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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 14 • APRIL 9, 2010
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
INSIDE ... 559th FTS PILOT HALTS ROBBERY, P3 ... ALS GRADUATES, P4 ... CSO GRADUATES, P10 ... ARTISTS TAKE T-38 RIDE, P11 ... ATHLETES EARN AWARDS, P14
Kodi Sanders and Celeste Costa take aspin on the new playground equipmentinstalled at the youth center Tuesday.The entire play area was renovated withall new ground cover and various typesof equipment. Photo by Don Lindsey
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Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsSenior Airman Katie Hickerson
EditorRobert GoetzSean BowlinStaff Writers
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ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 9, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Maj. Gen. Anthony PrzybyslawskiAir Education and Training Commandvice commander
To the men and womenof the First Command, Ileave Air Education andTraining Commandafter spending the past20 months honored tobe your vice command-er. Boy, have you taughtme a lot! Thank you.Thank you for yourtremendous devotion,service and professionalism.
We call ourselves the FirstCommand because of what youdo every day. Recruiters bring in thequality; military training instructors beginthe process of shaping the “rainbows,”recruits in the first week of training; mili-tary training leaders polish and preparethe Airmen for their first duty; andinstructor pilots create the world’s great-est aviators. Let’s not forget the intellectu-al and leadership center of the Air Force,Air University. And all your efforts are forone thing, and one thing only – preparingthe world’s greatest Airmen for combat!
I stood on the Lake Michigan beach inChicago and administered the oath to 60new recruits about to enter the Air Force.I watched as the recruiters there alreadystarted molding these young men andwomen as they marched these recruits inunison in front of the 1.2 million peoplethere for the air show! The ceremony wasbeing broadcast on the radio and as weended with the “... so help me God,” theroar of all those people along 10 miles ofbeach sent chills down my spine and liter-ally watered my eyes. Those people real-ized these new recruits were about to jointhe Air Force for the good of the nationand to protect their way of life. That’swhat you do!
I spent time at Lackland Air ForceBase, Texas, during the in-processing ofthese new Airmen. I was fascinated by therainbow appearance and attitude of theseindividuals as they got off the bus and gottheir first introduction to our way of life.“Pull those pants up!” the military training
instructor firmly stated. “Moveit!” “Quit gazing; you a
tourist?” I broke into achilling, cold sweat as I
immediately wasthrust back to Feb.22, 1971, my firstday at basic mili-tary training andthe raspy voice ofStaff Sgt. Savoy,my first MTI. Hegot my attention
immediately! That’swhat you do! That all changes in
eight and a half weeks.I had lunch one day with a
couple of basic trainees set tograduate in a week and asked one ofthem what was the hardest thing aboutBMT. Her response floored me.
She said, “Before coming into the AirForce if I didn’t like someone, I wouldignore them. But you taught me that if Ididn’t get along with someone I would notbe successful.”
And that’s when it hit me ... we aren’tjust making Airmen, we’re making betterAmericans! Warriors ready to make theultimate sacrifice. Whether they stay infor four years or 40, they will find a wayto make things better because you taughtthem they have something to contributeand can make a difference. That’s power-ful! That’s what you do!
I saw our military training leadersat our technical training wings takethose trainees from BMT and makethem into Airmen. They build on whatthey learned at Lackland AFB andprovide the elbow grease to polish theskills of the career field.
Walk the halls of the Intrepid Center orWilford Hall Medical Center and see thecare and healing of our wounded war-riors. Someone trained those skilledtechnicians and medical staff. Theseinstructors know that every Airman theytouch could find themselves quickly “out-side the wire” in a combat situationregardless of the career field. The listgoes on and on. You provide world-classtraining while instilling the American
warrior ethos! That’s what you do!I’ve flown with superb instructors in
our T-1, T-6, T-38 and C-17 maintained bytrue professionals. I was in the C-17 jumpseat for a night landing at BagramAirfield, Afghanistan, with the pilots onnight-vision goggles. I never saw the run-way. Where did they learn how to dothat? Our IPs do that for every aircraft inour inventory, even the crew of thePredator and Reaper. That’s what you do!
The last time I attended a course atMaxwell AFB, Ala., was at SquadronOfficer School in 1982. That was a longtime ago, and I had a couple of opinionsabout that place. Boy, was I wrong.
Everything is relevant for today’sworld ... support to the warfighter. Justthink about what goes on there ... earna master’s degree while deployed any-where in the world, new officers devel-op combat leadership skills at Air andSpace Basic Course, officers and enlist-ed share curriculum during the residentmilitary education programs, seniorleaders hone combatant commandskills in the flag officer courses, the listis endless. That’s what you do!
This past week I had the thrill of wel-coming the AETC Outstanding Airmen ofthe Year for their visit to AETC. At the firstreception on Monday night we were hon-ored by having three former Chief MasterSergeants of the Air Force – RobertGaylor, Frederick Finch and Eric Benken.Seeing them mingle with the truly out-standing Airmen I had another powerfulrealization. What we do is build on whatthose before us did for us. Here I was, inthe presence of past great leaders, andthe next generation of great leaders, whowill take the Air Force to the next level.
So, we are the First Command for theAir Force. We take rainbows from acrossAmerica, make them into Airmen andresponsible citizens, and then continue topolish and refine for as long as they staywith us. It’s because we will not let downthose who came before us and builttoday’s Air Force ... an Air Force we willmake better for tomorrow ... to answerour nation’s call! It’s what we do!
I am so proud to be a part of thisgreat command.
First Command: AETC first to influence Airmen
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
NEWS
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A Randolph Air Force Base studentinstructor pilot who entered a localsandwich shop to get a pre-workoutmeal was unexpectedly called uponrecently to stop an armed robbery, andis now being recommended for theAirman’s Medal.
Shortly after 7 p.m. March 20, 27-year-old Chicago native Capt. SteveMarz of the 559th Flying TrainingSquadron pulled into the parking lot ofa restaurant on Pat Booker Road inUniversal City near Randolph AFB.
The captain, who is licensed tocarry a pistol, didn’t want to leave itin the console of his truck where itcould possibly be stolen, so he put it inhis waistband and went in for a sand-wich. He entered the store, quicklyordered and moved down the counterto wait for it.
I t was then that another manentered the store and walked up tothe ordering area.
“He was clean-cut and clean-shaven,” the captain explained. “Hedidn’t look like a criminal.”
Captain Marz saw the man benddown and whisper something in theear of the young man who had justtaken his order. He got a scared lookon his face and went back to open upthe register.
“But the kid opening up the registerwasn’t doing it fast enough for the rob-ber,” Captain Marz said. By this timeCaptain Marz was standing with his armslightly behind his back trying to looknon-threatening while keenly assessingthe situation – and awaiting an opening.
Captain Marz described thetense moment when the robberangrily announced, “Look, justring me up a sandwich. That’ll getthat cash register open.”
The young sandwich makerwas furiously hitting buttons onthe register – it wouldn’t open.
“You’re stalling!” the captainheard the robber yell. “I’m notplaying around here. I’m doingbad and I don’t want to hurt any-body but I’ll blow holes in all ofyou. This is a robbery!”
Captain Marz saw the robber reachfor a pistol in his front waistband – and
look away from the clerk. He sensed anopportunity to intervene.
2nd Lt. Lauren Rood,a registered nurse inthe 59th MedicalInpatient Squadron,checks 5-year-oldAndrew Donnell'svitals on the pediatricward at Wilford HallMedical Center,Lackland Air ForceBase, Texas, March26. Andrew is the sonof retired Chief MasterSgt. Alvin Donnell. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy
Randolph pilot takes down armed robber“When I saw the robber preparing to pull his pistol onthat kid, all I could think of was that kid getting killed.
That would have been terrible.”
Capt. Steve Marz559th Flying Training Squadron
By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The majority of Wilford Hall MedicalCenter inpatient pediatric services will moveto Brooke Army Medical Center in April. Themove is part of the 2005 Base Realignmentand Closure process.
“These changes support BRAC law tomove all Wilford Hall inpatient care toBAMC and will provide continued qualitycare to our beneficiaries,” said Col. (Dr.)Mary Pelszynski, commander, 59thMaternal/Child Care Squadron.
The pediatric ward and pediatric intensivecare unit are scheduled to move to the fifthfloor of BAMC the week of April 19, openingfor admissions April 26. This will be the firsttime that BAMC has housed these depart-ments.
The majority of WHMC pediatric sub-specialty clinics are also scheduled tomove to the 5th floor of BAMC that sameweek, including Endocrinology,Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology,
Pulmonary, Nephrology, Child Neurology,Infectious Disease and Pediatric Surgery.The Tri-Service Cystic Fibrosis Center willalso move to BAMC.
There will be no appointments scheduledduring the move with all clinics planning toreopen for business April 26.
The WHMC Pediatric Cardiology, Geneticsand Special Baby Clinics will remain in theircurrent locations at Lackland Air ForceBase. The Pediatric Wellness Center will alsoremain at WHMC.
General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicineand Developmental Pediatric Clinics willexist at both hospitals.
All pediatric inpatient services, with theexception of the newborn nursery andneonatal intensive care unit, will be provid-ed at BAMC. Newborn medicine services willmove to BAMC in approximately 15 to 18months.
Patients are encouraged to verify the loca-tion when making pediatrics appointmentsthrough the Consult AppointmentManagement Office at (210) 916-9900.
WHMC pediatric services move to BAMC
See ROBBER P8
Kodi Sanders and Celeste Costa take aspin on the new playground equipmentinstalled at the youth center Tuesday.The entire play area was renovated withall new ground cover and various typesof equipment. Photo by Don Lindsey
Wingspread Office1150 5th Street East
Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760
Fax: (210) 652-3142Wingspread Advertisements
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San Antonio, Texas 78210Phone: (210) 534-8848
Wingspread [email protected]
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsSenior Airman Katie Hickerson
EditorRobert GoetzSean BowlinStaff Writers
Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.
Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 9, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Maj. Gen. Anthony PrzybyslawskiAir Education and Training Commandvice commander
To the men and womenof the First Command, Ileave Air Education andTraining Commandafter spending the past20 months honored tobe your vice command-er. Boy, have you taughtme a lot! Thank you.Thank you for yourtremendous devotion,service and professionalism.
We call ourselves the FirstCommand because of what youdo every day. Recruiters bring in thequality; military training instructors beginthe process of shaping the “rainbows,”recruits in the first week of training; mili-tary training leaders polish and preparethe Airmen for their first duty; andinstructor pilots create the world’s great-est aviators. Let’s not forget the intellectu-al and leadership center of the Air Force,Air University. And all your efforts are forone thing, and one thing only – preparingthe world’s greatest Airmen for combat!
I stood on the Lake Michigan beach inChicago and administered the oath to 60new recruits about to enter the Air Force.I watched as the recruiters there alreadystarted molding these young men andwomen as they marched these recruits inunison in front of the 1.2 million peoplethere for the air show! The ceremony wasbeing broadcast on the radio and as weended with the “... so help me God,” theroar of all those people along 10 miles ofbeach sent chills down my spine and liter-ally watered my eyes. Those people real-ized these new recruits were about to jointhe Air Force for the good of the nationand to protect their way of life. That’swhat you do!
I spent time at Lackland Air ForceBase, Texas, during the in-processing ofthese new Airmen. I was fascinated by therainbow appearance and attitude of theseindividuals as they got off the bus and gottheir first introduction to our way of life.“Pull those pants up!” the military training
instructor firmly stated. “Moveit!” “Quit gazing; you a
tourist?” I broke into achilling, cold sweat as I
immediately wasthrust back to Feb.22, 1971, my firstday at basic mili-tary training andthe raspy voice ofStaff Sgt. Savoy,my first MTI. Hegot my attention
immediately! That’swhat you do! That all changes in
eight and a half weeks.I had lunch one day with a
couple of basic trainees set tograduate in a week and asked one ofthem what was the hardest thing aboutBMT. Her response floored me.
She said, “Before coming into the AirForce if I didn’t like someone, I wouldignore them. But you taught me that if Ididn’t get along with someone I would notbe successful.”
