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Leaders break ground on surgical centerBy Maj. Beth Horine59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

San Antonio military medical leaders conducted a groundbreaking ceremony of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Cen-ter April 20 at Lackland Air Force Base. Construction on the new outpatient facility will soon begin.

“We are here to celebrate a new begin-ning. Spurred by the 2005 Base Realign-ment and Closure mandate, San Antonio’s military facilities are now transitioning to a regional military health system to increase operational synergy and effi ciency,” said 59th Medical Wing Commander Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Byron Hepburn.

“As a consequence, Wilford Hall’s current inpatient activity is now moving to Brooke Army Medical Center, which on Sept. 15

will become the San Antonio Military Medi-cal Center. This move paves the way for a new consolidated facility here at Lackland that will be focused on outpatient clinical and ambulatory surgical care,” General Hepburn said.

A joint Air Force and Army color guard opened the ceremony and Army leadership from Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston attended, making the event a true joint-service affair.

“The Army and Air Force have a rich his-tory in continuing to lead the Department of Defense in premier medical care, said Army Col. Noel Cardenas, Brooke Army Medical Center deputy commander of ad-ministration. “Today marks another giant step in preserving our medical services for active duty, retirees and families.”

Phase one of the construction includes

the fi rst wing of a 681,000-square foot fa-cility and a 1,000-car parking garage. Thenew ambulatory surgical center, or ASC,will be four wings, each three stories tallwith a basement. The ASC will be con-structed in three phases and house morethan 40 outpatient clinics and serviceswhen completed.

“Engineering and economic studies de-termined that the best means to executethis outpatient mission was to replace the54-year-old Wilford Hall building with anew state- of-the-art structure,” GeneralHepburn said. “The exterior campus andinterior facilities will be ultramodern, pa-tient-friendly, more accessible and moreenergy effi cient.”

Construction on the fi rst wing of the new

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett 59th Medical Wing senior leaders and guests break ground for the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center April 20 at Lackland. Construction on thefi rst wing of the ASC is scheduled to begin in July with completion projected in 2015. The current Wilford Hall Medical Center building will be demolished after the new ASC is complete and operational.

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COMMENTARYAsian Pacifi c Heritage Month Promoting diversity, empowermentBy Master Sgt. Polly Miller37th Training Support Squadron

As May approaches, we have the dis-tinct opportunity to celebrate a culture that is part of our great heritage.

Asian Americans and Pacifi c Islanders make up close to 5 percent of the U.S. population, and are the second fastest-growing minority group in the country. Most Americans enjoy Asian restaurants and admire Asian artifacts without ever giving history a second thought.

As early as the 1750s, small groups of Filipino sailors settled in Louisiana. It wasn’t until the 1840s that the immi-gration of Asians picked up on a larger scale.

The building of the transcontinental railroad would not have been possible without the hard work of Chinese im-migrants, who often performed diffi cult and very dangerous jobs. The railroad, incidentally, was completed in May 1869.

To celebrate all the different Asian cul-

tures that have become such an integral part of our society, Congress established Asian Pacifi c American Heritage Week, later expanding the recognition to the entire month of May.

This year’s theme, “Leadership, Diver-sity, Empowerment and Beyond,” draws attention to the different Asian American leaders embedded in our society today. There is an abundance of Asian ethnic groups, each with its own heritage and traditions.

No matter your interests, you come across Asian American leaders in dif-ferent disciplines that have made an impression on our society. From famous actors and actresses to astrophysicists, or simply the person working beside you, Asian Americans have infl uenced the evo-lution of the American culture.

In the military, we are privileged to work and live in close proximity with personnel from all backgrounds. Diver-sity is a cornerstone of our society and way of life. Servicemembers, Department

of Defense civilians and their families have the opportunities to live in differ-ent countries and experience different cultures fi rst hand.

When I fi rst came to the United States from Germany at age 21, I had already been exposed to different European cul-tures. However, it took joining the mili-tary to open my eyes to all the different backgrounds in this country.

From my best friend, who is Japa-nese, to my neighbors, who are Indian, I have learned so much about not only what is deeply rooted within their society, but why they love living in America. We share the same love of a country that lets us be ourselves, and by the sacrifi ces of many others, gives us those opportuni-ties.

To celebrate Asian Pacifi c Heritage in San Antonio, different events and activi-ties will be conducted at Lackland and Joint Base San Antonio throughout May. Please take the opportunity to experience those cultures at a base event.

Asian Pacifi c Heritage Month eventsLeadership, Diversity, Empowerment and Beyond

May 14Cooking demonstration, crafts, music, martial arts and cultural dance, base library, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 20Cultural show featuring food tasting and entertainment, Freedom Chapel, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 21Karaoke, Gateway Club, 8 p.m.

By Debbie AragonAFCEE Public Affairs

The largest ever San Antonio Armed Forces Earth Day celebration came to an end April 22, Earth Day, after nearly a month of events across the Alamo City to educate and en-courage people to take action daily to conserve resources and cleanup and protect the environment.

The campaign marked the fi rst time military organizations here, such the Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment, the Air Force Real Property Agency, Joint Base San An-tonio and the Army Environmental Command, have come together for the annual celebration.

With a theme of “Every Day is Earth Day,” this year’s campaign fo-cused on individual actions at home and in our communities such as recy-cling, vanpooling, energy conserva-tion, being water wise and cleaning up and protecting our environment through community projects.

Over the commemoration period, which formally began with a kickoff expo March 31, more than 600 man hours were spent cleaning, paint-ing and weeding area parks and the San Antonio River; more than 1,000 pounds of trash were collected; more than 2,000 people were given infor-mation on green initiatives to use in their daily lives and more than 500 educational hours were offered through brown bag information lunches and the kickoff expo.

Each event that took place clear-ly demonstrated the San Antonio armed forces’ commitment to out-reach, awareness and actions people can take every day to live ‘greener’ lives, said Terry Edwards, AFCEE director.

“At AFCEE, we are proud to be the Air Force’s environmental stewards, executing effective and effi cient en-vironmental program management around the globe,” said Mr. Edwards. “This Earth Day campaign gave us the opportunity to show our commit-ment to restore and protect Mother Earth doesn’t stop when we leave the offi ce.”

The campaign provided an exam-ple of the things everyone can do to protect and preserve the environ-ment.

“With more than a dozen events

in the local community this was per-sonal; we were able to make a dif-ference right here where we work and live,” said Bob Moore, AFRPA director.

“Earth Day has become an annu-al event for our agency,” he added. “Many of the men and women who work here came to San Antonio to oversee the environmental clean-up at Kelly Air Force Base after the BRAC announcement, and now they’re here for good, a part of the community.”

The campaign’s biggest commu-nity event was cleaning up a section of the San Antonio River at Mission Reach April 19. More than 120 peo-ple turned out to pick up trash and debris, pull weeds and remove algae from the river.

