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By Mike JosephStaff Writer

A new squadron on base is poised tocontinue delivering top support, serviceand quality of life activities to TeamLackland.

After more than a year’s worth ofpreparation to make the transition, the37th Force Support Squadron stood up inceremonies Thursday in the GatewayClub ballroom to complete the merger ofthe 37th Mission Support Squadron and37th Services Division.

The 37th FSS will be part of the 37th

Mission Support Group.Lt. Col. Joel Jones will be the squadron

commander and Jerry Stanfill will be thecivilian deputy. Previously, Colonel Joneswas 37th MSS commander and Mr.Stanfill was director of the 37th ServicesDivision.

“We’re all excited,” said Colonel Jones.“I think we’ve handled the comingchange in a very positive manner, andthe people are excited about it. They areexcepting and embracing the change,and I couldn’t be prouder of the folks onthe mission support and Services sides.”

The merger is part of the Air Force’s

effort to streamline processes, increaseefficiencies, maximize customer serviceand cut costs associated with maintainingtwo separate organizations. The newstructure combines areas that alreadywork closely together.

There wil l be f ive f l ights in thesquadron: force development, manpowerand personnel, Airmen and family servic-es, sustainment services and communityservices.

“The Air Force has determined this isa good idea to maximize our resources,

Force Support Squadron stands up

CMSAF VISIT

Chief Master Sergeant of the AirForce James Roy talks with Airmenduring a tour of Lackland July 10.While on base, Chief Roy visited theBasic Expeditionary Airman SkillsTraining course at Lackland'sTraining Annex and the Air ForceIntelligence Surveillance Reconn-aissance Agency. The chief alsospent time at Camp Bullis learningabout the Security Forces ApprenticeSchool, the Basic Combat ConvoyCourse and Common BattlefieldAirman Training.

See STANDS P15

Photo by Robbin Cresswell

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Starting today, things willbe different for Col. EdwardWestermann. Yet, some thingswill still be the same.

Colonel Westermann, 737thTraining Group commander,officially hands the reins ofthe Air Force’s largest basicmilitary training group to Col.Shane Courville, the group’snew leader, in a 9 a.m. cere-mony at the parade grounds.

While Colonel Westermannwon’t be seen around the737th TRG commander’soffice, he will continue to feel

basic military training pres-ence as he enters retirement.

“I tell everyone here even-tually we leave BMT, butthere’s a big part of BMT thatnever leaves us,” said ColonelWestermann. “I will be takinga very large chunk of basicmilitary training, and thepride and professionalism thatis associated with this missionwith me when I leave.”

He has spent the past 18months as the 737th TRGcommander, culminating a 25-year career that began aftergraduating from the Air ForceAcademy. It’s a journey thatstarted in Alaska, crisscrossed

the United States,and included twoassignments inGermany.

Along the way,Colonel Westermannearned a Bachelor ofScience, a Master ofArts and a Doctoratein military and Euro-pean history; author-ed books and numerous pa-pers about German militaryhistory, airpower history andHolocaust history; and be-came a Fulbright Fellow and asummer fellow at the UnitedStates Holocaust MemorialMuseum.

Colonel Wester-mann and his staffoversaw the conver-sion last Novemberfrom 6.5 weeks ofBMT to 8.5, the firstmajor change in BMTsince the 1960s.

“The absolute high-light has been theimplementation and

execution of 8.5-week expan-sion,” he said of his Lacklandtenure.

“The 8.5 week program iscreating a new paradigm forthe way Air Force prepares itsenlisted members for theirduties. It is the centerpiece of

that transition that changedthe paradigm for enhancingthe war fighter and expedi-tionary skills,” he added.

“I could not be more proudof the men and women of the737th (TRG) for the greatwork they have done inpreparing, executing andassessing the change. Theyhave been absolutely fantas-tic.”

Colonel Westermann will beleaving BMT on a high note –BMT squadrons received twooutstandings and seven excel-lents, and an overall rating of

Westermann bids Lackland farewell

Col. EdwardWestermann

See FAREWELL P15

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37TH TRAINING WING CHANGE OF COMMAND

The 37th Training Wing change of com-mand ceremony is July 24, 9 a.m. at theparade grounds near the wing headquartersbuilding.

For more information, call 671-2423.

37TH TRW/CC FAREWELL DINNER

Today is the deadline for purchasingtickets to a farewell dinner for Brig. Gen. LenPatrick, 37th Training Wing commander, andhis wife, Lynne, Thursday at the GatewayClub Fiesta Ballroom.

Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. and din-ner will be served at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25for the casual event.

Tickets are available from unit reps andthe 37th TRW Protocol office. For more infor-mation, call 671-6009.

ROAD WORK AT SELFRIDGE GATE

Phase III of roadwork around SelfridgeEast Gate on Selfridge Avenue is expected tobe completed by Wednesday.

The north entrance to Bong Avenue fromSelfridge Avenue will be closed; however,traffic traveling south on Bong Avenue willhave access to the base exchange, commis-sary, Burger King and Bank of America butno through traffic will be allowed.

Southbound Bong Avenue trafficattempting to use the Selfridge East Gatewill be detoured to McChord Street,Truemper Street and Selfridge Avenue.

SIR MITCH VARIETY SHOW

The “Sir Mitch Variety Show” is Saturday,7 p.m., at the Bob Hope Performing ArtsTheater. Admission is free.

CHECK SIX POOL EVENT

A Check Six pool event for TeamLackland permanent party dorm residents isJuly 30, 6-8 p.m., at the Warhawk Pool.

Sponsored by the Lackland Chapel and37th Logistics and Readiness Squadron, theevent will feature free food, prizes, musicand guest speaker retired Chief Master Sgt.Rodney Ellison, former Air Education andTraining Command command chief.

For more information, contact ChaplainJonathan Hurt or Senior Airman FloriendoMaruzzo at 671-4208.

NewsBBRRIIEEFFSS

New Air Force policy streamlinesredundant and outdated ancillary train-ing programs and aligns expeditionaryskills training with war-fighter require-ments.

Air Force leaders are also address-ing the time requirement to completeancillary training, after discovering acommon misperception existed amongAirmen that all ancillary training canbe accomplished in 90 minutes.

Air Force leadership initially set thebar high: 90 minutes per member, peryear for annual Total Force AwarenessTraining requirements.

However, deploying Airmen to acombat zone requires extensive pre-deployment training; thus expeditionaryskills training never fell into the 90-minute standard.

Key points of recent AF/A1 policy:• To prevent unconstrained growth

in the Air Force’s ancillary training pro-gram, the A1 community recently

established gatekeeper bodies to vetemerging requirements and ensuresenior leader oversight.

• The Air Force Learning Committeeand the Expeditionary Skills SeniorReview Group have been designated thegatekeepers for ancillary and expedi-tionary skills training, respectively.

• A gatekeeper process ensures sen-

ior leadership has full situationalawareness on training requirements,and allows for establishment of priori-ties, setting limits and communicatingresults.

• Ancillary training that is no longerrequired or combined with other cours-es includes Constitution Day training,crime prevention, family care planbrief, local area survival training, equalopportunity for supervisors of civilians,and initial security orientation-un-cleared version.

“Our primary goal is to eliminateredundancy in our ancillary training toprovide Airmen much-needed time tofocus on their primary and expedi-tionary missions,” said Lt. Gen. RichardNewton III, the Air Force deputy chiefof staff for manpower, personnel andservices.

“We’re going to do that by taking arealistic approach with required train-ing in the future.”

Airman’s Roll Call

Streamlining ancillary training programs

Photo by Staff Sgt. Patrick DixonAir Force officials have steamlined redun-dant and outdated ancillary trainingprograms and aligned expeditionary skillstraining with war-fighter requirements.

PARADE LEADERS

Photo by Robbin CresswellU.S. Air Force Academy cadets lead the basic military training graduation parade July 10. The cadets are taking part in Lackland'sSummer Leadership Program to observe how military training instructors turn a flight of trainees into a team.


COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK,37TH TRAINING WING

COMMANDER

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

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By Master Sgt. Eric Culver37th Mission Support Squadron

Just how important is havinga family care plan? That wasthe question I asked myself as Iassumed the duties of ourdeployed first sergeant.

After being in the seat amonth, I can now answer thequestion with clarity: the familycare plan is a vital part of ourAirmen being able to successful-ly carry out the Air Force mis-sion.

Our Operations Tempo is atan all-time high. Airmen can becalled on, at a moment’s notice,to carry out the Air Force’s mis-sion.

Focusing on the task at handis difficult enough and the last

thing Airmen warriors need isto worry about the well being offamily members while deployed,away on a temporary dutyassignment or some otherunplanned event. Without thatsecurity, our heads will not be inthe game and the mission willsuffer. This is why understand-ing the intent and goal of thefamily care plan is important.

Air Force Instruction 36-2908 directs that all Air Forcemembers with families will havefamily care arrangements thatcover all situations both shortand long term.

However, only single parentmembers, military married tomilitary with family members,and civilian spouses who haveunique family situations as

determined by the first sergeantand the commander must havea written family care plan onfile.

The written family care plancontains pertinent informationthat is documented on AF Form357, Family Care Certificationwith attachments.

Attachments include powersof attorney, AF Form 357Continuation Sheets, and mapsto and from people listed asemergency contacts.

Members must be ready toexercise their plan. Doing sowill ensure that each member isready and willing to accomplishthe Air Force mission withoutworrying about their families’care and well being.

What should you consider

when making a plan for yourfamily?

First, consider the health ofyour spouse. Who will care forher or the children if somethinghappens? What if there is anaccident? What if the people Ihave counted on in my plan arenot available? The “what ifs”are countless.

The most important thing isto have a plan. Do not leave it tochance. Having a plan in placewill give you the assurance thatyou’ve done everything you canfor the most precious people inyour lives and allow you tofocus on accomplishing the mis-sion and returning home safely.

For more information, referto AFI 36-2908 or contact yourfirst sergeant.

By Lt. Col. Enrique Gwin326th Training Squadron

“That was the hardest thing I’ve everdone,” is a common phrase. We seem tospend most of our lives in search of agoal; once we reach that goal, however,we become restless and ready for thenext challenge.

Maybe the journey is really moreenjoyable than the accomplishment of thegoal.

That might explain why we in the mili-tary frequently change our “hardestthing ever done.” I recently briefed one

of my Airmen who built up the nerve tojump from an airplane (with an instruc-tor, of course). That appeared to be thebiggest hurdle she ever faced, until shethen decided to seek her own jump quali-fication.

The Air Force offers experiences andopportunities few in our society can everhope to have. I suggest we enjoy the ride.

We are a very goal oriented group, butdon’t forget to squeeze every drop fromthe journey. Set small goals and achievethem; then pick another.

These goals don’t have to be your own.Adopt the goals of your peers or your

organization, and find a way to helpthem succeed. I find sharing in theaccomplishments of others is as benefi-cial to me as attaining my own.

Imagine yourself at the end of a fullmilitary career. What do you want to beable to look back on? Use those long-term goals, build some intermediatemilestones, and get started achievingthem.

I tell our basic trainees if their “hard-est thing I’ve ever done” hasn’t changedsince they entered, we’ve probably wast-ed our time. What will you do with thetime you are given?

The hardest thing I’ve ever done

Family care plans key to readiness

To submit an ActionLine, e-mail the 37thTraining Wing [email protected].

For concerns regardingthe Wilford Hall MedicalCenter, contact the WilfordHall Action Line at 292-4567, or e-mail 59mdw.pa

@lackland.af.mil.The 37th Training Wing

Action Line is your directcommunication line to the37th Training Wing com-mander.

It is an avenue toresolve issues if you havebeen unable to resolvethem through the responsi-

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It also allows you to rec-ognize outstanding peopleand units.

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COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE

Brig. Gen.Len Patrick


TALK

STRAIGHT

One of the most challengingthings was being away frommy daughter when I wasdeployed. Luckily, I was ableto talk to her every nightbefore she went to sleep. –Tech. Sgt. Nicole Smith, 345thTraining Squadron.

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

What has been one ofthe most challengingexperiences of your AirForce career?

When I was deployed as aliaison during convoy opera-tions. It was difficult becausewe had to learn on the spot. Itwas a lot of responsibility. –Tech. Sgt. Jose Zamora, 37thLogistics Readiness Squadron.

Going through Survival EvasionResistance Escape training. Itwas physically, mentally andemotionally challenging. I’m 5feet 2 inches and I had to carryaround a 60-pound rucksack. Itfelt pretty good to finish, espe-cially after the resistanceportion. – Airmen 1st Class AnnaCampbell, 733rd Training Squadron.

Retraining – learning a newjob after 10 years in the AirForce. – Staff Sgt. Antonio Little,733rd Training Squadron.

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

Lt. Col. Rich Fillman: 37thLogistics Readiness SquadronDate assumed command: July 8Time in service: 20 yearsFamily: Wife and two daughtersHobbies: Chasing my kids; any-thing involving mountains, snowWhy the squadron is importantto the Air Force mission: The37th LRS provides supply, fuel,transportation and logistics plans

capabilities for Lackland’s diverse missions. Fromsizing uniforms on basic trainees to sending off anairlift mission, supporting the base is our job.Command philosophy: Three F’s: fitness, includ-ing physical, mind and spiritual; family; and fun.Goals for new position: Continue the outstandingsuccess the 37th LRS has achieved.


Congratulations to the fol-lowing 60 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 677 trainees graduat-ing today.

320th Training SquadronFlight 489Rocco De SalvoSandy LeeKelly ToddWilliam WashingtonFlight 490Jeffrey CoreyNana HeneJoseph HyattPatrick ThompsonChristopher Traina

321st Training SquadronFlight 485Zachary HenakAlek RyanFlight 486

Daniel Carter Andre HiltonChristopher MatamorosMichael O’ConnorRyan Rhie

322nd Training SquadronFlight 487Brandon HauckAndrew PoageBrian TsircouEric WhitlowJustin ZygarowskiFlight 488Kenya DrakeAnna OrrJasmine Wilson

323rd Training SquadronFlight 483Kazimir CunninghamRicardo GomezMichael HennessyJonathon Hood

Joshua KeithDavid RiosChristopher RuwaldtFlight 484Jay JudyDanny McGeheeJustin Shaffer

324th Training SquadronFlight 493Adam KrampFlight 494Nicolas CapriatoKenneth ComstockRiley CurtisRafe KossakAaron LefevreTerry PhelanBrandon PiselTylor Stolp

326th Training SquadronFlight 495John Bowers

Curtis DownerBenjamin MiddletonDaniel OaklandSteven RousseauFlight 496Sarah ConnollyMariana GarciaJessica LehmannMegan Whitmore

331st Training SquadronFlight 491Matthew CutshallMatthew GarnerBrandon LawrenceTravis MooreAaron RakowJustin RossFlight 492Gina CalcaterraTamarah Rife

Top BMT AirmanRicardo Gomez, 323rd TRS,

Flight 483

Most Physically FitMale AirmenCasey Carter, 324th TRS,Flight 493Mark Batten, 323rd TRS,Flight 484Female AirmenTamarah Rife, 331st TRS,Flight 492Nashadomi Baker, 331st TRS,Flight 492

Top PT FlightsMale Flights326th TRS, Flight 495324th TRS, Flight 494Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 496331st TRS, Flight 492

Top Academic Flights321st TRS, Flight 486320th TRS, Flight 489

BMT HONORS

New faces take charge at three squadrons

Lt. Col.Rich Fillman

Lt. Col. Hector Jamili: 37thTraining Support SquadronDate assumed command: July 1Previous assignment: NATOComponent Command Air Head-quarters Izmir Staff OfficerTime in service: 17 years, threemonthsFamily: Wife and three childrenHobbies: GolfWhy the squadron is important

to the Air Force mission: The squadron is com-prised of all gates and opportunities, like stringsof tension waiting to be struck.Command philosophy: The best way to persuadeand lead others is with your ears.

