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Photo by Senior Airman Christopher GriffinAir traffic controllers of the 37thOperat ions Support Squadronprepare to navigate F-16 Falconsdown the runway.

Photo by Alan BoedekerThe space shuttle Atlantis is ferried to Lacklandin June.

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Team Lackland will once again supportthe NASA Space Program by allowing thespace shuttle to stop over at Lacklandwhile on its trek home to Cape Canaveralat Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Before Kelly Air Force Base closed in2001, the airfield was the most frequent

stop in a transport route as the shuttlemade its way atop a Boeing 747 fromEdwards AFB, Calif., to its Florida home.Support of the program at what was thenKelly AFB was dropped in October 2000.

“Of all the ferry stops in the U.S., thisis the one that has been used the most,”said Al Zipprich, director of operations

NASA to use Lackland as stopover

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for the 37th Operations Support Squadron. “Duringbase realignment, Kelly stopped supporting themissions because of the uncertainty about its clos-ing.”

According to Mr. Zipprich, Lackland could beupgraded to an alternate landing site as early asOctober. Team Lackland has already received thenecessary training for the upgrade.

Lt. Col. Tony Lombardi, chief, Human SpaceFlight Support, Houston, led the Lackland traininglast week and also conducted a survey of the air-field, another requirement for the landing upgrade.

“There are a few things we have to make surewe have available, so we’re working on that now,”Mr. Zipprich said. “We also had previous runwayconstruction planned, but we should be ready bylate October.”

On its most recent ferrying trek in June, severethunderstorms altered the shuttle’s original routeto Amarillo, forcing NASA to redirect the flight andland the piggybacked 747 at Kelly for refueling.

Team Lackland was able to accommodate thestopover with only a few hours notice. Word spreadquickly through the city of the landing and impend-ing takeoff. Hundreds of curious sightseers jammedmedians and shoulders along Highway 90 andMilitary Drive around Kelly Field to catch a glimpseof the aircraft not seen in this area for nearly adecade.

But the shuttle ferrying system is an expensiveoption for NASA. Costs can run close to $2 millionper trip.

“Team Lackland’s ability to recover the ferryflight in June saved the shuttle from being on theroad for almost an additional week,” said Mr.Zipprich. “It would be NASA’s preference if theydidn’t have to ferry because of the expense.”

There are seven more shuttle missions fundedthrough fiscal year 2010. Past experience indicatesone of every four missions involves piggybackingthe shuttle cross-country to its Florida home.

With that being the case, Team Lackland will bestanding by. “We’ll be ready if needed,” said Mr.Zipprich.

STOPOVER from P1

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animal waste• Before and after preparing food• Before and immediately after

handling food• Before eating• After blowing your nose

• After coughing or sneezing intoyour hands

• Before and after treatingwounds or cuts

• Before and after touching asick person

• After handling garbage• Before inserting or removing

contact lenses

Prevent disease:Regularly wash hands and use

hand-washing stationswhere available

Steps for proper hand washing:• Wet hands with warm, running water and apply soap.• Lather well.• Rub hands vigorously together for at least 15 to 20 seconds.• Scrub the backs of hands, wrists, between fingers and under fingernails.• Rinse well and dry hands with a clean or disposable towel.• Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

If using hand sanitizer:• Only use alcohol-based products containing at least 60 percent alcohol.• Apply about 1/2 teaspoon to the palm of your hand.• Rub hands together, covering all surfaces, until they’re dry.

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CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST

A kickoff breakfast for the 2009Combined Federal Campaign is Sept. 2, 7-8:15 a.m., at the Gateway Club ballroom.

For more information, contact MasterSgt. Thomas Allen at 671-0051.

BURGER KING CLOSURE

Only the drive-thru window is open untilSept. 10 at the Burger King restaurant, 2210Kenly Avenue, as the interior undergoesmajor renovations. The entire restaurant willbe closed from Sept. 11 to Nov. 1 when agrand re-opening is tentatively scheduled.Army and Air Force Exchange Services man-age the facility.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MEETINGS

The Hispanic Heritage committee meetsThursdays at 2 p.m. in the Inter-AmericanAir Force Academy conference room, Bldg.7350.

Persons interested in participating orsupporting Hispanic Heritage Month activi-ties, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, are encour-aged to attend.

For more information, contact MasterSgt. Jamie Santiago at 671-0215.

RETIREE OFFICE NEEDS HELP

The Retiree Activities Office needs volun-teers with a military background.

Contact the RAO Tuesdays throughThursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at 671-2728or fax 671-6062 for more information.

SOCIAL SECURITY SEMINAR

Learn about qualification requirementsfor retirement and other Social Security pro-grams by attending the Social Security sem-inar today, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Airmenand Family Readiness Flight, Bldg. 1249.

For reservations, call 671-3722.

BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES

Ramadan observances will be held dailyat sunset from Aug. 22 through Sept. 20 atthe Defense Language Institute student cen-ter, Bldg. 7452.

The program includes breaking of fast,congregational prayers, lectures and nightlyprayer.

For more information, contact Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 792-5106.

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GUNFIRE

Photo by Airman 1st Class Tony RitterAirman 1st Class Patrick Doody, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, fires an M249 squad automatic weapon during a blockof heavy weapons training at the firing range on Ali Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Airman Doody is deployed fromLackland’s 37th Security Forces Squadron.

By AETC News StaffAir Education and Training Command

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Air Education and TrainingCommand officials are gearing up for the 2010 AETCSymposium scheduled for Jan. 14-15, 2010, at the Henry B.Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio.

The two-day symposium will feature more than 70 lectureseminars, two keynote speaker luncheons, an exposition of mil-itary and civilian vendors and a formal ball to include keynotespeaker Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. Thetheme of the AETC Symposium is “Developing America’sAirmen Today ... For Tomorrow.”

The AETC Symposium continues to grow each year, and2010 will be no exception. Officials expect a crowd of about3,400 attendees, mostly from AETC units, but also from otherAir Force and military units, industry, commercial, educationand the private sectors.

The exposition hall, sponsored by the Alamo Chapter AirForce Association, will include more than 90 military and civil-ian booths. Displays will highlight leading-edge capabilities,technologies and information that relate to recruiting, trainingand educating our Airmen. For specific questions about reserv-ing space in the exposition hall as a military exhibitor, contactCapt. Michelle Adams, at 652-7350.

Registration is scheduled to begin Oct 1. For more informa-tion and to register, visit the symposium’s Web site athttp://www.aetcsymposium.com.

AETC gears up for 2010 Symposium

Photo by Robbin CresswellAn Airman pilots a virtual F-35 Lightning II aircraft at adisplay at the 2009 Air Education and Training CommandSymposium. The 2010 AETC Symposium is scheduled for Jan.14-15, 2010; registration is scheduled to begin Oct. 1.


COMMENTARY

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

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By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Command

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –On July Fourth, I was fortunateenough to represent our Air Forceat NASCAR’s Coke Zero 400. I joinedmore than 100,000 Americans –undeterred by the summer heat – atthe Daytona International Speed-way. The energy at the speedwaywas as thick as the humid air and the excite-ment contagious. Motor homes covered theinfield and racing fans were everywhere.This was my first NASCAR event, and I knewit would be a treat.

