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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
L A C K L A N D A I R F O R C E B A S E , T E X A S • w w w. l a c k l a n d . a f . m i l • V o l . 6 8 N o . 2 4 • J U N E 1 8 , 2 0 1 0
INSIDECommentary 2
Recognition 6
What’s Happening 21
News & Features
Major earns Bronze Star 5
Lightning strikes 14
Education center success 16
Lackland softball 22
DRILLS AND THRILLS
Photo by Robbin CresswellAirmen from the 37th Training Group participate in the drill team competition Saturday at the Air Force Basic Military Training drill pad. Formore photos from the competition, see page 8.
Story and photo by Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Joint Base San Antonio was front-and-center during a sustainable energy work-shop hosted by the Defense TransformationInstitute June 9 at the Pearl Stable in SanAntonio.
JBSA is the largest single Department ofDefense enterprise for installation support.One of the biggest consumers of energy inDoD, JBSA is the largest energy user andcustomer for CPS Energy, San Antonio’s city-owned utility.
Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd AirBase Wing commander, opened the confer-ence by emphasizing that his command isproud to be a leader in the ongoing quest touse energy more efficiently. The 502nd ABWis responsible for executing the installationsupport mission for JBSA.
The general noted that a culture shift isunderway to ensure Airmen make energy aconsideration in everything they do. “EveryAirman coming into the Air Force atLackland now is getting the message thatthey must be good stewards of the environ-ment by becoming conscious of water and
electricity use and waste. We’ll have con-stant energy policies and initiatives acrossall the installations of Joint Base SanAntonio,” General Patrick said.
The general cited several projects andprograms across all three local joint baseinstallations, including major lighting andwater retrofits, window treatments andsolar array heating systems, among otherefforts.
The workshop was also attended by rep-resentatives from private industry who
JBSA strives for energy efficiency
See ENERGY P4
Congratulations to theLackland Airmen selected
for promotion totechnical sergeant.
For a list of those selected,visit www.lackland.af.mil
PAGE 3TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010TALESPINNERPAGE 2 JUNE 18, 2010
AACA BARBECUE LUNCH
A pre-Juneteenth barbecue plate saleby the Lackland African AmericanCultural Association is today, 11 a.m. to2 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.
All proceeds from the lunch go to theAACA scholarship fund.
Tickets are $8 and can be purchasedby calling Master Sgt. Michael Conway,671-1804; Senior Master Sgt. RichardJohnson, 671-5073; Shirley Jones, 671-1756; Staff Sgt. Laurie Johnson, (307)631-0339; or any committee member.
LACKLAND TALENT CONTEST
Arnold Hall Community Center willpresent the 2010 Lackland TalentContest Saturday at 7 p.m.
The free event is open to the public.For more information, call 671-2619.
TECHNOLOGY EXPO SCHEDULED
The 16th annual communications andinformation technology expo isWednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., inMitchell Hall.
The expo, featuring industryexhibitors, is free and open to allDepartment of Defense, government andcontractor personnel with base access.
For additional information, contactMarissa Perez or Anita Rhude at 671-3200.
SUICIDE ALERTNESS PROGRAM OFFERED
SafeTALK is a suicide alertness pro-gram designed to teach Airmen how torecognize people with thoughts of suicideand help them connect to suicide inter-vention resources. The training is offeredJuly 1, 8 a.m. to noon at the FreedomChapel. To sign up, call 671-4208 or e-mail Capt. Jonathan Hurt.
GAYLOR LEADERSHIP CHANGE
The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academychange of leadership ceremony is July 7,11 a.m., in the Gaylor NCO Academyauditorium. Chief Master Sgt. R. CraigHowell will take over as commandantfrom Chief Master Sgt. Albert McGowan,who is retiring after serving 30 years inthe Air Force.
NewsBRIEFS
COMMENTARY
Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING
COMMANDER
OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111
SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786
MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357
PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049
PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478
Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134
This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.
The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.
Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.
By Gen. Stephen LorenzCommander, Air Education and Training Command
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –Everyone has hobbies. Some people like towork in the yard, while others paint, fishand travel. Hobbies are those things thatentertain us when we need an escape, achance to unwind. For me, I’ve alwaysfound leadership, and its associated princi-ples, to be intriguing - studying leadershipis my hobby.
I am drawn to leadership for many rea-sons. Most importantly, leadership is hero-ic to me. It is based on one person’s abilityto overcome interpersonal challenges andmove a team of individuals toward a com-mon goal and objective. It is all about mov-ing the ball down the field. As military pro-fessionals, we all strive to do this everyday.
Good leaders must be able to operate atthree different interpersonal levels: as apeer, a subordinate ... and as a supervisor.Most people focus only on the supervisoryaspect of leadership, but the ability towork effectively within a peer group bene-fits all associated organizations. In fact,learning how peers handle their challengescan help a leader more effectively guidetheir people and organization. A leader’speer group can also help work challengeson their behalf.
After all, having several people pushinga particular issue or solution makes theargument much more powerful and per-suasive. Such symbiotic relationships helpall organizations move forward towardachieving their goals and objectives.
To the leader’s boss, those goals andobjectives are called results. In our busi-ness, a leader is responsible for resultsand results matter. A leader must also be
flexible and adapt to their boss’slikes and dislikes while keepingtheir boss informed. When mis-takes are made, leaders must beopen, honest and transparent. Ofcourse, a leader should tell theirboss about the good things too, butdon’t focus on it for too long. If it’simportant, they’ll know - plus,good results are what they expectin the first place.
Still, though, the most important aspectof leadership involves those we lead. Aleader continually needs to hear theirinput and opinion. Realize that their opin-ions may be fraught with bias and emo-tion. A leader’s ability to stay objective willhelp screen out the bias and emotion to getthe information they need. Remember thatthe people within the organization need tohear from the leader too. It is importantthat the feedback not favor any particularperson, opinion or organization - includingtheir own.
Let the feedback act as a tool to mentorand shape future expectations. When lis-tening to the challenges others face, don’ttry to solve it for them. Instead, ask whathelp they need in order to find a solution.
Realize that 95 percent of the time theyalready have a solution in mind. If theleader always provides the solution, theteam will cease looking for creative solu-tions and lose a certain degree of efficien-cy. In addition, the leader will not have asmuch time to spend working the issuesthat truly need his or her attention.
Your people will need a guide who canprovide overarching direction for the workthey do every day. A leader’s ability toknow when to guide and when to stay backis invaluable. There is a fine line betweena leader who is “hands on” and one who is
micro-managing. After all, some-times the best action is to do noth-ing at all. Trusting your people canbe a very difficult thing to do. Itmight make things more difficult inthe near term, but will create amuch more efficient and effectiveteam in the long run.
One word of caution - it can bevery easy to lose perspective as aleader, to forget our own humility,
and gain a greater sense of self-impor-tance. Never, ever lose sight of the peopleyou lead. A leader must advocate for his orher people from behind the scenes - bothpersonally and professionally. Your advo-cacy in support of the issues that you’veasked them to work gives their effort morestrength.
Being a good leader is a challenge. Itrequires each of us to understand thenuances of operating as a subordinate,peer and supervisor. In order to betterunderstand such challenges, I read. Infact, I often have two to three books goingat any single moment. To study leadership,I focus on biographies. The challenges weall face today are no different than thosefaced by the men and women who wentbefore us.
Learning how they handled challengeshelps me be more effective with those Iface each and every day. In many cases,it’s helped me avoid the same pitfalls oth-ers found along the way.
As leaders, we all approach things dif-ferently. This is a good thing and is whatmakes it such an intriguing hobby to me. Iencourage each of you to take time tostudy leadership. Not only will it make youbetter at what you do each and every day,but it will further strengthen our great AirForce.
Lorenz on Leadership
The study of leadership
General StephenLorenz
Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS
By Maj. Belinda PetersenAir Force Services Agency Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – AirForce Services Agency officials areaccepting photograph entries onMyAirForceLife.com, now throughJuly 4, as part of the Year of the AirForce Family.
This is an opportunity for Airmenand eligible patrons of Air Forcemorale, welfare and recreation pro-grams to express through photos whatAir Force life means to them.
Eligible family members ages 12 to17 years can compete in the youthcategory.
“We are really looking forward toseeing how our youth depict their AirForce life through photography,” saidCarol Sudy, a marketing specialist atthe Air Force Services Agency.
Contestants may submit up to threephotos. For submission guidelines,visit http://www.myairforcelife.com/contests/photo_rules.html.
Visitors to the site can vote for theirfavorite photos. Entries with the high-est number of votes will become final-ists. The earlier a photo is submitted,the longer it can build up votes.
Even though online voting willdetermine the finalists, the winnerswill be selected by professional pho-tographers.
One winner in each category (youthand adult) will receive a cameraequipment package valued at $2,000.Furthermore, the adult winner willreceive a one-hour online mentoringsession with Ansen Seale, a profes-sional photographer.
Last year, Air Force ServicesAgency officials launchedMyAirForceLife.com to help Airmenand their families stay connected,informed and engaged in programs aspart of the Year of the Air ForceFamily.
To date, more than 492 prizeshave been awarded, including com-puters, video cameras, eBook readers,
MP3 players, netbooks, and more, saidDebbie Karnes, an Air Force ServicesAgency spokeswoman.
“A list of winners can be found onthe site,” Ms. Karnes said. “For eachcompetition, we add new prizes.
During the photograph competition,those who register on the site are eli-gible to win (a digital camera andmusic gift cards).”
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. NortonSchwartz and Secretary of the AirForce Michael Donley designated July2009 to July 2010 as the Year of theAir Force Family, a period to recog-nize the sacrifices and contributions ofthe diverse Air Force family includingactive duty, Reserves, Air NationalGuard, single Airmen, civilians, spous-es, children, retirees, and communitypartners.
To find details on the competitionsand to enter, Airmen and eligiblepatrons of Air Force MWR programscan visit http://www.myairforcelife.com.
COMMEMORATION
Courtesy PhotoMaj. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency commander, unveils thecommemorative plaque during the dedication of the 1st. Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte Video Teleconference Room June 11.Lieutenant Schulte was killed in Afghanistan May 2009. She was the first female Air Force Academy graduate killed by anenemy in combat and the first woman to receive the National Intelligence Medal of Valor.
MyAirForceLife.com offers photo competition
PAGE 3TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010TALESPINNERPAGE 2 JUNE 18, 2010
AACA BARBECUE LUNCH
A pre-Juneteenth barbecue plate saleby the Lackland African AmericanCultural Association is today, 11 a.m. to2 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.
All proceeds from the lunch go to theAACA scholarship fund.
Tickets are $8 and can be purchasedby calling Master Sgt. Michael Conway,671-1804; Senior Master Sgt. RichardJohnson, 671-5073; Shirley Jones, 671-1756; Staff Sgt. Laurie Johnson, (307)631-0339; or any committee member.
LACKLAND TALENT CONTEST
Arnold Hall Community Center willpresent the 2010 Lackland TalentContest Saturday at 7 p.m.
The free event is open to the public.For more information, call 671-2619.
TECHNOLOGY EXPO SCHEDULED
The 16th annual communications andinformation technology expo isWednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., inMitchell Hall.
The expo, featuring industryexhibitors, is free and open to allDepartment of Defense, government andcontractor personnel with base access.
For additional information, contactMarissa Perez or Anita Rhude at 671-3200.
SUICIDE ALERTNESS PROGRAM OFFERED
SafeTALK is a suicide alertness pro-gram designed to teach Airmen how torecognize people with thoughts of suicideand help them connect to suicide inter-vention resources. The training is offeredJuly 1, 8 a.m. to noon at the FreedomChapel. To sign up, call 671-4208 or e-mail Capt. Jonathan Hurt.
GAYLOR LEADERSHIP CHANGE
The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academychange of leadership ceremony is July 7,11 a.m., in the Gaylor NCO Academyauditorium. Chief Master Sgt. R. CraigHowell will take over as commandantfrom Chief Master Sgt. Albert McGowan,who is retiring after serving 30 years inthe Air Force.
