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Upcoming eventsin San Antonio to commemorate Sept. 11 attacks

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Photo by Sue CampbellAirman Basic Daniela Negrete hugs her 4-year-old son, Seth, soon after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen Aug. 25 during the Airman’s coin ceremony at Lackland. Negrete, originally from Mexico and a resident of Oxnard, Calif., and four other basic trainees are the fi rst Air-men to become naturalized U.S. citizens while attending Air Force Basic Military Training.

5 basic trainees become naturalized citizens prior to BMT graduation.

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COMMENTARY

By Brig. Gen. Theresa CarterCommander, 502nd Air Base Wing

When you think about the Labor Day weekend, what comes to mind?

Images of past vacations with family and friends? Summer’s end and a return to the classroom? The fi rst kickoff of the college football season? Or is it a loved one who is no longer with us?

The difference between a great memo-ry of this holiday weekend and one we’d rather forget often comes down to the choices we make and the risks we take.

Don’t drink and drive, use a desig-nated driver. We all know that’s the right thing to do, yet each day hundreds, if not thousands, choose to get behind the wheel anyway.

While some make it to their destination without incident, others end up causing accidents that claim innocent lives.

It’s likely many of us have family, friends and co-workers who’ve been hurt or killed by drunk drivers. I do.

July 11, 1997. On that day, Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Jackson graduated from the Kisling NCO Academy at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

It was a proud moment for him and his wife, Hiroko, as she and four other members of the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base watched him accept his diploma.

I have a photo of them, smiling broad-ly for the camera before the ceremony started, celebrating this signifi cant mile-stone.

I can’t look at the photo without get-ting choked up. For you see, on the

drive back to Spangdahlem, when they were only fi ve miles from home, Jen-nings’ Isuzu Trooper was hit head on by an 18-wheeler, driven by a drunk driver who fell asleep at the wheel.

Jennings, Staff Sgt. Kevin Sullivan, Senior Airman Angela Fralick and Mrs. Jackson were killed instantly.

Miraculously, then-Staff Sgt. Teresa Hall survived despite serious injuries that required her to spend over a year at Wilford Hall Medical Center for rehabili-tation.

I still remember the gasps and screams in the theater at Spangdahlem as my squadron commander told us what had happened. Shock, anger, sadness and a thousand other emotions coursed through us all.

We wanted answers, wanted to know why this happened, wanted to under-stand why a trucker would choose to drink and drive, but no answer could bring back the members of my squadron. Four lives cut short and thousands of lives changed forever.

So what can we do to ensure the memories we share with co-workers on

Tuesday are ones of good times shared with family and friends and not the tale of a tragic accident?

First, we can make good risk manage-ment decisions and make responsible choices.

If you’re planning to spend time out-doors, make sure everyone is properly hydrated. This is a record-setting sum-mer for high temperatures and it’s easy for folks to get overheated, particularly children. If you’re going to fi re up the grill, make sure it’s in good working con-dition and be extra careful given the dry conditions.

If you’re heading to the lake or beach and will be in a boat, wear the appropri-ate safety gear.

Sadly, every year many deaths on the water are caused by the lack of fl otation devices.

Finally, if you’re going to be operat-ing a motor vehicle, on the water or on the road, please don’t drink and drive. Buckle up and arrive alive.

And on Tuesday, I look forward to hearing your stories.

Labor Day safety Choices we make now affect our entire lives

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“… when they were only fi ve miles from home, Tech. Sgt. Terry Jennings’ Isuzu

Trooper was hit head on by an 18-wheeler.”

– Brig. Gen. Theresa CarterCommander, 502nd Air Base Wing

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37TH TRAINING WING AIR FORCE BALL

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

For reservations or more information, call (210) 671-9953.

HOUSING OFFICES TO CO-LOCATE

The Capital Asset Management Of-fi ce and Balfour Beatty Communities, Lackland’s privatized housing owner, open a consolidated offi ce Tuesday at 2254 Brian McElroy, off Truemper Street past the Lackland Youth Center.

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

For more information, contact Elvira Martinez at (210) 315-7853.

CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST DEADLINE

Tuesday is the deadline to make reservations to attend the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign kickoff breakfast. The event is hosted by the 802nd Mission Support Group, and will be held Sept. 12, 8 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

Cost for the buffet breakfast is $10.94 for club members and $12.94 for non-club members.

For reservations, call Tech. Sgt. Alicia Ross or Airman 1st Class William Vaughn at 925-3435.

News in brief

Active shooterThe Active Shooter and

mass casualty exercise originally scheduled for Wednesday from 1-5 p.m. has been postponed until

further notice.

Photo by Alan BoedekerU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Associate Director Donald Monica administers the Oath of Allegiance to fi ve basic trainees Aug. 25.The trainees, from left to right, Jared Garcia, from the Philippines; Ariful Haque, Bangladesh; Louise Quinsay, Philippines; Kurt Danggoec, Phil-ippines; and Daniela Negrete, Mexico, are the fi rst Airmen to become U.S. citizens while attending Air Force Basic Military Training.

By Mike Joseph Senior Writer

Five basic trainees became U.S. citi-zens before graduating from Air Force Basic Military Training Aug. 26.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigra-tion Services’ Naturalization at Basic Training initiative made it possible.

Prior to the Aug. 25 Airman’s coin ceremony, when trainees make the transition to Airmen, the fi ve trainees accepted the oath of allegiance dur-ing a special naturalization ceremony administered by Don Monica, USCIS associate director. They were the fi rst members of the Air Force to use the USCIS’ basic training initiative.

Louise Quinsay had raised his hand eight weeks earlier and swore an en-listment oath to uphold and defend the United States Constitution.

Quinsay, a natural citizen of the Phil-ippines, wanted to serve his adopted country by joining the Air Force and becoming a U.S. citizen. Until last week, those two goals were achiev-

able in the Air Force only as separate events and not at the same time.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for America’s best and brightest young men and women not only to become Airmen, but also to become United States citizens at the same time,” said Col. Eric Axelbank, 37th Training Wing commander.

“Awarding the Airman’s coin sig-nifi es that we recognize the trainees’ commitment to Air Force core values and we now refer to them as Airmen,” said Axelbank. “What an inspiring mo-ment to also witness our newest Air-men becoming American citizens in front of their friends and families.”

A 2002 executive order states per-sons serving honorably in active-duty status are eligible to apply for natu-ralization and if qualifi ed, be granted immediate citizenship.

Lt. Col. Glenn Palmer, 737th Train-ing Group commander, said it is the right thing to do for those men and women who bravely raise their hand in service to our country.

“Serving in the Air Force requiresall Airmen to make sacrifi ces,” Palm-er said. “An Airman’s commitment toour core values of service, excellenceand integrity are not based on placeof birth, but upon selfl ess acts dem-onstrated by Louise Quinsay when hechose to serve our great nation.

