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By Mike JosephStaff Writer

With an eye casttoward the future, TeamLackland, the city of SanAntonio and the PortSan Antonio Authorityare joining forces on astudy involving theLackland GrowthManagement Plan.

The San Antonio CityCouncil, through theOffice of EconomicAdjustment, recentlyapproved a $685,000grant to conduct agrowth study.

It will address howLackland’s growth isimpacting the city of SanAntonio. The study willidentify transportationand infrastructureissues and provide rec-ommendations thatwould benefit the futuregrowth of Lackland andPort San Antonio.

“It’s important to getahead of issues beforewe have an impact,”said James Henderson,Office of Military Affairsdeputy director for thecity of San Antonio. “Wewill have a documentthat provides a strategicplan down the road thatwe can work for years tocome.

“What happens at

Lackland and Port SanAntonio does not staywithin just those con-fines; it impacts thewhole community. Thestudy will give us a niceroadmap to see the bigpicture and figure thingsout.”

When Kelly Field wastargeted for closure by1995 Base Realignmentand Closure (Kelly wasclosed in 2001), it even-tually evolved into PortSan Antonio as an eco-nomic engine for thelocal economy.

Lackland and PortSan Antonio share acommon runway. Whilethere are still Lacklandmissions at Port SanAntonio, the long-termplan is to move them tothe base proper, withthe exception of those tobe located in Bldg. 171.

Bldg. 171, one of thelargest buildings in thecity at 460,000 squarefeet, is undergoing morethan $75 million in ren-ovations. The buildingwill house nearly 3,000people from various AirForce agencies byAugust 2010 per 2005BRAC.

“The growth of Bldg.171 is part of the cata-

PUPPY POWER

Photo by Robbin CresswellSenior Airman Tristan Hysaw, a volunteer kennel helper, makes his way through a packof puppies at Lackland's whelping kennels July 1. The Belgian Malinois puppies arewhelped and weaned until they are 9 weeks old and ready to enter training to becomemilitary working dogs. Airman Hysaw is with the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron.

Base expansionsubject of study

See STUDY P7

TALESPINNERPAGE 2 JULY 10, 2009

By Shannon Carabajal37th TRW Public Affairs

San Antonio Mayor JulianCastro visited Lackland July 2,meeting with 37th TrainingWing leadership, learning aboutthe missions of the Air Force’slargest training wing, and prais-ing the strong relationshipbetween Lackland and the com-munity.

His first trip to the base sincetaking office, the meeting gavethe mayor a glimpse into whatthe men and women of the 37thTRW do every day at Lacklandand around the world. He saidhe was impressed with “theimmense scale of activity atLackland,” and the magnitude ofthe training mission.

Referring to the 76,000 stu-dents trained annually by the37th TRW, the mayor said, “ithas a profound economic impacton the community, but it’s even

more special because of the mis-sion that is carried out here. Ihave a deep respect for that.”

During the meeting, themayor received an overview ofhow the wing provides basic mil-itary, professional and technicalskil ls, and English languagetraining for the Air Force, othermilitary services, governmentagencies, and U.S. allies. He alsolearned about Lackland’s com-prehensive conservation efforts,upcoming construction projectsand the realignment of the city’smilitary installation supportfunctions under Joint Base SanAntonio.

Mayor Castro said he wasimpressed with what he heard.He said San Antonio’s greatchallenge in the coming years isto continue prospering in everyway that a city can while main-taining the fundamental charac-ter of the city, the sense of com-munity that sets San Antonio

apart from America’s biggercities. The mayor believes themen and women of Lackland arekey to successful ly meetingthose challenges.

“(Airmen) contribute to theprosperity of San Antonio bybeing part of a military that hasa profound economic impact onour city; that creates opportuni-ties,” he said. “They are menand women of good character;they are the reason that folkswho come to San Antonio say weare a nice, charming city.(Airmen) help make us standabove the rest.”

Mayor Castro also discussedhow Lackland will grow over thenext few years, including theaddition of nearly 3,000 employ-ees to Bldg. 171 at Port SanAntonio by August 2010. Hesaid he will work to prepare thecity to handle that growth by

San Antonio mayor visits Lackland

Photo by Alan BoedekerSan Antonio Mayor Julian Castro meets Brig. Gen. LenPatrick, 37th Training Wing commander, and Col.Gregory Parsons, 37th TRW vice commander.See MAYOR P9

TALESPINNERJULY 10, 2009

37TH TRW/CC FAREWELL DINNER

A farewell dinner for Brig. Gen. LenPatrick, 37th Training Wing commander,and his wife Lynne will be July 23 at theGateway Club Fiesta Ballroom.

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

Tickets are available from the 37thTRW Protocol office, 671-2423; deadlinefor purchasing tickets is July 17.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT

Monte Carlo Night is Saturday, 7-10:30p.m., at the Kelly Field Club. Social hourbegins at 6 p.m. with a cash bar; cost ofentry includes hors d’oeuvres and enter-tainment.

Advance tickets are $30 for club mem-bers and $35 for non-members, and areavailable today at the Kelly Field Club, 9a.m.-4 p.m., and the Gateway Club, 10a.m.-8 p.m. The cost is $35 for membersand $40 for non-members at the door. Formore information, call 925-8254 or 645-7034.

ROAD WORK AT SELFRIDGE GATE

The second phase of roadwork aroundSelfridge East Gate on Selfridge Avenuecontinues through Tuesday.

Selfridge Avenue westbound will beclosed; Selfridge Avenue eastbound will beconverted to a one-way westbound detourbetween Pucket Street and Bong Avenue;Kenly Avenue becomes Bong at Tindale.Bong Avenue south of Selfridge Road willbe a two-way detour while Pucket Streetwill be a one-way eastbound detour.

Phase III of the project continuesWednesday through July 22 with a roadclosure and detours.

