A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • V ol. 68 No. 29 • JULY 22, 2011

INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 6 What’s Happening 18 New leadership at JBSA News & Features First to ight Carter takes command of 502nd Air Base Wing at Fort Sam ceremony

By L.A. Shively FSH News Leader

Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick turned over command of Joint Base San Antonio to Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter Four 2nd lieutenants become rst Monday at Fort Sam Houston’s Afghan female pilots to attend MacArthur Parade Field with DLIELC P12 ruffl es and fl ourishes. Civilians and uniformed ser- Sports vicemembers representing JBSA assembled in fl ights; the 502nd Air Base Wing, headquarters Lone star staff, and its three support ele- ments, the 502nd Mission Sup- champs port Group from Fort Sam Hous- ton, the 802nd Mission Support Lackland's varsity softball team, the Group from Lackland Air Force Lady Warhawks, capture state title Base and the 902nd Mission P19 Support Group from Randolph AFB, stood in formation to wit- Photo by L.A. Shively ness the ceremonial transfer of Air Force Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., left, presents the 502nd Air Base Wing guidon to Air Force Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter the unit guidon and change of as Command Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, center, observes during Monday’s change of command ceremony at Mac- command. Arthur Parade Field. A joint color guard paraded the colors and the band, consist- footprints on this organization of 12 joint bases mandated by commander and an air base ing of musicians from both the ... she’ll take that baton and the 2005 Base Realignment and wing commander. Army and Air Force, entertained take this wing to new heights Closure Act. “The good news is she knows the gathering. of greatness. She’s perfectly po- Overseeing Fort Sam Hous- your job. The bad news is she “Brig. Gen. T.C. Carter will sitioned to do exactly that. She is ton, Randolph and Lackland, the knows your job,” he joked. “For bring her own combat boots,” one of the three most prominent 502nd ABW administers physi- the last three years she has been said Air Force Gen. Edward and preeminent civil engineers cal plants worth more than $10 the lead person within Air Mo- A. Rice Jr., Air Education and in the United States Air Force,” billion and has an annual bud- bility Command on joint basing Training Command commander, Rice said. get of more than $700 million issues both at the policy and the offi ciating over the ceremony Joint Base San Antonio – con- supporting 211 mission partners execution levels. I daresay there and conveying Carter’s qualifi - solidating the resources of Fort and nearly 80,000 people. isn’t any one who has greater View the Talespinner online cations for the job. Sam Houston and Randolph and Rice said Carter had been at www.lackland.af.mil “She’s here to make her own Lackland AFBs – is the largest both a mission support group See COMMAND P7 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 COMMENTARY BMT challenge: Are you truly fi t to fi ght? Editorial staff BRIG. GEN. THERESA C. CARTER, By Master Sgt. Jeremy Remley week are strength days. We all strength day. 502ND AIR BASE WING COMMANDER 323rd Training Squadron have the basic tools necessary The current – heart and the desire to be standard for OSCAR BALLADARES, Do you think you are Fit to the best – so couple that with new Airmen DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A Fight in today’s Air Force? the program you see before graduat- PUBLIC AFFAIRS Well if you are, I challenge you and soon you will be able ing BMT you to tackle the Air Force to count yourselves among the and your JOE BELA, CHIEF OF INTERNAL Basic Military Training weekly world’s fi nest Airmen. goal in this COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 workout. At the end of this Here is how it all comes program is program you will not only be together. to complete MANAGING EDITOR, VACANT able to keep pace with the new On Monday, Wednesday, and the following Airmen you are about to super- Friday you will complete a run exercises. MIKE JOSEPH, vise, but more than likely you day. Three sets SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357 will be able to further instill The workout will start with of 30 sit-ups, JOSE GARZA, in them that the Air Force is a 15-minute warm-up run. three sets of 30 SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, not only meeting but exceeding During this run you should push-ups alternat- 671-0478 the needs of our expeditionary run at approximately 80% of ing with two sets of force. your test goal speed. In order standing arm rotations PATRICK DESMOND, At one point in our career to calculate 80% of your goal for 20 seconds, three sets DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 we all went through Basic Mili- pace, multiply the total time of of 20 partial squats alternat- tary Training where we were your goal pace by 1.25. 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News BRIEFS LISD BOARD OPENING The Lackland Independent School Dis- trict has openings on its board of trustees to be fi lled by anyone living or working on Lackland. The resume submission deadline is July 29, and must be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Resumes sub- mitted within the past 12 months are still on fi le and will be considered unless the school liason offi ce is notifi ed otherwise. For details, call the SLO at 671-3722.

AIDS FOUNDATION FOOD DRIVE A food drive to benefi t the San Antonio Aids Foundation, a non-profi t agency that depends solely on donations, is underway. The drive continues through Aug. 28. Current collection points are the Lack- land commissary and Arnold Hall Commu- nity Center. Needed are canned goods, box foods or any non-perishable items. Photo by Alan Boedeker Lackland units interested in participat- Dee Hollie, left, and Dave Hall, right, congratulate Colombian Sgt. Maj. Henry Whistler Dulce-Dulce after a recent DLIELC graduation. ing or for more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Michael Nix, 343rd Training Squadron.

