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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 65th Year • No. 14 • APRIL 8, 2011
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
INSIDE ... AETC LEADERS VISIT FORT SAM HOUSTON, P3 ... JBSA KICKS OFF FIESTA FESTIVITIES, P4 ... SMALL GIRL TEACHES HUGE LESSON, P140
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First responders from Randolph’s firedepartment assist simulated victims of achemical /biological attack during theJoint Base San Antonio exercise March30. For more coverage of the event, seePage 11. Photo by Don Lindsey
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ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 8, 2011
COMMENTARY
By Airman 1st Class Brian KellyUnited States Air Force Academy cadet
“You’re going to Colorado next week,”Senior Master Sgt. Davis told me after hegot off the phone with Chief Master Sgt.Lewis. Those words interrupted a longafternoon of studying to become an airtraffic control specialist.
Through a lot of help from my supervi-sors, I was ready to go on my first TDY: atour of the United States Air ForceAcademy for an enlisted to officer oppor-tunity. It was a great opportunity but,like so many of my peers, I had writtenoff the USAFA as something unattainableand undesirable.
However, Chief Lewis and I were onour way to Colorado Springs and on amission to experience exactly what theacademy has to offer.
At first sight of the base, I wasamazed by the breathtaking scenery. Itis located at the base of the RockyMountains with fir and pine trees blan-keting the grounds, snow still clingingto the shaded rocks with spring arriv-ing. Running trails traverse the land-scape on and around the academy lead-ing to notable landmarks like PikesPeak and Garden of the Gods. Sightingsof wildlife such as deer and mountainlion were common.Our first mission was a promotion cere-
mony for Master Sgt. select Green. As atestament to his commitment to the AirForce, every seat was filled with hissupervisors and students. As big as theauditorium was, still many had to stand.
Sergeant Green is a prime exampleof the kind of teaching experience thatis offered at the academy by itsinstructing team. The student-to-teacher ratio at the academy is phe-nomenal, unlike many other majoruniversities or colleges. After speakingwith some cadets, I found that it iscommon for instructors to spend extratime with students at lunch reviewingand clarifying a tough assignment.Tutoring is also available after classevery day if needed. I took the oppor-tunity to participate in a freshman
physics class. The instructor was pas-sionate about the lesson. He madesure to answer each and every ques-tion, even making it entertaining byadding bits of trivia relevant to someof the activities the cadets participatein, such as parachuting.
Tradition is a powerful part of theacademy’s lifestyle, passed downthrough the years, since its first gradu-ating class of 1959. The student bodyitself has a rank structure, the lowestbeing the freshman class or “fourthdegrees,” the highest being the seniorclass or “firstees.”
The four classes are split up into fourgroups each containing 10 squadrons ofabout 110 cadets. Though my experi-ence was full of new and unseen things,the one thing that left the biggestimpression on me was the determina-tion and sacrifices of the prior enlistedservice cadets.
In 1995, the Leaders EncouragingAirman Development program was cre-ated. This program allocates 85 slotsfor Airmen to attend the academy and50 slots for Airmen to attend the prepa-ration school. Many of these slots gounfilled every year because enlistedmembers are unaware of the opportu-nity until it is too late and they nolonger qualify.
The prior enlisted Airmen, who arenow cadets, gave up their operationalstatus momentarily to better themselvesand create more opportunities. Priorservice cadets have the advantage of
already having experience in the AirForce, which leads to many opportuni-ties for leadership positions at the acade-my. The accredited degree they willreceive after four years of hard work is asprestigious as any Ivy League degree andcarries the weight of a military officer intothe job market, which gives graduates anadvantage in the civilian sector.
During my journey, I was privileged tomeet three former enlisted membersfrom Joint Base San Antonio, CadetPorter, Cadet Candidate Barnes andCadet Candidate Young. Their drivepushed them to go through the chal-lenges that the academy has presentedthem. It was not only an inspiration formyself to see their photos on the “Wall ofFame” at the first term Airman’s center,but it should be an inspiration to allenlisted members that desire to becomean officer in the Air Force.
It was an incredible experience! Notonly was I able to see the educationalaspects of the academy but I could alsosee the overall opportunity for careerprogression. Everyone I spoke withthroughout my mission ranging fromcadets, alumni to instructors agree it ishard work but it is well worth it.
Someday, many of the USAFA gradu-ates will be serving as wingmen, lead-ers and warriors in all capacities. I amextremely grateful to Chief Lewis fortaking me on this journey. I also appre-ciate the guidance I received from mysupervisors and coworkers in prepara-tion for this incredible experience.
Junior enlisted perspective of USAF Academy
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
“In 1995, the Leaders Encouraging Airman Developmentprogram was created. This program allocates 85 slots
for Airmen to attend the academy and 50 slots forAirmen to attend the preparation school. Many of theseslots go unfilled every year because enlisted membersare unaware of the opportunity until it is too late and
they no longer qualify.”
By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader
Gen. Edward Rice Jr. , Air Education andTraining Command commander, made his firstvisit to Fort Sam Houston April 4 to learn more
about Joint Base San Antonio.Accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, the
AETC command chief master sergeant, General Ricealso toured several facilities and answered questions atan “All Call” session at the Fort Sam Houston Club.
The general is responsible for the recruiting, train-ing and education of Air Force personnel. His com-mand includes the Air Force Recruiting Service, twonumbered air forces and Air University. AETC trainsmore than 340,000 students per year and consists of12 bases, more than 70,600 active-duty, Reserve,Guard, civilians and contractors, and 1,380 trainer,fighter and mobility aircraft.
General Rice and Chief Cody were escorted on FortSam Houston by 502nd Air Base Wing commander Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis,the 502nd ABW command chief master sergeant.
They received briefings about the 502nd ABW and502nd Mission Support Group, took a windshield touraround the post, had lunch at the Medical Educationand Training Center dining facility and toured thenew METC Air Force dormitory before heading to theFort Sam Houston Club.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Teresa Rice and Mrs. Athena Codyaccompanied Mrs. Lynne Patrick, Mrs. Shirley Bridgfordand Mrs. Jeannette Lewis to the Warrior and FamilySupport Center for a tour of the facility and lunch. Theyalso met with several wounded warriors and theirspouses. The group then left for Army CommunityServices, where they met with a focus group of new mili-
tary spouses and spouses of deployed service members.The All Call started off with a recognition ceremo-
ny, with the general presenting the Bronze Starmedal to Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Thornton,superintendent of construction and service for the902nd Contracting Squadron at Randolph Air ForceBase, for meritorious service while stationed inIraq. Also recognized was Alfredo G. Sanchez, chiefof operations compliance for the 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron, for 40 years of service.
Approximately 250 civilians and servicemembers fromLackland and Randolph AFBs and Fort Sam Houston lis-tened as General Rice discussed his impressions of howJoint Base San Antonio is working. The general alsotouched on items such as the military budget and howthe Air Force must be more efficient.
“We will be under budget constraints for the foresee-able future, and it doesn’t just apply to the military,” thegeneral said. “We can and must be more efficient in thethings we do, so we are asking you to do the most impor-tant and most productive things you can.
“When we take a close look at the processes weuse, we can usually find some way to cut out somewaste,” General Rice added. “This is going to be withus for a while, so it’s also important that we give peo-ple a chance to give us feedback and weigh in onissues that concern them.”
Chief Cody then got up to talk about opportunity.
Air Education and Training Command leaders visit Fort Sam Houston
Photo by Steve ElliottGen. Edward Rice Jr. (left), Air Education and TrainingCommand commander, presents the Bronze Star to MasterSgt. Brian Thornton, 902nd Contracting Squadron superin-tendent of construction and service, for meritorious servicewhile stationed in Iraq. See AETC P6
EdwardsAquiferLevel
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 – 661.9’
*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage
The Randolph AFB Chapel hosts a Joint Base San Antonio Women’s RetreatApril 15-17 at the Flying L Guest Ranch in Bandera, Texas
The cost is $25 and includes lodging, meals and workshops. The deadline to register is Wednesday. Registration forms are available at the Chapel Center.For more information, call Kelli Gill at 652-7237 or Laura Griffith at 652-5388.
Congratulations
Photo by Don LindseyMaster Sgt. Terri Harmon (left), Randolph Air Force Base career advisor, awards theProfessional Performance Award to Senior Airman Jesse Angulo, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron, April 1.
First responders from Randolph’s firedepartment assist simulated victims of achemical /biological attack during theJoint Base San Antonio exercise March30. For more coverage of the event, seePage 11. Photo by Don Lindsey
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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 [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 2 APRIL 8, 2011
COMMENTARY
By Airman 1st Class Brian KellyUnited States Air Force Academy cadet
“You’re going to Colorado next week,”Senior Master Sgt. Davis told me after hegot off the phone with Chief Master Sgt.Lewis. Those words interrupted a longafternoon of studying to become an airtraffic control specialist.
Through a lot of help from my supervi-sors, I was ready to go on my first TDY: atour of the United States Air ForceAcademy for an enlisted to officer oppor-tunity. It was a great opportunity but,like so many of my peers, I had writtenoff the USAFA as something unattainableand undesirable.
However, Chief Lewis and I were onour way to Colorado Springs and on amission to experience exactly what theacademy has to offer.
At first sight of the base, I wasamazed by the breathtaking scenery. Itis located at the base of the RockyMountains with fir and pine trees blan-keting the grounds, snow still clingingto the shaded rocks with spring arriv-ing. Running trails traverse the land-scape on and around the academy lead-ing to notable landmarks like PikesPeak and Garden of the Gods. Sightingsof wildlife such as deer and mountainlion were common.Our first mission was a promotion cere-
mony for Master Sgt. select Green. As atestament to his commitment to the AirForce, every seat was filled with hissupervisors and students. As big as theauditorium was, still many had to stand.
Sergeant Green is a prime exampleof the kind of teaching experience thatis offered at the academy by itsinstructing team. The student-to-teacher ratio at the academy is phe-nomenal, unlike many other majoruniversities or colleges. After speakingwith some cadets, I found that it iscommon for instructors to spend extratime with students at lunch reviewingand clarifying a tough assignment.Tutoring is also available after classevery day if needed. I took the oppor-tunity to participate in a freshman
physics class. The instructor was pas-sionate about the lesson. He madesure to answer each and every ques-tion, even making it entertaining byadding bits of trivia relevant to someof the activities the cadets participatein, such as parachuting.
