A PUBLICATION OF THE 502nd AIR BASE WING – JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO

L A C K L A N D A I R F O R C E B A S E , T E X A S • w w w. l a c k l a n d . a f . m i l • V o l . 6 8 N o . 2 7 • J U LY 9 , 2 0 1 0

INSIDECommentary 2

Recognition 6

What’s Happening 18

News & Features

Soldiers compete 8

METC opens 10

Obstacles 12

Revised PT testing 20

EVERYONE LOVES A PARADE

Photo by Alan BoedekerAirmen from the 319th Training Squadron march in the Air Force Village Fourth of July Parade Saturday. The parade included the Ladies Pots andPans Drill Team, the Air Force Village All-Star Kazoo Marching Band and the Air Force Village ground demonstration team, the Tender-Birds.

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By Mike JosephStaff Writer

If there’s a buzzword around the 802ndMission Support Group these days, it couldeasily be “transition.”

Recent transitions include leaving the37th Training Wing as the 37th MSG,realigning as the 802nd MSG under the502nd Air Base Wing, and becoming part of

the largest joint base in the Department ofDefense.

Another transition took place Wednesdaywith an 802nd MSG change of commandceremony at the Gateway Club. Col. RichardHoughton assumed command from Col.Patrick Fogarty, who guided the groupthrough this year’s transition to Joint BaseSan Antonio.

“It’s been a lot of fun and very eye open-

ing,” said Colonel Fogarty. “It was a chal-lenge transitioning to JBSA and getting theLackland pieces off the ground.”

Colonel Fogarty said having the installa-tion commander, Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick,502nd ABW commander, headquartered atFort Sam Houston was a big change alongwith new responsibilities for himself and the

Fogarty bids farewell to LacklandHoughton assumes command of LAFB’s 802nd MSG

See FOGARTY P4

TALESPINNERPAGE 2 JULY 9, 2010

COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: talespinner@lackland.af.milCommander’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.

The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.

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.

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.

To submit an Action Line, e-mail the Lackland Public AffairsOffice at actionline@lackland.af.mil. For concerns regarding theWilford Hall Medical Center,contact the Wilford Hall ActionLine at 292-4567, or e-mail yourrequest to 59mdw.pa@lackland.af.mil. For questions or issuesabout Air Force basic training,e-mail your request to 37TRW.

PA.INBOX@lackland.af.mil.The Action Line is your direct

path for addressing issues if youhave been unable to resolvethem through your chain ofcommand or the appropriateresponsible agency. It alsoallows you to provide feedbackand recognize outstanding peo-ple and units.

If you leave your name and

telephone number or e-mailaddress, you will receive a reply.

Your contact informationallows us to obtain more infor-mation, if needed, to helpresolve your problem.

Items of general interest maybe printed in the LacklandTalespinner.

Anonymous inquiries will notbe published.

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE

By Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Slater24th AF Command Chief Master Sergeant

I’m sure you’d agree aleader accomplishes noth-ing without followers.

So, if we agree, whydoes the word “follower”tend to conjure up nega-tive images? Why, if Idescribe someone as agreat follower, would theylikely take it as a digrather than as a compli-ment?

I’m looking at the word “leadership” inthe dictionary right now. It has many defi-nitions and each one paints a picture ofstrength. Yet I can’t find “followership” inthe dictionary at all. It appears to be theRodney Dangerfield in the leader-followerrelationship – it gets no respect.

Why should the follower get morerespect? Why do I believe the best followeris at least as valuable as the best leader?

The best follower asks thought-provok-ing questions, provides constructive criti-cism, and gets clarification before he acts.

By doing so, the best follower compelsthe leader to strengthen his problem-solv-ing and communication skills.

The best follower also brings solutions,

or at least proposed courses of action,whenever he brings challenges to theleader. Finally, agree or disagree, once theleader digests the follower’s feedback andmakes a decision, the best follower takesownership of the decision and championsthe decision throughout the organizationas if it were his own.

This is called loyalty and it must liveinside every follower. We must all possessit, reward those in whom it is present, andadmonish those in whom it is absent.

I bet many of you think fulfilling myresponsibilities as a Numbered Air ForceCommand Chief takes well-honed leader-ship skills.

Would you be surprised if I told you ittakes even better-honed followershipskills?

I gauge my strength as a follower by theanswers I give to these six questions. Feelfree to use these questions to gauge yourfollowership skills. Would you and your

leader be satisfied with your responses?• Do I know and understand what myleader expects of me?• Have I earned my leader’s trust by dis-playing my loyalty?• Do I present solutions or courses ofaction when I present challenges?• Do I provide relevant and timely infor-mation to my leader before he makes deci-sions?• Do I champion my leader’s decisionsthroughout my organization as if theywere my own?• If I disagree with a decision, do I champi-on in public and critique respectfully inprivate?

I’m proud to be a senior enlisted leaderin 24th Air Force, but more importantlyI’m proud to be a follower of the manygreat leaders in our organization!

I am proud of my role as a follower. Itdoes not make me weak. It makes me andmy organization strong!

Followership: A critical component of strong organizations

Chief Master Sgt.Kevin Slater

“Loyalty must live inside every follower. We must allpossess it, reward those in whom it is present, and

admonish those in whom it is absent.”– Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Slater

24th AF Command Chief Master Sergeant

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

PAGE 3TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

SECURITY HILL TECHNOLOGY EXPO

The Security Hill technology exposition,hosted by the Joint Information OperationsWarfare Center, is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m., at the Kisling Community Center.

More than 25 exhibitors will demon-strate the latest advances, includingsecure communication technologies, datamanagement and storage, distance learn-ing, test measurements, ruggedized com-puters and displays, ergonomic officelearning, video/multimedia/presentation,hardware/software, and engineering/infor-mation technology products.

Visit www.FederalEvents.com and clickon “Security Hill” to pre-register. For moreinformation, contact Alexandra Gargon at(443) 561-2394.

TRANSITION MEETINGS SET

Town hall meetings are scheduled inJuly for base personnel transitioning fromthe National Security Personnel System tothe Government Service system.

The 802nd Force Support Squadroncivilian personnel section has scheduledmeetings for July 21 and July 27 at the BobHope Performing Arts Center. Two sessionswill be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on bothdates.

The meetings are for all NSPS employ-ees and their supervisors assigned toLackland.

NEW 3-WAY STOP

An intersection on the east side ofLackland, near Air Force Security Forcesheadquarters, is now a 3-way stop.

The Kelly Drive, Billy Mitchell Road andChappie James Way intersection became a3-way stop July 1. Kelly Drive-Billy MitchellRoad funnels traffic to Growdon Gate andPerimeter Road; Chappie James Way leadsto the 433rd Airlift Wing and Security Hill.

THRIFT SHOP CLOSED FOR JULY

The Lackland Thrift Shop will be closedfor July; no donations or consignments willbe accepted during that time.

The shop will reopen Aug. 2 at 9:30a.m. For more information, call 671-3600or e-mail thriftshop@lacklandosc.org.

NewsBRIEFS

Preventing heat stress becomesmore important as the heat andhumidity continue to increase in southTexas. Heat stress can cause injuryand even death when someoneexceeds their body’s ability to coolitself.

Heat injuries can range from faint-ing and cramps to heat exhaustionand heat stroke, which may result inbrain damage or death unless treatedpromptly.

Those who play, exercise or workoutside must pace themselves and getadequate hydration, preferably withcold or cool water. They also need toget plenty of shade to avoid the addedheat burden generated by the sun.Those working indoors daily areunlikely to get fully acclimated to theheat and should take extra care whenexposed to hot conditions. Hourly fluidintake should not exceed 1 1/2 quartsto help prevent hyponatremia, acutewater intoxication.

Military training instructors have aspecial challenge ensuring theirtrainees do not suffer heat stress.Military trainees arrive at Lacklandfrom all across America, and they areacclimated to many different climaticzones. Many areas tend to be verycold long after the San Antonio sum-mer has arrived. The greater the tem-perature difference, the longer it gen-erally takes for trainees to adapt.

Heavy clothing and protective vestscan interfere with the body’s naturalcooling mechanisms.

Commanders and training supervi-sors must be vigilant to ensure theirAirmen don’t exceed their ability to

cope with the high heat and humidity.At Lackland, flags are posted to signalthe degree of heat intensity.

These flags are flown in accordancewith Air Education and TrainingCommand Instruction 48-101 andindicate training requirements for hotenvironments. Colors, temperaturereadings, hazard explanations andwork-rest requirements are:

White flag78-81.9º FEasy workNo work limits1/2 quart of water per hourModerate workNo work limits3/4 quart of water per hourHard work40 minutes of work to 20 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hour

Green flag82-84.9º FEasy workNo work limits1/2 quart of water per hourModerate work50 minutes of work to 10 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Yellow flag85-87.9º FEasy workNo work limits

3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work40 minutes of work to 20 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Red flag88-89.9º FEasy workNo work limits3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work20 minutes of work to 40 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Black flag90º F +Easy work50 minutes of work to 10 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hourModerate work20 minutes of work to 40 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hourHard work10 minutes of work to 50 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

(Information courtesy of 559thAerospace Medicine Squadron)

Heat presents significant health risksStay cool

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD:Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listeningdevices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging,walking, bicycling, or skating on Lackland roadways and

sidewalks isPROHIBITED.

TALESPINNERPAGE 2 JULY 9, 2010

COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEONARD PATRICK,502ND AIR BASE WING

COMMANDER

OSCAR BALLADARES,DIRECTOR, 502ND ABW OL-APUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: talespinner@lackland.af.milCommander’s Action Line:actionline@lackland. af.mil.Straight Talk: 671-6397 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

This newspaper is published byPrime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected withthe U.S. Air Force, under exclusivewritten contract with Lackland AFB,Texas. This commercial enterprise AirForce newspaper is an authorizedpublication for members of the U.S.military services. Contents of theTalespinner are not necessarily theofficial views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, the Department ofDefense, or the Department of the AirForce.

The appearance of advertising inthis publication, including inserts orsupplements, does not constituteendorsement by the Department ofDefense, the Department of the AirForce or Prime Time MilitaryNewspapers, of the products or servicesadvertised.

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.

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Office of the 502nd Air BaseWing. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week prior topublication.

To submit an Action Line, e-mail the Lackland Public AffairsOffice at actionline@lackland.af.mil. For concerns regarding theWilford Hall Medical Center,contact the Wilford Hall ActionLine at 292-4567, or e-mail yourrequest to 59mdw.pa@lackland.af.mil. For questions or issuesabout Air Force basic training,e-mail your request to 37TRW.

