FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009

GATEWAY TO THE AIR FORCE • LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 67 No. 44

DON’T TOPPLE THE TOWER INSIDE Chief promotion list 3 Obama signs Commentary 4 Recognition 6 News & Features defense bill

By Gerry Gilmore procurement practices so American Forces Press Service weapons systems’ costs do not spin out of control. WASHINGTON – Presi- “Even as we have made dent Obama signed the fis- critical investments in College graduates 7 cal 2010 National Defense equipment and weapons Authorization Act during a our troops do need, we’re ceremony at the White eliminating tens of billions House Oct. 28. of dollars in waste we President Obama hail- don’t need,” President ed the act, which contains Obama said. $680.2 billion in military The legislation, the budget authority, as trans- president said, saves bil- Pregnancy program 12 formational legislation that lions by capping produc- targets wasteful defense tion of the Air Force’s cost- spending. ly F-22 Raptor and termi- The president was nating troubled, over- accompanied by Vice budget programs such as President Joe Biden, con- the Army’s Future Combat gressional leaders and System and a new presi- Sport bike safety 17 other senior officials, dential helicopter. including Defense Sec- “As commander in retary Robert Gates and chief, I will always do Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, whatever it takes to keep chairman of the Joint the American people safe Chiefs of Staff. to defend this nation,” “There’s still more President Obama said. Volleyball 27 waste we need to cut; “That’s why this bill pro- there’s still more fights vides for the best military that we need to win,” in the history of the President Obama said, world.” noting he and Secretary The authorization act Gates will continue to seek provides for a 3.4 percent out unnecessary defense pay raise for military Photo by Robbin Cresswell spending. members, improves care Aidan Sanders carefully stacks Jenga blocks during the Lackland Youth Center open President Obama said for wounded warriors and house Wednesday. The open house was part of Air Force Family Week which recog- he has ended unnecessary expands family leave nized and celebrated the Air Force family while providing education and awareness no-bid defense contracts rights. View the Talespinner online about base and community support programs. Aidan is the daughter of Capt. and signed bipartisan leg- at www.lackland.af.mil Christine Sanders, 711th Human Performance Wing, Brooks City-Base. islation to reform defense See DEFENSE P2 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 DEFENSE from P1 Admiral Mullen for their hard work in developing the The other is the appropriations bill, crafted by the 2010 defense budget. House and Senate Appropriations Committees, which Money also is budgeted to fund programs that “I want to thank, publicly, Bob Gates for his service provides funding to pay for the defense programs address “real and growing threats,” President Obama to our nation,” he said, and he added that Admiral specified in the authorization bill. said. Such systems, he said, include the F-35 Mullen has “provided wise counsel and stood with us Although the authorization bill contains funding to Lightning II joint strike fighter, the littoral combat ship in our efforts to initiate reform.” develop and produce an alternate engine for the F-35 and more helicopters and reconnaissance support for The authorization act, Secretary Gates said, is a Lightning II joint strike fighter that Secretary Gates deployed U.S. forces. bipartisan effort that’s the result of countless hours had opposed, the legislators were able to provide that The authorization act contains $130 billion to fund and hard work on Capitol Hill. funding without taking resources away from the F-35 overseas contingency operations in Iraq and “This bill is a necessary step toward reshaping the program itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Afghanistan and it also provides $6.7 billion for thou- priorities of America’s defense establishment and Morrell said. sands of all-terrain, mine-resistant, ambush-protected changing the way the Pentagon does business,” Some people, Mr. Morrell said, believe that funding vehicles now arriving in Afghanistan. Secretary Gates said at the signing ceremony. Work a second engine for the F-35 would be an unneces- “Secretary Gates and I both know that we can’t already is under way, he said, in development of the sary waste of taxpayers’ money. build the 21st century military we need unless we 2011 defense budget recommendation. “The authorizers have been able to do it in a way fundamentality reform the way our defense establish- “And, I can ensure you it will focus on institutional- that does not seriously disrupt the overall F-35 pro- ment does business,” President Obama said. He cited izing and accelerating many of the priorities and gram; we’ll see if the appropriators are able to come a Government Accountability Office report that found reforms embraced by this legislation,” Secretary up with a way to do it that way,” Mr. Morrell said. “If cost overruns totaling $296 billion across 96 major Gates said. they don’t, if they seriously disrupt it, then the secre- defense projects over the last year. That amount of The annual defense authorization bill prepared for tary will recommend to the president that he veto the money, the president said, would have paid for troop the president’s approval or veto falls under the House appropriations bill.” salaries and military family benefits for more than a and Senate Armed Services Committees and is one of The House and Senate Appropriations Committees year. two bills required for the Defense Department to are evaluating budget provisions contained within the President Obama praised Secretary Gates and spend money. Defense Authorization Act.

Want to sharLovee your your personal job experiences in the inAir the Force?military with others? The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 News AMMO TO GO BRIEFS WOUNDED WARRIOR DONATION DRIVE November is Military Family Appreciation and Wounded Warrior Month, events supporting the Year of the Military Family. A donation drive sponsored by the Lackland Family Advocacy Program is underway through the end of November. The collected items will be donated to the Fort Sam Houston Warrior Family Readiness Center, which supports Brooke Army Medical Center and the Center for the Intrepid. Requested items include toiletries, gift cards, disposable cameras, candy, individ- ually wrapped snacks, pens and pencils, CDs and DVDs, popcorn, diapers and for- mula. Monetary donations are also accept- ed. Drop-off locations are Wilford Hall Medical Center, Room 4A55, and the and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Contact Staff Sgt. Dawn MacKenzie at 292-0404 for more information.

FACILITY MANAGERS TRAINING Facility managers training takes place Monday, 1-3 p.m., at Carter Hall, Bldg. 10215. The training is an annual requirement and an avenue for facility managers to Photo by Felicia Juenke receive updated information. . Sgt. Pete Cervantez, an air transportation from the 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port , pushes pallets of Contact Staff Sgt. LaShondra Jones at ammunition onto a C-130 Hercules at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 23. Sergeant Cervantez is deployed from Lackland. 671-5912 for additional information.