Tradition is a powerful part of theacademy’s lifestyle, passed downthrough the years, since its first gradu-ating class of 1959. The student bodyitself has a rank structure, the lowestbeing the freshman class or “fourthdegrees,” the highest being the seniorclass or “firstees.”
The four classes are split up into fourgroups each containing 10 squadrons ofabout 110 cadets. Though my experi-ence was full of new and unseen things,the one thing that left the biggestimpression on me was the determina-tion and sacrifices of the prior enlistedservice cadets.
In 1995, the Leaders EncouragingAirman Development program was cre-ated. This program allocates 85 slotsfor Airmen to attend the academy and50 slots for Airmen to attend the prepa-ration school. Many of these slots gounfilled every year because enlistedmembers are unaware of the opportu-nity until it is too late and they nolonger qualify.
The prior enlisted Airmen, who arenow cadets, gave up their operationalstatus momentarily to better themselvesand create more opportunities. Priorservice cadets have the advantage of
already having experience in the AirForce, which leads to many opportuni-ties for leadership positions at the acade-my. The accredited degree they willreceive after four years of hard work is asprestigious as any Ivy League degree andcarries the weight of a military officer intothe job market, which gives graduates anadvantage in the civilian sector.
During my journey, I was privileged tomeet three former enlisted membersfrom Joint Base San Antonio, CadetPorter, Cadet Candidate Barnes andCadet Candidate Young. Their drivepushed them to go through the chal-lenges that the academy has presentedthem. It was not only an inspiration formyself to see their photos on the “Wall ofFame” at the first term Airman’s center,but it should be an inspiration to allenlisted members that desire to becomean officer in the Air Force.
It was an incredible experience! Notonly was I able to see the educationalaspects of the academy but I could alsosee the overall opportunity for careerprogression. Everyone I spoke withthroughout my mission ranging fromcadets, alumni to instructors agree it ishard work but it is well worth it.
Someday, many of the USAFA gradu-ates will be serving as wingmen, lead-ers and warriors in all capacities. I amextremely grateful to Chief Lewis fortaking me on this journey. I also appre-ciate the guidance I received from mysupervisors and coworkers in prepara-tion for this incredible experience.
Junior enlisted perspective of USAF Academy
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
“In 1995, the Leaders Encouraging Airman Developmentprogram was created. This program allocates 85 slots
for Airmen to attend the academy and 50 slots forAirmen to attend the preparation school. Many of theseslots go unfilled every year because enlisted membersare unaware of the opportunity until it is too late and
they no longer qualify.”
By Steve ElliottFort Sam Houston News Leader
Gen. Edward Rice Jr. , Air Education andTraining Command commander, made his firstvisit to Fort Sam Houston April 4 to learn more
about Joint Base San Antonio.Accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. James Cody, the
AETC command chief master sergeant, General Ricealso toured several facilities and answered questions atan “All Call” session at the Fort Sam Houston Club.
The general is responsible for the recruiting, train-ing and education of Air Force personnel. His com-mand includes the Air Force Recruiting Service, twonumbered air forces and Air University. AETC trainsmore than 340,000 students per year and consists of12 bases, more than 70,600 active-duty, Reserve,Guard, civilians and contractors, and 1,380 trainer,fighter and mobility aircraft.
General Rice and Chief Cody were escorted on FortSam Houston by 502nd Air Base Wing commander Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick and Chief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis,the 502nd ABW command chief master sergeant.
They received briefings about the 502nd ABW and502nd Mission Support Group, took a windshield touraround the post, had lunch at the Medical Educationand Training Center dining facility and toured thenew METC Air Force dormitory before heading to theFort Sam Houston Club.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Teresa Rice and Mrs. Athena Codyaccompanied Mrs. Lynne Patrick, Mrs. Shirley Bridgfordand Mrs. Jeannette Lewis to the Warrior and FamilySupport Center for a tour of the facility and lunch. Theyalso met with several wounded warriors and theirspouses. The group then left for Army CommunityServices, where they met with a focus group of new mili-
tary spouses and spouses of deployed service members.The All Call started off with a recognition ceremo-
ny, with the general presenting the Bronze Starmedal to Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Thornton,superintendent of construction and service for the902nd Contracting Squadron at Randolph Air ForceBase, for meritorious service while stationed inIraq. Also recognized was Alfredo G. Sanchez, chiefof operations compliance for the 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron, for 40 years of service.
Approximately 250 civilians and servicemembers fromLackland and Randolph AFBs and Fort Sam Houston lis-tened as General Rice discussed his impressions of howJoint Base San Antonio is working. The general alsotouched on items such as the military budget and howthe Air Force must be more efficient.
“We will be under budget constraints for the foresee-able future, and it doesn’t just apply to the military,” thegeneral said. “We can and must be more efficient in thethings we do, so we are asking you to do the most impor-tant and most productive things you can.
“When we take a close look at the processes weuse, we can usually find some way to cut out somewaste,” General Rice added. “This is going to be withus for a while, so it’s also important that we give peo-ple a chance to give us feedback and weigh in onissues that concern them.”
Chief Cody then got up to talk about opportunity.
Air Education and Training Command leaders visit Fort Sam Houston
Photo by Steve ElliottGen. Edward Rice Jr. (left), Air Education and TrainingCommand commander, presents the Bronze Star to MasterSgt. Brian Thornton, 902nd Contracting Squadron superin-tendent of construction and service, for meritorious servicewhile stationed in Iraq. See AETC P6
EdwardsAquiferLevel
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 – 661.9’
*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage
The Randolph AFB Chapel hosts a Joint Base San Antonio Women’s RetreatApril 15-17 at the Flying L Guest Ranch in Bandera, Texas
The cost is $25 and includes lodging, meals and workshops. The deadline to register is Wednesday. Registration forms are available at the Chapel Center.For more information, call Kelli Gill at 652-7237 or Laura Griffith at 652-5388.
Congratulations
Photo by Don LindseyMaster Sgt. Terri Harmon (left), Randolph Air Force Base career advisor, awards theProfessional Performance Award to Senior Airman Jesse Angulo, 902nd SecurityForces Squadron, April 1.
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 4 APRIL 8, 2011
NEWS
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Beginning June 1,Social Security numbers on militaryidentification cards will begin to dis-appear, said Maj. Monica Matoush, aPentagon spokeswoman.
The effort is part of a larger plan toprotect servicemembers and otherDepartment of Defense identificationcardholders from identity theft, offi-cials said.
Criminals use Social Security num-bers to steal identities, allowing themto pillage resources, establish creditor to hijack credit cards, bankaccounts or debit cards.
Currently, the Social Security number is
printed on the back of common accesscards and on the front of cards issued todependents and retirees. Beginning inJune, when current cards expire, theywill be replaced with new cards having aDoD identification number replacing theSocial Security number, officials said. TheDoD identification number is a unique 10-
digit number that is assigned to everyperson with a direct relationship with thedepartment. The new number also will bethe servicemember’s Geneva Conventionidentification number.
An 11-digit DoD benefits numberalso will appear on the cards of thosepeople eligible for DoD benefits. The
first nine digits are common to asponsor, the official said, and the lasttwo digits will identify a specific per-son within the sponsor’s family.
Social Security numbers embeddedin the bar codes on the back of identi-fication cards will remain there forthe time being, and will be phased outbeginning in 2012.
The department will replace identifica-tion cards as they expire.
“Because cards will be replaced uponexpiration, it will be approximately fouryears until all cards are replaced with theDoD ID number,” Major Matoush said.
The identity protection program beganin 2008, when DoD started removingSocial Security numbers from familymember identification cards.
DoD to drop Social Security numbers from ID cards “Because cards will be replaced upon expiration, it will
be approximately four years until all cards arereplaced with the DoD ID number.”
Maj. Monica MatoushPentagon spokeswoman
By Mike Joseph502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
The telltale signs that Fiesta and its unique spring-time San Antonio experience is under way aredefined by the roadside wild flowers, trees spreadingpollen and the smell of a freshly mowed lawn.
Those signs also signal Lackland Air ForceBase’s participation in Fiesta, which continuesthrough April 17. About 1,000 people represent-ing the base will take part in honoring Fiesta2011with its annual parade Wednesday, an eventopen to the public. Between 1,500 and 2,000 peo-ple are expected to attend.
The hour-long festivities start at 9:30 a.m. onthe parade grounds behind 37th Training Wingheadquarters on Kenly Avenue, Bldg. 2484, andare followed by an invitation-only reception forFiesta royalty and officials.
Parking at the parade grounds and the childdevelopment center is reserved that morning for off-base visitors attending the event. Active-duty person-nel should park at the Gateway Club, wing head-quarters or Godfather’s pizza.
“It’s only natural that the bond between SanAntonio and the military extends to Fiesta,” saidMaster Sgt. Gregory Pendleton, 737th TrainingGroup, NCO in charge of Military Drill andCeremonies. “The Lackland Fiesta parade is anopportunity to showcase the base to the community.”
At the parade, Col. William Mott V, 37th TRW com-mander, will present 37th TRW Fiesta Medals toSam Bell Steves II, 2011 Fiesta Commission presi-dent; William Mitchell, King Antonio LXXXIX; andBill Drain, El Rey Feo LXIII.
Parade participants include the 37th TRW, 37thTraining Group, 802nd Mission Support Group,Defense Language Institute, Inter-American AirForces Academy, the 341st Training Squadron’s mili-tary working dogs and their handlers, MilitaryTraining Instructors, 59th Medical Wing, and firstgraders from Lackland Independent School District.
The nine Joint Base San Antonio military ambas-sadors will also be in the Lackland parade andinvolved in more than 50 events before Fiesta con-cludes, including appearances in the Battle ofFlowers parade, the Texas Cavaliers river paradeand the Fiesta Flambeau parade.
The 323rd Training Squadron Drum and BugleCorps, the Air Force Band of the West and specialguests the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and DrumCorps will provide music for the Lackland event.
Lackland kicks off Fiesta festivities with parade
Joint Base San Antonio plays an active role in many events dur-ing the city’s 120-year-old Fiesta celebration, including theLackland Fiesta parade April 13 and the Fiesta in Blue musicalextravaganza at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium April 12-13.