CHILDREN’S THEATER AUDITIONS DLIELC, AMIGOs go hand in hand Registration is under way for students By Mike Joseph program is designed for the AMIGOs to something you want do?’ They come entering grades 1-12 to audition for the Senior Writer create learning opportunities and share up with whatever, and I try (to accom- Missoula Children’s Theater. cultural experiences with the interna- modate them).” Auditions for “The Jungle Book” are The military and government love ac- tional military students at Lackland. The AMIGO program maintains an Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, at Arnold Hall ronyms. Some are immediately recog- One program objective is for students average about 100 active volunteers. Community Center. The play is July 29, nizable; others require a little thought; to visit an American home and experi- It’s not unusual to sponsor more than 3 p.m., at the Bob Hope Performing Arts still more are true head scratchers. ence typical family events. one student, and there are plenty to go Center. For details, call 671-2619 or 671- The Defense Language Institute Eng- Ms. Hollie said AMIGOs are only asked around with the international military 2388. lish Language Center’s acronym for its to extend friendship and hospitality to student population at DLIELC easily volunteer goodwill program is one that the student or students they sponsor. topping 1,000. JBSA SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE FAIR ties perfectly to its mission. Different ways AMIGOs help submerse “They are truly building friend- A Joint Base San Antonio special needs DLIELC “AMIGOs” play key roles students into American culture include ships, and that’s important,” Ms. Hollie resource fair is Aug. 5, 10 a.m. to 1:30 in the program’s slogan of “Building sharing a daily routine through home said. “These students go back to their p.m., at Morgan’s Wonderland. Friendships and Understanding” by visits, grocery shopping, worship ser- homeland and stay in touch with their The free fair is open to JBSA EFMP helping international military students vices or sightseeing. AMIGO. members and three immediate military learn and comprehend the English lan- “Sponsorship activities are only lim- “I have parents of students call back family members. guage. Appropriately, AMIGO – Ameri- ited by your imagination,” she said. to the AMIGOs and thank them for tak- The registration deadline is Aug. 3. To can Members of International Goodwill Retired Col. Steve Jones, DLIELC ing care of their child. They’re almost register, visit http://armypride.wufoo.com. to Others – means “friend” in Spanish. commander from 2006-2008, became like a family away from a family, and “It’s a known fact that in learning active in the program after retiring the students absolutely love it.” NEW SQUADRON COMMANDERS’ COURSE English, the students should know the from the Air Force and staying in the The program is not only eye-opening The 802nd Mission Support group will culture,” said Dee Hollie, AMIGO pro- San Antonio area. He strongly support- for the students, but it can also have the conduct a training session Aug. 26, 7 a.m. gram manager. “(AMIGOs) are like ed the volunteers during his tenure as same effect on sponsors. to 4:30 p.m., for new Lackland squadron volunteer ambassadors who help the the DLIELC commander. “It’s hard to impress upon us just the commanders and fi rst sergeants in the students learn the culture and also an “I was very familiar with the pro- little things we take for granted, and conference room of Bldg. 1052. opportunity to practice English. gram, and supported and believed in it the students are so appreciative of,” Ms. For reservations, call 671-7378. “For many students, this is their fi rst very much,” he said.“That’s one of the Hollie said. “The program allows the time in America, and they don’t have reasons I wanted to get back into it. students to se and experience American DAILY RAMADAN OBSERVANCES any idea about what to expect, how we Because I retired and wasn’t involved culture outside of what they learn and Ramadan observances will be daily live or even how we worship. When they in it directly, (becoming an AMIGO) was outside of what they were told in their at sunset daily beginning Aug. 1 and come to DLIELC to learn English, our a way to stay involved. country about America.” continue through Aug. 29 or Aug. 30 at the AMIGOs help them learn the culture, “I talk with the students (as an AMI- For more information on the AMIGO Global Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452. and bridge the gap between the English GO) to see if there’s something they’ve program, contact Ms. Hollie at 671- For details, call Chaplain (Capt.) language and American culture.” heard of or want to experience. I’ll ask 2167. Sharior Rahman at 671-2941. The Department of Defense volunteer them, ‘before you leave Texas, what’s PAGE 4 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 37th TRW drill down thrills tech students, commander By Mike Joseph drill and freestyle drill, the 343rd TRS Senior Writer fi nished second, followed by the 344th TRS and 37th Training Support Squad- The Airmen’s cheers could be heard ron. for almost two hours, constantly slicing Like all competitors in the drill down, through the quiet on a slightly overcast the 342nd battlefi eld Airmen have been warm Saturday morning. on a dedicated mission over the past In front of nearly 1,500 technical month by spending hours preparing for training students from the 37th Train- the event and honing their routines. ing Group who cheered wildly for their “(The competition) was very im- fellow Airmen, teams from four group portant (to us) because we wanted to squadrons competed in a quarterly make a name for our squadron, not drill down July 16 at the Lackland just ourselves or individually,” said Air- amphitheater. man First Class Alexander Rodriguez, The team members demonstrated the 342nd TRS team captain. their skills in open rank, regulation “(Our squadron) doesn’t just work weapon drill, freestyle weapon drill out all the time. However, we’re sup- and march knockout as the drill also posed to be ready 24/7 to do whatever presented an opportunity to reinforce the Air Force needs and this shows it. It the foundation of the Air Force. was fun and we all had a good time.” “I appreciate the camaraderie, the Tech. Sgt. Osman Diaz, 37th TRS espirit de corps, the cheering each oth- military training fl ight chief, said the er on,” Col. Gregory Reese, 37th TRG all-volunteer quarterly competition commander, told the Airmen after the promotes a friendly competition and competition. creates a positive atmosphere among “This (competition) is about atten- the group’s technical training stu- tion to detail, discipline and teamwork, dents. which sounds a lot like integrity, ser- “It takes a whole squadron to sup- vice and excellence (Air Force core val- port their team,” Diaz said. “If their ues),” the commander said. team does well, the Airmen feel good A team from the 342nd Train- about it and the team feels good about ing Squadron swept the competition it. with fi rst-place fi nishes in open rank, “That spirit then spreads through regulation weapon drill and freestyle the group, and the Airmen see it as weapon drill to take the overall tro- something positive. Hopefully, the drill phy. Boosted by seconds in regulation downs will get bigger and better.” PAGE 6 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the follow- Jessica Daniels Logan Wolf Jacob Emrick Micah Harman, 323rd ing 69 Airmen for being selected Tia Johnson Flight 492 Noah Hampton TRS, Flight 491 as honor graduates among 693 Caitlin McGeary Brittney Albritton Richard Livecchi Gregory Wyatt, 323rd trainees graduating today: Brittanni Walraven Lacie Carmody Sage Lousch TRS, Flight 491 Shannon Daniels Kian Manning 322nd Training Squadron Amanda Harper Bradley Wolfe Female Airmen 320th Training Squadron Flight 483 Kimberly Woods Taylor Cooper, 321st Flight 485 William Dickerson 331st Training Squadron TRS, Flight 488 Kurth Francis Eric Hoversten 324th Training Squadron Flight 479 Nicole Breslin, 323rd Robert Gouhin Richard McEnhill II Flight 490 Christopher Laird TRS, Flight 492 Matthew Milone Anthony Yerbey Caleb Flatt Rick Souza Sade Walker, 323rd Flight 486 Flight 484 William Zeringue Min Tun TRS, Flight 492 Kenneth Oliver II Rudy Cantarini Michael Washburn Millie Gray, 323rd TRS, Flight 492 Kyle Smith Brian Ocon 326th Training Squadron Flight 480 Austin Willhoit Flight 481 Ashley Davis Male Flights 323rd Training Squadron Jared Boyer Ebony Jackson 331st TRS, Flight 486 321st Training Squadron Flight 491 Tyler Grady Alyssa Perez 323rd TRS, Flight 491 Flight 487 Tyler Albin Aaron Jester 326th TRS, Flight 481 Gregory Bush Brian Gibson Travis Meske Top BMT Airman Hunter Christiansen Jonathan Kelley Mitchell Scott AB Myyah Lockhart, Female Flights Matthew Demartino Myyah Lockhart Joel Soule 323rd TRS, Flight 491 331st TRS, Flight 480 Steven Grigdesby Zachary Perras Justin Thomas 323rd TRS, Flight 492 Todd Hanggeli Jr. Jared Rand Keith Wells Most Physically Fit 321st TRS, Flight 488 Brian Itliong James Sanders Jr. Robert Wyman Male Airmen Jordan Kent Michael Snyder Cole Zahner Richard McEnhill II, 322nd Top Academic Flights Daniel McElhattan Daniel Pinks Flight 482 TRS, Flight 483 320th TRS, Flight 485 Flight 488 Corry Westbrook Gilbert Avila III Manning Kian, 326th 326th TRS, Flight 481 Britney Adams Justin Whitfi eld Jeffrey Beilman Jr TRS, Flight 482 320th TRS, Flight 486 ALS Grad Class 6-11 STEPPING UP