“It seems right that those Airmenwanting to join our Air Force andwanting to become a U.S. citizen cando both at the same time.”

Quinsay, 19, of Oakland, Calif., tookhis citizenship oath in front of about3,000 people, including more than 500of his fellow trainees.

“I think it is great opportunity tomake my mother proud,” Quinsay said.“It opens up a lot of doors to job oppor-tunities, and it gives me the freedomto represent this country not only as acitizen but as a warrior Airman.”

In addition to Quinsay, the othertrainees becoming U.S. citizens wereDaniela Negrete, a citizen of Mexico

5 trainees become citizens

See CITIZENS P8


By Mike JosephSenior Writer

The Lackland Chiefs’ Group tacked chief master sergeant stripes on the previous 37th Training Wing com-mander, signifying his selection by the group as an honorary chief master sergeant, during a luncheon ceremo-ny Aug. 24 at the Gateway Club.

The group honored Col. William H. Mott V, 37th TRW commander from July 2009 to June 2011, for his con-tributions to the Lackland enlisted corps.

“I’ve been at Lackland since 2007 and the only person I’ve seen this title bestowed on by the chiefs’ group in that time was General Jones in 2007,” said Chief Master Sgt. Jay Simon, in reference to Lt. Gen. Darrell D. Jones, 37th TRW commander from June 2006 to January 2008.

Mott, whose offi cial retirement date

is in October, said he was honored to be recognized by the chiefs’ group.

“I’ve always believed in the power of the chief. I have the utmost respect for every chief I’ve met,” said Mott. “This is special because I’ve seldom seen it done. To be associated with these chiefs means a lot.

“Since I just left, it means a valida-tion that I was a good friend (to the enlisted corps). It really is a good clo-sure to my career,” he added.

Simon, the 37th TRW command chief master sergeant under Mott, said the actions taken by his former boss demonstrated his support for the Lackland enlisted corps.

“He allowed me to be the command chief and to be involved when deci-sions were being made,” Simon said.

“He sought my counsel and advice before he made decisions. It was all

Chiefs honor former 37th TRW commander

Photo by Alan BoedekerCol. William H. Mott V, former 37th Training Wing commander, is congratulated by Command Chief Master Sgt. Jay Simon soon after his selection ceremony as an honorary chief master ser-geant. Simon was Mott’s top enlisted advisor during his tenure as commander of the 37 TRW. See HONOR P8


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the follow-

ing 64 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 645 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 573Donald Gorrell Kevin Kelsoe Todd Vaughan Flight 574Amy Childers Mary Howe Lauren O'Herlihy Mimi Perry Kylie Ware Grace Williamson

321st Training SquadronFlight 567Timothy Fellows Flight 568Todd Caldwell

322nd Training Squadron Flight 565 Robert Altieri Jr.

Joseph Gilford Troy Labombard Forrest Rice Paul Wilkes IIIFlight 566Michele Cintron Savannah Fairchild

323rd Training SquadronFlight 577Adrian Collins Russell Hires Christopher Johnson Timothy Simoneaux Patrick Stout William Timmons Blake Watkins Devin Zimmerman

Flight 578Andrea Bartlett Katrina-Lee Eakin Collene McCoun Sarah Wilson 324th Training SquadronFlight 569

Tyler Austin Derek Douglas Michael Enloe Travis Henderson Joseph Porter Flight 570Christopher Florczyk Nicholas Holmberg Devon Strasburg

326th Training SquadronFlight 575Nathanael Belt Chase Evans Tyler Gudeman Michael Hulgan Jr. Richard Hutson Lamontra McMurtry Karl Mehta Christopher Perini Daniel Warner

Flight 576Jayson Camp Arthur Chen Rudy Dominguez Michael Hernandez Jr.

Weymour Johnson Jared Lamb Alexander McCunn Sean Murphy Matthew Prugger Michael Souza Stephen Stooksbury Christopher Voss Rodney Watson II 331st Training Squadron Flight 571Dyllon Main

Flight 572Jake Bruggenthies Shawn Shoults Alvin Tondereau

Top BMT AirmanShawn Shoults, 331st TRS, Flight 572

Most Physically FitMale AirmenWeymour Johnson, 326th TRS, Flight 576

Saint Shabazz, 320th TRS, Flight 573Michael Hulgan Jr., 326th TRS, Flight 575

Female AirmenDelaney Doyle, 323rd TRS, Flight 578Danielle Graham, 322nd TRS, Flight 566Lani Martinez, 320th TRS, Flight 574

Male Flights326th TRS, Flight 576 324th TRS, Flight 570 320th TRS, Flight 573

Female Flights320th TRS, Flight 574 323rd TRS, Flight 578 322nd TRS, Flight 566

Top Academic 326th TRS, Flight 575326th TRS, Flight 576 323rd TRS, Flight 577

Staff Sgt. Michael Patterson324th Training Squadron

Duty title: Military training instructorTime in service: 10 years, 10 monthsHometown: Imperial, Miss.

Sergeant Patterson is an exceptional military training instructor and more importantly, an outstanding noncommissioned offi cer. During the month of July, he excelled as an MTI, despite being confronted with the death of a trainee in his fl ight. He maintained his composure, car-rying his fl ight through graduation despite the overwhelming grief and stress shared amongst

the trainees. He was instrumental in communicating with the trainee’s family once they arrived. His individual efforts ensured that every trainee in the fl ight graduated on time, despite the tragedy. Patterson instructed pre-MTI students, something seldom done by a rookie instructor, and mentored two U.S. Air Force Academy cadets through summer leadership program. Patterson’s impressive record led to his selection over six senior MTIs to attend the trainer course. He is chairperson for Alcoholics Anonymous at Fort Sam Houston and prepares and conducts monthly discussion groups for alcoholics. He is one of our most dedicated and reliable MTIs, and I am proud to have him in the squadron.

– Master Sgt. Michael StandringFirst Sergeant, 324th TRS

Airman 1st Class Luis Casas Jr.90th Information Operations Squadron

Duty title: Cyber TechnicianTime in service: One yearHometown: San Antonio, Texas

Airman Casas displays the poise and attitude of Air-men much senior in rank after only one year’s time in service. His attention to detail in tackling his Career Development Course curriculum, consistently fi nish-ing his CDC volumes 25 percent ahead of time and his dedication to on-the-job training are examples for all new Airmen to follow within the squadron. With no detail overlooked, his uniform is always

pristine in appearance – from a sharp collar down to meticulously clean boots. Casas exemplifi ed professionalism and proudly wore the uniform as an escort at the retirement ceremony of the squadron superintendent, and at the 688th Information Operations Wing change of command ceremony in July. His willingness to take on new and challenging endeavors is a much-desired trait within the squadron and in the Air Force. He is a beacon for his fellow Airmen to follow.

