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Fiesta 12

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EARTH WEEK 2009

Children at the LacklandYouth Center begin EarthWeek activities by plant-ing trees Monday. Thebase celebrated EarthWeek with activities de-signed to educate Airmenabout the importance ofconserving and preservingthe Earth’s natural re-sources. Activities in-cluded a slogan contest atLackland ElementarySchool, a golf tourna-ment, and an informa-tional campaign at thebase exchange. EarthWeek activities concludetoday with landscaping atthe Gateway Club.

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Team Lackland earned highpraise from Air Education andTraining Command followingthe Enhanced ComplianceValidation network inspectionby the Defense InformationSystems Agency last week.

Inspectors were on base forfive days examining Non-classi-fied Internet Protocol Routingand Secure Internet ProtocolRouting networks.

“Lackland passed with flyingcolors,” Gen. Stephen Lorenz,AETC commander, explained inan e-mail to base commandersabout the inspection. “The

number of Category 1 vulnera-bilities for both NIPRnet andSIPRnet were 31 and 44,respectively. It is extremely rareto see the number of CAT 1sthat low.”

More than half of the CAT 1s,which are the highest risk ofnetwork attack, cited were cor-rected on site and the rest havebeen addressed with plans ofaction, according to GeneralLorenz.

“The entire Lackland teamhave really led the way inchanging the Air Force para-digm of network security,” hecontinued. “(Personnel from)Brig. Gen. Len Patrick (37thTraining Wing commander) on

down took this effort as a com-mander’s issue and took noprisoners. It was truly an envi-ronment of ‘comply or be dis-connected’.”

General Lorenz cited theteam successes of Lt. Col.Jacqueline Jones, commander,690th Information SystemsSquadron, and Lt. Col. LisaHummler, commander, 37thCommunications Squadron, fortheir efforts with both net-works.

Maj. Gen. David Senty, com-mander, Air Force NetworkOperations, also had highregard for Lackland.

“This is awesome – a casestudy on the impact of your no-

blink leadership focus and com-munication of your intent – andthe resulting commitment fromyour staff and commanders,”General Senty said in an e-mailto base leadership. “I’ve heardfrom my staff that this is thebest ECV result we’ve seen.”

The ECV is a technicalinspection, assessing informa-tion assurance and compliancewith Department of Defensepolicies in securing the AirForce network.

The team looks at how infor-mation arrives and departsLackland, and application, serv-er and physical security since

AETC lauds base networks

See NETWORKS P5

Photo by Robbin Cresswell

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The 37th Logistics Readiness Squadron PersonalProperty Section has counselors ready to help ser-vicemembers prepare for a military move.

Located in Bldg. 5616, Room 112, the PersonalProperty Section offers a few tips to help ensureAirmen are properly prepared for a householdmove.

• Empty, defrost, and thoroughly wash the inside ofthe refrigerator and/or freezer.• Disconnect and prepare all components such asstereos, compact disc players, computers, printers,televisions and VCRs.• Drain all water from hot tubs and waterbeds andallow time for drying.• Disconnect all appliances such as washer, dryerand cooking stove. If plumbing, electrical or car-pentry work is needed in disconnecting these appli-ances, arrange for the work and pay the charges.• Ensure residence is clean and organized. Alllaundry and dishes must be cleaned prior to pack-ing. Additionally, ensure home is free from any buginfestation. Carriers can refuse to pack and pick upitems if household goods and home are not cleanand organized. Members are ultimately responsiblefor all costs associated with an attempted pickup.• Dispose of worn out and unneeded items beforethe move to avoid wasteful packing, moving or

storage expenses, and excess weight.• Discard all unauthorized items• Remove personal property from attic, crawlspace, or similar storage area within the residence• If other shipments are scheduled for pick up,such as baggage or nontemporary storage, ensureitems are separated and not mixed with other ship-ments.• Drain all liquids, gasoline, oil, and water. Removebatteries from power-driven equipment such as amoped, motorcycle, or lawn mowers prior to pick-up.

It is important to make an appointment for coun-seling as soon as orders are received, especiallyduring the busy months of May through August.Military members must be in uniform for theirappointments. Children are not allowed to attend.

Child care information is available at the familysupport center, Bldg.1249, Room 120. Call 671-3722 to make arrangements.

For more information, call the Personal PropertySection at 671-2821 or visit www.afmove.hq.af.mil.

For information on an inbound household goodsshipment, contact Joint Personal Property ShippingOffice at 321-4200.

(Courtesy of 37th LRS)

Preparation key to smooth household moves UCI TIP OF THE WEEK:GET SAFETY PROGRAMS READY

As the Unit Compliance Inspection inJune gets closer, units are reminded tofocus on their safety programs. Addressingthe following questions and maintaining aconstant, proactive approach will ensurereadiness and help prevent accidentsbefore they happen:

• Are you documenting safety inspectionsand briefings?• Are you providing your workers a safeenvironment to perform their duties?• Are AF Form 55s properly documented?• Have you checked your hazardous mate-rial storage, handling and disposal pro-gram?• Is job safety and occupational healthtraining conducted for each newly assignedworker?• Are individuals who participate in high-risk activities identified and briefed, docu-mented by the commander?• Are motorcycle safety representativesappointed?

(Courtesy of the UCI Planning Office)

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LTA ROAD CLOSURES

Beginning Wednesday, there will aseries of road closures at the LacklandTraining Annex at the Medina Main Gate.

The closures are: Hill Rise, Wednesdaythrough April 28, detour Eagle Drive;Hillrise Drive, southbound, April 27-May 4;Medina Base Road, April 28-May 6, detourHill Rise; Hillrise Drive, northbound, May4-11.

TEAM LACKLAND AWARDS

The Team Lackland first quarterawards ceremony will be held May 22,11:30 a.m., at the Gateway Club.

For more information, contact MasterSgt. Anthony Milunas at 219-8906.

SPREAD THE WORD BRIEFING

An electronic version of the Spread theWord briefing is available online athttps://ask.afpc.randolph.af.mil/pubaffairs/word/word.asp.

Briefing topics range from the assign-ment cycle and tempo banding to upcom-ing uniform changes and civilian hiringprocedures. Personnel questions can besent to the Spread the Word team atstw.workflow@randolph.af.mil.

