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EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Photo by Robbin Cresswell

Staff Sgt. Shaun O’Dell (left) andAirman 1st Class Brandon Ruebsamenuse a Drager Civil Defense SimultestKit to perform sampling for a simulatedsuspected chemical warfare agentduring a major accident responseexercise Monday. The training exercisetested the 37th Training Wing and the59th Medical Wing on their ability torespond to a major incident. SergeantO’Dell and Airman Ruebsamen areboth with the 37th AerospaceMedicine Squadron, BioenvironmentalEngineering.

Conservation efforts equal big rebateBy Mike JosephStaff Writer

Lackland is the recipient of thelargest rebate ever awarded by CPSEnergy, a win-win situation for thebase and the city-owned utility.

In a ceremonial presentationTuesday at 37th Training Wingheadquarters, Brig. Gen. LenPatrick, the wing commander,received a rebate check for$946,596.38 from CPS Energy.Actual dollars will not change

hands in the transaction; the rebateamount will be a credit on nextmonth’s CPS Energy bill.

Lackland’s reduction in energyconsumption enables CPS Energy tosave approximately $1.8 millionneeded to produce the power.

“We are pleased Lackland hastaken this leadership role in tech-nology that will provide CPS Energyand the community with a largereduction in energy use,” saidMilton Lee, CPS Energy chief execu-tive officer. “Commercial lighting

improvements have great potentialto help reach our goal of reducing771 MW (megawatts) while provid-ing a better work environment.”

In presenting the check toGeneral Patrick, Mr. Lee saidLackland “has gone above andbeyond the call of duty relative toenergy efficiency.”

General Patrick said energy con-servation is of utmost importance tothe base.

“Conserving energy is critical toour nation’s security,” he said.

“We’re trying to create a culture ofconservation at Lackland. We’reproud to do our part for our futureby creating awareness in conserv-ing our vital resources.”

The lighting retrofit and windowcoatings in this energy conservationproject, two of eight ECPs that areexpected to be completed by mid-summer, will reduce Lackland’sconsumption demand more than 2MWs. That power equates to serv-

See REBATE P16

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See if your business sense could earn you extra money.Learn how to submit your ideas by calling

671-CASH

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

As the economy seems to continue its down-ward spiral, one telephone number on Lacklandshould be familiar to all military and Departmentof Defense personnel – 671-CASH.

That’s the phone number to call and earn atleast $200 if you come up with an approved cost-saving or time-saving idea for the Air Force.

“With the economy the way it is, anybodycould use some extra money in their pocket,”said Donna Leeth, Lackland’s InnovativeDevelopment through Employee Awareness pro-gram manager.

“This is an easy way to get money. If you sub-mit an idea and it gets approved, you can getanywhere from $200 to $10,000, based on thefirst year’s savings.”

For fiscal year 2009, 10 ideas at Lacklandhave been approved, generating $1.2 million insavings for the Air Force.

The IDEA program has paid out $11,800 thusfar, including a $10,000 check that was present-ed in February to a civil engineer for his role in

saving the Air Force more than $1 million.A member of the 433rd Maintenance

Squadron will soon be getting $600 for threesubmitted ideas that resulted in cost or time sav-ings.

Eligible awards can have intangible benefitsas well, Ms. Leeth said. Intangible benefits don’tnecessarily have a cost savings attached, butthey might save time or money.

When a dollar value on savings can’t beproved but the idea is accepted, the payout is

$200, she said.An idea must be outside a person’s job

responsibility to be considered. It cannot just bepart of performing an everyday job requirement.Criteria for an idea to be approved includes forthe idea to go through a worker’s chain of com-mand. Contact the IDEA program staff for assis-tance.

“You just can’t make the change on your ownwithout getting some coordination becausesomeone higher up needs to make that determi-nation,” Ms. Leeth said.

New regulations have also been implementedinto the IDEA program to speed the process.From beginning to end, approved ideas arerequired to be completed in 130 working days.

“I want people to know the program is outthere and still going strong,” said Ms. Leeth.“We’re seeing an increase in submissions andapprovals.

“The main goal of the IDEA program is tobenefit the Air Force. If you find ways to benefitthe Air Force, we’re going to reward you.”

Which makes remembering 671-CASH all themore worthwhile.

Anyone can get extra cash with an idea

TALESPINNERMARCH 20, 2009

COINED

Gen. Stephen Lorenz (left),Commander, Air Educationand Training Command,presents a coin to Master Sgt.Kenneth Moran March 12.General Lorenz presentedcoins to 48 members of TeamLackland for their support ofthe AETC Symposium inJanuary. Sergeant Moran iswith the 345th TrainingSquadron.

Photo by Alan Boedeker

Airman’s roll call

Women’s history monthThroughout history,

women in the militaryhave made significantcontributions.

This is especially truein the Air Force whetherthey are flying A-10Thunder-bolt IIs or com-manding thousands ofAirmen.

Women’s History Monthofficially started in March2000 by order of PresidentClinton when he signed apresidential proclamationhighlighting women of thepast and future.

He encouraged allAmericans to observe thismonth with programs,ceremonies and activities,and to rememberthroughout the year themany contributions ofcourageous women whohave made this nationstrong.

Air Force women whohave made a differenceinclude Marty Wyall, serv-ing in the Women AirForce Service Pilots; Betty

Gillies, the first womanpilot to qualify for theWomen’s AuxiliaryFerrying Squad-ron;Sergeant VanessaSheffield, a C-130Hercules maintainer backin the ‘70s when thereweren’t many women inthe maintenance careerfield; and 2nd Lt. RaquelDronenburg, currentlytraining to be an un-manned aircraft operator.

And these are just fourof the thousands of womenwho have helped makethis the greatest Air Forcein the world.

Other Highlights

• Esther Blake, becomesthe first woman in the AirForce by enlisting July 8,1948, on the very firstminute, of the very firstday that women wereauthorized to serve in theactive-duty Air Force.• In 1995, Capt. MarthaMcSally becomes the first

female to fly combat mis-sions.• Col. Eileen Collinsbecomes the first femalespace shuttle commanderon July 22, 1999.

Air Force designershave created a specialWomen’s History Month

page that highlights printand video stories appear-ing on Air Force Link dur-ing the month. It also fea-tures special slideshows,and poster and wallpaperdownloads.

Visit http://www.af.mil/whm09.asp.

Photo by Senior Airman Benjamin WilsonWomen's History Month is celebrated throughout March tohighlight American women of the past, present and future,and their accomplishments throughout the years.

NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH

March is National Women’s HistoryMonth. This year’s theme is Women Takingthe Lead to Save our Planet. To honor thenumerous contributions women have madeto our society, Team Lackland will hold thefollowing events:• A spiritual retreat and grab and go break-fast is Monday, 7:30 a.m., at Arnold Hall.• A women’s self defense class is Tuesday,4:30 p.m., at the Chaparral Fitness Center.• The women’s health fair and plasma driveis Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m. to 2p.m., at the Wilford Hall Medical CenterAtrium.• A fun run Thursday, 3 p.m., beginning atthe Lackland Outdoor Recreation Trail.• The Federal Women’s Week awards break-fast is March 27, 7:30 a.m., at the GatewayClub. The guest speaker will be retired Brig.Gen. Karen Rankin. Tickets are $12 and canbe purchased from women’s week commit-tee members. Call Cory Stimely at 671-6309for more information.

ID OFFICE CLOSURES

The Lackland ID Office in Bldg. 5616 willbe closed through Monday, and the LacklandID office in Wilford Hall Medical Center willbe closed Thursday through March 30 forhardware replacement in both locations.

Alternate locations during the Lacklandclosures are at Randolph, 652-2276; BrooksCity Base, 536-1845; or Fort Sam Houston,221-0415.