PA.INBOX@lackland.af.mil.The Action Line is your direct

path for addressing issues if youhave been unable to resolvethem through your chain ofcommand or the appropriateresponsible agency. It alsoallows you to provide feedbackand recognize outstanding peo-ple and units.

If you leave your name and

telephone number or e-mailaddress, you will receive a reply.

Your contact informationallows us to obtain more infor-mation, if needed, to helpresolve your problem.

Items of general interest maybe printed in the LacklandTalespinner.

Anonymous inquiries will notbe published.

COMMANDER’S ACTION LINE

By Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Slater24th AF Command Chief Master Sergeant

I’m sure you’d agree aleader accomplishes noth-ing without followers.

So, if we agree, whydoes the word “follower”tend to conjure up nega-tive images? Why, if Idescribe someone as agreat follower, would theylikely take it as a digrather than as a compli-ment?

I’m looking at the word “leadership” inthe dictionary right now. It has many defi-nitions and each one paints a picture ofstrength. Yet I can’t find “followership” inthe dictionary at all. It appears to be theRodney Dangerfield in the leader-followerrelationship – it gets no respect.

Why should the follower get morerespect? Why do I believe the best followeris at least as valuable as the best leader?

The best follower asks thought-provok-ing questions, provides constructive criti-cism, and gets clarification before he acts.

By doing so, the best follower compelsthe leader to strengthen his problem-solv-ing and communication skills.

The best follower also brings solutions,

or at least proposed courses of action,whenever he brings challenges to theleader. Finally, agree or disagree, once theleader digests the follower’s feedback andmakes a decision, the best follower takesownership of the decision and championsthe decision throughout the organizationas if it were his own.

This is called loyalty and it must liveinside every follower. We must all possessit, reward those in whom it is present, andadmonish those in whom it is absent.

I bet many of you think fulfilling myresponsibilities as a Numbered Air ForceCommand Chief takes well-honed leader-ship skills.

Would you be surprised if I told you ittakes even better-honed followershipskills?

I gauge my strength as a follower by theanswers I give to these six questions. Feelfree to use these questions to gauge yourfollowership skills. Would you and your

leader be satisfied with your responses?• Do I know and understand what myleader expects of me?• Have I earned my leader’s trust by dis-playing my loyalty?• Do I present solutions or courses ofaction when I present challenges?• Do I provide relevant and timely infor-mation to my leader before he makes deci-sions?• Do I champion my leader’s decisionsthroughout my organization as if theywere my own?• If I disagree with a decision, do I champi-on in public and critique respectfully inprivate?

I’m proud to be a senior enlisted leaderin 24th Air Force, but more importantlyI’m proud to be a follower of the manygreat leaders in our organization!

I am proud of my role as a follower. Itdoes not make me weak. It makes me andmy organization strong!

Followership: A critical component of strong organizations

Chief Master Sgt.Kevin Slater

“Loyalty must live inside every follower. We must allpossess it, reward those in whom it is present, and

admonish those in whom it is absent.”– Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Slater

24th AF Command Chief Master Sergeant

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

PAGE 3TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

SECURITY HILL TECHNOLOGY EXPO

The Security Hill technology exposition,hosted by the Joint Information OperationsWarfare Center, is Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2p.m., at the Kisling Community Center.

More than 25 exhibitors will demon-strate the latest advances, includingsecure communication technologies, datamanagement and storage, distance learn-ing, test measurements, ruggedized com-puters and displays, ergonomic officelearning, video/multimedia/presentation,hardware/software, and engineering/infor-mation technology products.

Visit www.FederalEvents.com and clickon “Security Hill” to pre-register. For moreinformation, contact Alexandra Gargon at(443) 561-2394.

TRANSITION MEETINGS SET

Town hall meetings are scheduled inJuly for base personnel transitioning fromthe National Security Personnel System tothe Government Service system.

The 802nd Force Support Squadroncivilian personnel section has scheduledmeetings for July 21 and July 27 at the BobHope Performing Arts Center. Two sessionswill be held at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on bothdates.

The meetings are for all NSPS employ-ees and their supervisors assigned toLackland.

NEW 3-WAY STOP

An intersection on the east side ofLackland, near Air Force Security Forcesheadquarters, is now a 3-way stop.

The Kelly Drive, Billy Mitchell Road andChappie James Way intersection became a3-way stop July 1. Kelly Drive-Billy MitchellRoad funnels traffic to Growdon Gate andPerimeter Road; Chappie James Way leadsto the 433rd Airlift Wing and Security Hill.

THRIFT SHOP CLOSED FOR JULY

The Lackland Thrift Shop will be closedfor July; no donations or consignments willbe accepted during that time.

The shop will reopen Aug. 2 at 9:30a.m. For more information, call 671-3600or e-mail thriftshop@lacklandosc.org.

NewsBRIEFS

Preventing heat stress becomesmore important as the heat andhumidity continue to increase in southTexas. Heat stress can cause injuryand even death when someoneexceeds their body’s ability to coolitself.

Heat injuries can range from faint-ing and cramps to heat exhaustionand heat stroke, which may result inbrain damage or death unless treatedpromptly.

Those who play, exercise or workoutside must pace themselves and getadequate hydration, preferably withcold or cool water. They also need toget plenty of shade to avoid the addedheat burden generated by the sun.Those working indoors daily areunlikely to get fully acclimated to theheat and should take extra care whenexposed to hot conditions. Hourly fluidintake should not exceed 1 1/2 quartsto help prevent hyponatremia, acutewater intoxication.

Military training instructors have aspecial challenge ensuring theirtrainees do not suffer heat stress.Military trainees arrive at Lacklandfrom all across America, and they areacclimated to many different climaticzones. Many areas tend to be verycold long after the San Antonio sum-mer has arrived. The greater the tem-perature difference, the longer it gen-erally takes for trainees to adapt.

Heavy clothing and protective vestscan interfere with the body’s naturalcooling mechanisms.

Commanders and training supervi-sors must be vigilant to ensure theirAirmen don’t exceed their ability to

cope with the high heat and humidity.At Lackland, flags are posted to signalthe degree of heat intensity.

These flags are flown in accordancewith Air Education and TrainingCommand Instruction 48-101 andindicate training requirements for hotenvironments. Colors, temperaturereadings, hazard explanations andwork-rest requirements are:

White flag78-81.9º FEasy workNo work limits1/2 quart of water per hourModerate workNo work limits3/4 quart of water per hourHard work40 minutes of work to 20 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hour

Green flag82-84.9º FEasy workNo work limits1/2 quart of water per hourModerate work50 minutes of work to 10 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Yellow flag85-87.9º FEasy workNo work limits

3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work40 minutes of work to 20 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Red flag88-89.9º FEasy workNo work limits3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work30 minutes of work to 30 minutes ofrest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work20 minutes of work to 40 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

Black flag90º F +Easy work50 minutes of work to 10 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hourModerate work20 minutes of work to 40 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hourHard work10 minutes of work to 50 minutes ofrest1 quart of water per hour

(Information courtesy of 559thAerospace Medicine Squadron)

Heat presents significant health risksStay cool

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD:Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listeningdevices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging,walking, bicycling, or skating on Lackland roadways and

sidewalks isPROHIBITED.

TALESPINNERPAGE 4 JULY 9, 2010

Lackland Conservation CornerSAVE ENERGY!

Use ceiling or portablefans. Fans move the air andmake the room feel four tosix degrees cooler, and usemuch less energy than the

air conditioner.

PAGE 5TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

4TH OF JULY FAMILY FEST

Photo by Robbin CresswellChildren play a ring toss game during the Family Freedom Fest at the LacklandYouth Center July 2. The fest included free barbecue, games and entertainment.For more information about youth center activities, call 671-2388.

MSG staff when JBSA stood up lastFebruary.

“We’ve taken it as far as we can overthe first six months, and I think it willbe a good time for the baton tochange,” he said. “We’ve done a lot butthere’s still plenty of work to do.”

In addition to Colonel Houghton’sarrival, both deputy commanders andfive of the seven squadron commanderswill also be new to the 802nd MSG inthe coming weeks.

Colonel Fogarty said the leadershipchanges are positive because the newleadership will only be familiar withJBSA, adding “they’re going to knowhow it is now, not when we were part ofthe 37th TRW.”

During his command, which beganin October 2008, Colonel Fogarty citedthe successful beginning of a civilianleadership development program. Healso included the progress made of theincreasing business roles for MSG flightcommanders and chiefs, along with theorganization looking further ahead infuture planning and improvements.

“(The civilian leadership develop-ment program) was good for the groupbecause we depend so much on civil-ians,” he said. “It helped provide ener-gy into their professional lives. I’m mostsatisfied with that because the programgot where I wanted it to be.”

A career civil engineer officer,Colonel Fogarty left Lackland for theJoint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon tobecome the logistics engineering chief.

“It’s going to be something differentfrom the day-to-day operations atLackland,” he said.

FOGARTY from P1

Photo by Alan BoedekerCol. Patrick Fogarty relinquishes command of the 802nd Mission SupportGroup by passing the guidon to Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air BaseWing commander, during a change of command ceremony Wednesday.Colonel Fogarty turned over command to Col. Richard Houghton.

TALESPINNERPAGE 4 JULY 9, 2010

Lackland Conservation CornerSAVE ENERGY!

Use ceiling or portablefans. Fans move the air andmake the room feel four tosix degrees cooler, and usemuch less energy than the

air conditioner.

PAGE 5TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

4TH OF JULY FAMILY FEST

Photo by Robbin CresswellChildren play a ring toss game during the Family Freedom Fest at the LacklandYouth Center July 2. The fest included free barbecue, games and entertainment.For more information about youth center activities, call 671-2388.

MSG staff when JBSA stood up lastFebruary.

“We’ve taken it as far as we can overthe first six months, and I think it willbe a good time for the baton tochange,” he said. “We’ve done a lot butthere’s still plenty of work to do.”

In addition to Colonel Houghton’sarrival, both deputy commanders andfive of the seven squadron commanderswill also be new to the 802nd MSG inthe coming weeks.

Colonel Fogarty said the leadershipchanges are positive because the newleadership will only be familiar withJBSA, adding “they’re going to knowhow it is now, not when we were part ofthe 37th TRW.”

During his command, which beganin October 2008, Colonel Fogarty citedthe successful beginning of a civilianleadership development program. Healso included the progress made of theincreasing business roles for MSG flightcommanders and chiefs, along with theorganization looking further ahead infuture planning and improvements.

“(The civilian leadership develop-ment program) was good for the groupbecause we depend so much on civil-ians,” he said. “It helped provide ener-gy into their professional lives. I’m mostsatisfied with that because the programgot where I wanted it to be.”

A career civil engineer officer,Colonel Fogarty left Lackland for theJoint Chiefs of Staff in the Pentagon tobecome the logistics engineering chief.

