sci- 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron ence. Senior Airman Jason Ross What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy getting to know new Airman 1st Class William Wareham students and watching them grow and learn throughout the six weeks of the NCO Academy. 37th Civil Engineer Squadron How has the Air Force added to your life? The Air Force has given me Staff Sgt. Chad Grubofski a great sense of direction and opportunities that I would not have had if I had not joined the Air Force. It has also provided me the opportunity to 37th Mission Support Squadron complete my education and to travel the world. Staff Sgt. Romeo Peart Supervisor’s comments: “Tech. Sgt. Valdez has hit the ground running Senior Airman Kaisy Clark upon his assignment to the academy. He completed his certification in two classes, one class ahead of schedule. He also has made great contri- 543rd Support Squadron butions to the academy outside the flight room by leading community Tech. Sgt. Dawn Adams service projects for our students as well as having been elected by his peers as the Vice President of our Advisory Council,” Master Sgt. 59th Dental Training Squadron Richard McGregor, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy leadership and man- Tech. Sgt. Nonika Allen agement element superintendent.

690th Intelligence Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Joseph Chadwick

JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Air Force researcher wins top science award By Linda Frost The study makes headway in pro- and evaluated in the treatment. It is gram is more robust now than it has 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs viding better treatment for the men the first time the two antidotes have ever been,” said Col. James King, and women of the Armed Forces. been compared and also used to 59th Emergency Medical Squadron A Wilford Hall Medical Center Servicemembers are sometimes treat cyanide-induced shock.” commander. doctor has received one of the high- exposed to building fires in the U.S The findings showed the newer “Dr. Bebarta is one of the bright- est distinctions a researcher can and in combat, and can be exposed antidote caused a faster and higher est stars in a constellation of promis- achieve. to cyanide. Cyanide is a natural by- rise in blood pressure in subjects ing young Air Force emergency Maj. (Dr.) Vikhyat Bebarta, chief product of smoke. critically ill with low pressure due to physicians who have dedicated of medical toxicology and a staff It is a high-level terrorist threat the cyanide toxicity. themselves to academic pursuits,” emergency physician, is the recipient and has been used as a weapon by It also removed all cyanide from said Colonel King. “He is a superb of the Best Basic Science Research terrorists. the blood, while the older antidote clinician and educator and dedicated Award, presented by the Society of “In the emergency department we did not. to excellence in patient care.” Academic Emergency Medicine, for see critically ill patients with cyanide Dr. Bebarta says it takes a village A staff member of the WHMC his research on evaluating treat- toxicity from house fires and over- to complete these research projects. Emergency Department now for five ments for cyanide poisoning. doses,” said Dr. Bebarta. “Cyanide is “The 59th Medical Wing’s Clinical years, Dr. Bebarta has served two SAEM is the premier organization also a big concern for terrorism and, Research Department was very help- deployments at the Air Force for emergency medicine research being in the military, I chose to study ful in making this a success,” he Theater Hospital at Joint Base Balad, and is dedicated to the improvement this threat to improve our care.” added. “Everyone was involved, from Iraq, where he made contributions to of care for acutely ill and injured Dr. Bebarta came up with an ani- the (people in the) laboratory to the the advancement of care for wound- patients by improving research and mal model to study low blood pres- veterinary staff, statisticians, supply ed warriors. education. sure and cardiac arrest in toxicology, custodians, a research nurse, a chief “With young rising stars like Dr. The year-long research involved which has never been performed. scientist, and senior leadership.” Bebarta in our Air Force Medical the comparison of two antidotes to “In the project, subjects were “Through Vik’s leadership, our Service, the future of academic med- determine the most effective treat- induced into shock by cyanide,” he Department of Emergency Medicine icine for our nation’s military is ment for cases of cyanide poisoning said. “Two antidote kits, an older has enjoyed a resurgence in the pur- brighter than ever,” said Colonel resulting in cardiac arrest or death. version and a newer one, were used suit of research. Our research pro- King. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 CONTINUING PROMISE 2009

t Photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley Garcia p Photo by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Stratton Capt. Terese Allison provides medical care to a Capt. Christina Moore-Urrutia, the Air Force Band South Panamanian child in Colon, Panama, during conductor, directs a combined band of locals and military Continuing Promise 2009. She is from the 59th members during a special performance of "Stars and Stripes Medical Group at Lackland. The USNS Comfort is Forever" May 31 at Alfredo St. Malo Music Festival in currently supporting Continuing Promise 2009 with Panama. The band is part of USNS Comfort's four-month a four-month humanitarian mission to seven coun- humanitarian and civic assistance mission. Captain Moore- tries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Urrutia is deployed from Lackland. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Unauthorized software Legal office offers many benefits Civilian legal advice can cost hun- Center do not offer every legal serv- dreds of dollars. At the Lackland ice available at a private law firm. threatens network security legal office, however, Airmen can For example, they cannot appear in meet with a licensed attorney for free civilian court on a servicemember’s Because unauthorized software on whether it is authorized for use. Those and receive advice and consultation behalf and cannot provide advice on government computers can cause unin- who inherited their system from anoth- about many personal or civil legal criminal matters. However, many tended behavior on computer systems er user may be committing software issues. disputes and claims can be settled and may pose a risk to the network, all piracy if the previous user has loaded Personnel at the Lackland law and won without lawyer representa- software on Air Force networks must unauthorized software onto the com- center can provide legal assistance tion and, because costs often pile up be certified by the Air Force puter. for a variety of situations. They can: during the preparation for legal dis- Communications Agency prior to instal- Software piracy occurs when a per- • help Airmen understand a confus- putes, the law center can save lation on a standalone or networked son or organization reproduces or uses ing lease, purchase agreement or Airmen a lot of money. computer. unlicensed copies of software. Contact mortgage; Appointments can be made for This requirement includes all your unit software license manager if • explain the process and laws legal assistance from an attorney licensed commercial and government you suspect there is unauthorized soft- regarding divorce and other family during normal duty hours, 7:30 a.m. off-the-shelf products, freeware, share- ware on your computer. issues; to 4:30 p.m. Walk-ins may also see ware and software embedded in hard- For more information about the soft- • analyze a financial situation or an attorney Tuesday afternoons at ware components, such as external ware policy, call your unit software other type of problem and advise 4:30 p.m. hard drives and printers. Personal pho- license manager or the base software whether there is a legal issue and Power of attorney and notary tos used as screensavers or desktop license managers, Marissa Perez or whether or not there is recourse; and services are offered Monday through wallpaper are also prohibited. Anita Rhude at 671-3200. • provide basic legal services impor- Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a Everyone should know what soft- (Courtesy of the 37th Communi- tant before a deployment including: a walk-in basis. ware is loaded on their computer and cations Squadron) will and living will, a medical power The law center is in Bldg. 2484. of attorney, and a general power of For more information, call 671-3361. attorney. (Courtesy of the 37th Training The attorneys at the Lackland Law Wing legal office)

