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STARTING A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

Photo by Alan BoedekerStudents at Lackland Elementary School recite the Pledge of Allegiance Monday before their first day of school.

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Combined federal campaign set to kick offBy Mike JosephStaff Writer

The annual Combined FederalCampaign, which raises money each yearfor local, national and international chari-ties, gets underway Wednesday morningwith a kickoff breakfast at the GatewayClub.

The formal campaign runs Wednesdaythrough Oct. 14, but funds will be collectedthrough Dec. 15.

Col. William H. Mott V, 37th Training

Wing commander, said the CFC offers atremendous opportunity for Airmen tomake a difference.

“CFC provides the opportunity to giveback to the community; we can give sup-port locally and nationally,” he said.

“Last year we met our goal for perma-nent party and exceeded our goal fortrainees,” said Lt. Col. Enrique Gwin, TeamLackland project officer for the campaign.“Because of the economic conditions, thelocal coordinating committee decided notto change from our 2008 goals.”

Last year’s campaign exceeded $1.2million, well over the goal of nearly$850,000. Open to all federal employees,the CFC reaches all Lackland agencies,each with a separate fundraising goal.They include the 37th Training Wing, 59thMedical Wing, the Air Force Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency,the 149th Fighter Wing and the 433rdAirlift Wing.

“I personally think we will meet the

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goals because while it is true theeconomy is tough, it is also truethere is a big need,” saidColonel Gwin, who will overseenearly 200 key workers in thecampaign. “I think people aremore aware of those needsbecause of the economy, and ifwe make people aware, theywill contribute.”

The CFC has a guidebook forpotential contributors listingmore than 2,600 different chari-ties, local to international.Donors can make one-time con-tributions or payroll deductions;donations can be distributedamong the charities in accor-dance with the donor’s wishes.

“The beauty of CFC is theability to designate who gets thecontribution. Airmen can targetgiving to the programs theyspecifically desire to help,” saidColonel Mott.

Colonel Gwin said the CFC isan easy way to contribute tocharities.

“For me, the CFC is conven-ient,” he said. “When I did not

give to a charity I cared about itwas because I was being lazy ornot taking the extra step towrite a check, find an envelope,mail it and then see when it’stime to start donating again.

“The CFC gives me theextreme convenience of beingable to set up an allotment. Themoney comes out of my check-ing account, goes straight to thecharity and is recorded properlyfor tax purposes. I get to donateto the charity I want without thehassle.”

Guest speaker for the break-fast, which runs 7-8:15 a.m., isGordon Hartman of the GordonHartman Family Foundation inSan Antonio. Mr. Hartman andhis wife created the foundationin 2005 to help local agenciesassist families who care for fam-ily members with cognitive andphysical disabilities. TheHartmans started the founda-tion with a gift of $10 million.

“We were very lucky to getMr. Hartman,” said ColonelGwin. “When I found out whathe does, I think he’s a veryappropriate speaker for this.”

CAMPAIGN from P1

By Airman 1st Class David Salanitri81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCEBASE, Miss. – Chief MasterSgt. Linus Jordan is the 2ndAir Force’s new commandchief.

He replaces Chief MasterSgt. Paul Moreau, whoretired July 16.

Chief Jordan arrives next week atKeesler from Yokota Air Base, Japan,where he was the 374th Airlift Wing com-mand chief for two years. At Yokota, heserved as principal adviser to the wingcommander in leading more than 6,300military, civilian and local national employ-ees providing tactical, operational supportand distinguished visitor airlift throughout

Japan and the Pacific Command theater ofoperation while supporting a base commu-nity exceeding 11,000.

The Bronze Star recipient’s new dutiesinclude being the senior enlisted leaderresponsible to the commander on mattersconcerning the welfare, effective utiliza-tion, professional development and readi-ness 2nd Air Force’s enlisted members.

Second Air Force manages all opera-tional aspects of nearly 5,000 active train-

ing courses taught to approximately250,000 students annually in technicaltraining, basic military training, medicaland distance learning courses.

The 20-year Air Force member’s assign-ments include tours in Japan, Korea andGermany as well deployments in support ofOperations Enduring Freedom, DesertStorm and Iraqi Freedom.