The north entrance to Bong Avenuefrom Selfridge Avenue will be closed; how-ever, traffic traveling south on BongAvenue will have access to the baseexchange, commissary, Burger King andBank of America but no through traffic willbe allowed.

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

NewsBBRRIIEEFFSS Chief Roy takes reins as CMSAF

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

BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C.(AFNS) – After more than 30 years ofservice, the Air Force’s top enlistedleader bade farewell to fellow Airmenin a June 30 ceremony as a newAirman became the 16th chief mastersergeant of the Air Force.

Along the manicured ceremoniallawn, hundreds of spectators cheeredthe service of Chief Master Sgt.Rodney McKinley, who retired as the15th chief master sergeant of the AirForce, and welcomed the Air Force’snew No. 1 enlisted Airman, ChiefMaster Sgt. of the Air Force JamesRoy.

Air Force Secretary MichaelDonley gave introductory remarksand Air Force Chief of Staff Gen.Norton Schwartz presented ChiefMcKinley with the DistinguishedService Medal for exceptionally meri-torious service in a position of greatresponsibility.

“We’ll miss your infectious driveand unwavering patriotism,” Sec-retary Donley said to Chief McKinley.“Your legacy of leadership lives on inthe thousands of men and womenwhose lives you’ve touched.”

General Schwartz expressed hisgratitude for Chief McKinley’s distinc-tive brand of care and attention toAirmen, particularly wounded war-riors.

“Chief McKinley was strengthenedby his conviction and unconditionalcommitment to Airmen. Through itall, he’s lent a sympathetic ear andcompassionate heart,” GeneralSchwartz said.

The outgoing chief shared storiesof a humble beginning as a small-town boy whose father drove him andtwo of his friends to the MilitaryEntrance Processing Station inCincinnati. His airplane flight to basicmilitary training at Lackland wouldbe his first.

“I didn’t fully understand the sig-nificance of how my life was chang-ing. The Vietnam War was windingdown and it was still unpopular towear a military uniform,” ChiefMcKinley said.

The chief recalled that Airmen

wore “1505” khakis and, for fitness,completed the 1.5-mile run in combatboots known as chukkas.

“It’s amazing how some thingsnever change,” Chief McKinley saidwith a smile. “Uniforms are still a hotsubject, and so are the boots!”

The chief’s light-hearted remarksturned to solemn reflection, as hecited 42 Airmen killed in action and251 Airmen wounded during histhree-year tenure as chief mastersergeant of the Air Force.

Of fallen Airmen, he said, “I carryeach one of their names with me, andalways will. I also mourn their loss.They were my Airmen.”

In pledging support for Airmenwounded warriors, Chief McKinleyacknowledged and addressed Tech.Sgts. Israel Del Toro and MattSlaydon, two severely injured Airmenwho were in attendance.

“We are dedicated to taking care ofyou and your family,” he said. “Yourcourage and dedication in spite ofyour injuries continues to inspire usall.”

Chief McKinley left no doubt aboutwhat meant the most to him duringhis Air Force journey.

“It isn’t the awards, the decora-tions, or the rank that means themost to me; it’s the people ... the rela-

tionships I’ve experienced along theway,” the chief said.

General Schwartz and Navy Adm.Timothy Keating, the chief’s formercommander at U.S. Pacific Command,presented Chief Roy with a new serv-ice dress coat and hat representinghis formal appointment as chief mas-ter sergeant of the Air Force.

Chief Roy shared his enthusiasmabout taking on the new challengesfor which the position calls.

“As the voice of the enlisted, mypriorities will reflect the Air Force’spriorities,” Chief Roy said. “I will takegreat personal responsibility in advis-ing Air Force senior leadership on thereadiness, proper utilization, welfareand progress of our stellar enlistedforce. I look forward to travelingacross the world to look everyAirman in the eye to tell them howproud I am they have chosen theUnited States Air Force as a profes-sion.”

Chief Roy did not hesitate toacknowledge Chief McKinley’s contri-butions to the service.

“I am truly humbled and honoredto follow Chief McKinley as the chiefmaster sergeant of the Air Force,”Chief Roy said. “The Air Force is abetter service for having had him asour top enlisted leader.”

Photo by Master Sgt. Stan ParkerChief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy gives a speech during the retirementceremony for Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley June 30 at BollingAir Force Base, D.C. With Chief McKinley’s retirement, Chief Roy becomes the 16thchief master sergeant of the Air Force.


COMMENTARY

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

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By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Command Commander

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – Makingdecisions is something we all do each andevery day. Most decisions are made with-out much thought, almost unconsciouslyand, in many cases, automatically. Others,however, are decisions that involve timeand thought, and can impact more thanjust ourselves. These are the decisionswhere the process is an art - it defineswho we are as leaders.

Saying this isn’t a stretch. As leaders,we do things in order to create a desiredeffect. Making the best decision hits at thecore of creating that effect and, in turn, isan essential aspect of being an effectiveleader. Now, these aren’t decisions thatinvolve “right versus wrong” … or lying,cheating or stealing - we must never com-promise our integrity. In fact, most ofthese decisions involve “right versus right”and the decision may be different todaythan it was yesterday. This is what canmake them so challenging. Let’s take amoment to look at the elements involvedin making the best decision.

First, and foremost, effective decisionsrequire objectivity. The old adage, “the

more objective you are, the moreeffective you are,” has never beenmore accurate or applicable than itis today. It can be tempting to lookat decisions through the lens of asmall straw. Effective leaders muststep back and gain a much broaderview; they must open their aperture.I’ve always advocated looking atissues and decisions from yourboss’s boss’s viewpoint. Thisapproach helps to open the aperture andmaintain objectivity.