“At one point, we were scraping some algae off the top of the river, and a 12-inch bass jumped right out of the water because we had scraped the algae underneath it,” Mr. Moore said. “Ducks were coming in right behind us in the clean water and reclaiming the area we had just cleaned out. It was awesome to see

the immediate impact we were mak-ing on the San Antonio River.”

Earth Day provides a time to focus on the things people can do to make a lasting and positive impression on the environment.

“The way we go about our business and the way we go about our lives has a signifi cant impact on genera-tions to follow both in terms of their health and in their lives,” said Brig. Gen. Mark Ediger, Air Force Medical Operations Agency commander and guest speaker for a Bldg. 171 tree planting ceremony April 22.

It was fi tting, he said, that one of the culminating events in the cam-paign was enhancing the local en-vironment by planting a Chinkapin oak.

Although this year’s Earth Day campaign has come to a close, Mr. Edwards pointed out the importance of keeping this year’s theme alive.

“The only way we can hope to pro-tect and sustain our planet for future generations is to continue to raise awareness and live a more environ-mentally friendly lifestyle -- daily,” Mr. Edwards said.

TALENT CONTEST REGISTRATION

Today is the registration deadline for a May 7 family and teen talent contest at Arnold Hall Community Center.

The contest is open to solo, group or fam-ily acts, ages 6 to adult. Applications are available at Arnold Hall or online at http://www.lacklandfss.com/arnold_hall.html.

Rehearsals begin Monday and continue through May 6, 6-8 p.m. The show is May 7, 6:30 p.m., at Arnold Hall. Admission is free.

For more information, call 671-2619.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

The Books on Bases, Smiles on Faces program will be at Lackland Elementary School May 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rep. Charles Gonzalez, D-Texas, will read to the group at 1 p.m. Clifford the Big Red Dog will also attend.

Volunteers are needed one week prior and on the day of the event.

Contact the Lackland School Liaison of-fi ce at [email protected] to volunteer.

PARENTING ORDER LEGAL CLINIC

The Offi ce of the Attorney General of Texas will host a free parenting order legal clinic for military parents on May 11, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The clinics are for military parents who have questions about their legal rights as parents, problems seeing or locating their children, changing their visitation plan, etc.

Family law attorneys and representatives from the Offi ce of the Attorney General of Texas will be available to discuss common questions and concerns.

For more information, contact the Lack-land Legal Offi ce at 671-3362.

PLAY TICKETS ON SALE Tickets are available for “The Girl In The

Mirror,” a Lackland Performing Arts Group production May 13-14 and May 20-21 at Arnold Hall Community Center.

The play deals with depression and suicide, and is not recommended for ages 14 and under.

Shows begin at 7 p.m. each night; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Prices are general admis-sion, $15; 65 and over, $10; and technical training students, $5. Light hors d'oeuvres are included in the ticket price. Tables for 2-8 persons can be reserved and a cash bar will be available.


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Photo by Alan BoedekerDiana Smith (left), 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron, spins the prize wheel during the 2011Earth Day Fair and Fun Run at the Lackland Outdoor Recreation Center and Trails April20. The event included a 5K run, environmental information booths, music, free food anddrinks, door prizes and giveaways.

'Every day is Earth Day' actions continue


ASC is scheduled to begin in July 2011 with comple-tion projected in 2015. The current Wilford Hall Medi-cal Center building will be demolished after the new ASC is complete and fully operational.

“As part of preserv-ing our rich heritage, the landscaping in front of the current Wilford Hall be-hind me here, including the fl agpole and 100-year-old oak trees, will remain in front of the new ASC as a connection to our historical past,” the general added.

Both the ASC and the parking garage will be constructed in parking lot B and part of lot A, in front of the existing Wil-ford Hall Medical Center. The parking garage con-struction will soon begin, which drove the closure of part of the hospital park-ing lot and the Highway 90 gate. Future construction will soon close part of the

Wilford Hall Loop between the Highway 90 gate and Bergquist Drive.

Patients and staff can ob-tain the latest news about construction and road clo-sures on the Wilford Hall Medical Center web site at www.whmc.af.mil. Ad-ditionally, articles will be published in local military newspapers and posters are displayed at various locations in the hospital.

“As we look forward to the future of military medi-cine here in San Antonio, the citizens of ‘Military City USA’ should be proud of the ambulatory surgical center here at Lackland and the San Antonio Military Medi-cal Center that is nearing completion at Fort Sam Houston,” General Hep-burn said. “We are excited about the establishment of the San Antonio Military Health System and build-ing an even stronger part-nership with our Army colleagues in the years ahead.”

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett 59th Medical Wing Commander Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony at Wilford Hall Medical Center April 20. The ceremony offi cially marked the beginning of construction on the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center.


SILLY RABBIT

Photo by Alan BoedekerAmy Carrell pets a rabbit during the Easter egg hunt at the Lackland Youth Center April 20. The event included games, crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Amy is the daughter of Staff Sgt. John Carrell, Cryptologic Systems Division.

Congratulations to the following 66 Airmen for being selected as honor graduates among 663 trainees graduating today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 301Bryan CableJoshua HalversonChauncey MooreArpit RaoJustin RonnowSpence RussiCody SmithAngel VillaFlight 302Justin AkinBenjamin AppletonAndrew BeattyCaleb CollinsKyle DrakeBrandon EvansJoshua GraupmannJeffery HammittAustin HansonMartin Ledezma-Vera

Joshua LidbergDaniel PetersStephen PhelpsJeremy PrigoracKyle ReifClayton WilsonDaniel Yager

321st Training SquadronFlight 307Kyle HoodMichael KernMatthew KnickerbockerJoshua SweeneyFlight 308Michelle CurtisMelisa FernandezDanielle KirkRachel MillerMckenzie Redberg-Perry

322nd Training SquadronFlight 309Michael PetrofskyAaron ToccoFlight 310Bradley Balster

Vershima BlomquistTed Gillenwater

323rd Training SquadronFlight 311Matthew BowenWilliam CraneDavid PoloneyFlight 312Emily HabischRegina KinzieJessica MayoRebecca MurphyJanee Spelman

324th Training SquadronFlight 305Daniel PillsburyBenjamin ToddFlight 306Gregg MonagleChristopher Volpini

326th Training SquadronFlight 303Adam BakerBrian Burke

Jeffrey CastanedaDevin GloecklCraig MartinChristopher MartinezGeoffery SchasteenZachary TrujilloFlight 304Zachary Nicholas

331st Training SquadronFlight 299James BoydGregory PrestonFlight 300Jacqueline GableJennell GoodallSamantha HolsombackTiandrea Sydnor

Top BMT AirmanJeffery Hammitt, 320th TRS, Flight 302

Most Physically FitMale AirmenDaniel Pillsbury, 324th TRS, Flight 305

Matthew Bowen, 323rd TRS, Flight 311 Sean McCorkle, 331st TRS, Flight 299 Cody Smith, 320th TRS, Flight 301