The followingPROTECT removable flash media THE are unauthorized NETWORK on all DoD information systems: To report Fraud, Waste & Abuse matters or if you have a concern and are unsure if you should • Memory sticks • Thumb drives • Camera flash memory cards file a complaint, contact the 37 TRW/IG Office at 671-3347 or e-mail to [email protected]. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Command chief shadow program teaches, inspires

By Tech. Sgt. Brian Hansberry Airmen is one reason Chief Lewis 37th Training Wing Public Affairs believes strongly in the program. “Wherever I sit, my shadow is right Most Fridays, an Airman from the next to me. They get to be on center 37th Training Wing reports for duty to stage, be the command chief and feel the wing headquarters building for an very important, which goes a long way opportunity to experience the day-to- toward motivating them,” he said. day activities of the command chief “It was an honor to sit next to the and better understand his responsibil- chief and among many outstanding ities. The 37th TRW command chief’s Air Force leaders in the distinguished shadow program, open to technical visitor section during the basic mili- sergeants and below, also gives tary training graduation,” said Airman Airmen the opportunity to see the big 1st Class Aikeya Briggs, 37th Medical picture while bringing the voice of the Operations Squadron, after shadowing Airmen to the chief. Chief Lewis. Airmen selected for the program She added that watching the DVs spend an entire day with Chief Master and Chief Lewis shake hands with new Sgt. Juan Lewis, 37th TRW command Airmen after the graduation while chief. They are involved in every con- thanking them for their commitment versation, meeting or event the chief was very rewarding. “Even though the attends until all his obligations are ceremony happens every Friday, met for that day–which doesn’t always (they) are sincere and truly appreciate end at 5 p.m. these Airmen for their dedication,” Photo by Robbin Cresswell “If I have to show up at the fitness said Airman Briggs. Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis (right), 37th Training Wing command chief, and Senior center and do a six-mile run, they also The chief also makes sure Airmen Airman Tara Gouveia (center), 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, congratulate an have to do (the run),” the chief said. Airman who graduated from basic military training June 5. The opportunity to encourage See SHADOW P13

JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 SHADOW from P12 units, he takes them there. use the experience to look “As a chief master ser- at things differently. “Air- geant, your job is to try men get the chance to and inspire. Let someone work side by side with a walk in your shoes, and command chief and see hopefully they will want to things as bigger issues im- do the job you do,” said pacting the whole base,” Chief Lewis. “Maybe they he said. The chief believes can see how hard a com- Airmen often get stuck in mand chief has to work the office and in one finding all the issues on mindset; the shadow pro- base and the challenges of gram helps them see implementing and improv- beyond their office. ing the quality of life.” To help broaden their For Senior Airman Tara view, the chief finds out Gouveia, 37th Aerospace what functional area Medicine Squadron, the Airmen are in so he can opportunity to shadow the take them to a whole dif- command chief was more ferent side of base. than just an opportunity If they work in basic to learn, it was also fun. “I training, he takes them to had the time of my life the permanent party side; with (Chief Lewis),” Air- if they work in logistics, man Gouveia said. “It was he may take them to a one of the most influential coin ceremony or back to experiences of my career their old BMT squadron; so far.” and if they have never For an opportunity to Photo by Robbin Cresswell seen all the great things at shadow Chief Lewis, con- Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis (left), 37th Training Wing command chief, and Senior Airman Tara Gouveia (center), the technical training tact your first sergeant. 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, watch trainees graduate from Air Force Basic Military Training June 5. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 SFS steps up cell phone policy enforcement Lackland security forces per- driving ability and masks or pre- sonnel are stepping up their vents recognition of emergency enforcement of Department of signals, alarms, announcements, Defense’s Joint Traffic Guidance the approach of vehicles and and Air Force Instruction 31- human speech. 218(I), Motor Vehicle Traffic According to the National Supervision, which restricts the Highway Traffic Safety Admin- use of cell phones while driving istration, driver distraction on a military installation unless accounts for 25 percent of vehi- the vehicle is safely parked or cle accidents; cell phone use is drivers are using a hands-free the fastest growing cause of driv- device. er distraction. These accidents Drivers who are cited for this have a serious negative impact restriction incur three traffic on families, unit morale and points against their installation combat readiness. driving record. This policy applies to all uni- The AFI mandates that the formed military personnel, DoD accumulation of 12 points within civilians, contractors, family 12 months, or 18 points in 24 members and any other non-DoD months, against a person’s on- drivers operating a motor vehicle base driving record will result in on base. a one-year revocation of base For more information regard- driving privileges. The sum of ing this policy, call the 37th driver’s traffic points includes Security Forces Squadron reports points accrued from all moving and analysis office at 671-7244. Courtesy Photo violations on all Air Force bases. (Courtesy of 37th Security Drivers may not use a cell phone while driving on a military installation unless the vehicle is Use of cell phones impairs Forces Squadron) safely parked or drivers are using a hands-free device. JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT The 37th Training Wing Office of the TRS violated Article 91 (insubordina- Staff Judge Advocate administered tion) and received forfeitures of $699 in Lackland Conservation Corner these judgments from May 27-June 3: pay for two months, restricted to base for 60 days, and a reprimand. CONSERVE WATER AND SAVE ENERGY! • An airman basic from the 342nd • A master sergeant from the 344th Training Squadron violated Article 92 Training Squadron violated Article 92 Wash only full loads of laundry and use (failure to obey) and received forfeitures and received a reduction to technical cold water whenever possible. It costs of $699 in pay for two months. sergeant, suspended forfeitures of • An airman basic from the 343rd $1,684 in pay for two months, and a $0.90 per month to wash in cold Training Squadron violated Article 121 reprimand. water, while washing the same (larceny) and received forfeitures of • An airman first class from the 37th $326 pay for one month, restricted to Contracting Squadron violated Article loads in hot water will cost you base for 14 days, and 14 days extra 121 and received a reduction to airman $10 per month. duty. basic and a reprimand. • A staff sergeant from the 343rd TRS violated Article 92 and received a Mandatory Uniform Code of Military suspended reduction to senior airman, Justice briefings for second-term re- forfeitures of $1,109 in pay for two enlistees are conducted on a walk-in months, 30 days extra duty, and a repri- basis in the 37th TRW headquarters mand. courtroom. • An airman basic from the 343rd For more information, call 671-2007.