TOPS IN BLUE CONCERT Tops in Blue performs Tuesday at the Lackland Airmen make Municipal Auditorium in downtown San Fourteen Team Lackland exam and 388.58 board 37th Training Wing 93rd Intelligence Squadron Antonio as part of Celebrate America’s senior master sergeants score. Douglas Onwiler Dennis Wright Military week. were among 475 of 2,276 Those selected for chief Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the per- eligible senior master ser- master sergeant will be pro- 37th Logistics Readiness 543rd Support Squadron geants selected promotion to moted according to their Squadron Kelly Roberts-Cooper formance begins at 7 p.m. The free event is chief master sergeant for a promotion sequence number Michael Schmick open to the public. selection rate of 20.87 per- beginning January 2010. Barnes Center for Enlisted REESE STREET TO CLOSE cent. Congratulations to the fol- 331st Training Squadron Education Reese Street will be closed Monday The average score for lowing senior master ser- Glen Usherwood Johnny Phelps through Nov. 20 from Kenly Avenue to the those selected was 662.78, geants selected for promo- with an average time in tion to chief master sergeant: 342nd Training Squadron Cyber Analysis Squadron base exchange parking lot. grade of 3.40 and time in Brian Hubbard Rogerio Garcia THIRD QUARTER AWARDS LUNCHEON service of 23.23 years, Air Force Medical The Team Lackland third quarter respectively, and 24.49 for Operations Agency 59th Surgical Inpatient U.S. Transportation awards luncheon is Nov. 13, 11:30 a.m. at decorations. Rickey King Squadron Command Air Force The average score was Angela Wood Leslie Bramlett Element the Gateway Club. based on the following point David Eldridge Contact your for more averages: 135.00 for enlisted 37th Communications 91st Network Warfare information. performance reports, 63.57 Squadron Squadron for the Air Force supervisory Toby Tibbits David Johnson PAGE 4 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 COMMENTARY Know H1N1 basics, how to self-triage Editorial staff By Col. Keith Morita breathing, bluish or gray skin color, severe or persistent vomiting and/or who have had COL. WILLIAM H. MOTT V, 59th Medical Wing 37TH TRAINING WING flu-like symptoms that improved only to COMMANDER Many people are concerned about H1N1 return with fever and a worse cough. OSCAR BALLADARES, Influenza, and making a decision about how Additionally, if a child is not drinking DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS to care for and protect your family during enough fluids, is not waking up or not inter- JOE BELA, flu season is easier if you know the signs. acting, or is too irritable to be held, then the CHIEF OF INTERNAL H1N1 is like seasonal flu in symptoms child’s caregiver should also seek emergent COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 and duration of illness. These symptoms care. SHANNON CARABAJAL, include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or Like the seasonal flu, H1N1 is spread MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 stuffy nose, headaches and/or body aches, until the fever is gone for 24 hours without mainly through coughing or sneezing. MIKE JOSEPH, chills, fatigue, vomiting and/or diarrhea. using acetaminophen, ibuprofen or other Sometimes people may contract the flu by STAFF WRITER, 671-4357 Most often the only treatment required is touching something, such as a door handle medications to bring your temperature PATRICK DESMOND, the care of your symptoms. These can be down. that has the flu virus on it, and then touch- SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, treated with over-the-counter medications Most of the H1N1 cases are mild; howev- ing their mouth or nose. 671-5049 such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, decon- er, some people are at a higher risk for con- There are some simple preventative PAUL NOVAK, gestants, throat lozenges, lots of fluids and tracting a severe case of the flu, such as measures you can take to protect yourself, DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 rest. 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NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 5 Opportunity to serve brings retirees back to DLI By Jean Hallford Jones and they were at various stages of language Defense Language Institute development. We had to shore up the skills of the beginner We were enjoying our retirement when the call students, find challenging work for the more came from the Defense Language Institute. advanced, and keep a lid on the native-language DLI had more than 1,000 students from around chatter. But we were the old guard; we knew how the world enrolled and was short on teachers. Six to accomplish the mission. retirees, with almost 100 years of combined It was gratifying that we could not only with- teaching experience responded to the request. stand the pressures of a labor-intensive workplace Ranging in age from 59 to 71, we called our- but also thrive on our renewed confidence and selves the Golden Girls. While getting paid was a rejuvenated spirits. We knew we were just filling a factor, our love of teaching English to internation- gap. But we were appreciated; the supervisors in al students quickly became our motivation. General English treated us like returning royalty We had friends at DLI who had been our col- and Col. Howard Jones, DLIELC commandant, leagues through good times and bad, serving presented us with a DLI coin. together at Lackland and in many foreign coun- In exchange for losing some sleep and shedding tries. Yes, it was going to be old home week. Courtesy Photo a few pounds, we all knew the temporary duty Instead of reminiscing about the good ole days, Six retirees came out of retirement to teach English at the wasn’t about the money. It was about the six of us there were a lot of new faces, copies of the way Defense Language Institute English Language Center. doing what we do best so that military personnel we used to be. Old tasks we used to do on paper are able to communicate with one another in a had been switched to computers. We had tasks to our precious time. common language – English. perform immediately, but the computers were as But it was the teaching where we stood out Perhaps this was our final mission, but it could recalcitrant as Army mules. because we didn’t necessarily need a book. happen again. So the Golden Girls are on standby, The frustration mounted as the computer prob- Students from a variety of foreign countries popu- ready to serve with an English book if the comput- lems continued while training classes devoured lated our English as a second language classes ers don’t work.