My first stop at the speedway was the AirForce recruiting stand, set in the middle ofenergy drink booths and race team mer-chandise trucks. Our stand was clearly a hit– race fans swarmed over the different dis-plays. I watched in awe as members of the333rd Recruiting Squadron managed thecrowds with ease. The recruiters’ enthusias-tic smiles said it all – they were there toinspire, and I couldn’t have been moreproud to stand with them.

The crowd asked questions. Theythanked everyone in Air Force blue for theservice we provide every day. The recruitersreciprocated, engaging everyone with theAir Force story. They taught the public whatwe do each and every day. You see, theserecruiters were the first introduction manyAmericans would have to our Air Force, andthey weren’t going to let any race fan leavewith a bad impression.

The recruiters were also at the race tofind new recruits to fill our ranks. Accessingmore than 32,000 new Airmen each yeardoesn’t happen by itself – and it isn’t aprocess to be taken lightly.

These new Airmen will be joining ourteam, enabling our mission for many years

to come. We will depend on themto lead our Air Force through thenext 35 years of challenges.

The recruiters looked for young,confident Americans ready for achallenge. I found out later thatthey found more than 700 potentialAirmen that afternoon. I alsolearned that finding potentialAirmen is just half the battle - onlya handful of the 700 will eventually

attend Air Force Basic Military Training forvarious reasons. Before they get to BMT, itwill be the recruiter’s responsibility to investsignificant time and effort to educate themon opportunities within the Air Force and toevaluate their potential to serve.

It is the recruiter who will lead themthrough the upcoming months and set themup for success at both BMT and beyond. It ischallenging work, but all of our recruitersvolunteered for this duty and have a passionfor telling America about our great AirForce.

From the recruiting stand, I transitionedto the speedway infield where NASCAR setup a mobile stage on pit row. More than100,000 race fans gathered to witness some-thing special: a swearing-in ceremony for 65new recruits. For the recruits, it was anoth-er step in their journey to BMT. They allraised their right hands and repeated as Irecited the Oath of Enlistment. The crowdroared in response as they finished - eachrecruit’s eyes beamed with pride. They knewthey were joining a winning team.

NASCAR immediately transitioned pit rowfor the race, and the crowds moved towardtheir seats. When the race began, thecrowd’s attention turned from the boothsand information stands to the battle on theoval giant. The recruiters didn’t pause toenjoy the race. Instead, they attacked thedisplays, tearing them down and loading

trucks that would drive to the next race. While watching the event, I realized that

the race teams competing on the speedwayshare many similarities with our Air Force.Our Nation loves auto racing - drawn by therare mix of competition, danger and team-work. It is this teamwork that ties the AirForce to NASCAR. The drivers, much likethe operators in our service, stand in frontas the face of the organization. Their suc-cess, however, is completely dependent onthe hundreds who support from the wings.

Like our operators, the NASCAR driverswould never make it to the track if not forthe combined efforts of crew chiefs, engi-neers, logisticians, administrators and manyothers both at the track and the team shops.

One big difference between us, however,is how these teams are built. NASCAR buildsa team that will compete for a season. Theyinvest time, money and manpower intotraining and race day execution – all withthe ultimate goal of being the first to reachthe checkered flag. There is nothing season-al or static about our Air Force team.

Without the ability of our recruiters toinspire the nation’s finest to serve on a dailybasis, our Air Force team would never beable to sustain its impressive record ofexcellence. Theirs is a critical endeavor.

The race ended after a final lap crashsprung the eventual winner through thecheckered flag. The crowd rose to their feetas the winning driver spun his wheels injubilation.

His pit crew stood tall, arms high in theair, congratulating each other on theirteam’s victory. We achieve victories eachand every day, but rarely get the chance tocongratulate our recruiters. Take the time tothank them, for without these professionalsand so many other support personnel likethem, we would never even make it to thetrack.

Lorenz on Leadership

Building a winning team

Gen. StephenLorenz

To report Fraud, Waste & Abuse matters or if you have a concern andare unsure if you should file a complaint, contact the 37 TRW/IG Office at 671-3347

or e-mail to [email protected].


TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

What do you like aboutthe Lackland OutdoorAdventure Center?

It’s very convenient. They’vealways had what I wanted andI’ve never had a problem with arental. Plus, they are closed onSunday, so you get an extrarental day. – Manuel Garcia Jr.,37th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

There’s a lot to rent here. It’sthe convenience of it, and oftenyou save money. – Alma Dwyar,military spouse.

They have a great selection andthe prices are competitive.Whenever I need something Icheck here first. – Greg Belleny,67th Network Warfare Group.

They accommodate the peoplethat serve this country. Theequipment is top notch and Ihave never had a problem. –Capt. Karen Fisher, 59th InpatientOperations Group.

Congratulations to the fol-lowing 66 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 763 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 551Ross CampbellKyle CozzensCarl FreeJonathan MaddenTyler MohrBenjamin TapiaFlight 555Kevin FinchBenjamin FranceDonovan HalajianJoshua HansenMark HruskaAnthony RobersonBrandon WilsonFlight 556Elaine Tejada

322nd Training SquadronFlight 549

Jed-Jarvin RagayFlight 550Danielle ImhoffKayla Silkwood

323rd Training SquadronFlight 541Leonard CirineoBryan DvorachekRobert PrichardFlight 542Christopher BechtoldTodd Fuerst

324th Training SquadronFlight 543William BeiklerJoshua CaldwellAnthony CasasMichael DilorenzoKevin GimenezScott KruegerLucas MartindaleMatthew SatterlieSteve WestFlight 544Raphiel Boots

Andrew BowersBrady Faris CrenshawAfsheen SaatchiGeoffrey SwisherJoseph Younger

326th Training SquadronFlight 545Anderson FlansburgNathan RutlandFlight 546Brittany FitzgeraldMiyoshi McMurryHannah OstmanGretchen ParsonsFlight 553Cody GuilloryChristian HernandezRobert JonesJonathan JulesRobert PetersBlayne RogersDaniel SchottMichael StoneFlight 554Paul HammesRobert Smith

Jacob Watson

331st Training SquadronFlight 547Garland ArmstrongChristopher DimorierChristopher SalcidoBrant ShawMatthew SwartsfagerJonathan YoungFlight 548Sean CooneyDavid DemiltMitchell FrantzDaniel JordanKlayton LowreyArgent Palumbo

Top BMT AirmanRobert Smith, 326th TRS,Flight 554

Most Physically FitMale AirmenLucas Martindale, 324th TRS,Flight 543Quincy Parquette, 331st TRS,

Flight 547Female AirmenHannah Ostman, 326th TRS,Flight 546Jennafur Williams, 321st TRS,Flight 556

Top PT FlightsMale Flights326th TRS, Flight 554326th TRS, Flight 553Female Flights321st TRS, Flight 556320th TRS, Flight 552

Top Academic Flights321st TRS, Flight 555324th TRS, Flight 543


BMT HONORS

Airmen complete leadership schoolCongratulations to the fol lowingAirmen who graduated from AirmanLeadership School Tuesday.