In order to gain the broad, objectiveview, leaders must work to gather a com-plete picture of the situation. Some callthis situational awareness; others call it a360-degree view of the issue. In eithercase, that awareness involves consideringall of the variables weighing into the deci-sion, competing interests involved in thedecision, and potential consequences ofthe decision. The potential consequencesmust include possible second and thirdorder consequences. Tough calls like thesecan involve individuals, organizations andissues beyond those initially thought.Weigh the consequences against unit mis-sions and organizational goals. Investigatehow the decision will move things forward

in the near, mid and long term.This will provide the context forthe decision and, although itwill involve a lot of work, willresult in the broadest view ofthe entire process.

Lastly, tough decisions canbe very emotional. Don’t letemotion play into the decision-making process. Emotion onlyserves to cloud the issue and,

potentially, can result in a decision wherenear-term happiness fades quickly intomid- and long-term unintended chal-lenges. Leaders must look at decisionsfrom the outside, unattached to the emo-tional influence from within. Leaders mustrise above such distractions in order tomaintain their objectivity.

Leaders use decision making to definereality. Decisions made within context andwith the benefit of situational awareness,will position future issues for success andestablish tomorrow’s realities for our sub-ordinates, our bosses and, ultimately, ourboss’s boss.

In the end, objectivity will ensure thatdecisions will result in the desired effectand will keep you and your organizationheaded in the best direction.

Lorenz on LeadershipThe art of objective decision-making

Gen.Stephen Lorenz

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I am definitely going to do asmuch as I can with it. If Idon’t use it, then I’ll transferit to my wife or kids. I want adegree so I can use it outsideof the Air Force later on. –Airman Keaton Jones, new graduate.

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

How do you plan totake advantage of thenew post 9/11 GI Bill?

Right now I am attending St.Philip’s College and my degreewill be in psychology. I’mgetting my basics out of theway but my goal is to obtain aPhD. – Airman First Class ShawnJohnson, 37th Comptroller Squadron

I haven’t planned on where togo, yet, but I want to get adegree in fire science andwork for a fire department inthe near future. – Staff Sgt.Ruben Cantu, 433rd Airlift Wing.

I plan on putting it toward amaster’s degree in computerscience or engineering. I’mcurrently taking classes at St.Philip’s College. –Tech. Sgt. Dan Corkery, 37thCommunications Squadron.

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Congratulations to the fol-lowing 59 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 656 trainees graduat-ing today.

320th Training SquadronFlight 475Darren AdamsJesse CollinsCody StetlerFlight 476Ashley BowmanMagan Wilson

321st Training SquadronFlight 477Casey CasonTimothy DejongJason PironeStephen ScottFlight 478Jennifer BarrerMegan Batesole

Nichole DavisElisha HavranAutumn JohnsonCaitlin Vidal

322nd Training SquadronFlight 480Elijah CaudillKevin HarknessDennis JarrardJeffrey Masi

323rd Training SquadronFlight 481Christopher BlakeWilliam DarnallTerrill JohnRicky LordsCaleb RoeBrad ZemkeFlight 482Emily HorenRachel SchaapMollie Wickersham

324th Training SquadronFlight 473Robert BlacklidgeRyan GoodgerSean HazelipBenjamin SelfridgeFlight 474Algenise DopsonAmber HarmanKerri White

326th Training SquadronFlight 469Lane BakerJacobson BurrusJared BurrusNicholas DonahueLawrence SeayEthan StoneFlight 470Zachary AnsorgeRyan BallAustin BryanMatthew Dawson

Caleb DziurdzyBennett HoldenGeorge HummSam JohnsonJeffrey JonesCharlie MarinofrancoTyler MarkingMark WilkesCorey WilliamsJacob Zuberi

331st Training SquadronFlight 471Garett OtterbeinAnthony TyreeFlight 472Joshua PriceJorge Ramirez

Top BMT AirmanJacob Zuberi, 326th TRS,Flight 470

Most Physically Fit

Male AirmenDustin Probst, 323rd TRS,Flight 481Jackie Toney, 324th TRS,Flight 473Female AirmenTrishia Morris, 320th TRS,Flight 476Margarita Botero, 323rd TRS,Flight 482

Top PT FlightsMale Flights323rd TRS, Flight 481326th TRS, Flight 470Female Flights324th TRS, Flight 474323rd TRS, Flight 482

Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 470326th TRS, Flight 469

BMT HONORS

59th DSS welcomesnew commander

Rank/Name: Col. Jay GraverSquadron: 59th Dental Support SquadronDate assumed command: July 1Time in Service: 17 yearsFamily: Wife and four children Hobbies: Primary is family. Secondary are fitness; out-door activities, especially the beach; kayaking; and hik-ing.Why the squadron is important to the Air Force mission:The 59th DSS provides administrative, dental laboratoryand logistical support for a tri-service staff conducting the

Air Force’s largest dental specialty training mission which includes six resi-dencies, two fellowships and 66 weeks of continuing education courses.The squadron supports dental providers serving the Air Force BasicMilitary Training mission and operates the Air Force’s only medical com-puter-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing and stereolithographycenter in direct support of Department of Defense surgeons as they care forwarfighters.Command philosophy: Accomplish the mission, take care of squadronmembers, and strive to excel.Goals for new position: Continue the outstanding work of the previoussquadron commander, Col. Charles DeFreest, and always look to improve.

Col.Jay Graver

A LONG CLIMB

Photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua GarciaMembers of the 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron take a break aftergetting into position on a 175-foot communications tower to perform preventivemaintenance on the attached antennas in an undisclosed location in SouthwestAsia. The team includes Senior Airman Matthew Kuchera (left), deployed fromLangley Air Force Base, Va; Airman 1st Class Jeremy Lowe, deployed from Lackland;and Senior Airman Richard Coyle, deployed from Langley AFB. The Airmen aredeployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined JointTask Force - Horn of Africa.

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lyst,” said George DeCoux, 37thMission Support Group deputy.“We have 3,000 new friends thatare going to need support andservices.”