– Senior Master Sgt. Gregory ButlerFirst Sergeant, 318th Information Operations Group

Staff Sgt. Kwinton Estacio331st Training Squadron

Duty title: Military Training InstructorTime in service: eight yearsHometown: Lihuie, Hawaii

Sergeant Estacio consistently demonstrates he is a true profes-sional in all aspects of basic military training as well as by fulfi lling all noncommissioned offi cer responsibilities. He dedicates all of his free time to mentorship and the development of other instructors in the squadron. His efforts ensure that our future Airmen receive the training needed to instill the discipline and attention to detail that is required for their success in the U.S. Air Force. Estacio’s dress and appearance is always above reproach. He is a role model to emulate for the more than 800 basic trainees and the 50 noncom-missioned offi cers in our organization. Estacio is a leader among leaders, and he sets the training standard of excellence in the 331st Training Squadron.

– Master Sgt. Anthony PivirottoActing First Sergeant, 331st Training Squadron

Diamond sharp


The 802nd Mission Support Group Offi ce of the Staff Judge Advocate processed the following judgments Aug. 15-26:

• A staff sergeant from the 33rd Network War-fare Squadron was found guilty of being Absent Without Leave (AWOL) and received a reduction to E-4 (suspended).

• A staff sergeant from the 326th Training Squad-ron was guilty of ordering members to perform supplemental muscular training, perform exercis-es as punishment and perform exercise within an hour after eating a meal. The NCO received a re-duction to E-4 (suspended), forfeiture of $1,115.00 pay for two months (one month suspended) and a reprimand.

• An airman from the 343rd TRS was found guilty of stealing a pair of shoes from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. The airman received a reduction to E-1, forfeiture of $733 pay for two months, 15 days restriction, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 344th TRS was guilty

of underage drinking and received forfeiture of $342 pay.

• An airman basic from the 344th TRS was found guilty of failure to go and visiting permanent par-ty dormitories. The airman received forfeiture of $733 pay for two months (one month suspended), 30 days restriction and a reprimand.

• An airman fi rst class from the 543rd Support Squadron was found guilty of disrespecting an NCO, failure to obey a lawful order and making false offi cial statements. The airman received reduction to E-2, reduction to E-1 (suspended), forfeiture of $400 pay ($200 suspended) and a reprimand.

• An airman fi rst class from the 59th Medical Di-agnostics and Therapeutics Squadron was guilty of failure to go and received a reduction to E-2.

• An airman from the 59th Surgical Inpatient Squadron was guilty of using a Government Travel Card for other than offi cial purposes and received a reduction to the E-1, forfeiture of $733 pay for two months (suspended) and 30 days restriction.

SPOTLIGHT ON MILITARY JUSTICEhhe 808022n MiMissii n SS pport GG oup OfOffifi ce off Staff Judge Advocate processed the following

fof u dderage ddriinkking a dd rec ieivedd o frfe ture$342 pay


and resident of Oxnard, Calif.; Kurt Danggoec, a citizen of the Philip-pines and resident of Inglewood, Calif.; Jared Garcia, citizen of the Philippines and resident of Pomona, Calif.; and Ariful Haque, a citizen of Bangladesh and resident of Flush-ing, N.Y.

A cooperative agreement between USCIS and the Army, Navy, and now the Air Force, has made possible a faster track for those services’ train-ees who seek citizenship.

“This initiative is just one exam-ple of our strong commitment to the men and women who serve in our

armed forces,” Monica said. “Addi-tional training opportunities would not have been available to them had they remained foreign nationals in the U.S. military.”

The initiative provides airmen with additional opportunities to serve in assignments and areas that maximize their value to the military and the nation. Since September 2001, more than 72,000 members of the military have become U.S. citizens during USCIS naturalization ceremonies held across the United States and in 20 countries abroad.

(The 37th Training Wing Public Affairs Offi ce contributed to this story.)

about a leadership team. He earned the honor of being an honorary chief.”

Simon cited Mott’s advocacy for Lackland’s enlisted Airmen and his enthusiasm for Air Force Basic Mili-tary Training.

“He pushed for improvements that would benefi t the enlisted force,” said Simon.

“He cared about the facilities the Airmen worked and trained in, and their equipment.

“If anything was substandard, he called or e-mailed group command-ers to say, ‘We need to fi x this.’ He

was adamant about it,” he said. “And every day, he was out there running and exercising with BMT. He was a huge BMT supporter.”

Mott got roaring approval from the chiefs’ group when he stated his in-tentions for the honorary chief master sergeant plaque, a large wooden rep-lica of the chief’s insignia.

“I’m going to put those stripes on my offi ce wall as soon as I get back,” he said, referring to his new job in the civilian sector.

Bringing the house down one more time before his exit, Mott again com-mented to his former top enlisted ad-visor, “Hey, does this mean I get to call you Jay?”

HONOR from P4

CITIZENS from P3

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By Jose T. Garza IIIStaff Writer

A leader, an inspiration and a help to others were just a handful of ad-jectives used by family members and former military comrades to describe Tech. Sgt. Maurice Britt during a dedi-cation ceremony Monday.

Britt, who was assigned to the 37th Mission Support Group at the time of his death, was killed in a motorcycle accident April 5, 2009.

He was honored posthumously when the 802nd Force Support Squad-ron dedicated the squadron’s Room 136 to his memory.

Britt and his wife, Audra, also a technical sergeant at Lackland, were part of a motorcycle group on its way back to Lackland from a rally in Aus-tin.

Britt was driving his bike and Audra was riding on the back when a drunk driver swerved his SUV over multiple lanes of traffi c, bounced off a car and plowed into the group.

The riders were wearing full protec-

tive gear, but the impact was devas-tating. Britt was killed instantly, and his wife died less than a week later.

In attendance were Britt’s son, Nathaniel, and daughter, Dania, his mother-in-law, Carol Lee, and Audra’s brother, Staff Sgt. Aron Lee, who is currently assigned to Lackland’s 737th Training Group.

Dania described her father as a caring man. “He took care of his busi-ness, and he was just a loving person,” she said.

“He was someone who would help cut people’s grass.”

He was also “strong and compas-sionate,” his mother-in-law said. “He was sincere in everything that he did, and he always did it from the heart.”

“This is truly awesome,” Audra's brother said of his brother-in-law's posthumous recognition. “This doesn’t happen every day; it just shows the impact he had on everybody he met.

“The family has been at peace for a while. I hope this ceremony brought closure for the Air Force family,” he added.

Dedication ceremony honors fallen NCO

Photo by Alan BoedekerSon, Nathaniel, and daughter, Dania, stand next to the memorial plaque dedicated to theirfather, Tech. Sgt. Maurice Britt, who was killed by a drunk driver April 5, 2009.


