FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2009

GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 67 No. 19

LOWERING THE FLAG INSIDE LAFB chosen Commentary 4 Straight Talk 5 Promotion List 6 for cyber NAF Recognition 7 WASHINGTON (AFNS) “Site survey teams News & Features – Air Force officials used previously ap- announced May 15 that proved criteria to gather Lackland is the pre- information, assess cap- ferred alternative for the abilities, and refine ini- permanent location of tial data to thoroughly 24th Air Force, a new evaluate all candidate numbered Air Force locations in accordance Reaching Out 16 headquarters focused on with our basing pro- the cyber mission. cess,” said Kathleen Although Lackland Ferguson, the deputy has been identified as secretary of the Air the preferred alterna- Force for installations. tive, a final basing deci- She added that these sion will not be made basing selections were Bronze Stars 18 until the environmental made using a measured process required and deliberate pro- under the Nat- cess to ensure ional Environ- that the final deci- mental Policy sion is the best Act is complet- possible out- ed. come for In October national de- Air Force basketball 26 2008, Air Force fense and is in officials announ- compliance with ced the creation of a the National Environ- cyber numbered Air mental Policy Act. Force under Air Force This information was Space Command. The then evaluated during a Air Force announced the Headquarters Air Force- Top pistol shooters 27 six candidate bases for level review to select the the numbered Air Force preferred alternative, headquarters Jan. 21, she added. and then began site sur- In selecting a pre- veys that teams complet- ferred alternative for the ed on March 6. The six cyber mission, Air Force candidate bases were officials considered cy- Photo by Alan Boedeker Barksdale AFB, La.; ber numbered Air Force A Retreat team lowers the flag during a ceremony at the Lackland parade Lackland AFB; Langley mission synergy – in- grounds May 15. The Retreat ceremony marked the end of National Police Week. AFB, Va.; Offutt AFB, cluding proximity to Ceremonies and activities throughout the week honored federal, state and munic- ipal officers in recognition of their service. Neb.; Peterson AFB, Colo.; and Scott AFB, Ill. See CYBER P2 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 Team Lackland leaders visit Capitol Hill By Mike Joseph Washington, D.C., to meet put a local face on the Air General Patrick had to say them what it is we do, and Staff Writer with several legislators. Force’s mission: to fly, fight when it came to expressing they get to see us face-to-face The group met with Sen. and win … in air, space and what the wing was doing, and rather than over the phone or Four members of Team , R- cyberspace. It allows things we might need in the e-mail. It’s a lot more person- Lackland recently spent a day Texas; Rep. , R- Congressional members to future.” able and there’s open dialog.” visiting with members of Texas; Rep. Charlie Gonzalez, meet with wing commanders Airman McGee, who is Following the visit, the sen- Congress as part of the wing D-Texas; and Rep. Vic Snyder, to discuss Air Force issues from and repre- ator’s office sent out the fol- commander Capitol Hill visit D-Ark., who is a member of that are important to sented base enlisted person- lowing press release via e- program. the House Armed Services Congress and their respective nel, also returned with a new mail: Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, committee and requested constituents. prospective on Congress. “Lackland Air Force Base 37th Training Wing com- time with the Lackland dele- “I was very impressed with “I thought it was wonder- is home to thousands of our mander; Chief Master Sgt. gation. the congressmen and the sen- ful,” said Airman McGee. “It brave Airmen and the largest Robert Rubio, superintendent “It was very eye-opening ator that they took the time to was a great opportunity to see training wing in the Air of public health and 319th and insightful,” said Chief meet with General Patrick how our government func- Force. I’m so proud of Training Squadron’s body, Rubio, who represented the and let him articulate the per- tions and express to members General Patrick’s hard work, mind and fitness coordinator; senior NCOs. “It was great to tinent data for the wing,” said of Congress what’s going on at and that of all the other Air Capt. Robert Spouse, 37th see our government at work, Captain Sprouse, who repre- Lackland, what we do for the Force personnel at Lackland. TRW executive officer; and and how receptive they were sented the junior base offi- community on and off base. They do so much not only to Senior Airman Matthew to what we had to say.” cers. “All the congressional “It showed them we have help the San Antonio region McGee, 37th Security Forces The Capitol Hill visit pro- leaders were very interested the motivation to come all the but to keep Americans safe Squadron, traveled to gram was initiated in 1998 to in what was going on, what way to Washington to tell here and abroad.”

CYBER from P1 munication and bandwidth capa- erations. bilities. Other criteria evaluated Following the completion of the Be Responsible! Buckle Up other cyber operational missions included facilities and infrastruc- environmental impact analysis, Seat Belts And and access to scientific and tech- ture, support capacity, security, Air Force officials intend to make Save Lives! Wear Yours! nical expertise – as well as com- and transportation/access consid- a final base selection this summer. MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News TROUBLESHOOTING BRIEFS GROUP TO PERFORM MUSICAL The Lackland Performing Arts Group will present “Clue: The Musical ” May 29-30, 7 p.m. each evening, at Arnold Hall Comm- unity Center. Cost is $10 and includes light hor d’oeu- vres. Cocktail hour with a cash bar begins at 6 p.m. For reservations and ticket information, call the Arnold Hall at 671-2619.

LACKLAND IDOL CONTEST Registration deadline for the 2009 Lackland Idol talent contest is May 29. Auditions will be held June 9, and the show is scheduled for June 26, 7 p.m., at the Bob Hope Theater. Contestants will vie for a $500 first- place prize, $300 for second and $200 for third. Registration forms are available at Arnold Hall Community Center. For more Photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352. JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – Senior Airman Jessica Rumsley, 332nd Expeditionary Medical TEAM LACKLAND AWARDS CEREMONY Support Squadron biomedical equipment techni- The Team Lackland first quarter awards cian, troubleshoots a ventilator machine at Joint ceremony is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Base Balad, Iraq, May 14. Airman Rumsley is Gateway Club. Everyone is encouraged to deployed from Lackland. attend. For more information, call Master Sgt. Anthony Milunas at 219-8906. Airman’s Roll Call FOOD TASTING EVENT The final event for Asian Pacific- American Heritage Month will be a food Asian Pacific-American Heritage Month tasting Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at On Oct. 28, 1992, President George H. W. Bush signed American unit composed of mostly Japanese Americans Arnold Hall Community Center. Public Law 102-450, enacting May as Asian Pacific- who fought in Europe during WWII. FACILITY MANAGERS TRAINING American Heritage Month. Many of these men put their lives on the line for their The 37th Civil Engineer Squadron will May was selected to memorialize two important country while their families were confined to intern- host facility managers training June 2, 1-3 milestones in Asian Pacific-American history: ca ment camps back in the . The unit the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants eri n H became the most highly decorated military p.m., at Carter Hall, Bldg. 10215. m e to the United States on May 7, 1843, and A r unit in the history of the United States Call Tech. Sgt. Alan Watkins at 671-2695 - i the contributions of Chinese workers in c t Armed Forces, including 21 Medal of for more information. i a building the transcontinental railroad, f Honor recipients – earning the unit the i g

