A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 14 • APRIL 9, 2010

INSIDE ... 559th FTS PILOT HALTS ROBBERY, P3 ... ALS GRADUATES, P4 ... CSO GRADUATES, P10 ... ARTISTS TAKE T-38 RIDE, P11 ... ATHLETES EARN AWARDS, P14 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3

COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Kodi Sanders and Celeste Costa take a spin on the new playground equipment First Command: AETC first to influence Airmen installed at the youth center Tuesday. By Maj. Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski instructor firmly stated. “Move warrior ethos! That’s what you do! The entire play area was renovated with Randolph pilot takes down armed robber Air Education and Training Command it!” “Quit gazing; you a I’ve flown with superb instructors in all new ground cover and various types vice commander tourist?” I broke into a our T-1, T-6, T-38 and C-17 maintained by of equipment. Photo by Don Lindsey By Sean Bowlin chilling, cold sweat as I true professionals. I was in the C-17 jump 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs To the men and women immediately was seat for a night landing at Bagram “When I saw the robber preparing to pull his pistol on of the First Command, I thrust back to Feb. Airfield, Afghanistan, with the pilots on A Randolph Air Force Base student that kid, all I could think of was that kid getting killed. leave Air Education and 22, 1971, my first night-vision goggles. I never saw the run- instructor pilot who entered a local That would have been terrible.” Training Command day at basic mili- way. Where did they learn how to do WINGSPREAD sandwich shop to get a pre-workout after spending the past tary training and that? Our IPs do that for every aircraft in meal was unexpectedly called upon Capt. Steve Marz 20 months honored to the raspy voice of our inventory, even the crew of the 502nd Air Base Wing recently to stop an armed robbery, and be your vice command- Staff Sgt. Savoy, Predator and Reaper. That’s what you do! 559th Flying Training Squadron Operating Location Bravo is now being recommended for the er. Boy, have you taught my first MTI. He The last time I attended a course at Editorial Staff Airman’s Medal. me a lot! Thank you. got my attention Maxwell AFB, Ala., was at Squadron Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Shortly after 7 p.m. March 20, 27- Thank you for your immediately! That’s Officer School in 1982. That was a long Commander year-old Chicago native Capt. Steve “He was clean-cut and clean- Captain Marz described the tremendous devotion, what you do! time ago, and I had a couple of opinions Marz of the 559th Flying Training shaven,” the captain explained. “He tense moment when the robber service and professionalism. That all changes in about that place. Boy, was I wrong. 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Squadron pulled into the parking lot of didn’t look like a criminal.” angrily announced, “Look, just We call ourselves the First eight and a half weeks. Everything is relevant for today’s a restaurant on Pat Booker Road in Captain Marz saw the man bend ring me up a sandwich. That’ll get Senior Airman Katie Hickerson Command because of what you I had lunch one day with a world ... support to the warfighter. Just Universal City near Randolph AFB. down and whisper something in the that cash register open.” Editor do every day. Recruiters bring in the couple of basic trainees set to think about what goes on there ... earn The captain, who is licensed to ear of the young man who had just The young sandwich maker Robert Goetz quality; military training instructors begin graduate in a week and asked one of a master’s degree while deployed any- carry a pistol, didn’t want to leave it taken his order. He got a scared look was furiously hitting buttons on the process of shaping the “rainbows,” them what was the hardest thing about where in the world, new officers devel- Sean Bowlin in the console of his truck where it on his face and went back to open up the register – it wouldn’t open. recruits in the first week of training; mili- BMT. Her response floored me. op combat leadership skills at Air and Staff Writers could possibly be stolen, so he put it in the register. “You’re stalling!” the captain tary training leaders polish and prepare She said, “Before coming into the Air Space Basic Course, officers and enlist- Maggie Armstrong his waistband and went in for a sand- “But the kid opening up the register heard the robber yell. “I’m not the Airmen for their first duty; and Force if I didn’t like someone, I would ed share curriculum during the resident Graphic Designer wich. He entered the store, quickly wasn’t doing it fast enough for the rob- playing around here. I’m doing instructor pilots create the world’s great- ignore them. But you taught me that if I military education programs, senior ordered and moved down the counter ber,” Captain Marz said. By this time bad and I don’t want to hurt any- est aviators. Let’s not forget the intellectu- didn’t get along with someone I would not leaders hone combatant command Wingspread Office to wait for it. Captain Marz was standing with his arm body but I’ll blow holes in all of look away from the clerk. He sensed an al and leadership center of the Air Force, be successful.” skills in the flag officer courses, the list 1150 5th Street East It was then that another man slightly behind his back trying to look you. This is a robbery!” opportunity to intervene. Air University. And all your efforts are for And that’s when it hit me ... we aren’t is endless. That’s what you do! Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 entered the store and walked up to non-threatening while keenly assessing Captain Marz saw the robber reach one thing, and one thing only – preparing just making Airmen, we’re making better This past week I had the thrill of wel- Phone: (210) 652-5760 the ordering area. the situation – and awaiting an opening. for a pistol in his front waistband – and See ROBBER P8 the world’s greatest Airmen for combat! Americans! Warriors ready to make the coming the AETC Outstanding Airmen of Fax: (210) 652-3142 I stood on the Lake Michigan beach in ultimate sacrifice. Whether they stay in the Year for their visit to AETC. At the first Wingspread Advertisements Chicago and administered the oath to 60 for four years or 40, they will find a way reception on Monday night we were hon- Prime Time Military Newspapers new recruits about to enter the Air Force. to make things better because you taught ored by having three former Chief Master 2203 S. Hackberry I watched as the recruiters there already them they have something to contribute Sergeants of the Air Force – Robert San Antonio, Texas 78210 WHMC pediatric services move to BAMC started molding these young men and and can make a difference. That’s power- Gaylor, Frederick Finch and Eric Benken. Phone: (210) 534-8848 women as they marched these recruits in ful! That’s what you do! Seeing them mingle with the truly out- Wingspread e-mail By Sue Campbell Pulmonary, Nephrology, Child Neurology, unison in front of the 1.2 million people I saw our military training leaders standing Airmen I had another powerful [email protected] 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Infectious Disease and Pediatric Surgery. there for the air show! The ceremony was at our technical training wings take realization. What we do is build on what The Tri-Service Cystic Fibrosis Center will being broadcast on the radio and as we those trainees from BMT and make those before us did for us. Here I was, in This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a The majority of Wilford Hall Medical also move to BAMC. ended with the “... so help me God,” the them into Airmen. They build on what the presence of past great leaders, and private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Center inpatient pediatric services will move There will be no appointments scheduled roar of all those people along 10 miles of they learned at Lackland AFB and the next generation of great leaders, who exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- to Brooke Army Medical Center in April. The during the move with all clinics planning to beach sent chills down my spine and liter- provide the elbow grease to polish the will take the Air Force to the next level. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- move is part of the 2005 Base Realignment reopen for business April 26. tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the ally watered my eyes. Those people real- skills of the career field. So, we are the First Command for the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed and Closure process. The WHMC Pediatric Cardiology, Genetics ized these new recruits were about to join Walk the halls of the Intrepid Center or Air Force. We take rainbows from across by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the “These changes support BRAC law to and Special Baby Clinics will remain in their the Air Force for the good of the nation Wilford Hall Medical Center and see the America, make them into Airmen and Department of the Air Force. move all Wilford Hall inpatient care to current locations at Lackland Air Force The appearance of advertising in this publication, including 2nd Lt. Lauren Rood, and to protect their way of life. That’s care and healing of our wounded war- responsible citizens, and then continue to inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the BAMC and will provide continued quality Base. The Pediatric Wellness Center will also a registered nurse in what you do! riors. Someone trained those skilled polish and refine for as long as they stay Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime care to our beneficiaries,” said Col. (Dr.) remain at WHMC. the 59th Medical I spent time at Lackland Air Force technicians and medical staff. These with us. It’s because we will not let down Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Mary Pelszynski, commander, 59th General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- Inpatient Squadron, Base, Texas, during the in-processing of instructors know that every Airman they those who came before us and built able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, Maternal/Child Care Squadron. and Developmental Pediatric Clinics will checks 5-year-old these new Airmen.I was fascinated by the touch could find themselves quickly “out- today’s Air Force ... an Air Force we will color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or The pediatric ward and pediatric intensive exist at both hospitals. Andrew Donnell's rainbow appearance and attitude of these side the wire” in a combat situation make better for tomorrow ... to answer mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor care unit are scheduled to move to the fifth All pediatric inpatient services, with the of the purchaser, user, or patron. vitals on the pediatric individuals as they got off the bus and got regardless of the career field. The list our nation’s call! It’s what we do! Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public floor of BAMC the week of April 19, opening exception of the newborn nursery and ward at Wilford Hall their first introduction to our way of life. goes on and on. You provide world-class I am so proud to be a part of this Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance for admissions April 26. This will be the first neonatal intensive care unit, will be provid- Medical Center, with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise time that BAMC has housed these depart- “Pull those pants up!” the military training training while instilling the American great command. ed at BAMC. Newborn medicine services will Lackland Air Force indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. ments. move to BAMC in approximately 15 to 18 Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon Base, Texas, March The majority of WHMC pediatric sub- months. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can 26. Andrew is the son Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected] be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the specialty clinics are also scheduled to Patients are encouraged to verify the loca- of retired Chief Master Wingspread office in Hangar 6. move to the 5th floor of BAMC that same tion when making pediatrics appointments Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to Sgt. Alvin Donnell. The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command or week, including Endocrinology, through the Consult Appointment [email protected]. Photo by Tech. Sgt. the appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Management Office at (210) 916-9900. Andy Bellamy PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3

COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Kodi Sanders and Celeste Costa take a spin on the new playground equipment First Command: AETC first to influence Airmen installed at the youth center Tuesday. By Maj. Gen. Anthony Przybyslawski instructor firmly stated. “Move warrior ethos! That’s what you do! The entire play area was renovated with Randolph pilot takes down armed robber Air Education and Training Command it!” “Quit gazing; you a I’ve flown with superb instructors in all new ground cover and various types vice commander tourist?” I broke into a our T-1, T-6, T-38 and C-17 maintained by of equipment. Photo by Don Lindsey By Sean Bowlin chilling, cold sweat as I true professionals. I was in the C-17 jump 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs To the men and women immediately was seat for a night landing at Bagram “When I saw the robber preparing to pull his pistol on of the First Command, I thrust back to Feb. Airfield, Afghanistan, with the pilots on A Randolph Air Force Base student that kid, all I could think of was that kid getting killed. leave Air Education and 22, 1971, my first night-vision goggles. I never saw the run- instructor pilot who entered a local That would have been terrible.” Training Command day at basic mili- way. Where did they learn how to do WINGSPREAD sandwich shop to get a pre-workout after spending the past tary training and that? Our IPs do that for every aircraft in meal was unexpectedly called upon Capt. Steve Marz 20 months honored to the raspy voice of our inventory, even the crew of the 502nd Air Base Wing recently to stop an armed robbery, and be your vice command- Staff Sgt. Savoy, Predator and Reaper. That’s what you do! 559th Flying Training Squadron Operating Location Bravo is now being recommended for the er. Boy, have you taught my first MTI. He The last time I attended a course at Editorial Staff Airman’s Medal. me a lot! Thank you. got my attention Maxwell AFB, Ala., was at Squadron Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Shortly after 7 p.m. March 20, 27- Thank you for your immediately! That’s Officer School in 1982. That was a long Commander year-old Chicago native Capt. Steve “He was clean-cut and clean- Captain Marz described the tremendous devotion, what you do! time ago, and I had a couple of opinions Marz of the 559th Flying Training shaven,” the captain explained. “He tense moment when the robber service and professionalism. That all changes in about that place. Boy, was I wrong. 1st Lt. Ryan Ernst Deputy Chief of Public Affairs Squadron pulled into the parking lot of didn’t look like a criminal.” angrily announced, “Look, just We call ourselves the First eight and a half weeks. Everything is relevant for today’s a restaurant on Pat Booker Road in Captain Marz saw the man bend ring me up a sandwich. That’ll get Senior Airman Katie Hickerson Command because of what you I had lunch one day with a world ... support to the warfighter. Just Universal City near Randolph AFB. down and whisper something in the that cash register open.” Editor do every day. Recruiters bring in the couple of basic trainees set to think about what goes on there ... earn The captain, who is licensed to ear of the young man who had just The young sandwich maker Robert Goetz quality; military training instructors begin graduate in a week and asked one of a master’s degree while deployed any- carry a pistol, didn’t want to leave it taken his order. He got a scared look was furiously hitting buttons on the process of shaping the “rainbows,” them what was the hardest thing about where in the world, new officers devel- Sean Bowlin in the console of his truck where it on his face and went back to open up the register – it wouldn’t open. recruits in the first week of training; mili- BMT. Her response floored me. op combat leadership skills at Air and Staff Writers could possibly be stolen, so he put it in the register. “You’re stalling!” the captain tary training leaders polish and prepare She said, “Before coming into the Air Space Basic Course, officers and enlist- Maggie Armstrong his waistband and went in for a sand- “But the kid opening up the register heard the robber yell. “I’m not the Airmen for their first duty; and Force if I didn’t like someone, I would ed share curriculum during the resident Graphic Designer wich. He entered the store, quickly wasn’t doing it fast enough for the rob- playing around here. I’m doing instructor pilots create the world’s great- ignore them. But you taught me that if I military education programs, senior ordered and moved down the counter ber,” Captain Marz said. By this time bad and I don’t want to hurt any- est aviators. Let’s not forget the intellectu- didn’t get along with someone I would not leaders hone combatant command Wingspread Office to wait for it. Captain Marz was standing with his arm body but I’ll blow holes in all of look away from the clerk. He sensed an al and leadership center of the Air Force, be successful.” skills in the flag officer courses, the list 1150 5th Street East It was then that another man slightly behind his back trying to look you. This is a robbery!” opportunity to intervene. Air University. And all your efforts are for And that’s when it hit me ... we aren’t is endless. That’s what you do! Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 entered the store and walked up to non-threatening while keenly assessing Captain Marz saw the robber reach one thing, and one thing only – preparing just making Airmen, we’re making better This past week I had the thrill of wel- Phone: (210) 652-5760 the ordering area. the situation – and awaiting an opening. for a pistol in his front waistband – and See ROBBER P8 the world’s greatest Airmen for combat! Americans! Warriors ready to make the coming the AETC Outstanding Airmen of Fax: (210) 652-3142 I stood on the Lake Michigan beach in ultimate sacrifice. Whether they stay in the Year for their visit to AETC. At the first Wingspread Advertisements Chicago and administered the oath to 60 for four years or 40, they will find a way reception on Monday night we were hon- Prime Time Military Newspapers new recruits about to enter the Air Force. to make things better because you taught ored by having three former Chief Master 2203 S. Hackberry I watched as the recruiters there already them they have something to contribute Sergeants of the Air Force – Robert San Antonio, Texas 78210 WHMC pediatric services move to BAMC started molding these young men and and can make a difference. That’s power- Gaylor, Frederick Finch and Eric Benken. Phone: (210) 534-8848 women as they marched these recruits in ful! That’s what you do! Seeing them mingle with the truly out- Wingspread e-mail By Sue Campbell Pulmonary, Nephrology, Child Neurology, unison in front of the 1.2 million people I saw our military training leaders standing Airmen I had another powerful [email protected] 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Infectious Disease and Pediatric Surgery. there for the air show! The ceremony was at our technical training wings take realization. What we do is build on what The Tri-Service Cystic Fibrosis Center will being broadcast on the radio and as we those trainees from BMT and make those before us did for us. Here I was, in This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a The majority of Wilford Hall Medical also move to BAMC. ended with the “... so help me God,” the them into Airmen. They build on what the presence of past great leaders, and private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Center inpatient pediatric services will move There will be no appointments scheduled roar of all those people along 10 miles of they learned at Lackland AFB and the next generation of great leaders, who exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- to Brooke Army Medical Center in April. The during the move with all clinics planning to beach sent chills down my spine and liter- provide the elbow grease to polish the will take the Air Force to the next level. mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- move is part of the 2005 Base Realignment reopen for business April 26. tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the ally watered my eyes. Those people real- skills of the career field. So, we are the First Command for the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed and Closure process. The WHMC Pediatric Cardiology, Genetics ized these new recruits were about to join Walk the halls of the Intrepid Center or Air Force. We take rainbows from across by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the “These changes support BRAC law to and Special Baby Clinics will remain in their the Air Force for the good of the nation Wilford Hall Medical Center and see the America, make them into Airmen and Department of the Air Force. move all Wilford Hall inpatient care to current locations at Lackland Air Force The appearance of advertising in this publication, including 2nd Lt. Lauren Rood, and to protect their way of life. That’s care and healing of our wounded war- responsible citizens, and then continue to inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the BAMC and will provide continued quality Base. The Pediatric Wellness Center will also a registered nurse in what you do! riors. Someone trained those skilled polish and refine for as long as they stay Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime care to our beneficiaries,” said Col. (Dr.) remain at WHMC. the 59th Medical I spent time at Lackland Air Force technicians and medical staff. These with us. It’s because we will not let down Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Mary Pelszynski, commander, 59th General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- Inpatient Squadron, Base, Texas, during the in-processing of instructors know that every Airman they those who came before us and built able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, Maternal/Child Care Squadron. and Developmental Pediatric Clinics will checks 5-year-old these new Airmen.I was fascinated by the touch could find themselves quickly “out- today’s Air Force ... an Air Force we will color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or The pediatric ward and pediatric intensive exist at both hospitals. Andrew Donnell's rainbow appearance and attitude of these side the wire” in a combat situation make better for tomorrow ... to answer mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor care unit are scheduled to move to the fifth All pediatric inpatient services, with the of the purchaser, user, or patron. vitals on the pediatric individuals as they got off the bus and got regardless of the career field. The list our nation’s call! It’s what we do! Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public floor of BAMC the week of April 19, opening exception of the newborn nursery and ward at Wilford Hall their first introduction to our way of life. goes on and on. You provide world-class I am so proud to be a part of this Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance for admissions April 26. This will be the first neonatal intensive care unit, will be provid- Medical Center, with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise time that BAMC has housed these depart- “Pull those pants up!” the military training training while instilling the American great command. ed at BAMC. Newborn medicine services will Lackland Air Force indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. ments. move to BAMC in approximately 15 to 18 Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon Base, Texas, March The majority of WHMC pediatric sub- months. Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can 26. Andrew is the son Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected] be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the specialty clinics are also scheduled to Patients are encouraged to verify the loca- of retired Chief Master Wingspread office in Hangar 6. move to the 5th floor of BAMC that same tion when making pediatrics appointments Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to Sgt. Alvin Donnell. The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command or week, including Endocrinology, through the Consult Appointment [email protected]. Photo by Tech. Sgt. the appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Management Office at (210) 916-9900. Andy Bellamy PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 END SEXUAL ASSAULT

Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman Ryan Morgan Caroline Mejia Christopher Keilman John L. Levitow Award Leadership Award Academic Award Eleven graduate from Gaylor Call the Randolph Airman Leadership School sexual assault hotline Eleven Senior Airmen graduated Medical Support Squadron from the Gaylor Airman Leadership • Senior Airman Justin Hrusovsky, at 652-8787 School March 30 during a ceremony 902nd Mission Support Group at the Parr O’Club. • Senior Airman Antonieta Jara, 882nd The Airmen successfully completed 24 Training Group academic duty-days consisting of 192 • Senior Airman Douglas Jennings, Air hours of classroom instruction in Education and Training Command REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY Supervisory Communication, Supervision • Senior Airman Jarad Miller, 902nd of Airman, Military Professionalism and Security Forces Squadron Combat Leadership. • Senior Airman Aimee Pacheco, Air Three of these Airmen were presented Force Personnel Center special awards during the ceremony. • Senior Airman Jessica Waring, 359th Senior Airman Ryan Morgan, 561 Medical Support Squadron Network Operations Squadron Det. 2, The guest speaker for the gradua- earned the John L. Levitow Award while tion ceremony was Chief Master Sgt. Senior Airman Caroline Mejia from the Michael Schmick, 802nd Logistics 359th Medical Support Squadron was Readiness Squadron Material awarded the Leadership Award. Senior Management Flight superintendent at Airman Christopher Keilman from the Lackland Air Force Base. 902nd Security Forces Squadron received The ALS is affiliated with the the Academic Award. Community College of the Air Force Other graduates were: through Enlisted Professional • Senior Airman Erica Craig, Air Force Military Education. The graduates Personnel Center are awarded 10 semester hours • Senior Airman Jessica Evans, 359th toward a CCAF degree.

V! iva Fiesta! In conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration, the United States Air Force Band of the West will offer free concerts to all Department of Defense ID card holders April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium. Free tickets are available at the Randolph Information, Tickets and Tours office in Bldg. 897. For more information, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil. April 12, 2010 Fiesta kicks off Thursday and runs through April 25. For a complete schedule of Fiesta parades and events, visit www.fiesta-sa.org. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 END SEXUAL ASSAULT

Senior Airman Senior Airman Senior Airman Ryan Morgan Caroline Mejia Christopher Keilman John L. Levitow Award Leadership Award Academic Award Eleven graduate from Gaylor Call the Randolph Airman Leadership School sexual assault hotline Eleven Senior Airmen graduated Medical Support Squadron from the Gaylor Airman Leadership • Senior Airman Justin Hrusovsky, at 652-8787 School March 30 during a ceremony 902nd Mission Support Group at the Parr O’Club. • Senior Airman Antonieta Jara, 882nd The Airmen successfully completed 24 Training Group academic duty-days consisting of 192 • Senior Airman Douglas Jennings, Air hours of classroom instruction in Education and Training Command REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY Supervisory Communication, Supervision • Senior Airman Jarad Miller, 902nd of Airman, Military Professionalism and Security Forces Squadron Combat Leadership. • Senior Airman Aimee Pacheco, Air Three of these Airmen were presented Force Personnel Center special awards during the ceremony. • Senior Airman Jessica Waring, 359th Senior Airman Ryan Morgan, 561 Medical Support Squadron Network Operations Squadron Det. 2, The guest speaker for the gradua- earned the John L. Levitow Award while tion ceremony was Chief Master Sgt. Senior Airman Caroline Mejia from the Michael Schmick, 802nd Logistics 359th Medical Support Squadron was Readiness Squadron Material awarded the Leadership Award. Senior Management Flight superintendent at Airman Christopher Keilman from the Lackland Air Force Base. 902nd Security Forces Squadron received The ALS is affiliated with the the Academic Award. Community College of the Air Force Other graduates were: through Enlisted Professional • Senior Airman Erica Craig, Air Force Military Education. The graduates Personnel Center are awarded 10 semester hours • Senior Airman Jessica Evans, 359th toward a CCAF degree.

