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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 22 • JUNE 4, 2010
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
INSIDE ... YOUTH CENTER READY FOR SUMMER, P6 ... JBSA AIRMEN SELECTED FOR MASTER SERGEANT, P4 ... SAFETY DAY ACTIVITIES HELD, P10 ...
Lt. Col. James Stewart, 902nd MissionSupport Group vice commander and repre-sentatives from the 902nd Ground Safetyoffice, hand out summer safety flyers andsuckers to personnel leaving base beforethe Memorial Day Holiday.Photo by Don Lindsey
Wingspread Office1150 5th Street East
Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760
Fax: (210) 652-3142Wingspread Advertisements
Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, Texas 78210Phone: (210) 534-8848
Wingspread [email protected]
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsSenior Airman Katie Hickerson
EditorRobert GoetzSean BowlinStaff Writers
Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.
Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JUNE 4, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Lt. Col. Paul Kellner502nd Air Base Wing Inspector General
The 502nd Air Base WingInspector General office offers a widerange of services for Joint Base SanAntonio. Reporting directly to the502nd ABW Commander, my office isresponsible for oversight, manage-ment, tracking and resolution ofcomplaints; Congressional Inquiries;and Fraud Waste and Abuse pro-grams within JBSA. As the 502ndABW IG, I also serve as a trustedagent outside the chain of command.
Even though I work at the 502ndABW headquarters on Fort SamHouston, I serve all 502nd ABW unitsin San Antonio including those atLackland and Randolph. If coming toor calling my office is inconvenient,any IG on any installation in SanAntonio can take your complaint andforward it to me.
For Soldiers serving on Fort SamHouston, I will work with Army IGson post to determine how to besthandle the complaint.
I also work with those outside ofthe 502nd ABW. If you are notassigned to a 502nd ABW unit, butwould like to file a complaint againstany of the many services provided bythe wing, I am the IG who would takethe complaint.
I recom-mend beginning with the properchain of command to resolve mostissues. Many complaints can bequickly solved by your chain of com-mand and I encourage you to givethem the opportunity to help.However, you have the right to makean IG complaint at any time, withoutgoing to your chain of command, andI am more than willing to take yourcomplaint.
Complaints can be submitted viaphone, e-mail or visiting the IGoffice. However, I prefer meetingface-to-face so I can ask questionsand make sure I fully understand theissue.
Anonymous complaints are alsoaccepted, but the IG office will not beable to provide the outcome of the
complaints. While I can’t guaranteeyou absolute confidentiality, yourpersonal information will be kept toa need-to-know basis and will not bereleased unless absolutely necessary.I can serve you better if I know howto contact you.
The IG office is in a temporarybuilding just off Wilson Way, next tothe government vehicle gas stationand across from the Jimmy BroughtFitness Center. My address and con-tact information is:
502nd ABW Inspector General2270 RattlesnakeFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-1800210-808-7524DSN 420-7524Fax: 210-808-6014 (not yet
installed)[email protected]
502nd ABW IG supports JBSA
We invite all Airmen assigned to Randolph to share your Air Force story through a commentary published here inthe Wingspread. We continuously look for topics relating to life lessons learned, leadership, values, deploymentexperiences and more that will resonate through the total force. Submissions must be between 500-700 words
typed, and submitted to [email protected] for consideration. For more information, call 652-5760.
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
“Even though I work at the 502nd ABWheadquarters on Fort Sam Houston, I
serve all 502nd ABW units in San Antonioincluding those at Lackland and
Randolph. If coming to or calling my officeis inconvenient, any IG on any installa-
tion in San Antonio can take yourcomplaint and forward it to me.”
NEWS
By April RowdenAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
With contractor-to-civilian conver-sions, new organizations standing upand overall increases in civilian posi-tions, the Air Force civil service contin-ues to grow as officials look to employthousands of U.S. citizens.
Air Force Personnel Center officialshave filled more than 3,000 new posi-tions since the surge began earlier thisyear and is expected to advertise morethan 17,000 additional new positions bythe end of 2011 on USAJOBS.
USAJOBS is an online repository usedby multiple federal agencies toannounce job vacancies aroundthe world.
“These career opportunities cover abroad spectrum of skill sets necessary tosupport national defense and Air Forceobjectives, from information technologyspecialists and aircraft simulatorinstructors to housing managementassistants and biological scientists,” saidMichelle LoweSolis, the civilian forceintegration director at AFPC. “Theimportance of our civilian workforcecannot be overstated, nor our desire toget the best qualified people intothese positions.”
To guide individuals through the AirForce application process, the AFPCCivilian Employment Web site containsvarious resources to include tutorials,
salary information, eligibility criteriaand the hiring authorities for specialpopulations, such as military spouses,people with disabilities, studentsand veterans.
In November 2009, President BarackObama announced the VeteransEmployment Initiative, an initiative that“underscores to federal agencies theimportance of recruiting and trainingveterans” who have valuable knowledgeand technical skills.
The combination of the employmentinitiative and the hiring surge givestransitioning Airmen impacted by forcemanagement an opportunity to be con-sidered for federal employment.
When applying for federal jobs, veter-ans have three hiring authorities forwhich they may be eligible: Veterans’Employment Opportunity Act of 1998,Veterans Recruitment Appointment and30 percent or more disabled.
An individual who is eligible for vet-erans preference or who separates afterthree or more years of continuous activeservice performed under honorableconditions is generally eligible for
consideration under VEOA. Any disabled veteran; a veteran who
served on active-duty in the ArmedForces during a war declared byCongress, or in a campaign or expedi-tion for which a campaign badge hasbeen authorized; a veteran who, whileserving on active-duty in the ArmedForces, participated in a military opera-tion for which the Armed Forces ServiceMedal was awarded; or a veteran sepa-rated from active-duty within the lastthree years may be eligible for consider-ation under the VRA.
Veterans retired from active-militaryservice with a disability rating of 30 per-cent or more or veterans who have beenrated by the Department of VeteransAffairs since 1991 or later, to includedisability determinations from a branchof the Armed Forces at any time, as hav-ing a compensable service-connecteddisability of 30 percent or more may beeligible for consideration under a specialappointing authority for 30 percent ormore disabled veterans.
“My veteran status didn’t guaranteeme a job with the Air Force,” said Tony
Garton, a program analyst at AFPC,hired in 2002 under VEOA. “But it didhelp put my resume in the hands of thehiring official, so at least I had theopportunity to be considered for afederal job.”
Family members may also be eligiblefor certain hiring authorities, including:
• A spouse of a servicemember whohas received permanent change of sta-tion orders to relocate
• A spouse of a servicemember whoretired with a disability rating at thetime of retirement of 100 percent, orretired/separated from the Air Forceand has a disability rating of 100percent from the Department ofVeterans Affairs
• Un-remarried widows or widowersof servicemembers killed while inactive-duty status
• Certain family members returningto the U.S. from an overseas assignmentin which they were a dependent
• Local Airman and Family ReadinessCenter officials can provide family mem-bers and Airmen transitioning out ofactive-duty service with additional assis-tance on using USAJOBS, writingresumes and locating career fairs
• For more information on hiringauthorities, visit AFPC’s CivilianEmployment Web site. Air Forceemployees may also call the 24-hourTotal Force Service Centerat 800-525-0102.
Hiring surge projected to employ thousandsThe combination of the employment initiative and
the hiring surge gives transitioning Airmenimpacted by force management an opportunity to
be considered for federal employment.
By Scott KnutesonAir University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – A computersystem managing various aspects of Air Force edu-cation experienced a serious technical malfunctionMay 13, impacting Air University distance learning,related education records and test control facilitiesAir Force-wide.
Specifically affected are enlisted and officer dis-tance learning for professional military and continu-ing education, testing and delivery of enlisted careerdevelopment courses, and various specialty courses.
A team of technicians is working to restore thesystem to a fully functioning state. A mirror backupof the system also failed shortly after the primarycrashed. Technicians have been able to replace
server hard drives without further failures, but areexperiencing software restoral challenges. In theinterim, a number of workarounds are beingimplemented to mitigate the effects of thesystem breakdown.
If a student completed course work or finalized atest immediately prior to May 13, the data may havesuccessfully posted to their record. Active-dutyAirmen can check the Air Force Personnel CenterWeb site and Guard or Reserve Airmen can check theAir Reserve Personnel Center’s Web site to ensure alleducation data has posted.
Of particular importance is the ability for upcomingpromotion boards to verify graduations and coursecompletions since May 13, according to officials. Somesenior noncommissioned officers needing verificationof Senior NCO Academy completion for their senior
rater endorsements may also experience difficultyaccessing those records. Many Air University distancelearning students may be unable to complete testingat their local test control facility since testing prereq-uisites and scores are primarily accessed through thedowned system.
Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard majorsscheduled to meet the lieutenant colonel board inJune can contact the Air University Registrar [email protected] with any concerns regardingeducation records. An active-duty enlisted supple-mental board scheduled for June will not requireupdating. The next enlisted board, for chief mastersergeants, will not be until October.
Airmen with questions about the status of theirpersonnel records can contact the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102 or DSN 665-0102.
Air University education database down
Lt. Col. James Stewart, 902nd MissionSupport Group vice commander and repre-sentatives from the 902nd Ground Safetyoffice, hand out summer safety flyers andsuckers to personnel leaving base beforethe Memorial Day Holiday.Photo by Don Lindsey
Wingspread Office1150 5th Street East
Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760
Fax: (210) 652-3142Wingspread Advertisements
Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, Texas 78210Phone: (210) 534-8848
Wingspread [email protected]
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsSenior Airman Katie Hickerson
EditorRobert GoetzSean BowlinStaff Writers
Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.
Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JUNE 4, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Lt. Col. Paul Kellner502nd Air Base Wing Inspector General
The 502nd Air Base WingInspector General office offers a widerange of services for Joint Base SanAntonio. Reporting directly to the502nd ABW Commander, my office isresponsible for oversight, manage-ment, tracking and resolution ofcomplaints; Congressional Inquiries;and Fraud Waste and Abuse pro-grams within JBSA. As the 502ndABW IG, I also serve as a trustedagent outside the chain of command.
Even though I work at the 502ndABW headquarters on Fort SamHouston, I serve all 502nd ABW unitsin San Antonio including those atLackland and Randolph. If coming toor calling my office is inconvenient,any IG on any installation in SanAntonio can take your complaint andforward it to me.
For Soldiers serving on Fort SamHouston, I will work with Army IGson post to determine how to besthandle the complaint.
I also work with those outside ofthe 502nd ABW. If you are notassigned to a 502nd ABW unit, butwould like to file a complaint againstany of the many services provided bythe wing, I am the IG who would takethe complaint.
