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The 2011 Dorm Council officers are(back row from left) Airman 1st ClassPrecious Yett, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs, vice president; Airman1st Class Ashlee Baldon, 359th MedicalSupport Squadron, president; (front rowfrom left) Airman 1st Class KristieBashon, 359th Medical SupportSquadron, treasurer; and Airman 1stClass Candice Kennedy, 359thAerospace Medicine Squadron, secretary.Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert

Left to right: Randolph ElementarySchool students Jaila Suarez, CaseyHinman, Natasha Maldonado, andNicole Aldover arrange beads into theshape of a heart to create note cardscontaining unique art and inspirationalquotes to raise money for donation to theRed Cross. For the complete story, seePage 10. Photo by Steve Thurow

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PAGE 3WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 4, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 FEBRUARY 4, 2011

COMMENTARY

By Lt. Col. Cliff AltizerJPPSO-SAT/Det 3 Commander

I recently participated in what is nowa semiannual ritual for Airmen – thephysical fitness test. This was my firstopportunity to go through the fitnessassessment cell and I took away a fewthoughts I wanted to jot down and passalong to anyone interested.

Before I get into that, you need tounderstand I am a sitting commander,and if you talk to people in my unit,they’re likely to tell you I’m a big PTguy. The truth of the matter is I’m abig readiness guy and the PT assess-ment happens to be a critical part ofensuring personal readiness to deploywhen our nation asks us to. With thatin mind, let me move on.

As with any test that has compo-nents to it, you should do a couplethings to prepare. The first thing forPT is obvious – practice. You don’t getany faster on the mile-and-a-half runwithout getting out on a track andrunning for time. You have to knowhow you measure up, so having astopwatch with you is important.Make PT practice a normal routinefor your body to prevent injury andeliminate the anxiety I saw on displayat the testing site.

Get with a physical training leader inyour unit to do push-ups and sit-ups to

make sure you’re doing them correctly.It’s hugely frustrating during the test tohave one push-up after another notcount because you don’t “go down farenough” or your sit-ups don’t count dueto your fingers not maintaining contactwith your upper chest.

The next thing you need as you pre-pare is a strategy. You must knowwhat is required of you. Air ForceInstruction 36-2905, Fitness Program,has all the information needed toanswer this question.

I have overheard too many peopletalking about what their minimumnumber of push-ups or sit-ups were fortheir test. While that may seem like animportant number to know, I think thislooks at the test from the wrong per-spective. I tell my Airmen to look at the

number needed to get the maximumpoints on each component. You have avery different outcome if you come upshort two or three push-ups aiming atthe maximum point value than you docoming up two or three short aiming atthe minimum required.

Finally, raise your expectation. Toomany folks have convinced themselvesthey can’t do more than a few push-ups or sit-ups. I firmly believe thatwith practice, a strategy and belief inyourself that you can indeed get themaximum point value for each compo-nent; you’ll see your PT score increasesignificantly.

Keep these thoughts in mind as youprepare for the next assessment.Remember, it’s about being fit tofight—nothing else.

Physical health leads to readiness

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD

“The truth of the matter is I’m a bigreadiness guy and the PT assessment

happens to be a critical part ofensuring personal readiness to deploy

when our nation asks us to.”

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Newcomers to Randolph, whether they’re newto the base, the military culture or both, may feellost at times, unsure of their bearings as they nav-igate their new life.

The First-Term Airman’s Course and the new-comers’ orientation offered a few times a monthat the Airman and Family Readiness Center helpease this transition for Airmen, but assistancemay not seem as readily available for service-members’ spouses, who can be especially vulnera-ble to feelings of detachment.

At Randolph, the Heart Link program offeredquarterly at the A&FRC helps fill this void, feedingspouses the knowledge they need and giving them asense of belonging.

“Heart Link targets spouses who are new to themilitary and/or Randolph,” said Denise Blount,A&FRC community readiness technician andHeart Link coordinator. “We teach spouses aboutthe military – its customs and lifestyle – and aboutthe area. We hope they’ll make contacts andfriends and build support networks.”

Heart Link is a nearly day-long program filledwith useful information, including briefings by themilitary personnel flight, health and wellness cen-ter, protocol office, Exceptional Family MemberProgram and others, and an information fairoffering fliers and pamphlets about the base’smany services.

Participants also see military life through the eyes of

spouses well-acquainted with the culture.“These are spouses whose husbands have been in

the military for a long time,” said Ms. Blount. “Theyanswer any questions the other spouses have and givehelpful hints. Some of the questions are about babysit-ters, places to eat and places to shop.”

Deployments and employment opportunities are justa few of the newcomers’ other concerns, she said.

Heart Link also features a social component: par-ticipants play games and get to know each otherand are provided breakfast and lunch as well aschild care for their children.

Jessica Ray, who attended Heart Link inSeptember, said she especially enjoyed the cama-raderie. She even became reacquainted with aspouse she had met while their husbands were sta-tioned at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

“The information was absolutely wonderful, but thebest feeling was being able to talk with people whowere in your same situation,” said Ms. Ray, whose hus-band, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Ray, is assigned to Air ForceRecruiting Service.

She said health care was an important issue for her.“Most of my questions were along the lines of health

care because I have three kids,” Ms. Ray said. “It’sgood to know where I can get care.”

Ms. Blount said she had never attended a HeartLink session. She learned about the program as aHeart Link faci l i tator at Royal Air ForceLakenheath, England.

“I learned so many things I didn’t know,” she said.Ms. Blount said the program in the states provides

participants with even more contacts.

“You can give them a lot more informationstateside,” she said.

Learning all these contacts is one of the thingsthat make the program so worthwhile.

“We make sure they know all the helping agen-cies on base,” Ms. Blount said. “Those agenciesare here to help.”

Heart Link also shows spouses they “are notalone.”

“We are a family here,” Ms. Blount said.Ms. Ray, who now volunteers at the A&FRC three

days a week, said she was unaware of Heart Link untilshe received a letter advertising a session last year.

“I thought I’d give it a shot,” she said. “I had noexpectations, but I learned so much. I think it’s a won-derful program.”

The next Heart Link session is April 12 from 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Call 652-5321 for more information.

Heart Link gives military spouses sense of belonging“The information was

absolutely wonderful, but thebest feeling was being able totalk with people who were in

your same situation.”Jessica Ray

Military spouse

Brigadier General Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander,cordially invites you to attend the

2nd Annual African American Heritage Legacy Ballcelebrating “African Americans and the Civil War”

Saturday, February 12th at six o’clock in the eveningat the Marriott Rivercenter, Grand Ballroom, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas

Tickets are $40 per person ~ Tickets not available at the doorR.S.V.P. to [email protected]

Military: Mess Dress/Semi-formalCivilian: Formal/Semi-formal

New dorm council

The 2011 Dorm Council officers are(back row from left) Airman 1st ClassPrecious Yett, 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs, vice president; Airman1st Class Ashlee Baldon, 359th MedicalSupport Squadron, president; (front rowfrom left) Airman 1st Class KristieBashon, 359th Medical SupportSquadron, treasurer; and Airman 1stClass Candice Kennedy, 359thAerospace Medicine Squadron, secretary.Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert

Left to right: Randolph ElementarySchool students Jaila Suarez, CaseyHinman, Natasha Maldonado, andNicole Aldover arrange beads into theshape of a heart to create note cardscontaining unique art and inspirationalquotes to raise money for donation to theRed Cross. For the complete story, seePage 10. Photo by Steve Thurow

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

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

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

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

Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail [email protected].

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER


COMMENTARY

By Lt. Col. Cliff AltizerJPPSO-SAT/Det 3 Commander

I recently participated in what is nowa semiannual ritual for Airmen – thephysical fitness test. This was my firstopportunity to go through the fitnessassessment cell and I took away a fewthoughts I wanted to jot down and passalong to anyone interested.

Before I get into that, you need tounderstand I am a sitting commander,and if you talk to people in my unit,they’re likely to tell you I’m a big PTguy. The truth of the matter is I’m abig readiness guy and the PT assess-ment happens to be a critical part ofensuring personal readiness to deploywhen our nation asks us to. With thatin mind, let me move on.

As with any test that has compo-nents to it, you should do a couplethings to prepare. The first thing forPT is obvious – practice. You don’t getany faster on the mile-and-a-half runwithout getting out on a track andrunning for time. You have to knowhow you measure up, so having astopwatch with you is important.Make PT practice a normal routinefor your body to prevent injury andeliminate the anxiety I saw on displayat the testing site.

