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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 65th Year • No. 17 • APRIL 29, 2011
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
INSIDE ... WEB-BASED SYSTEM FOR PCS MOVES, P3 ... COMBATING ASTHMA, P3 ... HOURS REDUCED AT WEST GATE, P4 ... NCAA GOLFERS HIT BASE GREENS, P11
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By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With one week to go in its six-week AirForce Assistance Fund campaign,Randolph has already eclipsed its AirForce-assigned monetary goal.
Maj. Gordon Pfeil, Randolph AFAFprogram manager, reported that the2011 campaign raised $101,748, or 118percent of its Air Force goal, by April 22,which marked the end of the fundraisingeffort’s fourth week.
“Although this is still well short of lastyear’s record-breaking success of $194,000,we’re confident that we’re going to finish with a bang,”he said. “We call on anyone who has not yet given to seriouslyconsider lending their support to these worthwhile charities.”
The Air Force Assistance Fund benefits four charitable organi-zations that support the Air Force family, including active-duty,Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and retired personnel aswell as their dependents and surviving spouses.
The Air Force Villages Inc. and the Air ForceEnlisted Village Inc. ensure that widows orwidowers of Air Force members have asecure retirement home, the Gen. and Mrs.Curtis E. LeMay Foundation provides wid-ows of Air Force retirees with grants offinancial assistance and the Air Force AidSociety helps members of the Air Forcefamily meet educational or emergencyneeds.
The campaign solicits the contribu-tions of Airmen assigned to Randolph,Joint Base San Antonio headquarters and
other detachments at Fort Sam Houstonand geographically separated units outside
San Antonio. It also accepts, but does notsolicit, donations from civilian personnel.
Major Pfeil said unit key workers are still available to takecontributions during the final week of the AFAF campaign. Inaddition, unit fundraisers are planned to raise more money forthe campaign.
For more information, call Major Pfeil at 652-8042.
Harmin Aguilera, Hazardous MaterialFacility technician, pours used motor oilinto a collection tank April 19 atRandolph’s Hazardous Material Facility.For the complete story on how thefacility helps the base community, seePage 8. Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert
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ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 29, 2011
COMMENTARY
By Staff Sgt. Liliana Moreno379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA – I love the feel-ing of the cool breeze brushing againstmy face as I drive to work with thewindows rolled down on a nice, crisp,summer morning.
At the pool or beach, the warm sunlightreflects nicely on the blue water andmakes me feel good to be alive.
I guess I’ve just always enjoyed nature.Here in the desert, when the winds
kick up sand and dust at certain timesof the year, it makes me appreciatethe days when I can easily breathe theclean air and look up at the moon andstars on a clear night.
As Earth Day rolls around this year,April 22, it reminds me to personallyhelp keep the air clean and our Earthpure.
The Earth deserves more than wemay realize. We often don’t stop andtake a minute to be aware that theEarth is changing every day and thatwe have a responsibility to reverse theharmful changes careless or lazybehavior can cause.
Since Earth Day began 41 years ago,people have come a long way towardunderstanding and minimizing thenegative impacts they have on the
environment. Making simple, everydaydecisions – like riding a bicycle orwalking to work – is a start, but it canalso be decisions as small as turningoff computer monitors or lights at theoffice when you’re leaving your workcenter. Think of the impact that onebillion people, a small percentage ofthe total world population, could havedoing one thing every day to better theenvironment.
For those of us in the military, energyconservation can positively impact themission since cost savings can free upprecious and scarce funding for missionpriorities, especially when the U.S. islooking at even more budget challengesin the future.
While there are limits to some greenefforts in a deployed environment, likerecycling, there are some simple wayseach person can be environmentallyresponsible during a deployment:• Put TVs and DVDs on a power strip, and
turn appliances off when not in use • Unplug appliances like microwavesand TVs when not in use for extendedperiods • Use compact fluorescent bulbs insteadof regular incandescent bulbs • Turn off lights and monitors in youroffice when no one’s there • Unplug cell phone chargers, pagersand other electronic equipment that’sseldom used • Close blinds and curtains to help insu-late your office and reduce energy con-sumption• Adjust cooling systems to 76 to 78degrees Fahrenheit.
At home or deployed, everyone cancontribute to make the goals of EarthDay work. Governments are helping,but the most successful results comefrom individual efforts. Everyday deci-sions and good habits can have atremendous positive impact on thepreservation of the environment.
Everyday decisions impact planet
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
CommanderMarilyn Holliday
Chief of Public AffairsAirman Alexis Siekert
EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloinAirman 1st Class Precious Yett
Staff WritersMaggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
“Making simple, everyday decisions like riding a bicycle orwalking to work is a start, but it can also be decisions as
small as turning off computer monitors or lights at the officewhen you’re leaving your work center.”
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Servicemembers preparing for a per-manent change of station must now usea Web-based system, accessible atwww.move.mil, to facilitate the trans-portation of their household goods.
Called the Defense Personal PropertySystem, or DPS, it allows Airmen aswell as Department of Defense civiliansto establish an online account toprocess and manage their shipments,request delivery, file a claim and com-plete a customer satisfaction survey.
DPS also gives users the informationprovided at briefings usually given bypersonal property counselors at thebase they are leaving.
“Members can do their own briefing,then come to us for verification,” saidPhyllis Billingsley, 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron personal propertycounselor. “Once members submit theirinformation, they don’t have to sitthrough a briefing. They get a login anddo the briefing themselves. DPS givesyou the ability to self-counsel and sub-
mit your application online instead oftraveling to a transportation office.”
Although DPS has been operationalfor a while, many people are not takingadvantage of the system, said JamesSowders, also a 902nd LRS personalproperty counselor.
“We are trying to get people toobtain a password through the sys-tem,” he said. “They will have tohave a password anyway if theywant to file a claim.”
Mr. Sowders said using DPS shouldprove advantageous for militarymembers and civilians, especiallyduring the summer moving season,May 15-July 31, when the volume ofshipments is greater than commer-cial industrial capacity.
“During the summer months wetry to push the self-help module,” hesaid. “The advantages of self-coun-seling are that you don’t have tocome to a briefing, you don’t needyour common access card and youcan do it at home. The same briefingwe give is available online.”
Mr. Sowders said each personal prop-
erty counselor conducts an average ofeight briefings per day. Each briefinglasts from 30 minutes to one hour.
He said servicemembers still haveto provide the traffic managementoffice with their orders for final pro-cessing. He said they can fax oremail that information.
Military members and DoD civil-ians also have to be f lexible inregard to their packing and pickupdates, Mr. Sowders said.
“They have to know that theirdates are not confirmed until thetransportation service provider con-tacts them,” he said.
Counselors emphasized that earlybooking is a key to success during thesummer moving season and that pro-viding an email address in DPS ismandatory. It is also important sincemembers will receive email notifica-tions throughout the move process.
Another advantage of DPS is complet-
ing the customer satisfaction survey,which gives users the opportunity tomake sure only quality, reputable com-panies handle and ship personalbelongings.
Ms. Billingsley said the best time toaccess DPS is during evening hours,generally after 4 p.m.
“It may be more difficult during day-time working hours,” she said.
Mr. Sowders said first-time moversare still required to come in for abriefing.
“We go through their entitlements, letthem know what they can and can’tship and ensure all documents andinformation are correct,” he said.
DPS is part of the Defense PersonalProperty Program, or DP3, mission,which was developed by the DoD, theUnited States Transportation Commandand the Military Surface Deploymentand Distribution Command to improvethe movement of household goods.
Web-based system helps military, DoD civilians movewww.move.mil
Randolph in stretch drive of Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Living in the San Antonio area is challenging nearlyyear round for people who suffer from allergies.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Americaplaces San Antonio 42nd in this year’s list of the “mostchallenging places to live with spring allergies,” andthat standing is even higher in the fall and winter,when cold fronts blow mountain cedar pollen this way,bringing misery to many.
Those allergens that are seemingly ever present makeliving even more difficult for those who suffer from asth-ma, a chronic lung condition characterized by airwayconstriction and inflammation.
Taking care of children who suffer from asthma – andwho are especially vulnerable to its complications – is adaily concern at the Randolph Pediatric Clinic.
“We have 300 to 400 children enrolled at the clinic,and between 5 and 10 percent of that population hasasthma,” said Capt. Catherine Giordano, 359th MedicalOperations Squadron pediatric nurse practitioner andclinic asthma specialist. “It’s one of the most commondiagnoses for the children here.”
Those percentages also mirror the population atlarge, which has an 8-to 10-percent incidence ofasthma, she said.
Captain Giordano said coughing is the mainsymptom of asthma. Other symptoms includewheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest andgetting tired or out of breath easily.
Allergies are a big trigger of asthma, she said.“From December to January, mountain cedar is
bad here,” Captain Giordano said. “During the fall,it’s trees and ragweed. Oak and mold are higherthis time of year, when trees are blooming andgrass is growing.”
Other allergens include dust, dust mites and petdander.
For children, colds or upper respiratory infectionsoften trigger asthma attacks, she said. Other asth-ma triggers are exercise, changes in the weatherand strong smells such as smoke, perfume andcleaning products.
Captain Giordano said a variety of medicines isused to treat asthma.
“Inhalers or nebulizers with medicines such asalbuterol help to reduce the airway constriction,”she said. “They are fast acting and can make a per-son feel better quickly. Preventative medicines mayhelp with airway inflammation and allergies.”
