AFAF campaign raises $269K

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Photo by Robbin Cresswell Rep. Charles Gonzalez reads to children at Lackland Elementary School during the Books on Bases Program Monday. The program, sponsored by Blue Star Families, brings attention to the special role military children play in the service to our country. The event included readings from Joint Base San Antonio leadership and a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog.

BOOKS ON BASES

AFAF campaign raises $269KBy Mike JosephStaff Writer

A strong fi nish in the fi nal week lifted the annual Lackland Air Force Assistance Fund campaign beyond its fundraising goal.

By the end of the six-week fundraiser on May 6, $269,363 had been raised for the four charitable affi liates under the AFAF umbrella. With contributions still coming in, the fi nal total exceeds the campaign goal of $267,819.

“Week Six was a stellar week,” said Se-nior Master Sgt. Clarence Brown, Lack-land installation campaign project offi cer. “To date (for that week), we’ve collected over $65,000. That’s nearly 25 percent of our (total) contributions compared to the 16 percent average over the (previous two weeks).

“It was an astounding week.”Sergeant Brown said base leadership

played a key role in the campaign’s suc-cess by allowing unit project offi cers to heighten awareness in commander’s calls and through the 802nd Mission Support Group’s electronic daily bulletin.

The campaign overcame the threat of a possible government shutdown, along with rising gasoline prices and a weak economy, which slowed contributions at times. How-ever, Lackland Airmen stepped up in the end with the exceptionally strong fi nish to push contributions over the top.

“I believe (those things) had some bear-ing,” Sergeant Brown said about the possi-ble government shutdown, rising gas prices and the weak economy. “I’m proud of the overall progress we made in the six-week time period.”

Contributions by more than 4,300 at Lackland to the “A Commitment to Caring” campaign will help support the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Villages, Inc., Air

Force Enlisted Village, Inc., and the Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation.

AFAF was established as an annual ef-fort to raise monies for the fund’s affi liates. Air Force active duty, retirees, Reservists, Guard and their dependents, including sur-viving spouses, can apply for assistance.

The four charitable affi liates and their assistance areas are:

The Air Force Aid Society provides emer-gency assistance to Airmen and their fami-lies, and sponsors education and quality of life programs in communities.

The Air Force Enlisted Village provides homes for surviving spouses of retired en-listed Airmen.

Air Force Villages, a retirement com-munity, cares for retired Air Force offi cer widows who need fi nancial assistance.

The LeMay Foundation awards grants to retired Airmen and their spouses in fi nan-cial need.

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COMMENTARY

Lieutenant refl ects on fi rst assignmentBy 1st Lt. Natassia Cherne502nd ABW OL-A Public Affairs

I arrived at the Gate-way to the Air Force, July 3, 2008, as a second lieutenant with the knowl-edge that we train every enlisted Airman. However, I didn’t know there was much more to Lackland Air Force Base.

Yes, we train Airmen and what an amazing mission to see and be a

part of every day. OK, I will admit I get as irritated as the next person when I can’t fi nd a parking spot on Thursdays or Fridays, but that all changes when I remember the importance of graduating our newest Air Force members.

I have so much respect for military training instructors; it takes a lot of dedi-cation and patience to create the caliber of Airmen our Air Force needs. I’m also going to miss seeing the pride displayed by graduating Airmen and their families.

There are not very many places where you can see fl ights march up and down the base, reminding us all of when, we too, had to learn how to march, about face, and remember our left from our

right. With that said, even though the 737th Training Group is home to our most visible mission, it isn’t our only one.

Lackland is home to many important missions.

For example, the 341st Training Squad-ron trains all military working dogs in the Department of Defense; the 342nd Train-ing Squadron prepares Airmen to one day become pararescue jumpers, combat controllers, and tactical air control party members; the 343rd Training Squadron provides ground combat skills, police ser-vices, security and combat arms training; and the 344th Training Squadron trains logistics readiness Airmen. At the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, we train military members from other countries English and, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, we teach 37 technical courses, in Spanish and in English, to students from more than 22 partner nations every year.

We are also the only place in the Air Force where Airmen literally fi ght cyber wars every day to ensure that front is covered and protected from terrorism. The list goes on and the support Lackland provides those missions is essential.

As I leave Lackland this week, I feel honored for the opportunity to learn more about the units on the base than what parents and friends see every Thursday and Friday.

I feel like I am a part of a special brotherhood that understands that, al-though we may not directly support F-22s or C-130s every day, Lackland has no choice but to excel and thrive, because the Air Force depends on it.

The bottom line is the Gateway to the Air Force is so much more than meets the eye. I’m proud I have had the oppor-tunity to learn that fi rst hand and I know I take with me more knowledge and skills than most lieutenants.

“As I leave Lackland this week, I feel honored for the oppor-tunity to learn more about the units on the base than what parents and friends see every Thursday and Friday. I feel

like I am a part of a special brotherhood.”

1st Lt. Natassia Cherne

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Study shows 24-percent savings with AAFESDALLAS (AFNS) – A recent study of

Army and Air Force Exchange Service prices shows that troops save an av-erage of 24 percent when exercising their AAFES benefi t.

Conducted in October 2010 by an independent research fi rm, the Mar-ket Basket Survey focused on the per-centage of savings military patrons receive based on market, retailer and department.

The survey compared prices at nine locations including Baltimore, Md.; Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; Killeen, Texas; Omaha, Neb.; Tacoma, Wash.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Hampton/Newport News, Va.; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Los Angeles, Calif.

Due to the variations in currencies overseas, AAFES offi cials said they fo-cused on operations in the U.S. How-

ever, the value proposition remains consistent throughout the world.

The results, indicative of the AAFES Command’s ongoing efforts to survey prices both locally and nationally, re-affi rm AAFES’ commitment to provid-ing the best possible prices for autho-rized patrons, wherever they’re called to serve, AAFES offi cials said.

If shoppers do encounter a lower price, AAFES goes as far as to match the price with or without a competi-tor’s ad.

For example, if a shopper spots a price difference of less than $10, the shopper notifi es the cashier and the price is matched on the spot.

For price discrepancies greater than $10, shoppers need to bring in a current local competitor’s ad to re-ceive the reduced price.

In either scenario, the product mustbe identical to the item at AAFES.

“The Exchange even offers a 14-day price guarantee on any purchasemade at the exchange,” said Col. VirgilWilliams, AAFES’ chief of staff. “Thatmeans if an item is sold at a lowerprice by the exchange, or any localcompetitor, the price is matched up totwo weeks after the sale.”

Complete details concerning AAFES’price matching policy are availableonline at www.shopmyexchange.com/CustomerService/priceMatch.htm.

“Whether price matching or survey-ing our everyday prices, the resultsspeak for themselves: Shoppers saveat the Exchange,” Colonel Williamssaid.

(Courtesy of Army Air Force Ex-change Service Public Affairs)

BARRICADED

Photo by Alan BoedekerRay Caberera (right) guides Charlie Morgan as he places barriers along Hughes Avenue to block off the Airmen’s Run and Coin Ceremony pad May 4. Mr. Caberera and Mr. Morgan are with the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron horizontal section.

