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Recognition 6

What’s Happening 26

News & Features

AirFest 2010 3

Dangerous drinks 8

Inn renovations 12

Best of the best 27

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By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

Lackland’s annual Sept. 11 memorialrun allows Airmen to come together in mil-itary service as they honor the day’s fallenAmericans.

The memorial ceremony and run isscheduled for 5:30 a.m., Sept. 8 at thebasic military training parade grounds.

As president of the Lackland FirstSergeants’ Council, and first sergeant toboth the 802nd Force Support Squadron

and the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron,Senior Master Sgt. Keith Baber is chargedwith getting the word out on base.

“The whole idea of the run is to showsupport,” Sergeant Baber said. “A forma-tion run helps build espirit de corps and acohesiveness among not only your unit andwing, but the entire base.”

A memorial ceremony, including theraising and lowering of the flag in concor-dance with Reveille and Taps, commentsfrom 502nd Air Base Wing CommanderBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, a moment of

silence, a prayer reading by Chaplain (Lt.Col.) Shon Neyland and recitation of theAirmen’s Creed, precedes the formationrun.

Sergeant Baber expects more than1,000 people to participate and added,“the more participants, the better.”

Following the ceremony, Airmen in unitand group formations commence a roughlytwo-mile loop down Truemper Street ontothe training side of base, crossing at the

Base hosts 9/11 memorial run

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AN ACTIVE EXERCISE

Photo by Robbin CresswellEmergency responders carry a patient into Wilford Hall Medical Center for treatment during an active shooter training exercise Tuesday. Thetraining exercise tested Lackland units on their ability to respond to an active shooter incident.

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COMMISSARY LABOR DAY HOURS

The Lackland commissary will be openfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday for the LaborDay holiday.

BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES

Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting,will be observed daily at sunset in theGlobal Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, throughSept. 9 or Sept. 10.

Observances include breaking of fast,prayers and lectures.

For more information, call Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 671-2941.

CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST

The 2010 Combined Federal Campaignkickoff breakfast is Sept. 13, 8 a.m., at theGateway Club.

For more information, contact 1st Lt.Aaron Blackburn at 977-5718.

RETROACTIVE STOP LOSS CLAIMS

Airmen, veterans and beneficiaries whowere involuntarily extended under Stop Lossbetween Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss SpecialPay.

The deadline is Oct. 21 to file RSLSPclaims for an enlistment involuntarilyextended due to Stop Loss.

Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoplossfor claim forms and filing instructions.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL

The Air Force’s 63rd Birthday Ball isSept. 18 at the Gateway Club with socialhour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:50 p.m.

Reservations are due by Sept. 10. Ticketprices are major and above, civilians fromGS-12 or above, $45; master sergeant tocaptain, GS-11 and below, $40; staff ser-geant to technical sergeant, $30; and air-man basic to senior airman, $20.

For more information, contact your unitrepresentative or Staff Sgt. Jared S.Browning at 834-9932.

FIRE STATION OFFERS TOURS

The Lackland fire station will be offeringtours during fire prevention week Oct. 4-8.To schedule a tour, call Dori Matthey at 671-2063.

NewsBRIEFS

COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

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

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

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

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.

By 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne502nd ABW Public Affairs OL-A

Tora Tora Tora, an explosive aerialhistory lesson featuring a reenact-ment of the Japanese attacks on PearlHarbor, will be among the headlinersat Lackland AirFest 2010 Nov. 6-7 atthe historic Kelly Field Annex flightline.

Performed by the CommemorativeAir Force, the group began in 1972after six replica Japanese aircraftwere donated to the CAF. Thirty-eightyears later, the pilots and groundcrews perform 12 to 16 shows a year,bringing a little bit of history to everyaerial performance.

“When I was a boy, my parentstook me to an air show in Kansas. I’ll

never forget the first time I saw a B-17 flying low over the runway withone gear down, and the sound ofmany Zeros (Japanese fighter planes)attacking overhead. Dec. 7, 1941, is aday that will live in infamy, and I willalways have an image of (the PearlHarbor bombing) because of showslike Tora! Tora! Tora!,” said Col.William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wingcommander.

The group’s motto is “least we for-get,” a reflection of why volunteersfrom all over the country give theirtime to ensure an accurate represen-tation for generations born afterWorld War II.

The group’s mission is to tell astory that will forever be a part of ournation’s history. A reenactment from

Tora Tora Tora is not a typical historylesson. The show includes eight to 10Tora aircraft, a bomb squad, and 61pyrotechnic effects. Every perform-ance is a living museum that promis-es to be as fresh and exciting as theirvery first show.

With security being Lackland’s No.1 priority, visitors will be prohibitedfrom bringing concealed weapons, icechests, backpacks, large bags, alco-hol, skates and skateboards. Theseitems must be left in the vehicle. Pets,with the exception of assistance orguide dogs, will not be allowed at theevent.

Gates for AirFest 2010 will openfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 6-7. Formore information, visit http://www.lackland.af.mil/airshow.

Courtesy photoTora Tora Tora will perform a reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor during AirFest 2010 Nov. 6 and 7.

Living museum comes to AirFest 2010

By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick502nd Air Base Wing commander

Labor Day is dedicated to theachievements of American work-ers and the contributions theymake to the strength, prosperity,and well-being of our country.Labor Day weekend also marksthe end of the 101 Critical Days ofSummer, a period historicallyassociated with increased mishaps. Iencourage each of you to take a welldeserved break and recharge over thisLabor Day weekend. Bear in mind wemust always exercise safety and continu-ously manage risk.

Prior to this holiday commanders andsupervisors have a great opportunity toreinforce the importance of safety.Remind your people about the signifi-cance of including family members indecisions regarding activities. They

should ask the who, what, when,where, and how questions as theyrelate to weekend plans to ensurea comprehensive look has beengiven to safety factors. Below area few important tips for consider-ation:• Kids are No. 1 priority – Ensurean adult is always watching theyoung ones – unsupervised chil-dren can get into dangerous situ-

ations quickly.• Keep it cold – Nothing will ruin yourparty more than sick family and friends.Keep your perishable foods on ice. Usedisposable cake pans filled with ice andnestle your bowls and dishes in the icefor a quick and simple outdoor refrigera-tor. You can never have too much ice onhand!• The heat is on – Labor day is consid-ered the end of summer – but the hotweather of summer in most places still

has not dissipated. Stock lots of drinksand stay away from alcohol and caffeinewhich can dehydrate.• Don’t get burned – Labor Day is a bigbarbecue holiday. Keep your eye on thehot fire. If you are disposing of ash orcoals at your party location, use anappropriate disposal drum or make surethe coals or ash are thoroughly soakedwith water before disposal.• Plan for the extra traffic – Considerleaving the day before Labor Day andstaying a day after to avoid the extratraffic. If that isn’t possible, get an earlystart on your day!

Exercising risk mitigation lets some-one know you care! As wingmen andBattle Buddies, let’s work together toprotect our most valuable resources: ourmilitary members, civilians, and our fam-ilies.

Enjoy the time off and most of all – BESAFE!

Make Labor Day safety a personal priority

Brig. Gen.Leonard Patrick

By Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Bramlett59th Medical Operations Group

“Experience is not what hap-pens to you; it’s what you dowith what happens to you.”

-Aldous HuxleyA recent deployment further

shaped my perspective onjointness. As my deploymentwas winding down I decided tohelp out another unit’s intra-mural sports team. They wereone player short and about toforfeit, so they asked me toplay. Operational risk manage-ment principles should havetold me it was a bad idea. Inhindsight the risk formula waseasy to apply: older guy +younger guys + sports = hurtolder guy. That’s exactly whathappened. Consequently, I dis-

located a joint in my foot andearned a medevac redeploy-ment. What I lost that day(mostly mobility and pride)does not compare with what Igained – a reminder of ourever-increasing jointness.

I’m a ’90s Airman. Duringthat time “joint” was a buzz-word word. However, not manyworkplaces reflected jointness.Today, it’s becoming rarer tosupport a military organizationor expeditionary mission with-out seeing the joint fingerprint.Simply put, regardless of whereor how we serve, be it the tip ofthe spear in battle, or along theshaft directing, guiding or sup-porting, it is clear that joint-ness is alive and here to stay.

I saw this during deploy-ments when our Army and Air

Force medical team cared forjoint and coalition forces inCentral America and SouthwestAsia. It was also evident in themedevac system where I linkedup with returning woundedwarriors from every branch.Though we came from diverseunits and had different injurieswe shared a common service.Additionally, each stop back tothe states was filled with jointwell-wishers and care takers. Itwasn’t the uniform they worebut the sincerity of theirencouraging words and skillsthat made the difference to us.Finally, when I returned toLackland, I found the samepulse and footprint on JointBase San Antonio.

Biologists say there are over200 joints in the body.

However, it only took dislo-cating one to further broadenmy perspective on jointness.The stories and sacrifices I wit-nessed of injured, brave youngmen and women from everybranch personified servicebefore self. I was remindedthat while our service uni-forms, creeds, traditions andsongs vary, they essentiallyproject the same message. TheLatin phrase “pro patria” bestdescribes this significance. Itmeans “for one’s country.”

Clearly, we are joint fromthe inside out … in ideals, goalsand execution. As we continueto embrace challenges andexperience the inevitable victo-ries ahead, we must rememberthe battle cry ... “One team,one fight!”