By Staff Sgt. Phil Fountain149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

The San Antonio Missions, a Double-A affi liate of Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres, honored the Texas Air National Guard, including Lackland Air Force Base’s 149th Fighter Wing, during the Aug. 21 game against the Arkansas Travelers in nearby Wolff Stadium.

Maj. Gen. John Nichols, Texas’ Adju-tant General, joined San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro in throwing out the cer-emonial fi rst-pitch prior to the game.

About 400 members of the Lackland-based unit, and their families, attended the evening game with the top-placed team in the league. The Missions wore special military patterned uniforms.

In a swearing-in ceremony following the fi rst inning, Col. John Kane, 149th FW commander, swore in a group of Airmen who were about to become new members of the F-16 training unit.

Throughout Wolff Stadium, military members were wearing white T-shirts that tied in the Missions logo with the Air National Guard. The 149th Fighter

Wing recruiters set up an infl atable tent where people could get informa-tion about the unit and sign-up to ex-plore career opportunities with them.

“We’ve had a really good partner-ship with the 149th this year,” said Bill Gerlt, assistant general manager of the Missions. ”We were glad to host

the wing, and look forward to making it an annual tradition.”

In addition to Mayor Castro, other local community leaders came out to the ballpark and learned about the state and federal mission of the Alamo City’s 149th FW.

A video presentation about the

149th FW mission was shown on the ballpark’s large display screen, high-lighting the organization’s state-role with emergency management and di-saster relief efforts as well as the unit’s federal mission to train combat-ready fi ghter pilots.

“This unit has a great story to tell,” said Mark Frye, chairman of the legis-lative and public affairs committee of the Military Transformation Task Force – an initiative among the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, and the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. “I think it’s important for the 149th’s mis-sion that we, the community, advocate Lackland as a basing location for the next generation fi ghter.”

The 149th Fighter Wing is currently under consideration for potential con-version from F-16 combat fi ghter train-ing to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.

The next round of base selections by defense offi cials is not expected to take place before 2013, and a tran-sition would not likely take place for another fi ve to seven years following that, should the unit become a desig-nated site.

San Antonio Missions honor Texas ANG, Lackland’s 149th FW

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Wilson

Col. John Kane, 149th Fighter Wing commander, swears in a cadre of Airmen who are about to join the F-16 training unit during Texas Air National Guard Night at Wolff Sta-dium.

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Local events pay tribute to 9/11 anniversary

ALAMO PLAZA COMMEMORATIONThis observance will be held Sept. 11, 7:30

a.m. to 9 a.m., at Alamo Plaza. The morning ceremony pays tribute at the exact moments, 10 years ago, when countless lives were lost.

After a welcome from San Antonio Mayor Ju-lian Castro, remarks will also be given by Gen. Edward A. Rice, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Lt. Gen.

Guy Swan, Army North commanding general, as well as the chiefs of the San Antonio police and fi re departments.

Gold Star families, who have lost immediate family members in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be offered special seating. The event features a joint service color guard, as well as patriotic music from a combined Army/Air Force band. The commemoration is open to the public.

2011 FREEDOM WALK & RUNSponsored in part by Operation Homefront

of Texas, the event is in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist at-tacks. Join Fort Sam Houston as it honors mili-tary families and fi rst responders at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Sept. 10.

This is a non-competitive event. Strollers and pets are welcome on the 5K run and one-mile walk. Runners will leave the starting line at 8:30 a.m. and are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior for late registration and a safety briefi ng. The fi rst 500 registrants will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are avail-able at http://www.fortsamhoustonmwr.com/vsm/pages/408/5-817201150126.pdf and can be dropped off at the fi tness center. For more information, call 221-1234 or visit http://www.operationhomefront.net/texas.

9/11 REVEILLE & TAPSLackland Air Force Base military personnel

are welcome to fall in for a 9/11 Remembrance Reveille and Taps ceremony Sept. 9, 6:30 a.m., at the headquarters 37th Training Wing fl ag-pole.

AFISRA REMEMBRANCE CEREMONYThe Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and

Reconnaissance Agency at Lackland hosts a re-membrance ceremony Sept. 9, 11 a.m., in the

Bernard A. Larger Auditorium, Bldg. 2000. A guest speaker and reception is scheduled.

GAYLOR 9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUNLackland’s Robert D. Gaylor Noncommis-

sioned Offi cer Academy hosts a 9/11 Remem-brance Run Sept. 11 to honor the lives lost dur-ing the terrorist attacks. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Marygail Harmon at (210) 671-0321, or Senior Airman Elizabeth Valentin at (210) 671-3766.

RANDOLPH BASE THEATER 9/11Retired Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen.

Charles Baldwin will speak at the Randolph Air Force Base Theater Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. Baldwin was in the Pentagon when one of the hijacked commercial airplanes struck the building.

The theme for the one-hour event is “Stones Cry Out … Again: A 10 Year Commemoration of 9/11,” and Baldwin will refl ect on 10 years of change since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Air Force Band of the West will play selected songs, including the Air Force Hymn.

Parking is limited so participants are asked to arrive promptly. Everyone with access to the base is welcomed to attend.

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUNThe Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Run

starts at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Alamo. The race pays tribute to New York fi refi ghter Ste-phen Siller who, having worked all night was off duty on Sept. 11, 2001 when he heard the fi rst plane had hit the World Trade Center.

He returned to his company, Squad 1, to get his gear, and then took his last heroic steps to the World Trade Center. When he drove his truck to Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was al-ready closed to traffi c. With 60 pounds of gear strapped to his back, he ran through the tunnel. Siller perished in the towers with 342 other NYFD fi refi ghters. Early registration is $25 and costs $30 the day of the race. The 5K run be-gins on North Alamo Street at Peacock Alley, across the street from the Federal Building and ends in front of Dillard’s on Alamo Street, near Pat O’Brian’s. Showtime is 9:05 a.m.

Register online at http://www.tunneltotow-ersrun.org/san_antonio.aspx. Online registra-tion closes at 10 a.m. Sept. 10.

CONVERSE 9/11 MEMORIALThe William M. Randolph American Legion

Post 593 and the city of Converse will hold a 10th anniversary memorial service Sept. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. in Converse City Park, 305 School St.

A reception at the Legion Post, 326 W. Legion Drive in Converse follows the ceremony. The public is encouraged to attend both events.

UNIVERSAL CITY HEROES WALKUniversal City hosts its third annual 9/11 He-

roes Walk Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m., at the Universal City Park Pavilion, 302 North Blvd.

The event is free. For more information, call (210) 659-0333, ext. 721. Download a regis-tration form online at http://www.universalci-tytexas.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=580.