AFPC SPREAD THE WORD TEAMS

An Air Force Personnel Center “Spreadthe Word” team will brief Team LacklandMonday at the Bob Hope Theater. All Airmenand civilians are highly encouraged toattend.

The Spread the Word briefing providesinformation on personnel issues and deliverytransformation, while allowing all Air Forcemembers direct, face-to-face contact withAFPC personnel to address concerns andprovide feedback.

Topics covered in the briefings willinclude 365-day deployment options, theGlobal AEF tempo-banding system, civilianhiring procedures, and assignment process-es. Experts in military and civilian assign-ments, as well as deployments, will beavailable for questions after each briefing.

Two briefings are scheduled. The briefingfor Basic Military Training and the 37thTraining Group will be held at 8:30 a.m. andthe briefing for Inter-American Air ForcesAcademy, the Defense Language Institute,37th Mission Support Group and the 37thMedical Group is at 2 p.m.

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COMMENTARY

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

KIRK FRADY,DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

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

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

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The appearance of advertisingin this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does notconstitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, theDepartment of the Air Force orPrime Time Military Newspapers,of the products or servicesadvertised.

Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made availablefor purchase, use or patronagewithout regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical handicap,political affiliation, or any othernonmerit factor of the purchaser,user or patron.

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by thePublic Affairs Office of the 37thTraining Wing. All photos, unlessotherwise indicated, are U.S. AirForce photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week priorto publication.

By Maj. Gen. Anthony PrzybyslawskiAir Education and TrainingCommand Vice Commander

RANDOLPH AIR FORCEBASE – It’s a true honor toserve as the vice command-er of this great command ...the First Command! I’massociated with world classprofessionals focused on ourmission everywhere I go.But there is one drawback tothe position: I chair thereviews for all the fatalitieswithin AETC.

Many of you have partici-pated in the video telecon-ferences we’ve held coveringthese fatalities.

These briefings alwaysleave me saddened and,more importantly, concernedabout a trend I’ve noticed inthe ranks.

Specifically, I’m troubledwith some of the off-dutydecisions our Airmen havemade that ultimately resultin the tragic loss of a mili-tary member, someone whobelieved in the same thingyou and I believe in, thedefense of our great nation.It’s heartbreaking whentragedy strikes our profes-sional and personal families,especially when unwisechoices and unlawful actionswere the cause, leaving thesurviving family potentiallywithout the protection of AirForce benefits.

Did you know if, as aresult of overindulgence ofalcohol, an Airman dies orsustains an illness or injuryresulting in inability to per-form military duties formore than 24 hours, therewill be a line of duty investi-gation?

Did you know if the line ofduty investigation deter-mines that an Airman’sdeath, illness or injury is

due to personalmisconduct andfinds the Airmanwas not acting inthe line of duty,substantial gov-ernment benefitscould be lost?

Did you knowthat your actionswill affect theones you leavebehind? Even ifyou survive, your futuremedical care following sepa-ration from the Air Forcecould be lost if it is deter-mined your actions were notin the line of duty. Whichbegs the real question:should you expect the samebenefits for an act of irre-sponsibility as for an act ofbravery and honorableduty?

Don’t let this happen toyou, especially when thistype of tragedy is preventa-ble. Operating a vehicleafter drinking alcohol canonly result in a dangeroussituation. Most recently, ourlosses were a result of thisfatal combination ... appar-ent reckless driving (80 mphin a 35 mph zone) and “offthe chart” blood alcohol lev-els (0.27 blood alcohol con-tent!).

Here are a couple keypoints to consider next timeyou decide to put yourself atrisk. If there are any compli-cations from an injurydeemed “not-in-the-line-of-duty,” the Veteran’sAdministration may deter-mine the Airman is not eligi-ble for VA benefits. Any fur-ther medical care wouldthen be chargeable to theAirman and his/her insur-ance company. If you can’tcover the cost, think of theexpenses your family mem-bers might end up paying

for you.If you die as a result

of your misconduct,your dependents willnot receive the morethan $1,000 per monthin VA Dependency andIndemnityCompensation.

If you choose todrink, you must do soresponsibly. And keepthis in mind: although

it sometimes gives us a feel-ing of invincibility, alcoholdoesn’t make us immune toaccidents.

I encourage you to edu-cate yourself on line of dutydeterminations. If you needmore information, talk toyour commander or firstsergeant. And alwaysremember who you are andwhat you represent ... 24hours a day, 7 days a week.

A finding of “not-in-the-line of duty” due to miscon-duct may also impact anAirman’s:• Disability Retirement andSeverance Pay: If an Airmanis injured such that a med-ical disability separationoccurs, a LOD determinationof “not in line of duty” willprohibit any disability com-pensation from beingawarded.• Forfeiture of Pay: You maynot be entitled to pay if youwere absent from regularduties for a continuous peri-od of more than one daybecause of injury that wasdirectly caused by or imme-diately following an alcoholrelated incident.• Extension of Enlistment:An enlisted member’s periodof enlistment may beextended to include thatperiod of time he or she wasunable to perform dutiesbecause of his or her intem-perate use of alcohol. Any

time the Airman was notpresent for duty due to hos-pitalization, being on quar-ters or being on convales-cent leave is counted as“bad time.” Bad time has tobe made up. This meansthat an Airman’s estimatedtime of service date will bemoved back one day forevery day the Airman is notpresent for duty.• Veteran Benefits: TheDepartment of VeteranAffairs may use a member’sofficial military records,including a LOD determina-tion, when determining vet-eran benefits. If an Airmanis found not in the LOD, theresulting loss of certain ben-efits could cost a dependentchild or spouse $250,000 ormore in monies and benefitsthat are denied. Theseinclude but are not limitedto, VA Dependency andIndemnity Compensation,Montgomery GI Bill DeathBenefit, medical and dentalbenefits up to three yearsfrom the date of death of amember and access to basefacilities.• Survivor Benefit Plan: Ifyou die on active duty and“in-the-line-of-duty,” yoursurviving dependents maybe eligible for benefits underthe SBP. If a LOD investiga-tion determines that yourdeath was due to alcohol-related misconduct, yoursurviving dependents maybe ineligible for SBP bene-fits.• Basic EducationalAssistance Death Benefit:Certain survivors ofdeceased members entitledto basic educational assis-tance may be entitled todeath benefits, which arejeopardized if there is afinding the member was notin the line of duty.

In the line of duty

Irresponsibility jeopardizes benefits

Maj. Gen.Anthony

Przybyslawski

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

or e-mail to [email protected].


TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

More than 90 per-cent of Airmenresponding to the AirForce Climate Surveyindicated they arehappy with their AirForce jobs. What isthe best part of yourjob?

“I am a truck driver. I doconvoys in Iraq. I love it. It issomething different. Thediversity of cultures in the AirForce you can’t get anywhereelse in the world.” – SeniorAirman Raymond Davis, 341stLogistics Readiness Squadron,Malmstrom AFB, Mont., training atLackland for deployment.

“Right now, I am the actingfirst sergeant at DefenseLanguage Institute, and themain thing I like about it isthat I get involved withpeople. On the enlisted side ofthe house, I take care of themand their needs, making surethey do the right thing. I likeit, a lot more than I thought Iwould.” – Master Sgt. KevinWashington, Defense LanguageInstitute English Language Center.

“I work in neuropsychology, sointeraction with the patientsand making a difference. I doa lot of testing with braininjury patients so I have seena lot of people come backfrom (injuries). I definitely getgratification out of it.” – SeniorAirman David Brandon, 59th MentalHealth Squadron.