LPAG PLAY BEGINS TONIGHT

A Lackland Performing Arts Group play, “The Girl In The Mirror,” begins tonight at Arnold Hall Community Center. Additional shows are scheduled Saturday and May 20-21.

The play deals with depression and suicide, and is not recommended ages under 15.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m.; shows start at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are general admission, $15; 65 and over, $10; and technical training students, $5. Prices include light hors d’oeuvres.

For information, call 671-2619.

BLOOD DRIVE, REGISTRY SIGNUP

A blood drive and bone marrow registry signup sponsored by the Asian Pacifi c Heritage Committee is May 20, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.

The Lackland Blood Donor Center will conduct the blood drive. Registration into the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplanta-tion Program, also called Be The Match Registry, is a listing of potential marrow donors. The registry lists nearly 16.5 mil-lion potential donors around the world who have agreed to donor their marrow. A swab of cheek cells is required for tissue typing.

Other Asian Pacifi c Heritage Month activities include a cooking demonstration, crafts, music, martial arts and cultural dance at the Lackland library Saturday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and a cultural show at Freedom Chapel May 20, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For information, contact Tech. Sgt. Sandra Cichon at 671-9890.

ENTRY POINT DELAYS

Persons entering Lackland should an-ticipate delays at all entry points with the increased Force Protection Condition.

Police offi cers at all gates are conduct-ing 100 percent identifi cation checks in the elevated FPCON.

Additionally, trusted traveler access policies have been suspended until further notice.

For installation access, a Common Access Card (CAC), Teslin card, Defense Biometric Identifi cation System (DBIDS) card or pass are required. Tenant organi-zation ID badges are not valid installation access credentials.

Registration into DBIDS is available at the Pass and Registration offi ce in Bldg. 5616, Room 109, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or a visitor reception center during non-duty hours, weekends or holidays.

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WORKING THE ANTENNA

Photo by Senior Airman Raymond EstesMaster Sgt. Charlie Callahan, 433rd Airlift Control Flight, lowers the antenna mast of an hard-side expandable light air mobile shelter at Naval Auxiliary Landing Field San Cle-mente, Calif., in support of Patriot Hook 2011, April 16. Patriot Hook is an annual Air Force Reserve Tanker Airlift Control Element exercise simulating a joint force response to a natural disaster in a forward deployed location. The exercise deploys three TALCE units and brings together units of the Air Force Reserve, Navy, Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies.


By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Joint Base San Antonio security forces squadrons will recognize local law enforce-ment as National Police Week activities get underway Monday.

Activities for the week are sponsored by three Lackland units – the 802nd Security Forces Squadron, the 342nd Training Squad-ron and the 343rd TRS – and the 902nd SFS at Randolph Air Force Base. Events begin Mon-day with a 5K run and luncheon, and continue each day through May 21.

A joint resolution of Congress in 1962 es-tablished May 15 each year as National Peace Offi cers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as National Police Week. The legislation recognizes the service and sacrifi ce of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, and National Police Week pays special tribute to those law enforcement offi cers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.

Senior Airman Caleb Greeling, 802nd SFS community policing/police services, said the San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County sheriff’s offi ce works with JBSA secu-rity forces to provide a safe environment in

and around the installations.“It’s important to have a good working re-

lationship with those agencies,” Airman Greel-ing said. “What happens right outside Lack-land affects what happens on base. It’s a joint effort (between security forces and local law enforcement) in that common (safety) goal.”

Law enforcement teams from SAPD, the sheriff’s offi ce, Fort Sam Houston, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Transportation Security Administration along with Lackland and Ran-dolph are expected to participate in the week-long competitions.

The week’s activities kick off at 7 a.m. Mon-day with a 5K memorial run at the Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center. The run is followed by a noon luncheon hosted by the 902nd SFS at the Kendrick Enlisted Club on Randolph. Ron Echols, Live Oak police, is the guest speaker.

Other scheduled events for the week in-clude a 25-pound team ruck march at Camp Bullis, a 4-person scramble at Gateway Hills golf course, a two-day K-9 competition, and an excellence in competition pistol match.

Airman Greeling said up to 136 spots are available for the golf tournament, and more than 150 civilian and military law enforcement members are expected for each competition event.

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National Police Week Memorial Run, Lackland Outdoor Adventure Trails, 7 a.m.

May 173-mile ruck march, Camp Bullis, 7:30 a.m.

For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Davis, 304-9367.

May 18Golf tournament, Lackland Gateway Hills Golf Club, 8 a.m.

May 19K9 competition, 802nd Security Forces Squadron kennels, 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Uilani Bio, 671-2325.

May 20K9 competition, 802nd SFS kennels, 8:30 a.m.

For more information, call Tech. Sgt. Uilani Bio, 671-2325.

May 21Shooting competition, Medina Firing Range, 7 a.m.

Congratulations to the follow-ing 70 Airmen for being select-ed as honor graduates among 700 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 351Jared LinkeChristopher WallerKyle WinstonFlight 352David AtchleyKeith DidriksenDesmond JanousekBryan PirroneBarret Stewart

321st Training SquadronFlight 347Matthew Goodspeed

322nd Training SquadronFlight 345David OlivaJames PelikanAlexander ShiverickFlight 346

Chad BurgerLeo BuschJonathan CappsKevin HudsonJaye LegateJames NipeAaron O’DellJoshua Sievers

323rd Training SquadronFlight 353Jay Hannah Nathan MaysonetDaniel McCormickSeth RheinholtzPhilemon SehneBenjamin SnobergerRichard WuestFlight 354Corrine CarlsonVanya Cook-LeotaudKatelynn CuevasJennifer HollandJessica PetersonCrystal StantonCourtney Vaden

324th Training SquadronFlight 343Nathan RobertsFlight 344Juan CardenasPaul GlazeKeaton HagbomDallas HilbertClarence MontgomeryAdam NeitaAdam OrcuttChristopher RutherfordKyle Weaver

326th Training SquadronFlight 341Colin AndersonNicholas ClarkDemetrius DeckTyler FletcherCameron GeorgeJamie GurgoDaniel JohnsonAlexander LewisBrandon LynchKim NguyenGregory Polcyn

James RodriguezMichael RomerAdrian RomeroSteven RudisRyan RutherfordEmmanuel VillarrealFlight 342Latrisha HughesBrandi HutchersonTina Johnson

331st Training SquadronFlight 349Michael BlydenDaniel ChristnerAndrew LoganNicholas WaytkusFlight 350Jordan KaminskiBrody Schneider

Top BMT AirmanPaul Glaze, 324th TRS, Flight 344

Most Physically FitMale Airmen

Terrence Crenshaw, 326thTRS, Flight 341Jeffrey Halda, 326th TRS,Flight 341Paul Granja, 322nd TRS,Flight 346Leo Busch, 322nd TRS,Flight 346

Female AirmenAmy Snavely, 326th TRS,Flight 342Karyn Carman, 323rd TRS,Flight 354

Male Flights326th TRS, Flight 341322nd TRS, Flight 346

Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 354326th TRS, Flight 342

Top Academic Flights322nd TRS, Flight 346324th TRS, Flight 344

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BMT HONORS

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Pearcy: 342nd Training SquadronDuty title: Combat Control Selection Course ChiefTime in service: 10 yearsHometown: Kennesaw, GeorgiaFirst Sergeant’s comments: Tech. Sgt. Pearcy has done something no other instructor has ever done in the squadron before; he produced 115 percent of the required graduates for the Com-bat Control Course this past year setting a his-torical record in the career fi eld. Additionally, during the 2nd Air Force Stan Eval he received an “Outstanding” instructor observation rating and drove his section to a perfect score with zero discrepancies. He not only shapes the Air Force with warrior Airmen of character, he is one.

