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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH 66th Year • No. 7 • FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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INSIDE ... AF BUDGET, P3 ... JBSA FOURTH QUARTER AWARD WINNERS, P5 ... AETC HONORS CIVILIAN, P6 ... DENTAL HEALTH, P9 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD FEBRUARY 17, 2012

ON THE COVER COMMENTARY From left: Staff Sgt. Natca Moye, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency Test Team and Requirements NCO in charge, Tiffa- ny Evans, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Airman overcomes pride to seek help environmental engineer and exercise eval- uation team member, Capt. Landon Phil- By Capt. Scott Taylor self, it would kill him. than anything else. When my father was lips, 12th Operations chief of in- 30th Space Wing Legal Offi ce Accepting help sick, I felt it was me against the world. I struction, Randy Simeon, 902nd CES fi re Years later, as I refl ect back on that would overhear my mother talking with services fi refi ghter, Airman 1st Class Julia As my offi ce has just completed a resil- dark time in my life, it frightens me to friends and family about what a rough Frensley, 359th Dental Squadron den- iency stand-down day, I am struck by the know how close I was to ending my life. time I was having in school and dealing tal assistant, and Senior Airman Daniel increasing numbers of suicides in the Air As I grew older, I developed a wonderful with my father’s illness. That only stiffened Kline, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, Force every year. There are more agen- support structure in place among my net- my resolve that I was tough, that I could represent JBSA-Randolph as the location cies and programs than I can count to as- work of friends. My father passed away hack it alone, and that I was OK. I refused completes its compliance inspection. See sist anyone thinking of hurting themselves, 11 years after his stroke while I was in to acknowledge or admit that I needed page 4 for the inspection results. and we receive regular training on how college. Two years later at the end of my help from anyone. To ask for help was to Photo by Rich McFadden to engage in positive behaviors. So why is fi rst year of law school, very unexpectedly, admit that I was too weak to deal with this still a problem? my mother was diagnosed with cancer the problem on my own. From my personal perspective, as long and passed away within a month. Once As someone who has made a career as people see asking for help as a weak- again, I was forced to deal with personal of helping clients in need, I can testify ness, positive change cannot occur. As trauma. there are a lot of people out there with long as there is a stigma attached to get- This time around, my friends refused huge hearts who want nothing more Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph ting help, people will continue to shoulder to cast me aside or to allow me to wal- than to help those around them. For me Editorial Staff their burdens alone and continue on this low in loneliness and depression. I credit personally, when I help someone out of a Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter path. I learned this lesson the hard way. them with getting me through law school. hopeless situation, I repay a little bit of the Commander My personal experience I tried to quit several times, and fortu- kindness that has been shown to me. It is Marilyn Holliday When I was younger, my father was nately every attempt was thwarted by the something I will gladly do for the rest of Chief of Public Affairs very sick. He had a malignant brain tu- registrar being out of the offi ce or a friend my life. There are people in all of our lives Senior Airman Precious Yett Editor mor that should have killed him. Instead, noticing and physically removing me from who will bend over backward for us if Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert he had a stroke in the exact spot where the building. They were true wingmen for only we will let them know we need help Robert Goetz, Alex Salinas the tumor was, which saved his life, but it me and I can never repay them for being and be willing to accept it. Staff Writers paralyzed him and put him in a wheel- there for me during some of the darkest Accepting help does not make you weak Maggie Armstrong chair for the rest of his life. days of my life. One thing I have learned through my Graphic Designer I spent all of my time at the hospital. While these were tough times, I never experiences is that no two people go Wingspread Offi ce I wallowed in self-pity and watched my seriously considered committing suicide in through trauma the same way. 