In addition to medication, annual flu shots andallergy shots, which are effective but time-consum-ing, avoidance of triggers is another way to alleviate
the effects of allergens that aggravate asthma,Captain Giordano said.
Changing air-conditioning filters regularly, replac-ing carpet with tile or wood floors, getting rid ofknickknacks that attract dust, using blinds ratherthan curtains and using clean pillow and mattresscovers are helpful measures, she said.
The Randolph Pediatric Clinic takes a proactiveapproach to the treatment of asthma, CaptainGiordano said.
“We want to see every child who has asthma twice ayear for a checkup,” she said. “We perform a lung func-tion test for children who are more than 7 years old,adjust each child’s medication, counsel the child’s familyon triggers and provide an asthma action plan detailingtreatment based on symptoms. A copy of the action planis provided for their home and their school.”
Captain Giordano advises parents to determine whattheir child’s triggers are and recognize symptoms.
“As soon as their child starts coughing, they shoulduse a rescue inhaler,” she said. “That will open up theairways so their child can breathe more easily.”
For persistent asthma, daily medication is rec-ommended.
Captain Giordano said children are “more likely tohave problems because their airways are smaller.”
NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
Randolph clinic combats effects of asthma
See CLINIC P7
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With one week to go in its six-week AirForce Assistance Fund campaign,Randolph has already eclipsed its AirForce-assigned monetary goal.
Maj. Gordon Pfeil, Randolph AFAFprogram manager, reported that the2011 campaign raised $101,748, or 118percent of its Air Force goal, by April 22,which marked the end of the fundraisingeffort’s fourth week.
“Although this is still well short of lastyear’s record-breaking success of $194,000,we’re confident that we’re going to finish with a bang,”he said. “We call on anyone who has not yet given to seriouslyconsider lending their support to these worthwhile charities.”
The Air Force Assistance Fund benefits four charitable organi-zations that support the Air Force family, including active-duty,Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and retired personnel aswell as their dependents and surviving spouses.
The Air Force Villages Inc. and the Air ForceEnlisted Village Inc. ensure that widows orwidowers of Air Force members have asecure retirement home, the Gen. and Mrs.Curtis E. LeMay Foundation provides wid-ows of Air Force retirees with grants offinancial assistance and the Air Force AidSociety helps members of the Air Forcefamily meet educational or emergencyneeds.
The campaign solicits the contribu-tions of Airmen assigned to Randolph,Joint Base San Antonio headquarters and
other detachments at Fort Sam Houstonand geographically separated units outside
San Antonio. It also accepts, but does notsolicit, donations from civilian personnel.
Major Pfeil said unit key workers are still available to takecontributions during the final week of the AFAF campaign. Inaddition, unit fundraisers are planned to raise more money forthe campaign.
For more information, call Major Pfeil at 652-8042.
Harmin Aguilera, Hazardous MaterialFacility technician, pours used motor oilinto a collection tank April 19 atRandolph’s Hazardous Material Facility.For the complete story on how thefacility helps the base community, seePage 8. Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert
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]
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 email [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 29, 2011
COMMENTARY
By Staff Sgt. Liliana Moreno379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA – I love the feel-ing of the cool breeze brushing againstmy face as I drive to work with thewindows rolled down on a nice, crisp,summer morning.
At the pool or beach, the warm sunlightreflects nicely on the blue water andmakes me feel good to be alive.
I guess I’ve just always enjoyed nature.Here in the desert, when the winds
kick up sand and dust at certain timesof the year, it makes me appreciatethe days when I can easily breathe theclean air and look up at the moon andstars on a clear night.
As Earth Day rolls around this year,April 22, it reminds me to personallyhelp keep the air clean and our Earthpure.
The Earth deserves more than wemay realize. We often don’t stop andtake a minute to be aware that theEarth is changing every day and thatwe have a responsibility to reverse theharmful changes careless or lazybehavior can cause.
Since Earth Day began 41 years ago,people have come a long way towardunderstanding and minimizing thenegative impacts they have on the
environment. Making simple, everydaydecisions – like riding a bicycle orwalking to work – is a start, but it canalso be decisions as small as turningoff computer monitors or lights at theoffice when you’re leaving your workcenter. Think of the impact that onebillion people, a small percentage ofthe total world population, could havedoing one thing every day to better theenvironment.
For those of us in the military, energyconservation can positively impact themission since cost savings can free upprecious and scarce funding for missionpriorities, especially when the U.S. islooking at even more budget challengesin the future.
While there are limits to some greenefforts in a deployed environment, likerecycling, there are some simple wayseach person can be environmentallyresponsible during a deployment:• Put TVs and DVDs on a power strip, and
turn appliances off when not in use • Unplug appliances like microwavesand TVs when not in use for extendedperiods • Use compact fluorescent bulbs insteadof regular incandescent bulbs • Turn off lights and monitors in youroffice when no one’s there • Unplug cell phone chargers, pagersand other electronic equipment that’sseldom used • Close blinds and curtains to help insu-late your office and reduce energy con-sumption• Adjust cooling systems to 76 to 78degrees Fahrenheit.
At home or deployed, everyone cancontribute to make the goals of EarthDay work. Governments are helping,but the most successful results comefrom individual efforts. Everyday deci-sions and good habits can have atremendous positive impact on thepreservation of the environment.
Everyday decisions impact planet
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
CommanderMarilyn Holliday
Chief of Public AffairsAirman Alexis Siekert
EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloinAirman 1st Class Precious Yett
Staff WritersMaggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
“Making simple, everyday decisions like riding a bicycle orwalking to work is a start, but it can also be decisions as
small as turning off computer monitors or lights at the officewhen you’re leaving your work center.”
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Servicemembers preparing for a per-manent change of station must now usea Web-based system, accessible atwww.move.mil, to facilitate the trans-portation of their household goods.
Called the Defense Personal PropertySystem, or DPS, it allows Airmen aswell as Department of Defense civiliansto establish an online account toprocess and manage their shipments,request delivery, file a claim and com-plete a customer satisfaction survey.
DPS also gives users the informationprovided at briefings usually given bypersonal property counselors at thebase they are leaving.
“Members can do their own briefing,then come to us for verification,” saidPhyllis Billingsley, 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron personal propertycounselor. “Once members submit theirinformation, they don’t have to sitthrough a briefing. They get a login anddo the briefing themselves. DPS givesyou the ability to self-counsel and sub-
mit your application online instead oftraveling to a transportation office.”
Although DPS has been operationalfor a while, many people are not takingadvantage of the system, said JamesSowders, also a 902nd LRS personalproperty counselor.
“We are trying to get people toobtain a password through the sys-tem,” he said. “They will have tohave a password anyway if theywant to file a claim.”
Mr. Sowders said using DPS shouldprove advantageous for militarymembers and civilians, especiallyduring the summer moving season,May 15-July 31, when the volume ofshipments is greater than commer-cial industrial capacity.
“During the summer months wetry to push the self-help module,” hesaid. “The advantages of self-coun-seling are that you don’t have tocome to a briefing, you don’t needyour common access card and youcan do it at home. The same briefingwe give is available online.”
Mr. Sowders said each personal prop-
erty counselor conducts an average ofeight briefings per day. Each briefinglasts from 30 minutes to one hour.
He said servicemembers still haveto provide the traffic managementoffice with their orders for final pro-cessing. He said they can fax oremail that information.
Military members and DoD civil-ians also have to be f lexible inregard to their packing and pickupdates, Mr. Sowders said.
“They have to know that theirdates are not confirmed until thetransportation service provider con-tacts them,” he said.
Counselors emphasized that earlybooking is a key to success during thesummer moving season and that pro-viding an email address in DPS ismandatory. It is also important sincemembers will receive email notifica-tions throughout the move process.
Another advantage of DPS is complet-
ing the customer satisfaction survey,which gives users the opportunity tomake sure only quality, reputable com-panies handle and ship personalbelongings.
Ms. Billingsley said the best time toaccess DPS is during evening hours,generally after 4 p.m.
“It may be more difficult during day-time working hours,” she said.
Mr. Sowders said first-time moversare still required to come in for abriefing.
“We go through their entitlements, letthem know what they can and can’tship and ensure all documents andinformation are correct,” he said.
DPS is part of the Defense PersonalProperty Program, or DP3, mission,which was developed by the DoD, theUnited States Transportation Commandand the Military Surface Deploymentand Distribution Command to improvethe movement of household goods.
Web-based system helps military, DoD civilians movewww.move.mil
Randolph in stretch drive of Air Force Assistance Fund campaign
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Living in the San Antonio area is challenging nearlyyear round for people who suffer from allergies.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of Americaplaces San Antonio 42nd in this year’s list of the “mostchallenging places to live with spring allergies,” andthat standing is even higher in the fall and winter,when cold fronts blow mountain cedar pollen this way,bringing misery to many.
Those allergens that are seemingly ever present makeliving even more difficult for those who suffer from asth-ma, a chronic lung condition characterized by airwayconstriction and inflammation.
Taking care of children who suffer from asthma – andwho are especially vulnerable to its complications – is adaily concern at the Randolph Pediatric Clinic.
“We have 300 to 400 children enrolled at the clinic,and between 5 and 10 percent of that population hasasthma,” said Capt. Catherine Giordano, 359th MedicalOperations Squadron pediatric nurse practitioner andclinic asthma specialist. “It’s one of the most commondiagnoses for the children here.”
Those percentages also mirror the population atlarge, which has an 8-to 10-percent incidence ofasthma, she said.
Captain Giordano said coughing is the mainsymptom of asthma. Other symptoms includewheezing, a feeling of tightness in the chest andgetting tired or out of breath easily.
