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Recognition 6

News & Features

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Museum renovation 14

149th FW deploys 15

Defender Cup 23

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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Photo by Robbin CresswellSenior Airman Rodney Warthen, 37th MedicalGroup, checks the vital signs of an accident"victim" during a major accident response exerciseTuesday. The training exercise tested the 37thTraining Wing and the 59th Medical Wing on theirability to respond to a major incident.

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

The annual Combined FederalCampaign has been extended to Oct. 28after materials expected from the nationaloffice arrived almost two weeks into thestart of the fundraising effort.

This year’s CFC began Sept. 2 and wasscheduled to end Tuesday. Because of thematerials delay, the campaign will end twoweeks later although follow-ups from ini-

tial contacts can continue until Dec. 15.“The original materials that we should

have had when the CFC kicked off werenot available from the national campaign,”said Lt. Col. Enrique Gwin, Team Lacklandproject officer for the campaign. “We lost aweek and a half because of that, and wedidn’t see the response like we would havebecause we were waiting on the extramaterials.”

The delayed materials were brochuresthat described what each agency does and

its code number. The guidebook lists morethan 2,600 different charities, local tointernational. Donors can make one-timecontributions or payroll deductions, anddonations can be distributed among thecharities in accordance with the donor’swishes.

Despite those materials being late inarriving, the campaign goals are withinsight.

CFC extends campaign to Oct. 28

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TALESPINNERPAGE 2 OCTOBER 16, 2009

By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The 59th Medical Wing recentlylaunched a new Web page forDepartment of Defense beneficiariesseeking information about H1N1influenza.

The Web page can be found by vis-iting www.whmc.af.mil and clickingon the H1N1 icon. It offers adult andchild self-assessments to help peopledetermine if they need to see a doctor.The checklists are based upon nation-al research conducted by the EmoryUniversity School of Medicine.

Most cases of H1N1 influenza aremild and resolve on their own withtime, according to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention.

“The self-assessment checklists aregreat tools which allow patients toself-triage,” said Col. (Dr.) KeithMorita, deputy chief of medical staff,59th Medical Wing. “We encourageeveryone to take a self-assessment if

they have flu-like symptoms, and thenfollow the recommended actions.”

The Web page addresses the H1N1vaccine, the priority groups for vacci-nation, preventive care, and weeklyCDC webcast updates.

Information concerning sick leavepolicies for active duty and federalemployees is also available.

Links to other resources, such ashotline numbers, the DoD PandemicFlu Watchboard, CDC and TexasFlu.org, provide additional informationfor specific groups.

“This flu season we expect a largenumber of patients,” said ColonelMorita. “The 59th Medical Wing and37th Medical Group are working dili-gently to monitor the H1N1 influenzaand continuously update our healthcare workers and patients with thelatest guidance from CDC.

“This Web site is a critical tool toeducate and ensure our patients getthe right level of care,” said ColonelMorita.

59th MW unveils H1N1 Web page

Illustration by Master Sgt. William VanceThe 59th Medical Wing H1N1 Web page gives Department of Defense beneficiariesinformation about the virus and provides self assessment tools.

“We’re doing pretty well,” said Colonel Gwin. “Wesaw that delay in the beginning, just like we thoughtwe would because of the lack of paperwork, butfrom that point we’ve been moving at a pretty goodpace to meeting our goal.”

Through Tuesday, Team Lackland had reached72 percent of its fundraising goal. Agencies partici-pating in the fundraising, open to all federalemployees, are the 37th Training Wing, 59thMedical Wing, the Air Force Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, the 149thFighter Wing and the 433rd Airlift Wing.

Colonel Gwin said some agencies had collectedmore than 200 percent of their goal; what the mate-rial delay impacted was getting information to theReserve components, which are only seen at specifictimes.

However, he believes that after the final tally ismade Dec. 15 Team Lackland will have met its goal.

“I think we’re getting there and by Dec. 15, wewill have taken in sufficient monies,” Colonel Gwinsaid. “We know the economy is difficult but peoplehave a need and we’re all in a position to help thatneed.

“I expected to see a better response this yearthan in previous years because everybody is awareof those who need help. If we keep the same glidepath we’ve had in recent weeks, then we’ll meet it.”

CAMPAIGN from P1

TALESPINNEROCTOBER 16, 2009

RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY

A retiree appreciation and informationfair is Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., atMitchell Hall.

Federal, state and local agencies willbe available to give retirees informationand answer questions. Free blood pres-sure and cholesterol checks will also beoffered.

The Pass and ID office, Bldg. 5616,will be open in conjunction with the eventfor renewals.

For more information, call the Airmanand Family Readiness Center at 671-3722.

ID SECTION TO CLOSE

The customer service ID card section,room 131 in Bldg. 5616, will be closedTuesday and Wednesday for system hard-ware and software upgrades.

The Wilford Hall Medical Center IDcard section will be open during thattime for those who need assistance.

For more information, call 671-4178.

BASE ROAD CLOSURES

Several roads on the training side ofLackland will be closed through the endof the year.• Through Dec. 30, Barnes Avenue will beclosed from Nellis to Patrick Streets. Theconstruction will also close the intersec-tions of Barnes and Patrick Streets,Barnes and Stewart Streets, and Barnesand Nellis Streets.• The bus stop across from Arnold Hallwill be relocated to an area on HughesAvenue between Nellis and StewartStreets.• The second road closure affectsCarswell Avenue. Through Nov. 20, thenorthbound outside lane of CarswellAvenue will be closed from TruemperStreet to Femoyer Street.• From Nov. 23 to Dec. 30, the south-bound outside lane of Carswell Avenuefrom Femoyer Street to Truemper Streetwill be closed. Bus stops that are affect-ed by the construction will relocate to thecorner of Femoyer Street and CarswellAvenue on the same side as the dis-placed bus stops.

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TAKE ME TO YOUR LEADER

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert BarneyTech. Sgt. Jeremy Roberts (left) and Senior Airman John Matlock, both with the 379th Expeditionary Medical GroupBioenvironmental Engineer Flight, conduct a site survey to determine the presence of chemical agents during a training scenarioOct. 2 in Southwest Asia. The 379th EMDG BEEs provide timely and accurate health risk assessments, CBRN response, andworkplace safety. Airman Matlock is deployed from Lackland in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

By Airman 1st Class Brian McGloinAir Education and Training Command

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –Registration began Oct. 7 for the2010 Air Education and TrainingCommand Symposium scheduled forJan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B.Gonzalez Convention Center indowntown San Antonio.

The theme of this year’s sympo-sium is “Developing America’sAirmen Today … For Tomorrow.”

The two-day symposium will fea-ture two keynote speaker luncheonsand more than 70 seminar presenta-tions. In addition, the Air ForceAssociation Exposition will featuremil i tary and civi l ian exhibits

addressing current and future issuesand capabil i t ies in recruitment,training and education of Airmen,along with a host of leadership,operational and emerging issue top-ics, said James Sturch, AETCSymposium event director.

Mr. Sturch said the symposiumwill have performances by the JohnJay High School JROTC armed drillteam and the Air Force StrollingStrings.