Focus areas of the studyinclude traffic, storm waterdrainage, runway repair andfuture expansion, Lackland’sgrowth at Port San Antonio andits plan to move missions, PortSan Antonio air cargo operations,and neighborhood planning.

The purpose of the LacklandGrowth Management Plan is toprepare the community for theimpact of Port San Antonio tosuccessfully redevelop Kelly prop-erties, and to identify transporta-tion and infrastructure issues andprovide recommendations that

would support the Lackland mis-sion and the successful develop-ment of Port San Antonio.

“One aspect of the studyaddresses how we provide allthese services,” said TerryBritton, senior vice president ofreal estate development for PortSan Antonio. “It helps to knowwhat Port San Antonio will haveto provide. We’ll have to changeour business model to focus onthe growth.”

2005 BRAC actions, multipleAir Force mission consolationsthat account for 60 percent of thegrowth and a new Cyber Num-bered Air Force at Lackland willmean the addition of 2,000 newbase personnel that will push thedaily base population over50,000, yet another impact on thecommunity.

“You have to take these steps(the study) to understand theimpact,” said Mr. DeCoux. “Oncewe get the information, we’lldecide what our next steps are tomitigate the challenges that willoccur with this massive growth.”

The study could take a year ormore to complete; a similar studyat Fort Sam Houston took eightmonths, Mr. Henderson said.

Mr. DeCoux also said it’s aunique situation for the studybecause of the commercial, cityand military entities involved.Looking ahead will be beneficialto all, he added.

“We’re setting ourselves up forthe future,” he said. “It could be10 years before we begin to see alot of things that are going to takehold in some cases. The studygives us the right steps to take.”

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MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHTThe 37th Training Wing Office of

the Staff Judge Advocate administeredthese judgments from June 25-July 1:

• An airman first class from the343rd Training Squadron violatedArticle 92 (failure to obey), andreceived a suspended reduction to air-man, forfeitures of $784 in pay forone month, 14 days restricted to base

and 14 days extra duty.• An airman first class from the

343rd TRS violated Article 92 (failureto obey), and received a reduction toairman basic, suspended to airman,forfeitures of $699 in pay for twomonths with one month suspended,14 days restricted to base, 14 daysextra duty, and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 344th

Training Squadron violated Article121 (larceny), and received forfeituresof $326 in pay for one month and areprimand.

• An airman first class from the37th Communications Squadron vio-lated Articles 86 (absent withoutleave) and 112 (drunk on duty), andreceived a reduction to airman basic,suspended to airman, forfeitures of

$699 pay for two months, and a repri-mand.

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

For more information, call 671-2007.

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allocating resources for infrastructureimprovements around the bases.

“We are working with the militaryto make sure we do everything we canto support families that are cominghere,” he said. Mayor Castro addedthat he plans to maintain a good rela-tionship with the federal governmentto make sure San Antonio continuesto be a place where military invest-ment is made and supported.

Lackland and the community havealways enjoyed a warm relationship.The city looks forward to continuedmilitary growth and to being as sup-portive as needed to make sure it issuccessful in its mission, he said. “SanAntonio is a shining example of howmilitary and local communities cansupport each other.”

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More than 270 Members ofTeam Lackland were recog-nized for receiving collegedegrees during a diplomarecognition ceremony Wed-nesday.

Congratulations to thosewho earned their degree fromthe Community College of theAir Force:

Staff Sgt. Zahi Abi ChakerMaster Sgt. Shelly ActonMaster Sgt. Jason AleksaMaster Sgt. Thomas AllenSenior Airman Lance AllenStaff Sgt. Cory AndersonStaff Sgt. Isabel AriasAirman 1st Class Elizabeth BarattaSenior Airman Robert BarnettStaff Sgt. Rory BaumgartenTech. Sgt. Courtney Baumgartner

Staff Sgt. Dominic BegleyStaff Sgt. Eric BellMaster Sgt. Kevin BellamyTech. Sgt. Cory BerdinnerMaster Sgt. Chad BickleyTech. Sgt. Cash BondStaff Sgt. Michael BondTech. Sgt. Melanie BonebreakTech. Sgt. Nalani BowenMaster Sgt. Christopher BowersStaff Sgt. Michael BrennemanStaff Sgt. Michael BridgmanStaff Sgt. Bryan BrossmanMaster Sgt. Lyle BroussardTech. Sgt. Faniko BrownSenior Airman Timothy BulluckMaster Sgt. Cherrie BurrellStaff Sgt. Thomas ButlerStaff Sgt. Tiki CaldwellStaff Sgt. Patrick CampbellTech. Sgt. Jose CanoStaff Sgt. Dustun CarlsenSenior Airman Sean CarrollMaster Sgt. Richard CasillasStaff Sgt. Sara CastilloStaff Sgt. Arnold Castro

Staff Sgt. Joshua CharfaurosStaff Sgt. Gavin ChristiansenMaster Sgt. Joseph CiceroTech. Sgt. Michael ClarkStaff Sgt. Jaimie ClarkTech. Sgt. Richard CochranTech. Sgt. Delores CodringtonTech. Sgt. Michael ColeStaff Sgt. Michael CollinsStaff Sgt. Andrew ConleyStaff Sgt. George ContrerasMaster Sgt. Donald CoughlinTech. Sgt. Donna CoxTech. Sgt. Sloan CoxStaff Sgt. Monica CoxMaster Sgt. Ohm CulpepperStaff Sgt. Raymond CummingsTech. Sgt. Shaffiyah CurtisStaff Sgt. Melissa DankenbringTech. Sgt. Amy DavidsonSenior Master Sgt. Lionel DavilaTech. Sgt. Louis DavisStaff Sgt. Vanessa DavisSenior Airman Jolethia DeFelippisMaster Sgt. Heidi DennisStaff Sgt. Julie DePriest