A joint experience, from the inside out


COMMISSARY LABOR DAY HOURS

The Lackland commissary will be openfrom 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday for the LaborDay holiday.

BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES

Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting,will be observed daily at sunset in theGlobal Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, throughSept. 9 or Sept. 10.

Observances include breaking of fast,prayers and lectures.

For more information, call Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 671-2941.

CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST

The 2010 Combined Federal Campaignkickoff breakfast is Sept. 13, 8 a.m., at theGateway Club.

For more information, contact 1st Lt.Aaron Blackburn at 977-5718.

RETROACTIVE STOP LOSS CLAIMS

Airmen, veterans and beneficiaries whowere involuntarily extended under Stop Lossbetween Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss SpecialPay.

The deadline is Oct. 21 to file RSLSPclaims for an enlistment involuntarilyextended due to Stop Loss.

Visit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoplossfor claim forms and filing instructions.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL

The Air Force’s 63rd Birthday Ball isSept. 18 at the Gateway Club with socialhour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:50 p.m.

Reservations are due by Sept. 10. Ticketprices are major and above, civilians fromGS-12 or above, $45; master sergeant tocaptain, GS-11 and below, $40; staff ser-geant to technical sergeant, $30; and air-man basic to senior airman, $20.

For more information, contact your unitrepresentative or Staff Sgt. Jared S.Browning at 834-9932.

FIRE STATION OFFERS TOURS

The Lackland fire station will be offeringtours during fire prevention week Oct. 4-8.To schedule a tour, call Dori Matthey at 671-2063.

NewsBRIEFS

COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

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

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

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

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.

By 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne502nd ABW Public Affairs OL-A

Tora Tora Tora, an explosive aerialhistory lesson featuring a reenact-ment of the Japanese attacks on PearlHarbor, will be among the headlinersat Lackland AirFest 2010 Nov. 6-7 atthe historic Kelly Field Annex flightline.

Performed by the CommemorativeAir Force, the group began in 1972after six replica Japanese aircraftwere donated to the CAF. Thirty-eightyears later, the pilots and groundcrews perform 12 to 16 shows a year,bringing a little bit of history to everyaerial performance.

“When I was a boy, my parentstook me to an air show in Kansas. I’ll

never forget the first time I saw a B-17 flying low over the runway withone gear down, and the sound ofmany Zeros (Japanese fighter planes)attacking overhead. Dec. 7, 1941, is aday that will live in infamy, and I willalways have an image of (the PearlHarbor bombing) because of showslike Tora! Tora! Tora!,” said Col.William H. Mott V, 37th Training Wingcommander.

The group’s motto is “least we for-get,” a reflection of why volunteersfrom all over the country give theirtime to ensure an accurate represen-tation for generations born afterWorld War II.

The group’s mission is to tell astory that will forever be a part of ournation’s history. A reenactment from

Tora Tora Tora is not a typical historylesson. The show includes eight to 10Tora aircraft, a bomb squad, and 61pyrotechnic effects. Every perform-ance is a living museum that promis-es to be as fresh and exciting as theirvery first show.

With security being Lackland’s No.1 priority, visitors will be prohibitedfrom bringing concealed weapons, icechests, backpacks, large bags, alco-hol, skates and skateboards. Theseitems must be left in the vehicle. Pets,with the exception of assistance orguide dogs, will not be allowed at theevent.

Gates for AirFest 2010 will openfrom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 6-7. Formore information, visit http://www.lackland.af.mil/airshow.

Courtesy photoTora Tora Tora will perform a reenactment of the bombing of Pearl Harbor during AirFest 2010 Nov. 6 and 7.

Living museum comes to AirFest 2010

By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick502nd Air Base Wing commander

Labor Day is dedicated to theachievements of American work-ers and the contributions theymake to the strength, prosperity,and well-being of our country.Labor Day weekend also marksthe end of the 101 Critical Days ofSummer, a period historicallyassociated with increased mishaps. Iencourage each of you to take a welldeserved break and recharge over thisLabor Day weekend. Bear in mind wemust always exercise safety and continu-ously manage risk.

Prior to this holiday commanders andsupervisors have a great opportunity toreinforce the importance of safety.Remind your people about the signifi-cance of including family members indecisions regarding activities. They

should ask the who, what, when,where, and how questions as theyrelate to weekend plans to ensurea comprehensive look has beengiven to safety factors. Below area few important tips for consider-ation:• Kids are No. 1 priority – Ensurean adult is always watching theyoung ones – unsupervised chil-dren can get into dangerous situ-

ations quickly.• Keep it cold – Nothing will ruin yourparty more than sick family and friends.Keep your perishable foods on ice. Usedisposable cake pans filled with ice andnestle your bowls and dishes in the icefor a quick and simple outdoor refrigera-tor. You can never have too much ice onhand!• The heat is on – Labor day is consid-ered the end of summer – but the hotweather of summer in most places still

has not dissipated. Stock lots of drinksand stay away from alcohol and caffeinewhich can dehydrate.• Don’t get burned – Labor Day is a bigbarbecue holiday. Keep your eye on thehot fire. If you are disposing of ash orcoals at your party location, use anappropriate disposal drum or make surethe coals or ash are thoroughly soakedwith water before disposal.• Plan for the extra traffic – Considerleaving the day before Labor Day andstaying a day after to avoid the extratraffic. If that isn’t possible, get an earlystart on your day!

Exercising risk mitigation lets some-one know you care! As wingmen andBattle Buddies, let’s work together toprotect our most valuable resources: ourmilitary members, civilians, and our fam-ilies.

Enjoy the time off and most of all – BESAFE!

Make Labor Day safety a personal priority

Brig. Gen.Leonard Patrick

By Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Bramlett59th Medical Operations Group

“Experience is not what hap-pens to you; it’s what you dowith what happens to you.”

-Aldous HuxleyA recent deployment further

shaped my perspective onjointness. As my deploymentwas winding down I decided tohelp out another unit’s intra-mural sports team. They wereone player short and about toforfeit, so they asked me toplay. Operational risk manage-ment principles should havetold me it was a bad idea. Inhindsight the risk formula waseasy to apply: older guy +younger guys + sports = hurtolder guy. That’s exactly whathappened. Consequently, I dis-

located a joint in my foot andearned a medevac redeploy-ment. What I lost that day(mostly mobility and pride)does not compare with what Igained – a reminder of ourever-increasing jointness.

I’m a ’90s Airman. Duringthat time “joint” was a buzz-word word. However, not manyworkplaces reflected jointness.Today, it’s becoming rarer tosupport a military organizationor expeditionary mission with-out seeing the joint fingerprint.Simply put, regardless of whereor how we serve, be it the tip ofthe spear in battle, or along theshaft directing, guiding or sup-porting, it is clear that joint-ness is alive and here to stay.

I saw this during deploy-ments when our Army and Air

Force medical team cared forjoint and coalition forces inCentral America and SouthwestAsia. It was also evident in themedevac system where I linkedup with returning woundedwarriors from every branch.Though we came from diverseunits and had different injurieswe shared a common service.Additionally, each stop back tothe states was filled with jointwell-wishers and care takers. Itwasn’t the uniform they worebut the sincerity of theirencouraging words and skillsthat made the difference to us.Finally, when I returned toLackland, I found the samepulse and footprint on JointBase San Antonio.

Biologists say there are over200 joints in the body.

However, it only took dislo-cating one to further broadenmy perspective on jointness.The stories and sacrifices I wit-nessed of injured, brave youngmen and women from everybranch personified servicebefore self. I was remindedthat while our service uni-forms, creeds, traditions andsongs vary, they essentiallyproject the same message. TheLatin phrase “pro patria” bestdescribes this significance. Itmeans “for one’s country.”

Clearly, we are joint fromthe inside out … in ideals, goalsand execution. As we continueto embrace challenges andexperience the inevitable victo-ries ahead, we must rememberthe battle cry ... “One team,one fight!”

A joint experience, from the inside out

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troop walk before returning to theparade grounds.

A participant in previous years,Sergeant Baber said the Sept. 11 run isa cathartic experience as the sombermood of the ceremony turns into ahigh-energy run.

“I’m sad for the people who paid theultimate price,” he said. “It’s amazingthe transformation. All of a suddenyou’re fired up, ready to go, becauseyou’re proud to be an American.

The next thing you know your com-mander is in front of you, your first ser-geant and your squadron members, allrunning as one team.”

The first sergeant encouragesAirmen to arrive in their PT uniformand to hydrate to ensure a successfulrun.

The formation run is open to militaryonly, while anyone with base access canattend the memorial ceremony.

Parking for the run is available atthe parade field, 37th TRW headquar-ters, the Gateway Club and MitchellHall.

For more information about the run,call Sergeant Baber at 671-3909.

