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By Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog2nd Air Force commander

KEESLER AIR FORCEBASE, Miss. – I’ll be hon-est with you. The Fourthof July weekend is not oneof my favorite times of theyear. I guess it goes backto when I was a child and Ihad some painful experi-ences on that weekend.

I remember oneIndependence Day whenmy brother and I wereplaying croquet and he hitme in the head with themallet. I ended up withfive stitches and a scar on my forehead.

Then there was the Independence Daymy brother (yes, the same one) pulledmy braces off during a pillow fight. Itwas one of those freak accidents; the pil-low case had a loose thread that gotwrapped in my braces when he hit me inthe face. The entire upper row of mybraces came right off. It was a painfulexperience, especially telling my fatherhow it happened and having him cut thedangling braces off with a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Then there was the holiday when Idecided to see how many firecrackersI could stuff in a soda bottle to make itblow up. It didn’t take but one fire-cracker to blow that bottle tosmithereens, and luckily, I didn’t cutup anyone but myself.

As you can see, I have had some

memorable IndependenceDay happenings and didn’tuse the best judgment. Buthey, I was a kid!

Well, none of us hasthat excuse anymore. Weare all adults and role

models, and folks look to us to setthe example in many areas, especiallyin safety.

This year’s Memorial Day weekendmade history with no fatalities, and Iknow we can repeat that accomplish-ment as we approach the second majorholiday in the “101 Critical Days ofSummer” campaign.

Independence Day is a time to cele-brate our freedom and remember thosewho have fought for that freedom.

During this four-day weekend, many ofus will travel to visit family and friendsand celebrate with lots of food and bev-erages. As we celebrate, let’s rememberto keep a focus on safety.

Providing information to all Air Forceemployees and doing whatever it takesto prevent mishaps should be the guidingprinciple this holiday.

History has taught that we areexposed to increased mishap potentialdue to summer-related activities. Peoplewill head out on our nation’s highways tovacation spots, parks, beaches or otherrecreational areas. Alcohol consumptionmay also increase during this period,which may contribute to uncharacteristicrisk-taking by normally prudent andmature people. Don’t take those risks!

I urge all of you to discuss your safetyconcerns so this Fourth of July weekendand the remainder of our “101 CriticalDays of Summer” can be the safest ever.Let’s make sure we demonstrate thatbeing prepared, planning ahead andproper risk management are vital partsof all summer activities.

Take that extra moment or two to talkabout increased risks, applying soundrisk management, weighing the risksversus benefits, and taking action to mit-igate or eliminate threats.

Have fun this Fourth of July, butthink before you act. Watch your kidswith those fireworks! Hopefully noneof them will be as troublesome as Iwas at that age!

Randolph Air Force Base hosts an area-wide Independence Day celebration that isopen to the public. See the ad on thispage for more details.Photo illustration by Steve White

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PAGE 3WINGSPREADJULY 2, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JULY 2, 2010

COMMENTARY

2nd Air Force commander offers Fourth of July safety messageSafety first on the Fourth holiday

“I urge all of you to discuss your safety concerns sothis Fourth of July weekend and the remainder of our‘101 Critical Days of Summer’ can be the safest ever.Let’s make sure we demonstrate that being prepared,

planning ahead and proper risk management arevital parts of all summer activities.”

July 4 from 5-10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.Visit www.randolph.af.mil for complete details on events, activities,

what to bring/not bring and what items are subject to inspection. DoD ID cardholders should enter at the west or main gates.

THE PUBLIC MUST ENTER THE BASE AT THE SOUTH OR EAST GATES.PLEASE SEE THE AREA MAP ON THE WEB SITE FOR DIRECTIONS.

NEWS

By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE – The Air Force’s onlyLevel 1 trauma center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, dis-continued trauma services Thursday.

All severely injured trauma patients from SanAntonio, Bexar and surrounding counties, and SouthTexas will go to nearby Brooke Army Medical Center orUniversity Hospital in San Antonio – the other two lead-ing trauma centers serving the region. The transitionbegan June 22 when the hospital began diverting itstrauma patients.

Wilford Hall will remain open and the hospital willcontinue to operate a fully accredited emergencydepartment. However, local emergency medical servic-es will no longer transport trauma patients to the hos-pital, such as gunshot victims or individuals with life-threatening injuries.

The relocation of trauma services is the next of sev-eral historic moves as Wilford Hall shifts inpatients andstaff to Ft. Sam Houston to create the San AntonioMilitary Medical Center by Sept 15, 2011, as mandatedby the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law.

As SAMMC becomes one of the largest inpatient facil-ities in the Department of Defense, Wilford Hall willemerge as the largest ambulatory surgical center, serv-icing a large beneficiary and trainee population. Boththe San Antonio Military Medical Center and theWilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will be staffedand led by Air Force and Army professionals.

“Since this hospital was designated a Level 1 traumacenter in 1996, we’ve been proud to provide compre-

hensive trauma services to the city of San Antonio andthis part of Texas,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Travis, com-mander, 59th Medical Wing, and senior market manag-er for the San Antonio Military Medical System.

“By providing this trauma care, we have also keptour skills sharp for our missions in the largest theaterhospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the 2005BRAC law directed that military medical assets in SanAntonio be consolidated, and for the past five years,leaders at Wilford Hall and BAMC have studied andplanned the implementation of this mandate.”

“The Air Force trauma mission will continue at thesame pace as before, but just in a different location,side-by-side with our Army partners,” explainedGeneral Travis.

Wilford Hall trauma surgeons, nurses and coordina-tors will now provide trauma care at BAMC as it trans-forms into the jointly staffed SAMMC next year.

“We have worked closely with the remaining traumacenters and the city of San Antonio to ensure that there

will be no disruption or reduction in trauma care capa-bilities in the city,” said Maj. (Dr.) Mark Gunst, actingchief of trauma at WHMC.

City officials say San Antonio area emergency med-ical services have the equipment and training to handlethe change. Coordination and planning has been anintegral part of the process to ensure a smooth transi-tion to two Level 1 trauma centers for the city.

“I really don’t think closing Wilford Hall to traumawill have a huge impact on the city,” said Dr. Gunst.“Most people will not notice the difference.”

Over the years, the WHMC emergency departmenthandled about 1,200 to 1,500 trauma patients each year.

“In the past few months, we have seen anywherefrom 50 to 75 patients and more than half have beentransfers from other hospitals,” said Dr. Gunst. “It willimprove resident training in that the volume at BAMCwill be greater and presumably the number of bothoperative and non operative cases will increase.’’

Brooke Army Medical Center is able to absorb theadditional caseload and continue to provide high quali-ty care for patients with complex injuries, according toLt. Col. Tim Nunez, chief of trauma at BAMC.

“Although the BAMC Emergency Department is notscheduled to double in size until 2011 with the comple-tion of construction on the consolidated SAMMC tower,BAMC is already prepared for the increased caseload.Renovations have been made in the existing emergencydepartment to support the mission,” he said.

“This is the beginning of a new era of medical care inthe military. We are establishing a joint medical teamhere in San Antonio that is unsurpassed anywhere inthe world,” said General Travis.

Air Force trauma care consolidates with Army“This is the beginning of a new era ofmedical care in the military. We are

establishing a joint medical team herein San Antonio that is unsurpassed

anywhere in the world.”