Airman 1st Class Yesika Diaz-MorenoTech. Sgt. Benny DixonMaster Sgt. Catarino DoniasTech. Sgt. Koren DouglasMaster Sgt. James DrinkwaterTech. Sgt. Aaron EatonStaff Sgt. Eric ElmerStaff Sgt. Juan Enriquez-GeorgiMaster Sgt. Raul EstradaTech. Sgt. Caleb EthridgeStaff Sgt. Rachael EvansSenior Airman JW FairStaff Sgt. Ashleyann FedusenkoTech. Sgt. Glenn FieldSgt. 1st Class Carey FordStaff Sgt. Robert FordStaff Sgt. Nicholas FranzStaff Sgt. Ulysses FuentesSenior Airman Lachlan GalbraithStaff Sgt. Sergio GarciaMaster Sgt. Sammy GarvinStaff Sgt. Robert GeorgeStaff Sgt. Guadalupe GilSenior Airman Bronson GilbertStaff Sgt. Jorge GonzalezStaff Sgt. Leslie Green

Tech. Sgt. Kyle GreenStaff Sgt. Kristoffer GregorTech. Sgt. Angela GriceTech. Sgt. Kimberly GrimsleyTech. Sgt. Mark GuerreroSenior Airman Jamie GutierrezTech. Sgt. John HalloranStaff Sgt. Zackary HamiltonTech. Sgt. William HamrickStaff Sgt. James HansenStaff Sgt. Joel HardinTech. Sgt. Charles HarveyMaster Sgt. Solomon HawkinsStaff Sgt. Levi HawkinsStaff Sgt. Brian HeimSenior Airman Todd HensonStaff Sgt. William HierholzerMaster Sgt. David HigginsStaff Sgt. Miranda HikesStaff Sgt. Eric HiltonTech. Sgt. Lee HooverStaff Sgt. Eric HoraceStaff Sgt. Kenneth HorvathStaff Sgt. Nadeem Hosein

Lackland Airmen recognized for higher education

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Tech. Sgt. Glenn HowardMaster Sgt. Elizabeth HoweStaff Sgt. Dana HughesTech. Sgt. Charles HumphreyStaff Sgt. Anthony HunterStaff Sgt. Jacqueline HuttoSenior Airman Raymond HysonTech. Sgt. Katie JacksonStaff Sgt. Adam JandrewStaff Sgt. Jason JeffersTech. Sgt. Jeffrey JepsenStaff Sgt. Jennifer JittlertmongkolStaff Sgt. Brithon JohnsonStaff Sgt. Ruth JohnsonStaff Sgt. Garrett JonesStaff Sgt. Marco KalkbrennerStaff Sgt. David KatzSenior Airman Mario KendrickTech. Sgt. Paul KittleStaff Sgt. Lindsey KnollTech. Sgt. Brandon KuretzaTech. Sgt. Lester LargaespadaTech. Sgt. Jere LazardMaster at Arms 1st Class William LeachStaff Sgt. Deboris LeonardSenior Airman Jesse LeslieStaff Sgt. Carl LittleMaster Sgt. Wayne LohmanTech. Sgt. Larry LopezStaff Sgt. Mark LopezTech. Sgt. Nikki Lubecki

Staff Sgt. Chad LukkesTech. Sgt. Dion LynchTech. Sgt. Mark MachtemesStaff Sgt. Matthew MagrathStaff Sgt. Lizette MarshallStaff Sgt. Kimberly MartinezTech. Sgt. Travis MasseyMaster Sgt. Darlena MathisTech. Sgt. Royal MaxeyMaster Sgt. James McClureMaster Sgt. Edward MedinaStaff Sgt. Juan MejoradoStaff Sgt. Alejandro MendozaStaff Sgt. Yazmin MendozaStaff Sgt. Justin MendygralStaff Sgt. Jason MeroStaff Sgt. Felipe MirelesStaff Sgt. Michael MitchellStaff Sgt. Lyndsay MoenMaster Sgt. Victor MolinaStaff Sgt. Enrique MontemayorMaster Sgt. William MooreTech. Sgt. Troy MooreSenior Airman Jaimie MoranMaster Sgt. Gladys MoyaTech. Sgt. William MurphyStaff Sgt. Adam NavinMaster Sgt. Liney NealStaff Sgt. Marcin O’BrienStaff Sgt. Shaun O’DellAirman 1st Class Matthew OkonskiStaff Sgt. Lemuel OlmedaSenior Airman Katherine OrozcoTech. Sgt. David Ortegon

Tech. Sgt. Kurt OttoTech. Sgt. Shawn OwensSenior Airman Tiffany OwensTech. Sgt. Raul Pacheco-HernandezTech. Sgt. Michael PadgettMaster Sgt. Conrad PascalStaff Sgt. Jeffrey PassovStaff Sgt. Joseph PayneStaff Sgt. Kristopher PeermanStaff Sgt. Crissy PereiraTech. Sgt. Matthew PetrieTech. Sgt. Velma PiotrowskiStaff Sgt. John PlemonsTech. Sgt. Ryan PrudenAirman 1st Class Adam QuinnStaff Sgt. Kimberly RadackStaff Sgt. Adam RadeckiStaff Sgt. Victor RamonMaster Sgt. Ruben RamosStaff Sgt. Rivera RaymondSenior Airman Christopher ReaddyStaff Sgt. Daniel ReedMaster Sgt. Maria ReidSenior Airman Amanda RemusTech. Sgt. Christina ReynaStaff Sgt. Matthew Rick Master Sgt. Kimberly RickerMaster Sgt. Mark RifferStaff Sgt. Jean RisingerTech. Sgt. Rolando Rivas, Jr.Tech. Sgt. Raymond RiveraStaff Sgt. Nathan RohdertStaff Sgt. Amanda RomeroMaster Sgt. Shawnette Roper