Allergies are a big trigger of asthma, she said.“From December to January, mountain cedar is
bad here,” Captain Giordano said. “During the fall,it’s trees and ragweed. Oak and mold are higherthis time of year, when trees are blooming andgrass is growing.”
Other allergens include dust, dust mites and petdander.
For children, colds or upper respiratory infectionsoften trigger asthma attacks, she said. Other asth-ma triggers are exercise, changes in the weatherand strong smells such as smoke, perfume andcleaning products.
Captain Giordano said a variety of medicines isused to treat asthma.
“Inhalers or nebulizers with medicines such asalbuterol help to reduce the airway constriction,”she said. “They are fast acting and can make a per-son feel better quickly. Preventative medicines mayhelp with airway inflammation and allergies.”
In addition to medication, annual flu shots andallergy shots, which are effective but time-consum-ing, avoidance of triggers is another way to alleviate
the effects of allergens that aggravate asthma,Captain Giordano said.
Changing air-conditioning filters regularly, replac-ing carpet with tile or wood floors, getting rid ofknickknacks that attract dust, using blinds ratherthan curtains and using clean pillow and mattresscovers are helpful measures, she said.
The Randolph Pediatric Clinic takes a proactiveapproach to the treatment of asthma, CaptainGiordano said.
“We want to see every child who has asthma twice ayear for a checkup,” she said. “We perform a lung func-tion test for children who are more than 7 years old,adjust each child’s medication, counsel the child’s familyon triggers and provide an asthma action plan detailingtreatment based on symptoms. A copy of the action planis provided for their home and their school.”
Captain Giordano advises parents to determine whattheir child’s triggers are and recognize symptoms.
“As soon as their child starts coughing, they shoulduse a rescue inhaler,” she said. “That will open up theairways so their child can breathe more easily.”
For persistent asthma, daily medication is rec-ommended.
Captain Giordano said children are “more likely tohave problems because their airways are smaller.”
NATIONAL ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH
Randolph clinic combats effects of asthma
See CLINIC P7
By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader
With warm temperatures continuing and still no rainin the forecast for San Antonio, it’s likely the city willenter Stage II water restrictions soon.
According to the San Antonio Water System websiteat www.saws.org, a Stage II alert begins when theaquifer level reaches 650 feet mean sea level at the J-17well – the index well in Bexar County.
All Joint Base San Antonio properties are presentlyunder a Stage I restriction.
The current aquifer level is reading at 655.6 feet as ofWednesday, according to the Edwards Aquifer AuthorityJ-17 Live Well Data website at www.edwardsaquifer.org,which offers real-time data updated every 15 minutes.
For residential and commercial customers of theSan Antonio Water System and the BexarMetropolitan Water District, the rules during aStage II drought are more restrictive.• If address/facility number ends in 0 or 1, Monday is thewatering day.• If address/facility number ends in 2 or 3, Tuesday is thewatering day.• If address/facility number ends in 4 or 5, Wednesday isthe watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 6 or 7, Thursday isthe watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 8 or 9, Fridayis the watering day.
Additionally, there is no watering on weekends witha sprinkler, soaker hose or irrigation system. Areaswithout a street address, such as medians and neigh-borhood entryways, water on Wednesdays.
All restrictions from Stage I remain in effect, unlessadded to or replaced by Stage II rules:
Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprin-kler or soaker hose is allowed only once a week from 3-8a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated watering day, as
determined by your address.Watering with drip irrigation or 5-gallon bucket
is permitted any day, but only from 3-8 a.m. and8-10 p.m.
Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed anytime on any day.
Use of fountains, waterfalls or other aestheticwater features – outdoors or indoors – is prohibited,unless a variance has been granted for 100-percentnon-potable water use.
All non-public swimming pools must have aminimum of 25 percent of the surface area cov-ered with evaporation screens when not in use.Inflatable pool toys or floating decorations may beused for this purpose.
Washing impervious cover such as parking lots,driveways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited.Health and safety exceptions to this rule may berequested from SAWS in writing.
Residential washing of vehicles or other equip-ment is allowed only on assigned watering days andtimes. A hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle orbucket of five gallons or less may be used. Watershould not be allowed to run into the street.
The use of commercial car wash facilities is allowedany day.
Operators of golf courses, athletic fields and parksmust submit a conservation plan to SAWS. Forrequirements, contact SAWS at 704-SAVE. Golf cours-es, athletic fields and parks may not irrigate between10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Hotels, motels and other lodging must offer andclearly notify guests of a “linen/towel change onrequest only” program.
And don’t forget to follow these year-round rules:• Water waste is prohibited at all times. Thisincludes lawn watering overspray and runoff.• Restaurants may serve water only on request (toreduce dishwashing).
• Charity car washes allowed only at commercial carwash facilities.
The Joint Base San Antonio Drought ManagementPlan can be found on the 502nd Air Base Wing websiteat www.502abw.af.mil.
For more information, or to report misuse, call thelocal military installation asset management flight.For Randolph Air Force Base, call 652-5205. ForLackland AFB, call 671-4844 and for Fort SamHouston, call 221-5063.
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 4 APRIL 29, 2011
NEWS
By 2nd Lt. Matthew Sanders502nd Air Base Wing OL-B public affairs
The Randolph Air Force Base WestGate operates under new hours of oper-ation beginning Monday.
The new hours of operation for theWest Gate, located at Third StreetWest and Farm to Market 78 near the359th Medical Group clinic, will beMondays to Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundaysfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This new schedule entails the gateclose four hours earlier than its currentschedule.
“There are two primary reasons forthe change in hours at the West Gate,”said Maj. Robert Ford, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron commander. “First,closing the West Gate at 6 p.m. reducesmanpower requirements on the mid-night shift by two personnel and allowsus to better utilize that manpower toprotect the installation and reduce civil-ian overtime pay dollars.”
By closing four hours sooner, manningrequirements are reduced, while opera-tional and training capabilities areincreased. Along with reducing civilianovertime hours, the change enables thesupport of overlapping Air ExpeditionaryForce rotations and help meet aHeadquarters Air Education andTraining Command-directed force man-ning cut of Department of the Air Force
police/guard personnel from 31 to 25. “Second, the volume of traffic entering
the West Gate daily after 6 p.m. is verylight as verified by Defense BiometricIdentification System scans over the lastyear,” said Major Ford.
DBIDS scans, which are taken at thegate when military ID holders drive ontobase, indicate an average of 175 to 225vehicles enter the West Gate between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays andeven less on the weekends.
“Traffic will be minimal,” said StaffSgt. Marcus Bernard, NCO in charge ofpolice services at the 902nd SFS.
The research conducted by the 902ndSFS also indicates vehicle traffic at theMain Gate will increase an average ofless than one vehicle per minute duringthe same time period.
“There will be minimal impact to driv-ers entering the installation,” said MajorFord. “However, the biggest impact todrivers on base, as a result of thischange, will be those who exit the instal-lation via the West Gate after 6 p.m.Those personnel will need to exit via theMain Gate beginning May 2.”
Operating hours for the Main, East,and South Gates will stay the same.Starting May 2, all gate hours will be:• Main Gate: 24/7 • East Gate: 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (inboundonly); 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (outboundonly) Mondays to Fridays• South Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays
to Fridays; 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays• West Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaysto Fridays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdaysand Sundays
The West Gate can still be opened formission requirements on an as-needed
basis. If manning permits, clearance tohave the gate open after operating hoursmust be requested for approval by secu-rity forces at least 72 hours prior to therequested date. To request approval,contact Sergeant Bernard at 381-6958.
Base’s West Gate hours of operation reduced
Photo by Airman Alexis SiekertLeslie Walker, 902nd Security Forces Squadron officer, checks identification cards of thosecoming onto base April 25 at the West Gate.
By Erin TindellAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartzapproved rescinding a temporary policy establishedin 2003 that allowed Airmen to receive short-tourcredit for overseas TDYs of at least 181 consecutivedays. The effective date of the new policy will beannounced at a later date.
Although the policy change primarily affects Airmenwho deploy to a hostile fire or imminent danger payarea, it also affects a small number of Airmen servingTDY in certain remote areas.
Officials announced in September a change inthe air and space expeditionary force rotationalbaseline from 120 to 179 days for most activecomponent Airmen in various career fields. LongerAEF tours have become the norm, and that is part
of the reason for the policy change.Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper
in June 2003 approved a temporary exception topolicy that awarded short-tour credit to Airmenwho deployed to hostile environments for at least181 consecutive days after Sept. 11, 2001. A similarexception was made for Airmen deploying in sup-port of Desert Storm in the early 1990s.
Officials decided to eliminate the temporary excep-tion to short-tour credit policy in fairness to thosedeploying for longer periods of time. Additionally,transportation delays and mandatory overlap timewith successors often cause Airmen deployed for 179days to remain in the area of responsibility longenough to trigger the 181-day threshold.
“With Airmen deploying for longer periods oftime, particularly for 365 days, it is no longer equi-table to grant short-tour credit based on a 181-day
minimum,” said Col. David Slade, director of assign-ments at the Air Force Personnel Center.“Additionally, service in hostile environments andlonger periods of family separation are inevitablesince the standard deployment is now 179 days.”