APRIL IS NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH

April is National Donate Life Month,and the Texas Organ Sharing Allianceasks residents to help save a life bybecoming a registered organ, tissue andeye donor.

The federally funded, nonprofit organi-zation encourages people to register whenobtaining or renewing their Texas driver’slicense or identification card, or by regis-tering online at www.donatelifetexas.orgor www.donevidatexas.org.

Currently, there are more than 101,000men, women and children listed on theUnited Network for Organ Sharing’snational waiting list. More than 8,000 ofthem live in the state of Texas and await alife-saving heart, liver, lung, small bowel,kidney and/or pancreas transplant.

To make a difference by becoming aregistered donor or for more details, callEsmeralda Perez, TOSA office, at 614-7030 or (866) 685-0277.

NewsBRIEFS Lackland raises $239K for AFAF

By Shannon Carabajal37th Training Wing Public Affairs

Team Lackland demonstrated its generosity byraising $239,051.71, or 115 percent of its AirForce Assistance Fund goal. The“Commitment to Caring” campaign onLackland, which began March 9 andended April 17, provided Airmen theopportunity to contribute to any of thefour official Air Force charitable organi-zations.

Now in its 36th year, 100 percent ofmonies raised will benefit active-duty,Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force people,surviving spouses and families.

“Surpassing the Team Lackland goal showsthat even when times are tough, (Airmen) know andunderstand the importance of taking care of each other,”said Capt. Angela Sanders, a Team Lackland campaigncoordinator.

The four official Air Force charitable organizationsinclude the Air Force Village Foundation, the Air ForceAid Society, the General and Mrs. Curtis LeMay

Foundation, and the Air Force Enlisted Village.Captain Sanders said a majority of thedonations are going to the Air Force Aid

Society which provides emergency assis-tance to Airmen in the form of grants andloans, and sponsors education assistanceprograms. The Air Force Vil lageFoundation, Air Force Enlisted Villageand the General and Mrs. Curtis LeMayFoundation provide housing and financial

assistance for retired Air Force widowswho have no other means of support.The sense of family and the wingman spirit

contributed to the campaign’s success, CaptainSanders said. “What helped make this campaign suc-

cessful is the same thing that makes us as Airmen suc-cessful: the role of family the Air Force provides us andits true leadership in taking care of our wingman.”

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COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK,37TH TRAINING WING

COMMANDER

KIRK FRADY,DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

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Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex,national origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation,or any other nonmerit factor of thepurchaser, user or patron.

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By Gen. Stephen LorenzCommander, Air Education and Training Command

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE –Recently, I had the distinct honor toattend the Airman’s Coin Ceremony atLackland. It is always a privilege for meto meet the terrific men and women whotrain and are trained in what seems like atimeless setting.

That day, the crystal blue sky meltedinto the field of blue-suited trainees whoproudly marched onto the parade field.They were surrounded by thousands offamily and friends, all having traveled toLackland to witness something special.Everyone in attendance sat, buttons bust-ing with pride, eyes straining to catch aglimpse of their son, daughter, brother,sister, husband, wife or friend. TheAmerican flag presided, waving promi-nently on top of the pole.

Like everyone else, I sat at the ceremo-ny marveling at the 745 trainees, ready tobecome Airmen in the world’s greatestAir Force. For Lackland, this scenereplays itself every week, year-round. Fortrainees that afternoon, however, it wastheir day, and I felt it as soon as the firstflight marched onto the pad. Everyone feltit – the pride and eager anticipation waswritten all over their faces; these traineesknew they had accomplished somethingabsolutely amazing.

I was especially proud of these Airmen.They decided to join something biggerthan themselves and defend our nationand its ideals. Within months, many ofthese Airmen will be sent forward intoharm’s way. I have no doubt that they willsucceed. You see, our Airmen, non-com-missioned officers and senior NCOs arethe finest in the world and it doesn’t hap-pen by accident. Our recruiters fill ourranks with members from all walks of lifeand our training and education systemsare second to none. We are a reflection ofAmerican society, and I wouldn’t have itany other way.

Basic military training is a terrificexample of our Air Force’s pursuit ofexcellence. The training builds upon thefoundation influenced by mothers,

fathers, grandparents and teach-ers across the nation, emphasiz-ing the Air Force Core Values:integrity first, service before self,and excellence in all we do. Ittransforms young Americans intomembers of the Air Force family,a motivated team of warriorAirmen.

Why is our enlisted force thebest? In a single word: trust.When an NCO from securityforces tells me that the base is secure, Iknow without a doubt that all is safe.Before flying, I always review the formsdocumenting maintenance actions on thataircraft. The SNCO’s signature at the bot-tom of the forms is all I need to see tohave complete confidence in the safety ofthat airplane. I liken it to the cell phonecommercial many of you have probablyseen on television. Although there may bea single man or woman standing in front,he or she speaks with the voice of thou-sands standing behind. A successful teamis one that works together, enabled andempowered by trust.

Where does the trust come from? Itstarts with our integrity, which is testeddaily and without which a team cannotoperate successfully. Basic training rein-forces it with the discipline, initiative andcompetency essential to defend our nationand its ideals. Technical training contin-ues the theme and is the next journey forthese Airmen where they will developrespective core competencies that fit intothe overall Air Force machine. Later,these Airmen will become NCOs andSNCOs and the Air Force will depend onthem to make difficult decisions – thetough calls that years of experience andtraining enable them to make. The AirForce machine relies on them, truststhem, to make the right call.

All of us have a job to do and no job ismore important than another. One terrificexample is Tech. Sgt. Matt Slaydon. InOctober 2007, while leading an explosiveordnance disposal team to investigate asuspicious road sign in Iraq, SergeantSlaydon sustained extensive injuries whena bomb exploded two feet away from him.

As Matt later said during hisPurple Heart ceremony, “It’s arare thing for a person to find ajob and career that gave themgreat, great joy. Every day I lovedcoming to work, and after a shortperiod of time, I gained a greatsense of purpose from what I did.I know that those days are com-ing to an end for me ... I thinkprobably what I’ll miss the mostis this Air Force family and this

great sense of purpose.”Sergeant Slaydon gets it. All tasks have

purpose and even the least glamorous aremission essential. We must all follow hislead and embrace our function, our pur-pose.