322nd Training SquadronSenior Airman Wesley Catoe

342nd Training SquadronSenior Airman William KellySenior Airman James Lincoln

37th Communications SquadronSenior Airman Sophia Miller

37th Logistics Readiness SquadronSenior Airman Phyllis PalaciosSenior Airman Jason RossSenior Airman Caitlin Sliker Fleming

37th Medical Operations SquadronSenior Airman Annalise Tolbert

37th Operations Support SquadronSenior Airman Charles Allmand

37th Security Forces SquadronSenior Airman Joshua BrockSenior Airman Nicolas EsparzaSenior Airman Samuel Mercedes

453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronSenior Airman Robert Ladd

543rd Support Squadron Senior Airman Derek GordonSenior Airman Antwain HarrisSenior Airman Andrew Lundquist

59th Dental SquadronSenior Airman Shannon Parker

59th Emergency Medical SquadronSenior Airman Chanel Kendrick

59th Laboratory SquadronSenior Airman Sean Bourg

59th Maternal Child Care SquadronSenior Airman Danielle Lantz

59th Medical Operations SquadronSenior Airman David Mendez

59th Medical Logistics andReadiness SquadronSenior Airman Alvin AlonzoSenior Airman Jayson DinsmoorSenior Airman Paul KerkmanSenior Airman James Smith

Senior Airman Lakeshia Tellis

59th Orthopedic andRehabilitation Squadron Senior Airman Amanda BeardSenior Airman Brittany Phillips

59th Pharmacy SquadronSenior Airman Jose Reyes

93rd Intelligence SquadronSenior Airman David Hegarty

Air Force Information OperationsCenter Senior Airman Jock Mund

Cryptologic Systems GroupStaff Sgt. Joshua BrownSenior Airman Tristan DuffSenior Airman Clinton Johnson

Cyber Analysis SquadronSenior Airman Rogerick MontgomerySenior Airman Carisa Murrell

649th Munitions Squadron,Detachment 1Senior Airman Chad Moore

Air Force ROTC Detachment 842Staff Sgt. Wendell Miculob

Robert D. Gaylor NCO AcademySenior Airman Ndeye Silla

Coast GuardPetty Officer 3rd Class Vanessa BerardiPetty Officer 3rd Class Brad Fischer Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Viereck

17th Training Group, Goodfellow AFBStaff Sgt. Joseph Russell

312th Training Squadron, GoodfellowAFBSenior Airman Joseph Baugh

Award winnersJohn L. LevitowStaff Sgt. Joseph RussellAcademic AchievementSenior Airman Sean BourgLeadership AwardSenior Airman Jose ReyesDistinguished GraduateSenior Airman Sean BourgSenior Airman Wesley CatoeSenior Airman Robert Ladd


By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The San Antonio Uniformed ServicesHealth Education Consortium Ophthal-mology Residency Program at WilfordHall Medical Center recently obtainedthe highest level of accreditation.

Officials with the AccreditationCounsel for Graduate Medical Educa-tion have awarded the residency pro-gram a five-year accreditation for thesecond consecutive time.

The joint Air Force and Army pro-gram is the largest ophthalmology resi-dency in the Department of Defense.There are 18 residents, including 12Air Force and six Army residents.

All residents do their rotations atWilford Hall, Brooke Army MedicalCenter and Audie Murphy VeteransMemorial Hospital in San Antonio.

“The accreditation is a reflection ofthe hard work that previous programdirectors put into place,” said Lt. Col.(Dr.) Gary Lane, former ophthalmologyresidency program director who led theprogram at the time of accreditation.

In July, Dr. Lane became an AirForce Reservist and continues to teachand see patients at WHMC. He alsoworks in private practice. He creditsthe former program directors, Col. (Dr.)David Holck and retired Col. (Dr.)William Flynn, for building a solid foun-dation.

“It is a continuation of their hardwork,” said Dr. Lane.

He says the faculty meets regularlyto discuss topics and issues within thedepartment, remains proactive andcontinues to look for opportunities foradvancement.

During a 36-month period, residentslearn in different military environ-ments. Each year, they must meet highstandards of excellence to demonstratetheir clinical and surgical knowledge.

They are required to do extra read-ing, attend lectures every week and doresearch projects.

The residents receive hands-ontraining with cutting-edge technologyand work in one of the busiest clinics atWHMC.

“I think we’ve always had a tradition

of good program directors who havetried to improve the program to make itstronger,” said Dr. Lane. “Morale is highand the residents are motivated.”

ACGME is responsible for theaccreditation post-MD medical trainingprograms within the United States.

Accreditation is accomplished

through a peer-review process and isbased upon established standards andguidelines.

The Accreditation Council forGraduate Medical Education is a pri-vate, non-profit council that evaluatesand accredits medical residency pro-grams in the United States.

Ophthalmology Residency Program receives top accreditation

Photo by Master Sgt. Kimberly Yearyean-SiersOphthalmologist Maj. (Dr.) Vasudha Panday (front left) discusses using a microker-atome, a precision cutting tool used in LASIK surgery, with Capt. (Dr.) MichaelParsons (center) at the Joint Refractive Surgery Center.


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… Please support the Combined FederalCampaign Sept. 2 – Oct. 14, 2009

Contact your unit reps for more info.

The 37th Training Wing Office ofthe Staff Judge Advocate administeredthese judgments from July 28-Aug. 5:

• A senior airman from the 149thMission Support Squadron violatedArticle 121 (larceny) and received areduction to airman first class.

• An airman first class from the342nd Training Squadron violatedArticle 111 (drunken driving) andreceived a suspended reduction to air-man, forfeitures of $784 in pay for twomonths and 14 days restricted to base.

• An airman basic from the 343rdTraining Squadron violated Article 92(dereliction of duty) and received for-feitures of $326 in pay for one month,14 days restriction, 14 days extra dutyand a reprimand.

• Two airmen first class from the343rd TRS violated Article 92 (derelic-

tion of duty) and received reduction toairman, suspended reduction to air-man basic and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the343rd TRS violated Article 92 (derelic-tion of duty) and received a reductionto airman and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTraining Squadron violated Article 92(dereliction of duty) and Article 107(false official statement) and receivedforfeitures $302 in pay for one month,14 days restriction and 14 days extraduty.

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

For more information, call 671-2007.

MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT

Lackland Conservation CornerWARM CLIMATE WINDOW TIPS:

• Install white window shades, drapes, orblinds to reflect heat away from the house.

• Close curtains on south- and west-facingwindows during the day.

• Install awnings on south- and west-facingwindows.

• Apply sun-control or other reflective filmson south-facing windows to reduce solargain.


By Tech. Sgt. Amaani LyleSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Forceofficials stood up a new major com-mand to oversee all of its nuclear forcesin an activation ceremony Aug. 7 atBarksdale Air Force Base, La.

Air Force Global Strike Commandwill provide combat ready forces to con-duct strategic nuclear deterrence andglobal strike operations in support ofcombatant commanders.

“This week we achieved a majormilestone in the activation of AFGSC,”said Air Force Secretary MichaelDonley. “The command will bringtogether our strategic nuclear forcesunder a single commander, and willprovide combatant commanders withthe forces to conduct strategic nucleardeterrence and global strike operationsthrough intercontinental ballistic mis-siles, B-2 (Spirit) and B-52 (Strato-fortress) operations.”

The creation of Air Force GlobalStrike Command began last fall with theapproval of a nuclear roadmap devel-oped by Secretary Donley and Air ForceChief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz. AirForce officials took a critical look at itsnuclear mission after discovering short-comings in its procedures.