NewsBRIEFS
COMMENTARY
Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING
COMMANDER
OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111
SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786
MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357
PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049
PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478
Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134
This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.
The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.
Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.
By Gen. Stephen LorenzCommander, Air Education and Training Command
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –Everyone has hobbies. Some people like towork in the yard, while others paint, fishand travel. Hobbies are those things thatentertain us when we need an escape, achance to unwind. For me, I’ve alwaysfound leadership, and its associated princi-ples, to be intriguing - studying leadershipis my hobby.
I am drawn to leadership for many rea-sons. Most importantly, leadership is hero-ic to me. It is based on one person’s abilityto overcome interpersonal challenges andmove a team of individuals toward a com-mon goal and objective. It is all about mov-ing the ball down the field. As military pro-fessionals, we all strive to do this everyday.
Good leaders must be able to operate atthree different interpersonal levels: as apeer, a subordinate ... and as a supervisor.Most people focus only on the supervisoryaspect of leadership, but the ability towork effectively within a peer group bene-fits all associated organizations. In fact,learning how peers handle their challengescan help a leader more effectively guidetheir people and organization. A leader’speer group can also help work challengeson their behalf.
After all, having several people pushinga particular issue or solution makes theargument much more powerful and per-suasive. Such symbiotic relationships helpall organizations move forward towardachieving their goals and objectives.
To the leader’s boss, those goals andobjectives are called results. In our busi-ness, a leader is responsible for resultsand results matter. A leader must also be
flexible and adapt to their boss’slikes and dislikes while keepingtheir boss informed. When mis-takes are made, leaders must beopen, honest and transparent. Ofcourse, a leader should tell theirboss about the good things too, butdon’t focus on it for too long. If it’simportant, they’ll know - plus,good results are what they expectin the first place.
Still, though, the most important aspectof leadership involves those we lead. Aleader continually needs to hear theirinput and opinion. Realize that their opin-ions may be fraught with bias and emo-tion. A leader’s ability to stay objective willhelp screen out the bias and emotion to getthe information they need. Remember thatthe people within the organization need tohear from the leader too. It is importantthat the feedback not favor any particularperson, opinion or organization - includingtheir own.
Let the feedback act as a tool to mentorand shape future expectations. When lis-tening to the challenges others face, don’ttry to solve it for them. Instead, ask whathelp they need in order to find a solution.
Realize that 95 percent of the time theyalready have a solution in mind. If theleader always provides the solution, theteam will cease looking for creative solu-tions and lose a certain degree of efficien-cy. In addition, the leader will not have asmuch time to spend working the issuesthat truly need his or her attention.
Your people will need a guide who canprovide overarching direction for the workthey do every day. A leader’s ability toknow when to guide and when to stay backis invaluable. There is a fine line betweena leader who is “hands on” and one who is
micro-managing. After all, some-times the best action is to do noth-ing at all. Trusting your people canbe a very difficult thing to do. Itmight make things more difficult inthe near term, but will create amuch more efficient and effectiveteam in the long run.
One word of caution - it can bevery easy to lose perspective as aleader, to forget our own humility,
and gain a greater sense of self-impor-tance. Never, ever lose sight of the peopleyou lead. A leader must advocate for his orher people from behind the scenes - bothpersonally and professionally. Your advo-cacy in support of the issues that you’veasked them to work gives their effort morestrength.
Being a good leader is a challenge. Itrequires each of us to understand thenuances of operating as a subordinate,peer and supervisor. In order to betterunderstand such challenges, I read. Infact, I often have two to three books goingat any single moment. To study leadership,I focus on biographies. The challenges weall face today are no different than thosefaced by the men and women who wentbefore us.
Learning how they handled challengeshelps me be more effective with those Iface each and every day. In many cases,it’s helped me avoid the same pitfalls oth-ers found along the way.
As leaders, we all approach things dif-ferently. This is a good thing and is whatmakes it such an intriguing hobby to me. Iencourage each of you to take time tostudy leadership. Not only will it make youbetter at what you do each and every day,but it will further strengthen our great AirForce.
Lorenz on Leadership
The study of leadership
General StephenLorenz
Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS
By Maj. Belinda PetersenAir Force Services Agency Public Affairs
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – AirForce Services Agency officials areaccepting photograph entries onMyAirForceLife.com, now throughJuly 4, as part of the Year of the AirForce Family.
This is an opportunity for Airmenand eligible patrons of Air Forcemorale, welfare and recreation pro-grams to express through photos whatAir Force life means to them.
Eligible family members ages 12 to17 years can compete in the youthcategory.
“We are really looking forward toseeing how our youth depict their AirForce life through photography,” saidCarol Sudy, a marketing specialist atthe Air Force Services Agency.
Contestants may submit up to threephotos. For submission guidelines,visit http://www.myairforcelife.com/contests/photo_rules.html.
Visitors to the site can vote for theirfavorite photos. Entries with the high-est number of votes will become final-ists. The earlier a photo is submitted,the longer it can build up votes.
Even though online voting willdetermine the finalists, the winnerswill be selected by professional pho-tographers.
One winner in each category (youthand adult) will receive a cameraequipment package valued at $2,000.Furthermore, the adult winner willreceive a one-hour online mentoringsession with Ansen Seale, a profes-sional photographer.
Last year, Air Force ServicesAgency officials launchedMyAirForceLife.com to help Airmenand their families stay connected,informed and engaged in programs aspart of the Year of the Air ForceFamily.
To date, more than 492 prizeshave been awarded, including com-puters, video cameras, eBook readers,
MP3 players, netbooks, and more, saidDebbie Karnes, an Air Force ServicesAgency spokeswoman.
“A list of winners can be found onthe site,” Ms. Karnes said. “For eachcompetition, we add new prizes.
During the photograph competition,those who register on the site are eli-gible to win (a digital camera andmusic gift cards).”
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. NortonSchwartz and Secretary of the AirForce Michael Donley designated July2009 to July 2010 as the Year of theAir Force Family, a period to recog-nize the sacrifices and contributions ofthe diverse Air Force family includingactive duty, Reserves, Air NationalGuard, single Airmen, civilians, spous-es, children, retirees, and communitypartners.
To find details on the competitionsand to enter, Airmen and eligiblepatrons of Air Force MWR programscan visit http://www.myairforcelife.com.
COMMEMORATION
Courtesy PhotoMaj. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency commander, unveils thecommemorative plaque during the dedication of the 1st. Lt. Roslyn L. Schulte Video Teleconference Room June 11.Lieutenant Schulte was killed in Afghanistan May 2009. She was the first female Air Force Academy graduate killed by anenemy in combat and the first woman to receive the National Intelligence Medal of Valor.
MyAirForceLife.com offers photo competition
spoke of new technologiesand collaboration efforts.General Patrick referencedthe recently announced ini-tiative by CPS Energy tocommit up to $50 millionover 10 years to sustainableenergy research at theUniversity of Texas at SanAntonio as one of those inno-vative, collaborative ideas.
Dr. Les Shephard, thedirector for the Institute forConventional, Alternativeand Renewable Energy atUTSA, cited some of thechallenges which would befaced by JBSA and otherorganizations pursuing sus-tainable energy projects.
“I think the general chal-lenges are probably consis-tent; new technology oftenhas more expensive costs forelectricity generation, thereliability of these systemscan be lower than desired,the challenges associatedwith limited storage as itrelates to intermittent energy
sources, and the cyber andphysical security of energysystems,” Dr. Shephard said.
“We all must manageresources today mindful offuture needs,” said SidSaunders of the DefenseTransformation Institute andone of the workshop organiz-ers. “DTI acts as an interme-diary between the militaryand the community toimprove efficiencies and col-laboration,” he said.
Mr. Saunders emphasizedthat the term renewablerefers to the energy source –solar, wind and other tech-nologies, while the term sus-tainable means maintainingit over the long haul.
General Patrick said JBSAis a microcosm of what’sgoing on at other joint baselocations and the DoD. In hisclosing remarks at the work-shop, the general said helooked forward to continuedinvolvement. “In the end it isrelationships found herewhich will carry us forward,”he said.
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ENERGY from P1
Left to right, Dr. Les Shephard, director for the Institute for Conventional, Alternative and Renewable Energy at theUniversity of Texas at San Antonio; Mike Novak, tri-chair of the San Antonio Military Transformation Task Force; Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander; and Dr. Robert Gracy, vice president for research at UTSAhave a discussion prior to the Joint Base San Antonio Sustainable Energy Workshop at the Pearl Stable on June 9.
By Mike JosephStaff Writer
An 802nd Contracting Squadronmajor was awarded the Bronze StarMonday during a ceremony in theBob Hope Theater.
Maj. Anthony Diaz was recognizedfor accomplishments during his 12-month deployment in 2009-2010 to acombat zone in support of OperationIraqi Freedom. Major Diaz served asa contracting advisor to theDepartment of Border Enforcementheadquarters transition team, U.S.Forces-Iraq, Baghdad.
The Bronze Star is awarded to aperson in any military branch forheroic or meritorious achievement,not involving aerial flight, duringmil i tary operations against anenemy.
In the narrative accompanying theaward, Major Diaz was cited for hisexemplary leadership and businessskills that ensured the timely pro-
cessing of several foreign militarysales programs valued in excess of$1.2 billion.
His expertise was instrumental inproviding the Iraq Assistance Group,Multi-National Corps-Iraq, and theMulti-National Security TransitionCommand-Iraq with near real timesituational awareness of infrastruc-ture capability building projects insupport of Iraq DBE utilizing 2009and 2010 Iraqi security force fund-ing.
Through exceptional planning,development and administration,Major Diaz provided detailed track-ing and updating to multiple head-quarters on all infrastructure proj-ects being built by ISFF and othersby the Ministry of Interior.
He also expertly assisted with theexecution of a robust capacity build-ing strategy that signif icantlyimproved infrastructure require-
Lackland officer earns Bronze Star
Photo by Alan BoedekerBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, presents Maj. AnthonyDiaz, 802nd Contracting Squadron, with a Bronze Star during the 502nd ABWcommander’s call Monday.See STAR P19
spoke of new technologiesand collaboration efforts.General Patrick referencedthe recently announced ini-tiative by CPS Energy tocommit up to $50 millionover 10 years to sustainableenergy research at theUniversity of Texas at SanAntonio as one of those inno-vative, collaborative ideas.
Dr. Les Shephard, thedirector for the Institute forConventional, Alternativeand Renewable Energy atUTSA, cited some of thechallenges which would befaced by JBSA and otherorganizations pursuing sus-tainable energy projects.
“I think the general chal-lenges are probably consis-tent; new technology oftenhas more expensive costs forelectricity generation, thereliability of these systemscan be lower than desired,the challenges associatedwith limited storage as itrelates to intermittent energy
sources, and the cyber andphysical security of energysystems,” Dr. Shephard said.
“We all must manageresources today mindful offuture needs,” said SidSaunders of the DefenseTransformation Institute andone of the workshop organiz-ers. “DTI acts as an interme-diary between the militaryand the community toimprove efficiencies and col-laboration,” he said.
Mr. Saunders emphasizedthat the term renewablerefers to the energy source –solar, wind and other tech-nologies, while the term sus-tainable means maintainingit over the long haul.
General Patrick said JBSAis a microcosm of what’sgoing on at other joint baselocations and the DoD. In hisclosing remarks at the work-shop, the general said helooked forward to continuedinvolvement. “In the end it isrelationships found herewhich will carry us forward,”he said.
TALESPINNERPAGE 4 JUNE 18, 2010 PAGE 5TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010
ENERGY from P1
Left to right, Dr. Les Shephard, director for the Institute for Conventional, Alternative and Renewable Energy at theUniversity of Texas at San Antonio; Mike Novak, tri-chair of the San Antonio Military Transformation Task Force; Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander; and Dr. Robert Gracy, vice president for research at UTSAhave a discussion prior to the Joint Base San Antonio Sustainable Energy Workshop at the Pearl Stable on June 9.