Under the new policy, the following guidelines applyand will be effective the date the guidance memorandumis signed at Headquarters Air Force Manpower,Personnel and Services.• Airmen previously awarded short-tour creditunder the temporary 181-day policy will keep theirshort-tour credit• Airmen who arrive in the area of responsibilityTDY prior to guidance implementation and serve atleast 181 days consecutively in a hostile fire orimminent danger pay area will receive short-tourcredit under the previous criteria
Officials eliminate exception to short-tour credit
See CREDIT P7
Stage II water restrictions loom as drought continuesEdwardsAquiferLevel
in feet above sea level
Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’CURRENT LEVEL*
as of Wednesday – 655.6’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage
*Stage I restrictions apply
Duty Title:560th Flying Training Squadron squadron aviationresource management chiefHometown:Montgomery, Ala.Hobbies:Golfing, fishing, playing dominos, bowlingGreatest Accomplishment:Retiring from active-duty Air Force and continuingservice through civil service employmentPersonal Inspiration:Family, friends and all those I have the honor andpleasure to serve withPersonal Motto:Don’t assume, always gather the factsPet Peeve:Seeing a problem and not being able to resolve it
Goals:To do my best serving my country and to leave aroadmap for success for those following meCommander’s Comments:“Dwight Vickers is a truly outstanding civil serviceprofessional who constantly ensures the unit meetsthe 12th Flying Training Wing mission. He is respon-sible for ensuring all Squadron Aviation ResourceManagement activities take place error-free. Hismanagement of the unit’s Go/No-Go procedures isoutstanding and ensures the unit’s “Safety of Flight!”His mission-oriented approach makes him a keymember of the wing’s flying mission. He is a greatasset to the 12th Operations Support Squadron.”
Lt. Col. Dale Hetke12th Operations Support Squadron commander
Dwight Vickers12th Operations Support Squadron
Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert
By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader
With warm temperatures continuing and still no rainin the forecast for San Antonio, it’s likely the city willenter Stage II water restrictions soon.
According to the San Antonio Water System websiteat www.saws.org, a Stage II alert begins when theaquifer level reaches 650 feet mean sea level at the J-17well – the index well in Bexar County.
All Joint Base San Antonio properties are presentlyunder a Stage I restriction.
The current aquifer level is reading at 655.6 feet as ofWednesday, according to the Edwards Aquifer AuthorityJ-17 Live Well Data website at www.edwardsaquifer.org,which offers real-time data updated every 15 minutes.
For residential and commercial customers of theSan Antonio Water System and the BexarMetropolitan Water District, the rules during aStage II drought are more restrictive.• If address/facility number ends in 0 or 1, Monday is thewatering day.• If address/facility number ends in 2 or 3, Tuesday is thewatering day.• If address/facility number ends in 4 or 5, Wednesday isthe watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 6 or 7, Thursday isthe watering day.• If address/facility number ends in 8 or 9, Fridayis the watering day.
Additionally, there is no watering on weekends witha sprinkler, soaker hose or irrigation system. Areaswithout a street address, such as medians and neigh-borhood entryways, water on Wednesdays.
All restrictions from Stage I remain in effect, unlessadded to or replaced by Stage II rules:
Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprin-kler or soaker hose is allowed only once a week from 3-8a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated watering day, as
determined by your address.Watering with drip irrigation or 5-gallon bucket
is permitted any day, but only from 3-8 a.m. and8-10 p.m.
Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed anytime on any day.
Use of fountains, waterfalls or other aestheticwater features – outdoors or indoors – is prohibited,unless a variance has been granted for 100-percentnon-potable water use.
All non-public swimming pools must have aminimum of 25 percent of the surface area cov-ered with evaporation screens when not in use.Inflatable pool toys or floating decorations may beused for this purpose.
Washing impervious cover such as parking lots,driveways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited.Health and safety exceptions to this rule may berequested from SAWS in writing.
Residential washing of vehicles or other equip-ment is allowed only on assigned watering days andtimes. A hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle orbucket of five gallons or less may be used. Watershould not be allowed to run into the street.
The use of commercial car wash facilities is allowedany day.
Operators of golf courses, athletic fields and parksmust submit a conservation plan to SAWS. Forrequirements, contact SAWS at 704-SAVE. Golf cours-es, athletic fields and parks may not irrigate between10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Hotels, motels and other lodging must offer andclearly notify guests of a “linen/towel change onrequest only” program.
And don’t forget to follow these year-round rules:• Water waste is prohibited at all times. Thisincludes lawn watering overspray and runoff.• Restaurants may serve water only on request (toreduce dishwashing).
• Charity car washes allowed only at commercial carwash facilities.
The Joint Base San Antonio Drought ManagementPlan can be found on the 502nd Air Base Wing websiteat www.502abw.af.mil.
For more information, or to report misuse, call thelocal military installation asset management flight.For Randolph Air Force Base, call 652-5205. ForLackland AFB, call 671-4844 and for Fort SamHouston, call 221-5063.
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NEWS
By 2nd Lt. Matthew Sanders502nd Air Base Wing OL-B public affairs
The Randolph Air Force Base WestGate operates under new hours of oper-ation beginning Monday.
The new hours of operation for theWest Gate, located at Third StreetWest and Farm to Market 78 near the359th Medical Group clinic, will beMondays to Fridays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundaysfrom 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
This new schedule entails the gateclose four hours earlier than its currentschedule.
“There are two primary reasons forthe change in hours at the West Gate,”said Maj. Robert Ford, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron commander. “First,closing the West Gate at 6 p.m. reducesmanpower requirements on the mid-night shift by two personnel and allowsus to better utilize that manpower toprotect the installation and reduce civil-ian overtime pay dollars.”
By closing four hours sooner, manningrequirements are reduced, while opera-tional and training capabilities areincreased. Along with reducing civilianovertime hours, the change enables thesupport of overlapping Air ExpeditionaryForce rotations and help meet aHeadquarters Air Education andTraining Command-directed force man-ning cut of Department of the Air Force
police/guard personnel from 31 to 25. “Second, the volume of traffic entering
the West Gate daily after 6 p.m. is verylight as verified by Defense BiometricIdentification System scans over the lastyear,” said Major Ford.
DBIDS scans, which are taken at thegate when military ID holders drive ontobase, indicate an average of 175 to 225vehicles enter the West Gate between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on weekdays andeven less on the weekends.
“Traffic will be minimal,” said StaffSgt. Marcus Bernard, NCO in charge ofpolice services at the 902nd SFS.
The research conducted by the 902ndSFS also indicates vehicle traffic at theMain Gate will increase an average ofless than one vehicle per minute duringthe same time period.
“There will be minimal impact to driv-ers entering the installation,” said MajorFord. “However, the biggest impact todrivers on base, as a result of thischange, will be those who exit the instal-lation via the West Gate after 6 p.m.Those personnel will need to exit via theMain Gate beginning May 2.”
Operating hours for the Main, East,and South Gates will stay the same.Starting May 2, all gate hours will be:• Main Gate: 24/7 • East Gate: 6 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. (inboundonly); 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. (outboundonly) Mondays to Fridays• South Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays
to Fridays; 6 a.m. to noon Saturdays• West Gate: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaysto Fridays; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdaysand Sundays
The West Gate can still be opened formission requirements on an as-needed
basis. If manning permits, clearance tohave the gate open after operating hoursmust be requested for approval by secu-rity forces at least 72 hours prior to therequested date. To request approval,contact Sergeant Bernard at 381-6958.
Base’s West Gate hours of operation reduced
Photo by Airman Alexis SiekertLeslie Walker, 902nd Security Forces Squadron officer, checks identification cards of thosecoming onto base April 25 at the West Gate.
By Erin TindellAir Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartzapproved rescinding a temporary policy establishedin 2003 that allowed Airmen to receive short-tourcredit for overseas TDYs of at least 181 consecutivedays. The effective date of the new policy will beannounced at a later date.
Although the policy change primarily affects Airmenwho deploy to a hostile fire or imminent danger payarea, it also affects a small number of Airmen servingTDY in certain remote areas.
Officials announced in September a change inthe air and space expeditionary force rotationalbaseline from 120 to 179 days for most activecomponent Airmen in various career fields. LongerAEF tours have become the norm, and that is part
of the reason for the policy change.Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper
in June 2003 approved a temporary exception topolicy that awarded short-tour credit to Airmenwho deployed to hostile environments for at least181 consecutive days after Sept. 11, 2001. A similarexception was made for Airmen deploying in sup-port of Desert Storm in the early 1990s.
Officials decided to eliminate the temporary excep-tion to short-tour credit policy in fairness to thosedeploying for longer periods of time. Additionally,transportation delays and mandatory overlap timewith successors often cause Airmen deployed for 179days to remain in the area of responsibility longenough to trigger the 181-day threshold.
“With Airmen deploying for longer periods oftime, particularly for 365 days, it is no longer equi-table to grant short-tour credit based on a 181-day
minimum,” said Col. David Slade, director of assign-ments at the Air Force Personnel Center.“Additionally, service in hostile environments andlonger periods of family separation are inevitablesince the standard deployment is now 179 days.”