“Our expectation for the command ishigh, as it focuses on precision, reliabil-ity, and compliance on all nuclear mat-ters,” General Schwartz said. “Lt. Gen.Frank Klotz will lead the new commandfulfilling his role as the steward of theAir Force’s contribution to America’sdeterrent posture and, more important-ly, lead the Airmen who are the core ofthe Air Force’s nuclear enterprise.”

Nominated by the president and con-firmed by the Senate as the AFGSCcommander, General Klotz previouslyserved as assistant vice chief of staffand director of Air Force staff. In thosepositions he’s had a close view of theAir Force efforts to reinvigorate the AirForce’s nuclear enterprise.

“The activation of AFGSC is part of abroader, comprehensive strategy theAir Force is undertaking to ensure wehave the proper focus on our criticalmissions that provide nuclear deter-rence and global strike forces for thecombatant commander, the joint teamand our allies,” General Klotz said.

The new major command is the lat-est – and largest – reorganization in theAir Force’s ongoing effort to reinvigo-rate the Air Force nuclear enterprise.

Late last year the Air Force estab-lished a directorate at Headquarters AirStaff (A10) focused solely on the nuclearmission.

The service also increased the sizeand scope of operations at the Air ForceNuclear Weapons Center to consolidateall nuclear sustainment efforts.

The activation of AFGSC is the “nextand very important step,” said GeneralKlotz, noting that there are still moremilestones ahead.

In December, command officialsassume responsibility of 20th Air Forceat F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., and theICBM force. In February 2010, the com-mand staff gains 8th Air Force atBarksdale AFB and the nuclear-capablebomber force. The 576th Flight TestSquadron at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., aswell as the 625th Strategic OperationsSquadron at Offutt AFB, Neb., will alsofall under the new command.

Like other Air Force major com-mands, AFGSC will be a total forceteam with the Air Force Reserve andAir National Guard units performingcritical roles and responsibilities.Ultimately, the command will consist of23,000 people.

The stand up of a single commandfocused on nuclear operations has ledmany to draw parallels to Strategic AirCommand, which led the Air Force’snuclear operations until 1992. Whenasked about the comparison to SAC,General Klotz said AFGSC representsan important part of the service’s evolu-tion from its original nuclear deterrentforce.

“SAC was a magnificent organizationwith a legacy of pride, discipline, ofattention to detail. It kept the peace. Ithelped win the Cold War,” he said. “Buttimes have changed.”

The general asserted that althoughthe Cold War is over, “we continue toneed nuclear forces to provide a deter-rent to attack against the U.S. as well asto assure our allies of our commitmentto their security.”

He stressed it will be the people ofAFGSC who ultimately maintain thecredibility and viability of this importantmission.

New MAJCOM activated


New services debutat WHMC libraryBy Sharon AmannLackland Library

In the midst of the hustle and bus-tle of the largest hospital in the AirForce, the Patient Library in theWilford Hall Medical Center offers amyriad of new services for patientsand visitors.

Services include public accesscomputers; audio books and bookson the bestseller list; and Playaways,Wi-Fi, and Kindle e-book readers.

“Playaways are a new innovationin audio books,” Library managerHortencia Lucero explained. “Thesepre-loaded MP3 players have onebook on each player plus a set of earbuds. The players are so small andconvenient they can be carried any-where for listening pleasure.”

Forty titles are available for checkout with more on the way.

Customers who want to use theirlaptop computers can take advan-

tage of the wireless Internet connec-tion in the library.

“Just show a military ID and askone of the staff members for a pass-word to get onto the network,” Ms.Lucero said.

Hospitalized patients can check-out one of the five new Kindle e-bookreaders. Each can carry more than100 titles.

“The Kindles are a terrific optionfor patients with limited mobilitywho may want to do something otherthan watch television while recuper-ating,” Ms. Lucero said. “We’realways on the look-out for new serv-ices for our patrons, who are mostlypatients and hospital staff. It’s so sat-isfying to provide media that willmake their stay at WHMC a littlemore pleasant.”

The library, in Room 1C31 nearthe florist shop, is open weekdaysfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 292-6198.

TRUCK REPAIR

Photo by Patrick NugentStaff Sgt. Matthew Herter (right) helps Staff Sgt. Ray Phillips replace the headgasket and seals on a M35A2 21/2-ton truck at Camp Bullis recently. CampBullis, a training camp located in northwest San Antonio, is used primarily asmaneuvering grounds for Army, Air Force and Marine combat units. SergeantsHerter and Phillips are with the 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron.

Stay up-to-date during specialevents and rough skies.

Call 671-NEWS


By Capt. Holly Kinsey345th Training Squadron

Members of Team Lackland mayhave recently been party to a strangeconversation if they were stopped byan officer asking if they knew wherethe IROC classroom was located.

No, the Air Force has not decided toteach its officers the merits of thisclassic American muscle car. Instead,mid-level logistics readiness officersfrom across the globe travel to the345th Training Squadron to attend theIntermediate Logistics ReadinessOfficer Course, or IROC.

The course material in IROC encom-passes the knowledge and skills need-ed by field grade officers to expandtheir tactical level knowledge, refocusoversight on logistics managementoperations, and use key indicatoranalysis to provide a way ahead forlogistics support to their installations.

Captains and majors who attend

this course are moving up the chain ofcommand, and the schoolhouse’sresponsibility is to train them for theirnew roles as operations officers andcommanders.

The course was developed when theAir Force recognized that there was nocontinuum of training for logisticsreadiness officers. After graduatingthe basic course taught to entry-levellogistics readiness officers, there waslittle formal training in logisticsprocesses that prepared officers forhigher levels of responsibility as theyprogressed through their career.

Just as officers attend various levelsof professional military educationthroughout their career, career fieldmanagers saw a need for courses thatteach the technical skills necessary toset a foundational baseline of knowl-edge and develop future career fieldleaders.

Photo by Robbin CresswellJames Hearn, second from left, an Intermediate Logistics Readiness Officer Courseinstructor, leads a class discussion. Students in IROC learn the skills needed by fieldgrade logistics readiness officers.

IROC prepares logistics leaders

See LEADERS P19


The following is the 2009-10 school supply list forLackland Elementary School. During Texas’ tax-free week-end Aug. 21 - 23, many school supplies priced under $100will be exempt from sales tax.

Kindergarten. one set watercolors. one large box tissues. one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue. 15 glue sticks. one backpack. two 16-count Crayola or Twistable crayons. one box zippered plastic bags (gallon size for boys,

quart size for girls). one brad-less folder with pockets. one pair metal blade Fiskars scissors. one eight-count Crayola washable markers – classic

colors. one academic (spiral) sketch diary (11x8 1/2). five #2 pencils, sharpened. one small plastic school box (5x8). two 8-ounce bottles hand sanitizerLabel all items, not the package, with permanent mark-er.