SEGUIN PATRIOT’S DAYThe Seguin 9/11 10th Anniversary Commem-

oration is Sept. 11, 7-10 p.m., at Central Park in downtown Seguin. The event honors all present and past military, law enforcement, fi re fi ght-ers, and emergency medical responders.

9/11 HEROES RUNSan Antonio’s fi rst Travis Manion Foundation

9/11 Heroes 5K Run will be held Sept. 11, 5 p.m., at the Al Becken Pavilion in McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd.

The 9/11 Heroes Run was created after the combat death of Marine 1st Lt. Travis Man-ion, who was on his second deployment to Iraq. Manion spent a day and night with the fi refi ght-ers of Rescue One in New York City, most of whom lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Cost per person is $25 and includes a T-shirt, commemorative dog tags and other priz-es. For more information, go online to http://www.911heroesrun.com or http://www.travis-manion.com.

9/11 RELAY & ULTRA-MARATHONSponsored by the nonprofi t group Soldier’s

Angels, the nighttime event takes place Sept. 10 at Olmos Basin Park in San Antonio. Start time is 10 p.m.

Teams made up of nine runners will run a relay race – one-mile loop – for 9 hours and 11 minutes, or a single ultra-marathoner for the duration. Check in location is the parking lot on the west side of Devine Drive at the corner of Friedrich and Devine.

At 7:46 a.m. Sept. 11, there will be a moment of silence for Flight 11 and the North Tower victims followed by a color guard performance and the playing of the National Anthem.

At 8:03 a.m., another moment of silence will be observed for Flight 175 and the victims of the South Tower, followed by the Pledge of Al-legiance.

A moment of silence will follow at 8:37 a.m. in observance of those who perished on Flight 77 and victims of the Pentagon attack.

The event ends the morning of Sept. 11 and will be followed by an awards ceremony and a San Antonio-style breakfast with patriotic mu-sic, and a color guard presentation.

All funds raised will go to support the Sol-diers’ Angels’ work with military personnel, veterans and military families.

To register for both runs, visit www.runin-texas.com and click on “Run for Remembrance” to download an entry form.

AUSTIN MUSEUM 9/11 EXHIBITThe Texas Military Forces Museum observes

the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with the grand opening of an exhibit recognizing the contributions and sac-rifi ces of Texas National Guardsmen.

The exhibit, entitled “9-11 and Beyond: The Texas National Guard in the War on Terror,” opens Sept. 10 at the Texas Military Forces Museum, on Camp Mabry, in Austin. An F-16 aircraft exhibit opens at 9 a.m. and precedes an 11 a.m. ceremony followed by the gallery opening at noon.

During the past 10 years, more than 23,000 men and women from the Texas Army and Air National Guard have deployed to the battle-fronts of Iraq or Afghanistan – many of them more than once.

This new exhibit will highlight the signifi cant role they’ve played in the War on Terror.

Camp Mabry is located at the northwest cor-ner of the intersection of the Missouri-Pacifi c Expressway and 35th Street in Austin.

For more information about the exhibit, call (512) 782-5659.

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Local events pay tribute to 9/11 anniversary

ALAMO PLAZA COMMEMORATIONThis observance will be held Sept. 11, 7:30

a.m. to 9 a.m., at Alamo Plaza. The morning ceremony pays tribute at the exact moments, 10 years ago, when countless lives were lost.

After a welcome from San Antonio Mayor Ju-lian Castro, remarks will also be given by Gen. Edward A. Rice, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Lt. Gen.

Guy Swan, Army North commanding general, as well as the chiefs of the San Antonio police and fi re departments.

Gold Star families, who have lost immediate family members in Iraq and Afghanistan, will be offered special seating. The event features a joint service color guard, as well as patriotic music from a combined Army/Air Force band. The commemoration is open to the public.

2011 FREEDOM WALK & RUNSponsored in part by Operation Homefront

of Texas, the event is in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist at-tacks. Join Fort Sam Houston as it honors mili-tary families and fi rst responders at the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center Sept. 10.

This is a non-competitive event. Strollers and pets are welcome on the 5K run and one-mile walk. Runners will leave the starting line at 8:30 a.m. and are advised to arrive at least 30 minutes prior for late registration and a safety briefi ng. The fi rst 500 registrants will receive a T-shirt. Registration forms are avail-able at http://www.fortsamhoustonmwr.com/vsm/pages/408/5-817201150126.pdf and can be dropped off at the fi tness center. For more information, call 221-1234 or visit http://www.operationhomefront.net/texas.

9/11 REVEILLE & TAPSLackland Air Force Base military personnel

are welcome to fall in for a 9/11 Remembrance Reveille and Taps ceremony Sept. 9, 6:30 a.m., at the headquarters 37th Training Wing fl ag-pole.

AFISRA REMEMBRANCE CEREMONYThe Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and

Reconnaissance Agency at Lackland hosts a re-membrance ceremony Sept. 9, 11 a.m., in the

Bernard A. Larger Auditorium, Bldg. 2000. A guest speaker and reception is scheduled.

GAYLOR 9/11 REMEMBRANCE RUNLackland’s Robert D. Gaylor Noncommis-

sioned Offi cer Academy hosts a 9/11 Remem-brance Run Sept. 11 to honor the lives lost dur-ing the terrorist attacks. For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Marygail Harmon at (210) 671-0321, or Senior Airman Elizabeth Valentin at (210) 671-3766.

RANDOLPH BASE THEATER 9/11Retired Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen.

Charles Baldwin will speak at the Randolph Air Force Base Theater Sept. 9 at 9 a.m. Baldwin was in the Pentagon when one of the hijacked commercial airplanes struck the building.

The theme for the one-hour event is “Stones Cry Out … Again: A 10 Year Commemoration of 9/11,” and Baldwin will refl ect on 10 years of change since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Air Force Band of the West will play selected songs, including the Air Force Hymn.

Parking is limited so participants are asked to arrive promptly. Everyone with access to the base is welcomed to attend.

TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K RUNThe Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Run

starts at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Alamo. The race pays tribute to New York fi refi ghter Ste-phen Siller who, having worked all night was off duty on Sept. 11, 2001 when he heard the fi rst plane had hit the World Trade Center.

He returned to his company, Squad 1, to get his gear, and then took his last heroic steps to the World Trade Center. When he drove his truck to Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, it was al-ready closed to traffi c. With 60 pounds of gear strapped to his back, he ran through the tunnel. Siller perished in the towers with 342 other NYFD fi refi ghters. Early registration is $25 and costs $30 the day of the race. The 5K run be-gins on North Alamo Street at Peacock Alley, across the street from the Federal Building and ends in front of Dillard’s on Alamo Street, near Pat O’Brian’s. Showtime is 9:05 a.m.

Register online at http://www.tunneltotow-ersrun.org/san_antonio.aspx. Online registra-tion closes at 10 a.m. Sept. 10.