Female AirmenStacie Ahlers, 321st TRS, Flight 308 Danielle Kirk, 321st TRS, Flight 308

Male Flights323rd TRS, Flight 311320th TRS, Flight 301

Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 312321st TRS, Flight 308

Top Academic Flights321st TRS, Flight 308326th TRS, Flight 303

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BMT HONORS

Airman 1st Class Brian R. Kelly, 802nd Operations Support SquadronDuty title: Air Traffi c Control ApprenticeTime in service: less than one yearHometown: Katy, TexasFirst Sergeant’s comments: During the last month, Airman 1st Class Brian Kelly has gone above and beyond what the senior NCOs, NCOs and even the Air Force has asked of him. Airman Kelly was personally selected for his impeccable military image and dedication to service to perform in the capacity as an aid to the 502nd Air Base Wing Command Chief. Airman Kelly has also dedicated the majority of his off time to his studies in the hopes of becoming a fully certifi ed air traffi c controller, a career fi eld that has a 45 percent withdrawal rate. He is constantly helping out other Airmen; whether someone needs help moving, study-ing, or if someone needs a ride home, he never hesitates to lend a helping hand. In addition, Airman Kelly has been volunteering an hour every Friday to assist with a second grade math class at Lackland Elementary. Airman Kelly is a true example of profes-sionalism at its fi nest. He is consistently setting the example for not only his peers, but all of his co-workers, as to how an Air Force member should act in a myriad of situations (i.e. standing at parade rest, calling the room to attention for offi cers, using manners in general, etc).

– Master Sgt. Bruce Boling, 802nd OSS acting fi rst sergeant

Courtesy photo

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Congratulations to the following Lackland Airman Leadership School award winners for the April 5 graduating class.

John L. Levitow Staff Sgt. Timothy Dennis

Academic AchievementSenior Airman Megan Passman

Commandant AwardSenior Airman Megan Passman

Distinguished GraduateSenior Airman Alex CarreonSenior Airman Steven NorthSenior Airman Megan PassmanSenior Airman Andrew Taurianen

Lackland congratulates ALS award winners


As the temperatures contin-ue to increase in South Texas, Airmen must take precautions against heat related incidents.

Maj. (Dr.) Kevin Fajardo, 559th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, said there are three basic heat injuries: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.

The injuries are a continu-ation of each other, with heat cramps being the least severe, and heat stroke being a medi-cal emergency.

He said the warning signs of heat cramps include cramping of the muscles, particularly in the legs. As more salt and wa-ter are lost by sweating, heat exhaustion can occur, which can be noted by any of the fol-lowing: more muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, heavy sweating, and sometimes confusion.

Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and it may be diffi -cult to tell it apart from severe heat exhaustion.

Some typical symptoms are loss of sweating with red, hot skin, confusion, nausea, vomit-ing, weakness, fast heart rate and fainting. Seizures can also occur in heat stroke victims.

Dr. Fajardo said the most important thing to do when someone is experiencing a

heat injury is to cool them down as fast as possible and call for medical attention im-mediately.

This includes removal of any thick clothing, moving them into the shade or inside an air conditioned room, and cooling them by pouring cold water on their head, neck and torso while fanning them.

For less severe cases of heat exhaustion, the person should take small sips of cold water, if able.

Following a heat injury, people are more susceptible to subsequent heat injuries for many days following the event so it is important that they are seen by a physician as soon as possible, and avoid heat expo-sure until medically cleared to resume normal activities.

To prevent heat injuries, education and awareness are key:

• Keep well hydrated by drinking 3-6 quarts of water per day, and eat a balanced, nutritious diet.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body weight.

• Avoid taking dietary sup-plements.

• Avoid getting sunburned, which impairs your body’s nor-mal cooling system.

• Be aware of the tempera-ture and humidity outside, and do not engage in vigorous ac-tivity for prolonged periods of time during the hottest parts of the day. For example, jog in the morning rather than in the afternoon or at lunch time.

• Adhere to the activity re-strictions set by the current fl ag condition.

• Remember that it takes a few weeks of regular outdoor activity to acclimate to the summer Texas heat, so start exercising early, and build up slowly.

At Lackland, fl ags are post-ed to signal the degree of heat intensity.

Dr. Fajardo said Airmen must make adjustments to their exercise regimens and time of day they exercise, and commanders and training su-pervisors must adhere to the activity restrictions set by the current fl ag condition.

“Flag conditions are vital to ensuring that an Airman’s physical activity level is re-stricted based on the outdoor temperature/humidity level. They help ensure that our Airmen conduct their missions and training in a manner that protects them from experienc-ing heat injuries,” he said.

These fl ags are fl own in ac-

cordance with Air Education and Training Command In-struction 48-101 and indicate training requirements for hot environments.

Colors, temperature read-ings, hazard explanations and work-rest requirements are:

White fl ag78-81.9 ˚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 min-utes of rest3/4 quart of water per hour

Green fl ag82-84.9 ˚FEasy workNo work limits1/2 quart of water per hourModerate work50 minutes of work to 10 min-utes of rest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hour

Yellow fl ag85-87.9 ˚FEasy work

No work limits3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work40 minutes of work to 20 min-utes of rest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work30 minutes of work to 30 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hour

Red fl ag88-89.9 ˚FEasy workNo work limits3/4 quart of water per hourModerate work30 minutes of work to 30 min-utes of rest3/4 quart of water per hourHard work20 minutes of work to 40 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hour

Black fl ag>90 ˚FEasy work50 minutes of work to 10 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hourModerate work20 minutes of work to 40 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hourHard work10 minutes of work to 50 min-utes of rest1 quart of water per hour

Heat presents signifi cant health risks


According to the Texas Forest Service, over the past few weeks, wildfi res rag-ing across Texas have burned nearly a half-million acres — and that fi gure is likely to grow as conditions are expected to get even worse.

The dangerous conditions are caused by two main factors: the ongoing drought and an overabundance of dead vegeta-tion that burns easily.

Education and understanding are key to preventing fi res during dry con-ditions.

The Lackland Fire Department offers the following tips for preventing grass fi res:

• Don’t throw cigarette or cigar butts on the ground or out a vehicle. Dispose of them properly and make sure they

are completely extinguished.• Do not burn trash, leaves or brush

outdoors; there currently is a burn ban in-place throughout Texas.

• Keep a 30-foot “safety zone” sur-rounding the home clear of brush and cedar, especially for those living in a woodland area. Grass should be cut short in this area as well. For homes that set on a steep slope, the safety zone should be increased accordingly.

• Stack fi rewood at least 15 feet and uphill from the home.

• Rake leaves, cut off dead limbs and twigs, and mow grass regularly. Cut tree limbs within 15 feet of the ground and remove dead branches that extend over the roof.

• Don’t park cars, trucks, or recre-

ational vehicles on dry grass or shrubs. Exhaust systems on vehicles can reach a temperature of more than 1,000 de-grees; it only takes about 500 degrees to start a brush fi re in the summer.

