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A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO
L A C K L A N D A I R F O R C E B A S E , T E X A S • w w w. l a c k l a n d . a f . m i l • V o l . 6 8 N o . 3 2 • A U G U S T 1 3 , 2 0 1 0
INSIDECommentary 2
Recognition 6
What’s Happening 22
News & Features
Operation Warmheart 3
‘Sex Signals’ tour 12
Back to school 14-15
Golf championship 23
View the Talespinner onlineat www.lackland.af.mil
Photo by Don LindseyEthan Lesey (left) and Khlio Lyons (right) explore the hands-on water display while Valerie Longoria looks on during the Joint Base San AntonioSpecial Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day Aug. 6 at Morgan’s Wonderland Park.
By Kelly Parsons502nd ABW OL-B/PA
Organizations that support militaryfamilies with special needs from Lacklandand Randolph Air Force Bases and FortSam Houston joined forces Aug. 6 for thefirst-ever Joint Base San AntonioResource Fair and Activity Day atMorgan’s Wonderland.
Morgan’s Wonderland is a recreationalfacility in San Antonio that provides asafe place for children and adults with
special needs to play sports, engage withfriends and enjoy carnival-style rides.
According to the park’s vision state-ment, Morgan’s Wonderland uses the“common element of play to create anatmosphere of inclusion for those withand without disabilities so everyone cangain a greater understanding of oneanother.”
The Department of Defense’sExceptional Family Members Programoffers support for families with specialneeds. More than 240 EFMP-enrolled
families from each installation registeredto enjoy the park’s facilities.
There was also a resource fair so fami-lies could learn about community supportprograms from both the military andcivilian sectors that cater to families withspecial needs.
Airman and Family Readiness Centersat each base received grants to host theresource fair and activity day.
The event involved coordination
JBSA hosts special needs fair
See NEEDS P16
PAGE 3TALESPINNERAUGUST 13, 2010TALESPINNERPAGE 2 AUGUST 13, 2010
ASMC SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The American Society of MilitaryComptrollers will sponsor volunteer servicehours at the Sunshine Plaza Apartments,455 E. Sunshine Drive, 9 a.m. to noon,Saturday.
Students can earn a community servicecertificate for up to three hours by partici-pating in light cleaning for senior residents.
To volunteer, contact Angel Crawford at536-3549.
BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting,will be observed daily at sunset in theGlobal Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, throughSept. 9 or Sept. 10.
Observances include breaking of fast,prayers and lectures.
For more information, call Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 671-2941.
MITCHELL HALL BINGO
Bingo will be held every Sunday, Mondayand Thursday beginning Aug. 19 at MitchellHall.
Card sales start at 6 p.m., bingo at 7p.m.
For more information, call 645-7304 orvisit www.lacklandfss.com.
LPAC PRESENTS MURDER PLAY
The Lackland Performing Arts Center willpresent “Irritation to a Murder” at ArnoldHall Community Hall on Aug. 20-21 andAug. 27-28.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the play startsat 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
For more information, call 671-2619.
LAPA ANNIVERSARY BUFFET LUNCHEON
The Lackland AdministrativeProfessionals Association celebrates 50years with a special anniversary luncheonAug. 26, 11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.
Col. William H. Mott V, 37th TrainingWing commander, is the keynote speaker forthe event.
The ticket reservation deadline is Aug.20. To purchase a $15 ticket, call 671-2962,292-7615 or 395-7918.
HOLLOMAN AVENUE CLOSURE
Holloman Avenue, from Ladd Street toPepperrell Street, has been permanentlyclosed in conjunction with the constructionof the new MacKown Dental Clinic.
NewsBRIEFS
COMMENTARY
Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING
COMMANDER
OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111
SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786
MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357
PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049
PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478
Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134
This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.
The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.
Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.
By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Command commander
As a servicemember, Ihave fought for programsand resources throughoutmy career. In many casesthese battles were a matterof advocacy – my opportu-nity to fight for things Ibelieve in. I began facingthese challenging momentswithin days of my entry intomilitary service. As a result,I have come to embrace
several principles of professional advocacythat I want to share with you.
We all have personal beliefs and individ-ual opinions. However, as service memberswe are expected to advocate for professionalpositions. You must establish what the issuesare that require your professional energyand passion. These issues will vary as yourcareers progress from junior- to senior-levelleadership, especially in the face of dimin-ishing resources and ever-increasing globalchallenges.
A vision without resources is an illusion
You must possess a vision. This is both apersonal and professional expectation. Weall have goals or beliefs that we want to seecome to fruition for our unit and mission.These ideas vary in complexity and range inpurpose from tactical to strategic. As weadvocate for our beliefs we must establish apriority list. This list should be rank orderedfrom most-desired to least-desired. This listis dynamic. When one idea is fulfilled, thenext one on the list moves up in priority.However, sometimes an item at the top ofthe list may find its way to the bottom with-out ever receiving the necessary resources.This is a reality.
We live in a time of limited resources. We
must learn to balance shortfalls whereresources are the most constrained.However, the first step is to prepare yourvision and then go after it.
Exercise practicality
When advocating for your top priority,take a practical approach. Each time I amcalled upon to offer my opinion on a militarymatter, I mentally walk through a checklistthat I have developed through previousexperience and observation. First, do yourhomework. Understand what you arerequesting, what resources you need (e.g.time, money and manpower) and the risksassociated with your position. Spend timeresearching your position thoroughly andreach out to functional experts for supportas you organize your thoughts. I would sub-mit it is also appropriate to know the posi-tions contrary to your own. This means ana-lyzing all sides of your argument. It is alsoimperative that you identify the end-state. Inother words, what is the desired effect youare seeking when offering your professionalopinion?
Keep your ego in check
Inevitably, in the battle of persuasionyour desired effect is not always achieved. Insome cases, you must compromise for analternative. In other cases, your opinion willbe rejected entirely. Remember, youresearched your position and know thefacts, so now is not the time to let emotionenter the equation. Emotion brings negativeenergy to the debate and takes an objectivediscussion and makes it personal … andwhen it becomes personal, my experiencetells me people stop listening. I think this iswhat a great American military leader, Gen.Colin Powell, meant when he adopted thefollowing as one of his 10 personal rules:“Avoid having your ego so close to your posi-
tion,” General Powell writes, “that whenyour position falls, your ego goes with it.”Passion for your position is good. Emotiontied to ego is bad.
You won’t achieve everythingyou advocate for
As professionals we have to recognizewhen our issues will not make the list or willbe rejected. Sometimes this means knowingwhen to submit to a decision contrary to ourposition.
Please understand I’m not talking aboutmatters of principle. On matters of principle,it’s important that we stand and fight forwhat we believe in. Ethical debates must becarefully examined as right versus wrong –we should always stand firm and fight forthe right and against the wrong.
The larger point I am trying to make is anacceptance of right versus right. When thefinal decision has been made by leadership,we each have a choice to make. As profes-sionals we can accept the decision, salutesmartly and carry on as our leaders direct.Or, we can lose our objectivity and resist thechoice that was made. This moment is defin-ing for us as professionals.
Leaders must cultivate a professionalenvironment. If we center our conduct onthe foundational core values each of ourservices has, we will establish the very envi-ronment the American public expects andservice members must follow. We have beencalled to great responsibility in defense ofour nation and must remain rooted in theprinciples of our oath as we move our mis-sion forward. Therefore, when the opportu-nity presents itself to offer your professionalmilitary opinion, I encourage you to beobjective, do your homework, advocate foryour vision and always be professional. Ifyou do this, I guarantee that over the yearsyou will end up achieving more than youever thought possible.
Lorenz on LeadershipProfessional advocacy
Gen. StephenLorenz
Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS
Photo by Alan BoedekerAdrian Hudson picks out school supplies at Arnold Hall. Adrian is the son of Staff Sgt. Shannon Wilson, 543rd Support Squadron.
By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer
For parents of school-aged children, expenses havea way of piling up in August.
This year, the non-profitprivate organization Oper-ation Warmheart helpedreduce back-to-school pur-chases by giving away schoolsupplies.
A parent of two Lacklandindependent school districtstudents, Virginia Green cuther back-to-school shoppingin half by attending the give-away at Arnold Hall Aug. 4.
“We were actually goingschool shopping about twoweeks ago,’” Ms. Green said.
“My husband called meand said not to begin buying
school supplies yet.”Due to grade-specific
needs, Ms. Green was notable to skirt shelling out cashfor her middle school-ageddaughter, but she did find allher son, Shon, would needfor another year at LacklandElementary School.
The school-supply give-away is the first timeOperation Warmheart hasextended its charitable con-tributions outside the holidayseason.
“This is bigger than I ini-tially planned for,” saidMaster Sgt. Regina White, amember of Team Lackland’sFirst Sergeants Council. “Iwas just going to buy vouch-ers or some gift cards, but Ithink this turned out better.”
A subcommittee of thebase’s first sergeant council,the charity organization wasable to give more back to thecommunity this year sincebecoming one of theCombined Federal Campaigncharities.
The great thing about thisevent, Sergeant White said,was that people who makedonations to CFC get to seetheir contributions at work.
For Ms. Green, receivingthe supplies helped cut costs;for Shon, it was an opportu-nity to pick out a blue back-pack and fill it with packs ofmarkers, crayons and – hischoice for coolest item in thelot – a yellow highlighter.
Watching families maketheir rounds, Sergeant White
said experiences such as thisare invaluable.
“This is one of the mostawesome feelings,” she said.“This is why I became a firstshirt: to help people out, notjust my people, but every-body.”
Other items availableincluded pencils, folders,rulers, reams of paper, andother essentials.
Operation Warmheartgave the remaining suppliesto families at Randolph AirForce Base and Fort SamHouston.
The organization acceptsdonations November throughDecember at the baseexchange and commissary,and through the CFC startingin September.
Operation back-to-school
Warmheart gives to students
PAGE 3TALESPINNERAUGUST 13, 2010TALESPINNERPAGE 2 AUGUST 13, 2010
ASMC SERVICE OPPORTUNITY
The American Society of MilitaryComptrollers will sponsor volunteer servicehours at the Sunshine Plaza Apartments,455 E. Sunshine Drive, 9 a.m. to noon,Saturday.
Students can earn a community servicecertificate for up to three hours by partici-pating in light cleaning for senior residents.
To volunteer, contact Angel Crawford at536-3549.
BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES
Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting,will be observed daily at sunset in theGlobal Ministry Center, Bldg. 7452, throughSept. 9 or Sept. 10.
Observances include breaking of fast,prayers and lectures.
For more information, call Chaplain(Capt.) Sharior Rahman at 671-2941.
MITCHELL HALL BINGO
Bingo will be held every Sunday, Mondayand Thursday beginning Aug. 19 at MitchellHall.
Card sales start at 6 p.m., bingo at 7p.m.
For more information, call 645-7304 orvisit www.lacklandfss.com.
LPAC PRESENTS MURDER PLAY
The Lackland Performing Arts Center willpresent “Irritation to a Murder” at ArnoldHall Community Hall on Aug. 20-21 andAug. 27-28.
Doors open at 6 p.m. and the play startsat 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person.
For more information, call 671-2619.
LAPA ANNIVERSARY BUFFET LUNCHEON
The Lackland AdministrativeProfessionals Association celebrates 50years with a special anniversary luncheonAug. 26, 11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.
Col. William H. Mott V, 37th TrainingWing commander, is the keynote speaker forthe event.
The ticket reservation deadline is Aug.20. To purchase a $15 ticket, call 671-2962,292-7615 or 395-7918.
HOLLOMAN AVENUE CLOSURE
Holloman Avenue, from Ladd Street toPepperrell Street, has been permanentlyclosed in conjunction with the constructionof the new MacKown Dental Clinic.
NewsBRIEFS
COMMENTARY
Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING
COMMANDER
OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS
JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL
COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111
SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786
MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357
PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049
PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478
Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134
This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.
The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.
Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.
Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.
By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Command commander
As a servicemember, Ihave fought for programsand resources throughoutmy career. In many casesthese battles were a matterof advocacy – my opportu-nity to fight for things Ibelieve in. I began facingthese challenging momentswithin days of my entry intomilitary service. As a result,I have come to embrace
several principles of professional advocacythat I want to share with you.
We all have personal beliefs and individ-ual opinions. However, as service memberswe are expected to advocate for professionalpositions. You must establish what the issuesare that require your professional energyand passion. These issues will vary as yourcareers progress from junior- to senior-levelleadership, especially in the face of dimin-ishing resources and ever-increasing globalchallenges.
A vision without resources is an illusion
You must possess a vision. This is both apersonal and professional expectation. Weall have goals or beliefs that we want to seecome to fruition for our unit and mission.These ideas vary in complexity and range inpurpose from tactical to strategic. As weadvocate for our beliefs we must establish apriority list. This list should be rank orderedfrom most-desired to least-desired. This listis dynamic. When one idea is fulfilled, thenext one on the list moves up in priority.However, sometimes an item at the top ofthe list may find its way to the bottom with-out ever receiving the necessary resources.This is a reality.
We live in a time of limited resources. We
must learn to balance shortfalls whereresources are the most constrained.However, the first step is to prepare yourvision and then go after it.
Exercise practicality
When advocating for your top priority,take a practical approach. Each time I amcalled upon to offer my opinion on a militarymatter, I mentally walk through a checklistthat I have developed through previousexperience and observation. First, do yourhomework. Understand what you arerequesting, what resources you need (e.g.time, money and manpower) and the risksassociated with your position. Spend timeresearching your position thoroughly andreach out to functional experts for supportas you organize your thoughts. I would sub-mit it is also appropriate to know the posi-tions contrary to your own. This means ana-lyzing all sides of your argument. It is alsoimperative that you identify the end-state. Inother words, what is the desired effect youare seeking when offering your professionalopinion?
Keep your ego in check
Inevitably, in the battle of persuasionyour desired effect is not always achieved. Insome cases, you must compromise for analternative. In other cases, your opinion willbe rejected entirely. Remember, youresearched your position and know thefacts, so now is not the time to let emotionenter the equation. Emotion brings negativeenergy to the debate and takes an objectivediscussion and makes it personal … andwhen it becomes personal, my experiencetells me people stop listening. I think this iswhat a great American military leader, Gen.Colin Powell, meant when he adopted thefollowing as one of his 10 personal rules:“Avoid having your ego so close to your posi-
tion,” General Powell writes, “that whenyour position falls, your ego goes with it.”Passion for your position is good. Emotiontied to ego is bad.
You won’t achieve everythingyou advocate for
As professionals we have to recognizewhen our issues will not make the list or willbe rejected. Sometimes this means knowingwhen to submit to a decision contrary to ourposition.
Please understand I’m not talking aboutmatters of principle. On matters of principle,it’s important that we stand and fight forwhat we believe in. Ethical debates must becarefully examined as right versus wrong –we should always stand firm and fight forthe right and against the wrong.
The larger point I am trying to make is anacceptance of right versus right. When thefinal decision has been made by leadership,we each have a choice to make. As profes-sionals we can accept the decision, salutesmartly and carry on as our leaders direct.Or, we can lose our objectivity and resist thechoice that was made. This moment is defin-ing for us as professionals.
Leaders must cultivate a professionalenvironment. If we center our conduct onthe foundational core values each of ourservices has, we will establish the very envi-ronment the American public expects andservice members must follow. We have beencalled to great responsibility in defense ofour nation and must remain rooted in theprinciples of our oath as we move our mis-sion forward. Therefore, when the opportu-nity presents itself to offer your professionalmilitary opinion, I encourage you to beobjective, do your homework, advocate foryour vision and always be professional. Ifyou do this, I guarantee that over the yearsyou will end up achieving more than youever thought possible.
Lorenz on LeadershipProfessional advocacy
Gen. StephenLorenz
Stay up-to-date during special events and rough skies. Call 671-NEWS
Photo by Alan BoedekerAdrian Hudson picks out school supplies at Arnold Hall. Adrian is the son of Staff Sgt. Shannon Wilson, 543rd Support Squadron.
By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer
For parents of school-aged children, expenses havea way of piling up in August.
This year, the non-profitprivate organization Oper-ation Warmheart helpedreduce back-to-school pur-chases by giving away schoolsupplies.
A parent of two Lacklandindependent school districtstudents, Virginia Green cuther back-to-school shoppingin half by attending the give-away at Arnold Hall Aug. 4.
“We were actually goingschool shopping about twoweeks ago,’” Ms. Green said.
“My husband called meand said not to begin buying
school supplies yet.”Due to grade-specific
needs, Ms. Green was notable to skirt shelling out cashfor her middle school-ageddaughter, but she did find allher son, Shon, would needfor another year at LacklandElementary School.
The school-supply give-away is the first timeOperation Warmheart hasextended its charitable con-tributions outside the holidayseason.
“This is bigger than I ini-tially planned for,” saidMaster Sgt. Regina White, amember of Team Lackland’sFirst Sergeants Council. “Iwas just going to buy vouch-ers or some gift cards, but Ithink this turned out better.”
A subcommittee of thebase’s first sergeant council,the charity organization wasable to give more back to thecommunity this year sincebecoming one of theCombined Federal Campaigncharities.
The great thing about thisevent, Sergeant White said,was that people who makedonations to CFC get to seetheir contributions at work.
For Ms. Green, receivingthe supplies helped cut costs;for Shon, it was an opportu-nity to pick out a blue back-pack and fill it with packs ofmarkers, crayons and – hischoice for coolest item in thelot – a yellow highlighter.
Watching families maketheir rounds, Sergeant White
said experiences such as thisare invaluable.
“This is one of the mostawesome feelings,” she said.“This is why I became a firstshirt: to help people out, notjust my people, but every-body.”
Other items availableincluded pencils, folders,rulers, reams of paper, andother essentials.
Operation Warmheartgave the remaining suppliesto families at Randolph AirForce Base and Fort SamHouston.
The organization acceptsdonations November throughDecember at the baseexchange and commissary,and through the CFC startingin September.
Operation back-to-school
Warmheart gives to students
TALESPINNERPAGE 4 AUGUST 13, 2010 PAGE 5TALESPINNERAUGUST 13, 2010
By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Though at first unfamiliar with JointBase San Antonio, the new 502nd Air BaseWing vice commander is excited to be apart of the team.
Army Col. Robert Bridgford said his firstthought upon receiving the assignment tothe 502nd ABW was, “What is Joint BaseSan Antonio?” But as he learned moreabout the organization, the colonel said hebecame excited about the size and scope of themission.
He succeeds Robert Graves, an Army civilianannuitant who was voluntarily recalled fromretirement to help stand up the wing in July 2009.Mr. Graves went back into retirement July 30.
Colonel Bridgford comes to San Antonio fromOklahoma, where he was the Chief of Staff of theFires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill. Prior tothat, he was the Fort Sill garrison commander.
He graduated from the United StatesMilitary Academy in 1983, and was com-missioned as a second lieutenant of fieldartillery.
He has served in Operations DesertShield and Desert Storm, Operations JointForge and Joint Endeavor in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Operation Allied Force, andOperation Iraqi Freedom.
Having dealt with Base Realignment andClosure-related issues as garrison com-
mander at Fort Sill, the colonel is well equippedfor his new role. He was instrumental in the moveof the Air Defense Artillery School and a ForcesCommand Patriot Brigade from Fort Bliss, Texasto Fort Sill as a result of the 2005 BRAC man-dates.
His assignments at Fort Sill also gave him addi-tional leadership experience within a supportingorganization and one which was supported.
Working with the Air Force isn’t new to thecolonel either.
“I worked very closely with the Air Force atRamstein Air Base, Germany, during a two-yearassignment with the Battlefield CoordinationDetachment,” he said.
Colonel Bridgford said one of his challenges asthe new wing vice commander will be getting up-to-speed on the current Air Force terminology,though he thinks he’ll be helpful in translatingArmy-speak. He said the biggest challenge, how-ever, will be explaining the role of JBSA to ser-vicemembers and the community.
“Communication is always a challenge. I wantto communicate that the names will change, butthe services will remain the same. In fact, wewant them to get even better,” he said.
The colonel has already visited all three instal-lations within JBSA – Fort Sam Houston andLackland and Randolph Air Force Bases – andplans to spend more time at each location.
“I’ll be the Army guy walking around with anAir Force patch (502nd ABW) on the left shoul-der,” he said.
502nd ABW welcomes new vice commander
Col. RobertBridgford
Talking on a cell phone while driving on base is prohibited.Reminder!
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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-
lowing 51 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 516 trainees graduat-ing today:
320th Training SquadronFlight 531Marvin DomingoZachary TerryFlight 532Danielle DefoeKaitlin EwaldJennifer KaelinMary KerbyEmily McDonaldTheresa Stanhope
321st Training SquadronFlight 527Jeremy Flores
Joel HawkesAaron LawRobert MasonJoshua McCalisterDesmond MortonDavid RyanAaron SmelaFlight 528Adam AdducchioSteven BraunerJohn DorsiAntonio EscamillaScott HildeChristopher LandTimothy MillerChristopher Orme
323rd Training SquadronFlight 529Alexander BrakovichThomas Horn
Jordan HuntStewart KnightLouis MalinchakFlight 530Jerod BigleyCaleb BrooksScott FentonStephen GreerRyan JakobAaron OrsingerAdam PeckTyler SorrelsJustin Tallman
324th Training SquadronFlight 535Daniel BannisterJeremy JanesTheodore SchneringerRagev ScottShawn Springsted
James WagnerColby WilliamsFlight 536Jake Lawson
331st Training SquadronFlight 537Erik BakerLester DisneyDaniel FisherTyrone HerreraKevin Johnson
Top BMT AirmanStephen Greer, 323rd TRS,Flight 530
Most Physically FitMale AirmenNicholas Gardner, 321st TRS,Flight 528
Thomas Horn, 323rd TRS,Flight 529Female AirmenKrystalan Laird, 324th TRS,Flight 536Tiffini McGuire, 324th TRS,Flight 536Male Flights321st TRS, Flight 527323rd TRS, Flight 529Female Flights324th TRS, Flight 536320th TRS, Flight 532
Top Academic Flights324th TRS, Flight 535323rd TRS, Flight 530
Congratulations to the followingAirmen for scoring 90 or higher ontheir Career Development Courseexamination in July.
802nd Logistics Readiness Squad-ronMaster Sgt. Andrew Gilbert
802nd Contracting SquadronStaff Sgt. Chad Stemick
802nd Security Forces SquadronAirman 1st Class Jacob RaleighAirman 1st Class Derek GarciaAirman 1st Class Anthony Hollis
59th Medical WingTech. Sgt. Latasha America
59th Emergency Medical SquadronAirman 1st Class Gina CalcaterraAirman Austin Wylie
59th Laboratory SquadronAirman 1st Class Daniel WilsonAirman 1st Class Michelle LobatoAirman 1st Class Kisber Fawcett
59th Diagnostics and TherapeuticsSquadronAirman Syan Bittle
37th Training Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Russell Almanza
201st Airlift SquadronTech Sgt. Timothy Russer
343rd Training SquadronStaff Sgt. Sabrina Klopfenstein
543rd Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Jeremy Vance
Cryptologic Systems GroupAirman 1st Class Sophia Joanis
Airmen recognized for high CDC scores
Lackland Airmen complete ALSLackland Airmen complete ALSCongratulations to the following
Airmen who graduated fromAirman Leadership School Aug. 4.
802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadronMelvin Watson
802nd Security Forces SquadronChristopher BukowskiBrian DoughertyJoey DuncanCourtney FinleyJustin NicolMatthew Zantene
3rd Combat CameraJonathan Snyder
320th Training SquadronBruce LambrightDale Wilson
322nd Training SquadronDaniel McMillan
323rd Training SquadronTimothy Pettet
324th Training SquadronAlan Davis
331st Training SquadronAndrew Reams
343rd Training SquadronJoi Brockman
37th Training Support SquadronRyan Tobin
59th Medical Operations SquadronJoseph Ersinghaus
59th Dental Training SquadronKeesha HarrisPierre Miller
59th Emergency MedicineSquadronAmber Arguello
59th Inpatient Operations GroupSteven Norton
59th Laboratory SquadronLeticia MendozaCassie Van slyke
59th Medical Logistics and Readi-ness SquadronJames BishopClara Olmedo Bobb
59th Medical Operations GroupKassandra Biscorner
59th Medical Operations SquadronRobert Smalling
59th Medical Support SquadronAngel Soeprapto
59th Orthopedics and Rehabili-tation SquadronShelise HarmonCarrie Merced 59th Ors
Air Force Intelligence Surveillanceand Reconnaissance AgencyJames CearnalMichael Mathiesen
33rd Network Warfare SquadronMichael CzajakJamaar Milner
453rd Electronic Warfare Squad-ronDustin AdamsUldrick BeckfordJimmy ChanthakhouneBrent HulburtBridgett JohnsonDavid Newsome
543rd Support SquadronAaron Bray
67th Network Warfare GroupDemetrius Ford
67th Network Warfare WingShayne Taglieri
68th Network Warfare SquadronMalcolm Barr
690th Intelligence Support Squad-ronMark FraileyTyrome Kelley
93rd Intelligence SquadronOdos Matthews
Coast GuardNader FarrajMichael Tyrrell
Cyber Analysis SquadronDrew Mitchell
Cryptologic Systems GroupJessica JenningsJacob AnthonyJennifer Johnson
Chuck Phanouvong
Defense Media Activity – San An-tonioShannon Ofiara
National Air and Space Intelli-gence CenterJustin Yoder
U.S. Air Force School of AerospaceMedicineDakota LimaReuben Smith
Award winnersJohn L. LevitowBrent Hulburt
Academic AchievementClara Olmedo Bobb
Commandant AwardMelvin Watson
Distinguished GraduateMichael MathiesenDustin AdamsAaron BrayClara Olmedo BobbMelvin Watson
PROTECT THE NETWORKThe following removable flash media are unauthorized on all DoD information systems:
• Memory sticks • Thumb drives • Camera flash memory cards •
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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-
lowing 51 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 516 trainees graduat-ing today:
320th Training SquadronFlight 531Marvin DomingoZachary TerryFlight 532Danielle DefoeKaitlin EwaldJennifer KaelinMary KerbyEmily McDonaldTheresa Stanhope
321st Training SquadronFlight 527Jeremy Flores
Joel HawkesAaron LawRobert MasonJoshua McCalisterDesmond MortonDavid RyanAaron SmelaFlight 528Adam AdducchioSteven BraunerJohn DorsiAntonio EscamillaScott HildeChristopher LandTimothy MillerChristopher Orme
323rd Training SquadronFlight 529Alexander BrakovichThomas Horn
Jordan HuntStewart KnightLouis MalinchakFlight 530Jerod BigleyCaleb BrooksScott FentonStephen GreerRyan JakobAaron OrsingerAdam PeckTyler SorrelsJustin Tallman
324th Training SquadronFlight 535Daniel BannisterJeremy JanesTheodore SchneringerRagev ScottShawn Springsted
James WagnerColby WilliamsFlight 536Jake Lawson
331st Training SquadronFlight 537Erik BakerLester DisneyDaniel FisherTyrone HerreraKevin Johnson
Top BMT AirmanStephen Greer, 323rd TRS,Flight 530
Most Physically FitMale AirmenNicholas Gardner, 321st TRS,Flight 528
Thomas Horn, 323rd TRS,Flight 529Female AirmenKrystalan Laird, 324th TRS,Flight 536Tiffini McGuire, 324th TRS,Flight 536Male Flights321st TRS, Flight 527323rd TRS, Flight 529Female Flights324th TRS, Flight 536320th TRS, Flight 532
Top Academic Flights324th TRS, Flight 535323rd TRS, Flight 530
Congratulations to the followingAirmen for scoring 90 or higher ontheir Career Development Courseexamination in July.
802nd Logistics Readiness Squad-ronMaster Sgt. Andrew Gilbert
802nd Contracting SquadronStaff Sgt. Chad Stemick
802nd Security Forces SquadronAirman 1st Class Jacob RaleighAirman 1st Class Derek GarciaAirman 1st Class Anthony Hollis
59th Medical WingTech. Sgt. Latasha America
59th Emergency Medical SquadronAirman 1st Class Gina CalcaterraAirman Austin Wylie
59th Laboratory SquadronAirman 1st Class Daniel WilsonAirman 1st Class Michelle LobatoAirman 1st Class Kisber Fawcett
59th Diagnostics and TherapeuticsSquadronAirman Syan Bittle
37th Training Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Russell Almanza
201st Airlift SquadronTech Sgt. Timothy Russer
343rd Training SquadronStaff Sgt. Sabrina Klopfenstein
543rd Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Jeremy Vance
Cryptologic Systems GroupAirman 1st Class Sophia Joanis
Airmen recognized for high CDC scores
Lackland Airmen complete ALSLackland Airmen complete ALSCongratulations to the following
Airmen who graduated fromAirman Leadership School Aug. 4.
802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadronMelvin Watson
802nd Security Forces SquadronChristopher BukowskiBrian DoughertyJoey DuncanCourtney FinleyJustin NicolMatthew Zantene
3rd Combat CameraJonathan Snyder
320th Training SquadronBruce LambrightDale Wilson
322nd Training SquadronDaniel McMillan
323rd Training SquadronTimothy Pettet
324th Training SquadronAlan Davis
331st Training SquadronAndrew Reams
343rd Training SquadronJoi Brockman
37th Training Support SquadronRyan Tobin
59th Medical Operations SquadronJoseph Ersinghaus
59th Dental Training SquadronKeesha HarrisPierre Miller
59th Emergency MedicineSquadronAmber Arguello
59th Inpatient Operations GroupSteven Norton
59th Laboratory SquadronLeticia MendozaCassie Van slyke
59th Medical Logistics and Readi-ness SquadronJames BishopClara Olmedo Bobb
59th Medical Operations GroupKassandra Biscorner
59th Medical Operations SquadronRobert Smalling
59th Medical Support SquadronAngel Soeprapto
59th Orthopedics and Rehabili-tation SquadronShelise HarmonCarrie Merced 59th Ors
Air Force Intelligence Surveillanceand Reconnaissance AgencyJames CearnalMichael Mathiesen
33rd Network Warfare SquadronMichael CzajakJamaar Milner
453rd Electronic Warfare Squad-ronDustin AdamsUldrick BeckfordJimmy ChanthakhouneBrent HulburtBridgett JohnsonDavid Newsome
543rd Support SquadronAaron Bray
67th Network Warfare GroupDemetrius Ford
67th Network Warfare WingShayne Taglieri
68th Network Warfare SquadronMalcolm Barr
690th Intelligence Support Squad-ronMark FraileyTyrome Kelley
93rd Intelligence SquadronOdos Matthews
Coast GuardNader FarrajMichael Tyrrell
Cyber Analysis SquadronDrew Mitchell
Cryptologic Systems GroupJessica JenningsJacob AnthonyJennifer Johnson
Chuck Phanouvong
Defense Media Activity – San An-tonioShannon Ofiara
National Air and Space Intelli-gence CenterJustin Yoder
U.S. Air Force School of AerospaceMedicineDakota LimaReuben Smith
Award winnersJohn L. LevitowBrent Hulburt
Academic AchievementClara Olmedo Bobb
Commandant AwardMelvin Watson
Distinguished GraduateMichael MathiesenDustin AdamsAaron BrayClara Olmedo BobbMelvin Watson
PROTECT THE NETWORKThe following removable flash media are unauthorized on all DoD information systems:
• Memory sticks • Thumb drives • Camera flash memory cards •
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The 802nd CommunicationsSquadron is offering free productivi-ty training for users of MicrosoftOff ice, SharePoint and Off iceCommunicator Suite Aug. 30-31 atthe Bob Hope Performing ArtsCenter, Bldg 5408. Three 90-minutesessions are scheduled each day:8:30 a.m., 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
A certified Microsoft trainer willbe on hand to answer questions andshare essential tips and techniquesneeded to improve productivity inthe workplace.
According to Pat Ross, 802nd CS,anyone who uses Microsoft productsduring the course of the day can
benefit from the classes.Power users and novices both will
come away with valuable informa-tion, and the first 100 people inattendance will receive a handout with more than 100Microsoft user tips.
The trainer will be cov-ering Office 2007, Share-Point and Office Communi-cator Suite.
The fast-paced sessions will:• highlight great time-saving tipsfor Office 2007 users;• show how the improved Ribboninterface can increase user produc-tivity and make every everyone who
uses a computer a power user;• demonstrate how customers canextend their reach with new file
options like saving as PDF files andinspecting shared Office docu-
ments;• teach why the To-Do Bar iseveryone’s new best friend;and• demonstrate how Share-
Point can be the hub forinformation workflow and doc-
ument sharing.Sessions will also cover informa-
tion on Office Communicator Suiteand touch briefly on Windows 7 andOffice 2010.
Mr. Ross said the training willhelp people improve productivity andsave time.
“It’s all about getting the informa-tion out. There is a learning curvewith every (new) product and mostare powerhouses of capabilities thatare never used. If we can learn topolish documents, create sophisticat-ed spreadsheets, and craft presenta-tions to present information to ourmanagers and leaders more effec-tively, then we can save time andmoney,” he said.
Participants don’t need to sign upfor the training. For more informa-tion, call Mr. Ross at 925-1408.
CS offers software productivity training
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HAVE YOU SEEN THE GRAIL?
Photo by Alan BoedekerLackland children perform in a production of King Arthur’s Quest on Aug. 6 atthe Bob Hope Performing Arts Center. The play was directed by the MissoulaChildren’s Theatre, which is based out of Montana and aims to develop life skillsin children through participation in the performing arts.
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By Mike JosephStaff Writer
The Air Force takes sexual assaultvery seriously.
Through outreach programs toheighten awareness and prevention,Airmen are educated about sexualassault with a variety of training tech-niques throughout their careers.
Officials took a different approachto this serious subject Aug. 6 whenthey used improvisational comedymixed with audience interaction toeducate more than 850 technicaltraining students from the 37thTraining Group about date rape.
“Sex Signals,” a two-person show,took a humorous approach to daterape, a controversial subject filledwith emotion and misunderstanding.Audience involvement and humor arethe keys to the show’s success.
“It was a totally different angle,”said Allen Blair, Lackland SexualAssault Prevention and Response pro-
gram specialist. “It was a great per-formance.
“We wanted the students to learn.The show takes real-life situationsthat happen between men and womento another level with the audienceparticipation.”
The Lackland Sexual AssaultPrevention and Outreach programsponsored three educational showsfor the technical training studentsthrough an Air Education andTraining Command contract withCatharsis Productions.
Humor in real-life situations byprofessional actors Courtney Abbottand Chris Beier helped dissolve amyth that rape is usually committedby strangers jumping out of darkalleys. In reality, rapes are usuallycommitted by someone the victimknows.
Through its improvised comedy, theshow encouraged discussions betweenthe actors and audience about dating,sex and the issue of consent. It also
explored how social pressures, genderrole stereotypes and unrealistic fan-tasies can make social interaction achallenge.
The goal of “Sex Signals” is to cre-ate the dialogue necessary to dissolverape myths and encourage thoughtful
and accountable behavior. It reachesout to students who have mislabeledcoercion as consent, attempting togenerate a behavioral change in thosestudents with the realization of arape’s impact on the victim.
“The show has been designed sowell and it just keeps evolving,” Mr.Beier said. “(The producers) have per-fected a formula of approaching peo-ple in this specific age range on thistopic.”
The show originally began as aneducational product for college stu-dents in 2000. Its success at the serv-ice academies soon led to performanc-es for military audiences around theUnited States and overseas.
The actors log plenty of frequentflyer miles – Ms. Abbott lives in SanDiego, Mr. Beier in New York City –with over 200 performances a year.
“Even our founders look around inawe because no one could have pre-dicted (the show’s success),” Ms.Abbott said.
Show tackles serious subject with humor
Photo by Robbin CresswellCourtney Abbott and Chris Beier performon stage Aug. 6. The actors improvisedseveral situations to educate Airmenabout dating, sex, and consent in theshow entitled “Sex Signals.” Ms. Abbottand Mr. Beier are both actors forCatharsis Productions.
Aquifer LevelFeet Above Sea LevelDetermines JBSA Water
Conservation StageAquifer level currently is
668.3 ft.
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The following is the 2010-11 school supply list forLackland Elementary School. During Texas’ tax-free weekendAug. 20 - 22, many school supplies priced under $100 will beexempt from sales tax.
Kindergarten one set watercolors one large box of tissues one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue eight glue sticks one backpack two 16-count Crayola or Twistable crayons one box zipper top bags one pair metal blade Fiskars scissorsone 1/2-inch 3-ring binder one package dividers five #2 pencils, sharpened one small plastic school box two 8-ounce bottles of hand sanitizerLabel all items, not the package, with permanent marker.
Grade 1 one backpack, child size, no wheels one plastic supply box no larger than 9x6 four plastic pocket folders plain, with brads, in red, blue,
yellow and green four 24-count crayons (no twistables) 32 #2 plain pencils, sharpened, per semester. No fancy
pencils one pair Fiskars scissors 10 small glue sticks, white only two large pink pearl erasers two large boxes of tissues one box zipper top bags (gallon size for boys, quart size
for girls)) one 8-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue one Lysol disinfecting wipes (no baby wipes)
Grade 2 10 #2 pencils (each 9 weeks) one bottle hand sanitizer one pair Fiskars scissors one 24-count crayons two large Kleenex per semester three packages wide ruled notebook paper two large pink erasers two black dry erase markers one clear, 12-inch ruler with centimeters and inches. The
ruler may be colored as long as you can see through it. Nowooden rulers.
one small school box five plastic folders with pockets and brads in yellow, blue,
red, green, and purple one box zipper top bags (snack size for boys, quart size for
girls) two spirals notebooks six large glue sticks
one plastic yellow folder with brads/pocketsLabel all items with permanent marker.Please do not send markers, mechanical pencils or smallpencil sharpeners
Grade 3 two boxes of Kleenex four plain folders with brads in red, yellow, green and blue one pair Fiskars scissors one package wide-ruled notebook paper 50 #2 pencils (no decorative or mechanical pencils) one box 24-count crayons two wide-ruled spirals with no decoration 10 red pens one set colored pencils one 8-ounce bottles of Elmer’s glue three glue sticks one packages pencil top erasers one 2-inch binder one package of 5-subject dividers, unopened one package of zipper-top quart bags (at least 24) one box zipper-top gallon bags (at least 24) one bottle hand sanitizer (at least 8 oz.) one package Lysol wipes two regular stretchy book covers two jumbo stretchy book covers one purple folder with brads and pockets one large glue stick
Grade 4 one glue stick one Elmer’s glue bottle one package of red pens one 24-count crayons one 24-count Crayola colored pencils 48 #2 pencils two pencil sharpeners two large boxes of Kleenex five 70-page, wide-ruled spiral notebooks (green, purple,
blue and two red) one pair Fiskars scissors two packages of wide-ruled notebook paper 2-inch binder one package dividers Post-it notes: one package small, one package strips one 12-inch clear plastic ruler (metric and customary) 10 solid colored folders with brads and pockets (two each
of red, blue, green, yellow and purple) one 8-ounce hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes four large pink erasers one roll scotch tape one roll paper towels one pack Ziploc bags (quart size for girls, gallon size for
boys) four stretchy book covers (two regular, two jumbo) one plastic green folder one large glue stick two packages of 3X5 index cards
Grade 5 one three-ring binder (1 or 2 inch) zipper, canvas binder one soft pencil pouch with three holes one package 5-subject dividers three folders with brads and pockets (red, yellow and
green) one orange plastic folder with brads two packages wide-ruled notebook paper one package blue or black pens (no gel, colors or
sparkles) two red pens one package #2 pencils two erasers two large glue sticks one package colored map pencils one box crayons one pair scissors one ruler with standard and metric sides one standard protractor one package Ziploc quart bags one container disinfecting wipes one roll paper towels one box of Kleenex
Grade 6 one three-ring binder (two-inch minimum) eight single subject spiral notebooks four 2-pocket folders one package of 5-subject dividers one zippered pencil pouch one hand held pencil sharpener one box map colors or colored pencils (package of 12 or
24) two large glue sticks #2 pencils one eraser Blue or black ink pens Lined notebook paper one package four-color (black, blue, red
and green) low odor, chisel EXPO dryerase markers
one box tissue inexpensive ear buds one plastic blue folder with brads
and pocketsBoys two boxes sandwich sized zippered plastic bags one roll of paper towelsGirls one regular sized container of hand sanitizer one box of quart sized zippered plastic bags one box of gallon sized zippered plastic bags
All items should be replenished as needed. For moresupply lists, including prekindergarten and life skills,go to www.lacklandisd.net, select LacklandElementary, then select school supply lists.
By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office
After months of summer camp, family vacations,and long days at the pool, many families around theSan Antonio community are starting annual back-to-school preparations. In addition to pencils, note-books, and new clothes, it is important to prepareyoung students in less obvious ways before thatschool bell rings.
Vehicle operators pose one of the greatest dan-gers to children. Drivers must remember that chil-dren like to run, dodge and dart around cars –sometimes they run in front of traffic and don’talways use approved crosswalks.
To make things even worse, the sun rising in themorning creates a unique challenge and the glarecan wash out visual cues, including bus stops andcrosswalks as well as children near or crossing thestreet. Drivers should not take anything for grantedand should remain extra vigilant during the morn-ing and afternoon hours, and especially at cross-ings. And remember, hand-held cell phone use isprohibited in school zones.
There is no right age for children to start walkingor biking to school alone or with a friend. Each fam-ily needs to consider the maturity of their child, thenumber of busy streets that must be crossed, andwhether streets have lights or crossing guards.
Parents and children must map out what route totake to school and any alternate routes. Ideally, usethe most direct route with the fewest street cross-ings and if possible, use intersections that havecrossing guards.
Make sure children riding bikes to school alwayswear their helmets. All bike helmets manufacturedor sold in the U.S. are required to meet federal safe-ty standards. Helmet use can reduce the risk ofhead injury by up to 85 percent.
Many children will be riding the bus. They shouldalways remain in clear view of the bus driver andwait for the bus to stop before approaching it fromthe curb.
Remind children to stay seated at all times andkeep their heads and arms inside the bus while rid-ing. When exiting the bus, children should wait untilthe bus comes to a complete stop, exit from thefront using the handrail to avoid falls and cross thestreet at least 10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front ofthe bus. If a child’s school bus has seat belts, heshould use it at all times when in the bus.
To make traveling to school easier, help childrenchoose a backpack with wide, padded shoulderstraps and a padded back.
Pack heavier items closest to the center of theback. A backpack should never weigh more than 10to 20 percent of child’s body weight. Encouragechildren to use both shoulder straps and avoidslinging a backpack over one shoulder which canstrain muscles.
Lastly, children must know their home phonenumber and address, their parents’ work phonenumbers, the number of another trusted adult andhow to call 911 for emergencies.
As we begin another school year, we encourageeach of you to help make this a safe year for thechildren. Your actions can and will make a differ-ence!
Safety part of back-to-school preparation
Courtesy photoSchool starts Aug. 23. Safety officials urge drivers towatch for children and pay attention around school buses.
Students attending Lackland ISDmay be eligible for free or reducedpriced meals. At registration, andthe first day of school, each studentwill be given an application, a set ofguidelines, and a letter of explana-tion concerning the meals.
Breakfast is 85 cents and lunch is$1.75. The reduced price for stu-dents is 30 cents for breakfast and40 cents for lunch.
Application for free or reducedmeals may be made anytime duringthe school year. Those not eligible atthe beginning of the school year and
whose status changes (decrease inhousehold income, increase inhousehold size, unemployment) canreapply.
Information on applications isstrictly confidential and is used onlyto decide eligibility. Approved appli-cations on file from the previousschool year will be valid until a newapplication is received or until Oct.4.
For more information, contactMarcos Rodriquez, the Lackland ISDFood Service Director, at 357-5056.
(Courtesy Lackland ISD)
Lackland ISD offers free, reduced meals By Mike JosephStaff Writer
With the increased availability ofhousing on Lackland and the LacklandTraining Annex, the LacklandIndependent School District has estab-lished attendance eligibility policiesfor the 2010-2011 school year.
Dr. Burnie Roper, Lackland ISDsuperintendent, said the schoolboard’s policy has always stated thatonly students who live on base couldattend Lackland schools. Over the pastthree years, however, the schoolallowed transfers while base housingwas being privatized.
The current school year policyallows only students who live onLackland or LTA to attend LacklandElementary School and Virginia AllredStacy Jr/Sr High School. Those schoolsinclude students from pre-kinder-garten through 12th grade. However,the Lackland ISD school board policyfor attendance eligibility does allow
for exceptions. The exceptions are:• Students who were approved trans-fer students as of Dec. 18, 2009.According to board policy, these stu-dents are eligible to apply for a trans-fer to attend Lackland schools eachyear under established criteria untilthey graduate or their parents have apermanent change of station.• Students who move off base duringthe school year may apply for a trans-fer to complete the remainder of theyear. If the student is not in highschool, he may only attend until theend of the year.• Students who move off base while inhigh school may apply to finish therest of the school year. If a studentcompletes the ninth, 10th or 11thgrade, he may apply to remain untilgraduation.
All transfers are considered basedon the availability of space andinstructional staff. Transfer approvalsare not guaranteed, according to thepolicy.
Lackland ISD sets attendance policy
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The following is the 2010-11 school supply list forLackland Elementary School. During Texas’ tax-free weekendAug. 20 - 22, many school supplies priced under $100 will beexempt from sales tax.
Kindergarten one set watercolors one large box of tissues one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue eight glue sticks one backpack two 16-count Crayola or Twistable crayons one box zipper top bags one pair metal blade Fiskars scissorsone 1/2-inch 3-ring binder one package dividers five #2 pencils, sharpened one small plastic school box two 8-ounce bottles of hand sanitizerLabel all items, not the package, with permanent marker.
Grade 1 one backpack, child size, no wheels one plastic supply box no larger than 9x6 four plastic pocket folders plain, with brads, in red, blue,
yellow and green four 24-count crayons (no twistables) 32 #2 plain pencils, sharpened, per semester. No fancy
pencils one pair Fiskars scissors 10 small glue sticks, white only two large pink pearl erasers two large boxes of tissues one box zipper top bags (gallon size for boys, quart size
for girls)) one 8-ounce bottle of hand sanitizer one 8-ounce Elmer’s glue one Lysol disinfecting wipes (no baby wipes)
Grade 2 10 #2 pencils (each 9 weeks) one bottle hand sanitizer one pair Fiskars scissors one 24-count crayons two large Kleenex per semester three packages wide ruled notebook paper two large pink erasers two black dry erase markers one clear, 12-inch ruler with centimeters and inches. The
ruler may be colored as long as you can see through it. Nowooden rulers.
one small school box five plastic folders with pockets and brads in yellow, blue,
red, green, and purple one box zipper top bags (snack size for boys, quart size for
girls) two spirals notebooks six large glue sticks
one plastic yellow folder with brads/pocketsLabel all items with permanent marker.Please do not send markers, mechanical pencils or smallpencil sharpeners
Grade 3 two boxes of Kleenex four plain folders with brads in red, yellow, green and blue one pair Fiskars scissors one package wide-ruled notebook paper 50 #2 pencils (no decorative or mechanical pencils) one box 24-count crayons two wide-ruled spirals with no decoration 10 red pens one set colored pencils one 8-ounce bottles of Elmer’s glue three glue sticks one packages pencil top erasers one 2-inch binder one package of 5-subject dividers, unopened one package of zipper-top quart bags (at least 24) one box zipper-top gallon bags (at least 24) one bottle hand sanitizer (at least 8 oz.) one package Lysol wipes two regular stretchy book covers two jumbo stretchy book covers one purple folder with brads and pockets one large glue stick
Grade 4 one glue stick one Elmer’s glue bottle one package of red pens one 24-count crayons one 24-count Crayola colored pencils 48 #2 pencils two pencil sharpeners two large boxes of Kleenex five 70-page, wide-ruled spiral notebooks (green, purple,
blue and two red) one pair Fiskars scissors two packages of wide-ruled notebook paper 2-inch binder one package dividers Post-it notes: one package small, one package strips one 12-inch clear plastic ruler (metric and customary) 10 solid colored folders with brads and pockets (two each
of red, blue, green, yellow and purple) one 8-ounce hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes four large pink erasers one roll scotch tape one roll paper towels one pack Ziploc bags (quart size for girls, gallon size for
boys) four stretchy book covers (two regular, two jumbo) one plastic green folder one large glue stick two packages of 3X5 index cards
Grade 5 one three-ring binder (1 or 2 inch) zipper, canvas binder one soft pencil pouch with three holes one package 5-subject dividers three folders with brads and pockets (red, yellow and
green) one orange plastic folder with brads two packages wide-ruled notebook paper one package blue or black pens (no gel, colors or
sparkles) two red pens one package #2 pencils two erasers two large glue sticks one package colored map pencils one box crayons one pair scissors one ruler with standard and metric sides one standard protractor one package Ziploc quart bags one container disinfecting wipes one roll paper towels one box of Kleenex
Grade 6 one three-ring binder (two-inch minimum) eight single subject spiral notebooks four 2-pocket folders one package of 5-subject dividers one zippered pencil pouch one hand held pencil sharpener one box map colors or colored pencils (package of 12 or
24) two large glue sticks #2 pencils one eraser Blue or black ink pens Lined notebook paper one package four-color (black, blue, red
and green) low odor, chisel EXPO dryerase markers
one box tissue inexpensive ear buds one plastic blue folder with brads
and pocketsBoys two boxes sandwich sized zippered plastic bags one roll of paper towelsGirls one regular sized container of hand sanitizer one box of quart sized zippered plastic bags one box of gallon sized zippered plastic bags
All items should be replenished as needed. For moresupply lists, including prekindergarten and life skills,go to www.lacklandisd.net, select LacklandElementary, then select school supply lists.
By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Safety Office
After months of summer camp, family vacations,and long days at the pool, many families around theSan Antonio community are starting annual back-to-school preparations. In addition to pencils, note-books, and new clothes, it is important to prepareyoung students in less obvious ways before thatschool bell rings.
Vehicle operators pose one of the greatest dan-gers to children. Drivers must remember that chil-dren like to run, dodge and dart around cars –sometimes they run in front of traffic and don’talways use approved crosswalks.
To make things even worse, the sun rising in themorning creates a unique challenge and the glarecan wash out visual cues, including bus stops andcrosswalks as well as children near or crossing thestreet. Drivers should not take anything for grantedand should remain extra vigilant during the morn-ing and afternoon hours, and especially at cross-ings. And remember, hand-held cell phone use isprohibited in school zones.
There is no right age for children to start walkingor biking to school alone or with a friend. Each fam-ily needs to consider the maturity of their child, thenumber of busy streets that must be crossed, andwhether streets have lights or crossing guards.
Parents and children must map out what route totake to school and any alternate routes. Ideally, usethe most direct route with the fewest street cross-ings and if possible, use intersections that havecrossing guards.
Make sure children riding bikes to school alwayswear their helmets. All bike helmets manufacturedor sold in the U.S. are required to meet federal safe-ty standards. Helmet use can reduce the risk ofhead injury by up to 85 percent.
Many children will be riding the bus. They shouldalways remain in clear view of the bus driver andwait for the bus to stop before approaching it fromthe curb.
Remind children to stay seated at all times andkeep their heads and arms inside the bus while rid-ing. When exiting the bus, children should wait untilthe bus comes to a complete stop, exit from thefront using the handrail to avoid falls and cross thestreet at least 10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front ofthe bus. If a child’s school bus has seat belts, heshould use it at all times when in the bus.
To make traveling to school easier, help childrenchoose a backpack with wide, padded shoulderstraps and a padded back.
Pack heavier items closest to the center of theback. A backpack should never weigh more than 10to 20 percent of child’s body weight. Encouragechildren to use both shoulder straps and avoidslinging a backpack over one shoulder which canstrain muscles.
Lastly, children must know their home phonenumber and address, their parents’ work phonenumbers, the number of another trusted adult andhow to call 911 for emergencies.
As we begin another school year, we encourageeach of you to help make this a safe year for thechildren. Your actions can and will make a differ-ence!
Safety part of back-to-school preparation
Courtesy photoSchool starts Aug. 23. Safety officials urge drivers towatch for children and pay attention around school buses.
Students attending Lackland ISDmay be eligible for free or reducedpriced meals. At registration, andthe first day of school, each studentwill be given an application, a set ofguidelines, and a letter of explana-tion concerning the meals.
Breakfast is 85 cents and lunch is$1.75. The reduced price for stu-dents is 30 cents for breakfast and40 cents for lunch.
Application for free or reducedmeals may be made anytime duringthe school year. Those not eligible atthe beginning of the school year and
whose status changes (decrease inhousehold income, increase inhousehold size, unemployment) canreapply.
Information on applications isstrictly confidential and is used onlyto decide eligibility. Approved appli-cations on file from the previousschool year will be valid until a newapplication is received or until Oct.4.
For more information, contactMarcos Rodriquez, the Lackland ISDFood Service Director, at 357-5056.
(Courtesy Lackland ISD)
Lackland ISD offers free, reduced meals By Mike JosephStaff Writer
With the increased availability ofhousing on Lackland and the LacklandTraining Annex, the LacklandIndependent School District has estab-lished attendance eligibility policiesfor the 2010-2011 school year.
Dr. Burnie Roper, Lackland ISDsuperintendent, said the schoolboard’s policy has always stated thatonly students who live on base couldattend Lackland schools. Over the pastthree years, however, the schoolallowed transfers while base housingwas being privatized.
The current school year policyallows only students who live onLackland or LTA to attend LacklandElementary School and Virginia AllredStacy Jr/Sr High School. Those schoolsinclude students from pre-kinder-garten through 12th grade. However,the Lackland ISD school board policyfor attendance eligibility does allow
for exceptions. The exceptions are:• Students who were approved trans-fer students as of Dec. 18, 2009.According to board policy, these stu-dents are eligible to apply for a trans-fer to attend Lackland schools eachyear under established criteria untilthey graduate or their parents have apermanent change of station.• Students who move off base duringthe school year may apply for a trans-fer to complete the remainder of theyear. If the student is not in highschool, he may only attend until theend of the year.• Students who move off base while inhigh school may apply to finish therest of the school year. If a studentcompletes the ninth, 10th or 11thgrade, he may apply to remain untilgraduation.
All transfers are considered basedon the availability of space andinstructional staff. Transfer approvalsare not guaranteed, according to thepolicy.
Lackland ISD sets attendance policy
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By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – TheDefense Department is adjusting itschild care fees, adding categories forits highest income earners, to compen-sate for six years without fee rangeincreases, Pentagon officialsannounced July 30.
The department’s Military andCommunity Family Policy Office hasadded three categories to the top of itsfee schedule to go into effect by Sept.30, said Barbara Thompson, the direc-tor of the office of family policy, chil-dren and youth.
Each service will issue specific feeguidelines, including exceptions to thefee schedule, and adopt fees within thepolicy office’s ranges, she said.
The adjustment brings the numberof fee categories to nine, causing somepeople to move into different cate-gories, Ms. Thompson said.
The new fee schedule is:Category I – people with incomes of$29,400 or below will pay between$44-$59 per week;Category II – people with incomes from$29,401 to $35,700 will pay between$60-$74 per week;Category III – people with incomesfrom $35,701 to $46,200 will pay
between $75-$90 per week;Category IV – people with incomesfrom $46,201 to $57,750 will paybetween $91-$105 per week;Category V – people with incomes from$57,751 to $73,500 will pay between$106-$121 per week;Category VI – people with incomesfrom $73,501 to $85,000 will paybetween $122-$130 per week;Category VII – people with incomesfrom $85,001 to $100,000 will paybetween $131-$133 per week;Category VIII – people with incomesfrom $100,001 to $125,000 will paybetween $134-$136 per week;Category IX – people with incomes of
$125,001 or above will pay between$137-$139 per week.
There is a high-cost option forinstallations that meet specific criteriadue to the high cost of living and highstaff salaries.
The changes come after two years ofstudy that found the fees were notkeeping up with inflation and familyincome, Ms. Thompson said.
“We understand that these aretough economic times for families, butwe did this very deliberately after care-ful study,” she said. “When you look atwhat you’re getting for your child carefees, it’s a wonderful opportunity in ahigh-quality care environment.”
Child care fees change to maintain quality servicesbetween Randolph, Lackland andFort Sam Houston.
Representatives from the EFMPand the A&FRC worked hard to makesure the day was a complete success.
Melissa Reyes, Fort Sam Houston’sEFMP manager, said that hosting theevent in a joint environment is greatbecause it combines many resources.
“We are able to see what’s avail-able at each base and learn the bestpractices; it is a whole focus,” Ms.Reyes said.
Families echoed this sentiment.
Army Private 1st Class Patrick Hallsaid EFMP helped him learn aboutseveral different programs, and heand his wife feel like they aren’talone in raising a child with specialneeds.
Wendy Warner, 902nd ForceSupport Squadron community readi-ness consultant, and Marcia James,802nd Force Support Squadron train-ing and curriculum specialist, saidthey hope the resource fair and activ-ity day will become an annual event.
For more information about theEFMP, contact the Lackland A&FRCat 671-3722.
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By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – TheDefense Department is adjusting itschild care fees, adding categories forits highest income earners, to compen-sate for six years without fee rangeincreases, Pentagon officialsannounced July 30.
The department’s Military andCommunity Family Policy Office hasadded three categories to the top of itsfee schedule to go into effect by Sept.30, said Barbara Thompson, the direc-tor of the office of family policy, chil-dren and youth.
Each service will issue specific feeguidelines, including exceptions to thefee schedule, and adopt fees within thepolicy office’s ranges, she said.
The adjustment brings the numberof fee categories to nine, causing somepeople to move into different cate-gories, Ms. Thompson said.
The new fee schedule is:Category I – people with incomes of$29,400 or below will pay between$44-$59 per week;Category II – people with incomes from$29,401 to $35,700 will pay between$60-$74 per week;Category III – people with incomesfrom $35,701 to $46,200 will pay
between $75-$90 per week;Category IV – people with incomesfrom $46,201 to $57,750 will paybetween $91-$105 per week;Category V – people with incomes from$57,751 to $73,500 will pay between$106-$121 per week;Category VI – people with incomesfrom $73,501 to $85,000 will paybetween $122-$130 per week;Category VII – people with incomesfrom $85,001 to $100,000 will paybetween $131-$133 per week;Category VIII – people with incomesfrom $100,001 to $125,000 will paybetween $134-$136 per week;Category IX – people with incomes of
$125,001 or above will pay between$137-$139 per week.
There is a high-cost option forinstallations that meet specific criteriadue to the high cost of living and highstaff salaries.
The changes come after two years ofstudy that found the fees were notkeeping up with inflation and familyincome, Ms. Thompson said.
“We understand that these aretough economic times for families, butwe did this very deliberately after care-ful study,” she said. “When you look atwhat you’re getting for your child carefees, it’s a wonderful opportunity in ahigh-quality care environment.”
Child care fees change to maintain quality servicesbetween Randolph, Lackland andFort Sam Houston.
Representatives from the EFMPand the A&FRC worked hard to makesure the day was a complete success.
Melissa Reyes, Fort Sam Houston’sEFMP manager, said that hosting theevent in a joint environment is greatbecause it combines many resources.
“We are able to see what’s avail-able at each base and learn the bestpractices; it is a whole focus,” Ms.Reyes said.
Families echoed this sentiment.
Army Private 1st Class Patrick Hallsaid EFMP helped him learn aboutseveral different programs, and heand his wife feel like they aren’talone in raising a child with specialneeds.
Wendy Warner, 902nd ForceSupport Squadron community readi-ness consultant, and Marcia James,802nd Force Support Squadron train-ing and curriculum specialist, saidthey hope the resource fair and activ-ity day will become an annual event.
For more information about theEFMP, contact the Lackland A&FRCat 671-3722.
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The Lackland Air Force Base water system, PWS ID# 0150114, failed to col-lect the required number of bacteriological samples for coliform monitoring
of the water distribution system during May 2010. This monitoring isrequired by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s “Drinking
Water Standards” and the federal “Safe Drinking Water Act”,Public Law 95-523. Bacteriological samples are used to monitor water quality
and indicate if the water is free of coliform bacteria. Our water system isrequired to submit 20 bacteriological samples each month. Failure to collect
all of the required bacteriological samples is a violation of the monitoringrequirements and we are required to notify you of this violation. Sampling
for the last week of May was delayed until the first week of June due toinclement weather. However these samples were credited as duplicates for
June and not the required samples for May.All results were negative for total coliform.
If you have any questions regarding this violation, you may contact:802 CES/CEANC Phone Number: 210-671-5383559 MDG/SGPB Phone Number: 210-671-7061
The Lackland Air Force Base Annex water system, PWS ID# 0150275, failedto collect the required number of bacteriological samples for coliform moni-toring of the water distribution system during May 2010. This monitoring is
required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s “DrinkingWater Standards” and the federal “Safe Drinking Water Act”, Public Law 95-523. Bacteriological samples are used to monitor water quality and indicate ifthe water is free of coliform bacteria. Our water system is required to submit
4 bacteriological samples each month. Failure to collect all of the requiredbacteriological samples is a violation of the monitoring requirements and weare required to notify you of this violation. Sampling for the last week of May
was delayed until the first week of June due to inclement weather.However this sample was credited as a duplicate for
June and not the required sample for May.All results were negative for total coliform.
If you have any questions regarding this violation, you may contact:802 CES/CEANC Phone Number: 210-671-5383559 MDG/SGPB Phone Number: 210-671-7061
Public Notification for a Routine Monitoring Violation
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COMMUNITY
ChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:Freedom ChapelMass, 11:30 a.m.
Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m
Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.Mass, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Education, 9a.m.Mass, 11 a.m.
Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.
Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.
OrthodoxSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelDivine Liturgy, 9:30 a.m.Religious Education,10:45 a.m.
ProtestantSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.
Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.
Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and
Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.
Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.
Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.
IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.
JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.
Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.
For more information, contact the chapel staff:
Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911
Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373
CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600
Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff
MOAA LUNCHEON
The Alamo chapter of the MilitaryOfficers Association of America meets Aug.20 in the Kendrick Club at Randolph Air ForceBase.
Social hour begins at 6 p.m., dinnerstarts at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $22 a person. Call 228-9955by Aug. 17 for reservations.
SAFEKIDS COURSE SCHEDULED
A SafeKids class by the 59th MedicalWing Family Advocacy Program is Aug. 26, 5-8 p.m., at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Room4A45.
The minimum requirement for a child tostay at home alone for two hours on Lacklandis age 10 or older, and completion of theSafeKids course.
To register, call 292-5967.
ASMC SETS LUNCHEON
The Alamo chapter of the AmericanSociety of Military Comptrollers luncheon isAug. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Pico de Gallo,111 S. Leona Street, hosted by the AirEducation and Training Command, and SCEA.
The luncheon’s speaker is David Bach,Quantech Services, Inc. business area man-ager.
His topic is “Intro to Cost Estimating.”For reservations, call 652-2742 by Aug.
20.
EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The Lackland Education Services Officeis conducting a needs assessment throughOct. 31.
The needs assessment is the key elementin determining base improvements and edu-cation programs offered.
The 10-question assessment can beaccessed on the Air Force Virtual EducationCenter via the AF Portal or by going tohttps://www.my.af.mil/afvecprod/needs/.
LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE
The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadroncustomer service is the primary point of con-tact for all supply related questions, con-cerns and complaints.
LRS customer service also manages thezero overpricing program for pricing concernsor challenges, and defense reutilization andmarketing office transaction assistance.
To contact LRS customer service, [email protected] orcall 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.
SUPPLY TRAINING
The 802nd Logistics ReadinessSquadron’s equipment accountability officewill conduct supply training Wednesday, 8a.m., Bldg. 5160, second floor commander’sconference room.
The class covers introduction to generalsupply training, benchstock training and
supplemental training for supply custodians.Contact Bethany Cuevas at 671-3803 for
class registration.
FAMILY MEDICINE SERVICE RELOCATES
The Family Medicine Service at BrookeArmy Medical Center has relocated to the FortSam Houston Clinic, 3100 Schofield Road,and is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to4:30 p.m.
Family Medicine Service is available tocurrently enrolled active duty, and TRICAREPrime and TRICARE PLUS enrollees of allages.
For more information, call 808-3500.
CHILI COOK-OFF
A chili cook-off will be held Sept. 11 inconjunction with the Skylark CommunityCenter quarterly flea market.
Prizes for the cook-off are first place,$100; second place, $75; and third place,$25.
The entry fee is $25. For rules and registration, call 671-3191.
THRIFT SHOP HOURS
The Lackland Thrift Shop accepts con-signments Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10-11:45 a.m., and donations during regularbusiness hours Monday through Wednesdayor at the back door after business hours.
The shop requests any type of electronic
devices, such as large television sets, bedropped off only during business hours.
The shop is open for sales 9:30 a.m. tonoon on Mondays, and 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. onTuesdays and Wednesdays.
For more information, call 671-3600 ore-mail [email protected].
MASS SPORTS PHYSICALS
Mass sports physicals at the Wilford HallMedical Center Pediatric Clinic are held eachFriday afternoon in August.
The mass physicals are for WHMC pedi-atric prime patients, ages 8 to 22, and maybe scheduled by calling the central appoint-ment line at 916-9900.
Special needs children should make indi-vidual appointments for other than Fridayafternoons.
A patient’s military identification, shotrecord, third party liability card and requiredschool forms are needed for the appointment.
For more information, call Tech. Sgt.Jacqueline Martinez at 292-0786.
NEW SICK CALL PROCESS AT KELLY CLINIC
The Kelly Family Medicine Clinic at PortSan Antonio is replacing the current militarysick call process with acute appointmentsbeginning Aug. 30.
Active-duty military members with ill-nesses requiring an appointment within 24hours should call the Consult and
Appointment Management Office at 916-9900.
In addition to acute appointments, theCAMO can send telephone consults foradministrative needs such as profileupdates, medication refills, and questions fortheir providers.
Active-duty members calling between6:30-8 a.m. will be given first priority foracute appointments.
After 8 a.m., any unfilled acute appoint-ments will be made available to all benefici-aries.
Those who are unable to make an acuteappointment may leave a telephone consultwith their provider and a nurse will return thecall.
Individuals who cannot wait for anappointment or have an emergency can go tothe Wilford Hall Medical Center EmergencyDepartment. For information, call 925-6336.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
A back-to-school supply drive by theAmerican Society of Military Comptrollers,Alamo chapter for Child Protective Services’Dare to Love Foundation continues throughAug. 30.
Contact numbers to make a school sup-ply donation are Lackland, 671-4191;Randolph Air Force Base, 652-4408; Fort SamHouston, 221-1309; or Brooks City-Base,536-2402.
LocalBRIEFS
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AUG. 13BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending class toteach basic financial management istoday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
For more information, call 671-3722.
IDS INFORMATIONAL FAIR
An IDS informational fair tofamiliarize participants on the differ-ent base agencies for assistance istoday, noon-5 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.
For more information, contactMaster Sgt. Annette Reid at 945-3357.
AUG. 16RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 17ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted SpousesClub meets Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., atthe AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
For more information, visitwww.lacklandesc.org.
PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS
A mandatory counseling classfor pre-separation retirees isTuesday, 9-11 a.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
Attendees will be briefed onDepartment of Defense Form 2648and how to access benefits and serv-ices.
For more information, call 671-3722.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
AUG. 18CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE
The National Training Group will
teach a career development and howto balance work and life courseWednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,at Arnold Hall Community Center.
For more information, call theAFRC at 671-3722.
RESUME PREPARATION CLASS
A resume preparation class isWednesday, 9-10 a.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
The class teaches different
styles and content of resume writing. For more information or to regis-
ter for the class, call 671-3722.
LPAG MEETING
Members of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meetWednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.
“Expressions,” an open micro-phone forum, follows the meetingfrom 7-9 p.m.
For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.
AUG. 19STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
A stress reduction course taughtby the National Training Group isThursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center.
For more information, call theAFRC at 671-3722.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Thursday, 6p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 671-4208.
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING
A pre-separation briefing for vol-untary separatees is Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
The briefing covers how toaccess benefits and services.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 20TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR
A Troops to Teachers coordinator
will present a “Teaching as a SecondCareer” seminar Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m.,at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
Troops to Teachers is aDepartment of Defense programdesigned to help eligible servicemembers begin a teaching career inpublic schools.
For more information or to regis-ter, call 671-3722.
AUG. 23RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isAug. 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAFRC, Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 24PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Aug. 24, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Nextmeeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
What’s Happening Family Support Events
WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM
SPORTS
X-BOX TOURNAMENT
Arnold Hall’s Madden 2011video game tournament is Saturday.To register, call 671-2619.
INDOOR SOCCER
Soccer coach Stewart Hess islooking for players over 35 to join abase-affiliated indoor team.
Games are played at the AztecIndoor Soccer Facility.
People interested in playing cancontact Hess at 875-8143.
TECH TRAINING GOLF
The second annual Tech Traininggolf tournament is Aug. 27 at theGateway Hills Golf Course. For moreinformation, call Fulton Spriggs at671-8977 or Jeff Martin at 671-8982.
FLAG FOOTBALL
The flag football intramural sea-son begins Aug. 30. Letters of intentare due at the sports office now.
People interested in playing cancontact their organization’s sportsrepresentative or the sports officeat 671-2725.
DEFENDER CUP
The 2010 Air Force Defender Cupsoccer tournament is Sept. 4-6.Games will be played at the SouthTexas Area Regional SoccerComplex, with the championshipplayed at Warhawk Field Sept. 6 at3 p.m.
For more information, call 671-3716.
RAMBLER 120
The multisport team competitionis Oct. 16 at Canyon Lake. The com-petition includes a 22-mile bikeride, 6-mile run, 2-mile water raftrace and a mystery event.
Entry forms are available at theRandolph Outdoor RecreationCenter or go online to www.randolphfss.com.
BRIEFS
By Patrick DesmondSports Editor
After sinking two birdies to start theintramural championship golf tourna-ment Tuesday, a pair of 802nd ForceSupport Squadron golfers hit a littlerough patch before helping to bringhome the title at the Gateway HillsGolf Course.
“We know; the fairway’s that way,”Vance Mims said calmly, as he and FSSteammate Larry Kraus located a ballin the tall grass after it was hit off theNo. 3 tee.
With a drive hit low under an over-hanging tree, the ball was back in thefairway and FSS was on its way to athird straight birdie.
Mims and Kraus’ strong play con-tinued into the back nine.
The pair made six birdies in aseven-hole stretch to finish with atournament-best 63.
FSS teammates Geoff McIntosh andBrandon Ellis chipped in a 64, and JeffPagan and Johnny Bench added a 67during the one-round competition.
FSS’s combined team score of 192 –10 strokes fewer than second place –is the lowest tournament total sinceshifting to the two-man, three-teamformat.
But the championship win didn’tcome without opposition.
Playing head-to-head with Mimsand Kraus, 433rd Airlift Wing golfersJose Berlanga and Martin Barker putup a fight.
Berlanga and Barker nearlymatched FSS’s string of birdies on theback nine with five of their own beforeeventually falling behind as they shota 67.
Last year’s champion, the 433rd AWgolf team shot a combined 204 to takesecond, while the 369th RecruitingGroup finished third with 211.
The Joint Information OperationsWarfare Center shot a 218 for fourth;
the 24th Air Force a 223 for fifth; and,the 802nd Communication Squadrontook sixth with 240.
Dominating the greens of theGateway Hills Golf Course in 2010,FSS’s record-setting championship win
was a suitable encore after its perfect11-0 intramural season.
Now, the new intramural championscan say, unequivocally, they run boththe Gateway Hills Golf Course and itsgame.
FSS’ 192 sets newtournament record
Golf title stays on course
Photo by Robbin Cresswell802nd Force Support Squadron golfer Vance Mims’ misses a birdie putt on No. 2 asteammate Larry Kraus looks on. Kraus followed with a birdie in the scramble format.
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AUG. 13BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS
A budget and spending class toteach basic financial management istoday, 10:30 a.m. to noon, at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.
For more information, call 671-3722.
IDS INFORMATIONAL FAIR
An IDS informational fair tofamiliarize participants on the differ-ent base agencies for assistance istoday, noon-5 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.
For more information, contactMaster Sgt. Annette Reid at 945-3357.
AUG. 16RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 17ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted SpousesClub meets Tuesday, 6:30-8 p.m., atthe AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
For more information, visitwww.lacklandesc.org.
PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS
A mandatory counseling classfor pre-separation retirees isTuesday, 9-11 a.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
Attendees will be briefed onDepartment of Defense Form 2648and how to access benefits and serv-ices.
For more information, call 671-3722.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
AUG. 18CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE
The National Training Group will
teach a career development and howto balance work and life courseWednesday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,at Arnold Hall Community Center.
For more information, call theAFRC at 671-3722.
RESUME PREPARATION CLASS
A resume preparation class isWednesday, 9-10 a.m., at the AFRC,Bldg. 1249.
The class teaches different
styles and content of resume writing. For more information or to regis-
ter for the class, call 671-3722.
LPAG MEETING
Members of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meetWednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.
“Expressions,” an open micro-phone forum, follows the meetingfrom 7-9 p.m.
For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.
AUG. 19STRESS REDUCTION COURSE
A stress reduction course taughtby the National Training Group isThursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., atArnold Hall Community Center.
For more information, call theAFRC at 671-3722.
PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Thursday, 6p.m., at Freedom Chapel.
For more information, call 671-4208.
PRE-SEPARATION COUNSELING
A pre-separation briefing for vol-untary separatees is Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
The briefing covers how toaccess benefits and services.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 20TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR
A Troops to Teachers coordinator
will present a “Teaching as a SecondCareer” seminar Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m.,at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249.
Troops to Teachers is aDepartment of Defense programdesigned to help eligible servicemembers begin a teaching career inpublic schools.
For more information or to regis-ter, call 671-3722.
AUG. 23RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR
A return and reunion seminar isAug. 23, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAFRC, Bldg. 1249.
The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.
For more information, call 671-3722.
AUG. 24PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL
Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Aug. 24, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.
For more information, call 671-4208.
MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month, 6:30p.m., at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.
OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB
The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Nextmeeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.
MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN
The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.
What’s Happening Family Support Events
WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM
SPORTS
X-BOX TOURNAMENT
Arnold Hall’s Madden 2011video game tournament is Saturday.To register, call 671-2619.
INDOOR SOCCER
Soccer coach Stewart Hess islooking for players over 35 to join abase-affiliated indoor team.
Games are played at the AztecIndoor Soccer Facility.
People interested in playing cancontact Hess at 875-8143.
TECH TRAINING GOLF
The second annual Tech Traininggolf tournament is Aug. 27 at theGateway Hills Golf Course. For moreinformation, call Fulton Spriggs at671-8977 or Jeff Martin at 671-8982.
FLAG FOOTBALL
The flag football intramural sea-son begins Aug. 30. Letters of intentare due at the sports office now.
People interested in playing cancontact their organization’s sportsrepresentative or the sports officeat 671-2725.
DEFENDER CUP
The 2010 Air Force Defender Cupsoccer tournament is Sept. 4-6.Games will be played at the SouthTexas Area Regional SoccerComplex, with the championshipplayed at Warhawk Field Sept. 6 at3 p.m.
For more information, call 671-3716.
RAMBLER 120
The multisport team competitionis Oct. 16 at Canyon Lake. The com-petition includes a 22-mile bikeride, 6-mile run, 2-mile water raftrace and a mystery event.
Entry forms are available at theRandolph Outdoor RecreationCenter or go online to www.randolphfss.com.
BRIEFS
By Patrick DesmondSports Editor
After sinking two birdies to start theintramural championship golf tourna-ment Tuesday, a pair of 802nd ForceSupport Squadron golfers hit a littlerough patch before helping to bringhome the title at the Gateway HillsGolf Course.
“We know; the fairway’s that way,”Vance Mims said calmly, as he and FSSteammate Larry Kraus located a ballin the tall grass after it was hit off theNo. 3 tee.
With a drive hit low under an over-hanging tree, the ball was back in thefairway and FSS was on its way to athird straight birdie.
Mims and Kraus’ strong play con-tinued into the back nine.
The pair made six birdies in aseven-hole stretch to finish with atournament-best 63.
FSS teammates Geoff McIntosh andBrandon Ellis chipped in a 64, and JeffPagan and Johnny Bench added a 67during the one-round competition.
FSS’s combined team score of 192 –10 strokes fewer than second place –is the lowest tournament total sinceshifting to the two-man, three-teamformat.
But the championship win didn’tcome without opposition.
Playing head-to-head with Mimsand Kraus, 433rd Airlift Wing golfersJose Berlanga and Martin Barker putup a fight.
Berlanga and Barker nearlymatched FSS’s string of birdies on theback nine with five of their own beforeeventually falling behind as they shota 67.
Last year’s champion, the 433rd AWgolf team shot a combined 204 to takesecond, while the 369th RecruitingGroup finished third with 211.
The Joint Information OperationsWarfare Center shot a 218 for fourth;
the 24th Air Force a 223 for fifth; and,the 802nd Communication Squadrontook sixth with 240.
Dominating the greens of theGateway Hills Golf Course in 2010,FSS’s record-setting championship win
was a suitable encore after its perfect11-0 intramural season.
Now, the new intramural championscan say, unequivocally, they run boththe Gateway Hills Golf Course and itsgame.
FSS’ 192 sets newtournament record
Golf title stays on course
Photo by Robbin Cresswell802nd Force Support Squadron golfer Vance Mims’ misses a birdie putt on No. 2 asteammate Larry Kraus looks on. Kraus followed with a birdie in the scramble format.
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By 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
hat do Bruce Lee, JackieChan, Judo, boxing, Filipinomartial arts, and the Air Force
all have in common? Roy Eby, Air Force retired and
health promotion technician for theHealth and Wellness Center atLackland, and his son, Chris Eby, up-and-coming U.S. Air Force Academysophomore.
Roy and Chris come from two com-pletely different backgrounds.
Yet their love of martial arts andboxing, and an interest in inspira-tional martial arts figures like Leeand Chan, have created a strongbond between father and son.
Roy grew up in SouthernCalifornia, which at the time wasawash with racism and violence, andyoung Roy needed to learn to defendhimself.
With a boxing world champion fora grandfather, a mother who grew upstreet fighting in Mexico, and afather who was also a boxer in theU.S., by age 5, he was already box-ing.
“When I joined the Air Force, Iwould ask people how many fightsthey had been in for backgroundinformation. They would say noneand I would be shocked,” Roy said. “Ithought everybody fought becausethat’s how I grew up.”
Roy’s parents wanted him to be awell-rounded fighter and learn morethan street fighting and boxing. So in1972, he stepped into the martialarts world.
By 1977, he became a certifiedinstructor of Jeet Kune Do, which isLee’s form of martial arts – a combi-nation of 26 different types of martialarts.
Son Chris had a different upbring-ing. He was engulfed in the Air Forceway of life and started learning mar-
tial arts.“Chris became a black belt in
Judo, a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, aninstructor in Thai boxing, and anapprentice in Jeet June Do, whichhas three levels: apprentice, associ-ate and full instructorship,” Roy said.
Now 19, Chris is studying astro-nautical engineering at the Academyin hopes of one day being a pilot andthen an astronaut.
Not only does he participate inmartial arts at the Academy, butChris also picked up a new form offighting that has long been in hisblood line – boxing.
“I joined the Academy mainly
because of my dad. I have alwaysbeen around the military and beingable to fly would be amazing,” hesaid.
In between Roy teaching classeson Lackland, and Chris workingtoward completing a challengingdegree as well as a commission inthe USAF, both find the time to giveback to the community when they aretogether.
Whether by plying their skills oneach other or teaching martial artsclasses like women’s self defense,they give back to the community as afamily. No matter the upbringing, onething’s for sure – like father, like son.
Photos by Staff Sgt. Sharida JacksonRoy Eby, martial arts expert and certified Defense Tactics Instructor, demonstrates an elbow strike on his son, Chris, during a self-defense class at the Chaparral Fitness Center July 27. Roy began studying martial arts in 1972 and is proficient in 26 different styles.Chris is a sophomore at the U.S. Air Force Academy and black belt in Judo. Below, Roy demonstrates a knee strike.
Paths cross in pursuit of martial arts
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Like father, like son