I recom-mend beginning with the properchain of command to resolve mostissues. Many complaints can bequickly solved by your chain of com-mand and I encourage you to givethem the opportunity to help.However, you have the right to makean IG complaint at any time, withoutgoing to your chain of command, andI am more than willing to take yourcomplaint.
Complaints can be submitted viaphone, e-mail or visiting the IGoffice. However, I prefer meetingface-to-face so I can ask questionsand make sure I fully understand theissue.
Anonymous complaints are alsoaccepted, but the IG office will not beable to provide the outcome of the
complaints. While I can’t guaranteeyou absolute confidentiality, yourpersonal information will be kept toa need-to-know basis and will not bereleased unless absolutely necessary.I can serve you better if I know howto contact you.
The IG office is in a temporarybuilding just off Wilson Way, next tothe government vehicle gas stationand across from the Jimmy BroughtFitness Center. My address and con-tact information is:
502nd ABW Inspector General2270 RattlesnakeFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-1800210-808-7524DSN 420-7524Fax: 210-808-6014 (not yet
installed)[email protected]
502nd ABW IG supports JBSA
We invite all Airmen assigned to Randolph to share your Air Force story through a commentary published here inthe Wingspread. We continuously look for topics relating to life lessons learned, leadership, values, deploymentexperiences and more that will resonate through the total force. Submissions must be between 500-700 words
typed, and submitted to [email protected] for consideration. For more information, call 652-5760.
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
“Even though I work at the 502nd ABWheadquarters on Fort Sam Houston, I
serve all 502nd ABW units in San Antonioincluding those at Lackland and
Randolph. If coming to or calling my officeis inconvenient, any IG on any installa-
tion in San Antonio can take yourcomplaint and forward it to me.”
NEWS
By April RowdenAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
With contractor-to-civilian conver-sions, new organizations standing upand overall increases in civilian posi-tions, the Air Force civil service contin-ues to grow as officials look to employthousands of U.S. citizens.
Air Force Personnel Center officialshave filled more than 3,000 new posi-tions since the surge began earlier thisyear and is expected to advertise morethan 17,000 additional new positions bythe end of 2011 on USAJOBS.
USAJOBS is an online repository usedby multiple federal agencies toannounce job vacancies aroundthe world.
“These career opportunities cover abroad spectrum of skill sets necessary tosupport national defense and Air Forceobjectives, from information technologyspecialists and aircraft simulatorinstructors to housing managementassistants and biological scientists,” saidMichelle LoweSolis, the civilian forceintegration director at AFPC. “Theimportance of our civilian workforcecannot be overstated, nor our desire toget the best qualified people intothese positions.”
To guide individuals through the AirForce application process, the AFPCCivilian Employment Web site containsvarious resources to include tutorials,
salary information, eligibility criteriaand the hiring authorities for specialpopulations, such as military spouses,people with disabilities, studentsand veterans.
In November 2009, President BarackObama announced the VeteransEmployment Initiative, an initiative that“underscores to federal agencies theimportance of recruiting and trainingveterans” who have valuable knowledgeand technical skills.
The combination of the employmentinitiative and the hiring surge givestransitioning Airmen impacted by forcemanagement an opportunity to be con-sidered for federal employment.
When applying for federal jobs, veter-ans have three hiring authorities forwhich they may be eligible: Veterans’Employment Opportunity Act of 1998,Veterans Recruitment Appointment and30 percent or more disabled.
An individual who is eligible for vet-erans preference or who separates afterthree or more years of continuous activeservice performed under honorableconditions is generally eligible for
consideration under VEOA. Any disabled veteran; a veteran who
served on active-duty in the ArmedForces during a war declared byCongress, or in a campaign or expedi-tion for which a campaign badge hasbeen authorized; a veteran who, whileserving on active-duty in the ArmedForces, participated in a military opera-tion for which the Armed Forces ServiceMedal was awarded; or a veteran sepa-rated from active-duty within the lastthree years may be eligible for consider-ation under the VRA.
Veterans retired from active-militaryservice with a disability rating of 30 per-cent or more or veterans who have beenrated by the Department of VeteransAffairs since 1991 or later, to includedisability determinations from a branchof the Armed Forces at any time, as hav-ing a compensable service-connecteddisability of 30 percent or more may beeligible for consideration under a specialappointing authority for 30 percent ormore disabled veterans.
“My veteran status didn’t guaranteeme a job with the Air Force,” said Tony
Garton, a program analyst at AFPC,hired in 2002 under VEOA. “But it didhelp put my resume in the hands of thehiring official, so at least I had theopportunity to be considered for afederal job.”
Family members may also be eligiblefor certain hiring authorities, including:
• A spouse of a servicemember whohas received permanent change of sta-tion orders to relocate
• A spouse of a servicemember whoretired with a disability rating at thetime of retirement of 100 percent, orretired/separated from the Air Forceand has a disability rating of 100percent from the Department ofVeterans Affairs
• Un-remarried widows or widowersof servicemembers killed while inactive-duty status
• Certain family members returningto the U.S. from an overseas assignmentin which they were a dependent
• Local Airman and Family ReadinessCenter officials can provide family mem-bers and Airmen transitioning out ofactive-duty service with additional assis-tance on using USAJOBS, writingresumes and locating career fairs
• For more information on hiringauthorities, visit AFPC’s CivilianEmployment Web site. Air Forceemployees may also call the 24-hourTotal Force Service Centerat 800-525-0102.
Hiring surge projected to employ thousandsThe combination of the employment initiative and
the hiring surge gives transitioning Airmenimpacted by force management an opportunity to
be considered for federal employment.
By Scott KnutesonAir University Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. – A computersystem managing various aspects of Air Force edu-cation experienced a serious technical malfunctionMay 13, impacting Air University distance learning,related education records and test control facilitiesAir Force-wide.
Specifically affected are enlisted and officer dis-tance learning for professional military and continu-ing education, testing and delivery of enlisted careerdevelopment courses, and various specialty courses.
A team of technicians is working to restore thesystem to a fully functioning state. A mirror backupof the system also failed shortly after the primarycrashed. Technicians have been able to replace
server hard drives without further failures, but areexperiencing software restoral challenges. In theinterim, a number of workarounds are beingimplemented to mitigate the effects of thesystem breakdown.
If a student completed course work or finalized atest immediately prior to May 13, the data may havesuccessfully posted to their record. Active-dutyAirmen can check the Air Force Personnel CenterWeb site and Guard or Reserve Airmen can check theAir Reserve Personnel Center’s Web site to ensure alleducation data has posted.
Of particular importance is the ability for upcomingpromotion boards to verify graduations and coursecompletions since May 13, according to officials. Somesenior noncommissioned officers needing verificationof Senior NCO Academy completion for their senior
rater endorsements may also experience difficultyaccessing those records. Many Air University distancelearning students may be unable to complete testingat their local test control facility since testing prereq-uisites and scores are primarily accessed through thedowned system.
Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard majorsscheduled to meet the lieutenant colonel board inJune can contact the Air University Registrar [email protected] with any concerns regardingeducation records. An active-duty enlisted supple-mental board scheduled for June will not requireupdating. The next enlisted board, for chief mastersergeants, will not be until October.
Airmen with questions about the status of theirpersonnel records can contact the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102 or DSN 665-0102.
Air University education database down
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By Staff Sgt. Brooke Llafet559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
The Preventive HealthAssessment cell is currentlyimproving the process of adminis-tering the AF Form 422a, PhysicalProfile Serial Report. These clear-ances are used for special duty,commissioning, reserve duty, over-seas clearances and more. Thesenew procedures will provide amore dependable and customerservice-oriented environment.
Starting June 1, Kelly Clinic willoffer walk-in hours on Mondaysand Wednesdays for processing ofAF Form 422a’s. The walk-inhours will be Monday afternoon
from 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdaymornings from 8-10 a.m.
When utilizing this walk-inservice, please make sure youbring the documentation that iden-tifies the AF Form 422a require-ment and any specific statementsor tests. Our technicians will assistyou with anything needed for thisclearance, whether it is a visiontest or an appointment with yourprimary care manager.
Please note that this clearancewill not be completed in one day.The technician will review yourinformation, perform any neces-sary tests and forward the clear-ance to your primary care manag-er. Once the primary care manager
receives this information, it will beentered into the Preventive HealthAssessment and Individual MedicalReadiness database, generating anelectronic AF Form 422a for pro-cessing. Once in PIMR, it will gothrough two quality review checksbefore being signed and e-mailedto your command section. Thisprocess can take up to three to fiveduty days depending on the mem-ber’s medical needs.
We appreciate your patience aswe proceed with this transitionand look forward to providing youthe best medical care the Air Forcehas to offer.
Call 925-6082 for moreinformation.
PHA cell adjusts report processingCongratulations to
the following Joint BaseSan Antonio QuarterlyAward winners:
• Junior Enlisted Member –Senior Airman Zavier Grier(LAFB) – 59th MDW• NCO – Tech. Sgt. PhillipSharpe (LAFB) 59th MDW• SNCO – Senior Master Sgt.Jeffrey Gideon (RAFB) AFSVA• Honor Guard Junior EnlistedMember – Senior AirmanMonik Williams (RAFB) 359thMDSS
• Honor Guard NCO – StaffSgt. Renee Quenneville(RAFB) AFPC• CATEGORY 1 – SUPERVISO-RY Lisa Martinez 802nd FSS• CATEGORY 2 – SUPERVISO-RY Raythell Wynn 341st TRS• CATEGORY 1 – NON-SUPERVISORY Awilda SierraAFSVA (Randolph)• CATEGORY 2 – NON-SUPERVISORY JimmyWashington PIAO (Lackland)• Company Grade Officer –Capt. Ryan Bodge AETC
Joint Base San Antonio Quarterly Award Winners
Air Force officialsselected 5,424 of 21,829eligible technical ser-geants for promotion tomaster sergeant, for aselection rate of 24.85percent. The averagescore was based on thefollowing point averages:134.27 for enlisted per-formance reports, 11.40for decorations, 79.69 forthe promotion fitnessexamination and 63.59for the specialty knowl-edge test.
The average score forthose selected was341.18, with an averagetime in grade and time inservice of 4.49 and 15.88years respectively.