– Senior Master Sgt. Keith Davis342nd TRS First Sergeant

Courtesy photo

Gateway ShowcaseGateway ShowcaseLOOKING SHARP

Photo by Robbin CresswellStaff Sgt. Torres (second from left), Inter-American Air Forces Academy, receives the Lackland Chiefs’ Group Look Sharp award May 3 in recognition of his outstanding per-formance, appearance and dedication. Presenting the award, from left to right, Senior Master Sgt. David Pantojas, IAAFA, Chief Master Sgt. Jay Simon, 37th Training Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis, 59th Orthopedics and Rehabilita-tion Squadron superintendent.

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Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level

Normal - above 660’

Stage I - 660’

Stage II - 650’

Stage III - 642’

Stage IV - 640.5’

Stage V - 637’

CURRENT LEVEL* = 651.1’*determines Joint Base San Antoniowater conservation stage

A TOAST TO LT. KELLY

Photo by Steve ElliottRet. Col. Ed Sheeran from The Stinsons Flight No. 2 of the Order of the Daedalians pours a ceremo-nial shot of Irish whiskey on the gravesite of 2nd Lt. George E.M. Kelly Tuesday. Lt. Kelly died in an aircraft crash at nearby Fort Sam Houston 100 years ago. In 1917, a new fl ying fi eld south of San Antonio was named Kelly Field in honor of Lieutenant George E. M. Kelly. Though Kelly Air Force Base is no longer an active military in-stallation, the tradition of courage and dedication to duty exemplifi ed by Kelly and by his fellow aviators endures.


Congratulations to the following recent college graduates who were recognized during a ceremony May 5 at the Lackland Gateway Club.

Community College of the Air Force Graduates:

Tech. Sgt. Albert AcunaStaff Sgt. Christy AguiguiSenior Master Sgt. Daniel AlcocerStaff Sgt. Caitlin AlexanderStaff Sgt. Calvin AlexanderMaster Sgt. Rondale AlexanderTech. Sgt. Kenneth AllenStaff Sgt. Jason AmaxopulosTech. Sgt. Tracy AndersonMaster Sgt. Robert AndersonTech. Sgt. Ana ArellanoStaff Sgt. Isabel AriasSgt. 1st Class Edgar ArnallMaster Sgt. Danyelle ArtisMaster Sgt. Debbie AusmusSgt. David Axmaker

Staff Sgt. Jose AyalaSenior Airman Rebecca BanksStaff Sgt. Alexander BarajasTech. Sgt. Christopher BarefootTech. Sgt. Payton BarnettStaff Sgt. Lance BartelsStaff Sgt. Stuart BartowStaff Sgt. Kristopher BenavidezTech. Sgt. Colby BenjaminSenior Airman Brooke BennettSenior Airman Elizabeth BerrelesMaster Sgt. Daniel BezerraMaster Sgt. George BibbTech. Sgt. James BiceStaff Sgt. Randall BlackdeerMaster Sgt. Edward BoermMaster Sgt. Bruce BolingMaster Sgt. Tatia BomanStaff Sgt. Jesse BoschSenior Airman Dale BowenTech. Sgt. Bryan BoydTech. Sgt. Charles BoydMaster Sgt. Michael Boykin

Staff Sgt. Shante BrewerMaster Sgt. Lee BrewerSenior Airman Carrol BrewsterStaff Sgt. Robert BriggsStaff Sgt. Jason BrimleyStaff Sgt. Holly BrownSenior Airman Ciara BrownTech. Sgt. Benjamin BrownTech. Sgt. Linda BrownStaff Sgt. Jared BrowningMaster Sgt. Charles BunchStaff Sgt. Matthew BurdickStaff Sgt. Jesse BurkhardStaff Sgt. Nicholas BurrellStaff Sgt. Alicia BurrellMaster Sgt. James BushMaster Sgt. Kandice ButelliSenior Master Sgt. Gregory ButlerStaff Sgt. Melinda CallawayStaff Sgt. Theodore CamachoMaster Sgt. David CaplesStaff Sgt. Sarah Lynn CarbullidoStaff Sgt. Dustun Carlsen

Senior Airman Kristine CarolinoTech. Sgt. Chad CarperTech. Sgt. Phillip CarterStaff Sgt. Thomas CarteretTech. Sgt. Mark CarverStaff Sgt. Justin CasaresTech. Sgt. Eric CasteelStaff Sgt. John CastilloMaster Sgt. Ernest CastilloTech. Sgt. Jose CervantesMaster Sgt. Armando ChavezMaster Sgt. George ChlorosStaff Sgt. David ClarkStaff Sgt. Christopher ClarkTech. Sgt. Garry ClarkeStaff Sgt. Tashara ClaudioTech. Sgt. James ClawsonStaff Sgt. Joseph CleghornStaff Sgt. James ClevengerTech. Sgt. Michael CollardMaster Sgt. Vianca Contreras

Graduates honored at diploma recognition ceremony

See GRADUATES P9


Tech. Sgt. John CooperStaff Sgt. Thomas CooperStaff Sgt. Dalmida CooperTech. Sgt. George CorbettStaff Sgt. Travis CorneliusStaff Sgt. Alberto CortezStaff Sgt. Anthony CosentinoStaff Sgt. Bill CoxStaff Sgt. Billy CrawfordSenior Master Sgt. Adam CruzTech. Sgt. Eleanor CulmerMaster Sgt. Fredrick CurrieTech. Sgt. John DalmoStaff Sgt. Lisa DanielsMaster Sgt. John DarrahMaster Sgt. David DavisSenior Airman Alberto De HoyosTech. Sgt. Isabel De La GarzaSenior Airman Ma Dianne De LotaSenior Airman Michael DeanStaff Sgt. Vanessa DeandaStaff Sgt. Casha DeesTech. Sgt. Darlene DelangheStaff Sgt. Matthew DelgadoTech. Sgt. Henry DempseyAirman 1st Class Stacey DenningTech. Sgt. James DickersonStaff Sgt. Joseph DimartinoTech. Sgt. David DoranStaff Sgt. Aaron DrapeyloSenior Master Sgt. Michael DreesTech. Sgt. Clinton DunnehooStaff Sgt. Ryan Eaton

Master Sgt. Ryan EbertMaster Sgt. James EckenrodeAirman 1st Class David EdwardsTech. Sgt. Michael EggletonStaff Sgt. Christopher EldredgeMaster Sgt. Trey EliasStaff Sgt. Miguel EscamillaTech. Sgt. Geovanni EspaillatfelixStaff Sgt. Amanda EsparzaStaff Sgt. Kimberly EstradaStaff Sgt. Jacqueline EtheridgeStaff Sgt. Michael FaberTech. Sgt. Christopher FergusonStaff Sgt. Latoya FieldsTech. Sgt. John FiesMaster Sgt. Jason FittsTech. Sgt. Jessica FleurimondStaff Sgt. Arturo FloresStaff Sgt. Rebecca FobbsSenior Airman Brandon FosterSenior Airman Dayna FriendTech. Sgt. Henry GalindoSenior Master Sgt. Ralph GarciaStaff Sgt. Anita Garcia McClintockStaff Sgt. Michael GarrettTech. Sgt. Richard GerenSenior Master Sgt. Marc GibsonSenior Airman Christopher GilbertTech. Sgt. Jerry GlascockTech. Sgt. David GoffStaff Sgt. Cindy GogginsStaff Sgt. Andrew GogueTech. Sgt. Rodolfo GomezStaff Sgt. Ruben Gonzales

Photo by Alan BoedekerUniversity of Texas at San Antonio’s Paralegal Certifi cate Program coordinators Arianna Duggan (left) and Shanna Barnes talk to Staff Sgt. Melissa Holtzlander, 802nd Mission Support Group legal offi ce, about the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Paralegal pro-gram during the education fair May 5 at the Gateway Club.

GRADUATES from P8

See GRADUATES P11


By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

The traditions of quilting may date back as far as ancient Egypt. This unique artwork is labor-intensive and requires the skillful stitching of small pieces of fabric together, to make larger pieces. People of different cul-tures and time periods have used these cloth-based art forms for many purposes: to keep warm, to decorate their homes, to express their politi-cal views, to remember a loved one or to pass down their traditions and history.

In a new tradition, quilt makers across the United States have been making quilts for wounded veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq confl icts. These quilts symbolize the respect the community feels toward the veterans, who put themselves at risk, serving their country.

Whatever the reason for creating these magnifi cent works, quilting is a form of self-expression and often passed on as a gift of love.

One such generous quilter is Beverly Luce, an employee of the 59th Medical Wing, who dedicated her hand-made quilt to the staff of the Joint Warfi ght-er Refractive Surgery Center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, for the work they perform everyday to enhance the vi-sion of servicemembers.

Ms. Luce named her quilt “Look-ing Through the Eye of Diversity,” because she wanted to fi nd a design that reminded her of an eye.

“Just as the eye is very complex, so

is the quilt,” expressed Ms. Luce.The quilt is stitched with 10 dif-

ferent colors of fabric. Made of 100 percent cotton, the fabric was cut in strips and sewn together. “When I found this pattern, I immediately fell in love with it,” said Ms. Luce, who works as a health care integrator in the 59th Maternal Child Care Squad-ron here.

“By placing colored strips in certain places gives it the optical illusion of a circle or, to me, an iris of an eye. I chose to use the colors of the rainbow to show the diversity of us all,” she added.

According to Lt. Col. (Dr.) Charles Reilly, consultant to the Air Force Sur-geon General for Refractive Surgery, 80 percent of what we experience is through our vision.

Ms. Luce learned to sew from her mother, Virginia Luce. It wasn’t un-til fi ve years ago, she started quilting after she joined a quilting guild in Lytle, Texas, that she was taught how to quilt by a retired federal employee. Not only has the guild enhanced Ms. Luce’s skills, but it has also enabled her to give something back in return. The group of volunteer women cre-ate quilts for wounded Airmen and soldiers.

Ms. Luce’s quilt was placed in a display case, constructed by Dr. Doug Apsey, PRK optometrist and research-er in the 59th Surgical Specialties Squadron, and mounted on the wall at the Refractive Eye Surgery Center so patients waiting to have eye surgery can enjoy the artwork.

Quilt dedicated to Joint Warfi ghter Refractive Surgery Center

Courtesy photoDr. Doug Apsey (left), Ms. Beverly Luce and Lt. Col. (Dr.) Charles Reilly pose by a quilt that Ms. Luce hand-made and donated to the staff of the Joint Warfi ghter Refractive Surgery Center, Wilford Hall Medical Center, for the work they perform every day to enhance the vision of servicemembers. Dr. Apsey framed the quilt so that it could be hung. Ms. Luce named the artwork “Looking Through the Eye of Diversity” in tribute to the complexity of the eye. Dr. Apsey is a PRK optometrist and researcher, 59th Surgical Specialties Squad-ron; Ms. Luce is a healthcare integrator, 59th Maternal/Child Care Squadron; and Dr. Reilly is consultant to the Air Force Surgeon General for Refractive Surgery.


Staff Sgt. Carmen GonzalezStaff Sgt. Jazmin GonzalezTech. Sgt. Tracy GoodenAirman 1st Class Langston GrahamStaff Sgt. Krystal GranadaStaff Sgt. Chelce GreenMaster Sgt. John Griffi thMaster Sgt. Dionicio GutierrezMaster Sgt. Judith GutierrezStaff Sgt. David HagerTech. Sgt. John HaleyStaff Sgt. Dallas HallStaff Sgt. Brandon HamptonTech. Sgt. Nkrumah HancockTech. Sgt. Jeremy HarnackStaff Sgt. Scott HarrisStaff Sgt. Keesha HarrisMaster Sgt. James HarrisStaff Sgt. Marla HascallMaster Sgt. Doris HaskinsTech. Sgt. Amanda HassTech. Sgt. Jon HaugeMaster Sgt. Harold HauserTech. Sgt. Davina HawkinsStaff Sgt. David HegartyStaff Sgt. Matthew HendersonStaff Sgt. David HernandezStaff Sgt. Audrey HernandezAirman 1st Class Joshua HerouxStaff Sgt. Edwardo HerreraStaff Sgt. Jesus HerreraTech. Sgt. Jason HessSgt. 1st Class Nathaniel Hicks

Staff Sgt. Jovanni HillTech. Sgt. Pauline HindsMaster Sgt. Brandon HobeckMaster Sgt. Toraino HodgesMaster Sgt. Brian HoglenMaster Sgt. Stephen HoldenriedSenior Airman Valerie HolmbergAirman 1st Class Alaura HoltStaff Sgt. Melissa HoltzlanderStaff Sgt. Erlissa HowardStaff Sgt. Yue Yan HuangTech. Sgt. Monique HudsonTech. Sgt. David HuertasTech. Sgt. Douglas Huff Tech. Sgt. Jade HuffmanTech. Sgt. Brianna HuntStaff Sgt. Andrea HydenStaff Sgt. Jeremiah IbarraTech. Sgt. Vannessa IngleMaster Sgt. Vincent JamesTech. Sgt. Corey JeanblancPetty Offi cer 1st Class Douglas JohnsonMaster Sgt. Scott JohnsonTech. Sgt. Tony JohnsonStaff Sgt. Tonisia JohnsonTech. Sgt. Dawn JonesTech. Sgt. Jeffrey JonesTech. Sgt. Charleen JonesMaster Sgt. Christopher JosephTech. Sgt. Christopher KaemkeStaff Sgt. Alesha KeelerTech. Sgt. Douglas KeelerTech. Sgt. James KelleyTech. Sgt. Eric KennedyTech. Sgt. Traci KernSenior Airman Shelly Kerstanski

Staff Sgt. Jamie KienholzStaff Sgt. Nicholas KilmerStaff Sgt. Marcus KleselStaff Sgt. Krista KnausStaff Sgt. Robert KnightStaff Sgt. James KnightTech. Sgt. Christopher KoscinskiMaster Sgt. Timothy KrkosaMaster Sgt. Charles KruseStaff Sgt. Matthew KuehneTech. Sgt. Karljohn LacsinaTech. Sgt. Matthew LamannaMaster Sgt. Michael LavanwayTech. Sgt. Joshua LavenePetty Offi cer 1st Class Jovan LeachStaff Sgt. Morgan LeitnerTech. Sgt. Gabriel LewisTech. Sgt. Robert LiedlStaff Sgt. Seneca LinderTech. Sgt. Corvis LittletonStaff Sgt. Elizabeth LopezStaff Sgt. Kit LuiStaff Sgt. Jorge LundyTech. Sgt. Sean LynnTech. Sgt. Gilbert MachucaStaff Sgt. Joseph MackStaff Sgt. Valerie MangieroSenior Airman Tameka Mann Staff Sgt. Chunte MannoSenior Airman Mark MarbergTech. Sgt. Ronald MarcadovazquezMaster Sgt. Donald MarchandSenior Airman John MarchettiTech. Sgt. Jason MarksStaff Sgt. Dustin MartinTech. Sgt. Robert Martinez

Tech. Sgt. Enrique MartinezStaff Sgt. Adam MasseyTech. Sgt. Ryan MathewsSenior Airman Geoffery MathiesonSenior Airman Hannah MatlockTech. Sgt. James MatthewsStaff Sgt. Jonathan MatthewsStaff Sgt. Michael MayesStaff Sgt. Marvin MaysTech. Sgt. Amanda McDonaldStaff Sgt. Jenniffer McIntyreTech. Sgt. Nicholas McLartyTech. Sgt. Brian MeansStaff Sgt. Cresencio MedinaMaster Sgt. Brian MeeksStaff Sgt. Michael MejiaTech. Sgt. Javier MendezTech. Sgt. Michael MillerSenior Airman Michael MillerStaff Sgt. Gregory MinorTech. Sgt. Raven MirabeauMaster Sgt. Christopher MirandaStaff Sgt. Jose MirandaTech. Sgt. Alexis MirandaTech. Sgt. Ian MirkesTech. Sgt. Robert MitchellMaster Sgt. Garrad MitchellStaff Sgt. Shlonda MitchellSenior Airman James MontgomeryTech. Sgt. Megan MoseleyTech. Sgt. Russell MullensTech. Sgt. Jeffrey MullinsTech. Sgt. Raul MunguiaSenior Airman Ryan Musick

GRADUATES from P9

See GRADUATES P14


COPD clinic teaches patients to breathe againStory and photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Bellamy59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Imagine you are walking through your neigh-borhood on a bright sunny day and you realize you are having problems breathing. You’ve had this problem before, but not to this extreme. You ask your neighbor to take you to the hospital and you’re diagnosed with bronchitis. You ask what happened and can this be fi xed? Sadly, the doctor informs you that there are many ways to get it, but there is very little he can do as far as a cure. He holds your hand with a smile and says every-thing will be okay. He recommends that you visit the staff in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinic.

The Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Clinic, or COPD, is located here in Wilford Hall and offers patients diagnosed with chronic lung diseases hope for a better quality of life. The program deals with bronchitis, asthma, emphy-sema and anything that may prevent oxygen from getting through to the lungs, causing chronic problems.

The COPD wellness clinic incorporates oxygen therapy with exercise therapy for patients with chronic lung diseases. They offer a 4-week course to educate patients on infection controls and nu-trition and provide a therapist that teaches stress management classes.

“When patients come to me, they are in pretty bad shape,” said Kimbreca Thomas, respiratory therapist.

Ms. Thomas helped establish the program six years ago. She manages the clinic and is respon-sible for helping patients meet their goals of being able to function with their limited conditions.

“This program is great for me in my life,” said retired Sgt. 1st Class Jay Stephens. “Kim keeps pushing me, telling me I can do it.”

Once patients are done with the class they are introduced to exercise rehabilitation. The routines are designed to help patients maintain and stay consistent with what they’ve learned during their 4-week course. They are introduced to exercise programs that help them maintain their stamina.

“The course teaches patients to breathe again,” said Ms. Thomas. “When patients have a chronic

disease, their health can improve with exercise. We’ve graduated more than 300 people since the clinic opened.”

This is the only program that offers a mainte-nance program for free once the patient fi nishes treatment, according to Ms. Thomas. Patients are given a lifetime membership, allowing them to use the facilities.

Some of the challenges the COPD wellness clinic faces come from patients at Wilford Hall not knowing that the program is here.

The program’s rehab hours are Monday and Friday from 1-3 p.m. and Wednesday at 10 a.m. for new patients. For maintenance patients, their hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-3 p.m.

Patients can ask for referrals through their physician to the COPD clinic. They can also call the clinic directly and the staff will work with the patient’s provider to get them the services they may need.

“This has helped me for the rest of my life,” said Sergeant Stephens.

Retired Sgt. 1st Class Jay Stephens (left) and retired Senior Master Sgt. Vince Carr participate in the Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease rehabilitation maintenance program at Wilford Hall Medical Center on April 6. The program is designed to help patients improve their quality of life through oxygen and exercise therapy.


Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau321st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

ALI AIR BASE, Iraq – Airmen from the 802nd Security Forces Squadron are helping Iraqi security forces mem-bers learn the basics of security.

The two-week class, taught by the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, is designed to improve the skills of Iraqi security forces, familiar-izes the Iraqis with all aspects of force protection and base security.

“The Iraqi air force is barely getting created and we’re trying to get them where they can sustain their own re-sources in regards to security,” said Staff Sgt. Cody Perez, 407th ESFS, who is deployed from Lackland.

According to the Franklin, Texas, na-tive, the students, whose average age is around 19 and 20 years old, are at-tentive, and they want to learn.

“These guys are great. They really pick it up and are eager to learn,” said Senior Airman Chris Kelly, 407th ESFS, also deployed from Lackland.

The course covered subjects such as fl ightline security, entry control point security, patrols and involved class-room as well as hands-on training.

“Our objective is [for them] to be self-suffi cient so they can run their own air force,” said Sergeant Perez. “Our main goal is to get these guys to stand on their own two feet.”

The trainers use personal experience while teaching the curriculum, but a lot of what they teach comes straight from their own four-month technical school.

“It gives them a better understand-ing, as a whole, how base security has a huge part in the whole mission,” Ser-geant Perez said. That understanding, along with the training they are receiv-ing, is currently being put to use by Iraqi security forces.

“They are starting to do internal pa-trols of their areas,” said Airman Kelly, who hails from Pensacola, Fla. They also have their own security forces helping to provide security for entry control points to their areas.

This training is aimed at getting the Iraqi military to a self-suffi cient state before the scheduled U.S. withdrawal in December.

“They’re transitioning so they can take over their areas and use what we’ve taught them,” Airman Kelly said.

Senior Airman Chris Kelly, left, and a linguist, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members, watch Iraqi security forces students demonstrate force protection measures April 19 at Ali Air Base, Iraq. Airman Kelly is deployed from Lackland.

Staff Sgt. Cody Perez, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, calls out commands to Iraqi security forces students during practical drills of force protection measures April 19 at Ali Air Base, Iraq. The class, the fourth one during the past three months, was to familiarize Iraqi air force members with force protection measures in order to protect their own assets when U.S. forces transition out. Sergeant Perez is deployed from Lackland.


Tech. Sgt. Jose MusquizStaff Sgt. Adam MyersStaff Sgt. Michael NealStaff Sgt. Quatrell NevelsAirman 1st Class Ming NiStaff Sgt. Rachel NicholsTech. Sgt. Michael NixTech. Sgt. Alfred NonnonStaff Sgt. Steven NortonSenior Airman Julieta NunezStaff Sgt. Kimberly OatleyTech. Sgt. Kristin OdekirkTech. Sgt. Dallas O’DellStaff Sgt. Daniel OldsStaff Sgt. James OlkStaff Sgt. Clara Olmedo BobbStaff Sgt. Robert OrmandTech. Sgt. Ashontay OwensTech. Sgt. Jeffrey OzmenStaff Sgt. Christopher PadgettStaff Sgt. Jeremy PageStaff Sgt. Jamie PainterStaff Sgt. Bogdan ParascanTech. Sgt. Lukas ParrTech. Sgt. Christopher PattenStaff Sgt. Elie PeanStaff Sgt. Rickey PearsonStaff Sgt. Alexander PelanteTech. Sgt. Amanda PelletierStaff Sgt. Nkrumah PennStaff Sgt. Anthony PerkinsTech. Sgt. Christopher Perry

Staff Sgt. Joseph PetruzziTech. Sgt. Danielle PhegleySenior Airman Eric PlackMaster Sgt. Lucan PlataSenior Airman Cory PlunkettTech. Sgt. Corey PottardTech. Sgt. Todd PowellSenior Airman Jammie PreiserStaff Sgt. Trina PriddyStaff Sgt. David PrietoTech. Sgt. Cathy QuintonStaff Sgt. Jason RachwitzStaff Sgt. Christopher RaitTech. Sgt. Odette RamgeetMaster Sgt. Juan RamirezStaff Sgt. Renko RamosStaff Sgt. Roberto RangelTech. Sgt. Damien RawlsTech. Sgt. Aaron RebbeStaff Sgt. Nicole ReevesTech. Sgt. John RegisTech. Sgt. Wesley ReidTech. Sgt. Jeremy RemleyMaster Sgt. Manuela ReyesDiazTech. Sgt. Michael RichardsonTech. Sgt. Mark RiedlMaster Sgt. Derek RiveraStaff Sgt. Daniel RiveraStaff Sgt. Markeisha RobinsonStaff Sgt. Jonathan RoblesTech. Sgt. Bonnie RodriguezTech. Sgt. Pasquale RomanoTech. Sgt. Melvin Rosario CaceresMaster Sgt. Terry RoseboroughTech. Sgt. Jermaine Rowe

Staff Sgt. Gabriel RuizStaff Sgt. Tamisha RutledgeSenior Airman Monique SalazarMaster Sgt. Michael SamaniegoMaster Sgt. Scott SampsonStaff Sgt. Amanda SandryTech. Sgt. Stephanie SantiagoStaff Sgt. John SantiagoStaff Sgt. Thomas SchaeferTech. Sgt. Austin SchneiderStaff Sgt. Bruce ScottStaff Sgt. Tiffany ScottAirman Patrick SebayStaff Sgt. Heather SebelTech. Sgt. Nicholas SeibelTech. Sgt. Breon ShirdTech. Sgt. Deanna ShoreTech. Sgt. Matthew ShumakerTech. Sgt. Vanessa SidneyMaster Sgt. Nathan SielbeckTech. Sgt. Melissa SiersonTech. Sgt. Jerrit SillStaff Sgt. Miceala SimmonsSenior Airman Kirsten SissonStaff Sgt. Kevin SklarkSenior Airman Ryan SmithSenior Airman Jason SmithStaff Sgt. Ashley SmithMaster Sgt. Brian SmithSenior Airman Benjamin SohnTech. Sgt. Lakrisha StarlingTech. Sgt. Shane StoffelTech. Sgt. Sheryl StoneMaster Sgt. Steven StophelTech. Sgt. Farrah Stowe

Airman 1st Class Jordan StrangeTech. Sgt. Kevin StreatMaster Sgt. John StricklerMaster Sgt. Mark StrombergStaff Sgt. Christopher StrunkStaff Sgt. Christopher SullivanStaff Sgt. Skylar SwankMaster Sgt. Steven SwansonTech. Sgt. James SwigertStaff Sgt. Sean TardifMaster Sgt. Gregory TateStaff Sgt. Tiffany TayamenStaff Sgt. Jason ThomasMaster Sgt. Joseph ThompsonStaff Sgt. Latisha TippinsStaff Sgt. William TorresStaff Sgt. William TurnerAirman 1st Class April TurnerStaff Sgt. Jeffrey TutterrowTech. Sgt. Miguel ValdezStaff Sgt. Stephen Van PeltStaff Sgt. Cassie Van SlykeTech. Sgt. Rebecca VelazquezStaff Sgt. Debanish VelezStaff Sgt. Steven VeselyStaff Sgt. Daniel VillarrealStaff Sgt. Pedro VillarrealStaff Sgt. Patricia WagnerStaff Sgt. Patricia WagnerMaster Sgt. Ernest WaltersTech. Sgt. Nicole WaltonTech. Sgt. Calvin WattsStaff Sgt. Stephen WebberSenior Airman Donald WeberStaff Sgt. Russell WeberStaff Sgt. Scott WeimerSenior Master Sgt. Wanda WengerTech. Sgt. Corneilus WhiteSenior Airman Laurel Widdifi eldMaster Sgt. Alijhondroe WileyMaster Sgt. Rosa WilliamsTech. Sgt. Antonio WilliamsStaff Sgt. Emily WilliamsStaff Sgt. Orondus WilliamsTech. Sgt. Robert WilsonSenior Airman Andrew WilsonMaster Sgt. Marti WindbushStaff Sgt. Alex WinfreyStaff Sgt. Jessica WinstonTech. Sgt. Angela WorrillSenior Airman Timothy WrightSenior Airman Bridgett WrightTech. Sgt. Andrew YatesStaff Sgt. Christopher YorkStaff Sgt. Neil YoungMaster Sgt. Diana YtuarteTech. Sgt. Christopher YunckerMaster Sgt. Michael ZeiglerStaff Sgt. Matthew ZienStaff Sgt. Crystal ZitekTech. Sgt. Noah Zuniga

Civilian DegreesMaj. Jaime BastidasDavid CohanTech. Sgt. Ruby CostanedaStaff Sgt. Rachella JonesStaff Sgt. Shaun O’DellStaff Sgt. Jeremy PantigTech. Sgt. Monica PridgenSenior Master Sgt. Etta Tucker

GRADUATES from P11


Congratulations to the following Joint Base San Antonio Lackland fi rst quarter award winners:

Junior Enlisted Member of theQuarterSenior Airman Laurie Cogburn59th Mental Health Squadron

NCO of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Shaun O’Dell559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Senior Enlisted Member of theQuarterSenior Master Sgt. Gabriel GonzalezHeadquarters Air Force Security Forc-es Center

Company Grade Offi cer of theQuarterCapt. Aretha Clisby559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Civilian Wage Grade of the QuarterMargaret Cortinas

341st Training Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of theQuarter Category IConcepcion Banda802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the Quar-ter Category IIJohn Villada802nd Operations Support Squadron

Civilian Non-Supervisor of the

Quarter Category IIILatorie Bivins802nd Contracting Squadron

Civilian Supervisor of the QuarterCategory ISamantha Garcia59th Pharmacy Squadron

Civilian Supervisor of the QuarterCategory IISharon Witter802nd Force Support Squadron

Lackland announces quarterly award winners

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


COMMUNITY

SUPPLY TRAINING

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s equipment accountability offi ce supply training is Wednesday in Bldg. 5160, second fl oor com-mander’s conference room, 8 a.m.

The class covers introduction to general supply training, benchstock training and supplemental-refresher training for supply custodians.

For class registration, contact Ray Holland or Bethany Cuevas at 671-3803.

SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION MEETING

A general membership meeting of the Air Force Sergeants Association, Chapter 1076, is May 18, 4 p.m., at the Gateway Club.

For more information, visit www.afsa1076.org.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC

A rabies vaccination clinic is May 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Lackland Small Animal Clinic.

The service is open only to valid military ID cardholders who are registered in DEERS. Cost is $15

and includes a veterinary tech exam, vaccination, and user fee.

Advanced registration is recom-mended for the fi rst-come, fi rst- serve service, with a maximum of four pets per family. Flea and tick prevention, and heartworm prevention with proof of a negative heartworm test performed in the last 11 months will also be available for purchase.

For more information, call 671-3631 or 671-2245.

LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

The 802nd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service is the primary point of contact for all sup-ply related questions, concerns and complaints.

LRS customer service also man-ages the zero overpricing program for pricing concerns or challenges, and defense reutilization and mar-keting offi ce transaction assistance.

To contact LRS customer service, email [email protected] or call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.

LODGING ROOMS FOR VISITING GUESTS

The Inns of Lackland offers rooms for visiting guests of valid military ID card holders. To make reserva-tions, the military sponsor can call 671-2556, 671-4777, 671-0047 or e-mail http://www.dodlodging.net/VT_Lackland.html.

DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY

The Wilford Hall Medical Center Bariatric Clinic is looking for individuals with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study, “Sleeve gastrectomy versus medi-cal management for remission of diabetes in mild to moderately obese patients.”

Military medical benefi ciaries aged 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes are invited to participate, excluding active-duty members.

For more information, contact the Bariatric Clinic at 292-2210.

PREGNANCY PROFILE REQUIREMENT

All expectant active duty and civilian women working at Lackland are required to obtain a pregnancy

profi le within fi ve duty days of a positive pregnancy test.

In addition to duty and mobility restrictions, the individual’s worksite will be evaluated for any physical or chemical hazards that could affect the mother or the fetus. Research has shown some chemicals and ex-posure to toxic materials are harmful to the developing fetus.

Work restrictions may be neces-sary to protect the mother’s and the fetus’ health. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that military and civilian employees comply with fetal protection program require-ments, and must provide training that makes them aware of this program.

Expectant mothers must visit the Public Health Offi ce in the Reid Health Services Center, Bldg. 6612, Room 420. For more information, contact Staff Sgt. Jennifer Bynum at 671-9667 or 671-3605.

ENDODONTIC PROGRAM SEEKS PATIENTS

The MacKown Dental Clinic Endodontic Residency Program seeks

patients who need root canal therapy treatment.

Applicants must be a military retiree, retiree family member or active-duty family member, and have recently been diagnosed by a dentist with an endodontic condition requir-ing root canal therapy.

Eligible patients should obtain a written consultation from their referring dentist. It can be brought to MacKown Dental Clinic or faxed to 292-6431 during normal duty hours. Patients will be selected for treatment based on the needs of the endodontic training program.

For more information, call 292-7831.

AF SERVICES SCHOLARSHIPS

Air Force Services will give away 25 $1,000 scholarships this year to current Air Force club members and their family members.

Rules, eligibility and applications are available at the Gateway and Kelly Clubs or www.afclubs.net.

The submission deadline is July 1. For more information, call 645-7034.

LocalBRIEFS

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 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 Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland Public website www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESCHAPEL SERVICESChristian

CatholicTuesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday:

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

ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Gateway ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.

Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

For more information,contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208

Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941

WHMC Chapel • 292-7373


MAY 13TROOPS TO TEACHERS SEMINAR

A Troops to Teachers coordinator will present a “Teaching as a Second Career” seminar Friday, 1-3 p.m., at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

Troops to Teachers is a Depart-ment of Defense program designed to help eligible service members begin a teaching career in public schools.


MAY 16RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar is an informal forum about the stress families and individuals experience during their separation.


MAY 17PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for pre-separation retirees is Tuesday,

9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Tuesday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar provides separating or retiring personnel with information on the criteria and benefi ts to be considered a disabled veteran.


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.

For more details, call 671-4208.

MAY 18FORCE MANAGEMENT TAP CLASS

A one-day transition assistance

program for separating or retiring Force management personnel is Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The class provides job search techniques and information on veter-ans’ benefi ts.


RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club.


KEY SPOUSE TRAINING

Training for the Key Spouse Pro-

gram is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The Key Spouse Program is an Air Force readiness program sup-porting Airmen and their families during deployments, separations and emergencies by enhancing and encouraging communication between units and families.


PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING

The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.

“Expressions,” an open micro-phone forum, follows the meeting from 7-9 p.m.


MAY 19PRE-SEPARATION FOR VOLUNTEERS CLASS

A mandatory briefi ng for pre-separation volunteers is Thursday, 9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about

Department of Defense Form 2648, benefi ts and services.


SOCIAL SECURITY AND YOU

A class by the Social Security Administration, “Society Security and You,” is Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is Thursday, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar provides separating or retiring personnel with informa-tion on the criteria and benefi ts to be considered a disabled veteran.


PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

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


What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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


NEXT WEEK’S FC2 WORKOUT

Complete one round of 20 bodyweight squats, 40 push-ups with one second pause, 25 bench jumps and 80 jump ropes with six double-unders.

The women’s workout is 15 bodyweight squats, 25 push-ups with one second pause, 20 bench jumps, with jump ropes.

JBSA VARSITY TRYOUT

The men’s JBSA tryouts are Monday through Thursday, 7 p.m., at Diamond No. 1.

SPORTSUpcoming

ScoreboardNational W L1. NIOC 5 02. 433rd AW 3 2 3. Navy-Marines 3 2 4. 93rd IS 3 2 5. 543rd Spt Sq 2 3 6. 802nd OSS 1 47. 688th IOW 0 4

American W L1. LAB 5 1 2. Crypto Div 4 2 3. Security Forces 4 2 4. AFISRA 3 3 5. 701st MP Bn 3 3 6. 624th OC 2 4 7. 717th MI Bn 0 6

Competitive W L1. Radiology 6 12. 737th TRG 5 23. FSS 5 24. CES 3 45. 668th ALIS 3 46. 343rd TRS 3 47. 149th FW 3 48. Dental 0 7

Women W L1. Crypto Div 2 0 2. 59th Med Wing 1 1 3. MSS 1 1 4.NIOC 0 2

Division I W L1. FSS 1 0 2. 717th MI Bn 1 03. 24th AF 1 0 4. Security Forces 1 0 5. Combat Camera 0 0 6. JIOWC 0 1 7. Med Spt Gp 0 1 8. 802nd LRS 0 19. 802nd OSS 0 1

Hole in one Matt Nacho, DLI, aced Gateway’s par-3 No. 2 May 3.

SOFTBALL

GOLF

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Cen-tury fulfi lls the ever-present need to make each mission even more effi cient, to scrutinize each step involved and to determine whether it adds value.

Concerning the mission of Joint Base San Antonio and fi tness and sports, the goal is to streamline procedures wherever the Air Force fi tness program is conducted in the Alamo City and ensure the testing format is effi cient and consistent. Recently, Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander, introduced the idea of bringing in AFSO 21 experts to physi-cal training at Randolph and Lackland, suggest procedural changes and help outline a consis-tent plan of action.

In all, a panel of JBSA senior leaders, fi tness assessment cell members, fi tness and sports directors Lackland’s Steve Reichert and Ran-dolph’s Marlin Richardson, and fi rst sergeants from the two bases met with the effi ciency ex-perts to identify steps involved in fi tness testing and synchronize each between the bases.

Amid rumors of easier tests at Lackland or Randolph, Reichert dismissed any evaluative differences, citing the same principles of Air

Force Instruction 36-2905. He added that dif-ferences exist in procedures and steps taken to put the AFI into action.

To that end, Reichert said the JBSA panel is in the process of developing a JBSA Operating Instruction to provide the same specifi c instruc-tions to each base and quarterly training for fi tness assessment cell test proctors.

“That way, we’ll all be doing the same thing,” Reichert said. “We all follow the same guidelines in the AFI, but we need to make sure there’s no difference in the process.”

Reichert used a grocery store analogy to describe the goal of the recent joint base col-laboration related to savings.

“We want people to pay the same prices for the same products, with the process taking the same amount of time (at each base),” he said.

Translation: Airmen need a test that is less taxing on time and money, while holding testing procedures consistent.

“People just want an honest test,” the fi tness and sports director said, “and someone to not waste their time.”

Between the bases, certain steps were identi-fi ed to save resources.

At Lackland, a standardized score sheet will be administered online so Airmen can pre-fi ll the self-reported metrics before arrival at the

test site. Unit fi tness program managers will fi le the score sheets electronically to the fi tness as-sessment cells and results can be printed out that day. Another time-saver will be directing test-takers to online video demonstrations of the different test components.

Lackland previously discontinued mass test-ing, and now will further decrease group size to be tested in order to streamline the process and avoid bottlenecking. Reichert said this al-lows Airmen to start the test components right away, instead of waiting for members of their group to arrive at each station.

Additionally, frequency radio identifi cation transponders – racing chip-timing technology – will be adapted for the run portion, eliminat-ing manual timing and further shaving minutes from the test duration.

Reichert said both installations have identi-fi ed effi ciencies that will signifi cantly reduce the time it takes to test. Those measures will be im-plemented in the coming months, he added.

Other changes for Lackland are planned in the future as well, including a full body scan-ner to replace height, weight and abdominal circumference measurement, and the construc-tion of an indoor testing environment, such is the condition at Randolph, to further ensure testing validity among the bases.

Military city gets smart PT operation

SPIN AND BEAR IT

Photo by Robbin CresswellTexas Air Force Cycling Team captain Larry Gallo leads 19 participants through day one of an eight-week spin program Monday at the Warhawk Fitness Center. The fi rst class introduced participants to different riding positions and muscle fatigue, while they work up to the ultimate test during the fi nal class: a 40-minute, max-effort time trial.


By Wayne AmannAFISR Agency Public Affairs

What started less than two years ago as an innovative way to stay in shape, has evolved into an effective physical fi tness tool for Airmen at the headquarters of the Air Force Intel-ligence, Surveillance and Reconnais-sance Agency.

The agency’s Physical Training Boot Camp recently capped its three-phased Fit-to-Fight Initiative with a marked improvement in participants’ PT tests.

Of the 407 agency members tested on the four PT components (push-ups, sit-ups, running and waist measure-

ment), 190 scored 90 percent or better. Meanwhile, of the 97 with an Air Force Form 422 PT test profi le, 38 scored 90 percent or better. In the nine-month period just prior to the PT Boot Camp, the agency improved its pass rate by 14 percent, from 78.2 to 92.3.

“We were dedicated to continuing our progress,” said 1st Lt. Laura New-berg, the project offi cer for Fit to Fight III.

“So we came up with innovative ideas and challenging events to pique everyone’s interest.”

The motivational boot camp target-ed AFISRA members who previously scored 80 or below on their physi-

cal fi tness tests. The boot camp was augmented by a series of competitive obstacle course events featuring a tire rolling course, push-up/sit-up area, wounded wingman carry and a low crawl area, among others.

Agency directorates competed in the events each quarter to promote healthy living and to earn bragging rights asso-ciated with the AFISRA Commander’s Cup, currently held by the Communica-tion directorate (A6).

Phase III was the culmination of the Fit for Life program, and followed Phase II, which focused on the fi tness test itself and began in January 2010.

More than 350 agency headquar-ters members, including AFISRA Com-mander, Maj. Gen. Bradley Heithold, combined to do 606,675 push-ups (which equals lifting 400 B-2 bombers), 717,776 sit-ups (more than 100 sit-ups per person on Lackland Air Force Base) and ran 28,204 miles (nearly 21 trips

across Afghanistan).The Fit to Fight vision took shape

in August 2009 with Phase I, Committo be Fit.

The goal then was for the agencyto shed 500 pounds by Thanksgiving.Each of the 310 participants pledgedthe number of pounds they thoughtthey could lose. After three months ofmonitoring everyone’s weight, a totalof 2,294 pounds was lost, or more thanfi ve times the pledged amount.

“I’m very pleased with the success ofour program,” General Heithold said.“I’m convinced we started this at theright time. By holding ourselves to stan-dards and leading from the front, wehave an excellent assessment pass rateand I know we’ll continue to excel.”

For more details on the Fit-to-FightProgram, e-mail unit fi tness monitorsTech. Sgt. Jeremy James, Staff Sgt.Wardell Newell or 1st Lt. Laura New-berg.

Photo by William BelcherMembers of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency take off on a run March 25 as part of the organization’s Fit to Fight program. Collectively, AFISRA folks ran28,204 miles (nearly 21 trips across Afghanistan) during Phase Two of the Agency’s three-pronged physical fi tness initiative.

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