Get with a physical training leader inyour unit to do push-ups and sit-ups to

make sure you’re doing them correctly.It’s hugely frustrating during the test tohave one push-up after another notcount because you don’t “go down farenough” or your sit-ups don’t count dueto your fingers not maintaining contactwith your upper chest.

The next thing you need as you pre-pare is a strategy. You must knowwhat is required of you. Air ForceInstruction 36-2905, Fitness Program,has all the information needed toanswer this question.

I have overheard too many peopletalking about what their minimumnumber of push-ups or sit-ups were fortheir test. While that may seem like animportant number to know, I think thislooks at the test from the wrong per-spective. I tell my Airmen to look at the

number needed to get the maximumpoints on each component. You have avery different outcome if you come upshort two or three push-ups aiming atthe maximum point value than you docoming up two or three short aiming atthe minimum required.

Finally, raise your expectation. Toomany folks have convinced themselvesthey can’t do more than a few push-ups or sit-ups. I firmly believe thatwith practice, a strategy and belief inyourself that you can indeed get themaximum point value for each compo-nent; you’ll see your PT score increasesignificantly.

Keep these thoughts in mind as youprepare for the next assessment.Remember, it’s about being fit tofight—nothing else.

Physical health leads to readiness

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD

“The truth of the matter is I’m a bigreadiness guy and the PT assessment

happens to be a critical part ofensuring personal readiness to deploy

when our nation asks us to.”


Newcomers to Randolph, whether they’re newto the base, the military culture or both, may feellost at times, unsure of their bearings as they nav-igate their new life.

The First-Term Airman’s Course and the new-comers’ orientation offered a few times a monthat the Airman and Family Readiness Center helpease this transition for Airmen, but assistancemay not seem as readily available for service-members’ spouses, who can be especially vulnera-ble to feelings of detachment.

At Randolph, the Heart Link program offeredquarterly at the A&FRC helps fill this void, feedingspouses the knowledge they need and giving them asense of belonging.

“Heart Link targets spouses who are new to themilitary and/or Randolph,” said Denise Blount,A&FRC community readiness technician andHeart Link coordinator. “We teach spouses aboutthe military – its customs and lifestyle – and aboutthe area. We hope they’ll make contacts andfriends and build support networks.”

Heart Link is a nearly day-long program filledwith useful information, including briefings by themilitary personnel flight, health and wellness cen-ter, protocol office, Exceptional Family MemberProgram and others, and an information fairoffering fliers and pamphlets about the base’smany services.

Participants also see military life through the eyes of

spouses well-acquainted with the culture.“These are spouses whose husbands have been in

the military for a long time,” said Ms. Blount. “Theyanswer any questions the other spouses have and givehelpful hints. Some of the questions are about babysit-ters, places to eat and places to shop.”

Deployments and employment opportunities are justa few of the newcomers’ other concerns, she said.

Heart Link also features a social component: par-ticipants play games and get to know each otherand are provided breakfast and lunch as well aschild care for their children.

Jessica Ray, who attended Heart Link inSeptember, said she especially enjoyed the cama-raderie. She even became reacquainted with aspouse she had met while their husbands were sta-tioned at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.

“The information was absolutely wonderful, but thebest feeling was being able to talk with people whowere in your same situation,” said Ms. Ray, whose hus-band, Tech. Sgt. Patrick Ray, is assigned to Air ForceRecruiting Service.

She said health care was an important issue for her.“Most of my questions were along the lines of health

care because I have three kids,” Ms. Ray said. “It’sgood to know where I can get care.”

Ms. Blount said she had never attended a HeartLink session. She learned about the program as aHeart Link faci l i tator at Royal Air ForceLakenheath, England.

“I learned so many things I didn’t know,” she said.Ms. Blount said the program in the states provides

participants with even more contacts.

“You can give them a lot more informationstateside,” she said.

Learning all these contacts is one of the thingsthat make the program so worthwhile.

“We make sure they know all the helping agen-cies on base,” Ms. Blount said. “Those agenciesare here to help.”

Heart Link also shows spouses they “are notalone.”

“We are a family here,” Ms. Blount said.Ms. Ray, who now volunteers at the A&FRC three

days a week, said she was unaware of Heart Link untilshe received a letter advertising a session last year.

“I thought I’d give it a shot,” she said. “I had noexpectations, but I learned so much. I think it’s a won-derful program.”

The next Heart Link session is April 12 from 9 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Call 652-5321 for more information.

Heart Link gives military spouses sense of belonging“The information was

absolutely wonderful, but thebest feeling was being able totalk with people who were in

your same situation.”Jessica Ray

Military spouse

Brigadier General Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander,cordially invites you to attend the

2nd Annual African American Heritage Legacy Ballcelebrating “African Americans and the Civil War”

Saturday, February 12th at six o’clock in the eveningat the Marriott Rivercenter, Grand Ballroom, 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas

Tickets are $40 per person ~ Tickets not available at the doorR.S.V.P. to [email protected]

Military: Mess Dress/Semi-formalCivilian: Formal/Semi-formal

New dorm council


NEWS

Reading in school

Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz,902nd Security Forces Squadron,and the Joint Base San AntonioReading in School Team arewelcomed to Lamar ElementarySchool Jan. 25. The team, underthe guidance of the JBSA schoolliaison officers, read in classroomsand answered questions from thepre-kindergarten through fifth-gradestudents.Courtesy photo

Duty Title:Sustainment apprenticeHometown:Mozyr, BelarusHobbies:Photography, internet surfingPersonal Inspiration:My family – they always support me in any decision I make.Personal Motto:There is nothing impossible in this world.Greatest Accomplishment:U.S. citizenshipGoals:I want to become an U.S. Air Force officer.

Pet Peeve:I hate when people lie to me. Commander’s Comments:“Airman 1st Class Sergey Marinin is the epitome ofthe American dream. He finished his masters degreein electronic and communication engineering fromBelarusian State University in 2006. After marryingthe love of his life, he joined the United States AirForce. He has done nothing but excel since he hasjoined. He is a great example for his peers to follow.He finished his first block of CDCs with a score of 88.It needs to be mentioned that English is his third lan-guage. Airman Marinin is a perfect choice forShowplace Showcase.”

Col. Jim DavisAFPC/DPT

Airman 1st Class Sergey MarininAir Force Personnel Center

Photo by David Terry

By Kelly ParsonsAir Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs

Members from the Air Force Recruiting Servicehosted “Recruit the Recruiter” Jan. 27 at the basetheater.

“Recruit the Recruiter” informs prospective special-duty Airmen about the requirements and quality oflife for individuals who assume a special-duty assign-ment. Representatives from the Military TrainingInstructor Corps, Military Training Leader Team, pro-fessional military education and Air Force Recruitingspoke on behalf of their own experiences in each spe-cial duty assignment.

Staff Sgt. Scott Weimer, an MTI at Lackland AirForce Base, reminded the audience about their ownfirst day of basic training. Few can forget the disci-pline and no-nonsense attitude of Air Force MTIs.Sergeant Weimer emphasized that MTIs shapeAirmen and guide them through the ins and outs ofAir Force culture while enforcing attention to detailand excellence.

“The mission of an MTI is to transform a civilianinto a motivated world-class warrior-Airman,”Sergeant Weimer said.

Sergeant Weimer explained the benefits of becomingan MTI includes special duty pay, leadership experience,stability of a four-year tour and seeing the impact of allyour hard work. Sergeant Weimer emphasized the long

hours and dedication that MTIs must be willing to give inorder to complete the mission.

As part of Air Force Instruction 36-3003, permis-sive TDY is allowed for Airmen who are interested inapplying to be an MTI. Airmen can visit Lackland andshadow an MTI in order to see what the job entails.

Staff Sgt. Malcolm Summers, an MTL assigned tothe MTL Schoolhouse, spoke on behalf of the MTLteam and said that MTLs have a mission to “lead,mentor and develop our Airmen into an Airman ofcharacter.” MTLs serve at the first-line supervisor tonew Airmen during technical training.

Sergeant Summers said that his own MTL helpedget him on the right track. Along with earning creditstoward a Community College of the Air Force degree,

MTLs gain valuable supervisory experience that putsthem far ahead of their peers.

A briefer from professional military educationexplained what it takes to be a PME instructor.Exemplary Airmen who wish to educate, mentorand inspire other Airmen are needed to be leadersin the continuing education field.