RUN from P1


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 50 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 508 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 567Robert ConnollyHayden EilermanPhilip LacyGabriel LazurkaAnt’uan ThompsonRichard WalterDrew WinsteadFlight 568Jeremy BelandAbraham DucatteGlen EddyPatrick HowardKevin Jones

Alexander Mclean

321st Training SquadronFlight 565Colten BarronChristopher LeeFlight 566Megan BeacomEvelyn Velasquez

322nd Training SquadronFlight 571Dominik LaneRyan MarlerAdam SchlabachLogan WilsonFlight 572Andrea ClarkStephanie CoulthurstAysha HarrisRebecca Kaiser

323rd Training SquadronFlight 573Connor CooneyAaron CratonTimothy KantorakRobert KringHiram McFarlandRyan MitchellFlight 574Alyssa BakerJennifer DanielsonKatherine DewCassondra Johnson

324th Training SquadronFlight 563Marcus CoronadoAndrew HoyerDavid SmithDouglas SurlesJustin Tierney

Patrick WilliamsFlight 564Trenton Broughton

326th Training SquadronFlight 569Paul BarthMichael HendersonChristopher HoldenJason SampsonFlight 570Michael DannerTimothy MarquardtJames RusiewskiJoshua Williams

Most Physically FitMale AirmenJacob Bennette, 320th TRS,Flight 567Salvatore Persico, 320th TRS,

Flight 568Female AirmenAshley Benes, 321st TRS,Flight 566Jennifer Danielson, 323rdTRS, Flight 574

Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 573324th TRS, Flight 563Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 574321st TRS, Flight 566

Top Academic Flights324th TRS, Flight 563323rd TRS, Flight 573

Top BMT AirmanGabriel Lazurka, 320th TRS,Flight 567

Airmen earnDiamond Sharp

Congratulations to the following recipients ofthe Lackland First Sergeants’ Diamond SharpAward for August, received in recognition oftheir outstanding performance, appearance anddedication.

342nd Training SquadronStaff Sgt. Mark Harvey

543rd Support SquadronSenior Airman Jeffrey Lemmer

559th Aerospace Medicine SquadronTech. Sgt. John Seay

802nd Operations Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Mark Mangasarian

802nd Logistics Readiness SquadronAirman 1st Class Maria Lopez

Airman 1st Class Ming Ni

ASSUMING COMMAND

Photo by Robbin Cresswell(Left) Lt. Col. William Rowell, 22nd Training Squadron commander, and Capt. Harley Doubet, 22nd TRSDetachment 2 commander, unveil the detachment’s flag during the activation and assumption of commandceremony Aug. 24 at the Forbes Hall Auditorium on Lackland’s Training Annex. Under Captain Doubet’scommand, the detachment will manage the evasion and conduct after capture training program and survival,evasion, rescue, escape specialist selection for the 22nd TRS at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash.


By L.A. ShivelyFort Sam Houston Public Affairs

With long hours and physically demanding work-loads, servicemembers are increasingly using sportsand energy drinks to refuel. The newest craze to hitthe market is alcoholic energy drinks which combinethe effects of alcohol, a depressant, and stimulants.

Alcoholic energy drinks carry names like Tilt, RockStar 21 and Joose and are similar in look, feel andprice to popular non-alcoholic energy drinks. The dif-ference between non-alcoholic energy drinks andalcoholic energy drinks, however, is enormous.

Non-alcoholic energy drinks are meant to supplymental and physical stimulation for a short period oftime, while alcoholic energy drinks are consumed foreffect.

“People drink them to help them stay awake longerand drink more,” said Angela Moss, a preventioncoordinator with the Army Substance Abuse Programat Fort Sam Houston. She explained that fatigue is thebody’s way of saying one has had enough to drink.Alcoholic energy drinks fool the body and can makethe person think they are not as intoxicated as theyreally are.

“Just because you don’t feel drunk doesn’t mean

that the alcohol has not impaired your judgment andyour ability to drive a car or do your job,” Ms. Mosssaid.

“It just creates a ‘wide awake drunk.’ The otherdanger is the caffeine levels. High levels of caffeinecan cause increased anxiety, panic attacks, increasedblood pressure and insomnia.”

According to Staff Sgt. Brandon Hampton,Lackland Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention andTreatment program NCO in charge, the condition isextremely dangerous and puts people at a higher riskfor alcohol poisoning.

The central ingredient in most non-alcoholic ener-gy drinks is caffeine, the same stimulant found in cof-

fee or tea. It is often in the form of guarana or yerbamate. According to public health officials, an averageeight-fluid-ounce energy drink has about 80 mil-ligrams of caffeine, while 16 fluid ounce drinks con-tain around 150 milligrams.

Sergeant Hampton said the drinks also containhigh levels of alcohol. Compared to beer, which has a4 percent alcohol content, alcoholic energy drinkscontain up to 12 percent of alcohol by volume.

When you then add (high caffeine content) to alco-hol, some people can have serious health or otherproblems, Ms. Moss said.

According to the National Institute of Health, anenergy drink and alcohol combination can producechronic headaches, impair judgment, create shortnessof breath, dizziness and disorientation and can boostheart rate and blood pressure to dangerous levels.

Sergeant Hampton said alcoholic energy drinks canalso have a negative impact on a servicemember’scareer. Because they contain alcohol, consuming thedrinks can lead to an alcohol-related incident andadministrative actions including an Article 15, loss ofassignment, confinement, loss of security clearancesand loss of driving privileges.

For more information, contact the ADAPT office at292-4452.

Alcoholic energy drinks pose health risk

Courtesy photoA row of alcoholic energy drinks await purchase in abeverage freezer.


By Mike JosephStaff Writer

The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation ison the verge of takeoff in its quest to build a newprivately-funded multi-million dollar enlistedAirmen heritage museum and learning center atLackland.

“It’s being said the fundraising is going toexplode exponentially,” said Jaime Vazquez, foun-dation board president and retired Air Forcecolonel. “A lot is going on, and people are really,really engaged.”

Since assuming the task to raise at least $25million to build a new USAF Airman HeritageMuseum last year, the foundation has been takinga step-by-step approach to construct a solid basebefore beginning its major fundraising efforts.

The board president predicts future steps forthe foundation will begin to accelerate, and atten-dance at a convention appearance has created anoptimistic outlook.

Mr. Vazquez and Dwayne Hopkins, a foundationboard member and former 37th Training Wingcommand chief, recently attended the Air ForceSergeants Association’s Professional Airmen’s

Conference and International Convention inAtlanta.

To solidify an earlier endorsement of the proj-ect, the AFSA presented a $10,000 check to Mr.Vazquez at the conference, the largest donation todate for the project.

“We’re moving very quickly and we know this isgoing to continue to grow,” he said.

In addition to the donation, Mr. Vazquez alsomade a presentation to the group, which yielded anetworking opportunity.

“Chief Roy (Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, AirForce command chief) heard the presentation,and I was able to talk with him afterwards,” Mr.Vazquez said. “The chief expressed his support.”

Mr. Vazquez also talked with Secretary of theAir Force Michael Donley. “He was very interest-ed, and expressed his gratitude for the foundationand the work we’re doing towards the new muse-um.”

In other foundation news:• A group of volunteers, including Airmen,upgraded the new museum’s website, www.myair-manmuseum.org., and are managing it at no cost.Donations, paver purchases and contact informa-tion are now on the site.

“Not only were the look and feel changed but sowere the functions,” Mr. Vazquez said. “It’s atremendous benefit and we’re delighted.”• The board accepted 400 square feet of rent-freeoffice space next to Kel-Lac Uniforms from theHancock family. The space will eventually be usedas a reception area and marketing tool. • The foundation was recently recognized on thefloor of the House of Representatives with aproclamation for its efforts at the request of Rep.Charles Gonzalez, D-Texas. The congressman’soffice is also working closely with the foundationto obtain grants and earmarks.• The Air Force Federal Credit Union is partner-ing with the foundation to promote and market itspaver program. Additionally, the credit union willbe offering checking accounts/debit card accountswith the foundation’s logo, and customers candonate their cash rewards to the foundation.AFCU also gave $1,000 toward expenses at theAFSA conference.• A partnership between the foundation and St.Mary’s University is also in the works. Inexchange for helping establish accounting proce-

Foundation steps up new museum efforts

See FOUNDATION P24

The 2010A Lieutenant Colonel Lineof the Air Force-Medical Service selec-tion boards selected 1,236 majors forpromotion.

Congratulations to the followingLackland majors selected for promo-tion to lieutenant colonel:

Air Force Medical Support AgencyKenneth Burkett

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillanceand Reconnaissance AgencyJared Patrick

Air Force Reserve Officer TrainingCorpsJennifer Suarez

Security Forces CenterAaron Guill

U.S. Strategic CommandStephen RinehartDanny Slifer

24th Air ForceMichael ArtelliKathy Brady

Edward Cantrell

3rd Combat Camera SquadronThomas Knowles

59th Dental GroupAndrew Lattimore

624th Operations CenterWilliam Clarke

59th Medical Logistics and ReadinessSquadronIdona Henry

690th Intelligence Support SquadronThomas Bodnar

802nd Comptroller SquadronScott Thompson

802nd Force Support SquadronChad Schrecengost

837th Training SquadronEric Trismen

Lackland officers selected for promotion



The Lackland Gateway Heritage Foundation ison the verge of takeoff in its quest to build a newprivately-funded multi-million dollar enlistedAirmen heritage museum and learning center atLackland.

“It’s being said the fundraising is going toexplode exponentially,” said Jaime Vazquez, foun-dation board president and retired Air Forcecolonel. “A lot is going on, and people are really,really engaged.”

Since assuming the task to raise at least $25million to build a new USAF Airman HeritageMuseum last year, the foundation has been takinga step-by-step approach to construct a solid basebefore beginning its major fundraising efforts.