New command chief for 2nd AF

Chief Master Sgt.Linus Jordan

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CFC KICKOFF BREAKFAST

A kickoff breakfast for the 2009Combined Federal Campaign isWednesday, 7-8:15 a.m., at the GatewayClub ballroom.

For more information, contact MasterSgt. Thomas Allen at 671-0051.

AIR FORCE BIRTHDAY BALL

The U.S. Air Force 62nd Birthday Ballwill be held Sept. 12 at the Gateway Club.Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinnerchimes ring at 6:50 p.m.

Ticket prices are:• Major and above, civilians from GS-12 orabove: $40;• Master sergeant to captain, GS-11 andbelow: $35;• Staff sergeant to technical sergeant:$25; and,• Airman basic to senior airman: $15.

For more information, call 1st Lt. EmilyMeredith at 671-4221.

OPENINGS AVAILABLE AT CDCS

The Child Development Centers haveimmediate openings for pre-school chil-dren ages 3 to 5 years old.

The centers are accredited by theNational Association for the Education ofYoung Children. Parental tours are avail-able.

For more information, call 671-3380.

LACKLAND TOP III MEETINGS

Lackland Top III, for master sergeantselectees, master sergeants and above,meets the first Tuesday of each month. Themeetings are held at Godfather’s Pizza, 3p.m., inside Mitchell Hall.

LACKLAND WINGMAN AWARDS

Nominations are being accepted for themonthly Lackland Wingman Awards.

The program creates a direct line forAirmen or their families to get word towing leadership of the daily efforts theirpeers are taking to help one another.

Nomination forms can be e-mailed [email protected].

For more information and nominationforms, contact Master Sgt. JasonHohenstreiter at 671-3722.

NewsBBRRIIEEFFSS

Photo by Alan BoedekerTeam Lackland Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant gather for a group photo Aug. 21.

Air Force officials select-ed 15,223 of 30,574 eligiblesenior airmen for promo-tion to staff sergeant for aselection rate of 49.79 per-cent.

The average score forthose selected was 275.81,with an average time ingrade and time in service of2.09 and 4.69 years, res-pectively.

Congratulations to thefollowing Lackland Airmenselected for promotion tostaff sergeant:

23rd InformationOperations SquadronDavid McCaffreyThad Mitchell

37th Aerospace MedicineSquadronShaynajay AlisasisMichael DavisJennifer JacobsonJuan JimenezTatiana MarrinDaniel RodriguezSamantha RoyalJacob Runzel

Lucia SernaJason StoneAndrea Williamson

33rd Network WarfareSquadronAndrew DistlerTangela KeyesTerrence SearsTracy Sears

37th Civil EngineerSquadronPaul BauerElton BrockCamille GoodeDawn GreenmanMarcos HernandezJosef MillerLester Terrance

37th CommunicationsSquadronManuel CadenaChance ClarkDavid FosterBrandon HarrisonKylie HerronMarcus HunterReese JonesEvan LawsonErik Martinez

Brian MathenySophia MillerCasey Shanks

37th Operations SupportSquadronCharles AllmandJohn Murphy

37th Force Support SquadronMichelle BurgosAlan KenoyerAhnjala PalmerIngemar PeraltaWilliam PriceJessica Thompson

37th Mission SupportGroupHeather Sebel

37th Comptroller SquadronBeth GarciaYolanda HulandGary Phillips

37th Medical OperationsSquadronCendy Brown-HernandezTara FisherJennifer Gagnon

Maribell HernandezSara OrenKrystal ScarlettAnnalise Tolbert

37th Logistics ReadinessSquadronAlberto Da SilvaZachary FoulkMedardo GaleanoJulien HarperSean HarrisWillton HewittAnthony NestasiePhyllis PalaciosNathan PerkinsJason RossKrystal SalisburyThomas SpenceLarry ThompsonJacob ValladaresJuan VasquezLuisa Villafranca

37th Security ForcesSquadronJoshua BrockChristoph BukowskiAnthony CamachoTimothy Carl

Lackland Airmen selected for promotion

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COMMENTARY

Editorial staffCOL. WILLIAM H. MOTT V,37TH TRAINING WING

COMMANDER

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Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’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

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By Col. Shane Courville737th Training Group commander

Reflecting on my first month asthe Air Force Basic MilitaryTraining commander, I am reel-ing in hundreds of words, actions,buildings, names, faces, instruc-tions, rules and regulations. BMTis all that I thought it would beand more.