“It’s going to be something differentfrom the day-to-day operations atLackland,” he said.

FOGARTY from P1

Photo by Alan BoedekerCol. Patrick Fogarty relinquishes command of the 802nd Mission SupportGroup by passing the guidon to Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air BaseWing commander, during a change of command ceremony Wednesday.Colonel Fogarty turned over command to Col. Richard Houghton.

TALESPINNERPAGE 6 JULY 9, 2010

BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 80 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 801 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 469Nicholas BergeronJaime CompeanKyle GarnerJoshua GriggsDerek HemerickPaul HootenMatthew LittleJoshua MesicDylan ParadisScott RaedelDaniel ShaferJoshua StangerShawn TuckettBrent WellingtonLance WestpfahlKyle WheatNash WoodsFlight 470Christopher BogenschutzJeremy Jackson

Quentin OgleveeTroy Stallard

321st Training SquadronFlight 459Austen BrionesAlexander CaturiaMatthew KotekFlight 460Bradley HammondShane McCoyJoseph Ray Perez

322nd Training SquadronFlight 467Jacob GagnonBryan KellyDaniel KingNikolas LindkeAndrew PopsonFlight 468Nicole CasalnuovoJennifer DanceKeshia DeckerTeruko FegurgurTaylor PattersonSaiomy SantiagoOlga Svistun

323rd Training SquadronFlight 473Emmanuel AkagwuJohn BaxterKevin CarleJohn ChampneyAdam ClarkBryan HaberaeckerMonte MurilloJacob WhiteFlight 474Jonea Fowler-TyreeLacey MorrisMellanie Staiger

324th Training SquadronFlight 465Andrew SchmelzerRichard TaylorFlight 466David AaronsonJonathan EderGiuseppe FrancioniChristopher Smith

326th Training SquadronFlight 461Anthony Argento

Chandler LylesRyan MinnerJeffrey TalbotFlight 462Robert BaldwinJonathan BoixMatthew DerocheJames FarmerJesse Gresham

331st Training SquadronFlight 463Daniel AustinMitchell BrowningMichael CullinEric HunterKristopher KochStormme LeonardKasey MoffettLuke SwansonAndrew TrescottEthan WilliamsFlight 464Antonia LowmanFlight 471Steven MaezAustin ThompsonFlight 472

Devin SteffensBrett Tucker

Top BMT AirmanScott Raedel, 320th TRS,Flight 469

Most Physically FitMale AirmenMonte Murillo, 323rd TRS,Flight 473Christopher Almaraz, 331stTRS, Flight 463Female AirmenMellanie Staiger, 323rd TRS,Flight 474Alexandria Farris, 323rd TRS,Flight 474Male Flights320th TRS, Flight 469331st TRS, Flight 463Female Flights322nd TRS, Flight 468323rd TRS, Flight 474

Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 470326th TRS, Flight 461

PAGE 7TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

By Master Sgt. Mike SmithNational Guard Bureau

WASHINGTON – The Air NationalGuard recognized the accomplishmentsof its top honor guard members duringits recent 2010 Outstanding Airmen ofthe Year celebration.

Among the honorees was Master Sgt.Velia Mireles of the Texas NationalGuard’s 149th Force SustainmentServices Flight as the Honor GuardMember of the Year.

An honor guard’s duties can includepall bearer, firing party, color team, theplaying of taps, flag folding and flagpresentations, among others.

Air Guard honor guard units at thestates and territories provide those hon-ors in their regions, often to supportrequests and tasks from the active dutyAir Force.

“I’m really proud to be a part of it,”Sergeant Mireles said about her honorguard service.

Sergeant Mireles works full-time forthe Headquarters Security ForcesCenter, where she supports operations

for the military’s working dog program.About nine years ago, she joined her

team on Lackland and went through aweek’s worth of training on how to postcolors, how to fold the flag and how topresent the flag and other details,including the 21-gun salute.

“I thought I would enjoy it and I likedit,” she said.

She provided military funeral hon-ors, presented the national flag atsporting events, and set up and pre-sented the POW/MIA table. She has alsovolunteered for countless honor guarddetails at retirement ceremonies, basefunctions, flag presentations andchanges of command.

“It’s one of the hats that I wear,” shesaid. “I am also a mother, a student andI work full-time in the military.”

“For us to honor them makes themost sense in the world to me,” saidChief Master Sgt. Christopher Muncy,Air National Guard command chief. “Ifyou read the [accomplishments] thatthey submitted from across the nation –the amount of ceremonies and eventsthat they have done are huge.”

149th FW Airman earns top honors

Squadrons welcome new leadersLt. Col. MarkDelVecchio: 326thTraining SquadronDate assumed com-mand: June 25Previous assignment:Chief, 14th Air ForceStandardization andEvaluationTime in service:Almost 18 yearsFamily: Wife, twosons and one daugh-terHobbies: Familyactivities, watching our kidsplay sports and supporting thePhiladelphia Phillies and EaglesWhy the squadron is importantto the Air Force mission: The326th Training Squadron pro-vides basic military training tothousands of new enlistedrecruits each year. Togetherwith our 737th Training Groupsister squadrons, we train over35,000 active, reserve, andguard Airmen annually sup-porting Lackland AFB as the“Gateway to the Air Force.” Ourbasic training provides a mili-

tary discipline foun-dation for technicaltraining, profession-al military educa-tion, and warfightingmaking our AirForce the best in theworld.Command philoso-phy: I believe in“people first, missionalways.” I will makesure my MilitaryTraining Instructorsand staff have the

appropriate resources, propereducation, and family supportso we can take care of our mis-sion at a 24/7/365 rate.Goals for new position: I willensure the 326th TrainingSquadron’s Military TrainingInstructors are the best in theirfield, and I’m excited to shapeour new enlisted corps—thebackbone of the Air Force. Iplan to quickly learn theprocesses and be 100 percentinvolved in transformingrecruits into superb Airmen in8.5 weeks.

Col. Noemi Algarin-Lozano: 59th MedicalInpatient SquadronDate assumed com-mand: July 1Previous assignment:Deputy Chief NurseExecutive, 59thMedical Wing Time in Service: 21yearsFamily: Husband andthree sonsHobbies: Reading,jigsaw puzzles,upbeat music anddancingWhy the squadron is important tothe Air Force mission: The 312-member squadron leads the AirForce’s premier internationalreferral center for adult, women’s,and children’s inpatient healthcare with an 85-bed capacity, pro-viding state-of-the-art care formore than14,000 annual admis-sions. We support 10 nationallyrecognized residency/fellowshipprograms and maintain globalreadiness, deploying people insupport of Air ExpeditionaryForces taskings through opera-tions and humanitarian assistance.

Command philosophy:Lead by example. Befair, objective, loyal andcommitted to meetingthe squadron and Wingmission the best I knowhow with the support ofmy team. Inspire peo-ple and bring out thebest in them. Be a rolemodel, recognize andreward hard work andeffort put forth by thesquadron members.Foster team work andteam play, unit cohe-

sion, squadron, group, wing sup-port and involvement.Goals for new position: Help eachmember understand their role inmeeting the squadron, group andwing mission. Inspire people totake pride in their roles and own-ership of their duties and responsi-bilities, encourage pursuit of ambi-tion, promote career progression,and instill philosophy of excellencein performance of duties.Showcase the talent within themedical inpatient squadron byearning several Air Education andTraining Command and Air ForceMedical Service annual awards.

Col. MarkDelVecchio

Col. NoemiAlgarin-Lozano

Lt. Col. Steven Bodily:59th Medical Logisticsand ReadinessSquadronDate assumed com-mand: June 25Previous assignment:Chief, Health FacilitiesSustainment, HealthFacil i t ies Division,Office of the Air ForceSurgeon General,Washington, D.C.Time in Service: 25yearsFamily: Wife, twochildrenHobbies: Gardening and kayakfishingWhy the squadron is importantto the Air Force mission: The59th Medical Logist ics andReadiness Squadron providesthe 59th Medical Wing the high-est quality, best value materiel,services, transportation, equip-ment and facilities in a safe andsecure environment. Squadronpersonnel execute real-worldcontingency response anddeployments, homelanddefense, support humanitarianoperations and provide superb

medical readinesstraining on behalf ofthe 59th MDW.Command philoso-phy: NCOs in anyunit are the differ-ence makers; thesuccess and progressour squadronachieves over thenext two years willbe directly related totrust and empower-ment the officers andcivilian flight com-manders of this unit

afford them.Goals for new position: Takecare of the mission and our peo-ple. We have a vitally important,multifaceted mission to supportthe 59th MDW. Without a nearflawless effort on our part,much is at risk for patients, visi-tors and staff. Therefore, jobone is to deliver on the missionsassigned. Equally important ismy commitment to the profes-sional development of oursquadron team members,preparing them for greaterroles of responsibility in thedefense of our country.

Lt. Col.Steven Bodily

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BMT HONORSCongratulations to the fol-

lowing 80 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 801 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 469Nicholas BergeronJaime CompeanKyle GarnerJoshua GriggsDerek HemerickPaul HootenMatthew LittleJoshua MesicDylan ParadisScott RaedelDaniel ShaferJoshua StangerShawn TuckettBrent WellingtonLance WestpfahlKyle WheatNash WoodsFlight 470Christopher BogenschutzJeremy Jackson

Quentin OgleveeTroy Stallard

321st Training SquadronFlight 459Austen BrionesAlexander CaturiaMatthew KotekFlight 460Bradley HammondShane McCoyJoseph Ray Perez

322nd Training SquadronFlight 467Jacob GagnonBryan KellyDaniel KingNikolas LindkeAndrew PopsonFlight 468Nicole CasalnuovoJennifer DanceKeshia DeckerTeruko FegurgurTaylor PattersonSaiomy SantiagoOlga Svistun

323rd Training SquadronFlight 473Emmanuel AkagwuJohn BaxterKevin CarleJohn ChampneyAdam ClarkBryan HaberaeckerMonte MurilloJacob WhiteFlight 474Jonea Fowler-TyreeLacey MorrisMellanie Staiger

324th Training SquadronFlight 465Andrew SchmelzerRichard TaylorFlight 466David AaronsonJonathan EderGiuseppe FrancioniChristopher Smith

326th Training SquadronFlight 461Anthony Argento

Chandler LylesRyan MinnerJeffrey TalbotFlight 462Robert BaldwinJonathan BoixMatthew DerocheJames FarmerJesse Gresham

331st Training SquadronFlight 463Daniel AustinMitchell BrowningMichael CullinEric HunterKristopher KochStormme LeonardKasey MoffettLuke SwansonAndrew TrescottEthan WilliamsFlight 464Antonia LowmanFlight 471Steven MaezAustin ThompsonFlight 472

Devin SteffensBrett Tucker

Top BMT AirmanScott Raedel, 320th TRS,Flight 469

Most Physically FitMale AirmenMonte Murillo, 323rd TRS,Flight 473Christopher Almaraz, 331stTRS, Flight 463Female AirmenMellanie Staiger, 323rd TRS,Flight 474Alexandria Farris, 323rd TRS,Flight 474Male Flights320th TRS, Flight 469331st TRS, Flight 463Female Flights322nd TRS, Flight 468323rd TRS, Flight 474

Top Academic Flights320th TRS, Flight 470326th TRS, Flight 461

PAGE 7TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

By Master Sgt. Mike SmithNational Guard Bureau

WASHINGTON – The Air NationalGuard recognized the accomplishmentsof its top honor guard members duringits recent 2010 Outstanding Airmen ofthe Year celebration.