The board president predicts future steps forthe foundation will begin to accelerate, and atten-dance at a convention appearance has created anoptimistic outlook.

Mr. Vazquez and Dwayne Hopkins, a foundationboard member and former 37th Training Wingcommand chief, recently attended the Air ForceSergeants Association’s Professional Airmen’s

Conference and International Convention inAtlanta.

To solidify an earlier endorsement of the proj-ect, the AFSA presented a $10,000 check to Mr.Vazquez at the conference, the largest donation todate for the project.

“We’re moving very quickly and we know this isgoing to continue to grow,” he said.

In addition to the donation, Mr. Vazquez alsomade a presentation to the group, which yielded anetworking opportunity.

“Chief Roy (Chief Master Sgt. James Roy, AirForce command chief) heard the presentation,and I was able to talk with him afterwards,” Mr.Vazquez said. “The chief expressed his support.”

Mr. Vazquez also talked with Secretary of theAir Force Michael Donley. “He was very interest-ed, and expressed his gratitude for the foundationand the work we’re doing towards the new muse-um.”

In other foundation news:• A group of volunteers, including Airmen,upgraded the new museum’s website, www.myair-manmuseum.org., and are managing it at no cost.Donations, paver purchases and contact informa-tion are now on the site.

“Not only were the look and feel changed but sowere the functions,” Mr. Vazquez said. “It’s atremendous benefit and we’re delighted.”• The board accepted 400 square feet of rent-freeoffice space next to Kel-Lac Uniforms from theHancock family. The space will eventually be usedas a reception area and marketing tool. • The foundation was recently recognized on thefloor of the House of Representatives with aproclamation for its efforts at the request of Rep.Charles Gonzalez, D-Texas. The congressman’soffice is also working closely with the foundationto obtain grants and earmarks.• The Air Force Federal Credit Union is partner-ing with the foundation to promote and market itspaver program. Additionally, the credit union willbe offering checking accounts/debit card accountswith the foundation’s logo, and customers candonate their cash rewards to the foundation.AFCU also gave $1,000 toward expenses at theAFSA conference.• A partnership between the foundation and St.Mary’s University is also in the works. Inexchange for helping establish accounting proce-

Foundation steps up new museum efforts

See FOUNDATION P24

The 2010A Lieutenant Colonel Lineof the Air Force-Medical Service selec-tion boards selected 1,236 majors forpromotion.

Congratulations to the followingLackland majors selected for promo-tion to lieutenant colonel:

Air Force Medical Support AgencyKenneth Burkett

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillanceand Reconnaissance AgencyJared Patrick

Air Force Reserve Officer TrainingCorpsJennifer Suarez

Security Forces CenterAaron Guill

U.S. Strategic CommandStephen RinehartDanny Slifer

24th Air ForceMichael ArtelliKathy Brady

Edward Cantrell

3rd Combat Camera SquadronThomas Knowles

59th Dental GroupAndrew Lattimore

624th Operations CenterWilliam Clarke

59th Medical Logistics and ReadinessSquadronIdona Henry

690th Intelligence Support SquadronThomas Bodnar

802nd Comptroller SquadronScott Thompson

802nd Force Support SquadronChad Schrecengost

837th Training SquadronEric Trismen

Lackland officers selected for promotion



The Lackland landscape seems to transition dailyas new buildings under construction begin to rise,renovated buildings reopen and older structures aredemolished.

The Inns of Lackland are undergoing their owntransition but it’s a different kind –interiormakeovers. It’s a continuing project that goes unno-ticed from the outside until a guest walks throughone of the properties’ lobbies or swings open thedoor to a newly renovated room.

“Every year we are renovating properties as partof an ongoing program,” said Re Zander, The Innsof Lackland assistant general manager.

The Lackland hotel properties are in the midst ofmulti-million dollar renovations ranging from par-tial or total room renovations to the installation of anew phone system with wireless Internet.

For fiscal year 2010, $7.7 million was spent ren-ovating 11 of the 44 buildings under The Inns ofLackland umbrella. All of the properties – GatewayInn, Gateway Villa, Gateway Lodge, Kelly Inn at PortSan Antonio and Patriot Inn at Camp Bullis – havebeen a part of the project.

In addition to those makeovers, a separate $10million, two-year venture is underway to install theupgraded phone system in each of the 2,583 rooms.

“The money we generate goes right back into therooms,” Mrs. Zander said. “It goes into upgradingand keeping up with (the latest technology).”

She said all Lackland rooms have chairs recov-

ered, damaged lamps replaced, and new carpet,draperies, and bedspreads installed every six years;rooms are completely renovated every 12 years.Along with the soft materials, painting and new fur-niture are a part of the 12-year makeovers.

Sixty rooms at the Gateway Inn and 12 at thePatriot Inn were whole-room renovations this year,and the rest were décor remodels. Also included incurrent makeovers were dehumidifiers, new refrig-erators and microwave ovens or micro fridge units,and flat screen television sets.

Gateway Lodge and Gateway Inn received thebulk of the remodels. More than $2.6 million wasspent on the lobby and 218 rooms at GatewayLodge, $2 million on the lobby and 102 rooms atGateway Inn, $1.3 million on the lobby and 116rooms at Gateway Villa, $1.5 million on 125 roomsat Kelly Inn, and $300,000 on 12 rooms at PatriotInn.

This year’s expenditure follows a $2.3 milliondisbursement in FY 2009; another $3.7 million hasbeen allocated for FY 2011.

“We want our customers to be comfortable andhave the amenities they need,” Mrs. Zander said.

Inns of Lackland undergoing renovations

Photo by Alan BoedekerSixty rooms at the Gateway Inn were completely renovatedas part of $7.7 million renovation project. The projectincluded renovations at 11 of the 44 buildings under TheInns of Lackland umbrella.

The Inns of Lackland caterto a diverse customer base.While its customers aremostly military who are tem-porarily deployed or studentsat Lackland, the hotel prop-erties also house the 433rdAirlift Wing and 149thFighter Wing Reserve compo-nents on Reserve weekends.

When available – the prop-erties average a 95 percentoccupancy rate – Lacklandhotels also provide lodgingfor friends and family ofbasic military training gradu-ates, medical evacuees,wounded warriors andretirees using medical facili-ties.

The Air Force ServicesAgency, which oversees gov-ernment lodging accommo-dations, funded the projects.The Inns of Lackland com-bined have the most roomsand generate the most rev-enue in the government lodg-ing program.See INNS P13

INNS from P12 STAND UP AND SALUTE

Photo by Alan BoedekerLt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander, returns a salute from a flight passing in review during the Air Force BasicMilitary Training graduation ceremony Aug. 27. Members of the 18th AF commanders and command chiefs conference visitedLackland to tour BMT Aug. 26 and 27.



The Lackland landscape seems to transition dailyas new buildings under construction begin to rise,renovated buildings reopen and older structures aredemolished.

The Inns of Lackland are undergoing their owntransition but it’s a different kind –interiormakeovers. It’s a continuing project that goes unno-ticed from the outside until a guest walks throughone of the properties’ lobbies or swings open thedoor to a newly renovated room.

“Every year we are renovating properties as partof an ongoing program,” said Re Zander, The Innsof Lackland assistant general manager.

The Lackland hotel properties are in the midst ofmulti-million dollar renovations ranging from par-tial or total room renovations to the installation of anew phone system with wireless Internet.

For fiscal year 2010, $7.7 million was spent ren-ovating 11 of the 44 buildings under The Inns ofLackland umbrella. All of the properties – GatewayInn, Gateway Villa, Gateway Lodge, Kelly Inn at PortSan Antonio and Patriot Inn at Camp Bullis – havebeen a part of the project.

In addition to those makeovers, a separate $10million, two-year venture is underway to install theupgraded phone system in each of the 2,583 rooms.

“The money we generate goes right back into therooms,” Mrs. Zander said. “It goes into upgradingand keeping up with (the latest technology).”

She said all Lackland rooms have chairs recov-

ered, damaged lamps replaced, and new carpet,draperies, and bedspreads installed every six years;rooms are completely renovated every 12 years.Along with the soft materials, painting and new fur-niture are a part of the 12-year makeovers.

Sixty rooms at the Gateway Inn and 12 at thePatriot Inn were whole-room renovations this year,and the rest were décor remodels. Also included incurrent makeovers were dehumidifiers, new refrig-erators and microwave ovens or micro fridge units,and flat screen television sets.

Gateway Lodge and Gateway Inn received thebulk of the remodels. More than $2.6 million wasspent on the lobby and 218 rooms at GatewayLodge, $2 million on the lobby and 102 rooms atGateway Inn, $1.3 million on the lobby and 116rooms at Gateway Villa, $1.5 million on 125 roomsat Kelly Inn, and $300,000 on 12 rooms at PatriotInn.

This year’s expenditure follows a $2.3 milliondisbursement in FY 2009; another $3.7 million hasbeen allocated for FY 2011.

“We want our customers to be comfortable andhave the amenities they need,” Mrs. Zander said.

Inns of Lackland undergoing renovations

Photo by Alan BoedekerSixty rooms at the Gateway Inn were completely renovatedas part of $7.7 million renovation project. The projectincluded renovations at 11 of the 44 buildings under TheInns of Lackland umbrella.