• Use an approved spark arrester on all internal combustion engine-powered equipment. This special muffl er helps ensure that sparks generated by off-road vehicles, chainsaws and other equip-ment don’t start wildfi res. Check and replace spark arresters periodically.

• Parents should emphasize to their children the dangers of playing with fi re. Many grass fi res are started by children who have no idea how quickly fl ames can grow and spread.

• Homeowners who barbecue should maintain a 10-foot area free of brush

and shrubbery around grills and pro-pane tanks. Non-fl ammable screens should be placed over the grill, with mesh no coarser than ¼ inch thick. Never leave a grill unattended. After use, place grill ashes in a metal bucket and soak in water.

• Keep a shovel, bucket of water, fi re extinguisher, or other fi re suppression tools on hand.

Lackland AFB Instruction 32-2001, Fire Prevention Program, paragraph 1.5, prohibits open burning of any kind, including camp fi res, unless coordinated with the fi re chief and approved by the base civil engineer.

For questions or more information, call 671-5253.

(Courtesy Lackland Fire Department)

Fire department stresses fi re prevention


By Mike JosephStaff Writer

The parents were prepared to do whatever was necessary for their 5-month-old son; nothing was more important than purchasing the medi-cal equipment he needed.

If it meant selling a vehicle and riding bikes or eating noodles for a year, so be it. No stone would be left unturned to help their son.

Assistance from the Air Force Aid Society sev-eral months ago eliminated those scenarios for Staff Sgt. James Starcher, wife Kim and youngest son Bry-son, now 9 months old.

AFAS provided the Starch-ers a grant to purchase the medically-necessary cranial band to reshape Bryson’s head. The grant covered the cranial band’s cost, more than $3,000, after the Starchers’ medical insurance carrier repeatedly denied their claim even though Bryson’s doctors medically validated its necessity.

“Our son needed this. We would have done whatever we had to do,” Kim Starcher said about the cranial band’s large out-of-pocket expense before getting the AFAS grant. “It didn’t matter if we had to

sell a car and buy bikes, we would have fi gured it out.”

Her husband quickly agreed. “It would have been tight and a huge burden on the family. We would have been eating Ra-men noodles all year.”

The Air Force Aid Society is one of four organizations supported by the current Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which concludes six weeks of fundraising May 6. AFAS provides loans and grants to Airmen worldwide with specifi c emergency needs in addition to other family support functions.

When Sergeant Starcher told his supervisors at the 802nd Logistics Readi-ness Squadron about his situation, they suggested he contact the squadron’s fi rst sergeant to see if AFAS as-sistance was a possibility.

“I didn’t think they cov-ered situations like we were in,” Sergeant Starcher said. “I called our fi rst sergeant (Master Sgt. Roderick Walker), sent him a detailed e-mail about what happened with the insurance company, what we needed and why.

“He forwarded it to Kevin Keith (AF Aid Offi cer, Air-man and Family Readiness Center), who directed me

to an article on the AFAS website about the same exact situation. I told him it was verbatim everything we were going through.”

From there, it was just a matter of days before the Starchers received a grant to order and pur-chase the cranial band.

“When (AFAS) said we’ll get you the money, they did. It was so fast,” Mrs. Starcher said. “They were nothing short of amazing. It’s abso-lutely touching to know there are people who donate to something like AFAS, who can then help those in need.”

A cyst on Bryson’s head made him lay only on the opposite side after being born prematurely last August. As his head began to grow out of shape, it caused his forehead to push down on his right eye.

Once the cyst was re-moved and a plate inserted, a cranial band was required to correct the irregular shape and redirect growth while Bryson’s head was still soft. The band would reshape his head, and help him avoid future vision, hearing and jaw complications as he grew.

Bryson had the cyst re-moved from his head in

AFAS grant touches Airman’s family

Photo by Alan BoedekerStaff Sgt. James Starcher plays with his son Bryson at their home April 22. Assistance from the Air Force Aid Society has helped the Starcher family pay for Bryson’s medical care. Sergeant Starcher is with the 802nd Logis-tics Readiness Squadron.SEE AFAS, P15


Know the rules for Stage II water restrictions Edwards Aquifer Level

in feet above sea level

Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’

CURRENT LEVEL* = 655.6’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage

By Steve ElliottFSH News Leader

With warm temperatures continuing and still no rain in the forecast for San Antonio, it’s likely the city will enter into Stage Two water restric-tions soon.

According to the San Anto-nio Water System website, a Stage Two alert begins when the aquifer level reaches 650 feet mean sea level at the J-17 well — the index well in Bexar County.

All Joint Base San Antonio properties are presently under Stage I restrictions.

The current aquifer level is reading at 655.6 feet as of Thursday, according to the Ed-wards Aquifer Authority J-17 Live Well Data website.

For residential and com-mercial customers of the San Antonio Water System and the Bexar Metropolitan Wa-ter District, the rules during a Stage II drought are more restrictive.

Landscape watering with an irrigation system or sprin-kler is allowed only once a week from 3 to 8 a.m. and 8 to 10 p.m. on designated wa-tering day as determined by your address:

- If address/facility number ends in 0 or 1, Monday is the

watering day.- If address/facility number

ends in 2 or 3, Tuesday is the watering day.

- If address/facility number ends in 4 or 5, Wednesday is the watering day.

- If address/facility number ends in 6 or 7, Thursday is the watering day.

- If address/facility number ends in 8 or 9, Friday is the watering day.

Additionally, there is no watering on weekends with a sprinkler, soaker hose or irri-gation system. Areas without a street address, such as medi-ans and neighborhood entry-ways, water on Wednesdays.

All restrictions from Stage One remain in effect, unless added to or replaced by Stage Two rules:

- Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose is allowed only once a week from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.

- Watering with drip irriga-tion or 5-gallon bucket is per-mitted any day, between 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m.

- Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time on any day.

- Use of fountains, water-falls, or other aesthetic water

features — outdoors or in-doors — is prohibited, unless a variance has been granted for 100 percent non-potable water use.

- All non-public swimming pools must have a minimum of 25 percent of the surface area covered with evapora-tion screens when not in use. Infl atable pool toys or fl oating decorations may be used for this purpose.

- Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, drive-ways, streets or sidewalks is prohibited. Health and safety exceptions may be requested from SAWS in writing.

- Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment is allowed only on assigned watering days and times. A hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle or bucket of fi ve gallons or less may be used. Water should not be allowed to run into the street.

- The use of commercial car wash facilities is allowed any day.

- Operators of golf courses, athletic fi elds and parks must submit a conservation plan to SAWS. For requirements, con-tact SAWS at 704-SAVE. Golf courses, athletic fi elds and parks may not irrigate be-tween 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

- Hotels, motels and other

lodging must offer and notify guests of a “linen/towel change on request only” program.