It houses an amazing past, presentand future. I am honored to be a part ofits present and privileged to be an influ-ence on its future.

The training our Airmen receive is topnotch and I will have no fear as our teamcast out their line to have training reachinsurmountable levels, producing Airmenthat are more ready than ever before toprotect and defend our great Nation.

The thought of “have no fear” is onethat I challenge everyone, includingmyself, to live by at Lackland. We eachhave the ability to reach areas that wereonly a dream. We each have the ability tostretch ourselves to places we thought wecould never get to. However, we oftenstop ourselves right when fear sets in.Fear of the unknown, fear of rejection oreven fear of failure can set up a road

block that we would rather not gothrough.

Instead, we turn around andgo back to a familiar place.

It is those familiar places thattrap our growth, keep our ideasas ideas, and even lock in thatone brilliant plan that wouldmake the world a better place.We must each allow ourselves togo into a direction that we

thought we would never travel. Imaginethe possibilities for each of us as we gothrough one day. A day where “have nofear” is your state of mind. I can positive-ly, without a doubt, say that each of uswould be given a renewed spirit and con-fidence to take on any situation and pushourselves to the places we should all bestriving for.

I am a firm believer in the fact that allthings are truly possible. It is not enough,however, to have an outstanding idea orto have a perfectly laid out plan; we mustalso be willing to share those ideas andexecute those plans. We are in control ofourselves and we must have no fear intrying and pushing and failing and suc-ceeding. The fact is, the end of the daywill come and we will have stopped atthe road block, turned around or traveled

right through it.Take on my challenge of going full

force with a have-no-fear philosophy andtravel straight through the road block.We are capable of accomplishing thingsthat we have yet to discover.

However, that discovery can only occurif we forge ahead without hesitation andwithout fear. Whether you are thinkingabout joining the military, getting yourdegree, switching careers, or implement-ing new rules in your family or work-place, it can be done. We must take con-trol of ourselves and focus on the job athand with confidence and pride.

Taking on any task, without allowingfear to stand in your way, will absolutelybring to your life a sense of pride andeven greater a sense of worth.

As I command the 737th TrainingGroup, I expect my commanders, MilitaryTraining Instructors, military and civilianpersonnel, and basic trainees to do theirpart in making our team an exemplaryone.

I will have no fear in giving my best tomy team and I look forward to watchingevery member of the 737th TRG strive toreach their full potential as each of themset goals, focus, and drive straight ahead,leaving fear in their rear view mirror.

Living life with ‘no fear’

Col. ShaneCourville

JOGGING RULES OF THE ROAD:Wearing portable headphones, earphones, or other listeningdevices while operating a motor vehicle, running, jogging,

walking, bicycling, or skating on Lacklandroadways and sidewalks is

PROHIBITED.


TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

What does earning therank of staff sergeantmean to you?

Now that I’m an NCO, I have totake on more responsibility. I’mmore accountable for myactions. I have to let otherAirmen know it’s a transition,and it’s not easy. – Senior AirmanMarckus Newhouse, 59th SurgicalOperations Squadron

Advancement. It’s a stepping-stone to becoming a bettersupervisor to other Airmen. –Senior Airman Martell Derouen, 93rdIntelligence Squadron

Respect. Now, individuals won’tsee me as the little Airman,making irrational decisions. –Senior Airman Sara Oren, 37thMedical Operations Squadron

It means more respect, moreresponsibility and greater pay,but, in the long run, I’m justexcited about the careerprogression. – Senior AirmanCandice Woodard-Edwards, 59thMedical Support Squadron

Congratulations to the fol-lowing 65 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 688 trainees graduat-ing today:

320th Training SquadronFlight 579Emilio DominguezMichael LensingFlight 580Cynthia AllenKayla Kingsberry

321st Training SquadronFlight 583David DerbinJay VinnedgeFlight 584Karen O’Neal

322nd Training SquadronFlight 573Joshua GriffithKenneth Murphy

Ernest RipleyChristopher WhiteFlight 574Sam BessingerRobert DahmanJonathan FabisTimothy FieldsJared KordosDaniel MiddaughJames Raboin

