RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64Th Year • No. 10 • MARCH 12, 2010

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

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 10 • MARCH 12, 2010

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INSIDE ... AFAF PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED HELP, P4 ... AIRCREW SURVIVES BIRD STRIKE, P6 ... CDC EXPANDING, P10 ... ONLY THE STRONG FINISH RACE, P12 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3

COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Keith Epson (left) and Adrian McLure, LORENZ ON LEADERSHIP 902nd Communications Squadron, prepare the equipment to be used for the up-comming Active Directory and ADX migration means one e-mail address Exchange e-mail migration on Randolph. Civil Servants - The solid foundation For the complete story, see Page 3. He explained every Randolph-based Photo by Rich McFadden Deployed, PCSing unit will be notified prior to its migra- By Gen. Stephen Lorenz After all, their efforts that point focused mainly on aircraft tion, and will be asked to follow a few Air Education and Training Command directly enabled the daily operations, not the budget process. I Airmen no longer simple steps to help ensure success. commander combat capability of our was Bob’s fourth director he had Every effort will be made to reduce force then, just as they worked for as a deputy. He had have to wait for local operational impacts and there will be Our Air Force has more continue to do today. worked in finance at the Pentagon for WINGSPREAD briefings and notifications, including than 175,000 civilian employ- I met many more more than 30 years and he provided account to be set up e-mail advisories and marquee ees spread across the globe. amazing civilians during the stability that the organization 502nd Air Base Wing notices that will be ongoing until the In fact, they make up more the next 30 years, but the relied on each and every day. Operating Location Bravo By Sean Bowlin end of the project. than 25 percent of our Editorial Staff 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Now Airmen will leave Basic authorized Total Force end Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Military Training with an Air Force strength. The civilian force Commander The day is fast approaching when account they will own and use for their fills an ever-increasing role in “Each of you know many civilian employees. They Mike Briggs Airmen at Randolph Air Force Base entire career,” he added. “The idea daily mission accomplish- are the glue that holds our Air Force together and OL-B Chief of Public Affairs won’t need to pack up their e-mail con- here is one e-mail address for the life of ment, especially as we’ve Senior Airman Katie Hickerson tacts, tasks, calendars and files when your career.” experienced personnel reduc- the stability that our organizations rely on. Editor they move to their next base. The migration replaces the old tions over the past 20 years and, many Through the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to depend Robert Goetz Beginning in early May, and lasting [email protected] e-mail address would argue, no decrease in operational on the counsel and wisdom of hundreds of civilians.” Sean Bowlin for about 45 days, Randolph AFB will with a standard first.last.#@us.af.mil Photo by Rich McFadden requirements. In reality, we are busier Staff Writers migrate from its current network e-mail address already created for them. Adrian McLure (left) and Keith Epson, 902nd Communications Squadron, prepare the than ever ... and our civilian workforce Maggie Armstrong architecture to the new Air Force They’ll be able to access all of their equipment to be used for the up-comming ADX e-mail migration on Randolph. makes it all possible. Graphic Designer Network – AFNet – through the Active information from any Air Force location Each of you know many civilian next I’d like to talk about is Roger Bob was always thinking ahead. In Directory and Exchange, or ADX, that’s already migrated. is that Airmen who go on temporary required to patch computer systems and employees. They are the glue that holds Blanchard. When I met him, he was the fact, it was his vast knowledge that migration effort. He said individually, some users may duty, make a permanent change of sta- eliminate potential vulnerabilities,” he our Air Force together and the stability assistant deputy chief of staff for person- helped guide the budget office. I’ve often Wingspread Office “This migration is a part of the Air drop from the current Global Address tion, or deploy won’t need to wait for also said. that our organizations rely on. Through nel at the Pentagon. Roger started his thought that Bob’s influence far exceed- 1150 5th Street East Force communications community’s List for up to seven days. local e-mail accounts to be created. Although there are challenges to be the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to civil service as an intern at Kelly Air ed what it would have been had he been Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 effort to improve all active duty, The time lag allows the accounts to Some mailbox limits will increase; some faced with this migration, Mr. depend on the counsel and wisdom of Force Base in 1973 and diligently the boss. In the end, Bob did as the oth- Phone: (210) 652-5760 Reserve and Guard members’ access replicate across the Air Force, but will be reduced. Sutherland’s major command counter- hundreds of civilians. Time won’t permit worked his way through the personnel ers had done. He left me with a great Fax: (210) 652-3142 to information,” said Tom Sutherland, shouldn’t adversely affect the functional- Randolph AFB clients will continue to part said the benefits are expected to be Wingspread Advertisements me to reflect upon all of them, but let me ranks. When our paths crossed, I was respect for all those financial managers 902nd Communications Squadron ity of the local user’s e-mail. use the Enterprise IT Service Desk; the great. Prime Time Military Newspapers highlight three senior service civilians the director of the Air Force Budget and and an appreciation for their daily ESD is the first line of support before, “Once in the AF Net, Randolph will 2203 S. Hackberry information technology manager. “The “You’ll still be able to receive e-mail who made a positive difference in my life. marveled at how many sought his coun- impact on the Air Force mission. San Antonio, Texas 78210 whole idea behind ADX migration is to with your current e-mail address,” he during and after the migration. be afforded improved information The first one I’ll tell you about is Art sel, including service secretaries and These three civilians are examples of Phone: (210) 534-8848 consolidate the maintenance at the added. “Notifications have been sent Corporately, the ADX migration will be availability, greater flexibility and Sarris. I first met Mr. Sarris when I was a chiefs of staff. the thousands who make up our Air Wingspread e-mail site where the equipment is kept that out Air Force-wide announcing the beneficial to the Air Force because it will ease of management of the network captain stationed at Wright-Patterson You see, Roger had no personal agen- Force team today. They are invaluable [email protected] services the e-mail accounts, at Scott ADX migrations, and users on other be able to centrally manage and secure enterprise,” said Michael Ward, Air Air Force Base, Ohio. A veteran of the da and his advice always reflected deep experts whose hard work and good, hon- AFB. It’s consolidation and manage- bases are aware of the situation and the network with the latest technologies, Education and Training Command IT Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. thought. He worked problems, not per- est feedback help us all learn and ment of resources.” will still be able to reach you, even said Mr. Sutherland. project manager. “And when you go to Sarris began his civil service career in This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a sonalities. Not surprisingly, Roger was a improve. Although the advice may not private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Mr. Sutherland said throughout the though they might not be able to see “Previously cost-prohibitive tools are another base that’s migrated, you can 1946 and worked his way through the quiet person. As a result, whenever he always be something we want to hear, exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Air Force, the migration will yield both your name in the Global.” now available to improve information pop your CAC in, login and get your logistics ranks until he became the sen- spoke, people turned their heads to lis- such counsel is what everyone should mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- individual as well as corporate benefits. Mr. Sutherland said, what this means availability as well as reduce the time e-mail right then.” ior civilian employee in Air Force ten. They knew they were about to hear expect. After all, in most cases our civil- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Logistics Command in 1974. something thoughtful, relevant and valu- ian force has probably seen the pitfalls by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Despite his significant responsibilities, able. Through him, my respect for those and potential second- and third-order Department of the Air Force. Developmental education deadline set for April 5 Mr. Sarris took time to mentor me. He personnelists throughout our force consequences of our “well-intentioned” The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office Officers must be nominated by their senior rater to nees, validate the programs they should attend and explained current issues and challenges, increased each and every day. After all, decisions before. Such vision only helps Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or Prime compete at the functional developmental team and identify follow-on assignments. and helped me see them through his it’s their expertise (in an often thankless all of us make better informed decisions Time Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail- RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –Officers and civil- Developmental Education Designation Board levels. Developmental team review boards take place from eyes. Not only did I have an immediate field) that supports our greatest for our organizations. ians considering intermediate or senior developmental Nominees must also ensure that their Airman May through August. The U.S. Air Force Academy respect for his tenured wisdom, but able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race, resource, all of us. We can’t be the finest Air Force in the color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or education in 2010 have until April 5 to submit their Development Plan is current. board takes place in August, and the small programs understanding his senior perspective The last civilian I’ll highlight is Bob world without our civil servants. They mental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor applications for consideration by the selection board. The Civilian Developmental Education Program board takes place in September. Both military and civil- of the purchaser, user, or patron. early in my career proved invaluable Stuart. Bob was my deputy director of are the foundation that we rely on each Officers apply using a Web-based application, while includes developmental education opportunities for ian designees from the Developmental Education throughout mine. Mr. Sarris also helped the Air Force Budget during my most and every day to do our jobs. Take time Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordance civilians submit a hard copy application to the Air employees in Pay Bands 1 through 3 and grades GS-7 Designation Board will be announced in October. me gain a newfound appreciation for the recent time at the Pentagon. When I to appreciate their impact and thank with local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwise Force Personnel Center Civilian Development through 15 or equivalent grade. For more information on officer IDE and SDE pro- indicated, are U.S. Air Force photos. thousands of civilians working at the Air got to the job, I was in need of some them for making such a positive differ- Education and Training Branch. Civilians are nominated by their local leadership grams, visit the AFPC personnel services Web site and Logistics Centers across the country. help. My Air Force experience up to ence for our Air Force team. Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noon Thursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items can Line officers as well as chaplain and medical service through their chain of command. After members of select the Continued Education link in the officer cus- be dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at the officers may apply for up to five IDE/SDE programs the Air Force Personnel Center’s Force tomer category or you may search for “2010 IDE/SDE.” We invite all Airmen assigned to Randolph to share your Air Force story through a commentary published here in the Wingspread. We continuously look for Wingspread office in Hangar 6. Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail to using the Air Force’s Web-based 3849 form, available Development Support Division receive applications, Civilians can view a list of CDE programs at the Force topics relating to life lessons learned, leadership, values, deployment experiences and more that will resonate through the total force. Submissions must be [email protected]. to eligible officers and senior raters March 8 through they forward them to the appropriate functional Development link within the civilian customer category between 500-700 words typed, and submitted to [email protected] for consideration. For more information, call 652-5760. For details about submissions, call 652-5760. April 5 though the AFPC secure applications Web site. developmental teams so they can rank the nomi- or search for “CDE” on the personnel services site. PAGE 4 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 5 AFAF provided project officer with safety net Air Force emphasizes motorcycle safety By Robert Goetz this week. By Sean Bowlin 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs Major Cavanaugh said serving as AFAF 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs project officer represents another oppor- “The spring is a typically rusty time About a decade ago, a young officer tunity to give back to the Air Force. He’s Due to a high number of springtime motorcycle if you haven’t been riding all winter. about to embark on his new career already a regular contributor to the fund. mishaps last year involving Air Force people and the So make sure your bike’s in good encountered his “last straw.” “The Air Force Aid Society came to rise in mishaps across America, the Air Force Safety Supporting a wife and two young my rescue,” he said. “That is why I vol- condition and take a refresher Center is mandating a Spring Spike Emphasis. boys and already in a deep financial unteered to be project officer.” The initiative begins in the first week of March and Experienced Rider Course ...” hole, he was taking the Joint Major Cavanaugh took a different ends immediately before this year’s 101 Critical Days of Specialized Undergraduate Navigator path to the Air Force. He graduated Tech. Sgt. David Roller Summer Campaign in May. Training course at Randolph when his from Brigham Young University-Hawaii One Randolph Air Force Base safety specialist 502nd Air Base Wing ground safety craftsman car’s transmission failed. and, intent on a career in business, offered some advice for motorcyclists who are getting Things appeared bleak, but, heed- pursued a master of business adminis- ready to ride their bikes as soon as the South Texas ing the advice of his flight command- tration degree at Hawaii Pacific chilly weather starts to clear. Last spring, from March 1-May 22, there were 11 er, he saw the base’s Air Force Aid University. But he also began a family “The spring is a typically rusty time if you haven’t private motor vehicle fatalities across the Air Force. Society representative and secured and, already saddled with education been riding all winter,” said Tech. Sgt. David Roller, Slightly more than two-thirds of those fatalities an interest-free loan for about loans that needed repayment, his debts 502nd Air Base Wing ground safety craftsman. “So occurred on motorcycles. Among riders killed last $2,000, the amount to repair his mounted. make sure your bike’s in good condition and take a year, half were 40 years or older. This is up from transmission. Major Cavanaugh joined the Army refresher Experienced Rider Course – and watch for nine percent of all rider deaths in 1982 and 15 per- “They gave me a non-interest loan Reserve to earn money while attend- traffic around you as you ride.” cent in 1991. even though I had no credit,” said ing graduate school, and soon discov- Sergeant Roller said to help prevent motorcycle Nationally, motorcyclist deaths hit a record 5,091 in Maj. Michael Cavanaugh. “I had no ered he had an affinity for the mili- mishaps, the Air Force is offering motorcycle safety 2008, representing 14 percent of all crash deaths, said place else to go. If they hadn’t helped tary, which eventually led him to courses at Lackland AFB this spring. Robbie Bogard, Air Education Training Command me, it would have crushed me. I’m choose the