Senior Airman Johnathan RossMaster Sgt. Scott RozenTech. Sgt. Deborah RudeTech. Sgt. Bobbi RussellStaff Sgt. Francis SabellaTech. Sgt. Donald SalamoneSgt. David SantosStaff Sgt. Jason ScofieldStaff Sgt. Karina ScottMaster Sgt. Brian SeveykaTech. Sgt. Primus SkumatzMaster Sgt. Carol SlighStaff Sgt. Kevin SmithTech. Sgt. Alberto SmithStaff Sgt. Joseph SorianoSenior Airman Earl SproutStaff Sgt. Chad StemickStaff Sgt. Christopher StewartStaff Sgt. Taneshia StewartSenior Airman Jason StoneMaster Sgt. John StottTech. Sgt. Anna TappsStaff Sgt. Alan TaylorStaff Sgt. Terron ThomasSenior Airman Danny ThomasStaff Sgt. Reyna TilleryStaff Sgt. Samaki TongeTech. Sgt. Salvador TorresTech. Sgt. Amy TouchetteSenior Airman Cassandra TrejoStaff Sgt. David VasekStaff Sgt. Kristina VenselStaff Sgt. Stephen VlamingMaster Sgt. Michael Walker

Tech. Sgt. Shanequa WallerMaster Sgt. Sharon WallsAirman 1st Class Jonathan WardStaff Sgt. Raphael WebbMaster Sgt. Ricky WhiteAirman 1st Class James WhiteMaster Sgt. Jason WieringaTech. Sgt. Brendan WilcoxsonMaster Sgt. Lisa WilliamsSenior Airman Jasmine WilliamsMaster Sgt. Aldino WilliamsSenior Airman Joshua WilsonSenior Airman Matthew WomackTech. Sgt. James WoodsTech. Sgt. Jason WorcesterTech. Sgt. Francis WoznickStaff Sgt. Richard YorkStaff Sgt. Lisa YoshisakiStaff Sgt. Nicole YoungerStaff Sgt. Roberto YrozStaff Sgt. Ryan Zacher Tech. Sgt. George ZacherySenior Airman Alexander Zlatkin

Congratulations to those whoearned degrees through theeducation office distance learn-ing program:

Staff Sgt. Xyla CorpusTech. Sgt. Joseph HaynesTech. Sgt. Alycia SmithStaff Sgt. Natasha Washington-Brown

RECOGNIZED from P10

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


Photo by Robbin CresswellA fireworks extravaganza lights up the sky at the 37th Training Wing Headquarters Building as the 31st Annual Star Spangled Festival wraps up at the amphitheatergrounds on Saturday. An estimated 25,000 people attended the celebration this year.

Photo by Alan BoedekerTrainees from the 319th Training Squadron kick up their heels at the LacklandAmphitheater grounds. The trainees are doing the Boot Scootin’ Boogie.

Photo by Alan BoedekerTrainee Robert Stroms, 321st Training Squadron, Flight 477, wins a pink gorilla atthe carnival.

t Photo by Alan BoedekerThe San Antonio Rosesperform during the2009 Star SpangledFestival Saturday.


Photo by Robbin Cresswellrs Building as the 31st Annual Star Spangled Festival wraps up at the amphitheateryear.

Photo by Alan BoedekerTina Thompson and her son Landen, 2, get out of the sun to work on some arts andcrafts. Tina is the wife of Senior Airman Kyle Thompson, 37th Security Forces Squadron.

Photo by Alan BoedekerAirman Douglas Wise dances to the festival music. Mick Hernandez and theSilverados opened the concert and The Pictures Band were the headliners.

Photo by Alan Boedeker uTrainees Eric Netroe andMichael Kierszman, bothwith the 322nd TrainingSquadron, Flight 479,test their skills at thepaintball booth.


By Dr. Charlotte MoerbeSexual Assault Prevention and Outreach

Lines of technical students poured into the BobHope Performing Arts Theater on a hot and humidafternoon June 29. The students were told theywere attending another briefing about sexualassault, an issue that is discussed quite frequentlyamong the student population.

Initially, the lack of enthusiasm was evident inthe theater – the duty day had just ended and moststudents were hoping to get back to their dormrooms and relax for the night, not attend anothersexual assault prevention briefing. However, as thelights went out and the spotlight turned on, thetechnical students quickly realized this was not theusual tech school briefing; they were in for a sur-prise.

This briefer was not from Lackland; he was aguest speaker invited by 37th Training WingCommander Brig. Gen. Len Patrick to speak to thetechnical students about relationship violence. BenAtherton-Zeman, a comedic actor, performed hiseducational comedy titled “Voices of Men,” a playrecently recognized by the Department of Defense.

For the past eight years, Mr. Atherton-Zeman hasused comedy and celebrity male voice impressionsto educate younger audiences on the issue of rela-

tionship violence, including sexual assault. His per-formance has impacted thousands of participantsacross 43 states. Mr. Atherton-Zeman uses voiceimpressions to portray specific celebrity figures,

such as Rocky Balboa, in relationship situationsinvolving women. His uncanny ability to sound justlike the celebrities he portrays immediately cap-tures the attention of all audience members.

In three different situations, the celebrity ques-tions himself about what is the right way to relate towomen in relationships. During each portrayal, Mr.Atherton-Zeman covers critical information on sex-ual assault/consent, domestic violence and sexualobjectification of women. A common threadthroughout his play is that for all of these issues,men can and should be part of the solution, not theproblem.

At the end of his performance, Mr. Atherton-Zeman shared why he initially became involvedwith the men’s movement to stand up against vio-lence in relationships. He said he was emotionallyaffected by talking to survivors of sexual anddomestic violence, and he wanted to do somethingpositive with his anger, pain and hopelessness.

After the performances on this hot Monday, therewas no doubt Mr. Atherton-Zeman made a positiveimpact on many of the students in the audience.When asked if there was a man in the audience whowas willing to read the two line pledge that spokeabout fighting against relationship violence, every

‘Voices of Men’ offers unique perspective on sexual assault

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Amaani LyleSexual assault awareness activist Ben Atherton-Zemanimpersonates Austin Powers in his one-man show“Voices of Men.”