Lt. Col. Mike Kinslow: 320thTraining SquadronDate assumed command: June29Previous assignment: Director ofOperations, 3rd Satellite Oper-ations Squadron, Schriever AFB,Colo.Time in service: 23 yearsFamily: Wife and three childrenHobbies: Sports and computers

Why the squadron is important to the Air Forcemission: (We are) training the future generationsof Airmen for our Air Force.Command philosophy: Taking care of the people– who are our missionGoals for new position: Improve quality of life forour instructors, Airmen and trainees.

Lt. Col.Hector Jamili

Lt. Col.Mike Kinslow


By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Col. (Dr.) Jimmie Bailey II assumedcommand of the 59th MedicalOperations Group July 10 during aceremony in the Wilford Hall MedicalCenter auditorium. He replaced Col.(Dr.) William Beninati, who retired.

“It is truly an honor and privilegeto be taking command of the 59thMedical Operations Group,” said Dr.Bailey. “To be part of the Air Forceand serve my country the past 23years has been a greatly rewardingexperience. I have met and workedwith a lot of wonderful people, seeninteresting places and worked a myri-ad of challenging jobs in preparationfor this day.”

The 59th MDOG employs eightsquadrons, 2,283 staff and a $108million budget to build, sustain anddeploy critical care readiness to thewarfighter. The group delivers in-gar-rison surgical, emergency, specialty

and primary care in the AirForce’s only Level I traumacenter and provides field pre-mier education, training andresearch for warrior medics.

The group produces536,000 visits and performs474,000 procedures each year,using 19 operating rooms and225 intensive and acute carebeds.

“The superb service the 59thMedical Operations Group has provid-ed over the past three years would nothave been possible without the lead-ership and selfless dedication of Dr.Beninati and the men and women ofthe medical operations group,” saidDr. Bailey.

“Their ability to continuously pro-vide quality medical care and main-tain high customer satisfaction, inlight of their high ops tempo, man-power and funding shortages, is a tes-tament of their commitment and dedi-cation to our Air Force and the

patient-care mission. It isevident by their performancethat the men and women ofthe 59th Medical OperationsGroup epitomize our corevalues of integrity, serviceand excellence in all theydo.”

Dr. Bailey was born atElmendorf AFB, Alaska, andis an Air Force Reserve

Officer Training Corps distinguishedgraduate from Birmingham-SouthernCollege, Ala. He entered active duty in1981.

Dr. Bailey began his Air Forcecareer as a navigator and pilot.

He has accrued more than 4,000flight hours on various aircraft, serv-ing at bases in California, NorthDakota, Mississippi and Nebraska.

In 1989 he received a Master ofAeronautical Science degree fromEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical Universityin Nebraska and, in 1997 he receiveda Doctor of Medicine degree from the

University of Alabama School ofMedicine.

He completed his internship andfamily practice residency at EglinAFB, Fla., and went on to serve invarious medical positions at bases inD.C., Florida, New Mexico, Korea andthe United Kingdom.

Dr. Bailey’s awards include theMeritorious Service Medal with fouroak leaf clusters, Air Medal, AerialAchievement Medal, Joint ServiceCommendation Medal, Air ForceCommendation Medal and Air ForceAchievement Medal. He received theMilitary Leadership Award duringundergraduate pilot training and isalso a recipient of the SikorskyHelicopter Life Saving Award.

Dr. Bailey is a Diplomat of theAmerican Academy of Family Med-icine and the Uniformed ServicesAcademy of Family Practice. He is amember of the American MedicalAssociation and the Special Oper-ations Medical Association.

59th MDOG welcomes new commander

Col. (Dr.) JimmieBailey II


Congratulations to the fol-lowing Airmen who graduat-ed from Lackland’s NCOAcademy July 7.

326th Training Squadron Tech. Sgt. Noah Bliss

342nd Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Bracy TaylorTech. Sgt. Grady Driver

344th Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Jennifer RootTech. Sgt. Robert Meade

345th Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Christin BissonTech. Sgt. Leonard ColeTech. Sgt. Lance Dorsey

37th CommunicationsSquadronTech. Sgt. Jamie Hedrick

Tech. Sgt. Jose Valdivia

37th Contracting SquadronTech. Sgt. Thomas Holguin

37th Training GroupTech. Sgt. Sheawn Bedford

543rd Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Thomas Shank

59th Diagnostic and Thera-peutic SquadronTech. Sgt. Anthony Smith

59th Radiology SquadronTech. Sgt. Cameron Taylor

59th Surgical InpatientSquadronTech. Sgt. Harry Orr

59th Surgical OperationsSquadron

Tech. Sgt. Dennis Mont-gomeryTech. Sgt. Christopher Rich-ardson

690th Alteration/Install-ation SquadronTech. Sgt. Shannon Gatewood

93rd Intelligence SquadronTech. Sgt. Kenneth Poulin

Air Force Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconn-aissance AgencyTech. Sgt. Yanitza DelgadoTech. Sgt. Rodolfo FloresTech. Sgt. Patrick LathropTech. Sgt. Brett LeissTech. Sgt. Thomas McEwanTech. Sgt. Raul Munguia

Cryptologic Systems GroupTech. Sgt. Shawn Crawford

Tech. Sgt. Jason ParksTech. Sgt. Jennifer Strait

AMC Air Operations Squad-ronTech. Sgt. Jonathan Williams

Headquarters Air ForceSecurity Forces CenterTech. Sgt. Sean Corbett

341st Recruiting SquadronTech. Sgt. Jodi Osborne

Award winnersAcademic AchievementTech. Sgt. Thomas HolguinCommandant AwardTech. Sgt. Noah Bliss

Distinguished GraduatesTech. Sgt. Lance DorseyTech. Sgt. Thomas HolguinTech. Sgt. Jennifer Strait

Airmen graduate NCOA Airmen earnDiamond Sharp

Congratulations to the following recipi-ents of the Team Lackland First Sergeant’s

Diamond Sharp award for June.

59th Surgical Operations SquadronSenior Airman Christopher Burkhart

59th Medical Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Jovanna Rojas

37th Medical GroupSenior Airman Leslie Hernandez

344th Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Lashawndra Bills

37th Mission Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Mark Gabenski

Senior Airman Adrianna GibbsStaff Sgt. Romeo Peart

Airman 1st Class Adriana Romero

543rd Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Daniel Boyer

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey HansonAirman 1st Class David HuntSenior Airman Jerome Ibanez

Tech. Sgt. Joselyn LeonAirman 1st Class Justin Owens

Airman Nick Wilson


A Lackland civilian has earned the 2009 Societyof American Indian Government Employees merito-rious service award.

Rhonda Battles, 343rd Training Squadron,received the award in San Diego in June. Ms.Battles was responsible for training more than10,000 Airmen to secure Air Force installationsworldwide and perform combat operations in sup-port of overseas contingency operations.

She significantly lowered the strain of securityforces squadrons’ manpower across the globe whilemaintaining a 95 percent satisfaction rate from unitcommanders and first-line supervisors.

She exemplified the Air Force’s continuing com-mitment to promote diversity within the Air Forcefamily and in their communities.

By supporting these efforts, the Service builds onthe diverse foundation that has made the U.S. Air

Force the world’s premier force in air, space andcyberspace.

According to the SAIGE Web site, one of the non-profit organization’s priorities is to promote therecruitment, retention, development and advance-ment of American Indian and Alaska Native govern-ment employees, and work to ensure their equaltreatment under the law.

(Article courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center)

Lackland civilian receives meritorious service award

Love your job in the Air Force?Want to share your personal experiences in the military with others?

The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU!Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details.


A portable fire extinguisher cansave lives and property by putting outor containing small fires until thefire department arrives.

But portable extinguish-ers have limitations.Because fire growsand spreads so rapid-ly, the number onepriority for residentsis to get out safely.

