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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

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INSIDECommentary 2

Recognition 6

What’s Happening 18

News & Features

Tops In Blue 5

LEAD opportunities 12

Help from AFAS 13

B-Ball championship 19

By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

When disaster strikes in Texas or neighboringstates, San Antonio and its military resources are fre-quently called into action.

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustavand Ike in 2008, are stark reminders of the humanand material costs inflicted by these ferocious andcapricious forces of nature.

During Katrina and the 2008 hurricane season,local military bases were called upon to provide majorsupport in evacuee and aircraft sheltering, transporta-tion, medical care and myriad other activities. Now,Bexar County and city officials will find leveragingthose resources much easier thanks to the Joint BaseSan Antonio structure mandated by the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure legislation.

City, county and area base representatives met lastweek at the San Antonio Emergency OperationsCenter at Brooks City-Base to receive a briefing on theprocedures for requesting local military aid duringnatural or man-made disasters.

“Civil authorities now have one point of contact forrequesting help, and that’s the 502nd Air Base Wing,”said Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd ABW com-mander. “In the past, they had to contact each base,”he said.

“This is the next logical step in how the militaryworks with the city – it’s an exciting time.” GeneralPatrick commands the support assets at Lackland AirForce Base, Randolph Air Force Base and in lateApril, Fort Sam Houston.

“Today’s meeting was historic,” the general said.“Not only did we have leaders from the 502nd ABWunits on Lackland and Randolph, we also had repre-sentatives from the 59th Medical Wing, the Garrisonat Fort Sam Houston, Army North and the city. I can’tremember a pre-hurricane meeting here in SanAntonio that was so comprehensive. We usually meetfor the first time during the work-up to a hurricane,”

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Rene Castillo F-16s assigned to the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing at Lacklandfly alongside a KC-135 assigned to the Iowa Air National Guard’s 185th AirRefueling Wing March 6.

JBSA poised fordisaster relief

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FLY BY

MemorialService for

Rosanne O’Toole

A memorial servicefor Ms. Rosanne

O’Toole, secretary tothe 37th TrainingWing commander,

will be heldWednesday, 10 a.m.,at the Hope Chapel.

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COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING

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By Maj. Gen. Erwin Lessel IIIFormer Director of Plans, Programs,Requirements and Assessments at AirEducation and Training Command

Wow! It’s hard to believethat after 31 years of commis-sioned service I’m finallyretiring from our UnitedStates Air Force. Who wouldhave thought that when Ientered the Air ForceAcademy in 1975, that the AirForce, our country and theworld could have changed somuch.

Back then, the Apollo moonlanding program had recentlyended, the Vietnam War wascoming to a close, the ColdWar was in full swing and wewere still flying T-33s, F-4s,and F-104s. Of course wewere also flying T-38s, C-130s, KC-135s and B-52s. Ohyes, and we didn’t yet have anofficial Air Force song!

Where did the time go? I’lltell you, it was full of wonder-ful experiences, incrediblechallenges and outstandingpeople. It was 31 years filledwith 15 assignments, 10 yearsof temporary duty assign-ments, 10 years of generalofficer assignments, and morethan five months (4,000hours) of time in the air!

It was filled with incrediblepeople – officers, enlisted,active, Guard, Reserve, civil-ians, joint, international, andindustry partners. People –that’s what I’ll remembermost – incredible teammateswho made the impossible lookeasy every day. Every com-mander, first sergeant, com-mand chief, executive officer,

secretary, supervisor, peerand subordinate had animpact on me. And we shareda lot of awesome experiences.

What did I get to do? Itwasn’t science fiction, but itseemed like it. I flew airland,airdrop and air refueling mis-sions to almost every cornerof the world includingAscension Island, Bosnia,Somalia, Iraq, the snow ofGreenland, the BerlinCorridor, and even the NorthPole. And I did it as part of ateam, a team of maintainers,weathermen, flight engineers,loadmasters, air traffic con-trollers and more.

Across more than threedecades of command opportu-nities and leadership experi-ences, the highlight was myeight-month deployment toBaghdad from 2004 to 2005.Serving as the deputy chief ofstaff for strategic communica-tion at Multi-National Force –Iraq Headquarters and help-ing build a democracy in theMiddle East was incompara-ble. Whether conducting aninterview on CNN, flying intoFallujah, driving Route Irish,or flying over Iraq on theirfirst election day, it was anincredible experience. And Iwill never forget our woundedwarriors and those who paidthe ultimate sacrifice.

Guess what? If I could, I’dsign up and do it all overagain. But since I can’t, I’mencouraged knowing that Ileave the Air Force in greathands. A few weeks ago Iattended the Air Force BasicMilitary Training graduation. Isaw the young men and

women who will be runningour Air Force for the next 30years. They are awesome andwill be up to the challenge.

Thanks to all of you withwhom I’ve had the opportuni-ty to serve. You are the bestand I wish you God speed asyou continue to serve in theworld’s greatest Air Force.And a special thanks to myfamily – my wife Cathy andson Mark. They have sacri-

ficed much over the years toenable me to serve the AirForce and our country. I’vealso been blessed to be a partof the Air Force family, thoseI’ll miss most as I transition tothe civilian world and newadventures.

Although I’m retired fromthe Air Force, I will foreverlive by the motto “Once anAirman, always an Airman.”God speed!

Looking backGeneral reflects on 31 years of service

Courtesy PhotoMaj. Gen. Erwin Lessel III briefs a group of joint service education andtraining leaders at the 2008 Interservice/Industry Training, Simulationand Education Conference. After 31 years of commissioned servicethat began at the US Air Force Academy in 1979, the general retiredMarch 12.