PROTECT THE NETWORK The following removable flash media are unauthorized on all DoD information systems: • Memory sticks • Thumb drives • Camera flash memory cards PAGE 6 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 BMT HONORS Congratulations to the fol- Josiah Weihman Blaine Erway Nicholas Kirchner Jennifer Latham lowing 79 Airmen for being Flight 726 Jared McGregor Chad Koetter Megan Suarez selected as honor graduates Samuel Sopp Thomas Ortiz Westley Nixon among 797 trainees graduat- Stephen Virbitsky Adam Poole Zachary Stewart Most Physically Fit ing today: Cameron Rhodes Flight 730 Male Airmen 322nd Training Squadron Michael Touchette Sarah Gonzales Stephen Shanks, 323rd TRS, 320th Training Squadron Flight 719 William Yeaples Belinda Johnson Flight 722 Flight 723 Seth Branham Flight 728 Melissa Maggart Steven Wippler, 320th TRS, Randy Chavez Brandon Broadbent Julie Bittinger Jennifer Petito Flight 723 Christopher Pasco William Brown Elyse Helbig Julianne Smith Female Airmen Steven Wippler Jonathon Colombo Megan Suarez, 331st TRS, Flight 724 Matthew Colona 323rd Training Squadron 326th Training Squadron Flight 732 Lauren Estep Daniel Ellingwood Flight 721 Flight 733 Hannah Reid, 324th TRS, Charlotte Marshall Christopher Furnas Austin Derusha Nathan Jolley Flight 730 Shanquala Pruitt Nicholas Hughes Graham Devine John Reeves Male Flights Megan Ryan Daniel Kennett Timothy Nissen Andrew Ringer 323rd TRS, Flight 722 Jacob Law Matthew Rice Jordan Scott 322nd TRS, Flight 719 321st Training Squadron Jeffrey Parkinson Benjamin Saint Flight 734 Female Flights Flight 725 Adam Stott Flight 722 Vitaly Bistrevsky 320th TRS, Flight 724 Jared Alday Flight 720 Bryant Ash Steven Carter 331st TRS, Flight 732 Chad Black Devin Milner Randall Cook Matthew Dobben Michael Delozier Christopher Navarro Michael Huff Jacob Porter Top Academic Flights Colton List Spencer Parrish Robert Malone 321st TRS, Flight 725 Lucas Maddox Xavier Portillo John Marrero 331st Training Squadron 331st TRS, Flight 731 Tony Mathis Daniel Viejo Flight 731 Nathan Monka Mark Webb 324th Training Squadron John King Top BMT Airman Justin Pribble Flight 727 Flight 729 Michael Oglesby John Marrero, 323rd TRS, Scott Sullivan Mitchel Carroll Justin Cummings Flight 732 Flight 722 Airmen complete NCO Academy Congratulations to the following Tech. Sgt. Charles Walker Tech. Sgt. David Scherich Tech. Sgt. Celina Mastin Cryptologic Systems Group Team Lackland Airmen who gradu- Tech. Sgt. Todd Vidic Tech. Sgt. Kerry Tucker Tech. Sgt. Roland Saucedo Tech. Sgt. Victor Gutierrez ated from the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Tech. Sgt. Travis Smith Academy Oct. 22. 346th Test Squadron 453rd Electronic Warfare Defense Media Activity Tech. Sgt. Mark Elwartowski Squadron 59th Surgical Inpatient Squadron San Antonio 318th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Roy Cruz Tech. Sgt. Kerry McDonough Tech. Sgt. Christopher Decker Tech. Sgt. Mario Diaz 37th Force Support Squadron Tech. Sgt. Rolando Matute Tech. Sgt. Matthew McGovern Tech. Sgt. Wonnike Carmichael 543rd Support Squadron 320th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Heather Cain 59th Surgical Specialties Air Force Space Command Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Blurton 37th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Tech. Sgt. Steven Stratton Squadron 59th Dental Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. James Vipond 321st Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Drake Wilmore Tech. Sgt. Adilah Everett 341st Recruiting Squadron Tech. Sgt. Erich Dye Tech. Sgt. Steven Solis 668th Alteration and Installation Tech. Sgt. Marelis De La Cruz Tech. Sgt. Michael Joyner 37th Communications Squadron Squadron Tech. Sgt. Johnny Martinez Tech. Sgt. Valencia Harrison 59th Inpatient Operations Group Tech. Sgt. John Hayes 322nd Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Carol Cross Tech. Sgt. Michael Plemons Air Force Security Forces Center Tech. Sgt. Franco Johnson 37th Logistics Readiness Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Raney Tech. Sgt. William Rider Squadron 59th Medical Operations Squadron 68th Airlift Squadron Tech. Sgt. Franklin Woods Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Gonzales Tech. Sgt. Richard Burns Czech Republic 326th Training Squadron Master Sgt. Iva Musilova Tech. Sgt. Alyson Ramirez 37th Medical Operations Squadron 59th Medical Logistics and 91st Network Warfare Squadron Tech. Sgt. Rhonda Bradley Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Charles Long 343rd Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Hedrick Tech. Sgt. Sloan Cox 433rd Logistics Readiness Air Force Medical Operations Tech. Sgt. Demetrius Booth Squadron Air Force Intelligence, Agency Staff Sgt. Juan Guerra Surveillance and Reconnaissance Tech. Sgt. Jessica Moreau 342nd Training Squadron Agency Tech. Sgt. Eric Chaney 345th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Larry Baker Air Force Band of the West Tech. Sgt. Tracy Gooden Tech. Sgt. Martin Moya Tech. Sgt. Lester Clayton Tech. Sgt. Lisa Drefke NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 7 Graduates honored at CCAF recognition ceremony Congratulations to the fol- Senior Master Sgt. Richard Staff Sgt. Bradley Boltz Carmichael Staff Sgt. Troy Cox lowing members of Team Barham Staff Sgt. Austin Borchardt Senior Airman Stephen Carr Senior Airman Elizabeth Cruz Lackland recognized for com- Staff Sgt. Nathaniel Barnes Staff Sgt. Sarah Botelho Staff Sgt. Jason Cast Chief Master Sgt. Gilberto pletion of a college degree. Tech. Sgt. Michelle Barrow Staff Sgt. Rebekah Bradfield Tech. Sgt. Jacob Chavez Cuellar Senior Master Sgt. Jose Staff Sgt. Jerrod Bradford Senior Airman Anthony Clark Tech. Sgt. Tracie Daniel Community College of the Air Basaldua Tech. Sgt. Justin Brezeale Staff Sgt. Justin Cleveland Staff Sgt. David Daniels Force graduates: Staff Sgt. Stephen Bates Staff Sgt. David Brier Staff Sgt. Adam Closson Tech. Sgt. Royal Davis Senior Airman Alphaeus Staff Sgt. Robert Brockman Chief Master Sgt. Brenda Tech. Sgt. Marelis De La Cruz Staff Sgt. Heaven Adams Bautista Staff Sgt. Jason Broline Colberg Staff Sgt. Alberto Delagarza Master at Arms First Class Staff Sgt. Joshua Bedard Tech. Sgt. Crystal Brown Tech. Sgt. Leonard Cole Staff Sgt. Maria DeLeon Jeremy Aldrich Staff Sgt. Andrea Bell Master Sgt. Richard Brunet Tech. Sgt. James Collins Senior Airman David DeWitt Master Sgt. Jason Aleksa Staff Sgt. Brandon Bender Staff Sgt. Leonard Burden Staff Sgt. Angel Colon Staff Sgt. Stephen Dimando Senior Airman Dustin Alvey Staff Sgt. Kelly Bergelin- Staff Sgt. Jesse Burns Staff Sgt. Jeremy Colwick Staff Sgt. Matthew DiMasi Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Anderson Lomeli Tech. Sgt. Brian Butler Staff Sgt. Michael Comrie Staff Sgt. Darryn Donaldson Tech. Sgt. Brandon Archer Tech. Sgt. Lashawndra Bills Staff Sgt. Carlos Caldera Staff Sgt. Jessica Conrad Master Sgt. Richard Duck Staff Sgt. Jesus Arias Master Sgt. Wayne Blake Tech. Sgt. Felix Campos Master Sgt. Michael Conway Senior Airman Ryan Dudley Senior Airman Krista Arnoni Tech. Sgt. Noah Bliss Staff Sgt. Shawn Canole Staff Sgt. Xyla Corpus Senior Airman Samuel Durbin Staff Sgt. David Avery Staff Sgt. Serena Bliss Staff Sgt. Laura Cantu Staff Sgt. Loren Cossette Master Sgt. David Banker Master Sgt. Jeffrey Blodgett Tech. Sgt. Wonnike Staff Sgt. Monica Cox See GRADUATES P8 PAGE 8 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 GRADUATES from P7 Greenawalt Tech. Sgt. Layman Hose Tech. Sgt. Lester Largaespada Senior Airman Matthew Tech. Sgt. Kristoffer Gregor Tech. Sgt. James Howard Master Sgt. Jose Larrea McGee Tech. Sgt. Troy Earleywine Staff Sgt. Garret Grimes Tech. Sgt. Colleen Hughes Tech. Sgt. Jason Lavoie Tech. Sgt. Angel McKenzie Senior Airman Nicolas Tech. Sgt. Darin Staff Sgt. Dana Hughes Staff Sgt. Lynn Lawrence Staff Sgt. Janice McPhee Esparza Gudenschwager Staff Sgt. Anthony Hunter Tech. Sgt. Clifford Lawton Tech. Sgt. Jose Melendez- Master Sgt. Peter Esparza Tech. Sgt. Enrique Guerra Staff Sgt. Travis Jackson Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Layman Valentin Staff Sgt. Roland Espinoza Senior Airman Elizabeth Staff Sgt. Neal Jarreau Staff Sgt. Brandon Leger Staff Sgt. Belen Mendoza Tech. Sgt. Adilah Everett Gutierrez Staff Sgt. Armando Jerez Senior Airman John Lewis Staff Sgt. Daniel Mendoza Master Sgt. Craig Ferguson Master Sgt. Gabriel Guzman Senior Airman Desmond Staff Sgt. Nicole Lomax Staff Sgt. Wendell Miculob Tech. Sgt. Christina Staff Sgt. Carlos Guzman- Johnson Staff Sgt. Raul Lopez Senior Airman Allison Milford Fitzpatrick Planas Staff Sgt. Laurie Johnson Tech. Sgt. Steven Lopez Staff Sgt. Allen Miller Staff Sgt. LeeAnn Flack Tech. Sgt. Starla Hall Master Sgt. Allen Jones Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lott Tech. Sgt. Michael Mintz Staff Sgt. Erika Flanders Senior Master Sgt. Angela Senior Airman Chadrick Airman 1st Class Aaron Tech. Sgt. Ian Mirkes Tech. Sgt. Michael Francis Hanck Jones Lovely Senior Airman Drew Mitchell Staff Sgt. Peter Frankland Tech. Sgt. Brandon Hannasch Senior Airman Christopher Staff Sgt. Juan Luna Senior Airman Daniel Moffett Staff Sgt. Joseph Freiesleben Senior Airman Brittney Jones Staff Sgt. Michael Maldonado Staff Sgt. John Molitor Senior Airman Chantelle Hardrick Tech. Sgt. Dawn Jones Staff Sgt. Sonny Maldonado Senior Airman Pamela Moore Friedman Staff Sgt. John Harper Tech. Sgt. Derek Jones Staff Sgt. Filip Malkov Staff Sgt. Laura Morales Master Sgt. Lewis Gafford Tech. Sgt. Louis Harrison Senior Airman Reese Jones Staff Sgt. Troy Mallett Tech. Sgt. Jessica Moreau Tech. Sgt. Richard Garcia Tech. Sgt. Christy Hayes Master Sgt. James Kaluzny Tech. Sgt. Johnny Martinez Staff Sgt. Joseph Mosley Master Sgt. Ed Garza Staff Sgt. Shawnae Henderson Master Sgt. Keith Keilberg Staff Sgt. Joseph Martinez Senior Airman Jenifer Staff Sgt. Orlando Garza Senior Airman Yara Tech. Sgt. Richard Kemp Master Sgt. Mark Martinez Mulhollen Tech. Sgt. David Goff Henrnandez Staff Sgt. Clifton Kennedy Staff Sgt. Tamika Masters Staff Sgt. Brandi Mundt Master Sgt. Robert Gollner Tech. Sgt. Timothy Herbert Airman 1st Class Matthew Tech. Sgt. Celina Mastin Tech. Sgt. Rene Munoz Master Sgt. Jose Gonzalez Tech. Sgt. Omar Hernandez Killion Tech. Sgt. Michelle Maydwell Tech. Sgt. Matthew Staff Sgt. Shelli Gordon Staff Sgt. Tiffany Hill Senior Airman Anne King Tech. Sgt. Philip Mayfield Mynczywor Tech. Sgt. James Goswick Staff Sgt. Daniel Hocking Staff Sgt. Bajame Kirby Staff Sgt. Roshad Mays Staff Sgt. Adam Navin Tech. Sgt. Kenneth Graham Tech. Sgt. Toraino Hodges Staff Sgt. Eric Kliber Staff Sgt. Christopher Staff Sgt. Daniel Nestor Tech. Sgt. Justin Grandy Master Sgt. Darcy Hogan- Senior Airman Deborah McDaniel Staff Sgt. Courtney Newsome Master Sgt. Ray Grays Keene Korenoski Master Sgt. Louis McFadden Tech. Sgt. Raymond Master Sgt. Darryl Holsey Staff Sgt. James Kruis Staff Sgt. Justin McGee See GRADUATES P10 PAGE 10 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 GRADUATES from P8 Tech. Sgt. Ryan Pruden Tech. Sgt. Mindy Sarrett Senior Airman Steven Master Sgt. Jennifer Staff Sgt. Tanyanikka Pugh Staff Sgt. Jason Sherman Torrence Whitmore Senior Airman Anh Phoa Staff Sgt. Paul Pullins Tech. Sgt. Breon Shird Staff Sgt. Tiffany Troupe Tech. Sgt. Donald Williams Nguyen Master Sgt. Bradley Quam Master Sgt. David Smith Senior Airman Thoaichau Master Sgt. Jason Williams Senior Master Sgt. David Tech. Sgt. Ted Rajala Tech. Sgt. Gustavo Soto Truong Staff Sgt. Keith Wilson Nowinsky Tech. Sgt. Jacinda Ramirez Tech. Sgt. John Souza Tech. Sgt. Antonio Turner Master Sgt. Anson Wiltse Tech. Sgt. Eduardo Obregon Master Sgt. Maria Reid Senior Airman Demonzio Staff Sgt. William Turner III Master Sgt. Steven Woods Tech. Sgt. Curtis Ormiston Master Sgt. Richard Reidel Speights Staff Sgt. Omar Urena Staff Sgt. Ezra Wylie Airman 1st Class Ryan Orr Master Sgt. Joseph Rella Tech. Sgt. James Stalnaker Staff Sgt. Jason Utley Staff Sgt. Andrew Yates Staff Sgt. Francis Osorio Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo Staff Sgt. Caleena Steelman Staff Sgt. Christina Valdez Airman 1st Class Kristalyn Tech. Sgt. Michael Padgett Staff Sgt. Chardo Richardson Master Sgt. Thomas Steiner Tech. Sgt. Rene Valdez York Tech. Sgt. Michael Paprocki Staff Sgt. Eric Richter Tech. Sgt. Steven Stophel Staff Sgt. Francisco Vargas Staff Sgt. Tara Zbikowski Staff Sgt. Heath Parkhurst Staff Sgt. Carlos Rios Staff Sgt. Jerry Sullivan Tech. Sgt. Steven Vaughan Tech. Sgt. Jason Parks Staff Sgt. Raymond Rivera Staff Sgt. Joseph Sullivan Master Sgt. Thomas Veilleux Staff Sgt. Romeo Peart Staff Sgt. Jonathan Robles Tech. Sgt. Stephen Sunstrom Staff Sgt. Eduardo Velarde Distance learning Senior Airman Carrie Master Sgt. Jeffrey Romero Staff Sgt. Bekki Swank Staff Sgt. Patrice Vella graduates: Peasinger Staff Sgt. Josephine Staff Sgt. Bobby Thomas Tech. Sgt. Christopher Vestal Staff Sgt. Irving Perez Roopnarine Senior Airman Jennifer Master Sgt. Roderick Walker Master Sgt. Jesse Chavez, Tech. Sgt. Steven Perez Tech. Sgt. Erica Rose Thomas Staff Sgt. Michelle Ward Masters of Business Tech. Sgt. Timothy Perry Staff Sgt. Bryant Ross Tech. Sgt. Kathryn Thomas Staff Sgt. Robert Warminsky Administration Tech. Sgt. Michael Plemons Staff Sgt. Alicia Ruiz Staff Sgt. Barry Thompson Master Sgt. Jonathan Staff Sgt. Chase Johnson, Master Sgt. Ricardo Prater Staff Sgt. Donte Russell Senior Airman Gene Wasilewski Bachelor of Science Master Sgt. Brian Price Master Sgt. Vincent Sanchez Thompson Staff Sgt. Avita Weeks Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Martin, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Price Tech. Sgt. John Sanks Tech. Sgt. Jacob Thompson Senior Airman Robert Wells Bachelor of Arts Staff Sgt. Harmony Prisk Tech. Sgt. Charles Bernard Staff Sgt. Johnny Thompson Staff Sgt. Robert Werner Staff Sgt. Kiel McCoy, Master Sgt. Carol Procita Santos Senior Airman James Tong Master Sgt. James White Bachelor of Science