Awards SrA Christopher Jacobs, Air Force Public Affairs Commandant SrA John Jalomo, 802nd SF Sq SrA Gilbert Sandoval, 59th Medical Logistics and SrA Gary Kemper, 33rd Network Warfare Sq Readiness Sq SrA Kyle Larson, 802nd SF Sq Distinguished Graduates SrA Jared Lawrence, 802nd SF Sq SrA Laurie Cogburn, 59th Mental Health Sq SrA Stephen Leckbee, Cryptologic Systems Div SrA Leobardo Leija, 59th Surgical Operations Sq SrA Gemayel Little, 802nd SF Sq SrA Daniel Maness, Det 4, AFISRA SrA Natalie Lopez, 319th Training Sq SrA Marc Westbrooks, Det 4, AFISRA SrA Jonathan Martinez, 59th Surgical Inpatient Levitow Award Sq SrA Desiree Lozano, 68th Network Warfare Sq SrA Lamar Mattison, 59th Medical Logistics and Academic/Distinguished Graduate Readiness Sq SrA Kevin Mccoid, 68th Network Warfare Sq SrA Sarah Mitchell, 559th Medical Operations Sq SrA Lauren Oneal, 59th Surgical Inpatient Sq Photo by Robbin Cresswell Other graduates: SrA Bobby Parks, 68th Network Warfare Sq SrA Robert Arasin, 543rd Support Sq SrA Una Paul, 59th Emergency Medical Sq Staff Sgt. Hestroverto Martinez, an instructor at the Gaylor Airman Leadership School, SrA Gerardo Arias-chong, 802nd Contracting Sq SrA Daniel Perales, 59th Medical Operations Sq receives technical sergeant stripes from his wife, Melissa, and Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, SrA Kristeda Brooke, 93rd Intelligence Sq SrA Melissa Perry, 802nd Communications Sq former 502nd Air Base Wing commander. Patrick and 502nd ABW Command Chief Mas- SrA Jennifer Burkett, 559th Aerospace Med Sq SrA Aaron Ramelb, AFISRA ter Sgt. Juan Lewis surprised Martinez with a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promo- SrA Lewis Caturia, 68th Network Warfare Sq SrA Rodrigo Resendiz, USAF School of Aerospace tion during the July 14 ALS graduation at Lackland’s Gateway Club. SrA Koree Copeland, 543rd SPT Sq Medicine SrA Scott Dallas, 59th Dental SPT Sq SrA Beatriz Reynoso, 802nd SF Sq SrA Matthew Delgado, Det 4, AFISRA SrA Christopher Romero, 802nd SF Sq cal training. He also took the lead on report- SrA Thomas Dunn, 802nd Security Forces Sq SrA KC Sanchez, Cryptologic Systems Division ing and tracking the H1N1 virus outbreak SrA William Eberle, 59th Dental Training Sq SrA Jessica Sandoval, 59th Dental Sq SNCO earns NAACP Award for the 37th Training Group and was vital SrA Justin Flores, 802nd SF Sq SrA Lottie Stewart, 59th Dental Training Sq Air Force offi cials announce recently the to the group achieving an infection rate that SrA Jesse Funiestas, 543rd SPT Sq SrA Cory Straka, 624th Operations Center SrA Gabrielle Gandara, 802nd SF Sq SrA Ward Swenson, 346th Test Sq selection of Master Sgt. Kyle Green, 59th was 500 percent less than the national aver- SrA Tamesha Glenn, 59th Dental Training Sq SrA Alexis Vincent, 59th Surgical Inpatient Sq Medical Operations Squadron fl ight chief, as age. As the Allergy/Immunology fl ight chief, SrA David Haack, 802nd SF Sq SrA Quentin Williams, 802nd SF Sq winner of the 2011 NAACP Roy Wilkins Re- he oversees vaccinations for 40,000 basic SrA Joshua Hagemann, 559th Aerospace Med Sq SrA Mara Wohlers, 59th Surgical Inpatient Sq nown Service Award. trainees annually. He will receive the NAACP SrA Alexander Hoang, USAF Aerospace Medical SrA LaTorria Yarbrough, 318th Info Ops Group As a military training leader, Green led award later this month at a ceremony in Los SrA Donald Hoofard, 624th Operations Center SrA Justin Youngblood, 37th Training SPT Sq 3,000 mission-ready Airmen through techni- Angeles, Calif. JULY 22, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 7