The following Fiesta 2011 events are scheduled to be held onJBSA. For a complete list of Fiesta events, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.• April 9 – 10K Walk: Caminada de Fiesta, 7:30 a.m. to noon atthe Army Medical Museum, Fort Sam Houston• April 10 – Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony andFireworks Extravaganza from 1-9 p.m. at MacArthur Field,Fort Sam Houston• April 11 – Air Force at the Alamo from 11 a.m.-noon at Alamo Plaza• April 12 and 13 – Fiesta in Blue; an Air Force MusicalExtravaganza from 7-9 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium, 715 StadiumDrive, Trinity University• April 13 – Lackland Fiesta Military Parade from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Lackland Parade Grounds• April 14 – Navy Day at the Alamo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alamo Plaza• April 14 – Navy Fiesta Reception from 6-9:30 p.m at the FortSam Houston Golf Clubhouse, 2901 Harry Wurzbach Hwy.• April 14 – Marines at the Alamo from 4-5 p.m. at Alamo Plaza
JBSA plays active rolein Fiesta 2011
“It’s only natural that the bondbetween San Antonio and the
military extends to Fiesta. TheLackland Fiesta parade is anopportunity to showcase the
base to the community.”
Master Sgt. Gregory Pendleton737th Training Group NCO in charge
Military Drill and Ceremonies
By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
When someone falls victim to sexual assault, it canbe a lonely and difficult time in a person’s life.Fortunately victim advocates are available at all timesto aid in the recovery and healing.
Victim advocates are volunteers on base who providecrisis intervention, referral and ongoing, non-clinicalsupport to victims of sexual violence.
Randolph has a group of 16 advocates, made upof men and women, both military and civilian, whoare dedicated to act and educate, said JacquelineShiflet, Randolph Air Force Base sexual assaultresponse coordinator.
“Our primary responsibility would be to provideadvocacy to victims, but we strive to do more educationtraining and prevention on sexual assault, victims’options and our program,” she said.
To be selected as an advocate, each applicant mustobtain supervisor approval and be interviewed bySARC personnel. Once chosen, the applicant will haveto complete 40 hours of training.
The training not only focuses on their responsibilitiesas a victim advocate, but also focuses on how to helpvictims emotionally heal.
“I was just really moved by the training,” saidJaclyn Rodriguez, a volunteer victim advocate.“Seeing how the victims are affected is hard, butgetting to know the victims and helping them move
past is so rewarding. It’s almost like you take on alittle part of it to ease their pain.”
After the incident occurs, victims are urged toseek immediate help from the SARC office. An advo-cate is then assigned to the case based on whom theSARC believes is most qualified to handle that spe-cific case. From there, the advocate will speak withthe victim about the options and resources avail-able, help smooth the transition of what happensnext and offer guidance.
There are two different reporting procedures avail-able after an assault has taken place: restricted andunrestricted. A restricted report is a confidentialmethod of reporting. The victim will receive confiden-
tial medical attention and counseling if desired. Thevictim controls who will be involved in the process,however, once law enforcements become involved, thereport is now unrestricted. Unrestricted reporting willinvolve police, the victim’s and the offender’s chain ofcommand and possibly court. In an unrestricted report,the control of the situation is lost by the victim, but thehope is the offender will be charged for his crime.
“We’ve seen people report without being ready toreport, and more often, incidents not reported at all,”Ms. Rodriguez said. ”Victim advocates have also beenknown to speak to past victims of year-old assaults whohave come forward for help.”
“Ultimately it is the victim’s call,” she said. “We holdtheir hands throughout the whole process and do any-thing to make it easier.”
Joint Base San Antonio is currently soliciting morevolunteers interested in becoming a victim advocate.For more information, contact Ms. Shiflet at 652-4386.
“This is one of the greatest things I have ever been apart of,” said Ms. Rodriguez.
“Each victim of sexual assault represents a sister ora daughter, a nephew or a friend,” President BarackObama said in a proclamation for National SexualAssault Awareness and Prevention Month. “We mustbreak the silence so no victim anguishes withoutresources or aid in their time of greatest need. Workingtogether, we can reduce the incidence of sexual assaultand heal lives that have already been devastated bythis terrible crime.”
Base advocates assist sexual assault victims“Seeing how the victims are
affected is hard, but getting toknow the victims and helping them
move past is so rewarding. It’salmost like you take on a littlepart of it to ease their pain.”
Jaclyn RodriguezVictim advocate volunteer
RetirementsCongratulations to Col. Andrew Britschgi,
Air Education and Training Command, on hisretirement.
Detour at West GateAll lanes will be blocked and detour signs will
be put in place just inside the West GateSaturday starting at 6:30 a.m. due to the instal-lation of the new light fixtures.
The construction should be completed by 1 p.m. and any additional work will continueSunday if needed. For more information, callVince Darby at 652-1219.
902 FSS sealed bid auctionThe 902nd Force Support Squadron is holding
a sealed-bid auction for two vehicles, a 2000Ford F-150 pickup with a minimum bid of $500as is and a 2000 Ford Crew Cab 3/4-ton-pickupwith a minimum bid of $800 as is.
The deadline for bidding is Thursday at noon.For more information or to set up a time to viewthe vehicles, call Daniel Cadena at 652-7319.
Blood driveThe Lackland Blood Donor Center will be at
the Kendrick Club today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact TracyPalmer at 554-7498.
Health and wellness extravaganzaRandolph Field Independent School District
hosts a Health and Wellness Extravaganza April 30. The event begins with a Family FunWalk at 8:30 a.m. at Heritage Park, followed bythe Health and Wellness Fair at RandolphElementary School.
For more information, or to register an exhibit,call Katie Hodgkins at 357-2477.
NDTA meetingThe National Defense Transportation
Association, San Antonio Chapter, holds itsmonthly meetings the first Thursday of eachmonth at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro,Ave. For more information on the chapter andhow to become a member, call Victor Wherryat 652-3305.
Base BRIEFS
“Big Mommas:Like Father, Like Son” (PG-13)Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Unknown” (PG-13)Liam Neeson, January Jones
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 5WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 4 APRIL 8, 2011
NEWS
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Beginning June 1,Social Security numbers on militaryidentification cards will begin to dis-appear, said Maj. Monica Matoush, aPentagon spokeswoman.
The effort is part of a larger plan toprotect servicemembers and otherDepartment of Defense identificationcardholders from identity theft, offi-cials said.
Criminals use Social Security num-bers to steal identities, allowing themto pillage resources, establish creditor to hijack credit cards, bankaccounts or debit cards.
Currently, the Social Security number is
printed on the back of common accesscards and on the front of cards issued todependents and retirees. Beginning inJune, when current cards expire, theywill be replaced with new cards having aDoD identification number replacing theSocial Security number, officials said. TheDoD identification number is a unique 10-
digit number that is assigned to everyperson with a direct relationship with thedepartment. The new number also will bethe servicemember’s Geneva Conventionidentification number.
An 11-digit DoD benefits numberalso will appear on the cards of thosepeople eligible for DoD benefits. The
first nine digits are common to asponsor, the official said, and the lasttwo digits will identify a specific per-son within the sponsor’s family.
Social Security numbers embeddedin the bar codes on the back of identi-fication cards will remain there forthe time being, and will be phased outbeginning in 2012.
The department will replace identifica-tion cards as they expire.
“Because cards will be replaced uponexpiration, it will be approximately fouryears until all cards are replaced with theDoD ID number,” Major Matoush said.
The identity protection program beganin 2008, when DoD started removingSocial Security numbers from familymember identification cards.
DoD to drop Social Security numbers from ID cards “Because cards will be replaced upon expiration, it will
be approximately four years until all cards arereplaced with the DoD ID number.”
Maj. Monica MatoushPentagon spokeswoman
By Mike Joseph502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
The telltale signs that Fiesta and its unique spring-time San Antonio experience is under way aredefined by the roadside wild flowers, trees spreadingpollen and the smell of a freshly mowed lawn.
Those signs also signal Lackland Air ForceBase’s participation in Fiesta, which continuesthrough April 17. About 1,000 people represent-ing the base will take part in honoring Fiesta2011with its annual parade Wednesday, an eventopen to the public. Between 1,500 and 2,000 peo-ple are expected to attend.
The hour-long festivities start at 9:30 a.m. onthe parade grounds behind 37th Training Wingheadquarters on Kenly Avenue, Bldg. 2484, andare followed by an invitation-only reception forFiesta royalty and officials.
Parking at the parade grounds and the childdevelopment center is reserved that morning for off-base visitors attending the event. Active-duty person-nel should park at the Gateway Club, wing head-quarters or Godfather’s pizza.
“It’s only natural that the bond between SanAntonio and the military extends to Fiesta,” saidMaster Sgt. Gregory Pendleton, 737th TrainingGroup, NCO in charge of Military Drill andCeremonies. “The Lackland Fiesta parade is anopportunity to showcase the base to the community.”
At the parade, Col. William Mott V, 37th TRW com-mander, will present 37th TRW Fiesta Medals toSam Bell Steves II, 2011 Fiesta Commission presi-dent; William Mitchell, King Antonio LXXXIX; andBill Drain, El Rey Feo LXIII.
Parade participants include the 37th TRW, 37thTraining Group, 802nd Mission Support Group,Defense Language Institute, Inter-American AirForces Academy, the 341st Training Squadron’s mili-tary working dogs and their handlers, MilitaryTraining Instructors, 59th Medical Wing, and firstgraders from Lackland Independent School District.
The nine Joint Base San Antonio military ambas-sadors will also be in the Lackland parade andinvolved in more than 50 events before Fiesta con-cludes, including appearances in the Battle ofFlowers parade, the Texas Cavaliers river paradeand the Fiesta Flambeau parade.
The 323rd Training Squadron Drum and BugleCorps, the Air Force Band of the West and specialguests the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and DrumCorps will provide music for the Lackland event.
Lackland kicks off Fiesta festivities with parade
Joint Base San Antonio plays an active role in many events dur-ing the city’s 120-year-old Fiesta celebration, including theLackland Fiesta parade April 13 and the Fiesta in Blue musicalextravaganza at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium April 12-13.
The following Fiesta 2011 events are scheduled to be held onJBSA. For a complete list of Fiesta events, visit www.fiesta-sa.org.• April 9 – 10K Walk: Caminada de Fiesta, 7:30 a.m. to noon atthe Army Medical Museum, Fort Sam Houston• April 10 – Fort Sam Houston Fiesta Ceremony andFireworks Extravaganza from 1-9 p.m. at MacArthur Field,Fort Sam Houston• April 11 – Air Force at the Alamo from 11 a.m.-noon at Alamo Plaza• April 12 and 13 – Fiesta in Blue; an Air Force MusicalExtravaganza from 7-9 p.m. at Laurie Auditorium, 715 StadiumDrive, Trinity University• April 13 – Lackland Fiesta Military Parade from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Lackland Parade Grounds• April 14 – Navy Day at the Alamo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Alamo Plaza• April 14 – Navy Fiesta Reception from 6-9:30 p.m at the FortSam Houston Golf Clubhouse, 2901 Harry Wurzbach Hwy.• April 14 – Marines at the Alamo from 4-5 p.m. at Alamo Plaza
JBSA plays active rolein Fiesta 2011
“It’s only natural that the bondbetween San Antonio and the
military extends to Fiesta. TheLackland Fiesta parade is anopportunity to showcase the
base to the community.”
Master Sgt. Gregory Pendleton737th Training Group NCO in charge
Military Drill and Ceremonies
By Airman Alexis Siekert502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
When someone falls victim to sexual assault, it canbe a lonely and difficult time in a person’s life.Fortunately victim advocates are available at all timesto aid in the recovery and healing.
Victim advocates are volunteers on base who providecrisis intervention, referral and ongoing, non-clinicalsupport to victims of sexual violence.
Randolph has a group of 16 advocates, made upof men and women, both military and civilian, whoare dedicated to act and educate, said JacquelineShiflet, Randolph Air Force Base sexual assaultresponse coordinator.
“Our primary responsibility would be to provideadvocacy to victims, but we strive to do more educationtraining and prevention on sexual assault, victims’options and our program,” she said.
To be selected as an advocate, each applicant mustobtain supervisor approval and be interviewed bySARC personnel. Once chosen, the applicant will haveto complete 40 hours of training.
The training not only focuses on their responsibilitiesas a victim advocate, but also focuses on how to helpvictims emotionally heal.
“I was just really moved by the training,” saidJaclyn Rodriguez, a volunteer victim advocate.“Seeing how the victims are affected is hard, butgetting to know the victims and helping them move
past is so rewarding. It’s almost like you take on alittle part of it to ease their pain.”
After the incident occurs, victims are urged toseek immediate help from the SARC office. An advo-cate is then assigned to the case based on whom theSARC believes is most qualified to handle that spe-cific case. From there, the advocate will speak withthe victim about the options and resources avail-able, help smooth the transition of what happensnext and offer guidance.
There are two different reporting procedures avail-able after an assault has taken place: restricted andunrestricted. A restricted report is a confidentialmethod of reporting. The victim will receive confiden-
tial medical attention and counseling if desired. Thevictim controls who will be involved in the process,however, once law enforcements become involved, thereport is now unrestricted. Unrestricted reporting willinvolve police, the victim’s and the offender’s chain ofcommand and possibly court. In an unrestricted report,the control of the situation is lost by the victim, but thehope is the offender will be charged for his crime.
“We’ve seen people report without being ready toreport, and more often, incidents not reported at all,”Ms. Rodriguez said. ”Victim advocates have also beenknown to speak to past victims of year-old assaults whohave come forward for help.”
“Ultimately it is the victim’s call,” she said. “We holdtheir hands throughout the whole process and do any-thing to make it easier.”
Joint Base San Antonio is currently soliciting morevolunteers interested in becoming a victim advocate.For more information, contact Ms. Shiflet at 652-4386.
“This is one of the greatest things I have ever been apart of,” said Ms. Rodriguez.
“Each victim of sexual assault represents a sister ora daughter, a nephew or a friend,” President BarackObama said in a proclamation for National SexualAssault Awareness and Prevention Month. “We mustbreak the silence so no victim anguishes withoutresources or aid in their time of greatest need. Workingtogether, we can reduce the incidence of sexual assaultand heal lives that have already been devastated bythis terrible crime.”
Base advocates assist sexual assault victims“Seeing how the victims are
affected is hard, but getting toknow the victims and helping them
move past is so rewarding. It’salmost like you take on a littlepart of it to ease their pain.”
Jaclyn RodriguezVictim advocate volunteer
RetirementsCongratulations to Col. Andrew Britschgi,
Air Education and Training Command, on hisretirement.
Detour at West GateAll lanes will be blocked and detour signs will
be put in place just inside the West GateSaturday starting at 6:30 a.m. due to the instal-lation of the new light fixtures.
The construction should be completed by 1 p.m. and any additional work will continueSunday if needed. For more information, callVince Darby at 652-1219.
902 FSS sealed bid auctionThe 902nd Force Support Squadron is holding
a sealed-bid auction for two vehicles, a 2000Ford F-150 pickup with a minimum bid of $500as is and a 2000 Ford Crew Cab 3/4-ton-pickupwith a minimum bid of $800 as is.
The deadline for bidding is Thursday at noon.For more information or to set up a time to viewthe vehicles, call Daniel Cadena at 652-7319.
Blood driveThe Lackland Blood Donor Center will be at
the Kendrick Club today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information contact TracyPalmer at 554-7498.
Health and wellness extravaganzaRandolph Field Independent School District
hosts a Health and Wellness Extravaganza April 30. The event begins with a Family FunWalk at 8:30 a.m. at Heritage Park, followed bythe Health and Wellness Fair at RandolphElementary School.
For more information, or to register an exhibit,call Katie Hodgkins at 357-2477.
NDTA meetingThe National Defense Transportation
Association, San Antonio Chapter, holds itsmonthly meetings the first Thursday of eachmonth at Grady’s Bar-B-Q, 6510 San Pedro,Ave. For more information on the chapter andhow to become a member, call Victor Wherryat 652-3305.
Base BRIEFS
“Big Mommas:Like Father, Like Son” (PG-13)Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Unknown” (PG-13)Liam Neeson, January Jones
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 7WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 6 APRIL 8, 2011
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Deployments, extended TDY assignments andremote tours can be a time of great stress forAirmen and the families they leave behind, but helpis always close at hand.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center offers avariety of programs and recommends otherresources that bring peace of mind during thoseperiods of separation.
“We want to let people know we are here to assistthem in anything they need,” said Master Sgt. KarlaIglesias, Randolph A&FRC readiness NCO in charge. “Itis our duty and responsibility to help families.”
Support provided at the A&FRC ranges from weeklyreintegration lines, personal and family readiness train-ing sessions and remote assignment briefings to pro-grams such as Give Parents a Break, Hearts Apart andCouples Retreat.
Although the twice-weekly reintegration lines,Wednesday afternoon personal and family readinesstraining sessions and Thursday morning remote assign-ment briefings are mandatory for Airmen, they are rec-ommended for spouses, Sergeant Iglesias said.
“We would like spouses to come along with militarymembers so they can take advantage of the informationthat is available,” she said.
The reintegration line features presentations by the902nd Mission Support Group commander and repre-sentatives of agencies that can help Airmen deal withmedical, financial, family and emotional issues they faceon their return to their home base from deployment orextended TDY. The information also helps spouses copewith any changes in their active-duty partners, SergeantIglesias said.
Assistance comes from a variety of experts at theA&FRC, including Air Force Aid Society and Military andFamily Life Consultant program representatives, as wellas Military OneSource, she said.
Readiness training and remote assignment briefingsprepare servicemembers and their families for a rangeof issues that accompany deployment, including service-connected obligations and family responsibilities,Sergeant Iglesias said.
“The briefings prepare military members to have asmooth transition when they’re deployed and to makesure their families are taken care of,” she said. “Airmenshould go to a briefing a few months before they deploy,but it’s also for spouses. We’d love for them to participatebecause they’ll receive information on how to managewhile their spouse is deployed.”
Sergeant Iglesias, who became readiness NCOIC inNovember, said it’s important that families know theyare not alone during periods of separation, whether it’sdue to deployment or they have moved to a follow-onbase during their loved one’s remote tour.
“When a military member gets disconnected fromtheir unit due to remote assignments, family membersdon’t feel they have a place to go,” she said. “They’re inlimbo. But they can reach out for assistance and we arehere to provide the support they need.”
The A&FRC’s personal and family readiness
programs provide families with the support theyneed when they are “in limbo.”
Hearts Apart allows family members to call their lovedone at their deployed location once a week by first call-ing the Randolph operator, Sergeant Iglesias said.
“We can also assist them with more calls on a case-by-case basis, usually for circumstances that aren’t thenorm,” she said.
Give Parents a Break is a program that entitles aspouse to free child care from 5:30-11 p.m. each thirdFriday at the child development center or youth center,depending on the age of the child or children.
Spouses with dependents are also entitled to a free oilchange and safety/maintenance check every six monthsthey are separated from their active-duty partner. Allthey have to do is call the base gas station, schedule anappointment and obtain a voucher at the A&FRC,Sergeant Iglesias said.
“That’s another ‘peace of mind’ kind of thing,”she said.
Other programs that support families include thequarterly Couples Retreat, a family reintegrationevent co-sponsored by the Randolph ChaplainService; and the Key Spouse program, which pairsvolunteer spouses with spouses of deployed mem-bers. The “key spouses” serve as a link betweenfamilies and their loved one’s unit.
Sergeant Iglesias said spouses don’t have to waitfor a program to seek support. They can come tothe A&FRC at any time.
“If they’re stressed out or need financial help, we haveresources here such as the Air Force Aid Society, theschool liaison, the Exceptional Family Member Programand the Military and Family Life Consultant,” she said.“Resources we can refer them to are Military OneSourceand Operation Homefront.
“If someone needs help, I or any of our staff cantalk to them and assess their needs to provide assis-tance or refer them to appropriate agencies,”Sergeant Iglesias said.
A&FRC programs bring peace of mind to deployed members’ families
“If they’re stressed out or need finan-cial help, we have resources here
such as the Air Force Aid Society, theschool liaison, the Exceptional
Family Member Program and theMilitary and Family Life Consultant.”
Master Sgt. Karla IglesiasRandolph A&FRC readiness NCO in charge
“Each of us will be presented with opportunities in ourcareers and lives to improves ourselves and the things aroundus,” he said. “You have to be thinking about it and looking forit, because the windows of opportunity are sometimes verylimited.
“We want to hear from the experts so the smart deci-sions can be made about our Air Force,” Chief Codyadded, echoing the general’s call for more efficiency.
The chief also stressed that in today’s electronically connect-ed world, where people spend so much time on social net-works, that face-to-face contact is still important.
“We used to be better connected on a personal level,“Chief Cody said. “We need to get to know our people …know that they have kids and a family. This is somethingyou don’t have the time not to do. A quick personal inter-action can help someone for days, weeks even yearsdown the line.”
Answering a question about the skill sets the Air Force needs
to cultivate in its military and civilian forces, Chief Cody said,“The effect each of our military and civilian members has onthe entire service is greater than it’s ever been. The young peo-ple coming up now are so much different than when some ofus came in. Skills that deal with the transfer of information arewhat we need to be able to cultivate and exploit in the future. Ifyou’re illiterate – from an information technology standpoint –it’s going to be harder for you to survive in the Air Force.”
Addressing a question about the repeal of the “Don’t Ask,Don’t Tell” law on openly gay service members, General Riceemphasized that, “We all have to be professional. We under-stand that based on factors like people’s experiences, upbring-ing, religion, etc., that it will be different for everyone.”
Chief Cody added, “Standards of conduct will not change.There will be bumps along the road, just as there is with anychange of policy.
“We expect you to treat people with dignity andrespect,” the general stressed. “We’re all in this togetherand we will work our way through this. How weapproach this defines who we are as an Air Force.”
AETC from P3
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
“Every Day is Earth Day” is the clarion call for anunprecedented campaign this month featuring the jointefforts of the 502nd Air Base Wing and three otherDepartment of Defense entities.
Randolph Air Force Base, with the 902nd CivilEngineer Squadron leading the way, is playing anactive role in the campaign with activities ranging fromshred days and e-cycling week to an Earth Day event atthe base exchange and an Arbor Day ceremony nearRandolph Elementary School.
Tiffany Evans, 902nd CES environmental engineer,said Thursdays throughout April are set aside for shreddays, which will allow members of the Randolph com-munity to shred their personal documents at the recy-cling center, Bldg. 1152, protecting their identity andthe environment.
“The purpose of shred days is to focus on this serviceat the recycling center so people will go there through-out the year,” she said.
Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd ABW commander,proclaimed April as Earth Day/Month for Joint BaseSan Antonio and the campaign kicked off with acleanup project April 1 at San Pedro Park.Servicemembers, civilians and contractors from the502nd ABW and other participants in the campaign –the Air Force Real Property Agency, the Air ForceCenter for Engineering and the Environment and theU.S. Army Environmental Command – cleared deadlandscape and painted curbs and poles in the park’sroundabout area during the morning-long event.
Activities this week included a tour of theLackland Air Force Base recycling center and a treededication in the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle.Among upcoming events are the Mission Reachriver cleanup April 19, the Lackland Earth Day FunRun April 20 and the Lackland Environmental ExpoApril 21 at the base exchange.
During e-cycling week at Randolph, April 18-22, peo-ple are encouraged to bring their old computers andother electronics items such as televisions, radios andDVD and CD players to the recycling center each dayfrom 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This is another service that is offered year-round,”Ms. Evans said.
Randolph Elementary School students will also play amajor role in Earth Month – an environmental art con-test for third-graders, an Earth Day grocery bag deco-ration activity April 22 and environmental awarenessactivities April 29.
The grocery bags students decorate will be used atthe commissary, Ms. Evans said. Environmental aware-ness activities will include flower planting, creation ofEarth Day T-shirts, a recycling demonstration and aplant canister project.
An environmental awareness display is being pre-sented throughout April at the base library, she said.The display features books, brochures and other litera-ture on environmental topics and products made fromrecycled materials.
Earth Day, April 22, will be observed with an event
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BX. Personnel from the902nd CES Environmental Flight will distributebrochures, fliers and other educational materials andprovide tips on a number of topics, from recycling andhazardous waste to air and water quality. They willhand out freebies such as biodegradable water bottlesand pedometers.
The Earth Day event will also feature CPS Energyrepresentatives, who will hand out compact fluorescentlamps, or CFLs, and show people how they can receiverebates when they buy energy-saving products.
The Arbor Day ceremony April 29 will feature a treeplanting on the traffic island between the elementaryschool and Harmon Drive.
Ms. Evans said she hopes activities planned through-out the month will expose the base community to prod-ucts and practices they can use to protect and improvethe environment on a daily basis.
“We’re just trying to raise awareness,” she said.
Randolph plays role in armed forces’ Earth Day/MonthEarth Month activities
• April 1-30 – Shred Days, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday dur-ing April at the recycling center, Bldg. 1152. Help prevent identi-ty theft by shredding your personal documents.• April 1-30 – environmental awareness display at theRandolph Library.• April 18-22 – E-cycling Week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the recyclingcenter, Bldg. 1152. Bring your electronic items for recycling.• April 20, 29 – poster contest for Randolph Elementary Schoolthird-graders. Posters due April 20; winners announced April 29.• April 22 – Earth Day grocery bag decoration activity. RandolphElementary students will decorate grocery bags with Earth Daytheme; bags will be used at the commissary.• April 22 – Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base exchange. • April 29 – environmental activities at Randolph Elementary.• April 29 – Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the trafficisland between Randolph Elementary and Harmon Drive.
HCAC meetingThe next Healthcare Consumer’s Advisory Council
meets April 21 at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. at thebase theater. The group will discuss clinic programsand services. Feedback from the base communityabout Randolph’s healthcare services is desired. Formore information, call 1st Lt. McMackin at 652-6075.
Randolph’s AirForce Assistance
Fund Week 1results are 48
percent contactand 44 percent ofthe “Fair Share”
goal attained($37,401).
RAFB AFAFWeek 1
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By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Deployments, extended TDY assignments andremote tours can be a time of great stress forAirmen and the families they leave behind, but helpis always close at hand.
The Airman and Family Readiness Center offers avariety of programs and recommends otherresources that bring peace of mind during thoseperiods of separation.
“We want to let people know we are here to assistthem in anything they need,” said Master Sgt. KarlaIglesias, Randolph A&FRC readiness NCO in charge. “Itis our duty and responsibility to help families.”
Support provided at the A&FRC ranges from weeklyreintegration lines, personal and family readiness train-ing sessions and remote assignment briefings to pro-grams such as Give Parents a Break, Hearts Apart andCouples Retreat.
Although the twice-weekly reintegration lines,Wednesday afternoon personal and family readinesstraining sessions and Thursday morning remote assign-ment briefings are mandatory for Airmen, they are rec-ommended for spouses, Sergeant Iglesias said.
“We would like spouses to come along with militarymembers so they can take advantage of the informationthat is available,” she said.
The reintegration line features presentations by the902nd Mission Support Group commander and repre-sentatives of agencies that can help Airmen deal withmedical, financial, family and emotional issues they faceon their return to their home base from deployment orextended TDY. The information also helps spouses copewith any changes in their active-duty partners, SergeantIglesias said.
Assistance comes from a variety of experts at theA&FRC, including Air Force Aid Society and Military andFamily Life Consultant program representatives, as wellas Military OneSource, she said.
Readiness training and remote assignment briefingsprepare servicemembers and their families for a rangeof issues that accompany deployment, including service-connected obligations and family responsibilities,Sergeant Iglesias said.
“The briefings prepare military members to have asmooth transition when they’re deployed and to makesure their families are taken care of,” she said. “Airmenshould go to a briefing a few months before they deploy,but it’s also for spouses. We’d love for them to participatebecause they’ll receive information on how to managewhile their spouse is deployed.”
Sergeant Iglesias, who became readiness NCOIC inNovember, said it’s important that families know theyare not alone during periods of separation, whether it’sdue to deployment or they have moved to a follow-onbase during their loved one’s remote tour.
“When a military member gets disconnected fromtheir unit due to remote assignments, family membersdon’t feel they have a place to go,” she said. “They’re inlimbo. But they can reach out for assistance and we arehere to provide the support they need.”
The A&FRC’s personal and family readiness
programs provide families with the support theyneed when they are “in limbo.”
Hearts Apart allows family members to call their lovedone at their deployed location once a week by first call-ing the Randolph operator, Sergeant Iglesias said.
“We can also assist them with more calls on a case-by-case basis, usually for circumstances that aren’t thenorm,” she said.
Give Parents a Break is a program that entitles aspouse to free child care from 5:30-11 p.m. each thirdFriday at the child development center or youth center,depending on the age of the child or children.
Spouses with dependents are also entitled to a free oilchange and safety/maintenance check every six monthsthey are separated from their active-duty partner. Allthey have to do is call the base gas station, schedule anappointment and obtain a voucher at the A&FRC,Sergeant Iglesias said.
“That’s another ‘peace of mind’ kind of thing,”she said.
Other programs that support families include thequarterly Couples Retreat, a family reintegrationevent co-sponsored by the Randolph ChaplainService; and the Key Spouse program, which pairsvolunteer spouses with spouses of deployed mem-bers. The “key spouses” serve as a link betweenfamilies and their loved one’s unit.
Sergeant Iglesias said spouses don’t have to waitfor a program to seek support. They can come tothe A&FRC at any time.
“If they’re stressed out or need financial help, we haveresources here such as the Air Force Aid Society, theschool liaison, the Exceptional Family Member Programand the Military and Family Life Consultant,” she said.“Resources we can refer them to are Military OneSourceand Operation Homefront.
“If someone needs help, I or any of our staff cantalk to them and assess their needs to provide assis-tance or refer them to appropriate agencies,”Sergeant Iglesias said.
A&FRC programs bring peace of mind to deployed members’ families
“If they’re stressed out or need finan-cial help, we have resources here
such as the Air Force Aid Society, theschool liaison, the Exceptional
Family Member Program and theMilitary and Family Life Consultant.”
Master Sgt. Karla IglesiasRandolph A&FRC readiness NCO in charge
“Each of us will be presented with opportunities in ourcareers and lives to improves ourselves and the things aroundus,” he said. “You have to be thinking about it and looking forit, because the windows of opportunity are sometimes verylimited.
“We want to hear from the experts so the smart deci-sions can be made about our Air Force,” Chief Codyadded, echoing the general’s call for more efficiency.
The chief also stressed that in today’s electronically connect-ed world, where people spend so much time on social net-works, that face-to-face contact is still important.
“We used to be better connected on a personal level,“Chief Cody said. “We need to get to know our people …know that they have kids and a family. This is somethingyou don’t have the time not to do. A quick personal inter-action can help someone for days, weeks even yearsdown the line.”
Answering a question about the skill sets the Air Force needs
to cultivate in its military and civilian forces, Chief Cody said,“The effect each of our military and civilian members has onthe entire service is greater than it’s ever been. The young peo-ple coming up now are so much different than when some ofus came in. Skills that deal with the transfer of information arewhat we need to be able to cultivate and exploit in the future. Ifyou’re illiterate – from an information technology standpoint –it’s going to be harder for you to survive in the Air Force.”
Addressing a question about the repeal of the “Don’t Ask,Don’t Tell” law on openly gay service members, General Riceemphasized that, “We all have to be professional. We under-stand that based on factors like people’s experiences, upbring-ing, religion, etc., that it will be different for everyone.”
Chief Cody added, “Standards of conduct will not change.There will be bumps along the road, just as there is with anychange of policy.
“We expect you to treat people with dignity andrespect,” the general stressed. “We’re all in this togetherand we will work our way through this. How weapproach this defines who we are as an Air Force.”
AETC from P3
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
“Every Day is Earth Day” is the clarion call for anunprecedented campaign this month featuring the jointefforts of the 502nd Air Base Wing and three otherDepartment of Defense entities.
Randolph Air Force Base, with the 902nd CivilEngineer Squadron leading the way, is playing anactive role in the campaign with activities ranging fromshred days and e-cycling week to an Earth Day event atthe base exchange and an Arbor Day ceremony nearRandolph Elementary School.
Tiffany Evans, 902nd CES environmental engineer,said Thursdays throughout April are set aside for shreddays, which will allow members of the Randolph com-munity to shred their personal documents at the recy-cling center, Bldg. 1152, protecting their identity andthe environment.
“The purpose of shred days is to focus on this serviceat the recycling center so people will go there through-out the year,” she said.
Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd ABW commander,proclaimed April as Earth Day/Month for Joint BaseSan Antonio and the campaign kicked off with acleanup project April 1 at San Pedro Park.Servicemembers, civilians and contractors from the502nd ABW and other participants in the campaign –the Air Force Real Property Agency, the Air ForceCenter for Engineering and the Environment and theU.S. Army Environmental Command – cleared deadlandscape and painted curbs and poles in the park’sroundabout area during the morning-long event.
Activities this week included a tour of theLackland Air Force Base recycling center and a treededication in the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle.Among upcoming events are the Mission Reachriver cleanup April 19, the Lackland Earth Day FunRun April 20 and the Lackland Environmental ExpoApril 21 at the base exchange.
During e-cycling week at Randolph, April 18-22, peo-ple are encouraged to bring their old computers andother electronics items such as televisions, radios andDVD and CD players to the recycling center each dayfrom 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“This is another service that is offered year-round,”Ms. Evans said.
Randolph Elementary School students will also play amajor role in Earth Month – an environmental art con-test for third-graders, an Earth Day grocery bag deco-ration activity April 22 and environmental awarenessactivities April 29.
The grocery bags students decorate will be used atthe commissary, Ms. Evans said. Environmental aware-ness activities will include flower planting, creation ofEarth Day T-shirts, a recycling demonstration and aplant canister project.
An environmental awareness display is being pre-sented throughout April at the base library, she said.The display features books, brochures and other litera-ture on environmental topics and products made fromrecycled materials.
Earth Day, April 22, will be observed with an event
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the BX. Personnel from the902nd CES Environmental Flight will distributebrochures, fliers and other educational materials andprovide tips on a number of topics, from recycling andhazardous waste to air and water quality. They willhand out freebies such as biodegradable water bottlesand pedometers.
The Earth Day event will also feature CPS Energyrepresentatives, who will hand out compact fluorescentlamps, or CFLs, and show people how they can receiverebates when they buy energy-saving products.
The Arbor Day ceremony April 29 will feature a treeplanting on the traffic island between the elementaryschool and Harmon Drive.
Ms. Evans said she hopes activities planned through-out the month will expose the base community to prod-ucts and practices they can use to protect and improvethe environment on a daily basis.
“We’re just trying to raise awareness,” she said.
Randolph plays role in armed forces’ Earth Day/MonthEarth Month activities
• April 1-30 – Shred Days, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Thursday dur-ing April at the recycling center, Bldg. 1152. Help prevent identi-ty theft by shredding your personal documents.• April 1-30 – environmental awareness display at theRandolph Library.• April 18-22 – E-cycling Week, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the recyclingcenter, Bldg. 1152. Bring your electronic items for recycling.• April 20, 29 – poster contest for Randolph Elementary Schoolthird-graders. Posters due April 20; winners announced April 29.• April 22 – Earth Day grocery bag decoration activity. RandolphElementary students will decorate grocery bags with Earth Daytheme; bags will be used at the commissary.• April 22 – Earth Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the base exchange. • April 29 – environmental activities at Randolph Elementary.• April 29 – Arbor Day tree planting ceremony on the trafficisland between Randolph Elementary and Harmon Drive.
HCAC meetingThe next Healthcare Consumer’s Advisory Council
meets April 21 at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. at thebase theater. The group will discuss clinic programsand services. Feedback from the base communityabout Randolph’s healthcare services is desired. Formore information, call 1st Lt. McMackin at 652-6075.
Randolph’s AirForce Assistance
Fund Week 1results are 48
percent contactand 44 percent ofthe “Fair Share”
goal attained($37,401).
RAFB AFAFWeek 1
PAGE 9WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 8 APRIL 8, 2011
Catholic Holy WeekSchedule
• Stations of the Cross, April 15 at 5 p.m. • Palm Sunday Vigil, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. • Palm Sunday Mass, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and noon• Holy Thursday Mass, April 21 at 5 p.m.• Good Friday Stations of theCross, April 22 at 5 p.m.• Good Friday Veneration of theCross, April 22 at 6 p.m.• Holy Saturday Mass, April 23 at 7 p.m.• Easter Sunday Mass, April 24, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
All Catholic Services and Masses
will be held at the
Religious Activity Center, Bldg. 975
Protestant EasterSchedule
• Protestant Easter Service, at10 a.m. in the Randolph AirForce Base Theater, Bldg. 100
Randolph ChapelHoly Week/Easter Schedule
RAFB Easter Egg Hunt Event: April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base exchange food court ... activities ... cookie decorating, music, coloring, games and prizes ... 99 cent kid’s meals ... family fun
Chaplain, Father Sean KnoxRandolph AFB Catholic Chaplain
Holy Week is most definitely a very sacred time ofthe year. It is the period of time where we rememberand walk in the feet of Jesus to commemorate the lastweek of his life on this earth. The Lenten season ofsacrifice and self-denial is about to come to an end,but this Holy Week is extremely important for allChristians, because these are the days leading up tothe great Easter Feast. It begins with Palm Sundayand culminates with the celebration of the Triduum(Latin for Three Days): Holy Thursday, Good Fridayand Holy Saturday. The main focus of the week is thePassion (suffering out of love) and Resurrection ofJesus Christ and the events that led up to it.
Holy Week starts with a feeling of profound sanctity.It begins with Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus’ tri-umphant entry into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna.Along with the Mass there are two extraordinaryaspects – the first of which is the procession withpalms. This is the central feature of the service, as itwas in the earliest of times. The palms are blessedand are then carried in solemn procession into thechurch, after which the Mass is celebrated. The sec-ond and very ancient feature of the Palm Sundayservice is the reading of the Gospel of the Passion bythree readers during the Mass. This allows the faith-
ful to begin reflecting on the Passion that our Lord isto suffer in the coming days.
In the week following Palm Sunday is the EasterTriduum. This is the three days that immediately pre-cede Easter and begins on Holy Thursday. This is theday where we re-enact the Lord’s Last Supper, whichhe shared with his apostles on the night he wasbetrayed and arrested. This is one of the most beauti-ful liturgies of the entire liturgical year. During theMass, the priest washes the feet of 12 people, just asJesus did. Also of great importance. On this night,priests all over the world will renew their sacredvows. This is because, at the Last Supper, Jesus notonly instituted the Mass (Eucharist) but also the min-isterial priesthood.
On Good Friday, the day of the crucifixion anddeath of our Lord, we have the veneration of thecross. Typically, a service is held at three o’clock inthe afternoon (the hour he is believed to have died)and another later in the evening. During the service,the faithful go forward and kiss the cross. It must benoted that this act of devotion should never be viewedas a form of worship. It is solely, to show honor andrespect for Christ’s sacrifice for our sake, nothingmore. There is no consecration of the Eucharist onthis day, and the Communion we receive will be fromthe night before (which has been reserved in the tab-ernacle), because Christ dies on this day.
Holy Saturday is a vigil. We keep watch for theexpectant rising of Our Savior. This was the dayhe went down into the netherworld in order tobring back up with him into heaven those whohad died before his coming. Up to this time, thegates of heaven were closed and no one couldenter, due to the original sin of Adam. Jesuschanged all that. By dying for our sins on thecross, he won for us our eternal salvation, andheaven was opened once more. It is also on thisnight that persons who have spent months ofpreparation will be received through baptism andconfirmation into the Catholic Church for the firsttime. It is a joyous occasion.
Those who wholeheartedly enter and engage them-selves in living the mystery of the entire paschal cycle(Lent, Triduum and Easter’s 50 Days) discover that itcan change them forever. This is especially so of theTriduum, which stands at the heart of the Easter sea-son and is an intense immersion in the fundamentalmystery of what it is to be Christian.
During Holy Week, we suffer with Christ so that wemight rise with him at his Resurrection. It is a time toclear our schedules of unnecessary activities. Ourminds and hearts should be fixed on Jesus and whathe did for us, so that we may strengthen in our faithand made worthy to bear his cross and wear thecrown he wore.
Chaplain explains meaning of Catholic Holy Week
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With the newest Air Force PersonnelCenter Civilian Personnel Office buildingup and humming with activity and reno-vation in the main AFPC building sched-uled to continue for another two and ahalf years, a new problem is parkedright outside.
The renovation of Bldg. 499 has scat-tered AFPC employees to different build-ings around the base. Some buildingshave limited parking because of wherethey are while other parts of the base
have ample parking.One parking solution is a tempo-
rary shuttle bus service to allow peo-ple to park in satellite parking areasin the BXtra parking lot near theKendrick Club on the west side orHangar 16 near the library on FifthStreet East next to Bldg. 20, whereparking spaces are more plentiful onthe east side.
A shuttle bus runs from these twoplaces to Bldgs. 499, 663, 667 and 997every 15 minutes to pick up and drop offAFPC employees before and after workand for lunch. The shuttle runs from 6 to
9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.until the renovations to AFPC buildingsare complete.
“Bldg. 977 has very limited park-ing, and that’s the problem and themain reason for the shuttle,” saidJames Grobe, 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron deputy director.“After the renovation there won’t beany more shuttle.”
The bus route is similar to what amunicipal bus would take and thestops are marked by signs. The routemakes a loop around the BXtra park-ing lot then heads down Fifth Street
West and across H Street to FifthStreet East and then returns.
Mr. Grobe said they will study the rid-ership of the buses and make anyadjustments “along the way.”
“Ridership is very important tokeeping this service, so I encourageeveryone to ride the shuttle,” saidRalph Williams, AFPC civil engineer,in an email to AFPC employees.
Mr. Grobe said the morning route willbe extended an hour to 9 a.m. to make iteasier for people who come in at 8:30.
For more details, call Richard Trevinoat 652-2401.
Shuttle service, satellite parking eases commute
PAGE 9WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 8 APRIL 8, 2011
Catholic Holy WeekSchedule
• Stations of the Cross, April 15 at 5 p.m. • Palm Sunday Vigil, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. • Palm Sunday Mass, April 17 at 8:30 a.m. and noon• Holy Thursday Mass, April 21 at 5 p.m.• Good Friday Stations of theCross, April 22 at 5 p.m.• Good Friday Veneration of theCross, April 22 at 6 p.m.• Holy Saturday Mass, April 23 at 7 p.m.• Easter Sunday Mass, April 24, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.
All Catholic Services and Masses
will be held at the
Religious Activity Center, Bldg. 975
Protestant EasterSchedule
• Protestant Easter Service, at10 a.m. in the Randolph AirForce Base Theater, Bldg. 100
Randolph ChapelHoly Week/Easter Schedule
RAFB Easter Egg Hunt Event: April 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the base exchange food court ... activities ... cookie decorating, music, coloring, games and prizes ... 99 cent kid’s meals ... family fun
Chaplain, Father Sean KnoxRandolph AFB Catholic Chaplain
Holy Week is most definitely a very sacred time ofthe year. It is the period of time where we rememberand walk in the feet of Jesus to commemorate the lastweek of his life on this earth. The Lenten season ofsacrifice and self-denial is about to come to an end,but this Holy Week is extremely important for allChristians, because these are the days leading up tothe great Easter Feast. It begins with Palm Sundayand culminates with the celebration of the Triduum(Latin for Three Days): Holy Thursday, Good Fridayand Holy Saturday. The main focus of the week is thePassion (suffering out of love) and Resurrection ofJesus Christ and the events that led up to it.
Holy Week starts with a feeling of profound sanctity.It begins with Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus’ tri-umphant entry into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna.Along with the Mass there are two extraordinaryaspects – the first of which is the procession withpalms. This is the central feature of the service, as itwas in the earliest of times. The palms are blessedand are then carried in solemn procession into thechurch, after which the Mass is celebrated. The sec-ond and very ancient feature of the Palm Sundayservice is the reading of the Gospel of the Passion bythree readers during the Mass. This allows the faith-
ful to begin reflecting on the Passion that our Lord isto suffer in the coming days.
In the week following Palm Sunday is the EasterTriduum. This is the three days that immediately pre-cede Easter and begins on Holy Thursday. This is theday where we re-enact the Lord’s Last Supper, whichhe shared with his apostles on the night he wasbetrayed and arrested. This is one of the most beauti-ful liturgies of the entire liturgical year. During theMass, the priest washes the feet of 12 people, just asJesus did. Also of great importance. On this night,priests all over the world will renew their sacredvows. This is because, at the Last Supper, Jesus notonly instituted the Mass (Eucharist) but also the min-isterial priesthood.
On Good Friday, the day of the crucifixion anddeath of our Lord, we have the veneration of thecross. Typically, a service is held at three o’clock inthe afternoon (the hour he is believed to have died)and another later in the evening. During the service,the faithful go forward and kiss the cross. It must benoted that this act of devotion should never be viewedas a form of worship. It is solely, to show honor andrespect for Christ’s sacrifice for our sake, nothingmore. There is no consecration of the Eucharist onthis day, and the Communion we receive will be fromthe night before (which has been reserved in the tab-ernacle), because Christ dies on this day.
Holy Saturday is a vigil. We keep watch for theexpectant rising of Our Savior. This was the dayhe went down into the netherworld in order tobring back up with him into heaven those whohad died before his coming. Up to this time, thegates of heaven were closed and no one couldenter, due to the original sin of Adam. Jesuschanged all that. By dying for our sins on thecross, he won for us our eternal salvation, andheaven was opened once more. It is also on thisnight that persons who have spent months ofpreparation will be received through baptism andconfirmation into the Catholic Church for the firsttime. It is a joyous occasion.
Those who wholeheartedly enter and engage them-selves in living the mystery of the entire paschal cycle(Lent, Triduum and Easter’s 50 Days) discover that itcan change them forever. This is especially so of theTriduum, which stands at the heart of the Easter sea-son and is an intense immersion in the fundamentalmystery of what it is to be Christian.
During Holy Week, we suffer with Christ so that wemight rise with him at his Resurrection. It is a time toclear our schedules of unnecessary activities. Ourminds and hearts should be fixed on Jesus and whathe did for us, so that we may strengthen in our faithand made worthy to bear his cross and wear thecrown he wore.
Chaplain explains meaning of Catholic Holy Week
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With the newest Air Force PersonnelCenter Civilian Personnel Office buildingup and humming with activity and reno-vation in the main AFPC building sched-uled to continue for another two and ahalf years, a new problem is parkedright outside.
The renovation of Bldg. 499 has scat-tered AFPC employees to different build-ings around the base. Some buildingshave limited parking because of wherethey are while other parts of the base
have ample parking.One parking solution is a tempo-
rary shuttle bus service to allow peo-ple to park in satellite parking areasin the BXtra parking lot near theKendrick Club on the west side orHangar 16 near the library on FifthStreet East next to Bldg. 20, whereparking spaces are more plentiful onthe east side.
A shuttle bus runs from these twoplaces to Bldgs. 499, 663, 667 and 997every 15 minutes to pick up and drop offAFPC employees before and after workand for lunch. The shuttle runs from 6 to
9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 to 5 p.m.until the renovations to AFPC buildingsare complete.
“Bldg. 977 has very limited park-ing, and that’s the problem and themain reason for the shuttle,” saidJames Grobe, 902nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron deputy director.“After the renovation there won’t beany more shuttle.”
The bus route is similar to what amunicipal bus would take and thestops are marked by signs. The routemakes a loop around the BXtra park-ing lot then heads down Fifth Street
West and across H Street to FifthStreet East and then returns.
Mr. Grobe said they will study the rid-ership of the buses and make anyadjustments “along the way.”
“Ridership is very important tokeeping this service, so I encourageeveryone to ride the shuttle,” saidRalph Williams, AFPC civil engineer,in an email to AFPC employees.
Mr. Grobe said the morning route willbe extended an hour to 9 a.m. to make iteasier for people who come in at 8:30.
For more details, call Richard Trevinoat 652-2401.
Shuttle service, satellite parking eases commute
PAGE 11WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 10 APRIL 8, 2011
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Base participatesin JBSA exercise
Far left: Airman First Class JerryShackelford, 359th AerospaceMedicine Squadron biotechnicalspecialist, collects a sample of achemical agent used during theJoint Base San Antonio exerciseMarch 30.
Left: First responders treatvictims of a simulated biolog-ical/chemical attack during aJoint Base San Antonio exerciseat Randolph March 30.
Photos by Don LindseyFirst responders from Randolph’s fire department direct victims of a simulated chemical/biological attackduring a Joint Base San Antonio exercise March 30.
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B PublicAffairs
A little girl walked toschool on the first day asmany children do. Likeother children, she was a lit-tle nervous about the newbeginning and possiblyunaware of just how muchlay ahead of her.
This wasn’t the type offirst day at school that maycome to mind.
When her daughter was 6years old, Lucille Bridgesvolunteered her to be thefirst black student in an all-white, but recently desegre-gated, elementary school inNew Orleans, La. With thebacking from the NationalAssociation for theAdvancement of ColoredPeople and President JohnF. Kennedy, Ruby was thefirst black child to attendWilliam Frantz ElementarySchool, as well as the first toattend an all-white elemen-tary school in the south.
People gathered in frontof the school to protest notonly desegregation but morepersonally, Ruby attendingtheir school.
“We couldn’t trust thepolice,” said Mrs. Bridges,Ruby’s mother, as she retoldthe story of her daughterMarch 31 to students andfaculty at Randolph FieldElementary School. “Theyhad their kids in theschool.”
She said the schoolboard, the city government,police department and just
about every other whiteperson in the city wasangry with them and didwhat they could to keepRuby from the school.
“The police said we could-n’t go,” she said. “The mar-shals said the president saidwe could.”
Mrs. Bridges said peoplein the crowd gathered werethrowing eggs and tomatoes– whatever they could find.She said someone threw anegg and it was aimed rightat her head but a marshalcaught it just in time. Itbroke in his hand and nother head.
Ruby’s teacher told Mrs.Bridges that one day that asshe approached the school,Ruby stopped and seemed totalk to people in the crowd.The teacher had a goodview from her classroomwindow. After a moment,and with the insistence ofthe marshals, Ruby contin-ued into the school to herclassroom, which sheshared with only theteacher. She asked whyRuby stopped to talk to thepeople, to which Rubyreplied by saying she didn’tstop to talk to them.
After some back and forthbanter, Ruby said everymorning she stopped to saya prayer for the peoplegathered to taunt her, butthat morning she forgot todo it in the quiet and safetyaround the corner from theschool. She said she stoppedin the crowd to say hermorning prayer asking for-giveness for the crowd,
because they really didn’tknow what they were doing.
The marshals had toclose off the Bridges’ houseand the whole block to pro-tect the family from theharassment and occasionalviolence.
Mrs. Bridges said peoplecalled to threaten them,even after they changedtheir phone number.
She said people whoworked for the phone com-pany had children in theschool and would give outtheir phone number.
Ruby’s father lost his jobwhen his long-time employ-er found out who his daugh-ter was. Mrs. Bridges saidthey lived on the riverfrontat the time and people wereable to bring groceries andmoney using the river,instead of the street.
After she spoke, Mrs.Bridges took questions fromthe students and teachers,who were curious abouthow they lived.
“I wasn’t scared,” shereplied to a question from astudent asking if she wasafraid. “I knew the U.S.marshals were going to takecare of us.”
When first day of school brought new era
Above right: Lucille Bridges, mother of Ruby Bridges who was among the firstAfrican-Americans to integrate New Orleans public schools in 1960, speaks atRandolph March 31 as part of the base’s Women’s History Month observance.Right: Lucille Bridges accepts a photo of the “Taj” over the Texas flag after a
Women’s History Month lecture at Randolph. Presenting the gift are 1st Lt.William Waterworth, chairman of Women’s History Month committee, andPrecious Wallace, Air Education and Training Command Civil Engineering.
Photos by David Terry
The military installations thatmake up Joint Base San
Antonio recently participatedin a three-day area exercise.Various scenarios, including a
chemical release incident,tested emergency procedures
at Fort Sam Houston, Lacklandand Randolph Air Force Bases.The JBSA first-responder units
successfully implementedemergency procedures such as
treatment of victims andshelter-in-place.
PAGE 11WINGSPREADAPRIL 8, 2011WINGSPREADPAGE 10 APRIL 8, 2011
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
Base participatesin JBSA exercise
Far left: Airman First Class JerryShackelford, 359th AerospaceMedicine Squadron biotechnicalspecialist, collects a sample of achemical agent used during theJoint Base San Antonio exerciseMarch 30.
Left: First responders treatvictims of a simulated biolog-ical/chemical attack during aJoint Base San Antonio exerciseat Randolph March 30.
Photos by Don LindseyFirst responders from Randolph’s fire department direct victims of a simulated chemical/biological attackduring a Joint Base San Antonio exercise March 30.
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B PublicAffairs
A little girl walked toschool on the first day asmany children do. Likeother children, she was a lit-tle nervous about the newbeginning and possiblyunaware of just how muchlay ahead of her.
This wasn’t the type offirst day at school that maycome to mind.
When her daughter was 6years old, Lucille Bridgesvolunteered her to be thefirst black student in an all-white, but recently desegre-gated, elementary school inNew Orleans, La. With thebacking from the NationalAssociation for theAdvancement of ColoredPeople and President JohnF. Kennedy, Ruby was thefirst black child to attendWilliam Frantz ElementarySchool, as well as the first toattend an all-white elemen-tary school in the south.
People gathered in frontof the school to protest notonly desegregation but morepersonally, Ruby attendingtheir school.
“We couldn’t trust thepolice,” said Mrs. Bridges,Ruby’s mother, as she retoldthe story of her daughterMarch 31 to students andfaculty at Randolph FieldElementary School. “Theyhad their kids in theschool.”
She said the schoolboard, the city government,police department and just
about every other whiteperson in the city wasangry with them and didwhat they could to keepRuby from the school.
“The police said we could-n’t go,” she said. “The mar-shals said the president saidwe could.”
Mrs. Bridges said peoplein the crowd gathered werethrowing eggs and tomatoes– whatever they could find.She said someone threw anegg and it was aimed rightat her head but a marshalcaught it just in time. Itbroke in his hand and nother head.
Ruby’s teacher told Mrs.Bridges that one day that asshe approached the school,Ruby stopped and seemed totalk to people in the crowd.The teacher had a goodview from her classroomwindow. After a moment,and with the insistence ofthe marshals, Ruby contin-ued into the school to herclassroom, which sheshared with only theteacher. She asked whyRuby stopped to talk to thepeople, to which Rubyreplied by saying she didn’tstop to talk to them.
After some back and forthbanter, Ruby said everymorning she stopped to saya prayer for the peoplegathered to taunt her, butthat morning she forgot todo it in the quiet and safetyaround the corner from theschool. She said she stoppedin the crowd to say hermorning prayer asking for-giveness for the crowd,
because they really didn’tknow what they were doing.
The marshals had toclose off the Bridges’ houseand the whole block to pro-tect the family from theharassment and occasionalviolence.
Mrs. Bridges said peoplecalled to threaten them,even after they changedtheir phone number.
She said people whoworked for the phone com-pany had children in theschool and would give outtheir phone number.
Ruby’s father lost his jobwhen his long-time employ-er found out who his daugh-ter was. Mrs. Bridges saidthey lived on the riverfrontat the time and people wereable to bring groceries andmoney using the river,instead of the street.
After she spoke, Mrs.Bridges took questions fromthe students and teachers,who were curious abouthow they lived.
“I wasn’t scared,” shereplied to a question from astudent asking if she wasafraid. “I knew the U.S.marshals were going to takecare of us.”
When first day of school brought new era
Above right: Lucille Bridges, mother of Ruby Bridges who was among the firstAfrican-Americans to integrate New Orleans public schools in 1960, speaks atRandolph March 31 as part of the base’s Women’s History Month observance.Right: Lucille Bridges accepts a photo of the “Taj” over the Texas flag after a
Women’s History Month lecture at Randolph. Presenting the gift are 1st Lt.William Waterworth, chairman of Women’s History Month committee, andPrecious Wallace, Air Education and Training Command Civil Engineering.
Photos by David Terry
The military installations thatmake up Joint Base San
Antonio recently participatedin a three-day area exercise.Various scenarios, including a
chemical release incident,tested emergency procedures
at Fort Sam Houston, Lacklandand Randolph Air Force Bases.The JBSA first-responder units
successfully implementedemergency procedures such as
treatment of victims andshelter-in-place.
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs Rambler 1.5-mile runThe Rambler Fitness
Center hosts a 1.5-mile runThursday at 7:30 a.m. atthe center’s jogging trail.This is an opportunity forparticipants to gauge theirperformance before theirnext PT test. The first 50participants to sign upreceive a towel.
Little Renegades registration
Little Renegades is aparent/child program thathelps build confidence inchildren 3-5 years old whilethey learn basic baseballskills. Registration takesplace through April 30 atyouth programs, Bldg. 585.Children must be 3 yearsold by April 1. The cost is$30 per child and the pro-gram runs for six weeksbeginning in May.
Master’s blind drawThe Randolph Oaks Golf
Course hosts a master’sblind draw April 9 with teetimes from 7-9 a.m. Theentry fee is $10 per person.
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$3 per class. For details on class passes or holiday class schedules, call the Rambler Fitness Center at 652-2955.Equipment orientation available upon request for all patrons.
The Rambler Fitness Center will observe regular hours during the Easter holiday.
SUNDAYS
By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –The Central Texas Veterans Health CareSystem partners with Wilford Hall MedicalCenter’s Hearing Center of Excellence in amutually beneficial agreement thatimproves their patients’ care.
According to their website, CTVHCS is apatient-centered integrated health careorganization for veterans providing excel-lent health care, research and education.In fiscal 2009, CTVHCS treated more than80,000 unique patients and provided morethan 9,000 inpatient days of care in thehospital. CTVHCS collaborates with FortHood, the largest military base in theworld with the biggest troop commitmentto Operation Enduring Freedom andOperation Iraqi Freedom.
“I was the first combat otolaryngologist andI saw that the most common thing thatVeterans Affairs makes these days is hearingaids,” said Col. (Dr.) Joseph Brennan, 59thMedical Wing Otolaryngology Program direc-tor. “I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2004. Isaw 600-700 patients, and the number ofhearing loss injuries was the most by far.”
Dr. Brennan noticed that many of the com-bat servicemembers chose not to wear theirissued hearing protection because it inter-fered with their combat operations. Thisresulted in unprotected ears around the mostcommon danger in Afghanistan — impro-vised explosive devices.
Many of these patients go to CTVHCS, Dr.Brennan said, but some of their facilitiesaren’t prepared for complex cases, so theyare sent to Wilford Hall Medical Center herefor additional treatment.
“Clinics at CTVHCS operate one to twoweeks a month,” said Dr. Brennan. “Theydon’t treat some things, so the more compli-cated cases come here.”
This cooperative relationship enables thepatients to get the high quality care theyneed, and also helps the Wilford Hall HearingCenter of Excellence increase their knowl-edge database, called a registry, for researchand development.
“The ultimate goal is to restore hearingand scientists are working hard to develop away to restore the hairs that are destroyed ina blast,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Packer,Hearing Center for Excellence director.“That’s what we intend to do, continue toimprove the system of care for our troops andcontinue monitoring and caring of theresearch process that is the answer to theway ahead.”
Wilford Hall and CTVHCS join forces
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Packer performs operative care and inspection on U.S. Army Specialist JamesTillery at Wilford Hall Medical Center’s Hearing Center of Excellence March 2. Dr. Packer is thedirector of the several Department of Defense-directed Centers of Excellence and is an otolaryngolo-gist. Specialist Tillery was injured by an improvised explosive device during a tour in Afghanistan.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett
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By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett59th Medical Wing Public Affairs
LACKLAND AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –The Central Texas Veterans Health CareSystem partners with Wilford Hall MedicalCenter’s Hearing Center of Excellence in amutually beneficial agreement thatimproves their patients’ care.
According to their website, CTVHCS is apatient-centered integrated health careorganization for veterans providing excel-lent health care, research and education.In fiscal 2009, CTVHCS treated more than80,000 unique patients and provided morethan 9,000 inpatient days of care in thehospital. CTVHCS collaborates with FortHood, the largest military base in theworld with the biggest troop commitmentto Operation Enduring Freedom andOperation Iraqi Freedom.
“I was the first combat otolaryngologist andI saw that the most common thing thatVeterans Affairs makes these days is hearingaids,” said Col. (Dr.) Joseph Brennan, 59thMedical Wing Otolaryngology Program direc-tor. “I was deployed to Afghanistan in 2004. Isaw 600-700 patients, and the number ofhearing loss injuries was the most by far.”
Dr. Brennan noticed that many of the com-bat servicemembers chose not to wear theirissued hearing protection because it inter-fered with their combat operations. Thisresulted in unprotected ears around the mostcommon danger in Afghanistan — impro-vised explosive devices.
Many of these patients go to CTVHCS, Dr.Brennan said, but some of their facilitiesaren’t prepared for complex cases, so theyare sent to Wilford Hall Medical Center herefor additional treatment.
“Clinics at CTVHCS operate one to twoweeks a month,” said Dr. Brennan. “Theydon’t treat some things, so the more compli-cated cases come here.”
This cooperative relationship enables thepatients to get the high quality care theyneed, and also helps the Wilford Hall HearingCenter of Excellence increase their knowl-edge database, called a registry, for researchand development.
“The ultimate goal is to restore hearingand scientists are working hard to develop away to restore the hairs that are destroyed ina blast,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Packer,Hearing Center for Excellence director.“That’s what we intend to do, continue toimprove the system of care for our troops andcontinue monitoring and caring of theresearch process that is the answer to theway ahead.”
Wilford Hall and CTVHCS join forces
Lt. Col. (Dr.) Mark Packer performs operative care and inspection on U.S. Army Specialist JamesTillery at Wilford Hall Medical Center’s Hearing Center of Excellence March 2. Dr. Packer is thedirector of the several Department of Defense-directed Centers of Excellence and is an otolaryngolo-gist. Specialist Tillery was injured by an improvised explosive device during a tour in Afghanistan.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett