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 11 November is National American Indian Heritage Month For the past 19 years, Americans have observed learning about the culture of a people who helped This method succeeded in confusing the enemy November as National American Indian Heritage build this country. because the languages were often unwritten and not Month. Here are some facts about notable American easily decipherable by anyone without extensive Several events are planned around Lackland to cel- Indians: exposure or training. ebrate the month and recognize the contributions of • American Indians have participated in U.S. military • John Bennett Herrington, a member of the American Indians to American history and military actions for more than 200 years. In the 20th Century, Chickasaw nation, was the first American Indian to culture. five American Indians have received the Medal of walk in space. As a NASA astronaut, he flew his first The Lackland Youth Center will have a Native Honor: Jack Montgomery, a Cherokee from space mission in 2002 on the space shuttle Endeavor. American Indian Heritage celebration Nov. 13 at 3:30 Oklahoma; Ernest Childers, a Creek from Oklahoma; In honor of his Native American heritage, he carried p.m. Additionally, the Defense Language Institute Van Barfoot, a Choctaw from Mississippi; Mitchell Red with him six eagle feathers, a braid of sweet grass, English Language Center is hosting an American Cloud Jr., a Winnebago from Wisconsin; and Charles two arrowheads and his Chickasaw nation’s flag. Indian Heritage program featuring Keetowah Indian George, a Cherokee from North Carolina. • Other notable American Indians include Notah Dancers Nov. 16 at 10 a.m. • In both World Wars, American Indians served in the Begay, a Professional Golf Association golfer; Cory Through the celebration of National American U.S. military as “code talkers,” transmitting secret Witherill, a Navajo racecar driver; and Ben Indian Heritage Month, Airmen can hear about their messages between military units in their native Nighthorse Campbell, a U.S. senator who also served contributions and pass on their history to encourage dialects. in the Air Force from 1951 to 1953.

Be Responsible! Seat Belts Save Lives! Buckle Up And Wear Yours! PAGE 12 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Pregnancy program helps reduce premature births Story and photo by Senior Airman Nicole Roberts “Wilford Hall’s Centering Pregnancy Program 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs provides assessment, education, and support to help decrease prematurity rates,” said Capt. Aimee A three-year March of Dimes study found that Alviar, women’s health nurse practitioner, 59th centering pregnancy programs like the one at Maternal/Child Care Squadron. Wilford Hall Medical Center program have signifi- “Centering Pregnancy in the military setting has cantly reduced premature birth rates in Texas. allowed women to connect with each other when Data collected from centering pregnancy programs they would not normally,” said Maj. Gwendolyn show prematurity rates of 6.5 percent compared to Foster, clinical nurse manager and certified nurse- the state average of 13.7 percent. midwife, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron. “Rank Between 1981 and 2003, the rate of premature does not matter; everyone is pregnant and around births in the rose from 9.4 to 12.3 the same gestational age. They grow to be a second percent – an increase of almost 31 percent. Every family to each other which becomes more important year nearly 500,000 infants are born prematurely, when the husband is deployed during the pregnan- the number one killer of American infants. To draw Infants from the pregnancy centering program meet for cy.” attention to the increasingly common and serious the first time in the Wilford Hall Medical Center In each session, the women engage in self-care public health problem, the March of Dimes has Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinic. Wilford Hall partnered activities, monitoring their weight and blood pres- named November Prematurity Awareness Month. with the March of Dimes for a three-year research study sure. They are given self-assessment sheets to Centering pregnancy is an obstetrics clinic pro- that showed a 6.5 percent reduction in prematurity rates track their nutrition, relaxation measures and per- gram that changes traditional prenatal care by pro- as a result of the program. sonal goals. viding expectant mothers an environment different “Educating women about preterm labor is a very than most clinics. They meet monthly to learn about only accredited site in the Air Force, was one of sev- important aspect of the pregnancy centering pro- pregnancy and how to relieve some of the common eral sites reporting data to the March of Dimes for gram,” said Major Foster. “But, the support is the symptoms. They also get the support of other the study, which began in November 2006. Its cur- big key.” women who are around the same gestational age. rent study is still ongoing with more than 200 par- For more information about the program, contact The centering pregnancy program at WHMC, the ticipants. Major Foster at 292-7936. REMINDER! Talking on a cell phone while driving on base is prohibited. ScholarshipsPAGE 14 availableTALESPINNER at commissaryNOVEMBER 6, 2009