“I deal with people all thetime at my level. I work at aheadquarters job so every dayI deal with people from allover the Air Force. It is veryrewarding to work with thepeople throughout the wholeAir Force to see what we cancome up with in the 28 years Ihave been in the here.Watching all of these (gradu-ating Airmen) is exciting, too.”– Chief Master Sgt. Scott Robinson,AF Medical Operations Agency.


Congratulations to the fol-lowing 74 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 745 trainees gradu-ating today.

320th Training SquadronFlight 239Travis FullmerFlight 240Elizabeth AhlesMargaret BrockCaitlyn BurnsideAndrea RobertsonApril Spaulding

321st Training SquadronFlight 241Caleb BagwellYoon ChoDrew CulverJason DeverChristopher FelixBradley GilleyScott GranzeierArthur GreenleeMatthew PongraceFlight 242Kristina Diaz

Jessica GearyKarli Musgrove

322nd Training SquadronFlight 235Jacob CollinsJeremy EmersonJay O’NeilTrevor WilliamsFlight 236Amber BushongMia CerdaStephany GuzmanJennifer KnutsonMarcy Trevino

323rd Training SquadronFlight 231Jason BoyleBenjamin CahillNathan CriderZachary LidieFlight 232Justin FerestadDavid Ogg

324th Training SquadronFlight 237Adam Hahne

Brandon KalmanJames KaneBenjamin McCormickDaniel MohrJonathan MuellerWilliam NewmanDamon RudishDouglass SmythChad TaylorBradford WemmerFlight 238Thomas AdamsCharles ChambersAaron EngetBenjamin SchramRonald Tendick

326th Training SquadronFlight 243Joshua CruzanPhillip DekrakerCharles DunkelbergerAlex FischerEdward HamlinJeremiah HenryRamos HernandezAbraham PartridgeRyan PhillipsZachary Roberts

Jack RobinsonFlight 244Jazmine AlmodovarYesenia ParedesAngela SablanMeghan SisselKeishia Taimanglo

331st Training SquadronFlight 233Casey DingerZachary GardnerChristopher HollandPaul ImmTrevor JuddFlight 234Bradley GeibAustin GooteeJoshua PetersJoshua Sheets

Top BMT AirmanZachary Roberts, 326thTRS, Flight 243

Most Physically FitMale AirmenZachary Roberts, 326thTRS, Flight 243

Casey Dinger, 331st TRS,Flight 233

Female AirmenTiffany Hernandez, 321stTRS, Flight 242Kelsey Schlumpberger,326th TRS, Flight 244

Top PT FlightsMale Flights324th TRS, Flight 237326th TRS, Flight 243

Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 244321st TRS, Flight 242

Top Academic Flights322nd TRS, Flight 236324th TRS, Flight 237

BMT HONORS

Congratulations to the following 67th NetworkWarfare Group members who were recognized fortheir contributions to the community and the missionof one of the Air Force Cyber Warfare organizations.

Airman of the YearSenior Airman James Clarey, 426th Network WarfareSquadron

NCO of the YearStaff Sgt. Micael Morris, 315th Network WarfareSquadron

SNCO of the YearMaster Sgt. Chad Carroll, 315th NWS

First Sergeant of the YearMaster Sgt. Johnny Rapier, 426th NWS

Junior Technician of the YearAirman 1st Class Christopher Castro, 426th NWS

Senior Technician of the YearStaff Sgt. Randy Blevis, 426th NWS

Company Grade Officer of the YearCapt. Mellisa Auers, 426th NWS

Senior Civilian of the YearKonstantinos Kostibas, 67th Operations SupportSquadron

67th NWG namesannual award winners

The 2008D Chaplain, 2008C Line of theAir Force-Judge Advocate and 2008CLAF/LAF-J central selection boards selected32 Lackland officers for promotion.Congratulations to those selected:

37th Training WingMaj. Mark Sahady

37th Mission Support SquadronCapt. David Adams

322nd Training SquadronCapt. Craig Nordskog

323rd Training SquadronCapt. Anthony Knight

342nd Training SquadronCapt. Christopher LacekCapt. Mark Vanweezendonk

343rd Training SquadronCapt. Dennis Turriff

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance AgencyCapt. Shilette Addison-ReedCapt. John AlbertCapt. Luis CairoCapt. Mark DietrichCapt. Lonny MarshallCapt. Adalberto RamirezCapt. Harley ThompsonCapt. Abraham Salomon

U.S. Strategic CommandCapt. William Deforest

Air Force Legal Operations AgencyCapt. Paul DurkesCapt. Lisa Fill

Air Force Information Operations CenterCapt. Michael Kaun

23rd Information Operations SquadronCapt. Diana Roberge

91st Network Warfare SquadronCapt. Denver BraaCapt. Gregory HoffmanCapt. Scott Jendro

93rd Intelligence SquadronCapt. Michael Fealko

453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronCapt. Mark Kleeman

690th Alteration/Installation SquadronCapt. James Rose

950th Electronic Systems GroupCapt. Thomas Bierly

Security Forces CenterCapt. Barry NicholsCapt. David Watts

Cryptologic System GroupCapt. Jaime Bastidas

AFROTC Southwest RegionCapt. Olga Acosta

AMC Air Operations SquadronCapt. Christopher Knier

Lackland Airmen selected for promotions


Congratulations to the followingorganizations and members of TeamLackland who recently earned AirEducation and Training Commandawards.

AETC Mission Support Awards

Nathan Altschuler OutstandingEducation and Training Program,large base37th Mission Support Squadron

Child development37th Mission Support Group

Community center37th MSG

Information Ticket and Travel37th MSG

Youth program37th MSG

Education and training manager,senior enlisted, unit levelMaster Sgt. Sherri Rhoades, 837thTraining Squadron

Education and training manager,senior enlisted, support levelMaster Sgt. Jaime Santiago, Inter-American Air ForceAcademy

Manpower SNCO,base levelMaster Sgt.R a c h e l l eSlater, 37thMSS

P e r s o n n e lspec ia l i s t ,unit levelAirman 1stClass JustinMendoza, 319thTraining Squadron

Personnel superintend-ent, unit levelMaster Sgt. Tammy Taylor, 59thMedical Support Squadron

Education and training manager,senior civilian, support levelNancy Conley, 737th TrainingSupport Squadron

Education and training manager,additional duty, AETC onlyStaff Sgt. Alica Ruiz, 37th MDOS

Manpower senior civil-ian, base level

Richard Trombley,37th MSS

Services civil-ian flight chief,base levelDebra Willey,37th MSG

Services civil-ian manager,

base levelSteve Reichert,

37th MSG

Services senior civilianmanager, base levelJerry Stanfield, 37th MSS

AETC Technical Training AnnualAwards

Combat Control Senior NCO of theYear

Senior Master Sgt. Sean Gleffe, 37thTraining Wing

Combat Control NCO of the YearTech. Sgt. John Noll, 37th TRW

Pararescue Senior NCO of the YearMaster Sgt. Nathan Zinn, 37th TRW

Pararescue NCO of the YearTech. Sgt. Caleb Ethridge, 37th TRW

AETC Contracting Awards

Outstanding contracting team37th Contracting Squadron BaseInfrastructure Flight

Outstanding contracting field gradeofficerMaj. Anthony Diaz, 37th CONS

Outstanding contracting senior non-commissioned officerMaster Sgt. Jessica Murray, 37thCONS

Lackland Airmen earn AETC awards


AFA selects annualaward winners

The Alamo Chapter or the Air Force Associationhas selected eight 59th Medical Wing personnel asannual Blue Suit and Civilian Award winners.