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My advice to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation, or any other nonmerit saw what was going on and tried to stop accept help, which is signifi cant because anyone thinking of hurting themselves is factor of the purchaser, user or patron. what was happening, but their efforts I have a stubborn streak a mile wide. I to swallow your pride, and don’t try to Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce of JBSA-Randolph. All photos, unless were futile. I chose not to act because of learned a valuable lesson from my earlier shoulder that burden alone. Whatever you otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. my father. I chose not to act because of dark days: It really is OK to accept help. are going through, someone else has gone The deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday the the devastating consequences my actions As I refl ect back on the fi rst experi- through before and needed help as well. week prior to publication. All submissions can be emailed would have on him. I knew if I hurt my- ence, pride is what almost killed me more You are not alone. to [email protected]. FEBRUARY 17, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 NEWS AF 2013 budget: Cuts keep agile, flexible, ready force By Tech. Sgt. Richard Williams Air Force Public Affairs Agency “The strategy requires a different force structure and different tools; the Air Force is realigning The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13 the total force to address the future.” and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service’s Maj. Gen. Edward L. Bolton Jr. agility, flexibility and readiness. Deputy assistant secretary for budget The Air Force is requesting $154.3 billion in the presi- dent’s 2013 budget, a reduction of five percent from the $162.5 billion the service received in fiscal 2012. “The Air Force made some very difficult choices,” $54 billion,” Bolton said. Maj. Gen. Edward L. Bolton Jr., the deputy assistant The Air Force’s portion is not a result of simply di- secretary for budget, said. “But it was our priority to viding responsibility between the services. Instead, the tightly align with the new strategy and also stay within budget amount is strategy driven, while maintaining a the fiscal environment as a result of the realities we are properly equipped force with the ability to deter, deny facing economically.” and defeat an opportunistic aggressor in a combined The Air Force Strategic Choices and Budget Priori- campaign any time, anywhere, he added. ties paper, released by Secretary of the Air Force Mi- “The strategy requires a different force structure and chael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton $259 billion over the next five. different tools; the Air Force is realigning the total force Schwartz on Jan. 27, calls for streamlining of the force, “It is worth noting that our budget has reduced to address the future,” Bolton said. making it smaller and more efficient with care to not by 12 percent in real terms since FY09,” Bolton The service has drawn down many times in the past, create a hollow force. said. “So we have seen a consistent trend of reduc- but never as a nation still at war. Previous size reductions Under the Budget Control Act, the Department of tions in the budget. focused more on maintaining force structure, which left Defense is required to reduce expenditures by $487 “The Air Force budget portion of the Budget billion over the next 10 years with a reduction of Control Act reductions over the next five years is See BUDGET P4 Base activities highlight Military Saves Week By Robert Goetz nancial Readiness and national America Two special events are planned at give us a call,” she said. “We can sit down, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs Saves campaigns Broadway Bank – a workshop focusing set up a budget and see how much they “This year’s theme is ‘Set a Goal, Make on the military’s Thrift Savings Plan, fea- can set aside. The money they set aside In a memorandum announcing Military a Plan, Save Automatically,’” Warner turing one of the bank’s investment spe- should be an automatic transfer.” Saves Week, Acting Under Secretary of said. “We want to make people aware cialists, 11-11:45 a.m. Wednesday and a Warner said people who haven’t Defense Jo Ann Rooney called the annual of what their goal should be – to save barbecue 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Feb. 24. been saving money can start small, observance “an opportunity for the en- automatically.” Warner said she will hand out copies but “10 percent of their income is the tire military community to come together Randolph-Brooks FCU will observe of the Military Saves Campaign’s Saver ultimate goal. with federal, state and local resources, in- Military Saves Week with a drawing Pledge during the barbecue. Active-duty “An emergency fund should be able to cluding military banks and credit unions, each day from Tuesday to Friday. members and their dependents, retirees, cover six to nine months’ worth of ex- to focus on the financial readiness of mili- Credit union customers will submit DoD civilians and contractors will have penses,” she said. “Especially in the midst tary members and families.” their names for the chance of winning an opportunity to sign a document pledg- of a drawdown, just being prepared can At Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a $25 credit to their savings account; ing to help themselves “by saving money, reduce financial stress.” the Airman and Family Readiness Cen- the winning entry will be drawn each reducing debt and building wealth over Military Saves Week is only the be- ter is heeding Rooney’s words, partnering evening. Saturday, participants in the time,” as well as their family and coun- ginning of the year-long Military Saves with the base’s two financial institutions daily drawings will be in the running try “by encouraging other Americans to Campaign. Warner said the year-long to help active-duty members and their for a grand prize, a $100 credit to their build wealth, not debt.” campaign has quarterly themes – “Save families “reduce debt and save their account. The credit union will provide Warner said she will register those and Invest” for January-March, “Military hard-earned money.” literature showcasing different savings who sign the pledge on the campaign’s Youth Saves” for April-June, “Debt Re- Wendy Warner, 902nd Force Support options during the week. website, www.militarysaves.org. Peo- duction” for July-September and “Save Squadron community readiness consul- In addition, the credit union will of- ple may also go to the website and for Retirement” for October-December. tant at the A&FRC, said Randolph-Brooks fer refreshments 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues- register themselves. Special events are planned throughout Federal Credit Union and Broadway day-Saturday. Members of the base community can the year along with the A&FRC’s everyday Bank are offering activities and prizes Throughout the week, Broadway Bank work with their banking institutions functions of one-on-one financial counsel- during Military Saves Week, which offi- will provide a certificate worth $50 for and the financial specialists at the ing, classes and resources such as the Air cially begins Sunday and ends Feb. 26. A people who want to open a savings ac- A&FRC to “have a good foundation,” Force Aid Society. partnership of the Department of Defense count, as well as a $100 Visa gift card for Warner said. That foundation begins For more information, call The Air- and the nonprofit Consumer Federation those who open a checking account and with a spending plan, or budget. man and Family Readiness Center at of America, MSW is part of the DoD Fi- opt for direct deposit of their paychecks. “If people don’t have a spending plan, 652-5321. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD FEBRUARY 17, 2012 JBSA-Randolph completes inspection After months of preparation for the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Compliance Inspection, held Feb. 6-Monday, the results are in. The goals for the inspection – to have no critical or repeat write-ups and to not receive a marginal or unsatisfactory rating in any units or areas – were achieved. The 2012 JBSA-Randolph Compliance Inspection results are: • 902nd Mission Support Group Excellent • 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Excellent • 902nd Security Forces Squadron Satisfactory • 902nd Contracting Squadron Excellent • 902nd Force Support Squadron Excellent • 902nd Communications Squadron Excellent • 12th Flying Training Wing • 902nd Trainer Development Excellent Excellent • • 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Excellent Excellent • 12th Maintenance Directorate Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. • 359th Medical Group Satisfactory To be announced • 479th Flying Training Group Chapel 1 Satisfactory Food will be served immediately following the event at the JBSA-Randolph The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Blood Donor Airman and Family Readiness Center. For more information, call Staff Sgt. Natca Moye Center will be at the JBSA-Randolph Kendrick Club at 565-3930 or email her at today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a blood drive. [email protected]. For details, call Tracy Parmer at 292-8145.

BUDGET from P3 in contested environments. Housing is a key ingredient to taking care of Airmen “Ensuring fiscal goals are met and fleet modernization and the Air Force is close to reaching its goal of 53,000 the Air Force with a hollow force, he said. continues are only half of the goal in the new strategy,” privatized housing units force-wide with over 40,000 “It is really about balancing risk among the themes of Bolton said. “Taking care of Airmen and their families units in place and the remaining units to be ready in force structure, readiness, modernization and taking care is a key component and cannot get lost in talking of fiscal 2013. of our people,” Bolton said. “We have sized the force to mere numbers. “We’ve increased our family housing budget by $93 the strategy within the fiscal constraints we are facing.” “We are reducing the force by 9,900 Airmen, which million and this will allow us to meet our goal,” Bolton The Air Force is looking at a nearly $3 billion reduc- will reduce the end strength of active duty, Guard and said. “Completing this transition is important because tion in procurement cost because the service divested Reserve to around a 501,000 total force,” he said. “This we have found through privatization we are able to in- and is purchasing less hardware. Also, there is a reduc- allows us to appropriately size the force structure to crease the quality of housing for our Airmen and their tion of about $500 million in research, development, the strategy and hardware we are going to have in the families.” testing and evaluation, but the Air Force continued its inventory.” Looking back to the 2011 requirements – military focus on modernizing key components that will maintain The Air Force is proposing a 1.7 percent military pay action and support in Iraq and Afghanistan, support- the service’s technological edge, Bolton said. raise in fiscal 2013 and a 4.2 percent raise in basic ing NATO missions in Libya, along with humanitarian “Funding for intelligence, surveillance and reconnais- allowance for housing and 3.4 percent raise in the ba- support to Japan following a major earthquake – Bolton sance and space remain a priority,” he added. “We will sic allowance