By Tammy Moody lion in scholarships to almost (age 23 if enrolled as a full- cant must be planning to every commissary location DeCA marketing 5,000 children of service mem- time student at a college or attend, or already be attend- with qualified applicants. bers. university) of active-duty per- ing, an accredited college or The scholarships program is FORT LEE, Va. – The fast “Being part of something sonnel, Reserve, Guard and university full time in the fall of administered by Fisher House approaching holidays can be a that makes higher education retired military members, sur- 2010, or be enrolled in a pro- Foundation, a nonprofit organ- fun family time as children more affordable for military vivors of service members who gram of studies designed to ization that provides assistance away at college come home, families is thrilling, as we feel died while on active duty, or transfer directly into a four- to service members and their and other students get their it makes a better future possi- survivors of individuals who year program. families. Scholarship Man- holiday break. It’s also a time ble for their children,” said died while receiving retired Along with the application, agers, a national nonprofit for students and parents to Philip Sakowitz Jr., Defense pay from the military may applicants will submit an essay scholarship management serv- apply for the 2010 Scholar- Commissary Agency director apply for a scholarship. on the following topic: “You ices organization, manages ships for Military Children pro- and CEO. “The program Eligibility is determined can travel back in time; howev- and awards the scholarships. gram. awards $1,500 scholarships to using the Defense Enrollment er, you cannot change events. Commissary vendors, manu- Scholarship applications are well-rounded, accomplished Eligibility Reporting System What point in history would facturers, brokers, suppliers available on the Web at www. service members’ children, database. Applicants should you visit and why?” and the general public donate commissaries.com and directly enabling these families to save ensure that they, as well as Applications must be turned money to the program, and at www.militaryscholar.org. on their children’s tuition.” their sponsor, are enrolled in in to a commissary by close of every dollar donated goes Since the program began in Only dependent, unmarried the DEERS database and have business Feb. 17. At least one directly to funding the scholar- 2000, it has awarded $7.3 mil- children, younger than age 21 a current ID card. The appli- scholarship will be awarded at ships. Do you have a photographer’s eye? Do you catch those candid moments? Let us see your work and you could be published! E-mail your Lackland-related photos to: [email protected] Action shots only please. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 15 Obama signs veterans health care act New legislation addresses funding woes at VA hospitals

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Michael Carden programs often are put on hold, leaving veterans to would continue efforts to build a 21st-century VA. American Forces Press Service pay the price for the government's neglect, he said. Since he's taken office, the White House, VA and “This is inexcusable. It’s unacceptable. It’s time Pentagon have been working to “cut the red tape WASHINGTON – President Obama signed new for it to stop,” he said. “And that’s just what we'll do and backlogs,” he said. legislation Oct. 22 that creates predictable funding with this landmark legislation.” He noted the administration has invested in for veterans health care. The law gives VA more funding predictability so mobile clinics to give veterans in rural areas better The Veterans Health Care Reform and officials can better budget their needs, recruit bet- access, and cited the VA and Pentagon's work to Transparency Act fundamentally changes how ter-trained professionals and upgrade equipment. develop a single health care record for servicemem- Department of Veterans Affairs receives health care Mostly, President Obama said, the law gives veter- bers to make their transition out of the military a funding. The reform calls for appropriations a year ans better access to quality care. simpler process. in advance after more than two decades of regular “In short, this is common-sense reform,” he said. President Obama also vowed to end homeless- budget delays, President Obama said from the “It promotes accountability at the VA. It ensures ness among veterans and praised the success of the White House East Room. oversight by Congress. It is fiscally responsible by Post-9/11 GI Bill, which offers qualified veterans “Over the past two decades, the VA budget has not adding a dime to the deficit, and it ensures that better opportunities to attain higher education and been late almost every year, often by months,” the veterans' health care will no longer be held hostage training. president said. “At this very moment, the VA is to the annual budget battles in Washington. “All told, we have made the biggest commitment operating without a budget, making it harder for VA “Keeping faith with our veterans is work that is to veterans, the largest percentage increase in the medical centers and clinics to deliver the care our never truly done,” he continued. “Today’s veterans VA budget in more than 30 years,” he said. “As a vets need.” expect and deserve the highest quality care, as will nation, we’ll pledge to fulfill our responsibilities to President Obama said that because of budget tomorrow's veterans, especially our men and our veterans, because our commitment to our veter- shortfalls, new doctors, nurses and critical staff women in Iraq and Afghanistan.” ans is a sacred trust, and upholding that trust is a aren't hired on time. New health care facilities and President Obama pledged his administration moral obligation.” PAGE 16 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Photo by Rachel Boettcher Air Force Academy Preparatory School Cadet Candidate Stephen Blackwell (right) salutes during the 2009 Parent’s Weekend Parade at the U.S. Air Force Academy in . Prep school prepares Airman for USAFA By Mike Joseph but a part of me wanted to go enlist- The native Oklahoman sees a simi- preparation, military training and ath- Staff Writer ed,” he added. larity between prep school and techni- letic conditioning to enhance the skills “Being a part of the enlisted family cal training school. necessary for the cadet candidates to When his birthday comes next May, is an experience that I will never for- His day begins at 5 a.m., with a succeed at the academy. a former Lackland Airman now attend- get. I’ll miss being enlisted.” schedule to follow until 10 p.m. and Cadet Candidate Blackwell hopes to ing the Air Force Academy Preparatory Cadet Candidate Blackwell, who was very limited free time. get into space command at the acade- School should have reason for a double assigned to Lackland this past January, It has been an adjustment for him my, adding, “five years is a long time to celebration. was an Airman in the 690th Network from the freedom he enjoyed as an ponder what I want to do.” In addition to being another year Security Squadron. enlisted Airman. Until that time, he’ll await the day older on May 18, 2010, Cadet With the window closing quickly for “Most of the cadet candidates that next May when he says goodbye to his Candidate Stephen Blackwell expects applying to prep school after his are prior enlisted have it the toughest,” teens and hello to his Air Force future, to graduate from the prep school that arrival, squadron leadership urged him Cadet Candidate Blackwell, a squadron starting as an academy cadet. day and make the move to the Air to submit his application. commander, said. “We are used to hav- And the support and encouragement Force Academy. Four months later, he was notified of ing our own lives and being in control of his fiancé helped him realize what “I’ve wanted to go to the academy acceptance and started school in of it. We earned the right to be Airmen, he is pursuing. since I was in the eighth grade,” he Colorado Springs, Colo., on July 15. yet we willingly gave it up to come “She is everything to me,” said said. “My unit was very helpful with let- here.” Cadet Candidate Blackwell. “The only “I could have gotten into the acade- ters of recommendation, and they were The prep school prepares cadet can- reason we’re not married is because my or MIT (Massachusetts Institute of always there for me when I needed didates for the academy’s demands. she kicked me out the door to chase my Technology) right out of high school, help,” said Cadet Candidate Blackwell. Its mission is to integrate academic dream.” NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 17

Photo by Alan Boedeker Bill James demonstrates riding techniques during the Sport Bike Safety Course on Lackland's Training Annex Oct. 30. Mr. James is with the 37th Training Wing Safety Office.