Congratulations to the following personnel whowere honored at the AFA annual awards banquetThursday at the Lackland Gateway Club:

Outstanding Company Grade OfficerCapt. Daniel Watson

Outstanding First SergeantMaster Sgt. Bryan Tuman

Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned OfficerMaster Sgt. Timothy Davidson

Outstanding Noncommissioned OfficerTech. Sgt. Mireya Calderafavela

Outstanding AirmanSenior Airman Dejaye Hunt

Outstanding Civilian, Category IMaria Hernandez

Outstanding Civilian, Category IIAndres Barrera

Outstanding Civilian, Category IIIRon Beitzel


2009 ChapelSpring Holy Day ScheduleMarch 31 – CatholicLenten Penance Service7 p.m. - Freedom Chapel

April 5 - Palm SundayNormal worship scheduleat all chapels

April 9 – Maundy/HolyThursday5 p.m. – Liturgical Service,Airmen Memorial Chapel7 – 11 p.m. – Mass withAdoration, FreedomChapel

April 9 – Seder6 – 8 p.m. - AirmenMemorial Chapel

April 10 – PassoverService and Meal6 p.m. - Airmen MemorialChapel

April 10 – Good Friday

2 p.m. – Stations of theCross, Freedom Chapel3 p.m. – Catholic Service,Freedom Chapel5 p.m. – ProtestantService, Freedom Chapel7 p.m. – ProtestantService, Medina Chapel

April 11 – Holy Saturday8 p.m. – Catholic EasterVigil, Freedom Chapel

April 12 – Easter Sunday7 a.m. – Base-wideSunrise Service, ParadeGroundsNormal worship scheduleat all chapels

Orthodox Christian HolyWeek April 12-19

April 12 – OrthodoxChristian Palm Sunday9:30 a.m. – Airmen

Memorial Chapel

April 16 – Holy ThursdayService7:30 – 10:30 p.m. -Airmen Memorial Chapel

April 17 – Holy FridayService7:30 – 10:30 p.m. -Airmen Memorial Chapel

April 18 – Holy SaturdayNight Pascha10:30 p.m. – midnight -Airmen Memorial Chapel

April 19 – OrthodoxChristian Easter Sunday9:30 a.m. - AirmenMemorial Chapel


The 37th Logistics Readiness SquadronPersonal Property Section has counselorsready to help servicemembers prepare for amilitary move.

Located in Bldg. 5616, Room 112, thestaff offer tips to help ensure a permanentchange of assignment move goes smoothly.• As soon as orders are received, make anappointment for counseling. The busiestmonths are May through August, so don’tdelay.• Military members must be in uniform fortheir appointment.• Children are not allowed to attend. Childcare information is available at the familysupport center, Bldg.1249, Room 120. Callthem at 671-3722 to make arrangements.• During the counseling, your desired pick-up dates will be submitted to the JointPersonal Property Shipping Office. JPPSOselects the commercial carrier service andmanages the shipment.• Be flexible when selecting a pickup date.Personal Property Counselors will ask youfor primary and alternate packing/pickupdates. Limited agent capability during peak

season means not everyone can move on thelast day of the month.• When possible, a two-day pickup dateshould be scheduled to provide some flexi-bility in case something goes wrong.• Do not schedule your pickup on the closingdate of your residence, on the day you mustvacate an apartment or terminate a lease,or the day a cleaning crew is scheduled tobegin cleaning your quarters. Schedulingthe pickup on these days leaves no room toadjust to unforeseen problems.• Leave your phone and other utilities con-nected until all property has been picked up.

The Personal Property phone number is671-2821. Keep it on hand and don’t hesi-tate to call about any problems or questions.

For information on your inbound house-hold goods shipment, contact the JointPersonal Property Shipping Office at 321-4200.

Visit www.afmove.hq.af.mil. for moreinformation.

(Courtesy of 37th Logistics ReadinessSquadron)

Flexibility important whenscheduling household move

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

SECURITY FORCESON PATROL

The following incidents,reported by the 37thSecurity Forces Squadron,took place on Lackland fromMarch 6-12:

• Seven minor vehicleaccidents with no injuriesand no major accidents werereported.

• Forty traffic citationswere issued.

• A dependent wasarrested for trespassing atWilford Hall Medical Center.

• A senior airman fromthe 342nd Training Squad-ron reported vehicle damageat 342nd TRS, Combat ArmsTraining andMarksmanship, Bldg. 3885.

• An airman basic fromthe 343rd Training Squad-ron was arrested for under-age drinking at the Airman’sGate.

• The San Antonio PoliceDepartment reported fencedamage at the intersection

of Old Pearsall Road andMilitary Drive.

• A civilian reportedgraffiti on the restroomwalls at the Frank TejadaEstates leasing office.

• A civilian reportedvehicle damage at the 37thCivil Engineer Squadron,Bldg. 5450.

• A senior airman, an air-man first class and two air-men basic were arrested forunderage drinking and con-tributing to a minor atCarter Hall, Bldg. 10215.

• A staff sergeant fromthe 37th CES reported a bro-ken door handle at the 37thCES Dormitories, Bldg 1215.

If you have informationabout criminal activity onLackland, call the SecurityForces Control Center at671-2018.

To report emergencies,call 911. You may remainanonymous.


Courtesy PhotoHeloise, the author of the nationally syndicated column, Hints from Heloise,will be at the Lackland library Saturday at 2 p.m.

By Sharon AmannLackland Library

Nationally syndicated columnistHeloise will be at the Lackland Libraryto discuss her life and column, Hintsfrom Heloise, on Saturday at 2 p.m.

“This laugh-and-learn session is tar-geted for military spouses,” said LenoreShapiro, director of the Lacklandlibraries. “Heloise will talk about hermilitary ties, and her career and pro-vide some helpful tips to make life easi-er for the attendees.”

Hints from Heloise, which appears inmore than 500 newspapers at home andabroad, celebrates its 50th anniversarythis year.

The column was created in 1959 bythe author’s mother, also namedHeloise, the wife of Air Force pilot MikeCruse. When the family was stationed atHickam Field, Hawaii, Mrs. Crusethought an advice column would helphousewives. She spoke with the editorof the Honolulu Advertiser who gave hera reader’s exchange column. Its popu-larity led to an article about the columnin a 1961 Time magazine edition. Laterthat year its name changed to Hintsfrom Heloise and was syndicated tonewspapers around the world.

The elder Heloise, “every housewife’s

friend,” died in 1977, and her daughtertook over the column.

A self-proclaimed military brat,Heloise has helped the military throughher work with Family Support Servicesand the United Services Organization.

As a long time resident of SanAntonio, she has a keen fondness for themilitary bases in town and is often invit-ed to participate in events that highlightmilitary activities in the Alamo City.She’s taken an incentive flight in a T-38Talon at Randolph and a tandem para-chute jump above Stinson Field with theArmy’s Golden Knights Parachute Team.

She recently participated in the rib-bon-cutting ceremony for Lackland’snew Basic Expeditionary Airman SkillsTraining simulated deployment site,where basic trainees put their fiveweeks of classroom combat training tothe test during a week of hostile fieldconditions.

The library’s laugh-and-learn sessionis a lot tamer than BEAST, but is stillfull of practical information everyonecan use.

“Heloise wants our military spousesto bring in their own tips to share at thelibrary event,” continued Ms. Shapiro.“Military deployments mean familymembers need all the help they can getto keep it together on the home front.”

AF ‘brat’-turned-columnist visits library


Lackland Tax CenterBldg. 1000 on Kenly Avenue

Monday–Thursday8 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–3 p.m.

Closed FridaysAppointments necessary for

everyone exceptbasic trainees and

technical school students,which are seen on a walk-in basis.

To make an appointment call 671-5812.


By April Rowden Air Force Manpower Agency Public Affairs

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE – More than 90percent of Airmen responding to a recent surveyindicated that they are happy with their Air Forcejobs and the performance of their organizations.These findings are according to a study thatmeasures Airmen’s attitudes toward their workenvironment and unit.