Grade 1. one backpack, child size, no wheels. one plastic supply box no larger than 9x6. four plastic pocket folders, plain, with brads, in red,

blue, yellow and green. four 24-count crayons (no twistables). 32 #2 plain pencils, sharpened, per semester. No fancy

pencils. one pair Fiskars scissors. 10 small glue sticks, white only. two large pink pearl erasers. two large boxes tissues. one box zippered plastic bags (gallon size for boys,

quart size for girls). one 8-ounce bottle hand sanitizer. one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue. one Clorox disinfecting wipes (no baby wipes)

Grade 2. 10 #2 pencils (each 9 weeks). one bottle hand sanitizer. one pair Fiskars scissors. one 24-count crayons. two large boxes tissue per semester. three packages wide-ruled notebook paper. two large pink erasers. two black dry erase markers. one clear, 12-inch ruler with centimeters and inches.

The ruler may be colored as long as you can see throughit. No wooden rulers.

. one small school box

. five plastic folders with pockets and brads in yellow,blue, red, green, and purple

. one box zippered plastic bags (gallon size for boys,quart size for girls). two spiral notebooks. five large glue sticks. one plastic yellow folder with brads/pockets. one package 3 X 5 index cardsLabel all items with permanent marker.Please do not send markers, mechanical pencils orsmall pencil sharpeners.

Grade 3. one small pencil box. two boxes tissue. four plain folders with brads in red, yellow, green andblue. one pair Fiskars scissors. three packages wide-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper. 50 #2 pencils (no decorative or mechanical pencils). three boxes 24-count crayons . two wide-ruled spiral notebooks with no decorations. 10 red pens. one set colored pencils. two 8-ounce bottles Elmer’s glue. two packages pencil top erasers. one 2-inch binder. one package 5-subject dividers, unopened. one package zippered plastic quart bags (at least 24). one box zippered plastic gallon bags (girls only, at least24). hand sanitizer for boys. one package disinfecting wipes. one plastic purple folder with brads/pockets. one package 3 X 5 index cardsPlease do not send mechanical pencils, markers or dryerase markers.

Grade 4. one glue stick. one Elmers glue bottle. one package red pens. one 24 count crayons. one 24 count Crayola colored pencils. 48 #2 pencils. two pencil sharpeners with barrel. two large boxes tissue. five 70-page, wide-ruled spiral notebooks (green, pur-

ple, blue and two red). one pair Fiskars scissors. two packages wide-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper. one 12-inch clear plastic ruler (metric and customary). 10 solid colored folders with brads and pockets (two

each of red, blue, green, yellow and purple). one 8-ounce hand sanitizer. four large pink erasers. one roll scotch tape. one roll paper towels (boys). one pack zippered plastic bags (quart size – girls). four stretchy book covers

. one plastic green folder with brads/pockets

. one pack 3 X 5 index cards

Grade 5. one hard cover three-ring binder (2 inch) . one pencil pouch with three holes. two packages loose-leaf notebook paper (refill as need-

ed). one box tissue. one package colored pencils (map pencils). one pair pointed scissors. two red pens (for correcting and grading). three folders with brads and pockets (red, yellow and

green). one dozen #2 pencils. one package wide-ruled loose-leaf notebook paper. one yellow highlighter. two blue or black pens (no gel or clicking pens). five large stretchy cloth book covers. one plastic red folder with brads and pockets. one pack 3 X 5 index cards

Grade 6. one three-ring binder (two inch minimum). eight single subject spiral notebooks. two pocket folders. one package five subject dividers. one zippered pencil pouch. one hand-held pencil sharpener. one box map colors or colored pencils (package of 12 or24). one glue stick. #2 pencils. one eraser. blue or black ink pens. lined notebook paper . one package four-color (black, blue, red and green) low

odor, chisel EXPO dry erase markers. one box tissue. inexpensive ear buds. one plastic orange folder with brads

and pockets. one package 3 X 5 index cardsBoys. one container disinfecting wipes. one roll of paper towels. one roll of scotch tapeGirls. one regular-sized container hand sanitizer. one box quart-sized zippered plastic bags. one box of gallon-sized zippered plastic bags

All items should be replenished as needed.For more supply lists, including prekindergartenand life skills, go to www.lacklandisd.net,select Lackland Elementary, then selectschool supply lists.


Airmen provide care to Guyanese patients

Capt. Dan Nguyen, 59th Dental Group, performs a root canal on a Guyanese woman duringexercise New Horizons Guyana 2009 in Diamond, Guyana. New Horizons Guyana 2009 isa U.S. Southern Command-sponsored humanitarian event that will benefit thousands ofGuyanese citizens in Georgetown and outlying areas.

Photos by Airman 1st ClassPerry Aston

Maj. John Brewster, adentist, and Airman 1stClass Tiffany Richard, adental technician, bothfrom the 59th DentalGroup, perform a toothfi l l ing on a Guyaneseman July 20 at theDiamond Primary Schoolin Diamond, Guyana.The Ai rmen prov idedfree dental care to thelocal population duringNew Horizons Guyana2009.

By Senior Airman Nicole Roberts59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Members of the 59th Dental Groupfrom Wilford Hall Medical Centerparticipated in a humanitarian mis-sion to give routine dental care topeople in Guyana July 19-31.

A team of six doctors and 14enlisted Airmen brought mobile den-tal equipment needed for the two-week rotation to Guyana for NewHorizons, a $9 mill ion exercisedesigned to strengthen ties with part-ner nations in Central and SouthAmerica through combined quality oflife improvement projects.

On the first day alone, the teamwas able to see 40 Guyanese patientsat a school in Diamond, and by theend of the two weeks the Airmen hadseen 600 patients.

“The patients were very gratefuland waited in line for hours to beseen,” said Col. (Dr.) RaymondHancock, the director of periodontics

for the 59th Dental Training Squad-ron. “The country has a very poorinfrastructure with only 30 dentistsin the entire country.”

Everything from lab tests to med-ication was provided to the patientswho showed up to the free clinic fromGeorgetown and the outlying areas.The team did cleanings, fi l l ings,extractions, root canals and toothrepairs. This routine care is normallynot available or affordable to the res-idents.

The doctors also held lectures atthe dental school while in Guyana,but found there was an extremeshortage of text books. Since return-ing to Lackland, the team is organiz-ing an effort to get text book dona-tions from the more than 1,000 den-tists throughout the Air Force to sendback to Guyana’s dental students.

“I am extremely proud of the teamfor their extraordinary compassionand quality of care,” Dr. Hancocksaid.


With a new school year around the corner and anever-ending influx of trainees, Lackland health offi-cials have taken an aggressive, proactive approachtoward confronting the public health challengesposed by the H1N1 influenza virus.

“(H1N1) flu is (different from the regular flu viruswhich prefers cooler weather) because it has contin-ued to cause illness in the U.S. throughout the sum-mer. In Texas, there have been more than 5,372cases, 278 in Bexar County alone,” said Lt. Col.Cynthia Cogburn, 37th Aerospace Medical Squadron.

Colonel Cogburn added that because not all peoplewho are ill seek medical care or are tested, manycases are not reported. The Centers for DiseaseControl estimates that there are more than 1 millioncases in the U.S.

On Lackland, proactive monitoring is targeted atreducing the spread of on-base H1N1 cases.According to Capt. Aretha Clisby, 37th AMDS, anyoneexhibiting influenza-like-symptoms, such as a feverhigher than 100 degrees, cough, and/or sore throat,when arriving at a health care facility on base is test-ed for the virus.