Among the honorees was Master Sgt.Velia Mireles of the Texas NationalGuard’s 149th Force SustainmentServices Flight as the Honor GuardMember of the Year.

An honor guard’s duties can includepall bearer, firing party, color team, theplaying of taps, flag folding and flagpresentations, among others.

Air Guard honor guard units at thestates and territories provide those hon-ors in their regions, often to supportrequests and tasks from the active dutyAir Force.

“I’m really proud to be a part of it,”Sergeant Mireles said about her honorguard service.

Sergeant Mireles works full-time forthe Headquarters Security ForcesCenter, where she supports operations

for the military’s working dog program.About nine years ago, she joined her

team on Lackland and went through aweek’s worth of training on how to postcolors, how to fold the flag and how topresent the flag and other details,including the 21-gun salute.

“I thought I would enjoy it and I likedit,” she said.

She provided military funeral hon-ors, presented the national flag atsporting events, and set up and pre-sented the POW/MIA table. She has alsovolunteered for countless honor guarddetails at retirement ceremonies, basefunctions, flag presentations andchanges of command.

“It’s one of the hats that I wear,” shesaid. “I am also a mother, a student andI work full-time in the military.”

“For us to honor them makes themost sense in the world to me,” saidChief Master Sgt. Christopher Muncy,Air National Guard command chief. “Ifyou read the [accomplishments] thatthey submitted from across the nation –the amount of ceremonies and eventsthat they have done are huge.”

149th FW Airman earns top honors

Squadrons welcome new leadersLt. Col. MarkDelVecchio: 326thTraining SquadronDate assumed com-mand: June 25Previous assignment:Chief, 14th Air ForceStandardization andEvaluationTime in service:Almost 18 yearsFamily: Wife, twosons and one daugh-terHobbies: Familyactivities, watching our kidsplay sports and supporting thePhiladelphia Phillies and EaglesWhy the squadron is importantto the Air Force mission: The326th Training Squadron pro-vides basic military training tothousands of new enlistedrecruits each year. Togetherwith our 737th Training Groupsister squadrons, we train over35,000 active, reserve, andguard Airmen annually sup-porting Lackland AFB as the“Gateway to the Air Force.” Ourbasic training provides a mili-

tary discipline foun-dation for technicaltraining, profession-al military educa-tion, and warfightingmaking our AirForce the best in theworld.Command philoso-phy: I believe in“people first, missionalways.” I will makesure my MilitaryTraining Instructorsand staff have the

appropriate resources, propereducation, and family supportso we can take care of our mis-sion at a 24/7/365 rate.Goals for new position: I willensure the 326th TrainingSquadron’s Military TrainingInstructors are the best in theirfield, and I’m excited to shapeour new enlisted corps—thebackbone of the Air Force. Iplan to quickly learn theprocesses and be 100 percentinvolved in transformingrecruits into superb Airmen in8.5 weeks.

Col. Noemi Algarin-Lozano: 59th MedicalInpatient SquadronDate assumed com-mand: July 1Previous assignment:Deputy Chief NurseExecutive, 59thMedical Wing Time in Service: 21yearsFamily: Husband andthree sonsHobbies: Reading,jigsaw puzzles,upbeat music anddancingWhy the squadron is important tothe Air Force mission: The 312-member squadron leads the AirForce’s premier internationalreferral center for adult, women’s,and children’s inpatient healthcare with an 85-bed capacity, pro-viding state-of-the-art care formore than14,000 annual admis-sions. We support 10 nationallyrecognized residency/fellowshipprograms and maintain globalreadiness, deploying people insupport of Air ExpeditionaryForces taskings through opera-tions and humanitarian assistance.

Command philosophy:Lead by example. Befair, objective, loyal andcommitted to meetingthe squadron and Wingmission the best I knowhow with the support ofmy team. Inspire peo-ple and bring out thebest in them. Be a rolemodel, recognize andreward hard work andeffort put forth by thesquadron members.Foster team work andteam play, unit cohe-

sion, squadron, group, wing sup-port and involvement.Goals for new position: Help eachmember understand their role inmeeting the squadron, group andwing mission. Inspire people totake pride in their roles and own-ership of their duties and responsi-bilities, encourage pursuit of ambi-tion, promote career progression,and instill philosophy of excellencein performance of duties.Showcase the talent within themedical inpatient squadron byearning several Air Education andTraining Command and Air ForceMedical Service annual awards.

Col. MarkDelVecchio

Col. NoemiAlgarin-Lozano

Lt. Col. Steven Bodily:59th Medical Logisticsand ReadinessSquadronDate assumed com-mand: June 25Previous assignment:Chief, Health FacilitiesSustainment, HealthFacil i t ies Division,Office of the Air ForceSurgeon General,Washington, D.C.Time in Service: 25yearsFamily: Wife, twochildrenHobbies: Gardening and kayakfishingWhy the squadron is importantto the Air Force mission: The59th Medical Logist ics andReadiness Squadron providesthe 59th Medical Wing the high-est quality, best value materiel,services, transportation, equip-ment and facilities in a safe andsecure environment. Squadronpersonnel execute real-worldcontingency response anddeployments, homelanddefense, support humanitarianoperations and provide superb

medical readinesstraining on behalf ofthe 59th MDW.Command philoso-phy: NCOs in anyunit are the differ-ence makers; thesuccess and progressour squadronachieves over thenext two years willbe directly related totrust and empower-ment the officers andcivilian flight com-manders of this unit

afford them.Goals for new position: Takecare of the mission and our peo-ple. We have a vitally important,multifaceted mission to supportthe 59th MDW. Without a nearflawless effort on our part,much is at risk for patients, visi-tors and staff. Therefore, jobone is to deliver on the missionsassigned. Equally important ismy commitment to the profes-sional development of oursquadron team members,preparing them for greaterroles of responsibility in thedefense of our country.

Lt. Col.Steven Bodily

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By Gregory Ripps470th Military Intelligence Brigade PublicAffairs

Three members of the 717thMilitary Intelligence Battalion atLackland’s Training Annex recentlyreceived annual honors in NCO andSoldier competitions.

Sgt. Christopher Ray Basinger wasnamed U.S. Army South NCO of theYear. The competition included anArmy physical fitness test, pistolqualification, land navigation, vari-ous warrior tasks, a written exami-nation and a formal interview board.

“I’m proud of the way I was able

to perform during this competition,”Sergeant Basinger said. “I exceededevery expectation I had set formyself.”

Sergeant Basinger will representU.S. Army South during theDepartment of the Army NCO of theYear Best Warrior competition atFort Lewis, Wash., July 25.

Two signal intelligence collec-tors/analysts from the 470th MilitaryIntel l igence Brigade have alsoearned top honors. Sgt. TabithaSassor was named NCO of the Yearand Pvt. 2 Jodie Griffith was named

Lackland Soldiers win Army competitions Soldier of the Year.After meeting the physical and

mental demands of brigade-levelcompetition, the pair advanced totake on the more rigorous challengesof U.S. Army Intel l igence andSecurity Command Region II compe-tition.

The four-day competition, con-ducted June 8-11, included a physi-cal fitness test; written examination;essay writing and formal appearancebefore a board at Fort Sam Houston;and warrior training taskings, M-16weapon qualification, land naviga-t ion and a road march at CampBullis.

Although neither emerged tri-umphant at the regional level, theSoldiers said they gained from theexperience. They both also said theythought they performed andappeared best at the formal boardinterview.

“I don’t always know the answersto a ‘T,’ but I maintained confidenceand military bearing throughout,”Private Griffith said.

Sergeant Sassor described theregional competition as a lot moreintense in every area than battalion-or brigade-level competition.

“It was much more hands-on,”said Sergeant Sassor, who joined theArmy two years ago. “Just gettingthe training makes me feel muchmore prepared for deployment. Iwould definitely do it again.”

Even though Sergeant Sassorplans to enter off icer candidateschool in a few months, barring herfrom NCO or Soldier competitions,she plans to continue competing andexpresses confidence she will againwin at brigade level and again takeon the Region II competition.

“The Region II competition wasthe most rewarding experience Ihave had in the Army to date,” saidPrivate Griffith, who joined the Armyless than a year ago. “I receivedamazing training that I would nothave been able to receive otherwise.

“I can’t wait to take another stabat it!”

(Alex Delgado, U.S. Army SouthPublic Affairs, contributed to thisstory)

See SOLDIERS P9

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Photo by Alex DelgadoSgt. Christopher Basinger (foreground) joins other competitors for U.S. Army SouthNCO of the Year in a range simulator to show their skill in hitting moving targets.

Air Force civilians play a crucial role incarrying out the Air Force’s expeditionarymission. Many deployment opportunities

are available for civilians.For more information, visit

www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary

Love your job inthe Air Force?

Want to share your personal experiencesin the military with others? The Lackland

Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU! Call671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details.

TALESPINNERPAGE 8 JULY 9, 2010 PAGE 9TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

By Gregory Ripps470th Military Intelligence Brigade PublicAffairs

Three members of the 717thMilitary Intelligence Battalion atLackland’s Training Annex recentlyreceived annual honors in NCO andSoldier competitions.

Sgt. Christopher Ray Basinger wasnamed U.S. Army South NCO of theYear. The competition included anArmy physical fitness test, pistolqualification, land navigation, vari-ous warrior tasks, a written exami-nation and a formal interview board.

“I’m proud of the way I was able

to perform during this competition,”Sergeant Basinger said. “I exceededevery expectation I had set formyself.”

Sergeant Basinger will representU.S. Army South during theDepartment of the Army NCO of theYear Best Warrior competition atFort Lewis, Wash., July 25.