And don’t forget to follow these year-round rules:

- Water waste is prohibited at all times. This includes lawn watering overspray and runoff.

- Restaurants may serve water only on request to re-duce dishwashing.

Charity car washes are al-lowed only at commercial car wash facilities.

For more information on water restrictions, visit the SAWS website at http://www.saws.org.

The Joint Base San Antonio Drought Management Plan is on the 502nd Air Base Wing website at http://www.502abw.af.mil.

For further information, or to report misuse, call the base asset management fl ight: Lackland, 671-4844; Ran-dolph, 652-5205; or Fort Sam Houston, 221-5063.


Courtesy photo provided by The Greater San Antonio Chamber of CommerceMaj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander, speaks at the San Antonio Cyber Security Caucus Summit April 9. In one of his last public speaking engagements on active duty, he spoke to the audience about the maturing mission of 24th Air Force, and the intent to partner with academia and industry to meet U.S. Government needs in cyberspace.

By Tech. Sgt. Scott McNabb24th Air Force Public Affairs

Four decades have passed since Richard Webber left to go play football at the only divi-sion one NCAA school that would bring on a 5’8” tailback – the U.S. Air Force Academy.

“I wanted the opportunity to play division one football,” said Maj. Gen. “Dick” Webber, 24th

Air Force commander, who will retire today af-ter 36 years of service in the U.S. Air Force.

General Webber came from a family of eight, who were facing the reality of having three of their children in college at the same time.

The young Mr. Webber applied to all the acad-emies, but the Air Force Academy acceptance didn’t come until the last possible moment. He went to Colorado Springs and played football for over two seasons as a starting tailback.

“I did get to play football and I can say that I’ve been hit by 350-pound guys,” said General Webber with a chuckle. “That’s

showing up on my VA physicals now.”Cadet Webber worked hard for his next goal

in life, becoming a navigator. Unfortunately, his eye sight was not what it needed to be. That gave Cadet Webber fi ve career choices: missile opera-tions, missile maintenance, aircraft maintenance, engineering and weapons systems controller.

“I chose missile operations; why?” asked Gen-eral Webber. “Because it was operations.” This mindset followed him throughout his career.

Cadet Webber chose Whiteman AFB, Mo., as his fi rst duty station. So, 2nd Lt. Webber learned to be a missile combat crew member while studying

24th AF commander retires after 36 years of serviceMany Air Force fi rsts mark long career through peacetime, war


for his master’s degree. Then Captain Webber went to the nation’s capital in 1980 as an Air Staff Training Program selectee. From D.C., Captain Webber moved on to Offutt AFB, Neb., where he worked for Strategic Air Command. He then headed to the Naval War College in Newport, R.I., as a major.

During his second Pentagon tour, the National Security Council se-lected his warhead counting rules for verifying bomber and ballistic mis-sile warheads under arms control.

He served a squadron command tour at Whiteman, attended more school in D.C., and served as the chief of the Systems Interoperability Branch at NATO Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. This is where he met his future wife, Michèle Golley. She retired and lived downtown when he was an O-6 at the 341st Missile Wing, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont, and they decided to marry in 1997 when the colonel was stationed at his next assignment at Grand Forks AFB, N.D. There he oversaw the fi rst

group in the history of the Minute-man missile program to safely move six missiles per month while deac-tivating the 321st Missile Group.

“I was supposed to be the deactiva-tion guy,” General Webber recalled of the spring of 1997. While there, he had to respond to the Red River Flood, the worst fl ood in Manitoba, Canada, history since 1826. The 321st Missile Group was fully in-volved in sandbagging operations to help off base. Colonel Webber’s unit wanted to fi nd more ways to help the community. He called the Air Force Space Command commander.

“I told him, ‘I am compelled to do this to help our town,’” he said. Space Command provided the orders, so his group helped as many as they could.

Much to the dismay of the colonel, this drive to help his community did not stop at work. On the weekend that the colonel and his fi ancée had fl own to Boston to get married, his sons disobeyed his orders to stay off the fl ood dikes, and while in

Boston, Colonel Webber watched CNN with hor-ror as he saw his middle son slinging sandbags on the dike, at risk in near-freezing snow melt.

“They’re just great kids,” said General Webber in admiration. “They wanted to help their community.”

The colonel’s next job would be as the vice commander of a new command and control center at Langley AFB, Va., then to Schriever AFB, Colo., as the 50th Space Wing command-er. From there, he was selected for promotion and went to AFSPC as the inspector general. He was soon inspecting the 21st Space Wing.

“We were fi ve minutes away from do-ing a mass casualty exercise,” he explained. “Do you know what our exercise event was going to be? An airplane crash.”

The date was Sept. 11, 2001. The colo-nel was deployed less than 10 days later.

“About 80 percent of my job was informa-tion operations,” he said about his job as the assistant operations center director. “Network operations/defense – the things that we do here at the 24th Air Force. I was gaining skills that were preparing me for this future job.”

General Webber pinned on his fi rst star on New Year’s Day of 2002. Not long af-ter his return stateside, he was tapped to be the A6 director for AFSPC Headquarters.

The concept of mission assurance became a way of life for the general after a computer attack on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., in 2003. As was standard Air Force practice at the time, the net-work was shut down to protect it from the attack. But General Webber was told to report to the four-star commander of U.S. Northern Command.

“I found out I had shut down his 26 feeds that were building his situational aware-ness,” said General Webber. “That’s when I made a vow to fi nd a way to operate and fi ght through the attack, keep the mission going.”

The general would deploy again a year later. His job was deputy of operations for space and information operations. When he returned state-side and back to work, he became the wing commander of the 21st Space Wing. General Webber then served another tour on the AF-SPC staff, followed by his role as the Headquar-ters Air Force Deputy A3/5. This is where he was chosen to lead the new 24th Air Force.

“This is a world-class organization,” said General Webber. “I give credit to all the in-novative Airmen who came here and said, ‘How do we do this?’ How do we operational-ize and normalize this? I’m amazingly proud of what this organization has done.”

And he played division one football … for a while.

“You make these hugely important deci-sions for all the wrong reasons and after 36 years of active duty, but really 40 years if you include the academy, I’m still here every morn-ing and I’m on fi re,” said General Webber.

“I have a passion for what we do and what our Airmen stand for and how we do this. I will miss it, but it’s been one hell of a ride.”

Photo by Master Sgt. Eddie MooreMaj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander (right), stands with members from the NAF command section during the inaugural 24th Air Force golf tournament in 2010. There were a lot of fi rsts in General Webber’s career.

Courtesy photo provided by U.S. Air Force Academy

Cadet Webber poses in his U.S. Air Force Academy year-book photo in 1975. Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, 24th Air Force commander, chose to attend the academy be-cause he wanted to play Divi-sion I football. He was a start-ing tailback for two and-a-half seasons with the Falcons.


By Erin TindellAir Force Personnel, Services and Man-power Public Affairs

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz approved re-scinding a temporary policy es-tablished in 2003 that allowed Airmen to receive short-tour credit for overseas TDYs of at least 181 consecutive days. The effective date of the new policy will be announced at a later date.

Although the policy change primarily affects Airmen who deploy to a hostile fi re or im-minent danger pay area, it also affects a small number of Airmen serving TDY in certain remote areas.

Offi cials announced in Sep-tember a change in the air and space expeditionary force

rotational baseline from 120 to 179 days for most active component Airmen in vari-ous career fi elds. Longer AEF tours have become the norm, and that is part of the reason for the policy change.

Former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. John Jumper in June 2003 approved a tempo-rary exception to policy that awarded short-tour credit to Airmen who deployed to hos-tile environments for at least 181 consecutive days after Sept. 11, 2001. A similar ex-ception was made for Airmen deploying in support of Desert Storm in the early 1990s.

Offi cials decided to elimi-nate the temporary exception to short-tour credit policy in fairness to those deploying for longer periods of time. Addi-

tionally, transportation delays and mandatory overlap time with successors often cause Airmen deployed for 179 days to remain in the area of re-sponsibility long enough to trigger the 181-day thresh-old.

“With Airmen deploying for longer periods of time, par-ticularly for 365 days, it is no longer equitable to grant short-tour credit based on a 181-day minimum,” said Col. David Slade, director of assign-ments at the Air Force Person-nel Center. “Additionally, ser-vice in hostile environments and longer periods of family separation are inevitable since the standard deployment is now 179 days.”

Under the new policy, the following guidelines apply

and will be effective the date the guidance memorandum is signed at Headquarters Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services.

- Airmen previously award-ed short-tour credit under the temporary 181-day policy will keep their short-tour credit

- Airmen who arrive in the area of responsibility TDY pri-or to guidance implementation and serve at least 181 days consecutively in a hostile fi re or imminent danger pay area will receive short-tour credit under the previous criteria

- Airmen who arrive in the AOR TDY on or after the date of guidance implementation will only receive short-tour credit based on TDY service stipulated in AFI 36-2110, As-signments:

-- 300-plus days overseas in a consecutive 18 month period

-- 548-plus days overseas in a consecutive 3 year period

Since the exception to pol-icy went into effect in 2003, 16,795 Airmen have deployed more than once on 179-day taskings. More than 52,000 Airmen have deployed for 181 to 200 days since Sept. 11, 2001. The number of 179-day taskings also has grown sig-nifi cantly since January 2006, from about 6,500 taskings to about 16,600 taskings.

For more information, go to the Air Force personnel services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil, or call the Total Force Service Cen-ter at 800-525-0102 or DSN 665-5000.

Offi cials eliminate exception to short-tour credit


SUPER TANKER

Photo by Alan BoedekerThe Evergreen Supertanker, a Boeing 747, sits on the Lackland fl ightline April 20. The tanker fl ew daily fi re-fi ghting missions April 12 - 16 in support of the ongoing efforts to contain the wildland fi res in the Mexican state of Coahuila. The tanker can carry more than 20,000 gallons of fi re suppressant, more than seven times the volume of the federal government’s largest air tanker.

January. He started wearing the cranial band 23 hours a day a week after the surgery to retard growth on one side while allowing it on the stunted side. He’s now more than halfway through the reshaping, one of several major medical is-sues facing Bryson and his parents.

“We’ve been touched to the soul

by total strangers,” Mrs. Starcher said. “They’ve helped Bryson, helped us, and they don’t know it. We’re very appreciative.

“Bryson has the most infec-tious smile, and he looks so adorable in his helmet. He’s a sick baby but he’s so happy.

He can go through everything he’s been through and still smile at the world; I want to be like that.”

AFAS, from P10


Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert BarnettLt. Col. (Dr.) Elliot Pinero (center) attempts to locate various muscularskeletal areas using an ultrasound along with fellow trainee Army Capt. (Dr.) Michael Stoudmire (back) and instruc-tor Maj. (Dr.) David Wang during a muscularskeletal radiology class held in the 59th Medical Wing’s Clinical Research Division April 14.

By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Providers from across the U.S. at-tended a joint-service ultrasound course at Wilford Hall Medical Center April 14-15.

The course’s formal title, “Current Concepts in Musculoskeletal Ultra-sound 2011,” was offered to 45 Air Force, Army and Navy medical per-sonnel.

“Similar courses have been hosted by civilian institutions,” said Maj. (Dr.) Scot Campbell, chief of Musculoskele-tal Radiology and course director. “But this is the fi rst time this course has ever been offered at a Department of Defense medical facility.”

Ultrasound can be a quick, readily available and accurate technique for musculoskeletal evaluation, especially for many common joint and tendon injuries. Ultrasound, and ultrasound guided needle intervention in the musculoskeletal system, can be par-ticularly useful in a deployed environ-ment, where MRI and x-ray guidance are much less available. Like any other imaging modality, there is a learning curve to understand the imaging ap-

pearance of anatomic structures and how that normal appearance alters with pathology.

“Radiologists are trained extensively in using ultrasound for diagnosis or needle guidance during their residency training. Additionally, they are trained in disease processes of the musculosk-eletal system.” said Dr. Campbell. “Our goal was to facilitate an increased ap-plication of ultrasound to musculoskel-etal diagnosis and intervention on the part of our radiology colleagues. The course reviewed anatomy, diagnosis, and interventional procedures using ultrasound throughout the joints and extremities.”

The course included briefi ngs, lec-tures and labs by experts from WHMC, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Travis Air Force Base, and Michigan State Uni-versity.

“I think this training is benefi cial for patient diagnosis and for treatment,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Elliot Pinero, muscu-loskeletal radiologist, Air Force Acad-emy. “It’s relatively new but it’s grow-ing. It facilitates evaluation that before could only be done with an MRI. The course was a good opportunity and will help improve patient care.”

Wilford Hall hosts ultrasound course

Lackland Conservation Corner

COOK EFFICIENTLY!Reduce your energy consumption and air emissions by making sure

that your pots and pans are not smaller in diameter than the stove

burner you are using.

Remember, a 6-inch pot on an 8-inch burner wastes over 40

percent of the burner’s heat, as well as the energy it takes to produce

that fuel.


COMMUNITY

TRICARE SPECIAL NEEDS SEMINAR

An informational brown bag seminar on TRICARE special needs is today, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.

The seminar is sponsored by the Lackland Exceptional Family Member Program. Maria Guerrero, TRICARE operations chief at Brooke Army Medical Center, will address the TRICARE programs.

For more information or to reg-ister, contact Audrey Jolivette, EFMP coordinator, at 671-3722.

ALCOHOL EDUCATION BOOTH

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Offi ce will have a booth at the mini mall today, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for Alcohol Awareness Month.

Drunken goggles will demon-strate the effects of alcohol, and free items are available at the booth.