On our Air Force team, everyone’s abil-ity to perform their function is whatbuilds trust and makes the machine runso smoothly. Ultimately, we all share thesame goal – the defense of our nation andits ideals. That’s the common denomina-tor, regardless of rank, where trust andmutual respect are paramount. At everybase, in every shop and office, Air Forceleadership, both officer and enlisted, con-sistently sets the example. We are all rolemodels and always on the job. OurAirmen live up to these expectationsevery day.

Back at Lackland, the Coin Ceremonyconcluded with the Airman’s Creed. All745 spoke with a single voice, “I am anAmerican Airman. I am a warrior. I haveanswered my nation’s call.” It wasabsolutely captivating; the crowd hung onevery word. As the newly coined Airmenfinished the creed, their voices rose inunison for the last line, “... And I will notfail!”

The last words echoed across the fieldand stayed with me. I knew each of thenew Airmen stood that afternoon wonder-ing if they were ready, eager to be tested.In reality, they had just passed their firstbig test with flying colors. Other tests andchallenges will follow, but these newAirmen will face their challenges as mem-bers of the Air Force team. I have unwa-vering trust in our team – together wewill not fail!

Lorenz on Leadership

Today’s Airmen exceed expectations

General StephenLorenz

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TALK

STRAIGHT

“The thing I am most proud ofis being able to wear theuniform and inspire otherpeople to wear it. And to havethem look up to the uniformlike I did when I was in highschool.” – Tech. Sgt. GeorgeZachery, Headquarters SecurityForces.

“My proudest moments arewatching people I havementored progress and getpromoted in their careers.” –Senior Master Sgt. David Staton,superintendent of the 737th TrainingSupport Squadron.

“The moment in my Air Forcecareer I am most proud of isthe day I graduated militarytraining instructor school.” –Staff Sgt. Najja Williams, 324thTraining Squadron.

“My proudest moments arewatching the men and womenwe graduate every eight and ahalf weeks succeed as they getout into the operational AirForce and their first stations.”– Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 737thTraining Group Standardization andEvaluation Team.

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

What has been the

proudest moment of

your Air Force career?

the network is constantly underattack.

“Across Lackland, there are com-manders supporting ECV, networkcompliance and network security ingeneral,” said Colonel Hummler.“What they found when they camehere was unrivaled support of net-

work security. The team didn’t findanything that we really didn’talready know about it, which is as itshould be.”

Colonel Hummler added Tech. Sgt.Gregory Murdock and the 37th CSTiger Team, and Tech. Sgt. TroyMilburn and the 690th ISS ECVsuperstars played key roles in thesuccessful evaluation.

Capt. Robert Taylor, operationsflight commander, echoed ColonelHummler’s statements.

“We had a tremendous amount ofsupport from General Lorenz ondown,” Captain Taylor said,“whether it was buying new equip-ment, or (the policy of) ‘comply or bedisconnected’. We didn’t get toomuch pushback from the command-

ers of those units (that needed tocomply) because we had the backingof General Lorenz, General Patrickand General Senty.

“We weren’t surprised by anythingthat they (the inspection team) pre-sented to us,” said Captain Taylor.“We were prepared to answer thosequestions even before they lefttown.”

NETWORKS from P1

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Congratulations to the fol-lowing 70 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 709 trainees graduat-ing today.

320th Training SquadronFlight 313Vincent ChapmanEvan FriscoJohn HartmanNathanael HolbrookBrandon KnoxWilliam LinsmierJames McEndreeRandall PrillFlight 314Loretta BushShannon Pitts

321st Training SquadronFlight 303John GarciaMark GhigliottiCharles RowlandRobert Spellman

Ian StocktonColin WarrChancellor WhitfieldFlight 304Zachariah Hall

322nd Training SquadronFlight 305Genaro AguilarKyle Bond Austin ClouseAnthony CraftLarry DumasAndrew GeronimoJoseph KaupasWilliam SpencerFlight 306Brandon HarrisJustin LamberDakota MammedatyChristopher ManiereJeffrey McGlothinBrenton SchmidtSteven SkogSteven StopaniLoren Williamson

Flight 307Douglas HoffmanPete MartinezSteven McCormickFlight 308Pamela BoydMichele CervantesRebekah FisherLabria FlackReannen Purser

323rd Training SquadronFlight 315Gabriel KealohaRobert KnipferElliott KuglerMonte McRaeNathan RemlingerJonathan SimmondsSamuel WeemsAdam WhiteFlight 316Jasmine CapersNatasia FranckJennifer HellerCandace Moyd

324th Training SquadronFlight 309Jemarco BrooksJohn McDermottFlight 310Brian ClaypoolDarnell HarrisonDustin HughesYedeychem MannEric NowickiDamien PowelAlbert Scott

326th Training SquadronFlight 311Alex ArebaloChristopher RettererJason WarrenFlight 312Christopher RowDaniel SayarotMichael Spitler

Top BMT AirmanMonte McRae, 323rd TRS,Flight 315

Most Physically FitMale AirmenBrandon Harris, 322nd TRS,Flight 306Timothy McDonald, 322ndTRS, Flight 306

Female AirmenAnna Roberts, 322nd TRS,Flight 308Loretta Bush, 320th TRS,Flight 314

Top PT FlightsMale Flights320th TRS, Flight 313323rd TRS, Flight 315

Female Flights322nd TRS, Flight 308323rd TRS, Flight 316

Top Academic Flights323rd TRS, Flight 315324th TRS, Flight 310

BMT HONORS

By Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

An Air Force surgeon, Lt. Col.(Dr.) Kyle Weld, performed the firstrobot-assisted surgery in the AirForce at Wilford Hall MedicalCenter April 10.

The surgery was a laparoscopicprostatectomy, or the surgicalremoval of prostate cancer.

“The procedure went great,”said Colonel Weld, director ofendourology at Wilford Hall. “Thepatient went home on schedule withminimal blood loss and pain.”

The surgical robot provides amagnified, high-definition, three-dimensional view for the physician.It converts the surgeon’s handmovements into very precise move-ments with tiny instruments insidethe patient.