And that’s when it hit me ... we aren’tjust making Airmen, we’re making betterAmericans! Warriors ready to make theultimate sacrifice. Whether they stay infor four years or 40, they will find a wayto make things better because you taughtthem they have something to contributeand can make a difference. That’s power-ful! That’s what you do!
I saw our military training leadersat our technical training wings takethose trainees from BMT and makethem into Airmen. They build on whatthey learned at Lackland AFB andprovide the elbow grease to polish theskills of the career field.
Walk the halls of the Intrepid Center orWilford Hall Medical Center and see thecare and healing of our wounded war-riors. Someone trained those skilledtechnicians and medical staff. Theseinstructors know that every Airman theytouch could find themselves quickly “out-side the wire” in a combat situationregardless of the career field. The listgoes on and on. You provide world-classtraining while instilling the American
warrior ethos! That’s what you do!I’ve flown with superb instructors in
our T-1, T-6, T-38 and C-17 maintained bytrue professionals. I was in the C-17 jumpseat for a night landing at BagramAirfield, Afghanistan, with the pilots onnight-vision goggles. I never saw the run-way. Where did they learn how to dothat? Our IPs do that for every aircraft inour inventory, even the crew of thePredator and Reaper. That’s what you do!
The last time I attended a course atMaxwell AFB, Ala., was at SquadronOfficer School in 1982. That was a longtime ago, and I had a couple of opinionsabout that place. Boy, was I wrong.
Everything is relevant for today’sworld ... support to the warfighter. Justthink about what goes on there ... earna master’s degree while deployed any-where in the world, new officers devel-op combat leadership skills at Air andSpace Basic Course, officers and enlist-ed share curriculum during the residentmilitary education programs, seniorleaders hone combatant commandskills in the flag officer courses, the listis endless. That’s what you do!
This past week I had the thrill of wel-coming the AETC Outstanding Airmen ofthe Year for their visit to AETC. At the firstreception on Monday night we were hon-ored by having three former Chief MasterSergeants of the Air Force – RobertGaylor, Frederick Finch and Eric Benken.Seeing them mingle with the truly out-standing Airmen I had another powerfulrealization. What we do is build on whatthose before us did for us. Here I was, inthe presence of past great leaders, andthe next generation of great leaders, whowill take the Air Force to the next level.
So, we are the First Command for theAir Force. We take rainbows from acrossAmerica, make them into Airmen andresponsible citizens, and then continue topolish and refine for as long as they staywith us. It’s because we will not let downthose who came before us and builttoday’s Air Force ... an Air Force we willmake better for tomorrow ... to answerour nation’s call! It’s what we do!
I am so proud to be a part of thisgreat command.
First Command: AETC first to influence Airmen
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
NEWS
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A Randolph Air Force Base studentinstructor pilot who entered a localsandwich shop to get a pre-workoutmeal was unexpectedly called uponrecently to stop an armed robbery, andis now being recommended for theAirman’s Medal.
Shortly after 7 p.m. March 20, 27-year-old Chicago native Capt. SteveMarz of the 559th Flying TrainingSquadron pulled into the parking lot ofa restaurant on Pat Booker Road inUniversal City near Randolph AFB.
The captain, who is licensed tocarry a pistol, didn’t want to leave itin the console of his truck where itcould possibly be stolen, so he put it inhis waistband and went in for a sand-wich. He entered the store, quicklyordered and moved down the counterto wait for it.
I t was then that another manentered the store and walked up tothe ordering area.
“He was clean-cut and clean-shaven,” the captain explained. “Hedidn’t look like a criminal.”
Captain Marz saw the man benddown and whisper something in theear of the young man who had justtaken his order. He got a scared lookon his face and went back to open upthe register.
“But the kid opening up the registerwasn’t doing it fast enough for the rob-ber,” Captain Marz said. By this timeCaptain Marz was standing with his armslightly behind his back trying to looknon-threatening while keenly assessingthe situation – and awaiting an opening.
Captain Marz described thetense moment when the robberangrily announced, “Look, justring me up a sandwich. That’ll getthat cash register open.”
The young sandwich makerwas furiously hitting buttons onthe register – it wouldn’t open.
“You’re stalling!” the captainheard the robber yell. “I’m notplaying around here. I’m doingbad and I don’t want to hurt any-body but I’ll blow holes in all ofyou. This is a robbery!”
Captain Marz saw the robber reachfor a pistol in his front waistband – and
look away from the clerk. He sensed anopportunity to intervene.
2nd Lt. Lauren Rood,a registered nurse inthe 59th MedicalInpatient Squadron,checks 5-year-oldAndrew Donnell'svitals on the pediatricward at Wilford HallMedical Center,Lackland Air ForceBase, Texas, March26. Andrew is the sonof retired Chief MasterSgt. Alvin Donnell. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy
Randolph pilot takes down armed robber“When I saw the robber preparing to pull his pistol onthat kid, all I could think of was that kid getting killed.
That would have been terrible.”
Capt. Steve Marz559th Flying Training Squadron
By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
The majority of Wilford Hall MedicalCenter inpatient pediatric services will moveto Brooke Army Medical Center in April. Themove is part of the 2005 Base Realignmentand Closure process.
“These changes support BRAC law tomove all Wilford Hall inpatient care toBAMC and will provide continued qualitycare to our beneficiaries,” said Col. (Dr.)Mary Pelszynski, commander, 59thMaternal/Child Care Squadron.
The pediatric ward and pediatric intensivecare unit are scheduled to move to the fifthfloor of BAMC the week of April 19, openingfor admissions April 26. This will be the firsttime that BAMC has housed these depart-ments.
The majority of WHMC pediatric sub-specialty clinics are also scheduled tomove to the 5th floor of BAMC that sameweek, including Endocrinology,Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology,
Pulmonary, Nephrology, Child Neurology,Infectious Disease and Pediatric Surgery.The Tri-Service Cystic Fibrosis Center willalso move to BAMC.
There will be no appointments scheduledduring the move with all clinics planning toreopen for business April 26.
The WHMC Pediatric Cardiology, Geneticsand Special Baby Clinics will remain in theircurrent locations at Lackland Air ForceBase. The Pediatric Wellness Center will alsoremain at WHMC.
General Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicineand Developmental Pediatric Clinics willexist at both hospitals.
All pediatric inpatient services, with theexception of the newborn nursery andneonatal intensive care unit, will be provid-ed at BAMC. Newborn medicine services willmove to BAMC in approximately 15 to 18months.
Patients are encouraged to verify the loca-tion when making pediatrics appointmentsthrough the Consult AppointmentManagement Office at (210) 916-9900.
WHMC pediatric services move to BAMC
See ROBBER P8
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 APRIL 9, 2010
Eleven Senior Airmen graduatedfrom the Gaylor Airman LeadershipSchool March 30 during a ceremonyat the Parr O’Club.
The Airmen successfully completed 24academic duty-days consisting of 192hours of classroom instruction inSupervisory Communication, Supervisionof Airman, Military Professionalism andCombat Leadership.
Three of these Airmen were presentedspecial awards during the ceremony.Senior Airman Ryan Morgan, 561Network Operations Squadron Det. 2,earned the John L. Levitow Award whileSenior Airman Caroline Mejia from the359th Medical Support Squadron wasawarded the Leadership Award. SeniorAirman Christopher Keilman from the902nd Security Forces Squadron receivedthe Academic Award.
Other graduates were:• Senior Airman Erica Craig, Air ForcePersonnel Center• Senior Airman Jessica Evans, 359th
Medical Support Squadron• Senior Airman Justin Hrusovsky,902nd Mission Support Group• Senior Airman Antonieta Jara, 882ndTraining Group• Senior Airman Douglas Jennings, AirEducation and Training Command• Senior Airman Jarad Miller, 902ndSecurity Forces Squadron• Senior Airman Aimee Pacheco, AirForce Personnel Center• Senior Airman Jessica Waring, 359thMedical Support Squadron
The guest speaker for the gradua-tion ceremony was Chief Master Sgt.Michael Schmick, 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron MaterialManagement Flight superintendent atLackland Air Force Base.
The ALS is affiliated with theCommunity College of the Air Forcethrough Enlisted ProfessionalMilitary Education. The graduatesare awarded 10 semester hourstoward a CCAF degree.
Eleven graduate from GaylorAirman Leadership School
Senior AirmanRyan Morgan
John L. Levitow Award
Senior AirmanCaroline Mejia
Leadership Award
Senior AirmanChristopher Keilman
Academic Award
Viva Fiesta!
!
In conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s FiestaCelebration, the United States Air Force Band of the West willoffer free concerts to all Department of Defense ID card holdersApril 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium.
Free tickets are available at the Randolph Information,Tickets and Tours office in Bldg. 897.
For more information, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil.Fiesta kicks off Thursday and runs through April 25. For a
complete schedule of Fiesta parades and events, visitwww.fiesta-sa.org.
END SEXUAL ASSAULT
REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY
Call the Randolphsexual assault hotline
at 652-8787
April 12, 2010
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 APRIL 9, 2010
Eleven Senior Airmen graduatedfrom the Gaylor Airman LeadershipSchool March 30 during a ceremonyat the Parr O’Club.
The Airmen successfully completed 24academic duty-days consisting of 192hours of classroom instruction inSupervisory Communication, Supervisionof Airman, Military Professionalism andCombat Leadership.
Three of these Airmen were presentedspecial awards during the ceremony.Senior Airman Ryan Morgan, 561Network Operations Squadron Det. 2,earned the John L. Levitow Award whileSenior Airman Caroline Mejia from the359th Medical Support Squadron wasawarded the Leadership Award. SeniorAirman Christopher Keilman from the902nd Security Forces Squadron receivedthe Academic Award.
Other graduates were:• Senior Airman Erica Craig, Air ForcePersonnel Center• Senior Airman Jessica Evans, 359th
Medical Support Squadron• Senior Airman Justin Hrusovsky,902nd Mission Support Group• Senior Airman Antonieta Jara, 882ndTraining Group• Senior Airman Douglas Jennings, AirEducation and Training Command• Senior Airman Jarad Miller, 902ndSecurity Forces Squadron• Senior Airman Aimee Pacheco, AirForce Personnel Center• Senior Airman Jessica Waring, 359thMedical Support Squadron
The guest speaker for the gradua-tion ceremony was Chief Master Sgt.Michael Schmick, 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron MaterialManagement Flight superintendent atLackland Air Force Base.
The ALS is affiliated with theCommunity College of the Air Forcethrough Enlisted ProfessionalMilitary Education. The graduatesare awarded 10 semester hourstoward a CCAF degree.
Eleven graduate from GaylorAirman Leadership School
Senior AirmanRyan Morgan
John L. Levitow Award
Senior AirmanCaroline Mejia
Leadership Award
Senior AirmanChristopher Keilman
Academic Award
Viva Fiesta!
!
In conjunction with the City of San Antonio’s FiestaCelebration, the United States Air Force Band of the West willoffer free concerts to all Department of Defense ID card holdersApril 20 and 21 at 7 p.m. at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium.
Free tickets are available at the Randolph Information,Tickets and Tours office in Bldg. 897.
For more information, visit www.bandofthewest.af.mil.Fiesta kicks off Thursday and runs through April 25. For a
complete schedule of Fiesta parades and events, visitwww.fiesta-sa.org.
END SEXUAL ASSAULT
REPORT IT IMMEDIATELY
Call the Randolphsexual assault hotline
at 652-8787
April 12, 2010
PAGE 7WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 APRIL 9, 2010
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
What began as a senior class project spearheadedby a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot ofpremature babies and traumatized children “secu-rity blankets.”
Additionally, business teacher Shirley McMenaminsaid the senior class’s and other Ro-Hawk students’ par-ticipation in a national effort called “Project Linus,”where people make blankets and quilts for the children,has grown far beyond her expectations.
“I was hoping for 20 quilts,” said the quilting enthusi-ast. “I’ve turned in 90 so far.”