CONVERSE 9/11 MEMORIALThe William M. Randolph American Legion

Post 593 and the city of Converse will hold a 10th anniversary memorial service Sept. 11, beginning at 8 a.m. in Converse City Park, 305 School St.

A reception at the Legion Post, 326 W. Legion Drive in Converse follows the ceremony. The public is encouraged to attend both events.

UNIVERSAL CITY HEROES WALKUniversal City hosts its third annual 9/11 He-

roes Walk Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m., at the Universal City Park Pavilion, 302 North Blvd.

The event is free. For more information, call (210) 659-0333, ext. 721. Download a regis-tration form online at http://www.universalci-tytexas.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=580.

SEGUIN PATRIOT’S DAYThe Seguin 9/11 10th Anniversary Commem-

oration is Sept. 11, 7-10 p.m., at Central Park in downtown Seguin. The event honors all present and past military, law enforcement, fi re fi ght-ers, and emergency medical responders.

9/11 HEROES RUNSan Antonio’s fi rst Travis Manion Foundation

9/11 Heroes 5K Run will be held Sept. 11, 5 p.m., at the Al Becken Pavilion in McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd.

The 9/11 Heroes Run was created after the combat death of Marine 1st Lt. Travis Man-ion, who was on his second deployment to Iraq. Manion spent a day and night with the fi refi ght-ers of Rescue One in New York City, most of whom lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Cost per person is $25 and includes a T-shirt, commemorative dog tags and other priz-es. For more information, go online to http://www.911heroesrun.com or http://www.travis-manion.com.

9/11 RELAY & ULTRA-MARATHONSponsored by the nonprofi t group Soldier’s

Angels, the nighttime event takes place Sept. 10 at Olmos Basin Park in San Antonio. Start time is 10 p.m.

Teams made up of nine runners will run a relay race – one-mile loop – for 9 hours and 11 minutes, or a single ultra-marathoner for the duration. Check in location is the parking lot on the west side of Devine Drive at the corner of Friedrich and Devine.

At 7:46 a.m. Sept. 11, there will be a moment of silence for Flight 11 and the North Tower victims followed by a color guard performance and the playing of the National Anthem.

At 8:03 a.m., another moment of silence will be observed for Flight 175 and the victims of the South Tower, followed by the Pledge of Al-legiance.

A moment of silence will follow at 8:37 a.m. in observance of those who perished on Flight 77 and victims of the Pentagon attack.

The event ends the morning of Sept. 11 and will be followed by an awards ceremony and a San Antonio-style breakfast with patriotic mu-sic, and a color guard presentation.

All funds raised will go to support the Sol-diers’ Angels’ work with military personnel, veterans and military families.

To register for both runs, visit www.runin-texas.com and click on “Run for Remembrance” to download an entry form.

AUSTIN MUSEUM 9/11 EXHIBITThe Texas Military Forces Museum observes

the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with the grand opening of an exhibit recognizing the contributions and sac-rifi ces of Texas National Guardsmen.

The exhibit, entitled “9-11 and Beyond: The Texas National Guard in the War on Terror,” opens Sept. 10 at the Texas Military Forces Museum, on Camp Mabry, in Austin. An F-16 aircraft exhibit opens at 9 a.m. and precedes an 11 a.m. ceremony followed by the gallery opening at noon.

During the past 10 years, more than 23,000 men and women from the Texas Army and Air National Guard have deployed to the battle-fronts of Iraq or Afghanistan – many of them more than once.

This new exhibit will highlight the signifi cant role they’ve played in the War on Terror.

Camp Mabry is located at the northwest cor-ner of the intersection of the Missouri-Pacifi c Expressway and 35th Street in Austin.

For more information about the exhibit, call (512) 782-5659.

Remembering a day 10 years ago …


By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Inpatient dental services at Lackland’s Wilford Hall Medical Center moved this week to Fort Sam Houston’s Brooke Army Medical Center as direct-ed under the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Act.

The 59th Medical Wing’s Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, or OMS, residency as well as the Hospital Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics fellowships moved into BAMC’s third fl oor Oral and Maxillofa-cial Surgery dental clinic.

The medical staffs provide inpatient-related care services.

The two programs, however, continue to provide outpatient services at Wilford Hall.

Inpatient OMS moved Monday. The department specializes in head and neck surgeries required after a trauma or illness, or to correct conditions resulting from disorders such as sleep apnea.

“The Air Force OMS residency program will col-laborate with the Army program to provide inpa-tient OMS services to our benefi ciary population and civilian trauma patients,” said Col. Richard Johnson, OMS fl ight commander, 59th Dental Train-ing Squadron.

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, or OMP, began

providing services at BAMC Thursday, although their entire move will not be completed until the BAMC pathology laboratory renovation is com-pleted in late 2012.

OMP provides clinical and microscopic diagnoses

for patients with pathologic conditions affecting the head and neck.

The Air Force Hospital Dentistry and Maxillo-facial Prosthodontics fellowships are scheduled to move to BAMC in late September or early October 2011, pending the installation of equipment.

Hospital Dentistry provides dental care for medi-cally complex and special needs patients.

The department is also responsible for any inpa-tient dental needs that negatively affect delivery of the patient’s medical care.

Maxillofacial Prosthodontics involves the restora-tion or replacement of oral and associated facial structures by artifi cial substitutes, such as silicone prostheses, acrylic prostheses, metal frameworks, and combinations of all materials.

Some maxillofacial prosthetic dentistry services will continue to be provided in the MacKown Dental Clinic at Lackland on a limited basis, mainly for the support of the prosthodontics residency program.

“We are excited about collaborating with our Army counterparts to provide the highest quality patient care for our military members and their families,” said Johnson.

“The opportunity to provide our services to wounded warriors and other patients will be en-hanced because of BAMC’s location and closer re-lationship to our referring departments.”

Lackland inpatient dental services move to Fort Sam

Photo by Sue CampbellLeft to right, Capt. Sarah Bong, Capt. Brandon Stanley and Col. Craig Fowler review microscopic slides of an oral cavity biopsy at Wilford Hall Medical Center Aug. 29. Bong and Stanley are oral surgery residents and Fowler is the Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology fl ight commander. They are all as-signed to the 59th Dental Training Squadron.


Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

CURRENT LEVEL* = 640.8determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

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

Normal - above 660’

Stage I - 660’

Stage II - 650’

Stage III - 642’

Stage IV - 640.5’

Stage V - 637’

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

Potential foster families need:• time and patience to raise a puppy age 12 weeks to six months, • a stimulating and safe home environment, and• a desire to help raise a military working dog.

Call 671-3686

Foster a puppy


Got long legs, a barrel chest or big guns for arms? Having trouble fi nding an off-the-shelf uniform to fi t your body type?

