502Nd Mission Support Group Stands Up

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

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • w w w .lackland.af.mil • V ol. 68 No. 17 • APRIL 30, 2010

INSIDE 502nd Mission Support Group stands up Commentary 2 Recognition 6 Story and photos by Steve Elliott Fort Sam Houston Public Affairs What’s Happening 22 FORT SAM HOUSTON – One of the last pieces of News & Features the Joint Base San Antonio puzzle moved into place Monday as the 502nd Mission Support Group officially stood up during a ceremony at Fort Sam Houston’s historic MacArthur Field. The new unit will eventually replace the U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Sam Houston when it reaches full operational capability Oct. 1. Joint Base San Antonio will cover nearly 67 square miles; have AFAF Campaign 3 more than 80,000 full-time employees performing 211 missions; support 145,000 students and include a retiree community of more than 250,000. While physically located on three different sides of the city, the 502nd MSG joins the 802nd MSG at Lackland Air Force Base and the 902nd MSG at Randolph AFB to form the support infrastructure for Fiesta fun 14 Joint Base San Antonio, the largest joint base initiative in the Department of Defense. The three mission support groups fall under the 502nd Air Base Wing, headquartered on Fort Sam Houston. Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick is commander of the 8,000-person 502nd ABW, which consolidates 49 installation management support functions for a Haiti vs. Lackland 23 military community with an annual operating budget of more than $850 million and a $10.9 billion plant replacement value. The wing also supports in excess of $4.5 billion in directed Base Realignment and Closure initiatives and other major projects. “Today is about team work and it’s about moving forward,” General Patrick said after the ceremony. World class athlete 24 “Today is about making Joint Base San Antonio a raging success. I can’t tell you how excited I am to work with such professionals, particularly at this installation. “At Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases, we did a similar reorganization with the 37th Training Wing, 59th Medical Wing and 12th Flying Training Wing, said General Patrick. “For the last couple of months we’ve had an opportunity to find out how we take core processes to support our 211 partners on these three installa- The 502nd Mission Support Group flag unfurls behind Col. Mary Garr, 502 View the Talespinner online tions with municipal services.” MSG/Garrison commander and Air Force Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, commander of at www.lackland.af.mil the 502nd Air Base Wing, after the group’s official activation at Fort Sam Houston’s See GROUP P18 MacArthur Parade Field April 26. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News BRIEFS AFAF campaign closes out; Integrity our number one core value LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAINING Editorial staff A one-day leadership simulcast train- By Lt. Col. Peter Ohotnicky all we do. Also, the integrity of our enlist- caused. After all, we deserve it! Hopefully BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, ing open to all Department of Defense 322nd Training Squadron commander ed corps makes us the greatest Air Force we will learn from it. Just as important, 502ND AIR BASE WING employees is May 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at on the planet. Because of the enlisted those who do the right thing get positive COMMANDER Lackland beats target goal the Gateway Club. In basic military training, we want corps’ integrity, senior leaders can trust reinforcement when those who fall short OSCAR BALLADARES, The simulcast provides leadership By Senior Airman Katie Hickerson trainees to get the right impression about Airmen with unmatched levels of respon- are held accountable. DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A advice by offering new ideas for creative PUBLIC AFFAIRS 502 ABW OL-B Public Affairs the Air Force. Military bearing, attention sibility; so we accomplish all that much Take responsibility problem solving, best practices for creat- to detail, operational risk management – more in maintaining our superiority. JOE BELA, After we accept those consequences, ing strong team cultures and advice for all these are important values to becom- Be someone who follows the rules we need to get things fixed and move CHIEF OF INTERNAL Following six weeks of collecting COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 avoiding, detecting and reversing ing an Airman. Airmen need to be professionals who ahead. Leaders are people who “own it.” donations for the annual Air Force But nothing is more important to value, respect and honor those who play They chase down the problems rather SHANNON CARABAJAL, decline. Assistance Fund fundraiser, Airmen, understand and inculcate than the over- it by the book and are proud to do the job than running away. They take on the MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 Simulcast speakers include Tony Department of Defense civilians and whelming significance of integrity. Doing in a proper manner. We should feel com- mess and create success. MIKE JOSEPH, Dungy, former NFL coach, and authors all extended Air Force family members this is quite the challenge, especially fortable to ask our wingman if he or she For me, at least, these points have STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 Jim Collins and John Maxwell. can be proud of this years’ result. among younger adults. is following the procedure – and we been helpful in trying to live by our Air PATRICK DESMOND, The cost for the event is $25. By the event closeout, Randolph Air Statistics reflect that 85 percent of should each know our jobs well enough Force’s first core value. I hope they help SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, For tickets, contact 2nd Lt. Rachel Force Base placed first within Joint 671-5049 high school students have cheated – and to be able to answer with “chapter and trainees see how integrity is applied not Lanehart at 671-7187. Base San Antonio raising $190,110. remain unphased by it. Yet I’m certain verse.” This is how we build a culture of only in BMT but throughout the Air PAUL NOVAK, “Randolph employees did an amaz- DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 that deep down, everyone knows compro- compliance. Force. BMT certainly gives trainees plen- ing job raising 215 percent of their mising their integrity is wrong. Here are Don’t be afraid of the consequences ty of chances to comply with instructions FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER goal, the highest in AETC and the sec- Office: ond highest in the Air Force,” said some of the things I share to develop If we are “winging it” or did not meet and receive “correction”; hopefully they 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 A Persian rug auction by the Lackland Lackland AFB, Texas Maj. Michael Cavanaugh, 562nd Flying integrity in trainees. the standard, we should expect conse- embed this core value and become the Gateway Heritage Foundation is May 7, 78236-5103 Training Squadron standardization Integrity is crucial to the Air Force quences. Avoid searching for excuses or Airmen of character our Air Force needs. (210) 671-1786; 6-9 p.m., at the Gateway Club. and evaluation officer, and 2010 AFAF Photo by Sid Luna If we compromise our integrity, we someone else to blame – just take what’s The military is the most respected pro- (fax) 671-2022 A preview of the hand knotted Persian E-mail: [email protected] project officer. “We were able to reach Capt. Brenda Curry, (center), 37th Training Wing, holds a $4,000 Air Force Assistance could be making a half-true assertion coming. Maybe it is “paperwork,” maybe fession in the country. We hold the sacred and Eastern rugs begins at 6:30 p.m., Commander’s Action Line: such a great success through individ- Fund contribution from the Lackland 5/6, Top 3 and First Sergeants’ Association repre- that we are ready to do the mission. The it is getting some “verbal feedback” or trust of those we protect because of our actionline@lackland. af.mil. and the auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Two Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) ual donations and participation in unit sented by (from left), Staff Sgt. Zenetra Thomas, 319th Training Squadron, Staff Sgt. consequences could be lost lives, and we maybe it is retraining in that area. We character, and especially because of our door prizes at the auction are rugs val- For advertising information: fundraisers held throughout the base Shena Ramnarine, 319th TRS, Tech. Sgt. Lance Dorsey, 345th TRS, Tech. Sgt. James jeopardize our national security. Because reveal our character when we step up uncompromising commitment to honor Prime Time Military Newspapers ued at $1,000 and $1,500. during the campaign.” Matthews, 319th TRS, Master Sgt Keith Baber, 802nd Force Support Squadron, and the stakes are so high, integrity is our and accept responsibility for our actions and integrity. Let’s be sure we do not let 2203 S. Hackberry San Antonio, Texas 78210 The auction is the first fundraising While Randolph placed first, the Senior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy on April 27. The first core value and it must come first in and the consequences those actions them down. (210) 534-8848 event by the foundation in its quest to 502nd Air Base Wing ended its season contribution was the largest single donation on Lackland, and was comprised of money (fax) 534-7134 raised from events held by the organizations, including a combat dining-in that drew 700 raise approximately $25 million through at 148 percent of its goal, or $40,325, attendees. Lackland’s total contributions to the AFAF campaign were $130,475. COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE private donations for a new 50,000- and Lackland AFB put up an impres- square foot heritage museum-learning sive 133 percent for a total of were: Air Education and Training “Because of your gifts, the AFAF can This newspaper is published by To submit an Action Line, e- [email protected]. telephone number or e-mail Prime Time Military Newspapers, a center. $360,910. Command, Air Force Personnel Center, help with emergency needs, education- mail the Lackland Public Affairs The Action Line is your direct address, you will receive a reply. private firm in no way connected with “Once again Lackland and Air Force Services Agency, Air Force al assistance and family support to the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive To indicate the number of reserva- Office at [email protected]. path for addressing issues if you Your contact information written contract with Lackland AFB, tions, call 684-2753 or 378-4831; or e- Randolph Air Force Bases, along with Manpower Agency, 19th Air Force, current, former and widows of mil. For concerns regarding the have been unable to resolve allows us to obtain more infor- Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized mail [email protected]; the headquarters staff on Ft. Sam 12th Flying Training Wing and the Airmen.” Wilford Hall Medical Center, them through your chain of mation, if needed, to help publication for members of the U.S. or mail to P.O. Box 76144, San Antonio, Houston, have demonstrated a high 359th Medical Group. At Lackland, the The Air Force Aid Society provides contact the Wilford Hall Action command or the appropriate resolve your problem. military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the TX 78245. level of pride, enthusiasm and passion organizations who exceeded their active-duty Airmen and their families Line at 292-4567, or e-mail your responsible agency. It also Items of general interest may official views of, or endorsed by, the while taking care of our homeland goals were: the 59th Medical Wing, with financial aid in an emergency, or U.S. government, the Department of request to 59mdw.pa@lackland. allows you to provide feedback be printed in the Lackland Defense, or the Department of the Air heroes,” Command Chief Master Sgt. 37th Training Wing, 24th Air Force, to meet educational needs. The indi- af.mil. For questions or issues and recognize outstanding peo- Talespinner. Force. The appearance of advertising in LPAG PRESENTS ‘SPEED DATE’ Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance gent widows’ funds at the Air Force about Air Force basic training, ple and units. Anonymous inquiries will not this publication, including inserts or The Lackland Performing Arts Group chief said. “I am proud of our project and Reconnaissance Agency, and Air Village and Air Force Enlisted Village e-mail your request to 37TRW. If you leave your name and be published. supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of presents “Speed Date,” a short comedy, officers and all who contributed to the Force Security Forces Center. allow widows and widowers of Air Defense, the Department of the Air four charitable organizations affiliated Lackland’s total contribution to the Force members to have a secure Force or Prime Time Military for two evening performances May 14-15 Newspapers, of the products or services at Arnold Hall Community Center. with the AFAF. They were fired up, campaign was $130,475. retirement home if they need financial advertised. motivated and full of PEP while setting Proceeds from the Air Force assistance. The LeMay Foundation Everything advertised in this Activities begin at 6 p.m. each night JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD: publication shall be made available for with a cocktail hour, followed by skits the standard, and establishing the Assistance Fund benefit the Air Force offers financial help to indigent wid- purchase, use or patronage without framework for even greater success Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted ows wherever they reside for as long a regard to race, color, religion, sex, from 7-8 p.m. “Speed Date” starts at 8 Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices national origin, age, marital status, during next year’s campaign.” Village Indigent Widows’ Fund, the Air period as necessary. physical handicap, political affiliation, p.m. while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging, walking, bicy- or any other nonmerit factor of the “Several tenant units and organiza- Force Village Indigent Widows’ Fund “A special thanks is due to all those purchaser, user or patron. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and tions from each base exceeded their and The General and Mrs. Curtis E. who participated in this years’ cam- cling, or skating on Lackland roadways Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public free admission for deployed spouses. projected contribution amounts,” LeMay Foundation. paign,” Major Cavanaugh explained. Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base Call 671-2619 or 671-2352 for reser- and sidewalks is Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Master Sgt. Chad Winkelman, 502nd “The Air Force Assistance Fund is “Everyone went above and beyond to indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. vations or information. ABW first sergeant and campaign really the ‘Wingman concept’ in make this initiative such a huge suc- Deadline for submissions is PROHIBITED. noon Thursday the week prior to manager explained. At Randolph, they action,” Major Cavanaugh explained. cess.” publication. PAGE 2 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News BRIEFS AFAF campaign closes out; Integrity our number one core value LEADERSHIP SIMULCAST TRAINING Editorial staff A one-day leadership simulcast train- By Lt. Col. Peter Ohotnicky all we do. Also, the integrity of our enlist- caused. After all, we deserve it! Hopefully BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, ing open to all Department of Defense 322nd Training Squadron commander ed corps makes us the greatest Air Force we will learn from it. Just as important, 502ND AIR BASE WING employees is May 7, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., at on the planet. Because of the enlisted those who do the right thing get positive COMMANDER Lackland beats target goal the Gateway Club. In basic military training, we want corps’ integrity, senior leaders can trust reinforcement when those who fall short OSCAR BALLADARES, The simulcast provides leadership By Senior Airman Katie Hickerson trainees to get the right impression about Airmen with unmatched levels of respon- are held accountable. DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A advice by offering new ideas for creative PUBLIC AFFAIRS 502 ABW OL-B Public Affairs the Air Force. Military bearing, attention sibility; so we accomplish all that much Take responsibility problem solving, best practices for creat- to detail, operational risk management – more in maintaining our superiority. JOE BELA, After we accept those consequences, ing strong team cultures and advice for all these are important values to becom- Be someone who follows the rules we need to get things fixed and move CHIEF OF INTERNAL Following six weeks of collecting COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 avoiding, detecting and reversing ing an Airman. Airmen need to be professionals who ahead. Leaders are people who “own it.” donations for the annual Air Force But nothing is more important to value, respect and honor those who play They chase down the problems rather SHANNON CARABAJAL, decline. Assistance Fund fundraiser, Airmen, understand and inculcate than the over- it by the book and are proud to do the job than running away. They take on the MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 Simulcast speakers include Tony Department of Defense civilians and whelming significance of integrity. Doing in a proper manner. We should feel com- mess and create success. MIKE JOSEPH, Dungy, former NFL coach, and authors all extended Air Force family members this is quite the challenge, especially fortable to ask our wingman if he or she For me, at least, these points have STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 Jim Collins and John Maxwell. can be proud of this years’ result. among younger adults. is following the procedure – and we been helpful in trying to live by our Air PATRICK DESMOND, The cost for the event is $25. By the event closeout, Randolph Air Statistics reflect that 85 percent of should each know our jobs well enough Force’s first core value. I hope they help SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, For tickets, contact 2nd Lt. Rachel Force Base placed first within Joint 671-5049 high school students have cheated – and to be able to answer with “chapter and trainees see how integrity is applied not Lanehart at 671-7187. Base San Antonio raising $190,110. remain unphased by it. Yet I’m certain verse.” This is how we build a culture of only in BMT but throughout the Air PAUL NOVAK, “Randolph employees did an amaz- DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 that deep down, everyone knows compro- compliance. Force. BMT certainly gives trainees plen- ing job raising 215 percent of their mising their integrity is wrong. Here are Don’t be afraid of the consequences ty of chances to comply with instructions FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER goal, the highest in AETC and the sec- Office: ond highest in the Air Force,” said some of the things I share to develop If we are “winging it” or did not meet and receive “correction”; hopefully they 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 A Persian rug auction by the Lackland Lackland AFB, Texas Maj. Michael Cavanaugh, 562nd Flying integrity in trainees. the standard, we should expect conse- embed this core value and become the Gateway Heritage Foundation is May 7, 78236-5103 Training Squadron standardization Integrity is crucial to the Air Force quences. Avoid searching for excuses or Airmen of character our Air Force needs. (210) 671-1786; 6-9 p.m., at the Gateway Club. and evaluation officer, and 2010 AFAF Photo by Sid Luna If we compromise our integrity, we someone else to blame – just take what’s The military is the most respected pro- (fax) 671-2022 A preview of the hand knotted Persian E-mail: [email protected] project officer. “We were able to reach Capt. Brenda Curry, (center), 37th Training Wing, holds a $4,000 Air Force Assistance could be making a half-true assertion coming. Maybe it is “paperwork,” maybe fession in the country. We hold the sacred and Eastern rugs begins at 6:30 p.m., Commander’s Action Line: such a great success through individ- Fund contribution from the Lackland 5/6, Top 3 and First Sergeants’ Association repre- that we are ready to do the mission. The it is getting some “verbal feedback” or trust of those we protect because of our actionline@lackland. af.mil. and the auction starts at 7:30 p.m. Two Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) ual donations and participation in unit sented by (from left), Staff Sgt. Zenetra Thomas, 319th Training Squadron, Staff Sgt. consequences could be lost lives, and we maybe it is retraining in that area. We character, and especially because of our door prizes at the auction are rugs val- For advertising information: fundraisers held throughout the base Shena Ramnarine, 319th TRS, Tech. Sgt. Lance Dorsey, 345th TRS, Tech. Sgt. James jeopardize our national security. Because reveal our character when we step up uncompromising commitment to honor Prime Time Military Newspapers ued at $1,000 and $1,500. during the campaign.” Matthews, 319th TRS, Master Sgt Keith Baber, 802nd Force Support Squadron, and the stakes are so high, integrity is our and accept responsibility for our actions and integrity. Let’s be sure we do not let 2203 S. Hackberry San Antonio, Texas 78210 The auction is the first fundraising While Randolph placed first, the Senior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown, Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy on April 27. The first core value and it must come first in and the consequences those actions them down. (210) 534-8848 event by the foundation in its quest to 502nd Air Base Wing ended its season contribution was the largest single donation on Lackland, and was comprised of money (fax) 534-7134 raised from events held by the organizations, including a combat dining-in that drew 700 raise approximately $25 million through at 148 percent of its goal, or $40,325, attendees. Lackland’s total contributions to the AFAF campaign were $130,475. COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE private donations for a new 50,000- and Lackland AFB put up an impres- square foot heritage museum-learning sive 133 percent for a total of were: Air Education and Training “Because of your gifts, the AFAF can This newspaper is published by To submit an Action Line, e- [email protected]. telephone number or e-mail Prime Time Military Newspapers, a center. $360,910. Command, Air Force Personnel Center, help with emergency needs, education- mail the Lackland Public Affairs The Action Line is your direct address, you will receive a reply. private firm in no way connected with “Once again Lackland and Air Force Services Agency, Air Force al assistance and family support to the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive To indicate the number of reserva- Office at [email protected]. path for addressing issues if you Your contact information written contract with Lackland AFB, tions, call 684-2753 or 378-4831; or e- Randolph Air Force Bases, along with Manpower Agency, 19th Air Force, current, former and widows of mil. For concerns regarding the have been unable to resolve allows us to obtain more infor- Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized mail [email protected]; the headquarters staff on Ft. Sam 12th Flying Training Wing and the Airmen.” Wilford Hall Medical Center, them through your chain of mation, if needed, to help publication for members of the U.S. or mail to P.O. Box 76144, San Antonio, Houston, have demonstrated a high 359th Medical Group. At Lackland, the The Air Force Aid Society provides contact the Wilford Hall Action command or the appropriate resolve your problem. military services. Contents of the Talespinner are not necessarily the TX 78245. level of pride, enthusiasm and passion organizations who exceeded their active-duty Airmen and their families Line at 292-4567, or e-mail your responsible agency. It also Items of general interest may official views of, or endorsed by, the while taking care of our homeland goals were: the 59th Medical Wing, with financial aid in an emergency, or U.S. government, the Department of request to 59mdw.pa@lackland. allows you to provide feedback be printed in the Lackland Defense, or the Department of the Air heroes,” Command Chief Master Sgt. 37th Training Wing, 24th Air Force, to meet educational needs. The indi- af.mil. For questions or issues and recognize outstanding peo- Talespinner. Force. The appearance of advertising in LPAG PRESENTS ‘SPEED DATE’ Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW command Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance gent widows’ funds at the Air Force about Air Force basic training, ple and units. Anonymous inquiries will not this publication, including inserts or The Lackland Performing Arts Group chief said. “I am proud of our project and Reconnaissance Agency, and Air Village and Air Force Enlisted Village e-mail your request to 37TRW. If you leave your name and be published. supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of presents “Speed Date,” a short comedy, officers and all who contributed to the Force Security Forces Center. allow widows and widowers of Air Defense, the Department of the Air four charitable organizations affiliated Lackland’s total contribution to the Force members to have a secure Force or Prime Time Military for two evening performances May 14-15 Newspapers, of the products or services at Arnold Hall Community Center. with the AFAF. They were fired up, campaign was $130,475. retirement home if they need financial advertised. motivated and full of PEP while setting Proceeds from the Air Force assistance. The LeMay Foundation Everything advertised in this Activities begin at 6 p.m. each night JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD: publication shall be made available for with a cocktail hour, followed by skits the standard, and establishing the Assistance Fund benefit the Air Force offers financial help to indigent wid- purchase, use or patronage without framework for even greater success Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted ows wherever they reside for as long a regard to race, color, religion, sex, from 7-8 p.m. “Speed Date” starts at 8 Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listening devices national origin, age, marital status, during next year’s campaign.” Village Indigent Widows’ Fund, the Air period as necessary. physical handicap, political affiliation, p.m. while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging, walking, bicy- or any other nonmerit factor of the “Several tenant units and organiza- Force Village Indigent Widows’ Fund “A special thanks is due to all those purchaser, user or patron. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors and tions from each base exceeded their and The General and Mrs. Curtis E. who participated in this years’ cam- cling, or skating on Lackland roadways Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public free admission for deployed spouses. projected contribution amounts,” LeMay Foundation. paign,” Major Cavanaugh explained. Affairs Office of the 502nd Air Base Call 671-2619 or 671-2352 for reser- and sidewalks is Wing. All photos, unless otherwise Master Sgt. Chad Winkelman, 502nd “The Air Force Assistance Fund is “Everyone went above and beyond to indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. vations or information. ABW first sergeant and campaign really the ‘Wingman concept’ in make this initiative such a huge suc- Deadline for submissions is PROHIBITED. noon Thursday the week prior to manager explained. At Randolph, they action,” Major Cavanaugh explained. cess.” publication. PAGE 4 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 EARTH DAY GOODNESS DADT information forums held Connect With Us! at Lackland and Randolph AFBs Lackland JBSA has entered the social networking scene May 4 and 5, members from the The working group encourages Follow us on Facebook at: DoD Comprehensive Review Working participants to engage in an open and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lackland-JBSA/ Group visits Lackland and Randolph. honest discussion but participants 114646985221400?ref=sgm Defense Secretary Robert Gates should understand the law commonly established a Defense Department known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Comprehensive Review Working remains in effect and service mem- Follow us on Twitter at: Group to begin a review of the issues bers should not disclose confidential http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA associated with implementing a information at these events. repeal of the law commonly known as A plan of action to address the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” should repeal issues involved with implementation E-mail us at: occur. of a repeal of the law will be submit- [email protected] The Comprehensive Review Work- ted to the Secretary of Defense no ing Group will conduct Information later than Dec. 1, 2010. Or just go to our website at: Exchange The working group’s mission is not www.lackland.af.mil Forums (IEF) at several military to engage in debate about whether to and look for social media. installations around the world as one repeal the law. The mission is to gain means to obtain the a better understanding of how repeal input of service members and their might affect service members and Photos by Alan Boedeker families about issues associated with their families should repeal occur. (Above) Craig Henry, an employee with Booz Allen Hamilton, paints a barbecue grill repeal of Service members and their families April 22 during an Earth Day project at Kennedy Park. More than 30 volunteers from Booz Allen Hamilton and the Air Force Real Property Agency participated in a beautifi- the law, including impacts, if any, can participate in the DoD Compre- cation project at the park, planting trees and painting over graffiti at the park's on military readiness, military effec- hensive Review Working Group Online bathroom and pavilion facilities. tiveness and unit cohesion, recruit- Inbox at, www.defense. (Right) Val Delafuente, an employee with the Air Force Real Property Agency, waters a ing/retention, and family readiness. gov/dadt. The Web site is CAC enable newly planted tree at Kennedy Park April 22. The forums will include 250-300 and is another means for the working randomly selected service members. group to be informed of the issues Following the IEFs, working group associated with the repeal of the law members will conduct small focus commonly known as, “Don’t Ask, groups with service members to focus Don’t Tell.” on specific questions. (Courtesy of DoD) PAGE 4 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 EARTH DAY GOODNESS DADT information forums held Connect With Us! at Lackland and Randolph AFBs Lackland JBSA has entered the social networking scene May 4 and 5, members from the The working group encourages Follow us on Facebook at: DoD Comprehensive Review Working participants to engage in an open and http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lackland-JBSA/ Group visits Lackland and Randolph. honest discussion but participants 114646985221400?ref=sgm Defense Secretary Robert Gates should understand the law commonly established a Defense Department known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” Comprehensive Review Working remains in effect and service mem- Follow us on Twitter at: Group to begin a review of the issues bers should not disclose confidential http://twitter.com/Lackland_JBSA associated with implementing a information at these events. repeal of the law commonly known as A plan of action to address the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” should repeal issues involved with implementation E-mail us at: occur. of a repeal of the law will be submit- [email protected] The Comprehensive Review Work- ted to the Secretary of Defense no ing Group will conduct Information later than Dec. 1, 2010. Or just go to our website at: Exchange The working group’s mission is not www.lackland.af.mil Forums (IEF) at several military to engage in debate about whether to and look for social media. installations around the world as one repeal the law. The mission is to gain means to obtain the a better understanding of how repeal input of service members and their might affect service members and Photos by Alan Boedeker families about issues associated with their families should repeal occur. (Above) Craig Henry, an employee with Booz Allen Hamilton, paints a barbecue grill repeal of Service members and their families April 22 during an Earth Day project at Kennedy Park. More than 30 volunteers from Booz Allen Hamilton and the Air Force Real Property Agency participated in a beautifi- the law, including impacts, if any, can participate in the DoD Compre- cation project at the park, planting trees and painting over graffiti at the park's on military readiness, military effec- hensive Review Working Group Online bathroom and pavilion facilities. tiveness and unit cohesion, recruit- Inbox at, www.defense. (Right) Val Delafuente, an employee with the Air Force Real Property Agency, waters a ing/retention, and family readiness. gov/dadt. The Web site is CAC enable newly planted tree at Kennedy Park April 22. The forums will include 250-300 and is another means for the working randomly selected service members. group to be informed of the issues Following the IEFs, working group associated with the repeal of the law members will conduct small focus commonly known as, “Don’t Ask, groups with service members to focus Don’t Tell.” on specific questions. (Courtesy of DoD) PAGE 6 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- James Sanders 323rd Training Squadron Brandon Merano Flight 312 lowing 77 Airmen for being Jonathan Timmons Flight 313 Austin Walker Eric Flora selected as honor graduates Dylan Weaver Brian Austin James Whiting Jared Vickroy AF mandates new sexual assault training among 774 trainees graduat- Robert Weaver Jeffrey Barnes Top BMT Airman ing today: Flight 302 Nestor Gutierrez 326th Training Squadron John Rosson, 326th TRS, By Mike Joseph The leaders’ module is not gender Prevention and Outreach Community worked with Air Force program man- James Allen Eric Hollingsworth Flight 305 Flight 305 320th Training Squadron Jonathan Daw Zackory Johnson John Baker Staff Writer specific. Included in this module is of Practice link. The first classes begin agers, developed the bystander inter- Flight 307 Brian Frett Erik Townsy Patrick Corcoran Most Physically Fit squadron leadership (commander, May 13 for male and female modules, vention training program. Obed Hassell Marc Harris David White Nicholas Grygiel Male Airmen A new Air Force-mandated pro- deputy commander, chief master ser- and sessions are scheduled May 27 for BIT’s strategy is to motivate and Flight 308 Jerimiah Perou Flight 314 Aaron Judd Richard Lape, 326th TRS, gram that enhances annual sexual geant and first sergeant); group lead- all three modules. E-mail 37trw.cvk@ mobilize Airmen who may see, hear Daniel Tarpein Felix Rivera Chelsea Clark David Lafko Flight 305 assault prevention and response ership (commander, deputy command- us.af.mil for registration instructions; or otherwise recognize signs of sexual Cody Vandermartin Abigail Fry Trent Luckey David Lafko, 326th TRS, training begins classes in May. er and superintendent); wing leader- class size is limited to 25. assault and to act in a positive, social- 321st Training Squadron Flight 309 Amanda Tissue Michael Miklosi Flight 305 Bystander intervention training will ship (commander, vice commander, In preparation for the training ly appropriate way. Flight 303 Eric Grabosky Amanda Wagner Christopher Prescott Female Airmen count toward the annual sexual command chief master sergeant, classes, the SAPO office recently Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, Lackland Jason Evans Michael Hamilton Charles Robertson Hope Poucher, 322nd TRS, assault prevention and response director of staff, and all officers with moved from 37th Training Wing head- Sexual Assault and Response Flight 304 Michael Lawhorn 324th Training Squadron John Rosson Flight 310 training requirement. ranks colonel and above, and their quarters, Bldg. 2484, to Bldg. 9020, a Coordinator, said the classes are Audra Mccormick Kevin Meeks Flight 299 Flight 306 Shauna Hill, 323rd TRS, The interactive program is taught civilian equivalent wing staff agency Recruit Housing and Training facility designed to address appropriate inter- Floricel Mora Johnathan Mercier Michael Farley Derek Barrett Flight 314 in groups, and the training is designed directors); and major command, head- on the northwest corner of Carswell vention strategies based on gender. Ethan Roebuck Christopher Martin Robert Jackowski Male Flights to help Airmen stop sexual assaults quarters Air Force and Secretary of Avenue and Truemper Street. “Each class will last 60 to 90 min- 322nd Training Squadron Ryan Roschen Christopher Newenham Erick Rodriguez 324th TRS, Flight 300 before they occur. Air Force senior staff with ranks of The first classes will be held at the utes,” she said. “It’s interactive with Flight 301 Tyler Walburn Flight 300 Kenneth Taylor 322nd TRS, Flight 302 Its success in civilian communities colonel and above, their civilian Wilford Hall Medical Center medical discussion and exercises. It’s very spe- Derek Boston Flight 310 Jeremy Anderson Female Flights convinced Department of Defense and equivalents, and chief master ser- readiness training facility. cific bystander intervention training – Gregory Cruz Deniese Dagdag Taylor Craig 331st Training Squadron 322nd TRS, Flight 310 Air Force leadership to add the pro- geant. Upon registration, all course takers what bystanders are faced with, and Kelsey Escalante Katherine Liu Mathew Denault Flight 311 323rd TRS, Flight 314 gram as another avenue in sexual All others not included in the lead- will be directed to a link to download why people do not act.” Andrew Kraft Mandy Powell Thomas Guernsey Kevin Bowen Top Academic Flights assault prevention. The training is ership module will register under the directions for the Wilford Hall facility. Dr. Moerbe said Lackland has until Matthew Nozinich Katherine Skvarna Blake Marr Patrick Cowan 323rd TRS, Flight 313 mandatory for all active duty, Guard male or female modules. Squadron When a classroom adjacent to the June 2012 to complete the training Michael Rejent Christina Tikkanen Joshua Mcintire Michael Winnie 324th TRS, Flight 300 and Reserve, and civilians who super- section commanders would register new SAPO office in the RH & T is com- based on its large population and vise military members. under the general modules. pleted, training will move to that loca- small class requirement. It is divided into three modules: Mandatory registration is through tion. For more information, contact AETC commander selected for Order of the Sword leadership, men and women. the Lackland Sexual Assault National civilian experts, who SAPO at 671-7273. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Air power rightfully used, serves as a Education and Training Command token for all to see and know that enlisted members recently selected “here is a leader among leaders.” Commander Gen. Stephen Lorenz for General Lorenz’ support of initia- induction into the Order of the Sword. tives designed to ease the challenge The Order of the Sword is the highest of earning a higher education degree honor and tribute NCOs can bestow during a time of frequent deploy- upon an individual. ments and high operations tempo General Lorenz is set to accept the made him an ideal nominee for the honor in a formal ceremony at honor, the AETC chief said. Lackland’s Gateway Club July 16. Such programs include the Air “Two of AETC’s chiefs initiated the University Associate to Baccalaureate nomination, and that nomination was Cooperative and the Community quickly approved by AETC’s Com- College of the Air Force General mand Chiefs and Chief Master Sgt. of Education Mobile. the Air Force (James) Roy,” said Chief Tappana also noted the gen- Reminder! AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. eral’s dedication to meeting and Robert Tappana. speaking with enlisted people to iden- The Order of the Sword is based on tify their challenges and assist in get- Talking on a The Royal Swedish Order of the ting them resolved. Sword, a medieval ceremony in which In addition, the “Lorenz on commissioned noblemen, who were Leadership” series of articles and cell phone while the equivalent of today’s non-commis- speeches set the standard for caring sioned officers, honored and pledged for Airmen across the command, the Photo by Joel Martinez driving on base is loyalty to a trusted leader by present- chief said. Air Education and Training Command Command Chief Rob Tappana presents Gen. Stephen ing him with a special sword. The ceremony is open to all AETC Lorenz with a formal invitation April 14 to the Order of the Sword induction ceremony It is said in the presentation, the Airmen. Reservation information will scheduled for July 16 at Lackland in his honor. The general’s wife, Leslie Lorenz, accom- prohibited. sword, symbolizing truth, justice, and be shared via e-mail. panied him during the presentation. PAGE 6 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- James Sanders 323rd Training Squadron Brandon Merano Flight 312 lowing 77 Airmen for being Jonathan Timmons Flight 313 Austin Walker Eric Flora selected as honor graduates Dylan Weaver Brian Austin James Whiting Jared Vickroy AF mandates new sexual assault training among 774 trainees graduat- Robert Weaver Jeffrey Barnes Top BMT Airman ing today: Flight 302 Nestor Gutierrez 326th Training Squadron John Rosson, 326th TRS, By Mike Joseph The leaders’ module is not gender Prevention and Outreach Community worked with Air Force program man- James Allen Eric Hollingsworth Flight 305 Flight 305 320th Training Squadron Jonathan Daw Zackory Johnson John Baker Staff Writer specific. Included in this module is of Practice link. The first classes begin agers, developed the bystander inter- Flight 307 Brian Frett Erik Townsy Patrick Corcoran Most Physically Fit squadron leadership (commander, May 13 for male and female modules, vention training program. Obed Hassell Marc Harris David White Nicholas Grygiel Male Airmen A new Air Force-mandated pro- deputy commander, chief master ser- and sessions are scheduled May 27 for BIT’s strategy is to motivate and Flight 308 Jerimiah Perou Flight 314 Aaron Judd Richard Lape, 326th TRS, gram that enhances annual sexual geant and first sergeant); group lead- all three modules. E-mail 37trw.cvk@ mobilize Airmen who may see, hear Daniel Tarpein Felix Rivera Chelsea Clark David Lafko Flight 305 assault prevention and response ership (commander, deputy command- us.af.mil for registration instructions; or otherwise recognize signs of sexual Cody Vandermartin Abigail Fry Trent Luckey David Lafko, 326th TRS, training begins classes in May. er and superintendent); wing leader- class size is limited to 25. assault and to act in a positive, social- 321st Training Squadron Flight 309 Amanda Tissue Michael Miklosi Flight 305 Bystander intervention training will ship (commander, vice commander, In preparation for the training ly appropriate way. Flight 303 Eric Grabosky Amanda Wagner Christopher Prescott Female Airmen count toward the annual sexual command chief master sergeant, classes, the SAPO office recently Dr. Charlotte Moerbe, Lackland Jason Evans Michael Hamilton Charles Robertson Hope Poucher, 322nd TRS, assault prevention and response director of staff, and all officers with moved from 37th Training Wing head- Sexual Assault and Response Flight 304 Michael Lawhorn 324th Training Squadron John Rosson Flight 310 training requirement. ranks colonel and above, and their quarters, Bldg. 2484, to Bldg. 9020, a Coordinator, said the classes are Audra Mccormick Kevin Meeks Flight 299 Flight 306 Shauna Hill, 323rd TRS, The interactive program is taught civilian equivalent wing staff agency Recruit Housing and Training facility designed to address appropriate inter- Floricel Mora Johnathan Mercier Michael Farley Derek Barrett Flight 314 in groups, and the training is designed directors); and major command, head- on the northwest corner of Carswell vention strategies based on gender. Ethan Roebuck Christopher Martin Robert Jackowski Male Flights to help Airmen stop sexual assaults quarters Air Force and Secretary of Avenue and Truemper Street. “Each class will last 60 to 90 min- 322nd Training Squadron Ryan Roschen Christopher Newenham Erick Rodriguez 324th TRS, Flight 300 before they occur. Air Force senior staff with ranks of The first classes will be held at the utes,” she said. “It’s interactive with Flight 301 Tyler Walburn Flight 300 Kenneth Taylor 322nd TRS, Flight 302 Its success in civilian communities colonel and above, their civilian Wilford Hall Medical Center medical discussion and exercises. It’s very spe- Derek Boston Flight 310 Jeremy Anderson Female Flights convinced Department of Defense and equivalents, and chief master ser- readiness training facility. cific bystander intervention training – Gregory Cruz Deniese Dagdag Taylor Craig 331st Training Squadron 322nd TRS, Flight 310 Air Force leadership to add the pro- geant. Upon registration, all course takers what bystanders are faced with, and Kelsey Escalante Katherine Liu Mathew Denault Flight 311 323rd TRS, Flight 314 gram as another avenue in sexual All others not included in the lead- will be directed to a link to download why people do not act.” Andrew Kraft Mandy Powell Thomas Guernsey Kevin Bowen Top Academic Flights assault prevention. The training is ership module will register under the directions for the Wilford Hall facility. Dr. Moerbe said Lackland has until Matthew Nozinich Katherine Skvarna Blake Marr Patrick Cowan 323rd TRS, Flight 313 mandatory for all active duty, Guard male or female modules. Squadron When a classroom adjacent to the June 2012 to complete the training Michael Rejent Christina Tikkanen Joshua Mcintire Michael Winnie 324th TRS, Flight 300 and Reserve, and civilians who super- section commanders would register new SAPO office in the RH & T is com- based on its large population and vise military members. under the general modules. pleted, training will move to that loca- small class requirement. It is divided into three modules: Mandatory registration is through tion. For more information, contact AETC commander selected for Order of the Sword leadership, men and women. the Lackland Sexual Assault National civilian experts, who SAPO at 671-7273. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Air power rightfully used, serves as a Education and Training Command token for all to see and know that enlisted members recently selected “here is a leader among leaders.” Commander Gen. Stephen Lorenz for General Lorenz’ support of initia- induction into the Order of the Sword. tives designed to ease the challenge The Order of the Sword is the highest of earning a higher education degree honor and tribute NCOs can bestow during a time of frequent deploy- upon an individual. ments and high operations tempo General Lorenz is set to accept the made him an ideal nominee for the honor in a formal ceremony at honor, the AETC chief said. Lackland’s Gateway Club July 16. Such programs include the Air “Two of AETC’s chiefs initiated the University Associate to Baccalaureate nomination, and that nomination was Cooperative and the Community quickly approved by AETC’s Com- College of the Air Force General mand Chiefs and Chief Master Sgt. of Education Mobile. the Air Force (James) Roy,” said Chief Tappana also noted the gen- Reminder! AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. eral’s dedication to meeting and Robert Tappana. speaking with enlisted people to iden- The Order of the Sword is based on tify their challenges and assist in get- Talking on a The Royal Swedish Order of the ting them resolved. Sword, a medieval ceremony in which In addition, the “Lorenz on commissioned noblemen, who were Leadership” series of articles and cell phone while the equivalent of today’s non-commis- speeches set the standard for caring sioned officers, honored and pledged for Airmen across the command, the Photo by Joel Martinez driving on base is loyalty to a trusted leader by present- chief said. Air Education and Training Command Command Chief Rob Tappana presents Gen. Stephen ing him with a special sword. The ceremony is open to all AETC Lorenz with a formal invitation April 14 to the Order of the Sword induction ceremony It is said in the presentation, the Airmen. Reservation information will scheduled for July 16 at Lackland in his honor. The general’s wife, Leslie Lorenz, accom- prohibited. sword, symbolizing truth, justice, and be shared via e-mail. panied him during the presentation. PAGE 8 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 LAW AND ORDER: COURTS-MARTIAL The 802nd Mission Support Group feiture of $964 in pay for five months He also committed larceny at the from their packaging. Asian Pacific Heritage Month kicks off Tuesday Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and reduction to airman basic. base exchange. He pled guilty, and was sentenced prosecuted these Courts-Martial dur- Assault conviction He was observed on the video sur- to five days confinement, restriction By Mike Joseph “This year’s theme, ‘Diverse activities.” born in Japan,” she said. “My inter- ing the first quarter of 2010: In his girlfriend’s dormitory room veillance system leaving the facility to base for one week, and forfeiture Staff Writer Leadership for a Diverse Workforce,’ Children’s readings, Asian Pacific- est and passion for this committee is AWOL, larceny conviction during an argument, an airman first without paying for an iPod protective of $723. not only describes Asian and Pacific themed meals, entertainment and a life-long.” An airman first class was absent class slammed her to the bed, pinned screen and cologne by concealing the Spice wrongful use conviction Asian Pacific Heritage Month Island Americans in our military, it 5K run/walk are among events For more information about Asian without leave by failing to report to her down, covered her mouth, and items after removing the contents An airman basic wrongfully used events begin noon Tuesday with an embodies our military as a whole,” planned to educate the base on Pacific Heritage Month, contact his first duty station at Whiteman Air prevented her from leaving the room. from their packaging. Spice, an herbal incense product opening ceremony and free cake at said Senior Airman Ursula Thomas, Asian Pacific culture. Senior Airman Thomas at 292-4260 Force Base, Mo., following gradua- He pled guilty, and was sentenced He pled guilty to both crimes, and known to produce drug-like effects, the base exchange. 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Airman Thomas, one of the or Staff Sgt. Joan Jackson at 292- tion from technical school at to 12 days confinement and reduc- was sentenced to 20 days confine- in violation of a 502nd Air Base Wing The Asian Pacific Heritage com- Squadron. “It is a time of year to month’s organizers, said her involve- 4615. Lackland. tion to airman. ment, forfeiture of $811 in pay and general order prohibiting the use or mittee has activities planned come together and share our differ- ment to bring Asian Pacific culture The committee meets each For four months he lived in the Unlawful entry, larceny conviction reduction to airman. possession of Spice in the command. throughout May, all open to the base ent cultures that have been popular- to Lackland is only natural. Tuesday, 9 a.m., at Wilford Hall Virginia Beach, Va., area, avoiding An airman first class committed Larceny conviction A group commander called for population. ized through food, dance and other “My mother is Filipino and I was Medical Center, Room BT23. contact with authorities and family. unlawful entry by entering another An airman basic also committed medical attention after observing the He committed larceny while AWOL, technical school trainee’s dormitory larceny at the base exchange. airman basic on base staggering, obtaining $3,000 from a credit room without permission. He was observed on the video sur- vomiting and hallucinating from a 2010 ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH union’s ATMs with false deposits. He had access to a key for room veillance system leaving the facility reaction to the drug. He pled guilty to both crimes, and entry via his position as the training without paying for phone or camera He pled guilty to using Spice, and 4 MAY- CELEBRATION KICK OFF HERITAGE CELEBRATION - 20 MAY- GATEWAY CLUB ASIAN- was sentenced to a bad conduct dis- squadron’s red rope, the top student memory cards by concealing the was sentenced to 22 days confine- LACKLAND BX COOKING DEMOS, ARTS & PACIFIC THEMED MEAL charge, five months confinement, for- leader. items after removing the contents ment and forfeiture of $964. 1200 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT SSGT CRAFTS, & SUMO WRESTLING 1100-1330 ALISASIS 671-9619) 1400-1600 26 MAY- 5K RUN/WALK- 0700 Love your job in 11 MAY- GATEWAY & LACKLAND 18 MAY- A TASTE OF ASIA & THE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE the Air Force? CDC READING PACIFIC ISLANDS- W/ T-SHIRT- OUTDOOR 0900-1000 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT Want to share your personal ENTERTAINMENT AND FREE REC CENTER experiences in the SSGT RISINGER 292-3617) FOOD- ARNOLD HALL (TO REGISTER, PLEASE military with others? 1200-1600 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT CONTACT JOAN.JACKSON@ The Lackland Speakers’ 14 MAY- LAFB DINING FACILITY SSGT TENORIO 292-6052, LACKLAND.AF.MIL 292-4615 Bureau wants YOU! – ASIAN-PACIFIC THEMED MEAL SRA DALLAS 671-9809, OR SSGT OR JUBERT.TENORIO@ Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 DRENNON 671-9809) LACKLAND.AF.MIL 292-4260) for more details. 15 MAY- LACKLAND MAIN CASH ONLY PLEASE LIBRARY ASIAN PACIFIC