for subsistence as a continuing growth of reinforced the reach and responsibility placed on today’s continue to develop programs in ISR ensuring we are compensation for service. Airmen and emphasized the importance of providing supplying this skill set to the joint warfighter and coali- “We are budgeting more than $700 million for family them the tools required for a versatile force. tion partners.” programs including child and youth programs and child “We will continue to do everything we can to pro- According to Bolton, funding also remains in place development centers,” Bolton said. “We will continue to vide them with the tools they need to continue to be for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter – the cen- take care of our folks; we just need to ensure it is being the best Air Force in the world for decades to come,” terpiece for future modernization to be able to prevail done efficiently under tighter fiscal constraints.” Bolton said. FEBRUARY 17, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 Joint Base San Antonio announces fourth quarter winners Joint Base San Antonio officials recently an- Air Education and Training Command JBSA-Randolph nounced the Fourth Quarter award winners. The JBSA-Randolph • Civilian Supervisory Category II winners are: • Honor Guard Airman Category Paul Hughes • Junior Enlisted Member Category Senior Airman Anthony Snyder AETC Senior Airman Benjamin Minard 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron JBSA-Randolph 802nd Operations Support Squadron JBSA-Lackland • Civilian Non-Supervisory Category I JBSA-Lackland • Honor Guard NCO Category Jennifer Deason • Non-Commissioned Officer Category Staff Sgt. Tanisha Chaney Air Force Personnel Center Tech. Sgt. Mariah Armga 37th Training Support Squadron JBSA-Randolph 91st Network Warfare Squadron JBSA-Lackland • Civilian Non-Supervisory Category II JBSA-Lackland • Civilian Wage Grade Category Pamela Long • Senior Enlisted Member Category Vanessa Lazare Air Force Personnel Operations Agency Master Sgt. Vanessa Young 902nd Mission Support Group JBSA-Randolph 359th Medical Group JBSA-Randolph • Civilian Non-Supervisory Category III JBSA-Randolph • Civilian Supervisory Category I Javier Flores • Company Grade Officer Category Darryl Sharkey AF Intelligence Reconnaissance and Surveillance Agency 1st Lt. Gordon Bloom 359th Medical Support Squadron JBSA-Lackland

JBSA- Base BRIEFS Gates close for Presidents Day Thrift Shop closes for Presidents Day Randolph The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph gate The Thrift Shop is closed Monday for Presi- NOW SHOWING Chapel hours Monday are as follows: The main gate will dents Day and reopens for regular business at JBSA-Randolph Theater • CATHOLIC be operating under normal hours, the west and Wednesday. Daily Mass - Monday-Friday south gates will be open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. and the 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 east gate will be closed. Chapel staff relocates "War Horse" (PG-13) Saturday Mass For more information, contact the 902nd Security The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph chapel Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson 5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 Forces Squadron customer service desk at 652- staff will be relocated from the Chapel An- Today at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 6 p.m. Sunday Mass 5700. nex, Bldg. 103, to the basement of Bldg. 100, 8:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 through March 1. Reading program seeks volunteers During this time, there will be no facility 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 "Joyful Noise" (PG-13) Confession - Saturday Joint Base San Antonio School Liaison Offices reservation, usage and equipment check-out. All 4:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 will celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across phone numbers will remain the same. For ques- Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton Sunday Religious Education America Day, March 2, 8:30-10 a.m., at Paschall tions or concerns, call 652-6121. Sunday at 3 p.m. 9:45-11 a.m. Elementary. Bldg. 208 Volunteers are needed and must RSVP no later LRS promotes recovery program than Wednesday. To sign up, contact Wanda Coo- Members who use base supply items identi- $4.50 for adults – $2.25 for children 11 and younger • PROTESTANT per at [email protected] or call 652-5321. fied as containing precious metals must turn the Traditional Sunday Service items back in to supply when no longer needed. 8:15 a.m. - Base theater Program offers mentorship For details, call Tina Schul, 902nd Logistics Airfield access requires training Contemporary Sunday The “Me to You” program was established to Readiness Squadron precious metals recovery program Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s airfield is a Service mentor at-risk school students on the importance manager, at 652-2194 or Kay Herrera at 652-3958. controlled area, which means anyone who needs 11 a.m. - Base theater of making good choices early in their lives. access to the airfield is required to complete Sunday Religious Education Military members who participate share their American Red Cross seeks volunteers training, as well as be listed on an entry autho- 9:30-11:30 a.m. real-life experiences, before and after joining the The American Red Cross seeks volunteers to serve at rization list, unless escorted by someone who Bldg. 103 military, to educate students on the opportunities the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic. For already has access. For more information, and benefits offered by the military. more information, call the Red Cross desk at 652-6372 To schedule training and to determine who call the Chapel Center at For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Edward or stop by the resource management office at the clinic keeps the access listing for your organization, call 652-6121 Grant at [email protected]. (Bldg. 1040, Room 1C301) next to the records section. Geren Fawver at 652-8166. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD FEBRUARY 17, 2012 FEATURE AETC plans ceremony for 50-year civilian Engine manager parlays interest in electronics into long-term career

By Robert Goetz Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs

More than 60 years ago, an 11-year-old boy liv- ing on the near west side of San Antonio decided to enroll in a night school two blocks from his home so he could learn more about repairing radios and a relatively new invention called the television. While keeping up with his regular school work, the precocious youth attended night class five times a week for more than two years and re- paired radios and TVs during high school, later parlaying his experience and his knowledge of electronics into a long, successful civil service career, first at Kelly Air Force Base and later at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Next week, Air Education and Training Com- mand will pay tribute to Alfred Machts, the former electronics prodigy who now serves as the AETC Courtesy photo command engine manager, on the 50th anniversa- Alfred Machts, Air Education and Training Command engine manager, takes a call at his desk in Bldg. 581. He will be ry of his first day of civil service during a ceremo- honored Thursday for 50 years of civil service. ny at the Parr Club. Machts’ supervisor, Chief Master Sgt. Jose “All my classmates were on the Veterans Ad- “crash program” for apprentices in 1966, an as- Lopez, Headquarters AETC Command Propul- ministration bill,” he said. “They thought I was signment he said was one of the most satisfying in sion chief, called him “the perfect example of the real intelligent, but I had no worries. They all his career. importance our civilian workforce plays in an had families to support. I caught on real quick; I “They ran out of skilled techs to hire, so they organization’s success. soaked the information up like a sponge.” set up three programs,” he said. “He provides the thread of continuity needed After graduating from Edison High School, Machts developed a class syllabus and taught for our organization’s success,” he said. “Military Machts worked as a radio and TV repairman for three classes that spanned about six years. Forty- members PCS, retire and move on, but the mission a few years before landing a job at Kelly AFB eight of the students reached journeyman level continues because of him and others like him.” repairing radar equipment. while 24 achieved a lower level. Lopez listed a strong work ethic, job dedication “My experience got me hired at the journeyman “The second class started from scratch as far as and loyalty as some of Machts’ many strengths. level,” he said. “There was a big buildup at the learning about electronics,” he said. “It took more “But the one that stands out is his wide breadth time, so there was a lot of work to do.” to teach them. It wasn’t that they weren’t intel- of experience and knowledge he has gained over Machts continued to build on his experience, ligent; they just didn’t have the background. But the years of service,” he said. “Because of his, he repairing electronic countermeasure systems for they all came through and did well.” is not only looked upon by many of his co-workers B-52s and B-58s and automatic test equipment After completing his teaching duties, Machts for advice and guidance, he is also sought out by used for radar, radios and other communications returned to the shop as an electronics technician, others from outside organizations.” devices in support of B-52, B-58 and C-5 avionics where he and a co-worker designed and built a Machts, whose father’s profession was refrig- systems. tester for digital logic cards. A series of reduction- eration and major appliance repair, said his keen “We had about 500 personnel in two divisions,” in-force actions during the 1970s shuttled him to interest in science and electronics led him to night he said. “Kelly was the depot for all electronics.” various other positions at Kelly that expanded his school, where he recalled being the only child in Machts soon helped Kelly meet a need for more his class. skilled labor when he became an instructor in a See CIVILIAN P7 FEBRUARY 17, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 JBSA service members attend special event By Ashley Murphy The idea was carried into fruition 902nd Force Support Squadron marketing publicist by the JBSA-Randolph Dorm Council and more than half of the enlisted More than 550 Airmen, Sailors and dorm residents, 44 service members, Soldiers attended a free street party participated. Feb. 10 at SeaWorld San Antonio as With the event, the JBSA-Randolph a part of the Single Airman pro- residents realized that although they gram. There was a gaming station, are from different parts of the country, two roller-coaster