STOP UNDERAGE TalkingReminder! on a cell phone while DRINKING driving on base is prohibited.

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A circle of inter-american flags greet visitors to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.

Courtesy Photos Gateways to the Americas: Promoting partnership through education By Steven McLoud with each other and share problems we might have, from Taiwan, Poland and Jordan. U.S. Southern Command technical or otherwise, and see what we can do to IAAFA’s courses, which range from two to 12 improve our armed forces. It’s all part of the Inter- weeks, are far-reaching, and students who receive Amidst the roar of a C-5 Galaxy taking off from the Americanism that we promote here at the Academy.” their golden wings upon graduation wear them with flight line, guest instructor Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia- As the Air Force’s gateway to the Americas, the pride. Throughout South America, pilots who have Hernandez of the Colombian Air Force is showing academy has been training students from Central passed through IAAFA’s flight instrument training are Mexican cadets the inner workings of the UH-1H and South America countries for more than 60 years considered some of the best and brightest. Huey helicopter inside a hangar. Master Sgt. Garcia- since it was founded in 1943 at the request of Peru’s “The course is very important for students with Hernandez has been at Lackland’s Inter-American Minister of Aeronautics, Gen. Fernando Melgar. little or no experience with instruments,” said Air Force Academy for almost two years teaching Today, about 800 students from 21 countries gradu- Capt. Eber Chanquia, a guest pilot instructor three courses in helicopter maintenance and provid- ate from the academy each year. from Argentina, one of five guest instructors ing hands-on, on-the-job practical training to cadets. The school’s mission of Inter-Americanism is pro- teaching at the academy. “The course is “I’m here to share the knowledge I’ve acquired in moted through education and training. Airmen who renown throughout South America and the my country over the years and pass it on to the stu- come to IAAFA can attend a myriad of courses rang- pilots in my country who have attended this dents, and hopefully bring new ideas back to my ing from aircraft and systems maintenance to instru- course have a sense of prestige and are viewed country, especially the progress of technology,” ment pilot training, to professional military educa- highly for their level of knowledge.” Master Sgt. Garcia-Hernandez. He also explained tion. “For many of these countries, IAAFA is their how students receive a person-to-person education, Courses are offered in Spanish or English, depend- training facility and it gives them the certification as opposed to the typical teacher-student dynamic. ing on the students. Although IAAFA’s students and they need to get promoted or go on to do something And just because a student graduates, it doesn’t instructors are comprised of people in the Western else,” adds Col. Maria Cordero, IAAFA commandant. mean the end of the learning process. Hemisphere, the doors have also been opened to stu- “The prestige must come partly from the fact that in “Once they leave from here, it’s not like we lose dents from around the world. In the English taught contact,” said Sergeant Garcia-Hernandez. “We talk aircraft maintenance courses, students have come See PARTNERSHIP P17 JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 PARTNERSHIP from P16 order to come to the academy, you have to go through a selection process. They’re usually the top officer, or top NCO, in their respective militaries. So when they leave here, they put on those wings, and I imagine because they were selected to come here, they wear those wings with pride when they go back.” Students who attend longer courses are also given the opportunity to attend the field studies program, which allows cadets to participate in cultural and educational events and visit local and state government institutions. The pro- gram gives students a balanced under- standing of the United States culture, society, and way of life. “All the people who have come through IAAFA and the other U.S. serv- ice schools will have contacts here ... and that’s what we ultimately want to do,” said Col. Cordero. “We want to forge those partnerships that will enable us to continue to talk to each other as fellow military members no matter what happens with the politics.” It is precisely these partnerships that have been cultivated at schools like IAAFA, that have paved the way for regional cooperation and a different perspective on relationships.

p Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia- Hernandez teaches the hands-on portion of the heli- copter maintenance course at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.