Air Force over a career in The Basic Rider Course takes place at Lackland April Safety and Occupational Health Specialist. “In contrast, 100 percent sure that because of the business. A recruiting office squadron 15-16, May 20-21 and June 24-25. The Experienced more passenger vehicle occupants – 25,428 – died in pressure on me, I would have washed commander in Utah suggested he Rider Course will be offered at Lackland April 19 and crashes in 2008 than in any year since the govern- out of nav school.” become a navigator, so Major June 21, and the Sport Bike Rider Course will be ment began record keeping.” Major Cavanaugh didn’t wash out of Cavanaugh, after completing basic offered at Lackland Monday, April 12 and May 10. Mr. Bogard added motorcyclist deaths have more navigator school. He graduated and training and Officer Training School, Sergeant Roller created a motorcycle safety than doubled since 1997 and AETC, during the last went on to fly RC-135s at Offutt Air reported to the 562nd FTS in 1999 to Photo by Steve Thurow Community of Practice page on the Air Force Portal decade, lost 30 Airmen operating motorcycles, 12 of Tech. Sgt. Dave Roller, 502nd Air Base Wing Safety Force Base, Neb. Now he’s back at begin training. However, his debts that gives details about motorcycle training, licensing, which were spring deaths. Randolph, where his financial troubles were still hounding him and his credit craftsman, secures his helmet before taking off on his Texas motorcycle laws, motorcycle program require- “We have not had a single year where we did not could have derailed his career, and he’s was “maxed out” when he faced motorcycle March 2. ments and safety statistics. experience a motorcycle fatality. Our vision for this taking part in the education of fledgling another sizable financial obstacle. Additionally, Sergeant Roller is planning a mentor’s decade is to reduce motorcycle fatalities to zero,” Mr. half of the mishaps happened at night and 15 per- navigators, now called combat systems “I came into the Air Force with two meeting during the first week of March for experienced Bogard said. cent of them involved alcohol; helmets weren’t worn officers, as the 562nd Flying Training kids and a lot of debt,” he said. “I had motorcycle riders in each Randolph squadron who A 10-year analysis from fiscal 1999-2008 of all in 17 percent of them. Squadron deputy chief of standards and a condo in Salt Lake City, but the ten- track statistics on their units’ motorcyclists. motorcycle mishaps across the Air Force revealed For more information on motorcycle safety, visit evaluation. ant quit paying rent, so I’m borrowing Photo by Joel Martinez Historically, statistics show motorcycle mishaps rise the average motorcycle mishap victim was 27 and www.my.af.mil and search for Randolph AFB Safety He’s also giving back to the organiza- from my father ... borrowing from Maj. Michael Cavanaugh (right), 562nd Flying Training Squadron flight instructor, instructs in the spring, Sergeant Roller explained. usually a staff sergeant or below in rank. Almost under the communities link. tion that proved to be his safety net in everyone I could. When the transmis- 2nd Lt. Andrew Vogel on the procedures for operating the T-45 simulator. his time of financial need. He’s this sion on my car went out, that was the the Air Force’s official charity, when bling economic climate makes contribu- year’s installation project officer for the last straw.” they need financial help for a variety of tions even more important. Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, Major Cavanaugh said his financial reasons, from emergency assistance to “Now there’s a greater need for the which raises money for the Air Force troubles taught him “a lot of life les- education. program,” he said. Aid Society, the Air Force Village sons.” He paid off his AFAS loan in the “I’d like to raise awareness that this The Air Force Assistance Fund cam- Foundation Inc., the Air Force Enlisted allotted two years and the rest of his program exists,” he said. “I encourage paign runs through April 16. Visit Village Inc. and the General and Mrs. debts soon after. people to donate to the Air Force www.afassistancefund.org for informa- Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. The Joint Now he wants Airmen to know they Assistance Fund.” tion about the four charities that benefit Base San Antonio campaign kicked off can count on the Air Force Aid Society, Major Cavanaugh said today’s trou- from the campaign.

FREEDOM FLYERS REUNION Randolph’s 560th Flying Training Squadron will host the 37th Annual Freedom Flyers Reunion March 26. A wreath-laying ceremony takes place that day at the Missing Man Monument at noon. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 New BX Opens Bird strike brings out best in base aircrew Congratulations to By Sean Bowlin from landing their aircraft safely back at Randolph. Captain Benton once properly aligned and configured Col. Van Ovost, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Both pilots utilized outstanding ability, resourceful- for a simulated single engine landing with the runway ness and expertise during two critical phases of flight in sight. Hitting a 4.5-pound vulture with the windscreen to safely recover the aircraft,” said Lt. Col. Jerry Byars, While approaching the field, the major coordinated husband of a T-38C flying at 400 miles per hour is like get- 39th FTS commander, who nominated the aircraft’s for another T-38C – a chase ship, call sign “Pack 01” – ting a bowling ball tossed into your windshield instructor pilot, Maj. Tim Mangan, for an Air Education whose crew did a damage check at medium altitude The Air Education and Training Command vice commander while speeding in a sports car. Training Command Safety Flight Individual Award of over the entry point to the Randolph runway. Pack 01 congratulates Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Air Wing com- That big bird hit a T-38C flown by two Randolph Distinction and his pupil, Capt. Brian Benton, for a 12th determined the extent of the bird strike damage was mander, Andrews Air Force Base, and former 12th Flying Training Airmen, a 39th Flying Training Squadron instructor Flying Training Wing Flight Safety Well Done Award. limited to the top nose section and forward wind- Wing commander, and her husband, Alan Frosch, as the 2010 and his undergraduate instructor pilot, operating at “Major Mangan’s and Captain Benton’s outstanding screen. General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley AETC award nominees. 500 feet above ground during an instructional sortie crew operational risk management and their excep- Major Mangan then coordinated for an extended This award recognizes a wing commander and spouse late last November. But that incident didn’t stop them tional flying skill saved both themselves and the aircraft final approach in order to configure and establish the from a potentially catastrophic situation.” aircraft above controlled bailout altitude – with suffi- whose contributions to the nation, the Air Force and the local In November, Major Mangan and cient time to transfer aircraft control to Captain community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive lead- Captain Benton, call sign “Panfry 01,” Benton. ership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. were flying a T-38C when their aircraft Once properly configured, with the aircraft on glide Colonel Van Ovost and Mr. Frosch exemplified the ideals of hit a vulture directly off the front lower path and cleared to land, Major Mangan then passed “Selfless Service” and “Leadership by Example” to Randolph’s windscreen. At the moment of impact, aircraft control to Captain Benton. Warriors and families. Their dynamic and uncompromising Major Mangan remained at the controls With the Randolph runway in sight, Captain Benton commitment to the local community formed historic and last- and executed a climbing turn toward transitioned to a visual approach while Major Mangan Randolph Air Force Base. monitored instrument parameters, like airspeed, glide ing relations which directly contributed to the founding of Joint The crew was 80 miles north of the path and runway alignment, until the aircraft touched Base San Antonio. Together they mentored, encouraged and Photo by Don Lindsey base at the impact. down. advocated for diverse groups of command teams who continue Robert Graves (left to right), Army Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, Army and Air Force Exchange Service commander, Shelly “I couldn’t see anything out of the front,” “Captain Benton executed an excellent transition to lead our Air Force. Armstrong and Mike Einer cut the ribbon to officially open the new Randolph Base Exchange March 5. The new said the major, who was in the