See MEN P15


man stood up and read thepledge.

Following each show, longlines were formed to shakeMr. Atherton-Zeman’s handand to get a “men against vio-lence towards women” whiteawareness ribbon.

Some students spoke withSAPO volunteer victim advo-cates about their own histo-ries, while others inquiredhow to get involved in fightingagainst violence towardswomen at their first duty sta-tion.

The surprise evening turn-ed out to make long lastingimpressions for many stu-dents.

For more information on“Voices of Men,” contact theSAPO office at 671-7273 orvisit www.voicesofmen.org.

Contact the 24-hour SARCHotline at 210-671-SARC(7272) to speak confidentiallyto a victim advocate.

MEN from P14 EASY RIDERS

Photo by William BelcherMembers of the Shriners motorcycle display team demonstrate safe riding techniques July 2 in the parking lot adjacent toStapleton Park on Security Hill. The demo was part of Motorcycle Awareness Day festivities presented by the Air Force ISR AgencySafety and Security offices to emphasize two-wheeled safety during the Air Force’s 101 Critical Days of Summer. The four-hourprogram also featured a bike show, a "slow" bike race, safety briefings, personal protective equipment and refreshments.


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

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

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall Medical Center ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m

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

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

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9 a.m.

WHMC ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY

TEAM LACKLAND AWARDS

The Team Lackland second quar-ter awards ceremony is Aug. 18,11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

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

SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS

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

The clinic is open Monday,Wednesday, Thursday and Friday7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Tuesday7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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

KELLY CLINIC SCHOOL PHYSICALS

School physical appointments for

patients enrolled at 37th FamilyMedicine Kelly Clinic are availableJuly 30, noon-3 p.m. School forms,immunization records, military IDand third-party liability card areneeded for the appointment.Children with special needs or ill willneed to make separate appoint-ments.

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

TRICARE PRIME PHYSICALS

Appointments for school andsports physicals and are beingaccepted for children enrolled inTricare Prime at the pediatrics andadolescent clinics at Wilford HallMedical Center.

Pediatrics patients’ appoint-ments are available every day begin-ning at 6 a.m.; mass sports physi-cals are July 31, Aug. 7, Aug. 14 andAug. 21 for children 8 years old and

older enrolled in Pediatric Prime.Appointments for mass physicalsare available one month in advanceby calling 916-9900 or visit www.tricareonline.com

RHEUMATOLOGY CLINIC MOVES

The Wilford Hall Medical Centerrheumatology clinic has moved toBrooke Army Medical Center at FortSam Houston.

Inquiries regarding staff, med-ication or other rheumatology issuescan contact the clinic at 916-0797.

RESUME PREPARATION CLASS

A resume preparation class istoday, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Airmanand Family Readiness Flight, Bldg.1249.

For more information, contactTerryca Fuller at 671-3722.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Freedom Chapel vacation bibleschool for children pre-kindergarten

through fifth grade is Mondaythrough Friday next week, 5:30-8:30p.m. each evening.

For more information, call BethKey at 671-4208.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education class isMonday, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at WilfordHall Medical Center.

The class is open to any patientor family member interested inlearning more about hypertension.

For more information or to regis-ter, call the Nephrology Clinic at292-6868.

ASMC SETS MEETING

The Alamo chapter of theAmerican Society of Military Comp-trollers will meet Thursday from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. at Pico de Gallorestaurant, 111 S. Leona.

The luncheon’s speaker will beretired Col. Mark Donahue, whosetopic will be program management.

During the event, Vaughn Caudilland Michael Pukansky will be pre-sented $400 comptroller employeescholarships.

Contact Teresa Vega at 536-2067by Monday for reservations.

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

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

the “Services” link.

See BRIEFS P17

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retirees ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driver pro-gram by the American Association ofRetired Persons July 18, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

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

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

SIR MITCH VARIETY SHOW

The “Sir Mitch Variety Show” is July18, 7 p.m., at the Bob Hope PerformingArts Theater.

Persons interested in props,designing or other show activities can

contact Mitch Anderson at 671-8945.

CHECK SIX POOL EVENT

A Check Six pool event for TeamLackland permanent party dorm resi-dents is July 30, 6-8 p.m., at WarhawkPool.

Sponsored by the Lackland Chapeland 37th Logistics and ReadinessSquadron, the event will feature freefood, prizes, music and guest speakerretired Chief Master Sgt. RodneyEllison, former Air Education andTraining Command command chief.

For more information, contactChaplain Jonathan Hurt or SeniorAirman Floriendo Maruzzo at 671-4208.

LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

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

LRS customer service also man-ages the zero overpricing program,and defense reutilization and market-

ing office transaction assistance. To contact LRS customer service,

call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.

RETIREE OFFICE LOOKS FOR HELP

The Retiree Activities Office isseeking volunteers with a militarybackground.

Contact the RAO Tuesdays throughThursdays, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at671-2728 or fax 671-6062 for moreinformation.

LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS

Nominations are being acceptedfor the monthly Lackland WingmanAwards.

The program creates a direct linefor Airmen or their families to get wordto wing leadership of the daily effortstheir peers are taking to help oneanother.

Nomination forms can be e-mailedto [email protected].

For more information and nomina-tion forms, contact Master Sgt. JasonHohenstreiter at 671-3722.

BRIEFS from P16GATEWAY THEATERFRIDAYTerminator Salvation: The FutureBegins, 6 p.m. (PG-13), starringChristian Bale and Sam Worthington.

SATURDAYUp, noon (PG), starring EdwardAsner and Jordan Nagai.Night at the Museum: Battle at theSmithsonian, 3 p.m. (PG), starringBen Stiller and Amy Adams.Land of the Lost, 6 p.m. (PG-13), star-ring Will Ferrell and Danny McBride.