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nation. s Astronaut (Lt. Col.) Ellison Shoji Onizuka, tentatively set for May 30. A A diverse group of Asian Pacific- had become the first Japanese American Access to the new LRS parking lot will Americans has assisted the nation in building astronaut the year before when he flew aboard require a left turn on Arizona Street from a military force capable of preserving our the shuttle Discovery. George Avenue, and a left turn on Hartney national liberty, while serving as a role model for • On May 31, 1987, Hoang Nhu Tran, a former boat Avenue from Arizona Street. other freedom-seeking nations and individuals around person, graduated valedictorian of the U.S. Air Force The original entrance to LRS, just past the world. Academy in a class of 960 students. He was also a the Selfridge Gate, is blocked. Significant contributions include: Rhodes Scholar and Time magazine’s recipient of the • The 442nd Regimental Combat Team, an Asian 1986 College Achievement Award. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 COMMENTARY Safety key in Critical Days of Summer By Brig. Gen. Len Patrick been private motor vehicle acci- fatal boating accident victims who drowned Editorial staff 37th Training Wing Commander dents. Each year, the Air Force were not wearing a life jacket. BRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK, loses more people in vehicle acci- If you are going to drink, drink responsi- 37TH TRAINING WING COMMANDER On Memorial Day, we will dents than in any other type of bly and keep a sober wingman in your remember and honor more than a mishap. group. Alcohol impairs our physical abili- KIRK FRADY, million American servicemembers Twelve of last year’s deaths ties and our ability to make good decisions. DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS who have died in the wars and con- involved motor vehicle accidents, Good wingmen intervene when they see JOE BELA, flicts fought to preserve the liber- including six motorcycle fatalities. something dumb, dangerous, or different CHIEF OF INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 ties that make this the greatest Brig. Gen. These accidents were all avoid- about to happen. They help identify haz- nation on Earth. Each one of them able; poor decision making, ards and apply effective preventive meas- SHANNON CARABAJAL, Len Patrick MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 put their country and their service unsafe speed for the conditions, ures to keep things under control. before themselves, and each is a hero. and alcohol use often lead to these deadly Summer is a time for us to relax and MIKE JOSEPH, STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 This eventful day also marks the begin- accidents. Don’t make the same mistakes; enjoy some well-deserved time off. While ning of the 101 Critical Days of Summer remember your safety training, use good you’re out there having fun, please think PATRICK DESMOND, SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, safety campaign. This critical period, which judgment, and recognize the limits of your about what you’re doing and how to do it in 671-5049 begins this weekend and runs through vehicle and the driving conditions. the safest way. Take the time to look at the PAUL NOVAK, Labor Day, is one of the deadliest times for Poor decisions also lead to accidents risk associated with activities you and your DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 our Airmen. What should be a time of pic- during water sports and other high-risk family engage in this summer, and take nics, barbeques, family vacations and recreational activities. If you’re going boat- appropriate actions to reduce the risk as relaxation all too often ends in tragedy. ing, wear a life jacket. Statistics show that much as possible. Office: 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 In 2008, 16 Airmen lost their lives dur- life jackets greatly increase your chances of Thank you for what you do for the Lackland AFB, Texas ing the 101 Critical Days of Summer. surviving a boating accident. In fact, the world’s greatest Air Force and Team 78236-5103 Historically, the biggest risk to Airmen has Coast Guard reports that 90 percent of all Lackland. Enjoy the summer. (210) 671-1786; (fax) 671-2022 E-mail: [email protected] Commander’s Action Line: Memorial Day serves as an important reminder actionline@lackland. af.mil. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) By Lt. Col. Mitchell Culp General Murray himself was dead by decorating their graves. A number of Southern states For advertising information: a Civil War It was first widely observed on have continued also to observe Prime Time Military Newspapers 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group 2203 S. Hackberry hero and May 30, 1868, to commemo- a separate day to honor the San Antonio, Texas 78210 SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) – intensely rate the sacri- Confederate dead. (210) 534-8848 Contrary to popular belief, patriotic. fices of Civil Memorial Day is observed (fax) 534-7134 Memorial Day is much more He sup- War with the laying of a wreath at than a three-day weekend that ported the Soldiers. the Tomb of the Unknowns in marks the beginning of summer. idea com- Army Gen. Arlington National Cemetery in This newspaper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a To many people, especially pletely and John Virginia, and by religious servic- private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive the nation’s thousands of com- marshaled Logan, the es, parades and speeches written contract with Lackland AFB, bat veterans, this day has a his- veterans’ commander nationwide. Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized tory stretching all the way back support. in chief of Flags, insignia and flowers publication for members of the U.S. to the Civil War and is an Plans were developed for a the veterans’ are placed on the graves of vet- military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the important reminder of those more complete celebration by a organization, Grand Army of the erans in local cemeteries. official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of who died in the service of their local citizen’s committee headed Republic, proclaimed May 30 as For many, this day carries no Defense, or the Department of the Air country. by Mr. Welles and General Decoration Day by General special meaning except perhaps Force. The appearance of advertising in The story of Memorial Day Murray. Order 11 on May 5, 1868. an extra day off from work and this publication, including inserts or begins almost 150 years ago, in On May 5, 1866, his village This was two years after the school, a barbecue, the start of supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the summer of 1865, when was decorated with flags at half 1866 commemoration in the summer holiday season, and Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Henry Welles, a druggist from staff, draped with evergreens Waterloo. for stores, the opportunity to Newspapers, of the products or services Waterloo, N.Y., mentioned to and mourning black. Veterans, By Congressional proclama- hold their annual Memorial Day advertised. Everything advertised in this some of his friends at a gather- civic societies and residents, led tion in 1966, Waterloo was cited weekend sale. publication shall be made available for ing that while praising the living by General Murray, marched to as the birthplace of the obser- In reality, the holiday is purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veterans of the Civil War, “it the strains of music to the three vance in the North. observed in honor of our national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, would be well to remember the village cemeteries. One year After World War I, the day nation’s armed service person- or any other nonmerit factor of the patriotic dead by placing flow- later, on May 5, 1867, the cere- came to be observed in honor of nel who were killed in wartime. purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, ers on their graves.” monies were repeated. those who had died in all U.S. It is tradition to mark the prepared and provided by the Public Nothing became of this sug- Memorial Day was originally wars, and it was renamed. holiday by flying the national Affairs Office of the 37th Training Wing. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, gestion until he renewed the known as Decoration Day Since 1971, Memorial Day has flag at half staff until noon and are U.S. Air Force photos. Deadline for submissions is idea the following spring to because it was a time set aside been observed on the last numerous memorial ceremonies noon Thursday the week prior to Army Gen. John Murray. to honor the nation’s Civil War Monday in May. are held throughout the U.S. publication.

MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 STRAIGHTT A L K

By Patrick Desmond Staff Writer Just hang around the house. The Go to Houston to see a blues con- I’ll go to either Austin or Corpus I’m going to move all the furniture only thing we are doing is on the cert. It’s going to be a bunch of Christi. I’ll probably see a band. – into my new house and paint. – 29th, we’re going camping at old guys rocking out on guitars. – Staff Sgt. Wesley Parker, 59th Staff Sgt. James Weltin, 345th What do you have Camp Nab. – Tech. Sgt. Ava Trask, Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeff Roeder, Pharmacy Squadron. Training Squadron. 319th Training Squadron. Navy Information Operations planned for Memorial Command. Day weekend?

Talking on a cell phone while driving on base Reminder! is prohibited. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009

Photo by Alan Boedeker Air Force officials selected 172 technical sergeants from Lackland Air Force Base for promotion to master sergeant. This photo is available for download on the Lackland Air Force Base Web site at www.lackland.af.mil. Lackland Airmen selected for master sergeant Air Force officials recently select- 8 a.m. "This release has special sig- geant will be promoted according to 26th Network Operations Group ed 5,604 of 22,748 eligible technical nificance because it's the first time their promotion sequence number Layman Hose sergeants for promotion to master in 12 years that we haven't released beginning in August. Eugene Lloyd sergeant for a selection rate of 24.64 the master sergeant and technical The selections are tentative until percent. sergeant selection lists at the same the data verification process is com- 33rd Network Warfare Squadron The average score for those time," said Chief Master Sgt. Michael plete, which is no later than 10 days Ireli Hinger selected was 340.41, with an aver- Hall, the enlisted promotions and after the promotion release date. age time in grade and time in service military testing branch chief. AFPC officials will notify Airmen, via 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron of 4.45 and 16.40 years respectively. In 1997, the master sergeant and military personnel flights and mili- Kevin Borth The average score was based on technical sergeant promotion release tary personnel elements, if their the following point averages: 134.30 dates were combined to streamline selection is in question. 37th Civil Engineer Squadron for enlisted performance reports, the release procedure. The virtual promotion release is Martin Pitre 70.20 for the promotion fitness However, since the inception of one of the many technological initia- exam, 63.60 for the specialty knowl- the virtual Enlisted Promotion tives AFPC has taken to deliver per- 37th Communications Squadron edge test, 33.69 for time in grade, Release Application, Air Force sonnel services via 24/7 Web-based Lisa Cook 34.55 for time in service and 11.59 Personnel Center officials have made personnel information. Marcus Davis for decorations. great strides to improve the promo- Congratulations to the following The master sergeant promotion tion release process. 172 Lackland Airmen selected for list was publicly released May 14 at Those selected for master ser- promotion to master sergeant: See MSGT P10 MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the following Adrian Limongi Sean Closson Shawn Dunn Ian Simonsen, 331st TRS, Flight 60 Airmen for being selected as Jeremiah Shuerger John Langston Joseph Kraiem 373 honor graduates among 644 Drew Van Dyk Robert Lowe Philip McGee Female Airmen trainees graduating today. Flight 382 Joseph Upthegrove Anthony Murphy Courtney Dunlap, 324th TRS, Latonya Kocher Flight 376 Brandon Sharples Flight 376 320th Training Squadron Michelle Ball April Brown, 324th TRS, Flight Flight 379 323rd Training Squadron April Brown 331st Training Squadron 376 Angelo Beato Flight 371 Hannah Collins Flight 373 Max Evans Joshua Jacobson Misti Cox Joshua Baker Top PT Flights Todd Peterson Flight 372 Danielle Dirado David Dominguez Male Flights Justin Squires Christopher Cangemi Courtney Dunlap Alexander Gordy 324th TRS, Flight 375 Flight 380 Kyle Eckert Brittany Eure Matthew Kozdras 322nd TRS, Flight 381 Devon Carroll Jordan Edwards Sabrina Nicholson Freddie Meggs Female Flights Kevin Fearn Erika Spann Brandon Neilson 324thTRS, Flight 376 321st Training Squadron Douglas May Ian Simonsen 322nd TRS, Flight 382 Flight 383 James Segreti 326th Training Squadron Antonio Valdes Roger Livingston Michael Segreti Flight 377 Top Academic Flights Dustin Smith Jacob Standley Kyle Gale Top BMT Airman 324th TRS, Flight 376 Flight 384 Jacob Stull Phillip Hammond James Segreti, 323rd TRS, Flight 324th TRS, Flight 326 Jennifer Nolasco-Estrella Aaron Zanchi Aaron Hunter 372 Jeffrey Zielomski Flight 378 322nd Training Squadron Larson Chun Most Physically Fit Flight 381 324th Training Squadron Andrew Cooper Male Airmen Marcus Allen-Hall Flight 375 Patrick Cummings Aaron Zanchi, 323rd TRS, Flight David Light Travis Allen William Dougherty 372 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 MSGT from P6 37th Operations Sup- Melvin McBean ations Squadron 59th Surgical Special- 324th TRS port Squadron Matthew Petrie Derrick Brewer ties Squadron Christina Fitzpatrick 37th Comptroller Bruce Boling Jacob Thompson Julieta Evans Sharon Bryant Anthony Pivirotto Squadron Darien McCulloch Marvin Gilham Rafaell Trevino Andrea Howard 59th Dental Training Derrick Weese 326th TRS 37th Security Forces Squadron Kimberly Wilkins Francisco Araujo 59th Medical Support Squadron Michael Mainor Brandon Hobeck 37th Logistics Readi- Squadron Stacy Larosh 93rd Intelligence Gregory Wasson ness Squadron Mire Calderafavela Armando Chavez James Wooding 59th Inpatient Oper- Squadron Jesus Hernandez ations Group Barbra Creutz 341st TRS Jason Labanna 37th Training Wing Juan Rodriguez 59th Medical Wing John Darrah Yolanda Nerio Tamesia Boone Edith Fields 318th Training Squa- Steven Lopez Ida Davis 59th Medical Inpatient dron Christopher Roach 37th Medical Oper- Gregory Fox Squadron 59th Mental Health Aldomar Genao ations Squadron Carlo Franco Aminda Fuller Squadron Manuel Martinez 342nd TRS Jennifer Chandler Retonja Jackson Richard Kemp Sedonia Hartwick Noel Mendozaruiz Jared Antoni Craig Johnson Sharon Reeder Mary Ann Platt Brandon Hannasch William Kellagher 59th Orthopedic and 319th TRS Daniel Logan 37th Training Support 59th Laboratory Squa- Rehab Squadron Ava Trask Charles Pfennig Squadron dron Benjamin Aldrich Ted Rajala 37th Mission Support Michelle Barrow Joseph Adams 321st TRS Roy Shaw Group Jeffrey Martin Manuel Rivera David Hile Bracy Taylor Kenry Peart George Moore 59th Radiology Squa- Tracy Wallace 59th Medical Logistics dron 322nd TRS 343rd TRS 37th Mission Support and Readiness Squa- Tommy Epley Jason Pentz Bruce Archer Squadron 59th Dental Squadron dron Ellwood Tegtmeier Alexander Erb Sarah Esparza Janene Buchanan Andrew Brewer 323rd TRS Fermin Garcia Roberto Hernandez Jerome Hannon 59th Surgical Inpatient Anthony Formell Jeremy Salaver Joseph Normandin 59th Dental Support Michael Scott Squadron Merle Georgi Eric Thomas Francesc Seehausen Squadron Richard Arthur Michael Padgett Dung Vu Karen Buttry 59th Medical Oper- Andre Vanburen Gregory Pendleton See MSGT P15 MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 MSGT from P10 543rd Intelligence, Surveil- Scott Hayden Justin Worley Band of the West lance and Reconnaissance Jason Nyman Nathan Sielbeck 344th TRS Group Kenneth Pettit Defense Media Activity – Donna Siler Stephen Baum Holly Sullivan Brent Warren San Antonio Timothy Cooper Deborah Decker Cryptologic Systems Group Jimmy Cox 543rd Support Squadron Air Force Intelligence, Reginald Eggins Timothy Crouch Tyrone Criss Arthur Adams Surveillance and Reconn- Jason Hernandez Elliott Windsor John Sanks Michael Crittenden aissance Agency Lee Hoover Daniel Agisotelis Jason Royals Cyber Analysis Squadron 345th TRS 690th Alteration/Instal- Joseph Behun Byron Staes Courtney Baumgartner lation Squadron James Boyd Barnes Center for Enlisted Liota Wakal Jonathan Gomez Jay Knudson Shawn Browning Education Pamela Marks Todd Willis Dyree Burnett Lashondria Barber Air Force Security Forces Jody Velez William Creutz Micah Chitwood Center Bernhard Wallmann 651st Munitions Squadron Tania Figueroa Stacie Duck Sean Lulofs Mark Ware Dexter Howard Peter Ford Carteralynn Ford Deborah Rude Stephen Whitehead Dari Gudenschwager Richard Ray Norberto Loeravasquez 690th Intelligence Support Omar Hernandez Squadron Ernesto Herrera Air Force Medical Opera- 346th Test Squadron Joseph Chadwick Ian Hertzke tions Agency James Harris Derek Jones 690th Network Support George McFarland Chastity Dodd 369th Air Force Recruiting Squadron Gerald Morris Richard Koen Luis RoblesDeJesus Michael Johnson Angela Palazzo Sarah Swift Ric Irizarryrivera Jasen Perkins 737th Training Support Christine Priest Air Mobility Command Air 453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron Luis Reyes Operations Squadron Squadron Shae Alamo Alan Warren Primus Skumatz Larry Crites Danica Eusay Jason Worcester Garrad Mitchell PAGE 16 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009