By Mike JosephStaff Writer
An 802nd Contracting Squadronmajor was awarded the Bronze StarMonday during a ceremony in theBob Hope Theater.
Maj. Anthony Diaz was recognizedfor accomplishments during his 12-month deployment in 2009-2010 to acombat zone in support of OperationIraqi Freedom. Major Diaz served asa contracting advisor to theDepartment of Border Enforcementheadquarters transition team, U.S.Forces-Iraq, Baghdad.
The Bronze Star is awarded to aperson in any military branch forheroic or meritorious achievement,not involving aerial flight, duringmil i tary operations against anenemy.
In the narrative accompanying theaward, Major Diaz was cited for hisexemplary leadership and businessskills that ensured the timely pro-
cessing of several foreign militarysales programs valued in excess of$1.2 billion.
His expertise was instrumental inproviding the Iraq Assistance Group,Multi-National Corps-Iraq, and theMulti-National Security TransitionCommand-Iraq with near real timesituational awareness of infrastruc-ture capability building projects insupport of Iraq DBE utilizing 2009and 2010 Iraqi security force fund-ing.
Through exceptional planning,development and administration,Major Diaz provided detailed track-ing and updating to multiple head-quarters on all infrastructure proj-ects being built by ISFF and othersby the Ministry of Interior.
He also expertly assisted with theexecution of a robust capacity build-ing strategy that signif icantlyimproved infrastructure require-
Lackland officer earns Bronze Star
Photo by Alan BoedekerBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, presents Maj. AnthonyDiaz, 802nd Contracting Squadron, with a Bronze Star during the 502nd ABWcommander’s call Monday.See STAR P19
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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-
lowing 69 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 695 trainees graduat-ing today:
320th Training SquadronFlight 419Jonathan McClainManley McKinleyTynus McNeelJames MoyerAsim QamoumFlight 420Fritz Stoppelbein
321st Training SquadronFlight 427Jacob CumminsJames GerdisAdam MichaelDavid Smith
322nd Training SquadronFlight 425Nicholas Baltazar
David BellDerek BrightJerome ChearsMichael FrommeQuintin HarrisLucas IlligGabriel KingJared ReynoldsAaron SchweidlerKeith ScottChristopher StickleFlight 426Bethany BanksElizabeth BoudreauxJennifer ThomasJamie Young
323rd Training SquadronFlight 423Sean LanceBrock MillerChristopher MillerBrandon NewmanAlexander PalmerTrevallon PenneyKendal Snowden
Brandon ThomasAndrew WagnerPaul WittFlight 424Jeffrey ConicelliJoshua LewisCory Stevens
324th Training SquadronFlight 429Alexander CordeiroThomas MacfarlaneAlexander SerianniTyler WashumFlight 430Keith GillBenjamin PalmerJeremy Williams
326th Training SquadronFlight 421Keith CattElliott ChurchwellTroy HeirlingAndy LopezTristian Lyons
Samuel MountDavid ZiehmFlight 422Zina AllredJennifer Lloyd
331st Training SquadronFlight 417Nathan CollettRyan DaltonWesley DossJames GeorgeBenjamin HagerAustin HermanChristopher KlotzFlight 418Ishmael JosiahJohn OverstreetMark SchrockKane SeahaJohn StarnesChase TompkinsAustin Walje
Top BMT AirmanAustin Walje, 331st TRS,
Flight 418
Most Physically FitMale AirmenCory Stevens, 323rd TRS,Flight 424Gabriel Perry, 323rd TRS,Flight 423Female AirmenJessica Schulte, 322nd TRS,Flight 426Maritza Moore, 326th TRS,Flight 422Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 423331st TRS, Flight 417Female Flights322nd TRS, Flight 426321st TRS, Flight 428
Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 419324th TRS, Flight 430
By Mike JosephStaff Writer
The countdown and final prepara-tions are underway for Lackland’senvironmental assessment July 26-30 by Air Education and TrainingCommand.
AETC inspectors will be on base todetermine Lackland’s impact on theenvironment and surrounding com-munity. Each Air Force major com-mand conducts Environmental SafetyOccupation Health Compliance Ass-essment and Management Programcompliance assessments every threeyears.
“Units should be doing final prepsand fine tuning,” said David Rairdan,802nd Civil Engineer Squadron ESO-HCAMP manager.
“If they are making major correc-tions to a process now, it’s too latebecause we only have 25 working
days before ESOHCAMP.“We’ve been putting information
out in the daily bulletin with resultsof the top 10 inspections we’ve beenconducting. We haven’t found a lot ofthings wrong, but we’ve found thingsto improve the processes.”
Col. Patrick Fogarty, 802ndMission Support Group commander,has been making surprise Fridayinspections, using a compliancechecklist compiled by 802nd CES.Today was the sixth of eight visits tovarious base units since May inpreparation for the assessment.
Mr. Rairdan said in addition tothose results, information about theLuke Air Force Base, Ariz., Mayinspection has been made available,another tool to go with unit selfassessment checklists in preparingfor AETC inspectors.
“Colonel Fogarty has been happywith what he’s seen,” Mr. Rairdan
said. “I think the assessment is goingto (evaluate) how we are actuallymanaging base resources.”
Areas covered by ESOHCAMPinclude health and environmentalissues of air, cultural, natural, pesti-cide, hazardous waste, solid waste,storage tanks, toxics and waste-water. Last November’s base self-assessment revealed 30 findings;most were minor with severalmajors, but no significant violationswere found that would have resultedin work stoppage.
Annual self-examinations guidethe base in satisfying 2007 and 2009executive orders requiring all feder-al agencies to implement energy effi-ciency and conservation programs,and reduce greenhouse gases.
In fulfilling executive mandates byreducing solid waste and fossil fuels,using recycled paper and water, andreplacing energy inefficient build-
ings, the environmental managersaid i t also el iminates wastefulspending, creating funding for newinitiatives.
Mr. Rairdan said an understand-ing by all base personnel of thoseconcepts would save money, energyand natural resources through con-servation and eff iciency in thefuture.
Units handling the most haz-ardous materials will be scrutinized,he said, and a recent assessmenttrend has emphasized conformance(improvement processes withoutpenalties) over compliance (penaltiesimposed for violating regulations).
“I feel very confident about theupcoming inspection,” Mr. Rairdansaid. “It is going to be a differentapproach from the last assessmentwe had in 2007. If people look attheir notes and what we’ve sent out,we will be fine.”
Base readies for ESOHCAMP
The Defense Commissary Agencyrecently presented $13,500 in scholar-ships to local high school students. Thescholarships are part of theScholarships for Military ChildrenProgram, funded by manufacturers andsuppliers that provide products andservices for commissaries around theglobe. Each winner was awarded a$1,500 scholarship.
“We’re excited to report that thescholarship program continues to be asuccess in helping military familiesdefray the cost of education,” saidDefense Commissary Agency Directorand Chief Executive Officer PhilipSakowitz Jr. “We’re proud to be associ-ated with a program that has awarded4,132 scholarships totaling more than$6.4 million since its inception in2001.”
Scholarship Managers, a profession-al scholarship firm, selects the winnersbased on academic merit, participationin extracurricular and volunteer activi-ties, and the quality of their essays.Recipients were notified by letter. Thefull list of scholarship recipients andsponsoring business partners can befound online at http://www.
militaryscholar.org.Nearly every one of the Defense
Commissary Agency’s stores willannounce a local winner; many com-missaries will announce multiple win-ners.
The Scholarships for MilitaryChildren program is administered byFisher House Foundation, a nonprofitorganization responsible for buildingcomfort homes near military medicalcenters. The foundation bears all costsof the program so that every dollardonated goes for scholarships. The gen-eral public has the opportunity todonate to the program through the mil-itary scholar Web site.
Congratulations to the scholarshipwinners:
Camille BakerTaylor Biggs
Delilah BlancoAlexander BurkeTyler Burroughs
Kara Carasas-FigueroaJoseph CuellarPhillip FabianHoward Gill IV
(Courtesy Defense CommissaryAgency)
Defense Commissary Agency awards scholarships
Courtesy Photo(Left to right) Delilah Blanco, Camille Baker, Joseph Cuellar, Kara Carasas-Figueroa, Phillip Fabian and Taylor Biggs were among nine students who earned a$1,500 scholarships from the Defense Commissary Agency.
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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-
lowing 69 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 695 trainees graduat-ing today:
320th Training SquadronFlight 419Jonathan McClainManley McKinleyTynus McNeelJames MoyerAsim QamoumFlight 420Fritz Stoppelbein
321st Training SquadronFlight 427Jacob CumminsJames GerdisAdam MichaelDavid Smith
322nd Training SquadronFlight 425Nicholas Baltazar
David BellDerek BrightJerome ChearsMichael FrommeQuintin HarrisLucas IlligGabriel KingJared ReynoldsAaron SchweidlerKeith ScottChristopher StickleFlight 426Bethany BanksElizabeth BoudreauxJennifer ThomasJamie Young
323rd Training SquadronFlight 423Sean LanceBrock MillerChristopher MillerBrandon NewmanAlexander PalmerTrevallon PenneyKendal Snowden
Brandon ThomasAndrew WagnerPaul WittFlight 424Jeffrey ConicelliJoshua LewisCory Stevens
324th Training SquadronFlight 429Alexander CordeiroThomas MacfarlaneAlexander SerianniTyler WashumFlight 430Keith GillBenjamin PalmerJeremy Williams
326th Training SquadronFlight 421Keith CattElliott ChurchwellTroy HeirlingAndy LopezTristian Lyons
Samuel MountDavid ZiehmFlight 422Zina AllredJennifer Lloyd
331st Training SquadronFlight 417Nathan CollettRyan DaltonWesley DossJames GeorgeBenjamin HagerAustin HermanChristopher KlotzFlight 418Ishmael JosiahJohn OverstreetMark SchrockKane SeahaJohn StarnesChase TompkinsAustin Walje
Top BMT AirmanAustin Walje, 331st TRS,
Flight 418
Most Physically FitMale AirmenCory Stevens, 323rd TRS,Flight 424Gabriel Perry, 323rd TRS,Flight 423Female AirmenJessica Schulte, 322nd TRS,Flight 426Maritza Moore, 326th TRS,Flight 422Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 423331st TRS, Flight 417Female Flights322nd TRS, Flight 426321st TRS, Flight 428
Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 419324th TRS, Flight 430
By Mike JosephStaff Writer
The countdown and final prepara-tions are underway for Lackland’senvironmental assessment July 26-30 by Air Education and TrainingCommand.
AETC inspectors will be on base todetermine Lackland’s impact on theenvironment and surrounding com-munity. Each Air Force major com-mand conducts Environmental SafetyOccupation Health Compliance Ass-essment and Management Programcompliance assessments every threeyears.
“Units should be doing final prepsand fine tuning,” said David Rairdan,802nd Civil Engineer Squadron ESO-HCAMP manager.
“If they are making major correc-tions to a process now, it’s too latebecause we only have 25 working
days before ESOHCAMP.“We’ve been putting information
out in the daily bulletin with resultsof the top 10 inspections we’ve beenconducting. We haven’t found a lot ofthings wrong, but we’ve found thingsto improve the processes.”
Col. Patrick Fogarty, 802ndMission Support Group commander,has been making surprise Fridayinspections, using a compliancechecklist compiled by 802nd CES.Today was the sixth of eight visits tovarious base units since May inpreparation for the assessment.
Mr. Rairdan said in addition tothose results, information about theLuke Air Force Base, Ariz., Mayinspection has been made available,another tool to go with unit selfassessment checklists in preparingfor AETC inspectors.
“Colonel Fogarty has been happywith what he’s seen,” Mr. Rairdan
said. “I think the assessment is goingto (evaluate) how we are actuallymanaging base resources.”
Areas covered by ESOHCAMPinclude health and environmentalissues of air, cultural, natural, pesti-cide, hazardous waste, solid waste,storage tanks, toxics and waste-water. Last November’s base self-assessment revealed 30 findings;most were minor with severalmajors, but no significant violationswere found that would have resultedin work stoppage.