The first-ever group of Jordanian students to attend the Inter-American Air Forces Academy work on a PT-6 engine. About 800 students from 21 countries graduate from the academy each year. u PAGE 18 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Deployment opportunities available for civilians

By Richard Salomon civilian expeditionary workforce. plete,” said Ronald Freund, the divi- call for civilian volunteers in support of Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs “Some civilians have never deployed sion’s technical advisor. Operation Iraqi Freedom and was and want to serve, while others have Prospective volunteers can submit assigned to an embedded provincial RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – deployed while on active duty and miss deployment packages for positions reconstruction team at Camp Liberty in Whether helping Iraqis with recon- the experiences and rewards that only unrelated to their job requirements as Baghdad. struction projects or assisting Afghans a deployment can bring,” said Maureen long as their current positions are not “Working on the flight test side at with their motor pools, the Air Force Rudell of the Air Force Personnel listed as emergency essential. Edwards, I understood the importance relies on its civilian work force to help Readiness Division at the Pentagon. “Clearly, there are more opportuni- of delivering warfighting capabilities on meet its global mission requirements. “Civilians want to serve and be a part of ties for civilians to deploy allowing time and on budget,” he said. The Air Force is not alone. In 2007, the team, but haven’t, until now, had them to fill military requirements in “However, being deployed and depend- more than 1,100 Department of the benefit of an integrated and organ- less hostile areas,” Ms. Rudell said. “As ing on the reliability of those capabili- Defense civilians volunteered to fill 129 ized process to volunteer.” the DoD mission continues to evolve ties in real time gave me a whole new provincial reconstruction team posi- That process begins with a visit to and change, taking advantage of civil- perspective on the meaning of what we tions in Iraq. the CEW Web site at www.cpms.osd. ians’ expertise will become increasingly do.” Although the deployment of civilians mil/expeditionary/. Once there, civil- important and will help them stay rele- As the senior industrial advisor to is not a new concept, that show of sup- ians can follow the Air Force-specific vant in the workplace.” the brigade commander, Mr. Perry and port demonstrated to defense officials procedures. Bob Perry of Edwards AFB, Calif., his team worked directly with the Iraqi the need to find more opportunities for Members of the Air Force Personnel agrees. As chief of the project provi- government in providing centralized civilians to deploy. Center’s Program Management Support sioning flight at the 412th Test Support services, such as electrical power and Air Force Secretary Michael Donley Division serve as the lead in processing Squadron, he helps develop and train critical construction support. and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz the civilian volunteer packages. project managers who oversee flight “I was able to see first-hand the released a memo March 8 outlining “We check the applicant’s docu- test projects such as new weapon sys- results of our team’s efforts,” he said. “I their vision for supporting DoD civilians ments, which include a resume and a tems and other experimental flight-test- encourage others who are offered the to serve in global expeditionary posi- volunteer deployment statement, to ing evaluations. same opportunity to take advantage of tions through a program called the make sure they are correct and com- In early 2007, he responded to the it.”

See if your business sense could earn you extra money. Learn how to submit your ideas by calling 671-CASH JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Members of Team Lackland watch the San Antonio Missions during last year's military appreciation night. This year, servicemembers are eligible to receive free ticket vouchers for three games, including Sunday’s game against the Corpus Christi Hooks. Missions on a mission of thanks The San Antonio Missions are set Lackland tickets will be available to honor local servicemembers and at the Information, Tickets and their families this summer. Travel Office, located in the Arnold The Missions have arranged for Hall Community Center. Fort Sam San Antonio area military installa- Houston tickets will be available at tions to receive free ticket vouchers Morale Welfare and Recreation facili- for three games this season – Sunday, ties. Aug. 5 and Aug. 26. Game time is Ticket vouchers can also be 7:05 p.m. upgraded to better seats. The cost of “This is a great opportunity for upgrading a seat varies from $1 to servicemembers to go to the game $3. with their families,” said Jennifer The San Antonio Missions box Greenwood, Air Education and office is open Monday - Friday, 10 Training Command corporate part- a.m. to 4 p.m., for voucher redemp- nerships manager. tion. On game days, the box office Ms. Greenwood said military per- opens at 10 a.m. and remains open sonnel and their families are eligible throughout the game. to receive a ticket voucher that can Military appreciation nights will be redeemed at the Wolff Stadium feature military members throwing Missions ticket office by trading it in out the first pitch and performing the for a reserved seat ticket. National Anthem while unit Honor It is also possible for a group to Guards present the colors during pre- redeem vouchers in advance to sit game ceremonies. together and use the ticket vouchers For more information, contact ITT for an inexpensive unit outing, she at 671-3059. said. (Courtesy AETC Services) PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Flight becomes first unit to foster MWD puppy

