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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 68 No. 9 • MARCH 5, 2010 INSIDE AFAF campaign set to kick off Commentary 2 Recognition 6 By Michael Briggs again prove that Airmen in What’s Happening 17 502nd ABW OL-B Public Affairs San Antonio care about their fellow Airmen.” News & Features Air Force members at In addition to achieving the Lackland Air Force Base, primary objective of 100 per- Randolph AFB and Fort Sam cent contact with everyone eli- Houston have the opportunity gible to make a contribution, to participate in the annual the campaign this year fea- charity campaign that allows tures an incentive for dona- Airmen to help Airmen. tions – a first-ever competition The Air Force Assistance among installations in several Motorcycle safety 4 Fund drive takes place in Joint categories: percent over goal; Base San Antonio donation amount equal to or units Monday greater than the previ- through April 16. ous year’s amount; and During the annu- active-duty participa- al “Commitment to tion rate. Caring” campaign, Air Force Aid Dollars for scholars 8 Airmen can con- Society officials will tribute to four Air award a $2,500 Force charitable org- cash prize to the anizations: Air Force winning installa- Aid Society, Air Force Village, tion in each group to Air Force Enlisted Village, and be used for programs support- General and Mrs. Curtis E. ing the base community. Building on the move 13 LeMay Foundation. Unit keyworkers will per- Contributions to the AFAF sonally contact everyone in benefit active-duty, Reserve the organization once the and Guard members, retired campaign begins, said Master Air Force members, surviving Sgt. Chad Winkelman, AFAF Photo by Steve Thurow spouses and families. project officer for the 502nd Gen. Stephen Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command “AFAF gives us the chance ABW. commander (bottom left); Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base to help the members of our “We want to come out of Wing commander; Chief Master Sgt. Robert Tappana, AETC command Basketball 19 Air Force family in need – the gates strong and build chief (top left); and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd ABW those who have gone before us some early momentum in sup- command chief, kick off the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign. Senior Master and those still serving today,” port of these Air Force chari- Sergeant said Brig. Gen. Leonard ties,” Sergeant Winkelman their families worldwide with Village in Fort Walton Beach, Promotions Patrick, 502nd ABW com- said. “We’ll be the pacesetters emergency financial assis- Fla., and Bob Hope Village in mander. “Lackland and for the rest of the Air Force tance, education assistance Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Congratulations to the Randolph have always been and we’ll set the bar high for and an array of base-level Force Base, Fla. 47 Lackland Airmen strong supporters of this cam- future 502nd campaigns.” community-enhancement pro- The fund provides homes selected for promotion grams. and financial assistance to to senior master paign, and I’m confident the People can contribute by sergeant. For a list of contributions from those bases cash, check or money order, More information is avail- widows and widowers of those promoted, visit combined with the donations or use payroll deductions for: able at www.afas.org. retired enlisted people 55 and www.lackland.af.mil. from the headquarters staff on • The Air Force Aid Society, • The Air Force Enlisted Ft. Sam Houston will once which provides Airmen and Village, which includes Teresa See AFAF P2 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER MARCH 5, 2010 COMMENTARY Lorenz on Leadership Editorial staff BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, 502ND AIR BASE WING COMMANDER The solid foundation OSCAR BALLADARES, DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A By Gen. Stephen Lorenz for his tenured wisdom, but under- to the job, I was in need of some PUBLIC AFFAIRS standing his senior perspective help. My Air Force experience up Commander, Air Education and Training Command JOE BELA, early in my career proved invalu- to that point focused mainly on CHIEF OF INTERNAL RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Our Air able throughout mine. Mr. Sarris aircraft operations, not the budg- COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 Force has more than 175,000 civilian also helped me gain a newfound et process. I was the fourth direc- SHANNON CARABAJAL, employees spread across the globe. In appreciation for the thousands of tor Bob had worked for as a MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 fact, they make up more than 25 percent civilians working at the Air deputy. He had worked in finance MIKE JOSEPH, of our authorized Total Force end Logistics Centers across the coun- at the Pentagon for more than 30 STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 strength. The civilian force fills an ever- try. After all, their efforts directly years and he provided the stabili- Gen. Stephen PATRICK DESMOND, increasing role in daily mission accom- enabled the daily combat capabili- Lorenz ty that the organization relied on SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, plishment, especially as we’ve experi- ty of our force then, just as they each and every day. 671-5049 enced personnel reductions over the past continue to do today. Bob was always thinking PAUL NOVAK, 20 years and, many would argue, no I met many more amazing civilians ahead. In fact, it was his vast knowledge DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 decrease in operational requirements. In during the next 30 years, but the next I’d that helped guide the budget office. I’ve reality, we are busier than ever ... and like to talk about is Roger Blanchard. often thought that Bob’s influence far Office: 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 our civilian workforce makes it all possi- When I met him, he was the Assistant exceeded what it would have, had he Lackland AFB, Texas ble. Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel at the been the boss. In the end, Bob did as the 78236-5103 (210) 671-1786; Each of you know many civilian Pentagon. Roger started his civil service others had done. He left me with a great (fax) 671-2022 employees. They are the glue that holds as an intern at Kelly Air Force Base in respect for all those financial managers E-mail: [email protected] our Air Force together and the stability 1973 and diligently worked his way and an appreciation for their daily impact Commander’s Action Line: actionline@lackland. af.mil. that our organizations rely on. Through through the personnel ranks. When our on the Air Force mission. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to paths crossed, I was the Director of the These three civilians are examples of For advertising information: Prime Time Military Newspapers depend on the counsel and wisdom of Air Force Budget and marveled at how the thousands who make up our Air Force 2203 S. Hackberry hundreds of civilians. Time won’t permit many sought his counsel, including serv- team today. They are invaluable experts San Antonio, Texas 78210 me to reflect upon all of them, but let me ice secretaries and chiefs of staff. whose hard work and good, honest feed- (210) 534-8848 (fax) 534-7134 highlight three senior service civilians You see, Roger had no personal agenda back help us all learn and improve. that made a positive difference in my life. and his advice always reflected deep Although the advice may not always be The first one I’ll tell you about is Art thought. He worked problems, not per- something we want to hear, such counsel This newspaper is published by Sarris. I first met Mr. Sarris when I was a sonalities. Not surprisingly, Roger was a is what everyone should expect. After all, Prime Time Military Newspapers, a captain stationed at Wright-Patterson Air quiet person. As a result, whenever he in most cases our civilian force has prob- private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive Force Base, Ohio. A veteran of the Army spoke, people turned their heads to listen. ably seen the pitfalls and potential second written contract with Lackland AFB, Air Corps during World War II, Mr. Sarris They knew they were about to hear some- and third order consequences of our Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized began his civil service career in 1946 and thing thoughtful, relevant and valuable. “well-intentioned” decisions before. Such publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the worked his way through the logistics Through him, my respect for those per- vision only helps all of us make better Talespinner are not necessarily the ranks until he became the senior civilian sonnelists throughout our force increased informed decisions for our organizations. official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of employee in Air Force Logistics Command each and every day. After all, it’s their We can’t be the finest Air Force in the Defense, or the Department of the Air in 1974. expertise, in an often thankless field, that world without our civil servants. They are Force. The appearance of advertising in Despite his significant responsibilities, supports our greatest resource, all of us. the foundation that we rely on each and this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute Mr. Sarris took time to mentor me. He The last civilian I’ll highlight is Bob every day to do our jobs. Take time to endorsement by the Department of explained current issues and challenges, Stuart.