SUNDAYNight at the Museum: Battle at theSmithsonian, noon (PG).Up, 3 p.m. (PG).

THURSDAYLand of the Lost, 4 p.m. (PG-13).

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

Adults – $4. Children – $2.

Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Terminator Salvation

Up

Night at the Museum 2

Land of the Lost


SSCCOORREEBBOOAARRDD

AIR FORCE MARATHON

Lackland Airmen interested in competing atthe 2009 Air Force Marathon need to completeAir Force form 303, listing 10K, half marathon,and full marathon experience, due today.

For more information, contact theChaparral Fitness Center at 671-2401.

LACKLAND VARSITY SPORTS

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


VARSITY SOCCER

Tryouts for the base varsity soccer team isMonday, 6-8 p.m. Following tryouts, the teamwill hold practice Mondays and Thursdays, 6-8p.m., at the Warhawk Field.

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

INTRAMURAL SOFTBALL

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


BBRRIIEEFFSS

SPORTS

SOFTBALL

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

With thunderstorms threat-ening, it seemed lightning wouldstrike for the Cyptologic SystemsGroup women’s softball team inthe final inning of the intramuralchampionship Tuesday nightdespite trailing 8-4 to the 37thMission Support Group.

Stepping into the batter’s boxwith two outs and the basesloaded, CPSG shortstop CelsaSalazar cracked a ball for athree-run triple, bringing themwithin one in the seventh.

With the tying run on thirdbase, MSG coach and pitcherDorie San Miguel walked catch-er Lydia Carrillo and secondbaseman Freda Lee to load thebases again.

“There's always a lot of pres-sure,” San Miguel said of herexperience pitching. “I just kepton going, kept on trucking.”

San Miguel's cool would pre-vail. Her next pitch met a CPSGbat but grounded toward thirdbaseman Estela Engle for apackaged tag on a third-boundrunner, ending the game 8-7.

Engle said it was an“exciting,exciting close call."

“All I had in my mind was thenext play,” she said, still seatedin the dugout following the win.“I knew that she was a lefty, soshe could hit it my way.”

Earlier, play halted 2 minutesand 30 seconds and one out intothe MSG-versus-CPSG finale dueto lightning spotted within fivemiles of the softball park.

After taking shelter at theSkylark Bowling Center, playresumed and MSG's bats werenot too rusty from the wait.

To restart the first inning,shortstop Marie Sarabia hit adouble and left fielder CynthiaFleming's double brought her infor the inning's only run.

However, the game turneddefensive as each side retiredscoreless until CPSG tallied threeruns in the bottom of the fourth.

Left fielder Belen Mendozastarted the rally with a tripleand third baseman Desi Yago hita double through the left side toplate Mendoza. Salazar's singlebrought in Yago and Carrillomoved Salazar to third. One outlater, left-center fielder MandyTraynor’s single knocked in thethird run.

Down 3-1, MSG responded inthe fifth, exchanging four hitsfor four runs.

With runners on first and sec-ond, San Miguel, Engle and sub-stitute Tonya Harris hit consecu-tive RBI singles to plate threeruns. Kylie Herron’s ground out

scored the fourth. CPSG left the score 5-4 after

the bottom half of the inning.Pitcher Biviana Gutierrez

reached first on an error andboth Mendoza and Yago hit two-out singles to load the bases.Salazar's walk broughtGutierrez home.

After a hitless sixth inning,MSG scored three runs in theseventh to secure the win.

An error sent second base-man Joann Durket to first. PamFiorito and San Miguel each sin-gled to load the bases. Engle,Harris and Herron each drove inRBIs to get the winning lead.

Women’s W L

1. CPSG 8 22. Mission Spt Gp 8 23. 543rd ISR 8 24. Clinical Spt Gp 3 75. Surgical Operations 2 86. 37th Med Gp 1 9

Semifinals, June 30-CPSG 13, Clinical Spt Gp 3Mission Spt Gp 16, 543rd ISR 4

Finals,Tuesday-Mission Support Gp 8, CPSG 7

Division I W L

1. Services 1 02. NIOC / Co H 1 03. 737th TRG 1 04. Security Forces 0 05. 690th NSG 0 06. 314th MI Bn 0 17. 433rd AW 0 18. JOIWC 0 1

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

NIOC/CoH 141 68 73433rd AW 151 72 79

737th TRG 141 70 71JIOWC 154 71 84

Best rd- Craig Brooks, Jeff Pagan(66)

Recreation W L

1. LAB 1 02. AFISR 1 03. Recruiting 1 04. 343rd TRS 0 15. 651 st MUNS 0 1

July 1- Recruiting 161 80 81343rd TRS 170 85 85

AFISR 154 71 83651st MUNS 170 78 92

MSG prevails as base champion

GOLF

Photo by Alan Boedeker 37th Mission Support Group catcher Tonya Harris hits a RBI single during the seventh inning Tuesday night.

CPSG’s 7th inningpush falls a run short


(Top left) Larissa Rose celebrates after bowling a strike. (Above, left to right) Business Operations Flight ChiefSandy Hillard, Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, 37th TRW command chief, Skylark manager Harry Tilbury, Brig. Gen.Len Patrick, 37th TRW commander, and Chief of Services James Craney reopen the Skylark Bowling Center.

Photos by Robbin Cresswell(Above) Brig. Gen. Len Patrick tries out the center’s newbowling lanes. (Below) Lackland’s energy conservation mascot,Ray, shows off his bowling skills with a smile.

STRIKE

After eight monthsand $600,000 in reno-

vations, the SkylarkBowling Center’s

revamped facility celebrat-ed with a reopening June 30.

Among the improvements werenew pinsetter machines and

bowling lanes, while the diningroom and bar and lounge areas

underwent remodeling.

base expansion subject of study

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