By Patrick Desmond ferently and jumped at the chance to Staff Writer support the program. “When I started thinking about After three weeks, the newest doing this for the office, I saw it as a member of the Airman and Family win-win for everyone involved,” she Readiness Flight knows her way said. “The puppy gets the attention around the three-story building, espe- and socialization, and the Department cially the flight chief’s office, and of Defense puppy foster program often feels comfortable bounding wins. Eventually they will go do their through open doors on surprise visits. job as a military working dog. They Aamee, a four-month old Belgian are just military working puppies Malinois, is the first puppy to be fos- right now.” tered by a unit at Lackland from the The deciding factor was the ability military working dog foster program. to split responsibility between Ms. She has been with the flight on a pilot Witter, Master Sgt. Jason Hohenst- test since May 1. reiter, Readiness NCO, and Master Flight chief Sharon Witter said it Sgt. Don Friemel, Readiness NCOIC, provides a different work atmos- with the program’s option for joint phere. custody. “It is a stress reliever, I think, for “(Adopting a puppy) can be a really everybody,” she said. “We definitely big undertaking,” Sergeant Hohen- have to communicate more. You can’t streiter said. “Being able to take a Photo by Robbin Cresswell just leave her alone.” break works out better for everybody, Sharon Witter and Master Sgt. Don Friemel, both with the 37th Mission Support When broaching the program’s especially for the dog. Then the dog is Squadron, go over paperwork while Aamee plays with a tennis ball. The Airman and pilot test of unit care, Ms. Witter, a getting all the attention it needs and Family Readiness Flight is fostering Aamee, exposing her to a variety of social dog lover with two of her own, admit- settings, and caring for her until she is ready for Military Working Dog training. ted she likes to do things a little dif- See PUPPY P21

JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 PUPPY from P20 puppy’s main base so she gets accus- tomed to living in tight quarters. is not becoming a burden.” “She has to eat and sleep in her The foster program socializes poten- crate,” she said. “That’s her home tial working dogs to different people and whether it’s in my house or in Iraq. They environments to prepare them for a life want her to be comfortable in that of various handlers and locations. adjustment.” Aamee, an A-litter puppy, knows her Even playtime is more about building way around the building, but she is get- motor skills than having fun. Sergeant ting to know the base as well, already Hohenstreiter said playing fetch has having made trips to commander’s call, rules, too, you never pull the tennis ball Veterans in the Classroom training, and out of her mouth. the Skylark Bowling Center. Describing tug-o-war, Ms. Witter “People love the visits,” Ms. Witter added, “puppy always wins.” said. “The puppy draws a crowd. We Though caring for Aamee is demand- don’t have to say ‘hey, here, look! It’s the ing of time and patience, Ms. Witter said, puppy!’ The more visibility we provide “I’m looking at the big picture. her, the more people see her and the “One day she might save a life; that’s more people understand the program what these puppies are eventually and ask about it.” trained to do in Iraq, Afghanistan or It’s not all fun and games though. The even an airport,” she said. “When I see foster puppies require constant supervi- the grown dogs doing their thing, I’m sion and specific guidelines for care. just amazed and in awe of how they do “You are trying to prepare the dog for it. Now, to be a part of how they develop training,” Sergeant Hohenstreiter said. and how they get there, it’s just a good “You are getting it ready for school, feeling.” almost like pre-K; you just want to help Aamee returns to the military working them develop the skills that are going to dog program in August to undergo patrol Photo by Alan Boedeker help them succeed.” or drug and explosive detection training. Col. (then Lt. Col.) Paul Gloyd, 37th Training Wing director of staff, says hello Ms. Witter said the large kennel For information on the military work- to Aamee before a Right Start meeting. The AFRF takes Aamee to meetings whether in the office or at home, is the ing dog foster program, call 671-0845. around base to socialize her and get her used to being around people.

PAGE 22 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Bottled water may not contain fluoride

By Col. Joseph Bartoloni contain no fluoride. 59th Dental Training Squadron The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not require bottled water manufac- A recent study showed that Americans turers to indicate fluoride levels, unless are drinking more than five billion gallons fluoride is added during the processing. If of bottled water per year, more than dou- fluoride is added, the label should read: ble the amount from a decade earlier. fluoridated, fluoride added, or with added Bottled water may soon become the fluoride. second most popular drink after soft Contact the company directly if the flu- drinks. Unfortunately, bottled water may oride content is not shown on the label. not have a sufficient amount of fluoride, To aid in minimizing the detrimental which is important for good oral health. effects of tooth decay, water should con- Fluoride is found in most community tain between 0.7 and 1.2 parts per mil- drinking systems and studies have shown lion, or milligrams per liter, of fluoride. that fluoridated tap water reduces the Inform your dentist if bottled water is risk of dental cavities. Most bottled water your main source of drinking water. As products do not contain enough fluoride always, consumers should seek advice to provide the same tooth decay-preven- from dental providers about specific fluo- Photo by Linda Frost tive benefits of fluoride; some products ride needs. Most bottled water products contain very little fluoride. JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 New online application added to voluntary assignments

By Richard Salomon • Continental U.S. assignment exchange, their military personnel sections. This application, Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs • CONUS isolated assignment application, however, allows them to do it online. • Dependents remaining overseas application, “This new online module gives Airmen greater RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Air Force offi- • Designated location move application, control,” said Master Sgt. Yolanda Cole, NCO in cials recently introduced a new Web-based applica- • Early return of dependents application, and charge of assignment programs and procedures at tion that allows Airmen to use a computer to with- • Expanded permissive PCS assignment application. the Air Force Personnel Center here. “They can draw or cancel a voluntary assignment. To request a withdrawal, Airmen must have a now perform these personnel actions on their Voluntary assignments are assignments that are voluntary assignment application pending schedule without having to wait in line at the local self-initiated and that Airmen can apply for on approval. To request a cancellation, Airmen must military personnel section.” their own. They differ from normal assignments have an approved assignment in one of the volun- These voluntary assignments are for active-duty because they apply only to those that Airmen vol- tary assignment programs available on the vMPF. enlisted Airmen and officers in the grades of lieu- unteer for through the virtual Military Personnel For example, if an Airman submits a Home-bas- tenant colonel and below. Colonels and colonel Flight. ing/Follow-on application through the vMPF and selects can withdraw or request to cancel a The Air Force’s voluntary assignment applica- later decides to not participate in the program, that Humanitarian or an EFMP assignment. tions and programs are: Airman can log onto the vMPF and select For details, visit the Air Force Personnel Center’s • Home-basing and follow-on assignment program, “Withdraw/Cancel Voluntary Assignment Appli- “Ask” Web site and enter “voluntary assignments” • Voluntary stabilized base assignment program, cation.” in the search function. • Humanitarian and the exceptional family member In the past, Airmen had to request withdrawals For more information, call the Total Force program, or cancellations of online applications by visiting Service Center at (800) 525-0102.