Under the new policy, the following guidelines applyand will be effective the date the guidance memorandumis signed at Headquarters Air Force Manpower,Personnel and Services.• Airmen previously awarded short-tour creditunder the temporary 181-day policy will keep theirshort-tour credit• Airmen who arrive in the area of responsibilityTDY prior to guidance implementation and serve atleast 181 days consecutively in a hostile fire orimminent danger pay area will receive short-tourcredit under the previous criteria
Officials eliminate exception to short-tour credit
See CREDIT P7
Stage II water restrictions loom as drought continuesEdwardsAquiferLevel
in feet above sea level
Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’CURRENT LEVEL*
as of Wednesday – 655.6’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage
*Stage I restrictions apply
Duty Title:560th Flying Training Squadron squadron aviationresource management chiefHometown:Montgomery, Ala.Hobbies:Golfing, fishing, playing dominos, bowlingGreatest Accomplishment:Retiring from active-duty Air Force and continuingservice through civil service employmentPersonal Inspiration:Family, friends and all those I have the honor andpleasure to serve withPersonal Motto:Don’t assume, always gather the factsPet Peeve:Seeing a problem and not being able to resolve it
Goals:To do my best serving my country and to leave aroadmap for success for those following meCommander’s Comments:“Dwight Vickers is a truly outstanding civil serviceprofessional who constantly ensures the unit meetsthe 12th Flying Training Wing mission. He is respon-sible for ensuring all Squadron Aviation ResourceManagement activities take place error-free. Hismanagement of the unit’s Go/No-Go procedures isoutstanding and ensures the unit’s “Safety of Flight!”His mission-oriented approach makes him a keymember of the wing’s flying mission. He is a greatasset to the 12th Operations Support Squadron.”
Lt. Col. Dale Hetke12th Operations Support Squadron commander
Dwight Vickers12th Operations Support Squadron
Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert
PAGE 7WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 APRIL 29, 2011
According to the Texas Forest Service, over the pastfew weeks, wildfires raging across Texas have burnednearly a half-million acres – and that figure is likely togrow as conditions are expected to get even worse.
The dangerous conditions are caused by two mainfactors: the ongoing drought and an overabundanceof dead vegetation that burns easily.
Education and understanding are key to prevent-ing fires during dry conditions. The Lackland FireDepartment offers the following tips for preventinggrass fires:• Don’t throw cigarette or cigar butts on the groundor out a vehicle. Dispose of them properly and makesure they are completely extinguished.• Do not burn trash, leaves or brush outdoors; thereis currently a burn ban in place throughout Texas.• Keep a 30-foot “safety zone” surrounding homesclear of brush and cedar, especially for those living ina woodland area. Grass should be cut short in thisarea as well. For homes that sit on a steep slope, thesafety zone should be increased accordingly.• Stack firewood at least 15 feet and uphill fromhomes.• Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs and twigs, andmow grass regularly. Cut tree limbs within 15 feetof the ground and remove dead branches thatextend over roofs.
• Don’t park cars, trucks or recreational vehicles on drygrass or shrubs. Exhaust systems on vehicles can reacha temperature of more than 1,000 degrees; it only takesabout 500 degrees to start a brush fire in the summer.• Use an approved spark arrester on all internal com-bustion engine-powered equipment. This special mufflerhelps ensure that sparks generated by off-road vehicles,chainsaws and other equipment don’t start wildfires.Check and replace spark arresters periodically.• Parents should emphasize to their children thedangers of playing with fire. Many grass fires arestarted by children who have no idea how quicklyflames can grow and spread.• Homeowners who barbecue should maintain a 10-footarea free of brush and shrubbery around grills andpropane tanks. Non-flammable screens should be placedover the grill. Never leave a grill unattended. After use,place grill ashes in a metal bucket and soak in water.• Keep a shovel, bucket of water, fire extinguisher orother fire suppression tools on hand.
Randolph Air Force Base Local Instruction 32-2001prohibits open burning of any kind, including camp fires,unless coordinated in advance with the fire department.For more information, call Eloy Uresti, Randolph AFBassistant chief of fire prevention at 652-8110.
(Courtesy of Randolph Air Force Base and LacklandAFB fire departments)
Fire prevention key focus during drought
Courtesy photo
By Steve Clark902nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager
The devastating springtime weather that hasafflicted many parts of the country has not touchedthe San Antonio area, where tornadoes are theexception, not the rule.
However, that doesn’t mean the region that includesRandolph Air Force Base is immune from deadlytwisters. Bexar County recorded 60 tornadoes between1958 and 2008, so severe thunderstorms that spawndamaging tornadoes are still a concern.
Knowing that tornadoes can appear suddenly withlittle warning, it behooves us to prepare ourselves. Justknowing how and where to find shelter can be the dif-ference between life and death.
Upon issuance of a tornado warning, seek shelterimmediately. Find an inside room, hallway or closet onthe lowest floor, away from windows. An undergroundshelter is best, such as a basement or storm shelter.Close all doors and windows and seek shelter under aheavy object if possible. The idea is to put as many wallsbetween you and an approaching tornado as possible;flying debris can penetrate exterior walls. Monitor aradio or television for weather updates.
If you are in a mobile home or temporary structure, itshould be abandoned; seek shelter in a solid framedhome, building or other structure.
If caught outdoors, lie flat in a ditch, ravine or other
low-lying area that it is not in a floodplain.Crouch or lie down and protect your head andneck with your hands and arms.
Being caught in a vehicle can be extremelydangerous during a tornado. If the tornado isvisible, far enough away, and the traffic is light,you may be able to drive out of its path by mov-ing at right angles from the tornado. Otherwise,park the car as quickly and safely as possible andget out of the traffic lanes. It is not advisable toseek shelter under a bridge. This is due toincreased wind speeds that result from a phenome-non known as Bernoulli’s principle, which states thatair moving through a constriction or over a curved sur-face will undergo a pressure drop and an increase inwind speed. This translates to higher potential for injuryfrom flying tornado debris.
After the tornado, wait for emergency personnel toarrive. Carefully render first aid to those who areinjured. Stay away from power lines and puddles withwires in them. Watch your step to avoid broken glass,splintered wood or other sharp objects, and stay out ofany heavily damaged houses or buildings. Remain calmand alert, and listen for instructions from local officials.
For more information, visit the 902nd Civil EngineerSquadron CEX Emergency Management FlightCommunity of Practice website at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=OO-OT-AE-28 or call 652-2222.
Tornadoes rare in local area, preparation still necessary
Courtesy photo
By Debbie AragonAFCEE Public Affairs
The largest-ever San AntonioArmed Forces Earth Day celebrationcame to an end April 22, Earth Day,after nearly a month of events acrossthe Alamo City to educate and encour-age people to take action daily to con-serve resources and cleanup and pro-tect the environment.
The campaign marked the first timemilitary organizations here, such as theAir Force Center for Engineering and theEnvironment, the Air Force Real PropertyAgency, Joint Base San Antonio and theArmy Environmental Command, havecome together for the annual celebration.
With a theme of “Every Day is EarthDay,” this year’s campaign focused on indi-vidual actions at home and in our commu-nities such as recycling, vanpooling, energyconservation, being water wise, cleaningup and protecting our environmentthrough community projects.
Over the commemoration period,which formally began with a kickoffexpo March 31, more than 600 man-hours were spent cleaning, painting andweeding area parks and the San AntonioRiver; more than 1,000 pounds of trashwere collected; more than 2,000 peoplewere given information on green initia-tives to use in their daily lives; and morethan 500 educational hours were offeredthrough brown bag information lunchesand the kickoff expo.
Each event that took place clearlydemonstrated the San Antonio armedforces’ commitment to outreach, aware-
ness and actions people can take everyday to live ‘greener’ lives, said TerryEdwards, AFCEE director.
“At AFCEE, we are proud to be the AirForce’s environmental stewards; execut-ing effective and efficient environmentalprogram management around theglobe,” said Mr. Edwards. “This EarthDay campaign gave us the opportunityto show our commitment to restore andprotect Mother Earth doesn’t stop whenwe leave the office.”
The campaign provided an example ofthe things everyone can do to protect andpreserve the environment.
“With more than a dozen events in thelocal community this was personal. Wewere able to make a difference right herewhere we work and live,” said BobMoore, AFRPA director.
“Earth Day has become an annualevent for our agency,” he added. “Manyof the men and women who work herecame to San Antonio to oversee the envi-ronmental cleanup at Kelly Air ForceBase and now they’re here for good, apart of the community.”
The campaign’s biggest communityevent was cleaning up a section of theSan Antonio River at Mission Reach April19. More than 120 people turned out topick up trash and debris, pull weeds andremove algae from the river.
“Ducks were coming in right behind usin the clean water and reclaiming thearea we had just cleaned out,” Mr. Mooresaid. “It was awesome to see the immedi-ate impact we were making on the SanAntonio River.”
Earth Day provides a time to focus
on the things people can do to make alasting and positive impression on theenvironment.
“The way we go about our businessand the way we go about our lives has asignificant impact on generations to fol-low both in terms of their health and intheir lives,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Ediger,Air Force Medical Operations Agencycommander and guest speaker for a Bldg.171 tree planting ceremony April 22.
It was fitting, he said, that one of the
culminating events in the campaign wasenhancing the local environment byplanting a Chinkapin oak.
Although this year’s Earth Day cam-paign has come to a close, Mr. Edwardspointed out the importance of keepingthis year’s theme alive.
“The only way we can hope to protectand sustain our planet for future genera-tions is to continue to raise awarenessand live a more environmentally friendlylifestyle – daily,” Mr. Edwards said.
Military observes ‘Every day is Earth Day’
Photo by Margaret MooreVolunteers from various local military organizations pull algae from the San Antonio Riverduring the Mission Reach community cleanup event April 19.
• Airmen who arrive inthe AOR TDY on or afterthe date of guidanceimplementation will onlyreceive short-tour creditbased on TDY service stip-ulated in AFI 36-2110,Assignments:• 300-plus days overseasin a consecutive 18-month period• 548-plus days overseasin a consecutive threeyear period
Since the exception to pol-icy went into effect in 2003,16,795 Airmen have
deployed more than once on179-day taskings. More than52,000 Airmen havedeployed for 181 to 200days since Sept. 11, 2001.The number of 179-daytaskings also has grown sig-nificantly since January2006, from about 6,500taskings to about 16,600taskings.