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REPORT IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE PAGE 8 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 9 LAW AND ORDER: COURTS-MARTIAL The 802nd Mission Support Group feiture of $964 in pay for five months He also committed larceny at the from their packaging. Asian Pacific Heritage Month kicks off Tuesday Office of the Staff Judge Advocate and reduction to airman basic. base exchange. He pled guilty, and was sentenced prosecuted these Courts-Martial dur- Assault conviction He was observed on the video sur- to five days confinement, restriction By Mike Joseph “This year’s theme, ‘Diverse activities.” born in Japan,” she said. “My inter- ing the first quarter of 2010: In his girlfriend’s dormitory room veillance system leaving the facility to base for one week, and forfeiture Staff Writer Leadership for a Diverse Workforce,’ Children’s readings, Asian Pacific- est and passion for this committee is AWOL, larceny conviction during an argument, an airman first without paying for an iPod protective of $723. not only describes Asian and Pacific themed meals, entertainment and a life-long.” An airman first class was absent class slammed her to the bed, pinned screen and cologne by concealing the Spice wrongful use conviction Asian Pacific Heritage Month Island Americans in our military, it 5K run/walk are among events For more information about Asian without leave by failing to report to her down, covered her mouth, and items after removing the contents An airman basic wrongfully used events begin noon Tuesday with an embodies our military as a whole,” planned to educate the base on Pacific Heritage Month, contact his first duty station at Whiteman Air prevented her from leaving the room. from their packaging. Spice, an herbal incense product opening ceremony and free cake at said Senior Airman Ursula Thomas, Asian Pacific culture. Senior Airman Thomas at 292-4260 Force Base, Mo., following gradua- He pled guilty, and was sentenced He pled guilty to both crimes, and known to produce drug-like effects, the base exchange. 59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Airman Thomas, one of the or Staff Sgt. Joan Jackson at 292- tion from technical school at to 12 days confinement and reduc- was sentenced to 20 days confine- in violation of a 502nd Air Base Wing The Asian Pacific Heritage com- Squadron. “It is a time of year to month’s organizers, said her involve- 4615. Lackland. tion to airman. ment, forfeiture of $811 in pay and general order prohibiting the use or mittee has activities planned come together and share our differ- ment to bring Asian Pacific culture The committee meets each For four months he lived in the Unlawful entry, larceny conviction reduction to airman. possession of Spice in the command. throughout May, all open to the base ent cultures that have been popular- to Lackland is only natural. Tuesday, 9 a.m., at Wilford Hall Virginia Beach, Va., area, avoiding An airman first class committed Larceny conviction A group commander called for population. ized through food, dance and other “My mother is Filipino and I was Medical Center, Room BT23. contact with authorities and family. unlawful entry by entering another An airman basic also committed medical attention after observing the He committed larceny while AWOL, technical school trainee’s dormitory larceny at the base exchange. airman basic on base staggering, obtaining $3,000 from a credit room without permission. He was observed on the video sur- vomiting and hallucinating from a 2010 ASIAN PACIFIC HERITAGE MONTH union’s ATMs with false deposits. He had access to a key for room veillance system leaving the facility reaction to the drug. He pled guilty to both crimes, and entry via his position as the training without paying for phone or camera He pled guilty to using Spice, and 4 MAY- CELEBRATION KICK OFF HERITAGE CELEBRATION - 20 MAY- GATEWAY CLUB ASIAN- was sentenced to a bad conduct dis- squadron’s red rope, the top student memory cards by concealing the was sentenced to 22 days confine- LACKLAND BX COOKING DEMOS, ARTS & PACIFIC THEMED MEAL charge, five months confinement, for- leader. items after removing the contents ment and forfeiture of $964. 1200 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT SSGT CRAFTS, & SUMO WRESTLING 1100-1330 ALISASIS 671-9619) 1400-1600 26 MAY- 5K RUN/WALK- 0700 Love your job in 11 MAY- GATEWAY & LACKLAND 18 MAY- A TASTE OF ASIA & THE $10.00 REGISTRATION FEE the Air Force? CDC READING PACIFIC ISLANDS- W/ T-SHIRT- OUTDOOR 0900-1000 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT Want to share your personal ENTERTAINMENT AND FREE REC CENTER experiences in the SSGT RISINGER 292-3617) FOOD- ARNOLD HALL (TO REGISTER, PLEASE military with others? 1200-1600 (TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT CONTACT JOAN.JACKSON@ The Lackland Speakers’ 14 MAY- LAFB DINING FACILITY SSGT TENORIO 292-6052, LACKLAND.AF.MIL 292-4615 Bureau wants YOU! – ASIAN-PACIFIC THEMED MEAL SRA DALLAS 671-9809, OR SSGT OR JUBERT.TENORIO@ Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 DRENNON 671-9809) LACKLAND.AF.MIL 292-4260) for more details. 15 MAY- LACKLAND MAIN CASH ONLY PLEASE LIBRARY ASIAN PACIFIC