JOGGINGWearing portable RULESheadphones, earphones, OF THE or other ROAD: listening devices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging, walking, bicycling, or skating on Lackland roadways and side- walks is PROHIBITED, with the exception of a hands-free tele- phone headset or single-bud earpiece. This does not include the use of hearing aids and hearing protective equipment must still be worn where conditions dictate their use. JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS MARRIAGE AND COMMUNICATION CLASS June 22 at Randolph Air Force Base’s Hall Medical Center. gram offers grants to enlisted mem- Air Force Services will give away A marriage and communication Kendrick Club. The class is open to any patient bers pursuing a degree in a scientif- $25,000 in scholarships this year to class by a military family life con- Thursday is the reservation dead- or family member interested in ic field of study. current Air Force club members and sultant is Wednesday, 6:30-7:30 line for the $13 barbeque buffet. learning more about hypertension. These fields include, but are not their family members, including p.m., at the Airman and Family Call Vaughn Caudill at 454-2095 to For more information or to regis- limited to, engineering, computer grandchildren, who have been Readiness Flight, Bldg. 1249. register. ter, call the Nephrology Clinic at science, information systems, chem- accepted or are enrolled for the fall Call 671-3722 for reservations. 292-6868. istry, physics and math. 2009 semester as a full or part-time SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP Applications are available online student in an accredited college or SURVIVING MORTGAGE CLASS The Small Business Development AFCEA GRANT PROGRAM at the AFCEA Web site www. university. The Airman and Family Center, a workshop on starting a Grants to offset the cost of books alamoafcea/org. Recipients must submit an essay Readiness Flight is Surviving the business, is Thursday, 1-4 p.m., at and fees not covered by the military on this year’s topic of “The High Cost Mortgage Meltdown class is the Airman and Family Readiness tuition assistance program are VEHICLE OPS CERTIFICATION of Freedom.” Thursday, 10-11:30 a.m., in Bldg. Flight, Bldg. 1249. available through the Alamo Chapter Recent changes in Air Force Rules, eligibility and applications 1249. Entitled “How to Start Your Own scholarship committee of the Armed Instruction 24-301, vehicle opera- are available at www.afclubs.net or The class covers obtaining a new Business,” the workshop will dis- Forces Communications and tions, now mandate that new opera- www.lacklandservices.com. mortgage, keeping current with an cuss the following topics: writing an Electronics Association. Entries must be submitted by existing mortgage, and how to avoid effective business plan, market The enlisted education grant pro- See BRIEFS P26 July 1 to the Gateway Club. foreclosure if delinquent on pay- research, choosing a location, and ments. time management. To see menus for SMALL ANIMAL CLINIC SURVEY Contact Jerry Jackson at 671- To sign up for the class or for The Lackland Small Animal Clinic 3722 for reservations. more information, contact Tim Lackland dining is conducting an online survey at Walker at 671-3722. halls, go online to www.lacklandservices.com until MILITARY COMPTROLLERS LUNCHEON www.lackland.af. Tuesday. The American Society of Military HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS mil and click on For more information, contact Comptrollers, Alamo Chapter, will A hypertension education class is the “Services“ link. Debbie Milner at 671-3920. elect officers at a noon luncheon July 13, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Wilford

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Wilford Hall Medical Center Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Wicca Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesday Monday-Friday: (1st only): WHMC Chapel Orthodox Sunday: Freedom Chap- Mass, 11 a.m Sunday: Medina Chapel el, Room 8, San Airmen Memorial Chapel Contemporary Service, 9 a.m. Antonio Military Open Circle, Wednesday-Friday: Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Religious Education, 10:45 a.m. WHMC Chapel Mass, 11:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. For more information, Protestant contact the chapel staff: Saturday: Sunday: Islamic Airmen Memorial Chapel Freedom Chapel Friday: Freedom Chapel Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Defense Language Institute 671-4208 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Student Center Hope Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Sunday: Spanish Service, 12:45 p.m Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m. 671-2911 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Religious Education, 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jewish 671-2941 Mass, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Wilford Hall Medical Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Center Chapel Hope Chapel Children’s Church provided Sabbath Eve Service, 292-7373 Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. PAGE 26 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 BRIEFS from P25 years of age and current military ID PERSONAL PROPERTY MOVES holders. Air Education and Training Sunshine Cleaning ATEWAY HEATER tors of buses and tractor trailer rigs on Contact Staff Sgt. Rebecca Maton Command supplement 1 to Air Force FRIDAYG T base must receive certification by the at the Kelly Dental Clinic, 925-9748, to supplement joint federal travel regula- Sunshine Cleaning, 6 p.m. (R), star- 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron schedule an appointment or for more tions/joint travel regulation paragraph ring Amy Adams and Emily Blunt. vehicle operations training and valida- information. 10.11.9.2 directs local commanders SATURDAY tions office. and supervisors to allow personnel Obsessed, noon (PG-13), starring Training will still be provided at the EQUIPMENT CUSTODIAN TRAINING sufficient time to receive counseling Beyonce Knowles and Idris Elba. Obsessed Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 3 p.m. unit level but personnel will be The 37th Logistics Readiness and arrange for shipment or receipt of (PG-13), starring Matthew required to take written and driving Squadron’s equipment accountability personal property. McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. tests administered by vehicle opera- office has equipment custodian sup- For more information, call the per- Crank: High Voltage, 6 p.m. (R), star- tions. plemental training (block III) and new sonal property shipping office at 671- ring Jason Statham and Amy Smart. The new requirement applies only squadron commander’s equipment 1449. SUNDAY to new operators; currently licensed briefing available on the 37th LRS Obsessed, noon (PG-13). Ghosts of Girlfriends Past operators require no action. community of practices Web site. WEIGHT STUDY Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 3 p.m. (PG-13). The training and validations office The supplemental training is pro- Wilford Hall and Brooke Army is located in Bldg. 5008, room 203. For vided by the Equipped Accountability Medical Centers are seeking over- THURSDAY more information, call 671-0624. Office; block III training is conducted weight military dependent adoles- Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 4 p.m. via the Air Force Equipment cents, ages 12 to 17, for a free weight (PG-13). DENTAL PATIENTS NEEDED Management System CBT. management intervention study. For more information and future Crank: High Voltage The Kelly Dental Clinic needs vol- The new squadron commander The study incorporates professional movie listings, go to www.aafes. com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. unteer patients for its Air Force Oral briefing informs commanders of their medical attention, behavioral therapy, Hygiene Program. Patients with no duties for the safeguarding and con- nutrition counseling and medication diagnosed periodontal disease are trol of government property issued to for weight loss at no cost to partici- sought for the 6-month cleanings or purchased by their organizations. pants for a 12-month period. through the program. For more information, contact the For more information, call 916- All patients must be at least 12 EAO at 671-3803. 0607. Adults – $4. Closed Monday through Wednesday. Children – $2.