Two signal intelligence collec-tors/analysts from the 470th MilitaryIntel l igence Brigade have alsoearned top honors. Sgt. TabithaSassor was named NCO of the Yearand Pvt. 2 Jodie Griffith was named

Lackland Soldiers win Army competitions Soldier of the Year.After meeting the physical and

mental demands of brigade-levelcompetition, the pair advanced totake on the more rigorous challengesof U.S. Army Intel l igence andSecurity Command Region II compe-tition.

The four-day competition, con-ducted June 8-11, included a physi-cal fitness test; written examination;essay writing and formal appearancebefore a board at Fort Sam Houston;and warrior training taskings, M-16weapon qualification, land naviga-t ion and a road march at CampBullis.

Although neither emerged tri-umphant at the regional level, theSoldiers said they gained from theexperience. They both also said theythought they performed andappeared best at the formal boardinterview.

“I don’t always know the answersto a ‘T,’ but I maintained confidenceand military bearing throughout,”Private Griffith said.

Sergeant Sassor described theregional competition as a lot moreintense in every area than battalion-or brigade-level competition.

“It was much more hands-on,”said Sergeant Sassor, who joined theArmy two years ago. “Just gettingthe training makes me feel muchmore prepared for deployment. Iwould definitely do it again.”

Even though Sergeant Sassorplans to enter off icer candidateschool in a few months, barring herfrom NCO or Soldier competitions,she plans to continue competing andexpresses confidence she will againwin at brigade level and again takeon the Region II competition.

“The Region II competition wasthe most rewarding experience Ihave had in the Army to date,” saidPrivate Griffith, who joined the Armyless than a year ago. “I receivedamazing training that I would nothave been able to receive otherwise.

“I can’t wait to take another stabat it!”

(Alex Delgado, U.S. Army SouthPublic Affairs, contributed to thisstory)

See SOLDIERS P9

SOLDIERS from P8

Photo by Alex DelgadoSgt. Christopher Basinger (foreground) joins other competitors for U.S. Army SouthNCO of the Year in a range simulator to show their skill in hitting moving targets.

Air Force civilians play a crucial role incarrying out the Air Force’s expeditionarymission. Many deployment opportunities

are available for civilians.For more information, visit

www.cpms.osd.mil/expeditionary

Love your job inthe Air Force?

Want to share your personal experiencesin the military with others? The Lackland

Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU! Call671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details.

TALESPINNERPAGE 10 JULY 9, 2010 PAGE 11TALESPINNERJULY 9, 2010

Story and photo by Steve ElliottFSH Public Affairs

The future of military medical training arrived atFort Sam Houston in a big way June 30 with theopening of the sprawling Medical Education andTraining Campus.

The METC, the crown jewel of the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure Commission’s mandates forFort Sam Houston, is an integrated campus under asingle university-style administration, with more than100 courses being taught there.

Rear Adm. William R. Kiser is the METC’s firstcommandant, with Army Col. Larry Hanson as deputycommandant and dean. Air Force Chief Master Sgt.Kevin Lambing is the senior enlisted advisor.

“Today marks a significant milestone in the ongo-ing story of military medicine,” Admiral Kiser said.“Everywhere our nation sends our finest to serve, ourgraduates will be there with them as a force for goodbecause of the work done here.”

Making history as the world’s largest military med-ical and training institution, METC entered into its ini-tial operating capability with a ribbon-cutting ceremo-ny June 30. Its initial training course, RadiographySpecialist, actually began in April. Other courses will

be phased in throughout the summer and fall and into2011.

“METC will serve as the birthplace for joint inter-operability for corpsman, medics and technicians,”said Chief Lambing. “The souls that will walk the hal-

lowed halls of this institution will make a difference infaraway lands for centuries to come. In five years,every medic and corpsman under the grade of E-5will have been educated here at METC.”

The campus will have more than 24,500 studentsgoing through its doors each year, with an averagedaily student load of approximately 8,000. METC willalso employ an operating staff and faculty of morethan 1,400.

By service, the student breakdown includesapproximately 45 percent Army, 31 percent Navy and24 percent Air Force. The longest program offered iscytology, the study of cells, at 52 weeks. The shortest,at four weeks, is patient administration.

“Today is truly about new beginnings. METC’s mis-sion is to produce the world’s best military health carepersonnel to support the nation and the vision is to bethe nation’s leader in military medical education andtraining,” said Rear Adm. Eleanor Valentin, com-mander, Navy Medicine Support Command and Chair,METC Flag Officers Steering Committee. “This mis-sion and vision guided us to ensure METC providescurriculum and education that preserves each ser-vice’s identity while creating an environment where

New campus opens for military medics our enlisted professionals can learnfrom their counterparts in their sisterservices.”

Consolidated basic and specialtyenlisted training from five separateservice medical learning centers havealready moved or are in the process ofmoving to San Antonio. These includethe 882nd Training Group fromSheppard Air Force Base in WichitaFalls, Texas (at Camp Bullis as of June25); the Naval School of Health Sciencesat Portsmouth, Va.; the Naval School ofHealth Sciences in San Diego; and theNaval Hospital Corps School in GreatLakes, Ill. The enlisted medical trainingmission at Walter Reed Army MedicalCenter in Washington, D.C., will alsotransfer to METC.

The Army Medical DepartmentCenter and School will shift 41 enlistedprograms to METC but continue to keepnearly 200 programs and more thanhalf its full-time staff. METC will doentry-level medic training, whileAMEDD will continue advanced enlistedmedical training, as well as officer andadvanced NCO courses.

“METC is more than an institution of

higher learning,” said Chief Lambing,who was most recently the AirEducation and Training Command chiefof the enlisted medical force. “This willbecome a platform of medical diploma-cy on the world stage. Nations acrossthe globe will send their men andwomen to this campus because METCstands for the best platform the worldhas even known for producing medicsand corpsmen.”

METC’s footprint covers more thantwo million square feet on Fort SamHouston and costs more than $1.2 bil-lion to build and equip.

Each of its three current dormitorieswill house 1,200 Airmen and Sailors.Two nearby dorms will be built nearbyfor Army students, with one housing1,200 Soldiers and the other 600 Armystudents.

“I want you to see not just the bricksand stones and mortar and glass; Iwant you to see the people whose liveswill be made better by what transpiresin these buildings,” Admiral Kiser said.“These buildings are an investment inthe health and safety of the men andwomen who go into harm’s way. Theyare an investment for what we in mili-tary medicine stand for.”

Photo by Alex DelgadoMETC commandant Rear Adm. William Kiser (center)celebrates cutting the ribbon, opening the center alongwith Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Green, Air Force SurgeonGeneral (left) and AMEDD C&S commanding generaland chief of U.S. Army Medical Services Corps Maj.Gen. David Rubenstein (right).

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Story and photo by Steve ElliottFSH Public Affairs

The future of military medical training arrived atFort Sam Houston in a big way June 30 with theopening of the sprawling Medical Education andTraining Campus.

The METC, the crown jewel of the 2005 BaseRealignment and Closure Commission’s mandates forFort Sam Houston, is an integrated campus under asingle university-style administration, with more than100 courses being taught there.

Rear Adm. William R. Kiser is the METC’s firstcommandant, with Army Col. Larry Hanson as deputycommandant and dean. Air Force Chief Master Sgt.Kevin Lambing is the senior enlisted advisor.

“Today marks a significant milestone in the ongo-ing story of military medicine,” Admiral Kiser said.“Everywhere our nation sends our finest to serve, ourgraduates will be there with them as a force for goodbecause of the work done here.”

Making history as the world’s largest military med-ical and training institution, METC entered into its ini-tial operating capability with a ribbon-cutting ceremo-ny June 30. Its initial training course, RadiographySpecialist, actually began in April. Other courses will

be phased in throughout the summer and fall and into2011.

“METC will serve as the birthplace for joint inter-operability for corpsman, medics and technicians,”said Chief Lambing. “The souls that will walk the hal-

lowed halls of this institution will make a difference infaraway lands for centuries to come. In five years,every medic and corpsman under the grade of E-5will have been educated here at METC.”

The campus will have more than 24,500 studentsgoing through its doors each year, with an averagedaily student load of approximately 8,000. METC willalso employ an operating staff and faculty of morethan 1,400.

By service, the student breakdown includesapproximately 45 percent Army, 31 percent Navy and24 percent Air Force. The longest program offered iscytology, the study of cells, at 52 weeks. The shortest,at four weeks, is patient administration.

“Today is truly about new beginnings. METC’s mis-sion is to produce the world’s best military health carepersonnel to support the nation and the vision is to bethe nation’s leader in military medical education andtraining,” said Rear Adm. Eleanor Valentin, com-mander, Navy Medicine Support Command and Chair,METC Flag Officers Steering Committee. “This mis-sion and vision guided us to ensure METC providescurriculum and education that preserves each ser-vice’s identity while creating an environment where

New campus opens for military medics our enlisted professionals can learnfrom their counterparts in their sisterservices.”

Consolidated basic and specialtyenlisted training from five separateservice medical learning centers havealready moved or are in the process ofmoving to San Antonio. These includethe 882nd Training Group fromSheppard Air Force Base in WichitaFalls, Texas (at Camp Bullis as of June25); the Naval School of Health Sciencesat Portsmouth, Va.; the Naval School ofHealth Sciences in San Diego; and theNaval Hospital Corps School in GreatLakes, Ill. The enlisted medical trainingmission at Walter Reed Army MedicalCenter in Washington, D.C., will alsotransfer to METC.

The Army Medical DepartmentCenter and School will shift 41 enlistedprograms to METC but continue to keepnearly 200 programs and more thanhalf its full-time staff. METC will doentry-level medic training, whileAMEDD will continue advanced enlistedmedical training, as well as officer andadvanced NCO courses.

“METC is more than an institution of

higher learning,” said Chief Lambing,who was most recently the AirEducation and Training Command chiefof the enlisted medical force. “This willbecome a platform of medical diploma-cy on the world stage. Nations acrossthe globe will send their men andwomen to this campus because METCstands for the best platform the worldhas even known for producing medicsand corpsmen.”

METC’s footprint covers more thantwo million square feet on Fort SamHouston and costs more than $1.2 bil-lion to build and equip.

Each of its three current dormitorieswill house 1,200 Airmen and Sailors.Two nearby dorms will be built nearbyfor Army students, with one housing1,200 Soldiers and the other 600 Armystudents.

“I want you to see not just the bricksand stones and mortar and glass; Iwant you to see the people whose liveswill be made better by what transpiresin these buildings,” Admiral Kiser said.“These buildings are an investment inthe health and safety of the men andwomen who go into harm’s way. Theyare an investment for what we in mili-tary medicine stand for.”