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REPORT IT BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE PAGE 10 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT Additional resources online to support NSPS conversion The 802nd Mission Support Group • A staff sergeant from the 344th Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Training Squadron was guilty of dis- By April Rowden Force Portal. The SCPD library currently includes topics from pay and promotion to appraisals and processed these judgments from April orderly conduct and received forfei- Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office more than 1,000 standardized classification docu- career development.After finishing the training 14-20: ture of $1,099 in pay for two months. ments as well as templates for supervisors. courses, employees should update their training • An airman first class from the RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, (AFNS) – Online “Performance Management: A Tool to Achieve record in MyBiz using the self-service module in • A technical sergeant from the 802nd LRS was guilty of failing to training courses are now available to help smooth Results” is designed as a guide for supervisors to the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System and 67th Operations Support Squadron adhere to his medical restriction to the upcoming transition of more than 40,000 cur- effectively involve their employees in accomplish- provide a copy of their training certificate to their was guilty of failing to pay his govern- quarters and received a reduction to rent Air Force National Security Personnel System ing the agency’s mission. From setting proper supervisor.To enhance transparency in operations ment travel card account balance and airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay for employees into non-NSPS personnel systems. goals to rating and rewarding performance, this the Web site also incorporates a transition section Military Star Card account balance one month (suspended) and 30 days To facilitate the conversion, multiple resources training course sets the foundation for evaluating that includes news, timelines, resources and and received a reduction to staff ser- extra duty. have been added to the NSPS’s official Web site, employee performance. training tools and a modified feedback area where geant (suspended) and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the including two new training courses, “Classifying “Managing My Performance: A Guide for viewers can submit brief comments to help shape • An airman first class from the 345th Training Squadron was guilty Positions under GS: A Primer for Supervisors” and Employees” and “Managing Employee the site’s content.Training courses can be found 343rd Training Squadron was guilty of violating Phase I and received a “Performance Management: A Tool to Achieve Performance: A Guide for Supervisors” are two on the NSPS Web site www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps. of underage drinking and received a reduction to airman, forfeiture of Results.” companion resources to the Performance Click on the “NSPS Transition” button and look in reduction to airman (suspended), for- $378 in pay for one month (suspend- In “Classifying Positions under GS: A Primer for Management module.All courses provide an the “What’s New” box.The transition out of NSPS feiture of $378 in pay for two months ed) and a reprimand. Supervisors,” supervisors are shown how to write overview of the general schedule personnel sys- is a result of the National Defense Authorization (one month suspended) and a repri- • A technical sergeant from the and certify the duties and responsibilities of a tem that can benefit all federal employees, Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The NDAA contained a mand. 345th TRS was guilty of sharing study position, as well as how to explain the classifica- regardless of their personnel system, supervisory provision that repealed NSPS and required the • An airman first class from the material in NCOA and received a tion process to employees. level or service branch.Employees are also transition of employees out of NSPS no later than 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron reduction to staff sergeant (suspend- To assist with writing the core documents, encouraged to review “GS 101,” an introductory Jan. 1, 2012. was guilty of driving while drunk and ed) and forfeiture of $1,462 in pay for supervisors can use the Air Force Standard Core training course that provides information on the For more information, visit the Web site or con- received a reduction to airman (sus- two months (one month suspended). Personnel Document library, located on the Air structure and features of the GS system, covering tact your local civilian personnel section. pended), forfeiture of $811 in pay for • An airman first class from the one month (suspended), 30 days of 802nd Security Force Squadron was extra duty and a reprimand. guilty of wrongfully using Spice and • An airman basic from the 319th received a reduction to airman basic, Training Squadron was guilty of con- restriction to base for 60 days and a suming alcohol while in Basic Military reprimand. Training, making a false official state- • An airman first class from the ment and abusing over the counter 343rd TRS was guilty of driving while cough medicine and received a forfei- drunk and received a reduction to ture of $723 in pay for two months, airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay for restriction to base for 30 days, 30 one month (suspended) and a repri- days extra duty and a reprimand. mand.

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May 3-4 May 10-11 May 19-20 737th Training Group, Defense Media Activity, Network Intelligence 802nd Communications 331st Training Squadron Operation Wing, Texas Squadron, Commissary May 12 May 20-21 May 4-5 369th Recruiting Group 341st Training Squadron 319th Training Squadron May 12-14 May 24-28 May 5-6 Texas Cryptologic Center Retirees 320th Training Squadron, 321st Training Squadron, May 15-16 May 31 322nd Training Squadron, 433rd Operations Group, Closed for Memorial Day 323rd Training Squadron 149th Fighter Wing, dependents For questions call 671-7248 or 671-7249 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT Additional resources online to support NSPS conversion The 802nd Mission Support Group • A staff sergeant from the 344th Office of the Staff Judge Advocate Training Squadron was guilty of dis- By April Rowden Force Portal. The SCPD library currently includes topics from pay and promotion to appraisals and processed these judgments from April orderly conduct and received forfei- Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office more than 1,000 standardized classification docu- career development.After finishing the training 14-20: ture of $1,099 in pay for two months. ments as well as templates for supervisors. courses, employees should update their training • An airman first class from the RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, (AFNS) – Online “Performance Management: A Tool to Achieve record in MyBiz using the self-service module in • A technical sergeant from the 802nd LRS was guilty of failing to training courses are now available to help smooth Results” is designed as a guide for supervisors to the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System and 67th Operations Support Squadron adhere to his medical restriction to the upcoming transition of more than 40,000 cur- effectively involve their employees in accomplish- provide a copy of their training certificate to their was guilty of failing to pay his govern- quarters and received a reduction to rent Air Force National Security Personnel System ing the agency’s mission. From setting proper supervisor.To enhance transparency in operations ment travel card account balance and airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay for employees into non-NSPS personnel systems. goals to rating and rewarding performance, this the Web site also incorporates a transition section Military Star Card account balance one month (suspended) and 30 days To facilitate the conversion, multiple resources training course sets the foundation for evaluating that includes news, timelines, resources and and received a reduction to staff ser- extra duty. have been added to the NSPS’s official Web site, employee performance. training tools and a modified feedback area where geant (suspended) and a reprimand. • An airman first class from the including two new training courses, “Classifying “Managing My Performance: A Guide for viewers can submit brief comments to help shape • An airman first class from the 345th Training Squadron was guilty Positions under GS: A Primer for Supervisors” and Employees” and “Managing Employee the site’s content.Training courses can be found 343rd Training Squadron was guilty of violating Phase I and received a “Performance Management: A Tool to Achieve Performance: A Guide for Supervisors” are two on the NSPS Web site www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps. of underage drinking and received a reduction to airman, forfeiture of Results.” companion resources to the Performance Click on the “NSPS Transition” button and look in reduction to airman (suspended), for- $378 in pay for one month (suspend- In “Classifying Positions under GS: A Primer for Management module.All courses provide an the “What’s New” box.The transition out of NSPS feiture of $378 in pay for two months ed) and a reprimand. Supervisors,” supervisors are shown how to write overview of the general schedule personnel sys- is a result of the National Defense Authorization (one month suspended) and a repri- • A technical sergeant from the and certify the duties and responsibilities of a tem that can benefit all federal employees, Act for Fiscal Year 2010. The NDAA contained a mand. 345th TRS was guilty of sharing study position, as well as how to explain the classifica- regardless of their personnel system, supervisory provision that repealed NSPS and required the • An airman first class from the material in NCOA and received a tion process to employees. level or service branch.Employees are also transition of employees out of NSPS no later than 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron reduction to staff sergeant (suspend- To assist with writing the core documents, encouraged to review “GS 101,” an introductory Jan. 1, 2012. was guilty of driving while drunk and ed) and forfeiture of $1,462 in pay for supervisors can use the Air Force Standard Core training course that provides information on the For more information, visit the Web site or con- received a reduction to airman (sus- two months (one month suspended). Personnel Document library, located on the Air structure and features of the GS system, covering tact your local civilian personnel section. pended), forfeiture of $811 in pay for • An airman first class from the one month (suspended), 30 days of 802nd Security Force Squadron was extra duty and a reprimand. guilty of wrongfully using Spice and • An airman basic from the 319th received a reduction to airman basic, Training Squadron was guilty of con- restriction to base for 60 days and a suming alcohol while in Basic Military reprimand. Training, making a false official state- • An airman first class from the ment and abusing over the counter 343rd TRS was guilty of driving while cough medicine and received a forfei- drunk and received a reduction to ture of $723 in pay for two months, airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay for restriction to base for 30 days, 30 one month (suspended) and a repri- days extra duty and a reprimand. mand.

