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Recognition 6

What’s Happening 21

News & Features

E-8 promotions 3

MWD Adoption 8

Drum & Bugle Corps14

MLRS wins opener 22

By Staff Sgt. Vanessa YoungDefense Media Activity-San Antonio

A team of military and civilian doctorsperformed the first-ever female handtransplant in the U.S. at Wilford HallMedical Center recently.

On Feb. 17, retired Master Sgt. JanetMcWilliams became the 10th person inthe U.S. to undergo the procedure andthe first to have it done in a Departmentof Defense facility.

Almost nine years ago, the former firstsergeant of Lackland’s 342nd TrainingSquadron lost her left hand and severelyinjured her right hand when a packagebomb exploded in her office.

After years of surgical reconstructionand failed attempts to find a suitableprosthesis for her left arm, doctors askedSergeant McWilliams if she was willing tobe put on a waiting list for a hand donor.

Since the incident, Sergeant Mc-Williams has undergone more than 25surgeries for her injuries, but when herdoctor suggested a hand transplant, shedidn’t stop to think; she immediatelysaid, “Yes.” On Feb. 16, a hand donorwas identified.

“I received a gift, a hand,” she said.“In the back of my mind, I’ve alwayswanted to have a hand. This wonderfulfamily gave me that gift. I’m so honoredto have this hand.”

In contrast to an organ donor, select-ing a donor for a hand transplant recipi-ent involves additional emphasis onmatching skin tone color, gender and thesize of the hand, said Dr. Joe Nespral, thedirector of Clinical Services at the TexasOrgan Sharing Alliance.

Two weeks after the surgery, SergeantMcWilliams already experienced move-ment in her thumb and fingers, said Maj.(Dr.) Dmitry Tuder, who was part of thesurgical transplantation team and is thechief of Hand and Upper Extremity

Service at Wilford Hall. However, he said,it would take at least six months for herto regain any feeling in her new hand.

This transplant, Sergeant Williamssaid, is not only a significant occasion forher, but for all wounded warriors.

“I am hoping that I can open the doorfor other wounded warriors who arecoming back from Iraq, Afghanistan andother areas of the world who’ve losthands (or) arms,” she said. “Hopefullythis will provide hope for them as well asreceiving something back that isabsolutely priceless, and that is our dig-nity.”

Whenever she’s in the hospital ,Sergeant McWilliams dons a hospitalgown with her former first sergeant rank

and the patches of her former units. Shesaid she hopes the news of this proce-dure gives wounded warriors anotherchoice and helps them decide if this typeof procedure is for them.

To date, no active-duty individualshave undergone this procedure, said Col.James Ficke, the chairman of WilfordHall and Brooke Army Medical CenterIntegrated Departments of Orthopedicsand Rehabilitation.

There are about 50 wounded warriorswho have an injury and may be eligiblefor this type of procedure. Along withSergeant McWilliams, only one formerMarine has received a hand transplant,

Doctors perform first hand transplant in DOD

Photo by Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III Retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams became the first woman to undergo a hand transplantFeb. 17 at Wilford Hall Medical Center. She is the 10th person to undergo the procedure in theU.S. and the first to have it done at a Defense Department facility.

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COMMENTARY

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By Master Sgt. David Harvatin344th Training Squadron

My time as a mobile trainingteam instructor is coming to aclose. Over the years, I’velearned many characteristics gohand in hand with truly out-standing leadership and I want-ed to share what I feel are themost important qualities of agreat leader.

Leadership is the process ofinfluencing team members tocommit to achieving team goals.There are two types of leader-ship: task-oriented or people-oriented. Task-oriented leadersfocus on training, instructingbehavior, performance and win-ning. People-oriented leadersare more interested in the inter-personal relationships on theteam. While great leaders areboth task- and people-oriented,they lean more toward beingtask-oriented.

Leaders must possess thequalities they are trying toincorporate into their team. If aleader wants his team to haveconfidence, self control and dis-cipline, he must exemplify thesetraits. Leading by example isimportant because leaders serveas an influential role model totheir team and everything theydo is scrutinized.

Great leaders are often schol-ars in their field and are veryintelligent. They aren’t know-it-alls, they understand there isalways more to learn and arewilling to admit mistakes. Theymake decisions based on facts,and apply common sense andsimplicity to complex tasks.

They select the right strategy forthe right situation, even whenthe pressure is overwhelming.

Great leaders are well organ-ized, detail-oriented and, due totheir thorough preparation,rarely caught off guard. Becauseof their great knowledge, theyare great educators and motiva-tors. They are also flexible,understanding that they mayhave to alter plans due tochanging circumstances.

Successful leaders are highlydriven and intrinsically motivat-ed and they foster that sameenthusiasm in their associates.They have a high energy level,create task excitement and arecatalysts for positive action.

To get Airmen to purse excel-lence and believe hard workpays off, supervisors must begood motivators with a gift ofverbal persuasion. Motivationshouldn’t be taken for granted.Even motivated Airmen can usesome additional motivation fromsupervisors. They must beencouraged to stay true to ourcore values.

Great leadership encompass-es confidence, assertiveness andmutual respect. Great leaderstake calculated risks and areinnovative and confident in theirdecisions to do so, realizing that

being timid will not get themwhere they want to go. Thisconfidence and assertivenessusually trickles down to theirteam members and the qualityand effectiveness of a greatleader will often show itself byway of the team’s effort as awhole.

A supervisor’s confidence inthe team can give team mem-bers added strength to doextraordinary things.

Leaders also must haverespect for their Airmen; ifAirmen are not treated withgenuine respect, they will notrespect the supervisor.

The great leader is a masterof communication. He is awareof the strong need for actions tomatch words. I have known sen-ior NCOs and officers whotalked a good game but neverdelivered on their promises.Leaders must possess a willing-ness to listen to input with anopen mind. Engaging in two-way communication, beingapproachable and having anopen door policy enhances teamrelations and builds trust.Airmen should know they canask for him and communicateopenly without fear of reprisal.

Leaders must push theirteam to perform to their full

potential. Supervisors, alongwith their Airmen, must setobtainable yet demanding teamgoals. Strong leadership is use-less if Airmen are disinterestedin the mission or goals. Super-visors should develop a strongrapport which involves trust andconfidence on both ends.

Rather than rule, a leaderguides a team. He charts acourse, gives direction anddevelops the social and psycho-logical environment. A coachmust give some responsibility toAirmen in order to foster inde-pendence.

Excellence in leadership isachieved by people who have astrong sense of vision, have pas-sion and are able to get Airmento commit 100 percent and takethe necessary actions to see thatvision become reality. Greatleaders are great communica-tors, extend mutual respect,instill confidence and enthusi-asm and consistently show cred-ibility and integrity.

Becoming a great leadertakes time and hard work. Butas Vince Lombardi said,“Leaders are made, they are notborn; and they are made justlike anything else has ever beenmade in this country – by hardwork.”

Great leaders share common traits“Rather than rule, a leader guides a team. He charts a course,

gives direction and develops the social and psychological environ-ment. A coach must give some responsibility to Airmen in order to

foster independence.”- Master Sgt. David Harvatin

344th Training Squadron

but his procedure was done at a civilianfacility.

Sergeant McWilliams faces months ofoccupational therapy, and in a year’s

time, Doctor Tuder said he hopes shewill have enough function to performdaily activities.

“The journey is going to be rough; it’snot going to be easy,” she said. “There’snothing you can’t do in life. ‘No’ is not

part of my vocabulary. This beautifulhand will certainly become a part of mybody. Now, after all these years, I canfinally wear that engagement ring againand my wedding band. It is justabsolutely priceless.”

HAND from P1

TALESPINNERMARCH 12, 2010

LACKLAND ANNUAL AWARDS

The Lackland annual awards banquet istonight, 6 p.m., at the Gateway Club.

Menu choices and prices are vegetarianlasagna, $18 (members) and $20 (non-members); Monterey chicken, $21/$23;steak feast, $25/$27; or lemon dill salmon,$25/$27.

Contact your first sergeant for moreinformation.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLOSURE

The Lackland legal office will be mini-mally staffed April 22-23 while militaryattorneys attend training.

The office will be open only for notaryservices, powers of attorney and emergencyservices. Legal assistance will not be avail-able those two days.