rides, DJ, penguin they have a lot in common. expedition, food and beverages. The “I realized the dorm Airmen have evening culminated with a Shamu more similarities to each other than show dedicated to the military. we realized,” Airman 1st Class Alissa “The experience at SeaWorld was Holub, Total Force Service Center positive because I met new people technician, said. “We wanted to and learned more about my fellow branch out of the dorms and do fun Airmen around me,” Airman 1st things together, and this gave us an Class Willie Muhammad, Total Force opportunity to do so. I treasure the Service Center technician, said. “I was memories and fun time and hope able to get to know them from a per- that in the future, something like this sonal standpoint, instead of just work will come up for the junior enlisted and I was able to have fun with them Airmen of JBSA. and enjoy their company.” “They (SeaWorld) have catered The idea for the event originated events for the military communities be- from the JBSA-Randolph Single Air- fore, but this was a bit different with all man program when they were asked three JBSA bases participating,” Bonnie what kind of event they would like to Runge, 902nd Force Support Squadron see provided by the Air Force. It was Community Services Flight director, then expanded to include single service said. “We had the park to ourselves members from Ft. Sam Houston and Photo by Rich McFadden and the service members were made to . Service members from Joint Base San Antonio watch the Shamu performance at SeaWorld feel like stars.” “It was an excellent exercise in joie of San Antonio Feb. 10. The venue shut down their day-to-day operations and opened their “It was a really fun event,” Air- de vivre, albeit well-deserving of those doors just for the service members. man 1st Class Stasha Brown, Total who tirelessly defend our nation,” Joe Force Service Center technician, said. Horton, dorm manager, said. Airmen shows the character of the promise for participation in future “I rarely have a chance to come to The involvement the dorm coun- future of the Air Force. activities. It is dire we have the involve- SeaWorld, and to be able to do so at cil put forth in publicizing the event “It was great they were afforded this ment of young Airmen, for they soon a discounted rate was phenomenal as well as the strong turnout of the opportunity,” Horton said. “It shows will hold the reins. “ and greatly appreciated.”

CIVILIAN from P6 “It was like a police force set up Air Force-wide Machts, who loved living in Germany and the for pricing,” he said. “We found a lot of items that travelling opportunities it gave him, said he en- skills set, including flightline supervisor for the B-52 were overpriced and were able to get money back joyed his job, though it was “very demanding.” bomb navigation and C-5 avionics systems, special or get prices reduced.” Machts returned to Randolph in 2000, set- weapons directorate and the ATE shop, equipment Not all items that seemed overpriced were out tling into the position that has been the longest- specialist for the O-2 and OV-10 aircraft avionics sys- of line, Machts, who worked mainly with engine running of his civil service career. He said his tems, avionics equipment specialist for the T-38 and parts, said. job involves determining what spare engines are F-5 and ATE production management specialist for a “Some items were higher than they ought to be needed to support AETC’s flying mission, as well variety of support equipment. because they were unique and manufactured in as keeping track of the command’s nearly 3,400 Machts’ career took a turn in another direction small quantities,” he said. “You had to figure in engines, parts replacement, and repair and in 1981 when he moved across town to Randolph, engineering costs, which were a greater percent- overhaul requirements. where he was promoted to the Civilian Career age of the price if an item wasn’t mass-produced.” Machts, who has four children, six grandchil- Enhancement Program in the Office of Civilian Machts left San Antonio – and the dren and two great-grandchildren, is looking for- Personnel Operations. – in 1995 when he was transferred to Depot Pur- ward to retirement and “not working for once in “I was able to get the job because of the diver- chased Equipment Maintenance manager at U.S. my life.” He said he has plenty of interests to keep sity of my background,” he said. “We developed Air Forces in Europe headquarters at Ramstein him busy – from reading and traveling to taking promotion evaluation packages and lists of candi- Air Base, Germany. The DPEM function involves college courses. dates for competitive promotion.” the depot overhaul of all equipment items to sup- He said he has especially enjoyed working at A few years after returning to Kelly in 1982, port the engine and aircraft maintenance mission. Randolph and USAFE. Machts entered an arena that was a hot-button issue “We covered all the bases in Europe,” he “I like the military environment, where it’s like at the time – parts overpricing. He joined the competi- said. “We determined financial requirements for a family helping each other,” Machts said. “The tion advocacy office at Kelly that examined thousands depot repair of equipment and handled engine personal relationships are much broader. I’ve en- of items and determined what they “should cost.” management.” joyed the camaraderie we have here.” PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD FEBRUARY 17, 2012

