A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS • www.lackland.af.mil • Vol. 68 No. 38 • SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 TREATING THE WOUNDED INSIDE Commentary 2 Recognition 7 What’s Happening 22 News & Features Honoring POWs/MIAs 3 24th AF is ready 7 Photo by Robbin Cresswell Wilford Hall Medical Center emergency department personnel treat a simulated patient during a major accident response exercise Wednesday. The training exercise tested Lackland units on their ability to respond to a CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiologic al, nuclear or explosive) incident. The scenario involved 50 basic military trainees being exposed to an unidentified white powdery substance. DLIELC 15 AETC welcomes new vice commander By Capt. Omar Villarreal command as soon as possible,” said command pilot with more than 3,100 Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs General Owens, who previously served as hours. He flew combat missions in the the vice commander of Pacific Air Forces first A-10 squadron deployed to RANDOLPH AIR at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. “Because of that Operations Desert Shield and Desert FORCE BASE – Air I have started engaging with directors Storm, has commanded at the squadron, Education and Training and will be on the road visiting AETC group and wing level, and has served in a Remembrance run 23 Command recently wel- wings in the coming weeks.” variety of operational and staff positions. comed its new vice com- The general comes from a military “My leadership style is engaging by mander into its fold. family and knew at an early age he want- nature,” the general said. “I enjoy talking Lt. Gen. Douglas ed to serve his country. His father was an to people, working challenges with my Owens arrived in San Army noncommissioned officer who staff, and I often look for their inputs and Lt. Gen. Antonio Sept. 8, received served in World War II, Korea and counsel to make difficult decisions.” Douglas Owens his third star the next Vietnam. General Owens made it clear that, as a day, and immediately “My father set a terrific example for senior leader, he works for those who began the task of learning everything he me, my brother and my sister,” General serve. could about AETC’s mission and its peo- Owens said. “He served his country very “I am a firm believer in servant lead- View the Talespinner online ple. faithfully.” ership,” he said. “I try to practice that at www.lackland.af.mil “It’s important for me to get up to A graduate of the U.S. Air Force speed on what is happening around the Academy in 1980, General Owens is a See COMMANDER P4 PAGE 2 TALESPINNER SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 TALESPINNER PAGE 3 COMMENTARY News 2010 CFC BRIEFS RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY Editorial staff Lackland and Brooks City-Base host the BRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK, annual Retiree Appreciation Day today, 8 502ND AIR BASE WING a.m. to noon, at the Gateway Club. Better to give than receive COMMANDER OSCAR BALLADARES, 502ND ABW AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL By Shannon Carabajal Making a donation toward curing diseases If you have been helped by an agency that DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-A The 502nd Air Base Wing Air Force Talespinner Editor through the CFC is extreme- and providing assistance PUBLIC AFFAIRS receives funding through the Combined Birthday Ball is tonight at the Gateway Club. ly simple and convenient as to those in need. JOE BELA, Social hour is at 6 p.m. and dinner at It’s that time of year again. 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For more information, contact your E-mail: [email protected] Heritage Month at Lackland next week Commander’s Action Line: tions that provide health and human service facing similar pain. Our donation to the CFC unit keyworker or 1st Lt. Aaron Blackburn actionline@lackland. af.mil. include Hispanic-themed meals Wednesday benefits throughout the world. allows us to support organizations working at 977-5718. Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS) at Lackland dining facilities, and guest AFISR honors America’s POWs/MIAs For advertising information: speakers addressing Lackland Elementary Prime Time Military Newspapers By Wayne Amann Class Jose Hinojosa, held prisoner for to their legacy,” he said. “I would 2203 S. Hackberry School students Monday through Friday. San Antonio, Texas 78210 Air Force ISR Agency Public Affairs 25 months; Staff Sgt. Oscar Cortez and argue that the next ‘greatest genera- (210) 534-8848 Cpl. Jimmy Chavez, POWs for 30 tion’ is serving today and has served Be thankful for your USAF family (fax) 534-7134 LACKLAND NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Old Glory had company on the Air months, and Cpl. Jose Rodriguez, held in the past decade ... and they are National Night Out on Lackland is Oct. 5, By Trina Jones while still a two-striper. I was enabling me to finish my time for me, they are too Force Intelligence, Surveillance and captive for 28 months. carrying the torch from you proudly. 802nd Mission Support Group scared and lacked confidence degree and attain a commis- numerous to name. I couldn’t 7-9 p.m., at Lion Park, next to Freedom Reconnaissance Agency flag staff Sept. “They endured hellish prison camp We keep our faith when we see you This newspaper is published by Chapel. that I could take on the job of sion. The most important les- have achieved my educational Prime Time Military Newspapers, a 16. conditions yet continued to bravely return as former POWs, and we con- As a young 19-year-old, I being a mom while striving for sons he taught me was “put or career goals without them private firm in no way connected with The event is open to all military families, The POW/MIA flag joined the Stars serve,” General Heithold said. tinue to pray for the 88,000 (missing the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive was met by my first Air Force excellence as an Airman. My family first” and “take of peo- but I had no idea how impor- written contract with Lackland AFB, on and off base, with free food and chil- and Stripes during a remembrance After his release from captivity, in action) who have not yet returned. Family, the basic military train- Air Force “dad,” a seasoned ple and they will take care of tant they would become to me Texas. This commercial enterprise Air dren’s activities. Organizations with booths ceremony in the Security Hill Ardisana Sergeant Cortez returned to duty and We will not falter.” Force newspaper is an authorized ing instructors at Lackland Air senior NCO, leader and mentor, the mission.” I never forgot until I lost my son, an Army publication for members of the U.S.