V! iva Fiesta! In conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s Fiesta Celebration, the United States Air Force Band of the West will offer free concerts to all Department of Defense ID card holders April 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium. Free tickets are available at the Randolph Information, Tickets and Tours office in Bldg. 897. For more information, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil. April 12, 2010 Fiesta kicks off Thursday and runs through April 25. For a complete schedule of Fiesta parades and events, visit www.fiesta-sa.org. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Randolph High students give gift of comfort Parents, Randolph school raise autism awareness By Sean Bowlin 21. The book looks at autism from the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs Month-long observance point of view of a boy whose friend is affected by the disorder, promoting What began as a senior class project spearheaded heightens knowledge, acceptance of people who are different. by a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot of “We are hoping that last year’s intro- premature babies and traumatized children “secu- acceptance of those duction to the students about autism rity blankets.” affected by autism will just be enhanced this year with Additionally, business teacher Shirley McMenamin more basic information, and we hope said the senior class’s and other Ro-Hawk students’ par- they will become more aware of their ticipation in a national effort called “Project Linus,” By Robert Goetz own ability to be a friend to someone where people make blankets and quilts for the children, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs who may be different from them,” she has grown far beyond her expectations. said. “This is a big message including “I was hoping for 20 quilts,” said the quilting enthusi- A table set up in the Randolph all differences.” ast. “I’ve turned in 90 so far.” Elementary School foyer has been Special education teacher Bridget Ms. McMenamin said since right before Christmas, turned into a temporary learning cen- Brennan-Bergmann said all students about 60 RHS students and 10 teachers have been ter, decorated with a brightly colored will have an opportunity to attend steadily making the quilts for children less than 1 year of poster and stacked with books, fliers the presentation by Ms. Sherrod and age to 18 years old. The quilts range from the standard and other educational materials. Ms. Coker. blanket-sized to placemat-sized, specifically made to The site is part of a month-long cam- “We have a system to share infor- cover premature babies. paign to teach students about autism, a mation through PE classes,” she “The majority of the quilts are done by hand,” Ms. Photo by David Terry disability that affects an estimated one said. “They will share the book McMenamin added. “One girl in the project liked Students at Randolph Air Force Base High School display quilt samples made during a quilting project. The in every 110 children in the United grade level at a time. By the end of making them so much that she got her parents to students made larger quilts to donate to Project Linus for traumatized children. The quilting was done under the States, and to promote acceptance of the day, everybody at the school will get her a sewing machine.” direction of RHS teacher Shirley McMenamin. those who live with the “spectrum” dis- have learned about autism.” Photo by Steve Thurow That girl, senior Chelsea Glasgow, 18, daughter of order that affects their ability to com- A community event designed to raise Students from Catherine Rogers' second-grade class at Randolph Field Elementary discuss liter- Chief Master Sgt. Brian Glasgow and Senior Master Sgt. She also said the project, which will be ongoing Tyler said. “It also saved my parents some money.” municate and interact with others. awareness about autism is Any Baby ature and events taking place around San Antonio to increase the awareness of autism during Fern Glasgow, produced 15 quilts by herself for the proj- through May, shows the Ro-Hawk students making the The project’s Web site at www.projectlinus.org said the “Our purpose is to raise awareness of Can’s sixth annual Walk for Autism Autism Awareness Month. ect. Of those, her personal favorite is a boy’s quilt in quilts are “caring and thoughtful.” effort’s national headquarters is in Bloomingdale, Ill., autism,” said Angela Sherrod, a parent April 24 in San Antonio, Ms. Sherrod three different patchwork shades of blue. “They are learning to show a lot of compassion to peo- and maintains chapters in all 50 states. whose 8-year-old son, Ryan, was diag- said. She also said an HBO movie show- lack of or delay in spoken language, resources to meet families’ exceptional “This is something I like to do,” Chelsea said of ple who’ve had some bad luck,” Ms. McMenamin “Blankets,” it said, “are collected locally and dis- nosed with the disorder at age 3 and is ing this month, “Temple Grandin,” repetitive use of language and/or medical needs. She also said Randolph quilting, “and it’s for a good cause. It feels really explained. tributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social now a second-grader at Randolph. “We focuses on an autistic woman who motor mechanisms, little or no eye partners with schools at Fort Sam good to help out.” One of the student quilters, RHS junior Reece service agencies or anywhere that a child might be also intend to focus on acceptance dur- overcame the stigma of her condition to contact, lack of spontaneous or Houston and Lackland Air Force Base Besides mastering the intricacies of sewing, Ms. Washington, 17, said anybody who thinks the project is in need of a big hug.” ing our time with the students.” become a hero in the cattle industry. make-believe play, lack of interest in to provide therapy for the children. McMenamin said the Ro-Hawk quilters, during the ongo- worth it should get involved. Deanne Quill, the owner of a local sewing store, Ms. Sherrod and two other parents, Autism is a complex developmental peer relationships and persistent fix- Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said ing project, learned something about human anatomy. “The entire school should do it,” he added. praised Ms. McMenamin and the Ro-Hawk quilters Dee Coker and Melody Hughes, started disability that typically appears dur- ation on parts of objects. teachers at Randolph Elementary “They learned about how small prematurely born Senior Tyler Burden, 18, said she has a connec- for going above and beyond in their efforts to help the campaign at Randolph Elementary ing the first three years of life and is Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said nine welcome students with special infants were. They also learned that preemies can’t tion to Project Linus because her brother was children in need. last April for Autism Awareness Month. defined by a certain set of behaviors, children at Randolph Elementary are needs, and her principal, Karen have batting, or filler, in their blankets and quilts. born prematurely. “Shirley is a very enthusiastic person who’s excited For this year’s observance, Ms. Sherrod according to the Autism Society of diagnosed with autism. She said that is Bessette, quickly concurred. That would make them too heavy to be put on their “People made blankets for him when he was so lit- about teaching her students sewing skills – for a good and Ms. Coker plan to read the book America Web site. Among the signs a high number, but the Air Force little bodies,” she added. tle and it gave my mom a lot of strength and hope,” cause,” Ms. Quill said. “Since We’re Friends” to students April autistic children may exhibit are assigns personnel to bases with the See AUTISM P8 Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program Eligible officers may apply for voluntary separation pay By April Rowden equivalent grade. Those interested in competing for By Daniel Elkins Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office Civilians are nominated by their Strategic Education that have not com- ered in the order they are received by AFPC via the Air Force under the 2006 National Defense Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office local leadership through their chain of pleted the required PME by any method Virtual Military Personnel Flight. Officers desiring to Authorization Act and will be paid in a lump sum Civilians interested in competing for command. After members of AFPC’s may apply for a waiver. Contact the CDE separate Sept. 30 or sooner must have their applica- payment at twice the involuntary separation pay Air Force Personnel Center officials here began developmental education opportunities Force Development Support Division program office for additional informa- tions to AFPC not later than April 30. All other Airmen rate. Air Force officials are asking officers at risk of accepting applications for voluntary separation pay in 2010 now have until April 26 to sub- receive applications, they forward tion at 210-565-2524 or DSN 665-2524. approved for VSP must separate between Oct. 1 and meeting the RIF board to carefully explore their from eligible officers April 1. mit a hard copy application to the Air them to the appropriate functional A majority of developmental team Dec. 31. vulnerability in consideration of VSP. Officers select- Officers in nine Air Force specialties across five year Force Personnel Center Civilian developmental teams so they can rank review boards take place from May “Commanders play a critical role in this process by ed for separation by the RIF board will receive only groups who are being considered to meet the 2010 Leadership Development Branch. the nominees, validate the programs through August. Selections are typi- ensuring those eligible for the RIF have the informa- the standard involuntary separation pay rate. Reduction in Force Board convening Sept. 20 are eligi- Interested parties should contact their they should attend and identify follow- cally announced in the fall. tion they need in a timely manner so they can make The fiscal 2010/2011 Voluntary Separation Pay ble to apply for VSP. They include Airmen in the grades installation’s Force Support Squadron on assignments. For more information, visit an informed decision,” said Col. William Foote, direc- Program is part of the service’s expanded force man- of major and below in the following core Air Force spe- for specific local guidance and policy on To be considered for Senior AFPC’s personnel services Web tor of personnel services at AFPC. “Such a decision agement measures announced March 25 to correct cialties: 13S, 15W, 21A, 33S, 38F, 52R with the excep- internal due dates. Developmental Education, applicants site and type in “CDE.” Current requires an understanding of the varying advantages imbalances across Air Force specialties and meet its tion of Catholic chaplains, 61B, 61C and 65F who were The CDE program includes devel- must have completed either intermedi- Air Force employees may call the in separation benefits and entitlements between VSP congressionally mandated end strength. commissioned in the year groups 1998, 1999, 2002, opmental education opportunities for ate-level or senior-level professional 24-hour Air Force Total Force and RIF for each individual depending on upon their For more information on eligibility, benefits and 2003 and 2004. employees in pay bands 1 through 5 military education, either in residence Service Center at (800) 525-0102 or individual circumstances as well as diligent action on application procedures, visit the AFPC personnel serv- Although the application window closes June 30, and grades GS-7 through 15 or or through distance learning. DSN 665-5000. the part of all involved.” ices Web site or call the Total Force Service Center at personnel officials here said applications will be consid- VSP is a monetary incentive tool granted to the (800) 565-0102. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Randolph High students give gift of comfort Parents, Randolph school raise autism awareness By Sean Bowlin 21. The book looks at autism from the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs Month-long observance point of view of a boy whose friend is affected by the disorder, promoting What began as a senior class project spearheaded heightens knowledge, acceptance of people who are different. by a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot of “We are hoping that last year’s intro- premature babies and traumatized children “secu- acceptance of those duction to the students about autism rity blankets.” affected by autism will just be enhanced this year with Additionally, business teacher Shirley McMenamin more basic information, and we hope said the senior class’s and other Ro-Hawk students’ par- they will become more aware of their ticipation in a national effort called “Project Linus,” By Robert Goetz own ability to be a friend to someone where people make blankets and quilts for the children, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs who may be different from them,” she has grown far beyond her expectations. said. “This is a big message including “I was hoping for 20 quilts,” said the quilting enthusi- A table set up in the Randolph all differences.” ast. “I’ve turned in 90 so far.” Elementary School foyer has been Special education teacher Bridget Ms. McMenamin said since right before Christmas, turned into a temporary learning cen- Brennan-Bergmann said all students about 60 RHS students and 10 teachers have been ter, decorated with a brightly colored will have an opportunity to attend steadily making the quilts for children less than 1 year of poster and stacked with books, fliers the presentation by Ms. Sherrod and age to 18 years old. The quilts range from the standard and other educational materials. Ms. Coker. blanket-sized to placemat-sized, specifically made to The site is part of a month-long cam- “We have a system to share infor- cover premature babies. paign to teach students about autism, a mation through PE classes,” she “The majority of the quilts are done by hand,” Ms. Photo by David Terry disability that affects an estimated one said. “They will share the book McMenamin added. “One girl in the project liked Students at Randolph Air Force Base High School display quilt samples made during a quilting project. The in every 110 children in the United grade level at a time. By the end of making them so much that she got her parents to students made larger quilts to donate to Project Linus for traumatized children. The quilting was done under the States, and to promote acceptance of the day, everybody at the school will get her a sewing machine.” direction of RHS teacher Shirley McMenamin. those who live with the “spectrum” dis- have learned about autism.” Photo by Steve Thurow That girl, senior Chelsea Glasgow, 18, daughter of order that affects their ability to com- A community event designed to raise Students from Catherine Rogers' second-grade class at Randolph Field Elementary discuss liter- Chief Master Sgt. Brian Glasgow and Senior Master Sgt. She also said the project, which will be ongoing Tyler said. “It also saved my parents some money.” municate and interact with others. awareness about autism is Any Baby ature and events taking place around San Antonio to increase the awareness of autism during Fern Glasgow, produced 15 quilts by herself for the proj- through May, shows the Ro-Hawk students making the The project’s Web site at www.projectlinus.org said the “Our purpose is to raise awareness of Can’s sixth annual Walk for Autism Autism Awareness Month. ect. Of those, her personal favorite is a boy’s quilt in quilts are “caring and thoughtful.” effort’s national headquarters is in Bloomingdale, Ill., autism,” said Angela Sherrod, a parent April 24 in San Antonio, Ms. Sherrod three different patchwork shades of blue. “They are learning to show a lot of compassion to peo- and maintains chapters in all 50 states. whose 8-year-old son, Ryan, was diag- said. She also said an HBO movie show- lack of or delay in spoken language, resources to meet families’ exceptional “This is something I like to do,” Chelsea said of ple who’ve had some bad luck,” Ms. McMenamin “Blankets,” it said, “are collected locally and dis- nosed with the disorder at age 3 and is ing this month, “Temple Grandin,” repetitive use of language and/or medical needs. She also said Randolph quilting, “and it’s for a good cause. It feels really explained. tributed to children in hospitals, shelters, social now a second-grader at Randolph. “We focuses on an autistic woman who motor mechanisms, little or no eye partners with schools at Fort Sam good to help out.” One of the student quilters, RHS junior Reece service agencies or anywhere that a child might be also intend to focus on acceptance dur- overcame the stigma of her condition to contact, lack of spontaneous or Houston and Lackland Air Force Base Besides mastering the intricacies of sewing, Ms. Washington, 17, said anybody who thinks the project is in need of a big hug.” ing our time with the students.” become a hero in the cattle industry. make-believe play, lack of interest in to provide therapy for the children. McMenamin said the Ro-Hawk quilters, during the ongo- worth it should get involved. Deanne Quill, the owner of a local sewing store, Ms. Sherrod and two other parents, Autism is a complex developmental peer relationships and persistent fix- Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said ing project, learned something about human anatomy. “The entire school should do it,” he added. praised Ms. McMenamin and the Ro-Hawk quilters Dee Coker and Melody Hughes, started disability that typically appears dur- ation on parts of objects. teachers at Randolph Elementary “They learned about how small prematurely born Senior Tyler Burden, 18, said she has a connec- for going above and beyond in their efforts to help the campaign at Randolph Elementary ing the first three years of life and is Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said nine welcome students with special infants were. They also learned that preemies can’t tion to Project Linus because her brother was children in need. last April for Autism Awareness Month. defined by a certain set of behaviors, children at Randolph Elementary are needs, and her principal, Karen have batting, or filler, in their blankets and quilts. born prematurely. “Shirley is a very enthusiastic person who’s excited For this year’s observance, Ms. Sherrod according to the Autism Society of diagnosed with autism. She said that is Bessette, quickly concurred. That would make them too heavy to be put on their “People made blankets for him when he was so lit- about teaching her students sewing skills – for a good and Ms. Coker plan to read the book America Web site. Among the signs a high number, but the Air Force little bodies,” she added. tle and it gave my mom a lot of strength and hope,” cause,” Ms. Quill said. “Since We’re Friends” to students April autistic children may exhibit are assigns personnel to bases with the See AUTISM P8 Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program Eligible officers may apply for voluntary separation pay By April Rowden equivalent grade. Those interested in competing for By Daniel Elkins Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office Civilians are nominated by their Strategic Education that have not com- ered in the order they are received by AFPC via the Air Force under the 2006 National Defense Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office local leadership through their chain of pleted the required PME by any method Virtual Military Personnel Flight. Officers desiring to Authorization Act and will be paid in a lump sum Civilians interested in competing for command. After members of AFPC’s may apply for a waiver. Contact the CDE separate Sept. 30 or sooner must have their applica- payment at twice the involuntary separation pay Air Force Personnel Center officials here began developmental education opportunities Force Development Support Division program office for additional informa- tions to AFPC not later than April 30. All other Airmen rate. Air Force officials are asking officers at risk of accepting applications for voluntary separation pay in 2010 now have until April 26 to sub- receive applications, they forward tion at 210-565-2524 or DSN 665-2524. approved for VSP must separate between Oct. 1 and meeting the RIF board to carefully explore their from eligible officers April 1. mit a hard copy application to the Air them to the appropriate functional A majority of developmental team Dec. 31. vulnerability in consideration of VSP. Officers select- Officers in nine Air Force specialties across five year Force Personnel Center Civilian developmental teams so they can rank review boards take place from May “Commanders play a critical role in this process by ed for separation by the RIF board will receive only groups who are being considered to meet the 2010 Leadership Development Branch. the nominees, validate the programs through August. Selections are typi- ensuring those eligible for the RIF have the informa- the standard involuntary separation pay rate. Reduction in Force Board convening Sept. 20 are eligi- Interested parties should contact their they should attend and identify follow- cally announced in the fall. tion they need in a timely manner so they can make The fiscal 2010/2011 Voluntary Separation Pay ble to apply for VSP. They include Airmen in the grades installation’s Force Support Squadron on assignments. For more information, visit an informed decision,” said Col. William Foote, direc- Program is part of the service’s expanded force man- of major and below in the following core Air Force spe- for specific local guidance and policy on To be considered for Senior AFPC’s personnel services Web tor of personnel services at AFPC. “Such a decision agement measures announced March 25 to correct cialties: 13S, 15W, 21A, 33S, 38F, 52R with the excep- internal due dates. Developmental Education, applicants site and type in “CDE.” Current requires an understanding of the varying advantages imbalances across Air Force specialties and meet its tion of Catholic chaplains, 61B, 61C and 65F who were The CDE program includes devel- must have completed either intermedi- Air Force employees may call the in separation benefits and entitlements between VSP congressionally mandated end strength. commissioned in the year groups 1998, 1999, 2002, opmental education opportunities for ate-level or senior-level professional 24-hour Air Force Total Force and RIF for each individual depending on upon their For more information on eligibility, benefits and 2003 and 2004. employees in pay bands 1 through 5 military education, either in residence Service Center at (800) 525-0102 or individual circumstances as well as diligent action on application procedures, visit the AFPC personnel serv- Although the application window closes June 30, and grades GS-7 through 15 or or through distance learning. DSN 665-5000. the part of all involved.” ices Web site or call the Total Force Service Center at personnel officials here said applications will be consid- VSP is a monetary incentive tool granted to the (800) 565-0102. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Airmen, Chileans treat patients at new expeditionary hospital By Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young population,” Doctor Rodriguez said. Defense Media Activity-San Antonio The EMEDS team along with members of the Chilean army built the hospital in three and a half days. The ANGOL, Chile – Just five days after their arrival original EMEDS +10 hospital plan included one operat- Duty Title: Personal Motto: here, Airmen from an Air Force Expeditionary ing room, seven beds and three critical-care beds. After Public health technician If you’re not the best, why do it Medical Support team, along with Chilean medics, assessing the medical needs of the local community, the Hometown: Pet Peeve: are treating patients at the newly-built mobile hos- EMEDS team doubled the number of operating wards Cicero, Ill. People who don’t strive to be their best pital here March 15. and quadrupled the number of patient wards. Hobbies: Personal Inspiration: This morning, Chilean surgeons and anesthesiolo- More than 60 Air Force medics work side-by-side Playing video games, golfing and any sports activity My wife and children gists worked side-by-side with their Air Force coun- with 50 Chilean medical professionals to provide Goals: Commander’s Comments: terparts to complete their first surgery, an ankle care for patients and show the Chileans the capabil- Short-term: Score 90 or above on career development “Airman 1st Class Zavala is a motivated Airman fracture from the earthquake. ities of this EMEDS facility. Airman 1st Class course end of course test whose professionalism and confidence set a positive The Chilean and American medical team are equipped “I’ve been able to learn a lot working with EMEDS Long-term: Finish CCAF and apply for military train- example for his peers. He continuously strives for to provide surgical, primary care, pediatric, radiological, Airmen, including how to set up an EMEDS hospital and Phillip Zavala ing instructor duty excellence in all that he does and does not accept gynecological, laboratory and pharmaceutical services to how to use different equipment in this hospital,” said 359th Aerospace Greatest Accomplishment: mediocrity.” the nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. The hospital Photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca Chilean army 2nd Cpl. Jonathan Cuevas, a paramedic My children: Aedan, age 5; Julian, age 2 and a baby – Lt. Col. Gregory York has been fully operational since March 13. Maj. Deena Sutter (right), deployed to Chile from the 59th working in the mobile hospital. “The Americans here Medicine Squadron girl on the way 359th Aerospace Medicine Sqaudron commander “Three days ago, this was a barren polo field on a Medical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, checks the heart- have helped out a lot. We feel very grateful that they all Chilean army cavalry post; now it is a full mission- beat of an ill child March 14 in Angol, Chile. are helping our country and our people.” capable Air Force expeditionary hospital,” said Col. Building and working in this hospital is a fulfilling David Garrison, the commander of the EMEDS team community in a small clinic in Angol, or referred them to experience, said Senior Airman Joseph Lockman, an ROBBER from P3 of an option, the robber complied. That’s when Captain Marz said he Detective Sgt. Steve Mihalski of the supporting the Chilean earthquake relief effort. nearby hospitals—some nearly 40 miles away. aerospace medical technician who works in the emer- The captain walked up to him from knew he had made the right call by Universal City Police Department, who is “Words cannot describe how proud I am of the 85 The clinic (in Angol) receives about 225 patient visits a gency room at the mobile hospital. Captain Marz, who knew his pistol behind to clear the area. He kicked pulling his pistol on the perpetrator, working on the open case, said Captain medics, public affairs, contracting, civil engineer day, said Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, the director of the regional “To know that I’m actually helping people out and set- was on safe without a round in the the robber’s pistol out of his hands although he had thought the man was Marz assisted them greatly. and security forces Airmen supporting the Angol hospital in Angol affected by the earthquake. With this ting up a hospital that they do not have is a real joy and chamber, knew he had to gain enough and pulled out his cell phone with his joking at first and after the incident, “He’s been great to work with,” the EMEDS; their energy is absolutely amazing.” new hospital built, patients can be referred to this hospi- is exciting for me,” Airman Lockman said. time to take his safety off and cham- free hand. was “what if-ing” the incident in his detective said. After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake Feb. 27, Angol’s tal, which will allow doctors at the clinic in Angol to han- U.S. military relief activities in Chile are part of the ber a round. While pointing his pistol at the mind, wondering if he had done the Captain Marz’s squadron commander, 190-bed, regional hospital was deemed structurally dle more outpatient care. ongoing U.S. relief efforts led by U.S. Agency for He turned on the laser on his FN-57 robber, he dialed 9-1-1. right thing and feeling something like Lt. Col Kevin Heyburn, also praised him unsound. Prior to the expeditionary hospital’s comple- “We feel very at peace with the extra capabilities, International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster 5.7-caliber pistol after drawing it – “The police arrived in two cars,” a sense of buyer’s remorse. for his actions that evening. tion, local Chilean medics treated members of the local (now we can) handle the extra load for the Angol Assistance officials. and pointed the laser dot directly into the captain explained. “It took them “When I saw the robber preparing “This is another great example of an the robber’s right eye. about two minutes to show up.” to pull his pistol on that kid, all I Airman going out of his way to protect Base BRIEFS The robber froze. Captain Marz said the police sorted could think of was that kid getting others,” the colonel said. Retirement Home Alone Class Tax center location change “See where this laser’s pointing?” out the situation quickly, apprehended killed,” he said. “That would have Captain Marz has been recommended Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. The Randolph Family Advocacy The Randolph Tax Center is now AFAF fundraiser NOW SHOWING Captain Marz asked the robber. “In a the suspect, took statements and showed been terrible. I’m glad I had a for the Airman’s Medal for his superior Dan Red Cloud, Air Education and Program is scheduled to host a Home located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth Street The Air Force Assistance at the half a second, a bullet’ll be there.” him a picture on their laptop of the sus- weapon with me and I wish more actions saving the lives of others while Captain Marz, who by this time had pect taken during a previous sandwich law-abiding citizens carried them placing his own in great danger. No Training Command, and Master Sgt. Alone class April 20 from 5-6 p.m. at West across from the BXtra loading Fund is scheduled to host a Randolph Theater chambered a bullet, told the robber to shop robbery. That time he’d pointed a legally – because criminals will award ceremony date has been set at Kerry Alexander, Air Force Manpower the Airman and Family Readiness docks and Eisenhower Bank. finale Dodgeball event April 16 get on the ground. Without much more knife at a store clerk. always find a way to have them.” this time. Agency, on their retirement. Center ballroom. Children age 9 and For more information or to make an at 2 p.m. at the Rambler “Shutter Island” - (R) older are welcome to attend. appointment, call the tax center at Fitness Center. Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo Enlisted Spouses Call 652-3828 to register. 652-1040. For more information, call Today @ 7 p.m. Song competition at MyAirForceLife.com AUTISM from P7 The Randolph Enlisted Spouses Club 652-5316. “The Crazies” - (R) hosts a Bunko Night card game for all Effective Discipline for Teens Chapel meeting By Maj. Belinda Petersen with lyrics. Songwriters may choose to have Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell Air Force Services Agency Public Affairs someone else perform their original song for “Teachers want kids with special needs in their classroom,” she said. retired or active enlisted spouses every The Airman and Family Readiness The Protestant Women of the Chapel Saturday @ 6 p.m. Congratulations the recorded submission. Lyrics are not “There’s a spirit of acceptance.” fourth Tuesday of the month at Center hosts an Effective Discipline for host bible study time and fellowship Now through May 23, Airmen and eligible required for instrumental versions. Ms. Sherrod, who called her son “very high functioning,” said he has 6:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club. Teens workshop at the A&FRC Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at Randolph Air Force Base hosted an “Shutter Island” - (R) patrons of Air Force MWR programs can com- Once uploaded, visitors to the site can view made great progress at Randolph. For more details, call 310-4551. Conference Room April 29 and May 13 9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is also Information Assurance Assessment Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo “Randolph has been a blessing to us,” she said. “They are very open pete in an original song category at and vote for their favorite compositions. The at noon. Parents of teens age 13-17 available Wednesdays. and Assistance Program inspection Sunday @ 3 p.m. MyAirForceLife.com as part of the Year of the and willing to go the extra mile. They provide more things than other earlier the compositions are submitted, the Self-Defense Workshop are welcome to attend. Call 426-6499 For more information, call from March 29 to April 2. The main $4 for adults Air Force Family. more time it will have to receive votes. schools.” Ms. Bessette attributed the progress of Ryan and other autistic stu- As part of Sexual Assault Prevention for more information. 566-3006. account and all subaccounts were $2 for children 11 and under The adult winner will receive a live, one- Even though online voting will determine found to have “no findings.” Call 652-3278 for details. hour professional coaching and mentoring finalists, the winners of both categories will be dents to “a team effort in partnership with the parents.” She said the Month, the Voices Against Sexual Congratulations on the best inspec- Skype session with Thom Shepherd, an determined by contest officials. school’s staff is “invested in the school” and provide “a human and per- Assault is scheduled to host a Krav Advisory Board Meeting Spring retreat sonal touch.” tion outcome throughout Air Education award-winning Nashville songwriter. In Last year, Air Force Services Agency officials Maga self-defense seminar at the The Randolph Restoration Program The Protestant Women of the library coffee shop for families to addition, the adult and youth winners will launched MyAirForceLife.com to help Airmen Ms. Sherrod said parents who believe their children may be autistic Worldwide Regional Training Center in is scheduled to host its next Chapel from Randolph and Lackland and Training Command. should seek immediate help. She said early intervention helped her showcase their inner rock star. receive a $2,000 gift certificate to and their families stay connected, informed and San Antonio Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Restoration Advisory Board meeting Air Force Bases will host a combined Musician’s Friend, an online music store. engaged in programs as part of the Year of the son. Library special “If you see any of the signs of autism, go to your pediatrician Women age 12 and up are welcome to April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Schertz Public spring retreat April 17 from 8:30 a.m. For a complete listing of base Contestants can visit www.MyAirForceLife Air Force Family. The video game “Beatles and keep pushing until you get answers,” she said. attend. Those interested should regis- Library. Attendees will discuss means to 3:30 p.m. at the Dodd Field Chapel briefs, including education .com/contests/song_rules.html to choose from To find details on the competitions and to Rockband” will be available Saturday four themes and upload a three to four minute enter, Airmen and eligible patrons of Air Some online autism resources are www.autism-society.org, ter at www.krav-maga-san- to achieve environmental restoration. on Ft. Sam Houston. briefs, visit www.randolph.af.mil from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base original composition. Force MWR programs can log on to www.autismspeaks.org, www.operationautismonline.org, www.autism- antonio.com, or call 348-6127. For details, call 652-4668. For details, call 310-3022. and click on ‘Round Randolph. Submissions can be instrumental or music www.myairforcelife.com. communitynetwork-sa.org and www.anybabycansa.org. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Airmen, Chileans treat patients at new expeditionary hospital By Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young population,” Doctor Rodriguez said. Defense Media Activity-San Antonio The EMEDS team along with members of the Chilean army built the hospital in three and a half days. The ANGOL, Chile – Just five days after their arrival original EMEDS +10 hospital plan included one operat- Duty Title: Personal Motto: here, Airmen from an Air Force Expeditionary ing room, seven beds and three critical-care beds. After Public health technician If you’re not the best, why do it Medical Support team, along with Chilean medics, assessing the medical needs of the local community, the Hometown: Pet Peeve: are treating patients at the newly-built mobile hos- EMEDS team doubled the number of operating wards Cicero, Ill. People who don’t strive to be their best pital here March 15. and quadrupled the number of patient wards. Hobbies: Personal Inspiration: This morning, Chilean surgeons and anesthesiolo- More than 60 Air Force medics work side-by-side Playing video games, golfing and any sports activity My wife and children gists worked side-by-side with their Air Force coun- with 50 Chilean medical professionals to provide Goals: Commander’s Comments: terparts to complete their first surgery, an ankle care for patients and show the Chileans the capabil- Short-term: Score 90 or above on career development “Airman 1st Class Zavala is a motivated Airman fracture from the earthquake. ities of this EMEDS facility. Airman 1st Class course end of course test whose professionalism and confidence set a positive The Chilean and American medical team are equipped “I’ve been able to learn a lot working with EMEDS Long-term: Finish CCAF and apply for military train- example for his peers. He continuously strives for to provide surgical, primary care, pediatric, radiological, Airmen, including how to set up an EMEDS hospital and Phillip Zavala ing instructor duty excellence in all that he does and does not accept gynecological, laboratory and pharmaceutical services to how to use different equipment in this hospital,” said 359th Aerospace Greatest Accomplishment: mediocrity.” the nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. The hospital Photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca Chilean army 2nd Cpl. Jonathan Cuevas, a paramedic My children: Aedan, age 5; Julian, age 2 and a baby – Lt. Col. Gregory York has been fully operational since March 13. Maj. Deena Sutter (right), deployed to Chile from the 59th working in the mobile hospital. “The Americans here Medicine Squadron girl on the way 359th Aerospace Medicine Sqaudron commander “Three days ago, this was a barren polo field on a Medical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, checks the heart- have helped out a lot. We feel very grateful that they all Chilean army cavalry post; now it is a full mission- beat of an ill child March 14 in Angol, Chile. are helping our country and our people.” capable Air Force expeditionary hospital,” said Col. Building and working in this hospital is a fulfilling David Garrison, the commander of the EMEDS team community in a small clinic in Angol, or referred them to experience, said Senior Airman Joseph Lockman, an ROBBER from P3 of an option, the robber complied. That’s when Captain Marz said he Detective Sgt. Steve Mihalski of the supporting the Chilean earthquake relief effort. nearby hospitals—some nearly 40 miles away. aerospace medical technician who works in the emer- The captain walked up to him from knew he had made the right call by Universal City Police Department, who is “Words cannot describe how proud I am of the 85 The clinic (in Angol) receives about 225 patient visits a gency room at the mobile hospital. Captain Marz, who knew his pistol behind to clear the area. He kicked pulling his pistol on the perpetrator, working on the open case, said Captain medics, public affairs, contracting, civil engineer day, said Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, the director of the regional “To know that I’m actually helping people out and set- was on safe without a round in the the robber’s pistol out of his hands although he had thought the man was Marz assisted them greatly. and security forces Airmen supporting the Angol hospital in Angol affected by the earthquake. With this ting up a hospital that they do not have is a real joy and chamber, knew he had to gain enough and pulled out his cell phone with his joking at first and after the incident, “He’s been great to work with,” the EMEDS; their energy is absolutely amazing.” new hospital built, patients can be referred to this hospi- is exciting for me,” Airman Lockman said. time to take his safety off and cham- free hand. was “what if-ing” the incident in his detective said. After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake Feb. 27, Angol’s tal, which will allow doctors at the clinic in Angol to han- U.S. military relief activities in Chile are part of the ber a round. While pointing his pistol at the mind, wondering if he had done the Captain Marz’s squadron commander, 190-bed, regional hospital was deemed structurally dle more outpatient care. ongoing U.S. relief efforts led by U.S. Agency for He turned on the laser on his FN-57 robber, he dialed 9-1-1. right thing and feeling something like Lt. Col Kevin Heyburn, also praised him unsound. Prior to the expeditionary hospital’s comple- “We feel very at peace with the extra capabilities, International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster 5.7-caliber pistol after drawing it – “The police arrived in two cars,” a sense of buyer’s remorse. for his actions that evening. tion, local Chilean medics treated members of the local (now we can) handle the extra load for the Angol Assistance officials. and pointed the laser dot directly into the captain explained. “It took them “When I saw the robber preparing “This is another great example of an the robber’s right eye. about two minutes to show up.” to pull his pistol on that kid, all I Airman going out of his way to protect Base BRIEFS The robber froze. Captain Marz said the police sorted could think of was that kid getting others,” the colonel said. Retirement Home Alone Class Tax center location change “See where this laser’s pointing?” out the situation quickly, apprehended killed,” he said. “That would have Captain Marz has been recommended Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. The Randolph Family Advocacy The Randolph Tax Center is now AFAF fundraiser NOW SHOWING Captain Marz asked the robber. “In a the suspect, took statements and showed been terrible. I’m glad I had a for the Airman’s Medal for his superior Dan Red Cloud, Air Education and Program is scheduled to host a Home located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth Street The Air Force Assistance at the half a second, a bullet’ll be there.” him a picture on their laptop of the sus- weapon with me and I wish more actions saving the lives of others while Captain Marz, who by this time had pect taken during a previous sandwich law-abiding citizens carried them placing his own in great danger. No Training Command, and Master Sgt. Alone class April 20 from 5-6 p.m. at West across from the BXtra loading Fund is scheduled to host a Randolph Theater chambered a bullet, told the robber to shop robbery. That time he’d pointed a legally – because criminals will award ceremony date has been set at Kerry Alexander, Air Force Manpower the Airman and Family Readiness docks and Eisenhower Bank. finale Dodgeball event April 16 get on the ground. Without much more knife at a store clerk. always find a way to have them.” this time. Agency, on their retirement. Center ballroom. Children age 9 and For more information or to make an at 2 p.m. at the Rambler “Shutter Island” - (R) older are welcome to attend. appointment, call the tax center at Fitness Center. Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo Enlisted Spouses Call 652-3828 to register. 652-1040. For more information, call Today @ 7 p.m. Song competition at MyAirForceLife.com AUTISM from P7 The Randolph Enlisted Spouses Club 652-5316. “The Crazies” - (R) hosts a Bunko Night card game for all Effective Discipline for Teens Chapel meeting By Maj. Belinda Petersen with lyrics. Songwriters may choose to have Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell Air Force Services Agency Public Affairs someone else perform their original song for “Teachers want kids with special needs in their classroom,” she said. retired or active enlisted spouses every The Airman and Family Readiness The Protestant Women of the Chapel Saturday @ 6 p.m. Congratulations the recorded submission. Lyrics are not “There’s a spirit of acceptance.” fourth Tuesday of the month at Center hosts an Effective Discipline for host bible study time and fellowship Now through May 23, Airmen and eligible required for instrumental versions. Ms. Sherrod, who called her son “very high functioning,” said he has 6:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club. Teens workshop at the A&FRC Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at Randolph Air Force Base hosted an “Shutter Island” - (R) patrons of Air Force MWR programs can com- Once uploaded, visitors to the site can view made great progress at Randolph. For more details, call 310-4551. Conference Room April 29 and May 13 9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is also Information Assurance Assessment Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo “Randolph has been a blessing to us,” she said. “They are very open pete in an original song category at and vote for their favorite compositions. The at noon. Parents of teens age 13-17 available Wednesdays. and Assistance Program inspection Sunday @ 3 p.m. MyAirForceLife.com as part of the Year of the and willing to go the extra mile. They provide more things than other earlier the compositions are submitted, the Self-Defense Workshop are welcome to attend. Call 426-6499 For more information, call from March 29 to April 2. The main $4 for adults Air Force Family. more time it will have to receive votes. schools.” Ms. Bessette attributed the progress of Ryan and other autistic stu- As part of Sexual Assault Prevention for more information. 566-3006. account and all subaccounts were $2 for children 11 and under The adult winner will receive a live, one- Even though online voting will determine found to have “no findings.” Call 652-3278 for details. hour professional coaching and mentoring finalists, the winners of both categories will be dents to “a team effort in partnership with the parents.” She said the Month, the Voices Against Sexual Congratulations on the best inspec- Skype session with Thom Shepherd, an determined by contest officials. school’s staff is “invested in the school” and provide “a human and per- Assault is scheduled to host a Krav Advisory Board Meeting Spring retreat sonal touch.” tion outcome throughout Air Education award-winning Nashville songwriter. In Last year, Air Force Services Agency officials Maga self-defense seminar at the The Randolph Restoration Program The Protestant Women of the library coffee shop for families to addition, the adult and youth winners will launched MyAirForceLife.com to help Airmen Ms. Sherrod said parents who believe their children may be autistic Worldwide Regional Training Center in is scheduled to host its next Chapel from Randolph and Lackland and Training Command. should seek immediate help. She said early intervention helped her showcase their inner rock star. receive a $2,000 gift certificate to and their families stay connected, informed and San Antonio Saturday from 1-4 p.m. Restoration Advisory Board meeting Air Force Bases will host a combined Musician’s Friend, an online music store. engaged in programs as part of the Year of the son. Library special “If you see any of the signs of autism, go to your pediatrician Women age 12 and up are welcome to April 20 at 6 p.m. at the Schertz Public spring retreat April 17 from 8:30 a.m. For a complete listing of base Contestants can visit www.MyAirForceLife Air Force Family. The video game “Beatles and keep pushing until you get answers,” she said. attend. Those interested should regis- Library. Attendees will discuss means to 3:30 p.m. at the Dodd Field Chapel briefs, including education .com/contests/song_rules.html to choose from To find details on the competitions and to Rockband” will be available Saturday four themes and upload a three to four minute enter, Airmen and eligible patrons of Air Some online autism resources are www.autism-society.org, ter at www.krav-maga-san- to achieve environmental restoration. on Ft. Sam Houston. briefs, visit www.randolph.af.mil from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base original composition. Force MWR programs can log on to www.autismspeaks.org, www.operationautismonline.org, www.autism- antonio.com, or call 348-6127. For details, call 652-4668. For details, call 310-3022. and click on ‘Round Randolph. Submissions can be instrumental or music www.myairforcelife.com. communitynetwork-sa.org and www.anybabycansa.org. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 FEATURE AF aviators complete CSO training “I have to admit that I was looking forward to the ride in the T-38, but what I wasn’t ready for Fifteen Air Force aviators will was the experience the Freedom Flyers brought to my stay. I was impressed with their openness receive their wings during a about their experience and how they found things to laugh about and be grateful for.” combat systems officer Mick McGinty graduation today at 10 a.m. Arizona artist in the Parr O’Club. During the combat systems officer course, students learn Randolph becomes artists’ canvas to celebrate T-38’s 50th birthday 2nd Lt. Lisa Allred 2nd Lt. Aaron Chamberlain 2nd Lt. Rafael Cheng 2nd Lt. Jared Davis 2nd Gregory Green 2nd Lt. Joshua Hughes fundamental, system and RC-135 U-28 RC-135 EC-130 C-130 B-52 By Robert Goetz body of work includes pastel portraits Collection, which tells the Air Force where people can see them and intermediate navigation. Offutt AFB, Neb. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Offutt AFB, Neb. Pennsylvania ANG Nevada ANG Barksdale AFB, La. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs at Knotts Berry Farm and illustrations story through the medium of art. The experience them,” he said. Students spend about 12 months for movie posters, record album covers program began about 60 years ago Mr. Smith, a Santa Fe, N.M., resi- On the same day the 560th Flying and advertising campaigns. through collaboration with the Society dent, has donated 13 pieces of art to in training, including an Training Squadron gave a retired lieu- “I have to admit that I was looking of Illustrators in New York and has the Air Force Art Program in the last Introductory Flight School. tenant colonel his long-overdue cham- forward to the ride in the T-38, but grown ever since. 40 years. He summed up each pagne flight, they also provided three what I wasn’t ready for was the experi- “It’s a way of sharing our history, our assignment in one sentence. more visitors to Randolph with an ence the Freedom Flyers brought to my heritage and our mission,” Mr. “You’re looking for a moment and ascent into the wild blue yonder. stay,” he said. “I was impressed with Bourgeois said. putting it on the canvas,” he said. For retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess, the their openness about their experience Artists sponsored by the AFAPO to His “moments” have ranged from a March 25 flight in a T-38 marked his and how they found things to laugh cover activities and events at Air Force flight engineer adjusting controls on induction into the Freedom Flyers, the about and be grateful for.” installations donate their paintings to a C-97’s instrument panel to an F-22 2nd Lt. Melissa Kalas 1st Lt. Iain McIntyre Capt. Ciara Shearin 2nd Lt. Gregory Smith 2nd Lt. John Sullivan 2nd Lt. Ronnie Thomas fraternity of Air Force pilots who were Mr. McGinty called the Freedom the Air Force. The works are then dis- Raptor in flight near Nellis Air Force E-8 KC-135 B-52 C-130 EC-130 B-52 shot down and imprisoned by the North Flyers “heroes in the highest sense.” played in exhibitions and at locations Base, Nev. Robins AFB, Ga. McConnell AFB, Kan. Barksdale AFB, La. Peterson AFB, Colo. Pennsylvania ANG Barksdale AFB, La. Vietnamese and were later given their “The tradition they started at the such as the Pentagon, major command “We try to document the main 562nd Academic “freedom” flights by the 560th FTS. 560th is an amazing event that I was headquarters and the Air Force parts of the action as accurately as Excellence winner For Mick McGinty, Doug Smith and proud to be a part of and a lot of fun to Academy and in the hallways and we can,” Mr. Smith said. “You have Mia Tavonatti, the experience added experience,” he said. offices of lower-level units through cus- to be creative.” more colors to their palettes of impres- The paintings Mr. McGinty and the todial accounts with major commands. Ms. Tavonatti, who lives in Santa sions about the iconic aircraft, other artists will create as a result of The 560th FTS, for example, displays Ana, Calif., created her first painting What has been the most challenging aspect of the Randolph’s instructor pilot training their trip to Randolph will become part more than 200 paintings that help tell for the Air Force Art Program following course? mission and the American heroes who of the extensive Air Force Art Program its rich history, Mr. Bourgeois said. a 551st Special Operations Squadron “The most challenging aspect of this course has been endured years of torture and depriva- Office-managed U.S. Air Force Art “They want to get the paintings out search-and-rescue training mission at tion in POW camps. Kirtland AFB, N.M., in 2006. the execution of a well thought out plan. For every Mr. McGinty, Mr. Smith and Ms. Four years later, preparing for her 2nd Lt. Meghan West phase of our training we spend hours planning either Tavonatti visited Randolph during the flight in a T-38 reconnected her with C-130 Freedom Flyers’ 37th annual reunion her childhood, when, as a 6-year-old, Pope AFB, N.C. for a test, simulator, flight or brief. The challenging two weeks ago on a mission from the she “loved every second” of her ride on aspect is when you have to trust your hard work, Air Force Art Program Office – to cre- a six-seat prop plane. She thought of 2nd Lt. Eric Phillips preparation and, most importantly, yourself to ate works of art that celebrate the 50th her father, who had advised her not to MC-130W accomplish the mission.” anniversary of the T-38 Talon, the take a ride in the plane because it Cannon AFB, N.M. world’s first supersonic jet trainer. They might scare her. Ira J. Husik Award winner spent three full days at Randolph, snap- “I climbed into that T-38 the way I ping photo after photo and learning did when I was 6 years old, without about the T-38, the base’s flying train- any fear, and I had the ride of my ing mission and the Freedom Flyers. life,” she said. “I loved every minute What are the biggest lessons you have learned from “The first T-38s were at Randolph, of it and my only regret was having your training so far? so it was a logical place for the artists to come down.” “The ‘cooperate to graduate’ statement I’ve heard to come,” said Lane Bourgeois, 12th Ms. Tavonatti, who has worked as Flying Training Wing historian, who a painter, illustrator, mosaicist and from many instructors is definitely true. I’ve always escorted the trio during their stay at college instructor for 20 years, said been used to doing things on my own, but when the base. she feels honored to have met and everyone works together and helps each other out, The Freedom Flyer Reunion was an been able to train with some of the appropriate time for them to come as Freedom Flyers. as our class has done, we all become much better at well, since many of the former POWs “I do know that I want to honor 2nd Lt. Kyle Stover what we’re doing. If I help someone else out, it not were requalified for Air Force service this tradition and pay homage to MC-130H only makes them better, but makes me better too.” in T-38s and all were given their free- their history, along with commemo- RAF Mildenhall, England dom flights in the aircraft. Photo by David Terry rating my own experience and per- Jack Donovan Spending time with the Freedom Mick McGinty (left to right), Mia Tavonatti and Doug Smith, artists with the Air Force Art sonal revelations from flying in a T- Award winner Flyers left a deep impression on Mr. Program Office, prepare for their flight in a T-38 during the 37th annual Freedom Flyers’ 38 and being a part of this celebra- McGinty, an Arizona-based artist whose Reunion March 25. tion,” she said. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 FEATURE AF aviators complete CSO training “I have to admit that I was looking forward to the ride in the T-38, but what I wasn’t ready for Fifteen Air Force aviators will was the experience the Freedom Flyers brought to my stay. I was impressed with their openness receive their wings during a about their experience and how they found things to laugh about and be grateful for.” combat systems officer Mick McGinty graduation today at 10 a.m. Arizona artist in the Parr O’Club. During the combat systems officer course, students learn Randolph becomes artists’ canvas to celebrate T-38’s 50th birthday 2nd Lt. Lisa Allred 2nd Lt. Aaron Chamberlain 2nd Lt. Rafael Cheng 2nd Lt. Jared Davis 2nd Gregory Green 2nd Lt. Joshua Hughes fundamental, system and RC-135 U-28 RC-135 EC-130 C-130 B-52 By Robert Goetz body of work includes pastel portraits Collection, which tells the Air Force where people can see them and intermediate navigation. Offutt AFB, Neb. Hurlburt Field, Fla. Offutt AFB, Neb. Pennsylvania ANG Nevada ANG Barksdale AFB, La. 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs at Knotts Berry Farm and illustrations story through the medium of art. The experience them,” he said. Students spend about 12 months for movie posters, record album covers program began about 60 years ago Mr. Smith, a Santa Fe, N.M., resi- On the same day the 560th Flying and advertising campaigns. through collaboration with the Society dent, has donated 13 pieces of art to in training, including an Training Squadron gave a retired lieu- “I have to admit that I was looking of Illustrators in New York and has the Air Force Art Program in the last Introductory Flight School. tenant colonel his long-overdue cham- forward to the ride in the T-38, but grown ever since. 40 years. He summed up each pagne flight, they also provided three what I wasn’t ready for was the experi- “It’s a way of sharing our history, our assignment in one sentence. more visitors to Randolph with an ence the Freedom Flyers brought to my heritage and our mission,” Mr. “You’re looking for a moment and ascent into the wild blue yonder. stay,” he said. “I was impressed with Bourgeois said. putting it on the canvas,” he said. For retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess, the their openness about their experience Artists sponsored by the AFAPO to His “moments” have ranged from a March 25 flight in a T-38 marked his and how they found things to laugh cover activities and events at Air Force flight engineer adjusting controls on induction into the Freedom Flyers, the about and be grateful for.” installations donate their paintings to a C-97’s instrument panel to an F-22 2nd Lt. Melissa Kalas 1st Lt. Iain McIntyre Capt. Ciara Shearin 2nd Lt. Gregory Smith 2nd Lt. John Sullivan 2nd Lt. Ronnie Thomas fraternity of Air Force pilots who were Mr. McGinty called the Freedom the Air Force. The works are then dis- Raptor in flight near Nellis Air Force E-8 KC-135 B-52 C-130 EC-130 B-52 shot down and imprisoned by the North Flyers “heroes in the highest sense.” played in exhibitions and at locations Base, Nev. Robins AFB, Ga. McConnell AFB, Kan. Barksdale AFB, La. Peterson AFB, Colo. Pennsylvania ANG Barksdale AFB, La. Vietnamese and were later given their “The tradition they started at the such as the Pentagon, major command “We try to document the main 562nd Academic “freedom” flights by the 560th FTS. 560th is an amazing event that I was headquarters and the Air Force parts of the action as accurately as Excellence winner For Mick McGinty, Doug Smith and proud to be a part of and a lot of fun to Academy and in the hallways and we can,” Mr. Smith said. “You have Mia Tavonatti, the experience added experience,” he said. offices of lower-level units through cus- to be creative.” more colors to their palettes of impres- The paintings Mr. McGinty and the todial accounts with major commands. Ms. Tavonatti, who lives in Santa sions about the iconic aircraft, other artists will create as a result of The 560th FTS, for example, displays Ana, Calif., created her first painting What has been the most challenging aspect of the Randolph’s instructor pilot training their trip to Randolph will become part more than 200 paintings that help tell for the Air Force Art Program following course? mission and the American heroes who of the extensive Air Force Art Program its rich history, Mr. Bourgeois said. a 551st Special Operations Squadron “The most challenging aspect of this course has been endured years of torture and depriva- Office-managed U.S. Air Force Art “They want to get the paintings out search-and-rescue training mission at tion in POW camps. Kirtland AFB, N.M., in 2006. the execution of a well thought out plan. For every Mr. McGinty, Mr. Smith and Ms. Four years later, preparing for her 2nd Lt. Meghan West phase of our training we spend hours planning either Tavonatti visited Randolph during the flight in a T-38 reconnected her with C-130 Freedom Flyers’ 37th annual reunion her childhood, when, as a 6-year-old, Pope AFB, N.C. for a test, simulator, flight or brief. The challenging two weeks ago on a mission from the she “loved every second” of her ride on aspect is when you have to trust your hard work, Air Force Art Program Office – to cre- a six-seat prop plane. She thought of 2nd Lt. Eric Phillips preparation and, most importantly, yourself to ate works of art that celebrate the 50th her father, who had advised her not to MC-130W accomplish the mission.” anniversary of the T-38 Talon, the take a ride in the plane because it Cannon AFB, N.M. world’s first supersonic jet trainer. They might scare her. Ira J. Husik Award winner spent three full days at Randolph, snap- “I climbed into that T-38 the way I ping photo after photo and learning did when I was 6 years old, without about the T-38, the base’s flying train- any fear, and I had the ride of my ing mission and the Freedom Flyers. life,” she said. “I loved every minute What are the biggest lessons you have learned from “The first T-38s were at Randolph, of it and my only regret was having your training so far? so it was a logical place for the artists to come down.” “The ‘cooperate to graduate’ statement I’ve heard to come,” said Lane Bourgeois, 12th Ms. Tavonatti, who has worked as Flying Training Wing historian, who a painter, illustrator, mosaicist and from many instructors is definitely true. I’ve always escorted the trio during their stay at college instructor for 20 years, said been used to doing things on my own, but when the base. she feels honored to have met and everyone works together and helps each other out, The Freedom Flyer Reunion was an been able to train with some of the appropriate time for them to come as Freedom Flyers. as our class has done, we all become much better at well, since many of the former POWs “I do know that I want to honor 2nd Lt. Kyle Stover what we’re doing. If I help someone else out, it not were requalified for Air Force service this tradition and pay homage to MC-130H only makes them better, but makes me better too.” in T-38s and all were given their free- their history, along with commemo- RAF Mildenhall, England dom flights in the aircraft. Photo by David Terry rating my own experience and per- Jack Donovan Spending time with the Freedom Mick McGinty (left to right), Mia Tavonatti and Doug Smith, artists with the Air Force Art sonal revelations from flying in a T- Award winner Flyers left a deep impression on Mr. Program Office, prepare for their flight in a T-38 during the 37th annual Freedom Flyers’ 38 and being a part of this celebra- McGinty, an Arizona-based artist whose Reunion March 25. tion,” she said. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 ADVERTISEMENT SPORTS and FITNESS Sports BRIEFS FitFamily promotes healthy lifestyles Rambler 1.5-Mile Run The Rambler Fitness Center hosts a 1.5-mile run Thursday 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs at 7:30 a.m. on its jogging trail. This is an opportunity for Air Force family participants to guage their time before the next PT test. The first 50 participants to sign up will receive a towel. members participate

