RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 65th Year • No. 6 • FEBRUARY 11, 2011

A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

INSIDE ... FORCE MANAGEMENT MEASURES RESUME, P3 ... AETC COMMANDER VISITS 12TH FTW, P4 ... RANDOLPH ANNIVERSARY, P7... CEDAR FEVER ILLS, P8

PAGE 6

Dr. Granville Coggs (left) and WarrenEusan, original Tuskegee Airmen, sharetheir stories with the audience at thethird annual Tuskegee HeritageBreakfast Feb. 7. For the complete story,see Page 6. Photo by Rich McFadden

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PAGE 3WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

COMMENTARY

By Matt Barido and Lt. Col. Ed Schneider802nd Security Forces Squadron

Force protection and fear of crime: Itseems like these two terms would beconnected, but they are often the far-thest apart.

As a security forces leader, mybiggest challenge is bridging the gapbetween fear and protection. If I’msuccessful, then members of the mili-tary force can make educated opera-tional risk management decisionsboth on and off duty.

In this article I want to concentrateon force protection and fear when offduty, especially when it relates to travelto and from Mexico.

We have all seen the news. All youhave to do is turn on your favorite newschannel and there is another headlinedetailing the latest violent incidentalong the border of Mexico.

According to published reports mon-itored by the National DrugIntelligence Center, 22,700 peoplehave been killed in narcotics-relatedviolence since 2006. An estimated13,000 people were killed in Mexicoamid the drug cartel violence last yearalone. The great majority of thosekilled have been members of cartels.However, innocent bystanders havealso been killed in shootouts betweenthe cartels and Mexican law enforce-ment or between rival cartels.

Much of the country’s narcotics-relat-ed violence has occurred in the north-ern border region. Since 2006, threetimes as many people have been mur-dered in Juarez than in any other city in

Mexico. More than half of all Americanskilled in Mexico in 2009 were killed inthe border cities of Juarez and Tijuana.

Taken in total, the situation in Mexicocontinues to worsen.

Last year and for the first time ever,the director of the Texas Departmentof Public Safety urged all Texans toavoid travelling to the border areas ofMexico. At the same time, we havebecome desensitized to the constantflow of information concerning vio-lence and bloodshed at the hands ofthe brutal cartels.

Perhaps we are from or have familiesin these areas of Mexico. This can makeit easy to disregard the warnings in thenews, leading us to believe it cannot orwill not happen to us. We are alsoaware that military members are pro-hibited from travelling to the borderareas and select other areas of Mexicowithout a waiver.

With the spring break seasonapproaching, the temptation to travelto these areas will be great. But,

whether you are officially prohibitedfrom travelling to these certain areasof Mexico or not, all personnel shouldthink seriously about their need totravel before they embark.

All Joint Base San Antonio militarypersonnel are prohibited from travel-ling to or through any portion ofMexico located within 50 statute milesof the U.S.-Mexico border to includethe communities of: Tijuana, Nogales,Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Acuna,Piedras Negras, Reynosa, Matamoros,Las Palomas, Agua Prieta, Sasabe,Naco, Sonoyta and anywhere in thestate of Chihuahua.

Exceptions to this travel restrictionpolicy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, and must be coordinatedthrough your chain of command.

Although this policy only applies tothose in Title 10 status, none of usshould ignore the risk associated withsuch travel. Be smart, practice goodoperational risk management and thinktwice before travelling to Mexico.

Travel restrictions to Mexico necessary

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD“Be smart, practice good

operational risk managementand think twice before travelling to Mexico.”

WASHINGTON – Air Force leaders announcedinvoluntary force management programs Feb. 2 toreduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntaryprograms announced in December.

These measures are part of the Air Force’s multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shapingand sizing the force. With more Airmen choosing tostay in the Air Force, retention is at the highest levelin 16 years.

Air Force leaders implemented a tailored, multi-year program in 2010 to reduce the number of per-sonnel to operate at the service’s authorized end-strength levels. According to Air Force Chief of StaffGen. Norton Schwartz, even with those efforts, the AirForce ended fiscal 2010 approximately 2,300 officersover end strength.

“Retention projections for fiscal years 2011 and2012 continue to be high,” General Schwartz said.“Without additional measures, we could grow to7,000 over our authorized end strength by the end offiscal year 2012. Based on these projections, and ourneed to operate within our means, the secretary ofthe Air Force and I made the decision to intensifyforce management actions to meet our congressional-ly mandated ceiling by the end of fiscal year 2012.”

The fiscal 2011 involuntary force managementefforts predominantly affect officers.

“We were successful in managing enlisted endstrength levels last year using a combination of volun-

tary programs, accession reductions, technical train-ing eliminations and date-of-separation rollbacks,”said Brig. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, the director of forcemanagement policy. “We plan to continue use of thisstrategy over the next year.”

For all Airmen, there will be programs to reducepersonnel at various phase points along a career.

“Reducing officer and enlisted accessions will helpus minimize the impact on active-duty personnel whoare currently serving,” General Dunbar said.

For junior officers, the plan includes force-shapingboards beginning this May. The FSB initially will con-sider year groups with excess officers in the judge

advocate general, biomedical science corps and med-ical service corps competitive categories. The MayFSB impacts officers in the 2006 through 2008 com-missioned year groups. Officers not selected for reten-tion by this FSB will be required to separate no laterthan October.

Air Force officials also will conduct a reduction-in-force board in September for mid-grade officers. Inlieu of meeting the board, eligible officers will have aone-month window in March to apply for voluntaryseparation pay, with separation by Oct. The RIF boardwill consider all year groups with excess officers inthe line-of-the-Air Force, chaplain, JAG, BSC and MSCcompetitive categories. This impacts officers in the1999 through 2005 commissioned year groups.Officers not selected for retention by the RIF boardwill be required to separate no later than Feb. 1,2012.

For both the RIF board and the FSB, Air Force lead-ers decided to apply a quality review of the entirecompetitive category, instead of the methodology usedin past retention boards which focused only on cer-tain Air Force specialties. The boards will retain thetop 90 percent of officers within the affected competi-tive categories in eligible year groups. Followingretention board results, Air Force officials will usethe recently announced officer crossflow process torebalance between line specialties as needed.

Officials announce additional force management measures“We fully understand how difficultthese actions are on the Airmen

affected by them. This is whyleaders at all levels will be

engaged to assist Airmen withtransition options.”

Brig. Gen. Sharon DunbarAir Force director of force management policy

See FORCE P11

Duty Title:Operational test engineerHometown:Butler, Pa.Hobbies:Swing dancing, exercising, readingPersonal Inspiration:I had a lot of inspiration during high school. A lot ofmy teachers had given me advice that I’ve carriedthroughout my life.Personal Motto:You don’t only do things because you want to; you dothem because you have to.Greatest Accomplishment:I am the youngest member of my family and receivedmy bachelor’s degree before my brother.

Goals:I would like to obtain a master’s degree in businessand eventually start a small business making remotecontrolled aircraft.Pet Peeve:Being late for appointments or set meeting times Commander’s Comments:“2nd Lt. Keith Casey is a hard-working officer who isnot afraid to take on the tough tasks. He has a greatattitude and always has a smile on his face. He is aquick learner, and brings a lot of energy to everythinghe does. He definitely has a bright future ahead ofhim, in the Air Force and beyond.”

Lt. Col. Kirsten MesserAETC Studies and Analysis Squadron commander

2nd Lt. Keith CaseyAir Education and Training Command

Studies and Analysis Squadron

Photo by David Terry

TRESPASS NOTICE FOR RAFB FIRING RANGEThe firing range facility is OFF LIMITS to all personnel at all times unless on official business by Randolph Air Force Base personnel ONLY, coordinated through the 902nd

Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms section and the 502nd Air Base Wing Ground Safety office. The combat arms facility is located at Bldg. 1298, near the south gate ofRandolph AFB. CAUTION: All personnel entering this area during weapons firing are at risk of hazards caused by secondary fragmentation. All entrances and boundaries are marked with warning signs. Privately owned weapons are not allowed in these areas. Anyone illegally entering these areas will be heldliable for their actions. Trespassing is not only illegal, but is also extremely dangerous due to no-notice live firing and other hazards inherent to ranges. Questions may bedirected to the 902nd SFS Combat Arms section at 652-3275.

Dr. Granville Coggs (left) and WarrenEusan, original Tuskegee Airmen, sharetheir stories with the audience at thethird annual Tuskegee HeritageBreakfast Feb. 7. For the complete story,see Page 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 e-mail tonews@randolph.af.mil.

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER

PAGE 3WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

COMMENTARY

By Matt Barido and Lt. Col. Ed Schneider802nd Security Forces Squadron

Force protection and fear of crime: Itseems like these two terms would beconnected, but they are often the far-thest apart.

As a security forces leader, mybiggest challenge is bridging the gapbetween fear and protection. If I’msuccessful, then members of the mili-tary force can make educated opera-tional risk management decisionsboth on and off duty.

In this article I want to concentrateon force protection and fear when offduty, especially when it relates to travelto and from Mexico.

We have all seen the news. All youhave to do is turn on your favorite newschannel and there is another headlinedetailing the latest violent incidentalong the border of Mexico.

According to published reports mon-itored by the National DrugIntelligence Center, 22,700 peoplehave been killed in narcotics-relatedviolence since 2006. An estimated13,000 people were killed in Mexicoamid the drug cartel violence last yearalone. The great majority of thosekilled have been members of cartels.However, innocent bystanders havealso been killed in shootouts betweenthe cartels and Mexican law enforce-ment or between rival cartels.

Much of the country’s narcotics-relat-ed violence has occurred in the north-ern border region. Since 2006, threetimes as many people have been mur-dered in Juarez than in any other city in

Mexico. More than half of all Americanskilled in Mexico in 2009 were killed inthe border cities of Juarez and Tijuana.

Taken in total, the situation in Mexicocontinues to worsen.

Last year and for the first time ever,the director of the Texas Departmentof Public Safety urged all Texans toavoid travelling to the border areas ofMexico. At the same time, we havebecome desensitized to the constantflow of information concerning vio-lence and bloodshed at the hands ofthe brutal cartels.

Perhaps we are from or have familiesin these areas of Mexico. This can makeit easy to disregard the warnings in thenews, leading us to believe it cannot orwill not happen to us. We are alsoaware that military members are pro-hibited from travelling to the borderareas and select other areas of Mexicowithout a waiver.

With the spring break seasonapproaching, the temptation to travelto these areas will be great. But,

whether you are officially prohibitedfrom travelling to these certain areasof Mexico or not, all personnel shouldthink seriously about their need totravel before they embark.

All Joint Base San Antonio militarypersonnel are prohibited from travel-ling to or through any portion ofMexico located within 50 statute milesof the U.S.-Mexico border to includethe communities of: Tijuana, Nogales,Ciudad Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Acuna,Piedras Negras, Reynosa, Matamoros,Las Palomas, Agua Prieta, Sasabe,Naco, Sonoyta and anywhere in thestate of Chihuahua.

Exceptions to this travel restrictionpolicy may be granted on a case-by-case basis, and must be coordinatedthrough your chain of command.

Although this policy only applies tothose in Title 10 status, none of usshould ignore the risk associated withsuch travel. Be smart, practice goodoperational risk management and thinktwice before travelling to Mexico.

Travel restrictions to Mexico necessary

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD“Be smart, practice good

operational risk managementand think twice before travelling to Mexico.”

WASHINGTON – Air Force leaders announcedinvoluntary force management programs Feb. 2 toreduce personnel as a supplement to the voluntaryprograms announced in December.

These measures are part of the Air Force’s multi-year Force Management Program aimed at shapingand sizing the force. With more Airmen choosing tostay in the Air Force, retention is at the highest levelin 16 years.

Air Force leaders implemented a tailored, multi-year program in 2010 to reduce the number of per-sonnel to operate at the service’s authorized end-strength levels. According to Air Force Chief of StaffGen. Norton Schwartz, even with those efforts, the AirForce ended fiscal 2010 approximately 2,300 officersover end strength.

“Retention projections for fiscal years 2011 and2012 continue to be high,” General Schwartz said.“Without additional measures, we could grow to7,000 over our authorized end strength by the end offiscal year 2012. Based on these projections, and ourneed to operate within our means, the secretary ofthe Air Force and I made the decision to intensifyforce management actions to meet our congressional-ly mandated ceiling by the end of fiscal year 2012.”

The fiscal 2011 involuntary force managementefforts predominantly affect officers.

“We were successful in managing enlisted endstrength levels last year using a combination of volun-

tary programs, accession reductions, technical train-ing eliminations and date-of-separation rollbacks,”said Brig. Gen. Sharon Dunbar, the director of forcemanagement policy. “We plan to continue use of thisstrategy over the next year.”

For all Airmen, there will be programs to reducepersonnel at various phase points along a career.

“Reducing officer and enlisted accessions will helpus minimize the impact on active-duty personnel whoare currently serving,” General Dunbar said.

For junior officers, the plan includes force-shapingboards beginning this May. The FSB initially will con-sider year groups with excess officers in the judge

advocate general, biomedical science corps and med-ical service corps competitive categories. The MayFSB impacts officers in the 2006 through 2008 com-missioned year groups. Officers not selected for reten-tion by this FSB will be required to separate no laterthan October.

Air Force officials also will conduct a reduction-in-force board in September for mid-grade officers. Inlieu of meeting the board, eligible officers will have aone-month window in March to apply for voluntaryseparation pay, with separation by Oct. The RIF boardwill consider all year groups with excess officers inthe line-of-the-Air Force, chaplain, JAG, BSC and MSCcompetitive categories. This impacts officers in the1999 through 2005 commissioned year groups.Officers not selected for retention by the RIF boardwill be required to separate no later than Feb. 1,2012.

For both the RIF board and the FSB, Air Force lead-ers decided to apply a quality review of the entirecompetitive category, instead of the methodology usedin past retention boards which focused only on cer-tain Air Force specialties. The boards will retain thetop 90 percent of officers within the affected competi-tive categories in eligible year groups. Followingretention board results, Air Force officials will usethe recently announced officer crossflow process torebalance between line specialties as needed.

Officials announce additional force management measures“We fully understand how difficultthese actions are on the Airmen

affected by them. This is whyleaders at all levels will be

engaged to assist Airmen withtransition options.”

Brig. Gen. Sharon DunbarAir Force director of force management policy

See FORCE P11

Duty Title:Operational test engineerHometown:Butler, Pa.Hobbies:Swing dancing, exercising, readingPersonal Inspiration:I had a lot of inspiration during high school. A lot ofmy teachers had given me advice that I’ve carriedthroughout my life.Personal Motto:You don’t only do things because you want to; you dothem because you have to.Greatest Accomplishment:I am the youngest member of my family and receivedmy bachelor’s degree before my brother.

Goals:I would like to obtain a master’s degree in businessand eventually start a small business making remotecontrolled aircraft.Pet Peeve:Being late for appointments or set meeting times Commander’s Comments:“2nd Lt. Keith Casey is a hard-working officer who isnot afraid to take on the tough tasks. He has a greatattitude and always has a smile on his face. He is aquick learner, and brings a lot of energy to everythinghe does. He definitely has a bright future ahead ofhim, in the Air Force and beyond.”

Lt. Col. Kirsten MesserAETC Studies and Analysis Squadron commander

2nd Lt. Keith CaseyAir Education and Training Command

Studies and Analysis Squadron

Photo by David Terry

TRESPASS NOTICE FOR RAFB FIRING RANGEThe firing range facility is OFF LIMITS to all personnel at all times unless on official business by Randolph Air Force Base personnel ONLY, coordinated through the 902nd

Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms section and the 502nd Air Base Wing Ground Safety office. The combat arms facility is located at Bldg. 1298, near the south gate ofRandolph AFB. CAUTION: All personnel entering this area during weapons firing are at risk of hazards caused by secondary fragmentation. All entrances and boundaries are marked with warning signs. Privately owned weapons are not allowed in these areas. Anyone illegally entering these areas will be heldliable for their actions. Trespassing is not only illegal, but is also extremely dangerous due to no-notice live firing and other hazards inherent to ranges. Questions may bedirected to the 902nd SFS Combat Arms section at 652-3275.

PAGE 5WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 4 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Photo by Joel MartinezTeresa Rice, wife of Gen. Edward Rice Jr., AETC commander, flies the T-38 simu-lator during her orientation tour of the 12th Flying Training Wing here Feb. 3.

Photo by Melissa PetersonGen. Edward Rice Jr. (left), Air Education and Training Command commander, addressesstudents from the 558th Flying Training Squadron during a tour of the 12th FlyingTraining Wing here Feb. 3. General Rice assumed command of AETC Nov. 17.

Photo by Melissa PetersonLeft to right: Col. Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander; Gen. Edward Rice Jr.,AETC commander; Col. Christopher Richardson, 12th FTW vice commander; and Lt. Col. BryanRunkle, 558th FTS commander; have lunch at the dining facility here along with remotelypiloted aircraft pilot training students during General Rice’s visit to the 12th FTW Feb. 3.

General Rice visits Randolph’s 12th FTWGen. Edward Rice Jr., Air Educationand Training Command commander,visited the 12th Flying Training WingFeb. 3 for an orientation as he begins

his command.During his tour, the general received

a status report on the wing and awing mission brief. His day-longvisit included a tour of operations

and maintenance facilities. Along the way, the general met withwing leadership and later discussed

his vision for AETC during a 12thFlying Training Wing All Call.He fielded questions from wing

members regarding future trainingplatforms, civilian career advance-

ment and force managementprograms.

AF aviator completes CSO trainingCongratulations to 1st Lt. Andrew

Vogel, who completed the final combatsystems officer course offered atRandolph Feb. 7.

During the CSO course, studentslearn fundamental, system and inter-mediate navigation. Students spendabout 12 months in training, includingan Introductory Flight School.

A new CSO training course isalready underway at Naval Air StationPensacola, Fla.

1st Lt. Andrew VogelEC-130

Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.

By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Randolph Air Force Base celebrates its Winter Wingman Day today from 8 a.m.to noon.

Wingman Day focuses on relationships between Airmen and boost moralethroughout units.

“Winter Wingman Day 2011 offers a pause in the day-to-day operations andmissions to reinforce the wingman concept, help build resilient Airmen andfocus on unit health,” said Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron operations superintendent. “The goal is to encourage wing-men to be vigilant and resilient by devoting time for structured unit discussionsof these important topics, thus enhancing their wingman skills. The highlight isthe small group discussions among co-workers to provide the skills and strate-gies demonstrated to strengthen resilience.”

The day should begin with the unit commander making opening commentsabout resiliency and the importance of the wingman concept, followed by groupdiscussions, he said. The last activity should be a team building exercise includingall personnel.

Wingman Day is open to all civilian employees and family members.“The wingman concept is more than an event; it is a culture of Airmen taking

care of Airmen, 24/7, 365 days,” Sergeant Cruz said.

Winter Wingman Day toinstill wingman concept

RetirementCongratulations to Master Sgt. Orville Alleyne,

Air Force Manpower Agency, on his retirement.

National Prayer LuncheonThe National Prayer Luncheon takes place

Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Parr Club. Ticketsare available through unit first sergeants andRandolph Chapel Center.

Third Street West lane closuresMotorists can expect lane closures on West

Third Street until Feb. 25 due to the constructionof a parking addition. The west lane of southbound Third Street West will be closed duringthis period, but the West Gate will remain open.

Active shooter briefingAll military and civilian personnel assigned

to Randolph who have yet to attend an activeshooter briefing may do so Wednesday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in the base theater.

Town hall meetingA town hall meeting will be held Thursday

at 6 p.m. in the Randolph Elementary Schoolcafeteria to discuss state and federal revenuereductions and possible impact on the schooldistrict. Child care will be provided at themeeting. For more information, call Lorrie Remick at 357-2479.

Spring break campSpring break camp registration takes place

Tuesday through Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.in Bldg. 585. For more information, call SheltaReese at 652-2052.

Heart cardsRandolph Elementary School’s Team heART is

selling heart-printed note cards to raise moneyfor the American Red Cross. To order cards, callLinda Heier at 352-2339.

“Soul Food” lunchThe African American History Committee

invites the Randolph community to attend the“Soul Food Lunch” at the Rendezvous DiningFacility Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dinner theaterThe Lackland Performing Arts Group hosts its

Valentine’s Dinner Theater today, Saturday, Feb.18 and Feb. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. The eveningincludes a cocktail hour, live entertainment, din-ner and the presentation of Adam’s Eve. To ordertickets, call the Arnold Hall Community Centerat 671-2619.

Winter blowout chili cook-offThe 902nd Force Support Squadron hosts a

Winter Blowout Chili Cook-Off at the scout hut,Bldg. 1143, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theentire Randolph community is invited to partici-pate. For details, call 652-2052.

Enlisted spouses’ clubThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses’ Club invites

all enlisted and retired spouses from any branchof service to their monthly activities:• 1st Tuesday - Welcome coffee at 9:30 a.m.• 3rd Tuesday - Bingo at 9:30 a.m.• 4th Tuesday - Game night at 6:30 p.m.

All activites take place at the Kendrick Club.For more details, call Lona Moore at 659-4896.

Base BRIEFS

“Season of the Witch” (PG-13)Nicholas Cage, Ron Perlman

Today @ 7 p.m.

“Gulliver’s Travels” (PG)Jack Black, Jason Segel

Saturday @ 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

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

PAGE 5WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 4 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Photo by Joel MartinezTeresa Rice, wife of Gen. Edward Rice Jr., AETC commander, flies the T-38 simu-lator during her orientation tour of the 12th Flying Training Wing here Feb. 3.

Photo by Melissa PetersonGen. Edward Rice Jr. (left), Air Education and Training Command commander, addressesstudents from the 558th Flying Training Squadron during a tour of the 12th FlyingTraining Wing here Feb. 3. General Rice assumed command of AETC Nov. 17.

Photo by Melissa PetersonLeft to right: Col. Richard Murphy, 12th Flying Training Wing commander; Gen. Edward Rice Jr.,AETC commander; Col. Christopher Richardson, 12th FTW vice commander; and Lt. Col. BryanRunkle, 558th FTS commander; have lunch at the dining facility here along with remotelypiloted aircraft pilot training students during General Rice’s visit to the 12th FTW Feb. 3.

General Rice visits Randolph’s 12th FTWGen. Edward Rice Jr., Air Educationand Training Command commander,visited the 12th Flying Training WingFeb. 3 for an orientation as he begins

his command.During his tour, the general received

a status report on the wing and awing mission brief. His day-longvisit included a tour of operations

and maintenance facilities. Along the way, the general met withwing leadership and later discussed

his vision for AETC during a 12thFlying Training Wing All Call.He fielded questions from wing

members regarding future trainingplatforms, civilian career advance-

ment and force managementprograms.

AF aviator completes CSO trainingCongratulations to 1st Lt. Andrew

Vogel, who completed the final combatsystems officer course offered atRandolph Feb. 7.

During the CSO course, studentslearn fundamental, system and inter-mediate navigation. Students spendabout 12 months in training, includingan Introductory Flight School.

A new CSO training course isalready underway at Naval Air StationPensacola, Fla.

1st Lt. Andrew VogelEC-130

Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.

By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Randolph Air Force Base celebrates its Winter Wingman Day today from 8 a.m.to noon.

Wingman Day focuses on relationships between Airmen and boost moralethroughout units.

“Winter Wingman Day 2011 offers a pause in the day-to-day operations andmissions to reinforce the wingman concept, help build resilient Airmen andfocus on unit health,” said Senior Master Sgt. Eliezer Cruz, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron operations superintendent. “The goal is to encourage wing-men to be vigilant and resilient by devoting time for structured unit discussionsof these important topics, thus enhancing their wingman skills. The highlight isthe small group discussions among co-workers to provide the skills and strate-gies demonstrated to strengthen resilience.”

The day should begin with the unit commander making opening commentsabout resiliency and the importance of the wingman concept, followed by groupdiscussions, he said. The last activity should be a team building exercise includingall personnel.

Wingman Day is open to all civilian employees and family members.“The wingman concept is more than an event; it is a culture of Airmen taking

care of Airmen, 24/7, 365 days,” Sergeant Cruz said.

Winter Wingman Day toinstill wingman concept

RetirementCongratulations to Master Sgt. Orville Alleyne,

Air Force Manpower Agency, on his retirement.

National Prayer LuncheonThe National Prayer Luncheon takes place

Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Parr Club. Ticketsare available through unit first sergeants andRandolph Chapel Center.

Third Street West lane closuresMotorists can expect lane closures on West

Third Street until Feb. 25 due to the constructionof a parking addition. The west lane of southbound Third Street West will be closed duringthis period, but the West Gate will remain open.

Active shooter briefingAll military and civilian personnel assigned

to Randolph who have yet to attend an activeshooter briefing may do so Wednesday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. in the base theater.

Town hall meetingA town hall meeting will be held Thursday

at 6 p.m. in the Randolph Elementary Schoolcafeteria to discuss state and federal revenuereductions and possible impact on the schooldistrict. Child care will be provided at themeeting. For more information, call Lorrie Remick at 357-2479.

Spring break campSpring break camp registration takes place

Tuesday through Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.in Bldg. 585. For more information, call SheltaReese at 652-2052.

Heart cardsRandolph Elementary School’s Team heART is

selling heart-printed note cards to raise moneyfor the American Red Cross. To order cards, callLinda Heier at 352-2339.

“Soul Food” lunchThe African American History Committee

invites the Randolph community to attend the“Soul Food Lunch” at the Rendezvous DiningFacility Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dinner theaterThe Lackland Performing Arts Group hosts its

Valentine’s Dinner Theater today, Saturday, Feb.18 and Feb. 19 beginning at 6 p.m. The eveningincludes a cocktail hour, live entertainment, din-ner and the presentation of Adam’s Eve. To ordertickets, call the Arnold Hall Community Centerat 671-2619.

Winter blowout chili cook-offThe 902nd Force Support Squadron hosts a

Winter Blowout Chili Cook-Off at the scout hut,Bldg. 1143, Feb. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Theentire Randolph community is invited to partici-pate. For details, call 652-2052.

Enlisted spouses’ clubThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses’ Club invites

all enlisted and retired spouses from any branchof service to their monthly activities:• 1st Tuesday - Welcome coffee at 9:30 a.m.• 3rd Tuesday - Bingo at 9:30 a.m.• 4th Tuesday - Game night at 6:30 p.m.

All activites take place at the Kendrick Club.For more details, call Lona Moore at 659-4896.

Base BRIEFS

“Season of the Witch” (PG-13)Nicholas Cage, Ron Perlman

Today @ 7 p.m.

“Gulliver’s Travels” (PG)Jack Black, Jason Segel

Saturday @ 6 p.m. and Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

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

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FEATURE

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A member of an elite group of World War II-eraAmerican aviators proudly displayed his bronze dupli-cate of the Congressional Gold Medal during a specialbreakfast this week at Randolph’s 99th FlyingTraining Squadron.

Presented four years ago in the Rotunda of theUnited States Capitol in Washington, D.C., at a cere-mony attended by President George W. Bush, Speakerof the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate majority leaderHarry Reid and other dignitaries, the prestigiousmedal saluted the contributions of the only African-American fighter group in the Army Air Corps to thewar effort.

Calling the medal his “status symbol,” Dr. GranvilleCoggs, who was trained as an aerial gunner, aerialbombardier and multi-engine pilot for the 332ndFighter Group, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen,said it represented the efforts of 16,000 to 19,000people – “basically anybody who set foot on theTuskegee Army Air Field between 1942 and 1946 …because it took six or seven people on the ground tokeep one pilot in the air.”

Dr. Coggs, a Harvard Medical School graduate whowent on to a distinguished career as a radiologist,joined another Tuskegee Airman, retired educatorWarren Eusan, in addressing members of theRandolph community and other guests during the99th FTS’ third annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast.Part of the 99th FTS’ history, the 99th FighterSquadron was one of four squadrons that were partof the 332nd Fighter Group.

Although it took decades for the Tuskegee Airmen,who overcame racial prejudice and racial stereotypes toexcel in their fighting mission, to receive recognition,their legacy lives on in the organization that tells theirstory and promotes their ideals. Dr. Coggs said youngpeople can learn from that example.

“This is what our chapter is about in addition to pro-moting the legacy of those who have gone by – toencourage people to do their best, to be excellent,” hesaid. “That’s what we’re all about.”

Mr. Eusan, a longtime sixth-grade teacher in the SanAntonio Independent School District, said his teachingposition enabled him to tell the Tuskegee Airmen’s storyand inspire some of his students to join the Air Force.

“When I started working with the school children,I used to tell them about Tuskegee,” he said, “and Iinspired or helped them, whatever you want to callit, to go in.”

The segregated flight-training program was cre-ated in 1942 and based at Tuskegee Institute andTuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama; its graduatestook part in more than 15,500 sorties and morethan 1,500 missions in Europe and North Africa.Though they fought bravely for their country, theyhad to endure the Jim Crow segregation that afflict-ed their hometowns and had to attain higher stan-dards than their white counterparts, including anearly requirement for two years of college that did-n’t apply to prospective white pilots.

Despite the treatment, Mr. Eusan recalled the kindnessof a commanding officer who allowed him and anotherblack student at the Army Air Corps’ instrument flying

school in Bryan, Texas, to study in his office to avoid thenoise created by enlisted Airmen in another barracks.

Dr. Coggs said the Tuskegee Airmen’s story was large-ly untold until an HBO movie about the African-American fighter group, which starred LaurenceFishburne, appeared in 1995. He said another film aboutthe Tuskegee Airmen, “Red Tails,” written by GeorgeLucas, should premiere soon.

“The people that I was in school with didn’t know Iwas a Tuskegee Airman because I didn’t talk about itand nobody knew about the Tuskegee Airmen,” he said,referring to his undergraduate years at the University ofNebraska. “It really took the movie ‘The TuskegeeAirmen’ for people to become aware.”

The heritage breakfast also featured presenta-tions by Lt. Col. Jay Fisher, 99th FTS commander,who gave a mock check of $99.99 on behalf of thesquadron to the Tuskegee Airman EducationalAssistance Fund, and Col. Richard Murphy, 12thFlying Training Wing commander, who presentedhis ceremonial coin to Dr. Coggs and Mr. Eusan.

Colonel Murphy said listening to the recitation of theDeclaration of Independence prior to Sunday’s SuperBowl made him “proud to be an American.”

“That’s who you really are and what you carry for-ward is the greatness of being an American,” he said. “Iknow the part in history you had to live through didn’treally recognize you as true Americans. What’s great istoday we can say you are and you were true Americansand we appreciate everything you’ve done for our nationand for everything you’ve done to advance the UnitedStates Air Force.”

Base celebrates legacy of Tuskegee Airmen

Photos by Rich McFaddenDr. Granville Coggs (left) and Warren Eusan, original Tuskegee Airmen, receive framed commemorative photos of the T-1AJayhawk with the distinctive Tuskegee red tail at the third annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast Feb. 7.

The original Tuskegee Airmen were awarded goldmedals by the U.S. Congress.

Then and Now

Left: The Randolph Air Force Base cadet academic building in 1935. The same building today is Air Education and Training Command Headquarters.Photo by Rich McFaddenCourtesy photo

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The brave captain didn’t worry about his Air Force PTscore and never direct-dialed a phone number, becauseneither the Air Force nor direct dial phone service exist-ed when he died in a plane crash in 1928.

It’s entirely possible Capt. William Randolph didn’twant to be a pilot as a child because flight in “heavierthan air” machines began roughly when he was born.Word about these flying contraptions didn’t spread asfast then as information does today and it’s not likely hewould have heard of such a machine. There were nosocial networking websites to use on the computers thathadn’t been invented yet, connected with the Internetthat was still a few years off.

Today, the adventure of flying is gone, but inCaptain Randolph’s time, flight was a new and dar-ing adventure and air speed was less than 50 milesper hour. Faster portions of modern-day bicycleraces can reach such speeds and modern aircraftcan be flown 10 times faster, or more.

Captain Randolph was born in Austin, Texas, andgraduated Texas Agricultural and MechanicalCollege in 1916. There in 1910 he had his first mili-tary training, records show.

After graduation, William Randolph joined themilitary and served along the Mexico border inCompany X, Second Texas Infantry, a mobilizedTexas National Guard unit.

A year later, April 1917, Congress declared war on

Germany at the request ofPresident Woodrow Wilson.This declaration catapulted theUnited States into what wasseen at the time as “Europe’sWar.” Captain Randolph wasone of the first to begin train-ing at the officers’ trainingcamp established in LeonSprings, Texas, now surround-ed by San Antonio.

In August 1917, WilliamRandolph received his commis-sion with the rank of first lieu-tenant of infantry, ReserveOfficer Corps. He was stationedat Fort Travis, Texas, nearGalveston, until he wasassigned to the 345th MachineGun Battalion.

Records don’t show whereLieutenant Randolph served in the battalion, but they doshow he returned to Austin shortly after his commissionto begin flying training.

Lieutenant Randolph began his flight training at theSchool of Military Aeronautics, Austin, in 1918 duringthe military buildup during World War I. His flying train-ing brought him from Austin to Kelly Field, now part ofLackland Air Force Base, Texas.

After he completed flying training in Texas, CaptainRandolph was stationed in Rockwell Field, Calif., near

San Diego. In July 1920, LieutenantRandolph was promoted to captain in a per-manent commission in the Army Air Service.

Captain Randolph returned to Texas in1927 when he became adjutant of theArmy Air Corps Advanced Flying School atKelly. For three years before that, he wasin command of the 25th BombardmentSquadron, France Field, Panama CanalZone, Panama.

Captain Randolph died in a plane crash indifficult weather with strong winds shortlyafter takeoff from Gorman Field, Texas, enroute to Kelly Field. He was one of the offi-cers in the group responsible for naming thenew Air Corps field being designed to meetthe expanding needs of the Army.

The remaining members of the groupdecided to name the new air field in honorof the late Captain Randolph. The name des-ignation was approved by the War

Department Sept. 27.Captain Randolph left behind a wife, daughter and two

sons. His sons followed in their father’s footsteps andboth died in plane crashes, one near Boerne, Texas, andthe other in France during World War II.

(Records from the inactivated 3510th Flying TrainingWing, Office of Information Services, Randolph Air ForceBase and the Randolph historian’s office, compiled andedited by many sources during the past decades, con-tributed to this story.)

Randolph Air Force Base remembers namesake

Capt. William Randolph

FEATURE

PAGE 7WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

FEATURE

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

A member of an elite group of World War II-eraAmerican aviators proudly displayed his bronze dupli-cate of the Congressional Gold Medal during a specialbreakfast this week at Randolph’s 99th FlyingTraining Squadron.

Presented four years ago in the Rotunda of theUnited States Capitol in Washington, D.C., at a cere-mony attended by President George W. Bush, Speakerof the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate majority leaderHarry Reid and other dignitaries, the prestigiousmedal saluted the contributions of the only African-American fighter group in the Army Air Corps to thewar effort.

Calling the medal his “status symbol,” Dr. GranvilleCoggs, who was trained as an aerial gunner, aerialbombardier and multi-engine pilot for the 332ndFighter Group, better known as the Tuskegee Airmen,said it represented the efforts of 16,000 to 19,000people – “basically anybody who set foot on theTuskegee Army Air Field between 1942 and 1946 …because it took six or seven people on the ground tokeep one pilot in the air.”

Dr. Coggs, a Harvard Medical School graduate whowent on to a distinguished career as a radiologist,joined another Tuskegee Airman, retired educatorWarren Eusan, in addressing members of theRandolph community and other guests during the99th FTS’ third annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast.Part of the 99th FTS’ history, the 99th FighterSquadron was one of four squadrons that were partof the 332nd Fighter Group.

Although it took decades for the Tuskegee Airmen,who overcame racial prejudice and racial stereotypes toexcel in their fighting mission, to receive recognition,their legacy lives on in the organization that tells theirstory and promotes their ideals. Dr. Coggs said youngpeople can learn from that example.

“This is what our chapter is about in addition to pro-moting the legacy of those who have gone by – toencourage people to do their best, to be excellent,” hesaid. “That’s what we’re all about.”

Mr. Eusan, a longtime sixth-grade teacher in the SanAntonio Independent School District, said his teachingposition enabled him to tell the Tuskegee Airmen’s storyand inspire some of his students to join the Air Force.

“When I started working with the school children,I used to tell them about Tuskegee,” he said, “and Iinspired or helped them, whatever you want to callit, to go in.”

The segregated flight-training program was cre-ated in 1942 and based at Tuskegee Institute andTuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama; its graduatestook part in more than 15,500 sorties and morethan 1,500 missions in Europe and North Africa.Though they fought bravely for their country, theyhad to endure the Jim Crow segregation that afflict-ed their hometowns and had to attain higher stan-dards than their white counterparts, including anearly requirement for two years of college that did-n’t apply to prospective white pilots.

Despite the treatment, Mr. Eusan recalled the kindnessof a commanding officer who allowed him and anotherblack student at the Army Air Corps’ instrument flying

school in Bryan, Texas, to study in his office to avoid thenoise created by enlisted Airmen in another barracks.

Dr. Coggs said the Tuskegee Airmen’s story was large-ly untold until an HBO movie about the African-American fighter group, which starred LaurenceFishburne, appeared in 1995. He said another film aboutthe Tuskegee Airmen, “Red Tails,” written by GeorgeLucas, should premiere soon.

“The people that I was in school with didn’t know Iwas a Tuskegee Airman because I didn’t talk about itand nobody knew about the Tuskegee Airmen,” he said,referring to his undergraduate years at the University ofNebraska. “It really took the movie ‘The TuskegeeAirmen’ for people to become aware.”

The heritage breakfast also featured presenta-tions by Lt. Col. Jay Fisher, 99th FTS commander,who gave a mock check of $99.99 on behalf of thesquadron to the Tuskegee Airman EducationalAssistance Fund, and Col. Richard Murphy, 12thFlying Training Wing commander, who presentedhis ceremonial coin to Dr. Coggs and Mr. Eusan.

Colonel Murphy said listening to the recitation of theDeclaration of Independence prior to Sunday’s SuperBowl made him “proud to be an American.”

“That’s who you really are and what you carry for-ward is the greatness of being an American,” he said. “Iknow the part in history you had to live through didn’treally recognize you as true Americans. What’s great istoday we can say you are and you were true Americansand we appreciate everything you’ve done for our nationand for everything you’ve done to advance the UnitedStates Air Force.”

Base celebrates legacy of Tuskegee Airmen

Photos by Rich McFaddenDr. Granville Coggs (left) and Warren Eusan, original Tuskegee Airmen, receive framed commemorative photos of the T-1AJayhawk with the distinctive Tuskegee red tail at the third annual Tuskegee Heritage Breakfast Feb. 7.

The original Tuskegee Airmen were awarded goldmedals by the U.S. Congress.

Then and Now

Left: The Randolph Air Force Base cadet academic building in 1935. The same building today is Air Education and Training Command Headquarters.Photo by Rich McFaddenCourtesy photo

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The brave captain didn’t worry about his Air Force PTscore and never direct-dialed a phone number, becauseneither the Air Force nor direct dial phone service exist-ed when he died in a plane crash in 1928.

It’s entirely possible Capt. William Randolph didn’twant to be a pilot as a child because flight in “heavierthan air” machines began roughly when he was born.Word about these flying contraptions didn’t spread asfast then as information does today and it’s not likely hewould have heard of such a machine. There were nosocial networking websites to use on the computers thathadn’t been invented yet, connected with the Internetthat was still a few years off.

Today, the adventure of flying is gone, but inCaptain Randolph’s time, flight was a new and dar-ing adventure and air speed was less than 50 milesper hour. Faster portions of modern-day bicycleraces can reach such speeds and modern aircraftcan be flown 10 times faster, or more.

Captain Randolph was born in Austin, Texas, andgraduated Texas Agricultural and MechanicalCollege in 1916. There in 1910 he had his first mili-tary training, records show.

After graduation, William Randolph joined themilitary and served along the Mexico border inCompany X, Second Texas Infantry, a mobilizedTexas National Guard unit.

A year later, April 1917, Congress declared war on

Germany at the request ofPresident Woodrow Wilson.This declaration catapulted theUnited States into what wasseen at the time as “Europe’sWar.” Captain Randolph wasone of the first to begin train-ing at the officers’ trainingcamp established in LeonSprings, Texas, now surround-ed by San Antonio.

In August 1917, WilliamRandolph received his commis-sion with the rank of first lieu-tenant of infantry, ReserveOfficer Corps. He was stationedat Fort Travis, Texas, nearGalveston, until he wasassigned to the 345th MachineGun Battalion.

Records don’t show whereLieutenant Randolph served in the battalion, but they doshow he returned to Austin shortly after his commissionto begin flying training.

Lieutenant Randolph began his flight training at theSchool of Military Aeronautics, Austin, in 1918 duringthe military buildup during World War I. His flying train-ing brought him from Austin to Kelly Field, now part ofLackland Air Force Base, Texas.

After he completed flying training in Texas, CaptainRandolph was stationed in Rockwell Field, Calif., near

San Diego. In July 1920, LieutenantRandolph was promoted to captain in a per-manent commission in the Army Air Service.

Captain Randolph returned to Texas in1927 when he became adjutant of theArmy Air Corps Advanced Flying School atKelly. For three years before that, he wasin command of the 25th BombardmentSquadron, France Field, Panama CanalZone, Panama.

Captain Randolph died in a plane crash indifficult weather with strong winds shortlyafter takeoff from Gorman Field, Texas, enroute to Kelly Field. He was one of the offi-cers in the group responsible for naming thenew Air Corps field being designed to meetthe expanding needs of the Army.

The remaining members of the groupdecided to name the new air field in honorof the late Captain Randolph. The name des-ignation was approved by the War

Department Sept. 27.Captain Randolph left behind a wife, daughter and two

sons. His sons followed in their father’s footsteps andboth died in plane crashes, one near Boerne, Texas, andthe other in France during World War II.

(Records from the inactivated 3510th Flying TrainingWing, Office of Information Services, Randolph Air ForceBase and the Randolph historian’s office, compiled andedited by many sources during the past decades, con-tributed to this story.)

Randolph Air Force Base remembers namesake

Capt. William Randolph

FEATURE

PAGE 9WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 8 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Valentine’s Day run A Valentine’s Day run

takes place Monday at 7:30 a.m. at Eberle Park.Participants run threemiles as a team. The firstrunner runs 1.5 miles andthe second team memberruns the last 1.5 miles. Thefirst 50 participants to signup receive a free T-shirt.

Spring registrationRegistration for spring

youth sports runs nowthrough Feb. 28. All youthmust have a current annu-al physical, current immu-nizations and a sports reg-istration form on file. Thecost is $45 per child.•T-Ball: 5-6 years co-ed(must be 5 by March 1)•Baseball: 7-16 years•Girls’ softball: 7-16 years

Tee time schedulingGolfers should sign up for

weekday tee times at theRandolph Oaks Golf Coursetwo days in advance.

Drawings are held everyThursday for weekend teetimes. Those wishing toparticipate in the drawingshould include the numberof people in the group andeach person’s status (i.e.active duty, retired, guest)and what time your groupwould like to play. Groupsmust have at least twoactive-duty members toqualify for a priority teetime.

To sign up for weekendtee times, e-mailtee.time@randolph.af.mil.E-mails must be receivedby 10 a.m. Thursdays to beincluded in the drawing.

By Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kimberly Johnsonand Maj. (Dr.) Kevin Fajardo59th Medical Wing

During the winter months, many people inSouth Texas experience severe allergic reac-tions to the pollen of the juniperus sabi-noides tree, otherwise known as the moun-tain cedar tree. This tree is unique in that itis the only tree on the planet known to polli-nate during the winter.

Beginning in November, male mountaincedar trees begin to release their pollen,which is spread across most of southernTexas by northerly cold fronts. The releaseof pollen can be immense, given that thisspecies of tree covers approximately 24 mil-lion acres of central Texas.

To make matters worse for Texas resi-dents, it is the most allergenic tree in theregion.

Those afflicted by “mountain cedar fever”are familiar with the symptoms caused bythe airborne pollen. Itchy, red, watery eyes;sneezing; nasal and ear congestion;headaches; fatigue and sore throat are com-mon, and can be severe. In some individu-als, partial loss of smell and taste can alsooccur. Individuals with asthma must be par-ticularly careful this time of year, as moun-tain cedar pollen can trigger asthma attacksas well.

Because the pollinating season for themountain cedar tree runs from Novemberthrough March, mountain cedar fever symp-toms can last for months, leading to loss ofsleep, diminished productivity, poor concen-tration, emotional distress, irritability andlimitation of everyday activities.Interestingly, mountain cedarfever doesn’t actually causefevers, only a warm feeling dueto allergy-related flushing.

The best way to prevent thesymptoms of mountain cedarfever is to reduce your expo-sure to the airborne pollen.This is best done by stayingindoors as much as possibleduring the winter months,specifically during clear sunnydays when pollen counts are at their high-est. During cool, damp days, right after arainfall, airborne pollen counts fall.

You can prepare your home for the cedarpollen season as well.

Keep doors and windows closed as muchas possible. Use high-efficiency particulate

air, or HEPA, filters in your heating andcooling system, which will help reduce theamount of airborne pollen that circulatesinside. Dust your home regularly with adamp cloth to remove pollen on indoor sur-faces and use a vacuum cleaner equipped

with a HEPA filter if available.Specific personal hygiene measures

include taking a shower and changing yourclothes after being outdoors for long periodsof time. Bathing pets regularly will helpreduce your exposure to the cedar pollencaught in their fur.

If you are unlucky enough to have malemountain cedar trees in your yard, youcan attempt to remove them and replacethem with hardwood trees such as elm,ash or oak. However, since most of thepollen that coats south Texas comes in

with the wind, this maynot be very effective.

If you find yourself expe-riencing the symptoms ofmountain cedar feverdespite these preventiveactions, both over-the-counter and prescriptionantihistamine medicationscan help.

Oral antihistamines andeye drops containing anti-

histamines are both sold over the counter atmost local drug stores and pharmacies. Ifthese provide only marginal relief, see yourdoctor, who can prescribe more powerfulmedications. An allergist can also offer theoption of allergy shots, which can providelifelong relief of symptoms for some people.

Mountain cedar most allergenic tree in region

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert BarnettStaff Sgt. Daniel Stevens (right), allergy and immunizations technician, gives retired Tech. Sgt.Richard Taylor an allergy shot Feb. 2 in the allergy clinic at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AirForce Base, Texas.

The best way to prevent thesymptoms of Mountain Cedar

Fever is to reduce yourexposure to the airborne pollen.

SportsBRIEFS

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

High blood pressure is a medical condition that canlead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke,kidney failure and other health problems.

Also known as hypertension, it is sometimes calledthe silent killer because it usually has no symptoms.It affects more than 30 percent of the adult populationin the United States, a statistic that holds true at theRandolph Medical Clinic.

“Hypertension is one of the most prevalent diag-noses in our clinical practice,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.)Mark Kolasa, 359th Medical Group chief of medicalstaff and a cardiologist.

Blood pressure numbers, measured in millimeters ofmercury, include systolic and diastolic pressures.Systolic pressure, the first number in the measure-ment, is the pressure when the heart beats whilepumping blood; diastolic pressure is the pressure whenthe heart is at rest between beats.

Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 while theprehypertension systolic range is from 120 to 139 andthe diastolic range is between 80 and 89, according tothe National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Forhypertension, the systolic pressure exceeds 139 or the

diastolic pressure is above 89.Dr. Kolasa said one blood

pressure reading is notsufficient because pres-sure can be elevateddue to a stimulus suchas pain, anxiety, angeror “anything thatincreases your adren-aline levels.”

“That’s why we takemultiple readings,” he said.

Although high blood pres-sure is more prevalent in theadult population, it can alsoaffect younger people, Dr. Kolasasaid.

“It’s less common in the young, but it’snot unheard of in that age group,” he said.

The first step in treating high blood pressureis looking for secondary causes Dr. Kolasa said.Young patients with hypertension are more likely tohave a secondary cause than are older patients.

“Those are things we know could cause high bloodpressure,” he said. “Secondary causes are glandularproblems such as abnormal adrenaline secretion,

abnormal aldosterone levels,coarctation of the aorta,

renal artery stenosis andother metabolic abnor-malities. Most of thoseare relatively rare. Werule them out clinicallywhen we examinethem.”

More common is adiagnosis of primary, or

essential, hypertension,Dr. Kolasa said.“That is where there is no

specific identifiable target,” hesaid. “There are multiple reasons

for having primary, or idiopathic,hypertension.”

One reason is genetics, Dr. Kolasa said.“If your mother or brother or another mem-

ber of your family has it, you’re more likely tohave it,” he said.

How the kidneys function, especially how they han-dle sodium, directly impacts blood pressure, Dr. Kolasasaid. The kidney is the principal controller of blood

NATIONAL HEART DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Base clinic follows national curve in diagnosis of ‘silent killer’

See HEART P11

Gaining traction

Col. Scott Peel (right),902nd Mission SupportGroup commander, andStaff Sgt. KevinGreynolds, Air ForceManpower Agency,break the ceremonialribbon opening the newrunning track acrossfrom the RamblerFitness Center Feb. 7.Photo by Melissa Peterson

PAGE 9WINGSPREADFEBRUARY 11, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 8 FEBRUARY 11, 2011

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Valentine’s Day run A Valentine’s Day run

takes place Monday at 7:30 a.m. at Eberle Park.Participants run threemiles as a team. The firstrunner runs 1.5 miles andthe second team memberruns the last 1.5 miles. Thefirst 50 participants to signup receive a free T-shirt.

Spring registrationRegistration for spring

youth sports runs nowthrough Feb. 28. All youthmust have a current annu-al physical, current immu-nizations and a sports reg-istration form on file. Thecost is $45 per child.•T-Ball: 5-6 years co-ed(must be 5 by March 1)•Baseball: 7-16 years•Girls’ softball: 7-16 years

Tee time schedulingGolfers should sign up for

weekday tee times at theRandolph Oaks Golf Coursetwo days in advance.

Drawings are held everyThursday for weekend teetimes. Those wishing toparticipate in the drawingshould include the numberof people in the group andeach person’s status (i.e.active duty, retired, guest)and what time your groupwould like to play. Groupsmust have at least twoactive-duty members toqualify for a priority teetime.

To sign up for weekendtee times, e-mailtee.time@randolph.af.mil.E-mails must be receivedby 10 a.m. Thursdays to beincluded in the drawing.

By Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kimberly Johnsonand Maj. (Dr.) Kevin Fajardo59th Medical Wing

During the winter months, many people inSouth Texas experience severe allergic reac-tions to the pollen of the juniperus sabi-noides tree, otherwise known as the moun-tain cedar tree. This tree is unique in that itis the only tree on the planet known to polli-nate during the winter.

Beginning in November, male mountaincedar trees begin to release their pollen,which is spread across most of southernTexas by northerly cold fronts. The releaseof pollen can be immense, given that thisspecies of tree covers approximately 24 mil-lion acres of central Texas.

To make matters worse for Texas resi-dents, it is the most allergenic tree in theregion.

Those afflicted by “mountain cedar fever”are familiar with the symptoms caused bythe airborne pollen. Itchy, red, watery eyes;sneezing; nasal and ear congestion;headaches; fatigue and sore throat are com-mon, and can be severe. In some individu-als, partial loss of smell and taste can alsooccur. Individuals with asthma must be par-ticularly careful this time of year, as moun-tain cedar pollen can trigger asthma attacksas well.

Because the pollinating season for themountain cedar tree runs from Novemberthrough March, mountain cedar fever symp-toms can last for months, leading to loss ofsleep, diminished productivity, poor concen-tration, emotional distress, irritability andlimitation of everyday activities.Interestingly, mountain cedarfever doesn’t actually causefevers, only a warm feeling dueto allergy-related flushing.

The best way to prevent thesymptoms of mountain cedarfever is to reduce your expo-sure to the airborne pollen.This is best done by stayingindoors as much as possibleduring the winter months,specifically during clear sunnydays when pollen counts are at their high-est. During cool, damp days, right after arainfall, airborne pollen counts fall.

You can prepare your home for the cedarpollen season as well.

Keep doors and windows closed as muchas possible. Use high-efficiency particulate

air, or HEPA, filters in your heating andcooling system, which will help reduce theamount of airborne pollen that circulatesinside. Dust your home regularly with adamp cloth to remove pollen on indoor sur-faces and use a vacuum cleaner equipped

with a HEPA filter if available.Specific personal hygiene measures

include taking a shower and changing yourclothes after being outdoors for long periodsof time. Bathing pets regularly will helpreduce your exposure to the cedar pollencaught in their fur.

If you are unlucky enough to have malemountain cedar trees in your yard, youcan attempt to remove them and replacethem with hardwood trees such as elm,ash or oak. However, since most of thepollen that coats south Texas comes in

with the wind, this maynot be very effective.

If you find yourself expe-riencing the symptoms ofmountain cedar feverdespite these preventiveactions, both over-the-counter and prescriptionantihistamine medicationscan help.

Oral antihistamines andeye drops containing anti-

histamines are both sold over the counter atmost local drug stores and pharmacies. Ifthese provide only marginal relief, see yourdoctor, who can prescribe more powerfulmedications. An allergist can also offer theoption of allergy shots, which can providelifelong relief of symptoms for some people.

Mountain cedar most allergenic tree in region

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert BarnettStaff Sgt. Daniel Stevens (right), allergy and immunizations technician, gives retired Tech. Sgt.Richard Taylor an allergy shot Feb. 2 in the allergy clinic at Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AirForce Base, Texas.

The best way to prevent thesymptoms of Mountain Cedar

Fever is to reduce yourexposure to the airborne pollen.

SportsBRIEFS

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

High blood pressure is a medical condition that canlead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke,kidney failure and other health problems.

Also known as hypertension, it is sometimes calledthe silent killer because it usually has no symptoms.It affects more than 30 percent of the adult populationin the United States, a statistic that holds true at theRandolph Medical Clinic.

“Hypertension is one of the most prevalent diag-noses in our clinical practice,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.)Mark Kolasa, 359th Medical Group chief of medicalstaff and a cardiologist.

Blood pressure numbers, measured in millimeters ofmercury, include systolic and diastolic pressures.Systolic pressure, the first number in the measure-ment, is the pressure when the heart beats whilepumping blood; diastolic pressure is the pressure whenthe heart is at rest between beats.

Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 while theprehypertension systolic range is from 120 to 139 andthe diastolic range is between 80 and 89, according tothe National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. Forhypertension, the systolic pressure exceeds 139 or the

diastolic pressure is above 89.Dr. Kolasa said one blood

pressure reading is notsufficient because pres-sure can be elevateddue to a stimulus suchas pain, anxiety, angeror “anything thatincreases your adren-aline levels.”

“That’s why we takemultiple readings,” he said.

Although high blood pres-sure is more prevalent in theadult population, it can alsoaffect younger people, Dr. Kolasasaid.

“It’s less common in the young, but it’snot unheard of in that age group,” he said.

The first step in treating high blood pressureis looking for secondary causes Dr. Kolasa said.Young patients with hypertension are more likely tohave a secondary cause than are older patients.

“Those are things we know could cause high bloodpressure,” he said. “Secondary causes are glandularproblems such as abnormal adrenaline secretion,

abnormal aldosterone levels,coarctation of the aorta,

renal artery stenosis andother metabolic abnor-malities. Most of thoseare relatively rare. Werule them out clinicallywhen we examinethem.”

More common is adiagnosis of primary, or

essential, hypertension,Dr. Kolasa said.“That is where there is no

specific identifiable target,” hesaid. “There are multiple reasons

for having primary, or idiopathic,hypertension.”

One reason is genetics, Dr. Kolasa said.“If your mother or brother or another mem-

ber of your family has it, you’re more likely tohave it,” he said.

How the kidneys function, especially how they han-dle sodium, directly impacts blood pressure, Dr. Kolasasaid. The kidney is the principal controller of blood

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pressure in the body.“A high-sodium diet can make

blood pressure worse,” he said.Dr. Kolasa said limiting

sodium intake to 2.3 gramsper day is one of the lifestylemodifications that can lowerblood pressure.

“Look closely at the labels ofthe foods you buy, because it’snot so much the salt you add toyour food, it’s the sodium that’salready in your processed foods,like soups, bouillon, breads andcanned vegetables,” he said.“It’s hard to achieve in a west-ern diet, but you should shootfor a low-sodium diet.”

Other risk factors for hyper-tension are obesity, a seden-tary lifestyle, alcohol con-sumption and certain types ofstimulants, such as caffeineand cold medications, so dietand exercise, along withreduced sodium consumption,are lifestyle modifications thatcan lower blood pressure, Dr.Kolasa said. Another risk fac-

tor is sleep apnea.Medical therapy can play an

integral role in managing bloodpressure, he said.

“Medicines can reduce therisk of heart attack, stroke andkidney diseases,” Dr. Kolasasaid. “It’s reasonable to givelifestyle modifications a chance,but don’t wait too long. Themajority of people will needmedical therapy.”

He said medical therapy “hasadvanced a lot to allow us tomanage high blood pressure.”

“There are multiple classesof medications, and the side-effects are fairly minimal,” Dr.Kolasa said.

Dr. Kolasa said the clinicrecently launched its hyper-tension cl inical practiceguidelines, which standardiz-es the management of highblood pressure and adheresto the facility’s medical homephilosophy of having a teamthat manages diseases withlong-term goals in mind.

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Officer over-strength challenges willrequire Air Force officials to conduct selec-tive early-retirement boards for lieutenantcolonels who have been twice deferred forcolonel and for colonels with four or moreyears time in grade who have not met aSERB in the last five years. These boardswill occur in October 2011 and January2012 and will consider officers in the LAF,chaplain and MSC competitive categories.Officers not selected for retention by theSERB will be required to separate no laterthan March 1, 2012, for lieutenant colonelsand June 1, 2012, for colonels.

“Air Force leaders announced last year thatpromotion opportunities would be reduced to95 percent to captain and 90 percent tomajor.” General Dunbar said. “In addition toreduced promotion opportunities, our over-strength situation is such that offers of selec-tive continuation may be limited.”

“We fully understand how difficult theseactions are on the Airmen affected by them,”General Dunbar said. “This is why leaders atall levels will be engaged to assist Airmenwith transition options.”

General Dunbar said Airmen are atrained and ready resource possessing theskills needed by the Air Force Reserve or

Air National Guard and almost everyAirman transitioning as a result of forcemanagement is eligible to continue servingin the total force.

“The years they’ve invested in the AirForce so far can pay off for them,” saidChief Master Sgt. Larry Giles, the forcerequirements policy chief for the Air ForceReserve Command’s Reserve PersonnelDirectorate. “The Air National Guard orthe Air Force Reserve are great alterna-tives for Airmen who don’t want to leavethe Air Force all together.”

Airmen also are uniquely qualified formany federal civilian positions and receiveveterans preference when applying for fed-eral service, General Dunbar said.Transition to the reserve component or anAir Force civilian position allows Airmen toremain a part of the Air Force family.

Airman and family readiness centersaround the world host the Department ofLabor Transition Assistance Program, offer-ing Airmen information about the GI Bill andvital resources for a successful transitionfrom the Air Force.

For more information on force manage-ment programs, call the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102 or visit the AirForce Personnel Center Website.

(Air Force News Service)

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pressure in the body.“A high-sodium diet can make

blood pressure worse,” he said.Dr. Kolasa said limiting

sodium intake to 2.3 gramsper day is one of the lifestylemodifications that can lowerblood pressure.

“Look closely at the labels ofthe foods you buy, because it’snot so much the salt you add toyour food, it’s the sodium that’salready in your processed foods,like soups, bouillon, breads andcanned vegetables,” he said.“It’s hard to achieve in a west-ern diet, but you should shootfor a low-sodium diet.”

Other risk factors for hyper-tension are obesity, a seden-tary lifestyle, alcohol con-sumption and certain types ofstimulants, such as caffeineand cold medications, so dietand exercise, along withreduced sodium consumption,are lifestyle modifications thatcan lower blood pressure, Dr.Kolasa said. Another risk fac-

tor is sleep apnea.Medical therapy can play an

integral role in managing bloodpressure, he said.

“Medicines can reduce therisk of heart attack, stroke andkidney diseases,” Dr. Kolasasaid. “It’s reasonable to givelifestyle modifications a chance,but don’t wait too long. Themajority of people will needmedical therapy.”

He said medical therapy “hasadvanced a lot to allow us tomanage high blood pressure.”

“There are multiple classesof medications, and the side-effects are fairly minimal,” Dr.Kolasa said.

Dr. Kolasa said the clinicrecently launched its hyper-tension cl inical practiceguidelines, which standardiz-es the management of highblood pressure and adheresto the facility’s medical homephilosophy of having a teamthat manages diseases withlong-term goals in mind.

HEART from P9

Officer over-strength challenges willrequire Air Force officials to conduct selec-tive early-retirement boards for lieutenantcolonels who have been twice deferred forcolonel and for colonels with four or moreyears time in grade who have not met aSERB in the last five years. These boardswill occur in October 2011 and January2012 and will consider officers in the LAF,chaplain and MSC competitive categories.Officers not selected for retention by theSERB will be required to separate no laterthan March 1, 2012, for lieutenant colonelsand June 1, 2012, for colonels.

“Air Force leaders announced last year thatpromotion opportunities would be reduced to95 percent to captain and 90 percent tomajor.” General Dunbar said. “In addition toreduced promotion opportunities, our over-strength situation is such that offers of selec-tive continuation may be limited.”

“We fully understand how difficult theseactions are on the Airmen affected by them,”General Dunbar said. “This is why leaders atall levels will be engaged to assist Airmenwith transition options.”

General Dunbar said Airmen are atrained and ready resource possessing theskills needed by the Air Force Reserve or

Air National Guard and almost everyAirman transitioning as a result of forcemanagement is eligible to continue servingin the total force.

“The years they’ve invested in the AirForce so far can pay off for them,” saidChief Master Sgt. Larry Giles, the forcerequirements policy chief for the Air ForceReserve Command’s Reserve PersonnelDirectorate. “The Air National Guard orthe Air Force Reserve are great alterna-tives for Airmen who don’t want to leavethe Air Force all together.”

Airmen also are uniquely qualified formany federal civilian positions and receiveveterans preference when applying for fed-eral service, General Dunbar said.Transition to the reserve component or anAir Force civilian position allows Airmen toremain a part of the Air Force family.

Airman and family readiness centersaround the world host the Department ofLabor Transition Assistance Program, offer-ing Airmen information about the GI Bill andvital resources for a successful transitionfrom the Air Force.

For more information on force manage-ment programs, call the Total Force ServiceCenter at 800-525-0102 or visit the AirForce Personnel Center Website.

(Air Force News Service)

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