For more information, contact Senior Airman Julie Branham at 292-4452.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education class is Monday, 12:45-3:30 p.m., at Wil-ford Hall Medical Center. The class is open to anyone interested in learning more about hypertension.

Contact the Nephrology Clinic at 292-6868 for more information or to register for the class.

THRIFT SHOP BAG SALE

The Lackland Thrift Shop bag sale is May 7, 9:30 p.m.

The shop opens at 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes-days. Consignment hours are 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednes-days. Donations can be made during regular business hours; do not leave donations after business hours or on weekends.

For more information, call 671-3600 or visit www.lacklandosc.org.

LODGING ROOMS FOR VISITING GUESTS

The Inns of Lackland offers rooms for visiting guests of valid military ID card holders. To make reservations, the military spon-

sor can call 671-2556, 671-4777, 671-0047 or e-mail http://www.dod-lodging.net/VT_Lackland.html.

CHAPEL SETS MARRIAGE RETREAT

Lackland Chapel marriage care is sponsoring a free marriage re-treat May 13-15 at the Mayan Dude Ranch in Bandera.

Priority placement for the workshop will be given to Airmen who are preparing to deploy, or who have returned from deployment in the past year. Limited child care is also available.

For more information, call Free-dom Chapel at 671-4208.

RABIES VACCINATION CLINIC

A rabies vaccination clinic is May 21, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Lackland Small Animal Clinic.

The service is open only to valid military ID cardholders who are reg-istered in DEERS. Cost is $15 and includes a veterinary tech exam, vaccination, and user fee.

Advanced registration is recom-mended for the fi rst-come, fi rst-

serve service, with a maximum of four pets per family. Flea and tick prevention, and heartworm prevention with proof of a negative heartworm test performed in the last 11 months will also be avail-able for purchase.

For more information, call 671-3631 or 671-2245.

PISTOL MATCH COMPETITION

The 37th Training Support Squadron will hold an elementary level excellence in competition pis-tol match May 21. The pistol match is open to any military member.

For information, call 671-4541.

LOGISTICS GROUP MEETS MONTHLY

The Association for Global Logistics and Transportation, San Antonio chapter, meets the fi rst Thursday each month at Grady’s BBQ, 6510 San Pedro Avenue.

The association brings together the military, government, and commercial sectors to enhance knowledge, broaden professional horizons, assist local and military

communities, and share experience and expertise from all realms of logistics.

For more information on the San Antonio chapter or membership, contact Victor Wherry at 652-3305 or (830) 422-1547.

DIABETES RESEARCH STUDY

The Wilford Hall Medical Center Bariatric Clinic is looking for individuals with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study, “Sleeve gastrectomy versus medical management for remission of dia-betes in mild to moderately obese patients.”

Military medical benefi ciaries aged 18-65 with Type 2 diabetes are invited to participate, excluding active-duty members.

For more information, contact the Bariatric Clinic at 292-2210.

SCHOOL EVENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Career day speakers and fi eld day volunteers are needed to help local schools. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

LocalBRIEFS

Air Force Aid Society 671-3722Airman & Family Readiness Center 671-3722Airman’s Attic 671-1780Base Post Offi ce 671-1058Bowling Center 671-2271DEERS 800-538-9552Exceptional Family Member Program 671-3722Family Child Care 671-3376Legal Offi ce 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 Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club www.lacklandosc.orgLackland Public website www.lackland.af.milMy Air Force Life www.MyAirForceLife.com

KEY FAMILY SUPPORT RESOURCES CHAPEL SERVICES Christian

CatholicTuesday-Friday:Freedom ChapelDaily Eucharist, 11:30 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 11 a.m

Saturday:Freedom ChapelEucharist, 5:30 p.m.Reconciliation after Eucharist

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Ed., 9 a.m.Eucharist, 11 a.m.

Wilford Hall ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

OrthodoxSunday:

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

ProtestantSaturday:Gateway ChapelSeventh-Day AdventistService, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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

Freedom ChapelContemporary Service,9:30 a.m.Gospel Service,12:30 p.m.Children’s ChurchprovidedReligious Ed., 11 a.m.Wednesday and Thursday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.

Sunday:Gateway ChapelThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

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

IslamicFriday:Defense LanguageInstituteStudent CenterFaith Study, 1:30 p.m.Jummah Prayer, 1:30-2:30 p.m.Sunday:Religious Ed., 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service,5:45 p.m.

Religious Ed., 4:30 p.m.

Wicca1st Wednesday:Freedom Chapel Room 8,San Antonio Military Open Circle, 6 p.m.

BuddistSunday:BMT Reception Center,10 a.m. - noon.

For more information,contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel • 671-4208

Gateway Chapel • 671-2911

Hope Chapel • 671-2941

WHMC Chapel • 292-7373


MAY 2RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is Monday, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar is an informal forum about the stress families and individuals experience during their separation.


MAY 3PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel meets for Bible study Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.


MAY 3-5TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

A three-day transition assistance program for separating or retiring military personnel is Tuesday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at the Airman and Family Readi-ness Center.

The program is presented by the Department of Labor and the Texas Workforce Commission, and focuses on how to job search and employ-ment-related topics.


MAY 4RIGHT START ORIENTATION

Right Start Orientation, a class designed for Lackland newcomers, is Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Gateway Club.


PERFORMING ARTS GROUP MEETING

The Lackland Performing Arts Group meets Wednesday, 6-7 p.m., at Arnold Hall Community Center.

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

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

MAY 5PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel

meets for Bible study Thursday, 6 p.m., at Freedom Chapel.


MAY 9RETURN AND REUNION SEMINAR

A return and reunion seminar is May 9, 2:30-3:30 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar is an informal

forum about the stress families and individuals experience during their separation.


MAY 10PRE-SEPARATION RETIREES’ CLASS

A mandatory counseling class for pre-separation retirees is May 10,

9-11 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

Attendees will be briefed about benefi ts and services.


DISABILITY TAP SEMINAR

A disability transition assistance program seminar is May 10, 11 a.m. to noon, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The seminar provides separating or retiring personnel with information on the criteria and benefi ts to be considered a disabled veteran.


FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT SEMINAR

A seminar on “How to Apply for Federal Employment” is May 10, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

The class teaches participants how to enhance the job-hunting process.

For information, call 671-3722.PROTESTANT WOMEN OF THE CHAPEL

Protestant Women of the Chapel

meets for Bible study May 10, 10 a.m., at Freedom Chapel with children ministry during the meeting.


MAY 11FIRST DUTY STATION CLASS

A mandatory offi cer’s fi rst duty station personal fi nance management class is May 11, 8-10:30 a.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


PARENTING ORDER LEGAL CLINIC

The Offi ce of the Attorney General of Texas will host a free parenting order legal clinic for military parents May 11, noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Air-man and Family Readiness Center.

For more information, contact the Lackland Legal Offi ce at 671-3362.