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May 3-4 May 10-11 May 19-20 737th Training Group, Defense Media Activity, Network Intelligence 802nd Communications 331st Training Squadron Operation Wing, Texas Squadron, Commissary May 12 May 20-21 May 4-5 369th Recruiting Group 341st Training Squadron 319th Training Squadron May 12-14 May 24-28 May 5-6 Texas Cryptologic Center Retirees 320th Training Squadron, 321st Training Squadron, May 15-16 May 31 322nd Training Squadron, 433rd Operations Group, Closed for Memorial Day 323rd Training Squadron 149th Fighter Wing, dependents For questions call 671-7248 or 671-7249 PAGE 12 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 WHMC nurse receives Bronze Star Surprise inspections ready Lackland for ESOHCAMP By Mike Joseph By Senior Airman Josie Walck tors, stateside nursing leaders, Staff Writer 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Afghan national teaching assis- “(Colonel Fogarty’s visits) show that leadership is involved … So units need to be tants and interpreters who “The Late Show with David ready – not surprised by a phone call that he’s showing up.” Col. Vivian Harris, 59th bridged the culture and lan- Letterman” has nothing on Lackland – David Rairdan Medical Wing Inpatient guage gap,” said Colonel when it comes to Top 10 lists. 802nd CES ESOHCAMP manager Operations Group, received the Harris. “I feel humbled and Armed with his own Top 10 ver- Bronze Star on April 13 for her honored to receive this sion, the 802nd Mission Support meritorious service during a award.” Group commander has initiated pened and show the previous week. no significant violations were found fulfilling executive mandates – like 365-day deployment to Camp Colonel Harris led a team of weekly surprise inspections to base Unit Environmental Coordinators can that would have resulted in work reducing solid waste and fossil fuels, Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, chief nurse mentors across 5 units on Fridays in preparation for see (the results) and (make changes) stoppage. using recycled paper and water, and in support of Operation geographical regions of this summer’s Air Education and before he shows up at their place one Mr. Rairdan said units handling the replacing “energy hog” old buildings Enduring Freedom. Afghanistan where she Training Command environmental Friday. This all helps us get ready for most hazardous materials will be – also eliminates wasteful spending, While deployed to Camp launched 5 intensive care assessment of Lackland. the external ESOHCAMP in July.” scrutinized, and a recent inspection which in turn creates funding for new Eggers from October 2008 to units, regionalized 41 nurse Col. Patrick Fogarty, 802nd MSG Air Force commands conduct tri- trend has shifted the focus to confor- initiatives. October 2009, Colonel Harris competencies, and oversaw 16 commander, is using a top 10 check- ennial assessments to determine a mance (improvement processes with- An understanding by all base per- was the chief nurse and pri- education and training pro- list for Environmental Safety base’s impact on the environment and out penalties) from compliance sonnel of those concepts will save mary instructor for the Afghan grams. Occupation Health Compliance surrounding community. In the years (penalties imposed for violating regu- money, energy and natural resources nurse training program. Her “The Bronze Star is one of Assessment and Management between those inspections, Lackland lations). through conservation and efficiency crowning achievement during our nation’s greatest honors,” Program compliance. He has conduct- has annual ESOHCAMP self-assess- “During the last external ESO- in the future; a short-term benefit is a the deployment was founding said Col. Amy Bachelor, com- ed two of 10 assessments that contin- ments. Those self-examinations guide HCAMP, it was probably 70 percent positive assessment. the Afghan National Security mander, 59th Inpatient ue into June. The AETC inspection the base in fulfilling 2007 and 2009 compliance and 30 percent confor- “(Colonel Fogarty’s visits) show Forces Nursing School. Operations Group. “I am team will be on Lackland July 26-30. executive orders requiring all federal mance,” he said. “It’s probably going that leadership is involved and sets a “The award represents a ecstatic Colonel Harris Courtesy Photo “Colonel Fogarty’s game plan was agencies to implement energy effi- to be more 50-50 or maybe even good tone,” said Mr. Rairdan. “From year-long labor of love with an received the recognition she Lt. Col. Vivian Harris instructs students on taking a person’s blood pressure at an Afghanistan military to have a top 10 checklist and select ciency and conservation programs, more conformance than compliance. the visits and unit self-assessments expert team of chief nurse deserves for the outstanding hospital in November 2008. Colonel Harris, 59th Medical Wing Inpatient Operations Group, received the units at random for surprise visits and reduce greenhouse gases. “Instead of (being picky) about we can focus our attention on specific mentors stationed across job she did while deployed to Bronze Star on April 13 at Lackland for her meritorious service during a 365-day deployment to Camp Eggers over the next eight weeks,” said Areas covered by ESOHCAMP (small) specific things at each unit, I areas if we do encounter problems. Afghanistan, deployed contrac- Afghanistan. in Kabul, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. David Rairdan, 802nd Civil Engineer include health and environmental think they’re going to look at man- “Our programs run fairly well. We Squadron ESOHCAMP manager. “He’s issues of air, cultural, natural, pesti- agement, how we actually manage just think some house cleaning is keeping it pretty informal and the top cide, hazardous waste, solid waste, the base. Are there aggressive or needed,” he added. “Colonel Fogarty 10 lists were created for him because storage tanks, toxics and wasterwa- active programs and do people will look each Friday and by the end, he only has an hour for these visits. ter. A base self-assessment last understand what is needed (to be in we shouldn’t have any problems. So “(The findings) will be in the daily November revealed 30 findings; most compliance and conformance)?” units need to be ready – not surprised bulletin on Mondays on what hap- were minor with several majors, and The environmental manager said by a phone call that he’s showing up.”

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Do not provide your CAC card for photocopying. Don’t make yourself a target for surveillance, kidnapping, or worse.

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CACs should not be used for identification outside U.S. government compounds.

Use identification that any U.S. Citizen would have when checking into hotels.

Protect your personal information and provide only the minimum required. PAGE 12 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 13 WHMC nurse receives Bronze Star Surprise inspections ready Lackland for ESOHCAMP By Mike Joseph By Senior Airman Josie Walck tors, stateside nursing leaders, Staff Writer 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs Afghan national teaching assis- “(Colonel Fogarty’s visits) show that leadership is involved … So units need to be tants and interpreters who “The Late Show with David ready – not surprised by a phone call that he’s showing up.” Col. Vivian Harris, 59th bridged the culture and lan- Letterman” has nothing on Lackland – David Rairdan Medical Wing Inpatient guage gap,” said Colonel when it comes to Top 10 lists. 802nd CES ESOHCAMP manager Operations Group, received the Harris. “I feel humbled and Armed with his own Top 10 ver- Bronze Star on April 13 for her honored to receive this sion, the 802nd Mission Support meritorious service during a award.” Group commander has initiated pened and show the previous week. no significant violations were found fulfilling executive mandates – like 365-day deployment to Camp Colonel Harris led a team of weekly surprise inspections to base Unit Environmental Coordinators can that would have resulted in work reducing solid waste and fossil fuels, Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan, chief nurse mentors across 5 units on Fridays in preparation for see (the results) and (make changes) stoppage. using recycled paper and water, and in support of Operation geographical regions of this summer’s Air Education and before he shows up at their place one Mr. Rairdan said units handling the replacing “energy hog” old buildings Enduring Freedom. Afghanistan where she Training Command environmental Friday. This all helps us get ready for most hazardous materials will be – also eliminates wasteful spending, While deployed to Camp launched 5 intensive care assessment of Lackland. the external ESOHCAMP in July.” scrutinized, and a recent inspection which in turn creates funding for new Eggers from October 2008 to units, regionalized 41 nurse Col. Patrick Fogarty, 802nd MSG Air Force commands conduct tri- trend has shifted the focus to confor- initiatives. October 2009, Colonel Harris competencies, and oversaw 16 commander, is using a top 10 check- ennial assessments to determine a mance (improvement processes with- An understanding by all base per- was the chief nurse and pri- education and training pro- list for Environmental Safety base’s impact on the environment and out penalties) from compliance sonnel of those concepts will save mary instructor for the Afghan grams. Occupation Health Compliance surrounding community. In the years (penalties imposed for violating regu- money, energy and natural resources nurse training program. Her “The Bronze Star is one of Assessment and Management between those inspections, Lackland lations). through conservation and efficiency crowning achievement during our nation’s greatest honors,” Program compliance. He has conduct- has annual ESOHCAMP self-assess- “During the last external ESO- in the future; a short-term benefit is a the deployment was founding said Col. Amy Bachelor, com- ed two of 10 assessments that contin- ments. Those self-examinations guide HCAMP, it was probably 70 percent positive assessment. the Afghan National Security mander, 59th Inpatient ue into June. The AETC inspection the base in fulfilling 2007 and 2009 compliance and 30 percent confor- “(Colonel Fogarty’s visits) show Forces Nursing School. Operations Group. “I am team will be on Lackland July 26-30. executive orders requiring all federal mance,” he said. “It’s probably going that leadership is involved and sets a “The award represents a ecstatic Colonel Harris Courtesy Photo “Colonel Fogarty’s game plan was agencies to implement energy effi- to be more 50-50 or maybe even good tone,” said Mr. Rairdan. “From year-long labor of love with an received the recognition she Lt. Col. Vivian Harris instructs students on taking a person’s blood pressure at an Afghanistan military to have a top 10 checklist and select ciency and conservation programs, more conformance than compliance. the visits and unit self-assessments expert team of chief nurse deserves for the outstanding hospital in November 2008. Colonel Harris, 59th Medical Wing Inpatient Operations Group, received the units at random for surprise visits and reduce greenhouse gases. “Instead of (being picky) about we can focus our attention on specific mentors stationed across job she did while deployed to Bronze Star on April 13 at Lackland for her meritorious service during a 365-day deployment to Camp Eggers over the next eight weeks,” said Areas covered by ESOHCAMP (small) specific things at each unit, I areas if we do encounter problems. Afghanistan, deployed contrac- Afghanistan. in Kabul, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. David Rairdan, 802nd Civil Engineer include health and environmental think they’re going to look at man- “Our programs run fairly well. We Squadron ESOHCAMP manager. “He’s issues of air, cultural, natural, pesti- agement, how we actually manage just think some house cleaning is keeping it pretty informal and the top cide, hazardous waste, solid waste, the base. Are there aggressive or needed,” he added. “Colonel Fogarty 10 lists were created for him because storage tanks, toxics and wasterwa- active programs and do people will look each Friday and by the end, he only has an hour for these visits. ter. A base self-assessment last understand what is needed (to be in we shouldn’t have any problems. So “(The findings) will be in the daily November revealed 30 findings; most compliance and conformance)?” units need to be ready – not surprised bulletin on Mondays on what hap- were minor with several majors, and The environmental manager said by a phone call that he’s showing up.”

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS

Do not provide your CAC card for photocopying. Don’t make yourself a target for surveillance, kidnapping, or worse.

Special purpose IDs such as access badges, etc. should not be used for identification except for the organization which issued them.

CACs should not be used for identification outside U.S. government compounds.

Use identification that any U.S. Citizen would have when checking into hotels.

Protect your personal information and provide only the minimum required. PAGE 14 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Fiesta!

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Photo by Alan Boedeker Members of the 341st Training Squadron march down the bomb run during Members from the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps march during the Lackland Fiesta military parade April 21. The parade showcased the the Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony and Fireworks Extravaganza April 18. squadron's military working dogs and handlers to Fiesta-goers as more than San Antonio In addition to Fiesta, the Corps performs at more than 500 events annually, 1,000 people representing the base Bugle Corps passed in review. including arrival ceremonies for heads of state at the White House.