Annual self-examinations guidethe base in satisfying 2007 and 2009executive orders requiring all feder-al agencies to implement energy effi-ciency and conservation programs,and reduce greenhouse gases.
In fulfilling executive mandates byreducing solid waste and fossil fuels,using recycled paper and water, andreplacing energy inefficient build-
ings, the environmental managersaid i t also el iminates wastefulspending, creating funding for newinitiatives.
Mr. Rairdan said an understand-ing by all base personnel of thoseconcepts would save money, energyand natural resources through con-servation and eff iciency in thefuture.
Units handling the most haz-ardous materials will be scrutinized,he said, and a recent assessmenttrend has emphasized conformance(improvement processes withoutpenalties) over compliance (penaltiesimposed for violating regulations).
“I feel very confident about theupcoming inspection,” Mr. Rairdansaid. “It is going to be a differentapproach from the last assessmentwe had in 2007. If people look attheir notes and what we’ve sent out,we will be fine.”
Base readies for ESOHCAMP
The Defense Commissary Agencyrecently presented $13,500 in scholar-ships to local high school students. Thescholarships are part of theScholarships for Military ChildrenProgram, funded by manufacturers andsuppliers that provide products andservices for commissaries around theglobe. Each winner was awarded a$1,500 scholarship.
“We’re excited to report that thescholarship program continues to be asuccess in helping military familiesdefray the cost of education,” saidDefense Commissary Agency Directorand Chief Executive Officer PhilipSakowitz Jr. “We’re proud to be associ-ated with a program that has awarded4,132 scholarships totaling more than$6.4 million since its inception in2001.”
Scholarship Managers, a profession-al scholarship firm, selects the winnersbased on academic merit, participationin extracurricular and volunteer activi-ties, and the quality of their essays.Recipients were notified by letter. Thefull list of scholarship recipients andsponsoring business partners can befound online at http://www.
militaryscholar.org.Nearly every one of the Defense
Commissary Agency’s stores willannounce a local winner; many com-missaries will announce multiple win-ners.
The Scholarships for MilitaryChildren program is administered byFisher House Foundation, a nonprofitorganization responsible for buildingcomfort homes near military medicalcenters. The foundation bears all costsof the program so that every dollardonated goes for scholarships. The gen-eral public has the opportunity todonate to the program through the mil-itary scholar Web site.
Congratulations to the scholarshipwinners:
Camille BakerTaylor Biggs
Delilah BlancoAlexander BurkeTyler Burroughs
Kara Carasas-FigueroaJoseph CuellarPhillip FabianHoward Gill IV
(Courtesy Defense CommissaryAgency)
Defense Commissary Agency awards scholarships
Courtesy Photo(Left to right) Delilah Blanco, Camille Baker, Joseph Cuellar, Kara Carasas-Figueroa, Phillip Fabian and Taylor Biggs were among nine students who earned a$1,500 scholarships from the Defense Commissary Agency.
TALESPINNERPAGE 8 JUNE 18, 2010 PAGE 9TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010
LacklandConservation
CornerSAVE ENERGY!
Lighting accounts for about 10%of your electricity use. Use
compact fluorescent light bulbs inplace of incandescent bulbs to save
on lighting costs. CFLs use onlyone-fourth the energy and last up to
10 times longer.
MARCHING PROUD
Photos by Robbin CresswellAirman 1st Class Kasch McInnis, 344th TrainingSquadron, demonstrates his rifle handling abilityduring the 37th Training Group’s drill teamcompetition Saturday.
Airman 1st Class Aaron Brown, 344th TrainingSquadron, fires up the crowd during the 37th TrainingGroup drill team competition Saturday at the AirForce Basic Military Training drill pad. The annualcompetition gives Airmen an opportunity to showsome pride and build upon what they learned in BMT.
Airmen compete in the drill team competition between tech-nical training students in the 344th Training Squadron and the345th Training Squadron Saturday.
Airmen from the 37th Training Group participate in the drillteam competition Saturday at the Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining drill pad.
TALESPINNERPAGE 8 JUNE 18, 2010 PAGE 9TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010
LacklandConservation
CornerSAVE ENERGY!
Lighting accounts for about 10%of your electricity use. Use
compact fluorescent light bulbs inplace of incandescent bulbs to save
on lighting costs. CFLs use onlyone-fourth the energy and last up to
10 times longer.
MARCHING PROUD
Photos by Robbin CresswellAirman 1st Class Kasch McInnis, 344th TrainingSquadron, demonstrates his rifle handling abilityduring the 37th Training Group’s drill teamcompetition Saturday.
Airman 1st Class Aaron Brown, 344th TrainingSquadron, fires up the crowd during the 37th TrainingGroup drill team competition Saturday at the AirForce Basic Military Training drill pad. The annualcompetition gives Airmen an opportunity to showsome pride and build upon what they learned in BMT.
Airmen compete in the drill team competition between tech-nical training students in the 344th Training Squadron and the345th Training Squadron Saturday.
Airmen from the 37th Training Group participate in the drillteam competition Saturday at the Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining drill pad.
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Summer is fast approaching andthe cookout season is here once again.Armchair quarterbacks acrossAmerica are taking up their utensilsand attempting to transform them-selves into master chefs. While we areanxious to fire up the grill, it’s impor-tant to remember a few safety tips.• Don’t wear loose clothing that couldeasily catch fire: loose, long sleeves,neckties, and the like are too easilyignited by momentary contact with hotsurfaces. • Tuck in shirttails and make sureapron strings won’t hang over thegrill.• Keep children and pets away fromthe grill area.• Keep the grill clean by removinggrease or fat buildup from the grillsand in trays below the grill.• Never leave your grill unattended.• Don’t attempt to grill with ordinarykitchen utensils. Oversized skewers,spatulas, and other implements allowyou to keep a safe distance from thecooking surface.
• Always keep a grill outdoors andaway from walls, low overhangs, andother flammable materials. • Don’t use too much charcoal on thegrill – stack the charcoal in a roughpyramid in the middle of the grill,then pour on a moderate amount ofcharcoal lighter fluid and let it soak infor a minute or two before lighting. • Never use gasoline, kerosene or anyother flammable liquid to start a fire.• Keep a hose, small kitchen extin-guisher, or pail of water nearby incase of fire outside the grill. • After cookouts, drench the coalswith water and properly dispose ofthem in a metal container away fromyour home. • Reschedule cookouts if the wind isgusting.
By following these quick and simplesteps, you can ensure a safe cookingseason outdoors. For more informa-tion, call the Lackland Fire PreventionOffice at 671-5253.
(Courtesy of Lackland FirePrevention Office)
Observe barbecue safety during summer cook outs
Courtesy PhotoWhen grilling, use long-handled grilling tools to give plenty of clearance from heatand flames.
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Pick-up times in bold are serviced by Army busses*These stops only serviced by Air Force busses
**Busses will remain 30 minutes at BAMC for shift change and return
PICK UP LOCATIONS LAFB MEDICAL DORMS* BLDG 3425 BLOOD DONORS* WHMC CLINIC ENTRANCE BAMC CLINIC ENTRANCE
5 a.m./5:30 a.m. 5:04 a.m./5:34 a.m. 5:05 a.m./5:35 a.m. 5:30a.m./6 a.m.
6 a.m. 6:04 a.m. 6:05 a.m./6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m./7 a.m.
7 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:05 a.m./7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m./8 a.m.
8 a.m. 8:04 a.m. 8:05 a.m./8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m./9 a.m.
9 a.m. 9:04 a.m. 9:05 a.m./9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m./10 a.m.
10 a.m. 10:04 a.m. 10:05 a.m./10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m./11 a.m.
11 a.m. 11:04 a.m. 11:05 a.m./11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m./noon
noon 12:04 p.m. 12:05 p.m./12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m./1 p.m.
1 p.m. 1:04 p.m. 1:05 p.m./1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m./2 p.m.
2 p.m. 2:04 p.m. 2:05 p.m./2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m./3 p.m.
3 p.m. 3:04 p.m. 3:05 p.m./3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
4 p.m. 4:04 p.m. 4:05 p.m./4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m./5 p.m.
5 p.m. 5:04 p.m. 5:05 p.m./5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m./6 p.m.
6 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 6:05 p.m./6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m./7 p.m.
7 p.m. 7:04 p.m. 7:05 p.m./7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m./8 p.m.
Weekends and holidays (beginning in July)6 a.m. 6:04 a.m. 6:05 a.m. 6:30 a.m./7 a.m.**
7:25 a.m. 7:29 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
noon 12:04 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 12:30 p.m./1 p.m.**
1:25 p.m. 1:26 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
6 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m./7 p.m.**
7:25 p.m. 7:29 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Shuttle offers transportation to BAMCA new shuttle service offers
active-duty service members andDepartment of Defense civilianstransportation from Wilford HallMedical Center to Brooke ArmyMedical Center.
The shuttle augments the cur-rent BAMC shuttle and offers serv-ice every hour from 5 a.m. to 7p.m.
The shuttle route includes stopsat Bldg. 1215, the medical dorms;Bldg. 3425, the blood donor cen-
ter; and the WHMC clinical en-trance.
Patients and retirees may usethe shuttle service on a spaceavailable basis.
Beginning in July, a weekendand holiday shuttle will operate sixtimes throughout the day.
For more information, call ChiefMaster Sgt. Tracey Moore at 292-6770 or the 802nd Logist icsReadiness Squadron VehicleOperations Section at 671-3318.
Randolph Air Force Base July 4th Celebration and Fireworks DisplayJuly 4 from 5-10 p.m. - Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.
Visit www.randolph.af.mil for details, public access • Open to the public
TALESPINNERPAGE 12 JUNE 18, 2010 PAGE 13TALESPINNERJUNE 18, 2010
Pick-up times in bold are serviced by Army busses*These stops only serviced by Air Force busses
**Busses will remain 30 minutes at BAMC for shift change and return
PICK UP LOCATIONS LAFB MEDICAL DORMS* BLDG 3425 BLOOD DONORS* WHMC CLINIC ENTRANCE BAMC CLINIC ENTRANCE
5 a.m./5:30 a.m. 5:04 a.m./5:34 a.m. 5:05 a.m./5:35 a.m. 5:30a.m./6 a.m.
6 a.m. 6:04 a.m. 6:05 a.m./6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m./7 a.m.
7 a.m. 7:04 a.m. 7:05 a.m./7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m./8 a.m.
8 a.m. 8:04 a.m. 8:05 a.m./8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m./9 a.m.
9 a.m. 9:04 a.m. 9:05 a.m./9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m./10 a.m.
10 a.m. 10:04 a.m. 10:05 a.m./10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m./11 a.m.
11 a.m. 11:04 a.m. 11:05 a.m./11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m./noon
noon 12:04 p.m. 12:05 p.m./12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m./1 p.m.
1 p.m. 1:04 p.m. 1:05 p.m./1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m./2 p.m.
2 p.m. 2:04 p.m. 2:05 p.m./2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m./3 p.m.
3 p.m. 3:04 p.m. 3:05 p.m./3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m./4 p.m.
4 p.m. 4:04 p.m. 4:05 p.m./4:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m./5 p.m.
5 p.m. 5:04 p.m. 5:05 p.m./5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m./6 p.m.
6 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 6:05 p.m./6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m./7 p.m.
7 p.m. 7:04 p.m. 7:05 p.m./7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m./8 p.m.
Weekends and holidays (beginning in July)6 a.m. 6:04 a.m. 6:05 a.m. 6:30 a.m./7 a.m.**
7:25 a.m. 7:29 a.m. 7:30 a.m.
noon 12:04 p.m. 12:05 p.m. 12:30 p.m./1 p.m.**
1:25 p.m. 1:26 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
6 p.m. 6:04 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:30 p.m./7 p.m.**
7:25 p.m. 7:29 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Shuttle offers transportation to BAMCA new shuttle service offers
active-duty service members andDepartment of Defense civilianstransportation from Wilford HallMedical Center to Brooke ArmyMedical Center.