New Sport Bike Safety Course geared toward aggressive riders By Patrick Desmond safety, oversaw a demonstration of the sport bike ance bikes for something to play with, so let’s not Staff Writer program Oct. 30 at the closed course. ignore that fact.” Speaking to a crowd of bike enthusiasts and In fact, Mr. James said having the course remain In fiscal year 2009, drivers of two- and three- members of the safety office, General Roggero voluntary encourages riders to join and enhance wheel vehicles accounted for nearly half of the 47 addressed a question he’s heard a lot lately: “Why their riding skills. off-duty private motor vehicle fatalities in the Air don’t you just ban sport bikes?” The training led by Mr. James and Sergeant Force. “Well, I don’t think that’s going to get to the Roller has seven total rider coaches available to Already, the first fatality for this fiscal year was issue,” he said. “The issue is really not the sport assist with the one time, three-hour classroom and recorded on Oct. 18. bike, it’s about the training. I am trying to steer Air four-hour range portions of the program. The 37th Training Wing Safety Office is working Force safety in the direction toward respecting the Instructor and student create rapport in the to put the brakes on another trend, the rising inter- responsible rider – not to treat the rider different classroom through open discussion of risk manage- est in high performance sport bikes among young than the car driver.” ment and the thrill-seeking associated with what Airmen, with the new Sport Bike Safety Course. Two of the three MSF certified instructors trained can be a dangerous activity. The free and voluntary training at Lackland’s to lead the course, Bill James and Tech. Sgt. Dave Mr. James said, “probably the most important Training Annex began Oct. 29. Roller, 344th Training Squadron; are at Lackland, part of this class” is to get riders to analyze their Based on Motor Safety Foundation guidelines, the the other is stationed at MacDill AFB, Fla. own decisions and think about how it puts their Sport Bike Safety Course is the first of it’s kind in Mr. James echoed the general’s progressive lives at risk. Air Education and Training Command. The Navy approach to reversing sport bike fatalities. The range syncs the discourse on risk manage- was the first service to incorporate the sport bike “In the basic course, we learn to ride a motorcy- ment with the operation of the lightweight, high- program using MSF guidelines. cle for the first time,” Mr. James said. “We tell them, Maj. Gen. Frederick Roggero, Air Force chief of ‘don’t take risks.’ We found out people buy perform- See RIDERS P21 PAGE 18 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Holiday Bus Schedule

SERVICE DATES HOURS

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Nov. 26 (Thanksgiving Day) No Service

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Nov. 27 - 29 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Training Annex Shuttle Bus Nov. (26 Thanksgiving Day) noon - 8 p.m.

Training Annex Shuttle Bus Nov. 27 - 29 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Dec. 21 - 23 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.*

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Dec. 24 noon - 8 p.m.

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) No Service

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Dec. 26 - 30 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.*

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Dec. 31 - Jan. 1 (New Year’s Eve/Day) No Service

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Jan. 2 - 3 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Lackland Main Shuttle Bus Jan. 4 Resume Normal Service

Training Annex Shuttle Bus Dec. 21 - Jan. 1 No Service

Training Annex Shuttle Bus Jan. 2 - 3 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Training Annex Shuttle Bus Jan. 4 Resume Normal Service

*2 buses 30 minutes apart. **Military Taxi service is available for duty passengers when shuttle buses are not running. Lackland Conservation Corner HELP CONSERVE ENERGY! Weather-stripping and caulking is the least expensive, simplest, and most effective way to cut down on energy waste in the winter. Properly sealed doors and windows can save 10 to 15 percent in energy. PAGE 20 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 F-22 Raptor headlines ‘Forging the Future’air show

By Tech. Sgt. Sonny Cohrs said Shelta Reese, 12th Force Support 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Squadron director of marketing. “And we have ‘Stepping Stones to Aviation’ – a small airfield RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Partnering for the young ones, where the kids get in with the San Antonio community for Celebrate miniature aircraft and push with their feet to America’s Military week, Team Randolph opens run through an obstacle course.” its gates to the public Saturday and Sunday for The Lego Group will set up shop for the kids the 2009 “Forging the Future” air show. to show off their creative building skills, while The free event is open to the public and fea- the older aviation enthusiasts can try their tures a variety of military and civilian aerial hand at on-site flight simulators. acts including the F-22 Raptor, A-10 “There will be two F-4 simulators in the dis- Thunderbolt, C-17 Globemaster III and the Air play hangar, and an M-4 simulator that has Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute several different planes,” Ms. Reese said. team. Guests can also get a first-hand look at Lt. Col. Darryl Parkinson, air show director, some of the military’s newest technologies on said the overall intent of the air show is not display, as well as the classic B-52 just fun and games. Stratofortress and C-5 Galaxy. “There are several purposes, but first and Gates open at 9 a.m. both days, with aerial foremost it provides an opportunity for the gen- acts running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking eral public to come on base and see firsthand and admission are free, and vendors will be on what their armed forces do in defense of the site selling food, drinks and souvenirs. nation,” he said. “It’s our way of thanking the In addition to the flying acts and static air- local community for their support and builds craft, the event will also feature rides and on our strong relationship with San Antonio.” Photo by Robbin Cresswell games for the young and young at heart. For more information about the Randolph The Pearl Harbor reenactment of Tora! Tora! Tora! fills the sky “We’ll have children’s inflatable bouncy cas- Air Show, visit www.randolph.af.mil, become a with smoke behind the F-22 Raptor during AirFest 2008 at tles that are air show-related, plus there is a fan of Randolph on Facebook, or follow Lackland. Both demonstrations are part of the 2009 ‘Forging the portable rock-climbing wall and bungee jump,” @RandolphAirShow on Twitter. Future’ air show at Randolph this weekend. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 21 RIDERS from P17 Rider coach Chief Petty Officer Edward Gardner, Navy Information and Operation powered sport suspension vehicles in real sit- Center, is in the process of being trained to uations. lead the sport bike course. The main objective of the range is to teach Demonstrating safety techniques on his riders different riding techniques such as the 1000cc, 360-pound Yahama R1, Chief more aggressive riding stance called the “for- Gardner reiterated the fact that riding faster ward and in” which allows a person more bikes comes with new risks such as the occa- ground clearance while cornering. sional “stoppie” – a quick stop that causes the “The riskiest thing, when it comes to single vehicle’s rear tire to lift. vehicle crashes on a motorcycle, is improper “In the basic rider course, we tell the stu- cornering,” Mr. James said. “This allows you, dents ‘no, stoppies,’” Gardner said, “but out if you are in (the turn) too fast, to get body here, with more speed, it might happen. If position, maintain speed instead of hitting the that does happen, you learn from it.” brake and then get through the turn.” The course is for advanced riders who Other topics include advanced techniques have completed the basic rider course and such as trailing braking, two-finger braking can provide their own sport bike. People with and throttle and shifting body weight for bet- military affiliation and access to the base are ter control. eligible to participate. “We teach them techniques that will hope- For more information or to sign up for the fully help them avoid mishaps and get our monthly classes, call the safety office at 671- accident statistics in shape,” Mr. James said. 3969. PAGE 22 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 Postal Service announces holiday mailing guidelines