The office is located in 37th TrainingWing headquarters, Bldg. 2484, Room 134.For more information, call 671-3362 or 671-3363.

OPERATION PURPLE SUMMER CAMP

Registration for Operation Purple campbegins Monday.

The free summer camp is open to chil-dren of service members of any branch ofservice, active duty, National Guard orReserve, as well as children of members ofthe Commissioned Corps of the PublicHealth Service and National OceanicAtmospheric Administration.

Applications are accepted online atwww.militaryfamily.org. The camps will hostchildren at 67 locations in 35 states,including Texas, and two overseas locations.

MILITARY JOB FAIR

The San Antonio Military Community JobFair is March 24, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at theLive Oaks Civic Center, Interstate 35 Northand Pat Booker Road.

Local and national companies from vari-ous career fields will be on site. The SanAntonio Area Military Installation TransitionAssistance and Career Focus programs, theAlamo chapter of Disabled AmericanVeterans and the Texas WorkforceCommission are sponsoring the free event.

Visit www.acap.army.mil for more infor-mation.

NewsBBRRIIEEFFSS

Air Force Medical Operations AgencyMichelle DonnellyDaphne McGill

Air Force Intelligence, Surveillanceand Reconnaissance AgencyJason AleksaTroy BairdRandall BenefieldGary CabralLisa FoxsimmonsSammy LopezJeffrey ThomasJason TwingJonathan Wasilewski

Air Mobility Command AirOperations SquadronDavid CronauerRobert Johnson

Defense Media Activity – San AntonioPachari LutkeChristopher Vadnais

24th Air ForceGerardo MedranoTammy Lynn Taylor

33rd Network Warfare SquadronJerry Hall

59th Medical Logistics and ReadinessSquadronChristopher Jenkins

Linda Scott

46th Test SquadronGordon Chambers

59th Diagnostics and TherapeuticsSquadronJohnny Randolph

59th Dental GroupKrista Wealton

59th Pharmacy SquadronWinkeysha Lewis

559th Aerospace Medicine SquadronAnnette Reid

93rd Intelligence SquadronKevin AbneyBarry Laxton

318th Training SquadronJesus CompeanAndres Martinez

319th Training SquadronRay Hotaling

320th Training SquadronJohn Melito

369th Recruiting GroupRay GraysDavid Heberle

Hugo Martinez

345th Training SquadronEric Soluri

453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronErnest More

688th Information Operations WingMichael HallMatthieu Racquier

737th Training GroupDaniel Tawney

737th Training Support SquadronChester Wilds

802nd Communications SquadronJeffrey Reed

802nd Comptroller SquadronMichael Sonderman

802nd Force Support SquadronEric Culver Donald FriemelJason HohenstreiterRachelle Slater

802nd Operations Support SquadronBilly DavisJames Shad

802nd Security Forces SquadronKeith Baber

SNCOs earn promotion to E-8

Photo by Robbin Cresswell Forty-nine Lackland Airmen were among the 1,269 master sergeants selected forpromotion to senior master sergeant.

Forty-nine Lackland Airmen wereamong the 1,269 master sergeantsselected for promotion to senior mas-ter sergeant. The Air Force had13,741 master sergeants eligible forpromotion, representing a selectionrate of 9.24 percent.

The average score for those select-ed was 665.85, with an average timein grade of 4.38 years and an averagetime in service of 20.2 years. Theaverage score was based on the fol-lowing point averages: 135 for enlistedperformance reports, 21.30 for deco-rations, 61.47 for the Air Force super-visory examination and 394.06 boardscore.

Those selected will be promotedaccording to their promotion sequencenumber beginning in April.

Congratulations to the followingsenior master sergeant selectees:


2010 Spring Holy Day ScheduleFor permanent party military/civilian personnel and technical training students

Maundy/Holy Thursday, April 17 – 11 p.m., Mass w/ Adoration, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Good Friday, April 22 p.m., Stations of the Cross, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

2 p.m., Catholic Good Friday Service, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 15285 p.m., Protestant Service, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Holy Saturday, April 38 p.m., Catholic Easter Vigil, Freedom Chapel, Bldg. 1528

Easter Sunday, April 4*7 a.m., Easter Sunrise Service, Parade Grounds

*normal worship schedule at all chapels

Jewish ServicesAirmen Memorial Chapel, Bldg. 5432

PurimSaturday, Feb. 27, 5:45 p.m., Evening Service • Sunday, Feb. 28, 9 a.m., Morning Service (in Fellowship Hall)

Passover/Seder*March 29, 4 – 8 p.m.

*RSVP to Tech. Sgt. Daniel Teitelbaum at 858-9106

SavuotMay 18, 5:45 p.m., Evening Service • May 19, 9 a.m., Shavuot Morning Service

Orthodox Christian Easter Sunday, April 4Airmen Memorial Chapel , Bldg. 5432 • 9 a.m., Orthodox Christian Service

Lenten lunch every Wednesday through March 24, 12 p.m. • Freedom Chapel Fellowship Hall, Bldg 1528

For more information, call 671-4101

COMMITMENT TO CARING

Photo by Robbin CresswellBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, gives remarksduring the Air Force Assistance Fund kickoff breakfast Monday at the GatewayClub. During the annual “Commitment to Caring” campaign, Airmen can contributeto four Air Force charitable organizations: Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village,Air Force Enlisted Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.The campaign for Joint Base San Antonio units runs through April 16.


TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

Where is themost interestingplace your careerhas taken you?

Alice Springs, Australia. Thecountry itself was amazing:the beaches, Syndey, Darwin.– Master Sgt. Maria Esparza, AirForce Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance Agency

Germany, Turkey, Beale AirForce Base, Calif. Germany isright in the center of Europe.You get to see a lot of differentcountries during your time off.– Staff Sgt. Joseph Afshari, Air ForceIntelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance Agency

I’ve seen a lot of interestingthings. I’ve been in 18 years.Probably, Elmendorf Air ForceBase, Alaska, was the mostinteresting. There was avolcano eruption and anAircraft Warning and ControlSystem crashed. – Tech. Sgt.Sheena Martinez, 59th MedicalWing

I’ve been to England, Austria,Luxembourg, France and, ofcourse, running convoysthrough Iraq. I’m stationed inGermany and I haven’t had totake leave to (travel) becausethey’re so close. I got to go (tothe cemetery in Luxembourg)and see General Patton’smemorial. – Staff Sgt. ChristopherDennis, 86th Vehicle ReadinessSquadron, training at Camp Bullis


BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 77 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 833 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 201Michael BrantleyTyler HensonCoty RaphaelDustin WolfeFlight 202Mitchell FortnerJon ReedBrian SchmidtTaylor Tjosaas

321st Training SquadronFlight 205Michael BierShane BruceTravis McLeodFrank MinorMario WileyJorge ZaragozaFlight 206Angela Bass

Bonnie Harper

322nd Training SquadronFlight 197Benjamin AinsworthJonathan HehnlyRyan LuFlight 198Maxwell CorallSean DesouzaAdam MeeceDavid MetrokaSean MoranGregory PrantlRobert TaylorBrian VanguilderRobert Welle

323rd Training SquadronFlight 209Wesley BeversdorfQuinn CooperZachary DavidsonKyle GodfreyBenjamin HederMatthew HouckJustin JacksonMarcus Newton

Roger PayneHunter ReedJoel RussoHarold SpeightsFlight 210Keisha BrownSarah ConwaySherry JacobsonJacquelyn KvilhaugShawna McMillan

324th Training SquadronFlight 203Nathan Davis James StraughanAaron WebbJimmie WilbournFlight 204Sarah GravesLeighann HouserInna LvovaJessica McConnellMaci McLaughlinLindsay Sills

326th Training SquadronFlight 199Zeb Divittorio

Christopher FordRyan GroggBenjamin HollandTalmage KinardNathan KortanFlight 200Janine BobbyCaitlin LardieAmy WaldrepEmily WillemsFlight 207Thomas FearnowAustin HooperStephen KaplanChampney RiccoChristopher RifeChristopher SchweiglGregory WilkersonFlight 208Nicholas Watson

331st Training SquadronFlight 195Keith McKnightZachary MeetherFlight 196Michael KetchamNorman Lillington

Top BMT AirmanAdam Meece, 322nd TRS,Flight 198

Most Physically FitMale AirmenCasey Green, 320th TRS,Flight 202Bradley Beaty, 331st TRS,Flight 196Female AirmenAnjelica Hernandez, 324thTRS, Flight 204Kayla Sledge, 321st TRS,Flight 206Male Flights322nd TRS, Flight 198320th TRS, Flight 201Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 200324th TRS, Flight 204

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 209323rd TRS, Flight 210

By Capt. Carrie Kessler and 2nd Lt. Robin Orr688th Information Operations Wing

A 688th Information Operations Wing telecom-munications assessments chief was recentlyawarded the Bronze Star during a ceremony atCamp Eggers, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Capt. Tom Clerici , 346th Test Squadron,received the Bronze Star for his actions as thecommunications support unit’s lead communica-tions mentor for the NATO Training Mission andCombined Security Transit ion Command -Afghanistan.

“Capt Clerici volunteered for this 365-daydeployment so he could be at the tip of the spear.”said Lt. Col. Fred Baier, 346th Test Squadron com-mander. “He clearly demonstrated exceptionalmeritorious service deserving of the Bronze Starmedal.”

During Captain Clerici’s year-long deployment,he executed 468 convoy missions, spanning morethan 3,400 kilometers as convoy and vehicle com-mander, driver, and combat life saver during thedeadliest year to date for Operation EnduringFreedom.

When an improvised explosive device detonatedabout 250 meters from the captain’s location dur-ing a mission, he responded immediately, scan-ning the area for potential secondary attacks and

directing his team to establish a security cordonwhile others assessed for injuries.

“We did what we had to do, what we aretrained to do,” said Captain Clerici. “Everyone didtheir part and no one got hurt.”

As the lead communications mentor, CaptainClerici advised and mentored the Afghan NationalArmy’s only tactical communications unit and wasthe direct advisor to the CSU CommandingGeneral and four company commanders.According to the citation, his mentorship made itpossible for the CSUs first-ever fly away missionusing the ANA Air Corps.

“At the time, there was no (command and con-trol) system in place between the operational con-trol centers,” said the captain. “My job was totrain, mentor, and deploy ANA for mobile C2.”

This deployable C2 capability also supportedthe 2009 Afghan Presidential Election andInauguration.

“During the inauguration, the Taliban wasthreatening to destroy the polling centers,” saidCaptain Clerici. “The C2 system kept that fromhappening.”

“Capt Clerici is an incredibly selfless and dedi-cated leader who puts the mission and peopleahead of himself and I am proud of his contribu-tions to our nation and Afghanistan,” said ColonelBaier.

Airmen earnDiamond Sharp

688th IOW Airman awarded Bronze Star

Congratulations to the following recipients ofthe Lackland First Sergeants’ Diamond SharpAward for February, received in recognition oftheir outstanding performance, appearance anddedication.

543rd Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Marisha Garris

690th Intelligence Support SquadronAirman 1st Class Cory Becker

Airman Dusten Fleck

369th Recruiting GroupStaff Sgt. Brandi Mundt

688th Information Operations WingStaff Sgt. Myranda Decker


The father of military GPS was inducted intothe Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hallof Fame March 2 at the Kelly Club.

Retired Col. (Dr.) Francis Kane, a SanAntonio resident since 1984, became the 50thinductee into the AFSMP Hall of Fame for hislifetime contributions to the Air Force SpaceProgram. Accompanied by his wife Virginia, heaccepted the honor from Maj. Gen. RichardWebber, 24th Air Force commander.

More than 150 family and guests watched asthe general unveiled a portrait of Colonel Kanewhich will hang in the Air Force Space andMissile Pioneer Hall of Fame at Peterson AFB,Colo.

“When I was the commander of the 50thSpace Wing responsible for satellite operations,no one could answer my questions about whyour satellites are in the orbital patterns theyare in, what the significance of the numbersare, or why they are at the altitude they fly,”said General Webber as he conducted the cere-mony on behalf of Gen. Robert Kehler, AirForce Space Command commander. “DoctorKane answered all those questions for me, andmore. Doctor Kane is the real deal, and hasinfluenced life as we know it, not only in mili-tary operations but in all areas of life.”

Colonel Kane was a pioneer in the develop-ment of a wide range of space programs andsystems. As the chief for space and ballisticmissile planning for Air Force SystemsCommand, a former major command responsi-ble for the research, development, testing,evaluation and acquisition of aerospace sys-tems, Colonel Kane was a principal leader inProject Forecast, the highly classified studyduring 1963-74 that contemplated air, missileand space requirements for the strategic envi-ronment of 1975. Hypersonic flight was one ofthe many future-changing concepts that camefrom that effort.

“The word is creativity,” said Colonel Kanein his acceptance speech, “The Air Force hasalways been a leader in creativity. That creativ-ity is how the service has maintained its supe-riority and security.”

Colonel Kane retired from active duty in1970 and continued to influence national strat-egy, policy and technology programs from the1970s to today. He is the president of theSchriever Institute in San Antonio, a non-profiteducational foundation dedicated to expandingthe leading role of the U.S. among space faringnations.

(Courtesy of 24th Air Force Public Affairs)

San Antonio resident receives honor for role in space technology

Photo by Theodore Koniares Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander, presents theAir Force Space and Missile Pioneers corona to Col. (Dr.) FrancisKane, president of the Schriever Institute, March 2. The corona is asymbol of Colonel Kane's induction to the Air Force Space andMissile Pioneers Hall of Fame at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Theceremony was conducted by 24th AF on behalf of Air Force SpaceCommand in San Antonio, Colonel Kane’s hometown.

Lackland Airmen earnAETC awards

Congratulations to the follow-ing organizations and members ofLackland who were recentlynamed winners of Air Educationand Training Command awards:

2009 Air Education and TrainingCommand Chaplain Corps AnnualAwardsOutstanding Chaplain CorpsCivilian EmployeeCordelia McAfee, 59th MedicalWingOutstanding Chaplain Corps Team(Medium Chapel Organization)59th MDW Chaplain’s officeOutstanding Chaplain Corps Team(Large Chapel Organization)502nd Air Base Wing OL-AChaplain’s office

2009 AETC Media Contest1st place, Contractor/StringerPhotographRobbin Cresswell, 502nd Air BaseWing OL-A Public Affairs3rd Place, Series

Senior Airman Melissa White,502nd Air Base Wing OL-A PublicAffairs

Communications andInformation ProfessionalismAwardsSenior NCO of the YearMaster Sgt. Samuel Hilburn, Jr.,802nd Communications SquadronLt. Gen. Harold W. Grant award802nd CS

AETC Outstanding SecurityForces Unit AwardsOutstanding Large Security ForcesUnit343rd Training Squadron

2010 Air Force AssociationOutstanding Air Force CivilianEmployees of the Year Awards(AETC level)Civilian Senior Manager of theYear categoryJoAnn Hernandez, 802ndContracting Squadron


By Army Maj. Deanna BagueFort Bliss Public Affairs Office

The Department of Defense enables retired mili-tary working dogs to be transferred or adopted outto former handlers, law enforcement agencies orfamilies who are willing and able to take on theresponsibility of former MWDs.

“Basically when a dog’s service life has come topretty much the end and they’re ready to retire, Iget the dogs in the adoption program,” said RodneySparkowich, the adoption disposition coordinatorfor the 341st Training Squadron.

Dogs that have medical issues at any age, dogsthat are no longer able to fulfill their duties, andyoung dogs that are unable to complete the trainingto become a MWD are also put in the adoption pro-gram, Mr. Sparkowich said.

“So I have young dogs, old dogs – anywhere inbetween.”

MWDs receive medical services at the HollandMilitary Working Dog Veterinary Hospital,Lackland’s multimillion dollar facility, said ArmyMaj. Douglas Owens, chief of internal medicine andoutpatient services at the hospital.

Major Owens said the hospital offers very special-ized services including computed tomography scans,

sonography, rehabilitation and physical therapy sec-tions.

Law enforcement, private handlers or private cit-izens may adopt. Last year about 75 dogs went tolaw enforcement agencies. The dogs law enforce-ment agencies don’t accept go to private homes, Mr.Sparkowich said. Approximately 290 dogs ended upin private homes in 2009.

Mr. Sparkowich said working dogs can adjust toretirement as easily as they adjust to working condi-tions due to the skills they acquire as puppiesthrough the military working dog foster program.

Through the program, foster families socializepotential working dogs to different people and envi-ronments to prepare them for a life of various han-dlers and locations.

Careful consideration is given to the MWDs andto those interested in adopting them. The dogsundergo temperament tests to ensure they are safein a neutral environment. Applicants are screenedand must meet certain criteria.

“The mission of the 341st is to care for the mili-tary working dogs that are allowed to go home andkeep the same dignity they had while they’re here,”Mr. Sparkowich said.

For more information about the adoption pro-gram, call Mr. Sparkowich at 671-5874.

Adoption next stop for retiring MWDs

Courtesy Photo Upon their retirement, military working dogs may betransferred or adopted out to former handlers, lawenforcement agencies or families who are willing andable to take on the responsibility of former MWDs.


The 802nd Mission Support GroupOffice of the Staff Judge Advocateadministered these judgments fromFeb. 11-22:

• An airman first class from the59th Dental Support Squadron violatedArticle 86 (failure to go) and received areduction to airman, restriction to basefor 30 days and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 344thTraining Squadron violated Article 92

(visiting a hotel) and received a forfei-ture of $723 pay for two months (onemonth suspended) and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the343rd Training Squadron violatedArticle 92 (underage drinking) andreceived a reduction to airman, forfei-ture of $811 in pay for one month (sus-pended), restriction to base for sevendays, seven days extra duty and a rep-rimand.

• An airman basic from the 343rd

TRS violated Article 92 (underagedrinking) and received a forfeiture of$723 in pay for one month (suspended),restriction to base for seven days, sevendays extra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the343rd TRS violated Article 92 (under-age drinking) and received a reductionto airman, forfeiture of $811 in pay forone month (suspended) and a repri-mand.

• An airman basic from the 343rd

TRS violated Article 92 (underagedrinking) and received a forfeiture of$669 in pay for one month (suspended),restriction to base for 14 days, 14 daysextra duty and a reprimand.

• Three airmen basic from the 345thTraining Squadron violated Article 92(underage drinking) and received a for-feiture of $337 in pay for one month,restriction to base for 14 days (sus-pended), 14 days extra duty (suspend-ed) and a reprimand.

MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT

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


By Mike JosephStaff Writer

The Lackland Gateway HeritageFoundation has undertaken a multi-million dollar challenge to preserveLackland’s enlisted Airman history.

Armed with determination, a plot ofland, an artist’s sketch and marketingtools, the foundation has set a goal tobuild a new state-of-the-art enlistedheritage museum on Lackland with atargeted 2015 completion date.Estimated costs for the facility rangefrom $25 million to $50 million.

“Our vision is to build a museum-learning center that will become thedestination of choice for those seekingto learn, understand, admire andrespect the full spectrum of our AirForce enlisted heritage,” said JaimeVazquez, board president of the non-profit foundation.

He foresees a facility that brings tolife an Airman’s enlisted experiencesthrough exhibits and activities, andalso provides an understanding toother visitors what it encompasses tobe an enlisted Airman.

Even though an Air Force-funded$670,000 project to renovate theHistory and Traditions Museum beganin October, plans are still moving for-ward for building a new museum.

The 37th Training Wing approvedan 80,000-square foot site near theGateway East main gate along LukeBoulevard, north of the paradegrounds.

“We’re aiming at a 50,000-squarefoot facility right now and that puts usat an estimated cost of $25 million,”said Mr. Vazquez. “Adding more to theexhibits and equipping it completelywill extend the cost. The thresholdwe’re using is $25 to $50 million.”

Mr. Vazquez, Chief Master Sgt.Eddie Gilder, 37th TRW superintend-ent of heritage programs, and TracyEnglish, 37th TRW historian, recentlyvisited two military museums – theMuseum of Aviation, Robins Air ForceBase, Warner Robins, Ga., and theArmy National Infantry Museum, FortBenning, Ga.

The Lackland trio toured the facili-ties, and exchanged information andideas with museum officials in prepa-

ration for its project.Mr. Vazquez said the Lackland

foundation intended to follow theRobins AFB foundation model to payfor the design, construction andequipment for a new museum, andthen donate it to the Air Force uponcompletion.

The Air Force would be responsiblefor operation and maintenance of thefinished museum.

The foundation has a workingsketch of the facility, a full colorbrochure and a Web site, www.myairmanmuseum.org. No Air Forcefunds will be allocated for a newmuseum; the foundation is responsiblefor a new museum’s funding.

“I think this is going to be dictatedby how quickly we’re able to bringmoney in,” said Mr. Vazquez about thefoundation’s 2015 time frame. “Assoon as we get several key donors tocome on board, that would give us agood initial push.”

He was in Washington, D.C., thisweek to meet with the Air ForceSergeants Association executive coun-cil about the project, which has thesupport of its executive director,retired Chief Master Sgt. John R.“Doc” McCauslin. Former ChiefMaster Sergeant of the Air Force BobGaylor has also endorsed building anew museum.

Formed seven years ago, the foun-dation’s original purpose was to pro-mote the heritage of Air Force historyat Lackland and ensure the servicecontributions of Airmen were pre-served.

Its main focus had been to supportthe History and Traditions Museumwith limited fundraising – a contribu-tion box at the entrance of the currentmuseum.

Mr. Vazquez, a retired colonel whoserved 28 years, said the foundation’sexpanded focal point is encapsulatedin the Airman’s Creed.

“(Our) mission is to pay tribute tothe proud heritage, tradition of honorand legacy of valor of our enlistedAirmen through dynamic exhibits in astate-of-the-art museum forLackland,” he said. “We are here tobring to life those concepts; that’s theessence of what we’re trying to do.”

Foundation aims for new museum


By Mike JosephStaff Writer

When an Airman deploys, a spouse or familymember is going to need assistance.

Someone might get sick, the car might breakdown, or maybe child care or counseling is need-ed.

Whatever the issue, the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center is available with the resourcesto help.

“There are a lot of programs and informationavailable to spouses,” said Master Sgt. JasonHohenstreiter, readiness NCO. “They can call and(someone) will either answer their question ordirect them to (a staff member) for informationreferral.

“There are very few challenges we haven’tmet,” he said. “Tell us the problem and we’ll tellyou the fix.”

Lackland has several programs available forfamilies of deployed or deploying Airmen. Theyare now part of Deployment University, whichaligns all base deployment programs, classes andevents. The program was developed locallythrough the Year of the Air Force Family initia-tive.

Sergeant Hohenstreiter said DeploymentUniversity ensures every phase – pre-deployment,during deployment, return and reintegration, andpost-deployment – is covered through classes ordiscussion groups.

They coincide with normal five- to six-monthdeployment cycles and deployment-experiencedAirmen are encouraged to lead discussion groups.

“Our banner program is the Hearts Apart net-work,” said Sergeant Hohenstreiter.

Hearts Apart includes monthly support meet-

ings and, through the help of the 802ndCommunications Squadron, provides one free 15-minute phone call each week between deployedAirmen and their spouses. Sergeant Hohenstreitersaid useful information is also disseminatedbetween monthly meetings, by newsletter orphone calls, when necessary.

Hearts Apart also offers an open house the firstThursday of the month at the AFRC, 6-8 p.m.Speakers from the military family life programguide informal discussion for families and chil-dren. To participate in the Hearts Apart program,spouses must register with the AFRC.

Another program geared to spouses is the KeySpouse program. Key Spouse is an official commu-nication network designed to enhance readinessand establish a sense of community among unitleaders, Airmen and their families.

Spouses are appointed by a unit’s commanderand provide information and act as a resource forother spouses within the unit.

The Air Force Aid Society also sponsors baseprograms l ike free child care at the ChildDevelopment Centers and Car Care Because WeCare, a $30 voucher for an oil/filter change forspouses of active-duty Air Force membersdeployed for more than 30 days or remote assign-ment.

Additionally, AFRC and the youth center havejoined forces to make Operation JET (JuniorExpeditionary Team) a quarterly program. It orig-inally was an annual event as the day in the life ofa deployed Airman.

Through Operation Military Kids and the youthcenter staff, Operation JET uses different gamesand exercises designed for children to talk aboutdeployment.

Those are held the same day as Give Parents aBreak program, which allows parents or care-givers an afternoon or evening to themselves.

Together, the spouse, family and youth pro-grams are tools to provide assistance before, dur-ing and after a deployment.

“My goal is to have families quit thinking of theword ‘deployment’ as a negative, hiding it fromone another; it should be part of the dining roomdiscussion,” said Sergeant Hohenstreiter, wholeaves next month on his seventh deployment.

“It still needs to be remembered as just part ofour life, not hidden in the shadows,” he added.“When deployment does come, we don’t need tobe afraid of it. That’s why we want families to talkabout it.”

For more information on deployment and fami-ly support programs, contact the Airman andFamily Readiness Center at 671-3722, Bldg. 1249.

Deployment briefings available to spouses

Courtesy Photo Lackland has several programs available for families ofdeployed or deploying Airmen. All base deploymentprograms, classes and events are part of DeploymentUniversity, a Year of the Air Force Family initiative.


Will Prepare:

n Form 1040 EZn Form 1040 An With Schedule 1, 2, 3 &

EICn Form 1040n With Schedule A, B, EIC

& Rn Form 1040 – Vn Form 1040 – ESn Form 2441 (Child and

Dependent Care Credit)n Form 8863 (EducationCredits)n Form 8812 (Additional

Child Tax Credit)

Will Not Prepare:

n Schedule C (Profit or Lossfrom Business)

n Complicated & AdvancedSchedule D (Capital Gainsand Losses)

n Schedule E (Rents andLosses)n Form SS-5 (Request for

Social Security Number)n Form 2106 (Employee

Business Expenses)n Form 3903 (Moving)n Form 8606 (Non-deductible IRA)n Form 8615 (Minor’s

Investment Income)

Lackland Tax CenterBldg. 9020, Room 109,

Classroom BMonday–Thursday

8 a.m.–4 p.m.Closed Fridays

Appointments necessary for everyone exceptbasic trainees and technical school students,who are seen on a walk-in basis.To make an

appointment call 671-1001.


A VISIT WITH ECHO COMPANY

Photo by Alan BoedekerArmy Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, deputy commanding general for Initial Military Training, talks with Soldiers fromthe Defense Language Institute English Language Center’s Echo Company March 3. Echo Company Soldiersare non-English-speaking Army trainees attending DLIELC to learn English before attending Army basictraining. During his one-day visit to Lackland, General Hertling also met with 37th Training Wing leadershipand toured the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training site.

SPRINGFORWARD!SET YOUR

CLOCKS AHEADONE HOUR SAT.BEFORE BED!


Photos by Alan Boedeker The 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb.27. Lackland has had a drum and bugle corps for more than 50 years.

Airman Basic Justin Jackson, 323rd Training Squadron,performs with the 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corpsbefore the San Antonio Rampage game at the AT&T CenterFeb. 27. The performance was part of military apprecia-tion night which featured several pre-game interactiveactivities honoring servicemembers. The Manitoba Moosebeat the Rampage 3-1.

Drum &Bugle Corps

The 737th TRG Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the San Antonio Rampage game at theAT&T Center Feb. 27. About 100 basic military trainees volunteer for the drum and bugle corpswhich plays for each BMT graduation parade and community events.

The 737th Training Group Drum and Bugle Corps performs before the SanAntonio Rampage game at the AT&T Center Feb. 27. Made up of volunteersfrom Air Force Basic Military Training, the corps learns eight songs, includingthe national anthem, “Adjutant’s Call,” “Sound Off,” “Ruffles andFlourishes,” “General’s March,” “Retreat,” “Air Force Song,” and “The Starsand Stripes Forever.”

Pre-game entertainment with the 737th TRG


Photo by Joel Martinez Maj. Michael Cavanaugh, a flight Instructor with Randolph’s 562nd Flying TrainingSquadron, instructs 2nd Lt. Andrew Vogel on the procedures for operating the T-45Simulator. Personally helped by the Air Force Aid Society early in his career, MajorCavanaugh wants Airmen to know they can count on the Air Force’s official charity whenthey need financial help for a variety of reasons, from emergency assistance to education.

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

About a decade ago, a young offi-cer about to embark on his newcareer encountered his “last straw.”

Supporting a wife and two youngboys and already in a deep financialhole, he was taking the JointSpecialized UndergraduateNavigator Training course atRandolph when his car’s transmis-sion failed.

Things appeared bleak, but, heed-ing the advice of his flight command-er, he saw the base’s Air Force AidSociety representative and securedan interest-free loan for about$2,000, the amount to repair histransmission.

“They gave me a non-interestloan even though I had no credit,”said Maj. Michael Cavanaugh. “I hadno place else to go. If they hadn’thelped me, it would have crushedme. I’m 100 percent sure thatbecause of the pressure on me, Iwould have washed out of navschool.”

Major Cavanaugh didn’t wash outof navigator school. He graduatedand went on to fly RC-135s at OffuttAir Force Base, Neb. Now he’s backat Randolph, where his financialtroubles could have derailed hiscareer, and he’s taking part in theeducation of fledgling navigators,now called combat systems officers,as the 562nd Flying TrainingSquadron deputy chief of standardsand evaluation.

He’s also giving back to the organ-ization that proved to be his safetynet in his time of financial need. He’sRandolph’s project officer for the AirForce Assistance Fund campaign,which raises money for the Air ForceAid Society, the Air Force VillageFoundation Inc., the Air ForceEnlisted Village Inc. and the Generaland Mrs. Curtis E. LeMayFoundation. The Joint Base SanAntonio campaign kicked off thisweek.

Major Cavanaugh said serving asAFAF project officer representsanother opportunity to give back tothe Air Force. He’s already a regularcontributor to the fund.

“The Air Force Aid Society cameto my rescue,” he said. “That is whyI volunteered to be project officer.”

Major Cavanaugh took a differentpath to the Air Force. He graduatedfrom Brigham Young University-Hawaii and, intent on a career inbusiness, pursued a master of busi-ness administration degree atHawaii Pacific University.

But he also began a family and,already saddled with education loansthat needed repayment, his debtsmounted.

Major Cavanaugh joined the ArmyReserve to earn money while attend-ing graduate school, and soon dis-covered he had an affinity for themilitary, which eventually led him tochoose the Air Force over a career inbusiness. A recruiting officesquadron commander in Utah sug-gested he become a navigator, soMajor Cavanaugh, after completingbasic training and Officer TrainingSchool, reported to the 562nd FTS in1999 to begin training. However, hisdebts were still hounding him andhis credit was “maxed out” when hefaced another sizable financialobstacle.

“I came into the Air Force withtwo kids and a lot of debt,” he said.“I had a condo in Salt Lake City, butthe tenant quit paying rent, so I’mborrowing from my father … bor-rowing from everyone I could. Whenthe transmission on my car went out,that was the last straw.”

Major Cavanaugh said his finan-cial troubles taught him “a lot of lifelessons.” He paid off his AFAS loanin the allotted two years and the restof his debts soon after.

Now he wants Airmen to knowthey can count on the Air Force AidSociety, the Air Force’s official chari-ty, when they need financial help fora variety of reasons, from emergencyassistance to education.

“I’d like to raise awareness thatthis program exists,” he said. “Iencourage people to donate to theAir Force Assistance Fund.”

Major Cavanaugh said today’stroubling economic climate makescontributions even more important.

“Now there’s a greater need forthe program,” he said.

Air Force Aid Society provided AFAF project officer with safety net

The Air Force Assistance Fund supports the following organizations:• The Air Force Aid Society, which provides Airmen and their families worldwide with emer-gency financial assistance, education assistance and an array of base-level community-enhancement programs. More information is available at www.afas.org.• The Air Force Enlisted Village, which includes Teresa Village in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.,and Bob Hope Village in Shalimar, Fla., near Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The fund provideshomes and financial assistance to widows and widowers of retired enlisted people 55 andolder. More information is available at www.afenlistedwidows.org.• Air Force Village, which includes Air Force Village I and II in San Antonio, a life-care com-munity for retired officers, spouses, widows or widowers and family members. The Air ForceVillage Web site is www.airforcevillages.com.• The General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation, which provides rent and financial assis-tance to widows and widowers of officer and enlisted retirees in their homes and communi-ties through financial grants. The LeMay Foundation Web site is www.lemay-foundation.org.

For more information about the AFAF, visit www.afassistancefund.org.


By Capt. Jed Wangsgard802nd Mission Support Group Judge Advocate Office

Tax season is in full swing and the Lackland TaxCenter is providing free tax preparation of federalincome tax returns for Active Duty, Reserve, NationalGuard, retired military and their dependents.

Appointments are required for everyone exceptbasic trainees and technical school students who maybe seen on a walk-in basis. All available appoint-ments have been scheduled through the end of taxseason, but during the final weeks before the April15 deadline, the center will be open for walk-ins on afirst-come, first-serve basis.

It is expected to be an extremely busy time withlong wait times so plan accordingly. Those who can-not make scheduled appointments are asked to can-cel their appointment so another person can bescheduled in that time slot.

Other options for free preparation assistance areavailable. Many units and organizations have at leastone unit tax advisor ready to prepare tax returns forthe active-duty members in their own unit.

All UTAs have completed a comprehensive train-ing course and IRS examinations to become certifiedtax advisors and use the same resources, referencematerials and forms for processing returns as those

used at the tax center.Active duty, Guard, and Reserve members can also

prepare and file their own taxes online throughwww.MilitaryOneSource.com. The free service usesthe customized H&R Block At Home product andoffers tax consultation by phone.

There are also multiple volunteer income taxassistance locations throughout San Antonio. TheVITA Program offers assistance for low- to moderate-income households who earn up to $55,000 annually.VITA sites are generally located at community andneighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shoppingmalls, and other convenient locations. To locate thenearest VITA site, call 1-800-829-1040.

The center is open Monday through Thursday, 8a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Fridays. The tax centercan be contacted at 671-1001. It is located in Bldg.9020 on the northwest corner of Truemper Streetand Carswell Avenue, Room 109, Classroom B.Parking is north of Bldg. 9020 off Carswell Avenue.The entrance to the center is on the south side of thebuilding.

The following items are needed for tax preparation:• proof of identification such as a driver’s license orother photo ID;• Social Security card or individual tax identification

number for everyone included on tax return;• birth dates for everyone included on tax return;• wage and earning statement forms W-2, W-2G and1099-R, from all employers;• Social Security benefit statement form SSA-1099, ifapplicable;• interest and dividend statements from banks (forms1099-int);• a copy of last year’s federal and state returns ifavailable;• bank routing numbers and account numbers fordirect deposit;• total paid for day care and the day care provider’stax identifying number: the provider’s Social SecurityNumber or the provider’s business employer identifi-cation number.

Lackland unit tax representatives for tax year 2009

802nd Operations Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Beth Adams, 925-4100

802nd Force Support SquadronMaster Sgt. Monique Slater, 671-3110

Options still available for free tax preparation

See TAX P17


344th Training SquadronMaster Sgt. Jean-Luc Tetrault, 671-2619

37th Training Support SquadronJohn Banik, 671-0908

453rd Electronic Warfare SquadronSenior Airman Jeremy Keser, 977-4278Staff Sgt. Terry Ehrlich, 977-2266Master Sgt. Paul O’Haver, 977-5374Capt. Nicholas Amato, 977-4242

59th Mental Health SquadronStaff Sgt. Jeremy Goldston, 292-7427

59th Dental GroupTech. Sgt. Maripi Whitman, 292-7227Tech. Sgt. Carletta James-Rice, 292-9612Staff Sgt. Richard Salas, 292-7271Staff Sgt. Crystal Watson, 292-4197

59th Dental Training SquadronTech. Sgt. Leonard Buchanan, 292-4033

59th Emergency Medical SquadronSenior Airman Megan Wharton, 292-7331Capt. Marissa Scearce, 292-7331

59th Maternal/Child Care SquadronStaff Sgt. Natasha Washington-Brown,292-6281

59th Laboratory SquadronStaff Sgt. Michelle Bernard, 292-7414Staff Sgt. Anastasia Avelar, 292-5511

Master Sgt. Abecil Fernandez, 292-7260

59th Medical Inpatient SquadronSenior Airman Bridgett Wright, 292-7410

59th Medical Operations SquadronAirman 1st Class Desean Burnette,292-4947

59th Medical Support SquadronStaff Sgt. Brandy Coats, 292-0278Senior Airman Douglas Rozelle, 671-6295Tech. Sgt. Juan Ochoa, 292-7400

59th Medical Diagnostics andTherapeutic SquadronStaff Sgt. Ary German, 292-7449

59th Medical WingStaff Sgt. Elizabeth Ross, 292-3765Capt. Sheri HiserTech. Sgt. Michael Valentin, 292-3984Tech. Sgt. Tina Ditto, 292-2115Maj. Daron Olmsted, 292-7325

59th Medical Logistics and ReadinessSquadron1st Lt. Blake Smith, 292-7442

Defense Media Activity - San AntonioMaster Sgt. William Doll, 925-3440

National Air and Space IntelligenceCenterStaff Sgt. Rebekah Bradfield, 977-2446Airman 1st Class Alaura Holt, 977-6813

TAX from P16


By Staff Sgt. J. Paul CroxonDefense Media Activity-San Antonio

An Air Force ExpeditionaryMedical Support team composedof more than 80 Airmen deployedto Chile Monday from here to aidlocal medics in their response tovictims of the recent 8.8 magni-tude earthquake.

The Airmen from 13 differentbases, including 10 from the 59thMedical Wing, left Lacklandaboard C-17 Globemaster IIIs andare prepared to support reliefefforts for up to 60 days.

The EMEDS team will operatein the city of Angol, Chile, and becapable of providing medical careas part of the EMEDS construct.

“EMEDS is very lightweight,rapidly deployable and scalableexpeditionary medical supportsystem,” said Col. David Garrison,the EMEDS commander. He addedthat the team would be able toperform everything from surger-ies to pediatric care.

Many of the Airmen havedeployed before and are able touse their expeditionary trainingand experience for this mission.In fact many volunteered for achance to help the Chilean people

recover from the disaster.“I just returned from deploy-

ment to (Southwest Asia) a monthand a half ago where I was partof an expeditionary medicalgroup,” said Senior AirmanCassandra Johnson, a medicaltechnician from Kessler AFB,Miss. “When I was told my namewas on the list I was given theoption to opt out, but I wanted tohelp the Chilean people.”

The EMEDS is part of a largerU.S. Southern Command responseto the Chilean quake that includesairlift relief operations deliveringaid to communities affected bythe earthquake.

The U.S. and Chilean militarieshave worked together duringcombined exercises for sometime. In October 2009, the twomilitaries, in addition to Brazil-ian, Argentine and French forces,trained together during ExerciseSaltre II on the interoperabilityand humanitarian relief opera-tions.

For the medics deploying tosupport the people in need, itremains an honor to be chosen toserve.

“This is what we all train for,”Colonel Garrison said.

Air Force medics deploy to support Chilean medical efforts

Photos by Staff Sgt. Bennie Davis III (Above) More than 80 Airmen from 13 different basesdeployed Monday to Chile from Lackland to aid local medicsin their response to victims of the 8.8 magnitude earth-quake. Operating in the city of Angol, Chile, the Air ForceExpeditionary Medical Support team will provide medicalcare to earthquake victims.

(Right) Staff Sgt. Vanessa Young reads over her processingpaperwork in preparation of her deployment to ChileMonday. Sergeant Young, a public affairs specialist withDefense Media Activity-San Antonio, is supporting an AirForce Expeditionary Medical Support team that deployed toChile to assist local medics treating victims of a recent 8.8magnitude earthquake.


By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – A newDefense Department policy authoriz-es DOD members to access socialnetworking Web sites and other Web2.0 platforms from nonclassified gov-ernment computers, as long as itdoesn’t compromise operationalsecurity or involve prohibited activi-ties or Web sites.

Defense Department off icialsissued the long-awaited policy Feb.26, establishing consistent rules forall military members and employers.

Deputy Defense Secretary WilliamLynn III, who signed the policy, saidit strikes a critical balance betweenthe benefits and potential vulnerabil-ities of these applications.

“This directive recognizes theimportance of balancing appropriatesecurity measures while maximizingthe capabilities afforded by 21st-cen-tury Internet tools,” he said.

While authorizing access to thesetools, the new policy also recognizes

the importance of protecting militarynetworks and operations, said DavidWennergren, the deputy assistantsecretary of Defense for informationmanagement andtechnology.

For example, thenew policy al lowscommanders to tem-porarily limit accessas required to main-tain operations securityor address bandwidthconstraints. It also pro-hibits malicious activityon military informationnetworks and deniesaccess to sites promot-ing prohibited activitysuch as gambling,pornography and hatecrimes.

While information sharing mayseem the polar opposite of securityto some people, Mr. Wennergren saidthe DOD off icials can no longerafford to consider just one or theother.

“If you look at either one individu-ally, you will fail,” he said. “You willhave great security, but no ability toaccess information sharing. (Or), ifyou think only about sharing, you

will run into issues of opera-tional security and letting badthings into your system. So youcan no longer think of them astwo separate subjects.”

The new policy promoteswhat Mr. Wennergren calls“secure information shar-ing,” providing the balanceneeded to tap into the

capabilities social media net-working pro-vides with-

out compromis-ing security.He emphasized the

importance of personalresponsibi l i ty in using

unclassified military networks toaccess these tools, and said depart-ment officials will continue to evalu-ate the policy after it takes effect.

“There’s a huge imperative for

security,” Mr. Wennergren said. “It iseveryone’s responsibi l i ty in thedepartment to make sure they aredoing all that they can to protect ourinformation and our information sys-tems.”

Ultimately, he called responsible,security-conscious use of socialmedia networks a win-win proposi-tion for DOD members, enablingthem to take full advantage of thepower of social media networking.

“The world of Web 2.0 and theInternet provides these amazingopportunities to collaborate,” Mr.Wennergren said. It not only pro-motes information sharing acrossorganizational boundaries and withmission partners, but also enablesdeployed troops to maintain contactwith their loved ones at home.

“So i f you work on those twopieces (access and security) thisreally is giving people this avenue todo amazing things in terms of gettingthe information shared and makingdecisions happen much more rapid-ly,” Mr. Wennergren said.

New policy authorizes social media access, with caveats

By Sharon AmannLackland Library

For Lackland library patrons thirstyfor best sellers, the three-yeardrought is over.

The McNaughton best seller-leased-book program, cancelled in 2007, isback.

“It’s been a very leantime for our most voraciousreaders,” explained LenoreShapiro, director of theLackland library system.“We’ve done our best topurchase some of the mostpopular fiction and non-fic-tion titles with our regularbudget, but we’ve had nothing like thenumbers of books available with adedicated program for leased books.”

A leaner, meaner version of theMcNaughton program has been rein-troduced thanks to funding from Col.Patrick Fogarty, 802nd MissionSupport Group commander.

“We explained to the colonel howimportant this program has been toour customers in the past and hefound the money to fund it for fiscal2010,” continued Ms. Shapiro.

The new program allows theLackland main library to select 40titles a month with a cap of 800 books

in the library at any onetime. The Patient Librarychooses 10 books per monthwith an inventory cap of 200titles.

“The beauty of the thisprogram is that as popular

books age out and becomeless in demand we can tradethem in for new best sellers.

It’s a win-win for us and our clien-tele,” Ms. Shapiro said. “We’ve beenordering books since September andwe now have a pretty healthy stock onour shelves.”

The McNaughton collection is avail-able at the front of the main library, inthe shelving to the left of the doors.

Best-seller program back at Lackland libraries


COMMUNITY

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

Monday-Friday:Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and

Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,

5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driverprogram by the AmericanAssociation of Retired PersonsMarch 20, 9 a.m., at FreedomChapel.

Participants will receive a cer-tificate for completing the class,which makes them eligible for apossible reduction in their automo-bile insurance premium. The courseis good for three years.

Cost is $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members, payableby check made to AARP.

For more information, contactthe Retiree Activities Office at 671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. atFreedom Chapel, 671-4208.

QUARTERLY FLEA MARKET

The first-quarter flea market isMarch 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.,at the Warhawk fitness centerparking lot.

Spots are available for $10 or$15. The $15 fee includes a table.

Call the Skylark CommunityCenter at 671-3191 for more infor-mation.

ASMC SETS LUNCHEON

The American Society of MilitaryComptrollers, Alamo chapter, meetsMarch 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at theRandolph Air Force Base Parr Club.

The luncheon’s speaker is Col.Terry Ross, 502nd Air Base Wingcomptroller. The topic is “JointBasing from the FM Perspective.”

Contact Ada Fromuth at 652-4408 by Wednesday for reserva-tions.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education classis April 5, 12:30-3:30 p.m., atWilford Hall Medical Center.

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

For more information or to reg-ister, call the Nephrology Clinic at292-6868.

LIBRARY SALUTES IRISH HERITAGE

The Lackland library has pur-chased DVDs and CDs to celebrateIrish heritage through film andmusic.

Now available in the media sec-tion are “The Wind that Shakes theBarley,” “The Field,” “In the Nameof the Father,” “The Quiet Man,”the “Music of Ireland: WelcomeHome,” and the PBS series “TheIrish R.M.”

For more information, call 671-6606.

THRIFT SHOP HOURS

The Lackland Thrift Shopaccepts donations during regularbusiness hours Monday throughWednesday or at the back doorafter business hours.

The shop requests any type of

electronic devices, such as largetelevision sets, be dropped off onlyduring business hours.

The shop is open for sales 9:30a.m. to noon on Mondays, and 9:30a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesdays andWednesdays.

For more information, call thethrift shop at 671-3600 or [email protected].

BOOKKEEPER NEEDED

The Lackland Thrift Shop seeksa part-time experienced bookkeeperfor 20 to 25 hours a month.

Knowledge of QuickBooks,accounting principles and baseaccess are required.

Call 372-0657 for more infor-mation.

CAP SEEKS MENTORS

The Civil Air Patrol is looking foradditional adult leaders to mentorhigh school juniors and seniors inthe Lackland Cadet Squadron

about leadership, fitness, aero-space education and ethics.

The squadron meets Mondays,6:30-9 p.m., in Hangar 1612, KellyField Annex. The hangar is locatedacross from the Airman LeadershipSchool, North Luke and LombardDrives.

For more information, call 977-4728 or visit www.captx007.org.

BAGGAGE DROP HOURS CHANGE

Operating hours have changedfor the Deployment and DistributionFlight’s technical training studentbaggage drop off, located in Bldg.5616.

A contractor will inventory andpack personal property only onTuesday mornings, 8 a.m. to noon;and Thursday afternoons, 1-4 p.m.The office is closed the rest of theweek.

For entitlement questions, callthe personal property processingoffice at 671-2821.

LocalBRIEFS


MARCH 12SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ONLINE

The application deadline for2010-2011General Henry H. Arnoldeducation grant program is today.

Eligibility requirements andapplications for the $2,000 grantsare available online at the Air ForceAid Society Web site, www.afas.org.Last year, $6 million in college edu-cation grants were awarded to AirForce dependents by AFAS.

For more information, call theAirman and Family ReadinessCenter at 671-3722.

BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending class istoday, 10:30 to noon, at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

The class teaches the basics offinancial management.


MARCH 15MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS

Mothers of Preschoolers, orMOPS, meet for Bible study and fel-lowship Monday, 9:30 a.m., at the

Freedom Chapel’s Fellowship Hall.Childcare for preschool-aged

children will be provided.For more information, call 671-

4208.

PRAISE DANCE CLASS

Praise dance class meetsMonday, 6 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center. For details onthe free classes, call 671-2619.

RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.

Call 671-3722 for more infor-mation.

MARCH 16PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.

Call 671-4208 for information.

MOAA TO PRESENT SEMINAR

The Military Officers Associationof America (MOAA) is presenting afree seminar for officers and seniorenlisted Tuesday, 12:30-3 p.m., atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

Dan Koslov, a retired Air Forcecolonel, will speak on “MarketingYourself for a Second Career.”

The lecture targets Airmen con-sidering separation in the next one

to five years.For reservations or more infor-

mation, contact Margaret Ozuna at671-3722.

MARCH 17CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASS

A credit management class isWednesday, 10:30 to noon, at theAirman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The class will focus on under-

standing terms and conditionsassociated with credit, creditreporting and credit scores.


MARCH 18PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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

There will be no children min-istry available during this nightmeeting.


MARCH 19KEY SPOUSE PROGRAM

Training for the Key SpouseProgram is March 19, 8 a.m. to 4p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The sessions are for spouseswho have volunteered and beenappointed by unit leadership.

The Key Spouse Program is anAir Force readiness program sup-porting Airmen and their familiesduring deployments, separationsand emergencies by enhancing and

encouraging communicationbetween units and families.

Spouses interested in the pro-gram should seek appointment bytheir sponsor’s unit commander.

Appointees should then contactthe center at 671-3722 to registerfor a class.

MARCH 25OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Officers’ SpousesClub meets March 25, 10 a.m., atthe Gateway Club for its annualluncheon with members from areamilitary installation spouses’ clubs.

Club members from Lackland,Randolph Air Force Base and FortSam Houston will meet for theluncheon. Wilford Hall Medical HallAuxiliary and Brook Army MedicalCenter members have also beeninvited.

Babette Maxwell, co-founderand editor-in-chief of MilitarySpouse magazine, is the guestspeaker.

Reservation deadline is March19. For more information visit theLOSC Web site at www.lacklandosc.org.

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m. For location or more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Officers’ Spouses Club meets every third Thursday of the month,11 a.m., at the Gateway Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The Military Council of Catholic Women meet the first Friday of the month, 10a.m., at the Freedom Chapel. For more information, call 671-4208.

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SPORTS

ADVENTURE RACE

Laughlin Air Force Base is hosting atriathlon-style team race, featuring hiking,biking and rafting, April 10.

The $100 registration for the four-memberteams is accepted up to race day.

For more details, call Laughlin’s outdoorrecreation, 830-298-5830.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The third annual Wounded Warrior golftournament is March 26 at the Fort SamHouston Golf Club. The tournament starts at 1p.m. The proceeds from the $85 entry fee go tothe Fisher House and the Wounded WarriorCenter.

For more details, call 228-9955.

BASKETBALL BRACKET

With the Air Force Hoops online bracket,college basketball fans pick postseasongames and can win up to $10,000. Gamecards are at Skylark Bowling Center, GatewayClub, Smokin’ Joe’s BBQ and the golf coursesnack bar.

Register at www.afhoops.com.

SKEET SHOOT

The Lackland Outdoor Recreation Center iscoordinating a skeet shooting trip to Randolph,March 27. The $30 registration fee is dueMarch 20, and includes a shotgun rental, earand eye protection and 50 targets. People ages13 years and older are eligible.

For more details, call 925-5532.

BBRRIIEEFFSS

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Just when it seemed a better ending couldn’tbe played out for intramural basketball’s post-season opener, the 59th Medical Logistics andReadiness Squadron went Spaceballs, using the“Swartz” to break a tie and eke out a 42-39 winover the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron.

The “Swartz” MLRS coach Lucas Jenkinsreferred to is not a cosmic force harnessed by hisplayers, but his forward Caleb Swartzendruber.

Swartzendruber scored the team’s last ninepoints – the last three, almost magically – tostave off a late Black Knights’ comeback.

With the game ostensibly headed to overtime,he pulled up behind the 3-point arc and drainedthe game-winner amid a sea of red jerseys.

“There was pressure,” Swartzendruber,MLRS’ leading point scorer with 20, said. “It wasjust a spur-of-the-moment kind of thing.”

Almost beside himself, Black Knights leadingscorer, Elton Brock (18 points) could only shakehis head and smile.

“He just got the shot off and hit it,” Brocksaid. “It’s as simple as that. Good defense, bettershot.”

Only seconds before, he had displayed his ownbrand of magic on back-to-back 3-pointers.

The latter would’ve sent the game into over-time.

With 11.5 seconds left, Brock gathered theinbounds pass, faced his defender, juked left,crossed back to his right and then faded back tosink a three-ball that barely moved the net.

Then came the long inbounds pass and thegame winner. Jenkins wouldn’t have had it anyother way.

“If anybody had to shoot it, I would definitelywant it to be him,” the winning coach said.

He was also happy to see the forward cash inon three trips to the charity stripe while CESfouled to stop the clock.

In a game that was scoreless until six minutesinto the first half, both teams were playing dis-tinctive postseason basketball: fast paced,aggressive and physical.

After finally knocking down the game’s firstpoints, MLRS rode a 9-0 scoring spree to closethe first half with a two-point lead.

MLRS fought to distance itself in the secondhalf, creating a five-point lead but the BlackKnights kept coming back.

Holding a 21-20 lead, MLRS called a timeout,breaking the action with 7:46 to play. It seemedthe two teams had reached a critical do-or-diepoint in the game.

“During the timeout, we reminded everybodywe’ve been here before,” Jenkins said. “We lost acouple of tough games in the regular season. Werefocused everybody with an emphasis ondefense, and everything else just took care ofitself.”

The Black Knights were also focused and tiedthe game twice but were unable to take the lead.

MLRS guard Alphius White scored a layupand then dished out another to give his team alittle distance.

With time waning, CES was forced to start theintentional fouls, setting up six straight freethrows and the go-ahead-and-win 3-pointer.

Photo by Alan BoedekerBlack Knights shooting guard Elton Brock elevates over hisdefender for a jump shot during the postseason opener Tuesday.

AA sshhoott iinn ttiimmeeMLRS 3-point buzzer beater downs CES 42-39

Tuesday’s other finals:59th EMS 47, CPSG 32737th TRG 47, 344th TRS 28


tacey’s one-man swim team

Stacey freshman Xavier Sanchez gets in position on the lane six starting block during the 50-yard freestyle event Saturday at the San Antonio Natatorium.

Story and photo by Patrick Desmond Sports Editor

It’s not unusual to see Stacey’s entire swim pro-gram out of the water, walking the halls in betweenclasses.

That’s because the high school has just one repre-sentative at 29-4A swim meets, and Xavier Sanchezproudly dons his letterman jacket.

After his first season, the freshman caught theattention of some of his peers.

“They’ll say, ‘there’s that one swimmer walkingby,’ or ‘there’s the swim team,’” Sanchez said with asmile about his growing recognition.

Entering his first high school year, Xavier wantedto represent Stacey. Without a baseball team, the sec-ond baseman knew batting for Stacey was out of thequestion.

“I really wanted to compete in a high schoolsport,” he said. “I really wanted to perform for myhigh school.”

With a little influence from his parents, Hermesand Stacy, he began swimming with Alamo AreaAquatic Association under coach Jeremy Blockbefore the school year.

Completely new to competitive swimming, Xavierrecalls a time when he “didn’t even know thestrokes” before joining the club.

Block worked with Stacey athletic director JeffSmith, and they got Xavier set up to swim for Stacey.

Xavier found confidence and motivation from hismom and coach for helping him keep his resolve dur-ing a season that included learning the ins-and-outsof a new sport – specifically, its strict procedures –and a two-week hiatus due to appendicitis.

He steadily winnowed his times in the backstroke,freestyle and breaststroke in a season that endedwith a regional meet appearance.

Block is proud of the baseball player turned swim-mer, saying his form has come a long way.

Xavier’s time didn’t improve during a 50-yardfreestyle event at the Short Course Junior Olympicsmeet Saturday, but Block was encouraged by hissolid technique.

“He did all the work; I just told him what to do,”Block said about his progress throughout the year.

Xavier did, however, improve eight seconds in the200-yard backstroke at the event.

Now, with a full year under his belt, Xavier isready to build on that success.

He plans on spending the offseason and summerwith the club, participating in weekday practices andcompeting in monthly swim meets.

“I'm going to work a lot harder. I’m going to try tomake it to state next year,” he said. “It’s going to bereally hard, but I’m going to really try and improvemy times.”

In the long run, Hermes, training manager forInter-American Air Forces Academy and a formercollegiate baseball player, hopes his son will followhis footsteps and earn a four-year university scholar-ship.

But for now, he’s just proud of Xavier’s commit-ment to learning a new sport, and has even incorpo-rated lunch time swims into his own workoutscheme.

Xavier’s club is filled mostly by Randolph students,but he hopes for Stacey athletes to join in the future.

“That’s the one thing he’s missing,” Hermes said.“In a couple of years, maybe we can get more (stu-dents) out from Stacey.”

The one-man swim team, it seems, is not withoutsupport, and in three years, if both he and hisyounger sister stick to it, there’ll be at least twoswimmers walking Stacey’s halls.

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