The Inns of Lackland caterto a diverse customer base.While its customers aremostly military who are tem-porarily deployed or studentsat Lackland, the hotel prop-erties also house the 433rdAirlift Wing and 149thFighter Wing Reserve compo-nents on Reserve weekends.

When available – the prop-erties average a 95 percentoccupancy rate – Lacklandhotels also provide lodgingfor friends and family ofbasic military training gradu-ates, medical evacuees,wounded warriors andretirees using medical facili-ties.

The Air Force ServicesAgency, which oversees gov-ernment lodging accommo-dations, funded the projects.The Inns of Lackland com-bined have the most roomsand generate the most rev-enue in the government lodg-ing program.See INNS P13

INNS from P12 STAND UP AND SALUTE

Photo by Alan BoedekerLt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander, returns a salute from a flight passing in review during the Air Force BasicMilitary Training graduation ceremony Aug. 27. Members of the 18th AF commanders and command chiefs conference visitedLackland to tour BMT Aug. 26 and 27.


By Michele Riboul59th Medical Wing Infection Control

Keeping hands clean is one of the most importantsteps one can take to avoid getting sick and spread-ing germs to others. Many diseases and conditionsare spread by not washing hands properly.

The skin is an important barrier protecting youagainst harmful microorganisms. Keeping your skinintact and free of injury is your primary defenseagainst the spread of infection.

Allowing the skin to become dry can cause tinynicks and cracks in the skin that allow germs toenter the body. Dry skin is caused by a loss of waterand not from a lack of oils on the skin. Many factorscan speed up this loss such as repeatedly wettingand drying the skin, as well as washing hands toooften with a strong hand hygiene agent.

There are two types of microorganisms that com-pose our skin flora – resident and transient.Resident microorganisms are always on the skin.They cannot be removed completely, but their num-ber can be reduced.

Many of the resident skin organisms do not causeinfections in healthy people; however, they cancause infections during surgical procedures and

when a patient’s body is not able to fight infections.Transient organisms are organisms we pick up

from the environment around us and are oftenfound on the hands of healthcare personnel. Thesecan be harmful microorganisms acquired from aninfected or a non-infected patient and can lead toserious infections. Hand hygiene can remove theseorganisms from our skin.

Hand hygiene is the single most important way toprevent the spread of infection. There are twomethods of hand hygiene – soap and water or alco-hol hand rub.

Soap and water physically remove germs fromthe hands; it takes about 90 seconds to wash prop-erly. This method can be used when hands aregrossly soiled, but can also cause skin irritation.

The alcohol-rub method kills germs on the skinand takes only 15 seconds to clean. This methodshould not be used when hands are grossly soiled.Alcohol rub can sometimes improve skin conditions.

Hand washing doesn’t take much time or effort,but it offers great rewards in terms of preventing ill-ness. Adopting simple hand-washing habits can playa major role in protecting your health.

For more information, contact the InfectionControl Office at 292-7803.

Good health habits prevent germs

Photo by Senior Airman Nicole MickleSenior Airman Kathryn North, Radiologic Technologist,59th Radiology Squadron, washes her hands beforeassisting with a procedure at Wilford Hall Medical Center.


Story and photos by Master Sgt. Mike SmithNational Guard Bureau

On the desert ranges of Fort Bliss,Texas, there is a lot of open space forSoldiers to train and prepare for com-bat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Army operations are well-knownhere, but active-duty, guard andReserve security forces Airmen are onthe range, too.

Texas Air National Guard memberstrained the latest class of securityforces Airmen here recently on theequipment, tactics and techniquesthat take force protection outside thewire.

The Air Guard’s 204th SecurityForces Squadron operates “DesertDefender,” the Air Force RegionalTraining Center here, which preparesactive-duty, guard and Reserve securi-ty forces Airmen for area securityoperations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The nearly 50-day course includesmuch of the same training Soldiersundertake before deployment, such asmounted operations on armored vehi-cles and dismounted operations infoot patrols.

“We also teach them counter-insur-gency operations, which is critical inthis timeframe,” said Lt. Col. CarlAlvarez, the squadron and trainingcenter commander.

Air Force officials say the inclusionof the deployment training here stemspartly from a rewrite of Air Forceinstallation security instructions andits newer integrated defense postures,which take security forces Airmenoutside the wire to defend installa-tions.

Just a few years ago, a cadre of AirGuard members started the school-house from a few run-down buildingson Biggs Army Airfield and built it upthrough “a lot of hard work,” ColonelAlvarez said.

Today, it is a U.S. Air Force certi-fied regional training center with newbuildings and classrooms, as well asthe latest military equipment.

“I think we have come a long way

since the two-and-a-half years DesertDefender stood up,” Colonel Alvarezsaid. “Certainly (we have) in the last18 months, when it was certified as aregional training center.”

Now, the Air Guard training centeris the sole schoolhouse for trainingactive-duty, guard and Reserve securi-ty forces Airmen for these operations.

“It’s testament to the total forceand what we bring to the table,” thecolonel said.

Nearly 40 instructors as well asadditional support staff members run“Desert Defender,” which is a geo-graphically separated unit ofLackland’s 149th Fighter Wing.

The mission provides combatreadiness training to deploying securi-ty forces Airmen, which includessniper/counter-sniper training, areasecurity operations training and basesecurity operations training for AirForce security forces.

They also operate the same equip-ment they will use in the warfight.

“They have some of the best equip-ment that I have ever seen,” saidCapt. Chris Jackson, an active dutysecurity forces operations officer fromMaxwell Air Force Base, Ala.

During the training, CaptainJackson led more than 24 Airmen in afield exercise with armored fightingvehicles, including the military’snewest mine-resistant, ambush-pro-tected all-terrain vehicle and up-armored Humvees.

When they armed their weaponsand headed down a dirt road towardMcGregor Convoy Live Fire Range#38, it was time to put their classroomtraining into action with bullets ontarget.

“The objective of today’s lesson isto ensure the defenders engage tar-gets properly with everything from M2.50-caliber machine guns to M4rifles,” Colonel Alvarez said, which“includes understanding fields of fire,and how to properly engage targets tothe rear, to the right, and to the leftwhile ensuring a safe convoy.”

The Airmen also trained at the

post’s Military Operations in UrbanTerrain site, where they learned thetactics for close quarters battles insideand outside city buildings.

Dismounted operations ensurethat, should they go on a foot patrol,they move properly and know thetechniques and tactics needed underfire, Colonel Alvarez said. They alsoundergo rollover training and watersurvival courses to increase their sur-vivability in those situations.

The Airmen also gain expertise in a40-hour Army combat lifesavercourse.

Colonel Alvarez said the classroomand field training follows a purposefulsequence to a final, all-inclusive,multi-day field training exercise at theend of the course.

“The training has been amazing,”Captain Jackson said. “They providethe leeway for the students to tailortheir training and apply it in a practi-cal manner that’s suitable to us, byour squads.”

Captain Jackson said the securityforces group he will deploy with con-sists of three squadrons.

While the other two squadronstrain at other training centers in basesecurity operations, he said hissquadron is training here, because itwill execute the outside-the-wire mis-sion at their area of responsibility.

It will be Captain Jackson’s firstcombat deployment.

“I feel really lucky to get this mis-sion,” he said.

Tech. Sgt. David Butler, an instruc-tor, said deploying security forcessquadrons are a mix of those whodeployed several times and those whoare on their first deployment.

He said working as a team is thegreatest lesson they learn.

“When you get 13 or 14 differentbases together and try to send themdownrange as a unit ... it’s not likethey ever worked together,” he said.

“We hold their feet to the fire ...they come out of here with a prettygood knowledge of what kind of teamthey are taking downrange.”

Arming under the gaze of instructors, a team of Airmen prepare for a convoy live fire exercise during the Air Force’s Desert Defender course on FortBliss, Texas. The six-week course is run by the Texas Air National Guard’s 204th Security Forces Squadron. It prepares Air Force security forces for areasecurity operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Airmen deploy immediately after graduation.

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Deane talks with security forces Airmen during a convoy livefire exercise on a range in Texas. Deane is assigned as an instructor at the DesertDefender Regional Training Center, Texas Air National Guard, 204th Security ForcesSquadron.

Texas Air Guard prepares security forces Airmen for deployment


GET YOUR KICKS AT CHECK SIX

Airman 1st Class Erica Salmons goes down thewater slide at the Warhawk Pool Aug. 26.Airman Salmons is with the 59th MedicalSupport Squadron.

Photos by Alan BoedekerAirman 1st Class Levon Harrison, 59th Dental Training Squadron, gets low as he goes under the limbo bar during theCheck Six event Aug. 26. The event, held at the Warhawk Pool, included games, music and food.


The Alamo Chapter of the AirForce Association is actively seek-ing participation in CyberPatriotIII, the premier national highschool cyber defense competition.

Randy Coggins, chapter presi-dent, encouraged all local highschools, Junior ROTC units, andCivil Air Patrol squadrons to reg-ister teams for the competition.

“The United States is depend-ent as few nations are on comput-ers and networks – cyber systems– for every aspect of our lives. Ourcommerce, our industry, and oureconomy all depend on cyber sys-tems. Our national defense isbased on superiority in cyber-space as well,” Mr. Coggins said.

“We as an association are con-cerned about our nation’s abilityto maintain its cyber leadership,particularly with respect to thelow numbers of young people whoare entering the cyber workforce.