Photo by the San Antonio Express-News Wanda Konkright touches her brother’s name on the traveling replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in 1991. Memorial Day has special meaning for sister By Mike Joseph went down (in South Vietnam),” said made it easier on his sister although dinates were, put my finger on the map Staff Writer Wanda Konkright, a Department of questions are now beginning to be (where the helicopter went down).” Defense employee at Security Hill who answered. What recently began as a show-and- This Memorial Day weekend holds a also spent 10 years in the Air Force. “For some reason, this year hit me tell with a fellow co-worker has evolved special meaning for one Lackland She had just turned 15 when her worse than others,” said Mrs. Kon- into a fact-finding journey. It’s a trip employee. There will be normal family brother, Army Chief Warrant Officer kright. “It’s time, it’s time for it to come that has been ongoing for the native activities, but also moments when she Clayton Wade James, was killed in out. It’s time for the story. Virginian for the better part of three remembers her brother, who died fight- action just south of the demilitarized “There were many years when I decades and it’s filled with memories of ing for the freedom of others an ocean zone in South Vietnam. wondered where Clayton’s helicopter her brother and family. away. Clayton had barely turned 22 on the went down and all I could do was take An Express-News photographer cap- “The difference (this year) is when I fatal day of May 10, 1971; the Viet Cong my hand and put it on South Vietnam. tured one scene in 1991, almost 20 say ‘Clayton, I miss you,’ I’ll be able to shot down Clayton and his helicopter It’s only been in the last months that finally touch the coordinates where he crew. And time – 38 years – hasn’t I’ve been able to learn where the coor- See SISTER P17 MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17

Courtesy Photos Army Chief Warrant Officer Clayton James (inset) flew scout missions in helicopters Mildred Jacobs receives a Purple Heart and Bronze Star on behalf of her son Clayton during the Vietnam War. on Oct. 8, 1971. Clayton was killed in action during the Vietnam War.