For more information, go tothe Air Force personnel serv-ices website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil, or call theTotal Force Service Centerat 800-525-0102.
CREDIT from P4
“Small children are more at riskfor serious reaction,” she said.“Asthma is an overreaction of thebody to something – a cold, allergyor exercise.”
Because the Randolph MedicalClinic is not an emergency treat-ment facility, Captain Giordanosaid anybody with symptoms ofrespiratory distress should call911 or seek treatment at the clos-est emergency room.
She said those symptomsinclude trouble breathing or talk-ing, or being unable to breathe ortalk; breathing very fast or hard;retractions, or chest heaving in
and out; and lips turning blue.Captain Giordano said the clinic
will observe National Asthma andAllergy Awareness Month in Mayby making pamphlets and patientinformation available on a table inthe family care waiting area.
She also said the clinic conductsa quarterly asthma educationclass at the Health and WellnessCenter. The next one is plannedfor June.
For the most up-to-date infor-mation at the Randolph clinic, visithttps://kx.afms.mil/randolph orsearch for the 359th MedicalGroup on Facebook.
CLINIC from P3
PAGE 7WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 APRIL 29, 2011
According to the Texas Forest Service, over the pastfew weeks, wildfires raging across Texas have burnednearly a half-million acres – and that figure is likely togrow as conditions are expected to get even worse.
The dangerous conditions are caused by two mainfactors: the ongoing drought and an overabundanceof dead vegetation that burns easily.
Education and understanding are key to prevent-ing fires during dry conditions. The Lackland FireDepartment offers the following tips for preventinggrass fires:• Don’t throw cigarette or cigar butts on the groundor out a vehicle. Dispose of them properly and makesure they are completely extinguished.• Do not burn trash, leaves or brush outdoors; thereis currently a burn ban in place throughout Texas.• Keep a 30-foot “safety zone” surrounding homesclear of brush and cedar, especially for those living ina woodland area. Grass should be cut short in thisarea as well. For homes that sit on a steep slope, thesafety zone should be increased accordingly.• Stack firewood at least 15 feet and uphill fromhomes.• Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs and twigs, andmow grass regularly. Cut tree limbs within 15 feetof the ground and remove dead branches thatextend over roofs.
• Don’t park cars, trucks or recreational vehicles on drygrass or shrubs. Exhaust systems on vehicles can reacha temperature of more than 1,000 degrees; it only takesabout 500 degrees to start a brush fire in the summer.• Use an approved spark arrester on all internal com-bustion engine-powered equipment. This special mufflerhelps ensure that sparks generated by off-road vehicles,chainsaws and other equipment don’t start wildfires.Check and replace spark arresters periodically.• Parents should emphasize to their children thedangers of playing with fire. Many grass fires arestarted by children who have no idea how quicklyflames can grow and spread.• Homeowners who barbecue should maintain a 10-footarea free of brush and shrubbery around grills andpropane tanks. Non-flammable screens should be placedover the grill. Never leave a grill unattended. After use,place grill ashes in a metal bucket and soak in water.• Keep a shovel, bucket of water, fire extinguisher orother fire suppression tools on hand.
Randolph Air Force Base Local Instruction 32-2001prohibits open burning of any kind, including camp fires,unless coordinated in advance with the fire department.For more information, call Eloy Uresti, Randolph AFBassistant chief of fire prevention at 652-8110.
(Courtesy of Randolph Air Force Base and LacklandAFB fire departments)
Fire prevention key focus during drought
Courtesy photo
By Steve Clark902nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager
The devastating springtime weather that hasafflicted many parts of the country has not touchedthe San Antonio area, where tornadoes are theexception, not the rule.
However, that doesn’t mean the region that includesRandolph Air Force Base is immune from deadlytwisters. Bexar County recorded 60 tornadoes between1958 and 2008, so severe thunderstorms that spawndamaging tornadoes are still a concern.
Knowing that tornadoes can appear suddenly withlittle warning, it behooves us to prepare ourselves. Justknowing how and where to find shelter can be the dif-ference between life and death.
Upon issuance of a tornado warning, seek shelterimmediately. Find an inside room, hallway or closet onthe lowest floor, away from windows. An undergroundshelter is best, such as a basement or storm shelter.Close all doors and windows and seek shelter under aheavy object if possible. The idea is to put as many wallsbetween you and an approaching tornado as possible;flying debris can penetrate exterior walls. Monitor aradio or television for weather updates.
If you are in a mobile home or temporary structure, itshould be abandoned; seek shelter in a solid framedhome, building or other structure.
If caught outdoors, lie flat in a ditch, ravine or other
low-lying area that it is not in a floodplain.Crouch or lie down and protect your head andneck with your hands and arms.
Being caught in a vehicle can be extremelydangerous during a tornado. If the tornado isvisible, far enough away, and the traffic is light,you may be able to drive out of its path by mov-ing at right angles from the tornado. Otherwise,park the car as quickly and safely as possible andget out of the traffic lanes. It is not advisable toseek shelter under a bridge. This is due toincreased wind speeds that result from a phenome-non known as Bernoulli’s principle, which states thatair moving through a constriction or over a curved sur-face will undergo a pressure drop and an increase inwind speed. This translates to higher potential for injuryfrom flying tornado debris.
After the tornado, wait for emergency personnel toarrive. Carefully render first aid to those who areinjured. Stay away from power lines and puddles withwires in them. Watch your step to avoid broken glass,splintered wood or other sharp objects, and stay out ofany heavily damaged houses or buildings. Remain calmand alert, and listen for instructions from local officials.
For more information, visit the 902nd Civil EngineerSquadron CEX Emergency Management FlightCommunity of Practice website at https://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/community/views/home.aspx?Filter=OO-OT-AE-28 or call 652-2222.
Tornadoes rare in local area, preparation still necessary
Courtesy photo
By Debbie AragonAFCEE Public Affairs
The largest-ever San AntonioArmed Forces Earth Day celebrationcame to an end April 22, Earth Day,after nearly a month of events acrossthe Alamo City to educate and encour-age people to take action daily to con-serve resources and cleanup and pro-tect the environment.
The campaign marked the first timemilitary organizations here, such as theAir Force Center for Engineering and theEnvironment, the Air Force Real PropertyAgency, Joint Base San Antonio and theArmy Environmental Command, havecome together for the annual celebration.
With a theme of “Every Day is EarthDay,” this year’s campaign focused on indi-vidual actions at home and in our commu-nities such as recycling, vanpooling, energyconservation, being water wise, cleaningup and protecting our environmentthrough community projects.
Over the commemoration period,which formally began with a kickoffexpo March 31, more than 600 man-hours were spent cleaning, painting andweeding area parks and the San AntonioRiver; more than 1,000 pounds of trashwere collected; more than 2,000 peoplewere given information on green initia-tives to use in their daily lives; and morethan 500 educational hours were offeredthrough brown bag information lunchesand the kickoff expo.
Each event that took place clearlydemonstrated the San Antonio armedforces’ commitment to outreach, aware-
ness and actions people can take everyday to live ‘greener’ lives, said TerryEdwards, AFCEE director.
“At AFCEE, we are proud to be the AirForce’s environmental stewards; execut-ing effective and efficient environmentalprogram management around theglobe,” said Mr. Edwards. “This EarthDay campaign gave us the opportunityto show our commitment to restore andprotect Mother Earth doesn’t stop whenwe leave the office.”
The campaign provided an example ofthe things everyone can do to protect andpreserve the environment.
“With more than a dozen events in thelocal community this was personal. Wewere able to make a difference right herewhere we work and live,” said BobMoore, AFRPA director.
“Earth Day has become an annualevent for our agency,” he added. “Manyof the men and women who work herecame to San Antonio to oversee the envi-ronmental cleanup at Kelly Air ForceBase and now they’re here for good, apart of the community.”
The campaign’s biggest communityevent was cleaning up a section of theSan Antonio River at Mission Reach April19. More than 120 people turned out topick up trash and debris, pull weeds andremove algae from the river.
“Ducks were coming in right behind usin the clean water and reclaiming thearea we had just cleaned out,” Mr. Mooresaid. “It was awesome to see the immedi-ate impact we were making on the SanAntonio River.”
Earth Day provides a time to focus
on the things people can do to make alasting and positive impression on theenvironment.
“The way we go about our businessand the way we go about our lives has asignificant impact on generations to fol-low both in terms of their health and intheir lives,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Ediger,Air Force Medical Operations Agencycommander and guest speaker for a Bldg.171 tree planting ceremony April 22.
It was fitting, he said, that one of the
culminating events in the campaign wasenhancing the local environment byplanting a Chinkapin oak.
Although this year’s Earth Day cam-paign has come to a close, Mr. Edwardspointed out the importance of keepingthis year’s theme alive.
“The only way we can hope to protectand sustain our planet for future genera-tions is to continue to raise awarenessand live a more environmentally friendlylifestyle – daily,” Mr. Edwards said.
Military observes ‘Every day is Earth Day’
Photo by Margaret MooreVolunteers from various local military organizations pull algae from the San Antonio Riverduring the Mission Reach community cleanup event April 19.
• Airmen who arrive inthe AOR TDY on or afterthe date of guidanceimplementation will onlyreceive short-tour creditbased on TDY service stip-ulated in AFI 36-2110,Assignments:• 300-plus days overseasin a consecutive 18-month period• 548-plus days overseasin a consecutive threeyear period
Since the exception to pol-icy went into effect in 2003,16,795 Airmen have
deployed more than once on179-day taskings. More than52,000 Airmen havedeployed for 181 to 200days since Sept. 11, 2001.The number of 179-daytaskings also has grown sig-nificantly since January2006, from about 6,500taskings to about 16,600taskings.
For more information, go tothe Air Force personnel serv-ices website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil, or call theTotal Force Service Centerat 800-525-0102.
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“Small children are more at riskfor serious reaction,” she said.“Asthma is an overreaction of thebody to something – a cold, allergyor exercise.”
Because the Randolph MedicalClinic is not an emergency treat-ment facility, Captain Giordanosaid anybody with symptoms ofrespiratory distress should call911 or seek treatment at the clos-est emergency room.
She said those symptomsinclude trouble breathing or talk-ing, or being unable to breathe ortalk; breathing very fast or hard;retractions, or chest heaving in
and out; and lips turning blue.Captain Giordano said the clinic
will observe National Asthma andAllergy Awareness Month in Mayby making pamphlets and patientinformation available on a table inthe family care waiting area.
She also said the clinic conductsa quarterly asthma educationclass at the Health and WellnessCenter. The next one is plannedfor June.
For the most up-to-date infor-mation at the Randolph clinic, visithttps://kx.afms.mil/randolph orsearch for the 359th MedicalGroup on Facebook.
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FEATURE
Randolph facility aids base community in going ‘green’Randolph facility aids base community in going ‘green’
Above: HarminAguilera, 902ndCES Hazardous
Materials Facilitytechnician, crushes
paint soaked ragsApril 19 at the base
facility.Photo by Airman
Alexis Siekert
Ester and MauriceSellers receive Earth
Day insulated bagsmade of recycledgoods April 21 in
front of theGreenstar RecyclingEducation trailer inthe Base Exchange
parking lot.Photo by Airman
Alexis Siekert
Photo by Rich McFaddenClyde Millus, 902nd CES Hazardous Materials Facility manager, punctures an emptyaerosol can to collect any remaining product April 18 at the Hazardous Materials Facility.
Photo by Airman Alexis SiekertMichelle Benavidez (right), 902nd CES Recycling Center manager, passes used tonercartridges to John Paredez, recycling center technician, to be stacked on pallets April 19.
“Recycling education and waste reduction isa joint base effort. Soon, all across Air
Education and Training Command, Air Forcebases will be required to output only half of
the waste they currently produce.”
By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Although Earth Day has passedand the month is coming to anend, efforts to be environmental-ly aware should be continued allyear long.
Randolph Air Force Base takesup the challenge through its dif-ferent organizations, such as thehazardous waste facility and therecycling center.
On of Earth Day, the recyclingcenter set up information boothsand an education trailer in thebase exchange parking lot and tookpart in many other events through-out the month.
“We’re just trying to getawareness out,” said DavidMeyer, 902nd Civil EngineerSquadron Recycling Center tech-nician. “Recycling education andwaste reduction is a joint baseeffort. Soon, all across AirEducation and TrainingCommand, Air Force bases willbe required to output only half ofthe waste they currently pro-duce.”
Being conscious of what isthrown away is important, saidHarmin Aguilera, HazardousMaterials Facility technician.Many things are incorrectly dis-posed of, such as recyclableitems and hazardous materials.
The hazmat facility collectsused oil, paint-related waste, air-craft sealant, light bulbs and bat-teries to be sure they are dis-posed of correctly.
“We are driven byOccupational Safety and HealthAdministration and follow AirForce regulations to ensure the
safety of the base and the envi-ronment,” he said. “If batteriesare thrown in the trash and theterminals rub together, this cancause a spark, becoming a firehazard. Tape the terminalsbefore throwing them away, orturn them in.”
Many organizations on basehave containers provided by thehazmat facility to store burnedout light bulbs. Hazmat person-nel pick up the containers whenthey are full and replace them.
Although Randolph’s facilityonly collects waste that is accu-mulated on base, it is a very suc-cessful and beneficial organiza-tion to have.
All the used oil is collected intoa large drum outside the facilityto be recycled. About every threemonths the 1,100 gallons of oil ispicked up and sold to a recycler.The money is put back into therecycling program.
“We can only take the wastefrom the base, but many commu-nities will pick up your waste,”Mr. Aguilera said.
For questions on proper dis-posal, contact the hazmat facilityat 652-5666 and for off-basehousehold hazmat pickups inBexar County, call 800-449-7587.
“All Airmen must embrace thenotion that being good stewards ofthe environment enables our mis-sion today, and ensures our con-tinued ability to help protect ournation in the future,” said Gen.Norton A. Schwartz, Air Forcechief of staff. “Energy efficiencyand conservation must be instilledin every Airman’s daily efforts,and integrated into every aspect ofour mission.”
David Meyer902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Recycling Center technician
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Car seat safety
Photo by Robert GoetzDebra Spencer (right), 359th Medical Operations Squadron New Parent Support Program coordinator, showsHalima Berry how to properly install a child safety seat in her vehicle while Ms. Berry’s daughter, Gabriella, 2,patiently waits. Ms. Spencer, the only certified Child Passenger Safety technician at Randolph, providesinstruction on how to install the seats every third Monday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. at Bldg. 202.Installations are by appointment only and appointments can be made by calling 652-3340.
Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, in partnership
with Disabled Sports USA, hosts multiple events for wounded serv-ice members and their families.
Upcoming events include the Warrior Wromp Adventure RaceMay 14-15 in New Braunfels, the Doggie Duathlon May 29 in Austinand the Capitol of Texas Triathlon May 30 in Austin.
Participants can register for the Warrior Wromp atwww.WarriorWromp.com and register for the Doggie Duathlon andCapitol of Texas Triathlon at www.CapTexTri.com. To volunteer, con-tact [email protected]. For sponsor information, email [email protected].
Couples retreatThe Randolph Chaplain Service and the Airman and Family
Readiness Center sponsors their quarterly couples retreat May13-15 at the T Bar M Resort and Conference Center in NewBraunfels, Texas. The retreat is free to families of servicememberswho have returned from deployment. Call 652-5321 to sign up.
Moving household goods procedureTo ensure quality customer service during the upcoming sum-
mer season, the 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic man-agement office requests a three-week notice on the packing andshipping of all personal property.
For more information, call 652-1848.
Home Alone ClassThe Randolph Family Advocacy Program and the Randolph Youth
Programs are hosting a Home Alone class May 10 from 5-6 p.m. atthe Airman and Family Readiness Center Ballroom. This training isdesigned to prepare children ages 9 and older to be left unattend-ed in base quarters for short periods of time. To register or for moreinformation, call Mitzi Wood at 652-3828.
May’s Waiting Families DinnerThe Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts
“Fajita Night” May 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for base Airmen andfamilies and features dinner, entertainment and a moon bounce.
Base BRIEFS
“Battle: Los Angeles” (PG-13)Aaron Eckart, Ramon Rodriguez
Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“Paul” (R)Jane Lynch, Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater
$4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11
For a complete listing of base briefs,visit www.randolph.af.mil
• CATHOLICMonday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Saturday
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 211:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
ConfessionSaturday
4:30 - Chapel 1
• PROTESTANTTraditional
Service8:15
Chapel 1
ContemporaryService11 a.m. Chapel 2
Randolph Chapel Schedule
Little Renegades registration
Little Renegades is a par-ent/child program thathelps build confidence inchildren 3-5 years old whilethey learn basic baseballskills. Registration takesplace through Saturday atBldg. 585. Children must be3 years old by April 1. Thecost is $30 per child and theprogram runs for six weeksbeginning in May.
Bike fitnessThe Rambler Fitness
Center hosts bike rides everyThursday from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Participants willneed a road bike or cyclo-cross bike – no mountainbikes, please. Appropriatecycling attire and gear arerequired.
Swing for HungerThe Air Force Recruiting
Service Booster Club hostsa “Swing for Hunger” golftournament to benefit theSan Antonio Food Bank May 13 at 8 a.m. at theRandolph Oaks Golf Course.The cost is $45 per personand participants areencouraged to bring acanned food item. To regis-ter, email Master Sgt. ChrisTomberlin at [email protected].
Passport to FitnessThe Rambler Fitness
Center hosts Passport toFitness during May.Participants can “visit” dif-ferent countries and com-plete an activity to receive astamp on their passport.Passports may be picked upat the front desk.
SportsBRIEFS
SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
College students from around Texas teed offas T-38 Talons roared into the humid sky dur-ing round three of the 2011 Lone StarConference Men’s Golf Championship, held atRandolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
“The Lone Star Conference has held achampionship tournament annually since1941,” said Bill Powers, assistant athleticdirector from Midwestern State University,Wichita Falls, Texas. “For many years, itwould rotate among the institutions of the con-ference, but since the late 1990s, it has been ata neutral site.”
He said the games are often played aroundthe Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, areas, but“the golf coaches wanted to have a site furthersouth to take advantage of the better growingconditions for the course.”
This year, it was up to the University of theIncarnate Word, in San Antonio, to host thetournament.
Doug Quire, the former golf coach at UIWand current Air Force Services Agency golfspecialist, approached Troy Gann, RandolphOaks Golf Course manager, about the tourna-ment being played on Randolph instead.
“I took the idea to my bosses, it had to go upthe chain of command – up the ladder,” Mr.Gann said. “Everyone signed off.”
He said the tournament was good for com-munity relations and it raised some revenue.
“The staff at Randolph Oaks were great towork with and we are so grateful for theirhard work and assistance,” Mr. Powers said.“The biggest challenge the conference facedwas getting the competitors and the spectatorson and off base.”
The game had no real problems, whichallowed the players, their families and supportstaff to focus on the game.
“Coordination between the schools, the con-ference office and the staff at Randolph AFBwas the key and there were very few prob-lems,” he said.
Mr. Gann said the tournament wouldn’thave been possible without the help of thegate guards, who had everyone using onlythe South Gate.
“The people at the gate supported us anddid a good job,” he said. “They opened it extraearly and stayed late.”
In addition to Randolph Oaks staff, volun-teers from the universities helped with scoringand updating posted information. Some volun-teers called in scores from the course as thegame was played while others posted numbersor did other jobs.
“It’s an old-time tournament. It’s been manyplaces, this is the first time in San Antonio Ithink,” said Skip Wagoner, retired former golfcoach from Central Oklahoma, while writingnumbers with a large felt-tip marker on alarge board hanging on the wall.
Mr. Powers, sitting across the room oper-ating a cellular phone, two-way radio and alaptop computer, called out numbers to Mr.Wagoner. Mr. Powers was the link from vol-
unteers at each hole on the course whocalled in scores as they happened. He alsoupdated the scores live on a website for fansand players’ parents.
“It was an awesome event,” Mr. Gann said.“We were proud to host it.”
Central Oklahoma, starting the tournamentin fourth place, won the annual tournament,shooting 5 under par, which placed them inthe top position in division II.
Birdies, bogeys, eagles: NCAA golfs on Randolph
Photos by Brian McGloin Players from Abilene Christian University watch a putt as it heads toward the cup during the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association Division II 2011 Lone Star Conference Men’s Golf Championship atRandolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
The Randolph Oaks Golf Course hosted a large crowd during the NCAA Division II 2011 Lone StarConference Men’s Golf Championship at Randolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
PAGE 11WINGSPREADAPRIL 29, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 10 APRIL 29, 2011
Car seat safety
Photo by Robert GoetzDebra Spencer (right), 359th Medical Operations Squadron New Parent Support Program coordinator, showsHalima Berry how to properly install a child safety seat in her vehicle while Ms. Berry’s daughter, Gabriella, 2,patiently waits. Ms. Spencer, the only certified Child Passenger Safety technician at Randolph, providesinstruction on how to install the seats every third Monday of the month from 9-11:30 a.m. at Bldg. 202.Installations are by appointment only and appointments can be made by calling 652-3340.
Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project The Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project, in partnership
with Disabled Sports USA, hosts multiple events for wounded serv-ice members and their families.
Upcoming events include the Warrior Wromp Adventure RaceMay 14-15 in New Braunfels, the Doggie Duathlon May 29 in Austinand the Capitol of Texas Triathlon May 30 in Austin.
Participants can register for the Warrior Wromp atwww.WarriorWromp.com and register for the Doggie Duathlon andCapitol of Texas Triathlon at www.CapTexTri.com. To volunteer, con-tact [email protected]. For sponsor information, email [email protected].
Couples retreatThe Randolph Chaplain Service and the Airman and Family
Readiness Center sponsors their quarterly couples retreat May13-15 at the T Bar M Resort and Conference Center in NewBraunfels, Texas. The retreat is free to families of servicememberswho have returned from deployment. Call 652-5321 to sign up.
Moving household goods procedureTo ensure quality customer service during the upcoming sum-
mer season, the 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic man-agement office requests a three-week notice on the packing andshipping of all personal property.
For more information, call 652-1848.
Home Alone ClassThe Randolph Family Advocacy Program and the Randolph Youth
Programs are hosting a Home Alone class May 10 from 5-6 p.m. atthe Airman and Family Readiness Center Ballroom. This training isdesigned to prepare children ages 9 and older to be left unattend-ed in base quarters for short periods of time. To register or for moreinformation, call Mitzi Wood at 652-3828.
May’s Waiting Families DinnerThe Randolph Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts
“Fajita Night” May 6 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for base Airmen andfamilies and features dinner, entertainment and a moon bounce.
Base BRIEFS
“Battle: Los Angeles” (PG-13)Aaron Eckart, Ramon Rodriguez
Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“Paul” (R)Jane Lynch, Seth Rogen, Simon Pegg
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater
$4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11
For a complete listing of base briefs,visit www.randolph.af.mil
• CATHOLICMonday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Saturday
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 211:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
ConfessionSaturday
4:30 - Chapel 1
• PROTESTANTTraditional
Service8:15
Chapel 1
ContemporaryService11 a.m. Chapel 2
Randolph Chapel Schedule
Little Renegades registration
Little Renegades is a par-ent/child program thathelps build confidence inchildren 3-5 years old whilethey learn basic baseballskills. Registration takesplace through Saturday atBldg. 585. Children must be3 years old by April 1. Thecost is $30 per child and theprogram runs for six weeksbeginning in May.
Bike fitnessThe Rambler Fitness
Center hosts bike rides everyThursday from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Participants willneed a road bike or cyclo-cross bike – no mountainbikes, please. Appropriatecycling attire and gear arerequired.
Swing for HungerThe Air Force Recruiting
Service Booster Club hostsa “Swing for Hunger” golftournament to benefit theSan Antonio Food Bank May 13 at 8 a.m. at theRandolph Oaks Golf Course.The cost is $45 per personand participants areencouraged to bring acanned food item. To regis-ter, email Master Sgt. ChrisTomberlin at [email protected].
Passport to FitnessThe Rambler Fitness
Center hosts Passport toFitness during May.Participants can “visit” dif-ferent countries and com-plete an activity to receive astamp on their passport.Passports may be picked upat the front desk.
SportsBRIEFS
SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
College students from around Texas teed offas T-38 Talons roared into the humid sky dur-ing round three of the 2011 Lone StarConference Men’s Golf Championship, held atRandolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
“The Lone Star Conference has held achampionship tournament annually since1941,” said Bill Powers, assistant athleticdirector from Midwestern State University,Wichita Falls, Texas. “For many years, itwould rotate among the institutions of the con-ference, but since the late 1990s, it has been ata neutral site.”
He said the games are often played aroundthe Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, areas, but“the golf coaches wanted to have a site furthersouth to take advantage of the better growingconditions for the course.”
This year, it was up to the University of theIncarnate Word, in San Antonio, to host thetournament.
Doug Quire, the former golf coach at UIWand current Air Force Services Agency golfspecialist, approached Troy Gann, RandolphOaks Golf Course manager, about the tourna-ment being played on Randolph instead.
“I took the idea to my bosses, it had to go upthe chain of command – up the ladder,” Mr.Gann said. “Everyone signed off.”
He said the tournament was good for com-munity relations and it raised some revenue.
“The staff at Randolph Oaks were great towork with and we are so grateful for theirhard work and assistance,” Mr. Powers said.“The biggest challenge the conference facedwas getting the competitors and the spectatorson and off base.”
The game had no real problems, whichallowed the players, their families and supportstaff to focus on the game.
“Coordination between the schools, the con-ference office and the staff at Randolph AFBwas the key and there were very few prob-lems,” he said.
Mr. Gann said the tournament wouldn’thave been possible without the help of thegate guards, who had everyone using onlythe South Gate.
“The people at the gate supported us anddid a good job,” he said. “They opened it extraearly and stayed late.”
In addition to Randolph Oaks staff, volun-teers from the universities helped with scoringand updating posted information. Some volun-teers called in scores from the course as thegame was played while others posted numbersor did other jobs.
“It’s an old-time tournament. It’s been manyplaces, this is the first time in San Antonio Ithink,” said Skip Wagoner, retired former golfcoach from Central Oklahoma, while writingnumbers with a large felt-tip marker on alarge board hanging on the wall.
Mr. Powers, sitting across the room oper-ating a cellular phone, two-way radio and alaptop computer, called out numbers to Mr.Wagoner. Mr. Powers was the link from vol-
unteers at each hole on the course whocalled in scores as they happened. He alsoupdated the scores live on a website for fansand players’ parents.
“It was an awesome event,” Mr. Gann said.“We were proud to host it.”
Central Oklahoma, starting the tournamentin fourth place, won the annual tournament,shooting 5 under par, which placed them inthe top position in division II.
Birdies, bogeys, eagles: NCAA golfs on Randolph
Photos by Brian McGloin Players from Abilene Christian University watch a putt as it heads toward the cup during the NationalCollegiate Athletic Association Division II 2011 Lone Star Conference Men’s Golf Championship atRandolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
The Randolph Oaks Golf Course hosted a large crowd during the NCAA Division II 2011 Lone StarConference Men’s Golf Championship at Randolph Oaks Golf Course April 18-20.
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
Randolph community connects with base Public AffairsWant to get in touch with the RandolphAir Force Base Public Affairs office?Here’s how!
Public Affairs [email protected]
Main Gate [email protected]
Straight Talk line652-SHOW (7469)
Multimedia Customer Service652-4226
Call the RAFB Public Affairs office directly at 652-4410.
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
Randolph community connects with base Public AffairsWant to get in touch with the RandolphAir Force Base Public Affairs office?Here’s how!
Public Affairs [email protected]
Main Gate [email protected]
Straight Talk line652-SHOW (7469)
Multimedia Customer Service652-4226
Call the RAFB Public Affairs office directly at 652-4410.