MAY 12RESUME WRITING CLASS

A class on writing an effective resume is May 12, 1-3 p.m., at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.


What’s Happening � � Family Support Events

WWW.LACKLANDFSS.COM

MONTHLY MEETINGSENLISTED SPOUSES’ CLUB

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

OFFICERS’ SPOUSES’ CLUB

The Lackland Offi cers’ Spouses’ Club meets every third Tuesday of the month at the Kelly Club. For more information, visit www.lacklandosc.org.MILITARY COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

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


NEXT WEEK’S FC2 WORKOUT

Complete four rounds of seven pull-ups, 15 push-ups, 40 jump ropes and 20 Russian twist sit-ups with a 10-pound medicine ball for time.

JBSA GOLF CLASSIC

The three-day Joint Base San Antonio Military tourna-ment is May 28-30 at the Randolph, Lackland and Fort Sam Houston golf courses.

Entry is $130 per player due May 20.

TV: ARMED FORCES BOXING

Coverage from the 2011 Armed Forces Boxing Champi-onships at Lackland will air on The Pentagon Channel begin-ning Saturday.

ALL-STAR BASEBALL TRYOUTS

The traveling military all-star team, Heroes of the Diamond, will have open tryouts May 13, 7 p.m., at the Warhawk baseball fi eld.

SPORTSUpcoming

Scoreboard

National W L1. NIOC 2 02. 433rd AW 1 0 3. 802nd OSS 1 1 4. Navy-Marines 1 15. 543rd Spt Sq 1 1 6. 93rd IS 0 1 7. 688th IOW 0 2

American W L1. LAB 4 1 2. Crypto Div 3 1 3. AFISRA 2 1 4. Security Forces 3 2 5. 701st MP Bn 1 2 6. 624th OC 1 3 7. 717th MI Bn 0 4

Competitive W L1. Radiology 3 1 2. 737th TRG 3 1 3. CES 2 2 4. 668th ALIS 2 2 5. 343rd TRS 2 26. 149th FW 2 27. FSS 2 2 8. Dental 0 3

SOFTBALL

May FitnessM o n t h

By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

Though May Fitness Month has been around since Reebok Pumps, Umbro shorts and Sony Walkmans were cool, Lackland’s sports and fi t-ness staff still manages to keep the annual celebra-tion of fi tness and base facilities fresh.

Programs direc-tor Dwayne Reed has helped out with May Fitness Month since he be-gan with services at Lackland in the early 90s.

He said this year each facil-ity’s staff contributed new ideas to ensure there is an event for everyone, at every level of fi t-ness, on base.

“I think everyone stepped up their game this year,” Reed said about fi tness and staff members. “There’s something for everyone. You don’t have to be a volleyball or basketball player.”

The goal of the month-long event, Reed added, is to engage the base community in work-outs and competitions at every base fi tness facility.

“Just to get people out and participating in some physical activity,” he said. “Hopefully, that will jump start a regular workout routine.”

Moreover, the events this year cater to triathletes, run-

ners, bike riders, fi tness buffs, in addition to volleyball and basketball players.

New this year, the Warhawk Fitness Center will host the Fireman Challenge on May Fit-ness Month day, May 13.

Participants have the chance to work out with base fi refi ght-ers, doing stairs climbs with

dumbbells, dragging a 50-foot pressurized hose

and rescuing a man-nequin, among other exercises.

“The Fireman Challenge should be one of the most in-

triguing events – it’s four events in one,”

said Brett Cannon, War-hawk Fitness Center supervi-sor.

Other special events and prizes will also be offered at fi tness centers around base on May Fitness Month day.

Reed said celebrating fi tness for a month allows the staff to have an open house for its fa-cilities.

It entices people to visit the different fi tness centers, wheth-er at Lackland, Medina or Kelly, and see what resources are available every day, he said.

“We like to go all out,” he said. “We just hope we get the participation. The mission comes fi rst, but we like to see people come out.”

The fi rst event, a pull-up bar hanging challenge, is Monday, 10 a.m., at the Bennett Fitness Center.

31DAYS2011 May fi tness events

BENNETTPull-up bar hangman, Monday, 10 a.m.; Lackland re-

lays, May 6, 10 a.m.; 2-0n-2 coed sand volleyball, May 13, 10 a.m.

GATEWAYCircuit Madness, Thursday, 6 a.m./ 10 a.m.; Relay Tri-

athlon, May 13, 3:30 p.m.

MEDINA3-on-3 basketball, May 13; dodgeball tournament, May

21; Military Tug-off, May 26; kickball, May 30.

WARHAWK3-on-3 basketball, May 7; Chiefs vs. Eagles volleyball,

May 13, 3:30 p.m.; Firemen Challenge, May 13, 1 p.m.; in-door volleyball, May 17, 2:15 p.m.; Punt, Pass, Run & Kick, May 24, 4:15 p.m.; Ammo Can Walk, May 31, 4:25 p.m.

CHAPARRALZumba Jam, May 7, 10 a.m.; coed push-up and sit-up

contest, May 13, 10 a.m./ 1 p.m./ 3 p.m.

GILLUMUltimate Frisbee, Monday-Thursday, 7-9 a.m.; Run the

Hill, May 13, 8:30 a.m.; racquetball tournament, May 16-20; 3-on-3 basketball, May 25, 7:30 a.m.


Airman-Soldier team outrun 41 competitive pairs

2011

An Airman from the 342nd Training Squadron teamed up with a Soldier to fi nish the three-day, Army-hosted Best Ranger competition at Fort Benning, Ga., in ninth place, April 15-17.

Master Sgt. Jamie Newman and Army Sergeant 1st Class Jonathon Blitz, 4th Ranger Training Brigade, endured 60 hours of mental, tactical and physical tests – featuring two road marches and two night orienteering events – dur-ing the 28th rendition of the competition designed to engage the best-trained servicemembers in the Armed Forces.

“They want it to be refl ective of the Ranger’s way of life: tough, with a never quit attitude, even when things are at their worst,” said Sergeant Newman, 342nd TRS Operating Location-Bravo Superintendent. “It is one of the toughest things I have ever done – next to raising fi ve daughters with my wife Rhonda.”

Ninth place fi nish is noteworthy, not because it shows Airmen can hang with the best, but because nearly half of the 50 teams never made it to the fi nish during the multidisciplinary challenge.

“It’s a great feeling to know all our hard work paid off,” Sergeant New-man said. “I wish all the teams could have made it, but the competition is no joke.”

Army Sgt. Maj. Walter Zajkowski and Army Master Sgt. Eric Turk took fi rst place. Sergeant Zajkowski, a 2007 Best Ranger Competition champion, and Sergeant Turk, who won last year, are the fi rst repeat winners in more than two decades.

Courtesy photoMaster Sgt. Jamie Newman and Sergeant 1st Class Jonathon Blitz overcome an obstacle dur-ing the stress-shoot event at the Krilling Range during the three-day Ranger competition.

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