Lastly, Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool toldaudience members about life as a recruiter.Recruiters are entrusted to run their own shops out-side of traditional Air Force bases. While there aremore freedoms and flexibility, it takes a diligent work-er to meet Air Force goals. According to data provid-ed at the briefing, it takes about 110 contacts torecruit just one person into basic military training.

Sergeant McCool commented that “the basis ofeverything in the Air Force is built upon therecruiter.”

Whatever the duty, the mission of these specialfields is to keep Airmen on the path of excellence.

Information is available for individuals seeking aspecial-duty assignment. To learn more aboutbecoming an MTI, contact the MTI recruiting team [email protected]. Individuals interested in MTLduty can e-mail 2nd Air Force at 2af/[email protected]. Airmen interested in becoming PME instruc-tors can call 652-5928. For information aboutbecoming a recruiter, call 565-0584 or visitwww.rs.af.mil.

AFRS program provides information on special-duty assignments“The mission of an MTI

is to transform a civilianinto a motivated world-class warrior-Airman.”

Staff Sgt. Scott WeimerMilitary Training Instructor at Lackland Air Force Base

Blood DriveA blood drive takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

Kendrick Club.

Kendrick Club Super Bowl partyThe Kendrick Club will host a Super Bowl party Sunday with fes-

tivities beginning at 11 a.m. for a tailgate party. A ribeye steakspecial will be offered all day and complimentary hors d’oeuvreswill be served in the lobby during halftime.

Wingman DayRandolph will host its Winter Wingman Day Feb. 11 from 8 a.m.

to noon to help build resilient Airmen, and focus on unit health. Thehighlight is the small group discussions among co-workers to pro-vide the skills and strategies demonstrated to strengthen resilience.For details, call Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz at 652-1355.

National Prayer LuncheonThe National Prayer Luncheon will be held at the Parr Club Feb.

15 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available through unit first sergeantsand Randolph Chapel Center.

3rd Street West lane closuresMotorists can expect lane closures on West 3rd Street until Feb.

25 due to the construction of a parking addition. The west lane ofsouth bound 3rd Street West will be closed during this period, butthe West Gate will remain open.

Active shooter briefingAll military and civilian personnel assigned to Randolph who

have yet to attend an active shooter briefing may do so Feb. 16at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in the base theater.

Spring break campSpring break camp registration takes place Feb. 15-18 from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. in Bldg. 585. For more information, call SheltaReese at 652-2052.

African American History Month “Soul Food” lunchThe African American History Committee invites the Randolph

community to attend the “Soul Food Lunch” at the RendezvousDining Facility Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CupcakesThe Parr Club is accepting orders for Valentine cupcakes. Boxes

of four, six or 12 cupcakes are available for order. For more infor-mation or to order, call 652-4864.

Winter blowout chili cook-offThe 902nd Force Support Squadron will host a Winter Blowout

Chili Cook-Off at the Scout Hut, Bldg 1143, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. The entire Randolph community is invited to participate.Propane stoves will be needed for cooking. For more information,call Shelta Reese 652-2052.

Base BRIEFS

“How Do You Know?” (PG-13)Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd

Today @ 7 p.m.

“The Chronicles of Narnia” (PG)Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes

Saturday @ 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults, $2.25 for children 0-11

The Randolph Rambler FitnessCenter hosts the

2011 Joint Base San AntonioDodgeball TournamentFeb. 25 from 11 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m.See page 12 for details and

sign up your team by Feb 11.


NEWS

Reading in school

Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz,902nd Security Forces Squadron,and the Joint Base San AntonioReading in School Team arewelcomed to Lamar ElementarySchool Jan. 25. The team, underthe guidance of the JBSA schoolliaison officers, read in classroomsand answered questions from thepre-kindergarten through fifth-gradestudents.Courtesy photo

Duty Title:Sustainment apprenticeHometown:Mozyr, BelarusHobbies:Photography, internet surfingPersonal Inspiration:My family – they always support me in any decision I make.Personal Motto:There is nothing impossible in this world.Greatest Accomplishment:U.S. citizenshipGoals:I want to become an U.S. Air Force officer.

Pet Peeve:I hate when people lie to me. Commander’s Comments:“Airman 1st Class Sergey Marinin is the epitome ofthe American dream. He finished his masters degreein electronic and communication engineering fromBelarusian State University in 2006. After marryingthe love of his life, he joined the United States AirForce. He has done nothing but excel since he hasjoined. He is a great example for his peers to follow.He finished his first block of CDCs with a score of 88.It needs to be mentioned that English is his third lan-guage. Airman Marinin is a perfect choice forShowplace Showcase.”

Col. Jim DavisAFPC/DPT

Airman 1st Class Sergey MarininAir Force Personnel Center

Photo by David Terry

By Kelly ParsonsAir Force Recruiting Service Public Affairs

Members from the Air Force Recruiting Servicehosted “Recruit the Recruiter” Jan. 27 at the basetheater.

“Recruit the Recruiter” informs prospective special-duty Airmen about the requirements and quality oflife for individuals who assume a special-duty assign-ment. Representatives from the Military TrainingInstructor Corps, Military Training Leader Team, pro-fessional military education and Air Force Recruitingspoke on behalf of their own experiences in each spe-cial duty assignment.

Staff Sgt. Scott Weimer, an MTI at Lackland AirForce Base, reminded the audience about their ownfirst day of basic training. Few can forget the disci-pline and no-nonsense attitude of Air Force MTIs.Sergeant Weimer emphasized that MTIs shapeAirmen and guide them through the ins and outs ofAir Force culture while enforcing attention to detailand excellence.

“The mission of an MTI is to transform a civilianinto a motivated world-class warrior-Airman,”Sergeant Weimer said.

Sergeant Weimer explained the benefits of becomingan MTI includes special duty pay, leadership experience,stability of a four-year tour and seeing the impact of allyour hard work. Sergeant Weimer emphasized the long

hours and dedication that MTIs must be willing to give inorder to complete the mission.

As part of Air Force Instruction 36-3003, permis-sive TDY is allowed for Airmen who are interested inapplying to be an MTI. Airmen can visit Lackland andshadow an MTI in order to see what the job entails.

Staff Sgt. Malcolm Summers, an MTL assigned tothe MTL Schoolhouse, spoke on behalf of the MTLteam and said that MTLs have a mission to “lead,mentor and develop our Airmen into an Airman ofcharacter.” MTLs serve at the first-line supervisor tonew Airmen during technical training.

Sergeant Summers said that his own MTL helpedget him on the right track. Along with earning creditstoward a Community College of the Air Force degree,

MTLs gain valuable supervisory experience that putsthem far ahead of their peers.

A briefer from professional military educationexplained what it takes to be a PME instructor.Exemplary Airmen who wish to educate, mentorand inspire other Airmen are needed to be leadersin the continuing education field.

Lastly, Senior Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool toldaudience members about life as a recruiter.Recruiters are entrusted to run their own shops out-side of traditional Air Force bases. While there aremore freedoms and flexibility, it takes a diligent work-er to meet Air Force goals. According to data provid-ed at the briefing, it takes about 110 contacts torecruit just one person into basic military training.

Sergeant McCool commented that “the basis ofeverything in the Air Force is built upon therecruiter.”

Whatever the duty, the mission of these specialfields is to keep Airmen on the path of excellence.

Information is available for individuals seeking aspecial-duty assignment. To learn more aboutbecoming an MTI, contact the MTI recruiting team [email protected]. Individuals interested in MTLduty can e-mail 2nd Air Force at 2af/[email protected]. Airmen interested in becoming PME instruc-tors can call 652-5928. For information aboutbecoming a recruiter, call 565-0584 or visitwww.rs.af.mil.

AFRS program provides information on special-duty assignments“The mission of an MTI

is to transform a civilianinto a motivated world-class warrior-Airman.”

Staff Sgt. Scott WeimerMilitary Training Instructor at Lackland Air Force Base

Blood DriveA blood drive takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the

Kendrick Club.

Kendrick Club Super Bowl partyThe Kendrick Club will host a Super Bowl party Sunday with fes-

tivities beginning at 11 a.m. for a tailgate party. A ribeye steakspecial will be offered all day and complimentary hors d’oeuvreswill be served in the lobby during halftime.

Wingman DayRandolph will host its Winter Wingman Day Feb. 11 from 8 a.m.

to noon to help build resilient Airmen, and focus on unit health. Thehighlight is the small group discussions among co-workers to pro-vide the skills and strategies demonstrated to strengthen resilience.For details, call Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz at 652-1355.