By Tech. Sgt. John Jung priority mail large flat-rate box can be 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs used to mail to any overseas military address, no matter the weight of the BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – box, for $11.95. Postal Service officials have The Postal Service offers free mili- announced recommended mailing tary care kits, designed for military dates for delivery by Christmas to U.S. families sending packages overseas. servicemembers serving in To order by phone, call 800-610-8734 Afghanistan and other overseas loca- and ask for the military care kit. Each tions. kit includes two “America Supports First class and priority mail for ser- You” large priority mail flat-rate vicemembers stationed in Afghanistan boxes, four medium-sized priority should be sent by Dec. 4 for arrival by mail flat-rate boxes, six priority mail Christmas. The deadline for parcel labels, a roll of priority mail tape and airlift mail is Dec. 1, and space avail- six customs forms with envelopes. able mail bound for Afghanistan “All packages and mail must be should be sent by Nov. 21. addressed to the individual service- Officials recommend that parcel member by name, without rank, in post mail to all military overseas loca- accordance with Department of tions should be sent by Nov. 13. Defense regulations,” said Air Force A chart with recommended mailing Master Sgt. Deb LaGrandQuintana, deadlines for all types of mail to vari- the 455th Expeditionary Communi- ous APO and FPO addresses is avail- cations Squadron official mail manag- able at the Postal Service’s Web site at er. http://www.usps.com/ Military overseas units are assigned communications/newsroom/2009/pr09 an APO or FPO ZIP code, and in many _082.htm. cases, that ZIP code travels with the Express mail cannot be used to unit wherever it goes, LaGrand- mail packages to Afghanistan; howev- Quintana added. er priority mail is available. The Postal Service places APO and Photo by Senior Airman Felicia Juenke Priority mail packaging products, FPO mail to overseas military service- Staff Sgt. Shervon Greenhow helps sort mail at the Air Force mail center Oct. 22 in including priority mail flat-rate boxes, members on special transportation Camp Cunningham, Afghanistan. Recommended mailing dates for delivery by Christmas can be obtained free at any post office, to servicemembers serving overseas at APO/FPO addresses have been announced. or online at http://shop.usps.com. The See GUIDELINES P23 Sergeant Greenhow is assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Communications Squadron. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 23 GUIDELINES from P22 BEAST PHASE 2 UNVEILED destined to be delivered as soon as possible. Mail sent APO and FPO addresses may require cus- toms forms. All mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. For gen- eral guidelines on sending mail to servicemembers over- seas, visit http://www.usps.com/supportingourtroops/. Postal Service officials recommend taking the follow- ing measures when sending packages: • If using a regular box, use one strong enough to pro- tect the contents with no writing on the outside. • Cushion contents with newspaper, bubble wrap, or Styrofoam. Pack tightly to avoid shifting. • Package food items like cookies, fudge, candies, etc. securely in leak-proof containers. • Use pressure-sensitive or nylon-reinforced packing tape. • Do not use wrapping paper, string, masking tape, or cellophane tape outside the package. • Print return address and the servicemember’s com- plete name, without rank, followed by unit and APO or FPO delivery address on one side only of the package. • Place a return address label inside the package. Photo by Alan Boedeker • Stuff fragile items with newspaper or packing material Leadership from the 37th Training Wing and 37th Training Group, along with representatives from K. M. Ng to avoid damage. and Associates and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, open Phase 2 of the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills • Remove batteries from toys and appliances. Wrap and Training site Oct. 28. Open since December 2008, BEAST replicates the sights and sounds Airmen will experi- place them next to the items inside. ence in the deployed environment. Phase 2 of the project includes office space for instructors, a medical • Purchase insurance and delivery confirmation service facility for initial medical care and a dining facility capable of serving hot meals. for reassurance of package delivery. PAGE 24 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 COMMUNITY Local BRIEFS SAT TEST SCHEDULED Center’s How to Start Your Own between units and families. gram targeted at all spouses new to Arnold Hall Community Center for a Eligible active-duty, Reserve or Business workshop is Thursday, 1-4 Spouses interested in the pro- Lackland or the military, as well as general membership meeting and Guard can take the Scholastic p.m., at the Airman and Family gram should seek appointment by fiancées and other service branch Thanksgiving potluck dinner. Aptitude Test Saturday, 7:30 a.m., in Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. their sponsor’s unit commander and spouses assigned to the base. Heart Volunteers are sought as actors, Bldg. 5725, Room 153. Discussion topics include writing then contact the center at 671-3722 Link is designed to increase aware- stage and technical crew. Call 671- Personnel are authorized for only an effective business plan, market to register for a class. ness of the mission, customs, tradi- 2619 for more information. one Department of Defense-funded research, choosing a location and tions, protocol and support administration of the SAT for a serv- time management. VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT resources in the Air Force. A light LIFE IN BALANCE CLASS ice or education requirement. For more information, contact A Wii and X-Box tournament is dinner and free reimbursable child- A brown bag lunch class on Life To reserve a seat, call the Tim Walker at 671-3722. scheduled Nov. 14, 4-8 p.m., at care will be offered. in Balance: Relaxation and Stress Education Services office at 671- Arnold Hall Community Center. Reservations are required and Relief is Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m. to 1 2895, 671-2896, 671-2897 or 671- KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM Included in the tournament are can be made by calling the center at p.m., at the Airman and Family 2633. Training for the Key Spouse Halo 3 and Guitar Hero 5 competi- 671-3722. Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Program is Nov. 13, Nov. 24, Dec. 11 tions. Prizes will be awarded; a par- The Military Family and Life INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES CLASS and Dec. 16, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the ent must accompany a participant PERFORMING ARTS GROUP TO MEET Consultants will address anger, anx- An interview techniques class is Airman and Family Readiness under 18. The Lackland Performing Arts Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Center, Bldg. 1249. Call 671-2619 or 671-2352 to Group meets Nov. 18, 6 p.m., at See BRIEFS P25 Airman and Family Readiness The sessions are for spouses who sign up. Center, Bldg. 1249. have volunteered and been appoint- To see menus for Class topics include what ques- ed by unit leadership. HEART LINK ORIENTATION tions to expect, how to dress, groom- The Key Spouse Program is the Heart Link, the Air Force’s official Lackland dining ing tips and interview types. Air Force’s readiness program that orientation program for spouses, will halls, go online to To enroll, call 671-3722. supports Airmen and their families be held Nov. 18, 6-9 p.m., at the www.lackland.af. during deployments, separations Airmen and Family Readiness mil and click on SBDC SETS BUSINESS WORKSHOP and emergencies by enhancing and Center, Bldg. 1249. the “Services” link. The Small Business Development encouraging communication Heart Link is an interactive pro-