Sales staff at military cloth-ing sales stores, which have now been rebranded as simply Military Clothing, say, “No problem.”

Through an agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency, MC can special order any uniform to fi t a service member’s exact measure-ments under the new Special Mea-surements Program.

“The way the Special Measure-ments Program works is a lot like visiting a tailor shop,” said Tech. Sgt. Larry McCoy, Air Force pro-

gram manager for Military Cloth-ing at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service headquarters in Dallas.

“An associate at the MC will take a series of measurements, depend-ing on the item being ordered, be it a jacket or pants or boots,” Mc-Coy said.

The measurements are then sent off to the DLA for production.

Typical lead times are six to eight weeks. When the item is complete, it will be available for pick up at the store where it was ordered.

Prices are the same for both special measurement and off-the-

shelf uniforms.McCoy uses the Special Mea-

surements Program himself and encourages other Airmen and Sol-diers to do the same.

“Because I am muscular, I have broad shoulders and big arms and chest.

“The standard-sized uniforms feel constricting when I try them on, so I usually have to custom order a uniform that fi ts me just right,” he said.

“Along with being a coordinator of the program, I am also a very satisfi ed customer.”

(Courtesy Army and Air Force Exchange Service)

Military Clothing to custom fi t uniforms


37TH TRAINING WING AIR FORCE BALL

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

For reservations or more informa-tion, call (210) 671-9953.

AFISRA POW/MIA REMEMBRANCE

The Air Force Intelligence, Surveil-lance and Reconnaissance Agency will host a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony with a buffet breakfast Sept. 16, 7-8:30 a.m., at the Gate-way Club.

For reservations, contact Tech. Sgt. M. Erick Reynolds at (210) 925-8064 or (210) 977-2166 by Sept. 9. Cost is $14.

FSS LABOR DAY OPERATING HOURS

Six 802nd Force Support Squad-ron facilities will be open Monday for Labor Day; all others are closed for the holiday.

The facilities open Monday and their Labor Day hours of operation are: the Skylark Bowling Center, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the Chaparral Fit-ness Center, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; the

Medina Fitness Center, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the Warhawk Fitness Center, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the Gateway Hills golf course, pro shop and snack bar, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and the Warhawk pool, 1-6 p.m.

COMMISSARY OPEN LABOR DAY The Lackland Commissary is open

8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday for Labor Day.

AIRMAN’S ATTIC REOPENS TUESDAY The Airman’s Attic reopens Tues-

day after being temporarily closed. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, contact Master Sgt. Stacy Grice at (210) 395-9894.

24-HOUR POW/MIA VIGIL RUN

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

This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 15 in conjunction with the basic military training Airman’s run.

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

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

To sign up for a 30-minute block in the 24-hour POW/MIA run, contact your unit’s fi rst sergeant.

LPAG TO PERFORM MUSICAL

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

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

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

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

ENTERPRISE EQUIPMENT REGISTRATION

All equipment and supply custodians must be registered in enterprise solution-supply following

the migration from the standard as-set supply system. Custodians with Common Access Cards can self reg-ister into ES-S at https://www.my.af.mil/gcss-ess/ess/admin/user/access/useraccess/index.shtml. Completed customer information should be e-mailed to 802nd Logistics Readi-ness Squadron customer service at [email protected] or the [email protected] inbox.

For self registration questions, contact 802nd LRS customer service at (210) 671-3801, (210) 671-3611 or (210) 671-2575.

LACKLAND HOME SCHOOL CLASSES

The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Programs, School Liaison Offi ce and Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator have joined forces to offer home school classes, home school support group and exceptional family member support group for military family members. Classes will be offered in art and physical education weekly at the Lackland Youth Center for kindergarten through grade 12 and special needs students. Registration continues through Sept 15, the fi rst day of the 9-week semester.

Contact Lackland Youth Programs at (210) 671-2510 for more informa-tion.

FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM RESPITE CARE

Air Force Exceptional Family Member Program respite care is free to eligible San Antonio Air Force families for children ages birth to 18 with moderate or severe EFM.

For details, call 1-800-424-2246.

ACTIVE DUTY POST 9/11 STUDENTS

Effective Oct. 1, active duty students using post 9/11 benefi ts for school instead of tuition assistance can receive a books and supplies stipend in addition to tuition.

Contact the Veterans Adminis-tration at 1-888-442-4551 or visit www.gibill.va.gov for details.

CIVILIAN HEALTH INITIATIVE UNDERWAY

The Health and Wellness Center is developing an initiative to help civil-ian employees improve their fi tness, health on duty time, and create new health habits and lifestyles.

Interested persons can complete a survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NMH92DZ. For details, contact Katia Heard via e-mail.

Local briefs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Traditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOR MORE DETAILS, CONTACT:

Freedom Chapel 671-4208

Gateway Chapel, 671-2911

Hope Chapel,671-2941

WHMC Chapel, 292-7373

COMMUNITY


SEPT. 2BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

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

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

SEPT. 5AFRC CLOSED LABOR DAY

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is closed Monday for Labor Day.

SEPT. 6AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

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

Call (210) 699-5087 for an appointment or for more

information.

SEPT. 6-8TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.

The program is presented by the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission, and focuses on how to job search and employment-related topics.

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

SEPT. 7RIGHT START ORIENTATION

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

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

PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING

The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center. “Expressions,” an open microphone forum, follows the meeting from 7-9 p.m. For more details, call (210) 671-2619 or (210) 671-2352.

SEPT. 8PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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

For details, call (210) 671-4208.

SEPT. 9BMT FAMILY SEMINAR

The Air Force Basic Military Training Family Seminar is Sept. 9,

noon, in the BMT reception center, Bldg. 7246.

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

SEPT. 12FAMILY READINESS BRIEFING

A family readiness briefi ng for deploying personnel is Sept. 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

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

SEPT. 13AMVET REPRESENTATIVE

An American Veterans National Service Offi cer will be available Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center to help with disability claims.

Call (210) 699-5087 for an appointment.

PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for retiring personnel is Sept. 13, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar provides separating or retiring personnel with information on the criteria and benefi ts to be considered a disabled veteran.


SEPT. 14FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS

A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty station personal fi nance management class is Sept. 14, 8-10:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

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

Monthly MeetingsENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

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

On the web www.lacklandfss.com

Family Support Events

What’s Happening

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LRS GOLF TOURNAMENT

The 802nd Logistics Readi-ness Squadron is hosting a golf tournament today, 8 a.m., at the Gateway Hills Golf Course.

The cost is $45 per person and includes cart, green fees, range balls, lunch, and prizes.

9/11 REMEMBERANCE RUN

The Gaylor Noncommissioned Offi cer Academy will host a remembrance run Sept. 11, 7 a.m. at the track across from the Security Forces Museum. Call Marygail Harmon at 210-671-0321 for more details.