National Prayer LuncheonThe National Prayer Luncheon will be held at the Parr Club Feb.

15 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are available through unit first sergeantsand Randolph Chapel Center.

3rd Street West lane closuresMotorists can expect lane closures on West 3rd Street until Feb.

25 due to the construction of a parking addition. The west lane ofsouth bound 3rd Street West will be closed during this period, butthe West Gate will remain open.

Active shooter briefingAll military and civilian personnel assigned to Randolph who

have yet to attend an active shooter briefing may do so Feb. 16at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in the base theater.

Spring break campSpring break camp registration takes place Feb. 15-18 from 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. in Bldg. 585. For more information, call SheltaReese at 652-2052.

African American History Month “Soul Food” lunchThe African American History Committee invites the Randolph

community to attend the “Soul Food Lunch” at the RendezvousDining Facility Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CupcakesThe Parr Club is accepting orders for Valentine cupcakes. Boxes

of four, six or 12 cupcakes are available for order. For more infor-mation or to order, call 652-4864.

Winter blowout chili cook-offThe 902nd Force Support Squadron will host a Winter Blowout

Chili Cook-Off at the Scout Hut, Bldg 1143, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. The entire Randolph community is invited to participate.Propane stoves will be needed for cooking. For more information,call Shelta Reese 652-2052.

Base BRIEFS

“How Do You Know?” (PG-13)Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd

Today @ 7 p.m.

“The Chronicles of Narnia” (PG)Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes

Saturday @ 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults, $2.25 for children 0-11

The Randolph Rambler FitnessCenter hosts the

2011 Joint Base San AntonioDodgeball TournamentFeb. 25 from 11 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m.See page 12 for details and

sign up your team by Feb 11.


By Airman 1st Class Precious Yett502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Native American Indian Heritage Month is celebratedannually in November to honor and recognize the originalpeople of America. Randolph distinguished this monthwith several events, including storytelling at the elemen-tary school, a powwow at Fort Sam Houston, a poster con-test, exhibition dancing and a scholarship essay contest.

“This was the first year we offered a scholarship pro-gram,” said Michael Redfern, civil engineer career fieldadministrator, Air Force Personnel Center. “The com-mittee thought it fit perfectly with this year’s theme,which was ‘Telling our Story.’ We didn’t just want toconvey our history to the children of Randolph; wewanted to find out what they had on their minds. We’rehoping that in the future we can continue the programand increase the value of the scholarship.”

The premise of the essay was American IndianWarrior culture, how it matches military core valuesand why American Indians should be honored on a mil-itary base. The contest was only offered at RandolphHigh School and there were four applicants. The win-ner of the contest was Hannah Ringler. Hannah is asenior at RHS and the daughter of Senior Master Sgt.Gordon and Lisa Ringler. Sergeant Ringler is with the313th Flight Test Flight at Port San Antonio.

“The winner was selected by the NAIH committee,” saidMr. Redfern. “She captured the essence of why celebratingNAIH is important on a military base. Her essay was well-written and followed the rules we had in place.”

Native American Indian Heritage Month creates winner

Edward Blauvelt(left), 12th Flying

Training Wing, awardsHannah Ringler the

Native AmericanHeritage Month 2010

scholarship.Photo by David Terry

An essay by Hannah RinglerRandolph High School student

“My platoon commander always sent me out on patrols. He … probably thought that I could trackdown the enemy. I don’t know for sure, but I guess he figured that Indians were warriors and huntersby nature.” – Fox/Creek Korean veteran

With America’s population having roots in almost every culture around the world, one of the leastrecognized or appreciated is that of the Native American. The Native Americans were in America foryears before even the earliest pilgrims and have played one of the most substantial roles in America’shistory, especially in regards to war and military endeavors. Though it is essential to remember othercultures and their contributions to America and its history, it is specifically important for those in themilitary to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Native American culture because of theirdirect connection to the military and its purpose.

Native American culture values qualities such as strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom,which all closely resemble the Seven Core Army Values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor,integrity and personal courage. These resemblances prove that the Native American could easilymake a valued and effective soldier in the United States Armed Forces; consequently, throughout his-tory, this has proven true. The Native Americans have been active in United States military actions formore than 200 years and have the highest record of service per capita in comparison to other ethnicgroups. For example, in World War II, roughly 44,000 Native Americans fought for the United States,playing significant roles such as helping to raise the flag over Mt. Suribachi after the battle of Iwo

Jima and serving as code talkers in the Pacific, creating a code which was never cracked by theenemy Japanese. Contributions such as these make the Native Americans a valuable addition to theUnited States military to provide for the common defense of our country.

Besides being recognized for the additions to the security of the nation, the Native Americansshould be recognized for their selfless and complete devotion to their country. Though the earlyAmericans pushed the Native Americans off their original land through the Trail of Tears and theIndian Removal Act of 1830 in pursuance of “Manifest Destiny,” the Native Americans still joined thefight with Americans in the Civil War only a few years later and then in the next wars to follow. TheNative Americans’ devotion to their land is proven several times over and over again and proves themas an important asset to the United States Armed Forces.

Americans are known to be a people who remember where they came from and those who helpedthem get there, as evidenced through cultural and heritage appreciation months and present- dayforeign relations. Because of this, it is incredibly important that those on a military institution upholdthis timed tradition and celebrate the heritage of one of the most impactful cultures in the UnitedStates and most influential in upholding the defense of the nation.Citations• “Naval History and Heritage Command.” Native Americans and the U.S. Military. U.S. Navy, 1996.Web. 29 Nov 2010. history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-1.htm.• “Soldier Life.” Living the Army Values. Go Army, 1996. Web. 29 Nov 2010. www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/being-a-soldier/living-the-army-values.html

“Why is it important to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a military installation?”

Grand opening

Lt. Col. Kyle Green, 902ndMission Support Group staff judgeadvocate, and Col. Scott Peel,902nd MSG commander, cut theribbon for the new tax centerduring a ceremony Jan. 28. Toschedule an appointment at theRandolph Tax Center, call 652-1040.Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert


A former U.S. Army sergeant who has served theDefense Commissary Agency for 25 years, most ofthose in Europe, is the Randolph Commissary’s newstore director.

Juan Rodriguez, a Puerto Rico native who grew up inElizabeth, N.J., assumed his new role in December afterserving in the same position at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

“I’m very excited about being here,” he said. “Ilook forward to a long-lasting relationship with thecommunity.”

Mr. Rodriguez spent 15 years in Europe, includingstints at the Sembach and Ramstein Air Base com-missaries in Germany. He served the RamsteinCommissary as deputy director.

“The best thing about being overseas is experiencingdifferent cultures,” he said.

Mr. Rodriguez said being a store director requires“a lot of hard work, dedication and patience.” He saida store director’s biggest challenge is “ensuring thereis the right product on the shelves to meet the needsof the customers.”

The Randolph and Incirlik commissaries are compara-ble in size, but it’s easier to stock the shelves here, saidMr. Rodriguez, who has worked stateside at RedstoneArsenal, Ala., and Fort Campbell, Ky.

“Turkey was a challenge logistically,” he said. “Manyproducts had to be trucked in from Germany.”

Mr. Rodriguez said another advantage for Randolph isthe ability to carry more products, especially those thatare locally available, because DeCA does not offer own-brand merchandise.

“We have a wider selection of products comparedto what’s overseas,” he said.

Mr. Rodriguez added the Randolph Commissary’scustomer base also differs from Incirlik’s.

“The majority of our customers are retirees, sotheir needs are different,” he said.

Shopping at a commissary can offer real savingsfor beneficiaries, Mr. Rodriguez said.

“Commissaries are government-funded, nonprofitinstitutions,” he said. “We sell products at cost plus 1percent, so that represents a 30 percent savings overmost grocery stores outside the gate.”

The Randolph Commissary workforce features109 employees, including 33 who work full time,Mr. Rodriguez said.

“Here we have great diversity in the workforce,” hesaid. “There are all ages and nationalities and they allwork very well together.”

Mr. Rodriguez said one of his goals as store direc-tor is to “increase sales and bring more awarenessof the commissary’s benefits.”

“I’m excited about the potential of this store and all the

great employees we have here,” he said.Now that he and his wife, Vicky, have had a chance to

experience different cultures overseas, he said they lookforward to the “opportunity to be able to travel in thecontinental United States.”

New commissary director returns home to U.S.

Photo by David TerryNew Randolph Commissary manager Juan Rodriguez (right)greets customers at the check out lane as cashier LindaLeyendecker scans their purchases.