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Feb. 22, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2-3 p.m. Wimberley Community Center Mission Branch Library 14068 Ranch Road 12 3132 Roosevelt Ave. Wimberley, Texas San Antonio, Texas For more information, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil Join us on Facebook at www.facebook/bandofthewest.com Follow us on Twitter@AFBandofthewest FEBRUARY 17, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 The Joint Base San SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS Antonio-Randolph Rambler Fitness Center is open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday in honor of Wise choices keep children's teeth healthy Presidents Day. By Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs Sports Making good choices as a BRIEFS child can make all the differ- ence in having a beautiful smile Youth sports registration for the rest of your life. Registration for the follow- February is National Chil- ing youth sports runs Wednes- dren’s Dental Health Month. day through Feb. 29. All youth “This is an annual event recog- must have a current physical, nized on base, but this year we’re immunizations and a sports doing some different things,” Staff registration form on file. The Sgt. Michael Kennison, 359th cost is $45 per child. Dental Squadron NCO in charge • T-Ball (co-ed) for youth of preventative dentistry, said. 5-6 years old (must be 5 Normally, a doctor would years old by March 15) visit the elementary school and • Coach Pitch (co-ed) for speak on tooth anatomy and youth ages 7-8 what causes decay and cavi- • Boys' baseball or girls' ties, but this year the dental softball for youth ages 9-18 squadron intends to get more interactive and base wide. Li'l Renegades basketball “For parents who are waiting Li'l Renegades is a parent/ for appointments in the fam- child program that helps 3- ily health clinic, we are using and 4-year-old children build the awareness wall to display confidence while learning posters giving them informa- basic basketball skills. Regis- tion on how to help them keep “Without flossing, you’re only cleaning ter at Youth Programs, Bldg. their children’s teeth clean and 585, Wednesday through Feb. 70 percent of your mouth.” gums healthy,” he said. 29. The cost is $40 per child, Poor dental hygiene prac- and the program runs for six Staff Sgt. Michael Kennison tices are sometimes developed 359th Dental Squadron NCO in charge of preventative dentistry weeks beginning in March. at a young age and often by mimicking parent’s practices, New Year, New You he said. The Rambler Fitness Center “The main thing we want are usually used for dentures, only cleaning 70 percent of the sugar build up on teeth offers a self-monitored to get across to our patients is Kennison said. your mouth,” Kennison said, until they can brush.” program, “New Year, New gum and tooth problems are He recommends everyone “So think of not flossing as tak- Thursday, representatives You,” during normal operating not genetic,” Kennison said. brush at least twice a day on ing a shower and never clean- from the dental squadron will hours. “New Year, New You” “We’d like to inform them all sides of their teeth, angling ing your hair.” visit the schools to educate cards are available from the that a lot of it comes down to the tootbrush brush 45 degrees For gum care, there are the students, play games and staff. The year-long program proper bushing techniques and toward the gum line and rotat- good mouth rinses available, give prizes. involves running/walking products to heal your gums ing it in slow small circles. he said, but for kids, use child- “For older kids, three vol- 70 miles, attending 24 group and teeth. Teach them proper “Your teeth are rounded, friendly rinses. unteers will act as teeth as aerobic classes and biking brushing and flossing.” so the circular motion allows Diet also has a large impact part of the play," he said. 36 miles. When brushing, use a soft or you to get plaque out from on dental hygiene. "We will also have cut outs extra soft toothbrush because those hard-to-reach places,” “Stay away from energy of germs and other volun- Attention bikers the softer the brush the gentler he said. drinks, foods with a lot of teers as an over-sized brush, The fitness center offers bike it is on the gums. The softer It’s important for parents sugar, and chips, because a jump rope for floss and a rides every Thursday, 11:30 brushes extend the longevity to encourage their children to they get stuck in your teeth Dudley the Dinosaur video a.m.-12:30 p.m. A road bike or of your gum and tooth health. floss as well. While flossing, and gums,” Kennison said. “If produced by the American cyclo-cross bike in good working The bristles bend well and they use a piece of floss that is at your children are at school Dental Association. condition is needed. Appropri- get deeper into the crevices least 18 inches long and use a and having sugary snacks, tell “We just want everyone to ate cycling attire and gear are and gums. clean piece every time at least them to go to the water foun- have bright healthy smiles required. These rides are led by Hard brushes cause more once a day. tain and wash their mouths for the rest of their lives,” he a member of USA Cycling. problems than they fix as they “Without flossing, you’re out with water. It may dilute said. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD FEBRUARY 17, 2012