323rd Training SquadronFlight 571Richard BellwoarMichael ReedSean Server

324th Training SquadronFlight 581Isaac DruinTyler FinleyRonnie HartzellJacob KernLance KinseyPhilip Landry

William MullinsJordan RaymanAndrew ScottJacob SmithPaul TovesFlight 582Michael AtenJames BickmoreJoshua HarrisWilliam LukacsJacob MunizMichael O’BrienClarence Walker

326th Training SquadronFlight 575Nicholas BenedettoChristopher BillingsArgo CesareoJordan GarciaTyler HaaseCory MoultrieJoshua NealEliezer Perez- AcevedoNicholas Tapia

Aaron ThedeAndrew WallaceRobert WattsFlight 576Christine ConcepcionTierra FranklinKelly Sweet

331st Training SquadronFlight 577Jorge BeltreKyle KarrStephaun McKinleyMichael OrvietoTristan RitterAndrew WhelchelFlight 578Christopher BerryJoseph DibleyAnthony FortunatoRobert TisdaleMark Winning

Top BMT AirmanKaren O’Neal, 321st TRS,

Flight 584

Most Physically FitMale AirmenDillon Crowley, 331st TRS,Flight 578Daniel Generette, 324th TRS,Flight 581Female AirmenLauren Hilton, 321st TRS,Flight 584Merridy Stephenson, 321stTRS, Flight 584

Top PT FlightsMale Flights324th TRS, Flight 582 326th TRS, Flight 575Female Flights326th TRS, Flight 576321st TRS, Flight 584

Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 575322nd TRS, Flight 573


BMT HONORS

By Linda Frost59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Col. Mark Butler assumed command ofthe 59th Clinical Support Group Thursdayduring a ceremony at the Wilford HallMedical Center auditorium. He replacesCol. Naomi Lawless, who retired after 20years of military service.

“I am proud to be your commander andhumbled to have the opportunity to workwith you in the service of our great nation,” saidColonel Butler.

“If I’d been given the opportunity to hand-selecta group to command, this would be the group Iwould have selected. You are a great unit with anexciting mission and fantastic people. I can’t waitto get on the job and be part of the team.”

The 59th CSPG supports the 59th Medical Wingand the Air Force Medical Service with diagnosticand therapeutic services and conducts national andinstitutional biomedical research. The group pro-vides simulated training, nutritional medicine,pharmacy and laboratory services and overseeshyperbaric oxygen therapy with more than 670personnel and a budget of $102 million. The groupmanages the Department of Defense’s largest blood

donor center and provides combat capabili-ty with more than 300 mobility personnel.

“Our primary mission is to serve ourpatients. My expectation is simple: “Howwould I want my mother to be treated?”Colonel Butler, said.

“When dealing with our patients we needto be sensitive to their needs and expecta-tions and focus on their benefit, well-being,and health. We have combined missions ofpatient care, readiness, education and

training and, frankly, I don’t see great conflict here.If we do the patient care mission effectively andcompassionately, the other missions follow,” hesaid.

Colonel Butler received a direct commission in1988 and he has deployed as part of OperationUphold Democracy, Operation New Horizons andOperation Enduring Freedom.

He started his career as a pharmacist and laterbecame the health professional program managerand flight commander of the Medical RecruitingFlight at Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. In 1995, hemoved to Robins AFB, Ga. and became the chief ofofficer accessions.

Colonel Butler also held leadership positions inpharmacy at Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, and

served as the commander of a medical supportsquadron at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. Hereturned to Wright Patterson as an operations offi-cer for a medical squadron and served as thedeputy inspector general of the AeronauticalSystems Center. His follow-on role as deputysquadron commander of a diagnostics and thera-peutics squadron led him to his most recent assign-ment as pharmacy consultant to the Air ForceSurgeon General.

Colonel Butler has a Bachelor of Science inPharmacy from Ohio Northern University and aMasters of Science in Health Services Administra-tion with academic distinction from the College ofSt. Francis.

Some of his many achievements include theDepartment of Defense Excellence in PharmacyOperations Award and the Air Force Pharmacy ofthe Year Award.

“Changing times make for exciting challenges.This is a challenging time in our nation’s historyand change is inevitable,” said Colonel Butler.

“Master your skills and offer recommendationsas we seek better solutions. You are a team mem-ber of the greatest Air Force in world history. Ourfuture will challenge us and lead us in new direc-tions.”