By Airman 1st Class Precious Yett502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Native American Indian Heritage Month is celebratedannually in November to honor and recognize the originalpeople of America. Randolph distinguished this monthwith several events, including storytelling at the elemen-tary school, a powwow at Fort Sam Houston, a poster con-test, exhibition dancing and a scholarship essay contest.

“This was the first year we offered a scholarship pro-gram,” said Michael Redfern, civil engineer career fieldadministrator, Air Force Personnel Center. “The com-mittee thought it fit perfectly with this year’s theme,which was ‘Telling our Story.’ We didn’t just want toconvey our history to the children of Randolph; wewanted to find out what they had on their minds. We’rehoping that in the future we can continue the programand increase the value of the scholarship.”

The premise of the essay was American IndianWarrior culture, how it matches military core valuesand why American Indians should be honored on a mil-itary base. The contest was only offered at RandolphHigh School and there were four applicants. The win-ner of the contest was Hannah Ringler. Hannah is asenior at RHS and the daughter of Senior Master Sgt.Gordon and Lisa Ringler. Sergeant Ringler is with the313th Flight Test Flight at Port San Antonio.

“The winner was selected by the NAIH committee,” saidMr. Redfern. “She captured the essence of why celebratingNAIH is important on a military base. Her essay was well-written and followed the rules we had in place.”

Native American Indian Heritage Month creates winner

Edward Blauvelt(left), 12th Flying

Training Wing, awardsHannah Ringler the

Native AmericanHeritage Month 2010

scholarship.Photo by David Terry

An essay by Hannah RinglerRandolph High School student

“My platoon commander always sent me out on patrols. He … probably thought that I could trackdown the enemy. I don’t know for sure, but I guess he figured that Indians were warriors and huntersby nature.” – Fox/Creek Korean veteran

With America’s population having roots in almost every culture around the world, one of the leastrecognized or appreciated is that of the Native American. The Native Americans were in America foryears before even the earliest pilgrims and have played one of the most substantial roles in America’shistory, especially in regards to war and military endeavors. Though it is essential to remember othercultures and their contributions to America and its history, it is specifically important for those in themilitary to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the Native American culture because of theirdirect connection to the military and its purpose.

Native American culture values qualities such as strength, honor, pride, devotion and wisdom,which all closely resemble the Seven Core Army Values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor,integrity and personal courage. These resemblances prove that the Native American could easilymake a valued and effective soldier in the United States Armed Forces; consequently, throughout his-tory, this has proven true. The Native Americans have been active in United States military actions formore than 200 years and have the highest record of service per capita in comparison to other ethnicgroups. For example, in World War II, roughly 44,000 Native Americans fought for the United States,playing significant roles such as helping to raise the flag over Mt. Suribachi after the battle of Iwo

Jima and serving as code talkers in the Pacific, creating a code which was never cracked by theenemy Japanese. Contributions such as these make the Native Americans a valuable addition to theUnited States military to provide for the common defense of our country.

Besides being recognized for the additions to the security of the nation, the Native Americansshould be recognized for their selfless and complete devotion to their country. Though the earlyAmericans pushed the Native Americans off their original land through the Trail of Tears and theIndian Removal Act of 1830 in pursuance of “Manifest Destiny,” the Native Americans still joined thefight with Americans in the Civil War only a few years later and then in the next wars to follow. TheNative Americans’ devotion to their land is proven several times over and over again and proves themas an important asset to the United States Armed Forces.

Americans are known to be a people who remember where they came from and those who helpedthem get there, as evidenced through cultural and heritage appreciation months and present- dayforeign relations. Because of this, it is incredibly important that those on a military institution upholdthis timed tradition and celebrate the heritage of one of the most impactful cultures in the UnitedStates and most influential in upholding the defense of the nation.Citations• “Naval History and Heritage Command.” Native Americans and the U.S. Military. U.S. Navy, 1996.Web. 29 Nov 2010. history.navy.mil/faqs/faq61-1.htm.• “Soldier Life.” Living the Army Values. Go Army, 1996. Web. 29 Nov 2010. www.goarmy.com/soldier-life/being-a-soldier/living-the-army-values.html

“Why is it important to celebrate Native American Heritage Month on a military installation?”

Grand opening

Lt. Col. Kyle Green, 902ndMission Support Group staff judgeadvocate, and Col. Scott Peel,902nd MSG commander, cut theribbon for the new tax centerduring a ceremony Jan. 28. Toschedule an appointment at theRandolph Tax Center, call 652-1040.Photo by Airman Alexis Siekert


A former U.S. Army sergeant who has served theDefense Commissary Agency for 25 years, most ofthose in Europe, is the Randolph Commissary’s newstore director.

Juan Rodriguez, a Puerto Rico native who grew up inElizabeth, N.J., assumed his new role in December afterserving in the same position at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

“I’m very excited about being here,” he said. “Ilook forward to a long-lasting relationship with thecommunity.”

Mr. Rodriguez spent 15 years in Europe, includingstints at the Sembach and Ramstein Air Base com-missaries in Germany. He served the RamsteinCommissary as deputy director.

“The best thing about being overseas is experiencingdifferent cultures,” he said.

Mr. Rodriguez said being a store director requires“a lot of hard work, dedication and patience.” He saida store director’s biggest challenge is “ensuring thereis the right product on the shelves to meet the needsof the customers.”

The Randolph and Incirlik commissaries are compara-ble in size, but it’s easier to stock the shelves here, saidMr. Rodriguez, who has worked stateside at RedstoneArsenal, Ala., and Fort Campbell, Ky.

“Turkey was a challenge logistically,” he said. “Manyproducts had to be trucked in from Germany.”

Mr. Rodriguez said another advantage for Randolph isthe ability to carry more products, especially those thatare locally available, because DeCA does not offer own-brand merchandise.

“We have a wider selection of products comparedto what’s overseas,” he said.

Mr. Rodriguez added the Randolph Commissary’scustomer base also differs from Incirlik’s.

“The majority of our customers are retirees, sotheir needs are different,” he said.

Shopping at a commissary can offer real savingsfor beneficiaries, Mr. Rodriguez said.

“Commissaries are government-funded, nonprofitinstitutions,” he said. “We sell products at cost plus 1percent, so that represents a 30 percent savings overmost grocery stores outside the gate.”

The Randolph Commissary workforce features109 employees, including 33 who work full time,Mr. Rodriguez said.

“Here we have great diversity in the workforce,” hesaid. “There are all ages and nationalities and they allwork very well together.”

Mr. Rodriguez said one of his goals as store direc-tor is to “increase sales and bring more awarenessof the commissary’s benefits.”

“I’m excited about the potential of this store and all the

great employees we have here,” he said.Now that he and his wife, Vicky, have had a chance to

experience different cultures overseas, he said they lookforward to the “opportunity to be able to travel in thecontinental United States.”

New commissary director returns home to U.S.

Photo by David TerryNew Randolph Commissary manager Juan Rodriguez (right)greets customers at the check out lane as cashier LindaLeyendecker scans their purchases.


Congratulations to the following502nd Air Base Wing Airmen recog-nized during an awards ceremonyJan. 26:

Junior Enlisted Member of theQuarterSenior Airman Matthew Thomas802nd Mission Support Group

NCO of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Jacob Martinez902nd Mission Support Group

Senior NCO of the QuarterMaster Sgt. Jeremy Powell902nd Mission Support Group

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter2nd Lt. Annette Geringer502nd Air Base Wing

Civilian Wage Grade of the QuarterBenjamin Bustos Jr.902nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Appropriated Fund of theQuarterLaura Ruiz502nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IRonald Price902nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IICynthia Clarke802nd Communications Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IIIHD Eisenhauer502nd Air Base Wing

Civilian Supervisor of the QuarterShirley P. Lozares902nd Comptroller Squadron

Junior Enlisted Member of the YearAirman First Class Fernando Avila802nd Mission Support Group

NCO of the YearStaff Sgt. Diana Guinn802nd Mission Support Group

Senior NCO of the YearSenior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz902nd Mission Support Group

First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. Roderick Walker802nd Mission Support Group

Company Grade Officer of the YearCapt. Kevin Watts802nd Comptroller Squadron

Civilian Wage Grade Of the YearHomer Evans Jr.802nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Civilian Non-Appropriated Fund ofthe YearBrian Milkovich802nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IRichard Campos802nd Contracting Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IIChristopher Patten802nd Security Forces Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IIILori Phipps802nd Security Forces Squadron

Civilian Supervisor of the YearMark Tharp802nd Force Support Squadron

502nd ABW announces award winners

By Tech. Sgt. Steve GreverAir Force Personnel CenterServices and Manpower Public Affairs

The Air Force automated active-duty assignment notifications forAirmen in the ranks of lieutenantcolonel and below Jan. 21.