Photo by Alex DelgadoMETC commandant Rear Adm. William Kiser (center)celebrates cutting the ribbon, opening the center alongwith Lt. Gen. (Dr.) Charles Green, Air Force SurgeonGeneral (left) and AMEDD C&S commanding generaland chief of U.S. Army Medical Services Corps Maj.Gen. David Rubenstein (right).

See CAMPUS P11

CAMPUS from P10

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Trainees from the 320th Training Squadron cross a cold water pool at the obstacle course. Theobstacle course is completed during the fourth week of BMT.

Photos by Robbin CresswellAir Force Basic Military Training trainees from the 320th Training Squadron move to the next station while running the obstaclecourse June 30. The 737th Training Group trains approximately 35,000 Airmen each year. More than seven million Airmenhave completed BMT since 1946.

Staff Sgt. Robert Fitte, 319th Training Squadron, demonstrates how to begin an obstacle June 30. Before attempting the obstaclecourse, Air Force Basic Military Training trainees are briefed on proper technique and safety.

Trainees begin the monkey bars obstacle June 30. In Air Force Basic Military Training, trainees learn the critical importance ofdiscipline, teamwork and foundational knowledge needed to succeed as an Airman.

An Air Force Basic Military Training trainee completes an obstacle June 30. The BMT obstacle course tests a trainee’s strength,endurance, and will power.

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JBSA transformsbusiness practicesBy Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio officialsare transforming business practicesto meet the unique challenges of sup-porting Army and Air Force organi-zations across San Antonio.

JBSA leadership recently met withmembers of the Business Transfor-mation Agency to identify and scruti-nize end-to-end processes in areassuch as information flow, accountingand hiring practices, contracting andcivil engineering. Based in Arlington,Va., BTA improves support to thewarfighter while providing greateraccountability to the American tax-payer.

The analysis of these processes is

critical as the Air Force combinessupport services with the Army inJBSA, which includes Lackland andRandolph Air Force Bases, and FortSam Houston.

“Rather than three separate enti-ties, the joint base will have to devel-op into one,” said Army Lt. Col. PhilKeller, who helped lead the work-shop. Because business practices dif-fer, extra attention must be given tocoordination and consistencies asArmy and Air Force cultures mergeand strive for efficiency.

Part of the process involves identi-fying obstacles and ways to overcomethem. “With Joint Base San Antonio,we have a remarkable opportunity to

change the way business has beenconducted in the past,” said Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd AirBase Wing commander. The 502ndABW is responsible for executing theinstallation support mission for JBSA.

“This workshop is a beginning, butwe need to keep up the momentum,”General Patrick said.

The general said off icials areworking to ensure JBSA, the largestorganization for installation supportwithin the Department of Defense,leads the way toward maximum effi-ciency while learning from best prac-tices.

“Joint Base San Antonio can setthe standard for other joint bases,but we can also learn from them,”General Patrick said.See PRACTICES P15

PRACTICES from P14

Courtesy photoLt. Col. ChristinaVoyles, Air Edu-cation and TrainingCommand, leads aseminar group oncharting end-to-endprocesses during arecent visit fromthe Business Trans-formation Agencyto Joint Base SanAntonio.

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JBSA transformsbusiness practicesBy Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base San Antonio officialsare transforming business practicesto meet the unique challenges of sup-porting Army and Air Force organi-zations across San Antonio.

JBSA leadership recently met withmembers of the Business Transfor-mation Agency to identify and scruti-nize end-to-end processes in areassuch as information flow, accountingand hiring practices, contracting andcivil engineering. Based in Arlington,Va., BTA improves support to thewarfighter while providing greateraccountability to the American tax-payer.

The analysis of these processes is

critical as the Air Force combinessupport services with the Army inJBSA, which includes Lackland andRandolph Air Force Bases, and FortSam Houston.

“Rather than three separate enti-ties, the joint base will have to devel-op into one,” said Army Lt. Col. PhilKeller, who helped lead the work-shop. Because business practices dif-fer, extra attention must be given tocoordination and consistencies asArmy and Air Force cultures mergeand strive for efficiency.

Part of the process involves identi-fying obstacles and ways to overcomethem. “With Joint Base San Antonio,we have a remarkable opportunity to

change the way business has beenconducted in the past,” said Brig.Gen. Leonard Patrick, 502nd AirBase Wing commander. The 502ndABW is responsible for executing theinstallation support mission for JBSA.

“This workshop is a beginning, butwe need to keep up the momentum,”General Patrick said.

The general said off icials areworking to ensure JBSA, the largestorganization for installation supportwithin the Department of Defense,leads the way toward maximum effi-ciency while learning from best prac-tices.

“Joint Base San Antonio can setthe standard for other joint bases,but we can also learn from them,”General Patrick said.See PRACTICES P15

PRACTICES from P14

Courtesy photoLt. Col. ChristinaVoyles, Air Edu-cation and TrainingCommand, leads aseminar group oncharting end-to-endprocesses during arecent visit fromthe Business Trans-formation Agencyto Joint Base SanAntonio.

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COMMUNITY

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

Monday-Friday:Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and

Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.

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

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

An X-box Ultimate FightingCompetition video game tournamentis Saturday, 6 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The event is free and includesprizes. For more information, call671-2619.

ASMC SETS LUNCHEON

The Alamo chapter of theAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers luncheon is Tuesday,11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fort SamHouston Golf Club. The event ishosted by the Air Force AuditAgency.

The luncheon’s speaker is ChipAtkins, Air and Space Operationsassociate director. His topic is“Auditing in a WartimeEnvironment.”

Call 652-1065 for information.

AF RESERVE JOB BRIEFING

A briefing about Air Force

Reserve part-time and full-timeopportunities for Airmen scheduledto separate is Wednesday, 10 a.m.,in the Military Personnel Flightbuilding, Bldg. 5616, room 104.

Areas discussed include tradi-tional Reserve, IndividualMobilization Augmentee, activeGuard Reserve and Air Reserve tech-nician; benefits and entitlementsinformation is also included.

Briefings are held the secondWednesday of each month. For moreinformation, contact Master Sgt.Michael Barnes at 671-3860.

NEW SYSTEM TRAINING

Electronic turn in documenttraining by the Defense Reutilizationand Marketing Service is July 20, 9a.m., at the 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron, Bldg. 5160.

The system will aid the 802ndLRS in streamlining its processes,and the training will assist in tran-sitioning LRS customers. Call 671-

3803 for reserve seating.

SERGEANTS TO MEET

The Air Force SergeantsAssociation, Chapter 1076, meetsJuly 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the Top IIIlounge at Mitchell Hall.

The private association providesinformation to its members on legis-lation that affects quality of lifebenefits such as pay increases,retirement and dependent care.

For more information, visitwww.afsa1076.org.

BAMC VALET PARKING

A free valet parking service isoffered at the Brooke Army MedicalCenter medical mall entrance(Interstate 35 gate) for BAMCpatients Monday through Friday,7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valet parking is available withan identification card or appoint-ment slip. No tips are accepted forthe service.

Additional parking for patients isalso available in parking lots A andB through the Binz-Engleman gate,and lot D through the I-35 gate.

DENTAL PROGRAM SEEKS PATIENTS

The periodontics department ofthe Comprehensive DentistryResidency at Dunn Dental Clinic iscurrently screening patients for den-tal care limited to periodontal treat-ment of periodontal (gum) diseasesand defects.

All eligible Department ofDefense beneficiary categories willbe screened for potential treatmentas teaching cases, includingdependents of active duty andretirees.

Patients who have beeninformed by a general dentist thatthey require periodontal therapy areeligible for evaluation.

The clinic has three ways toschedule an evaluation appoint-ment: call 671-9866, have your gen-

eral dentist fax a consultation to theperiodontics department at 671-9300, or e-mail Staff Sgt. ValentinaBeamus.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driverprogram by the AmericanAssociation of Retired Persons July17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at FreedomChapel.

Participants will receive a cer-tificate for completing the class,which makes them eligible for apossible reduction in their automo-bile insurance premium.

The course is good for threeyears.

Cost is $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members, payableby check made to AARP.

For more information, contactthe Retiree Activities Office at 671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. atFreedom Chapel, 671-4208.

LocalBRIEFSBy Sue Campbell

59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A groundbreaking ceremony was held hereJune 24 to begin construction of a 32,680-squarefoot facility to replace MacKown Dental Clinic,home of Air Force dental residency training.

“The new clinic will be almost double the sizeof the current facility, which was built in 1952,”said Col. Jay Graver, commander, 59th DentalSupport Squadron.

“It will be a modern, up-to-date facility, whichis crucial for our training programs and to pro-vide the highest quality graduates to ensure out-standing dental care and dental readiness for ourbeneficiaries.”

The ceremony included comments from 59thMedical Wing Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Travisand Maj. Gen. Gar Graham, commander, 79thMedical Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.General Graham also serves as the Air ForceAssistant Surgeon General for Dental Services.

All departments currently housed at MacKownDental Clinic will move into the new building,which will be located across from the Child

Development Center, on the grounds of the oldoptometry clinic.

The new MacKown Dental Clinic is scheduled toopen in March 2012.

“The general dental clinic and training pro-grams for prosthodontics, periodontics, maxillofa-cial prosthetics, and endodontics will all move

from the existing MacKown Clinic,” said Col.Thomas Schnied, commander, 59th DentalTraining Squadron.

“The orthodontics residency program will movefrom Dunn Dental Clinic and our treatment roomswill grow from 50 to 69.”

The dental laboratory, including the stereolith-ography department, will also relocate into thenew facility from the current MacKown DentalClinic.

Senior Airman Ashley Kilby, a dental assistantin the 59th DTS, was invited to participate in theevent.

“This is such an honor,” said Airman Kilby. “I’mso thrilled to participate in today’s ceremony andexcited to be part of the next generation of AirForce dentistry.”

“The current building is limiting as it doesn’tallow us to incorporate new equipment andinstrumentation,” said Colonel Graver.

“We are very excited about the new clinicwhich will ensure our dental residency programsand the care we provide are maintained at thelevel our students and patients deserve and havecome to expect.”

Air Force breaks ground on new dental clinic

Photo by Josie WalckAir Force personnel from the 59th Medical Wing joincivilian partners in breaking ground at a ceremony June24 to begin construction of a 32,680-square foot facilityto replace the MacKown Dental Clinic. All departmentscurrently housed at MacKown will move into the newbuilding, scheduled to open in March 2012.

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COMMUNITY

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

Monday-Friday:Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary,12:45 p.m.Contemporary, 10:45 a.m.

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Education, 11a.m.Wednesday and

Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9a.m.

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

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 10:00a.m.-12:00 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.Religious Education, 4:30p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom ChapelRoom 8,San Antonio MilitaryOpen Circle,6:15 p.m.