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Photo by Robbin Cresswell Staff Sgt. Anthony Perkins, 341st Training Squadron, and military Photo by Alan Boedekeer General Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and military ambassadors working dog Pekka prepares to take a bite from a military working dog Members of the Air Force Band of the West pass-in-review along a street lined Photo by Alan Boedeker from the Air Force, Navy, Army and Marine Corps wave to spectators during the Texas Cavaliers River during the the Air Force at the Alamo Monday. The event featured a with spectators during the Battle of Flowers parade April 23. The parade is Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, and his wife Lynne, view a procession of Parade April 19 in downtown San Antonio. Ambassadors from local area military bases participate in the military working dog demonstration by members of Lackland’s 341st the oldest event and largest parade of Fiesta San Antonio, attracting huge court subjects on their way to San Fernando Cathedral in downtown San Antonio during the public coro- event annually, attending a variety of events throughout the Fiesta celebration. Training Squadron and a drill performance by the Air Force Honor Guard. crowds each year. More than 350,000 people viewed the event. nation of El Rey Feo LXII April 16. PAGE 16 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 17 Lowering energy bill starts with each Airman, civilian worker, building manager By Sean Bowlin “Even though computer monitors ings, administrative spaces should be other areas, even for short time peri- 502 ABW OL-B Public Affairs are more energy efficient now, you set at 68 degrees during the heating ods. In work spaces where personal can still save energy by turning them season; during cooling season, they refrigerators, coffee makers and Airmen, civilians and building off at the end of the day,” Mr. should be set at 78 degrees. microwaves are kept, they should be managers on Lackland Air Force Hinojosa said. But facility managers have a consolidated into common break Base can do a lot to lower the costs Personnel who work in hangars responsibility beyond temperature areas instead. Those same ideas can of an expensive annual base energy on the flightline can also save energy regulation in their workplaces. Mr. be applied to flightline facilities as price tag. in various ways, notably in the areas Hinojosa said they should make sure well. “Air Education and Training of heating and air conditioning. to look out for possible energy viola- “In hangars, when lamps in high- Command spends about $110 million “When they open the doors in tions everywhere, and to energy isn’t bay lights reach 80 percent of their per year on energy,” said Andy their hangars, they’ll use all their being used inefficiently. useful life, replace them by group re- Hinojosa, Lackland energy manager. heat and cooling,” said Mr. Hinojosa. “Facility managers should check lamping to economize on equipment “Lackland spends about $17 million “Sometimes they don’t have a choice electrical equipment and look for and labor costs,” Mr. Nadler said. a year in electricity, and about $6 on whether to open them or not, signs of wasted water in fixtures that For lights that have to remain on million in natural gas, for a total of when they have to bring in an air- are leaking,” Mr. Hinojosa said. for security and safety, Mr. Nadler $23 million.” craft or parts. But not rolling in or “They should inspect windows to added that the lighting should be Slashing the size of that tab out any unnecessary parts, and make sure they’re caulked, and controlled with occupancy and begins by implementing energy-sav- keeping hangar doors closed, espe- report issues with their air condi- motion sensors, or timers. Indoor ing “best practices” at work, added cially in the middle of summer and tioning systems. They should also night-lighting should be eliminated Bruce Nadler, an AETC energy man- in the middle of winter, can help look out for cracked caulking and and incandescent lamps should be ager. save energy.” defective weather stripping around replaced with compact fluorescent “You can start by turning off your Additionally, Mr.Nadler said judi- doors of their buildings. If they find lamps everywhere practicable. monitor and its peripherals at the cious use of heat should take place anything, they should contact their Finally, it’s also important to end of your duty day,” Mr. Nadler in the workplace. area maintenance unit’s trouble desk adjust work place cultures and atti- said. Space heaters are prohibited and initiate a work order to take tudes about lowering energy costs. Other computer-related ways to unless required for valid safety or care of the problem.” Seemingly small practices of reduc- save energy are to have PCs config- health reasons and hot water should Mr. Hinojosa added that as lighting energy can amount to big sav- ured to enter the lowest possible be provided to sinks only when ing systems and bulbs expire, energy ings, both in energy utilization and power setting when not in use. required by health standards and efficient lighting should be installed its cost. Mr. Hinojosa said it’s also impor- building codes. Set and maintain in their place. “We need to have the mindset of tant to turn off printers, copiers, domestic hot water temperatures for When unoccupied, lights should making energy costs a consideration scanners, fax machines and other 120 degrees. be turned off in offices, conference in all we do,” Mr. Hinojosa empha- equipment at the duty day’s end. With heating and cooling build- rooms, break rooms, bathrooms and sized. PAGE 18 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 GROUP from P1 “This union will join the strategic GROUP from P18 “The Army’s confidence in this remarkable and operational capabilities of the installation is made clear by the fact that just in the Joint basing was mandated by the Army and the Air Force and will form Web site. Services will retain their respective mis- last several years, the Army has invested $2 billion Base Realignment and Closure an even more powerful military asset sions, and this move respects the history of each in construction at Fort Sam Houston,” Mr. Robinson Commission in 2005 to consolidate for the defense of this great nation. installation and maintains their relevance in the said. “This will be the poster child for the functions at adjacent and nearby “Fort Sam Houston is known new structure of customer support. Department of Defense when people look at Joint installations under one military serv- throughout the military and the nation “Successful organizations don’t just happen, they Base San Antonio and say ‘They do it right.’ ice to optimize management. as home to many major commands,” are built by great leaders, General Lorenz said. “Gen. Len Patrick is an outstanding and seasoned Throughout DoD, 12 military loca- Mr. Robinson said to the audience at “There have been three successful leaders who leader who is the right person to take this organizations will be affected by joint basing. the ceremony. “This is the future have been instrumental in the success of Fort Sam tion forward and take care of all our service mem- The Air Force has the lead on six of home of the Army’s Installation Houston and the transformation of Joint Base San bers and their families,” Mr. Robinson added. the joint bases, the Navy has the lead Management Command. Look at the Antonio. First, I’d like to single out a good friend “IMCOM is committed to the success of our joint on four and the Army has the lead on signal that this sends. We don’t have and a friend to everybody – I know that because I’ve base and the opportunity to leverage the process to two. The Air Force was directed to be an Army base, we don’t have an Air been to all the Fiesta events with him and every- create an even better place for our service members the executive agent in San Antonio. Force base, we have a joint base.” body gives him a great big hug – and that is Maj. and their families to live. Joint Base San Antonio is unique in Joint Base San Antonio will service Gen. Russ Czerw, General Lorenz continued. General Patrick said that though they are com- that it is the only one to have two Air more DoD students than any other “He’s been instrumental in providing quality base bined, the preservation of the distinct identities of Force bases. Only one other – Joint installation, have more active runways support and service for all the organizations here. the services involved in Joint Base San Antonio is an Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia – has than any other installation, host more Russ, your leadership on the post and in the com- issue he will pay close attention to. installations that don’t share an actual widely diverse tenant units than any- munity has forged an unbeatable team. “With our community and civic leaders that have fence line. where else and house the largest hos- “Randy Robinson, the director of IMCOM-West, been in lockstep with us, I pledge to you and the “If we do this right, Joint Base San pital in DoD. and his team have guided this joint basing initiative Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Antonio will be the standard for all “Today represents the opportunity from start to finish. Your vision and leadership has Guardsmen, that we will not lose the historical iden- Army Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw, commander of Fort Sam the other joint bases throughout the for us to move forward for all three set the conditions for the success that the 502nd tity of these three installations, General Patrick Houston and the Army Medical Department Center and Department of Defense, said Gen. installations,” General Patrick said. will now carry forth, General Lorenz said. promised the assembled military and civic leaders School, greets Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick,502nd Air Base Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air “Think about the power in what we “This is important because the IMCOM headquar- and other guests. Wing commander, after the 502nd Mission Support Group's Education and Training Command at can do for our nation. We are attack- ters is going to be right here on Joint Base San “Fort Sam Houston will still be called Fort Sam official activation April 26. The new unit will replace the Randolph AFB. ing the enemy and defending our net- Antonio. We have a great opportunity in the future Houston, Lackland will still be called Lackland and U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1. “You think about Fort Sam Houston work with our cyber warriors. We are to learn from each other. Randolph will still be called Randolph. The history and its history and see this is a great producing combat medics to help save “Finally, I’d like to acknowledge someone who’s of the U.S. military is here.” the 502nd MSG are the cornerstones that bring Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, addresses an audience post. It will continue to be a great post lives on the battlefield. We are teach- become a friend of mine, and who is someone I The success of the joint base project, though great opportunity, great anticipation, and more during the official activation of the 502nd Mission Support Group April 26. when this is all done. Period. End of ing pilots how to be instructor pilots. admire and I am glad she is standing right there … unprecedented in scope, is something General importantly, great expectations of what we will be story. That’s our goal, as a team, and Every young man and woman who Col. Mary Garr, said General Lorenz. Lorenz expects. able to accomplish tomorrow. I’m going to stress that – teamwork, comes into the Air Force marches “Mary’s done an incredible job. Working for one “While we know there are other joint bases “Those of us in Air Force blues salute our Army teamwork, teamwork.” across the parade field at Lackland boss is hard enough, but working for three or four across the country, we also know that the great peo- teammates and count it a privilege to stand with “This is a great day for the joint AFB.” is really difficult to do. We would not be here today ple of San Antonio and their pride in Military City you in the coming days to forge a future of force, both the Air Force and the The consolidation preserves core without your determination, dedication and leader- USA will make ours the best joint base in our great unmatched success, said General Lorenz. Army. Today, we officially start the mission capabilities by keeping opera- ship. Thank you for all you’ve done,” said the gener- nation,” General Lorenz said. “We are dominant on the ground and dominant process of joint basing in San Antonio, tional expertise within operational al. “I stand before you wearing a uniform represent- in the air. But imagine what we can do with our said Randall Robinson, Director of the units, according to the 502nd ABW Mr. Robinson’s remarks focused on the Air ing the U.S. Air Force, but I am forever cognizant on combined capabilities under one flag at Fort Sam Installation Management Command- Force’s contribution to Joint Base San Antonio and how closely the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force histo- Houston – together under the flag of one great West Region. See GROUP P19 the capability of its leadership going forward. ries are linked. The creation of the 502nd ABW and nation.” PAGE 18 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 19 GROUP from P1 “This union will join the strategic GROUP from P18 “The Army’s confidence in this remarkable and operational capabilities of the installation is made clear by the fact that just in the Joint basing was mandated by the Army and the Air Force and will form Web site. Services will retain their respective mis- last several years, the Army has invested $2 billion Base Realignment and Closure an even more powerful military asset sions, and this move respects the history of each in construction at Fort Sam Houston,” Mr. Robinson Commission in 2005 to consolidate for the defense of this great nation. installation and maintains their relevance in the said. “This will be the poster child for the functions at adjacent and nearby “Fort Sam Houston is known new structure of customer support. Department of Defense when people look at Joint installations under one military serv- throughout the military and the nation “Successful organizations don’t just happen, they Base San Antonio and say ‘They do it right.’ ice to optimize management. as home to many major commands,” are built by great leaders, General Lorenz said. “Gen. Len Patrick is an outstanding and seasoned Throughout DoD, 12 military loca- Mr. Robinson said to the audience at “There have been three successful leaders who leader who is the right person to take this organizations will be affected by joint basing. the ceremony. “This is the future have been instrumental in the success of Fort Sam tion forward and take care of all our service mem- The Air Force has the lead on six of home of the Army’s Installation Houston and the transformation of Joint Base San bers and their families,” Mr. Robinson added. the joint bases, the Navy has the lead Management Command. Look at the Antonio. First, I’d like to single out a good friend “IMCOM is committed to the success of our joint on four and the Army has the lead on signal that this sends. We don’t have and a friend to everybody – I know that because I’ve base and the opportunity to leverage the process to two. The Air Force was directed to be an Army base, we don’t have an Air been to all the Fiesta events with him and every- create an even better place for our service members the executive agent in San Antonio. Force base, we have a joint base.” body gives him a great big hug – and that is Maj. and their families to live. Joint Base San Antonio is unique in Joint Base San Antonio will service Gen. Russ Czerw, General Lorenz continued. General Patrick said that though they are com- that it is the only one to have two Air more DoD students than any other “He’s been instrumental in providing quality base bined, the preservation of the distinct identities of Force bases. Only one other – Joint installation, have more active runways support and service for all the organizations here. the services involved in Joint Base San Antonio is an Base Langley-Eustis in Virginia – has than any other installation, host more Russ, your leadership on the post and in the com- issue he will pay close attention to. installations that don’t share an actual widely diverse tenant units than any- munity has forged an unbeatable team. “With our community and civic leaders that have fence line. where else and house the largest hos- “Randy Robinson, the director of IMCOM-West, been in lockstep with us, I pledge to you and the “If we do this right, Joint Base San pital in DoD. and his team have guided this joint basing initiative Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Antonio will be the standard for all “Today represents the opportunity from start to finish. Your vision and leadership has Guardsmen, that we will not lose the historical iden- Army Maj. Gen. Russell Czerw, commander of Fort Sam the other joint bases throughout the for us to move forward for all three set the conditions for the success that the 502nd tity of these three installations, General Patrick Houston and the Army Medical Department Center and Department of Defense, said Gen. installations,” General Patrick said. will now carry forth, General Lorenz said. promised the assembled military and civic leaders School, greets Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick,502nd Air Base Stephen Lorenz, commander of Air “Think about the power in what we “This is important because the IMCOM headquar- and other guests. Wing commander, after the 502nd Mission Support Group's Education and Training Command at can do for our nation. We are attack- ters is going to be right here on Joint Base San “Fort Sam Houston will still be called Fort Sam official activation April 26. The new unit will replace the Randolph AFB. ing the enemy and defending our net- Antonio. We have a great opportunity in the future Houston, Lackland will still be called Lackland and U.S. Army Garrison at Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1. “You think about Fort Sam Houston work with our cyber warriors. We are to learn from each other. Randolph will still be called Randolph. The history and its history and see this is a great producing combat medics to help save “Finally, I’d like to acknowledge someone who’s of the U.S. military is here.” the 502nd MSG are the cornerstones that bring Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, addresses an audience post. It will continue to be a great post lives on the battlefield. We are teach- become a friend of mine, and who is someone I The success of the joint base project, though great opportunity, great anticipation, and more during the official activation of the 502nd Mission Support Group April 26. when this is all done. Period. End of ing pilots how to be instructor pilots. admire and I am glad she is standing right there … unprecedented in scope, is something General importantly, great expectations of what we will be story. That’s our goal, as a team, and Every young man and woman who Col. Mary Garr, said General Lorenz. Lorenz expects. able to accomplish tomorrow. I’m going to stress that – teamwork, comes into the Air Force marches “Mary’s done an incredible job. Working for one “While we know there are other joint bases “Those of us in Air Force blues salute our Army teamwork, teamwork.” across the parade field at Lackland boss is hard enough, but working for three or four across the country, we also know that the great peo- teammates and count it a privilege to stand with “This is a great day for the joint AFB.” is really difficult to do. We would not be here today ple of San Antonio and their pride in Military City you in the coming days to forge a future of force, both the Air Force and the The consolidation preserves core without your determination, dedication and leader- USA will make ours the best joint base in our great unmatched success, said General Lorenz. Army. Today, we officially start the mission capabilities by keeping opera- ship. Thank you for all you’ve done,” said the gener- nation,” General Lorenz said. “We are dominant on the ground and dominant process of joint basing in San Antonio, tional expertise within operational al. “I stand before you wearing a uniform represent- in the air. But imagine what we can do with our said Randall Robinson, Director of the units, according to the 502nd ABW Mr. Robinson’s remarks focused on the Air ing the U.S. Air Force, but I am forever cognizant on combined capabilities under one flag at Fort Sam Installation Management Command- Force’s contribution to Joint Base San Antonio and how closely the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force histo- Houston – together under the flag of one great West Region. See GROUP P19 the capability of its leadership going forward. ries are linked. The creation of the 502nd ABW and nation.” PAGE 20 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 WHMC Neurosurgery Flight moves to BAMC COMMUNITY By Sue Campbell The two military neurosurgery departments con- WHMC, is spending a labor resource that can be Local 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs solidated at the two locations, with one chief, in better done with consolidating our manning in a 2008. The consolidation occurred to help cover single location.” BRIEFS The Wilford Hall Medical Center Neurosurgery deployments and other military missions, which Neurosurgery has been a service at Wilford Hall HYPERTENSIONEDUCATION CLASS sale is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Flight is scheduled to move to Brooke Army Medical affected the different services at various times. since the 1960’s. A hypertension education class is LACKLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The shop is open for sales 9:30 Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 3. The Five Air Force neurosurgeons and an administra- “There was once a neurosurgery residency pro- Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Wilford Volunteerism helps make older, assist with Special • Military Working Dog • AMIGO Sponsorship Pro- a.m. to noon on Mondays, and 9:30 move is part of the Base Realignment and Closure tive technician will move from WHMC to the BAMC gram at Wilford Hall and Dr. David Dean, now a Hall Medical Center. Lackland a better place to Needs Parents Night Out and Puppy Program – Volunteer gram (American Members of a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and live and work. Whether you Respite Weekends. Call your home and time for International Goodwill to process to move all WHMC inpatient care to BAMC neurosurgery department on the second floor. All neurosurgeon at BAMC, was a resident in that pro- The class is open to any patient or are an enlisted member, offi- Sarah Colume, 671-5228. three months to raise a mili- Others) – Volunteers help Wednesdays. Consignment hours are and form the San Antonio Military Medical Center. inpatient and outpatient services will move, with gram,” said Colonel Garrett. “The last head of the family member interested in learning cer, spouse, retiree or teen, (www.campcamp.org) tary working puppy. Call international students from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and help Lackland improve qual- • Lackland Fisher House – 671-3686. the Defense Language Insti- “This move is part of the BRAC plan to establish some neurosurgery still handled at WHMC, on a neurosurgery residency program was Lt. Gen. (Dr.) more about hypertension. Wednesdays. an inpatient center at BAMC where all military case-by-case-basis. Paul Myers, who later served as the Air Force ity of life for everyone. If you Volunteers, 16 and older or (www.lackland.af.mil/units/ tute English Learning Center For more information or to register, have a few free hours each younger when accompanied 341stmwd/index.asp) become acquainted with Call during non-business hours for trauma treatment will be conducted,” said Lt. Col. “There will be no change in care for military Surgeon General.” call the Nephrology Clinic at 292- week, please consider volun- by a parent, assist the • Air Force Village Hospice – American society, customs items not being accepted that week. (Dr.) David Garrett, chief of neurosurgery at WHMC. beneficiaries and we will probably be able to Astronaut Michael Collins was treated by Dr. teering in our community. retiree community with a Volunteers assist with areas and general way of life. “The subspecialties associated with the trauma mis- increase overall numbers because many of the Myers at Wilford Hall in the late 60’s. The incident 6868. • The Airman’s Attic – range of needs. Call Julie from administrative to Sponsors host students dur- For more information, call the Monday through Thursday, Verschoyle, 671-6029. patient care. Training begins ing family activities and thrift shop at 671-3600 or e-mail sion are moving a few weeks ahead of the merger of duplications being performed simultaneously in two is described in his book, “Carrying the Fire: An 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Master (www.fisherhouseinc.org) in March. Call Katie Boggs, leisure time. Call 671-7700. the trauma departments and general surgery so any different military centers will now be eliminated,” Astronaut’s Journeys.” More recently, the WHMC LISD SCHOOL BOARD Sgt. Jennifer Marshall, 671- • Lackland Thrift Shop – 838-6349. Volunteers for (www.dlielc.org) [email protected]. new challenges associated with our consolidation said Colonel Garrett. “Neurosurgery is typically a Neurosurgery Flight became one of the first depart- 9046. Monday through Wednes- reading, computer café or To get your volunteer The Lackland Independent School • CAMP (Children’s Associ- day and the first Saturday of shopping trips, call Ida opportunity listed, e-mail the can be solved before WHMC moves all trauma serv- low-manned specialty and having two neurosur- ments in the country to perform vagal nerve stimu- District has an opening on its board of ation for Maximum Poten- the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hardy, 568-3296. (www. Talespinner staff at WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY STUDY ices to BAMC.” geons on call, one to cover BAMC and one to cover lation for the treatment of major depression. trustees to be filled by a civilian living tial) – Volunteers, 14 and Call 671-3608. airforcevillages.com) [email protected] The Wilford Hall Medical Center or working at Lackland. Persons interested should submit AIRMAN’SATTIC MANAGER shadowing Mr. Stuebs in mid-June. Bariatric Clinic is looking for over- To qualify as a board member, vol- a resume and sign a statement of The Airman’s Attic is taking appli- The Airman’s Attic targets senior weight individuals with Type 2 dia- unteers seeking the position must be willingness to accept the appoint- cations for a full-time volunteer man- airmen and below, providing uniforms betes to participate in a research a Texas resident and a registered ment. ager. and uniform items limited to active- study, sleeve gastrectomy versus voter, 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen Resumes can be submitted to the Master Sgt. Jennifer Marshall, duty Airmen and a variety of house- medical management for remission of and have not been convicted of a school liaison, Airman and Family committee chairman that oversees hold goods for free. diabetes in mild to moderately obese felony (there are some provisions for a Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249, no the Airman’s Attic for Lackland Top III, For information, contact Sergeant patients. Military medical beneficiar- conviction). later than May 7. said current manager Darrell Stuebs Marshall at 671-9046. ies age 18-65 are invited to partici- Trustees must also take an official For more information, contact Lori plans to leave his position in July. pate, excluding active-duty members. oath of office and serve without com- Phipps, Lackland school liaison, at Sergeant Marshall said it was THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE Contact the Bariatric Clinic at pensation. 671-3722. hoped the new manager could begin The Lackland Thrift Shop’s bag 292-5915 for more information.