Maj. Gen. Tom Travis59th Medical Wing commander

Taking off

Lt. Col. Rob Alford(right), 479th Flying

Training Groupinstructor, looks on as

2nd Lt. Alexander Blue,student, climbs into the

cockpit of a T-6 atNaval Air Station

Pensacola, Fla., June23. The 479th FTG

celebrated a historicmilestone by flying the

first group of combatsystems officers on

their maiden mission.The 479th FTG falls

under the 12th FlyingTraining Wing here.

Courtesy photo

By Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog2nd Air Force commander

KEESLER AIR FORCEBASE, Miss. – I’ll be hon-est with you. The Fourthof July weekend is not oneof my favorite times of theyear. I guess it goes backto when I was a child and Ihad some painful experi-ences on that weekend.

I remember oneIndependence Day whenmy brother and I wereplaying croquet and he hitme in the head with themallet. I ended up withfive stitches and a scar on my forehead.

Then there was the Independence Daymy brother (yes, the same one) pulledmy braces off during a pillow fight. Itwas one of those freak accidents; the pil-low case had a loose thread that gotwrapped in my braces when he hit me inthe face. The entire upper row of mybraces came right off. It was a painfulexperience, especially telling my fatherhow it happened and having him cut thedangling braces off with a pair of needle-nose pliers.

Then there was the holiday when Idecided to see how many firecrackersI could stuff in a soda bottle to make itblow up. It didn’t take but one fire-cracker to blow that bottle tosmithereens, and luckily, I didn’t cutup anyone but myself.

As you can see, I have had some

memorable IndependenceDay happenings and didn’tuse the best judgment. Buthey, I was a kid!

Well, none of us hasthat excuse anymore. Weare all adults and role

models, and folks look to us to setthe example in many areas, especiallyin safety.

This year’s Memorial Day weekendmade history with no fatalities, and Iknow we can repeat that accomplish-ment as we approach the second majorholiday in the “101 Critical Days ofSummer” campaign.

Independence Day is a time to cele-brate our freedom and remember thosewho have fought for that freedom.

During this four-day weekend, many ofus will travel to visit family and friendsand celebrate with lots of food and bev-erages. As we celebrate, let’s rememberto keep a focus on safety.

Providing information to all Air Forceemployees and doing whatever it takesto prevent mishaps should be the guidingprinciple this holiday.

History has taught that we areexposed to increased mishap potentialdue to summer-related activities. Peoplewill head out on our nation’s highways tovacation spots, parks, beaches or otherrecreational areas. Alcohol consumptionmay also increase during this period,which may contribute to uncharacteristicrisk-taking by normally prudent andmature people. Don’t take those risks!

I urge all of you to discuss your safetyconcerns so this Fourth of July weekendand the remainder of our “101 CriticalDays of Summer” can be the safest ever.Let’s make sure we demonstrate thatbeing prepared, planning ahead andproper risk management are vital partsof all summer activities.

Take that extra moment or two to talkabout increased risks, applying soundrisk management, weighing the risksversus benefits, and taking action to mit-igate or eliminate threats.

Have fun this Fourth of July, butthink before you act. Watch your kidswith those fireworks! Hopefully noneof them will be as troublesome as Iwas at that age!

Randolph Air Force Base hosts an area-wide Independence Day celebration that isopen to the public. See the ad on thispage for more details.Photo illustration by Steve White

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 e-mailnews@randolph.af.mil

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst

Deputy Chief of Public AffairsKelly Parsons

EditorRobert GoetzStaff Writer

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD

This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.

The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.

Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail tonews@randolph.af.mil.

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER

PAGE 3WINGSPREADJULY 2, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JULY 2, 2010

COMMENTARY

2nd Air Force commander offers Fourth of July safety messageSafety first on the Fourth holiday

“I urge all of you to discuss your safety concerns sothis Fourth of July weekend and the remainder of our‘101 Critical Days of Summer’ can be the safest ever.Let’s make sure we demonstrate that being prepared,

planning ahead and proper risk management arevital parts of all summer activities.”

July 4 from 5-10 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m.Visit www.randolph.af.mil for complete details on events, activities,

what to bring/not bring and what items are subject to inspection. DoD ID cardholders should enter at the west or main gates.

THE PUBLIC MUST ENTER THE BASE AT THE SOUTH OR EAST GATES.PLEASE SEE THE AREA MAP ON THE WEB SITE FOR DIRECTIONS.

NEWS

By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE – The Air Force’s onlyLevel 1 trauma center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, dis-continued trauma services Thursday.

All severely injured trauma patients from SanAntonio, Bexar and surrounding counties, and SouthTexas will go to nearby Brooke Army Medical Center orUniversity Hospital in San Antonio – the other two lead-ing trauma centers serving the region. The transitionbegan June 22 when the hospital began diverting itstrauma patients.

Wilford Hall will remain open and the hospital willcontinue to operate a fully accredited emergencydepartment. However, local emergency medical servic-es will no longer transport trauma patients to the hos-pital, such as gunshot victims or individuals with life-threatening injuries.

The relocation of trauma services is the next of sev-eral historic moves as Wilford Hall shifts inpatients andstaff to Ft. Sam Houston to create the San AntonioMilitary Medical Center by Sept 15, 2011, as mandatedby the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law.

As SAMMC becomes one of the largest inpatient facil-ities in the Department of Defense, Wilford Hall willemerge as the largest ambulatory surgical center, serv-icing a large beneficiary and trainee population. Boththe San Antonio Military Medical Center and theWilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will be staffedand led by Air Force and Army professionals.

“Since this hospital was designated a Level 1 traumacenter in 1996, we’ve been proud to provide compre-

hensive trauma services to the city of San Antonio andthis part of Texas,” said Maj. Gen. Tom Travis, com-mander, 59th Medical Wing, and senior market manag-er for the San Antonio Military Medical System.

“By providing this trauma care, we have also keptour skills sharp for our missions in the largest theaterhospitals in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, the 2005BRAC law directed that military medical assets in SanAntonio be consolidated, and for the past five years,leaders at Wilford Hall and BAMC have studied andplanned the implementation of this mandate.”

“The Air Force trauma mission will continue at thesame pace as before, but just in a different location,side-by-side with our Army partners,” explainedGeneral Travis.

Wilford Hall trauma surgeons, nurses and coordina-tors will now provide trauma care at BAMC as it trans-forms into the jointly staffed SAMMC next year.

“We have worked closely with the remaining traumacenters and the city of San Antonio to ensure that there

will be no disruption or reduction in trauma care capa-bilities in the city,” said Maj. (Dr.) Mark Gunst, actingchief of trauma at WHMC.

City officials say San Antonio area emergency med-ical services have the equipment and training to handlethe change. Coordination and planning has been anintegral part of the process to ensure a smooth transi-tion to two Level 1 trauma centers for the city.

“I really don’t think closing Wilford Hall to traumawill have a huge impact on the city,” said Dr. Gunst.“Most people will not notice the difference.”

Over the years, the WHMC emergency departmenthandled about 1,200 to 1,500 trauma patients each year.

“In the past few months, we have seen anywherefrom 50 to 75 patients and more than half have beentransfers from other hospitals,” said Dr. Gunst. “It willimprove resident training in that the volume at BAMCwill be greater and presumably the number of bothoperative and non operative cases will increase.’’

Brooke Army Medical Center is able to absorb theadditional caseload and continue to provide high quali-ty care for patients with complex injuries, according toLt. Col. Tim Nunez, chief of trauma at BAMC.

“Although the BAMC Emergency Department is notscheduled to double in size until 2011 with the comple-tion of construction on the consolidated SAMMC tower,BAMC is already prepared for the increased caseload.Renovations have been made in the existing emergencydepartment to support the mission,” he said.

“This is the beginning of a new era of medical care inthe military. We are establishing a joint medical teamhere in San Antonio that is unsurpassed anywhere inthe world,” said General Travis.

Air Force trauma care consolidates with Army“This is the beginning of a new era ofmedical care in the military. We are

establishing a joint medical team herein San Antonio that is unsurpassed

anywhere in the world.”

Maj. Gen. Tom Travis59th Medical Wing commander

Taking off

Lt. Col. Rob Alford(right), 479th Flying

Training Groupinstructor, looks on as

2nd Lt. Alexander Blue,student, climbs into the

cockpit of a T-6 atNaval Air Station

Pensacola, Fla., June23. The 479th FTG

celebrated a historicmilestone by flying the

first group of combatsystems officers on

their maiden mission.The 479th FTG falls

under the 12th FlyingTraining Wing here.

Courtesy photo

PAGE 5WINGSPREADJULY 2, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 JULY 2, 2010

By Mike Joseph502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs

More than 200 Air Force master ser-geant selects attended the first Joint BaseSan Antonio Senior NCO professionaldevelopment seminar June 21-25.

The 204 NCOs gathered for two days atLackland and a day each at Randolph AirForce Base and Fort Sam Houston. Thegroup also attended the June 25 basic mili-tary training graduation parade and held aretreat ceremony to recognize the 14thanniversary of 19 Airmen killed in the1996 Khobar Towers bombing.

The selects were provided an opportuni-ty to view their new supervisory positionsfrom a senior leadership perspective.

“The whole week sets the standard ofwhat is expected as a master sergeant,”said Tech. Sgt. James McKinney, AirEducation and Training Commandexecutive support NCO in charge atRandolph. “We will be responsible forAirmen and junior NCOs, to make surethey develop professionally.”

The sergeants were briefed on issuessuch as personnel, leadership, ethics,

enlisted force structure, retraining, edu-cation benefits and how to deal with sit-uations involving junior Airmen.Additionally, the group had a chance toquiz senior leadership on various situa-tions that might be encountered.

Master Sgt. Timothy Godfrey, Lacklandcareer assistance adviser, 802nd ForceSupport Squadron, said the joint base sem-inar helped the one-base perspective.

“It was good for them to see the differentaspects of Randolph, Fort Sam andLackland, and to be on all three installa-tions,” he said. “It was very beneficial; itput joint base into view for them.”

Sergeant Godfrey said the inclusion ofArmy senior NCO presenters at Fort SamHouston offered additional informationand perspectives.

“It was real eye opening (for the selects),another view for them,” Sergeant Godfreysaid. “But in the end, it’s all about (Airmenand Soldiers) completing the mission.”

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Anderson,359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron,did immediate follow-up research onNCO duties and responsibilities afterhearing from Army leadership at FortSam Houston.

“Since we are a joint base operation, Ihope we can have other E-7s from sisterservices in these seminars,” he said.

Sergeant Anderson and Tech. Sgt.Court Sartain, 668th Alteration

/Installation Squadron, concurred withSergeant McKinney that the seminarwas positive reinforcement.

“It validated what I was doing right,”said Sergeant Anderson. “It made me feelgood to know I am doing certain thingsright with these young Airmen.”

While agreeing with his peers, SergeantSartain added another benefit.

“We were able to network across dif-ferent career fields,” Sergeant Sartainsaid. “We might see each other at NCOacademies and social events, but wereally didn’t get the chance to know eachother like we could here.

“We heard how they handle situa-tions. I think that helps fine-tune ourskills and enhances our mentoring anddisciplining perspectives.”

And the three sergeants were also uni-fied in the seminar’s effect.

“It revalidated what the Air Force isconstantly trying to teach us,” SergeantSaratin said. “It re-blued us. It was agreat opportunity to reinforce andrelearn our core values, standards ofdiscipline and why we’re here. It wasdefinitely a week well spent.”

Seminar prepares NCOs for leadership roles

Photo by Alan BoedekeChief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air BaseWing command chief, welcomes Airmen to theSenior NCO Professional DevelopmentSymposium June 21.

,By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

It’s often said that flexibility is the key to airpower.This summer, that can also be said of your move.

The Joint Personal Property Shipping Office and thetraffic management flights are dealing with somechallenges that may impact your household goodsmove this summer.

The Department of Defense and commercial mar-kets are putting an increased demand on the movingcompanies and that’s making it more difficult forJPPSO San Antonio to book shipments. In fact, VictorWherry, chief of Deployments and Distribution flightat Randolph AFB, said some of the transportationservice providers, which previously accepted ship-ments, are now canceling them a few days before themove. That means JPPSO has to rebook the shipment.

The quality assurance section is taking quick actionagainst the moving companies (TSPs), but that doesn’tresolve the problem. Mr. Wherry advised customersconsider the following actions:

• alternate pack and pickup dates • flexibility • consider a “do it yourself” or DITY move. There is no easy fix, but he emphasized the trans-

portation management flights at Lackland AFB,Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston stand ready toassist its customers to make their move a success.

Moving plans stalledHoliday hours

The Commissary is open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. July 4th.

Change of CommandA Change of Command ceremony

takes place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in theParr O’Club International Room for theAir Education and Training CommandContracting Squadron. Lt. Col. AliceTreviño will assume command from Col. Renee Richardson.

Technology ExpoThe 902nd Communications Squadron

hosts a Technology Expo July 13 at the ParrO’Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All military,civilian and contractors are invited toattend. For details, call 443-561-2432.

ASMC luncheonThe American Society of Military

Comptrollers, Alamo Chapter, will hold aluncheon July 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. atFort Sam Houston Golf Club, hosted byAFAA. To RSVP by July 5th, call 652-1065.

Pre-retirement briefingThere is a military retirement briefing

July 9 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 693.For more information, call 652-3633.

Housing Management OfficeHMO provides government oversight of

the PHC privatization project. HMO canhelp resolve issues between the housingresidents and Pinnacle Hunt Communities.Issues should be given to PHC first andbrought to HMO only if the issue cannot beresolved. For more information, contactHMO at 652-1840.

Thrift shopThe thrift shop is closed through July 6

and reopens July 7.The thrift shop is in need of medium to

small moving boxes and white packingpaper. For more details, call 658-5990.

Phone number changeThe number for passport information

has changed to 902 FSS/FSMPD, CareerSupport Office, 652-2320.

Base BRIEFS

“Shrek Forever After” (PG)Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy

Today @ 7 p.m.Saturday @ 3 p.m.

“Sex and the City 2” (R)Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall

Saturday @ 6 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAY, JULY 4

NOW SHOWINGat the

Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under

Call 652-3278 for details.

For a complete listing of base briefs, visit

www.randolph.af.mil and click on ‘Round Randolph

Twelve senior airmen graduated from the GaylorAirman Leadership School June 22 during a ceremo-ny at the Parr O’Club. The Airmen successfully com-pleted 24 academic duty-days consisting of 192 hoursof classroom instruction in SupervisoryCommunicator, Supervisor of Airmen, MilitaryProfessional and Expeditionary Airman.

Three of these Airmen were presented specialawards during the ceremony. Senior Airman TanishaHull, 342nd Training Support Squadron, earned theJohn L. Levitow Award while Senior Airman ShanaAdams, 47th Security Forces Squadron, was awardedthe Commandant Award. Senior Airman AndrewDoman, 47th Flying Training Wing, received theAcademic Award.

Other graduates were:• Senior Airman Alicia Burrell, Air Education andTraining Command

• Senior Airman Mark Tinsley, DET 2 561 NetworkOperations Squadron• Senior Airman Jonathan Corado, Joint PersonalProperty Shipping Office• Senior Airman Ernesto Compean, 433rdMaintenance Squadron• Senior Airman Yamaris Guzman, Air ForcePersonnel Center• Senior Airman Lyneleanor Jackson, Air Educationand Training Command• Senior Airman Howard Kennedy, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron• Senior Airman Matthew Kitchen, 902nd MissionSupport Group• Senior Airman Ryan Kerkove, 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron

The guest speaker for the graduation ceremonywas Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, Command Chief,

502nd Air Base Wing, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. TheALS is affiliated with the Community College of the AirForce through Enlisted Professional MilitaryEducation. The graduates are awarded 10 semesterhours toward a CCAF degree.

Twelve graduate from Gaylor Airman Leadership School

Senior AirmanTanisha Hull

Senior AirmanShana Adams

Senior AirmanAndrew Doman

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Summertime is always a greattime to go into the backyard andgrill hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs andchicken – and this activity will beespecially prevalent this Fourth ofJuly weekend.

However, one Randolph fire offi-cial said all those outdoor chefsshould make sure they’re not missingone key ingredient.

“People should ensure they use commonsense while grilling outside,” said James Smith,902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Servicesfire protection inspector. “Inside the grill, whether it ischarcoal or gas, is a live flame that needs to be treatedwith respect.”

He said grills should be placed at least 10 feet away

from structures and should not be situatedunder overhangs.

“If you put a lighted match upagainst the siding of your house ordrop it on a deck, what do youexpect it to do?” Mr. Smith said.“The same goes for grills. If youhave grills too close to buildings oron wooden decks beneath a porch,

they eventually are going to get hotenough to start a fire.”He said people and objects should not

be too close to the grill as well.“If things around the grill are beginning to

heat up, move them away from it,” Mr. Smith said.“And make sure everyone, including small children,knows the grill is hot and to stay away from it.”

He also offered an important tip for using char-coal grills.

“When starting a charcoal grill, you only want to use

charcoal lighter fluid or a match-light-type charcoal,”Mr. Smith said. “Never use any other accelerant. Otheraccelerants are too volatile to be used on charcoal.”

Safety tips for gas grills, taken from the Randolph FireEmergency Services’ monthly fire safety publication “HotSpots,” are to make sure the gas supply is turned off, theburner flames are out and the lid is closed after barbe-cuing; follow the directions on the control panel if thegrill is equipped with an electronic igniter; preventgrease from dripping onto the hoses or cylinder and seeif the gas flames are mostly blue with yellow tips. If theflames are mostly yellow, do not use the barbecue.

General safety tips are to use only grills bearing themark of an independent testing laboratory; follow themanufacturer’s instructions regarding setup, clearance,safety and maintenance; always open the lid slowly andcarefully when using the grill because heat and steamtrapped within can cause severe burns; never leave yourgrill unattended while cooking and inspect and cleanyour grill each year, preferably prior to first use.

Common sense a vital ingredient in barbecue grilling

By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Chief of Safety

It seems that everywhere you lookaround the Joint Base San Antonio commu-nity, there is a construction project under-way. This trend will continue for the nextcouple of years. These areas pose a safetyrisk, whether you are just passing throughor happen to work near the constructionarea. Here are some common-sense rec-ommendations to help keep you safe:

• First and foremost, if you are notauthorized or do not have a reason to be inor near a construction area, stay away.

• Pay attention to the orange dia-

mond shaped warning signs or elec-tronic message boards posted in ornear the construction areas – they willalert you to dangers.

• Be alert for flag personnel. Traffic situa-tions change abruptly, so follow the flagperson’s directions and pay attention to theslower speed limit.

• Proceed carefully in or near construc-tion sites, and keep an eye out for the unex-pected – give your full attention to the taskat hand.

• Be watchful for construction vehiclesmoving in and out of construction areas.Many vehicles are large and can obstructyour visibility.

• Joggers and pedestrians must beextra careful. Watch for traffic, physicalhazards such as debris, potholes andequipment and make yourself as visibleas possible.

• Stay away from any open trenches orexcavations, particularly if the area isroped or taped off.

Most construction areas have emergencycontact numbers posted on a board locatedin the vicinity of the construction area. Ifyou encounter an emergency or need tocontact someone in the area, please dial theposted number or contact your safety staff.

For more information, call the 502ndABW OL-B Safety Office at 652-1842.

CAUTION:Stay safearoundconstruction

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By Mike Joseph502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs

More than 200 Air Force master ser-geant selects attended the first Joint BaseSan Antonio Senior NCO professionaldevelopment seminar June 21-25.

The 204 NCOs gathered for two days atLackland and a day each at Randolph AirForce Base and Fort Sam Houston. Thegroup also attended the June 25 basic mili-tary training graduation parade and held aretreat ceremony to recognize the 14thanniversary of 19 Airmen killed in the1996 Khobar Towers bombing.

The selects were provided an opportuni-ty to view their new supervisory positionsfrom a senior leadership perspective.

“The whole week sets the standard ofwhat is expected as a master sergeant,”said Tech. Sgt. James McKinney, AirEducation and Training Commandexecutive support NCO in charge atRandolph. “We will be responsible forAirmen and junior NCOs, to make surethey develop professionally.”

The sergeants were briefed on issuessuch as personnel, leadership, ethics,

enlisted force structure, retraining, edu-cation benefits and how to deal with sit-uations involving junior Airmen.Additionally, the group had a chance toquiz senior leadership on various situa-tions that might be encountered.

Master Sgt. Timothy Godfrey, Lacklandcareer assistance adviser, 802nd ForceSupport Squadron, said the joint base sem-inar helped the one-base perspective.

“It was good for them to see the differentaspects of Randolph, Fort Sam andLackland, and to be on all three installa-tions,” he said. “It was very beneficial; itput joint base into view for them.”

Sergeant Godfrey said the inclusion ofArmy senior NCO presenters at Fort SamHouston offered additional informationand perspectives.

“It was real eye opening (for the selects),another view for them,” Sergeant Godfreysaid. “But in the end, it’s all about (Airmenand Soldiers) completing the mission.”

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Anderson,359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron,did immediate follow-up research onNCO duties and responsibilities afterhearing from Army leadership at FortSam Houston.

“Since we are a joint base operation, Ihope we can have other E-7s from sisterservices in these seminars,” he said.

Sergeant Anderson and Tech. Sgt.Court Sartain, 668th Alteration

/Installation Squadron, concurred withSergeant McKinney that the seminarwas positive reinforcement.

“It validated what I was doing right,”said Sergeant Anderson. “It made me feelgood to know I am doing certain thingsright with these young Airmen.”

While agreeing with his peers, SergeantSartain added another benefit.

“We were able to network across dif-ferent career fields,” Sergeant Sartainsaid. “We might see each other at NCOacademies and social events, but wereally didn’t get the chance to know eachother like we could here.

“We heard how they handle situa-tions. I think that helps fine-tune ourskills and enhances our mentoring anddisciplining perspectives.”

And the three sergeants were also uni-fied in the seminar’s effect.

“It revalidated what the Air Force isconstantly trying to teach us,” SergeantSaratin said. “It re-blued us. It was agreat opportunity to reinforce andrelearn our core values, standards ofdiscipline and why we’re here. It wasdefinitely a week well spent.”

Seminar prepares NCOs for leadership roles

Photo by Alan BoedekeChief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 502nd Air BaseWing command chief, welcomes Airmen to theSenior NCO Professional DevelopmentSymposium June 21.

,By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

It’s often said that flexibility is the key to airpower.This summer, that can also be said of your move.

The Joint Personal Property Shipping Office and thetraffic management flights are dealing with somechallenges that may impact your household goodsmove this summer.

The Department of Defense and commercial mar-kets are putting an increased demand on the movingcompanies and that’s making it more difficult forJPPSO San Antonio to book shipments. In fact, VictorWherry, chief of Deployments and Distribution flightat Randolph AFB, said some of the transportationservice providers, which previously accepted ship-ments, are now canceling them a few days before themove. That means JPPSO has to rebook the shipment.

The quality assurance section is taking quick actionagainst the moving companies (TSPs), but that doesn’tresolve the problem. Mr. Wherry advised customersconsider the following actions:

• alternate pack and pickup dates • flexibility • consider a “do it yourself” or DITY move. There is no easy fix, but he emphasized the trans-

portation management flights at Lackland AFB,Randolph AFB and Fort Sam Houston stand ready toassist its customers to make their move a success.

Moving plans stalledHoliday hours

The Commissary is open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. July 4th.

Change of CommandA Change of Command ceremony

takes place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in theParr O’Club International Room for theAir Education and Training CommandContracting Squadron. Lt. Col. AliceTreviño will assume command from Col. Renee Richardson.

Technology ExpoThe 902nd Communications Squadron

hosts a Technology Expo July 13 at the ParrO’Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All military,civilian and contractors are invited toattend. For details, call 443-561-2432.

ASMC luncheonThe American Society of Military

Comptrollers, Alamo Chapter, will hold aluncheon July 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. atFort Sam Houston Golf Club, hosted byAFAA. To RSVP by July 5th, call 652-1065.

Pre-retirement briefingThere is a military retirement briefing

July 9 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. in Bldg. 693.For more information, call 652-3633.

Housing Management OfficeHMO provides government oversight of

the PHC privatization project. HMO canhelp resolve issues between the housingresidents and Pinnacle Hunt Communities.Issues should be given to PHC first andbrought to HMO only if the issue cannot beresolved. For more information, contactHMO at 652-1840.

Thrift shopThe thrift shop is closed through July 6

and reopens July 7.The thrift shop is in need of medium to

small moving boxes and white packingpaper. For more details, call 658-5990.

Phone number changeThe number for passport information

has changed to 902 FSS/FSMPD, CareerSupport Office, 652-2320.

Base BRIEFS

“Shrek Forever After” (PG)Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy

Today @ 7 p.m.Saturday @ 3 p.m.

“Sex and the City 2” (R)Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall

Saturday @ 6 p.m.

CLOSED SUNDAY, JULY 4

NOW SHOWINGat the

Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under

Call 652-3278 for details.

For a complete listing of base briefs, visit

www.randolph.af.mil and click on ‘Round Randolph

Twelve senior airmen graduated from the GaylorAirman Leadership School June 22 during a ceremo-ny at the Parr O’Club. The Airmen successfully com-pleted 24 academic duty-days consisting of 192 hoursof classroom instruction in SupervisoryCommunicator, Supervisor of Airmen, MilitaryProfessional and Expeditionary Airman.

Three of these Airmen were presented specialawards during the ceremony. Senior Airman TanishaHull, 342nd Training Support Squadron, earned theJohn L. Levitow Award while Senior Airman ShanaAdams, 47th Security Forces Squadron, was awardedthe Commandant Award. Senior Airman AndrewDoman, 47th Flying Training Wing, received theAcademic Award.

Other graduates were:• Senior Airman Alicia Burrell, Air Education andTraining Command

• Senior Airman Mark Tinsley, DET 2 561 NetworkOperations Squadron• Senior Airman Jonathan Corado, Joint PersonalProperty Shipping Office• Senior Airman Ernesto Compean, 433rdMaintenance Squadron• Senior Airman Yamaris Guzman, Air ForcePersonnel Center• Senior Airman Lyneleanor Jackson, Air Educationand Training Command• Senior Airman Howard Kennedy, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron• Senior Airman Matthew Kitchen, 902nd MissionSupport Group• Senior Airman Ryan Kerkove, 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron

The guest speaker for the graduation ceremonywas Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, Command Chief,

502nd Air Base Wing, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. TheALS is affiliated with the Community College of the AirForce through Enlisted Professional MilitaryEducation. The graduates are awarded 10 semesterhours toward a CCAF degree.

Twelve graduate from Gaylor Airman Leadership School

Senior AirmanTanisha Hull

Senior AirmanShana Adams

Senior AirmanAndrew Doman

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Summertime is always a greattime to go into the backyard andgrill hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs andchicken – and this activity will beespecially prevalent this Fourth ofJuly weekend.

However, one Randolph fire offi-cial said all those outdoor chefsshould make sure they’re not missingone key ingredient.

“People should ensure they use commonsense while grilling outside,” said James Smith,902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Servicesfire protection inspector. “Inside the grill, whether it ischarcoal or gas, is a live flame that needs to be treatedwith respect.”

He said grills should be placed at least 10 feet away

from structures and should not be situatedunder overhangs.

“If you put a lighted match upagainst the siding of your house ordrop it on a deck, what do youexpect it to do?” Mr. Smith said.“The same goes for grills. If youhave grills too close to buildings oron wooden decks beneath a porch,

they eventually are going to get hotenough to start a fire.”He said people and objects should not

be too close to the grill as well.“If things around the grill are beginning to

heat up, move them away from it,” Mr. Smith said.“And make sure everyone, including small children,knows the grill is hot and to stay away from it.”

He also offered an important tip for using char-coal grills.

“When starting a charcoal grill, you only want to use

charcoal lighter fluid or a match-light-type charcoal,”Mr. Smith said. “Never use any other accelerant. Otheraccelerants are too volatile to be used on charcoal.”

