RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 65th Year • No. 25 • JUNE 24, 2011

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Scott Harris, an intern from theUniversity of Houston College ofOptometry, examines the equipment atthe Randolph Optometry Clinic Monday.For more on the clinic’s mission, seepage 6. Photo by Rich McFadden

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PAGE 3WINGSPREADJUNE 24, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JUNE 24, 2011

COMMENTARY

By Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron

Let me talk to you about a con-cept that may be a little differentfrom the normal discussions con-cerning leadership. It’s called ser-vant leadership and, though manyof us practice this concept everyday, we haven’t thought about it asbeing in relationship to a servant.

The phrase, “I joined the militaryto serve my country,” has beenused by many people. But howmuch thought has really been putinto the concept to serve or becomea servant? To serve, you must takeon the role of a servant.

You might have a visual picture ofwhat a leader should be, and it probablyhas nothing to do with being a servant. Aservant and a leader, however, shouldshare many characteristics.

Focus on the word servant. Thinkabout some of the tasks a servant wouldperform, their attitude and how theywould act and dress. Most of us wouldthink of someone who is courteous,clean-cut and dressed very neatly. Youwould think of someone who demon-strates the characteristics of humilitythrough their willingness to provide foryour needs.

A servant will often sacrifice his needsto make sure yours are met. The two keywords are humility and sacrifice, or self-lessness.

A servant will always address you assir, ma’am, mister, miss or misses. It is asign of respect for the person he is inter-acting with. A servant also demonstrateskindness by taking care of a person’sneeds when the need is identified, oftenbefore it is anticipated, without expect-ing to be repaid. The key words arerespect and kindness.

A servant shows patience and commit-ment by ensuring needs are met whenyou need them and even when you don’t,whether you’re in a good or bad mood.The ultimate goal is to make sure yourneeds are met regardless of the circum-stances. The key words are patience and

commitment. A servant dis-

plays honestyin their deal-

ings, always providing the right infor-mation because if they weren’t honest,they couldn’t provide for your needs.The key word is honesty.

Now let’s think about some of thecharacteristics of a leader. Do leadersprovide for the needs of their people?Are leaders honest, caring, committed,selfless and kind? Do they hold their peo-ple accountable whether their peoplewant them to or not?

The role of a leader is to lead theirpeople by getting them to do a job ortask. There are two ways they can dothis: by power or influence. Both meth-ods are effective when used appropriate-ly, but when the leader overuses hispower, he will eventually lose his positionas a leader.

To influence people, you have to havesome type of authority. Authority is apower to influence or command thought,opinion or behavior. We build authorityany time we serve and sacrifice for oth-ers. When a leader routinely meets withhis or her people, learns about them,identifies and understands their needs,provides for their needs and gains theirtrust, he establishes relationships andbuilds authority.

The last key word is love. Not the lovewe relate to feelings, but the love that isoften spoken of in Biblical terms, calledagape’ love. The English translation ofagape’ means charity or service.

Those of you who have been married

for a little while know love means beingpatient, kind, humble, respectful, self-less, honest and committed. When youdo all of the things a servant does, youare demonstrating agape’ love. You aremeeting the needs of your people uncon-ditionally, regardless of how you feel orhow those you lead feel.

Feelings have nothing to do with whata leader does and a true leader doesn’tlet his feelings stop him from providingfor the needs of the people he leads.Mother Theresa, Mahatma Ghandi andMartin Luther King Jr. were known asgreat leaders. They had a servant men-tality, and their willingness to serve andsacrifice gave them authority. With thatauthority, they influenced people.

In the Air Force, leadership is definedas the art or skill to influence people toaccomplish the mission. To influencepeople, you must have authority. Togain authority, you must establish rela-tionships. To establish relationships,you must serve and sacrifice for yourpeople. When you serve and sacrificefor your people, you are demonstratingservant leadership.

At the end of the day, did you serveanyone? Did you take care of yourpeople? Did you build any relation-ships? Did you hold people account-able for their actions? Were you hon-est, kind, respectful, committed andselfless in your actions?

Do this, not to pat yourself on theback, but to keep yourself in check. Tolead you must serve, and when youserve, you are following the concept ofservant leadership.

Good leaders practice servant leadership

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert GoetzStaff Writer

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD

“When a leader routinely meetswith his or her people, learns aboutthem, identifies and understands

their needs, provides for their needsand gains their trust, they establishrelationships and build authority.”

By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader

Getting greener at work isn’t aboutbuying more potted plants for yourcubicle, but how Joint Base SanAntonio can develop a new conscious-ness about old habits and a willing-ness to take on new ones.

After all, most people spend 40 hoursor more at their office, so wouldn’t itmake sense to try out some new energy-saving tricks? Saving energy isn’t justabout saving the earth; it also can savethe government money and it’s theresponsible thing to do.

According to the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (www.energystar.gov),about 30 percent of energy consumed byoffice buildings is used inefficiently.Additionally, about 17 percent of green-house gas emissions come from commer-cial buildings’ energy use.

The Energy Information Administra-tion (www.eia.gov/) estimates if commer-cial and industrial buildings improvedtheir energy efficiency by 10 percent, oureconomy could see yearly savings ofnearly $20 billion.

The federal government is the largestenergy consumer in the United States andhas buildings all across the country,according to the Department of Energy. Ina typical year, federal buildings consumenearly 40 percent of all energy used bythe government and represent 5 percent

of all commercial buildings’ energy con-sumption in the United States.

“We are now in the summer seasonand temperatures are high. We all wantto stay cool,” said Anthony Martinez,502nd Air Base Wing energy manager.“Staying cool involves use of air condi-tioning, which consumes energy. Morethan 50 percent of JBSA’s energy con-sumption comes from air conditioning.

“Any rise in AC use causes a rise inenergy consumption and cost,” Mr.Martinez said. “The demands for tryingto stay cool therefore translate directlyback to consumption and cost. JBSAenergy policy states cooling season tem-peratures should be between 76 and 78degrees Fahrenheit.”

To allow air conditioning to be moreefficient, air vents should be kept clear ofpapers and office supplies, since it cantake up to 25 percent more energy topump air through blocked vents, notesthe eHow Money website(www.ehow.com/list_5902928_energy-conservation-tips-workplace.html).

In the spring and summer, openwindows and use fans instead of airconditioning and use blinds to keepthe sun from heating rooms, the web-site suggests.

“For every degree of temperature vari-ation there is a 3-percent variation inconsumption and cost. Our awareness oftemperature settings should include theknowledge of why we have certain set

points, which should give us patience inaccepting what may seem to be uncom-fortable,” Mr. Martinez said.“Temperature settings are establishedwithin acceptable comfort zones, they arenot intended to ‘punish’ and should notnegatively affect productivity.”