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TALESPINNERMARCH 19, 2010

LEAD BRIEFINGS SCHEDULED

Briefings are scheduled next week forenlisted Airmen interested in competingfor admission to the Air Force Academy orthe Academy Preparatory School throughthe Leaders Encouraging AirmenDevelopment program.

Briefings are scheduled for Monday, 1-2:30 p.m., Wilford Hall Medical Centerauditorium; Tuesday, 3 p.m., 342ndTraining Squadron technical school stu-dents, dorm dayroom; and Wednesday, 4p.m., Forbes Hall, Lackland Training Annex.

A base-wide briefing is March 26, 2:30p.m., in Room 136, Military PersonnelFlight, Bldg. 5616. It is also open to civil-ians and dependents seeking informationabout a congressional appointment to theacademy.

Airmen, civilians or dependents unableto attend can contact Master Sgt. TimothyGodfrey, Lackland career assistance advi-sor, 802nd Force Support Squadron, at671-1575 for more information.

MILITARY JOB FAIR

The San Antonio Military CommunityJob Fair is Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,at the Live Oaks Civic Center, Interstate 35North and Pat Booker Road.

Local and national companies fromvarious career fields will be on site. TheSan Antonio Area Military InstallationTransition Assistance and Career Focusprograms, the Alamo chapter of DisabledAmerican Veterans and the TexasWorkforce Commission are sponsoring thefree event.

Visit www.acap.army.mil for moreinformation.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLOSURE

The Lackland legal office will be mini-mally staffed April 22-23 while militaryattorneys attend training.

The office will be open only for notaryservices, powers of attorney and emer-gency services. Legal assistance will notbe available those two days.

The office is located in 37th TrainingWing headquarters, Bldg. 2484, Room 134.For more information, call 671-3362 or671-3363.

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LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

Photo by Master Sgt. Christopher DewittTech. Sgt. Jason Carmony shoots video at a forward operating base in Mazar-E Sharif, Afghanistan, March 2. SergeantCarmony is a member of the public affairs advisory team partnering with Afghan National Security Forces to build a sustain-able public affairs capacity in the Northern Regional Afghan National Police Headquarters and Afghan National Army. He isdeployed from Lackland’s 3rd Combat Camera Squadron.

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Anticipation is growing for Historyand Traditions Museum officials,who are eagerly awaiting completionof the structure’s extreme makeover.

The construction side is expectedto finish in May; museum officialssaid they need several weeks to con-struct new exhibits and add newtechnology before reopening.

While the museum’s remake didn’tgo to the lengths of the TV showExtreme Makeover: Home Edition –bulldoze a structure and rebuildfrom the ground up – the comparisonmay be close.

The interior was completely reno-vated and the exterior walls wereremoved and replaced.

“It’s the first time it’s had any kindof facelift, so it’s going to be like a

brand new building for us,” saidTracy English, 37th Training Winghistorian, about the structure built in1942. “We are excited about thework being accomplished, all thegreat things that are happening.”

The museum closed Oct. 2 for theproject. It includes adding a bath-room, renovating, enlarging andcombining existing bathroom facili-ties; extending handicap accessibilityto al l bathrooms and the frontentrance; replacing the exteriorwalls with stucco; sealing the build-ing for energy efficiency; installingprofessional museum lighting; grad-ing the property to prevent flooding;and adding another air conditioningunit.

And those are the cosmeticchanges. Along with new displaysand exhibits, Mr. English said themuseum would also begin to add

new technology like large screenLCD and plasma screen TVs that willhelp tell the story of basic training,the Airmen and how they haveevolved in the Air Force.

“Some of the technology may notcome right away but having the newexhibit spaces will help us tell thestory better,” he said. “We’ve alwaysbeen a low-tech museum but we tellthe story really, really well.”

Second Air Force, Air Educationand Training Command, and the37th Training Wing provided thefunding of more than $670,000 forthe renovation.

“It’s phenomenal for a field-levelmuseum to get that type of money,”Mr. English said. “We’re extremelyexcited (because) we’ve never (hadthose) resources before. It’s going topush us a long way into the 21stCentury.”

Museum renovation underway


LAB WORKPhoto by Don Sutherland

John Goines (left), chiefof the Life SciencesEquipment Laboratory atBrooks City-Base, ex-plains the remnants of aflight suit to Brig. Gen.Leonard Patrick, 502ndAir Base Wing com-mander, and RobertGraves, 502nd ABWdeputy commander, dur-ing their recent visit tothe lab. The lab helps theJoint POW/MIA Account-ing Command, based inHawaii, identify service-members still missingfrom past wars. The labhouses more than 50,000uniforms and pieces ofequipment, some datingback to World War I. Thelab will soon move toWright-Patterson AFB,Ohio.

LacklandConservation Corner

SAVE WATER!Did you know that the Lackland

Water Conservation Planprohibits driving vehicles overlandscape/grassy areas. The

compacting of the soil makes thedrainage of the water into the

soil more difficult and damagesroot systems.


Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith serenades Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining trainee Darrell Learn, 322nd Training Squadron,during the Tops in Blue concert Saturday at the BobHope Performing Arts Center. The performance was thelast of the 2009 world tour. After completing a trainingregimen at Lackland, the 2010 Tops In Blue entertainerswill hit the road in May for a 10-month tour that includesmore than 120 shows in over 20 countries.