ALS SPEAK COMMAND from P1 ders were read aloud, Patrick nears the end of its (fi rst) full relinquished command and the year of joint operations, you will knowledge of joint basing in the guidon to Rice. Carter then ac- continue to review and refi ne the entire Department of Defense,” cepted command of JBSA and the processes that you so painstak- Rice said, closing his remarks. guidon from Rice. ingly developed. Addressing the men and wom- “Len, I say the best leaders are “I relish the chance to lead en in formation during his fare- those who bring out the best in change, seize new opportunities well address, Patrick said, “You others, and I can say it’s clear to improve and develop innova- are the heart and soul of what that your leadership has brought tive solutions to the problems we do.” out the best in the Air Base that lie ahead.” “You are customer service-ori- Wing,” Carter said at the podium Carter was asked whether the ented partners. You are creative, to Patrick during her salutatory right people were up to the chal- you are innovative,” he said, add- remarks. lenges of JBSA. ing that this journey called joint Carter said she’d been blessed “There’s no doubt about it,” basing is about doing what is to be at the right place and time, she said, commending senior right for the customers so they with the right people in order to leaders. can pursue confl ict and protect make a positive difference in the Carter lauded the talents and the country around the world past and that held true with JBSA dedication of those at the wing and in cyber space. as well. and, concluding her remarks, “I don’t give up the command “I don’t think I’ve ever seen said, “When you add passionate easily, but if I could pick one offi - a more dedicated group of com- civic leaders, you absolutely have cer to lead you to the next level, it munity and civic leaders than the right people to make Joint is Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter. She here in San Antonio,” she said. Base San Antonio the premier knows what the issues are and “It’s easy, in my eyes, to see why installation of the Department of she also knows what we’re doing San Antonio is known as Military Defense. Photo by Robbin Cresswell here in San Antonio. T.C., I can’t City USA and it’s absolutely the “I am deeply honored to com- Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, former 502nd Air Base Wing wait to see what you do with this right place to be. I look forward mand this wing, proudly accept commander, addresses Airman Leadership School gradu- organization,” Patrick said. to working closely with our com- responsibility for it and look for- ates July 14 at the Gateway Club. Patrick was nominated Patrick leaves JBSA to com- munity leaders over the next few ward to building upon the proud for promotion to major general and takes command of 2nd mand the 2nd Air Force in Biloxi, years. tradition of excellence associated Air Force at Keesler AFB, Miss. Miss. “Is it the right time?” Carter with the 502nd Air Base Wing As change of command or- asked. “You bet it is. As the wing and Joint Base San Antonio.” PAGE 8 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 Otto takes command of Air Force ISR Agency By Wayne Amann manders and the nation. oping and advocating Air Force policy Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs “This is a team sport,” Otto said. on a variety of intelligences and repre- “And this is a great team.” sented the Air Force on ISR matters in For the 28th time in the 63-year lega- The new commander also imple- discussions with Congress, intelligence cy of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveil- ments and oversees execution of Air community partners, the Offi ce of the lance and Reconnaissance Agency, and Force headquarters policy and guid- Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff and its predecessor organizations, a new ance to expand Air Force ISR capabili- the other services. Among his 22 as- commander is leading the way. ties to meet current and future chal- signments and three joint assignments, Maj. Gen. Robert P. “Bob” Otto as- lenges. he served as the Chief of Staff of the Air sumed command from Maj. Gen. Brad- “The tremendous investment in ISR Force Chair and professor of military ley A. Heithold during a change of com- since 9/11 has yielded unprecedented strategy at the National War College. mand ceremony Tuesday. Otto is the opportunity and capability,” Otto said. His most recent deployment was in third commanding offi cer since the unit “The explosive growth in sensors, ana- 2011 as the Air Forces Central Com- was re-designated the agency in 2007. lysts and data plus the accent toward mand Air Operations Center Director, Beginning in 1948, its predecessor technology is fruit ripe for picking.” Southwest Asia. units: the United States Air Force Secu- Prior to his arrival, Otto, a 1982 dis- “These are noble times, he said. “As rity Service was led by 13 commanders; tinguished graduate of the United States we remove our footprint from Iraq, we the Electronic Security Command, had Air Force Academy, was the Director see the outcome from our fi ght in Af- four commanders; the Air Force Intel- of Intelligence, Surveillance and Recon- ghanistan is still uncertain. Al Qaeda ligence Command, one commander and naissance Capabilities, Deputy Chief of remains committed to attacks against the Air Intelligence Agency, 10 com- Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and our country, so the demand for ISR manders, respectively. Reconnaissance, Headquarters U.S. Air products is strong.” The new AFISRA commander is re- Force, Washington, D.C. After relinquishing command, Photo by William Belcher sponsible for leading the nearly 20,000 In that capacity, he managed Air Heithold was promoted to the rank of Maj. Gen. Robert P. Otto delivers remarks for members of the enterprise whose mis- Force-operated ISR programs and proj- lieutenant in a separate ceremony. He the fi rst time as Commander, Air Force Intel- sion is to organize, train, equip and ects involving the expenditure of some assumed his new duties as Vice Com- ligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance present assigned forces and capabili- $4 billion annually. mander, United States Special Opera- Agency, during the Change of Command cer- ties to conduct ISR for combatant com- Otto was also responsible for devel- tions Command, in Washington, D.C. emony Tuesday at the Gateway Club. JULY 22, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 Dental program holds graduation By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

“It was a true Air Force adventure,” said Capt. (Dr.) Jake Atwood, prosthodontics resident. “We worked with outstanding staff members. Throughout this training, fellow residents became best friends in an experience I will forever cherish and never forget.” Dr. Atwood is one of 25 dentists, representing three branches of military service, who graduated from the 59th Dental Training Squadron’s residency and fellowship program June 23 during a ceremony in the Gateway Club here. The Air Force, Army and Navy graduates repre- sented six residencies. They will be assigned to mili- tary dental clinics throughout the world, providing clinical dentistry for eligible benefi ciaries, teaching at military graduate dental residency programs, or serving as dentists-in-charge of military dental clin- ics. There are six residency programs and two fellow- ship programs at Lackland AFB. They include two- year residencies in Comprehensive General Dentistry, Endodontics and Orthodontics; three-year residen- cies in Periodontics and Prosthodontics; a four-year residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery; a one- year fellowship in Maxillofacial Prosthetics; and a two-year fellowship in Hospital Dentistry. “The primary function of our graduate program is to train outstanding specialist clinicians and educa- tors, in addition to providing experience in cutting edge research,” said Col. Thomas Schneid, dean of graduate dental education, 59th Dental Group. Board certifi cation procedures vary among the programs. “Graduates of Air Force dental residencies have an extraordinarily high board certifi cation rate,” said Colonel Schneid. “Especially in Periodontics and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, who have had 100 percent board certifi cation for their graduating residents over at least the past three years.” The June 23 event marked the 53rd graduation ceremony the program has conducted. The guest speaker was Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Gerard Caron, com- mander, 79th Medical Wing, Andrews AFB, Md. He also serves as the Assistant Surgeon General for Dental Services, Offi ce of the Surgeon General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C. “Our programs rank among the best in the coun- try,” said Colonel Schneid. “Our residents consistent- ly score among the top in the country on national in-service residency examinations and annually com- pete for, and often win, many research awards.” Ninety-fi ve percent of the faculty is board certi- fi ed in their specialties and many hold Master’s of Science degrees, in addition to their specialty cer- tifi cates. They frequently lecture in the local com- munity, nationally and internationally. PAGE 10 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 New deputy director arrives at AF engineer, environment center The new deputy director of the Air workforce that manages the Air Force’s with Harry Finke, the center’s civilian physical training, brown bag lunches, Force Center for Engineering and the military and housing construction, envi- deputy director. offi cer and enlisted forums, and things Environment is excited to be on board ronmental and privatized military fam- “I share Mr. Edwards’ vision and look like that to help keep us better informed and impressed with what he has seen ily housing programs. As the center’s forward to helping AFCEE advance as about military issues.” thus far. senior military offi cer, Funk serves as an organization,” said Funk, a 27-year The colonel has served as a CE com- Col. Dave Funk joined the AFCEE leader, advisor and mentor to military Air Force veteran. “The three of us can mander, taught at the Air Force Insti- team in late June and has been get- members. move AFCEE forward together.” tute of Technology, executed facility and ting up to speed on AFCEE’s operations “I’m very excited to be here,” he said. As he becomes more involved as environmental programs, and served while meeting the people who conduct “I’m learning in my immersion brief- deputy director, the colonel said he will in multiple major commands and con- the mission. ings that AFCEE is an extremely com- focus on guiding the divisions that are tingency operations. He’s commanded He comes to AFCEE from Wright- plex and large organization. The more I executing the mission through in-depth three traditional CE squadrons, a RED Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, where learn about it, the more impressed I am exposure to current operations here HORSE squadron and an expedition- he served the past three years as the with its inner workings, the capabilities and by visiting locations in the fi eld to ary mission support group. Funk said chief of the Programs Division in the AFCEE possesses and the magnitude of get a better feel for what’s happening he brings a feel for the needs of the Air Force Materiel Command’s Com- the reach AFCEE has throughout the and what things AFCEE can do to better customer to his leadership position. munications, Installations and Mission world.” meet customers’ expectations. “I understand the grassroots CE busi- Support Directorate. Funk said he wants to complement “The other focus I have is the mili- ness and requirements of a CE organi- In his new role, the colonel assists AFCEE Director Terry Edwards by tary role I fulfi ll,” Funk said. “I look to zation,” Funk said. “I hope to be able to the AFCEE director in leading the helping execute his vision in concert bring the military together in terms of bring that perspective to AFCEE.” JULY 22, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 11