Keep the follow-ing safety tips inmind when using afire extinguisher: • Use a portable fireextinguisher whenthe fire is confined toa small area, such asa wastebasket, and isnot growing; everyonehas exited the building;the fire department hasbeen called or is beingcalled; and the room isnot filled with smoke.• To operate a fire extin-guisher, remember theword PASS:

4 Pull the pin. Hold theextinguisher with the nozzlepointing away from you, andrelease the locking mechanism.

4 Aim low. Point the extinguisher atthe base of the fire.

4 Squeeze the lever slowly andevenly.

4 Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side.

• For the home, select amulti-purpose extin-guisher that can be used

on all types of home firesand that is large enoughto put out a small fire,but not too heavy to

handle.• Choose a fire extinguisherthat carries the label of anindependent testing labora-tory.• Read the instructions andbecome familiar with itsparts and operation beforea fire breaks out. Local firedepartments or fire equip-ment distributors oftenoffer hands-on fire extin-guisher trainings.• Install fire extinguishersclose to an exit and keepyour back to a clear exitwhen you use the device soyou can make an easyescape if the fire cannot becontrolled. If the room fillswith smoke, leave immedi-ately.• Know when to go. Fireextinguishers are one ele-

ment of a fire response plan,but the primary element is a

safe escape. Every household shouldhave a home fire escape plan andworking smoke alarms.

(Article courtesy of Lackland FirePrevention Office)

Fire extinguishers key to response


Lackland Water Conservation Stages

NORMALAquifer level 657.5 ft.

above sea level.

STAGE IAquifer level 5 days at

or below 657.5 ft.

STAGE IIAquifer level 5 days at

or below 647.0 ft.

STAGE IIIAquifer level 5 days at

or below 642.0 ft.

STAGE IVAquifer level 5 days at

or below 640.5 ft.

STAGE VAquifer level 5 days at

or below 637.0 ft.

Stage III water restrictions are ineffect for Lackland as the droughtplaguing the San Antonio region per-sists and the Edwards Aquifer levelcontinues to fall.

Since the base entered Stage IIwater restrictions June 4, the aquiferlevel has dropped more than 10 feet.

“We haven’t received substantialrain for a long time; the aquifer isdropping and we need to preservethat water,” said Mike Ferguson, thebase water conservation manager.Mr. Ferguson also said the aquiferhasn’t been this low in 9 years.

Stage III water restrictions for thebase are typically triggered when thewater level drops below 642 feet forfive straight days, but this Stage IIIwas triggered by the Comal SpringFlow dropping below 180 cubic feetper day for five straight days.

The Comal Spring is typically asecondary indicator, but the severityof the drought prompted action.

The Stage III water restrictionsinclude Stage II water practices andstrengthen water conservations in

several ways.First , grass and turf may be

watered one day every week frommidnight to 10 a.m. and 8 to 12 p.m.Watering days are based on the lastdigit of an address, for residentialaddresses, or faci l i ty number.Residents in addresses or facilitiesthat end with:• 0 or 1 may water on Mondays,• 2 or 3 may water on Tuesdays,• 4 or 5 may water on Wednesdays,• 6 or 7 may water on Thursdays,and• 8 or 9 may water on Fridays.

Additional restrictions include:• All water uses not necessary tomaintain the health, safety, and wel-fare of base residents and employeesare prohibited.• Swimming pools may be drainedonly onto a pervious surface, such asthe ground surrounding landscape,and only to drain rain excess; torepair a pool component that hasbecome hazardous; or to repair aleak.• Government vehicles and personal

vehicles may be washed every twoweeks in the transportation or com-mercial wash racks; and• New landscaping must beapproved by the 37th Civil EngineerSquadron.

Mr. Ferguson also reminds every-body to maintain normal water con-servation measures which are alwaysin effect.

For example, impervious surfacesshould only be washed for health orsafety reasons.

People shouldn’t drive vehiclesover landscapes or grassy areasbecause compact soi l makesdrainage of the water into the soilmore difficult and damages root sys-tems.

Mr. Ferguson said conservationefforts such as these really make adif ference. “Water is a l imitedresource and we need to do our partto conserve it,” he said.

Water leaks, including drippingfaucets and leaking toilets, as well as

Lackland in Stage III water restrictions

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Four freelance artists spent lastweek on base, observing TeamLackland’s mission as part of the AirForce art program.

The four artists, of various back-grounds, locales and ages, wereshutt led about base by TracyEnglish, 37th Training Wing histori-an. No stone was left unturned as theartists photographed, sketched, andmade mental pictures of images torecreate on canvas for the art pro-gram.

Mr. English said there are nearly9,000 pieces in the art program, andthat Lackland was lucky to have anart gallery on the second floor of thebasic military training reception cen-ter. The gallery contains 70 piecesthat reflect Air Force enlisted her-itage.

“I’m hoping they will do piecesreflecting enlisted heritage, pieces ofartwork we can get and put on dis-play at the art gallery,” said Mr.English. “Their mission here is to seeour mission, to see what we do dayin, day out.”

One of the artists in the group,Dick Kramer, made his first trip to

Lackland 41 years ago, and sees thechanges.

“Yeah, even the Alamo looksolder,” the Leesburg, Va., resident,said with a hearty laugh.

Mr. Kramer said 25 years ago hedid a rendering of a Minot Air ForceBase, N.D., security officer and hisdog. He wants to update that piece,so his focus during this visit wasSecurity Forces and the working dogprogram.

As he stepped off the elevator onthe second f loor of the SecurityForces museum, he yelled out, “Oh,my God! That’s the drawing,” refer-ring to an Airman montage he’ddone years ago.

A split-second later, he cried “Holycow! That’s the Airman!” about asecond sketch, this one a duplicate ofhis earlier drawing from Minot.

After catching his breath, Mr.Kramer said, “I want to do anabsolute perfect update (on the offi-cer and dog) and I got it.” His free-lance work for the Air Force was“the fun job,” and he expected tohave five or six pieces ready for thegroup’s October 2010 presentation tothe Air Force.

Artists seek inspiration at Lackland

Photo by Alan BoedekerTony Stencel, a freelance artist with the Air Force Art Program, takes photos of traineesduring the Airman's Run July 11. The team visited Lackland to learn about the 37th TrainingWing so they can produce paintings or drawings to illustrate the wing’s missions.See INSPIRATION P15


excellent in last month’s UnitCompliance Inspection. Throwin two softball championships,and BMT had a pretty goodJune.

“I think that’s just a reflec-tion of the outstanding leader-ship and NCOs we have work-ing at BMT,” said ColonelWestermann about the UCI.“I’ve always said that they’rethe best, and that’s just oneindication of how great theyare.”

Now that the militaryglobe-trotting is done (theWestermanns plan to stay inSan Antonio), Lackland andbasic military training will beremembered as a specialassignment.

“I’ve had the opportunity towork with the greatest NCOcorps in the United States AirForce doing what I considerthe greatest mission in the AirForce,” he said. “To me, thatis the thing I will never forgetabout BMT.”

FAREWELL from P2

broken water pipe indi-cations like water pud-dling in grassy areas ormoving along streetcurbs, should be report-ed during normal dutyhours to the Civi lEngineer Area Main-tenance Unit or, afternormal duty hours, toEMCS at 671-2288 or671-2289.

For questions aboutwater conservation or toreport instances ofwater waste, cal l thewater conservation hot-l ine at 671-7283, the37th Civi l EngineerSquadron Asset Mana-gement Flight at 671-4844, or e-mail the 37thCES Water Quality Pro-gram at [email protected].

(Courtesy of the 37thCivil Engineer Squad-ron)

WATER from P13

personnel, money and equipment,and I agree,” said Colonel Jones,who will now oversee up to 2,000people. “Leadership has made itvery clear the historic proportions ofwhat we’re doing with the ForceSupport Squadron.”

The Air Force began mergingmission support squadrons andServices in 2007 via test cases, andimplementation started in January2008. Combining MSS and Serviceswas logical considering both focuson customer service, communitysupport and quality of life.

Colonel Jones said while therehave been adjustments, the com-bined efforts of both units havemade for a seamless transition.