Junior Golf Clinic in new program The Randolph Oaks Golf Course will host a free junior golf clinic April 24 from 9-11 a.m. Putting and chipping will be the By Harry Lundy primary focus. Air Force News Service Air Force officials launched FitFamily Jan. 30 to Taekwondo encourage and reward children and adults for Those interested in representing the Air Force in Taekwondo leading an active lifestyle. at the Armed Forces Championship June 17-21 (location TBA) The program is designed to increase fitness lev- need to submit their AF Form 303, Request for USAF SST, to els and supplements the Air Force’s youth fitness Rikk Prado at the Rambler Fitness Center by May 3. Rikk Prado program, FitFactor. can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or “FitFamily promotes the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and encourages Air by calling 652-7272. Force families to be active together,” said Derrick Ross, the FitFactor coordinator at Joint Intramural volleyball Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The Randolph intramural volleyball season will soon be With the addition of FitFamily, Mr. Ross will now under way. Organizations interested in playing should call manage both programs here because they build 652-7272 to sign up. All DoD ID cardholders are eligible to play. off one another, he said. Mr. Ross’ job is to get the kids out and active for 60 minutes a day and also to encourage parents to Coaches needed be active for 30 minutes a day. Volunteer coaches are needed for all leagues. A completed “If children see their parents do it, then the chil- application including a background check must be on file prior dren want to do it,” Mr. Ross said. “Children have to first practice. Call 652-3298 for more information. the tendency to imitate what their parents do.” pate in activities together, and it gives everyone an indi- Since 2005, the Air Force has been successful with vidual goal also.” Little Renegades the youth fitness and health initiative. More than Because the program is Internet-based, it can be Little Renegades is a parent/child program that helps build 60,000 youth have participated in the Web-based pro- used anywhere. gram, said David Brittain, youth development specialist Anne Jennings, a health fitness specialist at the JB confidence in children 3-4 years old while they are having fun for the program at the Pentagon. Langley Health and Wellness Center, said her office and learning basic baseball skills. “In keeping with the Year of the Air Force Family, Air shares a goal with FitFamily, and that is creating Registration is now through Thursday at Randolph Youth Force leadership felt it would be a great opportunity to healthy habits. Programs, Bldg. 585. The cost is $40 per child and the pro- build upon the success of FitFactor and get families “Being active should be as simple as brushing your gram runs for six weeks beginning in May. involved and active together,” Mr. Brittain said. teeth every day,” Ms. Jennings said. “It should be some- For details, call youth sports at 652-2088. FitFamily’s focus is on the entire family and the thing that we incorporate daily.” slogan sums up the mission: “Get up, get out and To help families stay in line with their goals, the get fit together.” HAWC provides classes on weight management where Racquetball “Healthy habits start early and can last a life- members can receive tips on staying fit. Several nutri- The Randolph Fitness Center hosts time,” Mr. Brittain said. “It’s important that parents tion classes are also offered. the Military Racquetball play an intricate role in forming their children’s Families can enroll in the program by logging on Federation, Texas Military habits and they can help themselves in the process to www.USAFFitFamily.com. Once registered, par- Racquetball Open today by being active together.” ticipants will receive fitness tips, learn about through Sunday beginning More than 2,000 families – more than 7,200 total nutrition and have access to recipes that are quick at 11 a.m. members – are currently participating in the and easy to prepare. The FitFamily Web page also FitFamily program. has a list of activities, tracking tools for goals and Entry is $40 for the Tech. Sgt. Lou Urban, currently deployed from allows photo submissions of family activity to first event and $10 for the 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and his share with others. the second. Discounts wife, Carol, signed up shortly after the program The program is open to family members of active- are available. launched and have noticed that their children duty, Guard and Reserve members; Department of For more information, request to do activities, cook together as a family Defense civilians; retired military members; honorably call 659-6099. and learn about nutrition. discharged veterans with 100 percent service-connect- “A program to get families up and doing things ed disability; and former or surviving military spouses together is invaluable,” Mrs. Urban said. “We partici- and their family members. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 ADVERTISEMENT SPORTS and FITNESS Sports BRIEFS FitFamily promotes healthy lifestyles Rambler 1.5-Mile Run The Rambler Fitness Center hosts a 1.5-mile run Thursday 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs at 7:30 a.m. on its jogging trail. This is an opportunity for Air Force family participants to guage their time before the next PT test. The first 50 participants to sign up will receive a towel. members participate