Courtesy photo Current construction progress as of July 1 on the new two-level, 1,028-car parking garage, located in front of Wilford Hall Medical Center’s main entrance. Wilford construction on track By Linda Frost tients who prefer to use the circle drive 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs and drop off should follow the detour signs on Loop Road going around the The fi rst phase of construction for northeast side of Wilford Hall and turn the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Sur- left at the Total Energy Plant. gical Center is steadily progressing. To ease traffi c congestion, a work Excavation of the new 1,028-car zone has been established which al- parking garage is complete and the util- lows construction crews to come and ity corridor excavation is moving along go from the construction site without on schedule, according to Joann Pinto, interrupting traffi c fl ow in and out of director, 59th Medical Wing Facilities the base. All temporary parking is now Management. Additionally, excavation open, while additional crosswalks pro- for WHASC building 1 began the fi rst vide easier access to the hospital. week in July. Construction of the MacKown Den- “We’re pleased the fi rst phase is pro- tal Clinic, which will be located across gressing well,” said Pinto. “We recog- from the Child Development Center, is nize construction can be a headache, projected to fi nish in the spring of 2012. but the payoff will be worth it, as our All MacKown departments will move patients will be cared for in state-of- into the new building, along with some the-art (facilities).” services at the Dunn Dental Clinic. The WHASC is expected to be com- Structural steel supports for the pleted in 2015. The current Wilford Hall building have been installed, concrete Medical Center building will be demol- fl oors for the fi rst and second fl oors of ished after the new facility is complete the two-story structure are complete and operational. and interior wall layout has begun. The The original front entrance of Wil- exterior envelope of the dental building ford Hall is still available for access. Pa- is now under construction. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011

Photos by Senior Airman Marleah Miller The fi rst female Afghan army offi cers to attend the Defense Language Institute English Language Center are surrounded by local and national media at a July 13 press conference a week days after their arrival at Lackland for training. First female Afghan pilots arrive at DLIELC By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

he fi rst female Afghan military pilots to attend training at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center sat quietly T in front of reporters, television cameras and photographers in the DLIELC conference room July 13. The stoic expressions on their faces would be broken by an occasional grin; however, their words told a far different story than their body lan- guage. “We’re going to open the door for women in Afghanistan,” said 2nd Lt. Sourya Saleh. “It’s a big deal for us to open this door. (For) those other women who have the dream (of being a military pilot) and think they can’t do it, we want to show them (it can be done).” The history-making four female Afghan army offi cers, dressed in fatigues with traditional black scarves covering their heads, patiently answered the questions of local and national media at press conference. To pursue their dream of becoming an Afghan army helicopter pilot, each young offi cer and Lackland senior leaders understand the barriers being knocked down. “We are just at the beginning right now of what’s happening in Afghani- Afghan army 2nd Lt. Masooma Hussaini, right, answers a question during a press confer- stan in terms of gender integration. This is a huge step,” said Col. Eric ence with local and national media July 13 as 2nd Lt. Narges Safari looks on. JULY 22, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 13

From left to right, Afghan army 2nd Lts. Sourya Saleh, Narges Safari, Masooma Hussaini and Mary Sharifzada face the media during a press conference July 13 at the DLIELC conference center. The four army offi cers are the fi rst females from Afghanistan to attend training at DLIELC.

Axelbank, 37th Training Wing com- worldwide, DLIELC is at the forefront mander. “Having female offi cers who yet again with its unique program. will become pilots, a traditionally “Our job is to build international male-dominated fi eld in the Middle partnerships, and our mission is to East, is groundbreaking, not just in prepare them for further training,” Afghanistan but in the entire Middle the commandant said. “They’re here East.” to boost their English profi ciency. Col. Howard Jones III, DLIELC That’s situation normal here.” commandant, added, “This is a step- Currently, less than 12 percent of ping stone in the development of the the student population – nearly 1,100 Afghan military.” students – at the DLIELC campus The female Afghan military pilots are female. And being female Af- arrived at Lackland July 6 for six to ghan military offi cers in pilot train- eight months of advanced English ing is what sets them apart from language training, the language uni- other women on campus, along with versally used in aviation. those who have previously studied at Each had English training in Af- DLIELC from other Middle East part- ghanistan – “It’s a hard language to ner nations. master,” Jones said – before being The Afghan four understand what selected for the additional training Col. Eric Axelbank, left, 37th Training Wing commander, watches Col. Howard Jones III, challenges await them in training, at Lackland. DLIELC commandant, respond to a question at the July 13 press conference on the four but they are determined to make Upon completing the training pro- female Afghan army offi cers training at DLIELC the dream of fl ying for their country gram at DLIELC, the Afghan four come true. move to Fort Rucker, Ala., for heli- DLIELC has been knocking down of Defense leader in building interna- “We can do it,” said 2nd Lt. Mary copter pilot training in the U.S. Army barriers internationally since its in- tional relations with partner nations Sharifzada. “We want to show (Af- Thunder Lab program. ception 57 years ago. A Department through English language training ghan) women you can do anything.” PAGE 14 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 Foster a PUPPY ... The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months. Edwards Aquifer Level Potential foster families need: in feet above sea level • to have time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and • a desire to help raise a military working dog. CURRENT LEVEL* = 644.2’ *determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage Call 671-3686 ... from the 341st Training Squadron