“I am extremely pleased to see that our totalforce military and civilian Airmen have greatpride in the way their organizations are perform-ing, both in theater and at home station,” saidGen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force chief of staff. “Ithink this shows that the Air Force is workinghard to take care of its people while letting themtake care of the mission.”

Nearly a quarter of a million Airmen fromacross the Air Force components voiced theiropinions in the Air Force Climate Survey, thelargest online survey of Air Force personnel, fromOct. 1 to Dec. 14.

Later this month, links to a final report will bee-mailed to all unit commanders and leaders whohad 10 or more respondents from their unit. The

anonymity of those who participated will be pro-tected.

“I expect leaders to take these results seriouslyand work to make improvements where the sur-vey indicates we need some focus and expand onthe successes where the responses are highest,”said General Schwartz. “These are honestresponses from our Airmen telling us what’sworking and what we can improve. It’s importantthat we continue to actively engage them for theirinput on how to make our Air Force even better.”

According to Col. Daniel Badger, commander ofthe Air Force Manpower Agency, “The surveyrevealed some surprising insights into the workenvironment of organizations within the totalforce. For instance, despite deployment demands,deployed and non-deployed Airmen have nearlyequal levels of positive responses regarding recog-nition, resources, trust in leadership and job satis-faction. This may indicate an appreciation of thevalue of their accomplishments and wartime mis-sions, both at home and in deployed areas ofresponsibility.

“We also found that both stressed andunstressed career fields have similar responseswhen questioned on the availability of resources

to get their jobs done,” he continued. “Specifically,the perception is that there are fewer people andless time to perform the mission.”

Survey analysis also showed: • Eighty-two percent of all survey respondents aregenerally satisfied with the Air Force, a two-pointincrease since the 2005 survey.• While down slightly from 2005, Airmen indicat-ed they generally have trust in their unit’s seniorleadership and direct supervisor.• The 2008 survey showed that the strain on man-power and time continues to be a concern for thetotal force. The majority of home-station Airmenreport an increase in levels of stress, workloadand hours worked due to personnel beingdeployed.• Despite the perceived increase in stress levels,workload and work hours, overall retention num-bers remained steady with the 2005 survey.• For regular Air Force, survey results point toincreases in mid- and senior-grade officers andNCOs who plan on staying in the Air Force foranother term. The intent to remain for anotherterm decreased slightly for airman basic to staff

Air Force climate survey yields insights

See SURVEY P19


By Senior Master Sgt. Sean CobbOffice of the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Former Chief MasterSergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Aireydied March 11 in Panama City, Fla.

“Chief Airey was an Airman’s Airman andone of the true pioneers for our service,” saidGen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff.“He was a warrior, an innovator, and a leaderwith vision well ahead of his time. His legacylives today in the truly professional enlistedforce we have serving our nation, and for thatwe owe him a debt of gratitude.”

“Chief Airey is the most respected enlistedAirman in the history of the Air Force,” saidChief Master Sergeant of the Air Force RodneyMcKinley. “When we speak of today’s Airmenstanding upon the shoulders of giants as theyreach for the sky and stars – it was upon PaulAirey’s shoulders they stood. We will truly misshis leadership, counsel and friendship.”

The first CMSAF was always a leader. DuringWorld War II he flew as a B-24 radio operatorand additional duty aerial gunner. On his 28thmission, then-Tech. Sgt. Airey and his fellowcrewmen were shot down over Vienna, Austria,captured, and held prisoner by the German airforce from July 1944 to May 1945. During histime as a prisoner of war he worked tirelesslyto meet the basic needs of fellow prisoners,

even through a 90-day forced march.Chief Airey was born in Quincy, Mass., on

Dec. 13, 1923. At age eighteen, shortly after thebombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, Aireyquit high school to enlist in the Army Air Forceson Nov. 16, 1942. He later earned his highschool equivalency certificate through off-dutystudy.

Chief Airey held the top enlisted post fromApril 3, 1967 to July 31, 1969. During histenure he worked to change loan establish-ments charging exorbitant rates outside the airbase gates and to improve low retention duringthe Vietnam Conflict. Chief Airey also led ateam that laid the foundation for the WeightedAirman Promotion System, a system that hasstood the test of time and which is still in usetoday. He also advocated for an Air Force-levelSenior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. Hisvision became reality when the academyopened in 1973, becoming the capstone in thedevelopment of Air Force Senior NCOs.

Chief Airey retired Aug. 1, 1970. He contin-ued advocating for Airmen’s rights by servingon the boards of numerous Air Force andenlisted professional military organizationsthroughout the years. He was a member of theBoard of Trustees for the Airmen MemorialMuseum, a member of the Air Force MemorialFoundation and the Air University Foundation.

After retirement, Chief Airey lived in Panama

City, Fla. with his wife Shirley. Mrs. Airey diedin 2001.

Chief Airey was always proud of Airmen. “Ihave seen many changes as we progressed fromsimple air power to today’s aerospace force.The enlisted corps has kept pace with thatprogress, for it is pride and dedication thatkeep enlisted men at their posts, not the lure ofan easy life and secure future. It is the desire toserve our country that motivates today’s AirForce,” he said at the Air Force’s 20thAnniversary ceremony in 1967.

On the north wall of the Air Force Memorialin Washington D.C., Chief Airey’s thoughts onAirmen are immortalized, “When I think of theenlisted force, I see dedication, determination,loyalty and valor.”

The Air Force Association honored ChiefAirey with its Lifetime Achievement Award in2007.

Chief Airey truly spent a lifetime serving anation and a force he loved, said MichaelDonley, Secretary of the Air Force. “From hisfirst days flying World War II combat missionsin Europe, to his work improving the welfare ofenlisted personnel as the first Chief MasterSergeant of the Air Force, and his recent roleas a mentor to today’s Airmen, Chief Airey wasa man of honor and commitment to thingsgreater than himself. His passing is mourned byall Airmen around the globe.”

AF mourns loss of first CMSAFPhoto by Robbin Cresswell

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul W. Airey reads a plaque historically naming the 319th Training Squadron the Airey Processing Center on June 14,2006. Chief Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla.


By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

Lackland’s Arts and CraftsCenter is comparable to fine artsdepartments at institutions ofhigher learning everywhere,minus extravagant tuition fees,with expertise in areas such asceramics, painting, drawing andwatercolors and woodworking.

A faculty of eight leads theprograms with a hands-onapproach to arts and crafts mir-roring the adage, “Give a man afish, and he’ll eat for a day, butteach a man to fish, and he’ll eatfor a lifetime.”

A one-day orientation intro-duces participates to techniquesand operation of equipment.

Then, students are issued cer-tification cards granting 30-dayaccess to continue personal proj-ects.

Howard Zyskind instructs amonthly pottery class outfittedfor all skill levels. He holds aBachelor of Arts from AuburnUniversity in Alabama and teach-es techniques such as pinching,coiling and slab methods to formceramic pieces, a process he con-siders more spontaneous andunique than using a potterywheel.

“Clay is an earthy, natural ele-ment, and as children we enjoyedplaying in the mud,” Mr. Zyskindsaid.

“If you can recapture thatinnocence and bewilderment, youcan work with clay in a way thatgets you back to nature and asense of not having inhibitions.”

People registered in the pot-tery class have access to aceramic workshop boastingready-to-paint pieces and sixkilns for firing pottery while thewoodworking shop includesequipment such as lathes, tablesaws, planes and other tools.

Craft making is also among thecenter’s programs offering semi-nars such as rosary making andscrap booking.

In addition, a framing and anengraving and graphics shop pro-vide additional services to the

community.The resources at the arts and

crafts center are varied, enablingthe employees to build customprojects, as framer Charles Cyrexplained, “We are not Wal-mart.”