Photos by Alan BoedekerSenior Airman Anthoney Williams does a renditionof Louis Armstrong's "Hello Dolly" during the Tops InBlue concert Saturday at the Bob Hope PerformingArts Center. Airman Williams is with the 35th CivilEngineer Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Tech. Sgt. Octavious Hill sings to Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining trainee Paola Rivera-Milborn, 326th TrainingSquadron, during the Tops In Blue concert Saturday atthe Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. Sergeant Hill iswith the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 73 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 737 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 217Tony BadolatoMichael BrewerEric DolsenBradley ElliottDavid MummeJames ParagTimothy PhillipsJames PulleyFlight 218Nicholas GarittyKyle Gutowski

321st Training SquadronFlight 223Matthew BakerDaniel FiuzaAlex KaufmanDaniel MoreauTimothy OvergaauwKyle Wilkins

Flight 224Michael GriffethRobert MillerNicholas ShoupeDean Thorpe

322nd Training SquadronFlight 211John CondeRobert CyrMichael GalvezChristopher PehrsonFlight 212Andrew BrenotJack DiamondBenjamin DouglassErech DoviakZachary KinseyDavid MarantoJason Snyder

323rd Training SquadronFlight 213Ryan ChaversLane FranklinThomas JonesMichael PruittAlexander Recupero

Flight 214Donald KraftKevin PhillipsAarron SchuppanDerek SpikerFlight 225Andrew EvansEthan GackeJoshua LozanoMatthew MowerJames StewartFlight 226Audrey BishopAmber DavisSarah MillerMorgan Minardi

324th Training SquadronFlight 215Kevin ChapmanKevin ColbertBrent ForesterStephen PriceZachary StuckJacob SymmondsFlight 216Emily HofAlysaundyre Lee

Margaret PilcherSonya SakalLindsey Schlack

326th Training SquadronFlight 219Thomas DouglassRobert RosecrantsJeffery WengelFlight 220Brina Herrmann

331st Training SquadronFlight 221Cameron BerryTravis BurgessCedric HarrisonLuke HobbsZachariah HumphreysMarcus MckeoughLawrence TrujilloClayton WilsonFlight 222Alison Morrison

Top BMT AirmanEric Dolsen, 320th TRS, Flight217

Most Physically FitMale AirmenCorey Brooks, 323rd TRS,Flight 214Jordan Zackery, 324th TRS,Flight 215Female AirmenMorgan Frehe, 324th TRS,Flight 216Desirae Eames, 323rd TRS,Flight 226Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 214322nd TRS, Flight 212Female Flights324th TRS, Flight 216323rd TRS, Flight 226

Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 217324th TRS, Flight 215

Congratulations to the following LacklandAirmen who were recognized during the TeamLackland Awards Banquet at the Gateway ClubMarch 12:

Junior Enlisted Member of the YearAirman 1st Class Forrest Bradley802nd Contracting Squadron

Noncommissioned Officer of the YearTech. Sgt. Joseph McClelandAir Force Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance Agency

Honor Guard Member of the YearSenior Airman Jacy Hoag

Cryptologic Systems Group

Senior Enlisted Member of the YearMaster Sgt. William Jones III59th Medical Wing

First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. Cody BringhamCryptologic Systems Group

Company Grade Officer of the YearCapt. Brian Neese559th Medical Operations Squadron

Civilian of the Year Category ICarissa Lechner

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance Agency

Civilian of the Year Category IIArthur House59th Medical Logistics and Readiness Squadron

Civilian Supervisory of the Year Category IEsing Adams59th Medical Diagnostic and TherapeuticSquadron

Civilian Supervisory of the Year Category IIWilliam Hastings91st Network Warfare Squadron

Lackland announces annual award winners

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By Staff Sgt. Patrick Campbell67th Network Warfare Wing

The lead Gunslinger to repre-sent the 67th Network WarfareWing in the showdown with allof Air Force Space Commandwill be selected in a comman-der’s call today as the wing pre-pares for its inaugural perform-ance in the AFSPC GuardianChallenge competition.

The Gunslinger is the chosenmascot of the 67th NWW, due tohis ability to respond quickly tothreats in his environment.

The wing is a new addition toSpace Command’s GuardianChallenge competition and thewing commander, Col. B.J.Shwedo, said that his people arelooking forward to being a partof this prestigious event.

This is the first year the 67thNWW will be competing in theGuardian Challenge, havingbeen an Air Combat Command

asset prior to the stand up of24th Air Force under SpaceCommand in August 2009.

The 67th NWW gunslingerswill be honing their skills in net-work warfare operations, earn-ing points to battle with theother wings of AFSPC and earna trip to Peterson Air ForceBase, Colo., to earn recognitionfrom the major command lead-ership and their fellow cyber-space and space Airmen.

The 67th NWW Gunslingerrepresents the spirit and tenaci-ty of the wing’s Airmen:• The star on the Gunslinger’schest, like the stars on the 67thNWW patch, allude to the wing’smission of network attack,exploitation (67th NetworkWarfare Group), defense (26thNetwork Operations Group), andoperations on and of the net(690th Network Support Group)performed by cyberspace war-riors to defeat any adversary.

• The Gunslinger’s dark blueshirt, like the background onthe 67th NWW patch, symbol-izes the shroud of secrecy thatsurrounds a cyberspace adver-sary.• The red scarf around theGunslinger’s neck, like the light-ning bolt on the 67th NWWpatch, represents the appliedspeed, strength, power, and pre-cision of Air Force network war-fare.• The Gunslinger’s lifelong mis-sion has always been andalways will be to deny adver-saries the use of cyberspacewhile maximizing our own useof the net; LUX EX TENEBRIS(Light from Darkness).

“The Gunslingers of the 67thhave been known world-widefor ‘doing bad things to badpeople,’ and now they are look-ing forward to showing off theirskills at Guardian Challenge,”said Colonel Shwedo.

Gunslingers of 67th NWW prepare for showdown


Photo by Robbin Cresswell The staff of the Inter-American Air ForcesAcademy gathers to celebrate the academy's67th Anniversary Monday. As the Air Force’sgateway to the Americas, IAAFA has beentraining students from Central and SouthAmerica countries since March 15, 1943.Spanish-language training is offered for bothofficer and enlisted personnel in a variety ofprofessional military education and technicaltraining courses including aircraft systems,aircraft/helicopter maintenance, electronics,communications, intelligence, supply, logis-tics, air base ground defense, security, pilotinstruction procedures, computer resourcesand information systems management. Eachyear, about 800 students from 21 countriesgraduate from the academy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IAAFA


he said.District Fire Chief Nim

Kidd, emergency manage-ment coordinator for the Cityof San Antonio, echoed thegeneral’s enthusiasm for therefined process.

“We now have one buttonto push when it comes to mili-tary help. I think we’re finallythere,” the chief said.

“Knowing names and facesis a real plus,” he said. ChiefKidd said the city’s emer-gency operations center acti-vates five to seven days priorto a hurricane strike and it’sadvantageous for the militaryto plug in as soon as possible.

Chief Kidd noted that hur-

ricanes are not the onlythreat, but they’re the mostfrequent. In fact, the Atlantichurricane season officiallybegins June 1.

The 2010 season is morelikely to resemble 2008 thanthe relatively benign 2009season along the U.S. Eastand Gulf Coasts, according toAccuweather.com and chiefhurricane forecaster JoeBastardi.

General Patrick is pleasedthat Joint Base San Antonioand the city are well out infront of it this year.

“Now we have a formalopportunity rather than the‘come as you are’ situationwe had in the past,” the gen-eral said.

RELIEF from P1

Photo by Brent BollerBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air BaseWing commander, addresses military and cityleadership during a Defense Support to CivilAuthor i t ies br ief ing at the San AntonioEmergency Operations Center at Brooks City-Base. Seated at right is District Fire Chief NimKidd, emergency management coordinator forthe City of San Antonio.


• Pay and personal recognition• Money for college• Job training• Camaraderie, satisfaction and pride• Medical/dental/life insurance, and

re-employment rights• Travel• Special allowances• Thrift Savings Plan and Retirement• Traditional Reservist Program• Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program• Air Reserve Technician Program• Palace Chase• Palace Front

In-service recruiter presents opportunities for separating AirmenIn-service recruiter presents opportunities for separating Airmen

For more information, contact:Master Sgt. Michael BarnesAir Force Reserve Recruiter

Bldg. 5616, Room 121671-3860



Enlisted Airmen interested incompeting for admission to theAir Force Academy or theAcademy Preparatory Schoolthrough Leaders EncouragingAirmen Development haveopportunities next week to learnmore about the program.

Two preparatory schoolcadets, both former enlistedAirmen, will be on base to briefeligible enlisted Airmen whoseek admission to the academyor prep school. The briefings aresponsored by the LacklandProfessional DevelopmentCenter.

“LEAD is geared towardenlisted Airmen who want tobecome officers,” said MasterSgt. Timothy Godfrey, Lacklandcareer assistance advisor, 802ndForce Support Squadron.“Officer Training School is atossup with only a four percentacceptance rate this year.Combined acceptance ratesthrough LEAD for either the prepschool or academy are 30 per-cent.”

LEAD began in 1995 as anongoing effort for unit and wingcommanders to nominate out-standing and deserving enlistedAirmen identified by their com-

manders with officer potential tocompete for admission to theacademy. Each year up to 85active-duty Airmen and 85Reserve and Air National Guardare accepted for direct appoint-ment to the academy.

Airmen also have the optionto apply for one of 50 reservedslots at the preparatory school.The prep school’s 10-month pro-gram prepares cadet candidatesfor the academy’s demands; itsmission is to integrate academicpreparation, military trainingand athletic conditioning toenhance the skills necessary forthe cadet candidates to succeedat the academy. More than 90percent of prep school graduatesreceive an academy appoint-ment.

Graduates of the Air ForceAcademy earn a Bachelor ofScience degree, commission as asecond lieutenant and the oppor-tunity to participate in a varietyof programs. An academy educa-tion is valued at more than$400,000.

Three former Lackland enlist-ed Airmen graduate in May fromthe prep school. A decision isexpected in the next severalweeks on 16 enlisted LacklandAirmen who submitted applica-tions to the prep school for 2010-2011.

“I advise young Airmen inter-ested to apply for the prepschool,” said Sergeant Godfrey.“Not only is the acceptance ratehigher but they also need tofocus on academics and adjust toa structured military life beforeentering the academy.

“This is a chance to visit withcurrent cadets, get more infor-mation and start the applicationprocess for 2011-2012,” he said.“It’s an opportunity to ask ques-tions, alleviate any rumors theymay have heard and talk toAirmen that have been in theirposition.”

Briefings are scheduledMonday, 1-2:30 p.m., WilfordHall Medical Center auditorium;Tuesday, 3 p.m., 342nd TrainingSquadron technical school stu-dents, dorm dayroom; andWednesday, 4 p.m., Forbes Hall,Lackland Training Annex.

A base-wide briefing is March26, 2:30 p.m., in Room 136,Military Personnel Flight, Bldg.5616.

It is also open to civilians anddependents seeking informationabout a congressional appoint-ment to the academy.

Airmen, civilians or depend-ents unable to attend can alsocontact Sergeant Godfrey at 671-1575 for more information aboutthe academy or prep school.

LEAD program offers path to Academy

Photo by Rachel Boettcher Air Force Academy Preparatory School Cadet CandidateStephen Blackwell (right) salutes during the 2009 Parents'Weekend Parade at the U.S. Air Force Academy inColorado. Enlisted Airmen seeking USAFA appointmentshave a chance to become an officer through the LeadersEncouraging Airmen Development program.

LEAD program eligibility requirements, guidelinesAirmen interested in Air Force Academy or

Preparatory School appointments through the LeadersEncouraging Airmen Development program must meetcertain eligibility requirements and guidelines.

They include:• Be a U.S. citizen or able to obtain citizenship beforeentry into the academy the following year;• Be at least age 17 but not older than age 23 on July 1 ofthe year entering the academy;• Be at least age 17 but not older than 22 on July 1 of theyear entering the prep school; • Unmarried with no legal obligation to support a child,another individual or be pregnant;• Good moral character and a well-rounded background;

• For direct appointment, have taken mathematicsthrough pre-calculus or college algebra and chemistry;580 SAT verbal and 560 SAT math or 24 ACT English andreading, 25 ACT and science reasoning; and top 20 per-cent of high school class or approximate 3.50 GPA inunranked classes for direct appointment;• For prep school appointment, have taken mathematicsthrough Algebra II; 480 SAT verbal and 500 SAT math or20 ACT English, reading, math and science reasoning; andtop 40 percent of high school class or approximate 2.70GPA in unranked classes for prep school appointment;• Pass the candidate fitness assessment; and• Pass a medical exam administered by the Departmentof Defense examination review board.

LEAD application deadlines

• March 1 – Jan. 31 Submit pre-candidate online ques-tionnaire• Jan. 31 Submit Form 1786 (Airman’s responsibility)• March 1 Direct entry completed candidate packagesdue• April 15 Prep school entry completed candidate pack-ages due

For further admissions information on the Air ForceAcademy and the prep school, visit www.usafac.edu orwww.academyadmissions.com.



All they could think about was their daughter’shealth and a bleak financial future.

The leukemia kept her from producing red bloodcells. Barely 2 years old, Hannah Richter’s tiny bodywas being bombarded with chemotherapy to battlethe disease.

With her immune system depleted and vulnera-ble, Hannah contracted spinal meningitis.

It seemed an endless number of spinal taps andbone marrow biopsies followed.

It’s a nightmare no parents expect to experi-ence. Her parents’ only thoughts were to be atHannah’s side, to take care of her and their otherthree small children.

But if that weren’t enough, reality threw morecold water on her mom and dad.

What happens when the car tires wear out fromthe constant trips to the hospital? Will they makethe 40-mile round trip? What about other unex-pected car repairs? After all, it was their only vehi-cle, a necessity.

For Staff Sgt. Eric Richter and his wife Alyssa, itwas real life, not a made-for-TV movie.

But with a helping hand from the Air Force AidSociety, the Richter family’s story did have aHollywood-like happy ending.

The Air Force Aid Society is one of four organi-zations supported by the Air Force Assistance Fundcampaign. AFAS provides loans and grants toAirmen worldwide with specific emergency needsin addition to other family support functions.

“Air Force Aid helped us get new tires and atune-up with an interest-free loan,” said SergeantRichter, recalling the events in Colorado that beganto unfold in 2003. “We were able to get our vehicle100 percent dependable and we didn’t have toworry about any issues with it.”

“Here I was with four young kids all under theage of six and one of them being treated for can-cer,” he said. “Without that vehicle, I would havebeen hurting pretty bad. But when it was all saidand done, the Aid Society actually facilitated agrant from the First Sergeants Association.”

It wasn’t the first time Sergeant Richter, a civillaw paralegal in the 802nd Mission Support GroupStaff Judge Advocate office, had received assistancefrom the Aid Society nor would it be the last.

Several months after the Aid Society helped theRichters with their vehicle, AFAS stepped up againto provide assistance.

With Hannah still in treatment and trying to

make ends meet on one income, Sergeant Richterneeded help with transportation expenses for thefamily to attend his grandfather’s funeral. At thetime, he was stationed at Peterson Air Force Base,Colo., and the funeral was in Wisconsin.

“Air Force Aid reworked our interest-free loanand provided the money to attend the funeral,” hesaid. “There was no way to get the gas money forus to drive without their help; we never would havebeen able to go.”

But the best was yet to come for the Richtersbefore they arrived at Lackland in 2006.

Hannah, who is now 8, fought off the leukemiaand meningitis that had invaded her 18-pound bodyafter 30 months of chemotherapy, several extendedhospital stays, 56 spinal taps and 34 bone marrowbiopsies. She has been in remission more than fouryears.

An initial contact made by the Aid Society ontheir behalf – and with the help of the Air ForceAcademy and Peterson AFB – led the Richters to bechosen the 2005 Academy Family of the Year.

The Academy selects one family annually in theColorado Springs military area that has undergone

some type of hardship or adversity.“It’s a neat presentation they do in the middle of

the boxing ring,” Sergeant Richter about the awardceremony during an annual base boxing tourna-ment. “They pass a hat (in the crowd) and themoney raised goes to the family.

“We have amazing medical benefits and I amblessed to have those benefits,” he said. “But whenyou’re literally living in a hospital like we were, itgot extremely expensive. It was an amazingfundraiser they did for her to help us pay off all theother bills we had piling up attached to the medicalprocedures.”

Humbled by the honor and grateful to thoseresponsible, the Richters paid off expenses incurredduring Hannah’s illness, a real modern day story ofthe movie classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.”

“They do a lot more than just hand a check toyou,” Sergeant Richter said about the Aid Society.“It’s pretty impressive.”

“It’s nice to know we have that,” he added. “Ifthere is ever a terrible emergency, there’s alwaysAir Force Aid you can turn to – you don’t have toworry.”

A time of needLackland family benefits from AF Aid Society assistance

Courtesy photo The Richter family: (Top left) Staff Sgt. Eric Richter, Alyssa Richter (Bottom left) Kelsey, Carter, Hannah andMeranda. Sergeant Richter is with the 802nd Mission Support Group Staff Judge Advocate office.


The 802nd Mission Support GroupOffice of the Staff Judge Advocateadministered these judgments fromMarch 3-10:

• An airman first class from the345th Training Squadron, Detachment1 was guilty of cheating on a test andreceived a reduction to airman basic,restriction to base for 30 days, 30 daysextra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTRS, Detachment 1 was guilty of under-age drinking and received a forfeitureof $723 in pay (suspended) and a repri-mand.

• An airman from the 345th TRS,Detachment 1 was guilty of underagedrinking and violating phase andreceived a forfeiture of $811 in pay fortwo months, restriction to base for 45days, 45 days extra duty and a repri-mand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTRS, Detachment 1 was guilty of under-age drinking and violating phase andreceived a forfeiture of $723 in pay fortwo months, restriction to base for 45days, 45 days extra duty and a repri-mand.

• An airman first class from the345th TRS, Detachment 1 was guilty ofpossessing alcohol in the dorm andreceived a forfeiture of $852 in pay(suspended) and a reprimand.

• A staff sergeant from the 345th

TRS, Detachment 1 was guilty of work-ing at off-duty employment while onquarters and received a forfeiture of$291 in pay (suspended) and a repri-mand.

• A senior airman from the 802ndOperations Support Squadron wasguilty of wrongfully using marijuanaand received a reduction to airman.

• Three airmen basic from the 345thTRS were guilty of underage drinkingand received a forfeiture of $337 in payfor one month, restriction to base for 14days (suspended), 14 days extra duty(suspended) and a reprimand.

• Two airmen basic from the 343rdTraining Squadron were guilty ofunderage drinking and received a for-feiture of $723 in pay for one month(suspended), restriction to base for 14days, 14 days extra duty and a repri-mand.

• An airman first class from the343rd TRS was guilty of underagedrinking and received a reduction toairman, forfeiture of $811 in pay forone month (suspended), restriction tobase for seven days, seven days extraduty, and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the 59thTraining Squadron was guilty of drivinga private motor vehicle in phase I, miss-ing curfew, visiting opposite dormroom, using tobacco and failure to goand received a reduction to airman anda reprimand.

MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT

Stay up-to-date duringspecial events and

rough skies.

Call 671-NEWS


Photo by Steve Thurow Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, provides openingcomments and discusses the history and traditions of San Antonio-area bases withmaster sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant during a two daysenior master sergeant summit at the Randolph Air Force Base Parr O’Club March 10.The summit prepared the selectees for increased responsibilities and allowed them tolearn from command chiefs and command sergeant majors and tour the facilities ofJoint Base San Antonio, seeing key aspects of each installation’s missions.

LISTEN AND LEARN


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.

OrthodoxSaturday: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

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driverprogram by the AmericanAssociation of Retired PersonsSaturday, 9 a.m., at FreedomChapel.

Participants will receive a cer-tificate for completing the class,which makes them eligible for apossible reduction in their automo-bile insurance premium. The courseis good for three years.

Cost is $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members, payableby check made to AARP.

For more information, contactthe Retiree Activities Office at 671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. atFreedom Chapel, 671-4208.

QUARTERLY FLEA MARKET

The first-quarter flea market isSaturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., atthe Warhawk fitness center parkinglot.

Spots are available for $10 or$15. The $15 fee includes a table.

Call the Skylark CommunityCenter at 671-3191 for more infor-mation.

LAPA MEETS TUESDAY

The Lackland AdministrativeProfessional Association generalmembership meeting is Tuesday,11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club’sMaverick Lounge.

The luncheon speaker is TinaTrinidad, a retired Lackland secre-tary. Her topic is consumer tips andlife after retirement.

Contact Belle Quesnell at 977-3705 or Janice Troster at 671-1655for reservations or more informa-tion.

ASMC SETS LUNCHEON

The American Society of MilitaryComptrollers, Alamo chapter, meetsTuesday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at theRandolph Air Force Base Parr Club.

The luncheon’s speaker is Col.Terry Ross, 502nd Air Base Wingcomptroller. The topic is “JointBasing from the FM Perspective.”

Contact Ada Fromuth at 652-4408 for more information.

COUNTY JUDGE TO SPEAK

The Military Officers Associationof America luncheon is Thursday,11:45 a.m., at the Fort SamHouston golf course clubhouse.

Luncheon cost is $15 and theguest speaker is Bexar CountyJudge Nelson Wolff.

Call 228-9955 or email [email protected] by Monday forreservations.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education classis April 5, 12:30-3:30 p.m., atWilford Hall Medical Center.

