A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 10 • MARCH 12, 2010 PAGE 3 INSIDE ... AFAF PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED HELP, P4 ... AIRCREW SURVIVES BIRD STRIKE, P6 ... CDC EXPANDING, P10 ... ONLY THE STRONG FINISH RACE, P12 PAGE 2 WINGSPREAD MARCH 12, 2010 MARCH 12, 2010 WINGSPREAD PAGE 3 COMMENTARY ON THE COVER NEWS Keith Epson (left) and Adrian McLure, LORENZ ON LEADERSHIP 902nd Communications Squadron, prepare the equipment to be used for the up-comming Active Directory and ADX migration means one e-mail address Exchange e-mail migration on Randolph. Civil Servants - The solid foundation For the complete story, see Page 3. He explained every Randolph-based Photo by Rich McFadden Deployed, PCSing unit will be notified prior to its migra- By Gen. Stephen Lorenz After all, their efforts that point focused mainly on aircraft tion, and will be asked to follow a few Air Education and Training Command directly enabled the daily operations, not the budget process. I Airmen no longer simple steps to help ensure success. commander combat capability of our was Bob’s fourth director he had Every effort will be made to reduce force then, just as they worked for as a deputy. He had have to wait for local operational impacts and there will be Our Air Force has more continue to do today. worked in finance at the Pentagon for WINGSPREAD briefings and notifications, including than 175,000 civilian employ- I met many more more than 30 years and he provided account to be set up e-mail advisories and marquee ees spread across the globe. amazing civilians during the stability that the organization 502nd Air Base Wing notices that will be ongoing until the In fact, they make up more the next 30 years, but the relied on each and every day. Operating Location Bravo By Sean Bowlin end of the project. than 25 percent of our Editorial Staff 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs “Now Airmen will leave Basic authorized Total Force end Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Military Training with an Air Force strength. The civilian force Commander The day is fast approaching when account they will own and use for their fills an ever-increasing role in “Each of you know many civilian employees. They Mike Briggs Airmen at Randolph Air Force Base entire career,” he added. “The idea daily mission accomplish- are the glue that holds our Air Force together and OL-B Chief of Public Affairs won’t need to pack up their e-mail con- here is one e-mail address for the life of ment, especially as we’ve Senior Airman Katie Hickerson tacts, tasks, calendars and files when your career.” experienced personnel reduc- the stability that our organizations rely on. Editor they move to their next base. The migration replaces the old tions over the past 20 years and, many Through the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to depend Robert Goetz Beginning in early May, and lasting [email protected] e-mail address would argue, no decrease in operational on the counsel and wisdom of hundreds of civilians.” Sean Bowlin for about 45 days, Randolph AFB will with a standard first.last.#@us.af.mil Photo by Rich McFadden requirements. In reality, we are busier Staff Writers migrate from its current network e-mail address already created for them. Adrian McLure (left) and Keith Epson, 902nd Communications Squadron, prepare the than ever ... and our civilian workforce Maggie Armstrong architecture to the new Air Force They’ll be able to access all of their equipment to be used for the up-comming ADX e-mail migration on Randolph. makes it all possible. Graphic Designer Network – AFNet – through the Active information from any Air Force location Each of you know many civilian next I’d like to talk about is Roger Bob was always thinking ahead. In Directory and Exchange, or ADX, that’s already migrated. is that Airmen who go on temporary required to patch computer systems and employees. They are the glue that holds Blanchard. When I met him, he was the fact, it was his vast knowledge that migration effort. He said individually, some users may duty, make a permanent change of sta- eliminate potential vulnerabilities,” he our Air Force together and the stability assistant deputy chief of staff for person- helped guide the budget office. I’ve often Wingspread Office “This migration is a part of the Air drop from the current Global Address tion, or deploy won’t need to wait for also said. that our organizations rely on. Through nel at the Pentagon. Roger started his thought that Bob’s influence far exceed- 1150 5th Street East Force communications community’s List for up to seven days. local e-mail accounts to be created. Although there are challenges to be the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to civil service as an intern at Kelly Air ed what it would have been had he been Randolph AFB, Texas 78150 effort to improve all active duty, The time lag allows the accounts to Some mailbox limits will increase; some faced with this migration, Mr. depend on the counsel and wisdom of Force Base in 1973 and diligently the boss. In the end, Bob did as the oth- Phone: (210) 652-5760 Reserve and Guard members’ access replicate across the Air Force, but will be reduced. Sutherland’s major command counter- hundreds of civilians. Time won’t permit worked his way through the personnel ers had done. He left me with a great Fax: (210) 652-3142 to information,” said Tom Sutherland, shouldn’t adversely affect the functional- Randolph AFB clients will continue to part said the benefits are expected to be Wingspread Advertisements me to reflect upon all of them, but let me ranks. When our paths crossed, I was respect for all those financial managers 902nd Communications Squadron ity of the local user’s e-mail. use the Enterprise IT Service Desk; the great. Prime Time Military Newspapers highlight three senior service civilians the director of the Air Force Budget and and an appreciation for their daily ESD is the first line of support before, “Once in the AF Net, Randolph will 2203 S. Hackberry information technology manager. “The “You’ll still be able to receive e-mail who made a positive difference in my life. marveled at how many sought his coun- impact on the Air Force mission. San Antonio, Texas 78210 whole idea behind ADX migration is to with your current e-mail address,” he during and after the migration. be afforded improved information The first one I’ll tell you about is Art sel, including service secretaries and These three civilians are examples of Phone: (210) 534-8848 consolidate the maintenance at the added. “Notifications have been sent Corporately, the ADX migration will be availability, greater flexibility and Sarris. I first met Mr. Sarris when I was a chiefs of staff. the thousands who make up our Air Wingspread e-mail site where the equipment is kept that out Air Force-wide announcing the beneficial to the Air Force because it will ease of management of the network captain stationed at Wright-Patterson You see, Roger had no personal agen- Force team today. They are invaluable [email protected] services the e-mail accounts, at Scott ADX migrations, and users on other be able to centrally manage and secure enterprise,” said Michael Ward, Air Air Force Base, Ohio. A veteran of the da and his advice always reflected deep experts whose hard work and good, hon- AFB. It’s consolidation and manage- bases are aware of the situation and the network with the latest technologies, Education and Training Command IT Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. thought. He worked problems, not per- est feedback help us all learn and ment of resources.” will still be able to reach you, even said Mr. Sutherland. project manager. “And when you go to Sarris began his civil service career in This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, a sonalities. Not surprisingly, Roger was a improve. Although the advice may not private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under Mr. Sutherland said throughout the though they might not be able to see “Previously cost-prohibitive tools are another base that’s migrated, you can 1946 and worked his way through the quiet person. As a result, whenever he always be something we want to hear, exclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com- Air Force, the migration will yield both your name in the Global.” now available to improve information pop your CAC in, login and get your logistics ranks until he became the sen- spoke, people turned their heads to lis- such counsel is what everyone should mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica- individual as well as corporate benefits. Mr. Sutherland said, what this means availability as well as reduce the time e-mail right then.” ior civilian employee in Air Force ten. They knew they were about to hear expect. After all, in most cases our civil- tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Wingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed Logistics Command in 1974. something thoughtful, relevant and valu- ian force has probably seen the pitfalls by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Despite his significant responsibilities, able. Through him, my respect for those and potential second- and third-order Department of the Air Force.