With framing, engraving,ceramic and woodworking studioshoused under its roof, employeesare armed with an “anything’spossible” attitude, as voiced bythe center’s director, Jean Garcia,and program manager CarmelliaBrissett-Fulk.

“Each department collaboratesa lot on projects,” Ms. Brissett-Fulk said. “The wood shop, frameshop and engravers all worktogether.”

Ms. Garcia continued thethought, adding, “You name it, wedo it.”

Ms. Garcia said the realizationof a project could go from con-struction at the wood shop, toassembly by the framer and final-ly a visit to the engraver to com-memorate the piece.

Hanging above the register, aflat screen displays previous col-laborative efforts: wooden shadowboxes framing pistols, helmetsand swords, and a Nintendo Wiiconsole holder.

Beyond customization, Ms.Garcia stressed the center’s abili-ty to match or beat its competi-tors’ prices.

“We provide services to the mil-itary and their family members toimprove the quality of life, espe-cially now in a hurting economy,”Ms. Garcia said. “We offer servic-es people can enjoy, and yet theyare not as costly as off base.”

Servicemembers and familymembers have access to instruc-tors, workshops and equipmentfor less than $1 per day for mostclasses.

Classes range from $10 for sen-ior ceramics to $30 for wood-working, framing and automotivepreventative maintenance classes.

For a full listing of the arts andcrafts center’s classes and otherservices, visit their Web site atwww.lacklandservices.com/arts_crafts.

Arts and Crafts CenterFacility leads with hands-on approach to art

Photo by Sid LunaMarine Corporal Stephen Babbitt, 341st Training Squadron, cuts wood during a wood-working class at the Lackland Arts and Crafts Center. The center offers a variety ofclasses for do-it-yourself projects, including woodworking, automotive preventativemaintenance, framing and pottery.


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ing approximately 500 average homes inthe San Antonio area.

Energy efficient lighting upgrades inmore than 140 base facilities accounted forthe power reduction.

The project consisted of replacing orretrofitting fixtures with high-efficiencylamps and ballasts, which conserve energyand generate less heat that reduces coolingloads:• Incandescent bulbs were replaced withcompact fluorescent bulbs;• T12 lamps and magnetic ballasts werereplaced with T8 lamps and high efficiencyelectronic ballasts;• 400 watt high intensity lamps and fixtureswere replaced with industrial T8/T5 lampsand fixtures or more efficient high intensitydischarge lamps and fixtures;• Tungsten halogen bulbs were replacedwith fluorescent bulbs or 1-lamp wrap fix-tures with T8 lamps and new electronic bal-lasts, and• Incandescent exit signs were replacedwith LED exit signs. A total of 57,472 lightswere replaced.

Solar film was applied to the interior of38,962 windows in 32 buildings in the sec-ond ECP, which also reduces heating andcooling costs.

The projects are tied to a 2007 executiveorder requiring all federal installations toreduce their energy consumption 3 percenta year, beginning in 2006, for 10 years.

“That’s actually what’s driving all this,”said Andy Hinojosa, base energy manager.

The lighting and solar film ECPs willreduce Lackland’s energy consumption forfiscal year 2009 by approximately 3.5 per-cent. And it keeps the base heading downthe road of meeting the 30 percent reduc-tion goal by 2016.

“The benefit is once (the base) imple-ments the ECPs, we are closer to meetingour reduction goal,” Mr. Hinojosa said.“(The ECPs) will put us in compliance withthe federal mandate and save money.”

When the eight projects are completed,in addition to saving a total of 9 percent inenergy for the current fiscal year, annualcost savings will be about $1 million.

Photo by Alan BoedekerCPS Energy representatives John Saenz andMilton Lee present Brig. Gen. Len. Patrick with arebate check Tuesday. The rebate is the largestever awarded by CPS Energy and will be creditedtoward next month’s bill.

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Story and photo by Senior Airman Josie Kemp 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A medical team at Wilford HallMedical Center recently performed alifesaving procedure on a newborninfant that is unique to Air Force medi-cine.

Alexander Gardner, son of NataschaGardner and Army Staff Sgt. ChristopherGardner of the 23rd Armored CalvaryRegiment at Fort Hood, Texas, was bornFeb. 27 with a large tumor growing onhis neck under his chin.

Doctors at Fort Hood, found thetumor just days before the delivery andtransported the family to Wilford Hallfor treatment. This large tumor wasblocking the baby’s airway causing theamniotic fluid to increase dramaticallyand causing preterm labor and urgentevaluation.

“With compression on the airway, thebaby would have survived only for ashort time, likely minutes, after birthwithout treatment,” said Maj. (Dr.)Barton Staat, a maternal-fetal medicine

specialist in the 59th Maternal ChildCare Squadron, who was a member ofthe medical team.

To prevent a life-threatening situa-tion, a multispecialty care conferencewas held to discuss and coordinate thetreatment. The medical staff performedan ex-utero intrapartum treatment, orEXIT procedure, during the baby’s birth.

During the EXIT procedure, themother was placed under deep generalanesthesia by Maj. (Dr.) ChristopherNagy of the 59th Surgical OperationsSquadron, which allowed the uterus torelax and the obstetrician to deliver thebaby partially by Caesarean section.

Only the infant’s head and neck weredelivered while the remainder of theinfant was left inside the uterus.

Once the head and neck were deliv-ered, Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Boston, a pedi-atric otolaryngology specialist in the59th Surgical Specialties Squadron, intu-bated the infant while the baby wasreceiving blood flow and oxygen through

Doctors save infant’s lifeWHMC team performs lifesaving procedure

Army Staff Sgt.Christopher Gardner,assigned to 23rdArmored CalvaryRegiment at Ft.Hood, and his wife,Natascha, visit theirnewborn son,Alexander, March11 in the WilfordHall Medical CenterNeonatal IntensiveCare Unit. The babyunderwent a rare ex-utero intrapartumtreatment procedurewhere he waspartially deliveredand intubated toprovide access tohis airway whichwas blocked by alarge tumor.See NEWBORN P19


sergeant and second lieutenants to captains.• All ranks within the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserveshowed little to no decrease in their commitment to remain foranother term.

Most importantly, according to the behavioral scientists atAFMA, among those who completed the survey, Airmen whoseleaders used the 2005 survey results to make improvementswithin the organization tended to mark “slightly agree” or higherto questions about unit performance, satisfaction, unit flexibilityand unit commitment.

The Air Force is already postured to address issues identifiedby the survey.• Commanders are encouraged to brief their unit results to mem-bers within 30 days of receiving their final report, then createaction plans to address areas of concern.• Behavioral scientists at AFMA have developed a workbook forcommanders and leaders that contain specific recommendationsand lists of valuable resources. This workbook will be posted onthe AF Portal as soon as links to the final reports are released.• Community readiness consultants in each wing’s Airman andFamily Readiness Center are available to assist commanders andleaders in identifying issues impacting Airmen readiness andassist in developing a strategy for improvement.

The next Air Force Climate Survey is scheduled for 2010.Those with access to the Air Force Portal may view the total forceaggregate results of the 2008 survey in late March.

For more information on Air Force surveys, e-mail questionsto [email protected].

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the placenta.Thirty-five minutes after the head was deliv-

ered and his airway was secured, the remainderof the infant was delivered and the umbilical cordwas clamped and cut. The infant was then caredfor in the Wilford Hall Neonatal Intensive CareUnit by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jay Kerecman of the 59thMaternal Child Care Squadron.

After the birth, the tumor was removed byColonel Boston. Alexander is now recovering inthe Wilford Hall Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The EXIT is a relatively new procedure, typi-cally performed only for rare structural problemsin a baby, when providing a treatment during thefirst few minutes of life is critical.