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941WHMC Chapel • 292-7373

CHAPEL SERVICES KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCESAir Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman's Attic 671-1780Base Post Office 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Office 671-3362Library 671-3610Medical Appointment Line 916-9900MPF ID Cards 671-6006Outdoor Recreation 925-5532TRICARE Info 800-444-5445Thrift Shop 671-3600

Lackland Enlisted Spouses’ Club www.lacklandesc.orgLackland Force Support Squadron www.lacklandfss.comLackland ISD www.lacklandisd.netLackland Officer Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland public Web site www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.comYear of the Air Force Family www.af.mil/yoaff

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

An X-box Ultimate FightingCompetition video game tournamentis Saturday, 6 p.m., at Arnold HallCommunity Center.

The event is free and includesprizes. For more information, call671-2619.

ASMC SETS LUNCHEON

The Alamo chapter of theAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers luncheon is Tuesday,11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fort SamHouston Golf Club. The event ishosted by the Air Force AuditAgency.

The luncheon’s speaker is ChipAtkins, Air and Space Operationsassociate director. His topic is“Auditing in a WartimeEnvironment.”

Call 652-1065 for information.

AF RESERVE JOB BRIEFING

A briefing about Air Force

Reserve part-time and full-timeopportunities for Airmen scheduledto separate is Wednesday, 10 a.m.,in the Military Personnel Flightbuilding, Bldg. 5616, room 104.

Areas discussed include tradi-tional Reserve, IndividualMobilization Augmentee, activeGuard Reserve and Air Reserve tech-nician; benefits and entitlementsinformation is also included.

Briefings are held the secondWednesday of each month. For moreinformation, contact Master Sgt.Michael Barnes at 671-3860.

NEW SYSTEM TRAINING

Electronic turn in documenttraining by the Defense Reutilizationand Marketing Service is July 20, 9a.m., at the 802nd LogisticsReadiness Squadron, Bldg. 5160.

The system will aid the 802ndLRS in streamlining its processes,and the training will assist in tran-sitioning LRS customers. Call 671-

3803 for reserve seating.

SERGEANTS TO MEET

The Air Force SergeantsAssociation, Chapter 1076, meetsJuly 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the Top IIIlounge at Mitchell Hall.

The private association providesinformation to its members on legis-lation that affects quality of lifebenefits such as pay increases,retirement and dependent care.

For more information, visitwww.afsa1076.org.

BAMC VALET PARKING

A free valet parking service isoffered at the Brooke Army MedicalCenter medical mall entrance(Interstate 35 gate) for BAMCpatients Monday through Friday,7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Valet parking is available withan identification card or appoint-ment slip. No tips are accepted forthe service.

Additional parking for patients isalso available in parking lots A andB through the Binz-Engleman gate,and lot D through the I-35 gate.

DENTAL PROGRAM SEEKS PATIENTS

The periodontics department ofthe Comprehensive DentistryResidency at Dunn Dental Clinic iscurrently screening patients for den-tal care limited to periodontal treat-ment of periodontal (gum) diseasesand defects.

All eligible Department ofDefense beneficiary categories willbe screened for potential treatmentas teaching cases, includingdependents of active duty andretirees.

Patients who have beeninformed by a general dentist thatthey require periodontal therapy areeligible for evaluation.

The clinic has three ways toschedule an evaluation appoint-ment: call 671-9866, have your gen-

eral dentist fax a consultation to theperiodontics department at 671-9300, or e-mail Staff Sgt. ValentinaBeamus.

AARP DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAM

The Lackland Retiree ActivitiesOffice is sponsoring a safe driverprogram by the AmericanAssociation of Retired Persons July17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at FreedomChapel.

Participants will receive a cer-tificate for completing the class,which makes them eligible for apossible reduction in their automo-bile insurance premium.

The course is good for threeyears.

Cost is $12 for AARP membersand $14 for non-members, payableby check made to AARP.

For more information, contactthe Retiree Activities Office at 671-2728 or B.J. Laymon after 1 p.m. atFreedom Chapel, 671-4208.

LocalBRIEFSBy Sue Campbell

59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

A groundbreaking ceremony was held hereJune 24 to begin construction of a 32,680-squarefoot facility to replace MacKown Dental Clinic,home of Air Force dental residency training.

“The new clinic will be almost double the sizeof the current facility, which was built in 1952,”said Col. Jay Graver, commander, 59th DentalSupport Squadron.

“It will be a modern, up-to-date facility, whichis crucial for our training programs and to pro-vide the highest quality graduates to ensure out-standing dental care and dental readiness for ourbeneficiaries.”

The ceremony included comments from 59thMedical Wing Commander Maj. Gen. Tom Travisand Maj. Gen. Gar Graham, commander, 79thMedical Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.General Graham also serves as the Air ForceAssistant Surgeon General for Dental Services.

All departments currently housed at MacKownDental Clinic will move into the new building,which will be located across from the Child

Development Center, on the grounds of the oldoptometry clinic.

The new MacKown Dental Clinic is scheduled toopen in March 2012.

“The general dental clinic and training pro-grams for prosthodontics, periodontics, maxillofa-cial prosthetics, and endodontics will all move

from the existing MacKown Clinic,” said Col.Thomas Schnied, commander, 59th DentalTraining Squadron.

“The orthodontics residency program will movefrom Dunn Dental Clinic and our treatment roomswill grow from 50 to 69.”

The dental laboratory, including the stereolith-ography department, will also relocate into thenew facility from the current MacKown DentalClinic.

Senior Airman Ashley Kilby, a dental assistantin the 59th DTS, was invited to participate in theevent.

“This is such an honor,” said Airman Kilby. “I’mso thrilled to participate in today’s ceremony andexcited to be part of the next generation of AirForce dentistry.”

“The current building is limiting as it doesn’tallow us to incorporate new equipment andinstrumentation,” said Colonel Graver.

“We are very excited about the new clinicwhich will ensure our dental residency programsand the care we provide are maintained at thelevel our students and patients deserve and havecome to expect.”

Air Force breaks ground on new dental clinic

Photo by Josie WalckAir Force personnel from the 59th Medical Wing joincivilian partners in breaking ground at a ceremony June24 to begin construction of a 32,680-square foot facilityto replace the MacKown Dental Clinic. All departmentscurrently housed at MacKown will move into the newbuilding, scheduled to open in March 2012.

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JULY 9BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending classthat teaches basic financial man-agement is today, 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 12RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during anAirman’s deployment. For more infor-mation, call 671-3722.

JULY 13PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS

A mandatory counseling classfor pre-separation retirees isTuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

Attendees will be briefed aboutbenefits and services.

For more information, call 671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistanceprogram seminar is Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is for separating orretiring personnel on vocationalrehabilitation and how it works.

For more information, call 671-3722.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.

For more information, call 671-4208.

JULY 14ELECTRONIC BANKING CLASS

An electronic banking class isWednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The class covers electronicbanking features, debit cards, elec-tronic fund transfers and the cost

involved in losing an ATM card.For more information, call 671-

3722.

JULY 15FOSTER PARENT, ADOPTION SESSION

The Airmen and FamilyReadiness Center will join with theBaptist Child and Family Services fora session on foster parenting andadoption Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m., Bldg. 1249.

BCFS is a San Antonio non-profitorganization that places specialneeds children for fostering andadoption who have been removedfrom their parents by Child ProtectiveServices.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 16PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents

Night Out at the youth center is July16, 6:30-11:30 p.m., for childrenenrolled in full-day kindergartenthrough age 12.

For more information, call 671-2388.

JULY 19RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isJuly 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 20PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study July 20, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.

For more information, call 671-4208.

ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses

Club meets July 20, 6-8 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

For more information, visitwww.lacklandesc.org.

JULY 20-22TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assis-tance program for separating orretiring military personnel is July 20-22, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The program is presented byTexas Workforce and focuses on howto job search and related topics.

For more information or reserva-tions, call 671-3722.

JULY 21LPAG MEETING

Memebers of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meet July 21,6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall CommunityCenter.

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

For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Thenext meeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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

What’s Happening Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM

Story and photo by Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Soccer, the beautiful game? Now, try taking the action

played on a 100-yard by 60-yard pitch and compressing itinto a walled arena akin to aroller rink, and watch whathappens.

The combination of closequarters, no out of bounds andendless substitutions producesa fast-paced, aggressive andhigh-scoring style of play com-parable to hockey.

“It’s like the same thing,”Warhawks coach and playerStewart Hess said. “The puckcan go off the walls, the glass.The only difference is you can’tgo behind the net.”

Thirteen of Lackland’s out-door varsity players are wellaware of the altered state ofsoccer. The team is now in itssixth indoor soccer season atthe Aztec Indoor SoccerFacility. Hess coaches both theWarhawks’ outdoor team onSundays and indoors onTuesdays and Wednesdays.

Many of the indoor playerseven prefer the smaller field toits big brother.

Warhawk striker JonathonCates is a player who enjoysthe disparate elements of thegame, especially the emphasison individual dribbling skillsand the freedom to create scor-ing opportunities.

Coming from a shooter that’snot hard to believe, with thenature of indoor soccer leaningtoward the offensive attack.

Replicating a DiegoMaradona-like run past 11players on an outdoor field isunlikely, Cates agreed.However, indoors, players havethe opportunity to ply their ballhandling skills, due to the limit-ed number of players and

walled in arena. “It’s awesome. More exhila-

rating,” Cates said. “I like thethrill of beating a player one onone.”

One of his favorite movesprescribes passing off the wallin the form of solo give-and-go– a play he put into action dur-ing the game Tuesday to beathis mark and place a shot inthe back of the net.

It also doesn’t hurt if youcan kick the ball with precisionwhen shooting at a goal slightlysmaller than the one outdoorsas Cates proved he could do.He scored four goals in theopening match.

But all this action comes atthe expense of energy and forsome players that’s a goodthing.

Warhawk defender EricSchafer uses the quick pace ofthe game to stay in shape.

“You’re always in the gameas opposed to outdoor soccer. Ifthe ball is on the opposite ofthe field and you’re a defender,you may not see any action,”he said. “Here, you’re alwaysin the action.”

Due to the increased pace –players taking both front andrear positions as the flow of thegame dictates – substitutionsare needed often to refreshfatigued lines.

As in hockey, substitutionsare infinite and often occur inwaves.

And then there’s the condi-tion of playing in close quartersthat tends to incite a fierynature in its players,

“It is more physical (thanopen field soccer),” Hess said.“No one is going to check youinto a board outdoors.”

It’s common for tempers toflare as players jostle for posi-

tion, run onto a through passand race toward a ball locatednear the wall.

As a sign above the arenaindicates checking is notallowed.

Just don’t tell Hess that.“Well, a good shoulder-to-

shoulder check is valid,” hesaid.