The symposium culminates in anAETC Ball celebrating Airmenthroughout AETC. Retired Gen. Lloyd“Fig” Newton, former AETC com-mander, will host the ball. GeneralNorton Schwartz, Air Force Chief ofStaff, is scheduled to be the keynote

speaker. At the ball, the five remain-ing Air Force Medal of Honor recipi-ents will be recognized and have aspecial tribute paid to them

Mr. Sturch said officials expectapproximately 3,200 - 3,400 atten-dees, mostly from AETC units, butalso from other Air Force and mili-tary units, as well as industry, com-mercial, education and the privatesectors.

Participants can decide which lec-tures and discussions they want toattend, tailoring their experience atthe symposium to their own profes-sional needs and interests.

To register for the 2010 AETCSymposium visit http://www.aetcsymposium.com.

Registration begins for 2010 AETC Symposium


COMMENTARY

Editorial staffCOL. WILLIAM H. MOTT V,37TH TRAINING WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

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MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

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Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.

The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.

Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 37th Training Wing.All photos, unless otherwise indicated,are U.S. Air Force photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.

By Patrick WintersAntiterrorism Specialist

Before 9/11, an early 1990s attack onthe World Trade Center had largely beenforgotten. Most Americans never gave asecond thought to another terrorist attackon our nation’s soil.

The time between the World TradeCenter bombing on Feb. 26, 1993 andSept. 11, 2001 was 3119 days. From Sept.11, 2001 to today is 2957 days. Whilethere isn’t a pattern in the number of daysbetween these attacks, it is human natureto forget and marginalize past events. Overthe course of 3000 days, this can lead tocomplacency and a lower state of readi-ness.

As Airmen, we cannot become compla-cent or lower our guard. Recent terroristarrests in Colorado, New York, Texas, andNorth Carolina should remind us thethreat is always present.

All Americans should be on the lookoutfor suspicious activity. You can make thedifference; you can be the person whokeeps the next terrorist attack from hap-pening by observing, documenting andreporting suspicious activities.

The Eagle Eyes program is one avenueavailable for reporting the information.Eagle Eyes is an antiterrorism programthat enlists the eyes and ears of Airmen,civilians, and the surrounding community.The Lackland Office of SpecialInvestigations 11th Field InvestigationSquadron and 37th Security ForcesSquadron monitor the program, whichencourages persons on or around the base

to report any suspicious terrorist activities.According to Special Agent Adam

Jenkins, with the OSI detachment, EagleEyes is an opportunity to report suspiciousactivities such as someone recording ormonitoring activities, people trying to getmilitary supplies, anyone trying to getinformation about military operations andcapabilities, or people who look out ofplace in a neighborhood, business estab-lishment, etc.

“(The Eagle Eyes program) is a valuabletool that allows the military communityand our civilian partners to help identifypotential terrorist activity,” said AgentJenkins. “Eagle Eyes is important becauselaw enforcement can’t be everywhere atonce; we need the community’s help.”

Lackland’s OSI detachment and SecurityForces need military members and civil-ians to assist in protecting the placeswhere many of us work and live.

The word “terrorism” does not have toevoke fear. Instead, it can become a wordthat makes the community take action andhelp law enforcement.

To report a suspicious incident or per-son, call the Security Forces desk at 671-2018.

Antiterrorism program encourages vigilance

By Lt. Col. Hector Jamili37th Training Support Squadron

Taking care of our peoplewho follow Air Force philoso-phies every day is essential.Leaders today are faced not onlywith the daunting dilemma ofserving the needs of the AirForce, but also with the benefi-cial enjoyment of recognizingand developing their team mem-bers.

We have recognition toolssuch as decorations, promotions,time off, quarterly/annualawards, letters of appreciation,and commander’s coins at ourdisposal to recognize and inspireour men and women to furtherdevelop their professional andpersonal well-being. Just as weuse reinforcement bars to

strengthen concrete, we oftenuse recognition as a form ofreinforcement to strengthen theteam member.

When a team member is rep-rimanded, that person may wantto hide, rebel, disappear, or notcontribute in any way. Positivereinforcements provides mem-bers with the confidence thattheir achievements are in linewith the unit’s philosophies andhence would want to makegreater contributions for thesake of the unit and not for per-sonal aggrandizement.

People, in general, want to doa good job, and if we continue toreward deserving folks, no prob-lem is insurmountable. To besure, giving members a day offfor their birthdays or marriageanniversaries, or giving them

commander’s coins will yieldmorale dividends.

Additionally, decorations fol-low people wherever they goand have a profound and lastingimpact; they will ensure Airmenremain competitive for promo-tion and give commanders anopportunity to praise their deedsin public during commander’scall. A wise man once said, “Ifyou want to give a person credit,put it in writing. If you want togive them hell, do it on thephone.”

According to “What I KnowAbout Managing People,” by LeeIacocca, we all have to encour-age all our people to make con-tributions to the common goodand to come up with better waysof doing things.

In this article, Mr. Iacocca

mentioned that we don’t have toaccept every single suggestion,but if we don’t get back to theteam member and say, “Hey,that idea was terrific,” and pathim on the back, he will nevergive us another one. This kind ofcommunication lets people knowthey really count.

And, as our team memberscontinue to develop andprogress in their careers, pro-motions will follow those devot-ed to the Air Force way. AsAirmen reflect back on theirpast accomplishments andrewards along the way, they canbe proud that they have con-tributed to a higher cause: serv-ing our country, preserving itsconstitution and being part ofthe best Air Force in the world –what a privilege.

Taking care of our people


TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

What was it like playing in theLackland-hosted DefenderCup soccer tournament?

It’s a great opportunity to getout and see all the Air Forcesoccer players from around thecountry. – Staff Sgt. Mike Bailey,453rd Electronic Warfare Squadron.

The games have been reallyclose, especially with the[muddy] fields the way they are.If we could have found a way toavoid that it would have beenperfect. Besides that, everyonehas been giving it their all andit’s been really fun. – Airman 1stClass Jose Benitez, Sheppard AFB.

We get to play soccer with abunch of great fellow Airmen.Coming in, taking a longweekend and building cama-raderie with all the people, itwas definitely a great time. – 1stLt. Seth Wilson, Travis AFB, Calif.

A lot of the guys we have playedwith over the years have PCSedto different teams, so it’s goodto see them and see how theyhave developed. It’s a goodtime. We enjoy it every year. –Tech. Sgt. Zakary Fowkes, HurlburtField, Fla.

Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 65 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 653 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 681Bradley BellemareTimothy O’BrienLaurence ReynoldsFlight 682Matthew GoldMichael MorseTyler Siebert

321st Training SquadronFlight 675Christopher BlantonCleat CooleyKyle CummingsMarkschell MillsTravis SchuppFlight 676George BahlkeJoshua Crum

Dayne GoodmanCody HallBenjamin JohnsonSamuel KelmelisShaun MurphyTravis ParrottJohn ReibelMarvin TookesChristopher Vine

322nd Training SquadronFlight 685Andrew GlynnZachary GrantSean LefflerJesse SchmidekeRichard WeltyChristian WunderFlight 686Skyler HolzerChristopher JonesWilliam KelleyJonathan KuhlmanKyle LawrencePatrick PrendergastFrederick Richard

Jonathan Vasquez

323rd Training SquadronFlight 687Wesley McCranieShawn MenssenTulio PerezChristopher ReaganAdam RobinsonTomas ScheelFlight 688Megan JohnsonTaylor PrichardTamika Temple

324th Training SquadronFlight 677Wesley BairdSimon HayesTravis HurtChristopher VoelkerFlight 678Bruce BrandlJason ClappZachary FitzgeraldAlan Gonzales

Douglas LewisDewey James QuerubinAndrew RutledgeDaniel SalvaSean Tice

326th Training SquadronFlight 679Logan HormigTravis ReithSean WallsFlight 680Shannon AliceaKelly FordSara Lei

331st Training SquadronFlight 683Christopher ShafferFlight 684Hannah Devore

Top BMT AirmanDouglas Lewis, 324th TRS,Flight 678

Most Physically FitMale AirmenCasey Hulbert, 326th TRS,Flight 679Lewis Weber, 322nd TRS,Flight 686Female AirmenMegan Johnson, 323rd TRS,Flight 688Ellen Gruesen, 326th TRS,Flight 680

Top PT FlightsMale Flights321st TRS, Flight 676323rd TRS, Flight 687Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 688326th TRS, Flight 680

Top Academic Flights324th TRS, Flight 678322nd TRS, Flight 686

A Team Lackland memberhas been named the 2008 out-standing civilian attorney of theyear by Lt. Gen. Jack Rives,Judge Advocate General of theAir Force.

Renee Collier of the Air ForceLegal Operations Agency earnedthe Air Force Judge AdvocateGeneral Corps’ James O.Wrightson, Jr. Award. Theaward recognizes the civilianattorney employed by or serving withthe Judge Advocate General Corps asthe most outstanding civilian attorneyof the year based on demonstratedexcellence, initiative, and devotion toduty. Ms. Collier will be formally recog-nized at an awards banquet later thismonth in Dallas during KEYSTONE2009, the JAG Corps’ LeadershipSummit.

As the inaugural Environmental LawField Support Center Chief, Ms. Collier’saccomplishments include recruiting ateam of experienced environmentallawyers for her staff. She filled 18vacancies with subject matter expertson regulations pertaining to air, water,and the National Environmental PolicyAct, each with an average of 15 years

experience in their respectivefields of practice.

She then increased her staff’sproficiency by planning andexecuting a three-day trainingworkshop at the center’s sevengeographically separated unitsthat included a virtual town hallmeeting with the Judge Ad-vocate General.

Ms. Collier also guaranteedthe center was prepared for any

issue when it opened for business bycollecting and inventorying every AirForce major command’s environmentalfiles and records. In addition to themonumental task of launching the cen-ter, Ms. Collier achieved environmentallaw successes, closing 11 AffirmativeCost Recovery cases and settling anoth-er that resulted in a $7 million recoveryfor the Air Force.

“Ms. Collier’s tireless efforts andextraordinary vision are reflected in theextremely successful EnvironmentalLaw Field Support Center. She deservesfull credit for this significant improve-ment in capabilities,” said GeneralRives.

(Courtesy Strategic CommunicationsBranch, Air Force TJAG Action Group)

Lackland civilian named lawyer of the year

ReneeCollier

Airmen excel on CDC examCongratulations to the following

Airmen who earned an outstandingscore of 90 or higher on their Car-eer Development Course examina-tion during the third quarter of2009. Their hard work and dedica-tion are a shining example of theAir Force core value of excellencein all we do.

37th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Tyler MillerAirman 1st Class Brandon EtsittyAirman Joseph ReynaAirman 1st Class Stevie BrownAirman Jairus WimberlyAirman 1st Class DavidWeatheringtonAirman Christopher Rodriguez

37th Logistics Readiness SquadronAirman 1st Class De GasperinAirman 1st Class Travis Packard

37th Communications SquadronAirman 1st Class Michael ButlerStaff Sgt. Taurus StephenAirman 1st Class

Jacqueline Willson

37th AerospaceMedicine SquadronStaff Sgt. Jessica NienhueserAirman 1st Class Joshua Rinaldi

342nd Training SquadronStaff Sgt. Guillermo TorralvaStaff Sgt. Jason ChambersStaff Sgt. Jesse Reyes

543rd Support SquadronAirman Nicholas ProsserAirman Christopher JohnsonAirman 1st Class Earl VoorheesAirman 1st Class Lucas Taylor

59th Laboratory SquadronMaster Sgt. Scott LowellAirman 1st Class Pena Arzola

59th Dental Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Andrew Shepard

59th Orthopedics andRehabilitation SquadronAirman 1st Class Chelsea Foulks


By Spc. Natalie Sampson470th Military Intelligence Brigade Public Affairs

A Soldier assigned to Lackland has wonthe 2009 470th Military Intell igenceBrigade Language Professional of the Yearcompetition.

Sgt. Hugo Martinez is a cryptologicallinguist with the 314th Military Intell-igence Battalion, a subordinate unit ofthe 470th MI Brigade, based at Fort SamHouston. The award recognizes his unit impact inthe areas of language proficiency, operations, go towar training and Soldier skills and leadership,physical fitness and technical accomplishments.

The competition also requires entrants to sub-mit an essay which is judged by a panel of five offi-cials from the brigade. This year, entrants wereasked to describe a language program that wouldsuccessfully increase servicemember languageproficiency within four to six weeks on a $3,000per linguist budget.

In his essay, Sergeant Martinez said he hasattended several language courses that aided inrefreshing his vocabulary and grammatical skillsto a certain extent but did not effectively supple-

ment his overall knowledge or use of thelanguage.

“Military linguists are in urgent need ofan effective program that will fulfill theirneeds and expectations,” he wrote in hisessay. “The key to a successful languageprogram is to awaken the linguist’s desire toexcel. By challenging them with real-worldscenarios, their interest would be stimulat-ed.”

His observations of deficiencies in theseprograms led him to write an essay proposing “aprogram that caters to the individual’s need to cre-ate independent thoughts.”

Sergeant Martinez is a graduate of the DefenseLanguage Institute Foreign Language Center ofMonterey, Calif., where he was enrolled in the 48-week basic Russian course.

A gifted linguist, his scores on the DefenseLanguage Aptitude Battery qualified him to studymore than one language. He scored high inSpanish, Portuguese and Russian.

In order to be successful at the DefenseLanguage Proficiency Test, the sergeant said it isimperative that servicemembers maintain Englishlanguage proficiency while striving to master new

languages because the DLPT includes material inboth English and the target language.

“Some Soldiers think they can pass the test justbecause they know Spanish,” said SergeantMartinez, “but the thing to remember is there isstill the need to know English for comprehensionpurposes just as well.”

Sergeant Martinez explained that during thetest, students must read paragraphs in Spanishand answer in English. If the student doesn’tunderstand the context of the paragraph, he wouldnot be able to answer correctly.

For earning the Language Professional of theYear award, Sergeant Martinez received an ArmyCommendation Medal and a plaque.