“To the best of my knowledge, this is the firsttime this procedure has been done at WilfordHall, and it is only performed at a few largercivilian hospitals,” Major Staat said.

“We are probably the only Air Force hospitalcapable of carrying out this procedure due to themultispecialty requirements involved,” he said.“It requires an experienced maternal-fetal medi-cine specialist, anesthesiologist, neonatologistand pediatric surgery specialist all workingtogether. This success highlights the excellentcare we provide to our mothers and babieshere.”

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Save Lives!

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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 Service, 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, 10:30 a.m.

WHMC ChapelGeneral 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 Chapel,Room 8, SanAntonio Military Open Circle, 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

BASE EDUCATION FAIR

The 2009 education fair, hostedby the Base Education Center, willbe held today, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.,at Arnold Hall.

Representatives from morethan 20 colleges and universitiesand center staff will be on hand toanswer questions about tuitionassistance, scholarships, anddegree programs.

For more information, contactMaster Sgt. Eric Culver at 671-8713.

WOMEN’S CLUB LUNCHEON

The retired Officers, Wives andWidows Club will meet Tuesday, 11a.m., at the Fort Sam HoustonClub for lunch.

The Irish clown will provideluncheon entertainment. For reser-vations, call Arline at 922-6559.

PROTESTANT WOMEN TO MEET

The Protestant Women of theChapel will meet Tuesday, 6 p.m.,at Freedom Chapel.

Guest speaker will be ChaplainClara Bridgeforth.

LAPA SETS MEETING

The Lackland AdministrativeProfessional Association will meet

Thursday, 11:30 a.m., at theGateway Club’s Maverick Lounge.

The luncheon speaker will beStacey Dramiga, director of car-diac rehabilitation at Brooke ArmyMedical Center. Her topic will beawareness of heart disease inwomen.

Contact Belle Quesnell at 977-3705 for more information.

PARENTING CLASS SET

The Precious Minds NewConnections program beginsMarch 31 at the Gateway ChildDevelopment Center.

The course is an enrichmentprogram for parents, grandpar-ents, foster parents and step-par-ents of children up to 3 years ofage. The classes run for eightweeks, meeting Tuesdays from 6-9p.m. Childcare and a light mealare provided.

Contact Miguel Alvarez at 678-2989 for reservations.

DOG OBEDIENCE CLASSES

Dog obedience classes willbegin April 6 at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

Puppy class will be held from6-6:55 p.m. and beginner classfrom 7-7:55 p.m. The first class is

for the owners without their dog. Puppy class participants will

need a leash, collar and a baggieof Cheerios for each class.

For more information, call 671-2619.

ZERO OVERPRICING PROGRAM

A successful zero overpricingprogram challenge can save theAir Force money and put extra cashinto your pocket.

For an overpriced item chal-lenge in the AF standard basesupply system inventory, items canbe submitted by using Form 1046,zero overpricing challenge/referral,to the 37th Training Wing LogisticsReadiness Squadron, customerservice section.

A successful challenge willresult in the difference being reim-bursed.

For more information, call 671-2575.

FIRING RANGE OFF LIMITS

The Lackland Training Annexfiring ranges located along PatrolRoad are off limits because ofdaily weapons training.

Bicycle riding, jogging and ruckmarching on Patrol Road are alsoprohibited.

Trespassing into Patrol Road isprohibited.

For more information, contactTech. Sgt. Robert Clarke at 671-2349 or 671-4621.

BARBER SHOP CLOSED

The Gateway Club barber shopis closed until further notice.Management is working to secureanother barber for the contractposition.

WHMC TO CONDUCT STUDY

Wilford Hall Medical Centerinvites all Air Force military mem-bers who have previously deployedto participate in a study research-ing important psychological fac-tors possibly related to psychologi-cal risk and resilience across thedeployment cycle.

WHMC is seeking health carepersonnel – nurses, technicians,physicians, administrative staff,

and ancillary services – who havereturned from a deployment to theAir Force Theater Hospital in Iraqto participate in 1-hour focusgroups. These focus groups will bevoluntary and no personal identify-ing information will be obtainedfrom any participant.

The 60-minute focus groupswill be conducted at various dates,times and locations within WHMC.

For more information and tosign up for a focus group session,call 562-5408.

ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Assistance for active duty AirForce members to apply for thePalace Chase and Palace Frontprograms is available at Lacklandand Randolph.

Master Sgt. Jim Jeter, AirNational Guard In-Service recruiter

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

halls, go online towww.lackland.af.mil

and click on the“Services“ link.

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For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


at Randolph, can assist with trans-ferring from active duty to an ANGunit anywhere in the U.S.

For more information, contactSergeant Jeter at 652-5202.

RED CROSS NUMBER CORRECTION

The Lackland American RedCross office has corrected its tele-phone number. The corrected num-ber is 844-4225.

GOVERNMENT VEHICLE LICENSES

New guidance directs anyonewho operates a government vehicleto have a government motor vehiclelicense, Air Force form 2293, in theirpossession.

Persons with a government vehi-cle license must update theirlicense so the expiration datematches their state issued driver’slicense.

Licenses can be updated at theOperator Records and LicensingOffice, Bldg. 5008.

If a state permits expired dri-ver’s licenses for military, the gov-ernment license expiration will bechanged to match the member’smilitary identification card.

For more information, contactyour unit Vehicle Control Officer orcall the Vehicle Licensing Office at671-6117.

BUS SERVICE SURVEY

The Vehicle Operations Elementseeks feedback on its shuttle busservice on Lackland.

Customer surveys are availablein the Quality Assurance Evaluatoroffice, Bldg. 5008, and on all shut-tle buses.

Concerns and suggestions aboutthe service can also be directed tothe QAE office at 671-0844 or 671-0069.

CDL REQUIREMENTS

Civilian employees required todrive a special purpose vehicle offbase are required to have a com-mercial driver’s license.

There are waivers on this provi-sion for individuals who drive onbase only, but this provision doesnot cover anyone driving on a publicroad between portions of the base.

For more information, contactyour unit Vehicle Control Officer orcall the Vehicle Licensing Office at671-6117.

MILITARY 2-1-1The Texas Military Family Access

Project, also known as Military 2-1-1, is available to military membersand families of Operation IraqiFreedom and Operation EnduringFreedom.

By dialing 2-1-1, callers canaccess health and human servicesthat are available 24 hours, sevendays a week through call special-ists. All calls are free and confiden-tial.

Callers can receive help for avariety of issues including financialassistance, depression and anxiety,family reintegration, and job train-ing and placement.

BRIEFS from P20GATEWAY THEATERNew In Town

Taken

He’s Just Not That Into You

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Adults – $4. Children – $2.Closed Monday

through Wednesday.

FRIDAYNew In Town, 6 p.m. (PG), starringRenee Zellweger and Harry ConnickJr.

SATURDAYTaken, noon (PG-13), starring LiamNeeson and Maggie Grace.He’s Just Not That Into You, 3 p.m.(PG-13), starring Drew Barrymoreand Jennifer Aniston.Paul Blart: Mall Cop, 6 p.m. (PG),starring Kevin James and JaymaMays.

SUNDAYHe’s Just Not That Into You, noon(PG-13).Taken, 3 p.m. (PG-13).

THURSDAYTaken, noon (PG-13).

For more information and futuremovie listings, go to www.aafes.

Do you have a photographer’s eye? Do you catch those candid moments?Let us see your work and you could be published! E-mail your Lackland-related photos to:

[email protected] Action shots only please.


By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

The 37th Security ForcesSquadron Nighthawks gotdefensive against the 344thTraining Squadron Tuesdaynight, repeating as intramu-ral base champions in a 43-38 finals win at theChaparral Fitness Center.