SISTER from P16 For the past 10 years, Wanda didn’t be able to unfold some of the areas he “To see someone in a have much luck finding out where flew over. This is important to me, and years after Clayton’s death. It depicts casket helps you bring Clayton’s helicopter went down. so I continue to search and work on my Wanda touching her brother’s name on Basically, all she knew was a general book.” a traveling Vietnam War Memorial wall closure, but it doesn’t help area and that he flew scout missions. The book is a notebook thick with when it came to San Antonio, and the the pain.” But things began to change late last pictures and information about her tears flow almost at will when she talks year. She came across a box with news- brother. He was highly decorated, earn- about it. Wanda Konkright paper clippings and pictures about ing the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, the “About six months ago the shot of Sister of Clayton James Clayton, and used the one of her at the Air Medal and a medal from the South Clayton’s name became my desktop traveling wall as a background on her Vietnamese government. The notebook background,” Wanda said. “Sometimes memorial wall even though his name is computer. continues to expand as she uncovers I find myself just staring, remembering too high to reach. He also takes the About that same time, she began more information about his unit and how Mom cried out and begged them to time to sit and reflect while he’s there. sharing family stories with a new co- Vietnam tour as all of the siblings look say it wasn’t true. She cried out, ‘Please At various times, brother Marvin and worker. An innocent remark of “I wish I for ways to honor their fallen brother. tell me it isn’t so. Please tell me it isn’t sisters Anita and Sharon as well as could find out where these coordinates “I’m grateful for the opportunity to so.’ Mom wasn’t one to raise her voice, Wanda have also made the journey to are. I’ve wanted to know for years learn answers, to put things together to so to hear her cry out with such pain Washington to touch the wall. Sharon where Clayton went down” and “Is honor my brother,” Wanda said. “I have and agony is a memory that resonates has also been able to touch Clayton’s there any place on base that could finally found what I believe is a way to in me today. name on the traveling wall. touch up this picture in the paper so I honor him. But it’s sad when his life is “I felt so helpless. There was Wanda recalls when Clayton was could have a better picture to keep?” just in a notebook. Clayton’s life was far absolutely nothing I could do. It is the home halfway through his tour. She started things in motion. too short, and I was too young to appre- only time I can remember Mom crying said he really didn’t talk about anything “Finding those coordinates (where ciate the time I spent with him. All of out in such pain. It wasn’t that she because he didn’t want to worry his Clayton was killed) only served to stoke his brothers and sisters miss him dear- screamed or anything, it was the plead- mother. He had confided in Sharon that my appetite to find out as much as I ly.” ing and anguish in her voice. So when I he had a premonition that the worst could,” she said. “So I started research- She realizes she’s not the only one read her letter about how she tried so was going to happen. A week after ing the unit he was assigned to. Some of who has lost a brother or sister in a hard to touch Clayton’s name on the returning to the front lines, it did. the information seems as though it was war, and she can readily identify with wall in Washington and couldn’t, my “The Army advised us not to have an always waiting for me to find, and other their pain. While finding new informa- mind returned to that five-minute span open casket,” Wanda said. “He was 6-2, facts try to hide themselves, and are tion about Clayton doesn’t take way the so many years before that seemed to which was big that many years ago. We eventually uncovered by following a feeling of loss, she says, it does help last an eternity. Touching his name, had to go by faith that Clayton was in thread that leads to another thread come to grips with it. that was for her.” there. I remember the flag barely cov- leading to a new Google search, and “This journey I’m on will be an ongo- His brother Wesley travels to ered the edges. To see someone in a voila, there it is. ing tribute to Clayton and my Mom and Washington, D.C., every Memorial Day casket helps you bring closure, but it “As I discover more and more about Dad,” said Wanda. “Gone, but not for- to remember Clayton by touching the doesn’t help the pain.” the six months he was in country, I will gotten.” PAGE 18 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 LAFB to automate entry control By Capt. John Severns Department of Defense database. the information can be flagged in Air Education and Training Command The DBIDS database interfaces the system, instantly alerting Public Affairs with the Defense Enrollment guards, he added. Eligibility Reporting System “DBIDS will result in a signifi- RANDOLPH AFB – Drivers which provides an initial data cant improvement in force pro- pulling up at gates on Lackland dump of active duty, civilians, tection,” Colonel Jolivette said. will have something new to greet retired and dependents within the “By adding a degree of automa- them later this year – the Defense base ZIP code area. However, tion to our entry control process, Biometric Identification System. additional information must be we reduce the chance of an unau- Lackland is the first AETC base added locally, such as unit, thorized individual gaining access scheduled to start using DBIDS. access rights during higher force to the base and more importantly, Registration begins in September protection conditions or phone we will add a significant measure and is scheduled to continue numbers. of deterrence that is critical to until February 2010 because of The most significant gain from our reaching the command’s the large retiree and military using the new system will be to antiterrorism and force protec- population in San Antonio. installation security. DBIDS will tion objectives.” The most visible part of DBIDS, allow guards to develop a stan- DBIDS is not a new system, the which has already been intro- dard, interoperable network com- colonel emphasized. The data- duced at Air Force bases around mand wide, said Col. Gerard base itself has existed since 2001, the world, is the hand-held wire- Jolivette, AETC Security Forces and the wireless scanners first less scanner. chief. saw use at installation gates in Gate guards can use the scan- Other instances in which Korea in 2002. U.S. Army instal- ner to read the bar codes on DBIDS will be superior to the cur- lations in Europe and Central Common Access Cards and rent system include notifying Command installations started instantly tell who the person is guards about lost or stolen ID using the system in 2003, and the and whether or not they’re cards, individuals barred from system first started appearing in allowed on the base, said Derrick base, or persons who are being the United States in 2005. Austin, the AETC Security Forces sought by their commander for The goal is to make registra- planner charged with implement- an emergency or key response tion convenient for the Lackland ing the DBIDS system across the notification, the colonel said. community by offering registra- command. The moment ID cards are tion at locations such as the fit- The hand-held scanners pro- reported stolen, or people ness center, base exchange, com- vide gate guards with an instant, expected to enter gates who missary and pharmacy, Mr. always-on connection to a require notification or detention, Austin said.

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 New non-fiction books available Depth, timeliness added to collection By Sharon Amann school need the latest available The new non-fiction collection Lackland Library information. will be displayed on a spinner “We were able to purchase near the front of the library for Library goers know the timeli- 140 titles with the money the the next month. They’ll be ness of books on factual subjects support group gave us,” said marked with a circular “new is just as important as having the Lenore Shapiro, Director of the book” spine label for easy latest fiction bestseller. Lackland Library system. “In access. That’s why a generous grant addition to books on workplace “We want our customers to of $3,000 from the 37th Mission leadership and military interest, locate these quickly when we ini- Support Group is going a long we were able to pick up titles tially put them out,” Ms. Shapiro way toward updating many sec- covering American and world said. tions of the base library non-fic- history, biographies and other The collection will be integrat- tion collection. books of general interest from ed with the regular non-fiction Customers doing research for childcare to gardening in Texas.” books in June.

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PAGE 20 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 Combat controller receives two Bronze Stars with valor By Capt. Amy Cooper province searching for stolen Afghan National Police AFSOC Public Affairs vehicles. When the team reached the target, they “dis- A combat controller, who is now charged with turbed a hornet’s nest,” Sergeant Huhman said. helping fill the special tactics ranks, was presented They were attacked by small-arms and machine- with two Bronze Stars with valor during a ceremony gun fire and rocket-propelled grenades from two May 7 at Lackland. directions. The team split up to maneuver around Master Sgt. Ken Huhman, a special tactics the enemy threat, with Sergeant Huhman’s team recruiter in San Antonio, received the medals for his taking cover behind a mud wall. actions during a 2007 deployment to Afghanistan Using his joint terminal attack control skills, the while assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller directed a flight of F-15s to drop at Hurlburt Field, Fla. two 500-pound bombs 50 meters from his position. “His contribution to the special tactics teams, and The “danger close” drops successfully eliminated all our combat controllers who are embedded, is just enemy fighters embedded on a hilltop. immeasurable,” said Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewart, Air Sergeant Huhman, repeatedly exposing himself to Force Recruiting Service commander, after he pre- Courtesy Photo enemy fire, continued to call in close air support for sented the medals to Sergeant Huhman. “What they Master Sgt. Kenneth Huhman deployed to Afghanistan in the team and coordinated a route allowing them to are able to do, and do under fire in the mountains of 2007. Sergeant Huhman, a combat controller assigned escape from the valley. In total, he directed the Afghanistan, is amazing.” to 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, received two Bronze release of more than 8,000 pounds of ordnance and During his deployment, Sergeant Huhman was Stars with valor during a ceremony at Lackland. controlled six different attack and intelligence, sur- attached to an Army Special Forces Operational Force in 1996, also has a tour in Iraq to his credit. veillance and reconnaissance aircraft during the 26- Detachment-Alpha, or ODA. The special operations “The main reason I became a combat controller hour ordeal. team conducted multiple combat reconnaissance was for the mission opportunities,” Sergeant Despite the barrage of gunfire and length of the patrols throughout Afghanistan’s volatile Kandahar Huhman said. battle, the combat veteran maintained his compo- province. Two such mission opportunities during this sure and killed 41 enemy fighters – all without losing This was Sergeant Huhman’s second deployment deployment landed Sergeant Huhman the medals. a single American life. to the country. The combat controller, who was a One took place Sept. 5-6, 2007, while his team force reconnaissance Marine before joining the Air was patrolling a Taliban-controlled area of the See VALOR P21

MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 VALOR from P20 strongpoint. Using ISR assets, Sergeant site just in time to see a Taliban fighter nearby cave. Sergeant Huhman called Huhman was able to identify seven aiming his RPG launcher at the convoy. in yet another precision airstrike using “With combat control and all the Taliban fighters setting up a mortar “He popped out of a doorway and two 500-pound bombs and one Hellfire responsibilities you have, all you have position. He called for air support and dialed in on the vehicle,” Sergeant missile, eliminating the enemy. time to do is think about what happens took out the enemy before they could Huhman said. “After we took out those guys, noth- next,” Sergeant Huhman said. “You’re attack coalition forces. Sergeant Huhman fired off one ing happened in that area for six just worried about making sure your A while later, the convoy again 84mm rifle shot at the building before months,” Sergeant Huhman said. team is safe and thinking about what found itself in a heated firefight as reengaging with his M-4 rifle. “They’re life savers,” General you do next to keep them safe.” they moved through the terrain. He directed gun runs from support Stewart said of combat controllers This approach enabled Sergeant Sergeant Huhman was temporarily aircraft as the team pushed through such as Sergeant Huhman. “Had it not Huhman to successfully employ close blinded when a round impacted near the barrage of enemy fire toward their been for the air support he was able to air support even after his GPS broke in his position. objective. call in, then perhaps things (would the middle of the battle, forcing him to However, he wasn’t concerned Once there, Sergeant Huhman con- have turned) out differently in those revert to other, less technological tech- about his own life. tinued to identify and destroy enemy situations.” niques. “At the time I was just worried fighting positions throughout the vil- But the quiet professional is not About two months later, Sergeant about the team,” Sergeant Huhman lage. In total, he spent 11 hours direct- quick to tout his success on the battle- Huhman earned another Bronze Star said. “Once I couldn’t see, I used the ing close air support, completely emp- field. with valor for a second firefight with aircraft as my eyes to make sure they tying the ammunition on two F-18s “I was just one of the many guys Taliban militants. could see the convoy. I let them know I and one AC-130. doing his job,” he said. “I was in the In November 2007, the special didn’t have visual and that I had to Later that night, the team used right place at the right time. Any con- operations team was conducting rely on them.” intelligence assets to identify a meet- troller in that position would have reconnaissance on a known enemy The combat controller regained his ing of high-level Taliban leaders in a done the same things.” PAGE 22 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 SUMO KIDS

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Amaya Allen and Frankie Mattews learn how to sumo wrestle during the Asian Pacific-American Heritage Celebration at the base library Saturday. The celebra- tion included a cooking demonstration, Asian music, and refreshments. The theme for the month is "Celebrating Decades of Pride, Partnerships and Progress."

MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 MOPP-level awareness key to UCI success With Lackland’s Unit Compliance The levels and MOPP options are: MOPP Level II cape. This MOPP level is designed for Inspection fast approaching, it is impor- Wear overgarment, field gear and post-attacks or when NBC attacks are tant Airmen refresh themselves on their MOPP Level 0 overboots. Carry protective mask and imminent or in progress. mission oriented protective postures. Individual protective equipment gloves. This MOPP level is used during Understanding these tools and how must be within arms reach for immedi- pre-attack and post-attack. This protec- Mask only option the base implements them will help ate donning. Carry additional equip- tive posture may also be authorized The mask only option authorizes people survival during chemical, biolog- ment in C-Bag. Print USAF, rank, first when an NBC attack occurs with little members to don only their protective ical, radiological/nuclear and explosive and last name with a permanent mark- or no warning. masks; however, Airmen following this operations. er on duct tape. Attach tape to: front MOPP option must wear their battle MOPP levels are threat-tailored and and rear of helmet, horizontally above MOPP Level III dress uniform sleeves rolled down. offer five levels of protection. Air Force the eyelens in the front and in the mid- Wear overgarment, field gear, over- Manual 10-100, Airman’s Manual, out- dle of the back of the protective hood, boots and protective mask. However, No ABU/flight suit option lines the MOPP levels and proceedures. and over the jacket’s right breast. This aircrew members wear only overgar- The no ABU/flight suit option allows Each level dictates which items of a MOPP Level is primarily used during ments, protective masks and hoods. authorizes members to wear physical ground crew ensemble Airmen should pre-attack or when a nuclear, biological Carry gloves – except aircrew members training gear rather than ABUs/flight don, including all nuclear, biological or or chemical threat exists. who are not required to carry gloves. suits under their GCEs. Those wearing chemical threat protective gear and This MOPP level is primarily used for a previously contaminated IPE should field gear. MOPP Level I pre-attacks and post-attacks, as well as not use this option. The senior commander controls Wear overgarment and field gear. during periods of increased alert. MOPP levels; subordinate commanders Carry overboots, protective mask and Ventilation option may, however, be granted authority to gloves. Additionally, aircrew personnel MOPP Level IV The ventilation option permits reduce MOPP levels or employ MOPP are required to carry a hood. This This level involves all aspects of the Airmen to open their overgarment jack- options for people under their control. MOPP level is used during pre-attack ground crew ensemble, including the et to increase ventilation and reduce Field gear (A-Bag) includes helmet, web operations or when an NBC threat overgarment, protective mask, hood, thermal build-up. This option is auto- belt, canteen, and body armor, if issued. exists. At this time, M-9 paper, a type of gloves, overboots and field gear. matically revoked with each MOPP level IPE includes chemical defense ensem- NBC detection paper, must be placed Aircrew members follow previous increase, unless specifically reautho- ble (C-Bag and D-bag) and field gear. around wrists, biceps and ankles. instruction but will also don an over- rized by the commander. PAGE 24 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS SAFETALK CLASSES Brooke Army Medical Center will joint- age is required from the base person- By nurturing the puppy into a counseling and arrange for shipment The Lackland Chaplain Service will ly hold a National Cancer Survivors al property section. healthy adolescence, families ensure or receipt of personal property. hold two classes of SafeTALK for sui- Day June 6, 3-6 p.m., at the BAMC For an authorization letter or for the puppy experiences the socializa- For more information, call the per- cide prevention at Freedom Chapel. Medical Mall. more information, call the personal tion and environmental exposure sonal property shipping office at 671- The classes are Tuesday, 12:30- The event will bring survivors, property section at 671-2821 or 671- needed to produce a well-adjusted 1449. 4:30 p.m., and June 4, 8 a.m. to noon. patients and families together to 2822. young working dog for the program. The classes teach how to recognize share experiences. Cancer survivors For more information on becoming LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE persons with suicidal thoughts and and one guest, as well as children PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR STUDY a foster family, call 671-3686. The 37th Logistics Readiness assist them in seeking help resources. under 12, will be admitted free. There Wilford Hall and Brooke Army Squadron customer service is the The program concentrates only on will be a $5 charge for all others. Medical Centers are seeking over- PERSONAL PROPERTY MOVES point of contact for all supply related recognition and referral. Reservations are required, and weight military dependent adoles- Air Education and Training questions, concerns and complaints. To register for the class or for more can be made by calling 916-8835 or cents, ages 12 to 17, for a free weight Command supplement 1 to Air Force LRS customer service also man- information, contact Chaplain (Maj.) 292-4906. management intervention study. supplement joint federal travel regu- ages the zero overpricing program, Mark Sahady at 671-4208. The study incorporates profession- lations/joint travel regulation para- and defense reutilization and market- VEHICLE STORAGE al medical attention, behavioral ther- graph 10.11.9.2 directs local com- ing office transaction assistance. SKYLARK FLEA MARKET Deploying personnel are allowed to apy, nutrition counseling and medica- manders and supervisors to allow The Skylark Community Center will store one privately-owned vehicle at tion for weight loss at no cost to par- personnel sufficient time to receive See BRIEFS P25 sponsor a flea market June 6 from the closest vehicle-processing center ticipants for a 12-month period. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spots are during their deployment. For more information, call 916- available for $10 or $15. The $15 fee The nearest location is in Dallas. 0607. To see menus for includes a table. Vehicles can be stored locally at the Lackland dining Call the community center at 671- owner’s expense. MWD FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED halls, go online to 3191 for more information. Reimbursement is authorized but The Department of Defense work- www.lackland.af. must not exceed the current Dallas ing dog breeding program is seeking mil and click on NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY VPC rate of $230 per month. foster families to raise and socialize the “Services“ link. Wilford Hall Medical Center and Prior authorization for local stor- future working dogs.