Junior Golf Clinic in new program The Randolph Oaks Golf Course will host a free junior golf clinic April 24 from 9-11 a.m. Putting and chipping will be the By Harry Lundy primary focus. Air Force News Service Air Force officials launched FitFamily Jan. 30 to Taekwondo encourage and reward children and adults for Those interested in representing the Air Force in Taekwondo leading an active lifestyle. at the Armed Forces Championship June 17-21 (location TBA) The program is designed to increase fitness lev- need to submit their AF Form 303, Request for USAF SST, to els and supplements the Air Force’s youth fitness Rikk Prado at the Rambler Fitness Center by May 3. Rikk Prado program, FitFactor. can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] or “FitFamily promotes the importance of healthy lifestyle choices and encourages Air by calling 652-7272. Force families to be active together,” said Derrick Ross, the FitFactor coordinator at Joint Intramural volleyball Base Langley-Eustis, Va. The Randolph intramural volleyball season will soon be With the addition of FitFamily, Mr. Ross will now under way. Organizations interested in playing should call manage both programs here because they build 652-7272 to sign up. All DoD ID cardholders are eligible to play. off one another, he said. Mr. Ross’ job is to get the kids out and active for 60 minutes a day and also to encourage parents to Coaches needed be active for 30 minutes a day. Volunteer coaches are needed for all leagues. A completed “If children see their parents do it, then the chil- application including a background check must be on file prior dren want to do it,” Mr. Ross said. “Children have to first practice. Call 652-3298 for more information. the tendency to imitate what their parents do.” pate in activities together, and it gives everyone an indi- Since 2005, the Air Force has been successful with vidual goal also.” Little Renegades the youth fitness and health initiative. More than Because the program is Internet-based, it can be Little Renegades is a parent/child program that helps build 60,000 youth have participated in the Web-based pro- used anywhere. gram, said David Brittain, youth development specialist Anne Jennings, a health fitness specialist at the JB confidence in children 3-4 years old while they are having fun for the program at the Pentagon. Langley Health and Wellness Center, said her office and learning basic baseball skills. “In keeping with the Year of the Air Force Family, Air shares a goal with FitFamily, and that is creating Registration is now through Thursday at Randolph Youth Force leadership felt it would be a great opportunity to healthy habits. Programs, Bldg. 585. The cost is $40 per child and the pro- build upon the success of FitFactor and get families “Being active should be as simple as brushing your gram runs for six weeks beginning in May. involved and active together,” Mr. Brittain said. teeth every day,” Ms. Jennings said. “It should be some- For details, call youth sports at 652-2088. FitFamily’s focus is on the entire family and the thing that we incorporate daily.” slogan sums up the mission: “Get up, get out and To help families stay in line with their goals, the get fit together.” HAWC provides classes on weight management where Racquetball “Healthy habits start early and can last a life- members can receive tips on staying fit. Several nutri- The Randolph Fitness Center hosts time,” Mr. Brittain said. “It’s important that parents tion classes are also offered. the Military Racquetball play an intricate role in forming their children’s Families can enroll in the program by logging on Federation, Texas Military habits and they can help themselves in the process to www.USAFFitFamily.com. Once registered, par- Racquetball Open today by being active together.” ticipants will receive fitness tips, learn about through Sunday beginning More than 2,000 families – more than 7,200 total nutrition and have access to recipes that are quick at 11 a.m. members – are currently participating in the and easy to prepare. The FitFamily Web page also FitFamily program. has a list of activities, tracking tools for goals and Entry is $40 for the Tech. Sgt. Lou Urban, currently deployed from allows photo submissions of family activity to first event and $10 for the 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and his share with others. the second. Discounts wife, Carol, signed up shortly after the program The program is open to family members of active- are available. launched and have noticed that their children duty, Guard and Reserve members; Department of For more information, request to do activities, cook together as a family Defense civilians; retired military members; honorably call 659-6099. and learn about nutrition. discharged veterans with 100 percent service-connect- “A program to get families up and doing things ed disability; and former or surviving military spouses together is invaluable,” Mrs. Urban said. “We partici- and their family members. PAGE 14 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 15 RHS boys’ basketball team gleans honors on and off the court,” the coach commented. is a huge force inside. Josh’s impact on a game can’t “Jacorian has the ability to take over games on both be measured by stats alone. He does so much more Team takes district ends of the floor, as he defends inside and on the – and other coaches tell me often how valuable he is perimeter, and he can score from anywhere on the because he does so many things well,” Coach championship floor, especially the foul line where he shoots over Gendron added. 70 percent.” Dodgen averaged 6.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 Duffield led the Ro-Hawk boys in points per game blocks and 2.1 steals. By Sean Bowlin (22.7), rebounds per game (9.1), and averaged 2.4 Like Dodgen, junior Reece Washington also made 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs assists, 3.1 steals, 2.2 blocks and 2.4 defensive second team all-district. deflections, Coach Gendron said. “Reece really improved from last year to this year Players on the Randolph High School boys’ varsity Coach Gendron added that senior team captain and even from the start of the year to the end of the basketball team recently earned honors after their Matt Atwell was also honored by being named as year. He solidified our line-up, brought speed and ath- season’s end with a 20-10 record overall and a 10-2 first-team all-district. leticism and became a scoring threat and a lockdown record in district play. The coach called Atwell one of the team’s perimeter defender,” Coach Gendron said. Junior Jacorian Duffield was named to the Texas smartest players on the court and said he was a Washington averaged 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7 Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region team. huge defensive performer. steals per game, the coach said. He also earned honors as the District 27AA co-Most “Matt was athletic enough to guard people on the Coach Gendron praised senior Tyler Rubio for earn- Valuable Player, after his selection as the MVP of perimeter, and tough enough to bang and defend ing an honorable mention on the All-District squad. the Bandera Tournament and as an all-tournament inside,” said Coach Gendron, adding Atwell’s play “Tyler,” he said, “stepped up to be our point guard. player at the Marion tournament. was crucial to the team’s success. Without his steady play, we could not have been able to Ro-Hawk boys basketball coach Tim Gendron said Another junior, Josh Dodgen, earned honors by have the year we had, becoming district champions. He Duffield had “a break-out season” this year. being named to the second All-District team. was instrumental in running our offenses and calling “He led the team in scoring and was a leader both “Josh is such a hard worker, is so coachable and many of the defensive sets.”

April Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class schedule

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS

6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Yoga 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Step/Weights 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Kick Boxing 9 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Yoga 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Pilates 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion 10:15 a.m. - Zumba 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Zumba 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 11 a.m. - Step 11:15 a.m. - Cycling Randolph • CATHOLIC 5 p.m. - Step 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 4 p.m. - Power Yoga 5 p.m. - Zumba 5:30 p.m. - Yoga SUNDAYS 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Step and Kick 5:15 p.m. - Cycling Monday-Friday 6 p.m. - Yoga 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 1 p.m. - Yoga Chapel 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing 6 p.m. - Sets & Reps 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing Schedule Saturday $3 per class or class passes are available as follows: 10 classes for $25 or 20 classes for $50. 5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 All passes are non-refundable. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call • PROTESTANT the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955. Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons. Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. - Chapel 2 8:15 - Chapel 1 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1

Varsity Flag Football Contemporary The Randolph varsity flag football team seeks talented Airmen to try out for the Confession Service 2010 season. Those interested should call Staff Sgt. Winsome Culley at 565-2508. Saturday 11 a.m. - Chapel 2 4:30 - Chapel 1 PAGE 14 WINGSPREAD APRIL 9, 2010 APRIL 9, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 15 RHS boys’ basketball team gleans honors on and off the court,” the coach commented. is a huge force inside. Josh’s impact on a game can’t “Jacorian has the ability to take over games on both be measured by stats alone. He does so much more Team takes district ends of the floor, as he defends inside and on the – and other coaches tell me often how valuable he is perimeter, and he can score from anywhere on the because he does so many things well,” Coach championship floor, especially the foul line where he shoots over Gendron added. 70 percent.” Dodgen averaged 6.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1 Duffield led the Ro-Hawk boys in points per game blocks and 2.1 steals. By Sean Bowlin (22.7), rebounds per game (9.1), and averaged 2.4 Like Dodgen, junior Reece Washington also made 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs assists, 3.1 steals, 2.2 blocks and 2.4 defensive second team all-district. deflections, Coach Gendron said. “Reece really improved from last year to this year Players on the Randolph High School boys’ varsity Coach Gendron added that senior team captain and even from the start of the year to the end of the basketball team recently earned honors after their Matt Atwell was also honored by being named as year. He solidified our line-up, brought speed and ath- season’s end with a 20-10 record overall and a 10-2 first-team all-district. leticism and became a scoring threat and a lockdown record in district play. The coach called Atwell one of the team’s perimeter defender,” Coach Gendron said. Junior Jacorian Duffield was named to the Texas smartest players on the court and said he was a Washington averaged 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7 Association of Basketball Coaches All-Region team. huge defensive performer. steals per game, the coach said. He also earned honors as the District 27AA co-Most “Matt was athletic enough to guard people on the Coach Gendron praised senior Tyler Rubio for earn- Valuable Player, after his selection as the MVP of perimeter, and tough enough to bang and defend ing an honorable mention on the All-District squad. the Bandera Tournament and as an all-tournament inside,” said Coach Gendron, adding Atwell’s play “Tyler,” he said, “stepped up to be our point guard. player at the Marion tournament. was crucial to the team’s success. Without his steady play, we could not have been able to Ro-Hawk boys basketball coach Tim Gendron said Another junior, Josh Dodgen, earned honors by have the year we had, becoming district champions. He Duffield had “a break-out season” this year. being named to the second All-District team. was instrumental in running our offenses and calling “He led the team in scoring and was a leader both “Josh is such a hard worker, is so coachable and many of the defensive sets.”

April Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class schedule

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS

6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Yoga 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Step/Weights 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Kick Boxing 9 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Yoga 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Pilates 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion 10:15 a.m. - Zumba 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Zumba 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 11 a.m. - Step 11:15 a.m. - Cycling Randolph • CATHOLIC 5 p.m. - Step 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 4 p.m. - Power Yoga 5 p.m. - Zumba 5:30 p.m. - Yoga SUNDAYS 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Step and Kick 5:15 p.m. - Cycling Monday-Friday 6 p.m. - Yoga 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 1 p.m. - Yoga Chapel 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing 6 p.m. - Sets & Reps 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing Schedule Saturday $3 per class or class passes are available as follows: 10 classes for $25 or 20 classes for $50. 5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 All passes are non-refundable. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call • PROTESTANT the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955. Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons. Sunday Traditional Service 8:30 a.m. - Chapel 2 8:15 - Chapel 1 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1

Varsity Flag Football Contemporary The Randolph varsity flag football team seeks talented Airmen to try out for the Confession Service 2010 season. Those interested should call Staff Sgt. Winsome Culley at 565-2508. Saturday 11 a.m. - Chapel 2 4:30 - Chapel 1