JUNE 12, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 27 SPORTS SCOREBOARD SOFTBALL Stacey runner a step short American League W L relay team was undefeated 1. MSS 11 0 Holmes edged heading into the Huntsville 2. 342nd TRS 10 1 3. 543rd Spt Sq 83 Regional. Smith, while disap- 4. C.E.S. 7 3 in 400, finishes pointed, accepts the result. 5. AFIOC 6 4 “That's track, it happens all 6. Navy-Marines 6 4 7. 690th ALIS 5 6 the time. A lot of kids who 8. LAB 56 second in state could have and should have 9. 149th FW 5 7 10. Radiology 4 7 gone (to state) did not.” 11. 314th MI Bn 1 9 By Patrick Desmond Incurring turnover, notably 12. 59th Dental 1 10 Sports Editor senior Stephanie Glatt’s grad- 13. 433rd A.W. 1 10 uation and Holmes' transfer to Despite recording her best Southwest High School, Monday- 400-meter time of the post- MSS 17, 690th ALIS 9 Stacey's track program, in 342nd 15, 690th ALIS 14 season, Stacey's sole repre- particular, the girls 4x400 149th FW 18, 59th Dental 6 sentative in Austin fell just relay team, will have a few CES 11, Radiology 7 LAB 9, 433rd AW 3 short of capturing the claim as new faces next year. Navy-Marines 13, LAB 9 “fastest Class A 400-runner in It's a fact that every high Texas” at the State Track and school athletic program deals National League W L Field Championships with, and for Smith, it pro- Saturday. vides another challenge. 1. 737th TRG 11 0 2. 651st MUNS 10 1 Sophomore Akelishana “Whether it's a runner 3. NIOC / Co H. 8 3 Holmes ran the 400 in 58.67 coming in from elementary 4. 690th NSG 7 4 seconds for second place, school or even someone who 5. CPSG 7 4 6. Security Forces 6 5 almost half a second behind has never done track or cross 7. 701st MP Bn 6 5 Hawkins' Ashleigh Simmons, a country, the first thing I ask 8. 343rd TRS 3 8 9. 345th TRS 3 8 fact not lost on Stacey track them is do they like to run,” 10. 93rd IS 2 9 and field coach Jeff Smith. he said about bringing in new 11. COMM 1 10 “We're talking one or two students. “If they do not like steps behind,” he said. “That Photo by Jeff Smith to run, they will not want to Tuesday- was one of her better times. Akelishana Holmes (left) was second in the Class A state 400 meters. do this.” 93rd IS 9, COMM 0 The girl that beat her was a thought she was fourth or Holmes return trip to state. 737th TRG 15, Security Forces 7 Smith necessitates a philos- typical 400-meter runner, and fifth. That's how close it was.” “As much as you try to tell the ophy of hard work and com- just outran (Holmes).” Recording a faster 200 to kids not to dwell on what mitment to his student-ath- Women’s W L Running the 200-meter qualify, Smith said his runner could happen, it's a lot of letes, and credits Holmes' 1. CPSG 6 2 dash 45 minutes later, Holmes might have experienced the pressure.” repeated trips to the state 2. 543rd ISR 6 2 3. Mission Spt Gp 5 2 completed the distance in effects of competing in an In fact, strict adherence to championships to her commit- 4. Clinical Spt Gp 3 5 26.59 for eighth place while environment with more pres- procedures in the sport is the ment to training. 5. Surgical Operations 2 6 leader Jazmine Robinson of sure. reason the girls 4x400 relay “I don't necessarily believe 6. 37th Med Gp 1 6 Dallas Gateway finished one “There is a lot of pressure, team, anchored by Holmes, in God-given talent,” Smith second ahead. not just the crowd but also was disqualified on a lane vio- said. “Shana has always been focusing on the three-com- lation during the Region IV Tuesday- “That's misleading,” Smith one to accept a challenge. 543rd ISR 8, MSG 5 said. “It was a tight pack and mand start in the 200 and meet. She's a hard worker, and Surgical Ops 8, 37th Med Gp 4 from where I was sitting I 400,” Smith said about Until that time, the girls that's why she's successful.” CPSG 9, Clinical Spt Gp 4 BRIEFS SKEET PROGRAM SUMMER POOL HOURS FISHING LEAGUE BOWLING The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center is The Chaparral pool is open Tuesday The San Antonio Military Bass Fishing Individual games are $1 and shoe rentals organizing a skeet shoot at Randolph AFB June through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Warhawk League is looking for military servicemembers are $1.75 every Monday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., dur- 20. The $30 registration fee is due Saturday, pool hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Department of Defense civilians interested ing June and July at the Skylark Bowling and includes shotgun rentals, eye and hearing from 1-7 p.m., and weekends, 1-8 p.m. The in participating in tournaments. Center. protection and 50 skeet targets. Medina pool hours are Tuesday through Friday, For more information, visit their home page For more information, call the bowling cen- For more information, call 925-5532. 3-7 p.m., and weekends, 2-7 p.m. at http://samilitarybassfishingleague.com. ter at 671-1224. PAGE 28 TALESPINNER JUNE 12, 2009 Warhawks get hot late, burn Blaze 3-2