Congratulations to thefollowing JBSA Airmenselected for promotion tomaster sergeant:
Gregory AdamsKiren AdamsArcadio AguilarBrian AhernRondale AlexanderKaren AllenLateef AndersonChristopher AndersonMichael ArroyoArturo AyalaCynthia BaileyJames BaileyLarry BakerLafrance BallardSteven BarbourBrian BeckChristin BissonRobert BlackburnNoah BlissMichael BoehmAnthony BolesMelanie BonebreakAlexandro BonillaDemetrius BoothMatthew BordersBradley BoucherRobert Braddock
Timothy BraithwaitTracy Brown FlukerLeonard BuchananJoel BurtonAnthony BushurBrian CadgerGary CainTodd CampMichelle CardassiMark CarverRos CastillosartinJulio CedilloTina ChaneyNicholas CichonJames ClawsonJohn CloweChristopher ColeJames CollinsDavid ColonDenicia ConleyMichael ConnellyRobert ConstableFrederick CostalesJohn CowanTodd CranstonMatthew CrumScott CunninghamChristopher CurpTracy DanielDavid DanielMichael DaughtreyDamon DavidsonJeremy DavisChristopher DeckerDavid DelgadoHenry DempseyKevan DentMatthew DickensJames DickersonBarton DowneyJanet DudleyRichard DurhamArnie DyeTroy EarleywineBobby EatonCaleb EthridgeMatthew FalatFelicia FenclChristoph FergusonDanny Fidler
Ernesto FigueroaJason FittsEdward FivelGerald FlemingKenley FlemmingAndrew FletcherAndrew FloraRodolfo FloresSteven FrancoRicky FredricksonAdrian GainesAlejandro GalvanShelly GarciaThomas GaryRandall GearhartTodd GeislerDavid GoffHeather GonzalesMarcus GrahamSteven GreenGeorge GreeneSherri GuzmanTerry HaleJon HansonThomas HardenJeremy HarnackTimothy HarrisErika HaskinsClayton HenricksonDarlene HerbertJesus HernandezMilburgo HernandezAdriana HickmanPatrick HillKelvin HilliardJuan HinojosaKendrick HintonTrevor HofackerBrian HoglenThomas HolguinAnthony HornAaron HortonChad HuffstutterDexter HugginsGreg JeffersonJeffrey JepsenMichael JohnsonOkeshia JohnsonCarolyn JohnsonTony Johnson
Jennifer JohnsonSabra JonesLaketha JordanDandrea JoyceJames KelleyEric KennedyGerald KidbyChristopher KiddSung KimKimberly KimreyTimothy KingKenneth KnodleJason KomlodiChristop KoscinskiJeremi KretzschmarTimothy KronkDonald KrummenBrandon KuretzaJoshua LackeyJohn LambertDamien LarcheDeann LaufenburgerClifford LawtonJere LazardJoseph LindleyRandolp LivingstonSamuel LookLadarick LucasDion LynchChristine LynkDavid MaezDarek MaloneNoe ManrriqueBallard ManzurJason MarksJuan MarquezabundisJames MarshallRobert MartinezJohn MascoloJason MastersRoyal MaxeyToby MayMichelle MaydwellMirta MayfieldJames McCallJason McGeeJames McKinneyErskin McMickleMichael McWhorterMichelle Medford
Kenzie MilesAmber MilliornKevin MillsCharles MinyardIan MirkesRaymond MooseRaul MunguiaGeorge MyersDaniel NewboldHilton NewellTeresa NewsomCharles NicholsKevin NicholsHeather NottinghamJeremy NylanderTimothy OkkerseGloria OlivasJose OntiverosJennifer OntiverosRaul PachecohernandezLisa PadbergJason ParksSamuel ParmsShakeisha PerkinsJonathan PerkinsonChristopher PerryDonna PimentelVelma PiotrowskiCarlos PitreTrisha PlummerJohn PollockWilliam PondRanata PottardLeo PowersTrisha PriceJessica PriceRyan PrudenLila PuentesSteven QuickSandi RatwayJeremy RemleyTony RiceKristin RichardsonJennifer RichbourgBarbara RitsonAndy RiveraMarques RobertsRaymond RodriguezMauricio RodriguezDaniel Roll
Pasquale RomanoSanelle RomeroJennifer RootAisha RossMelissa RossGregory RuppenkampOlivia SalasGuillermo SalazarcurielPhelipe SalinasCourtenay SartainChad SchneiderVanessa SidneyBrian SmithAnthony SmithRichard SnellFulton SpriggsAnthony StevensonLori StradfordKerita StrawGerar SuarezfloresMario SulitDarrell SwansonRoger SwartzCameron TaylorAaron TedrowRobert TharpSherod ThompsonTimothy TraceShokia TurnerCesar ValenciaRickey VaughanRebecca VelazquezJuan VillarrealSean WallaceRandall WallaceAaron WardWilliam WarrenAndrew WeylandMarsha WhiteJames WhitmanMaripi WhitmanJeffery WilcoxSteven WilsonMarti WindbushDalhia WisePaul ZavitzJolie Zygulski
JBSA Airmen selected for master sergeantBy Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Lt. Col. Lance Annicelli, Aerospaceand Operational Physiology TrainingFlight commander for the 359thAerospace Medicine Squadron, washonored during this year’s annualAerospace Medical Association confer-ence, held May 10-13 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Colonel Annicelli was awarded the2010 Life Sciences and BiomedicalEngineering Branch Research andDevelopment Innovation Award. Thisaward recognizes an individual whohas demonstrated innovative life sci-ences and biomedical engineeringresearch as related to the design and/ordevelopment of aerospace medicalequipment or systems.
He also received the 2010 Paul BertAward for outstanding research contri-butions in aerospace physiology.
Both awards were presented for hisresearch in aircrew protection, specifi-cally in the field of enhanced G protec-tion.
“This recognition was fantastic andcaught me completely by surprise,”said Colonel Annicelli. “We have beenworking on this project for almost fiveyears. It’s certainly quite an honor to berecognized by my peers.”
Colonel Annicelli’s G protectionresearch has received numerous acco-lades throughout the Air Force for theunique and novel approach to accelera-tion protection. He teamed up with Dr.Ulf Balldin to develop a patent pendingconcept of G protection through electri-cally stimulating the muscles of thelower body. A prototype garmentdesigned to be worn by a pilot underthe flight suit provides a unique form ofacceleration protection by automatical-ly sensing and contracting the lowerbody muscles during and throughoutexcessive G-forces, providing a trans-parent form of G protection.
“It’s definitely a thrill to be a part ofa project that will hopefully make a sig-nificant difference in aircrew perform-ance and protection,” said ColonelAnnicelli.
Physiologist recognized at national conference
Photo by Durrell BessLt. Col. Lance Annicelli (right) and Dr. Ulf Balldin (left) fit retired Capt. James Kisner with aprototype muscle stimulation suit on May 25 to perform a centrifuge test as part of anacceleration protection research project they are conducting at Brooks City-Base, Texas. Thethree men designed a garment which will be worn by pilots that will automatically senseand contract lower body muscles during and throughout excessive G-forces during flight.
PAGE 5WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 JUNE 4, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Brooke Llafet559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
The Preventive HealthAssessment cell is currentlyimproving the process of adminis-tering the AF Form 422a, PhysicalProfile Serial Report. These clear-ances are used for special duty,commissioning, reserve duty, over-seas clearances and more. Thesenew procedures will provide amore dependable and customerservice-oriented environment.
Starting June 1, Kelly Clinic willoffer walk-in hours on Mondaysand Wednesdays for processing ofAF Form 422a’s. The walk-inhours will be Monday afternoon
from 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdaymornings from 8-10 a.m.
When utilizing this walk-inservice, please make sure youbring the documentation that iden-tifies the AF Form 422a require-ment and any specific statementsor tests. Our technicians will assistyou with anything needed for thisclearance, whether it is a visiontest or an appointment with yourprimary care manager.
Please note that this clearancewill not be completed in one day.The technician will review yourinformation, perform any neces-sary tests and forward the clear-ance to your primary care manag-er. Once the primary care manager
receives this information, it will beentered into the Preventive HealthAssessment and Individual MedicalReadiness database, generating anelectronic AF Form 422a for pro-cessing. Once in PIMR, it will gothrough two quality review checksbefore being signed and e-mailedto your command section. Thisprocess can take up to three to fiveduty days depending on the mem-ber’s medical needs.
We appreciate your patience aswe proceed with this transitionand look forward to providing youthe best medical care the Air Forcehas to offer.
Call 925-6082 for moreinformation.
PHA cell adjusts report processingCongratulations to
the following Joint BaseSan Antonio QuarterlyAward winners:
• Junior Enlisted Member –Senior Airman Zavier Grier(LAFB) – 59th MDW• NCO – Tech. Sgt. PhillipSharpe (LAFB) 59th MDW• SNCO – Senior Master Sgt.Jeffrey Gideon (RAFB) AFSVA• Honor Guard Junior EnlistedMember – Senior AirmanMonik Williams (RAFB) 359thMDSS
• Honor Guard NCO – StaffSgt. Renee Quenneville(RAFB) AFPC• CATEGORY 1 – SUPERVISO-RY Lisa Martinez 802nd FSS• CATEGORY 2 – SUPERVISO-RY Raythell Wynn 341st TRS• CATEGORY 1 – NON-SUPERVISORY Awilda SierraAFSVA (Randolph)• CATEGORY 2 – NON-SUPERVISORY JimmyWashington PIAO (Lackland)• Company Grade Officer –Capt. Ryan Bodge AETC
Joint Base San Antonio Quarterly Award Winners
Air Force officialsselected 5,424 of 21,829eligible technical ser-geants for promotion tomaster sergeant, for aselection rate of 24.85percent. The averagescore was based on thefollowing point averages:134.27 for enlisted per-formance reports, 11.40for decorations, 79.69 forthe promotion fitnessexamination and 63.59for the specialty knowl-edge test.
The average score forthose selected was341.18, with an averagetime in grade and time inservice of 4.49 and 15.88years respectively.