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For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil JULY 22, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Lackland unveils one-of-a-kind bloodmobile bus By Sue Campbell leaders invited a fl ight of the ribbon during the 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs BMTs to witness the cer- ceremony, assisted by emony as they prepared Col. John Hickman, 59th Blood Donor Center to enter the center to do- Laboratory Squadron personnel here held a nate blood. commander; 59 MDW ribbon-cutting ceremony “This project has Command Chief Master July 6 to unveil their new been a team effort and Sgt. Richard Robinson; bloodmobile. has provided a state-of- Senior Master Sgt. Sonja The blood donor bus, the-art capability,” said Stoute, 59th LSQ su- valued at $377,000, is 59th Medical Wing Com- perintendent; Tech. Sgt the only one of its kind mander Maj. Gen. By- Robert Luna, NCO-in- in the Department of De- ron Hepburn. “We can’t charge, Lackland Blood fense. accomplish this mission Donor Center; Tech. Sgt. The climate-controlled without these dedicated Vincent Gella, NCO-in- vehicle has 1,000 square Photo by Senior Airman Kevin Iinuma) Blood Donor Center pro- charge, Infectious Dis- feet of interior space with Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, commander, 59th Medical Wing, third from left, cuts the ribbon in fessionals and everyone ease Testing; Mr. Ricky front of the new bloodmobile July 6. six donor beds, each with who donates, especially Berg, testing technician, a drop-down, 17-inch fl exibility in scheduling Army Medical Center, other blood donor center the basic trainees here and basic trainee Nicho- screen that plays DVDs blood drives at various and the Audie Murphy in the DoD,” said Purkh- at Lackland.” las Marullo, 323rd Train- for donor convenience. Air Force locations in and Veterans Administration iser. “But we succeed in General Hepburn cut ing Squadron. “This bus has been around San Antonio. Hospital in San Antonio. this mission because of in the works since 2002 The Lackland Blood They collect about 1,100 the strong support from and will be an excellent Donor Center supplies units of blood each month, basic military trainees tool to help us perform blood products to war supplying more than 50 here at Lackland and our mission,” said Mr. fi ghters at overseas con- percent of the Air Force’s from donors at all the Air Robert Purkhiser, techni- tingency operations and wartime quota. Force installations in San cal director of the cen- to patients at Wilford Hall “We provide more Antonio.” ter. “It will provide more Medical Center, Brooke blood products than any Blood donor center PAGE 16 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 New ID cards enhance security to AAFES purchases DALLAS (AFNS) – Social Security numbers are but also helps protect service members’ personal enjoying the top-secret clearance they have always data. So whether the ID is old or new, authorized deserved as the Department of Defense offi cials have shoppers have the proper ‘security clearance’ to ex- removed the nine digit number from identifi cation ercise their Exchange benefi t and shop with peace cards issued after June 1. of mind.” Authorized Exchange shoppers who receive the While not a new process, scanning for the DOD new ID will notice some changes when writing a ID number to complete select transactions assists in check, putting something on layaway or making a guarding the investment authorized shoppers make return at an Army & Air Force Exchange Service in their communities. facility. A military command with a retail mission, two- The absence of the Social Security number, the thirds of Exchange earnings are paid to morale, wel- only number used by DOD for fi nancial transactions fare and recreation programs. to recover lost funds, means that cashiers will scan Procedures that protect assets helped Exchange the new IDs to facilitate certain fi nancial transac- offi cials to contribute more than $2.4 billion to tions. quality-of-life improvements over the past decade in “We’ve spent a great deal of time upgrading our support of youth services, armed forces recreation systems to recognize the new IDs and provide these Jeffry Helm, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. centers, arts and crafts, aquatic centers, golf courses services without interruption,” said Chief Master Sgt. “The scanning process not only is more convenient, and more. Connect with us! Lackland JBSA has entered the social networking scene

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Local BRIEFS JBSA SNCO INDUCTION CEREMONY liability card are needed for the Reservists, Guard, retirees, and or Benjamin Dunn 977-3592. ease of preparation and feasibility. The Joint Base San Antonio appointment. Physical forms are dependents. Winning entries will be selected on senior noncommissioned offi cer available on the school’s web site. The research study’s goal is to AFTER SCHOOL SNACKS RECIPE CONTEST or about Sept. 30. induction ceremony is Aug. 6 at College physicals and children assess the effectiveness of a to- The Army & Air Force Exchange the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention under age 5, special needs, ill or bacco quit line in the military. The Service is sponsoring a tastiest, WILFORD HALL EMERGENCY CLOSED Center. with additional medical issues will project includes telephone counsel- healthiest after-school snacks The Wilford Hall Medical Center Reservations are due Tuesday, need to make separate appoint- ing sessions and nicotine patches recipe contest through Aug. 11. emergency department has been and the cost is $40 per person. ments. at no cost to the participant and no The winner of the Patriot family converted to an urgent care center. For more information, contact To schedule an appointment, call class attendance required. healthy snack recipe contest will Individuals with a serious illness Master Sgts. Jennifer Richbourg or 916-9900; for more information, For more information, call receive a $1,500 exchange gift or injury should go to the Brooke Kim Dixon. contact Dara Tausch at 925-0234. 1-877-726-6211. card and choice of a fi tness item Army Medical Center emergency de- valued up to $600. Second place partment or the nearest emergency HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY FISHER HOUSE DONATION DRIVE is a $750 gift card, along with a room. The urgent care center only A hypertension education class The Wilford Hall Medical Center The Lackland African American fi tness item valued at up to $600, treats individuals over 2 years of is Aug. 1, 12:45-3:30 p.m., at Wil- Bariatric Clinic is looking for Heritage Association is partnering while the third and fourth best age for minor injuries and illness. ford Hall Medical Center. The class individuals with Type 2 diabetes to with local organizations to sponsor recipes will receive $500 and $250, Coming to the new urgent care is open to anyone interested in participate in a research study. a Lackland Fisher House wish list respectively. center with a serious emergency learning more about hypertension. Military medical benefi ciaries donation drive. The drive continues Entries must include an original can delay the individual’s care. For Call 292-6868 for more informa- age 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes through July 29. photo of the healthy after-school more details, call 292-7331. tion. and on medication are invited to A list of available items is snack and 50 words describing the participate, excluding active-duty posted at http://fi sherhouseinc. origin of the recipe. A complete list AIRMAN’S ATTIC CLOSED FOR RELOCATION KELLY CLINIC SCHOOL PHYSICALS members. org. Donation locations are the of rules, as well as detailed infor- The Airman’s Attic is closed School physical appointments for For more information, contact entrances at Wilford Hall Medical mation on entry, can be found at until further notice for relocation. patients enrolled at the Kelly Family the Bariatric Clinic at 292-2210. Center, the base exchange, the http://www.shopmyexchange.com/ Donations are not being accepted Medicine Clinic are available Aug. commissary, and Lackland Fisher community/patriotfamily/contests. during the relocation process, and 12 and Aug. 19. Completed school FREE PATCHES, NO CLASSES House III. To volunteer or serve as a htm. The entry deadline is Aug. 11. should not be left outside the cur- or physical forms with the child’s A Wilford Hall Medical Center unit point of contact, call Trancetta Winners will be determined rent facility. medical history, immunization tobacco quit line research study is Brown at 395-8158, Master Sgt. based on criteria that includes fl a- For more details, contact Master records, military ID and third-party available to active-duty members, Simone Lewis-Livous at 292-3477, vor, originality, healthy ingredients, Sgt. Stacy Grice at 395-9894.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Christia n Airmen Memorial Chapel Sunday: Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m. Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Gateway Chapel Catholic Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Wicca Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Tuesday-Friday: Latter Day Saints 1st Wednesday: Airman’s Attic 671-1780 Freedom Chapel 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Room 8, Base Post Offi ce 671-1058 Daily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m. Protestant San Antonio Military Open Bowling Center 671-2271 Saturday: Wilford Hall Chapel Circle, 6 p.m. DEERS 800-538-9552 Wilford Hall Chapel Gateway Chapel Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722 Mass, 11 a.m. Seventh-Day Adventist Buddist Family Child Care 671-3376 Service, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Islamic Sunday: Legal Offi ce 671-3362 Saturday: Friday: BMT Reception Center, Library 671-3610 Freedom Chapel Sunday: Defense Language 10 a.m. - noon. Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Eucharist, 5:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Institute Reconciliation after Eucharist Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Student Center MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 For more information, TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, p.m. contact the chapel staff: Thrift Shop 671-3600 Religious Ed., 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Sunday: Eucharist, 11 a.m. Gospel Service, Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org 12:30 p.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Wilford Hall Chapel Children’s Church Jewish Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 3 p.m. provided Friday: Religious Ed., 11 a.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Orthodox Wednesday and Thursday: Sabbath Eve Service, Lackland Public website www.lackland.af.mil WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Sunday: Bible Study, 6 p.m. 5:45 p.m. My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com PAGE 18 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