Childcare and youth facility employees are alsotaking steps to prevent the virus from spreading.Employees regularly clean and sanitize frequentlytouched surfaces including desks, doorknobs, com-puter keyboards and toys. Additionally, the 37thMission Support Group commander asked parents tokeep ill children at home and promptly report coldsymptoms to a doctor.

“The safety and well being of children are our toppriority,” Col. Patrick Fogarty, 37th MSG commander,said in a letter to parents dated July 29.

According to the CDC, seasonal influenza causesan estimated 36,000 deaths in the United States eachyear. Influenza and other contagious illnesses arealways a concern for the 737th Training Group,

home to Air Force Basic Military Training. Thegroup, which houses and cares for approximately35,000 trainees each year, is also taking steps tosafeguard their people.

Master Sgt. Donald Coughlin, the 737th TRG med-ical operations flight superintendent, said an H1N1containment plan was put in place which includesdaily surveillance of trainees. Those exhibiting symp-toms are sent to the Reid Clinic for a medical evalua-tion. If H1N1 is suspected, the trainee is tested, puton anti-viral medication and isolated. Additionally, allgraduated Airmen have their temperature taken andrecorded the evening prior to their departure fromBMT; trainees with elevated temperatures are sent toReid Clinic for evaluation.

“Each week approximately 650-850 new traineesarrive at Lackland to begin their Air Force careerfrom places throughout the world,” SergeantCoughlin said. “This is an enormous challenge whendealing with disease prevention and surveillance; asa population increases so does the risk of spread ofdisease. Whether on a deployment to Iraq or here atLackland, the prevention and containment of illnessis critical. Without it, (the mission is at risk).”

Even though H1N1 has been relatively mild, somepeople are still at risk for complications. Those at

risk include children younger than 5, persons withchronic respiratory illness such as asthma, childrenand adolescents receiving long-term aspirin therapy,persons with chronic medical conditions such as dia-betes, heart disease, liver or kidney diseases orimmunosuppressive illness and women who arepregnant. If they become ill, those at risk should con-tact their primary care provider for anti-viral med-ications which are effective in reducing the severityand length of illness.

The best protection against any type of flu is vacci-nation, and this year there will be two separate fluvaccines to protect against seasonal flu and H1N1 flu,Colonel Cogburn said. The CDC recommends healthychildren and adolescents 6 months to 18 years of agebe vaccinated for seasonal influenza and those 6months to 24 years of age be vaccinated for H1N1.Those at risk for complications will be a priority forthe vaccinations.

Vaccines will not be available until October andthe H1N1 vaccine could be in limited supply, ColonelCogburn said. In the meantime, personal hygiene isthe key to disease prevention, especially as schoolstarts. She recommends the following precautions:• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when youcough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash afteryou use it.• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20seconds, especially after you cough or sneeze.Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germsspread this way.• Avoid close contact with sick people, staying at leastsix feet away. Flu is generally spread through respi-ratory droplets that fall to the ground usually withinsix feet of an ill person.

Officials proactive against H1N1 influenza

See H1N1 P19

“Whether on a deployment toIraq or here at Lackland, the

prevention and containment ofillness is critical. Without it, (the

mission is at risk).”

Master Sgt. Donald Coughlin737th Training Group


Students attending Lackland ISD may beeligible for free or reduced priced meals. Atregistration, and the first day of school, eachstudent will be given an application, a set ofguidelines, and a letter of explanation con-cerning the meals.

Breakfast is 85 cents and lunch is $1.75.The reduced price for students is 30 cents forbreakfast and 40 cents for lunch.

Application for free or reduced meals maybe made anytime during the school year.Those not eligible at the beginning of theschool year and whose status changes(decrease in household income, increase inhousehold size, unemployment) can reapply.

Information on applications is strictly con-fidential and is used only to decide eligibility.Approved applications on file from the previ-ous school year will be valid until a newapplication is received or until Oct. 6.

For more information, contact theLackland ISD Food Service Director at 357-5056.

Students may qualify for free or reduced-priced meals if household income falls withinthe limits on this chart.

(Courtesy Lackland ISD)

Lackland ISD offers free, reduced mealsFEDERAL INCOME CHART

Maximum Income for EligibilitySchool Year 2009-10

Household Yearly Monthly WeeklySize Income Income Income

One person $20,036 $1,670 $386Family of two $26,955 $2,247 $519

Family of three $33,874 $2,823 $652Family of four $40,793 $3,400 $785Family of five $47,712 $3,976 $918Family of six $54,631 $4,553 $1,051

Family of seven $61,550 $5,130 $1,184Family of eight $68,469 $5,706 $1,317

Each additional person: $6,919 $577 $134


Ramadan, the Islamic month offasting, will begin either on Aug.21 or 22 with the sighting of thenew moon. Why the uncertaintyabout the start and end ofRamadan? Ramadan is the ninthmonth on the Islamic calendar,which is based on the lunar sys-tem. The months on the lunar cal-endar begin and end with thesighting of the new moon.

Because of this, the beginning ofRamadan rotates throughout everymonth of the standard Gregoriancalendar from year-to-year.

Muslims all over the world lookforward to Ramadan. The entiremonth is spent fasting, praying,and reading the Qur’an. In fact,Ramadan is a month in whichMuslims commemorate the Qur’an.

The religion of Al-Islam is basedon five pillars: belief in one Godand Prophet Muhammad as theMessenger of God; prayer; alms;fasting in Ramadan; and pilgrim-age to Makkah, at least once in alifetime.

The Ramadan fast is applicableto all Muslims who have reachedthe age of puberty. The fast beginsdaily at dawn and continues untilsunset. During the daylight hours,

those who are fasting must abstainfrom food, drinks, and intimaterelationships.

Immediately after sunset thoseobserving the fast are required tobreak the fast by eating and drink-ing; however, one is not tooverindulge in these activities.While the daylight hours are spentfasting, much of the night is spentin prayer and reading the Qur’an.

The Ramadan fast is for thebenefit of the total person – spiri-tually, mentally, and physically.While fasting, a Muslim is con-scious of the need to appreciateand respect both mankind and theouter world as creations of theAlmighty God.

Three days of celebration andthanksgiving follow the completionof the month of Ramadan. This cel-ebration is known as Eid-al-Fitr.This fast-breaking celebration willbegin on Sept. 19 or 20, dependingon the sighting of the new moon,with an early morning congrega-tional prayer service. For moreinformation, contact Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 792-5106.

(Courtesy 37th Training Wingchapel office)

Ramadan: The Islamic month of fasting

Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Timothy SanderA mosque is silhouetted against the evening twilight near Balad, Iraq. Muslims will begintheir Ramadan observance Aug. 21 or 22 with the sighting of the new moon.


Additionally, today’s opera-tional environment calls forlogistics readiness officers toperform increasingly technicallogistics tasks with the jointforce.

Convoys, embedded trainingteams, and working side by sidewith our joint force counter-parts are now the norm.

“We’re doing things now asa career field that wasn’t donein the Air Force just a few yearsago,” said James Hearn, anIROC instructor. “As an AirForce, we recognize the criticalimportance of these tasks, aswell as the importance of pro-viding baseline instruction toour senior captains and majorsso that they’re armed to inte-grate into the joint fight. Wewant our career field to be thepremier logistics providers tothe Department of Defense.

“Education and training willprovide the foundation for us tosucceed,” he said.

LEADERS from P12

• The CDC recommends that those withflu-like illness stay home for at least 24hours after their fever is gone, except toget medical care or for other necessities.The fever should be gone without the useof a fever-reducing medicine.• Keep away from others as much as pos-sible to keep from making others sick.

The symptoms of seasonal influenzaand H1N1 are similar and include fever,cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose,body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.Many people who have been infected withthe H1N1 have also reported diarrhea andvomiting which is not commonly seen withseasonal flu.

Those who are sick should limit contactwith other people and stay home until 24hours after their fever has subsided; thosewho work in health care should remainhome for seven days after symptomsbegin or they have been symptom-free for24 hours, whichever is longer. Active-dutymembers should follow normal sick callprocedures if they become ill. Those witha severe illness or at high risk for flu com-plications should let their health careprovider know immediately.

Those experiencing any of the follow-ing warning signs should seek emergencymedical care.

In adults, emergency warning signsthat need urgent medical attentioninclude:• difficulty breathing or shortness ofbreath;• pain or pressure in the chest orabdomen;• sudden dizziness;• confusion;• severe or persistent vomiting; and• flu-like symptoms improve but thenreturn with fever and worse cough.

In children, emergency warning signsthat need urgent medical attentioninclude:• fast breathing or trouble breathing;• bluish or gray skin color;• not drinking enough fluids;• severe or persistent vomiting;• not waking up or not interacting;• being so irritable that the child does notwant to be held; and• flu-like symptoms improve but thenreturn with fever and worse cough.

For more information, visit the CDCWeb site, www.cdc.gov.

(Compiled by 37th TRW Public Affairs)

H1N1 from P16

Be Responsible!

Seat Belts

Save Lives!

Buckle Up

And

Wear Yours!


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

BONE MARROW DRIVE

Lt. Col. (Dr.) David Ririe andMaj. (Dr.) Dustin Stevenson, bonemarrow transplant physicians atWilford Hall Medical Center, willplay 72 holes of golf Wednesday toraise awareness about the need forbone marrow transplant donors.

All Department of Defense IDcard holders are encouraged toparticipate in the bone marrowdrive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at theGateway Hills golf course.

Registration is free and requiresa cheek swab and consent form.DoD ID card holders ages 18 to 60can register, including retirees andfamily members.

For more information, contactJohn Dechavez at 292-7080.

SURVIVING MORTGAGE MELTDOWN

The Airman and FamilyReadiness Flight’s Surviving theMortgage Meltdown class isTuesday, 1-3 p.m., Bldg. 1249.

The class covers obtaining anew mortgage, keeping currentwith an existing mortgage, and howto avoid foreclosure if delinquenton payments.

Contact Jerry Jackson at 671-3722 for reservations.

WHMC REINTEGRATION DINNERS

Reintegration dinners sponsoredby the Wilford Hall Medical Centerchaplain’s office for members ofthe 59th Medical Wing who havereturned from deployment withinthe last six months are Aug. 15 andAug. 22 at the Gateway Club begin-ning at 6 p.m.

The events are for couples toenjoy a dinner for two followed bythe movie Fireproof and a discus-sion afterward about how deploy-ment affects couples’ relation-ships.

Seating is limited to 50 couplesper session with a refundabledeposit of $20 per couple for regis-

tration that will be returned duringcheck-in the night of the event.

Call 292-7373 for reservationsor visit the WHMC chaplain’s office.

AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Alamo Chapter of the AirForce Association has $1,000scholarship awards for eligiblefamily members. Current chaptermembers in good standing cansponsor spouses, high school sen-iors and current college studentsfor scholarship consideration.

The deadline for complete pack-ages is Wednesday.

For more information, contactDavid Pope at 288-6287.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP

The Small Business Develop-ment Center will sponsor a work-shop, How to Start Your OwnBusiness, Thursday, 1-4 p.m., atthe Airman and Family Readiness

Flight, Bldg. 1249.Topics covered will include writ-

ing an effective business plan,doing market research, selecting alocation and time management.

To enroll, call 671-3722.

TEACHING SEMINAR

A Troops to Teachers coordinatorwill present a seminar Aug. 21, 1-4p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Flight, Bldg. 1249.

The topic is “Teaching as aSecond Career” and is open to any-one interested in becoming ateacher.

To register, contact Terryca

Fuller at 671-3722.

LRS FLIGHT TO BE MINIMALLY

MANNED

The Deployment and Distri-bution Flight, 37th Logistics andReadiness Squadron, will be mini-mally manned Aug. 21 for an offi-cial function.

The personal property sectionand passenger movement element,Bldg. 5616, and the Kelly/Lacklandpassenger terminal, Bldg. 1614,will have minimum staff from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. that day. Call 866-

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

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

the “Services” link.

See BRIEFS P21

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


580-1420 during that time for offi-cial travel emergencies.

Additionally, the vehicle licensingfunction, Bldg. 5008, will also beclosed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug.21.

For more information, contactMaster Sgt. Rodney Van Leuven at671-1910.

BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT

Positions are available on theWilford Hall Medical CenterInstitutional Review Board.

The board approves, monitorsand reviews biomedical and behav-ioral human research at WHMC andLackland. Its function is to protectthe rights and welfare of theresearch subjects.

For more information, contact JimBarker at 292-4844 or 282-7141.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL SCREENINGS

The Lackland Pediatric DentalDepartment is providing drop-indental screenings for children under

13 in September and October.The screening will offer an opin-

ion and treatment recommendationsor alternatives but no orthodonticevaluation.

A copy of the child’s treatmentplan or referral letter from their den-tist is required.

The screenings will be offeredSept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21in the Longhorn Room of the SkylarkCommunity Center, 8-11 a.m.

For more information, contactStaff Sgt. Dianet Santos at 671-9876.

MOAA SETS LUNCHEON

The Military Officers Associationof America luncheon is Aug. 27,11:45 a.m., at the Fort Sam Houstongolf course clubhouse.

The guest speaker, retired Gen.Eugene Habiger, will speak aboutterrorism.

Luncheon cost is $11. Call 228-9955 by Aug. 25 for reservations.

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 Fridayfrom 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., andTuesday from 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.

VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR TEST

People who work for the Depart-ment of Defense, including active-duty, Reserve and civilian, are need-ed to assess the performance of anew FDA-approved TB test.

Participants must be at least 18,in good health and have had a posi-tive TB skin test in the past.

Tests will be conducted at theReid Clinic or Lackland’s Blood DonorCenter and participants will be paidfor their time.

For more information, call LauraRacster at 536-5004.

BRIEFS from P20GATEWAY THEATER

FRIDAYPublic Enemies, 6 p.m. (R), starringJohnny Depp and Christian Bale.

SATURDAYIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,noon (PG), starring Ray Romano andJohn Leguizamo.Brüno, 3 p.m. (R), starring JohnnySacha Baron Cohen and GustafHammarsten.Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,6 p.m. (PG-13), starring Megan Foxand Shia LaBeouf.

SUNDAYIce Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,noon (PG).Brüno, 3 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.

Public Enemies

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Brüno

Transformers: ROTF


By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

From his walk through the raucous crowd cor-ralled within Cowboys Dance Hall’s indoor bull-rid-ing arena to raising his arm in an unanimous deci-sion, Mathew McCoy felt at home in the caged ringat Fight Fest 14 Saturday.

“I have been doing this for so long, you get usedto it,” the Airman said. “I try to keep my composureand not let emotions get the best of me.”

The Texas Amateur Mixed Martial ArtsAssociation-sanctioned decision win came on theheels of a win by submission on April 25 followed bythree-and-a-half months of training.

“(The fight) couldn’t come fast enough,” McCoysaid. “I had been training for so long it became agrind after a while.”

Representing the Brazilian Top Team gym, McCoyorchestrated the action in the three-round bout tooutpoint local fighter Zach Garcia from Know PainFight Club, remaining undefeated in his amateurmixed martial arts career (3-0).

Winning all three rounds, McCoy was the aggres-sor, scoring in standup, grapple and ground posi-tions, and twice directing the flow of the matchthrough takedowns.

Showing an interest to square off, the former AirForce boxer stayed on his feet to open the bout,striking first on a jab, later adding a mid-level bodykick and then sticking a few knees into his oppo-nent’s abdomen from a grapple position.

“I was hoping he would come out more aggres-sive because I’m more of a counter-puncher,” McCoy

SSCCOORREEBBOOAARRDD

SUMO WRESTLING

The Lone Star Sumo wrestling team is looking for men,women and children for a tournament Aug. 29. No experienceis necessary.

Free lessons are given by three-time U.S. National SumoChampionship gold medalist Tom Zabel.

For more information, contact Mr. Zabel at 977-3202.

TEAM TRIATHLON

The annual triathlon, the Rambler 120 Team Challenge, isOct. 17 at Canyon Lake. The event is split into relay, five-to-eight-person teams, and extreme, four-person teams, com-petitive divisions. Entry is $100 due by Sept. 25.

Entry forms are available at www.randolphfss.com.For more information, call Steve Knechtel at 652-6508.

BBRRIIEEFFSS

SPORTS

GOLF

Division I W L

1. Services 4.5 .52. 433rd AW 4 13. 737th TRG 4.5 1.54. JIOWC 3 35. 314th MI Bn 2 4 6. Security Forces 1 37. 690th NSG 1 4

Aug. 11- total 1st 2nd737th TRG 141 69 72314th MI Bn 176 68 78

433rd AW 140 68 72690th NSG 152 72 82

* Services vs. Security Forcesrescheduled

Aug. 4- total 1st 2nd433rd AW 150 72 78314th MI Bn 184 78 106

737th TRG 144 67 77Sec Forces 146 70 76

JIOWC 152 71 81314th MI Bn 184 78 106

July 28- total 1st 2ndServices 147 68 79690th NSG 153 74 79

JIOWC 141 70 71314th MI Bn 165 74 79

Sec Forces 153 68 85NIOC/Co H 161 78 83

690th NSG 146 73 73737th TRG 152 74 78

Recreation W L

1. Recruiting 7 02. LAB 5 23. AFISR 4 34. 343rd TRS 2 5

Aug. 5- total 1st 2ndRecruiting 150 68 82AFISR 156 69 87

July 29- total 1st 2ndAFISR 146 69 77LAB 173 74 99

Airman outpoints MMAopponent at Cowboys hall

Home in the cage

Photo by James PollockMathew McCoy (left) drives a knee into his opponent’s mid-section during a 30-27decision win at Fight Fest 14, Saturday at Cowboys Dance Hall. See MMA P23

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said. “But after I hit him that first timeI guess he didn’t want anymore.”

Kept at bay by Garcia’s kicks tostart the second round, the Airmanshot past a grapple attempt, drivinghis opponent into the cage and thenquickly taking a full mount after theensuing takedown.

Not connecting with a successfulground-and-pound, the fightersreturned to their feet with McCoy land-ing another strong knee.

McCoy, a blue belt in Jiujitsu, againproved the owner of a superior groundgame; however, he was unable to forcea submission in the final round.

A north-south and a guillotinechoke hold slipped through his arms.

McCoy’s effectiveness on the groundcould be the result of training with

2008 World Grappling ChampionMarcello Bergo and owner of theBrazilian Top Team gym, formerlyAlive MMA.

“His stand up and ground game aregetting better,” Bergo said followingMcCoy’s win. “He let a few good posi-tions escape, but he remained in con-trol the whole time.”

Grappling between the night’s MMAbouts, Fort Sam Houston’s ArmyCombatives course instructor Sgt. 1stClass Jeff Deickman was impressedwith McCoy’s win because of whom hewas up against.

“He had a good performance,” hesaid. “I know the club he was fightingagainst. They train well and have a lotof amateur and professional fighters.”

McCoy’s win was one of 10 on thenight. Barring injuries, he plans onentering the next event planned forCowboys Dance Hall in October.

Photo by James PollockFeatherweight Mathew McCoy (left) tries to lock in a guillotine submission hold.

MMA from P22

Key to the great outdoorsKey to the great outdoors

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

If it has to do with the outdoors,chances are the LacklandOutdoor Adventure Center isinvolved.

The scope of the center’s mission isalmost as extensive as the blue Texassky from covering the maintainence ofbase swimming pools, parks and trailsand looking after the Saddle Club’shorse stables to supervising off–basetrips to the Gulf of Mexico.

Oh, and then there’s the rentalequipment. Need a horse trailer, bassfishing boat or how about a bouncecastle for that upcoming birthday?

The center’s programmer and all-around Mr. Fix-it, Richard Fulk,

summed up the center’s role with hismotto.

“People might say we’re the ambas-sadors of fun,” the retired Army engi-neer said.

After Lackland Outdoor AdventureCenter director Lisa Muse took overabout six years ago, the services wereexpanded to include a larger selectionof rental equipment like canoes andkayaks and off-base programs such asthe bay fishing trip, skeet shooting andmotorcycle rides.

“We doubled our inventory on theitems we already had and then weadded a whole lot more,” Ms. Musesaid.

Ms. Muse, an avid swimmer andscuba diver, finds providing a widevariety of services make the job thatmuch more enjoyable.

“To me, that’s what has alwaysattracted me to outdoor recreation,”she said. “You never quite know whatyou will be doing on any particularday.”

Accumulating equipment is oftenthe result of customer comment cards.

“About a year ago, one of the com-ments was ‘why don’t you have a mar-garita machine?’” Ms. Muse said. “So Ibought one. It rented like crazy so Ibought three more.”

Mr. Fulk coordinates and supervisesmany of the off-base excursions, andhas a trip to Garner State Parkplanned for the fall, when tempera-tures begin to drop.

All supervisors are required trip-specific certification such as in first aid.

“If you take people out to kayak (theAir Force) wants you to have certifica-

tion,” he said.Mr. Fulk said the weather normally

dictates the type of trip. Twenty-yearLOAC mechanic Bob Hollenbeck saidboat rentals also “depend on the sea-son.

“No one likes to sit out on water in100-degree weather. In the fall, thefishing boats come into play,” he said.

Ultimately, Ms. Muse said the 42summer employees and roughly 25 fallemployees are all integral to the cen-ter’s success in providing the range ofoutdoor activities.

“I am extremely lucky to have tal-ented employees that bring in their dis-parate backgrounds,” she said.

The center also oversees the discgolf and paintball courses. For moreinformation, visit the LOAC’s Web site:www.lacklandservices.com/loac.

LOAC provides wide-ranging services

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