Airmen now receive an e-mailnotification about their newassignments and have seven daysto acknowledge their assignmentsthrough the virtual military per-sonnel flight website. Colonels,general officers, basic militarytraining and pipeline students stilluse the previous assignment notifi-cation process.

The Air Force is consolidat-ing and modernizing many of itsbusiness processes, and transform-ing online personnel services wasone initiative to help the serviceaccomplish its goals.

Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, Air ForcePersonnel Center commander, said thecenter continues to research and devel-

op new online solutions to reduce theamount of time Airmen spend on indi-vidual personnel actions.

“AFPC is here to take care of theneeds of all Airmen by making the per-sonnel process easier for them so theycan focus on the mission,” GeneralStewart said. “The new assignment noti-

fication process willautomate how Airmenreceive new assign-ments and make iteasier for local mili-tary personnel sec-tions to manage thisprogram.”

Master Sgt. KathiGlascock, AFPC’s relo-cation operationsmanager, said thenew notificationprocess not only givestime back to active-duty Airmen, but alsostreamlines theamount of personnelactions associated

with managing the assignment notifica-tion program.

“AFPC processes about 153,000assignment actions ever year,”Sergeant Glascock said. “The newnotification system will save Airmentime as well as base personnelistswho manage assignments and reloca-

tions programs for their installations.It also condensed the new assignmentRIP (Report on Individual Personnel)from six to two pages.”

AFPC developed and tested theautomated capability for almost twoyears and sought feedback from per-sonnelists at Lackland and RandolphAir Force bases.

Master Sgt. Charyl Samson, the802nd Force Support Squadron relo-cations superintendent at LacklandAFB, said her office will be able toeliminate several manual processesthat will allow them to accomplishtheir mission more efficiently.

“From a personnel standpoint, wewill save a tremendous amount oftime from processing new assignmentnotifications and suspensing mem-bers,” Sergeant Samson said. “I’mlooking forward to seeing it in actionin the field.”

For more information about theautomated assignment notificationprocess, call the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102.

Officials automate active-duty assignment notifications

FEATURE

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The newly renovated office on the ground floor ofPitsenbarger Hall, Bldg. 399, buzzes with activitywhile the phones ring with questions and people visitsearching for information.

The clean, beige-walled office has two large,wooden desks next to each other with amplespace between them. They both have a full candydish, a rolling index file and the ubiquitous com-puter and telephone. The desks are positioned so thevolunteers sitting at them can greet whoever walksinto the office, which they do warmly. Both desks havetwo simple but comfortable chairs positioned so thevisitors seated face the volunteers at the desks.

“We show the people to the right places,” said GeneKurtz, one of the volunteers who work at theRandolph Retiree Activities Office. “We’re not expertsbut we know where to send them.”

The RAO is a place for military retirees of all servic-es, their family members or survivors to go to findinformation and guidance for the variety of servicesavailable.

The office is staffed by about 20 personnel, Mondaythrough Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., mostly ofretirees from the different branches of the militaryincluding the Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force. Theywork in three-hour shifts and their assistance isn’tbranch specific.

The office can help retirees or their spouses with awealth of information, from the Survivor Benefits Planto information on retirement pay and other questionswith the Defense Finance and Accounting Service toTricare and Medicare and Medicaid. The RAO hasinformation on disability benefitsavailable through the Departmentof Veterans Affairs.

“SBP is for a wife or survivingspouse” of a retired service mem-ber, Mr. Kurtz said.

Mr. Kurtz said occasionally hewill receive a call where the callersays their spouse recently diedand they need to know how to make claims for SBPand other financial information. Depending on whatthe caller needs, he answers their questions, offersguidance and directs the caller to the proper office.

The RAO is more than just finance questions andsurvivor benefits; they can also help reunite oldfriends or coworkers.

“A retired GI might want to contact another,” Mr.Kurtz said. “We refer them to the Air Force PersonnelCenter so they can show them how to contact aretired GI.”

Someone may call looking for information on tem-porary housing for a few days on a military base. “Wedirect them to lodging,” he said, adding he directscallers to Passenger Services if they ask about space-available flights.

In addition to information on travel, pay and lodg-ing, the RAO offers free tax preparation using theAmerican Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aideprogram. The AARP works with the Internal Revenue

Service to train volunteers to help others of lower tomiddle income – usually those over 60 – preparetaxes, including help with tax forms, deductions andother information.

They schedule appointments for free tax prepara-tion Tuesday mornings at the Randolph Chapel Centerat 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon.

“Bill’s been doing it for many years,” Mr. Kurtz saidabout tax preparation, pointing to Bill DeCamp, one ofthe RAO’s retiree volunteers.

“We can’t always answer specific questions, but we

can direct them,” Mr. DeCamp said. The RAO uses the rolling index files for important

and frequent phone numbers and contacts and theyhave paper copies of the various forms needed inthe office to benefit their customers. They use com-puters to find information as well as for tax prepa-ration, e-mail and other day-to-day tasks.

It’s common for RAO customers to not have com-puters or be as computer savvy as younger genera-

tions.“Not everyone’s got a com-

puter,” Mr. DeCamp said.“People need tax forms andthey’re not always at the postoffice.”

A fully disabled veterancalled the RAO with questionsabout his Social Security bene-

fits and filing income taxes. Mr. Decamp answeredthe call and helped the caller with questionsabout what is taxable and what is not, how to fileand what forms he needed.

“We’re constantly learning,” he said. “No two daysare the same.”

To help retirees stay up to date, the RAO publishesa newsletter with articles, policy changes and otherinformation.

To contact the RAO, call 652-6880, 652-5778, tollfree 877-282-2441 or e-mail [email protected].

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

RAO proves invaluable to local retirees

Photo by David TerryBob Avella (left), Randolph Retiree Activities Office volunteer, provides information to Eugene Kurtz, a retired Air Forcesenior master sergeant, during his recent visit.

The office can help retirees or their spouses with a wealth of information, from the Survivor Benefits Plan to information on

retirement pay and other questions with the Defense Finance andAccounting Service to Tricare and Medicare and Medicaid.


Congratulations to the following502nd Air Base Wing Airmen recog-nized during an awards ceremonyJan. 26:

Junior Enlisted Member of theQuarterSenior Airman Matthew Thomas802nd Mission Support Group

NCO of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Jacob Martinez902nd Mission Support Group

Senior NCO of the QuarterMaster Sgt. Jeremy Powell902nd Mission Support Group

Company Grade Officer of the Quarter2nd Lt. Annette Geringer502nd Air Base Wing

Civilian Wage Grade of the QuarterBenjamin Bustos Jr.902nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Appropriated Fund of theQuarterLaura Ruiz502nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IRonald Price902nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IICynthia Clarke802nd Communications Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter, Category IIIHD Eisenhauer502nd Air Base Wing

Civilian Supervisor of the QuarterShirley P. Lozares902nd Comptroller Squadron

Junior Enlisted Member of the YearAirman First Class Fernando Avila802nd Mission Support Group

NCO of the YearStaff Sgt. Diana Guinn802nd Mission Support Group

Senior NCO of the YearSenior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz902nd Mission Support Group

First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. Roderick Walker802nd Mission Support Group

Company Grade Officer of the YearCapt. Kevin Watts802nd Comptroller Squadron

Civilian Wage Grade Of the YearHomer Evans Jr.802nd Civil Engineer Squadron

Civilian Non-Appropriated Fund ofthe YearBrian Milkovich802nd Force Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IRichard Campos802nd Contracting Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IIChristopher Patten802nd Security Forces Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Year,Category IIILori Phipps802nd Security Forces Squadron

Civilian Supervisor of the YearMark Tharp802nd Force Support Squadron

502nd ABW announces award winners

By Tech. Sgt. Steve GreverAir Force Personnel CenterServices and Manpower Public Affairs

The Air Force automated active-duty assignment notifications forAirmen in the ranks of lieutenantcolonel and below Jan. 21.

Airmen now receive an e-mailnotification about their newassignments and have seven daysto acknowledge their assignmentsthrough the virtual military per-sonnel flight website. Colonels,general officers, basic militarytraining and pipeline students stilluse the previous assignment notifi-cation process.