This state-of-the-art surgical sys-tem provides the least invasive andmost precise procedures for WilfordHall’s patients.

“Our residents (medical profes-sionals) will also benefit from theirexposure to this advanced surgical

technique,” Colonel Weld said.Colonel Weld and Lt. Col. (Dr.)

Sam Hakim, commander of the hos-pital’s Urology Flight, trained on therobot at a civilian hospital and haveyears of laparoscopic surgery expe-rience.

Other uses for the robot in urolo-gy include partial nephrectomies,or kidney removals, and pyeloplas-ties, a specific type of kidney recon-struction procedure.

It can also be used in other fieldsof surgery including gynecology,cardiovascular, general surgery andotolaryngology.

More robot-assisted surgeriesare already scheduled at WilfordHall.

Wilford Hall received the firstrobot in March at a cost of morethan $1 million.

Funding has been requested fora second robot, intended to go tothe 59th Clinical Research Divisionfor training purposes.

“This equipment will provideinvaluable training experience forour medical residents and staff,”Dr. Weld said.

Doctors perform first robot-assisted surgery in the Air Force

Photo by Senior Airman Nicole RobertsA robot is put into place by doctors for a laparoscopic prostatectomy, or the surgicalremoval of prostate cancer, April 10 at Wilford Hall Medical Center. This was the firstrobot-assisted surgery in the Air Force and was performed by Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kyle Weld,director of endourology, 59th Surgical Specialities Squadron.

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By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Col. Edward Westermann, 737th Training Groupcommander and expert Holocaust historian, deliveredthe keynote address at the annual Lackland Holocaustmemorial luncheon Tuesday at Mitchell Hall.

The luncheon’s theme, “Never Again: What You DoMatters,” marked the midway point of Lackland’sHolocaust Days of Remembrance, April 19-26. Theremembrance recalls the murders of 6 millionEuropean Jews during World War II.

Colonel Westermann, who holds a bachelor’sdegree in military history, a master’s degree inEuropean history and a PhD in military and Europeanhistory. He has authored two books about Germanmilitary history and has had numerous papers pub-lished on the subject. He has spent the past 18 yearsstudying the role of German police in the Holocaustand the Third Reich.

“Many times when people talk about NaziGermany, you hear the term Gestapo or SS,” ColonelWestermann said. “There were many organizationsthat were not a part of the SS or Gestapo that wereintimately involved in the annihilation of theEuropean Jews.

“The Gestapo was a small group,” he said. “In

some areas there was one Gestapo agent for every35,000 people; that tells you they could not have beeneverywhere. Who were those individuals? In manycases it was what we consider our blue suit cops.”

Colonel Westermann went on to say his ultimatequestion was how people, in this case German police,could make a decision to become willing executionersor mass murderers.

He explained that ordinary police reservists weresent to do a difficult job and succumbed to peer pres-sure and obedience to authority. What happened inGermany was the organizational culture of the Naziregime mobilized police for combat operations.

German police murdered about 1 million people,not all Jews but also from other ethnic groups. Thatlevel of annihilation was comparable to the Germandeath squads.

“Small numbers, added up over the course ofyears, constitute what happened in the Holocaust,”Colonel Westermann said. “It’s not just Auschwitz (aconcentration death camp) but all the surroundingareas on the Eastern front in Russia where communi-ties were wiped out by police units.

“The danger comes when you allow your loyalty toa regime or an individual to supercede your moraland ethical responsibilities as part of a larger organi-zation, military or police.”

Historian speaks at Holocaust luncheon

Photo by Alan BoedekerCol. Edward Westermann, 737th Training Group commander,makes remarks during Team Lackland’s Holocaust MemorialLuncheon Tuesday at Mitchell Hall. The theme of this year'sluncheon was “Never Again: What You Do Matters.”

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Lackland sets base cleanup dayBy Tech. Sgt. Freddie Mims 37th Civil Engineer Squadron

Spring is here. The weather iswarming, flowers are blooming, andtrees are budding. It’s also time forspring cleaning and everybody isencouraged to join Team LacklandApril 28 for the annual base cleanupday.

“We want to make our base looknice and really show our pride inLackland,” said Capt. Michael Jost,37th Civil Engineer SquadronOperations Flight deputy chief.

Thousands of visitors come to baseeach week, visiting our facilities,learning about our mission and watch-ing their loved ones graduate from AirForce Basic Military Training. “Formany, Lackland is their first impres-sion of the Air Force,” Captain Jostsaid. He added that with everybodypitching in, that first impression willbe a good and lasting one.

Units are asked to manicure, cleanand maintain their work area, includ-ing the areas around their facilities, up

to 50 feet or the street curb.Commanders and facility managers

have developed plans for specific unitcleanup activities. Activities mayinclude trash pickup, maintaining andsprucing up landscaped areas, paint-ing, and garbage removal.

The 37th Civil Engineer Squadronwill provide the tools, supplies, materi-als, and support needed to make theday a success. Items are available forcheckout from the self help store, Bldg.5449, including power washers, cord-less drills, hand tools, hedge and weedtrimmers, shovels, rakes and wheel-barrows, wet and dry vacuums, andother miscellaneous cleanup supplies.

Everybody is reminded to keep safe-ty in mind during cleanup efforts. Useoperational risk management tech-niques when planning each task; usesafety equipment including gloves,hearing and eye protection; and stayhydrated. Additionally, use propertechniques when lifting heavy items.

For more information about basecleanup day, call Captain Jost or GerryGuajardo at 671-3015.

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The 37th Training Wing Office ofthe Staff Judge Advocate administeredthese judgments from April 9-15:

• A staff sergeant from the 331stTraining Squadron violated Article 92and received a suspended reduction tosenior airman, forfeiture of $900 fortwo months and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the343rd Training Squadron violatedArticle 92 and received a reduction toairman, forfeiture of $699 for twomonths, 14 days restricted to base, 14days extra duty and a reprimand.

• An airman from the 343rd TRSviolated Article 80 and received areduction to airman basic, forfeiture

of $699 for two months with onemonth suspended, 14 days restrictedto base, 14 days extra duty and a rep-rimand.