CyberPatriot is an excellentway to excite our nation’s highschool youth about an area thatpromises rewarding career oppor-tunities that can keep Americastrong.”

CyberPatriot teams are madeup of five-person teams who com-pete on-line in initial rounds bydefending a network against out-side threats.

Online competition begins inOctober; teams winning those

rounds will earn all-expense-paidtrips to an in-person competitionin the Washington, D.C. area inearly April.

Competition for CyberPatriot isdivided into two divisions: theOpen Division, in which any highschool can compete; and the AllService Division, which welcomesteams from Junior ROTC units ofthe Army, Navy, Marine Corps andAir Force, and from Civil AirPatrol composite or cadetsquadrons.

For more information, visit theSan Antonio CyberPatriot websiteat www.cyber.alamoafa.org.

(Courtesy Alamo Chapter of theAir Force Association)

AFA seeking high school cyber defense teamsEdwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

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

CURRENT LEVEL* = 667.7’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

LacklandConservation Corner

SAVE ENERGY!Ever wonder how energyefficient your home is?

Visit http://www.energysavvy.com/estimate/

to find out.


The Alamo Chapter of the AirForce Association is actively seek-ing participation in CyberPatriotIII, the premier national highschool cyber defense competition.

Randy Coggins, chapter presi-dent, encouraged all local highschools, Junior ROTC units, andCivil Air Patrol squadrons to reg-ister teams for the competition.

“The United States is depend-ent as few nations are on comput-ers and networks – cyber systems– for every aspect of our lives. Ourcommerce, our industry, and oureconomy all depend on cyber sys-tems. Our national defense isbased on superiority in cyber-space as well,” Mr. Coggins said.

“We as an association are con-cerned about our nation’s abilityto maintain its cyber leadership,particularly with respect to thelow numbers of young people whoare entering the cyber workforce.

CyberPatriot is an excellentway to excite our nation’s highschool youth about an area thatpromises rewarding career oppor-tunities that can keep Americastrong.”

CyberPatriot teams are madeup of five-person teams who com-pete on-line in initial rounds bydefending a network against out-side threats.

Online competition begins inOctober; teams winning those

rounds will earn all-expense-paidtrips to an in-person competitionin the Washington, D.C. area inearly April.

Competition for CyberPatriot isdivided into two divisions: theOpen Division, in which any highschool can compete; and the AllService Division, which welcomesteams from Junior ROTC units ofthe Army, Navy, Marine Corps andAir Force, and from Civil AirPatrol composite or cadetsquadrons.

For more information, visit theSan Antonio CyberPatriot websiteat www.cyber.alamoafa.org.

(Courtesy Alamo Chapter of theAir Force Association)

AFA seeking high school cyber defense teamsEdwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

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

CURRENT LEVEL* = 667.7’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

LacklandConservation Corner

SAVE ENERGY!Ever wonder how energyefficient your home is?

Visit http://www.energysavvy.com/estimate/

to find out.


COMMUNITY

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

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday: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.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and

Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

FAMILY HOUSING CARNIVAL

A back to school carnival byLackland family housing is today, 6-8p.m., in the new construction homeneighborhood behind the LacklandYouth Center.

The free event includes food,games, prizes, bouncy houses, facepainting and Star Wars characters.

For more information, call 674-9366.

AF RESERVE JOB BRIEFING

A briefing about Air Force Reservepart-time and full-time opportunitiesfor Airmen scheduled to separate isWednesday, 10 a.m., in the MilitaryPersonnel Flight building, Bldg. 5616,room 104.

Areas discussed include tradition-al Reserve, Individual MobilizationAugmentee, active Guard Reserve andAir Reserve technician; benefits andentitlements information is alsoincluded.

Briefings are held the second

Wednesday of each month.For more information, contact

Master Sgt. Michael Barnes at 671-3860.

CHILI COOK-OFF

A chili cook-off is Sept. 11, 9 a.m.,in conjunction with the quarterly fleamarket at the Warhawk Fitness Centerparking lot.

Prizes include $100 for first place,$75 for second place and $25 forthird place.

For rules and registration, call671-3191 or visit www.lacklandfss.com/skylark.html. Pre-registration isrequired.

QUARTERLY FLEA MARKET

The quarterly flea market is Sept.11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at theWarhawk Fitness Center parking lot.

Vendor spots are available for $10or $15 with a table.

To sign up, call the SkylarkCommunity Center at 671-3191.

THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE

The Lackland Thrift Shop bag saleis Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call theThrift Shop at 671-3600 or [email protected].

AWANA MEETING SCHEDULED

The first meeting and registrationfor AWANA, a Bible-based childrenand youth ministry, is Sept. 15, 6-8p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

AWANA meets weekly onWednesdays from September throughMay. For more information, contactFreedom Chapel at 671-4208.

CONSTITUTION DAY POSTER CONTEST

The Defense Commissary Agencyis sponsoring the U.S. ConstitutionDay poster contest for students inkindergarten through 12th grade.

The contest invites entrants,including homeschoolers, to celebrateConstitution Day on Sept. 17 bydesigning a poster showing how “You

and Your Family Benefit from theFreedoms Embodied in the U.S.Constitution.”

Entry forms are available at theLackland commissary or at http://govdocs4children.pbworks.com.Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 1and mailed to Martha Childers,Johnson County Public Library, 9875W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS66212.

FAMILY HOUSING YARD SALE

The Lackland family housing prop-erty-wide yard sale is Sept. 19, 7 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.


WHA MEMBERSHIP BARBECUE

The Wilford Hall Auxiliary will hosta membership drive barbecue withfree food and drinks Sept. 18, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., at Stillman Park.

Families are invited to becomemembers of the auxiliary, which sup-

ports the 59th Medical Wing staff.E-mail reservations to

[email protected] bySept. 11. For more information, con-tact Kerri Hudson at (614) 256-6331.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’Club meets Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at the Kelly Club.

E-mail reservations for the “Let’sSteal a Deal” luncheon [email protected] bynoon on Sept. 14. Costs are $12.50 forclub members, $14.50 for non-clubmembers. For membership informa-tion, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

PEDIATRIC PATIENT VOLUNTEERS

The Dental Residency Programneeds patients younger than 12 yearsold on Sept. 15.

Check in is 8-10 a.m. at theSkylark Community Center.

For more information, contactStaff Sgt. Foulkes at 671-9876.

LocalBRIEFS

dures and building a 2011 budgetand software advice, senior account-ing students may receive internshipcredit.• Dr. Richard Downs, a professionalstrategic planner and facilitator, hasvolunteered his time to develop astrategic vision and plan for thefoundation.• Jose Calzada, owner of Architec-tura SA, has volunteered his services

for the new museum. He has metwith base officials to begin an archi-tectural rendering of the new muse-um.• A proposed statement of work forpaver location and installation at theparade grounds has been approved.• The foundation will be participat-ing in AirFest 2010, the AirEducation and Training Commandsymposium in next January, andbirdies for charity at the ValeroTexas Open next spring.

FOUNDATION from P10

“… Changing Lives One Giftat a Time …”

… Please support the Combined FederalCampaign Sept. 13 – Oct. 31, 2010

Contact your unit reps for more info.


COMMUNITY

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

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday: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.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and

Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

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

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

FAMILY HOUSING CARNIVAL

A back to school carnival byLackland family housing is today, 6-8p.m., in the new construction homeneighborhood behind the LacklandYouth Center.

The free event includes food,games, prizes, bouncy houses, facepainting and Star Wars characters.


AF RESERVE JOB BRIEFING

A briefing about Air Force Reservepart-time and full-time opportunitiesfor Airmen scheduled to separate isWednesday, 10 a.m., in the MilitaryPersonnel Flight building, Bldg. 5616,room 104.

Areas discussed include tradition-al Reserve, Individual MobilizationAugmentee, active Guard Reserve andAir Reserve technician; benefits andentitlements information is alsoincluded.

Briefings are held the second

Wednesday of each month.For more information, contact

Master Sgt. Michael Barnes at 671-3860.

CHILI COOK-OFF

A chili cook-off is Sept. 11, 9 a.m.,in conjunction with the quarterly fleamarket at the Warhawk Fitness Centerparking lot.

Prizes include $100 for first place,$75 for second place and $25 forthird place.

For rules and registration, call671-3191 or visit www.lacklandfss.com/skylark.html. Pre-registration isrequired.

QUARTERLY FLEA MARKET

The quarterly flea market is Sept.11, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at theWarhawk Fitness Center parking lot.

Vendor spots are available for $10or $15 with a table.

To sign up, call the SkylarkCommunity Center at 671-3191.

THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE

The Lackland Thrift Shop bag saleis Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call theThrift Shop at 671-3600 or [email protected].

AWANA MEETING SCHEDULED

The first meeting and registrationfor AWANA, a Bible-based childrenand youth ministry, is Sept. 15, 6-8p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

AWANA meets weekly onWednesdays from September throughMay. For more information, contactFreedom Chapel at 671-4208.

CONSTITUTION DAY POSTER CONTEST

The Defense Commissary Agencyis sponsoring the U.S. ConstitutionDay poster contest for students inkindergarten through 12th grade.

The contest invites entrants,including homeschoolers, to celebrateConstitution Day on Sept. 17 bydesigning a poster showing how “You

and Your Family Benefit from theFreedoms Embodied in the U.S.Constitution.”

Entry forms are available at theLackland commissary or at http://govdocs4children.pbworks.com.Entries must be postmarked by Oct. 1and mailed to Martha Childers,Johnson County Public Library, 9875W. 87th Street, Overland Park, KS66212.

FAMILY HOUSING YARD SALE

The Lackland family housing prop-erty-wide yard sale is Sept. 19, 7 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.


WHA MEMBERSHIP BARBECUE

The Wilford Hall Auxiliary will hosta membership drive barbecue withfree food and drinks Sept. 18, 11 a.m.to 2 p.m., at Stillman Park.

Families are invited to becomemembers of the auxiliary, which sup-

ports the 59th Medical Wing staff.E-mail reservations to

[email protected] bySept. 11. For more information, con-tact Kerri Hudson at (614) 256-6331.


The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’Club meets Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 1p.m., at the Kelly Club.

E-mail reservations for the “Let’sSteal a Deal” luncheon [email protected] bynoon on Sept. 14. Costs are $12.50 forclub members, $14.50 for non-clubmembers. For membership informa-tion, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

PEDIATRIC PATIENT VOLUNTEERS

The Dental Residency Programneeds patients younger than 12 yearsold on Sept. 15.

Check in is 8-10 a.m. at theSkylark Community Center.

For more information, contactStaff Sgt. Foulkes at 671-9876.

LocalBRIEFS

dures and building a 2011 budgetand software advice, senior account-ing students may receive internshipcredit.• Dr. Richard Downs, a professionalstrategic planner and facilitator, hasvolunteered his time to develop astrategic vision and plan for thefoundation.• Jose Calzada, owner of Architec-tura SA, has volunteered his services

for the new museum. He has metwith base officials to begin an archi-tectural rendering of the new muse-um.• A proposed statement of work forpaver location and installation at theparade grounds has been approved.• The foundation will be participat-ing in AirFest 2010, the AirEducation and Training Commandsymposium in next January, andbirdies for charity at the ValeroTexas Open next spring.

FOUNDATION from P10

“… Changing Lives One Giftat a Time …”

… Please support the Combined FederalCampaign Sept. 13 – Oct. 31, 2010

Contact your unit reps for more info.


SEPT. 7PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m.,at Freedom Chapel with children min-istry during the meeting.


SEPT. 7-9TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistanceprogram for separating or retiring mili-tary personnel is Tuesday throughThursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. eachday, at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The program is presented by theDepartment of Labor and the TexasWorkforce Commission. It focuses onhow to job search and related topics.


SEPT. 8GOAL SETTING CLASS

A goal setting class by theNational Training Group is Wednesday,8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The class teaches participants to

see the overall big picture, actionsrequired to meet long and short-termgoals, how to anticipate roadblocks,and find self-motivation keys.

To sign up, call the Airman andFamily Readiness Center at 671-3722.

SEPT. 9KEY SPOUSE TRAINING

Training for the Key SpouseProgram is Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The sessions are for spouses whohave volunteered and been appointedby unit leadership.

The Key Spouse Program is an AirForce readiness program supportingAirmen and their families duringdeployments, separations and emer-gencies by enhancing and encouragingcommunication between units andfamilies.

For more information or reserva-tions, call 671-3722.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CLASS

An effective communication class,sponsored by the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center and taught by theNational Training Group is Thursday,

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The class focuses on three coreareas to improve communicationskills: precision and clarity, persuasionand influence, and tact and finesse.


SPONSORSHIP TRAINING

Training for new sponsors alongwith annual updates for sponsors pre-

viously trained is Thursday, 8-9 a.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

For more information or sign up,call 671-3722.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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


SEPT. 10PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents’Night Out at the youth center is Sept.10, 6:30-11:30 p.m., for childrenenrolled in full-day kindergartenthrough age 12.


BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending class thatteaches basic financial managementis Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to noon, at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The class teaches how to managea budget. For more information, call671-3722.

SEPT. 13RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isSept. 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informal forumabout the stress families and individu-als experience during separation.



Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Sept. 14, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with childrenministry during the meeting.


SEPT. 15CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS

A credit management class isSept. 15, 10:30 to noon, at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The class will focus on under-standing terms and conditions associ-ated with credit, credit reporting andcredit scores.


LPAG MEETING

Members of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meet Sept. 15,6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall CommunityCenter. “Expressions,” an open micro-phone forum, follows the meeting from7-9 p.m.

For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.


The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month atthe Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.

What’s Happening Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Two basketball-minded Lacklanderstook on the All-Air Force’s month-longbasketball training camp, earned selec-tions to their respective teams andhelped their service to medals duringthe 2010 Armed Forces BasketballChampionships at Joint Base Fort Myer,Va., Aug. 15-23.

For Lackland men’s varsity basket-ball coach Curtis McGlown, his selec-tion as the All-Air Force women’s assis-tant coach was a no-brainer, a lay-up.

As a former California high schoolcoach who helped produce currentWNBA stars, a previous Lacklandwomen’s varsity coach and the incum-bent, silver-medal winning All-AirForce assistant coach, McGlown’sresume is stacked.

For Joseph Easley, Lackland’s sopho-more small forward, his selection to themen’s All-Air Force team was less fore-told.

In fact, no player before Easley hadmade the exclusive 12-man squad onhis first try.

But the polite, well-spoken 24-year-old had other ideas. He let his gameand his 6-foot-4 frame do the talkingduring the camp at Robins Air ForceBase, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 14.

Easley grinded out three-a-day prac-tices and dropped 35 points in a scrim-mage against All-Air Force veterans.He averaged roughly 20 points perscrimmage throughout camp, earninghim a spot on the team.

Easley, who felt well prepared forthe trial, said he benefitted fromMcGlown’s coaching style.

“He has the heart and the desire towin,” Easley said. “He has that compet-itive spirit. He pushes us.”

Easley said most importantly,McGlown taught him to play moreaggressively and with confidence.

Attention to defense is heavily prac-ticed in the Warhawk circles and it issomething that McGlown may also haveimpressed upon Easley.

Easley said defense is something hisgame hinges on because “you can’t

always depend on your shot all thetime.”

Easley had already made history asthe first player to become All-Air Forcehis first trip out, but he was also a partof something special as a member ofthe first military team to win five con-secutive interservice competitions in arow.

“There were a lot of talented peopleout there, I gained a whole lot of knowl-edge from the guys who have beenplaying for this team,” Easley said.

After losing its first game to Navy,the Airmen went on to win their nextfive games to capture the history-mak-ing gold medal against Army, 81-75.

“We’re going to do our best next

year to go for six,” the All-Air Forcesmall forward said.

Back to coaching women, McGlownshared his wisdom and experience withthe Airmen athletes during the tourna-ment.

He said it was an honor being with ateam he considers one of the most ath-letic he’s every seen.

Running, slashing and pressuring,the Air Force women’s team blazedfour straight wins on their way to abronze medal.

This year, the women’s game andstyle of play mirrors one that streakedacross the Chaparral Fitness Centercourt under McGlown’s watch nearlytwo years ago.

Though an undersized team, the AirForce women used their speed to theiradvantage, running circles aroundtaller Army and Navy opponents.

However, Army’s high-low setoffense eventually gave the Air Forcemore than it could handle.

The Airmen fell to Army 56-48, andthen to Navy, 79-75 to finish the dou-ble-elimination tournament in third.

Looking back, McGlown said he’sthankful for the opportunity to trainwith the women athletes, meet withother all-service coaches and experi-ence the tournament atmosphere.

“It’s an honor just to be asked and tobe put into that category with the othercoaches and elite athletes,” the two-time All-Air Force assistant coach said.“Just to give everything you have andknow about the game and put it in aformat that’s like the Olympics – it’s allabout the red, white and blue.”

Though the level of expectations mayrise due to the increased visibility andtalent at the tournament, to McGlownit’s all the same.

He said he demands the same effortfrom all his players.

Back at Lackland, McGlown saidhe’ll keep the intensity up as theWarhawks try to follow a second-placefinish at the National MilitaryBasketball Championship last year.

And that suits Easley just fine. Heplans on working even harder come theWarhawks’ first practice Sept. 13.

All-AirForce

Basketball

SPORTS

Photos by Paul MayberryAll-Air Force small forward Joseph Easley (22) listens to coach John Bailey during atimeout against Navy in the Armed Forces Basketball Championship tournament Aug. 17.

Joseph Easley small forward

Curtis McGlownwomen’s assistant coach

Hoopsters medal at Armed Forces



Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m.,at Freedom Chapel with children min-istry during the meeting.


SEPT. 7-9TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistanceprogram for separating or retiring mili-tary personnel is Tuesday throughThursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. eachday, at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The program is presented by theDepartment of Labor and the TexasWorkforce Commission. It focuses onhow to job search and related topics.


SEPT. 8GOAL SETTING CLASS

A goal setting class by theNational Training Group is Wednesday,8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The class teaches participants to

see the overall big picture, actionsrequired to meet long and short-termgoals, how to anticipate roadblocks,and find self-motivation keys.

To sign up, call the Airman andFamily Readiness Center at 671-3722.

SEPT. 9KEY SPOUSE TRAINING

Training for the Key SpouseProgram is Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The sessions are for spouses whohave volunteered and been appointedby unit leadership.

The Key Spouse Program is an AirForce readiness program supportingAirmen and their families duringdeployments, separations and emer-gencies by enhancing and encouragingcommunication between units andfamilies.