Congratulations to thefollowing JBSA Airmenselected for promotion tomaster sergeant:
Gregory AdamsKiren AdamsArcadio AguilarBrian AhernRondale AlexanderKaren AllenLateef AndersonChristopher AndersonMichael ArroyoArturo AyalaCynthia BaileyJames BaileyLarry BakerLafrance BallardSteven BarbourBrian BeckChristin BissonRobert BlackburnNoah BlissMichael BoehmAnthony BolesMelanie BonebreakAlexandro BonillaDemetrius BoothMatthew BordersBradley BoucherRobert Braddock
Timothy BraithwaitTracy Brown FlukerLeonard BuchananJoel BurtonAnthony BushurBrian CadgerGary CainTodd CampMichelle CardassiMark CarverRos CastillosartinJulio CedilloTina ChaneyNicholas CichonJames ClawsonJohn CloweChristopher ColeJames CollinsDavid ColonDenicia ConleyMichael ConnellyRobert ConstableFrederick CostalesJohn CowanTodd CranstonMatthew CrumScott CunninghamChristopher CurpTracy DanielDavid DanielMichael DaughtreyDamon DavidsonJeremy DavisChristopher DeckerDavid DelgadoHenry DempseyKevan DentMatthew DickensJames DickersonBarton DowneyJanet DudleyRichard DurhamArnie DyeTroy EarleywineBobby EatonCaleb EthridgeMatthew FalatFelicia FenclChristoph FergusonDanny Fidler
Ernesto FigueroaJason FittsEdward FivelGerald FlemingKenley FlemmingAndrew FletcherAndrew FloraRodolfo FloresSteven FrancoRicky FredricksonAdrian GainesAlejandro GalvanShelly GarciaThomas GaryRandall GearhartTodd GeislerDavid GoffHeather GonzalesMarcus GrahamSteven GreenGeorge GreeneSherri GuzmanTerry HaleJon HansonThomas HardenJeremy HarnackTimothy HarrisErika HaskinsClayton HenricksonDarlene HerbertJesus HernandezMilburgo HernandezAdriana HickmanPatrick HillKelvin HilliardJuan HinojosaKendrick HintonTrevor HofackerBrian HoglenThomas HolguinAnthony HornAaron HortonChad HuffstutterDexter HugginsGreg JeffersonJeffrey JepsenMichael JohnsonOkeshia JohnsonCarolyn JohnsonTony Johnson
Jennifer JohnsonSabra JonesLaketha JordanDandrea JoyceJames KelleyEric KennedyGerald KidbyChristopher KiddSung KimKimberly KimreyTimothy KingKenneth KnodleJason KomlodiChristop KoscinskiJeremi KretzschmarTimothy KronkDonald KrummenBrandon KuretzaJoshua LackeyJohn LambertDamien LarcheDeann LaufenburgerClifford LawtonJere LazardJoseph LindleyRandolp LivingstonSamuel LookLadarick LucasDion LynchChristine LynkDavid MaezDarek MaloneNoe ManrriqueBallard ManzurJason MarksJuan MarquezabundisJames MarshallRobert MartinezJohn MascoloJason MastersRoyal MaxeyToby MayMichelle MaydwellMirta MayfieldJames McCallJason McGeeJames McKinneyErskin McMickleMichael McWhorterMichelle Medford
Kenzie MilesAmber MilliornKevin MillsCharles MinyardIan MirkesRaymond MooseRaul MunguiaGeorge MyersDaniel NewboldHilton NewellTeresa NewsomCharles NicholsKevin NicholsHeather NottinghamJeremy NylanderTimothy OkkerseGloria OlivasJose OntiverosJennifer OntiverosRaul PachecohernandezLisa PadbergJason ParksSamuel ParmsShakeisha PerkinsJonathan PerkinsonChristopher PerryDonna PimentelVelma PiotrowskiCarlos PitreTrisha PlummerJohn PollockWilliam PondRanata PottardLeo PowersTrisha PriceJessica PriceRyan PrudenLila PuentesSteven QuickSandi RatwayJeremy RemleyTony RiceKristin RichardsonJennifer RichbourgBarbara RitsonAndy RiveraMarques RobertsRaymond RodriguezMauricio RodriguezDaniel Roll
Pasquale RomanoSanelle RomeroJennifer RootAisha RossMelissa RossGregory RuppenkampOlivia SalasGuillermo SalazarcurielPhelipe SalinasCourtenay SartainChad SchneiderVanessa SidneyBrian SmithAnthony SmithRichard SnellFulton SpriggsAnthony StevensonLori StradfordKerita StrawGerar SuarezfloresMario SulitDarrell SwansonRoger SwartzCameron TaylorAaron TedrowRobert TharpSherod ThompsonTimothy TraceShokia TurnerCesar ValenciaRickey VaughanRebecca VelazquezJuan VillarrealSean WallaceRandall WallaceAaron WardWilliam WarrenAndrew WeylandMarsha WhiteJames WhitmanMaripi WhitmanJeffery WilcoxSteven WilsonMarti WindbushDalhia WisePaul ZavitzJolie Zygulski
JBSA Airmen selected for master sergeantBy Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
Lt. Col. Lance Annicelli, Aerospaceand Operational Physiology TrainingFlight commander for the 359thAerospace Medicine Squadron, washonored during this year’s annualAerospace Medical Association confer-ence, held May 10-13 in Phoenix, Ariz.
Colonel Annicelli was awarded the2010 Life Sciences and BiomedicalEngineering Branch Research andDevelopment Innovation Award. Thisaward recognizes an individual whohas demonstrated innovative life sci-ences and biomedical engineeringresearch as related to the design and/ordevelopment of aerospace medicalequipment or systems.
He also received the 2010 Paul BertAward for outstanding research contri-butions in aerospace physiology.
Both awards were presented for hisresearch in aircrew protection, specifi-cally in the field of enhanced G protec-tion.
“This recognition was fantastic andcaught me completely by surprise,”said Colonel Annicelli. “We have beenworking on this project for almost fiveyears. It’s certainly quite an honor to berecognized by my peers.”
Colonel Annicelli’s G protectionresearch has received numerous acco-lades throughout the Air Force for theunique and novel approach to accelera-tion protection. He teamed up with Dr.Ulf Balldin to develop a patent pendingconcept of G protection through electri-cally stimulating the muscles of thelower body. A prototype garmentdesigned to be worn by a pilot underthe flight suit provides a unique form ofacceleration protection by automatical-ly sensing and contracting the lowerbody muscles during and throughoutexcessive G-forces, providing a trans-parent form of G protection.
“It’s definitely a thrill to be a part ofa project that will hopefully make a sig-nificant difference in aircrew perform-ance and protection,” said ColonelAnnicelli.
Physiologist recognized at national conference
Photo by Durrell BessLt. Col. Lance Annicelli (right) and Dr. Ulf Balldin (left) fit retired Capt. James Kisner with aprototype muscle stimulation suit on May 25 to perform a centrifuge test as part of anacceleration protection research project they are conducting at Brooks City-Base, Texas. Thethree men designed a garment which will be worn by pilots that will automatically senseand contract lower body muscles during and throughout excessive G-forces during flight.
PAGE 7WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 JUNE 4, 2010
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A child whose parent will soondeploy may feel a broad range of emo-tions, including anxiety and fear, butan event planned next week atRandolph helps take the uncertaintyout of the experience.
Now in its eighth year, OperationFLAGS, or Families Learning AboutGlobal Support, educates familiesof servicemembers and civiliansassigned to Randolph about thedeployment process.
“It’s designed as a family-friendlymobility education event,” said MasterSgt. Todd Remington, 902nd ForceSupport Squadron readiness NCO incharge. “We educate families aboutthings that go into the mobility process.Hopefully we can educate them to thepoint where we mitigate their fears alittle bit.”
Children and military spouses whoparticipate in the event, which will takeplace June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,have the opportunity to go through amock mobility line, look at all the gear
issued to servicemembers when theydeploy, see static displays of aircraftand equipment and watch a militaryworking dog demonstration.
Following in-processing at 8:30 a.m.at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter and the arrival of students fromthe Randolph Youth Center, partici-pants will be assembled into chalks -named Phantom, Fox Trot andRazorback - and dispersed to threerotation sites, including the deploymentreadiness center. After eating lunch at
the A&FRC, they will watch a MWDdemonstration. Closing comments at2:45 p.m. will conclude the event.
Participants should pre-register byclose of business Monday at the frontdesk of the A&FRC or on the Web sitewww.randolphfamilies.com. Children 8and under must be accompanied by aparent or guardian; children 9 andolder must have the registration formsigned by a parent or guardian.
Sergeant Remington, who calledOperation FLAGS “an operationalenhancement tools,” said it is pat-terned after a program called PDF Jr.at Mountain Home Air Force Base,Idaho.
“A lot of bases are doing this,” hesaid. “There’s an emphasis on educat-ing families about deployment. We fearwhat we don’t know; the more weknow, the more comfortable we are.”
Sergeant Remington said the eventhelps children see that their “mom ordad are safe downrange and thatthey’re taken care of.”
But the event is also beneficial forthe spouses of deploying Airmen.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to
learn about the military – anything wecan do to make things better for fami-lies,” Sergeant Remington said.
Chris Kiser, youth center school-agecoordinator, said 90 to 100 childrenfrom the facility will participate inOperation FLAGS.
“They get to see what their parentsdo when they’re ready to deploy,” hesaid. “It gives them a real sense ofwhat their parents go through.”
Mr. Kiser said the event is fun aswell as informative.
“I think they will enjoy it,” he said.“There are a lot of neat things to do.”
Sergeant Remington said volunteers– more than 125 last year – help makeOperation FLAGS a success.
“It could not happen without all thevolunteers who plan the event, set itup, execute it and take part in the tear-down,” he said.
“A lot of work goes into it.”The end result is an event that the
children find enjoyable.“You see those kids come in and get
energized and excited,” SergeantRemington said.
“It makes it all worthwhile.”
Operation FLAGS helps families cope with uncertainty of deployment
By Kelly Parsons502nd ABW OL-B Public Affairs
As kids say goodbye toclassrooms and homework,they can say hello to funactivities at the RandolphYouth Center.
The youth center is offeringseveral week-long campsfrom June to August thatpromise to keep kids enter-tained during their newfoundfree time.
For only $10, children ofactive-duty members and DoDcardholders can enjoy learn-ing a variety of skills.
Red-Hot Robot Camp kicksoff June 7 for children 7-12years old. Participants willlearn about robots and even-tually build their own to takehome. Other camps offeredthroughout the summerinclude activities that rangefrom sculpture-making toproblem-solving, science,
filmmaking, dance, theaterand an outdoor ‘thrills andskills’ camp.
Creativity is key and theyouth center has all thenecessary elements for achild’s imagination.
With its multi-purposeactivity room, gymnasticsroom, game room and TeenZone, the youth centeris a perfect place to spendthe summer.
Andrea Black, RandolphYouth Center youth activityprogram coordinator, saysthat the center’s programsare “designed to be inviting,energetic, social outlets thatfosters each youths’ individu-ality through positive andenlightening experiences withtheir peers.”
The summer camps arejust an extension of someof the youth center’s year-round programs.
Teen Night Hoops is a free
night of discussion, basketballand dinner available to teensaged 13-18.
Teens are invited to theyouth center from 6:30-8:30p.m. Friday evenings. Thenight begins with staff-facili-
tated discussions about issuespertinent to teens such as bul-lying and peer-pressure.
Following the discussion,teens are encouraged to playbasketball and enjoy a dinnerwith their peers.
The youth center alsooffers open recreation to chil-dren aged 9-18 for $36per year.
Kids are welcome to use anumber of the center’s facili-ties to play sports, createmasterpieces in the artsand crafts area or even playvideo games.
According to the YouthPrograms brochure, the pro-grams at the youth centerwork in affiliation with theBoys and Girls Club ofAmerica to promote the fivecore areas of character andleadership: education andcareer; health; life skills; thearts; and sports, fitnessand recreation.
For more informationabout the Randolph YouthCenter and its summer pro-grams call 652-3298 or visithttp://www.randolphfss.com/cm/templates/youthcenter.asp?articleid=47&zoneid=26.