front seat. from flare to touchdown during crosswind proce- Colonel Van Ovost and Mr. Frosch will move on to Air Force- building is AAFES’s first environmentally friendly “green” BX, using energy-efficient glass, lighting and air conditioning After analyzing the damage and nature of dures,” the major commented. “While he was doing level competition. the emergency, Major Mangan determined that, I monitored the rate of descent and runway system to reduce the overall operating cost. The new carpet in the BX is made of 40 percent recycled materials. the best course of action was to return to alignment out of the side windscreen.” Randolph at medium altitude, and to have a Then the major took the controls after touchdown chase aircraft verify if damage to the aircraft through rollout. He then opened the canopy at the warranted a controllability check before end of the runway to increase visibility, cleared the landing. runway and shut down the engines in front of emer- So the major coordinated with gency personnel. Rethink ... Houston Center air traffic controllers, con- A post-flight inspection revealed a lot of damage trollers with San Antonio Approach, the through the upper nose section of the aircraft as well Randolph supervisor of flying operations and as ingestion of bird remains down the number two Recycle the host squadron’s flying supervisor during engine and on the engine’s bullet nose. the return to Randolph. He passed on the “With the size of the bird and speed at impact, I nature of the emergency and coordinated a suspected the damage could be significant,” he said. Randolph range of altitude that he could fly in while Major Mangan said the safe recovery of the air- organizing the arrival of a chase aircraft craft happened due to a team effort of professionals The average American adult which could check his aircraft for damage. – Randolph tower controllers and the exceptional Prior to recovery, Major Mangan instructor training provided by the 435th Fighter will throw away 600 times instructed Captain Benton that seeing the Training Squadron. That unit helped train Captain runway through the front windscreen would Benton and provided the vital chase aircraft. their body weight in garbage be impossible once established on final He added the safe recovery of the aircraft reflected during their lifetime. A 150-lb. approach, and verified Captain Benton’s for- upon how an aircrew trains on a daily basis. Courtesy photo ward visibility above the front canopy bow. “Up until the time we shut the engine down, we adult will leave a legacy of Aircraft damage and the associated flight risks from bird stikes are a major Next, Major Mangan coordinated on merely handled the emergency as we brief and train concern for Randolph pilots. the plan to pass control of the aircraft to to do every day,” the major concluded. 90,000 pounds of trash for their children. PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 New BX Opens Bird strike brings out best in base aircrew Congratulations to By Sean Bowlin from landing their aircraft safely back at Randolph. Captain Benton once properly aligned and configured Col. Van Ovost, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Both pilots utilized outstanding ability, resourceful- for a simulated single engine landing with the runway ness and expertise during two critical phases of flight in sight. Hitting a 4.5-pound vulture with the windscreen to safely recover the aircraft,” said Lt. Col. Jerry Byars, While approaching the field, the major coordinated husband of a T-38C flying at 400 miles per hour is like get- 39th FTS commander, who nominated the aircraft’s for another T-38C – a chase ship, call sign “Pack 01” – ting a bowling ball tossed into your windshield instructor pilot, Maj. Tim Mangan, for an Air Education whose crew did a damage check at medium altitude The Air Education and Training Command vice commander while speeding in a sports car. Training Command Safety Flight Individual Award of over the entry point to the Randolph runway. Pack 01 congratulates Col. Jacqueline Van Ovost, 89th Air Wing com- That big bird hit a T-38C flown by two Randolph Distinction and his pupil, Capt. Brian Benton, for a 12th determined the extent of the bird strike damage was mander, Andrews Air Force Base, and former 12th Flying Training Airmen, a 39th Flying Training Squadron instructor Flying Training Wing Flight Safety Well Done Award. limited to the top nose section and forward wind- Wing commander, and her husband, Alan Frosch, as the 2010 and his undergraduate instructor pilot, operating at “Major Mangan’s and Captain Benton’s outstanding screen. General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley AETC award nominees. 500 feet above ground during an instructional sortie crew operational risk management and their excep- Major Mangan then coordinated for an extended This award recognizes a wing commander and spouse late last November. But that incident didn’t stop them tional flying skill saved both themselves and the aircraft final approach in order to configure and establish the from a potentially catastrophic situation.” aircraft above controlled bailout altitude – with suffi- whose contributions to the nation, the Air Force and the local In November, Major Mangan and cient time to transfer aircraft control to Captain community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive lead- Captain Benton, call sign “Panfry 01,” Benton. ership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. were flying a T-38C when their aircraft Once properly configured, with the aircraft on glide Colonel Van Ovost and Mr. Frosch exemplified the ideals of hit a vulture directly off the front lower path and cleared to land, Major Mangan then passed “Selfless Service” and “Leadership by Example” to Randolph’s windscreen. At the moment of impact, aircraft control to Captain Benton. Warriors and families. Their dynamic and uncompromising Major Mangan remained at the controls With the Randolph runway in sight, Captain Benton commitment to the local community formed historic and last- and executed a climbing turn toward transitioned to a visual approach while Major Mangan Randolph Air Force Base. monitored instrument parameters, like airspeed, glide ing relations which directly contributed to the founding of Joint The crew was 80 miles north of the path and runway alignment, until the aircraft touched Base San Antonio. Together they mentored, encouraged and Photo by Don Lindsey base at the impact. down. advocated for diverse groups of command teams who continue Robert Graves (left to right), Army Maj. Gen. Keith Thurgood, Army and Air Force Exchange Service commander, Shelly “I couldn’t see anything out of the front,” “Captain Benton executed an excellent transition to lead our Air Force. Armstrong and Mike Einer cut the ribbon to officially open the new Randolph Base Exchange March 5. The new said the major, who was in the front seat. from flare to touchdown during crosswind proce- Colonel Van Ovost and Mr. Frosch will move on to Air Force- building is AAFES’s first environmentally friendly “green” BX, using energy-efficient glass, lighting and air conditioning After analyzing the damage and nature of dures,” the major commented. “While he was doing level competition. the emergency, Major Mangan determined that, I monitored the rate of descent and runway system to reduce the overall operating cost. The new carpet in the BX is made of 40 percent recycled materials. the best course of action was to return to alignment out of the side windscreen.” Randolph at medium altitude, and to have a Then the major took the controls after touchdown chase aircraft verify if damage to the aircraft through rollout. He then opened the canopy at the warranted a controllability check before end of the runway to increase visibility, cleared the landing. runway and shut down the engines in front of emer- So the major coordinated with gency personnel. Rethink ... Houston Center air traffic controllers, con- A post-flight inspection revealed a lot of damage trollers with San Antonio Approach, the through the upper nose section of the aircraft as well Randolph supervisor of flying operations and as ingestion of bird remains down the number two Recycle the host squadron’s flying supervisor during engine and on the engine’s bullet nose. the return to Randolph. He passed on the “With the size of the bird and speed at impact, I nature of the emergency and coordinated a suspected the damage could be significant,” he said. Randolph range of altitude that he could fly in while Major Mangan said the safe recovery of the air- organizing the arrival of a chase aircraft craft happened due to a team effort of professionals The average American adult which could check his aircraft for damage. – Randolph tower controllers and the exceptional Prior to recovery, Major Mangan instructor training provided by the 435th Fighter will throw away 600 times instructed Captain Benton that seeing the Training Squadron. That unit helped train Captain runway through the front windscreen would Benton and provided the vital chase aircraft. their body weight in garbage be impossible once established on final He added the safe recovery of the aircraft reflected during their lifetime. A 150-lb. approach, and verified Captain Benton’s for- upon how an aircrew trains on a daily basis. Courtesy photo ward visibility above the front canopy bow. “Up until the time we shut the engine down, we adult will leave a legacy of Aircraft damage and the associated flight risks from bird stikes are a major Next, Major Mangan coordinated on merely handled the emergency as we brief and train concern for Randolph pilots. the plan to pass control of the aircraft to to do every day,” the major concluded. 