“When you put these two underone command structure and put likeareas together, you can onlyimprove your customer service,” hesaid “Communication and coordina-tion just gets so much better andover time, it can only improve. It’sgoing to end up being a huge benefitfor the base and the Lackland com-munity.”

STANDS from P1

Tony Stencel, who lives in Chicago,was enthralled with basic militarytraining.

“It’s amazing to see these youngand patriotic people going throughwhat they’re doing,” he said. “Theyknow full well what the ramificationsare. My mantra is to honor, throughart, those who serve.”

Mr. Stencel has been involved withthe art program since 2002, and isone of the few combat artists to workthe field in Afghanistan to captureimages for his paintings.

Another of the group’s artists,Scott Gandell from South Pasadena,Calif., said he would try “a little bit ofeverything” in creating illustrationsabout Lackland.

“I like detail, little details,” he said.Mr. Gandell specializes in primarily

pen and ink, black and white, with aminimal amount of color.

The fourth member of the group,Nilo Santiago, retired in 2003 afterserving as the official artist of the AirForce based at the Pentagon.

He said his painting focus wouldreflect Lackland’s mission.

INSPIRATION from P14

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


Story and photos by Zahra Fahra37th Training Wing Public Affairs

Airmen from across Lacklandswarmed the Italia Pizza, preparingand serving plates piled high withpasta, tossed salad, and a variety ofdesserts during the 100 Club of SanAntonio’s annual spaghetti dinnerfundraiser Sunday.

An aroma of Italian herbs andcheeses overcame the building, andsounds of laughter came from everytable as money was raised for animportant cause.

“The programs direct funds gotoward the children of fallen policeofficers (and firefighters) who havedied in the line of duty,” said JerryCrowan, the club’s president.

The 100 Club was established in1973 to financially assist the familiesof fallen law enforcers in BexarCounty, and to support their childrenthrough a trust fund.

The spaghetti luncheons were start-ed 11 years ago to help boost up pro-ceeds for the families.

Mr. Crowan said the Airmen havebeen volunteering at the event formany years. “We couldn’t do it withouttheir help; they really do a good job,”he said.

The program does more than assistfamilies financially; support groupsare available for families to talk to oneanother. Dora McInnis, a member ofthe group and volunteer for the 100Club, remembers vividly the day herson was killed on duty.

“It happened in 1995,” she said.“You really don’t get over it; you justget by day by day.”

Ms. McInnis has become a mentorfor parents who have lost a daughteror son. She explains that each persongrieves in their own way, and shouldbe given as much time needed to copewith their loss.

“Only parents can talk to parentsbecause they understand the pain ofloosing a child,” she said.

Ms. McInnis is grateful for the com-munity’s involvement, and the Airmenwho decided to volunteer.

“They understand the importanceof the program, and are always thereto give a hand,” she said.

From start to finish, everyone cametogether in the kitchen to help preparethe endless amount of meals.

This year, Airmen, San AntonioPolice Department cadets, and othervolunteers took part in rolling 650pounds of meatballs, and served morethan 3,000 meals.

“It’s for a good cause,” said AirmanTrey Coles, a student in the 343rdTraining Squadron security forcesapprentice course. “It’s not reallyabout security forces, it’s not about theAir Force; it’s about providing servicefor the community.”

The Italia Pizza’s walls are coveredwith portraits of fallen police officersand fire fighters, but behind the sad-ness of the pictures lies a large com-munity who’s willing to help or justsimply be there to listen.

Jennifer Morgan, a volunteer andon the board of directors, lost her hus-band in 1994 to an early-morningshooting. She had 8-month-old twinsat the time.

“It’s good to know you are going tobe taken care of,” she said. “Everyoneworks hard to make sure you’re goingto be all right.”

Mrs. Morgan was filled with grati-tude to see the Airmen volunteers putin so much work.

“I feel as if I have a strong connec-tion with them,” she said. “(The

Airmen) are here. They don’t have tobe, but they are.”

Miranda Morgan, volunteer twindaughter of Mrs. Morgan, hears sto-ries about how amazing, funny, andsincere her father was.

The 100 Club continually supports

her family and their future endeavors.Airman Coles explains how he

would want someone to help his familyif they lost a parent.

“I am thankful to have both my par-ents,” he said. “Volunteering stands byour core value of service before self.”

Service before selfLackland Airmen support fallen officers’ families

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron toss salad during the 100 Club of SanAntonio’s annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser Sunday.

Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadrontake a break from serving spaghetti.


By Sue Campbell 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Duane Dunlapenjoyed a very special IndependenceDay with President Obama.

Airman Dunlap, a Security Forcesjourneyman assigned to the 59thPatient Squadron at Lackland, wasone of five Airmen chosen to partici-pate in a Fourth of July Salute to theMilitary event at the White House.

The invitation included dinner, afireworks display and the chance tomeet the president.

“It was a great experience,”Airman Dunlap said. “It was an honorto be picked and meet President andMrs. Obama.”

In June 2007, Airman Dunlap, thena Security Forces Airman from the37th Security Forces Squadron, waspart of a four-truck patrol travelingoutside the secured base perimeter ofCamp Bucca, Iraq, when they cameunder enemy attack.

His patrol was struck by an explo-sive device and Airman Dunlap’s vehi-

cle was destroyed. His helmet waspierced by shrapnel; he was burned;and he had a one pound, half-inchthick piece of metal in his leg.

Without regard to his own safetyand disregarding his pain, he droppedinto the vehicle’s burning compart-ment and untangled his leader, pullinghim out of his seat.

His actions during this conflictresulted in him receiving the BronzeStar Medal with Valor and the PurpleHeart.

Since his injuries, Airman Dunlaphas been receiving treatment andtherapy at Wilford Hall Medical Centerand Brooke Army Medical Center.

He was able to take a guest withhim to the Fourth of July event, andhe chose Staff Sgt. Theda Franklin,the NCO in charge of the 59th PS atWilford Hall.

“We were both able to meet andshake hands with President and Mrs.Obama,” Sergeant Franklin said. “Itwas a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Itwas very obvious that they both reallyappreciate the military.”

Air Force wounded warrior visits White House

Courtesy PhotoSenior Airman Duane Dunlap (right) and Staff Sgt. Theda Franklin (left) visit with FirstLady Michelle Obama at the White House during a Salute to the Military event on theFourth of July. Airman Dunlap is an Air Force wounded warrior chosen to attend theevent. Sergeant Franklin is assigned to the 59th Medical Wing at Lackland.

t Photo by Staff Sgt. Theda FranklinSenior Airman Duane Dunlap (right) visits with President Obamaduring a Salute to the Military event at the White House on July 4.Airman Dunlap, a Security Forces journeyman assigned to the 59thPatient Squadron at Lackland, was one of five Airmen chosen toattend the event that included dinner, fireworks and a chance tomeet the President and Mrs. Obama.


By Danny WarrenAFISR Agency Manpower and Personnel

The Air Force is paying moreattention than ever to civilian careerdevelopment, enhancement andexpanding various developmentalopportunities.

The Air Force Intell igence,Surveillance and ReconnaissanceAgency understands the direct corre-lation between civilian career devel-opment and mission success, and isstrengthening its focus on growingISR civilian leaders.

There are a number of trainingand education opportunities spon-sored by either the Air Force or itsISR Agency that civilians can use toposture themselves for future leader-ship positions.

The Civilian Developmental Edu-cation Program is among these AirForce-sponsored opportunities. Acc-ording to Air Force Personnel Centerofficials, the development and leader-ship opportunities offered by the CDE

program are designed to preparefuture leaders with the skills to meetboth corporate Air Force and func-tional leadership requirements.

This program is divided into inter-mediate developmental educationand senior developmental education.Schools include the Air War College,the Air Command and Staff College,the Air Force Institute of Technology,the Harvard School of Government,the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology and the Air ForceLegislative Fellows Program. Duringthe past five years, the Air Force ISRAgency has had 28 high-potentialcivilians nominated to attend, and 15selected for a 53 percent selectionrate.

IDE and SDE are offered throughthe annual CDE call, but that’s notall. Several AF-wide calls are adver-tised during the year with the sameintent, preparing future civilian lead-ers. These calls include in-residenceprograms such as the Air and SpaceBasic Course, Squadron Officer

School, the Air Command and StaffCollege Distance Learning Master’sProgram and the National DefenseIntelligence College, formerly knownas the Joint Military IntelligenceCollege. Each of these programs andschools targets specific grades, andmost importantly, provides civiliansthe same experience and knowledgeas their military counterparts.

During the past few years, AirUniversity selected six agency civil-ians to attend SOS, a 38 percentselection rate. In 2008, the Air Forceopened the ACSC Distance LearningMaster’s Program to civilians, allow-ing graduates of the 24-month pro-gram to earn a Master of OperationalArt and Science degree while com-pleting intermediate-level Profess-ional Military Education. In 2009,one agency individual has beenselected and will begin the courses inOctober.

Air Force ISR Agency-sponsoredprograms include tuition assistance,the Command Intern Program and

various training opportunities.Tuition assistance, officially knownas the Civilian Tuition AssistanceProgram, offers civilian employeesfunds to pursue their post-secondaryacademic goals. This program paysfor accredited college courses relatedto job or mission requirements. TheAFISR Agency will pay 100 percent ofthe tuition up to $750 per course andup to $4,500 per fiscal year. SinceCTAP started, the agency has paid formore than 500 undergraduate andgraduate level courses, benefitingmore than 150 agency civilians eachfiscal year.

For civilians already attending col-lege, there’s the Command InternProgram. Since its inception in 1998,this dual-tier program has focused ontechnical, intelligence and profes-sional developmental positions atentry-grade levels.

Its participants can be stationed atLackland; Langley AFB, Va.; Patrick

AFISR makes civilian development a priority

See DEVELOPMENT P20

BeResponsible!Seat BeltsSave Lives!

Buckle UpAnd Wear

Yours!


By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

From Walt Disney theme parks tojet-set resorts, Lackland’s Infor-mation, Tickets and Travel officehands Department of Defense affiliatesthe world at a discounted price.

With a travel agency, and local andnational ticket vendors under its roof,the base ITT office specializes in offer-ing customers information on venues,pricing sometimes substantially lowerthan commercial services, and blue-prints to the ideal vacation.

In local attractions, Team Lacklandcan find discounts to sporting events,restaurants, hotels, performances atthe Majestic Theatre and a variety ofRiver Walk attractions.

Some of the more popular enter-tainment is found at Six Flags FiestaTexas with day passes more than $25off regular admission prices.

The office also works with SeaWorld and has an upcoming militaryfamily picnic planned, complete withentrance to the park, a petting zoo anda full all-you-can-eat barbeque buffetfor less than the price of regularadmission.

“We’ll only make a dollar on theticket but we like to do things like thatas a way to give back to Lackland,”ITT Director Sherry Booher said.

More than deals to movie theaters,theme parks and discounted dining,ITT is also a hub of information for

families visiting graduating Airmenwith a location at the basic militarytraining reception center.

Due to its success, last year’s “BestITT in the Air Force” offers discountsall over Texas and most of the U.S.,too.

“It allows us to offer a huge, widevariety of things. We may sell fourtickets a season to Pigeon Forge,Tenn., but it’s having that option,” Ms.Booher said. “And now we sell morebecause people know that we offerthem.”

A current hot ticket item is DisneyWorld in Orlando, Fla; where militarymembers can save 40 percent off hotellodging.

The fully incorporated travel agencyoffers patrons the chance to speakwith travel agents when coordinatingsuch trips, providing information andquotes on car rental, hotel reserva-tions and local diversions.

Ms. Booher said imparting how-to-travel knowledge is an important serv-ice ITT provides the sojourner.

“All of our travel agents are experi-enced,” the former travel agent for 10years said. “We have experiencedagents who know the business andknow what they are talking about.”

Ms. Booher said the key to travel isto plan ahead, especially when search-ing for cheap airfare and hotel lodg-ing.

“They may only have 10 seats atthat (discounted) price but it gets them

a world of advertising,” she said. “Thefurther out you book, the more youcan take advantage of available cheapseats.”

ITT travel specialist BelindaKahapoas has planned her fair shareof trips.

“For a honeymoon in Ireland, a(customer) came to me and said ‘Iwant to stay in a castle,’” Ms. Kahapoarecalled. “So I set it up. I got a car forthem and set them up in a castle. She

came back and said the whole thingwas haunted. She had a great time.”

New to the list of services, newly-weds can set up a honeymoon registryfor contributions from friends andfamily.

“Instead of a registry at Dillard’s,people can send in (money) toward ahoneymoon package that a couple haspre-planned,” Ms. Booher said. “A lot

ITT office offers a world of great benefits

Photo by Alan BoedekerSenior Master Sgt. Lorenzo Steele, 67th Network Warfare Wing, buys five tickets to“Walking With Dinosaurs” from Sherry Booher, the Information, Tickets and Traveloffice director.

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AFB, Fla., or Wright-PattersonAFB, Ohio. While in tier one, CIPallows individuals to work dur-ing school breaks to hone certainskil l sets. Upon graduation,they’re appointed, non-competi-tively, to a permanent over-hireposition and enter into tier two,where they’re placed on a formaltraining plan and eventually intoa permanent billet. Thirty-sevenhave graduated the program.Sixteen are serving as commandinterns across the enterprise.

Training, both mandatory andmission essential, is also a signif-icant ingredient in developingthe civil ian force. Commonmandatory training includes theNew Employee Orientation, the

Air Force Supervisor Course andthe Civil ian and MilitaryPersonnel Management Courses.Each year an average of 135employees attend the NewEmployee Orientation, 80 attendthe Air Force Supervisor Courseand 170 employees attend theCivilian and Military PersonnelManagement Courses.Meanwhile, mission-essentialtraining is anything job relatedthat provides the needed tools orskill sets to perform a particularjob.

Approximately 1,200 civilianshave completed some type ofmission essential training in2009.

To ensure there is an overallgoal or plan in place, the agency,the upcoming conversion to the

Defense Civilian IntelligencePersonnel System will mandatethe use of Individual Develop-ment Plans, which are action ori-ented and focused on specificcareer goals. The IDP willinclude well-defined activitiesdirectly t ied to performanceobjectives. An IDP will help pos-ture civilians who want to takeon additional responsibilities inleadership positions.

Maj. Gen. Bradley Heithold,the Air Force ISR Agency com-mander, has made developingand caring for ISR professionalsone of his key tenets. That focuswill continue to be a high priori-ty as the enterprise grows itscivilian leaders.

For more information, callDanny Warren at 977-4168.

DEVELOPMENT from P18

STOP UNDERAGE DRINKING

REPORT IT BEFOREIT’S TOO LATE

REPORT IT BEFOREIT’S TOO LATE

STOP UNDERAGE DRINKING


BLOOD DONORS

Photo by Tracy ParmerJim Parker (right) donates blood at the Lackland Blood Donor Center July 9. Mr.Parker and his wife Linda are on a nationwide quest to give blood at all 20military blood donor centers in the United States.

Lackland Conservation CornerCONSERVE WATER!

Do not let the water run when washing hands.Water should be turned off while washing and

scrubbing and be turned on again to rinse.


SINGING TO THE CROWD

Photo by Senior Airman Steele BrittonStaff Sgt. Naomi Keen gets up close and personal with the crowd during a Tops In Blue show July 9 at Manas AirBase, Kyrgyzstan. Sergeant Keen from Lackland’s 59th Surgical Operations Squadron health services craftsman.


of people just get toasters or towels.”ITT agents even escort trips, too,

hosting three group cruises a year.Every two years, a more exotic loca-tion is scheduled. Ms. Booher escortedthe last cruise to Alaska with anotherplanned for 2010.

“The trip in November is alreadysold out,” she said. “We start advertis-ing a year in advance. It gives peopletime to put a $25 deposit down andthen make payments like a layawayplan.”

The ITT office pays for the costupfront and customers complete pay-ments 60 days before the cruise.

Not exclusive to Lackland, the free-to-join Armed Forces Vacation Clubalso offers its members something alittle different through time-shareproperties located at 3,500 resorts allover the world for $329 an entireweek, based on availability.

“Instead of letting properties sitvacant for a week they give them to

the Armed Forces,” Ms. Booher said.“It might be a one or three bedroomcondo or house. They are literally allover the world. Some listings will bebetter than others, but they are stillhigh quality.”

Covering the spectrum of vacationplanning, from calling other ITT officesin the area for discount movie ticketsto setting up tours and booking condoreservations, ITT employees refer tothe office as the “one-stop-shop forfun.”

“We do everything, start to finish,”Ms. Booher said. “Basically, peoplecome here, tell us what they want, andwe find it and book it.”

The office’s services are open to ser-vicemembers, and Department ofDefense civilians and contractorsMonday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., attheir location in Arnold Hall, Bldg.5506.

A full listing of services and dis-counts are available on the Web atwww.lacklandservices.com/itt.html.

BENEFITS from P19

Do not provide your CAC card forphotocopying.

Don’t make yourself a target forsurveillance, kidnapping, or worse.

Special purpose IDs such as access badges, etc.should not be used for identification except for the

organization which issued them.

CACs should not beused for identification outside U.S.

government compounds.

Use identification that any U.S. Citizen would have whenchecking into hotels.

Protect your personal information and provide onlythe minimum required.


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

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

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall Medical Center ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m

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

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

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9 a.m.

WHMC ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

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

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 6 p.m.

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

COMMUNITY

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retirees ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driver pro-gram by the American Association ofRetired Persons Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

Participants will receive a certifi-cate for completing the class, whichmakes them eligible for a possiblereduction in their automobile insur-ance premium. Cost is $12 for AARPmembers and $14 for non-members,payable by check made to AARP.

For more information, contact theRetirees Activities Office at 671-2728or B.J. Laymon at Freedom Chapel,671-4208.

MARITAL STRESS CLASS

The Airman and Family ReadinessFlight will sponsor a family life classon marriage and stress Wednesday,6:30-7:30 p.m., Bldg. 1249.

The class is about dealing withmarital stress and will be conductedby the military family life consultants.

For reservations, call 671-3722.

SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS

New immunization recommenda-tions, which may affect childrenentering kindergarten or seventhgrade in the fall, are available at theWilford Hall Medical Center immu-nization clinic.

The clinic is open Monday,Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday 7:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.

For more information call PaulaWhite at 292-6604 or visitwww.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/rulechange.shtm.

KELLY CLINIC SCHOOL PHYSICALS

School physical appointments forpatients enrolled at 37th FamilyMedicine Kelly Clinic are available July30, noon-3 p.m.

School forms, immunizationrecords, military ID and third-partyliability card are needed for the

appointment. Children with specialneeds or ill will need to make separateappointments.

Call 916-9900 to make anappointment or for more informationcontact Maj. Karen Hines or DaraTausch at 292-7177.

TRICARE PRIME PHYSICALS

Appointments for school andsports physicals are being acceptedfor children enrolled in Tricare Primeat the pediatrics and adolescent clin-ics at Wilford Hall Medical Center.

Pediatrics patient appointmentsare available every day beginning at 6a.m.; mass sports physicals are July31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 and Aug. 21 forchildren 8 years old and older enrolledin Pediatric Prime. Appointments formass physicals are available onemonth in advance by calling 916-9900 or visit www.tricareonline.com.

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

The American Society of Military

Comptrollers will sponsor volunteerservice hours at the Sunshine PlazaApartments, 455 E. Sunshine Drive,from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 1 for seniorresidents.

Students can earn a communityservice certificate for up to threehours for participating.

The group needs 18 volunteers forthe project, which involves washingall the front windows on the three-story building.

Help is also needed to cook andserve lunch for the window-washingvolunteers.

To volunteer, contact Jane Keller at590-7460 or 573-6702.

PARENTING CLASS SET

The Precious Minds NewConnections program begins Aug. 18at the Gateway Child DevelopmentCenter.

The course is an enrichment pro-gram for parents, grandparents, fos-ter parents and step-parents of chil-dren up to 3 years of age. The classesrun for eight weeks, meeting Tuesdaysfrom 6-9 p.m. Childcare and a lightmeal are provided.

Contact Miguel Alvarez at 678-2989 for reservations.

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

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

the “Services” link.

See BRIEFS P25

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

The 37th Logistics ReadinessSquadron customer service is the pointof contact for all supply related ques-tions, concerns and complaints.

LRS customer service also managesthe zero overpricing program, anddefense reutilization and marketingoffice transaction assistance.

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

TEAM LACKLAND AWARDS

The Team Lackland second quarterawards ceremony is Aug. 18, 11:30a.m., at the Gateway Club.

For more information, call SeniorMaster Sgt. Clarence Brown at 671-3532.

LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS

Nominations are being accepted forthe monthly Lackland Wingman Awards.

The program creates a direct line forAirmen or their families to get word towing leadership of the daily efforts their

peers are taking to help one another.Nomination forms can be e-mailed

to [email protected] more information and nomina-

tion forms, contact Master Sgt. JasonHohenstreiter at 671-3722.

DEALING WITH THE MEDIA

How would you respond if a newsreporter approached you to comment ona matter related to the Air Force or yourjob? Here are some tips to know:

Think before you speak. Contact thepublic affairs office first if you areasked to do a media interview and wantto do it.

If you are approached on the streetby a reporter, you will be quoted in thenewspaper or appear on the 10 p.m.newscast answering questions that mayprove embarrassing.

Reporters may also ask for inter-views “on line.” Don’t appear to be theAir Force’s spokesperson; make it clearyou are giving your personal opinionduring an interview.

Don’t try to address Air Force policyissues without first consulting public

affairs. And remember, your right of freespeech also means you can refuse tospeak. Politely tell the media no, or tocontact public affairs.

Keep in mind, your on-screen pres-ence reflects the Air Force image to thepublic. If you are interviewed off duty,make sure you project the image youand your commander want to see asrepresentative of the Air Force. If indoubt, call the 37th Training WingPublic Affairs Media Division at 671-2907.

SECURITY AND POLICY REVIEW

If you are preparing a speech or doc-ument for public release on defense-related subjects, contact the publicaffairs office first.

The appropriate authorities mustreview material relating to the plans,policies, programs or operations of theDepartment of Defense or U.S.Government before the presentation orpublication.

Call the 37th Training Wing PublicAffairs Media Division at 671-2907 formore details.

BRIEFS from P24GATEWAY THEATERFRIDAYNight at the Museum: Battle at theSmithsonian, 6 p.m. (PG), starringBen Stiller and Amy Adams.

SATURDAYImagine That, noon (PG), starringEddie Murphy and Thomas HadenChurch.My Life In Ruins, 3 p.m. (PG-13), star-ring Nia Vardalos and RichardDreyfuss.The Hangover, 6 p.m. (R), starringBradley Cooper and Ed Helms.

SUNDAYThe Hangover, noon (R).Imagine That, 3 p.m. (PG).

THURSDAYThe Hangover, 4 p.m. (R).

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

Adults – $4. Children – $2.

Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Night at the Museum 2

Imagine That

My Life In Ruins

The Hangover


Story and photoby Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Stating the obvious: base sports teamslose key players to deployments and perma-nent change of station moves all the time.

But after losing three more to injury, var-sity soccer coach Stewart Hess is in the pre-carious situation of fielding a team withonly one defender left on his squad.

So it’s no surprise the host of the AirForce-wide Defender’s Cup soccer tourna-ment is on the lookout for a few defendersto watch its back.

Undermanned, the team has made dueby moving players out of preferred positions– potentially limiting peak performance –while competing against San Antonio SoccerAssociation teams such as Fort SamHouston.

To rectify the problem, Hess began base-wide tryouts on Monday to add pieces to his14 available players.

He said the successful candidate wouldbe a player with a team mentality.

“Skills are third on my list,” Hess saidabout evaluating potential team members.“I’m looking for team commitment, teamplay and then individual skills.”

Specifically, Hess is also looking to fill afew defender slots in the team’s 3-5-2 for-mation having lost four of five players.

The tryouts test the players in team drillssuch as three-touch maximum scrimmages.Next, players are drilled individually toassess speed and skill sets, followed byteam competitions such as the World Cup

exercise, pairing of players in free-for-allcompetition against other pairs, to finish thepractice.

“The biggest sacrifice is time, but any-one who loves the game knows that time isrelative,” he said about the four-practiceand-one-game a week schedule. “You gainin teammates and camaraderie.

“The ultimate goal is winning our divi-sion and representing Lackland well at thecity, state and Air Force level.”

A Warhawks striker since 2002, NanaSaahene has been filling the defense’ssweeper position as of late.

He hopes bringing in new players will

increase the chance of evening the scoreagainst Eglin AFB after losses suffered inthe last two Defender’s Cup championships.

“We’re looking to get back and redeemourselves,” the Ghana native said. “We’relooking for some good players to build aformidable team.”

Meanwhile, Saaheene said the SASAprovides a venue for community involve-ment and opportunity to get back into topform.

The tryouts run concurrently with prac-tices Monday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m.,through July. Games are played on Sundayduring the summer season.

SCOREBOARD

LACKLAND VARSITY SPORTS

Applications for flag football, men’s andwomen’s basketball, soccer and boxing varsitysports are being reviewed by the sports office.Coach, player and trainer positions are avail-able.


VARSITY SOCCER

Tryouts for the base varsity soccer team willrun through July during team practices heldMondays and Thursdays, 6-8 p.m., at WarhawkField.

People interested in joining can contactcoach Stewart Hess at 875-8143.

INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL

People interested in joining either the coedor over-35 softball programs starting Aug. 19should contact their squadron’s sports repre-sentative. In the absence of a squadron team,a player’s pool is available.


SOCCER CLINIC

A Youth Center soccer clinic for 5- to 12-year-olds takes place Aug. 3-6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.,at the youth baseball fields.

There is a $15 fee and current physicalsare required. A planning meeting is scheduledfor Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., at the youth center.

BRIEFS

SPORTS

Division I W L

1. NIOC / Co H 2 02. Services 1.5 .53. 737th TRG 1.5 .54. Security Forces 0 05. 433rd AW 1 16. 314th MI Bn 0 17. 690th NSG 0 18. JOIWC 0 2

July 7- total 1st 2ndServices 144 71 73737th TRG 144 73 71

433rd AW 156 74 82JOIWC 162 77 85

NIOC / Co H 142 70 71690th NSG 144 71 73

Best rd- Maggie Merritt and MichaelShanks (68)

June 30- total 1st 2ndServices 138 66 72314th Mi Bn 152 77 75

NIOC /Co H 141 68 73433rd AW 151 72 79

737th TRG 142 70 71JIOWC 144 71 73

Best rd- Craig Brooks, Jeff Pagan(66)

Recreation W L

1. LAB 2 02. Recruiting 2 03. AFISR 1 14. 651 st MUNS 1 15. 343rd TRS 0 2

July 7- total 1st 2ndLAB 150 69 81AFISR 196 99 97

651st MUNS 154 77 77343rd TRS 159 80 79

July 1- total 1st 2ndRecruiting 161 80 81343rd TRS 170 85 85

AFISR 154 71 83651st MUNS 170 78 92

GOLF Base soccer to bolster D

Warhawks striker Nana Saahene advances the ball during a four-on-four, three-touch maximumscrimmage at the base team’s first tryout Monday at Warhawk Field.

Varsity team recruitingnew players through July


Story and photoby Patrick DesmondSports Editor

What happens when 23 chil-dren, seven Airmen-athletes, onecoach and 50 basketballs joinforces under one roof?

It’s women’s varsity basketballcoach Curtis McGlown’s summerbasketball camp, a communityengagement held every Tuesdaythrough July at the youth center.

“It’s not all about fun and recre-ation, though,” McGlown said. “Mygoal is to teach them the funda-mentals of basketball while keep-ing them humble so they candevelop skills and character beforethey go on to college.”

The camp drills its students onproper defensive posture, ball con-trol and plain old calisthenics inpreparation for organized sports,but another motivation of thecamp lies beneath the surface.

For McGlown, 16 years coach-ing elementary-age to college-bound players, basketball and lifeare intertwined in the lessons hehas prepared.

In team building exercises, thecamp offers participants some-thing of a microcosm of the basepopulation, if not the U.S., with the

diversity of the people involved. “They learn to deal with peo-

ple,” McGlown said. “And whenyou learn to deal with people, youstart to respect them, and for me,that’s created through basketball.”

Through the young basketballapprentices, McGlown hopes les-sons drawn on the dry erase boardwill translate to those learned onthe chalkboard, with the ultimategoal being the development ofwell-rounded community members

That wish is reverberated bythe seven Airmen-athletes workingas camp instructors with the chil-dren.

Free time for active-dutyAirmen is limited; the number oftalented basketball players on basewilling to lend a hand is not.

As coach of the women’s varsityand men’s summer league teams,McGlown has a few connections.

“I asked some of the players tocome interact with the kids andthey showed up with open arms,”he said. “They have busy lives as itis; I mean, as active-duty militaryit’s 24/7.”

Camp instructor and Warhawkswingman Michael Whiteheadshared the need to approachcoaching as not just building play-ers, but likening it to former Notre

Dame and Stanford coach TyWillingham’s philosophy of “build-ing men.”

The camp allows players andcoaches to give back to the com-munity while doing something theylove.

“I know a lot of these militaryfamilies, and for these couplehours, I am giving them a break askind of a way to say ‘thank you,’”McGlown said.

Melvin Bradley uses resourcesat the Youth Center to introducehis two sons to sports. A fan ofDirk Nowitski, Jahmeel, 8, barelymade the camp’s age requirement.

“It’s a way to get my kids readyto play in September,” he said.“This will be (Jahmeel’s) first timeplaying in a league.”

A recent volunteer for the YouthCenter’s soccer program, JoeAustin also enrolled his son.

“He’s big into basketball, soc-cer, pretty much anything he canget his hands on,” he said, whilefilling out the sign-in sheet.

Even more enthusiastic than themothers, fathers and athletes, theyoung campers flash smiles andwide eyes even through difficultexercises such as suicide drills –evidence that in the end it’s allabout the kids.

Camp instructor Nick Reese (left) helps Brandon Jonesa with his behind-the-back dribble at the Youth Center.

The Warhawk Fitness Center, originally con-structed in 1941, served as aWorld War II recruit process-ing center. From humblebeginnings, it has undergonecountless upgrades to make itwhat it is today – recently afacelift in a complete repaint-ing of the interior.

To someone who hasnever been to the Warhawkprior to the renovation, theymight not notice the drasticimprovement. However, forthose who have frequented the facility for alonger period of time, it’s immediately evident.

With the exception of the Medina FitnessCenter, all the centers on base are at least 40years old.

The good news is that over the past fewyears fitness has received overwhelming sup-port in order to provide Lackland personnelwith the very best facilities and programs aswell as fill sport and recreational needs.

Team Lackland’s six fitness centers are themost numerous on any Air Force installationand are currently in the best shape they haveever been.

Now it is up to each and every one of us to doour part.

Pride in our facilities is critical in keepingthese facilities at their best. We are asking eachand every person to do their best to help keepthe fitness centers clean and neat.

Wiping down the equipment after you use itis not only a common courtesy to the next user,but also increases the life-expectancy of theequipment.

Bring a clean pair of shoes to the fitness cen-ter to use on the court area and, for heaven’ssake, never clean the bottom of your shoes byspitting on the floor and wiping your shoes in it!

Thousands pass through the doors of our fit-ness centers to work out and reach goals andaccomplishments. The emotional attachment tothem is often equally powerful and helps fostermemories and dreams that will last a lifetime.

Since fitness is the backbone of the Air Forceand a core element of our readiness equation,let’s all do our part to preserve the treasuresthat are our fitness centers.

Steve ReichertFitness and Sports

Director

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