Randolph Youth Center readies for summertime fun
Photo by Sean BowlinTwo middle school students compete with each other in a friendly gameof dodgeball in the Randolph Youth Center gym May 27.
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-BPublic Affairs
A Randolph Air Force Baseassistant lodging manager col-lecting vintage soft-drink traysshowed his giving spirit May28 when he presented onefrom his own collection toRandolph’s superintendent offacilities — who keeps a pic-ture of that particular tray inglass at his desk.
Last Friday at 8:30 a.m., inthe 902nd CES’s conferenceroom, Mike Porter, 902ndForce Support Squadronassistant lodging manager,presented the 1931 red Coca-Cola tray bearing a likeness ofthe mother of Joe Moore, a902nd Civil Engineer Squad-ron civil engineer, to Mr.Moore, as co-workers fromboth squadrons applaudedand there wasn’t a dry eye inthe room.
Mr. Porter’s boss was thereapplauding his gesture, whichcame as no shock to her, shesaid.
“We’re very proud but notsurprised Mike would want togive Joe the tray. Anyone thatknows Mike knows he’s a
kind, giving person,” saidMary Eddy, 902nd FSS lodgingmanager. Mr. Porter explainedhow he acquired the tray.
“I was on my way backfrom Scott AFB in 1979 andthere was a tornado warning,”he said. “So I pulled off thehighway into a small town. Istopped into an antique shop— and I found the tray.”
Mr. Porter subsequentlywent to a meeting last monthwith Mr. Moore, where he sawthe picture of the tray underthe glass on Moore’s desk.
“I asked him where he gotthe tray. He said he only hadthe picture,” said Mr. Porter,whose Coca-Cola memorabiliacollection numbers 100 traysand other items weighing atotal of 20,000 poundsamassed since 1979. “Then,Joe said ‘my mother is on thetray.’ I told him I thought Ihad that tray.”
Mr. Porter asked Mr. Moorehow much he would be willingto pay for that particular tray.
Mr. Moore told Mr. Porter itwas “really important” to him— so he would be willing topay a lot.
Mr. Porter knew thevalue of his collection
as an investment.“As far as giving the tray
away, to be honest, I reallywanted to charge for it,” hesaid.
But Mr. Porter spoke withMs. Eddy of the 902nd FSS,who wouldn’t tell him what todo — but did tell him she
was sure he would do theright thing.
“She never pressured meon a decision; she just said sheknew I’d do what was appro-priate,” Mr. Porter said.
Mr. Porter decided theproper action was to give thetray to Moore, who obviously
had a special attachmentto the item.
“This is part of history. Thisis a part of someone’s life,”Mr. Porter reasoned.
Mr. Moore, who was calledto the Friday 8:30 a.m. meet-ing at the 902nd CES on a pre-text, described the gift as atotal surprise.
“Wow,” he added, teary-eyed, “you don’t know whatthis means. This is my mother.What can I say?”
Mr. Porter replied, “Youdon’t need to say anything.Just the expression on yourface is good enough.”
For Ms. Eddy, the gift alsoillustrates the tight bondbetween Randolph engineersand lodging specialists.
“We couldn’t make it with-out CE,” she said, referring tothe extensive renovationsdone in base temporaryquarters. “We work well asa team, taking care ofour guests.”
The head of the 902nd CES,Leon Spradling, agreed withMs. Eddy.
“Mary and Mike appreciateeverything we do for lodging.They think we’re the best,”he concluded.
Big-hearted Randolph lodging supervisor gives special gift
Photo by Don LindseyMary Eddy, left, and Mike Porter, right, from the 902nd Force SupportSquadron, present Joe Moore with an Antique Coca-Cola tray, whichdepicts an image of his mother.
By Sean Bowlin 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affair
Fuels technicians on Randolph Air Force Base willsoon be issued hand-held personal digital assistantsoperating on wireless, Bluetooth technology to author-ize, dispense and track the cost and other expenseassociated with the use of aviation fuels on RandolphAir Force Base.
“Unlike what we’ve been using, these PDAs are easyto hold in your hand, are less bulky than the old modeland are smaller,” said Johnney Wright, a contractorand field services engineer with the 902nd LogisticsReadiness Group. “They also send information on fuelconsumed back to the dispatchers in real time.”
The PDAs are synchronized to printers in fueltrucks and can send customer information to them,Mr. Wright added.
Dennis Stewart, 902nd LRS chief of fuels qualityassurance, said the PDA’s strong suit lies in its abili-ty to record fuel transactions.
“It contains memory for customer and buildinginformation, and in terms of efficiency, it brings thecapability to accomplish direct billing transactionsin real time,” Mr. Stewart added.
Mr. Stewart also said the initiative to use thePDAs came after Depart-ment of Defense workerssaw similar devices used by jet fuel specialists serv-icing airliners in civilian airports.
“Commercial aviation has been using this technolo-
gy for years and once aware of the PDAs, then DoDstarted purchasing them. Now, using them is a DoD-wide initiative,” Mr. Stewart explained.
Mr. Stewart, who acknowledged the PDA was a finefuel point-of-sale device, added the PDA is capable oftransmitting fuel sale information directly to theDefense Finance Accounting Service, because theyhave the same software used by DFAS.
“The sale information is downloaded directly toDFAS, who can spit a bill out fast,” he concluded.“Plus, the new PDAs transmit information veryquickly. The whole thing is basic all-new automat-ed, computerized technology. It’s very fast, highlyefficient, and has been used in civil aviation foryears—and now we have it.”
PDA tracks fuel usage, rates, dispensing
PAGE 7WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 JUNE 4, 2010
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A child whose parent will soondeploy may feel a broad range of emo-tions, including anxiety and fear, butan event planned next week atRandolph helps take the uncertaintyout of the experience.
Now in its eighth year, OperationFLAGS, or Families Learning AboutGlobal Support, educates familiesof servicemembers and civiliansassigned to Randolph about thedeployment process.
“It’s designed as a family-friendlymobility education event,” said MasterSgt. Todd Remington, 902nd ForceSupport Squadron readiness NCO incharge. “We educate families aboutthings that go into the mobility process.Hopefully we can educate them to thepoint where we mitigate their fears alittle bit.”
Children and military spouses whoparticipate in the event, which will takeplace June 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.,have the opportunity to go through amock mobility line, look at all the gear
issued to servicemembers when theydeploy, see static displays of aircraftand equipment and watch a militaryworking dog demonstration.
Following in-processing at 8:30 a.m.at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter and the arrival of students fromthe Randolph Youth Center, partici-pants will be assembled into chalks -named Phantom, Fox Trot andRazorback - and dispersed to threerotation sites, including the deploymentreadiness center. After eating lunch at
the A&FRC, they will watch a MWDdemonstration. Closing comments at2:45 p.m. will conclude the event.
Participants should pre-register byclose of business Monday at the frontdesk of the A&FRC or on the Web sitewww.randolphfamilies.com. Children 8and under must be accompanied by aparent or guardian; children 9 andolder must have the registration formsigned by a parent or guardian.
Sergeant Remington, who calledOperation FLAGS “an operationalenhancement tools,” said it is pat-terned after a program called PDF Jr.at Mountain Home Air Force Base,Idaho.
“A lot of bases are doing this,” hesaid. “There’s an emphasis on educat-ing families about deployment. We fearwhat we don’t know; the more weknow, the more comfortable we are.”
Sergeant Remington said the eventhelps children see that their “mom ordad are safe downrange and thatthey’re taken care of.”
But the event is also beneficial forthe spouses of deploying Airmen.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to
learn about the military – anything wecan do to make things better for fami-lies,” Sergeant Remington said.
Chris Kiser, youth center school-agecoordinator, said 90 to 100 childrenfrom the facility will participate inOperation FLAGS.
“They get to see what their parentsdo when they’re ready to deploy,” hesaid. “It gives them a real sense ofwhat their parents go through.”
Mr. Kiser said the event is fun aswell as informative.
“I think they will enjoy it,” he said.“There are a lot of neat things to do.”
Sergeant Remington said volunteers– more than 125 last year – help makeOperation FLAGS a success.
“It could not happen without all thevolunteers who plan the event, set itup, execute it and take part in the tear-down,” he said.
“A lot of work goes into it.”The end result is an event that the
children find enjoyable.“You see those kids come in and get
energized and excited,” SergeantRemington said.
“It makes it all worthwhile.”
Operation FLAGS helps families cope with uncertainty of deployment
By Kelly Parsons502nd ABW OL-B Public Affairs
As kids say goodbye toclassrooms and homework,they can say hello to funactivities at the RandolphYouth Center.
The youth center is offeringseveral week-long campsfrom June to August thatpromise to keep kids enter-tained during their newfoundfree time.
For only $10, children ofactive-duty members and DoDcardholders can enjoy learn-ing a variety of skills.
Red-Hot Robot Camp kicksoff June 7 for children 7-12years old. Participants willlearn about robots and even-tually build their own to takehome. Other camps offeredthroughout the summerinclude activities that rangefrom sculpture-making toproblem-solving, science,
filmmaking, dance, theaterand an outdoor ‘thrills andskills’ camp.
Creativity is key and theyouth center has all thenecessary elements for achild’s imagination.
With its multi-purposeactivity room, gymnasticsroom, game room and TeenZone, the youth centeris a perfect place to spendthe summer.
Andrea Black, RandolphYouth Center youth activityprogram coordinator, saysthat the center’s programsare “designed to be inviting,energetic, social outlets thatfosters each youths’ individu-ality through positive andenlightening experiences withtheir peers.”
The summer camps arejust an extension of someof the youth center’s year-round programs.
Teen Night Hoops is a free
night of discussion, basketballand dinner available to teensaged 13-18.
Teens are invited to theyouth center from 6:30-8:30p.m. Friday evenings. Thenight begins with staff-facili-
tated discussions about issuespertinent to teens such as bul-lying and peer-pressure.
Following the discussion,teens are encouraged to playbasketball and enjoy a dinnerwith their peers.
The youth center alsooffers open recreation to chil-dren aged 9-18 for $36per year.
Kids are welcome to use anumber of the center’s facili-ties to play sports, createmasterpieces in the artsand crafts area or even playvideo games.
According to the YouthPrograms brochure, the pro-grams at the youth centerwork in affiliation with theBoys and Girls Club ofAmerica to promote the fivecore areas of character andleadership: education andcareer; health; life skills; thearts; and sports, fitnessand recreation.
For more informationabout the Randolph YouthCenter and its summer pro-grams call 652-3298 or visithttp://www.randolphfss.com/cm/templates/youthcenter.asp?articleid=47&zoneid=26.