Upcoming

ScoreboardOVER 35 W L1.149th FW ...............................2 02.FSS ........................................1 0 3.Civ En Sq ...............................1 14. 433rd AFRS ..........................0 15.Crypto ....................................0 2COED W L1. NIOC/ CoH ............................4 12.Crypto Div .............................2 03. AFISR ...................................3 14.AFSVA/ JIPSO .......................3 15. FSS .......................................2 16. MSG-Leg ..............................1 27. 93rd Int Sq ............................1 38.Sec Forc ................................0 39.Med Ops Gp..........................0 4

FLAG FOOTBALLDivision I W L1.Dental ....................................2 02.737th TRG..............................1 0 3.543rd Spt Sq .........................1 14. 559th MDG ..........................1 15.Sec Forc ................................1 16 NIOC/ Co C ............................0 17. 93rd IS .................................. 0 18.717th Mi BN ..........................0 19.59th Med LRS .......................0 1Division I I W L1.FSS.........................................0 02.34erd TRS ..............................0 0 3.AFISRA ..................................0 04. 772nd ESS ............................0 05.149th FW ...............................0 06. 690th NSG ............................0 07. COMM/ OSS .........................0 08. Clinical Spt Gp ......................0 09. Crypto Div ............................0 0Division III W L1.37th TRSS ..............................0 02.DL ......................................... 0 0 3.Med Ops ...............................0 04. Surg Ops ..............................0 05.688th IOW .............................0 06. 341st TRS .............................0 07. JPPSO/ AFVSA ......................0 0

SOFTBALL

Dental pullssecond straight blowout win

Dental pullssecond straight blowout win

By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

Quarterback Ricky Guajardo threw four touchdown passes to lead the 59th Dental Squadron to a 24-0 victory over the 543rd Sup-port Squadron Tuesday in a Division I fl ag football matchup.

While Guajardo was pacing the of-fense, a swarming 59th DTS defense stifl ed the 543rd offense with four interceptions, including two by John Grey. Grey also had a fi rst-quarter touchdown reception as 59th DTS improved to 2-0 on the season while dropping 543rd STS to 1-1.

“It’s all about being focused,” said Grey, nicknamed “Country” by his teammates for his Georgia drawl. “It feels real good to contribute and not be complacent, and to know when to turn on the switch from offense to defense.”

Grey said his team was more fo-cused in its approach to the game knowing that the 543rd STS had been dominate in last week’s sea-son opener.

“We were not going to be intimi-

dated or let our guard down,” he said.

Guajardo credited the 59th defense for making the game easier with its four interceptions, which shut down quarterback Todd Michel. Michel was coming off a three-touchdown performance in the opening week.

“Our team goes as our defense goes,” said Guajardo. “Yes, we can score points most of the time, but if our defense doesn’t do its job and keep opponents out of the end zone, then we might not win.”

While the defense was posting a shutout, Guajardo and his receivers were in sync. Guajardo was fi ve of six passing in the game, including touchdown tosses to Grey, Aaron Johnson, Nakeithian Phillips and Levon Harrison.

The quarterback/coach said the team’s philosophy is to make oppo-nents earn every point.

“Our defense did a heck of a job shutting out the other team,” Gua-jardo said. “It’s just a lot easier when the other team doesn’t score. Then, all we have to do is score one touchdown.”

Dental QB throws 4 TDs, corner nabs 2 INTs

Photos by Robbin CresswellJohn Grey, aka “Country,” scores a fi rst-quarter touchdown as the 59th Dental Squadron defeats the 543rd Support Squadron 24-0. Grey also made two inter-ceptions in the victory. Bottom, Derris Green looks to make a grab and run toward the end zone.


By Jose T. Garza IIISports Editor

For the Joint Base San Antonio Warhawks men’s and women’s slow-pitch softball teams, the 848-mile trip to Panama City, Fla., and the USSSA Military World Tournament didn’t have a happy ending.

The Aug. 19-21 tourney saw the men’s team fi nish ninth out of 33 entries, and the women’s squad ended up in a four-way tie for ninth among 17 competitors.

While both teams were disappointed with their results, a third entry, the JBSA co-ed squad fi n-ished second in a 12-team bracket.

Competing in the men’s Varsity B division, the Warhawks rolled to victories in their fi rst two matchups, opening with a 16-10 win over Florida’s JNJ Sports, and then doubling up the team from Fort Campbell, Ky., 14-7.

On the verge of advancing to the semifi nals of the winner’s bracket in the double-elimination tournament, the Warhawks coughed up a four-run lead in the seventh inning to Robins Air Force

Base, Ga., in a 10-8 loss.Fort Campbell avenged its earlier loss to the

Warhawks with a 13-4 win in the elimination game to oust the Warhawks from the tournament.

Warhawks outfi elder Michael Richardson, a staff sergeant from Lackland, said the Warhawks have no regrets about the trip or performance, and felt the team was better than its ninth-place fi nish.

“We should have fi nished better then ninth,” said Richardson. “We could have beaten every-body in our bracket. We realized we can’t just turn it on and off. We didn’t (hit well in the last game) and that hurt us.

“We played well, and I’d say we were one of the top three teams in our bracket. Moving forward, we’re going to be a force to be reckoned with for a long time,” he added.

The women’s team started off with a bang by shutting out Holloman AFB, N.M., 12-0 in their opening game, and then slipped past Alabama’s Fort Rucker “Bama Dream” team 7-6.

The Lady Warhawks lost a heartbreaker to Virginia’s Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Lady

Generals 1-0 before being eliminated by El Paso’s Team Bliss 6-4.

Pitcher Krystal McGee was disappointed by the team’s fi nish, but said visiting the Wounded Warrior softball team and rekindling competition against old friends outweighed the results.

“The Military World Tournament is a great time to play competitive ball, but it also provides a spirit of fellowship like no other tournament,” Mc-Gee said. “It’s a reunion for those who share the love of military and softball.”

The Warhawks play next in Las Vegas on Hal-loween weekend where they hope to bounce back from the unsuccessful Florida trip.

“We’re looking forward to getting out on the fi eld and practicing to get ready for Vegas,” Rich-ardson said. “The goal is to end our season on a high note.

“We’re going out there to make some noise. We’re going to compete; we’re going to pick up our heads and be ready to play,” he said.

“I feel for the next team we do play because we’re anxious to prove we’re better than a ninth-place team.”

No Florida sunshine for WarhawksPhoto by Art Trevino

The Joint Base San Antonio Warhawks traveled to Panama City, Fla., to compete in the Military World Softball Tournament Aug. 19-21. The men’s and women’s teams placed ninth while the coed softball team placed second. The Warhawks next softball tournament will be in late October in Las Vegas.

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