He also earned an opportunity to attend theCommand Language Program Managers Confer-ence held every year in Monterey, Calif., and a tripto the country of his choice to practice one of hismany languages for four to six weeks.

He will now compete at Intell igence andSecurity Command level and ultimately for theDepartment of the Army’s Language Professionalof the Year title.

His future endeavors include plans to pursue acareer as an interpreter for a U.S. embassy.

Soldier named language professional of the year

Sgt. HugoMartinez


Photos by Robbin CresswellWarhawk, a popular music group from The Air Force Band of the West, performs for elementary and middle school students attending an anti-drug concert Wednesday at TrinityUniversity in San Antonio. The concert was part of National Red Ribbon Week, an anti-drug campaign focused on educating youth about the dangers of drugs and encouraging them tomake smart choices. Warhawk performed a variety of music, from Motown and classic rock to current pop music from artists like Miley Cyrus, the Black Eyed Peas and Taylor Swift.

AND THE BAND PLAYED ON


By Capt. James Slear and Tech. Sgt. Justin Worley688th Information Operations Wing

When the Air Force activated24th Air Force in a joint ceremonyon Aug. 18, two units wererealigned under its command.

Upon activation of the 24th AF,the Air Force’s newest numberedair force, the 688th InformationOperations Wing was activatedunder the command of Col. RobertSkinner.

The 688th IOW was forgedfrom Lackland’s Air ForceInformation OperationsCenter and the 38th Cyber-space Engineering Group atTinker Air Force Base, Okla.The mission of the 688th IOWis to deliver proven informationoperations capabilities and infra-structure integrated across the air, spaceand cyberspace domains.

The wing includes two main groups: the 38thCyberspace Engineering Group and the 318thInformation Operations Group. The 38th CEG is a

robust engineering and installation force that gov-erns the transmission of information from oneplace to another. The 318th IOG conducts opera-

tional network weaponeering, bothdefensive and offensive, in concert

with the 67th Network WarfareWing and National Agencies.

This strategic alignment givesthe 688th IOW an unprecedentedabil i ty to coordinate networkinfrastructure with network secu-rity.

The 688th will face manychallenges and opportunitiesas it integrates with the restof Air Force Space Com-mand. Units that make upthe 688th previously be-

longed to Air Force MaterialCommand and Air Combat

Command.Wing leadership will strive to

leverage the diverse experiences of itsunits as it takes its place in the cyber-centric

24th AF and AFSPC.Col. Skinner said he looks forward to develop-

ing relationships with the 37th Training Wing.

Lackland welcomes 688th IOW PUPPIES

Photo by Alan BoedekerMadison Ilic, 6, a member of the Hill Country HomeGirl Scouts, gives some homemade treats to Everett,a Belgian Malinois puppy with the Department ofDefense Military Working Dog Breeding Program,Saturday. Everett is cared for by Sandy Hudson (left).


By Sharon AmannLackland Library

Little ghouls and ghosts canput on their costumes and have aspooktacular time at the Lack-land Library Magical Bash from6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday.

“We had such a good timewith this event last year we’regoing to do it again,” said LenoreShapiro, Lackland Library Sys-

tem director. “We’re hoping evenmore families can come by to jointhe fun.”

Participants can get involvedin a variety of events, including acostume contest, fortune teller,haunted house, scary crafts, andstory by flashlight.

“The children can get involvedwith one, some, or all of theactivities,” said library technicianAlice Serafin. “This way it gives

them the choice to do somethingthat’s a little bit scary or stickwith an activity that’s tamer.”

“This is definitely a family-friendly program,” continued Ms.Shapiro.

“There’s going to be a wholelot more treats than tricks andfun for everyone.”

As an after-hours program,the entry to the Magical Bash willbe through the parking lot door.

Library Magical Bash provides Halloween treat

What:Magical Bash: costume contest, fortune

teller, haunted house, crafts and story time.When:

Saturday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Where:

Lackland Library

Reminder!Talking on a cell phone whiledriving on base is prohibited.


MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHTThe 37th Training Wing Office of

the Staff Judge Advocate adminis-tered these judgments from Sept. 30-Oct. 6:

• A captain from the 59thEmergency Medical Squadron violat-ed Article 134 (general article) andreceived forfeitures of $500 in pay

per month for two months (onemonth suspended) and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 343rdTraining Squadron violated Article92 (dereliction of duty) and received14 days restricted to base, 14 daysextra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 343rdTRS violated Article 92 (dereliction

of duty) and Article 134 (generalarticle) and received 45 daysrestricted to base, 45 days extra dutyand a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the344th Training Squadron violatedArticle 92 (dereliction of duty) andreceived a reduction to airman (sus-pended), forfeitures of $784 in pay

for one month and a reprimand.

Mandatory Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice briefings for second-term re-enlistees are conducted on awalk-in basis in the 37th TRW head-quarters courtroom.


To report Fraud, Waste & Abuse matters or if you have a concernand are unsure if you should file a complaint,

contact the 37 TRW/IG Office at 671-3347 or e-mail [email protected].


With the 101 critical days ofsummer behind us and thearrival of cooler temperatures,winter is just around the corner.

Electric heating, in particularconsumes very high levels ofenergy relative to the amount ofheat it creates. Thermostat set-tings for this form of heating arecritical in order to maintain thelowest possible electric bills dur-ing the winter.

Follow these simple tips tokeep your house warmer in win-ter, save energy on heating andlower your utility bills.• Set your thermostat in winter to68 to 70 degrees and check roomtemperature with a thermometer.• Clean or replace furnace air fil-ters once a month in winter.Remember, heating equipmentshould be serviced annuallybefore use by a licensed andbonded professional service per-son.• Check and adjust gas heaters toa blue flame, and ensure theyhave proper ventilation to avoidcarbon monoxide poisoning.• Raise shades and open curtainsduring winter to let in the sun’swarmth.• Seal cracks around doors to

prevent air infiltration.• Close the damper on your fire-place when it’s not in use, butremember to open the damperwhen lighting a fire. Older fire-places may not have a damper.An inexpensive way to seal yourfireplace is to use glass or plexi-glass doors.• Install skirting around yourfoundation to help limit air infil-tration, if your home has pier andbeam construction.• Cover cold floors with rugs orcarpet.• Wear several layers of warmclothing.

• Caulk around exterior windowsand door frames.• Close doors to rooms that arenot occupied. Remember to closeexterior doors as quickly as possi-ble when entering and leavingyour home.• Install gaskets under the coverplates of light switches and elec-trical outlets on exterior walls.This can cut down on air leakageby up to 20 percent.

For more information, call thebase Energy Manager, AndyHinojosa, at 671-0252.

(Courtesy of 37th Civil Engin-eer Squadron)

CES offers home energy saving tips

Courtesy GraphicThe chart above shows a breakdown of energy consumed by home heatingand cooling systems.

Maximize EnergyConservation. Plugradios, cell phone

chargers, fans andother personal

electronics into apower strip that can beturned off when not in

use. These devices drawenergy 24/7, even when

switched off.

Lackland Conservation Corner

CONSERVE ENERGY!



The Airman and Family ReadinessCenter has scheduled six orientationclasses for the re-launching ofLackland’s Key Spouse program dur-ing the next three months.

The first class is today, 8 a.m. to 4p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249. Othersessions are scheduled Oct. 27, Nov.13, Nov. 24, Dec. 11 and Dec. 16. Alltraining is at the AFRF building, andeach class runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“The Air Force decided earlier thisyear to formalize this program,” saidMaster Sgt. Jason Hohenstreiter, cen-ter’s readiness NCO. “Like a lot of ourprograms, we’re trying to make surethey are the same base to base.”

Key Spouse has been reconfiguredas a commander’s program, SergeantHohenstreiter said, and the 73 unitson Lackland have been encouraged toparticipate.

He added the program is designedso key spouses can provide informa-

tion and act as a resource for otherspouses within a unit.

Key spouses will implement a com-mander’s vision for the program.AFRC will teach and provide basiccommunication skills to ensure thekey spouses are familiar with the dif-ferent programs that are available.

“Key spouses will be people otherspouses in the unit can talk with,”said Sergeant Hohenstreiter. “In fami-ly support, we were missing that onepiece to get the word out to thespouses that this program will nowprovide.”

Persons interested in becoming akey spouse should seek appointmentby their sponsor’s unit commanderand then contact AFRC at 671-3722to register for one of the orientationclasses.

The Air Force Aid Society will payfor daycare provided by the Lacklandfamily childcare program. Voucherscan be obtained from AFRC but mustbe scheduled through the familychildcare program and availableproviders.

Participants sought forKey Spouse Program


Photo by Robbin CresswellAirman 1st Class Michael Valeich (left), Airman David Mudd and Airman Basic CortneyWilkinson, all with the 342nd Training Squadron, push a Lawrence Radial Engine whilehelping to pack up exhibits Oct. 7 at the History and Traditions Museum.


By late next spring, the History and Traditions Museum will have anew look.

The museum officially closed Oct. 2 for a complete renovation; it isexpected to re-open in May and the only thing that may be recogniza-ble is the floor. Everything else in the 1940s structure will be new orrenovated.

“It took time to create a strategic plan and model but it was alwaysa matter of funding,” said Fernando Cortez, museum curator. “This hasbeen 10 years in the making. The wing, command and the national AirForce museum has wanted Lackland to transition this into the officialenlisted heritage museum.”

One of the most noticeable changes will be a new stucco exterior.But stepping inside the building, erected in 1942, returning visitors willgaze upon a renovated and revamped interior.

The creation of walls and platforms will make historical habitatareas. New interactive computer kiosks and several large LCD flatscreen televisions will also become part of the interior scheme.

“We’ll have state of the art, professional museum lighting,” said Mr.Cortez. “It will be low wattage, UV filtered and low heat emission. Theceiling is going to be all blackened to give the effect of empty space.”

A new bathroom will be added and the current ones will be com-bined and converted into one facility. Both restrooms will be compliantwith the American Disabilities Act, as will the front entrance.

“We have an open floor but the installation of walls and platformswill increase the usable space in the museum,” said Tracy English,37th Training Wing historian. “The building will be sealed as well tomake it more energy efficient and stop the water leaks.”

The bulk of the 15 new displays and exhibits will be about Air ForceBasic Military Training, uniforms and living quarters. The closure willallow Mr. Cortez time to scour several military surplus stores in searchof new artifacts.

Mr. English said the construction cost of the renovation was over$500,000 but with additional funding from Air Education and TrainingCommand, more mannequins, display cases and technology will bepurchased.

“This is a very good museum but it did have a 1970s flair to it,” headded. “It didn’t have the technology and that was one thing that hadto be changed. The flat screen TVs and computer kiosks will help usput more information in a different format.”

Both men are excited about the coming changes to the museum andwhat the future holds.

“General Lorenz (Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander) is amuseum enthusiast, he likes history,” said Mr. English. “He’s taken aninterest in this. General Patrick (Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 502nd wingcommander and former 37th TRW commander) is a history buff aswell.

“He was on board with this project and Colonel Mott (Col. WilliamMott V, 37th TRW commander) is definitely on board. Everyone wasinterested in seeing this expansion.”

“We can now interpret the whole history of enlisted training in smallexhibits,” Mr. Cortez added. “In the future, if we’re able to build a new,larger building, not only can we do enlisted training, but we couldinclude wing history, officer training and the history of Kelly Field.”

Museum renovation underway


Story and photos by Capt. Randy Saldivar149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

CASLAV, Czech Republic – The unmistakable red,white and blue flag – the flag with one star, a lonestar – swayed back and forth on the flagpole, wispedby the breeze that floats across the former Sovietterritory. The silence of the cool morning air wassoon replaced with sounds of jet engines as themetal birds left their perches and took to the skiesfor another round of battle.

Less than 20 years ago, the scene would havebeen unimaginable: Air Force fighter aircraft on soilin what was then a country veiled behind the IronCurtain. Gunfighters from the Texas Air NationalGuard’s 149th Fighter Wing and their F-16 aircraftdeployed to the Czech Republic Sept. 4. For twoweeks, pilots from the two countries flew with andagainst one another, but as friends, not foes.

The Texans deployed as part of an ongoing effort

by the National Guard Bureau in building interna-tional relationships. The National Guard’s StatePartnership Program pairs Army and Air NationalGuard units with other countries’ militaries to pro-mote familiarization and mutual exchange of ideasand joint training. The forces in Texas are pairedwith the Czech Republic.

“It was excellent training for both sides,” said Lt.Col. John Kane, 149th FW vice commander and offi-cer in charge during the deployment. Colonel Kanesaid the first-time deployment to the Czech Republicwas a great way to continue honing relationshipsbetween the two countries and spoke highly of theCzech pilots and aircraft capabilities.

For the first week of the exchange, both forcesflew various air-to-air engagements, demonstratingtheir aircraft capabilities and pilot skills. The Czechair force employs the JAS 39 Grippen as a multi-roleair-to-air, and air-to-ground fighter. Student pilots atCaslav are first introduced to jets, flying the Czech-

built, sub-sonic L-159 Alca trainer.The second week saw a transition from air-to-air

engagements to a close-air support role. The 149thFW contingent brought along Air Force active-dutyjoint terminal air controllers from Fort Hood to workalongside the Czech forward air controllers. “Wehope to gain a better appreciation of some languagedifficulties as well as how they deal with fastmovers,” Colonel Kane said about the close-airengagements.

The skies near the town of Namiest were buzzingas all three airframes descended to make good onColonel Kane’s expectations. During the exercise, thecontrollers from both countries were met with a bar-rage of aircraft in a frenzy of activity.

“Sometimes we spoke and understood each other,sometimes we reverted to just using hand signals toexplain what had to be done,” said Capt. Janice

Gunfighters train with Czech Republic

Czech fuel specialists wrap up refuelingoperatons after F-16s from the 149thFighter Wing arrive at Caslav Air Base,Czech Republic. Gunfighters from the149th FW recently deployed to the CzechRepublic for two weeks of joint training.

See GUNFIGHTERS P18


By Debbie Milner37th Force Support Squadron

The 37th Force Support Squadronwill honor customers with a specialOktoberfest Customer AppreciationDay Oct. 23. Many 37th FSS facilitiesare offering giveaways, specials anddiscounts throughout the day, whichwraps up with an authenticOktoberfest celebration at theGateway Club.

Among the facilities participating:• The Auto Hobby Center is provid-ing free tire rotation for patrons.• The Airman and Family ReadinessCenter will offer hourly giveaways,balloons for children and compli-mentary cake. Customers can alsopick up informational on services thecenter provides.• The library, Information, Tickets

and Travel, and the Skylark andArnold Hall Community Centers willhave complimentary cookies.• The Arts and Crafts Center will fea-ture a pick-a-card special with dis-counts of up to 20 percent on customframing, graphics or engravingorders.• Customers can stop by the educa-tion center to speak with representa-tives from six different universitiesand receive giveaways.• All six 37th FSS fitness centers willhave a drawing box where cus-tomers can enter to win a free mas-sage.• At the Skylark Bowling Center, cus-tomers will receive discounts onbowling and shoe rental plus a freepitcher of soda per lane.• Outdoor recreation will have give-aways throughout the day and com-

plimentary cookies.• The Skylark Aquatic Center willhave free open swim from 4 – 7 p.m.

The highlight of the day is theOktoberfest Party at the GatewayClub from 3:30 – 10 p.m. The partywill feature a complimentaryGerman buffet and a live band play-ing traditional oompah music from6:30 – 9 p.m.

Various brands of German bever-ages will be available for purchase; asampling table of additional Germandrinks will also be set up.

A special kids’ room is plannedwith face painting, games and craftsplus a complimentary children’s din-ner. The event is open to allDepartment of Defense ID cardhold-ers.

For more information, visitwww.lacklandservices.com.

Oktoberfest celebration to honor customersWhat:

Oktoberfest CustomerAppreciation Day

When:Oct. 23Where:

37th Force SupportSquadron facilities

Who: Open to all Department of

Defense ID cardholders


The 314th Military Intelligence Battalion wasredesignated the 717th MI Battalion during aceremony Oct. 8 at the Skylark CommunityCenter.

The unit, nicknamed the Alamo Station, wasrelocated to Kelly Air Force Base in 1974 toestablish the United States Army Security AgencyField Station. Though the unit’s number designa-tion has changed several times since the reloca-tion, its national security mission has neverchanged.

“This change is a step toward institutionalflexibility and preparation to meet the demandsof the 21st century,” said Lt. Col. James Royse,battalion commander based in Dallas. “This tran-sition makes a more agile unit designed to bemore adaptive to threats and more flexible andresponsive to operational requirements; in short,setting the conditions for a dynamic future.”

The name change accompanies a processchange from the Army’s management system.The change in the staff management processallows the unit to make adjustments on an annu-al cycle rather than on a two-to three-year cycle.

(Courtesy 470th Military Intelligence Brigade)

717th MI Battalion stands up

Photo by Gregory RippsBattalion Command Sgt. Maj. Matildo Coppi (third from right) and Commander Lt. Col. James Royse unfurl the colorsof the 717th Military Intelligence Battalion while Col. James Lee, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade commander,assists with the guidon during a redesignation ceremony Oct. 8.

Love your job in the Air Force?Want to share your personal

experiences in the military with others?The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants

YOU! Call 671-5066 or 671-2907for more details.


Staff Sgt. Juan Escobar chains an F-16 external fuel tank for hoisting after aircraftarrive at Caslav Air Base, Czech Republic. Gunfighters from the Texas Air NationalGuard's 149th Fighter Wing and their F-16 aircraft recently deployed to the CzechRepublic for two weeks of joint training.

Cavinder, one of the U.S. Air ForceJTACs.

Captain Cavinder explained the con-trollers were extremely busy and theAir Force controllers learned a lotabout their counterparts. “They weresurprised how fast the F-16 reallywas,” Captain Cavinder said.

Col. Petr Mikulenka, base com-mander at Chaslav, hosted a distin-guished visitor day on the base Sept.10. Among the visitors was Brig. GenJiri Verner, commander of Czech airforces, who said he was greatlyencouraged by the visit and spokehighly of the two-country partnership.

General Verner and Brig. Gen. JohnNichols, Texas Air National Guardcommander, toured the installationand took a look at the birds of preyprogram. The Czech air force at Caslav

uses falcons and eagles trained locallyto ward off other birds in an effort tohumanely keep runways clear.

Both countries showcased theirrespective cultures’ culinary skills withCzech and Texas nights, the latter tak-ing place two days before they left.

Kind words were exchanged, butmore importantly, invisible barriersseemed to thaw as the Czechs andAmericans interacted with one anoth-er. Aircraft maintainers, pilots, logis-tics, medical personnel and moreexchanged ideas, practices and stories.Smiles and laughter replaced uneasi-ness and suspicion.

One Texas maintainer explainedthat, in their conversations, some ofthe Czechs admitted they were initiallyunsure of the visiting Americans. Butby the end of the deployment, they feltlike they’d made some new friendsfrom Texas.

GUNFIGHTERS from P15


By 1st Lt. Derek WhiteSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force officials havelaunched a new Web site to showcase the Year ofthe Air Force Family effort.

Airmen and their families can visit http://www.af.mil/yoaff/index.asp to learn about AF-wide initia-tives, and monthly themes and programs, as well ascontact local installation Airman Family andReadiness Centers to find out about local events andactivities.

Earlier this year Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.Norton Schwartz and Secretary of the Air ForceMichael Donley designated July 2009 to July 2010as the “Year of the Air Force Family,” a year-longfocus on Air Force programs highlighting the impor-tance of, and commitment to, the entire Air Forcefamily: all Airmen, married and single; spouses;children; Air Force civilians; extended families; andretirees.

“We will devote this year to identifying what weare doing right and what we need to do better tosupport the entire Air Force family, and to rekindlethe sense of community that has been our traditionfor so many generations,” General Schwartz said.

Findings from the April “Caring for People”forum provided direction for the year-long focus

that highlights improvements to existing programs. It also introduces new initiatives built on four pil-

lars that meet the unique needs of Air Force fami-lies to include health and wellness; Airman andfamily support; education, development andemployment; and Airman and family housing.

Together with Chief Master Sergeant of the AirForce James Roy, the service’s senior leaders areaddressing key areas of concern to Airmen. Some ofthe programs receiving special emphasis includedeployment support, fitness, family safety aware-ness, exceptional family member programs and sin-gle Airmen initiatives.

“You can rest assured that taking care of familiesis a solemn promise we make to each Airman andfamily and one that Chief Roy, General Schwartz,and I each take very seriously,” Secretary Donleysaid. “And we make this commitment not onlybecause it’s the right thing to do for our Airmen, butbecause it is the smart thing to do for our AirForce.”

Airmen and their families can expect programsand events tailored to the needs of their individualcommunities.

It may include reintroducing family support pro-grams already available to them today, as well asannouncing new initiatives that will serve as modelAirman and family support programs long into the

Officials launch ‘Year of the AF Family’ Web site

“… Changing Lives One Gift at a Time …”… Please support the

Combined Federal CampaignSept. 2 – Oct. 28, 2009

Contact your unit reps for more info.


CHAPEL SERVICESChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:WHMC ChapelMass, 11 a.m

Wednesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelMass, 11:30 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.Mass, 5:30 p.m.

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Education, 9 a.m.Mass, 11 a.m.

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall Medical Center ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

Orthodox Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Education, 10:45 a.m.

ProtestantSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service, 9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m.Children’s Church providedReligious Education, 11 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9 a.m.

WHMC ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense Language InstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 5:45 p.m.

WiccaWednesday(1st only):Freedom Chap-el, Room 8, SanAntonio Military Open Circle, 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

ARNOLD HALL TOURNAMENTS

Arnold Hall Community Center issponsoring two video game tourna-ments Saturday from 5-9 p.m.

The tournaments are for WiiSmash Brothers Brawl and XBOXHalo 3, with prizes for the winners.

To sign up, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.

RECIPES SOUGHT FOR COOKBOOK

The African-American CulturalAssociation is collecting originalrecipes for its annual cookbook.

The deadline for e-mailing allrecipes to [email protected] is Monday.

The cookbook will be available forpurchase in late November.

For more information, call ChiefMaster Sgt. Candace Crute at 554-3511 or Tech. Sgt. Angela Grice at671-5545.

ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB TO MEET

The Lackland enlisted spouses

club meets Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. inArnold Hall Community Center.

In addition to a guest speaker,the club will hold executive boardelections.

For more information, visit theclub’s Web site at www.lacklandesc.org or call Cathy Guertin at 694-0718.

LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

The 37th Logistics ReadinessSquadron customer service is thepoint of contact for all supply relatedquestions, concerns and complaints.

LRS customer service also man-ages the zero overpricing program,and defense reutilization and mar-keting office transaction assistance.

To contact LRS customer service,call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.

SKYLARK CC COLLECTIBLES SHOW

A collectibles show for sports,movie and toy memorabilia is Oct.

24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the SkylarkCommunity Center.

Vendor spots are available for$10 to the first 30 registered andpaid.


FOUR TO GO SEMINAR

The Four to Go seminar is Oct. 28,8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the AirmanFamily Readiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is geared to militarymembers planning retirement or ontheir last re-enlistment before retire-ment.

Financial issues dealing withretirement, post-retirement legalissues and Tricare for retirees will bepresented.

Information from the TexasVeterans Commission, survivor’sbenefits, education office and thetransition assistance program willalso be available.

Call 671-3722 for reservations.

FOUR LENSES SEMINAR

The Four Lenses seminar is Oct.29, 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The seminar will show how eachperson is a unique individual withtheir own style, mannerisms and wayof approaching life’s challenges.

Class discussions will focus onhow personal communication, sell-ing, buying, leadership and workstyles all relate to personality types,and how to effectively use this infor-mation to foster workplace and rela-tionship success.

For reservations or more informa-

tion, call Terryca Fuller at 671-3722.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL SCREENINGS

The Lackland Pediatric DentalDepartment is providing drop-in den-tal screenings for children under 13.

The screening will offer opinionsand treatment recommendations oralternatives but no orthodontic eval-uations. A copy of the child’s treat-ment plan or referral letter from theirdentist is required.

The screenings will be offeredWednesday, Nov. 4 and Dec. 2 in theLonghorn Room of the Skylark

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

halls, go online towww.lackland.af.mil and click on

the “Services” link.

See BRIEFS P22

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


Community Center, 8-11 a.m.For more information, contact Staff

Sgt. Dianet Santos at 671-9876.

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Freedom Chapel permanent partyhosts its annual fall harvest festivalOct. 31, 6-8 p.m., inside the chapel forchildren of all ages.


HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education class isNov. 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at WilfordHall Medical Center.

The class is open to any patient orfamily member interested in learningmore about hypertension.

For more information or to register,call the Nephrology Clinic at 292-6868.

HOSPITAL NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Wilford Hall Medical Center seeks

individuals who can volunteer four ormore hours a week.

WHMC has an immediate need forstep saver cart drivers and adminis-trative positions in various clinics.

To sign up, the volunteer office islocated in Room 1C33 in the mainbuilding. It is open Monday throughFriday, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3:30 p.m.

For more information, contactPatricia Gill at 292-6592.

PROMOTION MATERIALS SHIPPED

Air University began shippingWeighted Airman Promotion SystemCareer Development Courses lastmonth to first-time promotion eligibleAirmen for the 2010 staff sergeant,technical sergeant and master ser-geant promotion cycles.

New or supplemented CDCs will beshipped to eligible Airmen whose pre-viously issued CDCs have changed.

The technical and master sergeantpromotion cycle is Feb. 1 to March 31,2010, and the staff sergeant promo-

tion cycle is May 1 to June 15, 2010. To test for promotion, senior airmen

date of rank must be on or before Feb.1, 2010; staff sergeants, on or beforeAug. 1, 2008; and technical sergeants,on or before July 1, 2008.

Classified CDCs were not issued;see https://www.omsq.af.mil/TE/WAPSCat.pdf for classified CDC proce-dures.

Airmen not in possession of theirrequired WAPS CDC material by Nov. 1should contact their unit WAPS moni-tor.

RECYCLING EVENT UNDERWAY

Team Lackland is participating inthe Air Force’s Live Green recycle pro-gram.

Used ink cartridges, batteries, eyeglasses, cell phones and watches arebeing collected into recycling boxes atthe Arnold Hall Community Centerlobby. The drive continues through Nov.26.


BRIEFS from P21GATEWAY THEATER

Adults – $4. Children – $2.

Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Julie & Julia

Inglourious Basterds

I Can Do Bad

Extract

FRIDAYJulie & Julia, 6 p.m. (PG-13), starringMeryl Streep and Amy Adams.

SATURDAYInglourious Basterds, noon (R), star-ring Brad Pitt and Melanie Laurent.I Can Do Bad All By Myself, 3 p.m.(PG-13), starring Tyler Perry and TarajiP. Henson.Extract, 6 p.m. (R), starring JasonBateman and Mila Kunis.

SUNDAYInglourious Basterds, noon (R).I Can Do Bad All By Myself, 3 p.m.(PG-13).

THURSDAYInglourious Basterds, 4 p.m. (R).

For more information and future movie listings,go to www.aafes.com/ems/conus/lackland.htm.


National Conference W L

1. 737th TRG 8 02. 93rd IS 6 23. 59th MLRS 5 24. CES 6 3 5. 345th TRS 5 36. AFIOC 3 47. CPSG 2 58. IAAFA 2 59. Sec. Forces 2 510. NIOC 2 511. 37th COMM 0 8

Oct. 14-737th TRG 25, CES 0737th TRG 25, CPSG 1359th MLRS 29, 345th TRS 0

Oct. 7- 737th TRG 14, NIOC 13345th TRS 7, 93rd IS 0IAAFA 34, Sec. Forces 0

American Conference W L

1. Dental 8 02. Clinical Spt Gp 7 03. 314th MI Bn 7 24. Force Spt Sq. 5 45. 59th EMS 4 46. DLI 4 47. 543rd Spt Sq 3 48. 37th LRS 3 69. 341st TRS 3 610. 342nd TRS 2 6

Oct. 13-Clinical Spt Gp 9, 37th LRS 6314th MI Bn 14, 59th EMS 12Force Spt Sq 7, 342nd TRS 6

Over-35 W L

1. 737th TRG 7 02. 149th FW 6 13. CPSG 4 34. Force Spt Sq 4 35. Sec. Forces 3 46. 543rd ISR 1 67. 433rd AW 1 6

Oct. 1-737th TRG 19, 149th FW 11149th FW 11, Sec. Forces 1CPSG 14, 543rd ISR 2

Over-35 W L

1. Medical LRS 1 02. NIOC 1 03. CPSG 0 14. Force Spt Sq 0 1

Oct. 14-Medical LRS 2, CPSG 1NIOC 2, Force Spt Sq 0

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SOFTBALL

FOOTBALL

INDOOR SOCCER TOURNAMENT

The inaugural Military City OpenVeteran’s Day indoor soccer tourna-ment is Nov. 6-8 at Aztec IndoorSoccer. Ten-player team registrationis $150 for premier, open and coeddivisions. For more information, callStewart Hess at 875-8143.

NFL FOOTBALL

The Skylark Community Centeroffers every noon and 3 p.m. NFLgame on Sunday. The games shownon the center’s five big screen TVs areby request and popular demand.

For more information, contact thecenter at 671-3191.

5K COSTUME RUN

The Fitness and Sports 5k cos-tume fun run is Oct. 30, starting at3:30 p.m. at the Lackland OutdoorRecreation Center. All base personnelare eligible to win the best costumeaward.

For more details, call 671-2725.

SWIMMING POOL CLOSURES

The Warhawk and Chaparral poolsare closed for the fall. The SkylarkAquatic Center is open year-round forindoor swimming. For information onthe pool’s hours of operation and pro-grams, log on to http://lacklandser-vices.com/swimming_pools.html.

BBRRIIEEFFSS

Facing the civilian soccer team, League Executive SanAntonio, in the Defender Cup final, Travis Football Club, fromTravis AFB, Calif., was the last standing Air Force team of 17.Travis FC struck first, but going ahead 1-0, began to showsigns of fatigue and eventually suffered a game-tying header inthe second half.

Forcing two sudden death periods after regulation, the hopeof winning was firmly planted on the shoulders of the tourna-ment’s best goalie, Tommy Croteau. In the ensuing penaltyshootout, Croteau blocked one shot before a miss by LESA offthe left goal post sent the Cup on its way to California.

Travis wins Cupin PK shootout

Story and photo by Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Lackland’s varsity basketball programand its new head coach opened the seasonwith a 78-72 win over the San AntonioCollege Rangers at home Tuesday.

It’s the first glimpse of what newWarhawks coach Curtis McGlown has seenfrom his team in 2009 since releasing it for amonth following play in a summer league.

“We played aggressively, but we turnedthe ball over a lot,” he said. “A lot of themhad the jitters and that's to be expected.”

With new faces lining the Warhawksbench this year, including transfers fromother bases, the win is a good first step.

McGlown saw his team’s game-high 16-point lead devolve into a closer end score.

“I saw a lot of hustle and heart,”McGlown said, “I think in the long run, astime goes on, we’ll get a lot better.”

Warhawks swingman Michael Whiteheadled the team with 15 points and All-AirForce forward Carl Little added 14.

The Warhawks are expecting to addanother dominant forward in TimothyAnderson, a proven player McGlown hopeswill stabilize the young team.

“He’s really going to be key to the nucleusof our team,” McGlown said about the 6-foot-2 All-Armed Forces addition.

The Warhawks season continues at homeagainst Brooks City-Base Oct. 24.

Warhawks basketball, new coach take 2009 season debut

Warhawk Laron Smith turns a fast break into aslam during the win over San Antonio College.

Undefeated in group play, Lackland secured two singleelimination victories before falling to Travis, Page 24

Photo by Alan BoedekerTravis Football Club’s Brandon Victory, Travis AFB, Calif., fights fora header during the Defender Cup final at Warhawk Field Monday.

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After givingup only one goalon its way to theDefender Cupsemifinals,Lackland soccerseemed primedfor a thirdstraight finalsappearance.

However,Travis Football

Club, from Travis AFB, Calif., had otherideas.

“We played up to our ability, Traviswas just a better team,” Warhawkstournament coach Spencer Spriester-bach said. “We had the opportunity; wehad the lead.”

The team started all but one of sixtournament games with the lead.

The Warhawks won the battle forcontrol of the mud-caked soccer ball inGroup B at the League Executive SanAntonio soccer fields Saturday afterbeating Seymour-Johnson AFB, N.C.,and Fort Gordon, Ga., then tyingHurlburt AFB, Fla. – all while keeping

goalkeeper Chris Price’s scoring sheetspotless.

The inspired play continued Sundayin the single-elimination tournament.

The Warhawks turned a 3-1 come-back win against Seymour-Johnson andmet its first substantial test againstColumbus AFB, Miss.

The team’s collective strengthreached critical mass in that quarterfi-nal matchup – a game in which 100minutes of combined regulation and

two sudden death periods could notrectify a 0-0 deadlock.

Happy to play the role of savior orgoat, Price blocked three shots to pushhis team into the semifinals 4-2 onpenalty kicks.

As fleetly as the team had jostled byearlier opponents, its run met a precipi-tous end in the semifinals against abrick wall in the Travis Football Club –soon to be Defender Cup champions.

The Warhawks jumped out in front

on a Mike Bailey penalty kick in the22nd minute; however, Travis FC nettedthe equalizer eight minutes later andadded two more goals for a 3-1 half-time lead.

But the Warhawks didn’t lie down. The Warhawks scoring duo, veteran

Nana Saahene and rookie MarioPailamilla, connected on the fielddespite lacking a common language.The former, a Ghana native, agreedwith the latter, a Chilean, when he saidthe “language of soccer is universal.”

In the 46th minute, Warhawk PabloFagrian played a long ball to the headof Pailamilla, who skirted the ball to theright of the charging goalie, finding thefoot of Saahene for an open goal.

But the Warhawks brief offensivebrilliance was snuffed out as Travis FCmaintained possession, leading to fourmore goals and advancement to thefinals.

In the end, the frustration of thirdplace turned into support for an AirForce champion as Travis FC beat itscivilian finals opponent.

Road to finalsstopped shortfor Warhawks

Photos by Robbin Cresswell Warhawk Joel Lonisser tries to control the ball among two Seymour-Johnson defendersduring the teams’ first game at the League Executive San Antonio soccer fields.

Travis Football Club’s BrandonVictory, Travis AFB, Calif., won a sec-ond-consecutive MVP award for histournament-leading 10 goals.

Teammate Tommy Croteau wasnamed the tournament’s best goalie,recording five shutouts while concedingonly three goals.

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