The shuttle augments the cur-rent BAMC shuttle and offers serv-ice every hour from 5 a.m. to 7p.m.
The shuttle route includes stopsat Bldg. 1215, the medical dorms;Bldg. 3425, the blood donor cen-
ter; and the WHMC clinical en-trance.
Patients and retirees may usethe shuttle service on a spaceavailable basis.
Beginning in July, a weekendand holiday shuttle will operate sixtimes throughout the day.
For more information, call ChiefMaster Sgt. Tracey Moore at 292-6770 or the 802nd Logist icsReadiness Squadron VehicleOperations Section at 671-3318.
Randolph Air Force Base July 4th Celebration and Fireworks DisplayJuly 4 from 5-10 p.m. - Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.
Visit www.randolph.af.mil for details, public access • Open to the public
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Bolt from aboveLightning strikes four 342nd TRS Airmen
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michal PowellLightning can strike as far as 10 miles from the area where it is raining. If you can hear thunder, you are within striking distance and shouldtake precautions.
Courtesy Photo When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! - Each yearin the United States more than 400 peopleare struck by l ightning. If you can hearthunder, seek shelter immediately.
By Tim BarelaTorch Magazine
Lightning struck an instructor and three stu-dents from Lackland’s 342nd Training Squadron,Detachment 3, Hurlburt Field, Fla., during a train-ing exercise at the nearby Eglin Air Force Base,Fla., earlier this year.
Staff Sgt. John Dean, the 31-year-old instructor,suffered serious wounds and had to be hospital-ized for 48 hours and placed on quarters for 14days. He was still receiving medical treatment twomonths after the incident. The students includedStaff Sgt. Michael Fox, 22; Airman 1st Class RyanCleaver, 20; and Airman Basic Duriel Harris, 19,all of whom sustained only minor injuries andwere released from the hospital the same day ofthe incident.
The strike knocked the four members off oftheir feet as they were conducting vehicle naviga-tion training near their HUMVEE as part of theTactical Air Command and Control ApprenticeCourse.
“I was three feet from the vehicle when every-thing went black,” said Dean, a West Virginianative.
An instant after his world went dark, theinstructor said he regained his sight as his 6-foot-1, 225-pound frame went crashing to the ground.
“Everything happened so fast,” said Dean, ahusband and father of a 6-year-old daughter and3-year-old son. “I was falling, but I couldn’t doanything about it. I couldn’t move to catch myself.”
When the sergeant hit the ground, he lay star-ing into the eyes of Fox, who also was temporarilyimmobilized.
“That was an eerie moment, as we just laythere staring at each other wide-eyed,” Dean said.
But while Fox and the two other students quick-ly regained their footing, Dean lay there unable tomove other than the involuntary twitching andconvulsions of his body.
“At first I could barely speak,” Dean said. “Icouldn’t get a full sentence out.”
But he did manage to force out one word.“Help!”Then the pain hit.As another instructor approached Dean to ren-
der assistance, the strike victim yelled, “Don’t hitme again! Don’t hit me again!”
“The instructor thought I was hollering at him,but I was speaking directly to God at that point,”Dean said. “Because I was totally expecting anoth-er bolt to come finish me off.”
With his right arm and chest in agony, theinstructor soon gave his attention to more thanjust God.
Trained professionals started assessing “mywounds and trying to move me,” he said. “Buteven the slightest touch felt like they were thrust-ing hot knives into me.”
Doctors later told Dean that the lightning bolthad entered through his right triceps, traveledacross his chest, then went down his abdomen andhip. From there it followed his sciatic nerve downhis left leg, past his ankle and finally exited out theside of his left foot.
Safety investigators concluded that the mishaplikely occurred as the result of a lightning arc, asopposed to a direct hit, which probably wouldhave inflicted even more serious injuries.
For Dean, the damage seemed plenty badenough.
“At first all the pain was coming from my arm
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel BendetWhen a lightning bolt struck during a training exercise in Florida, Airman 1st Class Ryan Cleaver, left; Staff Sgt.Michael Fox, center; and Airman Basic Duriel Harris were knocked off their feet and received minor injuries.Their instructor, Staff Sgt. John Dean (not pictured), suffered more serious wounds.
and my chest,” he said. “My left leg was sofried, it felt like it wasn’t there. The firsttime I tried to get up, it was like trying tostand on Jell-O.”
But the numbness in his lower limbwouldn’t last.
“Eventually, the big hurt came from myleg,” he said.
As a matter of fact, he endured so muchpain for the first month after the strike thathe said he could hardly think straightbecause he was heavily medicated.
Fortunately, medical experts don’tbelieve he suffered any permanent dam-age. The impaired nerves in his leg areregenerating. He still goes to physical ther-apy twice a week and regularly sees a neu-rologist, but doctors expect him to make afull recovery.
Ironically, Dean is a combat veteran whohas served on the front lines in both Iraqand Afghanistan calling in close air supportstrikes for the Army – the same thing he isteaching his students to do.
“I survived those hot spots, only to getstruck by lightning in a training environ-ment,” he said.
Mishap investigators said that the teamcomplied with local lightning procedures inplace at the time of the incident, but didpropose some changes to those guidelinesto help prevent future strikes.
Among those recommendations is hav-ing their unit added to the Duke Field, Fla.,weather notification checklist for promptnotification of inclement weather or otherevents.
And Dean has some advice of his own.“If there’s a storm in the area, go inside
until it has completely passed,” he said.“It’ll be worth the wait.”
In the United States, there are anestimated 25 million lightning flasheseach year. During the past 30 years,lightning killed an average of 58 peo-ple per year. This is higher than 57deaths per year caused by tornadoesand average 48 deaths to hurricanes.Yet because lightning usually claimsonly one or two victims at a time anddoes not cause mass destruction ofproperty, it is underrated as a risk.While documented lightning injuriesin the United States average about300 per year, undocumented injuriesare likely much higher.
Watch for developing thunder-storms: Thunderstorms are most like-ly to develop on spring or summerdays but can occur year round. As thesun heats the air, pockets of warmerair start to rise and cumulus cloudsform. Continued heating can causethese clouds to grow vertically intotowering cumulus clouds, often thefirst sign of a developing thunder-storm.
When to seek safe shelter:
Lightning can strike as far as 10 milesfrom the area where it is raining.That’s about the distance you canhear thunder. If you can hear thun-der, you are within striking distance.Seek safe shelter immediately.
Outdoor activities: Minimize therisk of being struck. Most lightningdeaths and injuries occur in the sum-mer. Where organized outdoor sportsactivities take place, coaches, campcounselors and other adults must stopactivities at the first roar of thunderto ensure everyone has time to get toa large building or enclosed vehicle.Leaders of outdoors events shouldhave a written plan that all staff areaware of and enforce.
Indoor activities: Inside buildings,stay off corded phones, computersand other electrical equipment thatput you in direct contact with electric-ity. Stay away from pools (indoor oroutdoor), tubs, showers and otherplumbing. Buy surge suppressors forkey equipment. Install ground faultprotectors on circuits near water or
outdoors. When inside, wait 30 min-utes after the last clap of thunder,before going outside again.
Helping a lightning strike victim:Lightning victims do not carry anelectrical charge, are safe to touch,and need urgent medical attention.Cardiac arrest is the immediate causeof death for those who die. Somedeaths can be prevented if the victimreceives the proper first aid immedi-ately. Call 9-1-1 immediately andperform CPR if the person is unre-sponsive or not breathing. Use anAutomatic External Defibrillator ifone is available.
Summary: Lightning is dangerous.With common sense, you can greatlyincrease your safety and the safety ofthose you are with. At the first clap ofthunder, go to a large building or fullyenclosed vehicle and wait 30 minutesafter the last clap of thunder beforeyou to go back outside.
(Information courtesy of TheNational Oceanic and AtmosphericAdministration)
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By Mike JosephStaff Writer
Success and savings on national testing at theLackland Education Center are forming a programmodel for the Air Force.
A partnership between Lackland and the SanAntonio branch of Wayland Baptist University lastDecember computerized the testing program that istaking the national testing center to another level.
The joint venture has increased attendance andpassing rates, a WBU agreement with Air Universityprovided professional military education testing atno cost to the Air Force, allowed establishment of apilot program for technical school students andreduced AF costs more than $1 million for fiscalyear 2010.
“We’re out in front for now,” said Russ Gregg,Lackland education and training chief. “The NTChas become a focal point for all my braggingrights.”
Lackland is currently the only installation in SanAntonio to offer computerized testing. “Other basesare looking at us, and we may start to see more andmore along this same model.”
Mr. Gregg said conservative figures total $1.3million so far in savings for the Air Force, a numberexpected to climb by fiscal year end. Savings comefrom no contractor test fees and reduced courseexpense through increased passing rates (eachpassed test saves $750). The pace of current atten-
dance projects the NTC will administer 9,800 testsby Sept. 30.
With Defense Activity for Non Traditional SupportEducation (DANTES) and College Level ExamProgram (CLEP) tests changing Oct. 1, the LacklandNTC could also see another spike in attendance.
Lackland’s computerized testing has 38 DANTESand 34 CLEP tests available. Non-computerizededucation centers currently offer 14 CLEP tests andare expected to lose 22 DANTES tests in fiscal year2011. Students taking computerized tests receiveresults instantaneously versus six to eight weekswith paper-based tests.
A pilot program for the 344th Training Squadronhas also proven successful. Airmen in the firststages of technical training have exclusive access to
the NTC for two sessions every Thursday. Passingrates have jumped after subject matter tests wereadjusted but still applicable to Community College ofthe Air Force two-year degrees.
“Recently, we had 23 Airmen take and pass aprinciples of supervision test,” Mr. Gregg said.“That’s phenomenal.
“We’ve also had several 344th TRS Airmen pass24 semester hours in one day. That’s almost a yearof college. By the time these Airmen complete tech-nical school and specialized training, they’re onlythree or four classes away from a CCAF degree.”
He said those determined and academically pre-pared could do the same by utilizing the center’sfour-day availability and instant test results. Thegoal, which coincides and fits with the 344th TRS, isto start Airmen on an education course earlier intheir career.
“CCAF gets Airmen ready for advanced responsi-bilities,” Mr. Gregg said. “By completing that degreeearlier in their career, it enhances their capabilityand the mission, and provides more educationaloptions.”
The NTC is available to all active duty, Reserve,and Guard regardless of branch or duty station. Inaddition to all the college tests, health certificationexams for nursing are available at the Lacklandcenter.
For more information about the national testingcenter, contact the Education Services Office locatedin Bldg. 5725, room 153, or call 671-2896.
Education center saves Air Force time, money
Photo by Robbin CresswellThirty-eight Defense Activity for Non Traditional SupportEducation and 34 College Level Exam Program tests areavailable at the national testing center.
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By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The 59th Medical Wing commanderreceived the Army’s prestigious Orderof Military Medical Merit award dur-ing a ceremony at the University ofTexas Health Science Center at SanAntonio June 4.
Maj. Gen. Thomas Travis, wholeads the Air Force’s largest medicalwing, was inducted as an honorarymember in the order for his exempla-ry accomplishments in merging AirForce and Army medical resources inSan Antonio.
In compliance with the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure law, all inpa-tient and level one trauma care willmove to Brooke Army Medical Centerwhile Wilford Hall Medical Centeremerges as the largest ambulatorysurgical center in the Department ofDefense.
General Travis was noted for hisorganizational leadership role inworking with his Army counterparts,
establishing a partnership and envi-ronment in which both the Army andAir Force thrived.
The integration plan was consid-ered by the Assistant Secretary ofDefense for Health Affairs to be themodel for joining the two medicalservices while upholding the roles ofeach service, culture and ownership.
One of the few Air Force pilot-physicians with more than 1,800 fly-ing hours, General Travis said he was“very surprised and extremelymoved.”
“I’ve always appreciated how muchOMMM recipients have accomplishedfor Army medicine in their careers.To receive this as an Airman, at a timewhen we are establishing a joint med-ical team here in San Antonio that isunsurpassed anywhere in the world, isparticularly meaningful,” GeneralTravis said.
The Order of Military Medical Meritis a unique, private organization
Commander inducted in Army’s elite medical order founded by the commanding generalof U.S. Army Health ServicesCommand in 1982 to recognize excel-lence and promote fellowship andesprit de corps among Army MedicalDepartment personnel.
Members of other military Serviceswho have made distinguished contri-butions to the Army MedicalDepartment can be recognized as hon-orary members.
According to the OMMM Web site,people inducted into the elite grouphave clearly demonstrated the higheststandards of integrity and moral char-acter, displayed an outstanding degreeof professional competence, served inthe Army Medical Department withselflessness, and made sustained con-tributions to the betterment of Armymedicine.
These members are generally con-sidered to be in the top 10 percent oftheir corps and field.
Retired Army Maj. Gen. PatrickSculley, president of the Order, andBrig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr.,Brooke Army Medical Center com-mander, welcomed General Travis into
the ranks of the organization in frontof nearly 260 physicians and alliedhealth care providers during theannual San Antonio UniformedServices Health Education Consortiumgraduation ceremony.
General Travis was also recognizedfor his successful integration of allmilitary graduate medical educationin San Antonio with two major train-ing sites at Wilford Hall and BrookeArmy Medical Centers along with aclose partnership with UTHSCSA.
“His selection to the order was thebest way to recognize his unwaveringcommitment to excellence ofSAUSHEC’s Graduate MedicalEducation programs,” said Dr.Kenneth Torrington, dean ofSAUSHEC, who nominated the gener-al.
Dr. Torrington said the general’slegacy will be the “highly successfulintegration of internal medicine,orthopedic surgery, general surgeryand transitional year programs, whichtogether train approximately 190Army and Air Force residents.”
“His support benefited every singleAir Force and Army physician trainingin San Antonio,” said Dr. Torrington.
Photo by Alan BoedekerRetired Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Sculley, president of the Order of the Military MedicalMerit, (left) and Brig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., Brooke Army Medical Centercommander, (right) welcome Maj. Gen. Thomas Travis into the ranks of the elite Armymedical organization June 4. See ELITE P19
ELITE from P18
ments for the IDBE to upgradeoverall security on and near Iraqiborders.
Additionally, he contributed tothe successful turnover of 14 newlyconstructed fuel centers, threeregional vehicle maintenance facili-t ies, two mult i-mil l ion dollarregional headquarters facilities andmore than 30 water wells from theU.S. Govern-ment to the Ministry ofInterior.
“It was a good feeling to know aswe were leaving that they (theIraqis) were taking ownership oftheir mission,” Major Diaz said.“They learned to look at the future,not just to buy for today. We taughtthem how to be self sustaining.”
During the deployment, he waspart of 45 convoys and more than
70 air missions. He served as avehicle and convoy commander,driver, and gunner for severalmounted combat patrols throughoutBaghdad.
One trip to the Iraq-Kuwait bor-der proved not only memorable butthe Texas heat wasn’t as bad as itseems.
“I told my mother-in-law when Igot back it was 127 degrees on thattrip to the border,” Major Diaz said.“With all the equipment we had on,it was toasty.”
Part of a team that included fourother Airmen, 12 Soldiers, threeborder patrol agents, a customsagent advisor and four interpreters,Major Diaz said it was importantthe team returned safely.
“We took our team over thereand we came back as a team,” hesaid.
STAR from P5
Love your job in theAir Force?
Want to share your personal experiencesin the military with others?
The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wantsYOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907
for more details.
Be Responsible!Seat Belts Save Lives!
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By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The 59th Medical Wing commanderreceived the Army’s prestigious Orderof Military Medical Merit award dur-ing a ceremony at the University ofTexas Health Science Center at SanAntonio June 4.
Maj. Gen. Thomas Travis, wholeads the Air Force’s largest medicalwing, was inducted as an honorarymember in the order for his exempla-ry accomplishments in merging AirForce and Army medical resources inSan Antonio.
In compliance with the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure law, all inpa-tient and level one trauma care willmove to Brooke Army Medical Centerwhile Wilford Hall Medical Centeremerges as the largest ambulatorysurgical center in the Department ofDefense.
General Travis was noted for hisorganizational leadership role inworking with his Army counterparts,
establishing a partnership and envi-ronment in which both the Army andAir Force thrived.
The integration plan was consid-ered by the Assistant Secretary ofDefense for Health Affairs to be themodel for joining the two medicalservices while upholding the roles ofeach service, culture and ownership.
One of the few Air Force pilot-physicians with more than 1,800 fly-ing hours, General Travis said he was“very surprised and extremelymoved.”
“I’ve always appreciated how muchOMMM recipients have accomplishedfor Army medicine in their careers.To receive this as an Airman, at a timewhen we are establishing a joint med-ical team here in San Antonio that isunsurpassed anywhere in the world, isparticularly meaningful,” GeneralTravis said.
The Order of Military Medical Meritis a unique, private organization
Commander inducted in Army’s elite medical order founded by the commanding generalof U.S. Army Health ServicesCommand in 1982 to recognize excel-lence and promote fellowship andesprit de corps among Army MedicalDepartment personnel.
Members of other military Serviceswho have made distinguished contri-butions to the Army MedicalDepartment can be recognized as hon-orary members.
According to the OMMM Web site,people inducted into the elite grouphave clearly demonstrated the higheststandards of integrity and moral char-acter, displayed an outstanding degreeof professional competence, served inthe Army Medical Department withselflessness, and made sustained con-tributions to the betterment of Armymedicine.
These members are generally con-sidered to be in the top 10 percent oftheir corps and field.
Retired Army Maj. Gen. PatrickSculley, president of the Order, andBrig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr.,Brooke Army Medical Center com-mander, welcomed General Travis into
the ranks of the organization in frontof nearly 260 physicians and alliedhealth care providers during theannual San Antonio UniformedServices Health Education Consortiumgraduation ceremony.
General Travis was also recognizedfor his successful integration of allmilitary graduate medical educationin San Antonio with two major train-ing sites at Wilford Hall and BrookeArmy Medical Centers along with aclose partnership with UTHSCSA.
“His selection to the order was thebest way to recognize his unwaveringcommitment to excellence ofSAUSHEC’s Graduate MedicalEducation programs,” said Dr.Kenneth Torrington, dean ofSAUSHEC, who nominated the gener-al.
Dr. Torrington said the general’slegacy will be the “highly successfulintegration of internal medicine,orthopedic surgery, general surgeryand transitional year programs, whichtogether train approximately 190Army and Air Force residents.”
“His support benefited every singleAir Force and Army physician trainingin San Antonio,” said Dr. Torrington.
Photo by Alan BoedekerRetired Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Sculley, president of the Order of the Military MedicalMerit, (left) and Brig. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, Jr., Brooke Army Medical Centercommander, (right) welcome Maj. Gen. Thomas Travis into the ranks of the elite Armymedical organization June 4. See ELITE P19
ELITE from P18
ments for the IDBE to upgradeoverall security on and near Iraqiborders.
Additionally, he contributed tothe successful turnover of 14 newlyconstructed fuel centers, threeregional vehicle maintenance facili-t ies, two mult i-mil l ion dollarregional headquarters facilities andmore than 30 water wells from theU.S. Govern-ment to the Ministry ofInterior.
“It was a good feeling to know aswe were leaving that they (theIraqis) were taking ownership oftheir mission,” Major Diaz said.“They learned to look at the future,not just to buy for today. We taughtthem how to be self sustaining.”
During the deployment, he waspart of 45 convoys and more than
70 air missions. He served as avehicle and convoy commander,driver, and gunner for severalmounted combat patrols throughoutBaghdad.
One trip to the Iraq-Kuwait bor-der proved not only memorable butthe Texas heat wasn’t as bad as itseems.
“I told my mother-in-law when Igot back it was 127 degrees on thattrip to the border,” Major Diaz said.“With all the equipment we had on,it was toasty.”
Part of a team that included fourother Airmen, 12 Soldiers, threeborder patrol agents, a customsagent advisor and four interpreters,Major Diaz said it was importantthe team returned safely.
“We took our team over thereand we came back as a team,” hesaid.
STAR from P5
Love your job in theAir Force?
Want to share your personal experiencesin the military with others?
The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wantsYOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907
for more details.
Be Responsible!Seat Belts Save Lives!
Buckle Up AndWear Yours!
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COMMUNITY
ChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelMass, 11:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday:Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m
Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Education, 9a.m.Mass, 11 a.m.
Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.
OrthodoxSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Education,10:45 a.m.
ProtestantSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.
Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.
Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and
Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.
Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.
Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.
IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.
Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.
For more information, contact the chapel staff:
Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911
Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373
CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600
Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff
BAMC CLINIC TO MOVE
Brooke Army Medical Center fam-ily medicine services will move tothe new Fort Sam Houston primarycare clinic in July.
The new clinic is located on thecorner of Schofield Road and GardenAvenue across from the McWethyTroop Medical Clinic.
To make or cancel an appoint-ment, call 916-9900. For prescrip-tion renewal, leave a message foryour provider or speak to an advicenurse, call 916-3000.
NAIMES SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications will be acceptedthrough Sept. 1 for the NationalAssociation of Institutions of MilitaryEducation Services student spotlightawards.
The program recognizes a stu-dent from any service branch whodemonstrates academic excellencein pursuit of their civilian postsec-ondary education using military
tuition assistance.A $1,200 cash award will be
given in each of the following cate-gories: undergraduate student withless than 60 college credits; under-graduate student with more than 60college credits; and graduate stu-dent.
Applications must be completedon the NAIMES Web site atwww.naimes.org by Sept. 1.
THRIFT SHOP CONSIGNMENTS
The Lackland Thrift Shop acceptsconsignments for permanent changeof station or retiring Airmen.
Airmen can consign up to 100items by appointment only with acopy of their orders.
Call Marge or Glenda at 671-3600 for an appointment.
The thrift shop accepts consign-ments Tuesdays and Wednesdays,10-11:45 a.m., and donations duringregular business hours Mondaythrough Wednesday or at the back
door after business hours. It is openfor sales 9:30 a.m. to noon onMondays, and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. onTuesdays and Wednesdays.
AIRMAN’S ATTIC MANAGER
The Airman’s Attic is takingapplications for a full-time volunteermanager; the current manager plansto leave his position in July.
The Airman’s Attic targets seniorairmen and below, providing uni-forms and uniform items limited toactive-duty Airmen and a variety ofhousehold goods for free.
For information, call Master Sgt.Jennifer Marshall at 488-7738.
FOUNDATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Lackland Gateway HeritageFoundation needs volunteers for apaver program fundraising projectduring basic military training gradu-ation each Friday.
The foundation has a table nearthe north end bleachers of the
parade grounds during graduationfrom 8 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers would assist personsinterested in purchasing a paver.
Money raised from the fundraisergoes toward the foundation’s goal ofraising $25-50 million for a newenlisted heritage museum.
Persons interested in volunteer-ing can call 671-8200 for moreinformation.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
A membership roundup for theLackland Officers Spouses Club isscheduled for Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at the Gateway Club.
Roundup activities include learn-ing to line dance and door prizes.
For membership information,contact www.lacklandosc.org.
LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE
The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron customer service is theprimary point of contact for all sup-
ply related questions, concerns andcomplaints. LRS customer servicealso manages the zero overpricingprogram and is the point of contactfor pricing concerns or challenges,and defense reutilization and mar-keting office transaction assistance.To contact LRS customer service, e-mail [email protected] or call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.
GENERAL SUPPLY TRAINING
The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron’s equipment accountabili-ty office conducts supply trainingthe third Wednesday each month inBldg. 5160, second floor comman-der’s conference room, 8 a.m. Theclass covers introduction to generalsupply training, benchstock trainingand supplemental training for sup-ply custodians.
Contact Rosa Ledesma orBethany Cuevas at 671-3803 forclass registration.
LocalBRIEFS
June 19SHELTER CAT MONTH
An Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Monthprogram is Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m., atthe Base Library. The Animal DefenseLeague will provide informationabout how to adopt and care for acat. For more information, call 671-3610.
JUNE 20FATHER’S DAY BUFFET
A Father’s Day buffet is Sunday,10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the GatewayClub Fiesta Ballroom. Tickets are$15.95 for fathers; $17.95 for clubmembers and Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining trainees; $20.95 for nonclub members; $9.95 for childrenages 6 to 12; and free for children 5and under. Reservations are recom-mended. Call 645-7034 for moreinformation.
JUNE 21RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informal
forum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
Call 671-3722 for information.
ASMC LUNCHEON
The Alamo Chapter of theAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers will hold a luncheonMonday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at AcadianaCafé. The guest speaker is PatrickReynolds, U.S. Army North Chief,Program and Capabilities Division.For reservations, call 671-4191 bytoday.
JUNE 22PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
TALENT WORKSHOP
The Talent Workshop with PercyLewis is Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center. Theworkshop includes instruction onvocals (song selection), stage pres-
entation, microphone techniques,wardrobe selection, and showman-ship. Lessons cost $15. For moreinformation, call 671-2619.
JUNE 24MOAA LUNCHEON
The Alamo chapter of the MilitaryOfficers Association of Americameets Thursday at the Fort SamHouston golf club.
Social hour begins at 11 a.m.,
lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. JakeBetty, Texas A&M University com-mandant of cadets, is the guestspeaker.
Call 228-9955 or e-mail [email protected] by June 21 forreservations.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Thursday, 6p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 671-4208.
JUNE 25BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending classthat teaches basic financial man-agement is June 25, 10:30 a.m. tonoon, at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Call671-3722 for more information.
POETRY NIGHT
Poetry night at the Base Libraryis June 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m.Participants can share their originalverse and read their favorite poems.Light refreshments will be provided.
Enter through the parking lotdoor. Call 671-3722 for more infor-mation.
JUNE 28RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isJune 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-
ration.Call 671-3722 for information.
JUNE 29KEY SPOUSE TRAINING
Training for the Key SpouseProgram is June 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.
The sessions are for spouseswho have volunteered and beenappointed by unit leadership.
The Key Spouse Program is anAir Force readiness program support-ing Airmen and their families duringdeployments, separations and emer-gencies by enhancing and encourag-ing communication between unitsand families. Call 671-3722 for moreinformation.
TALENT WORKSHOP
The Talent Workshop with PercyLewis is June 29, 6 to 8 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center. Theworkshop includes instruction onvocals (song selection), stage pres-entation, microphone techniques,wardrobe selection, and showman-ship. Lessons cost $15. For moreinformation, call 671-2619.
MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Nextmeeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
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COMMUNITY
ChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelMass, 11:30 a.m.
Monday-Friday:Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m
Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Education, 9a.m.Mass, 11 a.m.
Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.
OrthodoxSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Education,10:45 a.m.
ProtestantSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.
Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.
Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and
Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.
Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.
Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.
IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.
Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.
For more information, contact the chapel staff:
Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911
Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373
CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600
Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff
BAMC CLINIC TO MOVE
Brooke Army Medical Center fam-ily medicine services will move tothe new Fort Sam Houston primarycare clinic in July.
The new clinic is located on thecorner of Schofield Road and GardenAvenue across from the McWethyTroop Medical Clinic.
To make or cancel an appoint-ment, call 916-9900. For prescrip-tion renewal, leave a message foryour provider or speak to an advicenurse, call 916-3000.
NAIMES SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications will be acceptedthrough Sept. 1 for the NationalAssociation of Institutions of MilitaryEducation Services student spotlightawards.
The program recognizes a stu-dent from any service branch whodemonstrates academic excellencein pursuit of their civilian postsec-ondary education using military
tuition assistance.A $1,200 cash award will be
given in each of the following cate-gories: undergraduate student withless than 60 college credits; under-graduate student with more than 60college credits; and graduate stu-dent.
Applications must be completedon the NAIMES Web site atwww.naimes.org by Sept. 1.
THRIFT SHOP CONSIGNMENTS
The Lackland Thrift Shop acceptsconsignments for permanent changeof station or retiring Airmen.
Airmen can consign up to 100items by appointment only with acopy of their orders.
Call Marge or Glenda at 671-3600 for an appointment.
The thrift shop accepts consign-ments Tuesdays and Wednesdays,10-11:45 a.m., and donations duringregular business hours Mondaythrough Wednesday or at the back
door after business hours. It is openfor sales 9:30 a.m. to noon onMondays, and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. onTuesdays and Wednesdays.
AIRMAN’S ATTIC MANAGER
The Airman’s Attic is takingapplications for a full-time volunteermanager; the current manager plansto leave his position in July.
The Airman’s Attic targets seniorairmen and below, providing uni-forms and uniform items limited toactive-duty Airmen and a variety ofhousehold goods for free.
For information, call Master Sgt.Jennifer Marshall at 488-7738.
FOUNDATION SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
The Lackland Gateway HeritageFoundation needs volunteers for apaver program fundraising projectduring basic military training gradu-ation each Friday.
The foundation has a table nearthe north end bleachers of the
parade grounds during graduationfrom 8 a.m. to noon.
Volunteers would assist personsinterested in purchasing a paver.
Money raised from the fundraisergoes toward the foundation’s goal ofraising $25-50 million for a newenlisted heritage museum.
Persons interested in volunteer-ing can call 671-8200 for moreinformation.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
A membership roundup for theLackland Officers Spouses Club isscheduled for Sept. 1, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at the Gateway Club.
Roundup activities include learn-ing to line dance and door prizes.
For membership information,contact www.lacklandosc.org.
LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE
The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron customer service is theprimary point of contact for all sup-
ply related questions, concerns andcomplaints. LRS customer servicealso manages the zero overpricingprogram and is the point of contactfor pricing concerns or challenges,and defense reutilization and mar-keting office transaction assistance.To contact LRS customer service, e-mail [email protected] or call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.
GENERAL SUPPLY TRAINING
The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron’s equipment accountabili-ty office conducts supply trainingthe third Wednesday each month inBldg. 5160, second floor comman-der’s conference room, 8 a.m. Theclass covers introduction to generalsupply training, benchstock trainingand supplemental training for sup-ply custodians.
Contact Rosa Ledesma orBethany Cuevas at 671-3803 forclass registration.
LocalBRIEFS
June 19SHELTER CAT MONTH
An Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Monthprogram is Saturday, 1 to 2 p.m., atthe Base Library. The Animal DefenseLeague will provide informationabout how to adopt and care for acat. For more information, call 671-3610.
JUNE 20FATHER’S DAY BUFFET
A Father’s Day buffet is Sunday,10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the GatewayClub Fiesta Ballroom. Tickets are$15.95 for fathers; $17.95 for clubmembers and Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining trainees; $20.95 for nonclub members; $9.95 for childrenages 6 to 12; and free for children 5and under. Reservations are recom-mended. Call 645-7034 for moreinformation.
JUNE 21RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informal
forum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
Call 671-3722 for information.
ASMC LUNCHEON
The Alamo Chapter of theAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers will hold a luncheonMonday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at AcadianaCafé. The guest speaker is PatrickReynolds, U.S. Army North Chief,Program and Capabilities Division.For reservations, call 671-4191 bytoday.
JUNE 22PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
TALENT WORKSHOP
The Talent Workshop with PercyLewis is Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center. Theworkshop includes instruction onvocals (song selection), stage pres-
entation, microphone techniques,wardrobe selection, and showman-ship. Lessons cost $15. For moreinformation, call 671-2619.
JUNE 24MOAA LUNCHEON
The Alamo chapter of the MilitaryOfficers Association of Americameets Thursday at the Fort SamHouston golf club.
Social hour begins at 11 a.m.,
lunch starts at 11:45 a.m. JakeBetty, Texas A&M University com-mandant of cadets, is the guestspeaker.
Call 228-9955 or e-mail [email protected] by June 21 forreservations.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Thursday, 6p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 671-4208.
JUNE 25BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending classthat teaches basic financial man-agement is June 25, 10:30 a.m. tonoon, at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Call671-3722 for more information.
POETRY NIGHT
Poetry night at the Base Libraryis June 25, 6 – 7:30 p.m.Participants can share their originalverse and read their favorite poems.Light refreshments will be provided.
Enter through the parking lotdoor. Call 671-3722 for more infor-mation.
JUNE 28RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isJune 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-
ration.Call 671-3722 for information.
JUNE 29KEY SPOUSE TRAINING
Training for the Key SpouseProgram is June 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.
The sessions are for spouseswho have volunteered and beenappointed by unit leadership.
The Key Spouse Program is anAir Force readiness program support-ing Airmen and their families duringdeployments, separations and emer-gencies by enhancing and encourag-ing communication between unitsand families. Call 671-3722 for moreinformation.
TALENT WORKSHOP
The Talent Workshop with PercyLewis is June 29, 6 to 8 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center. Theworkshop includes instruction onvocals (song selection), stage pres-entation, microphone techniques,wardrobe selection, and showman-ship. Lessons cost $15. For moreinformation, call 671-2619.
MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Nextmeeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
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SPORTS
Postseason tournament
Tuesday-Radiology 15, Clinical SupportGroup 12149th FW 9, 93rd IS 5668th ALIS 16, 543rd Spt Sq 5NIOC 16, CES 7
Thursday-343rd TRS vs. 149th FWCPSG vs. 668th ALIS737th TRG vs. RadiologyFSS vs. NIOC
Monday-Seminfinals start at 7:50 p.m.
Tuesday-Championship, 7:50 p.m.
Consolation tournament
Monday-559th MDG 7, 802nd LRS 0344th TRS 17, AFISR 11342nd TRS 27, IAAFA 21
Wednesday-345th TRS 14, 344th TRS 470th ISR 13, Security Forces 3Navy-Marines 15, 559th MDG 11
Monday-Semifinals start at 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Consolation championship, 6 p.m.
All games are at Diamond No. 3
Women’s W L
1. CPSG 7 02. 543rd ISR Gp 3 43. 802nd MSG 3 24. 559th MDG 1 5
June15-CPSG 10, 543rd ISR 4CPSG 8, 559th MDG 7802nd MSG 5, 559th MDG 3
Recreation W L
1. FSS 7 02. 433rd AW 5 13. 717th MI Bn 5 24. 737th TRG 5 25. COMM 4 26. 24th AF 4 37. JOIWC 3 38. 343rd TRS 3 49. 369th Recruiting Gp 2 410. 668th ALIS 2 411. AFISR 1 5
SCOREBOARDSOFTBALL
GOLF
By Patrick DesmondSports Editor
The 149th Fighter WingGunfighters were thrilled to geta win against the 93rdIntelligence Squadron andadvance to the second round ofthe softball postseason tourna-ment, but, for Gunfighters coachOscar Macias, that’s not whatintramurals are all about.
“Today we had a lot of fun,everyone was relaxed and itworked out well,” Macias saidabout his team’s 9-5 win overthe first place team from therecreation league. “We were for-tunate to pull out the win.”
Macias said the 149th FW hasperformed very well for itself inintramural sports the lastdecade, but this year they “justwanted to bring back the fun.
“This is good but it’s alsoabout intramural sports and thepeople that are out here.Everyone is used to us winning,winning, winning.
The Gunfighters entered thematchup against their undefeat-ed playoff opponent with a 2-7record overall in Division I play.
“This season is about cama-raderie and getting back to whatintramural sports is about, try-ing to get people out from ourorganization and squadron tonetwork,” Macias said.
There were lots of smiles
from the Gunfighters from thestart, as they opened the gamewith three runs. However, the93rd IS rallied right back withtwo in the bottom of the inningand eventually tied the game inthe third.
Another Gunfighters run inthe fourth and the fun reallybegan for Macias.
After striking a hit into openspace in right field, the 45-year-old realized he would have tosprint around the bases. Luckily,a recent PT test kept him inshape.
Macias’ inside-the-park homerun came in the fifth inning,scored two runs and provided athree-run cushion.
Heading the Gunfightersdefense, pitcher Rudy Zapatakept his cool throughout theplayoff opener despite giving upback-to-back home runs in thesixth, trimming his team’s leadto 7-5.
Before the home runs, the149th FW pitcher had given uponly three runs on seven hits,leading to the 7-3 lead head-ing into the bottom of thesixth.
However, Zapata stayedstrong on the mound. Hereferred back to the team’seasygoing approach to softballfollowing the home runs.
The runs may have upset himin his younger days, he said, but
now, “It’s all about fun.”It certainly didn’t affect him
Tuesday night. He quickly gath-ered two outs and then struckout another batter to end theinning.
The Gunfighters defenseclosed out the final inning bysending three consecutive93rd IS batters back to the
bench on outs. Advancing to the second
round, Macias said the plan isto stick what has worked sofar: just having a good time.
He said, “Hopefully we canget more people out here andjust play them all. We just wantto contribute to Lackland, theprogram and the playoffs.”
Gunfighters enjoy 9-5 win,cruise into second round
THE INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT began with all fourfirst-round games Tuesday night. The tour-nament includes six Division I teams, fiveDivision II teams and the first-place teamfrom the recreation league, the 93rdIntelligence Squadron.
The base intramural playoffs alsoinclude a consolation tournament whichbegan Monday.
All postseason games are played atDiamond No. 3.
Results from Tuesday’s postseason tour-nament include:
• Radiology 15, Clinical Support Group 12
• 149th FW 9, 93rd IS 5
• 668th ALIS 16, 543rd Spt Sq 5
• NIOC 16, CES 7
Softball playoffs begin
Photo by Robbin CresswellGunfighters shortstop Adam Carter turns a double play Tuesday.
GATEWAY HILLS GOLF
The Take-a-Break-From-BRAC golf tournament isJune 30 at the Gateway HillsGolf Course. The tournamentis played in a four-playerteam scramble format. The$40 per player covers greenand cart fees and lunch.Registration is due June 25.
For more information,call Veronica Rabey at 536-2920 or Brandon Lewis at536-4014.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Lackland is hosting an11-team military softballchampionship tournamentJuly 2-4. The $315 registra-tion fee to cover game ballsand umpire fees is due June28. For more informationabout the tournament, call671-2725.
CENTER CLOSURE
The Warhawk FitnessCenter will close Thursdaydue to a scheduled poweroutage. The facility willreopen the next day at 4:30a.m. For more information,call 671-2016.
WING GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 59th Medical WingNCO Council GolfTournament is July 9 at thebase golf course. Sign-upfor the team contest is $40per player. For more details,call Jacqueline Bridges at292-7373
SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Co-ed and over-35 soft-ball leagues are projected tobegin Aug. 10. People inter-ested in playing can contacttheir organization's sportsrepresentative or the sportsoffice at 671-2725.
BRIEFS
Make it
count
In-fieldconduct
• If a player is hit by a paintball, he or she is eliminated when a quarter-sizedmark of paint can be seen; paint splatters don’t count, with referees makingthe final call.• Saying or yelling hit, and lifting a marker and free hand over head signals elim-ination from the game.• If eliminated, the player should put on the barrel sock or plug and proceed
quickly to the staging area.
• The use of smoke grenades or bombs is not allowed.• External velocity adjusters: markers that can be adjusted to increase paint-ball speed have to be locked before entering the field.• Consuming alcohol before or during paintball events is not allowed.Smoking is also prohibited during events.• Physical contact or overly aggressive behavior is not allowed. One warningwill be given for the use of profanity.
For more information about paintball equipment rentals, rules and pricing, call the center at 925-2998 or visit the Web site:http://www.lacklandfss.com/loac.html.
Gear up
• Paintball guns or ‘markers’ are available, complete with barrel sock, C02tank refills and field fees, for $15.• Any person exposed to paintballs guns must have eye protection. Thegoggles must be made for paintball and protect the whole face.• Women are advised to wear chest protection and men are advised to wearathletic cups. Elbow and knee pads, gloves, and neck wraps are also recom-mended.• Ghillie suits and light emitting devices are prohibited.
The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center maintains venuesand rents equipment, enticing the base community outdoorsthis summer. Among them, LOAC paintball is an out-of-the-ordinary activity which whole units and organizations canparticipate in for those office functions.
The netted paintball field features assorted obstacles,
including industrial-size wooden spools, fences, barrels and amotor vehicle, for opposing teams to maneuver past and findcover behind.
If paintball is on your to-do list this summer, make sure toknow LOAC’s required paintball equipment and rules of con-duct before you go. Here are a few to keep in mind:
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SPORTS
Postseason tournament
Tuesday-Radiology 15, Clinical SupportGroup 12149th FW 9, 93rd IS 5668th ALIS 16, 543rd Spt Sq 5NIOC 16, CES 7
Thursday-343rd TRS vs. 149th FWCPSG vs. 668th ALIS737th TRG vs. RadiologyFSS vs. NIOC
Monday-Seminfinals start at 7:50 p.m.
Tuesday-Championship, 7:50 p.m.
Consolation tournament
Monday-559th MDG 7, 802nd LRS 0344th TRS 17, AFISR 11342nd TRS 27, IAAFA 21
Wednesday-345th TRS 14, 344th TRS 470th ISR 13, Security Forces 3Navy-Marines 15, 559th MDG 11
Monday-Semifinals start at 6 p.m.
Tuesday-Consolation championship, 6 p.m.
All games are at Diamond No. 3
Women’s W L
1. CPSG 7 02. 543rd ISR Gp 3 43. 802nd MSG 3 24. 559th MDG 1 5
June15-CPSG 10, 543rd ISR 4CPSG 8, 559th MDG 7802nd MSG 5, 559th MDG 3
Recreation W L
1. FSS 7 02. 433rd AW 5 13. 717th MI Bn 5 24. 737th TRG 5 25. COMM 4 26. 24th AF 4 37. JOIWC 3 38. 343rd TRS 3 49. 369th Recruiting Gp 2 410. 668th ALIS 2 411. AFISR 1 5
SCOREBOARDSOFTBALL
GOLF
By Patrick DesmondSports Editor
The 149th Fighter WingGunfighters were thrilled to geta win against the 93rdIntelligence Squadron andadvance to the second round ofthe softball postseason tourna-ment, but, for Gunfighters coachOscar Macias, that’s not whatintramurals are all about.
“Today we had a lot of fun,everyone was relaxed and itworked out well,” Macias saidabout his team’s 9-5 win overthe first place team from therecreation league. “We were for-tunate to pull out the win.”
Macias said the 149th FW hasperformed very well for itself inintramural sports the lastdecade, but this year they “justwanted to bring back the fun.
“This is good but it’s alsoabout intramural sports and thepeople that are out here.Everyone is used to us winning,winning, winning.
The Gunfighters entered thematchup against their undefeat-ed playoff opponent with a 2-7record overall in Division I play.
“This season is about cama-raderie and getting back to whatintramural sports is about, try-ing to get people out from ourorganization and squadron tonetwork,” Macias said.
There were lots of smiles
from the Gunfighters from thestart, as they opened the gamewith three runs. However, the93rd IS rallied right back withtwo in the bottom of the inningand eventually tied the game inthe third.
Another Gunfighters run inthe fourth and the fun reallybegan for Macias.
After striking a hit into openspace in right field, the 45-year-old realized he would have tosprint around the bases. Luckily,a recent PT test kept him inshape.
Macias’ inside-the-park homerun came in the fifth inning,scored two runs and provided athree-run cushion.
Heading the Gunfightersdefense, pitcher Rudy Zapatakept his cool throughout theplayoff opener despite giving upback-to-back home runs in thesixth, trimming his team’s leadto 7-5.
Before the home runs, the149th FW pitcher had given uponly three runs on seven hits,leading to the 7-3 lead head-ing into the bottom of thesixth.
However, Zapata stayedstrong on the mound. Hereferred back to the team’seasygoing approach to softballfollowing the home runs.
The runs may have upset himin his younger days, he said, but
now, “It’s all about fun.”It certainly didn’t affect him
Tuesday night. He quickly gath-ered two outs and then struckout another batter to end theinning.
The Gunfighters defenseclosed out the final inning bysending three consecutive93rd IS batters back to the
bench on outs. Advancing to the second
round, Macias said the plan isto stick what has worked sofar: just having a good time.
He said, “Hopefully we canget more people out here andjust play them all. We just wantto contribute to Lackland, theprogram and the playoffs.”
Gunfighters enjoy 9-5 win,cruise into second round
THE INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL POST-SEASON TOURNAMENT began with all fourfirst-round games Tuesday night. The tour-nament includes six Division I teams, fiveDivision II teams and the first-place teamfrom the recreation league, the 93rdIntelligence Squadron.
The base intramural playoffs alsoinclude a consolation tournament whichbegan Monday.
All postseason games are played atDiamond No. 3.
Results from Tuesday’s postseason tour-nament include:
• Radiology 15, Clinical Support Group 12
• 149th FW 9, 93rd IS 5
• 668th ALIS 16, 543rd Spt Sq 5
• NIOC 16, CES 7
Softball playoffs begin
Photo by Robbin CresswellGunfighters shortstop Adam Carter turns a double play Tuesday.
GATEWAY HILLS GOLF
The Take-a-Break-From-BRAC golf tournament isJune 30 at the Gateway HillsGolf Course. The tournamentis played in a four-playerteam scramble format. The$40 per player covers greenand cart fees and lunch.Registration is due June 25.
For more information,call Veronica Rabey at 536-2920 or Brandon Lewis at536-4014.
SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Lackland is hosting an11-team military softballchampionship tournamentJuly 2-4. The $315 registra-tion fee to cover game ballsand umpire fees is due June28. For more informationabout the tournament, call671-2725.
CENTER CLOSURE
The Warhawk FitnessCenter will close Thursdaydue to a scheduled poweroutage. The facility willreopen the next day at 4:30a.m. For more information,call 671-2016.
WING GOLF TOURNAMENT
The 59th Medical WingNCO Council GolfTournament is July 9 at thebase golf course. Sign-upfor the team contest is $40per player. For more details,call Jacqueline Bridges at292-7373
SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Co-ed and over-35 soft-ball leagues are projected tobegin Aug. 10. People inter-ested in playing can contacttheir organization's sportsrepresentative or the sportsoffice at 671-2725.
BRIEFS
Make it
count
In-fieldconduct
• If a player is hit by a paintball, he or she is eliminated when a quarter-sizedmark of paint can be seen; paint splatters don’t count, with referees makingthe final call.• Saying or yelling hit, and lifting a marker and free hand over head signals elim-ination from the game.• If eliminated, the player should put on the barrel sock or plug and proceed
quickly to the staging area.
• The use of smoke grenades or bombs is not allowed.• External velocity adjusters: markers that can be adjusted to increase paint-ball speed have to be locked before entering the field.• Consuming alcohol before or during paintball events is not allowed.Smoking is also prohibited during events.• Physical contact or overly aggressive behavior is not allowed. One warningwill be given for the use of profanity.
For more information about paintball equipment rentals, rules and pricing, call the center at 925-2998 or visit the Web site:http://www.lacklandfss.com/loac.html.
Gear up
• Paintball guns or ‘markers’ are available, complete with barrel sock, C02tank refills and field fees, for $15.• Any person exposed to paintballs guns must have eye protection. Thegoggles must be made for paintball and protect the whole face.• Women are advised to wear chest protection and men are advised to wearathletic cups. Elbow and knee pads, gloves, and neck wraps are also recom-mended.• Ghillie suits and light emitting devices are prohibited.
The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center maintains venuesand rents equipment, enticing the base community outdoorsthis summer. Among them, LOAC paintball is an out-of-the-ordinary activity which whole units and organizations canparticipate in for those office functions.
The netted paintball field features assorted obstacles,
including industrial-size wooden spools, fences, barrels and amotor vehicle, for opposing teams to maneuver past and findcover behind.
If paintball is on your to-do list this summer, make sure toknow LOAC’s required paintball equipment and rules of con-duct before you go. Here are a few to keep in mind: