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A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH No. 19 • May 17, 2013 Page 10 INSIDE ... PERTUSSIS WATCH, P4 ... ARMED FORCES RIVER PARADE, P7 ... RHS TRACK MEMBERS AT STATE, P16 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD May 17, 2013 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER Senior Airman Sherita Tisdom, San An- INTEGRITY FIRST tonio Military Medical Center emergency room medical clerk, sang her way to the grand prize and title of 2013 Idol Factor winner May 3 at the Joint Base San An- tonio-Randolph Parr Club. For a complete Have the courage to speak up story on the competition, see page 10. Courtesy photo By Col. Daniel Higgins 2nd Bomb Wing Staff Judge Advocate Airmen need the courage to do the right Recently, I saw a commercial depict- thing when it might not be the easy thing. They ing what appeared to be a typical busi- ness meeting. An older man, clearly the need the courage to speak up and identify an boss, said something along the lines of issue or a problem when everyone else thinks "So, we all agree – it's a good idea?" To Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph which an employee responds, "I think things are going great. Editorial Staff it's a stupid idea." Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter In the next scene, the employee who JBSA/502nd Air Base Wing Commander gave his opinion is out on the street accomplish the mission. Every decision speak up with a different viewpoint. Todd G. White with a box of personal belongings, the involves risk; and while effective leaders They have the courage to offer their JBSA/502nd ABW Public Affairs Director implication being that he was fi red for can and should mitigate that risk to the views, understanding that they may not Marilyn C. Holliday speaking his mind. extent possible, they can't eliminate it be popular. They may even be wrong, JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs Chief I don't recall what the commercial entirely. but they offer them up anyhow because Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver was trying to get me to buy, but what- Leaders understand that if you make they know it makes for a better deci- Editor ever it was, I don't need it. In fact, in enough decisions, sooner or later you'll sion. Robert Goetz the Air Force, we need the opposite. It make one that turns out to be wrong. We all bring different experiences and Alex Salinas takes courage to serve in the Air Force. Effective leaders get that and they backgrounds to the problems we face Staff Writers Yes, obviously it takes great physical fi nd the courage to make the decision and those different experiences infl uence Maggie Armstrong courage. anyway. They take in the information the way we view and solve problems. Graphic Designer All Airmen, regardless of rank or ca- available to them, weigh their options, Those differences are what make the reer fi eld, can fi nd themselves suddenly mitigate the risk where possible, but Air Force such an effective organization. Wingspread Offi ce and without warning in harm's way, they act with confi dence and persis- There is no monopoly on good ideas; 1150 5th Street East whether deployed to a combat zone or tence. they can come from anywhere and any- Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 "safely" back at home station. Physical But truly effective leaders also want one in your unit. If you are the leader, Phone: (210) 652-4410 courage is expected; it's part of the deal to hear when they are on the wrong cultivate a climate of openness that Wingspread email we made when we volunteered to serve. path. In fact, I would argue that they encourages your subordinates to speak [email protected] And I think everyone understands that. need to hear it when they are on the freely and offer alternatives and sugges- Wingspread Advertisement Offi ce But there's another type of courage wrong path. Being a good Airman tions for how to better accomplish the Prime Time Military Newspapers that Airmen need: moral courage. requires, by defi nition, that you also be mission. If you're a follower, speak up! 2203 S. Hackberry Airmen need the courage to do the a good wingman – and being a good You've got to be willing to say, "I San Antonio, Texas 78210 right thing when it might not be the wingman means speaking up when nec- think it's a stupid idea," when it is. Be (210) 534-8848 easy thing. They need the courage to essary. As my Army friends would say, respectful of course, but it doesn't do This newspaper is published by Prime Time Military News- speak up and identify an issue or a the time to hear I'm about to walk into anyone any good for you to say, "Yeah, I papers, a private fi rm in no way connected with the U.S. Air problem when everyone else thinks a chopper blade is before I walk into thought we were on the wrong path, but Force, under exclusive written contract with Joint Base San things are going great. the chopper blade. After-the-fact is not I didn't want to say anything." That's Antonio-Randolph, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members Leaders, regardless of rank, need the helpful at all. not courage. That's not helpful to the of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are courage to face their daily challenges As a leader, I value the members organization. That's not being a good not necessarily the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. and make the decisions necessary to of my organization who are willing to wingman – or a good Airman. government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertising in this publication, includ- ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Prime Time Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi liation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Offi ce of JBSA-Randolph. All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. The deadline for submissions is noon Wednesday the week prior to publication. All submissions can be emailed Graphic by Rich McFadden to [email protected]. May 17, 2013 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 Dixon exhibit highlights AFPC headquarters rededication By Rudy Purificato eral Dixon was a fi ghter pilot dur- Air Force Personnel Center historian ing World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War before ending The recently renovated Building his career in 1978 as the com- 499 A Wing was unveiled during a mander of Tactical Air Command. rededication ceremony at the Air He also served as the Air Force Force Personnel Center May 2 at Military Personnel Center com- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. mander, the predecessor of AFPC. The renovated wing, also known The Texas Air Museum at Stinson as Dixon Heritage Hall, evoked Field in San Antonio and JBSA- an emotional response from the Lackland’s Airman Heritage Museum widow of the man for whom the augmented the Dixon Heritage Hall AFPC headquarters is named. exhibit collection by contribut- "It is beautifully done," Kelly ing artifacts, photos, Air Force art, Dixon said to AFPC commander Maj. maps and model aircraft of some Gen. Alfred Stewart as they toured of the warplanes Dixon fl ew. the Dixon Heritage Hall exhibit in Following the rededication cer- the A Wing lobby. The permanent emony, Dixon donated historical exhibit honors the Air Force career property that comprises the bulk of the late Gen. Robert J. Dixon, of the Dixon collection on dis- who is considered the "Father of play at AFPC to the Air Force. Modern Air Force Personnel." The National Museum of the Photo by Joshua Rodriguez Dixon said she appreciated the Air Force plans to accession the Maj. Gen. Alfred Stewart (far right), Air Force Personnel Center commander, stands with Kelly work AFPC members put into the Dixon Collection into the Air Dixon (center), wife of the late Gen. Robert J. Dixon, during a tour of the Dixon Heritage Hall museum-quality exhibit that show- Force historical property inven- exhibit May 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Distinguished guests touring the exhibit also cases, in chronological order, her tory, once AFPC's Dixon Heritage included (from left to right) Lt. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, Manpower, Personnel and Services deputy husband's 36-year Air Force career. Hall exhibit is offi cially designated chief of staff, and retired former AFPC commanders Maj. Gen. K.C. McClain, Gen. Billy Boles and A former prisoner of war, Gen- a historical holdings venue. Lt. Gen. Michael D. McGinty. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD May 17, 2013 NEWS Pertussis cases prompt alert from JBSA-Randolph health offi cials By Robert Goetz gradually becomes more severe and may last for several “The last thing you want is for them to sit in the wait- Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs weeks or even months. In some cases, deep breaths ing room,” he said. “We’d rather they call ahead if they result in a “whooping” sound.