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES Orthodox Islamic Air Force Aid Society 671-3722 Saturday: For more information, Friday: Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722 Christian Airmen Memorial Chapel contact the chapel staff: Defense Language Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. Airman's Attic 671-1780 Catholic Institute Religious Education, Monday-Friday: Student Center Base Post Office 671-1058 10:45 a.m. Freedom Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Bowling Center 671-2271 Mass, 11:30 a.m. Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 DEERS 800-538-9552 Protestant p.m. Family Child Care 671-3376 Sunday: Sunday: Monday-Friday: Legal Office 671-3362 Wilford Hall Chapel Airmen Memorial Chapel Religious Education, 10:00 Mass, 11 a.m Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. a.m.-12:00 p.m. Library 671-3610 Freedom Chapel • 671-4208 Medical Appointment Line 916-9900 Saturday: Hope Chapel Gateway Chapel • 671-2911 Jewish MPF ID Cards 671-6006 Freedom Chapel Spanish Contemporary, Hope Chapel • 671-2941 Friday: Outdoor Recreation 925-5532 Confessions, 4:45 p.m. 12:45 p.m. WHMC Chapel • 292-7373 Airmen Memorial Chapel TRICARE Info 800-444-5445 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Contemporary, 10:45 a.m. Sabbath Eve Service, 5:45 p.m. Thrift Shop 671-3600 Sunday: Freedom Chapel Thursday: Religious Education, 4:30 Freedom Chapel Contemporary Service, Bible Study, 6 p.m. p.m. Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.org Religious Education, 9 9:30 a.m. Lackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.com a.m. Gospel Service, 12:30 Sunday: Wicca Lackland ISD www.lacklandisd.net Mass, 11 a.m. p.m. Medina Chapel 1st Wednesday: Children’s Church Contemporary Service, 9 Freedom Chapel Lackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.org Hope Chapel provided a.m. Room 8, Lackland public Web site www.lackland.af.mil Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 San Antonio Military My Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com Wilford Hall Chapel a.m. Wilford Hall Chapel Open Circle, Year of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff Mass, 3 p.m. Wednesday and Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. 6:15 p.m. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 WHMC Neurosurgery Flight moves to BAMC COMMUNITY By Sue Campbell The two military neurosurgery departments con- WHMC, is spending a labor resource that can be Local 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs solidated at the two locations, with one chief, in better done with consolidating our manning in a 2008. The consolidation occurred to help cover single location.” BRIEFS The Wilford Hall Medical Center Neurosurgery deployments and other military missions, which Neurosurgery has been a service at Wilford Hall HYPERTENSIONEDUCATION CLASS sale is Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Flight is scheduled to move to Brooke Army Medical affected the different services at various times. since the 1960’s. A hypertension education class is LACKLAND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES The shop is open for sales 9:30 Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on May 3. The Five Air Force neurosurgeons and an administra- “There was once a neurosurgery residency pro- Monday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at Wilford Volunteerism helps make older, assist with Special • Military Working Dog • AMIGO Sponsorship Pro- a.m. to noon on Mondays, and 9:30 move is part of the Base Realignment and Closure tive technician will move from WHMC to the BAMC gram at Wilford Hall and Dr. David Dean, now a Hall Medical Center. Lackland a better place to Needs Parents Night Out and Puppy Program – Volunteer gram (American Members of a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and live and work. Whether you Respite Weekends. Call your home and time for International Goodwill to process to move all WHMC inpatient care to BAMC neurosurgery department on the second floor. All neurosurgeon at BAMC, was a resident in that pro- The class is open to any patient or are an enlisted member, offi- Sarah Colume, 671-5228. three months to raise a mili- Others) – Volunteers help Wednesdays. Consignment hours are and form the San Antonio Military Medical Center. inpatient and outpatient services will move, with gram,” said Colonel Garrett. “The last head of the family member interested in learning cer, spouse, retiree or teen, (www.campcamp.org) tary working puppy. Call international students from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and help Lackland improve qual- • Lackland Fisher House – 671-3686. the Defense Language Insti- “This move is part of the BRAC plan to establish some neurosurgery still handled at WHMC, on a neurosurgery residency program was Lt. Gen. (Dr.) more about hypertension. Wednesdays. an inpatient center at BAMC where all military case-by-case-basis. Paul Myers, who later served as the Air Force ity of life for everyone. If you Volunteers, 16 and older or (www.lackland.af.mil/units/ tute English Learning Center For more information or to register, have a few free hours each younger when accompanied 341stmwd/index.asp) become acquainted with Call during non-business hours for trauma treatment will be conducted,” said Lt. Col. “There will be no change in care for military Surgeon General.” call the Nephrology Clinic at 292- week, please consider volun- by a parent, assist the • Air Force Village Hospice – American society, customs items not being accepted that week. (Dr.) David Garrett, chief of neurosurgery at WHMC. beneficiaries and we will probably be able to Astronaut Michael Collins was treated by Dr. teering in our community. retiree community with a Volunteers assist with areas and general way of life. “The subspecialties associated with the trauma mis- increase overall numbers because many of the Myers at Wilford Hall in the late 60’s. The incident 6868. • The Airman’s Attic – range of needs. Call Julie from administrative to Sponsors host students dur- For more information, call the Monday through Thursday, Verschoyle, 671-6029. patient care. Training begins ing family activities and thrift shop at 671-3600 or e-mail sion are moving a few weeks ahead of the merger of duplications being performed simultaneously in two is described in his book, “Carrying the Fire: An 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Master (www.fisherhouseinc.org) in March. Call Katie Boggs, leisure time. Call 671-7700. the trauma departments and general surgery so any different military centers will now be eliminated,” Astronaut’s Journeys.” More recently, the WHMC LISD SCHOOL BOARD Sgt. Jennifer Marshall, 671- • Lackland Thrift Shop – 838-6349. Volunteers for (www.dlielc.org) [email protected]. new challenges associated with our consolidation said Colonel Garrett. “Neurosurgery is typically a Neurosurgery Flight became one of the first depart- 9046. Monday through Wednes- reading, computer café or To get your volunteer The Lackland Independent School • CAMP (Children’s Associ- day and the first Saturday of shopping trips, call Ida opportunity listed, e-mail the can be solved before WHMC moves all trauma serv- low-manned specialty and having two neurosur- ments in the country to perform vagal nerve stimu- District has an opening on its board of ation for Maximum Poten- the month, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hardy, 568-3296. (www. Talespinner staff at WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY STUDY ices to BAMC.” geons on call, one to cover BAMC and one to cover lation for the treatment of major depression. trustees to be filled by a civilian living tial) – Volunteers, 14 and Call 671-3608. airforcevillages.com) [email protected] The Wilford Hall Medical Center or working at Lackland. Persons interested should submit AIRMAN’SATTIC MANAGER shadowing Mr. Stuebs in mid-June. Bariatric Clinic is looking for over- To qualify as a board member, vol- a resume and sign a statement of The Airman’s Attic is taking appli- The Airman’s Attic targets senior weight individuals with Type 2 dia- unteers seeking the position must be willingness to accept the appoint- cations for a full-time volunteer man- airmen and below, providing uniforms betes to participate in a research a Texas resident and a registered ment. ager. and uniform items limited to active- study, sleeve gastrectomy versus voter, 18 years or older, a U.S. citizen Resumes can be submitted to the Master Sgt. Jennifer Marshall, duty Airmen and a variety of house- medical management for remission of and have not been convicted of a school liaison, Airman and Family committee chairman that oversees hold goods for free. diabetes in mild to moderately obese felony (there are some provisions for a Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249, no the Airman’s Attic for Lackland Top III, For information, contact Sergeant patients. Military medical beneficiar- conviction). later than May 7. said current manager Darrell Stuebs Marshall at 671-9046. ies age 18-65 are invited to partici- Trustees must also take an official For more information, contact Lori plans to leave his position in July. pate, excluding active-duty members. oath of office and serve without com- Phipps, Lackland school liaison, at Sergeant Marshall said it was THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE Contact the Bariatric Clinic at pensation. 671-3722. hoped the new manager could begin The Lackland Thrift Shop’s bag 292-5915 for more information.