By Patrick Desmond Opening up the bottom of the Sports Editor eighth, Dukes hit a grounder down the left foul line to take two bases. Down 2-0 in the bottom of the Jimmy Clark came in for Dukes eighth, the Warhawks' offense came while Nichols took a base on balls. alive, amassing five hits and three After Mike Corrigan was called out runs to propel them past the Blaze of on a technical error while bunting, the San Antonio Men's Senior Ryan Odle dropped a single into left Baseball League Saturday at center to move Clark to third. With Warhawk Field. the bases loaded, Lopez hit a hopper Avenging a 10-8 loss at the hands into the outfield to score Clark and of the Blaze early in the season, Nichols. Then Lopez stole second, Warhawks coach and first baseman and Galbraith hit a single to send Davin Dukes takes comfort in their him to third. Taylor finished the defense and the fact they have now rally, hitting a curving line drive to taken down two teams atop the right field to plate Lopez for the SAMSBL standings – the other occa- game-winning run. sion a 4-3 win over the Titans. Normally playing with a roster “I hope the game is a building exceeding the minimum 10-player stone to let our players know that we lineup, the Warhawks managed the can play with the top echelon teams win with exactly enough players. even though they have more recruit- “A lot of people had things going ed talent,” he said. “We take our on due to ( the upcoming unit com- band of misfits and just play tough pliance inspection) UCI so our roster and never give up. If we can stay in was kind of makeshift,” he said. a ballgame like we did today, we will With the win, the Warhawks (6-4- find a way to win it.” 1) are now 6-1-1 in the SAMSBL In a win forged through near since starting the season 0-3. errorless fielding by the Warhawks, The Warhawks play a home game the offense needed a rally going into against the Canes at 2 p.m. Sunday the eighth inning down 2-0. at the Warhawk Field. With one out and the bases loaded, Will Lopez provided the late- Photo by Andrea Corbin Warhawk Jimmy Clark scores off of Will Lopez’s double during the eighth inning. inning heroics, bouncing a shot into r h e the outfield to score two runs and tie center fielder Ryan Nichols made a when Nichols hit a double to right- Blaze 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 - 2 5 1 the game. game-saving throw to home that center field. He reached third on sec- Warhawks 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 x - 3 6 1 Two batters later, shortstop couldn't have come any sooner. ond baseman Mike Corrigan’s field- Warhawks Batting Summary Andrew Taylor drove in the deciding Gathering in a would-be double, er’s choice but an ensuing ground ab r h bi run. Nichols rocketed the baseball to out sent the offense back to the Clark, Jimmy However, up until that point, the home plate just in time for catcher dugout. 3 0 0 0 Cordova, Jon 3 0 0 0 Warhawks had managed only two Jason Law to turn and tag a sliding In the seventh, the Warhawks Corrigan, Mike 3 0 1 0 hits. It was their defense that made Blaze runner for the final out. continued the unrelenting defense, Dukes, Davin 2 1 1 0 the eighth-inning comeback possible, Pitching three scoreless innings, keeping the Blaze off third base with Glabraith, Lachlan 2 0 0 0 and in the ninth it was the reason Lachlan Galbraith got the win while two fielder's choice outs and a Law, Jason 3 0 0 0 they won. starting pitcher Rendon Corbin held Galbraith strikeout to end the inning. Lopez, Will 3 1 2 2 “We kept our heads up by playing the Blaze to two runs in six innings It seemed their defensive stand Nichols, Ryan 2 1 1 0 good defense,” Dukes said. “When of work. would falter in the eighth with two Odle, Ryan 3 0 1 0 we make good plays it keeps us Both teams were held scoreless outs and two Blaze runners in scor- Taylor, Andrew 4 0 2 1 energized, and then we can get a until the Blaze struck first on a two- ing position until Galbraith closed Totals 28 3 8 3 play at the plate like we did near the run home run to give them a 2-0 another inning on a strikeout to Pitchers ip h r bb k end of the ballgame.” lead in the fourth inning. leave the game a manageable 2-0. Rendon Corbin 5 5 2 0 3 With two outs and a runner racing The Warhawks looked primed to That's when the Warhawks put on Lachlan Galbraith 4 2 0 2 3 toward the tying run, Warhawks rebound in the bottom of the fifth their figurative rally caps.