The Nighthawks savedtheir best for last, again com-pleting a postseason run as alow seed to capture a secondconsecutive championship, afact not lost on Nighthawkscoach Jesse Jenkins.

“Eight and 0 in the lasttwo years,” he said referringto the team's recent postsea-son record. “I would muchrather have this record thanan 11-0 season.”

Jenkins said being theeighth seed motivated histeam.

“Slapping us in the facewith the eighth seed is whatgets us,” Jenkins said. “Weshow up with who we have,play with who we have, andwin or lose, we take it as itcomes.”

Dwight Taylor led theNighthawks with 21 points,his second 20-point game inthe playoffs. Francis Greene

led the 344th TRS with 16points in a losing effort.

“We came out with thesame intensity that weshowed throughout the play-offs,” Taylor said. “We justwanted to come in here andwin for the second time.”

Intensity is an apt descrip-tion of the Nighthawks’ first-half play.

An aggressive defense suf-focated 344th TRS’ offensiverhythm. Jenkins shoutedcommands to his playersfrom a sideline vantage, ashis players collapsed on344th TRS ball handlersleading to turnovers and fastbreak points. On the otherend of the court, penetrationand kick-out plays led to sixfirst-half threes includingSamuel Mercedes' buzzer-beater to give them a 29-14lead.

The 344th TRS was unableto capitalize on open looksfrom the perimeter, makingone basket outside of the key.

However, a tale of twohalves emerged as theNighthawks were outscored24-14 in the second period,putting a for-sure intramuralbasketball title in jeopardy.

344th TRS' offense finallybroke free in the second as

they went on a 24-point per-formance to finish the game.Joe Root successfully maneu-vered around defenders inthe paint with an up-and-under layup that locked thescore at 38 with 37 secondsto play.

Jenkins said he was notnervous about 344th TRS'comeback, adding, “I am

going to hear about it tomor-row.”

In the end, defenseremained the key to theNighthawks’ victory.

With 30 seconds to playand holding a 39-38 lead,Ezell Trammell deflected apass into the air, comingdown with a steal and anintramural championship.

SCOREBOARD

Postseason

March 9-344th TRS 35, 314th MI Bn 30Sec. Forces 55, MED LRS 49

March 10- 93rd IS 45, CES 35AFIOC 35, MED OPS 31Clinical Spt Gp 49, 737th TRG 44

March 11-AFIOC 43, 93rd IS 32344th TRS 52, 690th ALIS 37

March 12-Sec. Forces 46, 433rd AW 41Clinical Spt Gp 36, MSS 35

Monday- Sec. Forces 40, AFIOC 30344th TRS 47, Clinical Spt Gp 37

Tuesday- Sec. Forces 43, 344th TRS 38Clinical Spt Gp 53, AFIOC 47

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BASKETBALL

Lackland hosts the Southwest MilitaryBasketball tournament March 27-29.

Competing are teams from Fort SamHouston, Fort Sill, Okla., Dyess AFB, BrooksAFB, Sheppard AFB, Tinker AFB, Okla., AltusAFB, Okla. and Whiteman AFB, Mo. All gameswill be played in the Chaparral and WarhawkFitness Center gyms. The tournament’s open-ing ceremony will be held March 27 at theChaparral Fitness Center.

YOUTH SOCCER

The youth soccer league is geared toward3- to 5-year-old children and costs $35 perplayer. All players must bring shinguards to

practices and games. For more information, contact the Youth

Center at 671-1245.

SOFTBALL

The men’s softball season begins March30. People interested in joining can contacttheir unit’s sports representative or submittheir name to the player’s pool.

For more information, contact the sportsoffice at 671-2725.

AIR FORCE CYCLING

The Air Force Cycling Team is looking forLackland cyclists to participate in a recruit-ing tour in Iowa July 19-25.

Applicants must be able to ride about 75miles a day for the seven-day tour.

For more information, call 387-6381 or925-7323.

WOMEN’S SOFTBALL

Women’s intramural softball begins mid-April. Anyone that has access to the base andis 18 years old is eligible to register.

For women interested in playing, contactJerry Tiger at 671-2725.

BOXING

Boxers from Air Force bases around thecountry are coming to Lackland to compete inthe Air Force Box Off tournament April 3 at

the Bennett Fitness Center. Tournament fight-ers will be selected from the training campstarting today. Winners of the Box Off willrepresent the Air Force in the Armed ForcesBoxing Championship April 26 at FortHuachuca, Ariz.

For more information, contact the BennettFitness Center at 925-4848.

SCUBA

Scuba lessons are offered at the SkylarkAquatic Center from 7-9 p.m. every Monday inApril. Registration is $225 per person andparticipants must be at least 18 years old.

For more information, contact the SkylarkAquatic Center at 671-3780.

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After competing in the MilitaryNational Powerlifting Champion-ship, March 14 at Fort Hood, DavidBanker, NCO in charge, 59thMedical Wing’s Dunn Dental Cliniclogistics, added two more medals tohis trophy room.

Last year's meet champion com-peting at 198 pounds, Banker, 46,powerlifted his way to silver in themaster's (over-40) division and abronze finish in the open division.

“I was really surprised,” Bankersaid. “I felt really good in traininggoing in and I actually lifted morethat I did last year.”

Banker won the 2008 ArmedForces Championship open andmaster's division at Naval AirStation Pensacola, Fla., and has wonmore than 80 awards throughouthis career. Placing second and thirdat Fort Hood, Banker said improve-ment is the most important achieve-ment.

“From a powerlifter's point ofview, you are really competingagainst yourself,” he said. “If I canlift as much as I did in my last meet,I will feel good. If I can improve,that’s even better.”

The meet included bench, deadlift and squat exercises. Each com-petitor had three reps to lift the

most possible weight; the best repsin each exercise were totaled todecide the winner.

Banker squatted 450 pounds,bench pressed 305 pounds and deadlifted 500 pounds.

Taking third place among mili-tary members half his age, Bankerconsiders his 20-year weight liftingexperience a major advantage inorganized powerlifting meets.

“Its funny because (younger com-

petitors) are so gung-ho. They thinkthey are just going to blow peopleaway. Then they see a guy as old astheir dad outlifting them.”

Unlike Olympic lifters who dis-play quick, explosive movements tolift weights, these powerliftingjudges demand smooth, controlledmotions to ensure the appropriatemuscles are tested. In the benchpress, even a slight movement of thehead is grounds for disqualification.

“People don't realize how strictthe judging is,” Banker said. “In thegym they might be bouncing theweight off their chest. Then whenyou get to a meet there are threejudges watching every movement.”

In a sport where success is meas-ured by how much a competitor canlift, Banker considers the workloadto be split 50-50 between physicaland mental strength.

“A lot of times your mind will sayyou can't do something before yourbody will,” he said.

Since winning his first meet in1988, Banker has earned back-to-back Armed Forces in EuropePower Lifting Champion titles in2002-2003 and four World Cupchampionships but his heart hasalways been in military meets.

“The military is drug free,” hesaid. “In civilian events I know thatsome of these guys are doingsteroids.”

Looking forward to a World Cupcompetition in August, Banker'ssteadfast, “do this as long as possi-ble” determination is based on com-peting in a sport he believes is notonly a healthy way to stay in shapeand relieve stress, but just a positiveway to spend time.

“It's a way to take it (stress)outon the weights and do somethingpositive instead of going out drink-ing or doing drugs,” he said.

Photo by Ciarra BankerDavid Banker squats one of three attempts at the Military National PowerliftingChampionship March 14 at the Plaza Hotel ballroom in Killeen. Banker’s bestsquat of 450 pounds helped him win a silver medal in the master’s division.

Sergeant powerlifts silver at Nationals

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