• An airman from the 343rd TRSviolated Article 134 and received for-feiture of $699 for two months withone month suspended, seven daysrestricted to base, seven days extraduty and a reprimand.

• An airman from the 343rd TRSviolated Article 92 and Article 117and received forfeiture of $699 fortwo months, 30 days restricted tobase, 30 days extra duty and a repri-mand.

• An airman from the 343rd TRSviolated Article 134 and received a

suspended reduction to airman basic,forfeiture of $300, seven days restrict-ed to base, seven days extra duty anda reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 344thTraining Squadron violated Article 92and received forfeiture of $699 payfor two months with one month sus-pended and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the345th Training Squadron violatedArticle 86 and received a suspendedreduction to airman, suspended forfei-ture of $366, restricted to base and areprimand.

• An airman first class from the37th Security Forces Squadron violat-ed Article 92 and received a suspend-

ed reduction to airman, forfeiture of$784, 21 days extra duty and a repri-mand.

• A senior airman from theCryptologic Systems Group violatedArticle 86, Article 95 and Article 121and received a reduction to airmanfirst class, suspended forfeiture of$250 for two months, 14 days extraduty and a reprimand.

Mandatory Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice briefings for second-term re-enlistees are conducted on awalk-in basis in the 37th TRW head-quarters courtroom.

For more information, call 671-2007.

MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHT

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By Shannon Carabajal37th Training Wing Public Affairs

The Armed Service Medley, a compilationof all the service songs, is now played overthe Lackland giant voice system every Fridayat noon. Additionally, the National Anthemand Retreat are played at 5 p.m. and Taps isplayed at 9 p.m.

Air Force Instruction 34-1201, Protocol,outlines the appropriate action to take dur-ing each of these events.

Armed Service MedleyMilitary members outside and in uniform

during the Armed Service Medley must cometo the position of attention without salutingfor the duration of the song. Those driving avehicle do not have to stop.

National Anthem and RetreatDuring the National Anthem and Retreat,

military members outdoors and in uniformmust face the flag, if visible, or face themusic. Stand at attention and salute on thefirst note of the music; or if no music, whenseeing the flag first being raised or lowered.

The salute is dropped after the last note isplayed, or when the flag has been fullyraised or lowered, depending on the ceremo-ny.

Those driving a vehicle during Retreatshould pull the vehicle to the side of the roadand stop. All military occupants should sitquietly at attention until the last note of theNational Anthem has played.

When in civilian clothes and outdoorsduring Retreat, stand at attention and placethe right hand, with a hat if wearing oneover your heart.

TapsTaps began as a signal for lights or lights

out at the end of the day. For these purposes,there are no formal protocol proceduresrequired. However, the playing of Taps con-tinues to be a part of a military funeraland/or military memorial honors ceremony.

Upon hearing Taps at a military ceremo-ny, proper protocol dictates those individualsin uniform render a salute until the music iscomplete. Civilians should remove theirheadgear and place their hand over theirheart.

Ceremonial songs on base: What to do

Courtesy PhotoThe National Anthem and Retreat are played at 5 p.m. on Lackland.During that event, military members outdoors and in uniform must facethe flag, if visible, or face the music, stand at attention and salute onthe first note of the music.

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The following incidents, report-ed by the 37th Security ForcesSquadron, took place on Lacklandfrom April 10-15:

• Nine minor vehicle accidentswith no injuries and one majoraccident with minor injuries werereported.

• Nine traffic citations wereissued.

• A civilian reported the theftof a wallet, an alien card and$520 in cash from the visiting offi-cers quarters.

• A Naval petty officer was

arrested for driving while intoxi-cated at the intersection ofTruemper Street and CarswellAvenue.

• An airman from the 59thMedical Squadron reported theftof an X-box 360 valued at $500from the Security Hill dormitories,Bldg. 2011.

• An airman first class from the37th Contracting Squadron wasarrested for shoplifting an itemvalued at $1.50 from the baseexchange.

• Two airmen first class were

arrested for simple assault at the343rd Training Squadron dormi-tories, Bldg. 10504.

• A staff sergeant from the59th Medical OperationsSquadron reported the theft of$74 at Wilford Hall MedicalCenter.

If you have information oncriminal activity on Lackland, callthe Security Forces Control Centerat 671-2018.

To report emergencies, call911. You may remain anonymous.

SECURITY FORCES ON PATROL

Talking on a cell phone whiledriving on base is prohibited.Reminder!

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Photo by Alan BoedekerTech. Sgt. Raymond Rodriguez and Senior Airman MaribelleHernandez, 2009 Lackland Ambassadors, wave to the crowd atthe Air Education and Training Command Fiesta kick off partyApril 15 at Randolph Air Force Base Officers Club. The ambas-sadors represented Lackland at more than 50 Fiesta events.

Photo by Alan BoedekerThe Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps marches during the Fort SamHouston Fiesta ceremony and fireworks extravaganza Sunday. The eventfeatured food and drink booths, live entertainment, a carnival, games,military equipment display and novelty items. Local military organizationsparticipated in the event, including the Lackland Honor Guard.

Photo by Alan BoedekerMembers of the 341st Training Squadron march down the bomb run during theLackland Fiesta military parade Wednesday. The parade showcased Team Lacklandto Fiesta-goers as more than 1,000 people representing the base and the 323rTraining Squadron Drum and Bugle Corps passed in review.

Courtesy PhotoLynn Patrick (left); Brig. Gen. Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander; Col.Gregory Parsons, 37th TRW vice commander; Senior Airman Maribelle Hernandez andTech. Sgt. Raymond Rodriguez, 2009 Lackland Ambassadors; and Chief Master Sgt.Juan Lewis, 37th TRW command chief, prepare to march in the Pilgrimage to theAlamo Monday. The pilgrimage is a memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes and theheritage of Texas. A wreath-bearing procession of historic, civic, patriotic, militaryand school groups walk silently from Municipal Auditorium to the Alamo.

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Photo by Alan BoedekerKing Antonio LXXXVII receives his public investiture fromFiesta officials in front of the Alamo Saturday. The investi-ture is one of the longest-standing Fiesta traditions; KingAntonio is selected each year from the ranks of the TexasCavaliers, a patriotic and civic organization. During hisreign, King Antonio visits schools throughout the city, hospi-tals, nursing homes, businesses and military bases.

Photo by Alan BoedekerThe 82nd Airborne Chorus from Fort Bragg, N.C., perform during the FortSam Houston Fiesta ceremony and fireworks extravaganza Sunday. The chorusis a musical group composed of division troopers representing every unitwithin the division.

Photo by Alan BoedekerThe Air Force Band of the West performs during Fiesta InBlue 2009 at Trinity University's Laurie Auditorium Tuesdaynight. The band's Jazz Ensemble, Dimensions In Blue, andpopular music group, Top Flight, entertained the crowd withmusic inspired by the state of Texas.

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Photo by William BelcherStaff Sgt. Nicholas Officer and Master Sgt. Terry Esparza, Air Force ISR Agency ambassadors, visitwith retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of theAir Force, during the Air Education and Training Command Commander's Fiesta Reception heldApril 15 at Randolph. The AETC Commander's Fiesta Reception is one of the first official events ofFiesta and was hosted by Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander.

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By Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline Hutto SAPO program representative

Sexual assault, including rape, inmarriage is a serious, prevalent, andoften discounted form of violenceagainst women. Raising awarenessand understanding of this crime isessential to helping victims come for-ward and get the help they need.

Sexism and control are often atthe heart of sexual assault in mar-riage, just as they are with mostforms of sexual violence. Between 10and 14 percent of married womenhave been raped by their spousesand 34 percent of women have had

unwanted sex with their partner,most often as a result of a perceivedmarital obligation.

Although perceptions about thesecrimes are changing, i t wasn’talways this way. The first maritalrape case didn’t reached the U.S.court system until 1978. By July 5,1993, it became a crime in all 50states. Unfortunately, spousalexemptions in 30 states still treat itas a lesser crime than other forms ofrape.

Marital rape is a violent and bru-tal crime affecting women – regard-less of age, race, social class or geo-graphic area – all carrying with

them serious physical and psycholog-ical effects. Victims are also morelikely to experience mult ipleassaults.

Short-term effects include anxiety,shock, fear, depression, suicidalthoughts, and post-traumatic stressdisorder, while long-term effectsinclude eating and sleeping disor-ders, sexual dysfunction, and flash-backs.

Additionally, victims often sufferbloody noses, broken bones, pelvicpain and sometimes have miscar-riages or stillbirths.

Because the physical and psycho-logical trauma are so severe, those

who come into contact with survivorsshould provide support and encour-age the victim to challenge the pre-vail ing myth that rape by one’sspouse is inconsequential.

Lackland’s Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinators are availableto help, ensuring sexual assault vic-tims receive the appropriate respon-sive care and assisting with report-ing, restricted and unrestricted, andseeking accountability for those whocommit these crimes.

For more information or to reporta report a sexual assault, call theLackland SARC 24-hour hotline at671-SARC.

Raising awareness of marital violence

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By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Lackland’s first WingmanAwards will be presentedThursday at the monthly pro-motion recognition ceremony.

The new program isdesigned to be low key andinformal, and recognize“Airmen taking care ofAirmen,” according to MasterSgt. Jason Hohenstreiter,program director.

“We’re looking for some-

one who’s turned a gooddeed and practicing the ‘payit forward’ concept,”Sergeant Hohenstreiter said.“It’s a good way for people tosay, ‘Hey, chief (Chief MasterSgt. Juan Lewis, 37thTraining Wing commandchief), my wingman helpedme out and I want to see himrecognized.’ There is somuch going on and peopleare constantly helping out;this is just another way tosay thanks.”

The intent creates a directline for Airmen or their fami-lies to get word to wing lead-ership of the daily effortstheir peers are taking to helpone another out.

“We’re not looking forsomeone who saved theworld,” said Sergeant Hohen-streiter, “and it doesn’t haveto be your wingman; justsomebody at that moment intime who helped you out.”

He said any number ofthings can get someone rec-

ognized with a chief’s coin. Itcan be as simple as helping adeployed Airman’s family,changing a flat tire or mow-ing a lawn; it’s an act thatepitomizes the core valuesand illustrates the family cul-ture of the military.

The monthly programanticipates, but is not limitedto, presenting two awards amonth; it is based on submis-sions.

A panel – consisting of anAirman from Airman’s Voice,

and one mid-tier and onesenior NCO representative –will make the selections.

Sergeant Hohenstreiteremphasized submissions arethe key to the program.Nomination forms can be e-mailed to wingmanawards@lackland.af.mil and aretaken at any time for reviewand selection.

For more information andnomination forms, contactSergeant Hohenstreiter at671-3722.

New program recognizes wingmen

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

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CHAPEL SERVICESChristianCatholicMonday-Friday:WHMC ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall Medical Center ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Service, 12:45 p.m

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service, 9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m.Children’s Church providedReligious Education, 11 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 10:30 a.m.

WHMC ChapelGeneral Service, 1:30 p.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense Language InstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 2 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 6 p.m.

WiccaWednesday(1st only):Freedom Chap-el, Room 8, SanAntonio Military Open Circle, 6:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY

NCO RETRAINING DEADLINE

Wednesday is the deadline forAirmen to submit retraining pack-ages under Phase II of the Air ForceNCO Retraining Program.

A complete retraining packageis due for the Air Force SpecialtyCode selected by the Air ForcePersonnel Center.

Phase II ends when retrainingquotas are met, but not later thanMay 31. Airmen who were identifiedfor retraining but fail to submit theinitial retraining application byWednesday will be will be separat-ed from the Air Force on their cur-rent date of separation.

For more information, contactyour military personnel section,base career assistance advisor orthe Total Force Service Center at800-525-0102.

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK

Lackland's annual volunteerappreciation reception will be held

May 1, 12:30-2 p.m., at theGateway Club. Held in conjunctionwith National Volunteer Week, theevent is hosted by the 37thTraining Wing and 59th MedicalWing, Volunteer Excellence Awardwinners will be announced at thereception.

Team Lackland volunteersdonated approximately $3.5 millionin manpower hours by volunteeringto work at various base organiza-tions in the past year.

Call Maryland Jones at 292-6592 or Tim Walker at 671-3722 formore information.

LUNCHEON SCHEDULED

The Officers Wives and Widowsluncheon is Tuesday, 11 a.m., atthe Fort Sam Houston Club.Mariachis from EdgewoodIndependent School District willperform at the event.

Call 822-6559 for reservationsor more information.

PWOC SETS MEETING

The Protestant Women of theChapel will meet Tuesday, 6 p.m.,in the Fellowship Hall of FreedomChapel.

The guest speaker, BarbaraJohnson; will discuss the topic ofbereavement. In addition, nomina-tions for officers will be accepted.

For more information, contactGloria Riggs at 862-9344 or GernellSmart at 673-7948.

TAPE SPENT BATTERIES

Hazardous water program poli-cies require people to tape the ter-minals of spent batters, regardlessof type, before bringing them in forrecycling or disposal. Electricaltape must be used to cover the ter-minals. This requirement alsoapplies to typical alkaline batter-ies.

Hazardous waste program per-sonnel will begin inspecting eachbattery before accepting them. Call

671-5382 for more details.

LRS PARKING LOT ENTRANCE

Construction has started on analternate entrance to the 37thLogistics Readiness Squadron,Bldg. 5160, parking lot. The projectcompletion date is tentatively setfor May 13.

When completed, access to theLRS parking lot will require a leftturn on Arizona Street from GeorgeAvenue, and a left turn on HartneyAvenue from Arizona Street.

The current entrance to LRS,just past the Selfridge Gate, will beblocked following completion of the

alternate entrance.

FARMER'S MARKET

Lackland's first farmer's marketwill be held May 1-2 at the com-missary. Call 671-0566 for moreinformation.

JOB FAIR SCHEDULED

The 37th Training Wing will hostthe Veterans in the Classroom jobfair May 6 from 2-4 p.m.

Sponsored by USAA, the fairfeatures representatives to answerquestions about becoming a certi-

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

halls, go online towww.lackland.af.mil and click on

the “Services“ link.

See BRIEFS P17

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

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fied teacher. Officials from localschool districts will also be on handto provide information on current jobopenings.

The event is open to allDepartment of Defense cardholders.

For more information, callMargaret Ozuna, Airman and FamilyReadiness Flight, at 671-3722.

PUSH-UP-A-THON

The Lackland Top 3 is sponsoringthe inaugural Lackland Push-up-a-Thon May 8, 2 p.m., at the WarhawkFitness Center. Participants raisemoney by taking pledges either bythe push-up or a flat rate, then doingas many push-ups as they can in 10minutes.

Trophies will be presented to theunit and the individual raising the

most money. The fundraiser is opento all Airmen on base and partici-pants must bring someone to countpush-ups.

For more information, call SeniorMaster Sgt. Clarence Brown, 671-3532, or Master Sgt. Eric Moyer, 671-9414.

LRS HELP AVAILABLE

The 37th Logistics ReadinessSquadron can assist customers whoare uncertain how to properly ordermaterial through supply and the CoreAutomated Maintenance System.

For more information, call the LRScustomer service desk at 671-2575.

STARBASE KELLY SUMMER PROGRAM

Starbase Kelly, sponsored by the433rd Airlift Wing, will offer a sum-mer educational program to childrenassociated with Lackland who have

completed either the fourth or fifthgrade.

The program includes aircrafttours, scientific experiments, team-work and goal setting, rocket build-ing and launching, computer aideddesign, and computer flight simula-tion.

Two sessions are offered, July 13-17 or July 20-24, and program hoursare 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The sessionswill be held at the 433rd AW ramp inBldg. 909. The program is free; chil-dren only need to bring a lunch.

To register, the following informa-tion should be e-mailed to

starbase@stic.net: child's name,address, home telephone and gradecompleted this year; sponsor's name,organization and duty phone; andsession requested.

BRIEFS from P16GATEWAY THEATERWatchmen

Coraline

Duplicity

Adults – $4.Children – $2.

Closed Mondaythrough Wednesday.

FRIDAYWatchmen, 6 p.m. (R), starring CarlaGugino and Jeffrey Dean Morgan.

SATURDAYCoraline, noon (PG), starring DakotaFanning and Teri Hatcher.Duplicity, 3 p.m. (PG-13), starringJulia Roberts and Clive Owen.Watchmen, 6 p.m. (R).

SUNDAYDuplicity, noon (PG-13).Coraline, 3 p.m. (PG).

THURSDAYCoraline, 4 p.m. (PG).

For more information and futuremovie listings, go to www.aafes.com/ems/conus/lackland.htm.

ATTENTION ALL PERSONNEL:The commander regrets to announce the death of Staff Sgt. Bobbie Bramble, 59th

Medical Logistics Readiness Squadron. Sergeant Bramble passed away March 1. To settlethe estate of the deceased, Maj. Anthony Shaver, 59th Medical Logistics ReadinessSquadron, has been appointed as Summary Courts Officer. Any persons having a claim foror against the estate of Sergeant Bramble should contact Major Shaver at DSN 554-6439.

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E-mail your Lackland-related photos to: Talespinner@lackland.af.mil Action shots only please.

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Compiled by Patrick DesmondSports Editor

WASHINGTON (AFNS) –The first Air Force-themedIndy race car rolled into eighthplace in its first outing, theToyota Grand Prix of LongBeach, Calif. Sunday.

Driver Raphael Matos droveLuczo Dragon Racing’s No. 2race car into the top 10 after85 laps. He is currently in 15thplace in the Indy RacingLeague.

Luczo Dragon Racing, spon-sored by Seagate Corporation,will display the Air Force sym-bol during the 2009 race sea-son, including other races suchas the Indy 500.

Jessica O’Haver, chief of theAir Force Trademark andLicensing Office, saw thepotential of coordinating withthe racing team.

"The Air Force jumped onthe opportunity to promote theservice and gave permission tothe race team to place the AirForce symbol on the Indy car,related team uniforms, pitequipment, team signage, T-shirts, hats and die-cast cars,"she said.

O’Haver added, "I see a lotof requests for Air Force-themed products cross my deskeach week, such as hats, T-shirts and novelties; however,it's not every day I have theopportunity to license some-thing as exciting as an Indyrace car."

SCOREBOARD

American League W L

1. C.E.S. 5 12. MSS 3 03. 342nd TRS 3 04. 690th ALIS 3 25. Radiology 2 16. 543rd Spt Sq 3 37. Navy-Marines 2 28. 149th ANG 1 29. LAB 1 210. 314th MI Bn 1 311. AFIOC 0 112. 59th Dental 0 313. 433rd A.W. 0 4

National League W L

1. 737th TRG 4 02. 651st MUNS 3 03. 701st MP Bn 2 14. Security Forces 2 15. Clinical Spt Gp 1 16. 343rd TRS 1 27. 690th NSG 1 28. NIOC / Co H. 1 29. COMM 1 210. CPSG 1 211. 345th TRS 1 312. 93rd I S 0 2

Women’s W L

1. CPSG 1 02. Mission Spt Gp 1 03. 37th Med Gp 0 04. 543rd I.S.R. 0 05. Clinical Spt Gp 0 16. Surgical Operations 0 1

Division I W L

543rd SPTS 176 56LRS 153 79453 EWS 146 86Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 144 8837 CES #2 139 93Marines 136 96C-5 Haulers 130 102690 NSG #2 130 10293 IS #1 126 106341 TRS Dawg Pound 126 106RSQ 125 107CES #1 124 108CPSG 123 109DLIELC 122 11037 CS #1 118 11433rd IOS 118 11459 MD IS 112 120Allen Tharpe #2 111 12137 SVS 110 12293 IS #2 109 123

NATHANIEL BRITT SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

A benefit softball tournament in memory ofAudra and Maurice Britt will be held May 9.The $125 entry fee is due May 6. All proceedswill go to the Nathaniel Britt Scholarship Fund.

For more information, call Lt. Col. JefferyJenkins at 592-9694.

BAY FISHING TRIP

The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center iscoordinating a fishing trip to Port Aransas May9. The $65 registration fee covers transporta-tion, boat charter, drinks and coolers to storefish. Registration ends May 2.

For more information, call 925-9112.

5K RUN

The 737th Training Group is sponsoringthe Around the World 5k run on May 9.

The race begins at 8 a.m. behind theBasic Military Reception Center, Bldg. 7246.Registration costs $15.

For more information, call 497-8214.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Gateway Hills Golf Course is holdingthe three-day 17th Annual Military Golf ClassicMay 23-25 at 8 a.m. Entry forms are at the golfcourse. Registration costs $160 per player witha May 15 deadline.

For more information, call 671- 3466.

BOWLING

BRIEFS

Photo courtesy of Luczo Dragon Racing Members of the Luczo Dragon Racing team prepare the Air Force-themed Indy car for its debut Sunday at theToyota Grand Prix in Long Beach, Calif. The Air Force-themed car will race during the 2009 season.

SPORTS

SOFTBALL First AF Indy car takes off

Sunday, 3 p.m.IndyCar Series at Kansas

May 24, 11 a.m.The 93rd Indianapolis 500

Aug. 1, 7 p.m.IndyCar Series at Kentucky

Aug. 29, 8 p.m.IndyCar Series at Chicago

Sept. 18, 9:30 p.m.IndyCar Series at Japan

Oct. 10, 3 p.m.IndyCar Series at Homestead-Miami

Air Force Indy car schedule:

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By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Both Stacey High School varsitygirls and boys 4x400-meter relayteams have qualified for the Region IVTrack and Field Championships May1-2, despite being limited by a smallstudent body and a roster that experi-ences high-turnover.

For varsity track and cross-countrycoach Jeff Smith, persevering hasbecome just a part of military life.

“Especially at this size of a school,it’s kind of a rollercoaster,” the sev-enth-year coach said. “The turnoverused to be something that was reallyan issue, but we take it in stride andcome to expect it.”

With the state championships asthe finish line, the varsity girls andboys moved one step closer with winsat the District 29-30 meet April 16.

The girls 4x400 relay team,anchored by sophomore standoutAkelishana Holmes, did more thankeep stride, setting the pace for allcompetitors at the district meet, witha first place time of 4:13.7.

Holmes also qualified for individualevents, placing first in the 200- and400-meter runs with times of 26.31and 1:00.77, respectively.

Smith said, unlike other high schoolsports, the success of a track team ispretty predictable, and if precedenceis an indicator of what's to come, then

their chances of winning at regionalsare strong.

“Right now, I think the thing we areprobably most excited about is ourrelay,” Smith said. “We have wonevery meet we entered. Every time wehave run, we have lowered our time.”

Seniors Stephanie Glatt and RobertHawes were spitting images of eachother on the track, winning the indi-vidual 1,600- and 3,200-meter events.

Having just qualified for regionalswith a meet-best, 5:37.45 1,600-meter

run, Glatt jumped back on the track torun the third leg on the girls relayteam. Hawes completed the same feat,running the district's best 1,600 in4:45.98 before helping the boys 4x400relay team to third place and a regionalmeet invitation.

“She is still huffing and puffing justfinishing the (1,600) and Bobby doesthe same thing,” Smith said. “It takestakes a very conditioned athlete to dothat.”

Hawes ran the 3,200 in 10:14:10

while Glatt crossed the finish line in12:12.47.

With the top four from each eventqualifying for regionals, BrittanyThornton, second in the 400, and JanaeLewis, fourth in the 400 and third in the800, will compete in individual eventsas well.

With the addition of Hawes, mem-bers of Stacey's basketball team, DavidClark, Garrett Wimsatt and JoshKnippel, transferred their success onthe hardwood to the track in a 3:34.194x400 relay and third place as they eyea second trip this year to state.

But first they have to overtake thecompetition at regionals, and for ateam that has been training togetherfor little more than a month, Smithsaid “they have there work cut out forthem.”

“They haven't had much work andthey are running outstanding,” hesaid, “so there is a lot to be excitedabout.”

Qualifying for individual regionalevents alongside Hawes, sophomoreJosh Knippel ran the 800 in 2:07.13for second place and Clark ran the400 in 52.47 for third.

Heading into regionals in a littlemore than a week, predictably, thisyear will be the current team’s lastrun together as seniors Glatt andHawes make a final run at state andHolmes finishes her sophomore yearbefore transferring to a new school.

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