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News & Features

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EVENTS TO HONOR

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Sept. 11, 2001FPCON BRAVO

Joint installationsincrease security

Offi cials with U.S. Northern Command directed an increase in security posture at all U.S. military installations to Force Protection Condition Bravo as the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks approaches.

All Joint Base San Antonio installations, to include Fort Sam Houston, Camp Bullis, Lackland and Randolph Air Force Bases have implement-ed measures consistent with the heightened security level.

Motorists traveling to and around these installations may encounter traffi c delays as security personnel comply with Force Protection Condi-tion Bravo procedures.

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COMMENTARY

By Master Sgt. Sonya L. Couture438th Air Expeditionary Wing

Kabul, AFGHANISTAN – As Sept. 11 approaches, I fi nd myself once again in Afghanistan, this time for a year. This mission is different from the last. Instead of supporting “seek out and destroy" mis-sions, I am here to train members of the Afghan air force on how to do my primary job, aircrew fl ight equipment.

Thinking back to Sept. 11, 2001, I recall the pain and anger I felt about this sense-less act.

On 9/11, I saw every one of “them” as the enemy. I’m sure others felt the same as they watched the horrors unfold on television. What came to mind later, were the millions of innocent men, women and children who had nothing to do with these acts. I realized that 9/11 was not the work of all Muslims, but the work of small ex-tremist groups.

I directed my anger at those responsible who hate Americans and wish to see us dead.

Then on April 27, nine of my friends and coworkers were shot and killed by one of the Afghans we were training. It

was the single, most horrifying experience of my life. The rage I struggled with dur-ing 9/11 returned. I saw myself looking at every Afghan with pure hatred.

After the shooting, I struggled to regain my enthusiasm for the mission. How could I help these people if their secret agenda was to kill me? On my fi rst day back to work, it was clear that “my” Afghans had no such intentions.

The sadness in their eyes told me what I needed to know. As much as I wanted to, I couldn’t hold it against them. These men didn’t kill my friends.

They were trying their best to do what any of us would want, to make a better life for themselves and their families.

Weeks later, during a conversation with my Afghan interpreter, I asked him if he thought his country would ever be able to get rid of the Taliban, Al-Qaeda and the war lords who ravage their country. Were we here for nothing, wasting our time?

He asked if the United States has ever been able to get rid of all its “bad guys” – those who rob, rape, and murder. “No,” I said, “of course not, but we will always keep trying to make it better.”

He responded in kind by saying, “That

is all we are trying to do as well.” His sim-ple statement stuck with me. They should get the chance to shape a better world.

The men I train are trying to make their country a better place; a better future for their families. Now I realize why we are here and I am proud to be a part of it.

Sunday, on an Afghan air force base, we will be reading aloud the names of the 3,000-plus victims who died that day, and raising our fl ag in their honor.

Who would have ever thought we would get to this point? As we pay tribute and honor to those who lost their lives on 9/11, let us not forget how blessed we are to be citizens of the United States.

It is by the grace of God that we did not fi nd ourselves born in a country such as Afghanistan, where life is harder and the future more uncertain than anyone can imagine.

Nothing can bring back the loved ones we've lost.

All we can do is continue to honor their memory, to never forget and to keep fi ght-ing for a better world.

We will never be able to wipe out all of the “bad guys” in this world, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying.

Where were you on 9/11?

By Gen. Edward Rice, Jr. Commander, AETC

Sunday marks the 10th an-niversary of one of the great-est tragedies to ever occur in our nation. Ten years ago, we watched as terrorists attacked America and killed nearly 3,000 innocent people. The ter-rorist attacks taught us a hard lesson, that we are not isolated from those who seek to destroy our precious freedom.

Since then, we have grieved, we have prayed, we have asked ourselves over and over how we could have prevented it. We have tried to take pre-cautions to prevent forever a recurrence. We have suf-fered from the emptiness their deaths leave.

As we pause for a mo-ment from our everyday tasks

– phone conversations and meetings – remember back to that fateful day. Remember the heroes of 9/11 as they were – energetic, fun-loving, talented, compassionate, committed to family and fellow co-workers. In our hearts they will forever be embraced and cherished.

September 11, 2001, took from us something that can never be replaced. It took our innocence, our sense of secu-rity, and it took our fathers and mothers and sons and daughters. But it did not take our pride, resolve or determi-nation. The memories of these brave men and women live on. The heroes who died in New York, in Washington, D.C., and in western Pennsylvania, we remember and honor them in how we conduct ourselves and work tirelessly for the better-

ment of people both here and around the world.

For 10 years now this nation has worked hard to prevent another attack against America or its allies. We have worked together to root out those who bring us harm. We have trav-eled to and fought and died in distant lands, seeking to make people safe from terrorists and their supporters. The U.S. Air Force and its sister services and our coalition partners re-main united toward something greater than themselves.

Civil War offi cer, Brig. Gen. Joshua Chamberlain, a veteran of Gettysburg and commander of the famous stand on Little Round Top, said it eloquently, “We do not live for self ... we are part of a larger life, reach-ing before and after, judged not by deeds done in the body,

but deeds done in the soul. We wish to be remembered. Willing to die, we are not to be forgotten.”

As long as we have strong, patriotic communities like right here in San Antonio, and as long as there are great Air-men, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, and Coastguardsmen willing to fi ght hard for our freedoms, this great nation, the United States of America, will always withstand any mighty blows she receives.

Human life is sacred to all of us, and as such we resolve to remember and honor those heroes and those average Americans who died on 9/11 and in the decade since. We look forward to the day when such tragedies are no longer a part of life, to a brighter day for us all.

9/11: A time to honor heroes

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37TH TRAINING WING AIR FORCE BALL

The 37th Training Wing Air Force Ball is Sept. 23, 6 p.m., at the Omni Hotel.

For information, call (210) 671-9953.

AFISRA POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE

The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency hosts a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony buffet break-fast Sept. 16, 7-8:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For reservations, contact Tech. Sgt. M. Erick Reynolds at (210) 925-8064 or (210) 977-2166 by today. Cost is $14.

24-HOUR POW/MIA VIGIL RUN

Lackland’s 24-hour vigil run to honor America’s prisoners of war and missing in action is Sept. 15-16.

This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday in conjunction with the basic military training Airman’s run.

At the conclusion of the Airman’s run, eight runners with symbolic batons will fan out to eight different tracks around Lackland and the Lackland Training Annex.

Individuals, pairs or groups will run continuously in 30-minute blocks on each track until 8 a.m. Sept. 16, which is national POW/MIA Recognition Day.

To sign up, contact your fi rst sergeant.

NEW SQUADRON COMMANDERS’ COURSE

The 802nd Mission Support group will conduct a training session Sept. 27, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for new Lackland squadron commanders and fi rst sergeants in the Bldg. 1052 conference room.

For reservations, call (210) 671-7378.

HOUSING OFFICES TO CO-LOCATE

The Capital Asset Management Of-fi ce and Balfour Beatty Communities, Lackland’s privatized housing owner, have opened a consolidated offi ce Tuesday at 2254 Brian McElroy.

The merger offers customers referrals to Balfour Beatty Communities; City Public Service and San Antonio Water System utility security deposit waivers; off-base referrals for house and apartment rentals, or for home sale; automated housing refer-ral network housing and apartment rental listings; mediation of on- or off-base com-plaints; referrals to the rental partnership program, which provides Airmen reduced market rates; a real estate self-help area; home buyers and sellers seminars; and off-base tenant lease assistance.

For information, call (210) 315-7853.

News in brief

By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

The annual Combined Federal Cam-paign, which raises money each year from federal employees and service members for local, national and in-ternational charities, begins Monday morning with an 8 a.m. kickoff break-fast at the Gateway Club.

This year’s goal is to raise nearly $2.2 million at Lackland through its mission partners and tenant organizations, a modest increase from 2010. The for-mal campaign runs Monday through Oct. 28. However, funds will be collect-ed at Lackland through Dec. 15.

Robert Dickmeyer, the base cam-paign project offi cer, is optimistic the fundraising drive will meet its goal even with the weak economy.

“I’m an eternal optimist and do not feel the goal is out of reach,” Dickmey-er said. “In a tough economy, it’s even more important for us to give because the recipients are often those most in need.

“Thankfully, most people understand

and appreciate what the CFC is about. They realize that money often comes back to the community and our young Airmen. The key workers I’ve met are excited about the campaign and are ready to get going.”

Monday’s kickoff breakfast is hosted by the 802nd Mission Support Group. It features two speakers with close ties to the fundraising campaign.

Dwayne Hopkins, executive director of the Fisher House, and Mike Ben-nett, American Red Cross San Antonio area chapter chief executive offi cer, will deliver the breakfast’s keynote ad-dresses.

“The Fisher House is certainly a near and dear charity to wounded warriors and the base,” Dickmeyer said. “And the American Red Cross is one of the orga-nizations that routinely directly support our base. As a former commander, I’ve had a lot of young Airmen who needed help and the Red Cross has always been there for them.

“It’s appropriate these two charities kick off our campaign.”

The CFC has a guidebook for po-

tential contributors listing more than2,500 different charities, local to inter-national. Donors can make one-timecontributions or payroll deductions; do-nations can also be distributed amongthe charities in accordance with thedonor’s wishes.

Dickmeyer called Lackland a givingand understanding community whenit comes to contributions. He said theprevalent attitude on base was that ofmilitary members and civilian person-nel who appreciate the CFC and thebenefi ts it reaps.

“There’s a charity in the CFC bookthat touches everyone’s heart,” saidDickmeyer. “If we can fi nd out how totouch those heart strings and connectthat charity with each person, giving isnot going to be a problem.

“Every little bit adds up so fast,” headded. “With the thousands of peopleon this base, it really doesn’t take toomuch to make a substantial differencein the lives of the recipients and forthe charities. There are a lot of peopleworking hard to make this campaigna success.”

Annual CFC campaign begins Monday

Photo by David Terry Senior leaders from each of the military services in San Antonio kick off the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign during a ceremony Wednesday at Randolph Air Force Base. (From left) Army Maj. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins, U. S. Army North deputy commander; Marine Lt. Col. Tilley Nunnick, 4th Marine Recon Bat-talion inspector instructor; Navy Capt. James F. Hunter, Air Education and Training Command Navy liaison; and Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., AETC commander;sign their 2011 CFC pledge sheets. This year’s campaign runs from Sept. 14 through Oct. 28.


By Staff Sgt. Richard A. Williams Jr. Air Force Public Affairs Agency

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The pro-cessing of military pay transactions will move from the Air Force Financial Service Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., to base-level fi nancial ser-vices offi ces beginning in August.

The return of military pay transac-tions to local level is a part of the Sec-retary of Defense Leon Panetta’s effi -ciencies agenda, and is geared toward improving the service-wide military pay process, said Lee Franklin, the AFFSC director.

AFFSC was created in 2007 as a “one-stop shop” for all fi nancial trans-actions, Franklin said. The center processed backroom military pay and travel functions in a single consolidated location.

All military pay transactions were initiated at the local fi nancial services offi ces and sent to the AFFSC at Ells-worth AFB for fi nal processing.

The plan was for military pay trans-action processing to eventually be tran-sitioned to the Defense Integrated Mili-tary Human Resources System, which would have combined military person-nel and pay processes into a single sys-tem, Franklin said. That program was terminated in 2009.

“Following careful review, it was concluded that processing military pay actions centrally actually delayed processing time for updating military pay entitlements and caused a nega-tive effect on Airmen,” Franklin said.

“Processing these actions at base level provides better support, allows faster update of a document-driven process and permits face-to-face resolution of pay issues.”

The review revealed that military pay transactions processed at the AFFSC had a higher rejection rate, and often required corrections by the individual, he said. Also, civilian contractors pro-cessing military pay transactions re-quire a 100 percent audit of their work, adding more time to the process, which will be eliminated with the move.

With the return of military pay pro-cesses to local fi nancial services offi ces, 286 Airmen will be reassigned to fi -nance offi ces Air Force-wide to provide the manpower necessary to accomplish the base level workload, Franklin said. AFFSC will still employ 161 civilians to process travel pay requests for active duty, Reserve Airmen and Air Force civilians.

“The benefi t to Airmen will be quick-er processing of changes made to their military pay records and the ability of the local fi nancial services offi ce to re-spond more immediately to questions about processing of pay transactions without having to consult the AFFSC,” Franklin said.

Franklin said some fi nance offi ces are already processing military pay transactions locally, but it will take time to transition every offi ce.

All military pay processing activities and personnel will be returned to local fi nancial services offi ces by the end of fi scal 2012.

Pay services back on base

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 5

By Mike JosephSenior Writer

The new Inter-American Air Forces Academy commander was quite aware of the academy’s reputation for pro-viding quality training and educational products to its partner nations.

Col. Marc Stratton assumed com-mand of IAAFA in late July after serving the previous three years as the Security Cooperation Offi ce chief in Chile. He has seen fi rst hand how the academy main-tains its reputation.

“The Chilean air force spoke very highly of IAAFA, as do most of the air forces in the region,” Stratton said. “I’ve found that reputation to be well deserved.

“From the quality of people we have and the mission, just in my short time,

it’s very clear this is more than just an academy. The people assigned here are passionate about what they do and really cherish their time at IAAFA.”

Stratton received his commission as a Reserve Offi cer Training Corps distinguished graduate in 1984. A combat diver and master static line and military freefall parachut-ist, Stratton has served as a tactical team leader, op-erations offi cer, director of operations, and spe-cial tactics squadron and group commander.

He sees a correlation be-tween his background and command-ing IAAFA.

“I’m used to working with small teams and passionate people,” Stratton said, “people who want to be there, who are willing to work past closing time and who have an incredible amount of

pride and discipline in be-ing the best they can be.

“I fi nd that here and I feel like I’m at home.”

To achieve one of the commander’s goals, an evaluation is underway of the courses offered by the academy to its Latin, Cen-tral and South America, and Caribbean partner nations.

The process is tied to what is becoming a Strat-ton buzzword.

“The big word I’m us-ing a lot is, ‘relevance’,” he said. “We provide 37 different courses.

“I want to make sure they’re relevant to what’s needed by our partner nations and to the priori-ties of SOUTHCOM (Air Force Southern Command) and NORTHCOM (Air Force Northern Command).

“With our legacy, it’s easy to sit back and say the course catalog doesn’t need

to change, it’s always been that way. Yet, the world’s changing. I’m asking the IAAFA leadership to ask: ‘Are we relevant? Are we offering the courses that are needed by our partner nations down range?’”

A new tool to keep the mission rel-evant opens in January.

A $20 million plus building, funded through Base Realignment and Closure, brings the IAAFA training facilities from the Kelly Field Annex to the academy’s Lackland campus.

Pre-dawn wakeup calls for breakfast and busing students to Kelly will be a thing of the past.

Students will be within walking dis-tance of the new facility, which im-proves the training schedule and cre-ates savings in man hours and cost.

“We’re pretty excited about it,” Stratton said.

“It is a state-of-the-art facility. Our NCOs were instrumental in helping to design the building, and with their input, I think the end result is fantas-tic.”

Former chief in Chile takes over IAAFA

Col. Marc StrattonIAAFA commander

Stratton at homein new assignment


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 66 Airmen for being se-lected honor graduates among 661 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 589Cory Gage Michael Lovullo Scott Luna Ronald Miller Nicholas Novak Michael Reep Nikos Roumeliotis Joseph Shiver Flight 590Jacob Anderson Racleo Capili Logan Catalfano Zachary Fawver Lauden Gadia Roger Johnes Adam Ramirez 321st Training SquadronFlight 583Jacob Crawford

Jared Knox Jonathon LaFollette Matthew Shisler Flight 584Erica Levy Leanne Mathews J’aimee Naughton Kari Rivera 322nd Training SquadronFlight 585Jacob Hatcher Doran Thompson Clay Wolfe Flight 586Nicholaus Beaver Joseph Bernier Travis Bryan Joshua Trautman

323rd Training SquadronFlight 581Nathan Beazley Gregory Coyle Joseph Day III Julian Deane Bradley Johnson

Phillip Melzer Michael Mione 324th Training SquadronFlight 591Bradley Clark Matthew Hess Alan Maramag Christopher Wolford Flight 592Whitney Howald

326th Training SquadronFlight 579Robert Ayhens Jr. Scott Cherniss Juan Izquierdo Jesse Jacquay Kristopher Lowrey Mbadike Owhochukwu Jr. Nathan Palmer Lynn Prince Steven Valdez

Flight 580Devin Adams Jamie Anthony

Carsonlee Christenson Brittney Harrell-Dye Olivia Rincones

331st Training SquadronFlight 587Nicholas Aman Marcial Cardenas Kenneth Collins Jr. Chad Peters Nicholos Pinkerton Stacy Riddle Andrew Warunek

Flight 588Jessica Dickison Meagan Hillengas Twila Stone

Top BMT AirmanJamie Anthony, 326th TRS, Flight 580

Most Physically FitMale Airmen Daniel Hamilton, 320th TRS, Flight 590

Ryan Baez, 320thTRS, Flight 589Kyle Nason, 320th TRS, Flight 589

Female Airmen Twila Stone, 331st TRS, Flight 588Terri Hodges, 331st TRS, Flight 588Whitney Howald, 324th TRS, Flight 592

Male fl ights320th TRS, Flight 590 326th TRS, Flight 579 320th TRS, Flight 589

Female fl ights326th TRS, Flight 580 321th TRS, Flight 584 324th TRS, Flight 592

Top Academic Flights331st TRS, Flight 587 321st TRS, Flight 583 320th TRS, Flight 589

737th TRG announces newest MTI graduates

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated recently from the 737th Training Group’s Military Training Instructor School, Class 110722:

Tech. Sgt. Darryl Lyles, 326th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Justin Sheffi eld, 321st TRS Staff Sgt. Leslie Cummings, 320th TRS Staff Sgt. Garret Chambless, 320th TRS

Staff Sgt. Brian Medley, 331st TRS

Lackland Talent SearchArnold Hall Community Center congratulates

the top three winners of the 2011 Lackland Talent Contest:

1st PlaceStephanie Bankston,

Wilford Hall Medical CenterSecond Place

Airman 1st Class Michael McAnderson, 69th Network Support Squadron

Third PlaceAirman 1st Class Erica Salmons, 59th Medical Support Squadron

Congratulations to the fol-lowing individuals who excelled on their Career Development Course (CDC) examination for the months of June, July and August.

Their hard work and dedi-cation was rewarded with out-standing academic scores of 90 or higher.

Airman 1st Class Kelsey Kane, 59th LSQ, 93Airman 1st Class Jeremy Ander-son,559 AMDS, 90Airman 1st Class Tatyana Hayes, 559 AMDS, 90Airman 1st Class Jennifer Heiden-escher, 559 AMDS, 90Staff Sgt. Kelly Klement, 59 EMDS, 91Airman 1st Class David Eley,

59 LSQ, 92Airman 1st Class Nadezhda Shimanski, 59 LSQ, 90Airman 1st Class Nicholas Bialo-bos, 59 LSQ, 91Airman 1st Class Shimanski, Nade-zhda, 59 LSQ, 95Staff Sgt. Angela Seibold, 59 MCCS, 90Airman 1st Class Alicia Yapp, 59 MDIS, 90Airman 1st Class Rebekah Adams, 59 MDOS, 90Staff Sgt. Maria Deleon, 59 MDSS, 94Staff Sgt. James Welsford, 59 MHS, 90Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Goldston, 59 MHS, 93Airman 1st Class Casey Anderson, 59 MHS, 96Airman 1st Class Demadra Hum-phrey, 59 MLRS 91Airman 1st Class Nicolas

Goodman, 59 PSQ, 95Airman 1st Class Sharon Nilo, 59 PSQ, 94SrA Rafael Galvao, 59 RSQ, 96Airman 1st Class Kristin Arbaugh, 59 SGC, 93Airman 1st Class Micah Martin, 59 SIS, 90Airman 1st Class Matthew Tribbey, 59 SIS, 93Airman 1st Class Christopher Lay, 59 SIS, 91Airman 1st Class Jramika Sher-man,59 SIS, 91Senior Airman Crystal Thompson, 59 SSS, 92Staff Sgt. Justin Mendoza, 737 TRG, 93Airman st Class Brandon Taylor, 773 ESS, 98Staff Sgt. Margaret Eriacho, AFISRA 92

CDC Academic Achievers


326th TRS welcomes new commanderRank/Name:Lt. Col. Brian “Tumbler” GrelkSquadron: 326th Training SquadronDate assumed command: Aug. 29Previous assignment: Detachment 1, 609th Air and Space Operations Center, Chief of TrainingTime in service: 16 yearsHobbies: Anything outdoors with my kids: Geocaching, hiking or going to parks; learning about history and supporting church functions.

Why the squadron is important to the Air Force mission: The 326th Training Squadron provides basic military training to over 5,000 new enlisted recruits each year. Together with our 737th Training Group sis-ter squadrons, we train more than 35,000 active, reserve, and guard Airmen annually supporting Lack-land as the “Gateway to the Air Force.” Our basic training provides world-class military leadership and the training necessary to transform recruits into highly-motivated Air-

men possessing the foun-dational warrior attitudes, knowledge, skills and abili-ties to sustain the world’s greatest Air Force.

Command philosophy: My philosophy is simple: mission fi rst and people always. If you take care of the people and their families, and pro-vide them the resources and

support they need, they can take care of the mission.

Goals for new position: My goal is to make all Airmen and their families vocal advocates for the Air Force. I want the pride, professionalism, pa-triotism and energy demonstrated every week at the graduation cere-mony to become a habit rather than a conclusion of basic training.

I plan to do this by ensuring the 326th Training Squadron’s staff and Military Training Instructors have the tools and environment they need to safely and effectively mold civilians into Airmen committed to a culture of compliance, professionalism and dedication to our core values.

Tech. Sgt. Angela Jen-kins, a knowledge op-erations manager, with the Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing was named the Air National Guard’s Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year for 2011. She is one of six nationally recognized Outstanding Airmen of the Year award winners in the Air Guard. The award is given out an-nually by the National Guard Bureau in Wash-ington, D.C.

149th FW NCO earns national recognition


Air Force civilians play a crucial role in carrying out the Air Force’s expedition-ary mission. Many deployment opportunities are available for civilians.

For more information, visit www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary


Photo by Robbin Cresswell Chris Wasylchak, an employee with a local Harley-Davidson dealership, shows Col. Richard Houghton, 802nd Mission Sup-port Group commander, the features on a Dyna Aug. 31 during Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Day at the Lackland Training Annex. The event brought local vendors and agencies together to help promote motorcycle safety.

HOG HEAVEN


Local events pay tribute to 9/1110 y

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er ALAMO PLAZA COMMEMORATION: Event is Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., at Alamo Plaza. The morning ceremony pays tribute at the exact moments, 10 years ago, when countless lives were lost. After a welcome from San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, remarks will also be given by Gen. Edward A. Rice, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Lt. Gen. Guy Swan, Army North command-ing general, as well as the chiefs of the San Antonio police and fi re departments. Gold Star families, who have lost immediate family members in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be offered special seating. The event features a joint service color guard, as well as patriotic music from a combined Army/Air Force band. The commemoration is open to the public.

2011 FREEDOM WALK & RUN: This is a non-competitive event honors military families and fi rst responders at Fort Sam Houston’s Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Saturday. Strollers and pets are wel-come on the 5K run and one-mile walk. Runners will leave the start-ing line at 8:30 a.m. and are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior for late registration and a safety briefi ng. The fi rst 500 regis-trants will receive a T-shirt. For more information, call 221-1234 or visit www.operationhomefront.net/texas.

9/11 REVEILLE & TAPS: Lackland Air Force Base military person-nel are welcome to fall in for a 9/11 Remembrance Reveille and Taps ceremony today, 6:30 a.m., at the headquarters 37th Training Wing fl agpole.

AFISRA REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY: The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency at Lackland hosts a remem-brance ceremony today, 11 a.m., in the Bernard A. Larger Audito-rium, Bldg. 2000. A guest speaker and reception is scheduled.

GAYLOR 9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUN: Lackland’s Robert D. Gay-lor Noncommissioned Offi cer Academy hosts a 9/11 Remembrance Sunday to honor the lives lost during the terrorist attacks. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Marygail Harmon at (210) 671-0321, or Senior Airman Elizabeth Valentin at (210) 671-3766.

RANDOLPH BASE THEATER 9/11: Retired Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Charles Baldwin speaks at the Randolph Air Force Base Theater today at 9 a.m. Baldwin was in the Pentagon when one of the hijacked commercial airplanes struck the building. Baldwin will refl ect on 10 years of change since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Air Force Band of the West will play selected songs, including the Air Force Hymn.

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUN: The Stephen Siller Tunnels to Tow-ers Run starts at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the Alamo. The race pays tribute to New York fi refi ghter Stephen Siller who was off duty but returned to join other fi refi ghters responding to the World Trade Center attacks. He died during the event. Early registration is $25 and costs $30 the day of the race. The 5K run begins on North Alamo Street at Peacock Alley, across the street from the federal building. Showtime is 9:05 a.m. Register online at www.tunneltotowersrun.org/san_antonio.aspx.

Online registration closes at 10 a.m. Saturday.

CONVERSE 9/11 MEMORIAL: The William M. Randolph American Legion Post 593 and the city of Converse hold a 10th anniversary memorial service Sunday, 8 a.m., in Converse City Park, 305 School St. A reception at the Legion Post, 326 W. Legion Drive in Converse follows. The public is encouraged to attend both events.

UNIVERSAL CITY HEROES WALK: Universal City hosts its third annual 9/11 Heroes Walk Sunday, 6-8 p.m., at the Universal City Park Pavilion, 302 North Blvd. The event is free. For more information, call (210) 659-0333, ext. 721. Download a registration form at www.universalcitytexas.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=580.

SEGUIN PATRIOT’S DAY: The Seguin 9/11 10th Anniversary Com-memoration is Sunday, 7-10 p.m., at Central Park in downtown Seguin. The event honors all present and past military, law enforce-ment, fi re fi ghters, and emergency medical responders.

9/11 HEROES RUN: San Antonio’s Travis Manion Foundation 9/11 Heroes 5K Run is Sunday, 5 p.m., at the Al Becken Pavilion in McAl-lister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd. The 9/11 Heroes Run hon-ors Marine 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed during his second deployment to Iraq. The $25 cost per person includes a T-shirt, com-memorative dog tags and other prizes. For more information, visit www.911heroesrun.com.

9/11 RELAY & ULTRA-MARATHON: Sponsored by the nonprofi t group Soldiers’ Angels, this nighttime event takes place Saturday at Olmos Basin Park in San Antonio. Start time is 10 p.m. Teams made up of nine runners will run a relay race – one-mile loop – for 9 hours and 11 minutes, or a single ultra-marathoner for the duration. At 7:46 a.m. Sunday, there will be a moment of silence for Flight 11 and the North Tower victims followed by a color guard performance and the playing of the National Anthem. At 8:03 a.m., another moment of silence will be observed for Flight 175 and the victims of the South Tower, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Another moment of silence will follow at 8:37 a.m. in observance of those who perished on Flight 77 and victims of the Pentagon attack. The event ends Sunday morning with a color guard presentation, an awards ceremony and a San Antonio-style breakfast. All funds raised will go to support the Soldiers’ Angels’ work with military personnel, veterans and military families. To register for both runs, visit www.runintexas.com and click on “Run for Remembrance”.

AUSTIN MUSEUM 9/11 EXHIBIT: The Texas Military Forces Mu-seum observes the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with the grand opening of an exhibit recognizing the contri-butions and sacrifi ces of Texas National Guardsmen.The exhibit opens Saturday at the Texas Military Forces Museum, on Camp Mabry, in Austin. An F-16 aircraft exhibit opens at 9 a.m. and precedes an 11 a.m. ceremony followed by the gallery opening at noon. Camp Mabry is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of the Missouri-Pacifi c Expressway and 35th Street in Austin. For more information about the exhibit, call (512) 782-5659.


By Maj. Paul S. Ward 559th Medical Group

S ummer is al-most over but the scorching heat will remain. Everyone knows it stays hot in San Antonio late into the year. Even healthy people can succumb to heat ex-haustion or to heat

stroke, especially when they perform strenuous activities in the sweltering heat of the day.

Some very simple common sense steps can help prevent heat-related injuries.

During hot weather, increase your fl uid intake regardless of your activity level. Don’t wait until you are thirsty

to drink. When exercising, drink 16 to 32 ounces of cool fl uids every hour. Heavy sweating depletes electrolytes from the body. Electrolytes are essen-tial for the body to function properly. Sports beverages can replace lost electrolytes, but if you are on a low salt diet, consult your doctor before exercising. Do not to attempt to stay

hydrated by consuming drinks con-taining alcohol.

When exercising in the heat, choose lightweight, light colored, loose fi tting clothing. Also, apply sun screen and wear a hat. Schedule your outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. The hottest part of the day is from noon to 3 p.m. Pace yourself. If you are not used to being outside, take it slow. If your heart is pound-ing and you are gasping for breath, slow down.

Some people are at greater risk than others. Children and adults over 65 years of age, and people who are overweight are prone to heat inju-ries. Extreme heat can adversely affect people who suffer from heart disease, have high blood pressure, or take certain medication for depres-sion, insomnia or poor circulation.

Heat injuries may occur despite taking precau-tions.

What’s the best way to pre-vent heat-related illnesses? Stay out of the heat and turn on the air conditioner. Drink plenty of fl uids and con-sume foods and drinks high in electrolytes like sodium and po-

tassium. Avoid alcoholic beverages, which act as a diuretic. They cause people to urinate and sweat frequent-ly, depleting normal electrolyte levels and increasing your chances for heat-related injury.

For more information, go to http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/extreme-heat/heat_guide.asp.

Too hot? Common sense, precaution help prevent heat-related illnesses

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josie WalckSenior Airman Kevin Iinuma, a medical photographer with the 59th Medical Wing, pours water over his head to cool off after working out recently at Lackland. Exercising in extreme heat is not recommended and certain precautions should be taken to prevent heat-related illnesses.

Heat ExhaustionHeat exhaustion is a milder heat-related illness that can develop over sev-

eral days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate fl uid and electrolyte replacement. The warning signs are heavy sweating, paleness, muscle cramps, weakness, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and fainting. If left untreated, heat stroke may occur. Treat these symptoms by consuming cool non-alcoholic beverages. Victims should rest, take a cool shower or bath, wear lightweight clothing and get to an air conditioned environment immediately.

Heat stroke is a killerVictims of heat stroke will turn red. Their skin will be hot and dry. They may

experience a throbbing headache along with nausea and dizziness. Their oral temperature may be 103 Fahrenheit or higher. Confusion may occur and is often followed by loss of consciousness. This is a medical emergency; call 911. Place victims of heat stroke in a cool, shady area. Cool them down in any way you can while waiting for the ambulance. Do not give victims something to drink. Sometimes their muscles will begin to twitch uncontrollably. If this happens, keep them from hurting themselves, but do not place an object in their mouth or give them fl uids.

Heat CrampsHeat cramps are muscle pains or spasms, usually in the

abdomen, arms or legs. They often occur with strenuous physical activity. The cramping is caused by salt and fl uid depletion. Heat cramps can also be a symptom of heat ex-haustion. If you have heart problems or are on a low sodium diet, get medical attention immediately.


By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The Hauth Birthing Center at Lackland’s Wilford Hall Medical Center closed Aug. 29 and will reopen in a new state-of-the-art facility at Fort Sam Houston’s Brooke Army Medical Center Sept. 6.

The move is part of the Base Realignment and Closure Act’s requirement to relocate all WHMC inpatient services to BAMC.

The Hauth Birthing Center opened its doors in February 2001 as a labor, delivery, recov-ery and postpartum, or LDRP, unit.

At that time, the center in-cluded 23 LDRP beds, six ante partum beds, and two operating rooms, averaging 150 to 170 de-liveries each month.

Boasting a reputation as a worldwide tertiary referral cen-ter, it was also a premier tri-

service teaching facility.In January 2006, the center

transitioned to eight designated labor rooms and 15 designated post partum rooms in prepara-tion for the move to BAMC. The center will be located on the 5th fl oor.

The new birthing center at BAMC will initially open with fi ve labor rooms, three antepar-tum rooms and seven post par-tum rooms.

The center will have the ca-pacity for future expansion.

“This will be a new service at BAMC, which has never housed a birthing center before,” said Ms. Kim Hatfi eld, Hauth Birthing Center civilian element leader.

“We are looking forward to working in collaboration with our Army partners and are ex-cited about the move. We are dedicated to continue providing the same high-quality, patient-centered care our patients have come to expect and deserve.”

Wilford Hall labor, delivery ward moves to BAMC

Photo by Staff Sgt. Josie WalckAngie Hudson monitors Jennae Richards’ contractions during labor in the Hauth Birthing Center at Wilford Hall Medical Center July 8. Hudson is a nurse assigned to the 59th Medical Inpatient Squadron.


By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Baby Laurel Perez made history Aug. 28.She was the last baby born at Wilford Hall Medical

Center and is now an important part of the 60-year history of labor and delivery here.

The Hauth Birthing Center, located on the 5th fl oor of the nine-story hospital known as “Big Willie,” closed Aug. 29. It will re-open as a new state-of-the-art birthing center at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston Sept. 6.

Required by the 2005 Base Realignment and Clo-sure Act, the move will provide military benefi ciaries with superior prenatal care, labor and delivery.

Born to Dina Perez and Army Staff Sgt. Mario Per-ez, Laurel arrived at 12:59 a.m. weighing fi ve pounds, six ounces and 19 inches long.

“I never expected this,” said Dina. “I know there were other women who were going to deliver at Wil-ford Hall, but I never thought I’d be the last one.”

Perez said he was shocked and honored when he was told they were the last couple to have a baby delivered at Wilford Hall.

“The Wilford Hall staff was awesome. We couldn’t have asked for more,” said Perez, who works as a nuclear medicine instructor at Fort Sam Houston.

The infant was delivered by doctors Capts. Damien Packett and Lisa Nicholson. Nurse Capt. Joy Arce and medical technicians Senior Airman Ebony Rodriguez and Airman 1st Class Lorena Diaz assisted.

“We have a great professional team and they will continue that level of excellent, high quality and pa-tient-centered care with our Army colleagues as they transition to Fort Sam Houston,” said Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, commander of the 59th Medical Wing.

The Army couple got a special surprise when Hep-burn and Command Chief Master Sgt. Richard Robin-son presented them with military coins.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment on multiple levels, especially for the Perez family,” said Hepburn.

It’s a joy for the Perez family and it’s a joy and honor for our staff to deliver this beautiful little girl.”

It’s uncertain how many infants were born at Wil-ford Hall. Matt Scales, 59th Medical Wing historian, reports that over the 60-year history of labor and de-livery at Lackland Air Force Base, more than 103,482 babies have been born here.

“Technically, the fi rst baby was born here in 1943 before labor and delivery stood up, but our statistics do not go back that far,” he said.

William Edward Kellett, Jr. was born at Station Hospital (now known as Wilford Hall), San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center (now known as Lackland AFB) on Nov. 9, 1943, to Staff Sgt. William Kellett and his wife Mary Ellen. Kellett was a member of the 881st Prefl ight Training Squadron, U.S. Army Air Forces.

Delivered by Capt. William F. Geittman, baby Kellett weighed in at seven pounds and nine ounces.

“Time has brought many changes,” said Kimberly Hatfi eld, the Hauth Birthing Center civilian supervisor who started out at Wilford Hall in 1993 as a lieutenant in the Nurse Transition Program and has continued to work at the hospital since.

“The level of nursing and medical care in military health facilities continues to grow. We are very excited about the future as we transition to our new state-of-the art birthing center across town,” said Hatfi eld.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert BarnettArmy Staff Sgt. Mario Perez and wife, Dina, were surprised to hear their new infant, Laurel Perez, was the last baby born at Wilford Hall Medical Center.

‘Big Willie’ says bye-bye to Lackland’s labor, delivery inpatient services


Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL* = 640.9determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

For water restrictions, visit www.502abw.af.mil

Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’

The Department of Defense dog breeding program needs families to foster puppies for three months.

Potential foster families need:• time and patience to raise a pup-py age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home en-vironment, and• a desire to help raise a military working dog.

FOSTER a PUPPY

By Armando PerezAFRPA Public Affairs

When military and civic leaders de-clared “mission accomplished” during the 311th Air Base Group inactivation ceremony at Brooks City-Base Aug. 31, Air Force Real Property Agency offi -cials shared in their sense of satis-faction, but realized that work at the agency will carry on into the immedi-ate future.

The 311th ABG’s job of managing base operations is done.

But because of Base Realignment and Closure Act requirements, AFR-PA will continue to consult with the Brooks Development Authority on matters of community interest.

BDA is the civilian organization now responsible for the property at Brooks City-Base.

Robert Moore, director of the AFR-PA, credited teamwork between the

Air Force and BDA as the formula for success.

“We have worked with the Brooks Development Authority for the better part of a decade and in that short time, we have built lasting relationships,” Moore said.

“Together, we will ensure Brooks’ legacy continues long after the Air Force leaves.”

Although the BDA has owned the land since 2002, the Air Force has leased space there for nine years.

The lease between the Air Force and BDA terminates Sept. 15, but AFRPA will be involved until the en-vironmental cleanup is complete.

Only one site remains open.“AFRPA is working with the Brooks

Development Authority to ensure the site at the former base is remediated to standards set forth by federal and state regulators,” said Dr. Stephen TerMaath, chief of the Base Realign-ment and Closure Program’s manage-ment division at AFRPA.

“We remain committed to protecting human health and the environment.”

Call 671-3686

311th ABG stands downAF Real Property Agency continues as consultant

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD:

Wearing portable headphones,

earphones, or other listening devices while running,

jogging, walking, bicycling, skating or operating a motor

vehicle on Lackland roadways and sidewalks is

PROHIBITED.


LACKLAND MAIN LIBRARY CLOSURE

The Lackland main library will close Monday and remained closed through Oct. 16 for renovations.

During the main library’s closure, the Wilford Hall Medical Center patient library, Room 1C31, will have limited services available, and computer access will be available at Arnold Hall and Skylark Community Centers.

For more information, call (210) 671-3610 or (210) 671-6198.

LACKLAND LEADERSHIP FORUM

The Lackland Leadership Forum for squadron commanders and dep-uty group commanders is Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

Col. Richard Lipsey, 24th Air Force vice commander, will ad-dress the group at noon. The forum is designed to further leadership development, and promote interac-tion between all Lackland mission partner squadron commanders.

SAFETALK CLASS SCHEDULED

A SafeTALK training class is

Tuesday, 1-4:30 p.m., at Freedom Chapel. The class teaches Airmen to recognize suicide warning signs.

Pre-registration is required to attend. To register, call (210) 671-4208 or email [email protected].

LRS MUNITIONS FLIGHT CLOSED

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s munitions management fl ight is closed until Sept. 19 for semi-annual stock record account inventory.

For more information, call (210) 671-9030 or (210) 671-4265.

LPAG TO PERFORM MUSICAL

Tickets are on sale at Arnold Hall Community Center for the Lackland Performing Arts Group’s “Happy Days: The Musical.”

Performance dates are Sept. 16-17 and Sept. 24-25 at 6 p.m. each evening.

A sock hop kicks off each performance. Ticket prices are $15 each for adults and $10 each for age 65 and older, technical training students, basic military training students, and children under 12.

Reserved table seating for two,

four and eight-seat options is avail-able. For more details, call (210) 671-2619.

PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY CLINIC

A pediatric dentistry drop-in clinic is Wednesday, 8 a.m., at the Skylark Community Center for children of active duty and retirees ages 2-12 not on dental insurance.

For more information, contact Tech. Sgt. Jacquline Foulkes at (210) 671-9876.

59TH MDW WELCOME FOR SPOUSES

Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn, 59th Medical Wing commander, will address upcoming military medical system changes at a welcome event for all spouses of 59th MDW active-duty military members Sept. 17, 10 a.m., in the Wilford Hall Medical Center auditorium.

Hosted by the Wilford Hall auxil-iary, the event includes lunch, a tour of WHMC construction projects, and briefi ngs by TRICARE, the Airman and Family Readiness Center, and key spouse program.

MONTHLY ASMC TRAINING LUNCHEON

The Alamo chapter of American

Society of Military Comptrollers meets Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the Fort Sam Houston golf course restaurant for its monthly training luncheon.

For reservations, call (210) 735-5299.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SYMPOSIUM

The Alamo chapter of American Society of Military Comptrollers needs planning committee volunteers for its annual professional develop-ment symposium Feb. 7-8, 2012, at the Region 20 Education Service Center.

Interested persons should contact their organization vice president.

DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY

The Wilford Hall Medical Center Bariatric Clinic is looking for individuals with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a weight loss surgery research study.

Military medical benefi ciaries aged 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes and on medication are invited to participate, excluding active-duty members.

For more information about the diabetes research study, call (210) 292-2210.

LACKLAND LA LECHE LEAGUE

The Lackland La Leche League, which provides mother-to-mother support and breastfeeding informa-tion to pregnant and nursing moms, meets Sept. 20, noon to 1 p.m., at the Women, Infants and Children offi ce, Bldg. 5460, on the corner of Walker and Selfridge avenues.

Telephone assistance for breast-feeding questions or concerns is also available from an accredited La Leche League leader. For more information, call (210) 679-8563.

TINNITUS CLINICAL TRIAL

Wilford Hall Medical Center is conducting a tinnitus retraining therapy clinical trial. Participants will be treated with tinnitus retrain-ing therapy, which includes low-level sound therapy and directive counsel-ing, or the standard care for severe tinnitus in military medical facilities.

The study’s objective is to determine whether tinnitus retraining therapy or standard of care is better for treating severe tinnitus.

For more information about participation, contact Mark Sullivan at (210) 292-5420 or Dr. Ben Sierra at (210) 292-5421.

Local briefs

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland Public website www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES CHAPEL SERVICES ChristianCatholicTuesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Ed., 10:45 a.m.

ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Sunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Gateway ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints12:30 - 2:30 p.m.Wilford Hall Chapel

Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

EckankarEvery fi rst, third, fi fth Saturday:Gateway Chapel12:30-1:30 p.m.

Baha'iEvery fi rst, third, fi fth Sunday:Gateway Chapel11 a.m. to noon

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:

Freedom Chapel 671-4208

Gateway Chapel, 671-2911

Hope Chapel,671-2941

WHMC Chapel, 292-7373

COMMUNITY


SEPT. 9BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is today at noon in the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246.

The seminar provides information on the Air Force and its benefi ts to family members of graduating Airmen.

SEPT. 12RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar is an informal forum about the stress families and individuals experience during their separation. For more details, call (210) 671-3722.

FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for

deploying personnel is Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The briefi ng is for people who are deploying, or going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments. For more details, call (210) 671-3722.

SEPT. 13AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Offi cer will be available Tues-day, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to help with disability claims.

Call (210) 699-5087 for an appointment.

PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Tuesday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Attendees will be

briefed about benefi ts and services.For details, call (210) 671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar provides separating or retiring personnel with information on the criteria and benefi ts to be

considered a disabled veteran.For details, call (210) 671-3722.

SEPT. 14FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS

A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty station personal fi nance management class is Wednesday, 8-10:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

For more information about the

class, call (210) 671-3722.

RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club.

For more information, call (210) 671-3722.

SEPT. 15PRE-SEPARATION CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for separating personnel is Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

For details, call (210) 671-4208.

SEPT. 16BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is Sept. 16, noon, in the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246.

The seminar provides information on the Air Force and its benefi ts to family members of graduating Airmen.

SEPT. 19FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is Sept. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The briefi ng is for people who are deploying, or going on remote assignments or extended temporary deployments. For more details, call (210) 671-3722.

Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Gateway Club, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month. For meeting location information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meets the fi rst Friday of the month, 9:30 a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

SPORTSSEPTEMBER 9, 2011 TALESPINNER PAGE 19

9/11 REMEMBERANCE RUN

The Robert D. Gaylor Non-Commissioned Offi cer Academy will host rememberance run Sept. 11, 7 a.m. at track across Security Forces Museum

Call Marygail Harmon at 210-671-0321 for more info.

CONGRATULATIONS BRANDON ELLIS

Brandon Ellis was crowned 2011 Gateway Hills Champion, edging 2009 Gateway Hills champion Rudy Thorne by three strokes. Ellis recorded a three-day total of 6 over par with a fi nal score of 222.

Upcoming

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FLAG FOOTBALL

Division I W L1.Dental .....................................3 02.737th TRG...............................2 0 3.543rd Spt Sq ..........................2 14. 93rd IS ...................................1 15.559th MDG ............................1 26 NIOC/ Co C .............................1 27. 59th LRS ................................1 28.Sec Forces ..............................1 29.717th Mi Bn ............................0 2

Division II W L1.Clinical St Gp ...........................3 02.Comm/OSS ............................2 0 3.149th FW ................................2 14. 690th NOG ............................2 15.AFISR .....................................2 16. 772nd ESS .............................1 27. FSS .........................................0 28. 343rd TRS ..............................0 29. Crypto Div .............................0 2

Division III W L1.688th IOW ..............................2 02.37th TRSS ...............................1 0 3.Surg Ops ................................1 04. 341st TRS ..............................0 05.JPPSP/AFVSA ........................0 16. DLI .........................................0 1

SOFTBALL

“Feels ridiculous”

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

David Schill scored second-seeded Pat-rick Air Force Base’s only goal early in the fi rst half to cement a 1-0 victory over ninth-seeded Columbus AFB, and capture the 2011 Lackland Defender Cup soccer title Monday at the STAR soccer complex.

Unfortunately for the Florida team, Schill’s moment of glory came to a painful halt, when he suffered a shoulder injury late in the second half. He was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center for examination, and his early-game exit was a letdown for his teammates.

“He’s one of the (most important) guys on our team,” said goalie Jon Olson, who

was selected the tournament’s top defensive player. “It’s awful to see him get the winning goal and not be able to celebrate with us.”

Patrick preserved the lead by not allowing Columbus to score in a physical and intense matchup. Patrick opened the two-day tour-nament with shutouts over Barksdale AFB, La., and Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sunday.

Lackland AFB, the Defender Cup host, was the only team to score on Patrick, suf-fering a 2-1 loss in the semifi nals.

“It feels ridiculous,” an ecstatic Olson said. “It’s great and amazing. We just came out here and took care of business.”

“We worked well as a team, so I think it’s a well deserved victory,” said Patrick midfi elder Jared Gomez. “We have great chemistry and we worked hard. At the end

of the day, that’s all that matters.”Patrick had plenty of opportunities to

score in the title game, but it was a battle with Columbus all the way to the fi nish. Co-lumbus’ grit garnered respect from the new Defender Cup champions.

“Columbus was the best and hardest team we played,” Olson said. “I’ll give them credit; they were the best team to play in terms of sportsmanship and on the fi eld.

“Anytime you’re playing in a champion-ship tournament like this, where 20 teams come down to two, it’s going to be a tough game. We’ve got a good team that can take the hits.”

Olson said the team has its sights set on defending the cup next year. “We’re ready to defend our crown.”

Schill shoulders winning goal; Patrick captures Defender Cup title

Photo by Alan BoedekerMidfi elder Jared Gomez, right, makes a play to save the ball in Patrick Air Force Base’s territory.

– Jon Olson Goalie for the Air Force soccer

tournament winning Patrick AFB


NFL - WEEK 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 GRIDlocks GUEST

Atlanta at Chicago, Saturday Atlanta Chicago Atlanta Chicago Atlanta

Cincinnati at Cleveland, Saturday Cleveland Cleveland Cincinnati Cleveland Cleveland

Buffalo at Kansas City, Sunday Kansas City Kansas City Kansas City Buffalo Kansas City

Philadelphia at St. Louis, Sunday Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia

Tennessee at Jacksonville, Sunday Jacksonville Tennessee Tennessee Jacksonville Tennessee

Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Sunday Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Baltimore Pittsburgh Pittsburgh

Indianapolis at Houston, Sunday Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston

Detroit at Tampa Bay, Sunday Detroit Detroit Detroit Detroit Tampa Bay

NY Giants at Washington, Sunday NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants

Carolina at Arizona, Sunday Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona

Minnesota at San Diego, Sunday San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego

Seattle at San Francisco, Sunday Seattle San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco San Francisco

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Lackland confi dent in defeatBy Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

The Lackland Warhawks Defender Cup aspirations didn’t go as planned, settling for a 3-2 win over Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and third place in the annual Labor Day weekend tournament.

The 11th-seeded Warhawks defeat-ed sixth-seeded Kirtland AFB, N.M., and No. 14 Randolph AFB before los-ing to second-seeded and eventual Defender Cup champion Patrick AFB, Fla., in Monday’s semifi nals, 2-1.

“There was a lot of fi ght in our team,” said Warhawks Coach Spencer Spriesterbach. “We fought back from two goals down yesterday (against Randolph) and won 3-2. We fought back today, and if we’d had another fi ve to 10 minutes, we would have been playing (Patrick AFB) in over-time.”

Spriesterbach appreciates the ef-

fort his team made in going as far as it did.

“It’s a very physical tournament,” the coach said. “We played six games in three days, so that’s asking a lot from your body, but they gave it their all.”

No player made more of an impact than Jeremy Reding, who won the Golden Boot as the Defender Cup’s offensive most valuable player after leading the event with fi ve goals.

The award was a bittersweet accom-plishment for Reding, who watched Patrick AFB crowned cup champions following Lackland’s victory over Hol-loman AFB, N.M.

Reding and the Warhawks had their confi dence boosted by the team’s com-petitive semifi nal performance even in defeat.

“They beat us pretty bad in pool play (the contest held Saturday to de-termine tournament seeding), but we kept up with them in the semifi nals,”

Reding said. “Who knows? I’d like to get another crack at Patrick to see if we could beat them.”

Even with the disappointing fi nish, Spriesterbach was happy about how the team played with only two months

of practice.“If we had opened up the fi eld, we

could have put up more points,” he said. “We played the ball a little too high and they had us height-wise. But, we played them pretty well.”

Photo by Alan BoedekerForward Jeremy Reding, center, accepts the Golden Boot Offensive MVP award from Defender Cup Director Stuart Hess, left, and Lackland Intramural Sports Director Dwayne Reed, right.

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