Usually, this is where con-tact stops, and maybe wherethe allusion to hockey ends.

Maybe.Cates said physicality in the

close-quarter sport turns up anotch further into the season.

“Just wait two more weeks,”Cates said.

So far, the Warhawks haveplayed one game – a close 9-7loss to Bomberos – with eightmore still to go plus a two-week postseason.

The Warhawks play againWednesday at 9:30 p.m.

SPORTSSOCCER TRYOUTS

Tryouts for theLackland varsity soccerteam are Saturday, 9a.m., at the DefenseLanguage Institute soccerfield.

The team tryout isgeared toward finding asquad to play in the annu-al, Air Force-wide tourna-ment, the Defender Cup,held at Lackland.

SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Co-ed and over-35softball leagues beginAug. 10. People interestedin playing can contacttheir organization's sportsrepresentative or thesports office at 671-2725.

LACKLAND REGATTA

The cardboard boatrace at the Warhawk poolis July 30. First place wins$300, second place $200and third place $100.

Register at ArnoldHall by July 27.

For more information,call 671-2619 or 2352.

5K BEACH RUN

The 737th TrainingGroup is sponsoring theBeach Run 5K July 17.

Registration on race-day starts at 7 a.m. andcosts $15.

The race begins at 8a.m. behind the studentreception center, Bldg.7246. For more informa-tion, call 497-8214.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Flag football intramu-rals begin Aug. 30.

Letters of intent aredue to the sports officeAug. 3.

BRIEFS

Warhawk Jonathon Cates watches fellow teammates Daniel Cruzan and Cort Russell defend an attack against theBomberos at the Aztec Indoor Soccer Facility Tuesday night.

Base soccer moves indoors

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JULY 9BUDGET AND SPENDING CLASS

A budget and spending classthat teaches basic financial man-agement is today, 11 a.m. to 12:30p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 12RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isMonday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during anAirman’s deployment. For more infor-mation, call 671-3722.

JULY 13PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES CLASS

A mandatory counseling classfor pre-separation retirees isTuesday, 9-10:30 a.m., at the Airmanand Family Readiness Center, Bldg.1249.

Attendees will be briefed aboutbenefits and services.

For more information, call 671-3722.

DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistanceprogram seminar is Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Center, Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is for separating orretiring personnel on vocationalrehabilitation and how it works.

For more information, call 671-3722.

PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study Tuesday, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.

For more information, call 671-4208.

JULY 14ELECTRONIC BANKING CLASS

An electronic banking class isWednesday, 1:30-2:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The class covers electronicbanking features, debit cards, elec-tronic fund transfers and the cost

involved in losing an ATM card.For more information, call 671-

3722.

JULY 15FOSTER PARENT, ADOPTION SESSION

The Airmen and FamilyReadiness Center will join with theBaptist Child and Family Services fora session on foster parenting andadoption Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 1p.m., Bldg. 1249.

BCFS is a San Antonio non-profitorganization that places specialneeds children for fostering andadoption who have been removedfrom their parents by Child ProtectiveServices.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 16PARENTS NIGHT OUT

Give Parents a Break/Parents

Night Out at the youth center is July16, 6:30-11:30 p.m., for childrenenrolled in full-day kindergartenthrough age 12.

For more information, call 671-2388.

JULY 19RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar isJuly 19, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

The seminar is an informalforum about the stress families andindividuals experience during sepa-ration.

For more information, call 671-3722.

JULY 20PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapelmeets for Bible study July 20, 10a.m., at Freedom Chapel with chil-dren ministry during the meeting.

For more information, call 671-4208.

ENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses

Club meets July 20, 6-8 p.m., at theAirman and Family Readiness Center,Bldg. 1249.

For more information, visitwww.lacklandesc.org.

JULY 20-22TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assis-tance program for separating orretiring military personnel is July 20-22, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, atthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter, Bldg. 1249.

The program is presented byTexas Workforce and focuses on howto job search and related topics.

For more information or reserva-tions, call 671-3722.

JULY 21LPAG MEETING

Memebers of the LacklandPerforming Arts Group meet July 21,6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall CommunityCenter.

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

For more information, call 671-2619 or 671-2352.

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Enlisted Spouses Club meets every third Tuesday of the month,6:30 p.m., at AFRC, Bldg. 1249. For more information, visit www.lacklandesc.org.

OFFICERS SPOUSES CLUB

The Lackland Officers Spouses Club does not meet during the summer. Thenext meeting is Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.

MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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

What’s Happening Family Support Events

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Story and photo by Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Soccer, the beautiful game? Now, try taking the action

played on a 100-yard by 60-yard pitch and compressing itinto a walled arena akin to aroller rink, and watch whathappens.

The combination of closequarters, no out of bounds andendless substitutions producesa fast-paced, aggressive andhigh-scoring style of play com-parable to hockey.

“It’s like the same thing,”Warhawks coach and playerStewart Hess said. “The puckcan go off the walls, the glass.The only difference is you can’tgo behind the net.”

Thirteen of Lackland’s out-door varsity players are wellaware of the altered state ofsoccer. The team is now in itssixth indoor soccer season atthe Aztec Indoor SoccerFacility. Hess coaches both theWarhawks’ outdoor team onSundays and indoors onTuesdays and Wednesdays.

Many of the indoor playerseven prefer the smaller field toits big brother.

Warhawk striker JonathonCates is a player who enjoysthe disparate elements of thegame, especially the emphasison individual dribbling skillsand the freedom to create scor-ing opportunities.

Coming from a shooter that’snot hard to believe, with thenature of indoor soccer leaningtoward the offensive attack.

Replicating a DiegoMaradona-like run past 11players on an outdoor field isunlikely, Cates agreed.However, indoors, players havethe opportunity to ply their ballhandling skills, due to the limit-ed number of players and

walled in arena. “It’s awesome. More exhila-

rating,” Cates said. “I like thethrill of beating a player one onone.”

One of his favorite movesprescribes passing off the wallin the form of solo give-and-go– a play he put into action dur-ing the game Tuesday to beathis mark and place a shot inthe back of the net.

It also doesn’t hurt if youcan kick the ball with precisionwhen shooting at a goal slightlysmaller than the one outdoorsas Cates proved he could do.He scored four goals in theopening match.

But all this action comes atthe expense of energy and forsome players that’s a goodthing.

Warhawk defender EricSchafer uses the quick pace ofthe game to stay in shape.

“You’re always in the gameas opposed to outdoor soccer. Ifthe ball is on the opposite ofthe field and you’re a defender,you may not see any action,”he said. “Here, you’re alwaysin the action.”

Due to the increased pace –players taking both front andrear positions as the flow of thegame dictates – substitutionsare needed often to refreshfatigued lines.

As in hockey, substitutionsare infinite and often occur inwaves.

And then there’s the condi-tion of playing in close quartersthat tends to incite a fierynature in its players,

“It is more physical (thanopen field soccer),” Hess said.“No one is going to check youinto a board outdoors.”

It’s common for tempers toflare as players jostle for posi-

tion, run onto a through passand race toward a ball locatednear the wall.

As a sign above the arenaindicates checking is notallowed.

Just don’t tell Hess that.“Well, a good shoulder-to-

shoulder check is valid,” hesaid.

Usually, this is where con-tact stops, and maybe wherethe allusion to hockey ends.

Maybe.Cates said physicality in the

close-quarter sport turns up anotch further into the season.

“Just wait two more weeks,”Cates said.

So far, the Warhawks haveplayed one game – a close 9-7loss to Bomberos – with eightmore still to go plus a two-week postseason.

The Warhawks play againWednesday at 9:30 p.m.

SPORTSSOCCER TRYOUTS

Tryouts for theLackland varsity soccerteam are Saturday, 9a.m., at the DefenseLanguage Institute soccerfield.

The team tryout isgeared toward finding asquad to play in the annu-al, Air Force-wide tourna-ment, the Defender Cup,held at Lackland.

SOFTBALL LEAGUES

Co-ed and over-35softball leagues beginAug. 10. People interestedin playing can contacttheir organization's sportsrepresentative or thesports office at 671-2725.

LACKLAND REGATTA

The cardboard boatrace at the Warhawk poolis July 30. First place wins$300, second place $200and third place $100.

Register at ArnoldHall by July 27.

For more information,call 671-2619 or 2352.

5K BEACH RUN

The 737th TrainingGroup is sponsoring theBeach Run 5K July 17.

Registration on race-day starts at 7 a.m. andcosts $15.

The race begins at 8a.m. behind the studentreception center, Bldg.7246. For more informa-tion, call 497-8214.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Flag football intramu-rals begin Aug. 30.

Letters of intent aredue to the sports officeAug. 3.

BRIEFS

Warhawk Jonathon Cates watches fellow teammates Daniel Cruzan and Cort Russell defend an attack against theBomberos at the Aztec Indoor Soccer Facility Tuesday night.

Base soccer moves indoors

TALESPINNERPAGE 20 JULY 9, 2010

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Despite rainy conditions,Lackland held its first official fit-ness test July 1, introducing therevised standards set under AirForce Instruction 36-2905.

502nd Air Base WingCommander Brig. Gen. LeonardPatrick and a few of his wingmenwere among the first Airmen totest their physical abilities at the1.5-mile track across from theLive Oak dining facility.

The occasion also ushered in amass-test only format.

Fitness Assessment Cell NCO incharge John Seay supervised themass test, designed to ensure thelargest number of servicemembersare tested while keeping evalua-tive and safety standards in place.

Now, he said, servicemembersdo not have to rely on sharepointto make an appointment.

They just show up on test days:Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,Saturday, 6-9 a.m., at the 1.5-miletrack; Friday, 6-9 a.m., at theWarhawk Fitness Center track.

Testing is conducted on a first-come, first-served basis and testsare limited to 250 Airmen daily.

Seay expects to hit daily capsby the end of the month.

He recommends Airmen planon testing early in the month toavoid the chance of missing theirdate due to overcrowding.

Test takers should arrive in PTgear, with their ID card and a fit-ness-screening questionnaireobtained from their Unit FitnessPerformance Manager.

Additionally, for Airmen on aprofile, a one-mile walk testreplaces the three-mile walk andergo-cycle test.

The one-mile walk is testedFridays at the Warhawk FitnessCenter from 6-9 a.m. For moredetails, call the FAC at 671-3821.

Revised fitnessprogram takesoff at Lackland

Above, 502nd Air Base WingCommander Brig. Gen. LeonardPatrick engages the one-minutepush-up assessment during hisphysical fitness test on the firstofficial day of the revised program.

Left, General Patrick runs the 1.5-mile test with a group of Airmenduring the mass test at the trackacross from the Live Oak diningfacility July 1.

Photosby

Robbin Cresswell

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