For more information or reserva-tions, call 671-3722.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CLASS

An effective communication class,sponsored by the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center and taught by theNational Training Group is Thursday,

8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The class focuses on three coreareas to improve communicationskills: precision and clarity, persuasionand influence, and tact and finesse.


SPONSORSHIP TRAINING

Training for new sponsors alongwith annual updates for sponsors pre-

viously trained is Thursday, 8-9 a.m.,at the Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

For more information or sign up,call 671-3722.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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


SEPT. 10PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents’Night Out at the youth center is Sept.10, 6:30-11:30 p.m., for childrenenrolled in full-day kindergartenthrough age 12.


BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending class thatteaches basic financial managementis Sept. 10, 11 a.m. to noon, at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The class teaches how to managea budget. For more information, call671-3722.

SEPT. 13RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isSept. 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informal forumabout the stress families and individu-als experience during separation.



Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Sept. 14, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with childrenministry during the meeting.


SEPT. 15CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS

A credit management class isSept. 15, 10:30 to noon, at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The class will focus on under-standing terms and conditions associ-ated with credit, credit reporting andcredit scores.


LPAG MEETING

Members of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meet Sept. 15,6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall CommunityCenter. “Expressions,” an open micro-phone forum, follows the meeting from7-9 p.m.

For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.


The Lackland Officers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month atthe Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.

What’s Happening Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM


Two basketball-minded Lacklanderstook on the All-Air Force’s month-longbasketball training camp, earned selec-tions to their respective teams andhelped their service to medals duringthe 2010 Armed Forces BasketballChampionships at Joint Base Fort Myer,Va., Aug. 15-23.

For Lackland men’s varsity basket-ball coach Curtis McGlown, his selec-tion as the All-Air Force women’s assis-tant coach was a no-brainer, a lay-up.

As a former California high schoolcoach who helped produce currentWNBA stars, a previous Lacklandwomen’s varsity coach and the incum-bent, silver-medal winning All-AirForce assistant coach, McGlown’sresume is stacked.

For Joseph Easley, Lackland’s sopho-more small forward, his selection to themen’s All-Air Force team was less fore-told.

In fact, no player before Easley hadmade the exclusive 12-man squad onhis first try.

But the polite, well-spoken 24-year-old had other ideas. He let his gameand his 6-foot-4 frame do the talkingduring the camp at Robins Air ForceBase, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 14.

Easley grinded out three-a-day prac-tices and dropped 35 points in a scrim-mage against All-Air Force veterans.He averaged roughly 20 points perscrimmage throughout camp, earninghim a spot on the team.

Easley, who felt well prepared forthe trial, said he benefitted fromMcGlown’s coaching style.

“He has the heart and the desire towin,” Easley said. “He has that compet-itive spirit. He pushes us.”

Easley said most importantly,McGlown taught him to play moreaggressively and with confidence.

Attention to defense is heavily prac-ticed in the Warhawk circles and it issomething that McGlown may also haveimpressed upon Easley.

Easley said defense is something hisgame hinges on because “you can’t

always depend on your shot all thetime.”

Easley had already made history asthe first player to become All-Air Forcehis first trip out, but he was also a partof something special as a member ofthe first military team to win five con-secutive interservice competitions in arow.

“There were a lot of talented peopleout there, I gained a whole lot of knowl-edge from the guys who have beenplaying for this team,” Easley said.

After losing its first game to Navy,the Airmen went on to win their nextfive games to capture the history-mak-ing gold medal against Army, 81-75.

“We’re going to do our best next

year to go for six,” the All-Air Forcesmall forward said.

Back to coaching women, McGlownshared his wisdom and experience withthe Airmen athletes during the tourna-ment.

He said it was an honor being with ateam he considers one of the most ath-letic he’s every seen.

Running, slashing and pressuring,the Air Force women’s team blazedfour straight wins on their way to abronze medal.

This year, the women’s game andstyle of play mirrors one that streakedacross the Chaparral Fitness Centercourt under McGlown’s watch nearlytwo years ago.

Though an undersized team, the AirForce women used their speed to theiradvantage, running circles aroundtaller Army and Navy opponents.

However, Army’s high-low setoffense eventually gave the Air Forcemore than it could handle.

The Airmen fell to Army 56-48, andthen to Navy, 79-75 to finish the dou-ble-elimination tournament in third.

Looking back, McGlown said he’sthankful for the opportunity to trainwith the women athletes, meet withother all-service coaches and experi-ence the tournament atmosphere.

“It’s an honor just to be asked and tobe put into that category with the othercoaches and elite athletes,” the two-time All-Air Force assistant coach said.“Just to give everything you have andknow about the game and put it in aformat that’s like the Olympics – it’s allabout the red, white and blue.”

Though the level of expectations mayrise due to the increased visibility andtalent at the tournament, to McGlownit’s all the same.

He said he demands the same effortfrom all his players.

Back at Lackland, McGlown saidhe’ll keep the intensity up as theWarhawks try to follow a second-placefinish at the National MilitaryBasketball Championship last year.

And that suits Easley just fine. Heplans on working even harder come theWarhawks’ first practice Sept. 13.

All-AirForce

Basketball

SPORTS

Photos by Paul MayberryAll-Air Force small forward Joseph Easley (22) listens to coach John Bailey during atimeout against Navy in the Armed Forces Basketball Championship tournament Aug. 17.

Joseph Easley small forward

Curtis McGlownwomen’s assistant coach

Hoopsters medal at Armed Forces



For Tech. Sgt. Nana Saahene, 59thDental Group, soccer is more a birthrite than a pastime.

The deceptively young looking 41-year-old Warhawks striker has playedsoccer in Africa, Europe and NorthAmerica.

A quick and feisty striker on thefield, the modest 5-foot-7 Airman flash-es an easy smile, thinking about wherehe picked up the game he’s played allhis life.

“Whoa, you want to go that far?”Saahenesaid.

Thememorytakes himback 38years andacross theglobe to hisbirth city ofKumasi,Ghana.

Theresoccer wasthe only

sport.At age 3, he picked up the game, fol-

lowing his older brother who played fora local team. At ages 6, 7, and 8, hewas playing competitively on his own.

“I was 5 feet tall so that qualified meto be on the team,” he said. “We don’tgo by age.”

Known around Air Force soccer cir-cles for his speed and skill with the ballat his feet, back in Ghana, pursuit ofthe lifelong interest began as a defend-er and then midfielder.

At 25, he joined the Air Force andtraveled to America.

“When I went to North Dakota, that’swhen I became a striker,” Saahene saidabout his first assignment at GrandForks Air Force Base.

“I was watching them (the base soc-cer team), and I knew they neededsomebody,” said the 14-year Air Forceveteran.

During his first base team practice,the other Air Force players noticedsomething about him, too –↑he was

pretty good.Saahene’s experience in North

Dakota was something special, “like abreak through,” he said.

It wasn’t long before Saahene wascaptain of the team that had three offi-cers – two captains and a major – on itsroster. It was the young Airman FirstClass’ first taste of respect and powerthat comes with leadership.

“I’m very, very humble. Even when Itell people what to do, it’s not like I’m

trying to show off,” Saahene said. The success of his on-field leader-

ship style can be seen in relationshipsthat continue today.

After Ghana’s overtime defeat ofUSA in the knock out round of theWorld Cup back in June, one of the cap-tains and former teammate remem-bered him.

“He said, ‘Nana, remember whenyou tried to teach us how to play soc-cer? Well, this is like Ghana teaching

the United States,” Saahene said.In 1997, Saahene hoped to make the

All-Air Force squad but suffered a groininjury early in the camp that kept himon the sideline.

Though current Warhawks coachSpencer Spriesterbock said he believesSaahene still has what it takes, Saahenesaid it’s not something he wants.

“It was very disheartening and verysad when I got injured,” Saahene said.“For now, I think I will leave it to theyoung guys.”

However, Saahene’s days playingsoccer didn’t end there. After a dutychange to Spangdahlem Air Base,Germany, he started earning two pay-checks: one from the Air Force andanother playing for a team in the thirdtier of the country’s professional league.

“It was very, very competitive andvery good soccer,” Saahene said aboutthe German league he played in fornearly two years.

After Germany, Saahene movedstateside to Lackland in 2002.

And again, Saahene found a homeon base.

“I came down here one practice andthey said, ‘oh, you can play with us,’”he said.

Though playing for other militaryteams during his time in San Antonio,Lackland has benefitted most from hisnatural gift for the game.

Saahene has a lot to offer his team-mates as they prepare for the all-mili-tary Defender Cup Sept. 3 in SanAntonio.

Still a swift player despite injuries tohis groin, ankle, shoulder and arm, theWarhawks forward sees himself as thecrafty veteran with wisdom to sharewith his teammates.

“I think I’m going to be a very inspi-rational figure to the young guysbecause as far as fitness, speed and allthe other things,” he said.“I’m able toimpart to them what they need to do toget fit and also to learn new tricks.”

The father of four has passed thegame on to his children, with one sontrying to become a Texas Tech player.

As he gets older, Saahene doesn’tintend on giving up on a game hedreams about. He’ll simply revert todefense as his age catches up with him.

Game comes naturally for striker

Nana Saahene

Photo by Robbin CresswellWarhawks striker Nana Saahene is heading into his ninth Defender Cup entry Sept. 3.

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