Safety tips for gas grills, taken from the Randolph FireEmergency Services’ monthly fire safety publication “HotSpots,” are to make sure the gas supply is turned off, theburner flames are out and the lid is closed after barbe-cuing; follow the directions on the control panel if thegrill is equipped with an electronic igniter; preventgrease from dripping onto the hoses or cylinder and seeif the gas flames are mostly blue with yellow tips. If theflames are mostly yellow, do not use the barbecue.

General safety tips are to use only grills bearing themark of an independent testing laboratory; follow themanufacturer’s instructions regarding setup, clearance,safety and maintenance; always open the lid slowly andcarefully when using the grill because heat and steamtrapped within can cause severe burns; never leave yourgrill unattended while cooking and inspect and cleanyour grill each year, preferably prior to first use.

Common sense a vital ingredient in barbecue grilling

By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Chief of Safety

It seems that everywhere you lookaround the Joint Base San Antonio commu-nity, there is a construction project under-way. This trend will continue for the nextcouple of years. These areas pose a safetyrisk, whether you are just passing throughor happen to work near the constructionarea. Here are some common-sense rec-ommendations to help keep you safe:

• First and foremost, if you are notauthorized or do not have a reason to be inor near a construction area, stay away.

• Pay attention to the orange dia-

mond shaped warning signs or elec-tronic message boards posted in ornear the construction areas – they willalert you to dangers.

• Be alert for flag personnel. Traffic situa-tions change abruptly, so follow the flagperson’s directions and pay attention to theslower speed limit.

• Proceed carefully in or near construc-tion sites, and keep an eye out for the unex-pected – give your full attention to the taskat hand.

• Be watchful for construction vehiclesmoving in and out of construction areas.Many vehicles are large and can obstructyour visibility.

• Joggers and pedestrians must beextra careful. Watch for traffic, physicalhazards such as debris, potholes andequipment and make yourself as visibleas possible.

• Stay away from any open trenches orexcavations, particularly if the area isroped or taped off.

Most construction areas have emergencycontact numbers posted on a board locatedin the vicinity of the construction area. Ifyou encounter an emergency or need tocontact someone in the area, please dial theposted number or contact your safety staff.

For more information, call the 502ndABW OL-B Safety Office at 652-1842.

CAUTION:Stay safearoundconstruction

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FEATURE

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A new chapter in security forces training willsoon begin.

Last week the 902nd Security Forces Squadroncertified three evaluators to assess the perform-ance of 902nd SFS members during sustainmenttraining – a new requirement that allows them toapply their weapons skills to real-world scenarios.

Randolph security forces begin sustainmenttraining this month.

“It’s an add-on to M4 and M9 weapons qualifica-tion training,” said Tech. Sgt. Bruce Harrison,902nd SFS NCO in charge of training. “It bringsrealism to the way we train. It also builds the con-fidence of our members.”

The focus of the new training requirement,which will take place five to eight months aftereach annual weapons qualification, is to “shoot,move and communicate.”

During certification training June 25 at Camp VanOvost, the training area on Randolph’s east side, thefirst evaluators – Master Sgt. Joseph Thompson,Tech. Sgt. Scott Schlosser and Staff Sgt. RyanKennedy – watched as Staff Sgts. Teron Mobley andJeffren Reyes showed them what techniques 902nd

SFS members will be expected to master duringsustainment training. The instructors then put

the evaluators through their paces.“This is what we use when we go downrange,”

said Sergeant Kennedy. “We have to go throughthis first, and then we’ll evaluate it.”

Some of the techniques members must learnare transitioning between their M4 and M9while on the move, rapid reload, changingdirections to fire their weapons and positioning

their weapons toward the threat while communi-cating with each other.“Discipline in these tactics minimize our risk

of exposure and maximize our chances of suc-cess,” Sergeant Harrison said.

The use of Simunition cartridges, dye-marking car-tridges that Sergeant Reyes called “a bridge betweenpaintballs and real ammunition,” is another feature ofsustainment training.

“It’s a new direction for security forces,” hesaid. “Four or five years ago you had blanks orrubber weapons. There wasn’t much trainingvalue you could get out of that. Now when youwalk in a room the wrong way, you’ll know you

have because with these cartridges you get painconsequences. You will definitely feel it more.”

Sergeant Harrison said the cartridges also letsecurity forces “know if their bullet gets to thethreat or it doesn’t.”

He said sustainment training, which will takeplace at Camp Bullis, is a complement to the 902ndSFSs active shooter training, which prepares securi-ty forces and base personnel for situations such asthe Columbine High School, Virginia Tech Universityand Fort Hood shootings. A key component of bothactivities is communication.

“You need to be able to shoot on the move and com-municate with one another,” Sergeant Harrison said.“This puts them in a combat environment, where youhave to be engaged with a threat while moving. It givesthem the ability to communicate as a team.”

Sergeant Mobley said sustainment training will workin any environment – from the battlefield and air basedefense to an urban setting.

“It builds trust among team members,” he said.Sergeant Harrison said the training is an appro-

priate application of the quotation “The more wesweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.”

Training adds dose of realism for security forcesSHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE

Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley, 902 Security Forces Squadron,fires at a target during an evaluator training course hereJune 25.

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Scott Schlosser, Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley and Master Sgt. Joseph Thompson, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron, practice transitioning from one weapon to another while continuing to fire during an evaluator trainingclass here June 25.

Photosby

Steve White

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A variety of events, from a death in the family tobattlefield casualties, can take a tremendous psycho-logical toll on active-duty and civilian personnel alike.

The Air Force is taking a proactive role in deal-ing with such crises, instituting wing-level teamsthat prepare Airmen and civilians for potentiallytraumatic events.

Traumatic Stress Response teams comprise per-sonnel from the mental health and airman andfamily readiness flights and chaplain office as wellas peer representatives.

“It’s a tool to be used by leadership to promoteresiliency in the Air Force,” said Tech. Sgt. BrianHornberger, 359th Medical Operations SquadronMental Health Flight chief. “TSR teams canrespond before, during and after an event. Part ofit is pre-exposure preparation, which we tailor tocareer fields with a propensity to see things thatare traumatic, such as security forces, firefightersand medical personnel.”

Pre-exposure preparation, also known as PEP,employs an educational approach to discuss typi-cal and normal stress responses and describebasic techniques to manage stress. In addition toPEP, the teams consult with leaders and provideeducation, screening, psychological first aid andreferrals to those who have experienced poten-tially traumatic events.

Capt. (Dr.) John Waggoner, 359th MDOS TSR team

chief, said the teams provide services for “any poten-tially traumatic event.”

“It could be a suicide in a unit, an airplane crash ora family member dying of natural causes,” he said.“It’s a wide range of things.”

Following a potentially traumatic event, TSR serv-ices are directed to emergency service workers whomay have been exposed to traumatic events as partof their normal duties. Services are made available inresponse to all air or ground mishaps involving lossof life or major injury and to other events at therequest of the unit commander. Natural disasters andterrorist activities are other situations that mayrequire TSR response.

Though much of traumatic stress responsework focuses on educating at-risk career fields,all people directly involved in a potentially trau-matic event have the opportunity to use TSR serv-ices, regardless of their career field.

Sometimes TSR services are used for eventsthat do not directly affect local units, Dr.Waggoner said.

“There was a traumatic death in a unit at anotherinstallation,” he said. “We talked to the same unithere about that event, telling them about stressorsand how to best respond to them.”

Dr. Waggoner said individuals can seek up tofour free one-on-one meetings with TSR teammembers with no documented note added to theirmedical records, but those meetings are for edu-cation and consultation, not for medical assess-ment and treatment. People who require addition-al assistance can be referred to resources on baseand in the community.

Sergeant Hornberger underscored Dr.Waggoner’s comment.

“The TSR team is not meant for therapy,” he said.“We’re there for acute intervention and support. Wehelp people establish equilibrium. If they need fur-ther help, we suggest resources.”

Dr. Waggoner said participation in TSR services isvoluntary, but unit leaders may require affected per-sonnel to receive education at a minimum.

He said most people will “recover on theirown naturally.”

“But we’re available when people are strug-gling,” Dr. Waggoner said. “We want to make surepeople’s coping mechanisms don’t turn into some-thing unhealthy.”

“We want to enhance people’s ability to thrive inthe Air Force,” Sergeant Hornberger said.

Team helps Airmen, civilians cope with traumatic events“It’s a tool to be used by leadership topromote resiliency in the Air Force.

TSR teams can respond before,during and after an event.”

Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornberger359th Medical Operations Squadron

Mental Health Flight chief

Laying the smack down

Three-time World WrestlingHeavyweight ChampionDallas Page (left) worksout with Randolphmilitary members usinghis own fitness system,called the YRG FitnessSystem. Mr. Page uses acombination of calis-thenics, yoga, Pilates,martial arts, core strengthtraining and dynamicresistance to create a chal-lenging workout. Thewrestler showed partici-pants his unique trainingsystem before invitingthem to increase theirheart rate and put knowl-edge into practice.Photo by Don Lindsey

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FEATURE

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A new chapter in security forces training willsoon begin.

Last week the 902nd Security Forces Squadroncertified three evaluators to assess the perform-ance of 902nd SFS members during sustainmenttraining – a new requirement that allows them toapply their weapons skills to real-world scenarios.

Randolph security forces begin sustainmenttraining this month.

“It’s an add-on to M4 and M9 weapons qualifica-tion training,” said Tech. Sgt. Bruce Harrison,902nd SFS NCO in charge of training. “It bringsrealism to the way we train. It also builds the con-fidence of our members.”

The focus of the new training requirement,which will take place five to eight months aftereach annual weapons qualification, is to “shoot,move and communicate.”

During certification training June 25 at Camp VanOvost, the training area on Randolph’s east side, thefirst evaluators – Master Sgt. Joseph Thompson,Tech. Sgt. Scott Schlosser and Staff Sgt. RyanKennedy – watched as Staff Sgts. Teron Mobley andJeffren Reyes showed them what techniques 902nd

SFS members will be expected to master duringsustainment training. The instructors then put

the evaluators through their paces.“This is what we use when we go downrange,”

said Sergeant Kennedy. “We have to go throughthis first, and then we’ll evaluate it.”

Some of the techniques members must learnare transitioning between their M4 and M9while on the move, rapid reload, changingdirections to fire their weapons and positioning

their weapons toward the threat while communi-cating with each other.“Discipline in these tactics minimize our risk

of exposure and maximize our chances of suc-cess,” Sergeant Harrison said.

The use of Simunition cartridges, dye-marking car-tridges that Sergeant Reyes called “a bridge betweenpaintballs and real ammunition,” is another feature ofsustainment training.

“It’s a new direction for security forces,” hesaid. “Four or five years ago you had blanks orrubber weapons. There wasn’t much trainingvalue you could get out of that. Now when youwalk in a room the wrong way, you’ll know you

have because with these cartridges you get painconsequences. You will definitely feel it more.”

Sergeant Harrison said the cartridges also letsecurity forces “know if their bullet gets to thethreat or it doesn’t.”

He said sustainment training, which will takeplace at Camp Bullis, is a complement to the 902ndSFSs active shooter training, which prepares securi-ty forces and base personnel for situations such asthe Columbine High School, Virginia Tech Universityand Fort Hood shootings. A key component of bothactivities is communication.

“You need to be able to shoot on the move and com-municate with one another,” Sergeant Harrison said.“This puts them in a combat environment, where youhave to be engaged with a threat while moving. It givesthem the ability to communicate as a team.”

Sergeant Mobley said sustainment training will workin any environment – from the battlefield and air basedefense to an urban setting.

“It builds trust among team members,” he said.Sergeant Harrison said the training is an appro-

priate application of the quotation “The more wesweat in peace, the less we bleed in war.”

Training adds dose of realism for security forcesSHOOT, MOVE, COMMUNICATE

Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley, 902 Security Forces Squadron,fires at a target during an evaluator training course hereJune 25.

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Scott Schlosser, Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley and Master Sgt. Joseph Thompson, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron, practice transitioning from one weapon to another while continuing to fire during an evaluator trainingclass here June 25.

Photosby

Steve White

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A variety of events, from a death in the family tobattlefield casualties, can take a tremendous psycho-logical toll on active-duty and civilian personnel alike.

The Air Force is taking a proactive role in deal-ing with such crises, instituting wing-level teamsthat prepare Airmen and civilians for potentiallytraumatic events.

Traumatic Stress Response teams comprise per-sonnel from the mental health and airman andfamily readiness flights and chaplain office as wellas peer representatives.

“It’s a tool to be used by leadership to promoteresiliency in the Air Force,” said Tech. Sgt. BrianHornberger, 359th Medical Operations SquadronMental Health Flight chief. “TSR teams canrespond before, during and after an event. Part ofit is pre-exposure preparation, which we tailor tocareer fields with a propensity to see things thatare traumatic, such as security forces, firefightersand medical personnel.”

Pre-exposure preparation, also known as PEP,employs an educational approach to discuss typi-cal and normal stress responses and describebasic techniques to manage stress. In addition toPEP, the teams consult with leaders and provideeducation, screening, psychological first aid andreferrals to those who have experienced poten-tially traumatic events.

Capt. (Dr.) John Waggoner, 359th MDOS TSR team

chief, said the teams provide services for “any poten-tially traumatic event.”

“It could be a suicide in a unit, an airplane crash ora family member dying of natural causes,” he said.“It’s a wide range of things.”

Following a potentially traumatic event, TSR serv-ices are directed to emergency service workers whomay have been exposed to traumatic events as partof their normal duties. Services are made available inresponse to all air or ground mishaps involving lossof life or major injury and to other events at therequest of the unit commander. Natural disasters andterrorist activities are other situations that mayrequire TSR response.

Though much of traumatic stress responsework focuses on educating at-risk career fields,all people directly involved in a potentially trau-matic event have the opportunity to use TSR serv-ices, regardless of their career field.

Sometimes TSR services are used for eventsthat do not directly affect local units, Dr.Waggoner said.

“There was a traumatic death in a unit at anotherinstallation,” he said. “We talked to the same unithere about that event, telling them about stressorsand how to best respond to them.”

Dr. Waggoner said individuals can seek up tofour free one-on-one meetings with TSR teammembers with no documented note added to theirmedical records, but those meetings are for edu-cation and consultation, not for medical assess-ment and treatment. People who require addition-al assistance can be referred to resources on baseand in the community.

Sergeant Hornberger underscored Dr.Waggoner’s comment.

“The TSR team is not meant for therapy,” he said.“We’re there for acute intervention and support. Wehelp people establish equilibrium. If they need fur-ther help, we suggest resources.”

Dr. Waggoner said participation in TSR services isvoluntary, but unit leaders may require affected per-sonnel to receive education at a minimum.

He said most people will “recover on theirown naturally.”

“But we’re available when people are strug-gling,” Dr. Waggoner said. “We want to make surepeople’s coping mechanisms don’t turn into some-thing unhealthy.”

“We want to enhance people’s ability to thrive inthe Air Force,” Sergeant Hornberger said.

Team helps Airmen, civilians cope with traumatic events“It’s a tool to be used by leadership topromote resiliency in the Air Force.

TSR teams can respond before,during and after an event.”

Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornberger359th Medical Operations Squadron

Mental Health Flight chief

Laying the smack down

Three-time World WrestlingHeavyweight ChampionDallas Page (left) worksout with Randolphmilitary members usinghis own fitness system,called the YRG FitnessSystem. Mr. Page uses acombination of calis-thenics, yoga, Pilates,martial arts, core strengthtraining and dynamicresistance to create a chal-lenging workout. Thewrestler showed partici-pants his unique trainingsystem before invitingthem to increase theirheart rate and put knowl-edge into practice.Photo by Don Lindsey

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9 a.m. - Step10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion11:15 a.m. - Cycling5:30 p.m. - Yoga

9 a.m. - Kick Boxing9 a.m. - Pilates10:15 a.m. - Zumba

SUNDAYS1 p.m. - Yoga

Water aerobic classesWater aerobic classes

are offered Monday andWednesday from 10-11 a.m.at the center pool. Classescost $3.

For more information,contact the Fitness Centerat 652-7263.

Family golf specialFamilies can golf

together for the low price of$3 per adult and $2 perchild starting at 6:30 p.m.Monday-Friday, excludingholidays.

Youth registrationRegistration for flag

football, cheerleading(ages 5-15 years) andvolleyball (ages 9-15years) runs through Aug.13. The cost is $40 peryouth and all participantsmust have a currentsports physical, YouthPrograms membershipand must present validproof of age, i.e. birth cer-tificate or military ID card.

SportsBRIEFS

The 802nd Force Support Squadron atLackland Air Force Base will host the 2010Defender’s Cup Alamo City Military Open SoccerTournament Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6.

Teams of 14-20 players should submittheir registration forms and $350 registra-tion fee to “Lackland Athletics” by Aug. 1.Players must have a valid DoD ID card and

permissive TDY is available.Base or post-level soccer teams will compete

in a World Cup-type tournament. Awards includetrophies for top finishers and T-shirts for thechampionship team.

To register a team or for more information,call Dwayne Reed at 671-3716 or e-mail him at dwayne.reed@us.af.mil.

Lackland hosts soccer tournament

Intramural SoftballStandings*

• July 76 p.m. - AETC vs AFMA7 p.m. - AFRS vs FSS #18 p.m. - FSS #2 vs 562nd FTS

• July 126 p.m. - 99th FTS vs 561st DET 27 p.m. - 559th FTS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - 359th MDG vs Fire Dept.

• July 136 p.m. - AFMA vs 902nd SFS7 p.m. - AETC vs Fire Dept.8 p.m. - AFPC vs 562nd FTS

• July 146 p.m. - FSS #2 vs 359th MDG 7 p.m. - 99th FTS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - 561st DET 2 vs FSS #1

All games are currently being played on the Rambler Softball Field

AETC 2-0FIRE DEPT 2-0359 MDG 2-0AFPC 2-0559th FTS 2-1FSS #2 1-1902nd SFS 1-1

561st DET 2 1-1562nd FTS 1-1AFRS 1-1FSS #1 0-2AFMA 0-2902nd CPTS 0-299th FTS 0-3

Upcoming Games

*As of Wednesday

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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs

July Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class schedule

$3 per class. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955.Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons.

SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS

The Rambler Fitness Center is open for the following holiday hours: July 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; July 3 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; July 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and July 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS

9 a.m. - Step10 a.m. - Water aerobics11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling5 p.m. - Step5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Yoga7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing

9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength 11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Kick Boxing

9 a.m. - Step10 a.m. - Water aerobics11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling4 p.m. - Power Yoga5 p.m. - Step and Kick5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Sets & Reps7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing

9 a.m. - Step/Weights9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba6 p.m. - Kick Boxing

9 a.m. - Step10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion11:15 a.m. - Cycling5:30 p.m. - Yoga

9 a.m. - Kick Boxing9 a.m. - Pilates10:15 a.m. - Zumba

SUNDAYS1 p.m. - Yoga

Water aerobic classesWater aerobic classes

are offered Monday andWednesday from 10-11 a.m.at the center pool. Classescost $3.

For more information,contact the Fitness Centerat 652-7263.

Family golf specialFamilies can golf

together for the low price of$3 per adult and $2 perchild starting at 6:30 p.m.Monday-Friday, excludingholidays.

Youth registrationRegistration for flag

football, cheerleading(ages 5-15 years) andvolleyball (ages 9-15years) runs through Aug.13. The cost is $40 peryouth and all participantsmust have a currentsports physical, YouthPrograms membershipand must present validproof of age, i.e. birth cer-tificate or military ID card.

SportsBRIEFS

The 802nd Force Support Squadron atLackland Air Force Base will host the 2010Defender’s Cup Alamo City Military Open SoccerTournament Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6.

Teams of 14-20 players should submittheir registration forms and $350 registra-tion fee to “Lackland Athletics” by Aug. 1.Players must have a valid DoD ID card and

permissive TDY is available.Base or post-level soccer teams will compete

in a World Cup-type tournament. Awards includetrophies for top finishers and T-shirts for thechampionship team.

To register a team or for more information,call Dwayne Reed at 671-3716 or e-mail him at dwayne.reed@us.af.mil.

Lackland hosts soccer tournament

Intramural SoftballStandings*

• July 76 p.m. - AETC vs AFMA7 p.m. - AFRS vs FSS #18 p.m. - FSS #2 vs 562nd FTS

• July 126 p.m. - 99th FTS vs 561st DET 27 p.m. - 559th FTS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - 359th MDG vs Fire Dept.

• July 136 p.m. - AFMA vs 902nd SFS7 p.m. - AETC vs Fire Dept.8 p.m. - AFPC vs 562nd FTS

• July 146 p.m. - FSS #2 vs 359th MDG 7 p.m. - 99th FTS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - 561st DET 2 vs FSS #1

All games are currently being played on the Rambler Softball Field

AETC 2-0FIRE DEPT 2-0359 MDG 2-0AFPC 2-0559th FTS 2-1FSS #2 1-1902nd SFS 1-1

561st DET 2 1-1562nd FTS 1-1AFRS 1-1FSS #1 0-2AFMA 0-2902nd CPTS 0-299th FTS 0-3

Upcoming Games

*As of Wednesday

WINGSPREADPAGE 10 JULY 2, 2010

July 12-16 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Randolph Air Force Base Chapel Center, Bldg. 103

DoD ID cardholders 4-12 years oldSign up at the Chapel Center Monday - Friday

or after Sunday services

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