Along with air conditioning and ther-mostat controls, there are other meas-ures in consideration of energy usage.Lighting is another big factor in energyconsumption, Mr. Martinez said.

“We should replace all our incandes-cent bulbs with Energy Star-qualifiedcompact fluorescent light bulbs. This canaccount for up to a 75-percent savings inlighting energy consumption. They alsolast up to 10 times longer,” he said.

“Also, turn off electrical appliancesand power strips when not in use.Consider unplugging items with cool-ing motors and clocks when going onvacation. When not in use, theseitems are not necessary. Appliances –along with air conditioning – accountfor 90 percent of the energy used inthe United States.”

The Department of Energy(www.energy.gov) recommends turningoff a computer’s monitor if it’s not goingto be used in the next 20 minutes ormore. Screen savers don’t save energy.They require full power from the moni-tor and the same amount of energy fromthe computer as when someone is work-ing away on a spreadsheet.

“Without conservation, the cost ofenergy will go up. We could be payingmore next year for the same or lessenergy consumption,” Mr. Martinezstressed. “Energy conservation is amust to lower costs.”

Getting green: Conserving energy at Joint Base San AntonioEdwardsAquiferLevel

in 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*as of Thursday – 643.6’

*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

*Stage IIIrestrictions apply

Randolph Air Force Base Straight Talk Line652-SHOW (7469)

Base BRIEFSRetirements

The base community can now post retirements on Randolph’sFacebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Randolph-Air-Force-Base/.

West Gate closureRandolph’s West Gate is closed Saturday and Sunday for

barrier installation. The East Gate will open from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. during the weekend closure.

The West Gate reopens Monday at 6 a.m. For more information, contact Peggy Hill at 652-1249.

Education fairThe base education office hosts an education fair today from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Fordetails, call Master Sgt. Terri Harmon at 652-2525.

Medical clinic closureThe medical clinic closes Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to

noon for mandatory training.

RAFB Drinking Water Quality ReportThe drinking water on Randolph Air Force Base meets or

exceeds all federal (EPA) drinking water requirements and theoverall quality of the water is excellent.

Randolph AFB Bioenvironmental Engineering’s annual waterquality report analysis was made using the data from the mostrecent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-required tests andcan be found at www.randolph.af.mil/library/index.asp.

359th MG change of commandThe 359th Medical Group change of command ceremony takes

place Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Kendrick E’Club. Col. SoledadLindo-Moon will relinquish command to Col. Althea B. B. Miller.

For more information, call Maj. Jolene Ainsworth at 652-4027 or Kathryn Kelly at 652-1206.

902nd SFS bake saleThe 902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts a bake sale Wednesday

at the Security Forces Training Building 205 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer PCS procedures for moving household goodsA minimum of three weeks notice, as well as alternate dates,

are required for all household goods shipments.For more information, call 652-1848 or email

tmorandolph@us.af.mil.

PLAYpass Discount CardsAir Force Services Agency offers PLAYpass cards for single

Airmen returning from deployment and for families of deployedmembers now through Dec. 31.

PLAYpass cards feature discounts on various 902nd ForceSupport Squadron activities, such as child care, youth sportsand recreation programs.

For complete details on the program, visitwww.MyAirForceLife.com.

Scott Harris, an intern from theUniversity of Houston College ofOptometry, examines the equipment atthe Randolph Optometry Clinic Monday.For more on the clinic’s mission, seepage 6. Photo by Rich McFadden

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The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.

Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.

Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.

Articles for submission may also be sent by email to502ABW.pa.wingspread@us.af.mil.

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER

PAGE 3WINGSPREADJUNE 24, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 JUNE 24, 2011

COMMENTARY

By Chief Master Sgt. Tyrone Davis59th Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Squadron

Let me talk to you about a con-cept that may be a little differentfrom the normal discussions con-cerning leadership. It’s called ser-vant leadership and, though manyof us practice this concept everyday, we haven’t thought about it asbeing in relationship to a servant.

The phrase, “I joined the militaryto serve my country,” has beenused by many people. But howmuch thought has really been putinto the concept to serve or becomea servant? To serve, you must takeon the role of a servant.

You might have a visual picture ofwhat a leader should be, and it probablyhas nothing to do with being a servant. Aservant and a leader, however, shouldshare many characteristics.

Focus on the word servant. Thinkabout some of the tasks a servant wouldperform, their attitude and how theywould act and dress. Most of us wouldthink of someone who is courteous,clean-cut and dressed very neatly. Youwould think of someone who demon-strates the characteristics of humilitythrough their willingness to provide foryour needs.

A servant will often sacrifice his needsto make sure yours are met. The two keywords are humility and sacrifice, or self-lessness.

A servant will always address you assir, ma’am, mister, miss or misses. It is asign of respect for the person he is inter-acting with. A servant also demonstrateskindness by taking care of a person’sneeds when the need is identified, oftenbefore it is anticipated, without expect-ing to be repaid. The key words arerespect and kindness.

A servant shows patience and commit-ment by ensuring needs are met whenyou need them and even when you don’t,whether you’re in a good or bad mood.The ultimate goal is to make sure yourneeds are met regardless of the circum-stances. The key words are patience and

commitment. A servant dis-

plays honestyin their deal-

ings, always providing the right infor-mation because if they weren’t honest,they couldn’t provide for your needs.The key word is honesty.

Now let’s think about some of thecharacteristics of a leader. Do leadersprovide for the needs of their people?Are leaders honest, caring, committed,selfless and kind? Do they hold their peo-ple accountable whether their peoplewant them to or not?

The role of a leader is to lead theirpeople by getting them to do a job ortask. There are two ways they can dothis: by power or influence. Both meth-ods are effective when used appropriate-ly, but when the leader overuses hispower, he will eventually lose his positionas a leader.

To influence people, you have to havesome type of authority. Authority is apower to influence or command thought,opinion or behavior. We build authorityany time we serve and sacrifice for oth-ers. When a leader routinely meets withhis or her people, learns about them,identifies and understands their needs,provides for their needs and gains theirtrust, he establishes relationships andbuilds authority.

The last key word is love. Not the lovewe relate to feelings, but the love that isoften spoken of in Biblical terms, calledagape’ love. The English translation ofagape’ means charity or service.

Those of you who have been married

for a little while know love means beingpatient, kind, humble, respectful, self-less, honest and committed. When youdo all of the things a servant does, youare demonstrating agape’ love. You aremeeting the needs of your people uncon-ditionally, regardless of how you feel orhow those you lead feel.

Feelings have nothing to do with whata leader does and a true leader doesn’tlet his feelings stop him from providingfor the needs of the people he leads.Mother Theresa, Mahatma Ghandi andMartin Luther King Jr. were known asgreat leaders. They had a servant men-tality, and their willingness to serve andsacrifice gave them authority. With thatauthority, they influenced people.

In the Air Force, leadership is definedas the art or skill to influence people toaccomplish the mission. To influencepeople, you must have authority. Togain authority, you must establish rela-tionships. To establish relationships,you must serve and sacrifice for yourpeople. When you serve and sacrificefor your people, you are demonstratingservant leadership.

At the end of the day, did you serveanyone? Did you take care of yourpeople? Did you build any relation-ships? Did you hold people account-able for their actions? Were you hon-est, kind, respectful, committed andselfless in your actions?

Do this, not to pat yourself on theback, but to keep yourself in check. Tolead you must serve, and when youserve, you are following the concept ofservant leadership.

Good leaders practice servant leadership

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert GoetzStaff Writer

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD

“When a leader routinely meetswith his or her people, learns aboutthem, identifies and understands

their needs, provides for their needsand gains their trust, they establishrelationships and build authority.”

By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader

Getting greener at work isn’t aboutbuying more potted plants for yourcubicle, but how Joint Base SanAntonio can develop a new conscious-ness about old habits and a willing-ness to take on new ones.

After all, most people spend 40 hoursor more at their office, so wouldn’t itmake sense to try out some new energy-saving tricks? Saving energy isn’t justabout saving the earth; it also can savethe government money and it’s theresponsible thing to do.

According to the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (www.energystar.gov),about 30 percent of energy consumed byoffice buildings is used inefficiently.Additionally, about 17 percent of green-house gas emissions come from commer-cial buildings’ energy use.

The Energy Information Administra-tion (www.eia.gov/) estimates if commer-cial and industrial buildings improvedtheir energy efficiency by 10 percent, oureconomy could see yearly savings ofnearly $20 billion.

The federal government is the largestenergy consumer in the United States andhas buildings all across the country,according to the Department of Energy. Ina typical year, federal buildings consumenearly 40 percent of all energy used bythe government and represent 5 percent

of all commercial buildings’ energy con-sumption in the United States.

“We are now in the summer seasonand temperatures are high. We all wantto stay cool,” said Anthony Martinez,502nd Air Base Wing energy manager.“Staying cool involves use of air condi-tioning, which consumes energy. Morethan 50 percent of JBSA’s energy con-sumption comes from air conditioning.

“Any rise in AC use causes a rise inenergy consumption and cost,” Mr.Martinez said. “The demands for tryingto stay cool therefore translate directlyback to consumption and cost. JBSAenergy policy states cooling season tem-peratures should be between 76 and 78degrees Fahrenheit.”

To allow air conditioning to be moreefficient, air vents should be kept clear ofpapers and office supplies, since it cantake up to 25 percent more energy topump air through blocked vents, notesthe eHow Money website(www.ehow.com/list_5902928_energy-conservation-tips-workplace.html).

In the spring and summer, openwindows and use fans instead of airconditioning and use blinds to keepthe sun from heating rooms, the web-site suggests.

“For every degree of temperature vari-ation there is a 3-percent variation inconsumption and cost. Our awareness oftemperature settings should include theknowledge of why we have certain set

points, which should give us patience inaccepting what may seem to be uncom-fortable,” Mr. Martinez said.“Temperature settings are establishedwithin acceptable comfort zones, they arenot intended to ‘punish’ and should notnegatively affect productivity.”

Along with air conditioning and ther-mostat controls, there are other meas-ures in consideration of energy usage.Lighting is another big factor in energyconsumption, Mr. Martinez said.

“We should replace all our incandes-cent bulbs with Energy Star-qualifiedcompact fluorescent light bulbs. This canaccount for up to a 75-percent savings inlighting energy consumption. They alsolast up to 10 times longer,” he said.

“Also, turn off electrical appliancesand power strips when not in use.Consider unplugging items with cool-ing motors and clocks when going onvacation. When not in use, theseitems are not necessary. Appliances –along with air conditioning – accountfor 90 percent of the energy used inthe United States.”

The Department of Energy(www.energy.gov) recommends turningoff a computer’s monitor if it’s not goingto be used in the next 20 minutes ormore. Screen savers don’t save energy.They require full power from the moni-tor and the same amount of energy fromthe computer as when someone is work-ing away on a spreadsheet.

“Without conservation, the cost ofenergy will go up. We could be payingmore next year for the same or lessenergy consumption,” Mr. Martinezstressed. “Energy conservation is amust to lower costs.”

Getting green: Conserving energy at Joint Base San AntonioEdwardsAquiferLevel

in 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*as of Thursday – 643.6’

*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

*Stage IIIrestrictions apply

Randolph Air Force Base Straight Talk Line652-SHOW (7469)

Base BRIEFSRetirements

The base community can now post retirements on Randolph’sFacebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Randolph-Air-Force-Base/.

West Gate closureRandolph’s West Gate is closed Saturday and Sunday for

barrier installation. The East Gate will open from 9 a.m. to 6p.m. during the weekend closure.

The West Gate reopens Monday at 6 a.m. For more information, contact Peggy Hill at 652-1249.

Education fairThe base education office hosts an education fair today from 11

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Fordetails, call Master Sgt. Terri Harmon at 652-2525.

Medical clinic closureThe medical clinic closes Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to

noon for mandatory training.

RAFB Drinking Water Quality ReportThe drinking water on Randolph Air Force Base meets or

exceeds all federal (EPA) drinking water requirements and theoverall quality of the water is excellent.

Randolph AFB Bioenvironmental Engineering’s annual waterquality report analysis was made using the data from the mostrecent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-required tests andcan be found at www.randolph.af.mil/library/index.asp.

359th MG change of commandThe 359th Medical Group change of command ceremony takes

place Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the Kendrick E’Club. Col. SoledadLindo-Moon will relinquish command to Col. Althea B. B. Miller.

For more information, call Maj. Jolene Ainsworth at 652-4027 or Kathryn Kelly at 652-1206.

902nd SFS bake saleThe 902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts a bake sale Wednesday

at the Security Forces Training Building 205 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Summer PCS procedures for moving household goodsA minimum of three weeks notice, as well as alternate dates,

are required for all household goods shipments.For more information, call 652-1848 or email

tmorandolph@us.af.mil.

PLAYpass Discount CardsAir Force Services Agency offers PLAYpass cards for single

Airmen returning from deployment and for families of deployedmembers now through Dec. 31.

PLAYpass cards feature discounts on various 902nd ForceSupport Squadron activities, such as child care, youth sportsand recreation programs.

For complete details on the program, visitwww.MyAirForceLife.com.

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NEWS

502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick, 502ndAir Base Wing commander/Joint BaseSan Antonio, has been selected as com-mander, Second Air Force, Air Educationand Training Command, Keesler AirForce Base, Miss.

In this new position, General Patrickwill be responsible for the development,oversight and direction of all operationalaspects of basic military training, initialskills training and advanced technicaltraining for the Air Force enlisted forceand support officers. He has held hispresent position since July 2009.

The Second Air Force mission is to pro-duce the world’s best-trained, combat-ready Airmen to support combat readi-ness in building the world’s most respect-ed air and space force.

To carry out this mission, Second AirForce manages all operational aspects ofnearly 2,500 active training coursestaught to approximately 245,000 studentsannually in technical training, basic mili-tary training, initial skills training,advanced technical training and distancelearning courses.

Training operations across Second AirForce range from intelligence to comput-er operations to space and missile opera-tions and maintenance.

Courses are primarily taught at fourresident training wings – the 81stTraining Wing at Keesler AFB, Miss.; the

17th Training Wing at Goodfellow AFB,Texas; the 37th Training Wing atLackland AFB; and the 82nd TrainingWing at Sheppard AFB, Texas – and the381st Training Group at VandenbergAFB, Calif., and a network of 92 fieldtraining units around the world. The 37thTRW also oversees the Inter-AmericanAir Forces Academy at Lackland AFB. Inaddition, Second Air Force oversees theDefense Language Institute’s school atLackland AFB

Since 2006, the Second Air Force hasoverseen all U.S. Air Force Airmenthroughout the Joint ExpeditionaryTasking/Individual Augmentee trainingpipeline via the 602nd Training Group(Provisional) at Army training sites acrossthe country and provides a 24-hour,seven-day operations center for pre- andpost-deployment support.

In 2007, Second Air Force was givenresponsibility to provide curricula andadvice to the Iraqi Air Force as it standsup its own technical training and branchspecific basic training among others. Thismission is known as “CAFTT” forCoalition Air Forces Technical Training.

General Patrick will replace Maj. Gen.Mary Kay Hertog at Keesler AFB. GeneralHertog will become director, SexualAssault Prevention and Response Office,Office of the Undersecretary of Defensefor Personnel and Readiness,Washington, D.C.

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, director of

Installations and Mission Support,Headquarters Air Mobility Command,Scott Air Force Base, Ill., will assumecommand of the 502nd ABW/JBSA.

General Carter entered the Air Force inSeptember 1985 as a distinguished grad-uate of the Air Force Reserve OfficerTraining Corps program at PurdueUniversity. A career civil engineer, shehas served in a variety of positions at thebase, major command and Air Staff lev-els, and commanded a civil engineer

squadron, mission support group and anair base wing.

Her contingency experience includesservice in support of Operation DesertShield and command of a civil engi-neer unit in support of OperationSouthern Watch. In 1997, she wasnamed the Air Force Senior CivilEngineer Manager of the Year.

A change of command ceremony takesplace July 18 at 9 a.m. on MacArthurParade Field at Fort Sam Houston.

General Patrick to take over Second Air Force

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter

By Steve Paschall479th Flying Training Group History Office

When Col. Travis Willis, the former commander of the479th Flying Training Group – the 12th Flying TrainingWing’s geographically separated unit in Pensacola, Fla. –learned of a new flight academy at a local middle schoolearlier this year, he immediately began to brainstormways to get his unit involved.

With plenty of lieutenants waiting to start theirflight training, he recognized their ability to pro-vide a needed service to the community, exposingthe students at Warrington Middle School to

opportunities in the U.S. Air Force. After a short visit with the school principal, Ms.

Sandra Rush, it was decided some of the 479thFTG’s lieutenants would mentor WMS students inmath, science and reading.

The program began in early March and the lieu-tenants have logged more than 350 hours volun-teering at the school so far.

“It has been an incredibly unique and rewarding expe-rience,” said 2nd Lt. Jason Domanowski, one of the vol-unteers. “My bachelor’s [degree] was in aeronautical sci-ence so it felt like a good fit when I was placed in theschool’s flight academy group. The students I work with

were all deeply interested in what I had done to have asuccessful life and I was pleased to pass on some of myexperience and knowledge to help them along.”

Another volunteer agreed.“It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience,”

said 2nd Lt. Benjamin Benson. “I got my bachelor’sdegree in mathematics, and when I learned WMSneeded tutors for the flight academy, I saw anopportunity I could not pass up to use my educationto benefit the community.”

Though Colonel Willis recently relinquished commandof the group to Lt. Col. Neil Allen, the partnershipbetween the 479th FTG and the school continues.

12th FTW’s 479th FTG partners with local middle school

JBSA’s 502nd Air Base Wing change of command ceremony July 18 “Jumping the Broom” (PG-13)Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso

Today at 7 p.m.

“Priest” (PG-13)Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam GigandetSaturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11

• CATHOLICMonday-Friday

11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975Saturday

5:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975Sunday

8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 97511:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975

ConfessionSaturday

4:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975

• PROTESTANTTraditional

Service8:15 a.m. - Base theater

ContemporaryService

11 a.m. - Base theater

Randolph Chapel Schedule

www.randolph.af.mil

For more information on the Randolph Air Force Base AirShow 2011, including featured attractions,civilian base entry and parking, and security requirements, visit www.randolph.af.mil.

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502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Brig. Gen. Leonard A. Patrick, 502ndAir Base Wing commander/Joint BaseSan Antonio, has been selected as com-mander, Second Air Force, Air Educationand Training Command, Keesler AirForce Base, Miss.

In this new position, General Patrickwill be responsible for the development,oversight and direction of all operationalaspects of basic military training, initialskills training and advanced technicaltraining for the Air Force enlisted forceand support officers. He has held hispresent position since July 2009.

The Second Air Force mission is to pro-duce the world’s best-trained, combat-ready Airmen to support combat readi-ness in building the world’s most respect-ed air and space force.

To carry out this mission, Second AirForce manages all operational aspects ofnearly 2,500 active training coursestaught to approximately 245,000 studentsannually in technical training, basic mili-tary training, initial skills training,advanced technical training and distancelearning courses.

Training operations across Second AirForce range from intelligence to comput-er operations to space and missile opera-tions and maintenance.

Courses are primarily taught at fourresident training wings – the 81stTraining Wing at Keesler AFB, Miss.; the

17th Training Wing at Goodfellow AFB,Texas; the 37th Training Wing atLackland AFB; and the 82nd TrainingWing at Sheppard AFB, Texas – and the381st Training Group at VandenbergAFB, Calif., and a network of 92 fieldtraining units around the world. The 37thTRW also oversees the Inter-AmericanAir Forces Academy at Lackland AFB. Inaddition, Second Air Force oversees theDefense Language Institute’s school atLackland AFB

Since 2006, the Second Air Force hasoverseen all U.S. Air Force Airmenthroughout the Joint ExpeditionaryTasking/Individual Augmentee trainingpipeline via the 602nd Training Group(Provisional) at Army training sites acrossthe country and provides a 24-hour,seven-day operations center for pre- andpost-deployment support.

In 2007, Second Air Force was givenresponsibility to provide curricula andadvice to the Iraqi Air Force as it standsup its own technical training and branchspecific basic training among others. Thismission is known as “CAFTT” forCoalition Air Forces Technical Training.

General Patrick will replace Maj. Gen.Mary Kay Hertog at Keesler AFB. GeneralHertog will become director, SexualAssault Prevention and Response Office,Office of the Undersecretary of Defensefor Personnel and Readiness,Washington, D.C.

Brig. Gen. Theresa C. Carter, director of

Installations and Mission Support,Headquarters Air Mobility Command,Scott Air Force Base, Ill., will assumecommand of the 502nd ABW/JBSA.

General Carter entered the Air Force inSeptember 1985 as a distinguished grad-uate of the Air Force Reserve OfficerTraining Corps program at PurdueUniversity. A career civil engineer, shehas served in a variety of positions at thebase, major command and Air Staff lev-els, and commanded a civil engineer

squadron, mission support group and anair base wing.

Her contingency experience includesservice in support of Operation DesertShield and command of a civil engi-neer unit in support of OperationSouthern Watch. In 1997, she wasnamed the Air Force Senior CivilEngineer Manager of the Year.

A change of command ceremony takesplace July 18 at 9 a.m. on MacArthurParade Field at Fort Sam Houston.

General Patrick to take over Second Air Force

Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick Brig. Gen. Theresa Carter

By Steve Paschall479th Flying Training Group History Office

When Col. Travis Willis, the former commander of the479th Flying Training Group – the 12th Flying TrainingWing’s geographically separated unit in Pensacola, Fla. –learned of a new flight academy at a local middle schoolearlier this year, he immediately began to brainstormways to get his unit involved.

With plenty of lieutenants waiting to start theirflight training, he recognized their ability to pro-vide a needed service to the community, exposingthe students at Warrington Middle School to

opportunities in the U.S. Air Force. After a short visit with the school principal, Ms.

Sandra Rush, it was decided some of the 479thFTG’s lieutenants would mentor WMS students inmath, science and reading.

The program began in early March and the lieu-tenants have logged more than 350 hours volun-teering at the school so far.

“It has been an incredibly unique and rewarding expe-rience,” said 2nd Lt. Jason Domanowski, one of the vol-unteers. “My bachelor’s [degree] was in aeronautical sci-ence so it felt like a good fit when I was placed in theschool’s flight academy group. The students I work with

were all deeply interested in what I had done to have asuccessful life and I was pleased to pass on some of myexperience and knowledge to help them along.”

Another volunteer agreed.“It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience,”

said 2nd Lt. Benjamin Benson. “I got my bachelor’sdegree in mathematics, and when I learned WMSneeded tutors for the flight academy, I saw anopportunity I could not pass up to use my educationto benefit the community.”

Though Colonel Willis recently relinquished commandof the group to Lt. Col. Neil Allen, the partnershipbetween the 479th FTG and the school continues.

12th FTW’s 479th FTG partners with local middle school

JBSA’s 502nd Air Base Wing change of command ceremony July 18 “Jumping the Broom” (PG-13)Angela Bassett, Paula Patton, Laz Alonso

Today at 7 p.m.

“Priest” (PG-13)Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam GigandetSaturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults - $2.25 for children 0-11

• CATHOLICMonday-Friday

11:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975Saturday

5:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975Sunday

8:30 a.m. - Bldg. 97511:30 a.m. - Bldg. 975

ConfessionSaturday

4:30 p.m. - Bldg. 975

• PROTESTANTTraditional

Service8:15 a.m. - Base theater

ContemporaryService

11 a.m. - Base theater

Randolph Chapel Schedule

www.randolph.af.mil

For more information on the Randolph Air Force Base AirShow 2011, including featured attractions,civilian base entry and parking, and security requirements, visit www.randolph.af.mil.

Here’s looking at you:

PAGE 7WINGSPREADJUNE 24, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 JUNE 24, 2011

FEATURE

Here’s looking at you:

Photo by Airman Alexis SiekertLt. Col. Patrick Clark (left), Joint Base San Antonio 711th Human Performance WingOptometry Department Optical Radiation chief, places drops in the eyes of Brandon Mason,Randolph dependent, in preparation for an eye exam June 16.

Photo by Rich McFaddenLt. Col. Christine Stabile (right), 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Optometry Flightcommander, examines the vision of Lauren Arrisola, Randolph dependent, June 16.

Photo by Rich McFaddenLt. Col. Christine Stabile, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Optometry Flightcommander, discusses the daily schedule at the optical clinic with Joe Harris, Red Crossvolunteer, June 16.

The Randolph Air Force Base 359th Medical GroupOptometry Clinic provides primary and specialized eye

care services to all Randolph AFB active-dutymembers, their families and retirees.

The clinic pledges to provide “high quality, primaryvision care supporting wartime readiness and visuallysustaining combat capability of the aerospace mission.”The clinic’s primary task is ensuring patients’ ocularhealth. The staff performs a range of diagnostic testsand standard vision testing. One special mission ispre-testing and post-operative exams for those on

flying status who receive corneal refractive surgery tocorrect near-sightedness.

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A team of trained professionals performs one of theAir Force’s most overlooked, but essential, missionsfrom offices on the first floor of the Taj Mahal.

They are Randolph’s own law firm – the attorneysand paralegals of the 902nd Mission Support GroupOffice of the Staff Judge Advocate, whose responsibilityis “providing timely, professional legal advice and serv-ices” to active-duty members, retirees and dependents.

The office has a prosecutorial function, handlingcourts martial and civilian misdemeanors commit-ted on base, and a civil law mission, attending toenvironmental issues, contracts, adverse actionsand other matters arising from base organizationssuch as Air Education and Training Command, AirForce Personnel Center, Air Force RecruitingService and the 12th Flying Training Wing.

In addition to the organizational responsibilities, alarge part of the office’s workload consists of clientservices, from legal counsel and powers of attorney towill and tax preparation.

“Legal assistance is a big service we provide,” Capt.Joel Andreason, assistant staff judge advocate, said.“We provide walk-in legal assistance Tuesday morn-ings, and our walk-in will day is Thursday.”

Potential clients may also make appointmentsfor legal assistance, he said.

Preventive law is another “big part” of the clientservice mission, 1st Lt. Justin Hess, assistant staffjudge advocate, said.

“We’re focused on active-duty members and therights they have,” he said.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is animportant law that allows military personnel toperform their duties while deployed without theworry of civil prosecution, foreclosure or evictionunder many circumstances.

Lieutenant Hess said deployments often necessitatethe completion of several legal tasks, including execu-tion of an important document.

“Before Airmen deploy, we recommend that theycome in to have a will drafted,” he said.

Both lawyers said common problems clients face aredebts, conflicts with cellphone contracts and landlord-tenant issues. A recent problem was with a retiree’stimeshare contract.

“People can get into bad contracts,” CaptainAndreason said. “Sometimes it’s exploitation. I wishthey would come to us first before they sign a contract,but they don’t think about it at the time. They don’tthink it through.”

Last year, the Air Force launched a website that pro-vides clients with information on a variety of legal top-ics as well as online forms they should complete priorto visiting their base legal office. The site, https://afle-galassistance.law.af.mil, also features an online surveyto help improve legal service.

Informational topics on the website include con-sumer and financial affairs, deployment readiness,

disaster assistance, family law, military benefits,powers of attorney, real property, taxation andwills and estate planning.

Captain Andreason said completing the appropriateform on the website should facilitate clients’ visits tothe legal office. They can also pick up forms at theoffice and fill them out by hand.

“People should fill out a worksheet before theycome in,” he said. “If they use the website, theyreceive a ticket number and we can pull the docu-ment down from the site if they call ahead andgive us that ticket number.”

Captain Andreason said their clients should alsobring in documents such as contracts, letters andemails that pertain to their issue.

Because San Antonio has a large retirement commu-nity, walk-in days at the legal office are often thebusiest times of the week, the attorneys said. Clientsshould not expect to get in and out quickly, although

completing documents on the legal assistance websiteis helpful. In addition, active-duty members receivepreference.

“All available personnel dedicate their efforts tomaking wills during our will service Thursday morn-ings. We also have volunteers who come to help,”Lieutenant Hess said. “But it still requires four peoplefrom our office to generate one will – one attorney, twowitnesses and one notary. We do our best to accommo-date everyone in a timely manner.”

Captain Andreason said attorneys at the legal officecannot advise people who have already hired a lawyer,nor can they represent a party in a divorce, but theycan refer them for consultation using the Texas LawyerReferral Service, the San Antonio Bar Referral Serviceand Legal Aid.

Walk-in legal assistance hours are Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 a.m. and walk-in will hours are Thursdays 8-10 a.m. For information or assistance, call 652-6781.

Randolph’s ‘law firm’ practices multifaceted mission

Photo by Rich McFaddenCapt. Joel Andreason (right), assistant staff judge advocate, counsels a client at the base legal office Tuesday.

“People can get into bad contracts. Sometimes it’s exploitation. I wish theywould come to us first before they sign a contract, but they don’t think about it

at the time. They don’t think it through.”

Capt. Joel Andreasonassistant staff judge advocate

Optometry clinic protects base

For more on the base optometry clinic, visit www.randolph.af.mil

Here’s looking at you:

PAGE 7WINGSPREADJUNE 24, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 JUNE 24, 2011

FEATURE

Here’s looking at you:

Photo by Airman Alexis SiekertLt. Col. Patrick Clark (left), Joint Base San Antonio 711th Human Performance WingOptometry Department Optical Radiation chief, places drops in the eyes of Brandon Mason,Randolph dependent, in preparation for an eye exam June 16.

Photo by Rich McFaddenLt. Col. Christine Stabile (right), 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Optometry Flightcommander, examines the vision of Lauren Arrisola, Randolph dependent, June 16.

Photo by Rich McFaddenLt. Col. Christine Stabile, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron Optometry Flightcommander, discusses the daily schedule at the optical clinic with Joe Harris, Red Crossvolunteer, June 16.

The Randolph Air Force Base 359th Medical GroupOptometry Clinic provides primary and specialized eye

care services to all Randolph AFB active-dutymembers, their families and retirees.

The clinic pledges to provide “high quality, primaryvision care supporting wartime readiness and visuallysustaining combat capability of the aerospace mission.”The clinic’s primary task is ensuring patients’ ocularhealth. The staff performs a range of diagnostic testsand standard vision testing. One special mission ispre-testing and post-operative exams for those on

flying status who receive corneal refractive surgery tocorrect near-sightedness.

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A team of trained professionals performs one of theAir Force’s most overlooked, but essential, missionsfrom offices on the first floor of the Taj Mahal.

They are Randolph’s own law firm – the attorneysand paralegals of the 902nd Mission Support GroupOffice of the Staff Judge Advocate, whose responsibilityis “providing timely, professional legal advice and serv-ices” to active-duty members, retirees and dependents.

The office has a prosecutorial function, handlingcourts martial and civilian misdemeanors commit-ted on base, and a civil law mission, attending toenvironmental issues, contracts, adverse actionsand other matters arising from base organizationssuch as Air Education and Training Command, AirForce Personnel Center, Air Force RecruitingService and the 12th Flying Training Wing.

In addition to the organizational responsibilities, alarge part of the office’s workload consists of clientservices, from legal counsel and powers of attorney towill and tax preparation.

“Legal assistance is a big service we provide,” Capt.Joel Andreason, assistant staff judge advocate, said.“We provide walk-in legal assistance Tuesday morn-ings, and our walk-in will day is Thursday.”

Potential clients may also make appointmentsfor legal assistance, he said.

Preventive law is another “big part” of the clientservice mission, 1st Lt. Justin Hess, assistant staffjudge advocate, said.

“We’re focused on active-duty members and therights they have,” he said.

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act is animportant law that allows military personnel toperform their duties while deployed without theworry of civil prosecution, foreclosure or evictionunder many circumstances.

Lieutenant Hess said deployments often necessitatethe completion of several legal tasks, including execu-tion of an important document.

“Before Airmen deploy, we recommend that theycome in to have a will drafted,” he said.

Both lawyers said common problems clients face aredebts, conflicts with cellphone contracts and landlord-tenant issues. A recent problem was with a retiree’stimeshare contract.

“People can get into bad contracts,” CaptainAndreason said. “Sometimes it’s exploitation. I wishthey would come to us first before they sign a contract,but they don’t think about it at the time. They don’tthink it through.”

Last year, the Air Force launched a website that pro-vides clients with information on a variety of legal top-ics as well as online forms they should complete priorto visiting their base legal office. The site, https://afle-galassistance.law.af.mil, also features an online surveyto help improve legal service.

Informational topics on the website include con-sumer and financial affairs, deployment readiness,

disaster assistance, family law, military benefits,powers of attorney, real property, taxation andwills and estate planning.

Captain Andreason said completing the appropriateform on the website should facilitate clients’ visits tothe legal office. They can also pick up forms at theoffice and fill them out by hand.

“People should fill out a worksheet before theycome in,” he said. “If they use the website, theyreceive a ticket number and we can pull the docu-ment down from the site if they call ahead andgive us that ticket number.”

Captain Andreason said their clients should alsobring in documents such as contracts, letters andemails that pertain to their issue.

Because San Antonio has a large retirement commu-nity, walk-in days at the legal office are often thebusiest times of the week, the attorneys said. Clientsshould not expect to get in and out quickly, although

completing documents on the legal assistance websiteis helpful. In addition, active-duty members receivepreference.

“All available personnel dedicate their efforts tomaking wills during our will service Thursday morn-ings. We also have volunteers who come to help,”Lieutenant Hess said. “But it still requires four peoplefrom our office to generate one will – one attorney, twowitnesses and one notary. We do our best to accommo-date everyone in a timely manner.”

Captain Andreason said attorneys at the legal officecannot advise people who have already hired a lawyer,nor can they represent a party in a divorce, but theycan refer them for consultation using the Texas LawyerReferral Service, the San Antonio Bar Referral Serviceand Legal Aid.

Walk-in legal assistance hours are Tuesdays 8:30-10:30 a.m. and walk-in will hours are Thursdays 8-10 a.m. For information or assistance, call 652-6781.

Randolph’s ‘law firm’ practices multifaceted mission

Photo by Rich McFaddenCapt. Joel Andreason (right), assistant staff judge advocate, counsels a client at the base legal office Tuesday.

“People can get into bad contracts. Sometimes it’s exploitation. I wish theywould come to us first before they sign a contract, but they don’t think about it

at the time. They don’t think it through.”

Capt. Joel Andreasonassistant staff judge advocate

Optometry clinic protects base

For more on the base optometry clinic, visit www.randolph.af.mil

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902nd Force Support Squadron BriefsBy 2nd Lt. Matthew Sanders502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Boating is a popular summer activity andcan be a great way to enjoy the San Antoniosun, but without taking proper precautions,boating can be dangerous.

In 2009, according to United States CoastGuard Recreational Boating Statistics, therewere 736 boating fatalities throughout thecountry. Of those deaths, 543 were drowningvictims and only 87 of them were wearing lifejackets. Alcohol use caused 308 accidents and120 deaths. Operator inexperience, operatorinattention, excessive speed, improper lookoutand weather also lead to fatal accidents.

By planning well, Randolph Airmen andtheir families can still enjoy the manyboating options in the San Antonio areawithout any accidents.

“A trip plan is an essential part of safe boat-ing,” Tech Sgt. Connie Lowe, 502nd Air BaseWing ground safety technician, said.

The first part of planning includes beingeducated about boating and being certified tooperate a boat by taking a boater educationcourse, Sergeant Lowe said.

In 2009, more than 80 deaths were causedby boat operator inattention and inexperience.Taking a boater education course can enlight-en boating enthusiasts about who is legallyallowed to operate a boat and how that personcan safely do so.

“Operators must meet the age andboater education requirements in order tooperate boating vessels legally in Texas,”said Sergeant Lowe.

According to the Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment, anyone born on or after Sept. 1,1984, and under the age of 18 must completea TPWD-approved boater education course tobe certified and to operate a motorboat morethan 10 horsepower, a wind-blown vesselmore than 14 feet and all personal watercraft,like jet skis. After passing a boater educationcourse, anyone as young as 13 can operate aboat in Texas.

Another aspect of safe boating is carry-ing the necessary safety gear.

“This includes, but is not limited to,flares, a horn, a water bailer and lifejack-ets,” Sergeant Lowe said.

The TPWD requires children youngerthan 13 to wear a life jacket while in aboat and recommends life jackets be read-ily available for everyone on board.According to USCG Recreational Boating

Statistics, 84 percent of boating accidentvictims during the last 20 years whodrowned were not wearing a life jacket.

Sergeant Lowe explained that boatersshould wear properly fitted life jackets regard-less of swimming skill.

In 2009, the top five types of accidents werecollisions with a vessel, collisions with a fixedobject, skier mishap, flooding and capsizing.All these accidents can lead to boat operatorsor passengers falling into the water, increasingthe need to keep life jackets available to allboating participants.

Another way to avoid boating accident fatal-ities is to know the water depth and to keepfrom diving after someone who may have fall-en out of the boat.

“Avoid jumping in to save someone whohas just fallen in the water,” said SergeantLowe. “Someone struggling to stay abovewater may pull their potential rescuerunder water with them.”

Diving in shallow water can lead to injury aswell, explained Sergeant Lowe.

Having good wingmen on the boat can helpthe operator, as well as fellow passengers,ensure a safe boating trip.

“Always have a passenger serve as alookout in addition to the operator,” saidSergeant Lowe.

This includes looking out for other boats, butalso involves looking out for obstacles andmaking sure the driver keeps a safe speed,pays attention and does not consume alcohol.

According to USCG Recreational BoatingStatistics, 16 percent of boating deaths in thelast 20 years were alcohol related.

The TPWD game wardens enforce theBoating While Intoxicated law that requiresthe arrest of a person who either appears to beimpaired or has a blood alcohol level of 0.08 orhigher while operating a boat.

Although open containers are legal on boats,operators and passengers are both subject topublic intoxication laws. According to the TPWDwebsite, “Drinking and boating is dangerousand the cause of most boating fatalities.”

Along with taking a boating safety course,making sure all passengers have life jacketsand ensuring alcohol control, paying attentionto the weather is another habit of safe boating.Weather, hazardous waters and the force of awake caused more than 700 boating accidentsin 2009 and more than 150 deaths.

“Stay clear of bad weather by looking at theforecast ahead of time,” said Sergeant Lowe.

Although it is a fun summer pastime, boat-ing entails various inherent dangers that canbe overlooked. With proper planning, Airmenand their families can enjoy a safe boating trip.

10-Mile runThe Rambler Fitness

Center hosts a 10-miletraining run Saturday at 7 a.m. at Eberle Park. Thiswill be the first of threemarathon training runs.The first 50 participantsreceive a T-shirt.

Family golf specialThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers family golfMonday through Friday(except for holidays) startingat 6:30 p.m. Families cangolf together for $3 peradult and $2 per child.

Bike fitnessThe Rambler Fitness

Center hosts bike rides everyThursday from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Participantsneed a road bike or cyclo-cross bike – no mountainbikes. Appropriate cyclingattire and gear are required.

Custom club fittingRandolph Oaks is a certi-

fied custom club fitting proshop. Call 652-4653 toschedule an appointment.

Driving range hoursThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course driving range isnow open 24/7. Lighting isavailable at the switch onthe light pole. Golfers canpurchase a full basket ofballs for $6 or a half bas-ket for $3.

The pro shop offers adebit key for the new golfball machine wheregolfers can get 30 halfbaskets for $60.

For more information, callthe Randolph Oaks GolfCourse at 652-4570.

SportsBRIEFS

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Boating safety often overlooked in heat of summer funCRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER

Photos by Steve ThurowMembers of Randolph’s 559th Flying Training Squadron load a pontoon boat during a day-long picnicfor Wounded Warriors last summer at the Canyon Lake Marina.

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902nd Force Support Squadron BriefsBy 2nd Lt. Matthew Sanders502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Boating is a popular summer activity andcan be a great way to enjoy the San Antoniosun, but without taking proper precautions,boating can be dangerous.

In 2009, according to United States CoastGuard Recreational Boating Statistics, therewere 736 boating fatalities throughout thecountry. Of those deaths, 543 were drowningvictims and only 87 of them were wearing lifejackets. Alcohol use caused 308 accidents and120 deaths. Operator inexperience, operatorinattention, excessive speed, improper lookoutand weather also lead to fatal accidents.

By planning well, Randolph Airmen andtheir families can still enjoy the manyboating options in the San Antonio areawithout any accidents.

“A trip plan is an essential part of safe boat-ing,” Tech Sgt. Connie Lowe, 502nd Air BaseWing ground safety technician, said.

The first part of planning includes beingeducated about boating and being certified tooperate a boat by taking a boater educationcourse, Sergeant Lowe said.

In 2009, more than 80 deaths were causedby boat operator inattention and inexperience.Taking a boater education course can enlight-en boating enthusiasts about who is legallyallowed to operate a boat and how that personcan safely do so.

“Operators must meet the age andboater education requirements in order tooperate boating vessels legally in Texas,”said Sergeant Lowe.

According to the Texas Parks and WildlifeDepartment, anyone born on or after Sept. 1,1984, and under the age of 18 must completea TPWD-approved boater education course tobe certified and to operate a motorboat morethan 10 horsepower, a wind-blown vesselmore than 14 feet and all personal watercraft,like jet skis. After passing a boater educationcourse, anyone as young as 13 can operate aboat in Texas.

Another aspect of safe boating is carry-ing the necessary safety gear.

“This includes, but is not limited to,flares, a horn, a water bailer and lifejack-ets,” Sergeant Lowe said.

The TPWD requires children youngerthan 13 to wear a life jacket while in aboat and recommends life jackets be read-ily available for everyone on board.According to USCG Recreational Boating

Statistics, 84 percent of boating accidentvictims during the last 20 years whodrowned were not wearing a life jacket.

Sergeant Lowe explained that boatersshould wear properly fitted life jackets regard-less of swimming skill.

In 2009, the top five types of accidents werecollisions with a vessel, collisions with a fixedobject, skier mishap, flooding and capsizing.All these accidents can lead to boat operatorsor passengers falling into the water, increasingthe need to keep life jackets available to allboating participants.

Another way to avoid boating accident fatal-ities is to know the water depth and to keepfrom diving after someone who may have fall-en out of the boat.

“Avoid jumping in to save someone whohas just fallen in the water,” said SergeantLowe. “Someone struggling to stay abovewater may pull their potential rescuerunder water with them.”

Diving in shallow water can lead to injury aswell, explained Sergeant Lowe.

Having good wingmen on the boat can helpthe operator, as well as fellow passengers,ensure a safe boating trip.

“Always have a passenger serve as alookout in addition to the operator,” saidSergeant Lowe.

This includes looking out for other boats, butalso involves looking out for obstacles andmaking sure the driver keeps a safe speed,pays attention and does not consume alcohol.

According to USCG Recreational BoatingStatistics, 16 percent of boating deaths in thelast 20 years were alcohol related.

The TPWD game wardens enforce theBoating While Intoxicated law that requiresthe arrest of a person who either appears to beimpaired or has a blood alcohol level of 0.08 orhigher while operating a boat.

Although open containers are legal on boats,operators and passengers are both subject topublic intoxication laws. According to the TPWDwebsite, “Drinking and boating is dangerousand the cause of most boating fatalities.”

Along with taking a boating safety course,making sure all passengers have life jacketsand ensuring alcohol control, paying attentionto the weather is another habit of safe boating.Weather, hazardous waters and the force of awake caused more than 700 boating accidentsin 2009 and more than 150 deaths.

“Stay clear of bad weather by looking at theforecast ahead of time,” said Sergeant Lowe.

Although it is a fun summer pastime, boat-ing entails various inherent dangers that canbe overlooked. With proper planning, Airmenand their families can enjoy a safe boating trip.

10-Mile runThe Rambler Fitness

Center hosts a 10-miletraining run Saturday at 7 a.m. at Eberle Park. Thiswill be the first of threemarathon training runs.The first 50 participantsreceive a T-shirt.

Family golf specialThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers family golfMonday through Friday(except for holidays) startingat 6:30 p.m. Families cangolf together for $3 peradult and $2 per child.

Bike fitnessThe Rambler Fitness

Center hosts bike rides everyThursday from 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Participantsneed a road bike or cyclo-cross bike – no mountainbikes. Appropriate cyclingattire and gear are required.

Custom club fittingRandolph Oaks is a certi-

fied custom club fitting proshop. Call 652-4653 toschedule an appointment.

Driving range hoursThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course driving range isnow open 24/7. Lighting isavailable at the switch onthe light pole. Golfers canpurchase a full basket ofballs for $6 or a half bas-ket for $3.

The pro shop offers adebit key for the new golfball machine wheregolfers can get 30 halfbaskets for $60.

For more information, callthe Randolph Oaks GolfCourse at 652-4570.

SportsBRIEFS

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Boating safety often overlooked in heat of summer funCRITICAL DAYS OF SUMMER

Photos by Steve ThurowMembers of Randolph’s 559th Flying Training Squadron load a pontoon boat during a day-long picnicfor Wounded Warriors last summer at the Canyon Lake Marina.

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For training, volunteer or programquestions, call the JBSA Sexual Assault

Prevention and Response officenumbers:

Randolph AFB652-4386

Lackland AFB671-7273

Fort Sam Houston221-0598 or 808-0110

Randolph community connects with base Public AffairsWant to get in touch with the Randolph Air Force Base

Public Affairs office? Here’s how!Public Affairs inbox

public.affairs@us.af.milWingspread

502ABW.pa.wingspread@us.af.mil

Straight Talk line652-SHOW (7469)

Multimedia Customer Service652-4226

RAFB Facebookwww.facebook.com/pages/Randolph-Air-Force-Base

Call the RAFB Public Affairs office directly at 652-4410.

Fire dangerDue to dry weather, the San Antonio

area is on a burn ban. Cigarettes dis-carded out car windows and thrown onthe ground are igniting grass fires. Thisyear, Randolph Air Force Base has alreadyincurred four smoking-related fires. TheRandolph community is asked to usecaution when discarding cigarettes.