The class is open to any patientor family member interested inlearning more about hypertension.

For more information or to regis-ter, call the Nephrology Clinic at292-6868.

LIBRARY SALUTES IRISH HERITAGE

The Lackland library has pur-chased DVDs and CDs to celebrateIrish heritage through film andmusic.

Now available in the media sec-tion are “The Wind that Shakes theBarley,” “The Field,” “In the Nameof the Father,” “The Quiet Man,” the“Music of Ireland: Welcome Home,”and the PBS series “The Irish R.M.”

For more information, call 671-6606.

THRIFT SHOP HOURS

The Lackland Thrift Shopaccepts consignments Tuesdaysand Wednesdays, 10-11:45 a.m.,and accepts donations during regu-lar business hours Monday throughWednesday or at the back door afterbusiness hours.

The shop requests any type ofelectronic devices, such as largetelevision sets, be dropped off onlyduring business hours.

The shop is open for sales 9:30a.m. to noon on Mondays, and 9:30a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays andWednesdays.

For more information, call thethrift shop at 671-3600 or [email protected].

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED

The Lackland Thrift Shop seeksa part-time experienced bookkeeperfor 20 to 25 hours a month.

Knowledge of QuickBooks,accounting principles and baseaccess are required.

Call 372-0657 for more informa-tion.

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining halls,

go online towww.lackland.af.

mil and click on the“Services” link.


MARCH 19KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM

Training for the Key SpouseProgram is today, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The sessions are for spouses whohave volunteered and been appointedby unit leadership.

The Key Spouse Program is an AirForce readiness program supportingAirmen and their families duringdeployments, separations and emer-gencies by enhancing and encouragingcommunication between units andfamilies.

Spouses interested in the programshould seek appointment by theirsponsor’s unit commander.

Appointees should then contactthe center at 671-3722 to register for aclass.

MARCH 22MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

Mothers of Preschoolers, or MOPS,meet for Bible study and fellowshipMonday, 9:30 a.m., at the FreedomChapel’s Fellowship Hall.

Childcare for preschool-aged chil-dren will be provided.


PRAISE DANCE CLASS

Praise dance class meets Monday,6 p.m., at Arnold Hall CommunityCenter. For details on the free classes,call 671-2619.

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The seminar is an informal forumabout the stress families and individu-als experience during separation.

Call 671-3722 for more informa-tion.

MARCH 23ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted SpousesClub meets Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., for apotluck dinner at the Airman andFamily Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The club’s normal third Tuesday ofthe month meeting was rescheduledbecause of spring break.

For more information, visitwww.lacklandesc.org.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m.,at Freedom Chapel with children min-istry during the meeting.

Call 671-4208 for information.

MARCH 24BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

A Building Healthy Relationshipsclass by Military Family Life consult-ants is Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30

p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

For more information or reserva-tions, call 632-3231.

MARCH 25OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Officers’ SpousesClub meets Thursday, 10 a.m., at theGateway Club for its annual luncheonwith members from area militaryinstallation spouses’ clubs.

Club members from Lackland,Randolph Air Force Base and Fort SamHouston will meet for the luncheon.Wilford Hall Medical Hall Auxiliary andBrook Army Medical Center membershave also been invited.

Babette Maxwell, co-founder andeditor-in-chief of Military Spouse mag-azine, is the guest speaker.

Reservation deadline is today. Formore information visit the LOSC Website at www.lacklandosc.org.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m.,at Freedom Chapel with no childrenministry available during the meeting.


DEPLOYED SPOUSES DINNER

A dinner and networking event for802nd Mission Support Group deployedspouses is Thursday, 6-8 p.m., atFreedom Chapel.

Dinner is provided; spouses areasked to bring a dessert.

Contact Leslie Detouche at (518)729-7662 or Kathy Williams at 724-5925 for more information.

MARCH 26BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending class isMarch 26, 10:30 to noon, at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The class teaches the basics offinancial management.

For reservations or more informa-tion, call 671-3722.

MARCH 30SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP

The Small Business DevelopmentCenter will sponsor a workshop, How toStart Your Own Business, 1-4 p.m.,March 30 at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

Among the topics for discussionwill be writing an effective businessplan, doing market research, selectinga location and time management.

To enroll, call 671-3722.

MARCH 31SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR

A Society Security Administrationrepresentative will address new pro-gram changes at a seminar March 31,10 a.m. to noon, at the Airman andFamily Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

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 meets every third Thursday of the month,11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. 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

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

If the last three years of intra-mural basketball has proven any-thing, it’s that defense really doeswin championships.

Just ask 59th Medical LogisticsReadiness Squadron coach LucasJenkins, whose team outlastedreigning intramural champs, the802nd Security Forces SquadronDefenders, in a low scoring 32-22title game Tuesday night.

“Just commitment on defenseand taking it personally,” he said.“I always tell them, do not let yourman beat you in any aspect of thegame, and they did that. They exe-cuted perfectly.”

MLRS played a better half ofbasketball than the Defenders onchampionship night, circumventinga full-court press much of the firsthalf.

Caleb Swartzendruber led MLRSwith 11 points, including four freethrows down the stretch during theclose game, while MLRS pointguard Alphius White led the chargethrough the backcourt pressure.

“They were in a press all night,it’s kind of tiring,” the speedyguard said. “It takes a lot of com-municating and knowing your posi-tion and where you need to go.”

The Defenders took Chaparralcourt Tuesday with the name“Defenders” emblazoned on theiruniforms. From the tip-off, itseemed its patented pressuredefense would uphold the gold let-ters showcased across their jerseysfor a third straight year.