CHAPEL SERVICES Christian Wilford Hall Medical Center Chapel Wednesday and Thursday: Wicca Catholic Mass, 3 p.m. Bible Study, 6 p.m. Wednesday Monday-Friday: (1st only): WHMC Chapel Orthodox Sunday: Freedom Chap- Mass, 11 a.m Sunday: Medina Chapel el, Room 8, San Airmen Memorial Chapel Contemporary Service, 9 a.m. Antonio Military Open Circle, Wednesday-Friday: Divine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m. 6:30 p.m. Freedom Chapel Religious Education, 10:45 a.m. WHMC Chapel Mass, 11:30 a.m. Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m. For more information, Protestant contact the chapel staff: Saturday: Sunday: Islamic Airmen Memorial Chapel Freedom Chapel Friday: Freedom Chapel Confessions, 4:45 p.m. Liturgical Service, 8 a.m. Defense Language Institute 671-4208 Mass, 5:30 p.m. Student Center Hope Chapel Faith Study, 1:30 p.m. Gateway Chapel Sunday: Spanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m. 671-2911 Freedom Chapel Hope Chapel Religious Education, 9 a.m. Freedom Chapel Jewish 671-2941 Mass, 11 a.m. Contemporary Service, 9:30 a.m. Friday: Wilford Hall Medical Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m. Airmen Memorial Chapel Center Chapel Hope Chapel Children’s Church provided Sabbath Eve Service, 292-7373 Hispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m. Religious Education, 11 a.m. 5:45 p.m. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 25 BRIEFS from P24 2010 are available at the Gateway Nomination forms can be e-mailed Club cashiers’ cage, the thrift shop, to [email protected]. The Informant GATEWAY THEATER iety, stress and how to cope with those and on the LOSC Web site at For more information and nomina- FRIDAY feelings. Call 671-3722 for reserva- www.lacklandosc.org under informa- tion forms, contact Master Sgt. Jason The Informant, 6 p.m. (R), starring tions; for more information, call 632- tion and forms. Hohenstreiter at 671-3722. Matt Damon and Lucas McHugh 3231. High school students or spouses of Carroll. military officers and enlisted person- COMMISSARY GIFT VOUCHERS SATURDAY Love Happens, noon (PG-13), starring SWING DANCE LESSONS nel permanently assigned to Lackland The Defense Commissary Agency Love Happens Free swing dance lessons are are eligible. The submission deadline has gift vouchers in $25 denomina- Jennifer Aniston and Aaron Eckhart. Surrogates, 3 p.m. (PG-13), starring available Nov. 19, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold is March 1, 2010. tions at its commissaries. Bruce Willis and Radha Mitchell. Hall Community Center. For more information, refer to the Voucher purchases are open to Zombieland, 6 p.m. (R), starring Classes are also scheduled for OSC Web site or call Darla Gerner, anyone; however, the vouchers can Woody Harrelson and Jesse Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. For more scholarship chairman, at 888-5063. only be redeemed at commissaries by Eisenberg. information, call 671-2619. military ID cardholders. The vouchers Surrogates SUNDAY PRAISE DANCE CLASSES may not be exchanged for cash. Surrogates, noon (PG-13). TEACHING SEMINAR Praise dance classes meet For more information, contact 671- Zombieland, 3 p.m. (R). A Troops to Teachers coordinator Mondays, 6 p.m., at Arnold Hall 2837 THURSDAY will present a seminar Nov. 20, 1-4 Community Center. For details on the Love Happens, 4 p.m. (PG-13). p.m., at the Airmen and Family free classes, call 671-2619. WOMEN’S HEALTH STUDY For more information and future movie listings, Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Active-duty, non-medical military go to www.aafes.com/ems/conus/lackland.htm. Zombieland The topic is “Teaching as a Second LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS women who deployed less than one Career” and is open to anyone inter- Nominations are being accepted year ago are asked to participate in a ested in becoming a teacher. for the monthly Lackland Wingman Wilford Hall Medical Center study Adults – $4. Children – $2. To register for the seminar, call Awards. about managing their deployment Terryca Fuller 671-3722. The program creates a direct line health. Closed Monday through Wednesday. for Airmen or their families to get Participation involves a 45-minute SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE word to wing leadership of the daily interview. For more information, e- The Lackland Officers’ Spouses efforts their peers are taking to help mail Staff Sgt. Infinity Smith or Maj. Club scholarship applications for fall one another. Gwen Foster. PAGE 26 TALESPINNER NOVEMBER 6, 2009 SPORTS SCOREBOARD AF updates PT Uniform guidance FOOTBALL Final standings By Brad Jessmer National Conference W L Air Force Uniform Office Public Affairs 1. 737th TRG 10 0 2. 93rd IS 7 3 3. 59th MLRS 7 3 WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE 4. CES 6 4 BASE, Ohio (AFNS) – Air Force officials 5. 345th TRS 5 5 have updated guidance for wear of the 6. Sec. Forces 5 5 7. AFIOC 5 5 physical training uniform, replacing previ- 8. NIOC 4 6 ous guidance published in Air Force 9. IAAFA 4 6 10. CPSG 2 8 Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Personal 11. 37th COMM 0 10 Appearance of Air Force Personnel. According to a message released from American Conference W L Air Force A1 and signed by Lt. Gen. 1. Dental 10 0 Richard Newton III, deputy chief of staff 2. Clinical Spt Gp 9 1 3. 717th MI Bn 8 2 for Manpower and Personnel, individual 4. Force Spt Sq. 5 5 items making up the PTU and improved 5. 59th EMS 5 5 PTU are now considered uniform items. 6.543rd Spt Sq 4 6 7. DLI 4 6 Air Force officials said this means 8. 341st TRS 4 6 strict attention must be given to every 9. 37th LRS 4 6 10. 342nd TRS 2 8 item of the PTU, just as with items on the Airman Battle Uniform or service dress Playoffs uniform. However, individual items of the Monday- Force Spt Sq 12, CES 7 PTU may still be worn with conservative Photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley 59th EMS 20, Sec. Forces 0 civilian attire during personal PT or when The Air Force recently updated guidance for wear of the physical training uniform and the 717th MI Bn 13, 93rd IS 6 off duty. improved PTU. Tuesday- Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s Dental 24, Force Spt Sq 6 first sergeant said compliance with the halfway between the waistband and col- • Cold weather accessories may be worn 59th MLRS 14, Clinical Spt Gp 7 737th TRG 19, 59th EMS 18 (OT) new standard, such as tucking in shirts lar. Sleeves will end within one inch off outdoors only. during personal workouts, falls to all the wrist. • The knit watch cap will be plain solid VOLLEYBALL Airmen. • The PTU running pants, shorts and run- black, dark blue or sage green without Men W L “It is everybody’s responsibility to know ning shorts’ waistband will rest at or with- any logos. and adhere to those standards especially in two inches of the natural waistline. • Gloves will be plain solid black or dark 1. Medical LRS 5 0 2. CPSG 4 2 here at Lackland, the Gateway to the Air Both pant legs will extend below the blue without any logos. 3. NIOC 2 4 Force,” Master Sgt. Ricardo Ramirez said. ankles and will be zipped to within one • Scarves and earmuffs will be solid black 4. Force Spt Sq 0 5 “It’s not just the Physical Training inch of the bottom. or dark blue, and may wrap around either Nov.2- Leader’s responsibility.” • Long or short sleeve PTU shirt will be the top or rear of the head. Med LRS 2, CPSG 0 The PTU is mandatory during physical tucked in at all times. Sleeves may not be • Green or black fleece is not authorized NIOC 2, Force Spt Sq 0 Medical LRS 2, NIOC 0 fitness assessments and organized PT rolled up, cut, or pushed up. with the PTU/IPTU. events as designated by the commander. • The optional IPTU sweatshirt will extend • The IPTU running suit top or bottom Oct. 28- Unit commanders will determine the PTU no lower than six inches below the natu- may not be mixed with the current PTU CPSG 2, Force Spt Sq 1 CPSG 2, NIOC 1 configuration. ral waistline. Do not push up, remove or running suit top or bottom. Medical LRS 2, NIOC 1 If PTU/IPTU items are worn during per- cut sleeves. • The lining of the PTU/IPTU shorts may

Women W L sonal PT, the following is required: • Undergarments must be appropriate be removed. • During periods of low light, reflective and worn with all uniform combinations. • Headphones are authorized inside fit- 1. Med Ops Gp 2 0 • Short or full-length spandex may be ness centers or designated running areas, 2. CPSG 2 1 belts and armbands are required when 3. Med Spt Gp 1 1 wearing the optional running shorts. worn under both the PTU and IPTU, but unless prohibited by the commander. 4. Mission Spt Gp 0 1 Reflective accessories are optional when colors must only consist of black or dark • Personal grooming standards apply with 5. NIOC 0 3 wearing the standard PTU, which already blue. one exception: Long female hair will be Oct. 20- includes reflective material. • Headgear may be authorized by com- secured but may have loose ends. Missions Spt Gp 2, NIOC 0 • Footwear is to remain conservative. No manders, but may only consist of either a • Proper military customs and courtesies CPSG 2, NIOC 0 Med Ops Gp 2, CPSG 1 bright colors or excessive ornamentation solid black or dark blue baseball cap with to honor the flag during and is to be worn. the Air Force symbol or "U.S. Air Force" retreat will apply. Saluting due to rank is Oct. 15- CPSG 1, Missions Spt Gp 0 • Socks must be white, but small trade- logos. Headgear is to be worn outdoors not required when wearing the PTU. Med Spt Gp 2, NIOC 0 mark logos are acceptable. only. Bandanas are not authorized unless The few exceptions to this policy are at Med Ops Gp 2, Med Spt Gp 1 • The PTU jacket must be zipped at least due to a medical waiver. the discretion of commanders. NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TALESPINNER PAGE 27 Men win Volley Boo,women gain experience By Patrick Desmond intensity in the finals to sweep the Sports Editor best-of-three matchup and bringing its second title home to Lackland. The men’s varsity volleyball The team had previously won the team captured its second tourna- Fall Brawl in Austin. ment trophy of the year Sunday, In contrast, the women’s team while the newly formed women’s never made it to the four-team sin- team garnered some essential gle-elimination tournament. How- court time. ever, Alexander said success is only The base teams’ second tour- a matter of gaining more playing nament of season, the Volley Boo time against tough opponents. Challenge held at San Antonio “The ladies got in there, never College, pitted the Warhawks hung their heads and played tough against college-caliber competi- throughout the tournament,” she tors from the local area. said about playing against Second-year coach Joyce University of Texas volleyball play- Alexander has seen progress in ers. the men’s success and expects With only two return players fill- the women to follow suit as their ing this year’s 15-member roster, chemistry continues to grow. team chemistry is still in an early Photos by Robbin Cresswell “We have phenomenal hitters stage of development. Far left, Warhawks middle hitter Dawn this year,” Alexander said. One reason Alexander sees the Higginbotham delivers an attack. Above, “They’re playing smart and hit- women’s team as a work-in- Myreen Castaneda passes the ball ting the ball really hard.” progress is its practice habits. during the Volley Boo Challenge Sunday The men, returning six play- “The ladies are constantly prac- at San Antonio College. ers from last year’s team, proved ticing against the men,” she said, momentum and just keep pushing they could play with the best, “and when that happens they get forward,” C.J. Reiz, the men’s set- winning five matches during pool used to the men hitting at a high ter, said. “This is the one that play to enter the single-elimina- (velocity).” defines the beginning of the season. tion tournament ranked No. 2. With two trophies collected, the We need to play exactly how we’ve Losing only one match in pool Lackland men’s team is on the cusp been training all year long.” play, the men rematched the of repeating another run at region- For 13 members of the women’s same team in the semifinal and als with its first USA-Volleyball team, it will be their first USAV returned the favor, winning in sanctioned tournament, the Capitol experience, and if practice habits straight games. City Classic in Austin, Saturday. hold up, they should have an idea of The Warhawks kept up its “We want to continue the what to expect.

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