90,000 pounds of trash for their children. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Deployment briefings important for spouses AF aviators complete CSO training By Maj. Belinda Petersen “When the deploying Airman fills out Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs “The briefing is loaded with information on programs such as car the required paperwork at the deploy- Twenty-one Air Force aviators care, give parents a break, counseling services, reverse morale ment briefing, they need to provide an e- will receive their wings during a When your spouse is deployed, it calls/phone cards, waiting families group, legal assistance, computer mail for their spouse and give us permis- always seems that your car will break sion to contact them,” Sergeant Flores combat systems officer down, your house will spring a leak, and services and care packages, all of which are free.” said. “E-mail is our primary way of con- graduation today at 10 a.m. everyone in the household will come Tech. Sgt. Susan Flores tacting the spouses on all the programs in the Parr O’Club. down with a rare illness. Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center NCOIC available for them.” The good news is there is help, no mat- Last year, Air Force Chief of Staff ter what the situation. And the best Gen. Norton Schwartz and Secretary of During the combat systems officer Capt. Thomas Abeln Capt. Patrick Casey Capt. Matthew Culbertson 1st Lt. Trevor Fedele 2nd Lt. Adam Free Capt. Kris Hollenback place to start is the Airman and Family opportunity to hear about programs first are not even maintained. For further the Air Force Michael Donley designat- course, students learn funda- Readiness Center at your base. hand and meet other spouses who are in privacy, consultants rotate between ed July 2009 to July 2010 as the Year of B-52 EC-130H EC-130 (EWO) RC-135 EC-130 (EWO) B-52 (EWO) Barksdale AFB, La. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Offutt AFB, Neb. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Barksdale AFB, La. The A&FRC offers deployment brief- the same boat,” Sergeant Flores said. bases every six weeks. the Air Force Family, a year-long focus mental, system and intermediate ings, a mandatory briefing for all During the deployment briefing, Another program geared solely to on Air Force programs highlighting the navigation. Students spend about Airmen deploying. While the briefing is spouses are introduced to a Military spouses is the Waiting Families Group. It importance of and commitment to the 12 months in training, including useful for deploying Airmen, it is also and Family Life Consultant who is a is an opportunity for families and loved entire Air Force family. geared for spouses. masters- or Ph.D.-level licensed clinical ones to network and exchange ideas with “Taking care of families is a solemn an Introductory Flight School. “The briefing is loaded with informa- counselor. Consultants provide short- other spouses and families. The Waiting promise we make to each Airman and tion on programs such as car care, give term counseling services to military Families Group normally meets once a family member,” said Secretary parents a break, counseling services, members and families. month and focuses on a fun theme. Donley during his remarks to the Air reverse morale calls/phone cards, wait- Consultants give their personal tele- With the assistance of sponsors, key Force Sergeants Association in ing families group, legal assistance, com- phone number to the attendees at the spouses, the chaplain, legal, the August. All Airmen should have the puter services and care packages, all of briefing. At any time, including during health and wellness center, family confidence that they can rely on their 2nd Lt. Jeremiah Johnson 2nd Lt. Shane McGuire 2nd Lt. Patrick McKenna 2nd Lt. Garrett Meyer 2nd Lt. Amanda Murphy 2nd Lt. Justin Murray which are free,” said Tech. Sgt. Susan an Airman’s deployment, spouses can advocacy, education office, base lead- fellow wingmen and the Air Force to HC-130 E-3 AWACS C-130 MC-130P B-52 RC-135 (EWO) Flores, noncommissioned officer in call the consultant if they need to talk ership and other organizations, it is a help care for their families when they Alaska ANG Tinker AFB, Okla. Pennsylvania ANG Eglin AFB, Fla. Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. charge of readiness at the A&FRC here. with someone. team effort with A&FRC to provide are deployed. “Attending the deployment briefing is Consultants can meet on or off base. It resources and assistance to families For more information on assistance beneficial because it gives spouses the is completely confidential and records who need it the most. offered to spouses, visit the base A&FRC. Base BRIEFS Retirements Designator change the A&FRC, Bldg. 693. Spouses are CCAF graduation deadline Congratulations to Col. Stan Perrin Randolph Civil Engineer and encouraged to attend and no appoint- Today is the cutoff to be included in NOW SHOWING and Lt. Col. Jeffery Keef, Air Force Logistics Readiness organizations are ments are necessary. the Spring 2010 Community College of at the Personnel Center, on their retirement. scheduled to change designations to For details, call 652-3633. the Air Force graduating class. Randolph Theater squadrons Tuesday. Under the 502nd All CLEP/DANTES scores and offi- 2nd Lt. Matthew Pate Capt. Christopher Ray Capt. Alisha Scott 2nd Lt. Brynn Thoreson 2nd Lt. John Tiner 2nd Lt. Brian Wensel C-130 B-52 (EWO) RC-135 (EWO) HC-130P C-130H RC-135 (EWO) Women’s History Month Air Base Wing, they will be the 902nd EDUCATION CENTER - 652-5964 cial transcripts must be at CCAF by Yakota AB, Japan Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. Moody AFB, Ga. Peterson AFB, Colo. Offutt AFB, Neb. The Randolph Women’s History CES and 902nd LRS respectively. this date. “Edge of Darkness” - (R) Mel Gibson, Danny Huston Month committee seeks volunteers to Park University Students who have sent official What are you looking What has been the most Today @ 7 p.m. lead craft activities at the Child Legal hours change Registration is under way for the transcripts to CCAF should follow up on forward to most about challenging aspect of the Development Center March 24. The Randolph Legal Office walk-in Spring II term scheduled to run them and contact the education center “The Lovely Bones” - (PG-13) your first assignment? course? For more details, call 565-4042. will hours change April 1 to 9-11 a.m. Monday to May 9. to make sure they arrived. Once tran- “I wanted to fly with a “Adjusting to the student Thursdays. The office is now located in Course schedules are posted at scripts are there, students can be nom- Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz Saturday @ 6 p.m. crew, see the world and /instructor relationship. Construction Updates Bldg. 100, room 219. For more infor- www.park.edu/Course/index.aspx. inated for the degree. be a part of the fight. The Becoming a CSO as a • Renovation of the south gate contin- mation, call 652-6781. Select Randolph, 2010, Spring 2. Nomination for a degree is not auto- “The Tooth Fairy” - (PG) best view in the world is captain presented a ues through March. The gate remains For details, call 566-9595. matic. For more information, call a Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd from above. I’m also unique dynamic in that closed during this time. Tax center location change counselor at 652-5964. 2nd Lt. Matthew Zalewski Sunday @ 3 p.m. excited for the first most of the course • New A Street, between the Child The Randolph Tax Center is now St. Mary’s University E-3 AWACS 1st Lt. Erin McCabe Capt. Zachary Proano Tinker AFB, Okla. B-52 (EWO) threat reaction I get to C-130 instructors are captains Development Center and the old located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth Street St. Mary’s University offers a par- OTS $4 for adults Barksdale AFB, La. initiate. It will be the first Little Rock AFB, Ark. themselves. Learning to $2 for children 11 and under Military Clothing Sales Store, remains West across from the BXtra loading tial military scholarship to part-time A new basic officer training pro- Jack Donovan chance to apply the skills Ira J. Husik Award Winner have your peers critique Call 652-3278 for details. Award Winner 562nd Academic closed for construction. docks and Eisenhower Bank. active duty, retired military, DoD stu- gram guide dated Feb. 4 is on the and knowledge acquired your performance was For an appointment, call 652-1040. dent employees and spouses of AFRS BOT Web site. The changes are 563rd Academic Excellence Winner Excellence Winner here at Randolph to the challenging at times, but DoD jobs those groups. effective July 19. later than June 11. survival of my jet.” I was grateful to have the Those interested in learning more Pre-retirement brief Interested students may apply to Individuals currently working on Visit https://www.my.af.mil/gcssaf finest CSOs teach me how about Department of Defense employ- The Airman and Family Readiness St. Mary’s online at stmarytx.edu. OTS packages need to check the guide /USAF/ep/browse.do?categoryId=2191 to become a professional ment opportunities should visit Center hosts its next pre-retirement For additional information, call for changes prior to submitting their 492&parentCategoryId=1611609&cha aviator.” www.usajobs.gov for full details. brief April 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 658-4852. packages, which are due at OTS no nnelPageId=-1537972. PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 9 Deployment briefings important for spouses AF aviators complete CSO training By Maj. Belinda Petersen “When the deploying Airman fills out Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs “The briefing is loaded with information on programs such as car the required paperwork at the deploy- Twenty-one Air Force aviators care, give parents a break, counseling services, reverse morale ment briefing, they need to provide an e- will receive their wings during a When your spouse is deployed, it calls/phone cards, waiting families group, legal assistance, computer mail for their spouse and give us permis- always seems that your car will break sion to contact them,” Sergeant Flores combat systems officer down, your house will spring a leak, and services and care packages, all of which are free.” said. “E-mail is our primary way of con- graduation today at 10 a.m. everyone in the household will come Tech. Sgt. Susan Flores tacting the spouses on all the programs in the Parr O’Club. down with a rare illness. Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center NCOIC available for them.” The good news is there is help, no mat- Last year, Air Force Chief of Staff ter what the situation. And the best Gen. Norton Schwartz and Secretary of During the combat systems officer Capt. Thomas Abeln Capt. Patrick Casey Capt. Matthew Culbertson 1st Lt. Trevor Fedele 2nd Lt. Adam Free Capt. Kris Hollenback place to start is the Airman and Family opportunity to hear about programs first are not even maintained. For further the Air Force Michael Donley designat- course, students learn funda- Readiness Center at your base. hand and meet other spouses who are in privacy, consultants rotate between ed July 2009 to July 2010 as the Year of B-52 EC-130H EC-130 (EWO) RC-135 EC-130 (EWO) B-52 (EWO) Barksdale AFB, La. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Offutt AFB, Neb. Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. Barksdale AFB, La. The A&FRC offers deployment brief- the same boat,” Sergeant Flores said. bases every six weeks. the Air Force Family, a year-long focus mental, system and intermediate ings, a mandatory briefing for all During the deployment briefing, Another program geared solely to on Air Force programs highlighting the navigation. Students spend about Airmen deploying. While the briefing is spouses are introduced to a Military spouses is the Waiting Families Group. It importance of and commitment to the 12 months in training, including useful for deploying Airmen, it is also and Family Life Consultant who is a is an opportunity for families and loved entire Air Force family. geared for spouses. masters- or Ph.D.-level licensed clinical ones to network and exchange ideas with “Taking care of families is a solemn an Introductory Flight School. “The briefing is loaded with informa- counselor. Consultants provide short- other spouses and families. The Waiting promise we make to each Airman and tion on programs such as car care, give term counseling services to military Families Group normally meets once a family member,” said Secretary parents a break, counseling services, members and families. month and focuses on a fun theme. Donley during his remarks to the Air reverse morale calls/phone cards, wait- Consultants give their personal tele- With the assistance of sponsors, key Force Sergeants Association in ing families group, legal assistance, com- phone number to the attendees at the spouses, the chaplain, legal, the August. All Airmen should have the puter services and care packages, all of briefing. At any time, including during health and wellness center, family confidence that they can rely on their 2nd Lt. Jeremiah Johnson 2nd Lt. Shane McGuire 2nd Lt. Patrick McKenna 2nd Lt. Garrett Meyer 2nd Lt. Amanda Murphy 2nd Lt. Justin Murray which are free,” said Tech. Sgt. Susan an Airman’s deployment, spouses can advocacy, education office, base lead- fellow wingmen and the Air Force to HC-130 E-3 AWACS C-130 MC-130P B-52 RC-135 (EWO) Flores, noncommissioned officer in call the consultant if they need to talk ership and other organizations, it is a help care for their families when they Alaska ANG Tinker AFB, Okla. Pennsylvania ANG Eglin AFB, Fla. Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. charge of readiness at the A&FRC here. with someone. team effort with A&FRC to provide are deployed. “Attending the deployment briefing is Consultants can meet on or off base. It resources and assistance to families For more information on assistance beneficial because it gives spouses the is completely confidential and records who need it the most. offered to spouses, visit the base A&FRC. Base BRIEFS Retirements Designator change the A&FRC, Bldg. 693. Spouses are CCAF graduation deadline Congratulations to Col. Stan Perrin Randolph Civil Engineer and encouraged to attend and no appoint- Today is the cutoff to be included in NOW SHOWING and Lt. Col. Jeffery Keef, Air Force Logistics Readiness organizations are ments are necessary. the Spring 2010 Community College of at the Personnel Center, on their retirement. scheduled to change designations to For details, call 652-3633. the Air Force graduating class. Randolph Theater squadrons Tuesday. Under the 502nd All CLEP/DANTES scores and offi- 2nd Lt. Matthew Pate Capt. Christopher Ray Capt. Alisha Scott 2nd Lt. Brynn Thoreson 2nd Lt. John Tiner 2nd Lt. Brian Wensel C-130 B-52 (EWO) RC-135 (EWO) HC-130P C-130H RC-135 (EWO) Women’s History Month Air Base Wing, they will be the 902nd EDUCATION CENTER - 652-5964 cial transcripts must be at CCAF by Yakota AB, Japan Barksdale AFB, La. Offutt AFB, Neb. Moody AFB, Ga. Peterson AFB, Colo. Offutt AFB, Neb. The Randolph Women’s History CES and 902nd LRS respectively. this date. “Edge of Darkness” - (R) Mel Gibson, Danny Huston Month committee seeks volunteers to Park University Students who have sent official What are you looking What has been the most Today @ 7 p.m. lead craft activities at the Child Legal hours change Registration is under way for the transcripts to CCAF should follow up on forward to most about challenging aspect of the Development Center March 24. The Randolph Legal Office walk-in Spring II term scheduled to run them and contact the education center “The Lovely Bones” - (PG-13) your first assignment? course? For more details, call 565-4042. will hours change April 1 to 9-11 a.m. Monday to May 9. to make sure they arrived. Once tran- “I wanted to fly with a “Adjusting to the student Thursdays. The office is now located in Course schedules are posted at scripts are there, students can be nom- Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz Saturday @ 6 p.m. crew, see the world and /instructor relationship. Construction Updates Bldg. 100, room 219. For more infor- www.park.edu/Course/index.aspx. inated for the degree. be a part of the fight. The Becoming a CSO as a • Renovation of the south gate contin- mation, call 652-6781. Select Randolph, 2010, Spring 2. Nomination for a degree is not auto- “The Tooth Fairy” - (PG) best view in the world is captain presented a ues through March. The gate remains For details, call 566-9595. matic. For more information, call a Dwayne Johnson, Ashley Judd from above. I’m also unique dynamic in that closed during this time. Tax center location change counselor at 652-5964. 2nd Lt. Matthew Zalewski Sunday @ 3 p.m. excited for the first most of the course • New A Street, between the Child The Randolph Tax Center is now St. Mary’s University E-3 AWACS 1st Lt. Erin McCabe Capt. Zachary Proano Tinker AFB, Okla. B-52 (EWO) threat reaction I get to C-130 instructors are captains Development Center and the old located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth Street St. Mary’s University offers a par- OTS $4 for adults Barksdale AFB, La. initiate. It will be the first Little Rock AFB, Ark. themselves. Learning to $2 for children 11 and under Military Clothing Sales Store, remains West across from the BXtra loading tial military scholarship to part-time A new basic officer training pro- Jack Donovan chance to apply the skills Ira J. Husik Award Winner have your peers critique Call 652-3278 for details. Award Winner 562nd Academic closed for construction. docks and Eisenhower Bank. active duty, retired military, DoD stu- gram guide dated Feb. 4 is on the and knowledge acquired your performance was For an appointment, call 652-1040. dent employees and spouses of AFRS BOT Web site. The changes are 563rd Academic Excellence Winner Excellence Winner here at Randolph to the challenging at times, but DoD jobs those groups. effective July 19. later than June 11. survival of my jet.” I was grateful to have the Those interested in learning more Pre-retirement brief Interested students may apply to Individuals currently working on Visit https://www.my.af.mil/gcssaf finest CSOs teach me how about Department of Defense employ- The Airman and Family Readiness St. Mary’s online at stmarytx.edu. OTS packages need to check the guide /USAF/ep/browse.do?categoryId=2191 to become a professional ment opportunities should visit Center hosts its next pre-retirement For additional information, call for changes prior to submitting their 492&parentCategoryId=1611609&cha aviator.” www.usajobs.gov for full details. brief April 2 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at 658-4852. packages, which are due at OTS no nnelPageId=-1537972. PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 FEATURE ADVERTISEMENT Improvements at CDC, annex reduce waiting list Rudolph, 902nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Construction means more Family Services flight chief. 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs Antonio Matos, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, is overseeing the construction at both room, enhanced parking facilities. He said four new activity rooms totaling 10,000 extra square feet will be added to the CDC, and street closure located at Bldg. 1072. “This will eliminate ‘blind’ spaces and add viewing By Sean Bowlin windows so caregivers can watch the children and see 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs what they’re doing. It almost doubles the size of that building,” Mr. Matos said. Construction at Randolph Air Force Base’s Child The $2.4 million CDC project will also expand the Development Center and the CDC Annex means a per- facility’s parking lot, giving it 30 more parking spaces, manent street closure near the CDC and the temporary up from its present total of 18 spaces, he explained. loss of some parking spaces near the Annex. That’s the first phase of construction, with the actual However, when construction finishes, both facilities CDC expansion being the second phase. will be able to accept 103 more children for child day Due to construction, New “A” Street is permanently care, for a total of 295 child care openings. closed to traffic, but the CDC parking can be accessed “We have a waiting list of 160, so this will result in a from that street, in addition to the site of the old Photo by Steve White Military Clothing Store at Bldg. 1071. reduction of about 75 percent of that,” said Karen Maj. Susannah Simone, 359th Medical Group, enjoys some Peak hours for drop-off and pick up of children won’t personal time with daughter Virginia at the Child usually be affected by construction, said Mr. Matos. Development Center. “There may be some times when you won’t have direct access to the CDC,” Mr. Matos warned. “People may have to park on the periphery.” Mr. Matos explained he has no dates yet when that may occur, but presently, he’s trying to arrange for “There may be some times parking lot work to be done on weekends, though he’s when you won’t have received no confirmation from the contractor. The 563rd Flying Training Squadron will lose 19 park- direct access to the CDC. ing spaces until the $2.2 million CDC Annex project is finished in mid-November, Mr. Matos added. Like its sis- People may have to park ter CDC project, the design is ongoing and is on a fast- track to completion. The annex project entails the addi- on the periphery.” tion of four classrooms, a medical area, a laundry room and the demolishing of a metal building located there. Antonio Matos The design for the project, which started in 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager December, is ongoing and the entire effort is due for completion in November.

Antonio Matos, 902nd Civil Engineering Squadron architect, reviews the plans for the Child Development Center expansion and renovation project, which will increase space and improve Photo by Steve White the existing infrastructure Sylvia Munoz, Randolph Child Development Center care- resulting in double the giver, celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday by reading his stories to capacity. the children March 1. Photo by Steve Thurow PAGE 10 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 11 FEATURE ADVERTISEMENT Improvements at CDC, annex reduce waiting list Rudolph, 902nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Construction means more Family Services flight chief. 902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs Antonio Matos, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, is overseeing the construction at both room, enhanced parking facilities. He said four new activity rooms totaling 10,000 extra square feet will be added to the CDC, and street closure located at Bldg. 1072. “This will eliminate ‘blind’ spaces and add viewing By Sean Bowlin windows so caregivers can watch the children and see 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs what they’re doing. It almost doubles the size of that building,” Mr. Matos said. Construction at Randolph Air Force Base’s Child The $2.4 million CDC project will also expand the Development Center and the CDC Annex means a per- facility’s parking lot, giving it 30 more parking spaces, manent street closure near the CDC and the temporary up from its present total of 18 spaces, he explained. loss of some parking spaces near the Annex. That’s the first phase of construction, with the actual However, when construction finishes, both facilities CDC expansion being the second phase. will be able to accept 103 more children for child day Due to construction, New “A” Street is permanently care, for a total of 295 child care openings. closed to traffic, but the CDC parking can be accessed “We have a waiting list of 160, so this will result in a from that street, in addition to the site of the old Photo by Steve White Military Clothing Store at Bldg. 1071. reduction of about 75 percent of that,” said Karen Maj. Susannah Simone, 359th Medical Group, enjoys some Peak hours for drop-off and pick up of children won’t personal time with daughter Virginia at the Child usually be affected by construction, said Mr. Matos. Development Center. “There may be some times when you won’t have direct access to the CDC,” Mr. Matos warned. “People may have to park on the periphery.” Mr. Matos explained he has no dates yet when that may occur, but presently, he’s trying to arrange for “There may be some times parking lot work to be done on weekends, though he’s when you won’t have received no confirmation from the contractor. The 563rd Flying Training Squadron will lose 19 park- direct access to the CDC. ing spaces until the $2.2 million CDC Annex project is finished in mid-November, Mr. Matos added. Like its sis- People may have to park ter CDC project, the design is ongoing and is on a fast- track to completion. The annex project entails the addi- on the periphery.” tion of four classrooms, a medical area, a laundry room and the demolishing of a metal building located there. Antonio Matos The design for the project, which started in 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron project manager December, is ongoing and the entire effort is due for completion in November.

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS ‘Xtreme’ adventure awaits race participants 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Yoga 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Step/Weights 6 a.m. - Cycling 9 a.m. - Kick Boxing “Each year the race is changed 9 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Yoga 9 a.m. - Step 9 a.m. - Pilates slightly to add to the adventure of the The Laughlin Air Force Base Adventure Race takes place April 10. 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 11 a.m. - Step 10 a.m. - Senior Strength 10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion 10:15 a.m. - Zumba Laughlin AFB 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Zumba 11:15 a.m. - Cycling 11 a.m. - Step 11:15 a.m. - Cycling race and also based on feedback we Registration ends April 3. The entry fee is $100 per team. receive from our participants,” said 2nd 5 p.m. - Step 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 4 p.m. - Power Yoga 5 p.m. - Zumba 5:30 p.m. - Yoga 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 5 p.m. - Step and Kick 5:15 p.m. - Cycling SUNDAYS Lt. Michelle Mahar, race director and For details, e-mail [email protected]. event open to 6 p.m. - Yoga 5:15 p.m. - Cycling 6 p.m. - Kick Boxing 1 p.m. - Yoga 47th Force Support Squadron chief of 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing 6 p.m. - Sets & Reps customer support. “The course is kept all, offers biking, She said anyone over the age of 16 – Mahar said. “It will challenge you phys- 7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing top secret until the day of the race.” or 14 if their guardian is on the same ically, but is also a great way to grow as She said keeping the course secret team – may compete if they are physi- a team and have fun. Participants $3 per class. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955. running, rafting until race day doesn’t allow teams to cally able. should focus on the adventure part Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons. gain an advantage by being able to Registration ends April 3; entry fee is rather than the race and come out for a practice on the course. $100 per team. great day.” By Robert Goetz Lieutenant Mahar said the name of “We encourage as many people as For details, e-mail 47svs.marketing 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs the race aptly describes it. possible to participate,” Lieutenant @laughlin.af.mil or call 830-298-5830. “The appeal of this race is that it is 15-mile bike ride Baseball, T-ball and softball registration • Softball for 9- to 12-year-old girls Teams from all over the country will an adventure,” said Lieutenant Mahar. Bikers of all ages are encouraged to get on Registration for baseball and softball takes • Baseball for 9- to 12-year-old boys converge on southwest Texas next “It is not like your typical biathlon Sports their bikes Saturday at 7:30 a.m. at Eberle Park place now through Monday. For more information on any of the leagues, call month for Laughlin Air Force Base’s because it has rafting instead of swim- Adventure Race VI. ming. The course takes you from our and enjoy a ride in the spring weather. The first All youth must have a current annual physi- the youth center at 652-2088. The 35-mile race, which is set for base to our marina and we get to take BRIEFS 50 participants to sign up receive a T-shirt. cal, up-to-date immunizations, birth certificate, April 10, is a triathlon-style team event advantage of Lake Amistad.” sports registration form and fees on file. The Coaches needed that features biking, hiking and rafting Lt. Col. Gregg Kopeck, who was a St. Patrick’s Day run cost is $40 per child. Volunteer coaches are needed for all leagues. A and includes two divisions – “relay” for member of Randolph’s “Continuous The Rambler Fitness Center will host a 5K run The leagues are as follows: completed application including a background five – to eight-person teams and Motion” xtreme team for two of the Wednesday at Eberle Park at 7:30 a.m. The first • T-Ball for 5- to 6-year-old boys and girls. check must be on file prior to first practice. Call “xtreme” for four-person teams. three years they won their division title, 100 participants to sign up receive a T-shirt. • Coach-pitch coed baseball for 7- to 8-year-olds Jeri Peterson at 652-3298 for more information. This year’s race will start at the agrees the race is an adventure. Losano Fitness Center at Laughlin, “We’ve broken countless paddles in where the participants will be informed these races, gotten lost and made about the course, which is a secret until wrong turns and at least one wipeout • CATHOLIC race day, and receive a safety briefing. that I remember,” he said. “Last year we competed as a three-man team due Foster parents needed for future MWDs Randolph Chapel Monday-Friday to an emergency leave the day prior to The Department of Defense Military 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 the race.” Working Dog breeding program at Schedule Saturday Now assigned to Eglin AFB, Fla., Lackland Air Force Base is seeking 5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1 Colonel Kopeck said he finds the entire volunteers to raise and socialize future Sunday race, which includes 28 miles of biking 8:30 a.m. - Chapel 2 and seven miles of rafting and trail and Military Working Dogs. Puppies are 11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1 road running, a challenge. fostered out from the time they are “Historically we’ve had issues with 9 weeks old until they are 6 months old. Confession the raft portion,” he said. “They’ve All supplies are provided, including a Saturday changed it up a bit over the last three crate, food, toys and all veterinary 4:30 - Chapel 1 years, and it has always been a wild services. The puppies are required to • PROTESTANT card as to how the equipment is return to Lackland AFB for monthly Traditional Service going to hold up. Riding a mountain 8:15 - Chapel 1 bike on a predominantly paved vaccinations and evaluations. Civilians course is tough, too. Then there’s the and active- duty members are Contemporary ‘mystery event.’” encouraged to foster these future Service Colonel Kopeck said what he likes Military Working Dogs. 11 a.m. - Chapel 2 most about the race is that it “brings For more information, call 671-3686 See next week’s Wingspread military members, families and friends or e-mail [email protected]. “I need a foster home!” for the Randolph Chapel Easter together to compete.” services schedule “I think it makes it easier for people who wouldn’t normally compete in an event like this to get a chance to do so,” he said. Courtesy photo Lieutenant Mahar said more than 50 Laughlin Adventure Race participants bike teams competed in the event last year, Courtesy photo for 28 miles on a course kept secret until but organizers hope 75 teams will par- Laughlin’s Adventure Race, which takes place April 10, includes a 7-mile rafting course race day. ticipate in the sixth Adventure Race. on Lake Amistad in Del Rio, Texas. PAGE 12 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 13 SPORTS and FITNESS March Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class schedule