Up to their old tricks – pressing

opposing ball handlers and capital-izing on takeaways – the Defendersheld a 6-0 lead after 12 minutes.But MLRS remained calm.

Jenkins knew this would come,and he prepared his team beforethe game.

“Right before the game, I wastelling everyone just to stay com-posed,” he said. “We don’t have torush just because they’re pressing.Take your time, find the open manand once we beat the press, dowhat we’ve been doing all year.”

Down 4-0, a MLRS timeout pro-vided a clear picture of the contrastbetween the opposing teams. Onthe home side, the Defenders coachJesse Jenkins’ huddle buzzed withexcitement while the MLRS squadseemed meditative.

Back on the floor, MLRS forwardAdams put an exclamation on histeam’s first two points, runningpast his defender along the base-line to catch a pass and spike aone-handed slam.

After being held to the earlyscoring drought, the points beganto rain in for MLRS as they closedthe first half on a 19-1 tear.

Following Adams’ jam, MLRSscored on its next three possessionswith Swartzendruber finding rangeon a 3-pointer to give his team a 9-7 lead.

But the champs didn’t go downlightly.

They regrouped their tenaciousdefense at the break and went ontheir own run to again outscoreMLRS through the first 12 minutes

See CHAMPIONSHIP P19

Photo by Robbin Cresswell59th Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron point guard Alphius White drives the laneagainst two 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defenders Tuesday night at theChaparral Fitness Center during the intramural championship.

MLRS takes title from ‘Defenders’

Champs downMLRS 32, Sec Forces 22


of the second half and pulled withinthree, 22-18, late in the game.

The easy buckets MLRS hadpreyed on in the first half were nolonger there, each offensive posses-sion turning into a battle for controlof the ball or resulting in a trip tothe foul line.

The lead and championshipseemed to be slipping away withthree minutes to play, when MLRS

was turned away after three offen-sive rebounds, only to lose the ballout of bounds.

But the MLRS lead amassed athalftime was too much to overcomeand the Defenders had to stop theclock by fouling.

Swartzendruber remained cool,hitting four-of-four free throws,teammate Milo Otis added a double-pump lay-in, and consistent with thestyle starting MLRS’ scoring, Adams’dunk closed the win, 32-22.

can be an anxious experience in itself without worrying about test-

ing procedures. Listed below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding fitness test rules and

guidelines used by the Fitness Assessment Cell staff.

Q: Will the push-up component be terminated if hands or feetare repositioned after starting the test?

A: No. The component ends if hands or feet rise off the ground, but not ifturned on the ground for comfort.

Q: During crunches, is there a height requirement for the toe-hold bar?

A: No. But the bar must be anchored, and heels must not rise off the groundduring testing.

Q: Can test takers leave the track during the 1.5-mile run or3-mile walk?

A: Leaving the track to gain advantage will terminate the test. However, ifthe entire track is blocked, leaving the course to avoid the obstruction will notcount as disqualification.

Q: What can people do if they lack PT gear for a scheduledtest?

A: Visit the FAC Sharepoint homepage and reschedule a test. All FitnessAssessments require members to be in official Air Force physical training (PT)attire, unless unit-specific attire is specified.

Q: What happens if all sections of the PT test are completedexcept for the 1.5-mile run due to inclement weather?

A: The member must report back to the FAC within five duty days for the1.5-mile run or the entire test must be retaken.

Q: If there’s a disagreement with an abdominal measurementafter the third attempt, can a fourth be given or another

FAC staff member conduct the assessment?A: If any measurements differ more than one inch from the other two, the

FAC is required to administer a fourth. After three successful measurements,the other FAC member can conduct the assessment.

Q: Can a woman’s abdominal be measured by a male FACstaff member?

A: Yes. If a same-gender FAC member is not available to conduct a measure-ment, an observer of the same gender must be present to act as a chaperone.

Q: What does a test taker need to do after being placed on aprofile and acquiring Air Force Form 469?

A: Contact a Unit Fitness Performance Manager as soon as possible. To test,an active Air Force Form 422 is needed, generated by the FPM at the Healthand Wellness Center. A UFPM must call and set up an appointment to acquire aAF Form 422 prior to testing.

Q: How is a Cycle-Ergometry test scheduled?

A: All cycle and 3-mile walk tests are scheduled on Sharepoint or at theHealth and Wellness Center. This requires an active AF Form 422.

Q: Are electronic devices such as pacers or iPods allowedduring 1.5-mile runs?

A: Yes, both are allowed. Pacing is permitted as long as there’s no physicalcontact, and it is not a hindrance to other runners.

CHAMPIONSHIP from P20

Tackling the fitness test

(For answers to more frequently asked questions regarding the revised fitness test andits procedures, visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/affitnessprogram/affitnessfaq.asp.)

Common queriesabout the PT testKnow the FACs:Know the FACs:

First roundMLRS defeats No. 8 CES, 42-39Defenders defeat No. 7 559th Med Gp,37-33

QuarterfinalsMLRS defeats No. 1 433rd AW, 57-50Defenders defeat No. 2 93rd IS, 48-32

SemifinalsMLRS defeats No. 4 343rd TRS, 46-43Defenders advance by forfeit over No. 3NIOC

ChampionshipMLRS defeats Defenders, 32-22

Road to low-seeded finalsMLRS and the Defenders advanced to the finals as the ninth and 10th seeds,

respectively, beating the two leagues’ top regular season teams in the process.

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