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Wilford Hall Medical Center Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Wicca Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesday Monday-Friday: (1st only): WHMC Chapel Orthodox Sunday: Freedom Chap- Mass, 11 a.m Sunday: Medina Chapel el, Room 8, San Airmen Memorial Chapel Contemporary Service, 9 a.m. Antonio Military Open Circle, Wednesday-Friday: Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Religious Education, 10:45 a.m. WHMC Chapel Mass, 11:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. For more information, Protestant contact the chapel staff: Saturday: Sunday: Islamic Airmen Memorial Chapel Freedom Chapel Friday: Freedom Chapel Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Defense Language Institute 671-4208 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Student Center Hope Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Sunday: Spanish Service, 12:45 p.m Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m. 671-2911 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Religious Education, 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jewish 671-2941 Mass, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Wilford Hall Medical Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Center Chapel Hope Chapel Children’s Church provided Sabbath Eve Service, 292-7373 Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 a.m. 6 p.m. MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 BRIEFS from P24 enrolled for the fall 2009 semester as a or July 20-24. Program hours are 9 a.m. full or part-time student in an accredit- to 2:30 p.m. Knowing ATEWAY HEATER To contact LRS customer service, ed college or university. The sessions will be held at the FRIDAYG T call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802. Recipients must submit an essay on 433rd AW ramp in Bldg. 909. Children Knowing, 6 p.m. (PG-13), starring this year’s topic of “The High Cost of need to bring lunch. Lara Robinson and Nicolas Cage. LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS Freedom.” Register via e-mail by submitting SATURDAY Nominations are being accepted for Rules, eligibility and application are the child’s name, address, home tele- 12 Rounds, noon (PG-13), starring the new monthly Lackland Wingman available at www.afclubs.net or phone and grade completed this year; John Cena and Steve Harris. 12 Rounds Dragonball: Evolution, 3 p.m. (PG), Awards. www.lacklandservices.com. the sponsor’s name, organization and starring Justin Chatwin and Chow The program creates a direct line for Entries must be submitted no later duty phone; and the session requested Yun-Fat. Airmen or their families to get word to than July 1 to the Gateway Club. to [email protected]. 17 Again, 6 p.m. (PG-13), starring wing leadership of the daily efforts their Matthew Perry and Zac Efron. peers are taking to help one another. STARBASE KELLY SUMMER PROGRAM HEALTH CARE CONCERNS SUNDAY Nomination forms can be e-mailed Starbase Kelly, sponsored by the Concerns about patient safety and 17 Again, noon (PG-13). Dragonball: Evolution to [email protected]. 433rd Airlift Wing, will offer a free sum- quality of care at a Joint Commission Knowing, 3 p.m. (PG-13). For more information and nomina- mer educational program to children accredited health care organization THURSDAY tion forms, contact Master Sgt. Jason who are associated with Lackland, and such as Wilford Hall Medical Center can 17 Again, 4 p.m. (PG-13). Hohenstreiter at 671-3722. who have completed either the fourth or report those concerns to The Joint For more information and future fifth grade. Commission if the hospital patient movie listings, go to www.aafes. AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS The program includes aircraft tours, advocate program or hospital manage- com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. 17 Again Air Force Services will give away scientific experiments, teamwork and ment has not resolved them. $25,000 in scholarships this year to goal setting, rocket building and The commission’s Web site is Closed Monday current Air Force club members and launching, computer aided design, and www.jointcommission.org or contact Lt. through Wednesday. their family members, including grand- computer flight simulation. Col. Mary Anne Yip at 292-6979 or children, who have been accepted or are Two sessions are offered, July 13-17 Linda Camp at 292-6934. Adults – $4. Children – $2. PAGE 26 TALESPINNER MAY 22, 2009 SPORTS SCOREBOARD AF takes gold, silver SOFTBALL American League W L at inter-service games 1. MSS 8 0 2. 342nd TRS 7 1 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (AFNS) – stood between us and another gold 3. AFIOC 5 2 4. C.E.S. 6 3 The 22nd annual Armed Forces medal. I think we are the best condi- 5. 543rd Spt Sq 6 3 Basketball Championship wrapped tioned team out here and that was a 6. 690th ALIS 4 3 up competition May 17 with the Air huge factor in our win." 7. Navy-Marines 3 3 8. LAB 45 Force men’s team taking gold and The Air Force men's team racked 9. Radiology 3 5 the women’s team taking silver. up 377 points and grabbed 180 10. 149th ANG 2 4 11. 314th MI Bn 1 7 The Air Force men swept the rebounds during the week-long 12. 59th Dental 1 7 competition through six games, championship series leading them to 13. 433rd A.W. 1 8 clinching their fourth consecutive a historical fourth consecutive gold National League W L title over the Marines, while the Air medal. Head coach John Bailey Force women finished 5-1 overall. understands history; he has been 1. 737th TRG 8 0 2. 651st MUNS 7 1 The Navy women also finished with a part of the Air Force team for more 3. 690th NSG 6 2 5-1 record but edged the Air Force than a decade and knew the games 4. 701st MP Bn 6 3 women to take the gold. would be tough. 5. CPSG 5 3 6. NIOC / Co H. 4 3 Air Force forward Jammar Major, "I played on this team for 10 con- 7. Security Forces 4 3 Hurlburt Field, Fla., led the men's secutive years, and now I'm coach- 8. 343rd TRS 3 5 9. 345th TRS 3 7 team with 61 points, 30 rebounds ing," Bailey said. "It's an incredible 10. COMM 1 6 and a free throw average of 75 per- feat for me. The wins this week were 11. 93rd IS 0 7 cent in the six games. hard fought. We stayed with our Women’s W L Major attributes the team's game plan and prevailed. It's so superior conditioning as the main sweet to win the gold.” The competi- 1. Mission Spt Gp 4 0 2. CPSG 4 1 factor for the Air Force's success. tion took place this year at the Naval 3. 543rd ISR 3 2 “The last game was a heart filled Support Activity Mid-South in Photo by Petty Officer1st Class John Collins 4. Clinical Spt Gp 2 3 game, because the Marines came to Millington, Tenn. 5. Surgical Operations 1 4 Marico Gray, Nellis AFB, Nev., drives the ball against 6. 37th Med Gp 0 4 play," Major said. "They were all that (Story courtesy of Air Force Link) Army.

BOWLING Division I W L Stacey sophomore shines at Region IV track meet 543rd SPTS 200 64 LRS 173 91 By Patrick Desmond second-straight trip to state. Brittany Thornton ran the and eighth in the 400, cross- 453 EWS 164 100 Sports Editor Running the 200- and 400- 400 in 1:02.48, placing third ing the finish line in 1:05.52. Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 164 100 meter events, Akelishana behind teammate Holmes and Senior David Clark was the 37 CES #2 157 107 341 TRS Dawg Pound 152 112 The Stacey High School Holmes was the only Eagle to Makayla Grahn of Lovelady. only Eagle to place for the Marines 152 112 varsity track team produced a make a top-two placement to Senior Stephanie Glatt fell Stacey boys track team, run- 690 NSG #2 148 116 DLIELC 146 118 candidate to become the best qualify for the State Track and short of contention for state in ning seventh in the 400 with a 93 IS #1 146 118 in the state after the Region Field Championships at the both of her individual events, time of 52.97. 59 RSQ 143 121 IV meet, Tuesday, in University of Texas in Austin completing the 3,200 in 12:22 Josh Knippel, Kelly C-5 Haulers 142 122 CPSG 139 125 Huntsville. June 6. for third place and running Knippel, Desmond Clark and CES #1 134 130 Sophomore Akelishana In the 200, Holmes record- the 1,600 in 5:42 to take David Clark, representing the 37 CS #1 134 130 Holmes crossed the finish line ed a time of 26.34 while fourth. boys 4x400 relay team, fin- 33rd IOS 136 128 59 MD IS 130 134 first in both of her individual breaking a one-minute 400 Janae Lewis ran fourth in ished sixth with a time of AFISR Agency 127 137 events, propelling her to a with a time of 58.92. the 800 with a time of 2:33.10 3:34.87. AFNEWS 4 Ever 126 138 BRIEFS SUMMER BASKETBALL FITNESS CENTER CLOSURE MOTORCYCLE RIDE SKEET PROGRAM Registration for the Lackland Youth The Warhawk Fitness Center will reopen The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center is The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center is Center’s summer basketball program contin- Tuesday after renovations to the basketball leading a motorcycle ride June 6. The ride organizing a skeet shoot at Randolph AFB June ues until May 29. The program is open to boys court, volleyball court and boxing gym. The starts at the Kelly Club at 10 a.m. and contin- 20. The $30 registration fee is due June 13, and girls ages 9-17. Registration is 6:30 a.m. showers remain open every day from 4:30 a.m. ues to Pleasanton then back again. The ride is and includes a shotgun rental, eye and hearing to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. to 8 p.m. free, with on-site registration before departure. protection and 50 skeet targets. For more information, call 671-1245. For more information, call 671-2751. For more information, call 925-5532. For more information, call 925-5532. MAY 22, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 27 AF scores top gun over SAPD, Army police

By Patrick Desmond Sports Editor PISTOL Lackland’s Security Forces Airmen outperformed local COMPETITION military and civilian law enforcement groups in pistol WINNERS competitions at the Lackland Team Training Annex firing ranges 1st- Eric Deshane, David Brinkley, Johnny Bork and May 12. Jason Smith, 342nd TRS (2:02). Eric Deshane, David Brinkley, Johnny Bork and 2nd- Chris Johnson, Stephen Jason Smith, from the 342nd Barbour, Michael Rulter, James Training Squadron, earned Parent, 342nd TRS (2:13). first place in the team competi- 3rd- Brian Fitzpatrick, John tion, completing the course in Rose, Donald Bochichio, Will 2:02. Hierholzer, 342nd TRS (2:13). “The challenge was to do well and represent the Individual hit points squadron,” Brinkley said. Photo by James Hansen Javier Mendez 230 of 240 “Since we were putting on the Participants compete in the four-member team pistol contest is a timed event that included three rounds of Jason Smith 218 of 240 competition, it was important shooting at targets, handcuffing a dummy, rescuing a dummy and moving cans of ammo. Monico Menesses 217 of 240 to do well.” push-ups and sit-ups to mimic knew it was a (timed) competi- Head and chest shots sub- eight shots, each from normal One of the main duties of fatigue experienced in real-life tion,” Brinkley said. tracted two and one seconds and one-handed shooting posi- the 342nd TRS is to train new situations. The event featured team from the total time, respective- tions. recruits in weapon proficiency, “Our team went last, so we members working in unison to ly. Jason Smith, 342nd TRS, Brinkley said marksmanship is had time to evaluate the other complete the course. Javier Mendez, 343rd narrowly won second with 218 naturally one of their teams: what they were doing Each member unloaded an Training Squadron, took the points while Monico Menesses, strengths. right and wrong,” Brinkley 8-round clip into individual sil- individual contest by storm, San Antonio Police Department “That's what we do all the said.“We were able to adjust houette targets, then moved riddling the 10-point value Marksmanship unit, was a time,” he said. “That's our our strategy accordingly.” ammo cans back to the start center ring with 15 shots - six close third with 217. job.” Time was the measure of line, engaged the targets again, more than his closest competi- The San Antonio Police In addition to pistol accura- success in the team course; a moved an injured dummy to a tor- for a score of 230 of out a Department, the Delta cy, the team course simulated point-valued, five-ring target stretcher, then returned for a possible 240 points. Company 701st Military Police on-the-job skills such as hand- measured hit points in the indi- final pistol shoot before hand- Competitors in the individ- Battalion and the 342nd and cuffing perpetrators and rescu- vidual event. cuffing a suspect dummy and ual event started with 20 push- 343rdTraining squadrons con- ing injured bystanders, while “We chose people that could bringing it across the finish ups and sit-ups followed by tributed participants to individ- the individual course included run fairly well because we line. three successive rounds of ual and team contests.

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