Ms. McMenamin said since right before Christmas,about 60 RHS students and 10 teachers have beensteadily making the quilts for children less than 1 year ofage to 18 years old. The quilts range from the standardblanket-sized to placemat-sized, specifically made tocover premature babies.
“The majority of the quilts are done by hand,” Ms.McMenamin added. “One girl in the project likedmaking them so much that she got her parents toget her a sewing machine.”
That girl, senior Chelsea Glasgow, 18, daughter ofChief Master Sgt. Brian Glasgow and Senior Master Sgt.Fern Glasgow, produced 15 quilts by herself for the proj-ect. Of those, her personal favorite is a boy’s quilt inthree different patchwork shades of blue.
“This is something I like to do,” Chelsea said ofquilting, “and it’s for a good cause. It feels reallygood to help out.”
Besides mastering the intricacies of sewing, Ms.McMenamin said the Ro-Hawk quilters, during the ongo-ing project, learned something about human anatomy.
“They learned about how small prematurely borninfants were. They also learned that preemies can’thave batting, or filler, in their blankets and quilts.That would make them too heavy to be put on theirlittle bodies,” she added.
She also said the project, which will be ongoingthrough May, shows the Ro-Hawk students making thequilts are “caring and thoughtful.”
“They are learning to show a lot of compassion to peo-ple who’ve had some bad luck,” Ms. McMenaminexplained.
One of the student quilters, RHS junior ReeceWashington, 17, said anybody who thinks the project isworth it should get involved.
“The entire school should do it,” he added.Senior Tyler Burden, 18, said she has a connec-
tion to Project Linus because her brother wasborn prematurely.
“People made blankets for him when he was so lit-tle and it gave my mom a lot of strength and hope,”
Tyler said. “It also saved my parents some money.”The project’s Web site at www.projectlinus.org said the
effort’s national headquarters is in Bloomingdale, Ill.,and maintains chapters in all 50 states.
“Blankets,” it said, “are collected locally and dis-tributed to children in hospitals, shelters, socialservice agencies or anywhere that a child might bein need of a big hug.”
Deanne Quill, the owner of a local sewing store,praised Ms. McMenamin and the Ro-Hawk quiltersfor going above and beyond in their efforts to helpchildren in need.
“Shirley is a very enthusiastic person who’s excitedabout teaching her students sewing skills – for a goodcause,” Ms. Quill said.
Randolph High students give gift of comfort
Photo by David TerryStudents at Randolph Air Force Base High School display quilt samples made during a quilting project. Thestudents made larger quilts to donate to Project Linus for traumatized children. The quilting was done under thedirection of RHS teacher Shirley McMenamin.
By April RowdenAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office
Civilians interested in competing fordevelopmental education opportunitiesin 2010 now have until April 26 to sub-mit a hard copy application to the AirForce Personnel Center CivilianLeadership Development Branch.
Interested parties should contact theirinstallation’s Force Support Squadronfor specific local guidance and policy oninternal due dates.
The CDE program includes devel-opmental education opportunities foremployees in pay bands 1 through 5and grades GS-7 through 15 or
equivalent grade. Civilians are nominated by their
local leadership through their chain ofcommand. After members of AFPC’sForce Development Support Divisionreceive applications, they forwardthem to the appropriate functionaldevelopmental teams so they can rankthe nominees, validate the programsthey should attend and identify follow-on assignments.
To be considered for SeniorDevelopmental Education, applicantsmust have completed either intermedi-ate-level or senior-level professionalmilitary education, either in residenceor through distance learning.
Those interested in competing forStrategic Education that have not com-pleted the required PME by any methodmay apply for a waiver. Contact the CDEprogram office for additional informa-tion at 210-565-2524 or DSN 665-2524.
A majority of developmental teamreview boards take place from Maythrough August. Selections are typi-cally announced in the fall.
For more information, visitAFPC’s personnel services Website and type in “CDE.” CurrentAir Force employees may call the24-hour Air Force Total ForceService Center at (800) 525-0102 orDSN 665-5000.
Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A table set up in the RandolphElementary School foyer has beenturned into a temporary learning cen-ter, decorated with a brightly coloredposter and stacked with books, fliersand other educational materials.
The site is part of a month-long cam-paign to teach students about autism, adisability that affects an estimated onein every 110 children in the UnitedStates, and to promote acceptance ofthose who live with the “spectrum” dis-order that affects their ability to com-municate and interact with others.
“Our purpose is to raise awareness ofautism,” said Angela Sherrod, a parentwhose 8-year-old son, Ryan, was diag-nosed with the disorder at age 3 and isnow a second-grader at Randolph. “Wealso intend to focus on acceptance dur-ing our time with the students.”
Ms. Sherrod and two other parents,Dee Coker and Melody Hughes, startedthe campaign at Randolph Elementarylast April for Autism Awareness Month.For this year’s observance, Ms. Sherrodand Ms. Coker plan to read the book“Since We’re Friends” to students April
21. The book looks at autism from thepoint of view of a boy whose friend isaffected by the disorder, promotingacceptance of people who are different.
“We are hoping that last year’s intro-duction to the students about autismwill just be enhanced this year withmore basic information, and we hopethey will become more aware of theirown ability to be a friend to someonewho may be different from them,” shesaid. “This is a big message includingall differences.”
Special education teacher BridgetBrennan-Bergmann said all studentswill have an opportunity to attendthe presentation by Ms. Sherrod andMs. Coker.
“We have a system to share infor-mation through PE classes,” shesaid. “They wil l share the bookgrade level at a time. By the end ofthe day, everybody at the school willhave learned about autism.”
A community event designed to raiseawareness about autism is Any BabyCan’s sixth annual Walk for AutismApril 24 in San Antonio, Ms. Sherrodsaid. She also said an HBO movie show-ing this month, “Temple Grandin,”focuses on an autistic woman whoovercame the stigma of her condition tobecome a hero in the cattle industry.
Autism is a complex developmentaldisability that typically appears dur-ing the first three years of life and isdefined by a certain set of behaviors,according to the Autism Society ofAmerica Web site. Among the signsautistic children may exhibit are
lack of or delay in spoken language,repetitive use of language and/ormotor mechanisms, little or no eyecontact, lack of spontaneous ormake-believe play, lack of interest inpeer relationships and persistent fix-ation on parts of objects.
Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said ninechildren at Randolph Elementary arediagnosed with autism. She said that isa high number, but the Air Forceassigns personnel to bases with the
resources to meet families’ exceptionalmedical needs. She also said Randolphpartners with schools at Fort SamHouston and Lackland Air Force Baseto provide therapy for the children.
Ms. Brennan-Bergmann saidteachers at Randolph Elementarywelcome students with specialneeds, and her principal, KarenBessette, quickly concurred.
Parents, Randolph school raise autism awarenessMonth-long observanceheightens knowledge,acceptance of thoseaffected by autism
Photo by Steve ThurowStudents from Catherine Rogers' second-grade class at Randolph Field Elementary discuss liter-ature and events taking place around San Antonio to increase the awareness of autism duringAutism Awareness Month.
See AUTISM P8
By Daniel ElkinsAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office
Air Force Personnel Center officials here beganaccepting applications for voluntary separation payfrom eligible officers April 1.
Officers in nine Air Force specialties across five yeargroups who are being considered to meet the 2010Reduction in Force Board convening Sept. 20 are eligi-ble to apply for VSP. They include Airmen in the gradesof major and below in the following core Air Force spe-cialties: 13S, 15W, 21A, 33S, 38F, 52R with the excep-tion of Catholic chaplains, 61B, 61C and 65F who werecommissioned in the year groups 1998, 1999, 2002,2003 and 2004.
Although the application window closes June 30,personnel officials here said applications will be consid-
ered in the order they are received by AFPC via theVirtual Military Personnel Flight. Officers desiring toseparate Sept. 30 or sooner must have their applica-tions to AFPC not later than April 30. All other Airmenapproved for VSP must separate between Oct. 1 andDec. 31.
“Commanders play a critical role in this process byensuring those eligible for the RIF have the informa-tion they need in a timely manner so they can makean informed decision,” said Col. William Foote, direc-tor of personnel services at AFPC. “Such a decisionrequires an understanding of the varying advantagesin separation benefits and entitlements between VSPand RIF for each individual depending on upon theirindividual circumstances as well as diligent action onthe part of all involved.”
VSP is a monetary incentive tool granted to the
Air Force under the 2006 National DefenseAuthorization Act and will be paid in a lump sumpayment at twice the involuntary separation payrate. Air Force officials are asking officers at risk ofmeeting the RIF board to carefully explore theirvulnerability in consideration of VSP. Officers select-ed for separation by the RIF board will receive onlythe standard involuntary separation pay rate.
The fiscal 2010/2011 Voluntary Separation PayProgram is part of the service’s expanded force man-agement measures announced March 25 to correctimbalances across Air Force specialties and meet itscongressionally mandated end strength.
For more information on eligibility, benefits andapplication procedures, visit the AFPC personnel serv-ices Web site or call the Total Force Service Center at(800) 565-0102.
Eligible officers may apply for voluntary separation pay
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By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
What began as a senior class project spearheadedby a Randolph High School teacher is giving a lot ofpremature babies and traumatized children “secu-rity blankets.”
Additionally, business teacher Shirley McMenaminsaid the senior class’s and other Ro-Hawk students’ par-ticipation in a national effort called “Project Linus,”where people make blankets and quilts for the children,has grown far beyond her expectations.
“I was hoping for 20 quilts,” said the quilting enthusi-ast. “I’ve turned in 90 so far.”
Ms. McMenamin said since right before Christmas,about 60 RHS students and 10 teachers have beensteadily making the quilts for children less than 1 year ofage to 18 years old. The quilts range from the standardblanket-sized to placemat-sized, specifically made tocover premature babies.
“The majority of the quilts are done by hand,” Ms.McMenamin added. “One girl in the project likedmaking them so much that she got her parents toget her a sewing machine.”
That girl, senior Chelsea Glasgow, 18, daughter ofChief Master Sgt. Brian Glasgow and Senior Master Sgt.Fern Glasgow, produced 15 quilts by herself for the proj-ect. Of those, her personal favorite is a boy’s quilt inthree different patchwork shades of blue.
“This is something I like to do,” Chelsea said ofquilting, “and it’s for a good cause. It feels reallygood to help out.”
Besides mastering the intricacies of sewing, Ms.McMenamin said the Ro-Hawk quilters, during the ongo-ing project, learned something about human anatomy.
“They learned about how small prematurely borninfants were. They also learned that preemies can’thave batting, or filler, in their blankets and quilts.That would make them too heavy to be put on theirlittle bodies,” she added.
She also said the project, which will be ongoingthrough May, shows the Ro-Hawk students making thequilts are “caring and thoughtful.”
“They are learning to show a lot of compassion to peo-ple who’ve had some bad luck,” Ms. McMenaminexplained.
One of the student quilters, RHS junior ReeceWashington, 17, said anybody who thinks the project isworth it should get involved.
“The entire school should do it,” he added.Senior Tyler Burden, 18, said she has a connec-
tion to Project Linus because her brother wasborn prematurely.
“People made blankets for him when he was so lit-tle and it gave my mom a lot of strength and hope,”
Tyler said. “It also saved my parents some money.”The project’s Web site at www.projectlinus.org said the
effort’s national headquarters is in Bloomingdale, Ill.,and maintains chapters in all 50 states.
“Blankets,” it said, “are collected locally and dis-tributed to children in hospitals, shelters, socialservice agencies or anywhere that a child might bein need of a big hug.”
Deanne Quill, the owner of a local sewing store,praised Ms. McMenamin and the Ro-Hawk quiltersfor going above and beyond in their efforts to helpchildren in need.
“Shirley is a very enthusiastic person who’s excitedabout teaching her students sewing skills – for a goodcause,” Ms. Quill said.
Randolph High students give gift of comfort
Photo by David TerryStudents at Randolph Air Force Base High School display quilt samples made during a quilting project. Thestudents made larger quilts to donate to Project Linus for traumatized children. The quilting was done under thedirection of RHS teacher Shirley McMenamin.
By April RowdenAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office
Civilians interested in competing fordevelopmental education opportunitiesin 2010 now have until April 26 to sub-mit a hard copy application to the AirForce Personnel Center CivilianLeadership Development Branch.
Interested parties should contact theirinstallation’s Force Support Squadronfor specific local guidance and policy oninternal due dates.
The CDE program includes devel-opmental education opportunities foremployees in pay bands 1 through 5and grades GS-7 through 15 or
equivalent grade. Civilians are nominated by their
local leadership through their chain ofcommand. After members of AFPC’sForce Development Support Divisionreceive applications, they forwardthem to the appropriate functionaldevelopmental teams so they can rankthe nominees, validate the programsthey should attend and identify follow-on assignments.
To be considered for SeniorDevelopmental Education, applicantsmust have completed either intermedi-ate-level or senior-level professionalmilitary education, either in residenceor through distance learning.
Those interested in competing forStrategic Education that have not com-pleted the required PME by any methodmay apply for a waiver. Contact the CDEprogram office for additional informa-tion at 210-565-2524 or DSN 665-2524.
A majority of developmental teamreview boards take place from Maythrough August. Selections are typi-cally announced in the fall.
For more information, visitAFPC’s personnel services Website and type in “CDE.” CurrentAir Force employees may call the24-hour Air Force Total ForceService Center at (800) 525-0102 orDSN 665-5000.
Deadline extended for civilian developmental education program
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A table set up in the RandolphElementary School foyer has beenturned into a temporary learning cen-ter, decorated with a brightly coloredposter and stacked with books, fliersand other educational materials.
The site is part of a month-long cam-paign to teach students about autism, adisability that affects an estimated onein every 110 children in the UnitedStates, and to promote acceptance ofthose who live with the “spectrum” dis-order that affects their ability to com-municate and interact with others.
“Our purpose is to raise awareness ofautism,” said Angela Sherrod, a parentwhose 8-year-old son, Ryan, was diag-nosed with the disorder at age 3 and isnow a second-grader at Randolph. “Wealso intend to focus on acceptance dur-ing our time with the students.”
Ms. Sherrod and two other parents,Dee Coker and Melody Hughes, startedthe campaign at Randolph Elementarylast April for Autism Awareness Month.For this year’s observance, Ms. Sherrodand Ms. Coker plan to read the book“Since We’re Friends” to students April
21. The book looks at autism from thepoint of view of a boy whose friend isaffected by the disorder, promotingacceptance of people who are different.
“We are hoping that last year’s intro-duction to the students about autismwill just be enhanced this year withmore basic information, and we hopethey will become more aware of theirown ability to be a friend to someonewho may be different from them,” shesaid. “This is a big message includingall differences.”
Special education teacher BridgetBrennan-Bergmann said all studentswill have an opportunity to attendthe presentation by Ms. Sherrod andMs. Coker.
“We have a system to share infor-mation through PE classes,” shesaid. “They wil l share the bookgrade level at a time. By the end ofthe day, everybody at the school willhave learned about autism.”
A community event designed to raiseawareness about autism is Any BabyCan’s sixth annual Walk for AutismApril 24 in San Antonio, Ms. Sherrodsaid. She also said an HBO movie show-ing this month, “Temple Grandin,”focuses on an autistic woman whoovercame the stigma of her condition tobecome a hero in the cattle industry.
Autism is a complex developmentaldisability that typically appears dur-ing the first three years of life and isdefined by a certain set of behaviors,according to the Autism Society ofAmerica Web site. Among the signsautistic children may exhibit are
lack of or delay in spoken language,repetitive use of language and/ormotor mechanisms, little or no eyecontact, lack of spontaneous ormake-believe play, lack of interest inpeer relationships and persistent fix-ation on parts of objects.
Ms. Brennan-Bergmann said ninechildren at Randolph Elementary arediagnosed with autism. She said that isa high number, but the Air Forceassigns personnel to bases with the
resources to meet families’ exceptionalmedical needs. She also said Randolphpartners with schools at Fort SamHouston and Lackland Air Force Baseto provide therapy for the children.
Ms. Brennan-Bergmann saidteachers at Randolph Elementarywelcome students with specialneeds, and her principal, KarenBessette, quickly concurred.
Parents, Randolph school raise autism awarenessMonth-long observanceheightens knowledge,acceptance of thoseaffected by autism
Photo by Steve ThurowStudents from Catherine Rogers' second-grade class at Randolph Field Elementary discuss liter-ature and events taking place around San Antonio to increase the awareness of autism duringAutism Awareness Month.
See AUTISM P8
By Daniel ElkinsAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs Office
Air Force Personnel Center officials here beganaccepting applications for voluntary separation payfrom eligible officers April 1.
Officers in nine Air Force specialties across five yeargroups who are being considered to meet the 2010Reduction in Force Board convening Sept. 20 are eligi-ble to apply for VSP. They include Airmen in the gradesof major and below in the following core Air Force spe-cialties: 13S, 15W, 21A, 33S, 38F, 52R with the excep-tion of Catholic chaplains, 61B, 61C and 65F who werecommissioned in the year groups 1998, 1999, 2002,2003 and 2004.
Although the application window closes June 30,personnel officials here said applications will be consid-
ered in the order they are received by AFPC via theVirtual Military Personnel Flight. Officers desiring toseparate Sept. 30 or sooner must have their applica-tions to AFPC not later than April 30. All other Airmenapproved for VSP must separate between Oct. 1 andDec. 31.
“Commanders play a critical role in this process byensuring those eligible for the RIF have the informa-tion they need in a timely manner so they can makean informed decision,” said Col. William Foote, direc-tor of personnel services at AFPC. “Such a decisionrequires an understanding of the varying advantagesin separation benefits and entitlements between VSPand RIF for each individual depending on upon theirindividual circumstances as well as diligent action onthe part of all involved.”
VSP is a monetary incentive tool granted to the
Air Force under the 2006 National DefenseAuthorization Act and will be paid in a lump sumpayment at twice the involuntary separation payrate. Air Force officials are asking officers at risk ofmeeting the RIF board to carefully explore theirvulnerability in consideration of VSP. Officers select-ed for separation by the RIF board will receive onlythe standard involuntary separation pay rate.
The fiscal 2010/2011 Voluntary Separation PayProgram is part of the service’s expanded force man-agement measures announced March 25 to correctimbalances across Air Force specialties and meet itscongressionally mandated end strength.
For more information on eligibility, benefits andapplication procedures, visit the AFPC personnel serv-ices Web site or call the Total Force Service Center at(800) 565-0102.
Eligible officers may apply for voluntary separation pay
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Duty Title: Public health technician Hometown:Cicero, Ill.Hobbies:Playing video games, golfing and any sports activity Goals:Short-term: Score 90 or above on career developmentcourse end of course testLong-term: Finish CCAF and apply for military train-ing instructor dutyGreatest Accomplishment:My children: Aedan, age 5; Julian, age 2 and a babygirl on the way
Personal Motto:If you’re not the best, why do itPet Peeve:People who don’t strive to be their bestPersonal Inspiration:My wife and childrenCommander’s Comments:“Airman 1st Class Zavala is a motivated Airmanwhose professionalism and confidence set a positiveexample for his peers. He continuously strives forexcellence in all that he does and does not acceptmediocrity.”
– Lt. Col. Gregory York359th Aerospace Medicine Sqaudron commander
Airman 1st ClassPhillip Zavala359th Aerospace
Medicine Squadron
Captain Marz, who knew his pistolwas on safe without a round in thechamber, knew he had to gain enoughtime to take his safety off and cham-ber a round.
He turned on the laser on his FN-575.7-caliber pistol after drawing it –and pointed the laser dot directly intothe robber’s right eye.
The robber froze.“See where this laser’s pointing?”
Captain Marz asked the robber. “In ahalf a second, a bullet’ll be there.”
Captain Marz, who by this time hadchambered a bullet, told the robber toget on the ground. Without much more
of an option, the robber complied. The captain walked up to him from
behind to clear the area. He kickedthe robber’s pistol out of his handsand pulled out his cell phone with hisfree hand.
While pointing his pistol at therobber, he dialed 9-1-1.
“The police arrived in two cars,”the captain explained. “It took themabout two minutes to show up.”
Captain Marz said the police sortedout the situation quickly, apprehendedthe suspect, took statements and showedhim a picture on their laptop of the sus-pect taken during a previous sandwichshop robbery. That time he’d pointed aknife at a store clerk.
That’s when Captain Marz said heknew he had made the right call bypulling his pistol on the perpetrator,although he had thought the man wasjoking at first and after the incident,was “what if-ing” the incident in hismind, wondering if he had done theright thing and feeling something likea sense of buyer’s remorse.
“When I saw the robber preparingto pull his pistol on that kid, all Icould think of was that kid gettingkilled,” he said. “That would havebeen terrible. I ’m glad I had aweapon with me and I wish morelaw-abiding citizens carried themlegally – because criminals wil lalways find a way to have them.”
Detective Sgt. Steve Mihalski of theUniversal City Police Department, who isworking on the open case, said CaptainMarz assisted them greatly.
“He’s been great to work with,” thedetective said.
Captain Marz’s squadron commander,Lt. Col Kevin Heyburn, also praised himfor his actions that evening.
“This is another great example of anAirman going out of his way to protectothers,” the colonel said.
Captain Marz has been recommendedfor the Airman’s Medal for his superioractions saving the lives of others whileplacing his own in great danger. Noaward ceremony date has been set atthis time.
ROBBER from P3
“Teachers want kids with special needs in their classroom,” she said.“There’s a spirit of acceptance.”
Ms. Sherrod, who called her son “very high functioning,” said he hasmade great progress at Randolph.
“Randolph has been a blessing to us,” she said. “They are very openand willing to go the extra mile. They provide more things than otherschools.”
Ms. Bessette attributed the progress of Ryan and other autistic stu-dents to “a team effort in partnership with the parents.” She said theschool’s staff is “invested in the school” and provide “a human and per-sonal touch.”
Ms. Sherrod said parents who believe their children may be autisticshould seek immediate help. She said early intervention helped herson.
“If you see any of the signs of autism, go to your pediatricianand keep pushing until you get answers,” she said.
Some online autism resources are www.autism-society.org,www.autismspeaks.org, www.operationautismonline.org, www.autism-communitynetwork-sa.org and www.anybabycansa.org.
AUTISM from P7By Maj. Belinda PetersenAir Force Services Agency Public Affairs
Now through May 23, Airmen and eligiblepatrons of Air Force MWR programs can com-pete in an original song category atMyAirForceLife.com as part of the Year of theAir Force Family.
The adult winner will receive a live, one-hour professional coaching and mentoringSkype session with Thom Shepherd, anaward-winning Nashville songwriter. Inaddition, the adult and youth winners willreceive a $2,000 gift certificate toMusician’s Friend, an online music store.
Contestants can visit www.MyAirForceLife.com/contests/song_rules.html to choose fromfour themes and upload a three to four minuteoriginal composition.
Submissions can be instrumental or music
with lyrics. Songwriters may choose to havesomeone else perform their original song forthe recorded submission. Lyrics are notrequired for instrumental versions.
Once uploaded, visitors to the site can viewand vote for their favorite compositions. Theearlier the compositions are submitted, themore time it will have to receive votes.
Even though online voting will determinefinalists, the winners of both categories will bedetermined by contest officials.
Last year, Air Force Services Agency officialslaunched MyAirForceLife.com to help Airmenand their families stay connected, informed andengaged in programs as part of the Year of theAir Force Family.
To find details on the competitions and toenter, Airmen and eligible patrons of AirForce MWR programs can log on towww.myairforcelife.com.
Song competition at MyAirForceLife.com
By Staff Sgt. Vanessa YoungDefense Media Activity-San Antonio
ANGOL, Chile – Just five days after their arrivalhere, Airmen from an Air Force ExpeditionaryMedical Support team, along with Chilean medics,are treating patients at the newly-built mobile hos-pital here March 15.
This morning, Chilean surgeons and anesthesiolo-gists worked side-by-side with their Air Force coun-terparts to complete their first surgery, an anklefracture from the earthquake.
The Chilean and American medical team are equippedto provide surgical, primary care, pediatric, radiological,gynecological, laboratory and pharmaceutical services tothe nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. The hospitalhas been fully operational since March 13.
“Three days ago, this was a barren polo field on aChilean army cavalry post; now it is a full mission-capable Air Force expeditionary hospital,” said Col.David Garrison, the commander of the EMEDS teamsupporting the Chilean earthquake relief effort.“Words cannot describe how proud I am of the 85medics, public affairs, contracting, civil engineerand security forces Airmen supporting the AngolEMEDS; their energy is absolutely amazing.”
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake Feb. 27, Angol’s190-bed, regional hospital was deemed structurallyunsound. Prior to the expeditionary hospital’s comple-tion, local Chilean medics treated members of the local
community in a small clinic in Angol, or referred them tonearby hospitals—some nearly 40 miles away.
The clinic (in Angol) receives about 225 patient visits aday, said Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, the director of the regionalhospital in Angol affected by the earthquake. With thisnew hospital built, patients can be referred to this hospi-tal, which will allow doctors at the clinic in Angol to han-dle more outpatient care.
“We feel very at peace with the extra capabilities,(now we can) handle the extra load for the Angol
population,” Doctor Rodriguez said. The EMEDS team along with members of the Chilean
army built the hospital in three and a half days. Theoriginal EMEDS +10 hospital plan included one operat-ing room, seven beds and three critical-care beds. Afterassessing the medical needs of the local community, theEMEDS team doubled the number of operating wardsand quadrupled the number of patient wards.
More than 60 Air Force medics work side-by-sidewith 50 Chilean medical professionals to providecare for patients and show the Chileans the capabil-ities of this EMEDS facility.
“I’ve been able to learn a lot working with EMEDSAirmen, including how to set up an EMEDS hospital andhow to use different equipment in this hospital,” saidChilean army 2nd Cpl. Jonathan Cuevas, a paramedicworking in the mobile hospital. “The Americans herehave helped out a lot. We feel very grateful that they allare helping our country and our people.”
Building and working in this hospital is a fulfillingexperience, said Senior Airman Joseph Lockman, anaerospace medical technician who works in the emer-gency room at the mobile hospital.
“To know that I’m actually helping people out and set-ting up a hospital that they do not have is a real joy andis exciting for me,” Airman Lockman said.
U.S. military relief activities in Chile are part of theongoing U.S. relief efforts led by U.S. Agency forInternational Development’s Office of Foreign DisasterAssistance officials.
Airmen, Chileans treat patients at new expeditionary hospital
Photo by Senior Airman Tiffany TrojcaMaj. Deena Sutter (right), deployed to Chile from the 59thMedical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, checks the heart-beat of an ill child March 14 in Angol, Chile.
RetirementCongratulations to Chief Master Sgt.
Dan Red Cloud, Air Education andTraining Command, and Master Sgt.Kerry Alexander, Air Force ManpowerAgency, on their retirement.
Enlisted SpousesThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses Club
hosts a Bunko Night card game for allretired or active enlisted spouses everyfourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club.
For more details, call 310-4551.
Self-Defense WorkshopAs part of Sexual Assault Prevention
Month, the Voices Against SexualAssault is scheduled to host a KravMaga self-defense seminar at theWorldwide Regional Training Center inSan Antonio Saturday from 1-4 p.m.Women age 12 and up are welcome toattend. Those interested should regis-ter at www.krav-maga-san-antonio.com, or call 348-6127.
Home Alone ClassThe Randolph Family Advocacy
Program is scheduled to host a HomeAlone class April 20 from 5-6 p.m. atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter ballroom. Children age 9 andolder are welcome to attend.
Call 652-3828 to register.
Effective Discipline for TeensThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center hosts an Effective Discipline forTeens workshop at the A&FRCConference Room April 29 and May 13at noon. Parents of teens age 13-17are welcome to attend. Call 426-6499for more information.
Advisory Board MeetingThe Randolph Restoration Program
is scheduled to host its nextRestoration Advisory Board meetingApril 20 at 6 p.m. at the Schertz PublicLibrary. Attendees will discuss meansto achieve environmental restoration.For details, call 652-4668.
Tax center location changeThe Randolph Tax Center is now
located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth StreetWest across from the BXtra loadingdocks and Eisenhower Bank.
For more information or to make anappointment, call the tax center at652-1040.
Chapel meetingThe Protestant Women of the Chapel
host bible study time and fellowshipTuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is alsoavailable Wednesdays.
For more information, call 566-3006.
Spring retreatThe Protestant Women of the
Chapel from Randolph and LacklandAir Force Bases will host a combinedspring retreat April 17 from 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. at the Dodd Field Chapelon Ft. Sam Houston.
For details, call 310-3022.
CongratulationsRandolph Air Force Base hosted an
Information Assurance Assessmentand Assistance Program inspectionfrom March 29 to April 2. The mainaccount and all subaccounts werefound to have “no findings.”
Congratulations on the best inspec-tion outcome throughout Air Educationand Training Command.
Library specialThe video game “Beatles
Rockband” will be available Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base
library coffee shop for families toshowcase their inner rock star.
For a complete listing of basebriefs, including educationbriefs, visit www.randolph.af.miland click on ‘Round Randolph.
Base BRIEFS
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
“Shutter Island” - (R)Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Today @ 7 p.m.
“The Crazies” - (R)Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“Shutter Island” - (R)Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
AFAF fundraiserThe Air Force Assistance
Fund is scheduled to host afinale Dodgeball event April 16at 2 p.m. at the RamblerFitness Center.
For more information, call652-5316.
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Duty Title: Public health technician Hometown:Cicero, Ill.Hobbies:Playing video games, golfing and any sports activity Goals:Short-term: Score 90 or above on career developmentcourse end of course testLong-term: Finish CCAF and apply for military train-ing instructor dutyGreatest Accomplishment:My children: Aedan, age 5; Julian, age 2 and a babygirl on the way
Personal Motto:If you’re not the best, why do itPet Peeve:People who don’t strive to be their bestPersonal Inspiration:My wife and childrenCommander’s Comments:“Airman 1st Class Zavala is a motivated Airmanwhose professionalism and confidence set a positiveexample for his peers. He continuously strives forexcellence in all that he does and does not acceptmediocrity.”
– Lt. Col. Gregory York359th Aerospace Medicine Sqaudron commander
Airman 1st ClassPhillip Zavala359th Aerospace
Medicine Squadron
Captain Marz, who knew his pistolwas on safe without a round in thechamber, knew he had to gain enoughtime to take his safety off and cham-ber a round.
He turned on the laser on his FN-575.7-caliber pistol after drawing it –and pointed the laser dot directly intothe robber’s right eye.
The robber froze.“See where this laser’s pointing?”
Captain Marz asked the robber. “In ahalf a second, a bullet’ll be there.”
Captain Marz, who by this time hadchambered a bullet, told the robber toget on the ground. Without much more
of an option, the robber complied. The captain walked up to him from
behind to clear the area. He kickedthe robber’s pistol out of his handsand pulled out his cell phone with hisfree hand.
While pointing his pistol at therobber, he dialed 9-1-1.
“The police arrived in two cars,”the captain explained. “It took themabout two minutes to show up.”
Captain Marz said the police sortedout the situation quickly, apprehendedthe suspect, took statements and showedhim a picture on their laptop of the sus-pect taken during a previous sandwichshop robbery. That time he’d pointed aknife at a store clerk.
That’s when Captain Marz said heknew he had made the right call bypulling his pistol on the perpetrator,although he had thought the man wasjoking at first and after the incident,was “what if-ing” the incident in hismind, wondering if he had done theright thing and feeling something likea sense of buyer’s remorse.
“When I saw the robber preparingto pull his pistol on that kid, all Icould think of was that kid gettingkilled,” he said. “That would havebeen terrible. I ’m glad I had aweapon with me and I wish morelaw-abiding citizens carried themlegally – because criminals wil lalways find a way to have them.”
Detective Sgt. Steve Mihalski of theUniversal City Police Department, who isworking on the open case, said CaptainMarz assisted them greatly.
“He’s been great to work with,” thedetective said.
Captain Marz’s squadron commander,Lt. Col Kevin Heyburn, also praised himfor his actions that evening.
“This is another great example of anAirman going out of his way to protectothers,” the colonel said.
Captain Marz has been recommendedfor the Airman’s Medal for his superioractions saving the lives of others whileplacing his own in great danger. Noaward ceremony date has been set atthis time.
ROBBER from P3
“Teachers want kids with special needs in their classroom,” she said.“There’s a spirit of acceptance.”
Ms. Sherrod, who called her son “very high functioning,” said he hasmade great progress at Randolph.
“Randolph has been a blessing to us,” she said. “They are very openand willing to go the extra mile. They provide more things than otherschools.”
Ms. Bessette attributed the progress of Ryan and other autistic stu-dents to “a team effort in partnership with the parents.” She said theschool’s staff is “invested in the school” and provide “a human and per-sonal touch.”
Ms. Sherrod said parents who believe their children may be autisticshould seek immediate help. She said early intervention helped herson.
“If you see any of the signs of autism, go to your pediatricianand keep pushing until you get answers,” she said.
Some online autism resources are www.autism-society.org,www.autismspeaks.org, www.operationautismonline.org, www.autism-communitynetwork-sa.org and www.anybabycansa.org.
AUTISM from P7By Maj. Belinda PetersenAir Force Services Agency Public Affairs
Now through May 23, Airmen and eligiblepatrons of Air Force MWR programs can com-pete in an original song category atMyAirForceLife.com as part of the Year of theAir Force Family.
The adult winner will receive a live, one-hour professional coaching and mentoringSkype session with Thom Shepherd, anaward-winning Nashville songwriter. Inaddition, the adult and youth winners willreceive a $2,000 gift certificate toMusician’s Friend, an online music store.
Contestants can visit www.MyAirForceLife.com/contests/song_rules.html to choose fromfour themes and upload a three to four minuteoriginal composition.
Submissions can be instrumental or music
with lyrics. Songwriters may choose to havesomeone else perform their original song forthe recorded submission. Lyrics are notrequired for instrumental versions.
Once uploaded, visitors to the site can viewand vote for their favorite compositions. Theearlier the compositions are submitted, themore time it will have to receive votes.
Even though online voting will determinefinalists, the winners of both categories will bedetermined by contest officials.
Last year, Air Force Services Agency officialslaunched MyAirForceLife.com to help Airmenand their families stay connected, informed andengaged in programs as part of the Year of theAir Force Family.
To find details on the competitions and toenter, Airmen and eligible patrons of AirForce MWR programs can log on towww.myairforcelife.com.
Song competition at MyAirForceLife.com
By Staff Sgt. Vanessa YoungDefense Media Activity-San Antonio
ANGOL, Chile – Just five days after their arrivalhere, Airmen from an Air Force ExpeditionaryMedical Support team, along with Chilean medics,are treating patients at the newly-built mobile hos-pital here March 15.
This morning, Chilean surgeons and anesthesiolo-gists worked side-by-side with their Air Force coun-terparts to complete their first surgery, an anklefracture from the earthquake.
The Chilean and American medical team are equippedto provide surgical, primary care, pediatric, radiological,gynecological, laboratory and pharmaceutical services tothe nearly 110,000 Chileans in the region. The hospitalhas been fully operational since March 13.
“Three days ago, this was a barren polo field on aChilean army cavalry post; now it is a full mission-capable Air Force expeditionary hospital,” said Col.David Garrison, the commander of the EMEDS teamsupporting the Chilean earthquake relief effort.“Words cannot describe how proud I am of the 85medics, public affairs, contracting, civil engineerand security forces Airmen supporting the AngolEMEDS; their energy is absolutely amazing.”
After an 8.8-magnitude earthquake Feb. 27, Angol’s190-bed, regional hospital was deemed structurallyunsound. Prior to the expeditionary hospital’s comple-tion, local Chilean medics treated members of the local
community in a small clinic in Angol, or referred them tonearby hospitals—some nearly 40 miles away.
The clinic (in Angol) receives about 225 patient visits aday, said Dr. Carlos Gonzalez, the director of the regionalhospital in Angol affected by the earthquake. With thisnew hospital built, patients can be referred to this hospi-tal, which will allow doctors at the clinic in Angol to han-dle more outpatient care.
“We feel very at peace with the extra capabilities,(now we can) handle the extra load for the Angol
population,” Doctor Rodriguez said. The EMEDS team along with members of the Chilean
army built the hospital in three and a half days. Theoriginal EMEDS +10 hospital plan included one operat-ing room, seven beds and three critical-care beds. Afterassessing the medical needs of the local community, theEMEDS team doubled the number of operating wardsand quadrupled the number of patient wards.
More than 60 Air Force medics work side-by-sidewith 50 Chilean medical professionals to providecare for patients and show the Chileans the capabil-ities of this EMEDS facility.
“I’ve been able to learn a lot working with EMEDSAirmen, including how to set up an EMEDS hospital andhow to use different equipment in this hospital,” saidChilean army 2nd Cpl. Jonathan Cuevas, a paramedicworking in the mobile hospital. “The Americans herehave helped out a lot. We feel very grateful that they allare helping our country and our people.”
Building and working in this hospital is a fulfillingexperience, said Senior Airman Joseph Lockman, anaerospace medical technician who works in the emer-gency room at the mobile hospital.
“To know that I’m actually helping people out and set-ting up a hospital that they do not have is a real joy andis exciting for me,” Airman Lockman said.
U.S. military relief activities in Chile are part of theongoing U.S. relief efforts led by U.S. Agency forInternational Development’s Office of Foreign DisasterAssistance officials.
Airmen, Chileans treat patients at new expeditionary hospital
Photo by Senior Airman Tiffany TrojcaMaj. Deena Sutter (right), deployed to Chile from the 59thMedical Wing at Lackland Air Force Base, checks the heart-beat of an ill child March 14 in Angol, Chile.
RetirementCongratulations to Chief Master Sgt.
Dan Red Cloud, Air Education andTraining Command, and Master Sgt.Kerry Alexander, Air Force ManpowerAgency, on their retirement.
Enlisted SpousesThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses Club
hosts a Bunko Night card game for allretired or active enlisted spouses everyfourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Kendrick Club.
For more details, call 310-4551.
Self-Defense WorkshopAs part of Sexual Assault Prevention
Month, the Voices Against SexualAssault is scheduled to host a KravMaga self-defense seminar at theWorldwide Regional Training Center inSan Antonio Saturday from 1-4 p.m.Women age 12 and up are welcome toattend. Those interested should regis-ter at www.krav-maga-san-antonio.com, or call 348-6127.
Home Alone ClassThe Randolph Family Advocacy
Program is scheduled to host a HomeAlone class April 20 from 5-6 p.m. atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter ballroom. Children age 9 andolder are welcome to attend.
Call 652-3828 to register.
Effective Discipline for TeensThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center hosts an Effective Discipline forTeens workshop at the A&FRCConference Room April 29 and May 13at noon. Parents of teens age 13-17are welcome to attend. Call 426-6499for more information.
Advisory Board MeetingThe Randolph Restoration Program
is scheduled to host its nextRestoration Advisory Board meetingApril 20 at 6 p.m. at the Schertz PublicLibrary. Attendees will discuss meansto achieve environmental restoration.For details, call 652-4668.
Tax center location changeThe Randolph Tax Center is now
located in Bldg. 1048, on Fourth StreetWest across from the BXtra loadingdocks and Eisenhower Bank.
For more information or to make anappointment, call the tax center at652-1040.
Chapel meetingThe Protestant Women of the Chapel
host bible study time and fellowshipTuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is alsoavailable Wednesdays.
For more information, call 566-3006.
Spring retreatThe Protestant Women of the
Chapel from Randolph and LacklandAir Force Bases will host a combinedspring retreat April 17 from 8:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. at the Dodd Field Chapelon Ft. Sam Houston.
For details, call 310-3022.
CongratulationsRandolph Air Force Base hosted an
Information Assurance Assessmentand Assistance Program inspectionfrom March 29 to April 2. The mainaccount and all subaccounts werefound to have “no findings.”
Congratulations on the best inspec-tion outcome throughout Air Educationand Training Command.
Library specialThe video game “Beatles
Rockband” will be available Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the base
library coffee shop for families toshowcase their inner rock star.
For a complete listing of basebriefs, including educationbriefs, visit www.randolph.af.miland click on ‘Round Randolph.
Base BRIEFS
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
“Shutter Island” - (R)Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Today @ 7 p.m.
“The Crazies” - (R)Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“Shutter Island” - (R)Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
AFAF fundraiserThe Air Force Assistance
Fund is scheduled to host afinale Dodgeball event April 16at 2 p.m. at the RamblerFitness Center.
For more information, call652-5316.
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Fifteen Air Force aviators willreceive their wings during a
combat systems officer graduation today at 10 a.m.
in the Parr O’Club.During the combat systems officer
course, students learn fundamental, system and intermediate navigation.
Students spend about 12 monthsin training, including an
Introductory Flight School.
AF aviators complete CSO training
2nd Gregory GreenC-130
Nevada ANG
2nd Lt. Aaron ChamberlainU-28
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
2nd Lt. Rafael ChengRC-135
Offutt AFB, Neb.
2nd Lt. Lisa AllredRC-135
Offutt AFB, Neb.
2nd Lt. Joshua HughesB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Jared DavisEC-130
Pennsylvania ANG
2nd Lt. John SullivanEC-130
Pennsylvania ANG
1st Lt. Iain McIntyreKC-135
McConnell AFB, Kan.562nd Academic
Excellence winner
Capt. Ciara ShearinB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Melissa KalasE-8
Robins AFB, Ga.
2nd Lt. Ronnie ThomasB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Gregory SmithC-130
Peterson AFB, Colo.
2nd Lt. Meghan WestC-130
Pope AFB, N.C.
What has been the most challenging aspect of thecourse?
“The most challenging aspect of this course has beenthe execution of a well thought out plan. For everyphase of our training we spend hours planning eitherfor a test, simulator, flight or brief. The challengingaspect is when you have to trust your hard work,preparation and, most importantly, yourself to accomplish the mission.”
2nd Lt. Eric PhillipsMC-130W
Cannon AFB, N.M.Ira J. Husik Award winner
What are the biggest lessons you have learned fromyour training so far?
“The ‘cooperate to graduate’ statement I’ve heardfrom many instructors is definitely true. I’ve alwaysbeen used to doing things on my own, but wheneveryone works together and helps each other out,as our class has done, we all become much better atwhat we’re doing. If I help someone else out, it notonly makes them better, but makes me better too.”
2nd Lt. Kyle StoverMC-130H
RAF Mildenhall, EnglandJack DonovanAward winner
FEATURE
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
On the same day the 560th FlyingTraining Squadron gave a retired lieu-tenant colonel his long-overdue cham-pagne flight, they also provided threemore visitors to Randolph with anascent into the wild blue yonder.
For retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess, theMarch 25 flight in a T-38 marked hisinduction into the Freedom Flyers, thefraternity of Air Force pilots who wereshot down and imprisoned by the NorthVietnamese and were later given their“freedom” flights by the 560th FTS.
For Mick McGinty, Doug Smith andMia Tavonatti, the experience addedmore colors to their palettes of impres-sions about the iconic aircraft,Randolph’s instructor pilot trainingmission and the American heroes whoendured years of torture and depriva-tion in POW camps.
Mr. McGinty, Mr. Smith and Ms.Tavonatti visited Randolph during theFreedom Flyers’ 37th annual reuniontwo weeks ago on a mission from theAir Force Art Program Office – to cre-ate works of art that celebrate the 50thanniversary of the T-38 Talon, theworld’s first supersonic jet trainer. Theyspent three full days at Randolph, snap-ping photo after photo and learningabout the T-38, the base’s flying train-ing mission and the Freedom Flyers.
“The first T-38s were at Randolph,so it was a logical place for the artiststo come,” said Lane Bourgeois, 12thFlying Training Wing historian, whoescorted the trio during their stay atthe base.
The Freedom Flyer Reunion was anappropriate time for them to come aswell, since many of the former POWswere requalified for Air Force servicein T-38s and all were given their free-dom flights in the aircraft.
Spending time with the FreedomFlyers left a deep impression on Mr.McGinty, an Arizona-based artist whose
body of work includes pastel portraitsat Knotts Berry Farm and illustrationsfor movie posters, record album coversand advertising campaigns.
“I have to admit that I was lookingforward to the ride in the T-38, butwhat I wasn’t ready for was the experi-ence the Freedom Flyers brought to mystay,” he said. “I was impressed withtheir openness about their experienceand how they found things to laughabout and be grateful for.”
Mr. McGinty called the FreedomFlyers “heroes in the highest sense.”
“The tradition they started at the560th is an amazing event that I wasproud to be a part of and a lot of fun toexperience,” he said.
The paintings Mr. McGinty and theother artists will create as a result oftheir trip to Randolph will become partof the extensive Air Force Art ProgramOffice-managed U.S. Air Force Art
Collection, which tells the Air Forcestory through the medium of art. Theprogram began about 60 years agothrough collaboration with the Societyof Illustrators in New York and hasgrown ever since.
“It’s a way of sharing our history, ourheritage and our mission,” Mr.Bourgeois said.
Artists sponsored by the AFAPO tocover activities and events at Air Forceinstallations donate their paintings tothe Air Force. The works are then dis-played in exhibitions and at locationssuch as the Pentagon, major commandheadquarters and the Air ForceAcademy and in the hallways andoffices of lower-level units through cus-todial accounts with major commands.The 560th FTS, for example, displaysmore than 200 paintings that help tellits rich history, Mr. Bourgeois said.
“They want to get the paintings out
where people can see them andexperience them,” he said.
Mr. Smith, a Santa Fe, N.M., resi-dent, has donated 13 pieces of art tothe Air Force Art Program in the last40 years. He summed up eachassignment in one sentence.
“You’re looking for a moment andputting it on the canvas,” he said.
His “moments” have ranged from aflight engineer adjusting controls ona C-97’s instrument panel to an F-22Raptor in flight near Nellis Air ForceBase, Nev.
“We try to document the mainparts of the action as accurately aswe can,” Mr. Smith said. “You haveto be creative.”
Ms. Tavonatti, who lives in SantaAna, Calif., created her first paintingfor the Air Force Art Program followinga 551st Special Operations Squadronsearch-and-rescue training mission atKirtland AFB, N.M., in 2006.
Four years later, preparing for herflight in a T-38 reconnected her withher childhood, when, as a 6-year-old,she “loved every second” of her ride ona six-seat prop plane. She thought ofher father, who had advised her not totake a ride in the plane because itmight scare her.
“I climbed into that T-38 the way Idid when I was 6 years old, withoutany fear, and I had the ride of mylife,” she said. “I loved every minuteof it and my only regret was havingto come down.”
Ms. Tavonatti, who has worked asa painter, illustrator, mosaicist andcollege instructor for 20 years, saidshe feels honored to have met andbeen able to train with some of theFreedom Flyers.
“I do know that I want to honorthis tradition and pay homage totheir history, along with commemo-rating my own experience and per-sonal revelations from flying in a T-38 and being a part of this celebra-tion,” she said.
Randolph becomes artists’ canvas to celebrate T-38’s 50th birthday
Photo by David TerryMick McGinty (left to right), Mia Tavonatti and Doug Smith, artists with the Air Force ArtProgram Office, prepare for their flight in a T-38 during the 37th annual Freedom Flyers’Reunion March 25.
“I have to admit that I was looking forward to the ride in the T-38, but what I wasn’t ready forwas the experience the Freedom Flyers brought to my stay. I was impressed with their openness
about their experience and how they found things to laugh about and be grateful for.”Mick McGinty
Arizona artist
PAGE 11WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 10 APRIL 9, 2010
Fifteen Air Force aviators willreceive their wings during a
combat systems officer graduation today at 10 a.m.
in the Parr O’Club.During the combat systems officer
course, students learn fundamental, system and intermediate navigation.
Students spend about 12 monthsin training, including an
Introductory Flight School.
AF aviators complete CSO training
2nd Gregory GreenC-130
Nevada ANG
2nd Lt. Aaron ChamberlainU-28
Hurlburt Field, Fla.
2nd Lt. Rafael ChengRC-135
Offutt AFB, Neb.
2nd Lt. Lisa AllredRC-135
Offutt AFB, Neb.
2nd Lt. Joshua HughesB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Jared DavisEC-130
Pennsylvania ANG
2nd Lt. John SullivanEC-130
Pennsylvania ANG
1st Lt. Iain McIntyreKC-135
McConnell AFB, Kan.562nd Academic
Excellence winner
Capt. Ciara ShearinB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Melissa KalasE-8
Robins AFB, Ga.
2nd Lt. Ronnie ThomasB-52
Barksdale AFB, La.
2nd Lt. Gregory SmithC-130
Peterson AFB, Colo.
2nd Lt. Meghan WestC-130
Pope AFB, N.C.
What has been the most challenging aspect of thecourse?
“The most challenging aspect of this course has beenthe execution of a well thought out plan. For everyphase of our training we spend hours planning eitherfor a test, simulator, flight or brief. The challengingaspect is when you have to trust your hard work,preparation and, most importantly, yourself to accomplish the mission.”
2nd Lt. Eric PhillipsMC-130W
Cannon AFB, N.M.Ira J. Husik Award winner
What are the biggest lessons you have learned fromyour training so far?
“The ‘cooperate to graduate’ statement I’ve heardfrom many instructors is definitely true. I’ve alwaysbeen used to doing things on my own, but wheneveryone works together and helps each other out,as our class has done, we all become much better atwhat we’re doing. If I help someone else out, it notonly makes them better, but makes me better too.”
2nd Lt. Kyle StoverMC-130H
RAF Mildenhall, EnglandJack DonovanAward winner
FEATURE
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
On the same day the 560th FlyingTraining Squadron gave a retired lieu-tenant colonel his long-overdue cham-pagne flight, they also provided threemore visitors to Randolph with anascent into the wild blue yonder.
For retired Lt. Col. Jay Hess, theMarch 25 flight in a T-38 marked hisinduction into the Freedom Flyers, thefraternity of Air Force pilots who wereshot down and imprisoned by the NorthVietnamese and were later given their“freedom” flights by the 560th FTS.
For Mick McGinty, Doug Smith andMia Tavonatti, the experience addedmore colors to their palettes of impres-sions about the iconic aircraft,Randolph’s instructor pilot trainingmission and the American heroes whoendured years of torture and depriva-tion in POW camps.
Mr. McGinty, Mr. Smith and Ms.Tavonatti visited Randolph during theFreedom Flyers’ 37th annual reuniontwo weeks ago on a mission from theAir Force Art Program Office – to cre-ate works of art that celebrate the 50thanniversary of the T-38 Talon, theworld’s first supersonic jet trainer. Theyspent three full days at Randolph, snap-ping photo after photo and learningabout the T-38, the base’s flying train-ing mission and the Freedom Flyers.
“The first T-38s were at Randolph,so it was a logical place for the artiststo come,” said Lane Bourgeois, 12thFlying Training Wing historian, whoescorted the trio during their stay atthe base.
The Freedom Flyer Reunion was anappropriate time for them to come aswell, since many of the former POWswere requalified for Air Force servicein T-38s and all were given their free-dom flights in the aircraft.
Spending time with the FreedomFlyers left a deep impression on Mr.McGinty, an Arizona-based artist whose
body of work includes pastel portraitsat Knotts Berry Farm and illustrationsfor movie posters, record album coversand advertising campaigns.
“I have to admit that I was lookingforward to the ride in the T-38, butwhat I wasn’t ready for was the experi-ence the Freedom Flyers brought to mystay,” he said. “I was impressed withtheir openness about their experienceand how they found things to laughabout and be grateful for.”
Mr. McGinty called the FreedomFlyers “heroes in the highest sense.”
“The tradition they started at the560th is an amazing event that I wasproud to be a part of and a lot of fun toexperience,” he said.
The paintings Mr. McGinty and theother artists will create as a result oftheir trip to Randolph will become partof the extensive Air Force Art ProgramOffice-managed U.S. Air Force Art
Collection, which tells the Air Forcestory through the medium of art. Theprogram began about 60 years agothrough collaboration with the Societyof Illustrators in New York and hasgrown ever since.
“It’s a way of sharing our history, ourheritage and our mission,” Mr.Bourgeois said.
Artists sponsored by the AFAPO tocover activities and events at Air Forceinstallations donate their paintings tothe Air Force. The works are then dis-played in exhibitions and at locationssuch as the Pentagon, major commandheadquarters and the Air ForceAcademy and in the hallways andoffices of lower-level units through cus-todial accounts with major commands.The 560th FTS, for example, displaysmore than 200 paintings that help tellits rich history, Mr. Bourgeois said.
“They want to get the paintings out
where people can see them andexperience them,” he said.
Mr. Smith, a Santa Fe, N.M., resi-dent, has donated 13 pieces of art tothe Air Force Art Program in the last40 years. He summed up eachassignment in one sentence.
“You’re looking for a moment andputting it on the canvas,” he said.
His “moments” have ranged from aflight engineer adjusting controls ona C-97’s instrument panel to an F-22Raptor in flight near Nellis Air ForceBase, Nev.
“We try to document the mainparts of the action as accurately aswe can,” Mr. Smith said. “You haveto be creative.”
Ms. Tavonatti, who lives in SantaAna, Calif., created her first paintingfor the Air Force Art Program followinga 551st Special Operations Squadronsearch-and-rescue training mission atKirtland AFB, N.M., in 2006.
Four years later, preparing for herflight in a T-38 reconnected her withher childhood, when, as a 6-year-old,she “loved every second” of her ride ona six-seat prop plane. She thought ofher father, who had advised her not totake a ride in the plane because itmight scare her.
“I climbed into that T-38 the way Idid when I was 6 years old, withoutany fear, and I had the ride of mylife,” she said. “I loved every minuteof it and my only regret was havingto come down.”
Ms. Tavonatti, who has worked asa painter, illustrator, mosaicist andcollege instructor for 20 years, saidshe feels honored to have met andbeen able to train with some of theFreedom Flyers.
“I do know that I want to honorthis tradition and pay homage totheir history, along with commemo-rating my own experience and per-sonal revelations from flying in a T-38 and being a part of this celebra-tion,” she said.
Randolph becomes artists’ canvas to celebrate T-38’s 50th birthday
Photo by David TerryMick McGinty (left to right), Mia Tavonatti and Doug Smith, artists with the Air Force ArtProgram Office, prepare for their flight in a T-38 during the 37th annual Freedom Flyers’Reunion March 25.
“I have to admit that I was looking forward to the ride in the T-38, but what I wasn’t ready forwas the experience the Freedom Flyers brought to my stay. I was impressed with their openness
about their experience and how they found things to laugh about and be grateful for.”Mick McGinty
Arizona artist
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
Rambler 1.5-Mile RunThe Rambler Fitness Center hosts a 1.5-mile run Thursday
at 7:30 a.m. on its jogging trail. This is an opportunity forparticipants to guage their time before the next PT test. Thefirst 50 participants to sign up will receive a towel.
Junior Golf ClinicThe Randolph Oaks Golf Course will host a free junior golf
clinic April 24 from 9-11 a.m. Putting and chipping will be theprimary focus.
TaekwondoThose interested in representing the Air Force in Taekwondo
at the Armed Forces Championship June 17-21 (location TBA)need to submit their AF Form 303, Request for USAF SST, toRikk Prado at the Rambler Fitness Center by May 3. Rikk Pradocan be reached via e-mail at [email protected] orby calling 652-7272.
Intramural volleyballThe Randolph intramural volleyball season will soon be
under way. Organizations interested in playing should call 652-7272 to sign up. All DoD ID cardholders are eligible to play.
Coaches neededVolunteer coaches are needed for all leagues. A completed
application including a background check must be on file priorto first practice. Call 652-3298 for more information.
Little RenegadesLittle Renegades is a parent/child program that helps build
confidence in children 3-4 years old while they are having funand learning basic baseball skills.
Registration is now through Thursday at Randolph YouthPrograms, Bldg. 585. The cost is $40 per child and the pro-gram runs for six weeks beginning in May.
For details, call youth sports at 652-2088.
RacquetballThe Randolph Fitness Center hosts
the Military RacquetballFederation, Texas MilitaryRacquetball Open todaythrough Sunday beginningat 11 a.m.
Entry is $40 for thefirst event and $10 forthe second. Discountsare available.
For more information,call 659-6099.
SPORTS and FITNESSSports BRIEFS
By Harry LundyAir Force News Service
Air Force officials launched FitFamily Jan. 30 toencourage and reward children and adults forleading an active lifestyle.
The program is designed to increase fitness lev-els and supplements the Air Force’s youth fitnessprogram, FitFactor.
“FitFamily promotes the importance ofhealthy lifestyle choices and encourages AirForce families to be active together,” saidDerrick Ross, the FitFactor coordinator at JointBase Langley-Eustis, Va.
With the addition of FitFamily, Mr. Ross will nowmanage both programs here because they buildoff one another, he said.
Mr. Ross’ job is to get the kids out and active for60 minutes a day and also to encourage parents tobe active for 30 minutes a day.
“If children see their parents do it, then the chil-dren want to do it,” Mr. Ross said. “Children havethe tendency to imitate what their parents do.”
Since 2005, the Air Force has been successful withthe youth fitness and health initiative. More than60,000 youth have participated in the Web-based pro-gram, said David Brittain, youth development specialistfor the program at the Pentagon.
“In keeping with the Year of the Air Force Family, AirForce leadership felt it would be a great opportunity tobuild upon the success of FitFactor and get familiesinvolved and active together,” Mr. Brittain said.
FitFamily’s focus is on the entire family and theslogan sums up the mission: “Get up, get out andget fit together.”
“Healthy habits start early and can last a life-time,” Mr. Brittain said. “It’s important that parentsplay an intricate role in forming their children’shabits and they can help themselves in the processby being active together.”
More than 2,000 families – more than 7,200 totalmembers – are currently participating in theFitFamily program.
Tech. Sgt. Lou Urban, currently deployed fromthe 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and hiswife, Carol, signed up shortly after the programlaunched and have noticed that their childrenrequest to do activities, cook together as a familyand learn about nutrition.
“A program to get families up and doing thingstogether is invaluable,” Mrs. Urban said. “We partici-
pate in activities together, and it gives everyone an indi-vidual goal also.”
Because the program is Internet-based, it can beused anywhere.
Anne Jennings, a health fitness specialist at the JBLangley Health and Wellness Center, said her officeshares a goal with FitFamily, and that is creatinghealthy habits.
“Being active should be as simple as brushing yourteeth every day,” Ms. Jennings said. “It should be some-thing that we incorporate daily.”
To help families stay in line with their goals, theHAWC provides classes on weight management wheremembers can receive tips on staying fit. Several nutri-tion classes are also offered.
Families can enroll in the program by logging onto www.USAFFitFamily.com. Once registered, par-ticipants will receive fitness tips, learn aboutnutrition and have access to recipes that are quickand easy to prepare. The FitFamily Web page alsohas a list of activities, tracking tools for goals andallows photo submissions of family activity toshare with others.
The program is open to family members of active-duty, Guard and Reserve members; Department ofDefense civilians; retired military members; honorablydischarged veterans with 100 percent service-connect-ed disability; and former or surviving military spousesand their family members.
FitFamily promotes healthy lifestylesAir Force familymembers participatein new program
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
Rambler 1.5-Mile RunThe Rambler Fitness Center hosts a 1.5-mile run Thursday
at 7:30 a.m. on its jogging trail. This is an opportunity forparticipants to guage their time before the next PT test. Thefirst 50 participants to sign up will receive a towel.
Junior Golf ClinicThe Randolph Oaks Golf Course will host a free junior golf
clinic April 24 from 9-11 a.m. Putting and chipping will be theprimary focus.
TaekwondoThose interested in representing the Air Force in Taekwondo
at the Armed Forces Championship June 17-21 (location TBA)need to submit their AF Form 303, Request for USAF SST, toRikk Prado at the Rambler Fitness Center by May 3. Rikk Pradocan be reached via e-mail at [email protected] orby calling 652-7272.
Intramural volleyballThe Randolph intramural volleyball season will soon be
under way. Organizations interested in playing should call 652-7272 to sign up. All DoD ID cardholders are eligible to play.
Coaches neededVolunteer coaches are needed for all leagues. A completed
application including a background check must be on file priorto first practice. Call 652-3298 for more information.
Little RenegadesLittle Renegades is a parent/child program that helps build
confidence in children 3-4 years old while they are having funand learning basic baseball skills.
Registration is now through Thursday at Randolph YouthPrograms, Bldg. 585. The cost is $40 per child and the pro-gram runs for six weeks beginning in May.
For details, call youth sports at 652-2088.
RacquetballThe Randolph Fitness Center hosts
the Military RacquetballFederation, Texas MilitaryRacquetball Open todaythrough Sunday beginningat 11 a.m.
Entry is $40 for thefirst event and $10 forthe second. Discountsare available.
For more information,call 659-6099.
SPORTS and FITNESSSports BRIEFS
By Harry LundyAir Force News Service
Air Force officials launched FitFamily Jan. 30 toencourage and reward children and adults forleading an active lifestyle.
The program is designed to increase fitness lev-els and supplements the Air Force’s youth fitnessprogram, FitFactor.
“FitFamily promotes the importance ofhealthy lifestyle choices and encourages AirForce families to be active together,” saidDerrick Ross, the FitFactor coordinator at JointBase Langley-Eustis, Va.
With the addition of FitFamily, Mr. Ross will nowmanage both programs here because they buildoff one another, he said.
Mr. Ross’ job is to get the kids out and active for60 minutes a day and also to encourage parents tobe active for 30 minutes a day.
“If children see their parents do it, then the chil-dren want to do it,” Mr. Ross said. “Children havethe tendency to imitate what their parents do.”
Since 2005, the Air Force has been successful withthe youth fitness and health initiative. More than60,000 youth have participated in the Web-based pro-gram, said David Brittain, youth development specialistfor the program at the Pentagon.
“In keeping with the Year of the Air Force Family, AirForce leadership felt it would be a great opportunity tobuild upon the success of FitFactor and get familiesinvolved and active together,” Mr. Brittain said.
FitFamily’s focus is on the entire family and theslogan sums up the mission: “Get up, get out andget fit together.”
“Healthy habits start early and can last a life-time,” Mr. Brittain said. “It’s important that parentsplay an intricate role in forming their children’shabits and they can help themselves in the processby being active together.”
More than 2,000 families – more than 7,200 totalmembers – are currently participating in theFitFamily program.
Tech. Sgt. Lou Urban, currently deployed fromthe 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron, and hiswife, Carol, signed up shortly after the programlaunched and have noticed that their childrenrequest to do activities, cook together as a familyand learn about nutrition.
“A program to get families up and doing thingstogether is invaluable,” Mrs. Urban said. “We partici-
pate in activities together, and it gives everyone an indi-vidual goal also.”
Because the program is Internet-based, it can beused anywhere.
Anne Jennings, a health fitness specialist at the JBLangley Health and Wellness Center, said her officeshares a goal with FitFamily, and that is creatinghealthy habits.
“Being active should be as simple as brushing yourteeth every day,” Ms. Jennings said. “It should be some-thing that we incorporate daily.”
To help families stay in line with their goals, theHAWC provides classes on weight management wheremembers can receive tips on staying fit. Several nutri-tion classes are also offered.
Families can enroll in the program by logging onto www.USAFFitFamily.com. Once registered, par-ticipants will receive fitness tips, learn aboutnutrition and have access to recipes that are quickand easy to prepare. The FitFamily Web page alsohas a list of activities, tracking tools for goals andallows photo submissions of family activity toshare with others.
The program is open to family members of active-duty, Guard and Reserve members; Department ofDefense civilians; retired military members; honorablydischarged veterans with 100 percent service-connect-ed disability; and former or surviving military spousesand their family members.
FitFamily promotes healthy lifestylesAir Force familymembers participatein new program
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• CATHOLICMonday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Saturday
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 211:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
ConfessionSaturday
4:30 - Chapel 1
• PROTESTANTTraditional Service
8:15 - Chapel 1
ContemporaryService
11 a.m. - Chapel 2
RandolphChapel
Schedule
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Players on the Randolph High School boys’ varsitybasketball team recently earned honors after theirseason’s end with a 20-10 record overall and a 10-2record in district play.
Junior Jacorian Duffield was named to the TexasAssociation of Basketball Coaches All-Region team.He also earned honors as the District 27AA co-MostValuable Player, after his selection as the MVP ofthe Bandera Tournament and as an all-tournamentplayer at the Marion tournament.
Ro-Hawk boys basketball coach Tim Gendron saidDuffield had “a break-out season” this year.
“He led the team in scoring and was a leader both
on and off the court,” the coach commented.“Jacorian has the ability to take over games on bothends of the floor, as he defends inside and on theperimeter, and he can score from anywhere on thefloor, especially the foul line where he shoots over70 percent.”
Duffield led the Ro-Hawk boys in points per game(22.7), rebounds per game (9.1), and averaged 2.4assists, 3.1 steals, 2.2 blocks and 2.4 defensivedeflections, Coach Gendron said.
Coach Gendron added that senior team captainMatt Atwell was also honored by being named asfirst-team all-district.
The coach called Atwell one of the team’ssmartest players on the court and said he was ahuge defensive performer.
“Matt was athletic enough to guard people on theperimeter, and tough enough to bang and defendinside,” said Coach Gendron, adding Atwell’s playwas crucial to the team’s success.
Another junior, Josh Dodgen, earned honors bybeing named to the second All-District team.
“Josh is such a hard worker, is so coachable and
is a huge force inside. Josh’s impact on a game can’tbe measured by stats alone. He does so much more– and other coaches tell me often how valuable he isbecause he does so many things well,” CoachGendron added.
Dodgen averaged 6.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1blocks and 2.1 steals.
Like Dodgen, junior Reece Washington also madesecond team all-district.
“Reece really improved from last year to this yearand even from the start of the year to the end of theyear. He solidified our line-up, brought speed and ath-leticism and became a scoring threat and a lockdownperimeter defender,” Coach Gendron said.
Washington averaged 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7steals per game, the coach said.
Coach Gendron praised senior Tyler Rubio for earn-ing an honorable mention on the All-District squad.
“Tyler,” he said, “stepped up to be our point guard.Without his steady play, we could not have been able tohave the year we had, becoming district champions. Hewas instrumental in running our offenses and callingmany of the defensive sets.”
RHS boys’ basketball team gleans honorsTeam takes districtchampionship
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling5 p.m. - Step5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Yoga7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing
9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength 11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba6 p.m. - Kick Boxing
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling4 p.m. - Power Yoga5 p.m. - Step and Kick5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Sets & Reps7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing
9 a.m. - Step/Weights9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Kick Boxing
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion11:15 a.m. - Cycling5:30 p.m. - Yoga
9 a.m. - Kick Boxing9 a.m. - Pilates10:15 a.m. - Zumba
SUNDAYS
1 p.m. - Yoga
Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class scheduleApril
$3 per class or class passes are available as follows: 10 classes for $25 or 20 classes for $50.All passes are non-refundable. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call
the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955. Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons.
Varsity Flag FootballThe Randolph varsity flag football team seeks talented Airmen to try out for the
2010 season. Those interested should call Staff Sgt. Winsome Culley at 565-2508.
PAGE 15WINGSPREADAPRIL 9, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 14 APRIL 9, 2010
• CATHOLICMonday-Friday
11:30 a.m. - Chapel 1Saturday
5:30 p.m. - Chapel 1Sunday
8:30 a.m. - Chapel 211:30 a.m. - Chapel 1
ConfessionSaturday
4:30 - Chapel 1
• PROTESTANTTraditional Service
8:15 - Chapel 1
ContemporaryService
11 a.m. - Chapel 2
RandolphChapel
Schedule
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Players on the Randolph High School boys’ varsitybasketball team recently earned honors after theirseason’s end with a 20-10 record overall and a 10-2record in district play.
Junior Jacorian Duffield was named to the TexasAssociation of Basketball Coaches All-Region team.He also earned honors as the District 27AA co-MostValuable Player, after his selection as the MVP ofthe Bandera Tournament and as an all-tournamentplayer at the Marion tournament.
Ro-Hawk boys basketball coach Tim Gendron saidDuffield had “a break-out season” this year.
“He led the team in scoring and was a leader both
on and off the court,” the coach commented.“Jacorian has the ability to take over games on bothends of the floor, as he defends inside and on theperimeter, and he can score from anywhere on thefloor, especially the foul line where he shoots over70 percent.”
Duffield led the Ro-Hawk boys in points per game(22.7), rebounds per game (9.1), and averaged 2.4assists, 3.1 steals, 2.2 blocks and 2.4 defensivedeflections, Coach Gendron said.
Coach Gendron added that senior team captainMatt Atwell was also honored by being named asfirst-team all-district.
The coach called Atwell one of the team’ssmartest players on the court and said he was ahuge defensive performer.
“Matt was athletic enough to guard people on theperimeter, and tough enough to bang and defendinside,” said Coach Gendron, adding Atwell’s playwas crucial to the team’s success.
Another junior, Josh Dodgen, earned honors bybeing named to the second All-District team.
“Josh is such a hard worker, is so coachable and
is a huge force inside. Josh’s impact on a game can’tbe measured by stats alone. He does so much more– and other coaches tell me often how valuable he isbecause he does so many things well,” CoachGendron added.
Dodgen averaged 6.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.1blocks and 2.1 steals.
Like Dodgen, junior Reece Washington also madesecond team all-district.
“Reece really improved from last year to this yearand even from the start of the year to the end of theyear. He solidified our line-up, brought speed and ath-leticism and became a scoring threat and a lockdownperimeter defender,” Coach Gendron said.
Washington averaged 7.9 points, 3 rebounds and 1.7steals per game, the coach said.
Coach Gendron praised senior Tyler Rubio for earn-ing an honorable mention on the All-District squad.
“Tyler,” he said, “stepped up to be our point guard.Without his steady play, we could not have been able tohave the year we had, becoming district champions. Hewas instrumental in running our offenses and callingmany of the defensive sets.”
RHS boys’ basketball team gleans honorsTeam takes districtchampionship
MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS SATURDAYS
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling5 p.m. - Step5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Yoga7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing
9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength 11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba6 p.m. - Kick Boxing
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step11 a.m. - Step11:15 a.m. - Cycling4 p.m. - Power Yoga5 p.m. - Step and Kick5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Sets & Reps7:15 p.m. - Kick Boxing
9 a.m. - Step/Weights9 a.m. - Yoga10 a.m. - Senior Strength11 a.m. - Step5 p.m. - Zumba5:15 p.m. - Cycling6 p.m. - Kick Boxing
6 a.m. - Cycling9 a.m. - Step10:15 a.m. - Cardiofusion11:15 a.m. - Cycling5:30 p.m. - Yoga
9 a.m. - Kick Boxing9 a.m. - Pilates10:15 a.m. - Zumba
SUNDAYS
1 p.m. - Yoga
Rambler Fitness Center group exercise class scheduleApril
$3 per class or class passes are available as follows: 10 classes for $25 or 20 classes for $50.All passes are non-refundable. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call
the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955. Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons.
Varsity Flag FootballThe Randolph varsity flag football team seeks talented Airmen to try out for the
2010 season. Those interested should call Staff Sgt. Winsome Culley at 565-2508.