JULY 22 For more details, call 671-3722. benefi ts and services. AUG. 1 BMT FAMILY SEMINAR For more details, call 671-3722. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

The Air Force Basic Military Train- JULY 26 MONTHLY MEETINGS A family readiness briefi ng for ing Family Seminar is today, noon, in AMVET REPRESENTATIVE DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR deploying personnel is Aug. 1, 10:30- ENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246. An American Veterans National Ser- A disability transition assistance 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month The seminar provides information vice Offi cer will be available Tuesday, program seminar is Thursday, 11 a.m. Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. For more information, on the Air Force and its benefi ts to 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and to noon, at the Airman and Family people who are deploying, or going visit www.lacklandesc.org. family members of graduating Airmen. Family Readiness Center to help with Readiness Center. on remote assignments or extended OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB disability claims. The seminar provides separating temporary deployments. The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club will not meet during the summer. The JULY 25 Call 699-5087 for an appointment. or retiring personnel with informa- For more details, call 671-3722. next meeting is Aug. 30. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING tion on the criteria and benefi ts to be MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN A family readiness briefi ng for PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS considered a disabled veteran. RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30- A mandatory counseling class for For more details, call 671-3722. A return and reunion seminar is 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. 11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family pre-separation retirees is Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Readiness Center. 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family tion on the criteria and benefi ts to be Gateway Club. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL and Family Readiness Center. The briefi ng is for people who Readiness Center. considered a disabled veteran. For more details, call 671-3722. Protestant Women of the Chapel The seminar is an informal forum are deploying, or going on remote Attendees will be briefed about For more information, call 671- meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., about the stress families and individu- assignments or extended temporary benefi ts and services. 3722. JULY 28 at Freedom Chapel. als experience during their separation. deployments. For more information, call 671- PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS For more details, call 671-4208. For more details, call 671-3722. For more details, call 671-3722. 3722. JULY 27 A mandatory counseling class for RIGHT START ORIENTATION pre-separation retirees is Thursday, JULY 29 AUG. 2 RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR Right Start Orientation, a class 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family BMT FAMILY SEMINAR AMVET REPRESENTATIVE A return and reunion seminar is A disability transition assistance designed for Lackland newcomers, is Readiness Center. The Air Force Basic Military Train- An American Veterans National Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman program seminar is Tuesday, 11 a.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Attendees will be briefed about ing Family Seminar is July 29, noon, in Service Offi cer is available Aug. 2, and Family Readiness Center. to noon, at the Airman and Family the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246. 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and The seminar is an informal forum Readiness Center. The seminar provides information Family Readiness Center to help with about the stress families and individu- The seminar provides separating WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM on the Air Force and its benefi ts to disability claims. Call 699-5087 for an als experience during their separation. or retiring personnel with informa- family members of graduating Airmen. appointment. PAGE 19 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011 SPORTS Upcoming MILITARY TRIATHLON 59th Radiology is your new Military member entry fees for the July 31 TriPearl triathlon are $65 for the sprint and $60 intramural king of softball for the super sprint races. Visit www.redemptionrp.com to reg- By Jose T. Garza III ment, which includes top teams from ister for the event, or for more Sports Editor Lackland, Randolph and Fort Sam information. Houston. In the words of Tony Montana, “say Left fi elder Chris Chisolm brought CO-ED, OVER-35 SOFTBALL hello” to your new 2011 Intramural in two runs when he hit a homerun The Coed and over-35 soft- Softball Champions, the 59th Radiol- to left-center fi eld in the third inning, ball seasons start Aug. 9. ogy Squadron. giving Radiology an early 5-0 lead. He People who are interested in The 12-2 team capped off its amaz- batted in right-center fi elder Harry playing, but whose organiza- ing season, defeating 668th Alteration Viel and shortstop Steven Thompson. tion does not have a team, are and Installation Squadron 9-1 in the Chisolm’s homer began a chain eligible to participate by joining fi nals July 14. The champs earned of runs that would give the team its the player’s pool. the No. 1 seed in the Joint Base San To join, call Gerry Tiger at Antonio Intramural Softball tourna- See RADIOLOGY P20 (210) 671-2725. Photos by Alan Boedeker Mark Watson runs on base en route to home plate after hitting a homerun out of the park in Scoreboard the fourth inning. Radiology defeated 668 ALIS 9-1 to be crowned 2011 Intramural Softball SOFTBALL JBSA Softball championship Champions

Thursday, semifi nals – Radiology vs AF Rec. Scv FSS vs AFPC Lady warhawks win state championship undermanned Wednesday, quarterfi nals – Radiology Sq, 13 AETC Rainmakers, 4 AF Recruiting SCV, 8 668th ALIS, 5 FSS, 11 Installation Mgt Comm, 6 AFPC, 20 Med Edu Comm-Navy, 12

Monday, fi rst round – AETC, 9 ARSOUTH, 3 AFRS,14 470 MI, 4 FSS, 15 HQ's, AETC, 7 METC-Navy, 15 343rd TRS, 0