Randolph Youth Center readies for summertime fun
Photo by Sean BowlinTwo middle school students compete with each other in a friendly gameof dodgeball in the Randolph Youth Center gym May 27.
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-BPublic Affairs
A Randolph Air Force Baseassistant lodging manager col-lecting vintage soft-drink traysshowed his giving spirit May28 when he presented onefrom his own collection toRandolph’s superintendent offacilities — who keeps a pic-ture of that particular tray inglass at his desk.
Last Friday at 8:30 a.m., inthe 902nd CES’s conferenceroom, Mike Porter, 902ndForce Support Squadronassistant lodging manager,presented the 1931 red Coca-Cola tray bearing a likeness ofthe mother of Joe Moore, a902nd Civil Engineer Squad-ron civil engineer, to Mr.Moore, as co-workers fromboth squadrons applaudedand there wasn’t a dry eye inthe room.
Mr. Porter’s boss was thereapplauding his gesture, whichcame as no shock to her, shesaid.
“We’re very proud but notsurprised Mike would want togive Joe the tray. Anyone thatknows Mike knows he’s a
kind, giving person,” saidMary Eddy, 902nd FSS lodgingmanager. Mr. Porter explainedhow he acquired the tray.
“I was on my way backfrom Scott AFB in 1979 andthere was a tornado warning,”he said. “So I pulled off thehighway into a small town. Istopped into an antique shop— and I found the tray.”
Mr. Porter subsequentlywent to a meeting last monthwith Mr. Moore, where he sawthe picture of the tray underthe glass on Moore’s desk.
“I asked him where he gotthe tray. He said he only hadthe picture,” said Mr. Porter,whose Coca-Cola memorabiliacollection numbers 100 traysand other items weighing atotal of 20,000 poundsamassed since 1979. “Then,Joe said ‘my mother is on thetray.’ I told him I thought Ihad that tray.”
Mr. Porter asked Mr. Moorehow much he would be willingto pay for that particular tray.
Mr. Moore told Mr. Porter itwas “really important” to him— so he would be willing topay a lot.
Mr. Porter knew thevalue of his collection
as an investment.“As far as giving the tray
away, to be honest, I reallywanted to charge for it,” hesaid.
But Mr. Porter spoke withMs. Eddy of the 902nd FSS,who wouldn’t tell him what todo — but did tell him she
was sure he would do theright thing.
“She never pressured meon a decision; she just said sheknew I’d do what was appro-priate,” Mr. Porter said.
Mr. Porter decided theproper action was to give thetray to Moore, who obviously
had a special attachmentto the item.
“This is part of history. Thisis a part of someone’s life,”Mr. Porter reasoned.
Mr. Moore, who was calledto the Friday 8:30 a.m. meet-ing at the 902nd CES on a pre-text, described the gift as atotal surprise.
“Wow,” he added, teary-eyed, “you don’t know whatthis means. This is my mother.What can I say?”
Mr. Porter replied, “Youdon’t need to say anything.Just the expression on yourface is good enough.”
For Ms. Eddy, the gift alsoillustrates the tight bondbetween Randolph engineersand lodging specialists.
“We couldn’t make it with-out CE,” she said, referring tothe extensive renovationsdone in base temporaryquarters. “We work well asa team, taking care ofour guests.”
The head of the 902nd CES,Leon Spradling, agreed withMs. Eddy.
“Mary and Mike appreciateeverything we do for lodging.They think we’re the best,”he concluded.
Big-hearted Randolph lodging supervisor gives special gift
Photo by Don LindseyMary Eddy, left, and Mike Porter, right, from the 902nd Force SupportSquadron, present Joe Moore with an Antique Coca-Cola tray, whichdepicts an image of his mother.
By Sean Bowlin 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affair
Fuels technicians on Randolph Air Force Base willsoon be issued hand-held personal digital assistantsoperating on wireless, Bluetooth technology to author-ize, dispense and track the cost and other expenseassociated with the use of aviation fuels on RandolphAir Force Base.
“Unlike what we’ve been using, these PDAs are easyto hold in your hand, are less bulky than the old modeland are smaller,” said Johnney Wright, a contractorand field services engineer with the 902nd LogisticsReadiness Group. “They also send information on fuelconsumed back to the dispatchers in real time.”
The PDAs are synchronized to printers in fueltrucks and can send customer information to them,Mr. Wright added.
Dennis Stewart, 902nd LRS chief of fuels qualityassurance, said the PDA’s strong suit lies in its abili-ty to record fuel transactions.
“It contains memory for customer and buildinginformation, and in terms of efficiency, it brings thecapability to accomplish direct billing transactionsin real time,” Mr. Stewart added.
Mr. Stewart also said the initiative to use thePDAs came after Depart-ment of Defense workerssaw similar devices used by jet fuel specialists serv-icing airliners in civilian airports.
“Commercial aviation has been using this technolo-
gy for years and once aware of the PDAs, then DoDstarted purchasing them. Now, using them is a DoD-wide initiative,” Mr. Stewart explained.
Mr. Stewart, who acknowledged the PDA was a finefuel point-of-sale device, added the PDA is capable oftransmitting fuel sale information directly to theDefense Finance Accounting Service, because theyhave the same software used by DFAS.
“The sale information is downloaded directly toDFAS, who can spit a bill out fast,” he concluded.“Plus, the new PDAs transmit information veryquickly. The whole thing is basic all-new automat-ed, computerized technology. It’s very fast, highlyefficient, and has been used in civil aviation foryears—and now we have it.”
PDA tracks fuel usage, rates, dispensing
PAGE 9WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 8 JUNE 4, 2010
RetirementCongratulations to Col. John Kresek,
Air Force Personnel Center, Maj. FrankHellstern, 902nd Security ForcesSquadron and Master Sgt. MichaelPreyer, Air Education and TrainingCommand on their retirement.
Safety video contestThe Air Force Safety Center 101
Critical Days of Summer video contestis underway through July 31, and allthose in the Air Force family are encour-aged to create a video to convey effec-tive ways to safely conduct off-dutyactivities. Entrants may upload originalvideos to the Air Force Safety Center’sYouTube Web page. For more informa-tion on video format, length, topics andmore, call 652-9275.
Dorm DinnerThe Randolph First Sergeants are
scheduled to host a monthly DormDinner for Randolph dormitory residentsJune 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at theChapel Center.
Volunteer EventThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center seeks volunteers for OperationFLAGS scheduled for June 11 at theAirman and Family Readiness Center.For more information, or to volunteer,call 652-5321.
Vehicle AuctionThe 902nd Force Support Squadron
Logistics Branch is scheduled to host anon-appropriated fund vehicle auctionfor a 2000 Ford Ranger through June11. The vehicle being auctioned can beviewed at Bldg. 156 parking lot,Monday-Friday, from 1-3 p.m. The bidwinner will be contacted by phone. Formore information on how to bid, who tosend the bid to and further information,call 652-7319.
Cancer Survivors DayThe BAMC/WHMC Cancer Care
Committees announce the 4th AnnualNational Cancer Survivors Day June 12from 3-5 p.m. at the BAMC medicalmall. All DoD beneficiaries are invited.Rudy’s barbeque will also be served. Formore information or to RSVP by today,call 916-5778.
Base SupplyThe 902nd Logistics Readiness
Squadron announced multiple noticesto customers, and may be found elec-tronically at www.randolph.af.mil byclicking on the ‘Round Randolph tab.
EntertainmentThe 902nd Force Support Squadron
Marketing Office is looking for people toparticipate in upcoming focus groups;the goal will be to find what makes theclubs entertaining and enjoyable for
customers. If you would like to meetwith these focus groups in order tobring new entertainment that will bringin new customers, call 652-2052.
Speakers Bureau ProgramThe Randolph Public Affairs office
seeks motivated Airmen to becomespeakers as part of their Civic Outreachprogram. Volunteer speakers are theface of Randolph in the community andis a great way to support the Air Force.All Randolph employees are welcome,and those interested should call 652-4410.
Clinic moveThe Child and Adolescent
Psychology Clinic has moved fromWilford Hall to the D lot trailers atBrooke Army Medical Center. For moreinformation, call 916-4342.
ADX UpdateThe 902nd Communications
Squadron announced the ActiveDirectory and Exchange migrationscheduled to begin Monday has beendelayed until Oct. 1. Employees shouldcontinue to reduce the size’s of mailbox-es.
Hispanic Heritage CommitteeRandolph’s Hispanic Heritage
Committee seeks volunteers to helpwith preparations for the upcoming
observance month between Septemberand October. The committee meetsTuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at theEqual Opportunity conference room. Formore information, call 565-9232.
Weight Loss Surgery StudyWilford Hall Medical Center
Bariatric Clinic seeks overweight indi-viduals with Type 2 diabetes to partici-pate in a research study. All non- activeduty military medical beneficiariesaged 18-65 are invited to participate.For more information, call 292-5915.
Enlisted SpousesThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses
Club is scheduled to host a BunkoNight card game for all retired or activeenlisted spouses Tuesday at theKendrick Club at 6:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 310-4551.
DANTES ExamsBeginning fiscal year 2011, DANTES
will no longer cover the cost for anAirman retaking a CLEP or DANTES test.All retest cost will be out-of-pocket formilitary students. For more information,call 652-5964.
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESDoD jobs
Those interested in learning moreabout Department of Defense employ-
ment opportunities should visitwww.usajobs.gov.
AFPC jobsThe Air Force Personnel Center
announces civilian job opportunities.Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil andclick on the AFPC job vacancies icon tosee jobs available.
Base BRIEFS
“The Losers” (PG-13)Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Death at a Funeral” (R)Chris Rock, Danny Glover
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
“The Losers” (PG-13)Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
For a complete listing of base briefs, visit
www.randolph.af.mil andclick on ‘Round Randolph
Alysha Kraft, lifeguard, cleans a lounge chair next to the Parr O’ Club pool.
Angel Saavedra and Joshua Castill, Randolph Air ForceBase lifeguards, work together to clean around the pooldeck while the skimmer cleans the pool during prepara-tion for the 2010 swimming season
ABOVE,Randolph life-guard BrianDelaney wipesdown the seatof his dutychair.Photos by
Steve Thurow
Lifeguards spruceup Parr O-Club
Pool for summerWith temperatures quickly heating up, pool
lifeguards with the 902nd Force SupportSquadron were busy May 24-28 preparing
the Parr O’ Club pool for Randolph patrons ready to take a cool,
refreshing dip in the hot South Texas sun over the Memorial Day weekend.
LEFT, LifeguardJ.C. Martinezcleans a poolladder.
FEATURE
PAGE 9WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 8 JUNE 4, 2010
RetirementCongratulations to Col. John Kresek,
Air Force Personnel Center, Maj. FrankHellstern, 902nd Security ForcesSquadron and Master Sgt. MichaelPreyer, Air Education and TrainingCommand on their retirement.
