A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • V ol. 68 No. 25 • JUNE 24, 2011 NETWORKING INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 6 What’s Happening 22 News & Features Offi cer promotions 10 Bidding adieu 14 Photo by Robbin Cresswell Airman Eduardo Guerrero, 802nd Communications Squadron, works on Brocade Switch fi ber in Bldg. 1050 on June 16. The 802nd CS manages com- munications, information management, and visual imaging systems on Lackland. Operation Air Force 15 Patrick to assume 2nd AF command Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick, command- aspects of nearly 2,500 Wing at Goodfellow AFB, er, 502nd Air Base Wing/Joint Base San An- active training courses Texas, the 37th Training tonio, has been selected as commander, Sec- taught to approximately Wing at Lackland AFB ond Air Force, Air Education and Training 245,000 students annu- and the 82nd Training Command, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. ally in technical training, Wing at Sheppard AFB, Summer fun 24 In this new position, General Patrick will basic military training, Texas; and the 381st be responsible for the development, over- initial skills training, ad- Training Group located sight and direction of all operational aspects vanced technical train- at Vandenberg AFB, of basic military training, initial skills train- ing and distance learn- Calif.; and a network of ing and advanced technical training for the ing courses. 92 fi eld training units Air Force enlisted force and support offi cers. Training operations around the world. The He has held his present position since July across Second Air Force 37th TRW also oversees 2009. Brig. Gen. range from intelligence Brig. Gen. the Inter-American Air The Second Air Force mission is to pro- Leonard Patrick to computer operations Theresa Carter Forces Academy at Lack- duce the world’s best trained, combat to space and missile op- land AFB. In addition, ready Airmen to support combat readiness erations and maintenance. Second Air Force oversees the Defense Lan- View the Talespinner online as we build the world’s most respected air Courses are primarily taught at four resi- guage Institute’s school at Lackland AFB at www.lackland.af.mil and space force. To carry out this mission, dent training wings – the 81st Training Wing Second Air Force manages all operational at Keesler AFB, Miss.; the 17th Training See COMMAND P11 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER JUNE 24, 2011 Good leaders practice servant leadership By Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron Editorial staff “You might have a visual picture of what a leader should BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, 502ND AIR BASE WING Let me talk to you about a concept that be and it probably has nothing to do with being a servant. COMMANDER may be a little different from the normal discussions concerning leadership. It’s A servant and a leader, however, should share many OSCAR BALLADARES, called servant leadership and, though characteristics.” DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A many of us practice this concept every PUBLIC AFFAIRS day, we haven’t thought about it as being JOE BELA, in relationship to a servant. your needs are met regardless of the cir- Those of you that have been married CHIEF OF INTERNAL The phrase, “I joined the military to cumstances. The key words are patience for a little while know that love means COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111 serve my country,” has been used by and commitment. being patient, kind, humble, respectful, many people. But how much thought has A servant displays honesty in their selfl ess, honest and committed. When you SHANNON CARABAJAL, really been put into the concept to serve dealings, always providing the right in- do all of the things a servant does you MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786 or become a servant? To serve, you must formation because if they weren’t honest, are demonstrating Agape’ love. You are MIKE JOSEPH, take on the role of a servant. they couldn’t provide for your needs. The meeting the needs of your people uncon- SENIOR WRITER, 671-4357 You might have a visual picture of key word is honesty. ditionally regardless of how you feel or what a leader should be, and it probably Now let’s think about some of the char- how those you lead feel. JOSE GARZA, has nothing to do with being a servant. acteristics of a leader. Do leaders provide Feelings have nothing to do with what SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER, A servant and a leader, however, should for the needs of their people? Are leaders a leader does and a true leader doesn’t 671-0478 share many characteristics. honest, caring, committed, selfl ess, and let their feelings stop them from provid- PATRICK DESMOND, Focus on the word servant. Think kind? Do they hold their people account- ing for the needs of the people they lead. DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478 about some of the tasks a servant would able whether their people want them to Mother Theresa, Mahatma Ghandi and perform, their attitude and how they or not? Martin Luther King Jr. were known as would act and dress. Most of us would The role of a leader is to lead their great leaders. They had a servant men- Offi ce: 1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102 think of someone who is courteous, clean people by getting them to do a job or tality, and their willingness to serve and Lackland AFB, Texas cut and dressed very neatly. You would task. There are two ways they can do sacrifi ce gave them authority. 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Did Prime Time Military Newspapers, a private fi rm in no way connected with fi ed, often before it is anticipated, without provides for their needs and gains their you hold people accountable for their ac- the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive writ- expec ting to be repaid. The key words trust, they establish relationships and tions? Were you honest, kind, respectful, ten contract with Lackland AFB, Texas. This commercial enterprise Air Force are respect and kindness. build authority. committed, and selfl ess in your actions? newspaper is an authorized publication A servant shows patience and commit- The last key word is love. Not the love Do this not to pat yourself on the back for members of the U.S. military ser- vices. Contents of the Talespinner are ment by ensuring needs are met when that we relate to feelings but the love that but to keep yourself in check. To lead you not necessarily the offi cial views of, or you need them and even when you don’t, is often spoken of in Biblical terms, called must serve, and when you serve, you are endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, or the Depart- whether you’re in a good or bad mood. Agape’ love. The English translation of following the concept of servant leader- ment of the Air Force. The ultimate goal is to make sure that Agape’ means charity or service. ship. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supple- ments, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the De- partment of the Air Force or Prime Time COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE Military Newspapers, of the products or services advertised. 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