GOLF Division I Courtesy Photo 2011 intramural playoff results The Lady Warhawks went to League City and won the South Texas State Softball tournament. As a result of the tournament win, the team receives an automatic birth to the Battle of the Rings tournament in Mansfi eld. The Lady Warhawks is the fi rst military team to earn the number-one ranking in the D/E division. No. 1 – FSS Ellis and Esquivel, 61 By Jose T. Garza III ment with a 5-1 record, the team went to easy for the team to put away their jitters Kraus and McIntosh, 67 Sports Editor League City undermanned with 10 players and focus on winning. Bench and Waltz, 74 because the seven other players were un- “It was just easy to come back and say No. 2 – LRS One of the defi nitions of “quit” is to give able to make the trip. ‘this is what we are going to do,’ and we McDaniel and Gonzalez 70 up or relinquish. Shortstop Corina Vieyra said the team just did it,” Vieyra said. Heasley and Rella 71 “Quit” is not in the vocabulary of the Lady was a little nervous that injuries could play Coach Salomon Vieyra admired his team’s Davis and Strange 72 Warhawks, who traveled to League City last a part in derailing their goals but team faith heart and love of the game for getting weekend for the South Texas State Finals pulled through. through the weekend undermanned. No. 3 – 433rd AW Berlanga and Abundis 71 Softball Tournament and were crowned “We have strong girls all round,” Vieyra “They really stepped up to the plate, did Lessner and Bernal 72 2011 champions. said. Cavazos and Washingon 75 As impressive as completing the tourna- Having their eyes on the prize made it See WARHAWKS P20 PAGE 20 TALESPINNER JULY 22, 2011

WARHAWKS from P19 be a team without Coach V.”. Lone Star Shootout “Battle of the Rings at Big League Coach Vieyra knew his team would pull through Dreams in Mansfi eld. their job, and worked hard all weekend,” Vieyra when they were down twice against their opponents Held July 30-31, the BOTR hosts the top 16 wom- said. “What they did was amazing. They love the by 10 and 12 points, respectively. They came back en’s softball teams in Texas. game, and they put everything they had into the with their bats as late as the seventh inning. The shootout hosts teams, both civilian and mili- tournament.” After this weekend, he feels the Warhawks are a tary. The Lady Warhawks recently earned the num- Coach’s expectations for the team reverberate team opposition will say, “We better watch out for” ber one ranking in the D/E division in Texas. It's the through the players with commitment and hard- when all 17 players show up. fi rst time a military team (men or women) in any work. “The girls who were missing make this team a division has been ranked that high. “If his expectations are high, than ours are going whole lot better,” Vieyra said. When asked if he was confi dent his team would to be just as high,” Gracie Clowe said. “He brings With the South Texas State Softball title in hand, win the upcoming BOTR tournament, he simply an- out the best in all of us. There defi nitely wouldn’t the Warhawks receive an automatic berth to the swered, “Yes.”

RADIOLOGY from P19 sixth place in the Competitive League, qualifying for everyone on the team hitting balls out of the park the intramural tournament. As an underdog with a is what made this team click all season on its way championship after placing third in last year’s in- losing record, it went on to defeat two teams with to the championship and JBSA tournament. tramurals. winning records in the 802nd Force Support Squad- “Play smart and play our kind of game,” Thomp- “It felt great,” Chisolm said about hitting the hom- ron, 11-3, and the 543rd Support Squadron, 6-5, son said. “We’ve been playing like that all year.” er. “With two people on, I took it out. That was three before playing Radiology in the fi nals. Radiology gets an automatic fi rst-round bye. They runs that pretty much sealed the deal.” The champs made sure not to let their gloves will play the winner of No. 8 902nd Security Forc- Right fi elder Mark Watson scored a homerun down against them. es from Randolph and No. 9 ARSOUTH from Fort in the fourth to put the dagger in the ALIS team’s “We see every game for what it is,” Chisolm said. Sam. championship hopes. “We don’t take anyone lightly, you don’t ever do that. Thompson is confi dent the team is going to win ALIS’ right-center fi elder Trevor Fitzpatrick You make someone an underdog and it’ll come back the tourney. scored the team’s only run in the fi fth inning. to bite you.” “You can never sell your own team short,” he ALIS had an abysmal 4-10 record, it fi nished in Thompson said sound fundamental defense and said. “We are ready.” FSS wins bragging rights battle over Randolph squad By Jose T. Garza III we put it all together.” lose,” he said. “We just have fun.” Sports Editor First baseman Steve Reichert AETC didn’t score its fi rst run contributed three runs, culminat- until the third inning when Mike The sixth-ranked 802nd Force ing with a home run that brought Landez hit a run-scoring triple, Support Squadron had a literal right fi elder Brian Goeltz and left bringing home Bill Muse. fi eld day on Diamond No. 3 Mon- center fi elder Roy Sanders in for AETC coach Ron Sandoval also day during fi rst round action of two in the fi fth. Goeltz and Sanders scored in the third, as AETC trailed the Joint Base San Antonio softball also combined for four runs. 10-2 at the end of three. tournament. Reichert’s home run was sweet Trailing 15-2, AETC rallied with The team scored 10 runs in the redemption for the team’s short- fi ve more runs in the fi fth inning, fi rst three innings on its way to comings, placing third in this year’s but was shut down at the plate defeating Randolph’s 11th-ranked intramural tournament after win- there on out before time expired Headquarters Air Education and ning the base championship last at the end of six. Training Command 15-7 in six in- year. FSS pitcher Eddie Blake, who nings. “It kind of stunk because last contributed with two runs, said The importance of this game to year we won,” Reichert said. “We AETC’s late game heroics didn’t the FSS boils down to two words, knew we were better than that.” faze the team. “Bragging rights,” said second Third baseman Brett Cannon hit “We knew we could hold them baseman Mike Richardson. a home run in the second inning to down on defense,” he said. “As Richardson, who scored two give the FSS a 4-0 lead. long as we didn’t give up too much runs, one coming after hitting a Reichert said relaxing after last or make any stupid error. We did double in the second inning, said, week’s less than stellar intramu- good.” “The team’s disappointment in ral performance gave the team The FSS’ power bats made placing third in last week’s Lack- an easiness while going back to Blake’s job easy. land intramurals tournament fu- “business as usual” for the JBSA “I didn’t have to worry about us eled them to come out swinging. tournament. making dumb errors, which puts a “We should have won last week,” “We just have fun. We don’t get little more pressure on me to throw Photo by Robbin Cresswell he said. upset and yell at each other. We decent pitches,” he said, “where I Second baseman Mike Richardson jumps in the air to catch “We didn’t have as many errors joke around. Our coach gets anger can relax and let it fl y, and hope an AETC pop up. Richardson scored two runs and was an as we did in the past and tonight because we don’t get mad when we for the best.” integral part FSS's 15-7 win.