Safety video contestThe Air Force Safety Center 101
Critical Days of Summer video contestis underway through July 31, and allthose in the Air Force family are encour-aged to create a video to convey effec-tive ways to safely conduct off-dutyactivities. Entrants may upload originalvideos to the Air Force Safety Center’sYouTube Web page. For more informa-tion on video format, length, topics andmore, call 652-9275.
Dorm DinnerThe Randolph First Sergeants are
scheduled to host a monthly DormDinner for Randolph dormitory residentsJune 10 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at theChapel Center.
Volunteer EventThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center seeks volunteers for OperationFLAGS scheduled for June 11 at theAirman and Family Readiness Center.For more information, or to volunteer,call 652-5321.
Vehicle AuctionThe 902nd Force Support Squadron
Logistics Branch is scheduled to host anon-appropriated fund vehicle auctionfor a 2000 Ford Ranger through June11. The vehicle being auctioned can beviewed at Bldg. 156 parking lot,Monday-Friday, from 1-3 p.m. The bidwinner will be contacted by phone. Formore information on how to bid, who tosend the bid to and further information,call 652-7319.
Cancer Survivors DayThe BAMC/WHMC Cancer Care
Committees announce the 4th AnnualNational Cancer Survivors Day June 12from 3-5 p.m. at the BAMC medicalmall. All DoD beneficiaries are invited.Rudy’s barbeque will also be served. Formore information or to RSVP by today,call 916-5778.
Base SupplyThe 902nd Logistics Readiness
Squadron announced multiple noticesto customers, and may be found elec-tronically at www.randolph.af.mil byclicking on the ‘Round Randolph tab.
EntertainmentThe 902nd Force Support Squadron
Marketing Office is looking for people toparticipate in upcoming focus groups;the goal will be to find what makes theclubs entertaining and enjoyable for
customers. If you would like to meetwith these focus groups in order tobring new entertainment that will bringin new customers, call 652-2052.
Speakers Bureau ProgramThe Randolph Public Affairs office
seeks motivated Airmen to becomespeakers as part of their Civic Outreachprogram. Volunteer speakers are theface of Randolph in the community andis a great way to support the Air Force.All Randolph employees are welcome,and those interested should call 652-4410.
Clinic moveThe Child and Adolescent
Psychology Clinic has moved fromWilford Hall to the D lot trailers atBrooke Army Medical Center. For moreinformation, call 916-4342.
ADX UpdateThe 902nd Communications
Squadron announced the ActiveDirectory and Exchange migrationscheduled to begin Monday has beendelayed until Oct. 1. Employees shouldcontinue to reduce the size’s of mailbox-es.
Hispanic Heritage CommitteeRandolph’s Hispanic Heritage
Committee seeks volunteers to helpwith preparations for the upcoming
observance month between Septemberand October. The committee meetsTuesdays from 11 a.m. to noon at theEqual Opportunity conference room. Formore information, call 565-9232.
Weight Loss Surgery StudyWilford Hall Medical Center
Bariatric Clinic seeks overweight indi-viduals with Type 2 diabetes to partici-pate in a research study. All non- activeduty military medical beneficiariesaged 18-65 are invited to participate.For more information, call 292-5915.
Enlisted SpousesThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses
Club is scheduled to host a BunkoNight card game for all retired or activeenlisted spouses Tuesday at theKendrick Club at 6:30 p.m. For moreinformation, call 310-4551.
DANTES ExamsBeginning fiscal year 2011, DANTES
will no longer cover the cost for anAirman retaking a CLEP or DANTES test.All retest cost will be out-of-pocket formilitary students. For more information,call 652-5964.
JOB AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESDoD jobs
Those interested in learning moreabout Department of Defense employ-
ment opportunities should visitwww.usajobs.gov.
AFPC jobsThe Air Force Personnel Center
announces civilian job opportunities.Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil andclick on the AFPC job vacancies icon tosee jobs available.
Base BRIEFS
“The Losers” (PG-13)Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Death at a Funeral” (R)Chris Rock, Danny Glover
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
“The Losers” (PG-13)Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
For a complete listing of base briefs, visit
www.randolph.af.mil andclick on ‘Round Randolph
Alysha Kraft, lifeguard, cleans a lounge chair next to the Parr O’ Club pool.
Angel Saavedra and Joshua Castill, Randolph Air ForceBase lifeguards, work together to clean around the pooldeck while the skimmer cleans the pool during prepara-tion for the 2010 swimming season
ABOVE,Randolph life-guard BrianDelaney wipesdown the seatof his dutychair.Photos by
Steve Thurow
Lifeguards spruceup Parr O-Club
Pool for summerWith temperatures quickly heating up, pool
lifeguards with the 902nd Force SupportSquadron were busy May 24-28 preparing
the Parr O’ Club pool for Randolph patrons ready to take a cool,
refreshing dip in the hot South Texas sun over the Memorial Day weekend.
LEFT, LifeguardJ.C. Martinezcleans a poolladder.
FEATURE
PAGE 11WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010PAGE 10
FEATURE
Command Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air BaseWing command chief, tries to read while wearing “BeerGoggles” which simulate the effects of alcoholic impairmentas Universal City Police Department Sgt. Ruben Morales andStaff Sgt. Marisela Gonzales, 902nd Security ForcesSquadron training NCO, watch.
As part of Safety Day’s fun, Lodging housekeeper Honora Mercado, left, distinguished visitors coordinator Daniel Buntjer,center, and housekeeper Espi Martinez, right, race to a finish line win following a bed-making competition.
Sarah Baker, left, 902nd Force Support Squadron Lodging front desk manager, peers at adisplay while custodial supervisor, Kelly Targett, evaluates the description of a purportedon-base mock criminal.
With the safety and welfare of Airmen and Air Force civiliansalways of paramount concern, leaders from the 502nd Air BaseWing visited the 902nd Force Support Squadron’s “Safety Day”
May 25. As part of the half-day Wingman stand down, units acrossRandolph participated in enjoyable events to drive home the
importance of Safety and the “Wingman Concept.”
Safety Dayactivities promoteWingman Concept
Photos bySteve Thurow
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Summer is quickly approaching and temperaturesare on the rise.
With the mild days of spring slipping away, electricbills are also beginning their ascent.At Randolph, leadership is asking the base communityto step up their efforts to conserve energy - not just toaddress a shortfall in this fiscal year’s utility budget,but to contribute to a cultural change with conserva-tion at the forefront.
“There is a great need for conservation this sum-mer,” said Anthony Martinez, 902nd Mission SupportGroup energy program manager. “We want to makesure we’re able to meet our fiscal responsibilities andnot have a large shortfall.”
So far this year, the base’s utility payments are about$500,000 over budget, Mr. Martinez said.
“We don’t want to make that worse during the sum-mer months, so we’re looking at more conservationmeasures,” he said. “We’ve sent an e-mail to buildingmanagers, telling them we’ll be stringently followingbase policy of air-conditioning settings between 76 and78 degrees during the summer. The exceptions to thispolicy are critical equipment and medical waivers thatmay exist; we’re asking for letters justifying adjust-ments in temperature.”
The base follows a formula implemented in 2002 to
determine activation and deactivation dates in the falland spring for heating and air-conditioning systems.
Mr. Martinez said this year’s current shortfall is dueto a 7 percent rate increase by City Public Service;high-demand charges from last summer, whichaccount for half the utility bill; and an overall increasein consumption this fiscal year – some of that attributedto a greater use of natural gas because of cold wintertemperatures.
He said another conservation measure that will helpreduce consumption is participation in CPS’ demandresponse program, which began this week.
“That is where we voluntarily curtail loads between3 and 6 p.m. each week day through the end ofSeptember,” Mr. Martinez said. “They will give us acredit on our utility bill that will help us with any short-
fall in our budget.”Building managers are also being asked to shut off
high-use equipment after 3 p.m. on high-demand days,he added.
Robert Rushing, 902nd Civil Engineer SquadronAsset Management Flight chief, said the base’s multi-million-dollar energy program is designed to reducethe overall energy demand, but personnel “can make asignificant contribution to our energy reduction effortsby being energy-wise at their individual work stations.”
“For example, perform a quick tour of your workarea before you go home to make sure you have turnedoff peripherals such as monitors, printers, fans andradios,” he said. “Also, don’t be afraid to help your fel-low wingman and turn off their peripherals, too, if yousee they forgot to turn their items off before leaving.”
Mr. Rushing said conservation is even more impor-tant this summer because many members of the basecommunity are working in less-efficient temporaryfacilities while their permanent facilities are beingrenovated.
Personnel should employ the same conservationmeasures they use at home, Mr. Martinez said.
“They should treat the money at work like themoney they spend at home,” he said.
“We want to be able to continue to do this as a cul-tural change. We want people to be looking at conser-vation.”
Energy conservation vital as temperatures climb“There is a great need for con-
servation this summer. We wantto make sure we’re able to meetour fiscal responsibilities and nothave a large shortfall.”
Anthony Martinez902nd Mission Support Group
energy program manager
PAGE 11WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010PAGE 10
FEATURE
Command Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air BaseWing command chief, tries to read while wearing “BeerGoggles” which simulate the effects of alcoholic impairmentas Universal City Police Department Sgt. Ruben Morales andStaff Sgt. Marisela Gonzales, 902nd Security ForcesSquadron training NCO, watch.
As part of Safety Day’s fun, Lodging housekeeper Honora Mercado, left, distinguished visitors coordinator Daniel Buntjer,center, and housekeeper Espi Martinez, right, race to a finish line win following a bed-making competition.
Sarah Baker, left, 902nd Force Support Squadron Lodging front desk manager, peers at adisplay while custodial supervisor, Kelly Targett, evaluates the description of a purportedon-base mock criminal.
With the safety and welfare of Airmen and Air Force civiliansalways of paramount concern, leaders from the 502nd Air BaseWing visited the 902nd Force Support Squadron’s “Safety Day”
May 25. As part of the half-day Wingman stand down, units acrossRandolph participated in enjoyable events to drive home the
importance of Safety and the “Wingman Concept.”
Safety Dayactivities promoteWingman Concept
Photos bySteve Thurow
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Summer is quickly approaching and temperaturesare on the rise.
With the mild days of spring slipping away, electricbills are also beginning their ascent.At Randolph, leadership is asking the base communityto step up their efforts to conserve energy - not just toaddress a shortfall in this fiscal year’s utility budget,but to contribute to a cultural change with conserva-tion at the forefront.
“There is a great need for conservation this sum-mer,” said Anthony Martinez, 902nd Mission SupportGroup energy program manager. “We want to makesure we’re able to meet our fiscal responsibilities andnot have a large shortfall.”
So far this year, the base’s utility payments are about$500,000 over budget, Mr. Martinez said.