The Air Force is consolidat-ing and modernizing many of itsbusiness processes, and transform-ing online personnel services wasone initiative to help the serviceaccomplish its goals.

Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, Air ForcePersonnel Center commander, said thecenter continues to research and devel-

op new online solutions to reduce theamount of time Airmen spend on indi-vidual personnel actions.

“AFPC is here to take care of theneeds of all Airmen by making the per-sonnel process easier for them so theycan focus on the mission,” GeneralStewart said. “The new assignment noti-

fication process willautomate how Airmenreceive new assign-ments and make iteasier for local mili-tary personnel sec-tions to manage thisprogram.”

Master Sgt. KathiGlascock, AFPC’s relo-cation operationsmanager, said thenew notificationprocess not only givestime back to active-duty Airmen, but alsostreamlines theamount of personnelactions associated

with managing the assignment notifica-tion program.

“AFPC processes about 153,000assignment actions ever year,”Sergeant Glascock said. “The newnotification system will save Airmentime as well as base personnelistswho manage assignments and reloca-

tions programs for their installations.It also condensed the new assignmentRIP (Report on Individual Personnel)from six to two pages.”

AFPC developed and tested theautomated capability for almost twoyears and sought feedback from per-sonnelists at Lackland and RandolphAir Force bases.

Master Sgt. Charyl Samson, the802nd Force Support Squadron relo-cations superintendent at LacklandAFB, said her office will be able toeliminate several manual processesthat will allow them to accomplishtheir mission more efficiently.

“From a personnel standpoint, wewill save a tremendous amount oftime from processing new assignmentnotifications and suspensing mem-bers,” Sergeant Samson said. “I’mlooking forward to seeing it in actionin the field.”

For more information about theautomated assignment notificationprocess, call the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102.

Officials automate active-duty assignment notifications

FEATURE

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The newly renovated office on the ground floor ofPitsenbarger Hall, Bldg. 399, buzzes with activitywhile the phones ring with questions and people visitsearching for information.

The clean, beige-walled office has two large,wooden desks next to each other with amplespace between them. They both have a full candydish, a rolling index file and the ubiquitous com-puter and telephone. The desks are positioned so thevolunteers sitting at them can greet whoever walksinto the office, which they do warmly. Both desks havetwo simple but comfortable chairs positioned so thevisitors seated face the volunteers at the desks.

“We show the people to the right places,” said GeneKurtz, one of the volunteers who work at theRandolph Retiree Activities Office. “We’re not expertsbut we know where to send them.”

The RAO is a place for military retirees of all servic-es, their family members or survivors to go to findinformation and guidance for the variety of servicesavailable.

The office is staffed by about 20 personnel, Mondaythrough Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., mostly ofretirees from the different branches of the militaryincluding the Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force. Theywork in three-hour shifts and their assistance isn’tbranch specific.

The office can help retirees or their spouses with awealth of information, from the Survivor Benefits Planto information on retirement pay and other questionswith the Defense Finance and Accounting Service toTricare and Medicare and Medicaid. The RAO hasinformation on disability benefitsavailable through the Departmentof Veterans Affairs.

“SBP is for a wife or survivingspouse” of a retired service mem-ber, Mr. Kurtz said.

Mr. Kurtz said occasionally hewill receive a call where the callersays their spouse recently diedand they need to know how to make claims for SBPand other financial information. Depending on whatthe caller needs, he answers their questions, offersguidance and directs the caller to the proper office.

The RAO is more than just finance questions andsurvivor benefits; they can also help reunite oldfriends or coworkers.

“A retired GI might want to contact another,” Mr.Kurtz said. “We refer them to the Air Force PersonnelCenter so they can show them how to contact aretired GI.”

Someone may call looking for information on tem-porary housing for a few days on a military base. “Wedirect them to lodging,” he said, adding he directscallers to Passenger Services if they ask about space-available flights.

In addition to information on travel, pay and lodg-ing, the RAO offers free tax preparation using theAmerican Association of Retired Persons Tax-Aideprogram. The AARP works with the Internal Revenue

Service to train volunteers to help others of lower tomiddle income – usually those over 60 – preparetaxes, including help with tax forms, deductions andother information.

They schedule appointments for free tax prepara-tion Tuesday mornings at the Randolph Chapel Centerat 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or noon.

“Bill’s been doing it for many years,” Mr. Kurtz saidabout tax preparation, pointing to Bill DeCamp, one ofthe RAO’s retiree volunteers.

“We can’t always answer specific questions, but we

can direct them,” Mr. DeCamp said. The RAO uses the rolling index files for important

and frequent phone numbers and contacts and theyhave paper copies of the various forms needed inthe office to benefit their customers. They use com-puters to find information as well as for tax prepa-ration, e-mail and other day-to-day tasks.

It’s common for RAO customers to not have com-puters or be as computer savvy as younger genera-

tions.“Not everyone’s got a com-

puter,” Mr. DeCamp said.“People need tax forms andthey’re not always at the postoffice.”

A fully disabled veterancalled the RAO with questionsabout his Social Security bene-

fits and filing income taxes. Mr. Decamp answeredthe call and helped the caller with questionsabout what is taxable and what is not, how to fileand what forms he needed.

“We’re constantly learning,” he said. “No two daysare the same.”

To help retirees stay up to date, the RAO publishesa newsletter with articles, policy changes and otherinformation.

To contact the RAO, call 652-6880, 652-5778, tollfree 877-282-2441 or e-mail [email protected].

RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE

RAO proves invaluable to local retirees

Photo by David TerryBob Avella (left), Randolph Retiree Activities Office volunteer, provides information to Eugene Kurtz, a retired Air Forcesenior master sergeant, during his recent visit.

The office can help retirees or their spouses with a wealth of information, from the Survivor Benefits Plan to information on

retirement pay and other questions with the Defense Finance andAccounting Service to Tricare and Medicare and Medicaid.


By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Thirteen Randolph Elementary School fifth-graders are opening theirhearts to help neighbors in their local community.

Team heART, an art service club, is holding a fundraiser to raise moneyfor the American Red Cross, said Linda Heier, Randolph ElementarySchool art teacher.

“All of the money is going to help people around here with everydayneeds,” said club member Hailey Schmidt.

Working in groups, the students in Team heART created heart-shapedsculptures from various materials around the art studio. These sculptureswere photographed and turned into full-colored note cards, each with adifferent inspirational quote on the back.

Randolph Elementary is selling the assorted packages of 12 cards for$10 in the school office or art studio.

Although the planning for this project started just before the holidays, alot of progress has been made, Mrs. Heier said.

The Military Child Education Coalition paid for the costs of the camerasand other printing materials, allowing for 100 percent of proceeds to godirectly to the American Red Cross.

“While discussing who we wanted to donate to this year, the communi-ty’s local needs, such as fires, flooding and military challenges, came up,”Mrs. Heier said. “The kids lit up at that idea. It gave me the chills and nowthrough a group of 10-year-olds, we’re able to give back once again.”

Since the cards have been printed, $12,000 has been donated, exceed-ing their goal set at $4,000.

“This program is the students’ way to serve like their parents,” art aideJodi Boshart said. “It truly is a pleasure to be able to work somewherewith such a pride in service.”

Last year, Team heART, as well as the rest of RES, was able to raise$18,000 through their Hearts for Haiti for disaster relief in Haiti.

Currently the group is involved in two demanding projects. Team heARTagreed to meet once a month originally, but now they’re meeting almostweekly, Mrs. Heier said.

Due to their volunteer efforts and outstanding donations, AnnaSweeden, American Red Cross chief development officer, came to greetand personally thank the students for all of their hard work Jan. 27.

“I really like Team heART,” said Grace Lester, another student in thegroup. “It combines my two favorite things, art and helping.”

“Having these kids use their love for the art and talents to help otherswarms my heart,” Mrs. Heier said. “There’s nothing better.”

Team heART exemplifies giving with heart cards

Linda Heier (left), art teacher at Randolph Elementary, talks about Team heART with Anna Sweeden,Chief Development Officer with the San Antonio Chapter of the Red Cross.

Marcus Harris places a pieceof polished glass to completea heart themed design as partof Randolph Elementary’sTeam heART program.Photos by Steve Thurow

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Thirteen Randolph Elementary School fifth-graders are opening theirhearts to help neighbors in their local community.

Team heART, an art service club, is holding a fundraiser to raise moneyfor the American Red Cross, said Linda Heier, Randolph ElementarySchool art teacher.

“All of the money is going to help people around here with everydayneeds,” said club member Hailey Schmidt.

Working in groups, the students in Team heART created heart-shapedsculptures from various materials around the art studio. These sculptureswere photographed and turned into full-colored note cards, each with adifferent inspirational quote on the back.

Randolph Elementary is selling the assorted packages of 12 cards for$10 in the school office or art studio.

Although the planning for this project started just before the holidays, alot of progress has been made, Mrs. Heier said.

The Military Child Education Coalition paid for the costs of the camerasand other printing materials, allowing for 100 percent of proceeds to godirectly to the American Red Cross.

“While discussing who we wanted to donate to this year, the communi-ty’s local needs, such as fires, flooding and military challenges, came up,”Mrs. Heier said. “The kids lit up at that idea. It gave me the chills and nowthrough a group of 10-year-olds, we’re able to give back once again.”

Since the cards have been printed, $12,000 has been donated, exceed-ing their goal set at $4,000.

“This program is the students’ way to serve like their parents,” art aideJodi Boshart said. “It truly is a pleasure to be able to work somewherewith such a pride in service.”

Last year, Team heART, as well as the rest of RES, was able to raise$18,000 through their Hearts for Haiti for disaster relief in Haiti.

Currently the group is involved in two demanding projects. Team heARTagreed to meet once a month originally, but now they’re meeting almostweekly, Mrs. Heier said.

Due to their volunteer efforts and outstanding donations, AnnaSweeden, American Red Cross chief development officer, came to greetand personally thank the students for all of their hard work Jan. 27.

“I really like Team heART,” said Grace Lester, another student in thegroup. “It combines my two favorite things, art and helping.”

“Having these kids use their love for the art and talents to help otherswarms my heart,” Mrs. Heier said. “There’s nothing better.”

Team heART exemplifies giving with heart cards

Linda Heier (left), art teacher at Randolph Elementary, talks about Team heART with Anna Sweeden,Chief Development Officer with the San Antonio Chapter of the Red Cross.

Marcus Harris places a pieceof polished glass to completea heart themed design as partof Randolph Elementary’sTeam heART program.Photos by Steve Thurow

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SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Advanced strength-training class

The Randolph Healthand Wellness Cener offersan advanced strength-training class today at11:30 a.m. in the HAWCclassroom. The classallows participants to moveaway from a one-program-fits-all approach towardfine-tuning a programbased on changes in thebody or goals.

Valentine’s Day run A Valentine’s Day run

takes place Feb. 14 at 7:30a.m. at Eberle Park.Participants will run threemiles as a team. The firstrunner will run 1.5 milesand then the second teammember will run the last1.5 miles. The first 50 par-ticipants to sign up receivea free T-shirt.

Spring registrationRegistration for spring

youth sports runs nowthrough Feb. 28. All youthmust have a current annu-al physical, current immu-nizations and a sports reg-istration form on file. Thecost is $45 per child.•T-Ball: 5-6 years co-ed(must be 5 by March 1)•Baseball: 7-16 years•Girls’ Softball: 7-16 years

Driving rangeThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course driving range isclosed Monday morningsfor maintenance.

Golfers can buy a fullbasket of balls for only $6or a half basket for $3.

SportsBRIEFS


Playing their best game of the season, theRandolph Ramblers held off the Fort SamHouston Rangers 92-90 to win the Rangers’basketball tournament last weekend.

The Ramblers advanced to the round-robin tournament final by beating the32nd Medical Brigade 89-72 and Gary JobCorps Center 83-70.

“Winning this tournament is somethingfor our team to build on,” said coach LarusMartin. “It showed our players we can win– it just takes teamwork, persistence andcommitment.”

Tournament co-Most Valuable PlayersDarrell Davis and Aaron Stafford paced theRamblers with solid performances. Davis ledRandolph with 26 points in the win over CampGary; he also scored 15 against the 32nd

Medical Group and 19 in the tournament final.Stafford led the way with 21 points against the32nd Medical Group; he had 16 in the victoryover Fort Sam and 10 against Camp Gary.

Though matched against taller opponents,Davis more than held his own, giving theRamblers an inside presence with three orfour blocks per game, Martin said.

“He was big for us in all three games,”he said.

In addition to leading the Ramblers inscoring against the 32nd Medical Group,Stafford hit a mid-range jumper to eraseFort Sam’s one-point lead with 30 secondsremaining. Randolph held their advantagewith three defensive stops in the closingseconds, creating a turnover and causing abad pass and missed shot.

Martin also complimented the play of for-ward Skylar Armstrong, whose 21 points ledthe Ramblers in their victory over Fort Sam,and Randolph’s reserves.

“Skylar definitely played very well,” he said.“He was aggressive going to the basket and hisfree-throw shooting was phenomenal.”

The Ramblers started the championshipgame slowly, falling behind by 14 points,but they narrowed the gap to six when thefirst half ended. The second half was nip

and tuck all the way.“We were more aggressive and played bet-

ter defense in the second half,” Martin said.Assistant coach Jeremy Perkins credited the

Ramblers with “smart play and solid defense.”“This win is special because it has been sev-

eral years since Randolph has beaten FortSam Houston,” he said.

The tournament championship helped erasethe memory of a 76-72 loss to Goodfellow AirForce Base Jan. 9. The Ramblers won the firstgame against Goodfellow Jan. 8, soundly beat-ing them 83-61, but their defense failed themin the second match.

“We should have won both games atGoodfellow,” Martin said. “We lost the sec-ond one in overtime. That was disappoint-ing. We were able to score, but ourdefense didn’t make stops.”

Stafford led the Ramblers in scoring with22 points in the first game while Davis tal-lied 22 in the second game.

The Ramblers will continue SouthwestMilitary Athletic Conference action Feb. 12-13when they cross town to face Lackland. Theywill play San Antonio College Saturday.

“I’m very pleased with winning the tourna-ment,” Martin said. “That gives us a littlemomentum going forward.”

Randolph team takes basketball championshipRamblers edge FortSam 92-90 to winchampionship trophy


The Randolph Air Force Base Rising 5/6 hosts the first JointBase San Antonio Dodgeball Tournament at the Rambler FitnessCenter Feb. 25 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Teams should include six to 10 players with at least four female play-ers on each team; however, people interested in participating withoutenough players for a full team may still join.

Organizers hope to have at least 10 teams’ participation in this event.To enter, a $10 buy-in is required for each player, with all proceedsgoing to the Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger Scholarship Fundand the Wounded Warrior Project. All teams must sign up by Feb. 11.

The Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger Scholarship Fund wasnamed after the last Medal of Honor recipient. It will be rewarded to aCommunity College of the Air Force graduate.

“As Airmen, our job is to be a war fighter,” said Tech Sgt. MichaelHartson, Air Education and Training Command International Trainingand Education noncommissioned officer in charge of knowledge opera-tions management. “In the moment of truth, we need to follow in hisfootsteps. We need to do more for our wounded warriors, too. Theycannot be forgotten.”

“This tournament isn’t just for military members,” Sergeant Hartsonsaid. “If you can get on base, you can give to this cause. It’s not just auniform that makes up the Air Force community.”

It has been a challenge to organize such a widespread event, coordi-

nating between different bases as well as units within Randolph,Sergeant Hartson said.

Rising 5/6 is a professional organization on base for staff and techni-cal sergeants with all newly appointed officers and big plans.

“This is the first-ever JBSA sporting event,” said Staff Sgt. TeronMobley, 902nd Security Forces Squadron unit training manager. “It isvery fulfilling to see that we are actually building something. We’regoing to take the torch and run around Randolph and San Antonio to leteveryone know who we are.”

Rising 5/6 plans to have at least one event per quarter, SergeantMobley said. They don’t want to be limited to fundraising, but also to domore community outreach and involvement.

Recently, they have been working to promote events on base, such astoday’s blood drive at the Kendrick Club.

They are thrilled to be involved and to finally carry out their firstevent, he said.

“The tournament is going to be fun,” said Senior Airman AndresAquino, Headquarters Air Force Personnel Center retirement documen-tation. “We have a lot of support and we’re all really excited about it.”

Rambler Fitness Center hosts dodgeball tournamentTo sign up your team for the JBSA dodgeball tournament,

call Senior Airman Andres Aquino at DSN 665-5883,Staff Sgt. Teron Mobley at DSN 487-5563 orStaff Sgt. Ana O’Hannon at DSN 665-2107.

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