MAY 3 program for separating or retiring mili- will present a “Teaching as a Second The seminar is an informal forum tary personnel is Tuesday through Career” seminar May 7, 1-3 p.m., at about the stress families and individu- BRIEFS MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS MONTHLY MEETINGS Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS, Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each the Airmen and Family Readiness als experience during separation. ROLLER HOCKEY meet for Bible study and fellowship day, at the Airman and Family ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB Center, Bldg. 1249. The roller hockey rink at Haitian national soccer takes Warhawks’ field Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the Freedom Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, Troops to Teachers is a MAY 11 Game on: Stapleton Park located on Chapel’s Fellowship Hall. The program is presented by Texas 6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. Department of Defense program PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Childcare for preschool-aged chil- Workforce and focuses on how to job designed to help eligible service mem- Protestant Women of the Chapel Security Hill is open for By Patrick Desmond dren will be provided. search and related topics. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB bers begin a teaching career in public meets for Bible study May 11, 10 a.m., Sports Editor The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Club meets every third Thursday of the month, free pick-up games on For more information, call 671- For more information or reserva- schools. at Freedom Chapel with children min- 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Saturdays. 4208. tions, call 671-3722. For more information or to register, istry during the meeting. Training in South Texas three call 671-3722. Call 671-4208 for information. Players should bring MILITARYCOUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN months after the earthquake in MAY 5 skates and other associat- RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 their country, the Haiti national A return and reunion seminar is LPAG MEETING a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. PARENTS NIGHT OUT MAY 13 ed equipment. Give Parents a Break/Parents soccer team came to Lackland to Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman The Lackland Performing Arts PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL For more information and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Night Out at the youth center is May 7, do something that naturally Protestant Women of the Chapel about playing roller hockey, 1249. Arnold Hall Community Center. For information, call 671-3722. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL 6:30-11:30 p.m., for children enrolled meets for Bible study May 13, 6 p.m., makes them feel at home: play a The seminar is an informal forum “Expressions,” an open micro- Protestant Women of the Chapel in full-day kindergarten through age at Freedom Chapel. contact Mike Williams at beautiful game. MAY 6 meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., about the stress families and individu- phone forum, follows the meeting from 12. There will be no children ministry 846-0316 or the sports Haiti’s national team ran HEARTS APART MEETING at Freedom Chapel. Children can have an evening of als experience during separation. 7-9 p.m. available during the meeting. office at 671-2725. away with a scrimmage against For more information, call 671- A Hearts Apart meeting for There will be no children ministry supervised fun and activities while For more information, call 671- available during the meeting. Lackland’s varsity soccer team, MAY 4 2619 or 671-2352. deployed family members is Thursday, parents enjoy the night out. Cost is 4208. For more information, call 671- PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL 6-8 p.m., at the Airman and Family $10 per child or free with a referral. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL 7-0, Monday as fans cheered on 4208. Protestant Women of the Chapel CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS Readiness Center, Bldg, 1249. For more information, call 671- MAY 14 People interested in both sides during the contest at Military family life counselors will 2388. meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m., A credit management class is BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS playing intramural softball the Warhawk Field. MAY 7 at Freedom Chapel with children min- Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the lead a discussion on coping with A budget and spending class that Throughout the contest, the deployment. TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR MAY 10 can still sign up for the istry during the meeting. Airman and Family Readiness Center, teaches basic financial management Haitians were skillful with the Bldg. 1249. Call 671-3722 for reservations. A Troops to Teachers coordinator RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR player’s pool. Call 671-4208 for information. is May 14, 10:30 to noon, at the ball at their feet, displayed crisp The class will focus on under- A return and reunion seminar is To sign up, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center, passing and were almost tele- MAY 4-6 standing terms and conditions associ- May 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Bldg. 1249. sports office at 671-2725. ated with credit, credit reporting and and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. pathic in their connection on TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM For reservations or more informa- A three-day transition assistance credit scores. 1249. tion, call 671-3722. each other’s off-the-ball runs. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Haitian captain Pierre Bruny Lackland is hosting an said, through Creole translator 11-team military softball Ernst Bernard, soccer and his championship tournament fellow Haitians go hand in hand. July 2-4. “Soccer is my thing,” he said. Photo by Robbin Cresswell The $315 registration “In Haiti, it’s number one, as far Warhawks goalie Chris Phillips and defender Andre Scott try to recover on a Haitian fast break Monday. fee to cover game balls as playing the game.” the captain said the team has American Air Forces Academy, Numerous Warhawks agreed and umpire fees is due The team has been in the put aside their own concerns in said. it was a rare day. June 28. region since April 15 gearing up order to perform well for their “It’s just another great way Midfielder Johnny Cardenas for a friendly exhibition against people back home. for us to merge Inter- said, “It’s a once in a lifetime international powerhouse “After the tragedy, we lost a Americanism and show our ded- opportunity. You don’t get to FISHING TRIP Argentina May 5. lot of family members,” Bruny ication to global partnership play an international team every The Lackland Outdoor The Haitians’ stateside train- said. “We are representing Haiti, with other countries,” said Price, day.” Adventure Center bay fishing has included two-a-day here, like soldiers in the military. who worked with the 37th Warhawk striker Nana ing trip is May 15. The $65 practices and scrimmages We are using a soldier’s mentali- Training Group and the non- Sahene said the home team’s fee covers transportation, against local squads such as ty. Even though there are people profit group, San Antonio goals in the scrimmage were to charter cost and drinks national-ranked Trinity dying, you still have to move for- Sports, to set up the meeting. provide some competition and and coolers. University. ward.” As a show of support for the learn from the experience. The trip leaves the As Haitians playing soccer In a pregame introduction, Haitian team, the base team also “This is at the international LOAC at 9 a.m. and returns abroad, Bruny understands his Col. Gregory Parsons, 37th presented a USA flag, embel- level, so it’s different,” he said. by 8 p.m. presence as a national represen- Training Wing vice commander, lished with the Warhawks logo, “It’s the whole Haiti country put- tative. expressed the sentiment through signed by the 21 military players ting out their 20.” YOUTH TENNIS “We are ambassadors of a French translator. who took the field. Training themselves, the Registration for youth Haiti,” the captain said. “Every “You’ve taken on something “A small token of apprecia- Warhawks couldn’t have found a tennis ages 8-17 begins time we have to leave home and bigger than yourselves, and we tion from us to say thank you for better form of preparation for May 4 and ends May 20. go somewhere else, we are very are honored to help in that coming out here, thank you for the San Antonio Soccer proud because we get to repre- endeavor,” he said. taking time out of their busy Association Cinco de Mayo tour- The $45 tennis camp sent our home.” As a training mechanism, the schedule to come and play with nament this weekend. offers basic fundamentals After the team’s National Lackland Warhawks were happy us,” said Price. “It definitely exposed some of and runs June 15 to July Soccer Federation headquarters to help. But the scrimmage was And then, there’s the rare our weaknesses,” Warhawk 22. and training areas were devas- more a symbol of support, opportunity to witness interna- manager Stewart Hess said. “It tated by January’s earthquake, Warhawk Chris Price, Inter- tional level soccer firsthand. was a heck of an experience.” PAGE 22 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 APRIL 30, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 What’s Happening v v Family Support Events SPORTS

MAY 3 program for separating or retiring mili- will present a “Teaching as a Second The seminar is an informal forum tary personnel is Tuesday through Career” seminar May 7, 1-3 p.m., at about the stress families and individu- BRIEFS MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS MONTHLY MEETINGS Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS, Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each the Airmen and Family Readiness als experience during separation. ROLLER HOCKEY meet for Bible study and fellowship day, at the Airman and Family ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB Center, Bldg. 1249. The roller hockey rink at Haitian national soccer takes Warhawks’ field Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the Freedom Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, Troops to Teachers is a MAY 11 Game on: Stapleton Park located on Chapel’s Fellowship Hall. The program is presented by Texas 6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org. Department of Defense program PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL Childcare for preschool-aged chil- Workforce and focuses on how to job designed to help eligible service mem- Protestant Women of the Chapel Security Hill is open for By Patrick Desmond dren will be provided. search and related topics. OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB bers begin a teaching career in public meets for Bible study May 11, 10 a.m., Sports Editor The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Club meets every third Thursday of the month, free pick-up games on For more information, call 671- For more information or reserva- schools. at Freedom Chapel with children min- 11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org. Saturdays. 4208. tions, call 671-3722. For more information or to register, istry during the meeting. Training in South Texas three call 671-3722. Call 671-4208 for information. Players should bring MILITARYCOUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN months after the earthquake in MAY 5 skates and other associat- RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10 their country, the Haiti national A return and reunion seminar is LPAG MEETING a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208. PARENTS NIGHT OUT MAY 13 ed equipment. Give Parents a Break/Parents soccer team came to Lackland to Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman The Lackland Performing Arts PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL For more information and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Night Out at the youth center is May 7, do something that naturally Protestant Women of the Chapel about playing roller hockey, 1249. Arnold Hall Community Center. For information, call 671-3722. PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL 6:30-11:30 p.m., for children enrolled meets for Bible study May 13, 6 p.m., makes them feel at home: play a The seminar is an informal forum “Expressions,” an open micro- Protestant Women of the Chapel in full-day kindergarten through age at Freedom Chapel. contact Mike Williams at beautiful game. MAY 6 meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., about the stress families and individu- phone forum, follows the meeting from 12. There will be no children ministry 846-0316 or the sports Haiti’s national team ran HEARTS APART MEETING at Freedom Chapel. Children can have an evening of als experience during separation. 7-9 p.m. available during the meeting. office at 671-2725. away with a scrimmage against For more information, call 671- A Hearts Apart meeting for There will be no children ministry supervised fun and activities while For more information, call 671- available during the meeting. Lackland’s varsity soccer team, MAY 4 2619 or 671-2352. deployed family members is Thursday, parents enjoy the night out. Cost is 4208. For more information, call 671- PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL 6-8 p.m., at the Airman and Family $10 per child or free with a referral. WOMEN’S SOFTBALL 7-0, Monday as fans cheered on 4208. Protestant Women of the Chapel CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS Readiness Center, Bldg, 1249. For more information, call 671- MAY 14 People interested in both sides during the contest at Military family life counselors will 2388. meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m., A credit management class is BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS playing intramural softball the Warhawk Field. MAY 7 at Freedom Chapel with children min- Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the lead a discussion on coping with A budget and spending class that Throughout the contest, the deployment. TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR MAY 10 can still sign up for the istry during the meeting. Airman and Family Readiness Center, teaches basic financial management Haitians were skillful with the Bldg. 1249. Call 671-3722 for reservations. A Troops to Teachers coordinator RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR player’s pool. Call 671-4208 for information. is May 14, 10:30 to noon, at the ball at their feet, displayed crisp The class will focus on under- A return and reunion seminar is To sign up, call the Airman and Family Readiness Center, passing and were almost tele- MAY 4-6 standing terms and conditions associ- May 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman Bldg. 1249. sports office at 671-2725. ated with credit, credit reporting and and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. pathic in their connection on TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM For reservations or more informa- A three-day transition assistance credit scores. 1249. tion, call 671-3722. each other’s off-the-ball runs. SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT Haitian captain Pierre Bruny Lackland is hosting an said, through Creole translator 11-team military softball Ernst Bernard, soccer and his championship tournament fellow Haitians go hand in hand. July 2-4. “Soccer is my thing,” he said. Photo by Robbin Cresswell The $315 registration “In Haiti, it’s number one, as far Warhawks goalie Chris Phillips and defender Andre Scott try to recover on a Haitian fast break Monday. fee to cover game balls as playing the game.” the captain said the team has American Air Forces Academy, Numerous Warhawks agreed and umpire fees is due The team has been in the put aside their own concerns in said. it was a rare day. June 28. region since April 15 gearing up order to perform well for their “It’s just another great way Midfielder Johnny Cardenas for a friendly exhibition against people back home. for us to merge Inter- said, “It’s a once in a lifetime international powerhouse “After the tragedy, we lost a Americanism and show our ded- opportunity. You don’t get to FISHING TRIP Argentina May 5. lot of family members,” Bruny ication to global partnership play an international team every The Lackland Outdoor The Haitians’ stateside train- said. “We are representing Haiti, with other countries,” said Price, day.” Adventure Center bay fishing has included two-a-day here, like soldiers in the military. who worked with the 37th Warhawk striker Nana ing trip is May 15. The $65 practices and scrimmages We are using a soldier’s mentali- Training Group and the non- Sahene said the home team’s fee covers transportation, against local squads such as ty. Even though there are people profit group, San Antonio goals in the scrimmage were to charter cost and drinks national-ranked Trinity dying, you still have to move for- Sports, to set up the meeting. provide some competition and and coolers. University. ward.” As a show of support for the learn from the experience. The trip leaves the As Haitians playing soccer In a pregame introduction, Haitian team, the base team also “This is at the international LOAC at 9 a.m. and returns abroad, Bruny understands his Col. Gregory Parsons, 37th presented a USA flag, embel- level, so it’s different,” he said. by 8 p.m. presence as a national represen- Training Wing vice commander, lished with the Warhawks logo, “It’s the whole Haiti country put- tative. expressed the sentiment through signed by the 21 military players ting out their 20.” YOUTH TENNIS “We are ambassadors of a French translator. who took the field. Training themselves, the Registration for youth Haiti,” the captain said. “Every “You’ve taken on something “A small token of apprecia- Warhawks couldn’t have found a tennis ages 8-17 begins time we have to leave home and bigger than yourselves, and we tion from us to say thank you for better form of preparation for May 4 and ends May 20. go somewhere else, we are very are honored to help in that coming out here, thank you for the San Antonio Soccer proud because we get to repre- endeavor,” he said. taking time out of their busy Association Cinco de Mayo tour- The $45 tennis camp sent our home.” As a training mechanism, the schedule to come and play with nament this weekend. offers basic fundamentals After the team’s National Lackland Warhawks were happy us,” said Price. “It definitely exposed some of and runs June 15 to July Soccer Federation headquarters to help. But the scrimmage was And then, there’s the rare our weaknesses,” Warhawk 22. and training areas were devas- more a symbol of support, opportunity to witness interna- manager Stewart Hess said. “It tated by January’s earthquake, Warhawk Chris Price, Inter- tional level soccer firsthand. was a heck of an experience.” PAGE 24 TALESPINNER APRIL 30, 2010 OnOn callcall WHMCWHMC sursurgeongeon toto trtrainain asas ‘w‘wororldld cclasslass aathlete’thlete’

By Patrick Desmond five-year, study-intensive residency at His work in Armed Forces competi- Olympic training facility. He also plans Sports Editor Wilford Hall in June. tion has led to a spot on the U.S. World a return to the Air Force Academy pool Family life is booming, as James and military games triathlon team and to spend time as a liaison coach. Nearly 10 years in the making, it his wife Karrn, a fellow triathlete, cele- served as a qualifier for his first Ford This allows time to focus on pre- and seems one service triathlete’s “perfect brated their first-born. Ironman World Championship in Kona, post-training preparation, a neccessity storm” has finally arrived. However, these spheres of life com- Hawaii, appearance in 2008. at this level, Bales said. After outpacing any service competi- ing to a head aren’t coincidental. Now, nearing completion of what “We’re talking about a race that tor, by land and sea, since he was com- As expertise in the sport’s three dis- Bales jokes is his 25th grade, the World comes down to two seconds after two missioned seven years ago, James ciplines of swimming, biking and run- Class Athlete Program will provide hours,” he said. “Now, as a surgeon, Bales, senior orthopedic resident at ning come together, so has competition, something he has been short on the last you may miss meals. If you’re on call, WIlford Hall Medical Center, was select- medicine and the miltiary. 12 years – time. you’re up all night.” ed to the branch’s World Class Athlete A sprint breastroke swimmer at the For the next two years, triathlon With a goal of the 2012 Olympic Program. U. S. Air Force Academy, Bales got his training will be his job, a privilege he is Games in London, Bales is conscious of The two-year program allows first taste of international competition grateful for. his duties and ephemeral shot at the nationally-ranked Air Force athletes to at the event’s 2000 Olympic Trials. “I’m most looking forward to the top level of international competition. dedicate time and effort with the sole Entering medical school at Georgetown opportunity to train and prepare myself “In one perspective, you’re a recruit- goal of becoming an Olympian. University, Washington, D.C., pay-per- to race,” he said. “That’s really what ing tool for the Air Force,” the triathlete In a way, the golden opportunity is day parking was enough motivation to you have to do to be the best.” said. “What you do, where people see the result of different elements of the run or bike the 20-mile round trip to In Colorado Springs, Colo., Bales will you, reflects back on the Air Force. doctor’s life coming together at the class. work at the “At this high a level, you have right right time: competitively, professionally, The habit stuck. Academy’s now and that’s it. I hope I can do well personally. “I pretty much don't drive anymore,” hospital and and reflect well on the Air Force.” At age 29, Bales remains at the top he said. “I bike to and from work, so train at the of his game, having won seven consecu- even when tive Armed Forces silver medals during I work the competition’s 13-year run, dating those 30- back to his first trip to Point Mugu, hour shifts, I Calif., in 2001. still get my 20 Professionally, he commences his miles on the bike.”

Photo by Robbin Cresswell The Air Force’s top triathlete, James Bales has been called into the Air Force’s Olympic- oriented World Class Athlete Program.