“We don’t want to make that worse during the sum-mer months, so we’re looking at more conservationmeasures,” he said. “We’ve sent an e-mail to buildingmanagers, telling them we’ll be stringently followingbase policy of air-conditioning settings between 76 and78 degrees during the summer. The exceptions to thispolicy are critical equipment and medical waivers thatmay exist; we’re asking for letters justifying adjust-ments in temperature.”
The base follows a formula implemented in 2002 to
determine activation and deactivation dates in the falland spring for heating and air-conditioning systems.
Mr. Martinez said this year’s current shortfall is dueto a 7 percent rate increase by City Public Service;high-demand charges from last summer, whichaccount for half the utility bill; and an overall increasein consumption this fiscal year – some of that attributedto a greater use of natural gas because of cold wintertemperatures.
He said another conservation measure that will helpreduce consumption is participation in CPS’ demandresponse program, which began this week.
“That is where we voluntarily curtail loads between3 and 6 p.m. each week day through the end ofSeptember,” Mr. Martinez said. “They will give us acredit on our utility bill that will help us with any short-
fall in our budget.”Building managers are also being asked to shut off
high-use equipment after 3 p.m. on high-demand days,he added.
Robert Rushing, 902nd Civil Engineer SquadronAsset Management Flight chief, said the base’s multi-million-dollar energy program is designed to reducethe overall energy demand, but personnel “can make asignificant contribution to our energy reduction effortsby being energy-wise at their individual work stations.”
“For example, perform a quick tour of your workarea before you go home to make sure you have turnedoff peripherals such as monitors, printers, fans andradios,” he said. “Also, don’t be afraid to help your fel-low wingman and turn off their peripherals, too, if yousee they forgot to turn their items off before leaving.”
Mr. Rushing said conservation is even more impor-tant this summer because many members of the basecommunity are working in less-efficient temporaryfacilities while their permanent facilities are beingrenovated.
Personnel should employ the same conservationmeasures they use at home, Mr. Martinez said.
“They should treat the money at work like themoney they spend at home,” he said.
“We want to be able to continue to do this as a cul-tural change. We want people to be looking at conser-vation.”
Energy conservation vital as temperatures climb“There is a great need for con-
servation this summer. We wantto make sure we’re able to meetour fiscal responsibilities and nothave a large shortfall.”
Anthony Martinez902nd Mission Support Group
energy program manager
PAGE 13WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 JUNE 4, 2010
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
Lifeguarding classesLifeguarding classes will
be offered at RandolphJune 19-25, July 17-23 andAugust 14-20. The waterportion will take place atthe South Pool and class-room portion at the Artsand Crafts Center, Bldg.895. The cost for the classis $200 and includes eighthours of CPR training, fourhours of first aid trainingand 21 hours of lifeguardtraining. The class is limit-ed to 10 participants andparticipants must be atleast 16 years old.
Those interested shouldsign up at Outdoor recre-ation/ITT office, Bldg. 897.
Water aerobic classesWater aerobic classes
are held at the Center PoolMonday and Wednesdayfrom 10-11 a.m. Classescost $3.
For more informationcontact the Fitness Centerat 652-7263.
Women’s golf leagueA women’s 9-hole golf
league starts June 29. Ifinterested, call Troy Gannat 652-4653 for moredetails and to sign up.
Swing doctorsGolfers can make a per-
sonal appointment withswing doctors BrianCannon and CharlesBishop (PGA). With the helpof these professionals,golfers will not only enjoythe game more but alsolower their scores.
Call 652-4653 to sched-ule a lesson.
SportsBRIEFS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
New Air Force fitness stan-dards promoting a year-roundphysical conditioning programstart July 1, but Airmenpreparing to meet thoserequirements have an opportu-nity to supplement theirefforts.
The Health and WellnessCenter and Rambler FitnessCenter are sponsoring a six-week-long weight-loss chal-lenge called the RandolphSummer Slimdown that willallow all members of the basecommunity 18 and older to loseweight by eating healthy foodsand engaging in daily physicalactivity. They can also attendclasses and events at theHAWC or fitness center thatpromote healthy living.
“We’re going to focus onweight loss and reducing the
percentage of body fat,” saidJennifer Sides, 359th Aero-space Medicine Squadronhealth and wellness dietitian.“We’ve never had a weight-losschallenge. We’ll gather feed-back from participants afterthe event and hopefully part-ner with the fitness center nextyear and expand the program.”
Participants in the slim-down, which begins next week,will compete in teams of two tofour people and earn points byeating two cups of fruits andthree cups of vegetables eachday, exercising for 30 minutesa day, attending classes andevents at the HAWC and fitnesscenter and completing a surveyat the end of the challenge.
Registration packets for theprogram are available at theHAWC and fitness centerthrough today. Forms, includ-ing a team enrollment form,must be completed and
brought to an initial weigh-inMonday from 7:30 a.m. to 5p.m. at the HAWC. Otherweigh-in sessions are plannedfor June 28 and July 19.Participants’ weight and per-centage of body fat will becomputed at each session.
Each team member willearn one point per day for 30minutes of exercise, one pointfor two cups of fruit, one pointfor three cups of vegetables,five points for each HAWC orfitness center class, 10 pointsfor each HAWC or fitness cen-ter event and 10 points forcompleting the survey.
Participants will be requiredto keep a log of their pointseach week.
Awards will be presented toteams and individuals with themost points and greatest per-centage of body weight loss.
The slimdown, which isopen to all active-duty mem-
bers, Department of Defensecivilians, contactors, retirees,reservists, spouses and benefi-ciaries 18 and older, is similarto Crews Into Shape, the Navyand Marine Corps PublicHealth Center-sponsored chal-lenge that promotes wellness,but Ms. Sides called it a“weight-loss challenge.”
“We want to make it a larg-er-scale program, but wethought we’d test the watersfirst,” she said. “We’ve beenthinking about doing this for along time.”
Ms. Sides said the teamaspect of the slimdown isimportant because participantsbenefit from their team mem-bers’ support.
She said the timing of theevent is “perfect” because thenew Air Force fitness stan-dards go into effect July 1.
For more information, callMs. Sides at 652-3644.
New weight-loss challenge seeks teamsthroughout Randolph community
Marathonstart
Marking the 63rdanniversary of the AirForce, the 14th annualAir Force Marathon isscheduled forSeptember 18. The AirEducation TrainingCommand is thereigning champion, andseeks two males andfemales to send to the2010 race. Allnominess must beactive duty, assigned toAETC and submitted byJune 20. For moreinformation, call 652-2955.
Photo by Christy Webb
PAGE 13WINGSPREADJUNE 4, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 JUNE 4, 2010
ADVERTISEMENT
902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
Lifeguarding classesLifeguarding classes will
be offered at RandolphJune 19-25, July 17-23 andAugust 14-20. The waterportion will take place atthe South Pool and class-room portion at the Artsand Crafts Center, Bldg.895. The cost for the classis $200 and includes eighthours of CPR training, fourhours of first aid trainingand 21 hours of lifeguardtraining. The class is limit-ed to 10 participants andparticipants must be atleast 16 years old.
Those interested shouldsign up at Outdoor recre-ation/ITT office, Bldg. 897.
Water aerobic classesWater aerobic classes
are held at the Center PoolMonday and Wednesdayfrom 10-11 a.m. Classescost $3.
For more informationcontact the Fitness Centerat 652-7263.
Women’s golf leagueA women’s 9-hole golf
league starts June 29. Ifinterested, call Troy Gannat 652-4653 for moredetails and to sign up.
Swing doctorsGolfers can make a per-
sonal appointment withswing doctors BrianCannon and CharlesBishop (PGA). With the helpof these professionals,golfers will not only enjoythe game more but alsolower their scores.
Call 652-4653 to sched-ule a lesson.
SportsBRIEFS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
New Air Force fitness stan-dards promoting a year-roundphysical conditioning programstart July 1, but Airmenpreparing to meet thoserequirements have an opportu-nity to supplement theirefforts.
The Health and WellnessCenter and Rambler FitnessCenter are sponsoring a six-week-long weight-loss chal-lenge called the RandolphSummer Slimdown that willallow all members of the basecommunity 18 and older to loseweight by eating healthy foodsand engaging in daily physicalactivity. They can also attendclasses and events at theHAWC or fitness center thatpromote healthy living.
“We’re going to focus onweight loss and reducing the
percentage of body fat,” saidJennifer Sides, 359th Aero-space Medicine Squadronhealth and wellness dietitian.“We’ve never had a weight-losschallenge. We’ll gather feed-back from participants afterthe event and hopefully part-ner with the fitness center nextyear and expand the program.”
Participants in the slim-down, which begins next week,will compete in teams of two tofour people and earn points byeating two cups of fruits andthree cups of vegetables eachday, exercising for 30 minutesa day, attending classes andevents at the HAWC and fitnesscenter and completing a surveyat the end of the challenge.
Registration packets for theprogram are available at theHAWC and fitness centerthrough today. Forms, includ-ing a team enrollment form,must be completed and
brought to an initial weigh-inMonday from 7:30 a.m. to 5p.m. at the HAWC. Otherweigh-in sessions are plannedfor June 28 and July 19.Participants’ weight and per-centage of body fat will becomputed at each session.
Each team member willearn one point per day for 30minutes of exercise, one pointfor two cups of fruit, one pointfor three cups of vegetables,five points for each HAWC orfitness center class, 10 pointsfor each HAWC or fitness cen-ter event and 10 points forcompleting the survey.
Participants will be requiredto keep a log of their pointseach week.
Awards will be presented toteams and individuals with themost points and greatest per-centage of body weight loss.
The slimdown, which isopen to all active-duty mem-
bers, Department of Defensecivilians, contactors, retirees,reservists, spouses and benefi-ciaries 18 and older, is similarto Crews Into Shape, the Navyand Marine Corps PublicHealth Center-sponsored chal-lenge that promotes wellness,but Ms. Sides called it a“weight-loss challenge.”
“We want to make it a larg-er-scale program, but wethought we’d test the watersfirst,” she said. “We’ve beenthinking about doing this for along time.”
Ms. Sides said the teamaspect of the slimdown isimportant because participantsbenefit from their team mem-bers’ support.
She said the timing of theevent is “perfect” because thenew Air Force fitness stan-dards go into effect July 1.
For more information, callMs. Sides at 652-3644.
New weight-loss challenge seeks teamsthroughout Randolph community
Marathonstart
Marking the 63rdanniversary of the AirForce, the 14th annualAir Force Marathon isscheduled forSeptember 18. The AirEducation TrainingCommand is thereigning champion, andseeks two males andfemales to send to the2010 race. Allnominess must beactive duty, assigned toAETC and submitted byJune 20. For moreinformation, call 652-2955.
Photo by Christy Webb