New commander takes reins of 59th CPSG

Col. MarkButler

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Col. Roy Dileo: 59th MedicalOperations SquadronDate assumed command: Aug.25Previous assignment: Chief ofMedical Staff, 31st MedicalGroup, Aviano Air Base, ItalyTime in Service: 18.5 yearsFamily: Wife and two childrenHobbies: Firearm collecting,reading, and home brewingWhy the squadron is important to theAir Force mission: The 642-member59th MDOS has a $32.8 million budgetthat provides a full continuum of health-care services to support Wilford HallMedical Center. Each year the squadron

produces 191,000 outpatientencounters, 3,000 admissions and95,000 procedures. The squadronsupports graduate medical edu-cation for 11 nationally-accredit-ed residencies, fellowships, andresearch programs and mobilizesforces in support of Air Force andDepartment of Defense world-wide operations.Command philosophy: Take care

of the people and they will accomplishthe mission.Goals for new position: Ensure that thecoming changes are implemented seam-lessly and continue to provide the bestmedical care in the Air Force.

59th MDOS welcomes new leader

Col. RoyDileo


Jonathan CarthronTimothy ColeyJeffrey CorreaBrent DeenBrian DoughertyJoey DuncanNicolas EsparzaCourtney FinleyLauren FreyRachel GamertsfelderRaymond HysonDonte JohnsonLandon MataMatthew McGeeThomas McKerlieSamuel MercedesJustin NicolVega PerezChristopher ReaddyJerome Saunders

Edward SteermanWalter StilesKyle ThompsonJason TorcheRonnie VessRobert VillalpandoCatherine WestEric WordenJoshua Zabierek

37th Contracting SquadronBradley BenedictusCourtney FrederickSavana Hyson

37th Training GroupShanae HarryDavid Lavallee

59th Dental SquadronEleanor BenedictusStephanie Bernique-Garcia

William HerkoShannon ParkerAmanda Williams

37th Training WingAudri ChavezSara PlambeckWarren Spearman

59th Dental Support SquadronBrian FulekyChristian Maes

59th Dental TrainingSquadronDominique CamposRobin Gilland

59th Laboratory SquadronJohnathon BrockElizabeth Cruz

Tiffany JohnstonChristopher JonesJohn MarrsAmy PochCassie Van Slyke

59th Diagnostic andTherapeutics SquadronRobin BabingtonVanessa DeandaCory RuddellDeanna Sierra

59th Emergency MedicalSquadronTimothy AhrendsenAmber ArguelloDemorris ByrdStephen CarreonChastity ConnorMegan CorbettWendy McCoubrey

Kellie NeylonJamie OldsJames ParryMichael SheaMegan Wharton

59th Maternal Child CareSquadronMatthew KosemundDanielle LantzAshley Wiggs

59th Medical Logistics andReadiness SquadronSarah CarbullidoJoshua CrookLinwood CypressPamela Da SilvaLeslie JamesonPaul Kerkman

PROMOTION from P3

See PROMOTION P9


Ader MendozaTravis NelsonBobb OlmedoRenee SnavelyDarlene TedrowBrandon TullJohn Wendell

59th Medical WingAmber Bressler

59th Medical InpatientSquadronAnthony ClarkVenessa CortezCharles DonnellDaniela Hudkins

59th Orthopedics andRehabilitation SquadronAdam BuettnerCarrie MercedSara Vanderhoef

59th Medical OperationsSquadronTeresa AquinoTimothy BagwellBryan BruscatoMatthew DarlingtonJoseph ErsinghausJesus De SanchezLouis FavelaWilliam HoltErin Hyder

Leigh JonesCydni KellyStanley ManningJennifer McCormickRaechelle MendiolaQuiana NealSteven NortonDaniel OhJane OhMaria OrtiDeidre PointRobert Smalling

59th Pharmacy SquadronBrandi CasillasEdith CooperJuan GarzonJackie Wolfe

59th Medical SupportSquadronStephen BarnettVennezia JacksonEdgara MargeviciusSaralena RamosEdwards Woodard

59th Mental HealthSquadronBrandon HamptonNavon MorganJessica PaduaLeah Starks

59th Surgical InpatientSquadronMichael Erbe

Erica GonzalesDeborah KorenoskiChanute LockhartLaquita MasonMichael SinonChristopher Striplin

59th Radiology SquadronTodd Hollis Mark Watson

59th Surgical OperationsSquadronCatherin CarpenterMatthew DanielCory HendersonNathan LeeCasey MadridSara MooreMarckus NewhouseRob RichardsonErin SpanglerEmanuel White

59th Surgical SpecialtiesSquadronErika ArcherZavier Grier

91st Network WarfareSquadronErin MillerThomas Schaefer

93rd Intelligence SquadronEsmeralda BerrueteJoshua Bradfield

Steven ChapmanJoleth De FelippisMartell DerouenExor ElanoTyler GeorgeRonald HowardDeborah Jones Sean Jones Odos MatthewsJeffrey NestoQuatrell NevelsRobert OrmandSophia PerezZephrim PetersonRobert PowelRyan ReeseMichael RobinsoRaquel RodriguezJennifer RouleauAmber SchaferBradley SecrawChristina SmithJake ThunderboltDavid VasquezJuan Zamora

318th InformationOperations GroupJessica Lett

318th Training SquadronGabriel Mier

319th Training SquadronJeremy BrownZachariah Gianessi

320th Training SquadronJayson CongerNicholas FreemanBruce LambrightSkylar Swank

321st Training SquadronJames Olk

322nd Training SquadronWesley CatoeWilliam Sword

323rd Training SquadronBrett Deweese

324th Training SquadronAaron Jones

326th Training SquadronJoseph Christy

331st Training SquadronElisha EdwardsAndrew Reams

342nd Training SquadronBrandi AikenBryan BrownJonathan FischbachScott FitzgeraldH.L. JetWilliam KellySteven LapenseeBrandon Layton

PROMOTION from P8

See PROMOTION P10


James LincolnLuis MoralesJeffrey Ray Jason Rogers Michael Sexton Jason Smith Luis Valentin Richard White

Air Force Intelligence,Surveillance andReconnaissanceAgencyDustin AdamsGabriel BrunerTroy ButolphChristopher GibsonYara HernandezDaniel HoffmanLatonya JenningsPatrick KallinaAlfred KellyAnne KingTyler LussierJoseph McClellanJustin MooreKarina NilvaJohn OgamiMeghan ReidDamian Reyes

Jeffrey StokeShayne TaglieriAntwon Toson

343rd Training SquadronWilliam BensonJason BrownBilly CrawfordJesse ReyesRebecca Roberson

344th Training SquadronLatasha CooperValerie Mangiero

453rd ElectronicWarfare SquadronAlex BacaCourtney GastonRussell GoldbergJonathan Preiser

543rd Support SquadronDustin AlveyAaron BrayAngela CarrascLarry DanielsKyle EmerickPaul EnnisAlexander GlascoDerek GordonAntwain Harris

Jerome IbanezKristine JonesDavis MosbyJustin Owens Oscar PerezBenjamin SewellJoshua StorliJason Stover

Air Force InformationOperations CenterStephanie BrownAndray DotsonMichael DownsPhilip GravesRodney HillJeremy HolderBrian ParsonsJames Wallace

651st Munitions SquadronKyle Reece

690th IntelligenceSupport SquadronChristopher Perry

690th NetworkSupport GroupMatthew GibsonCorey Ruff Jessica Townsend

737th TrainingSupport SquadronPrentiss CarverEarl Foreman

837th TrainingSupport SquadronEdwin Dones

882nd Training GroupMichael Vanderhoef

Defense MediaActivity San AntonioMichael Hutchinson

668th Alteration andInstallation SquadronRoxanne BlancoScotty ByrdSeth GrooverRon MercadoMegan MeyersMike Samman

Air Force Band of the WestCody BrownJonathan FriedmanLenora Plotki

Cryptologic System GroupMatthew Andes

Tristan DuffMatthew GardnerSteven HarrisJessica JenningsJennifer JohnsonChuck PhanouvongRyan PhillipsAshley SmitsAndrew SwansonLuke Williams

Barnes Center forEnlisted EducationNdeye Silla Joshua Swisher

Cyber Analysis SquadronJames CearnalRhymon GexDrew MitchellMatthew RowleyAnthony SmithJoshua Whorton

Technical TrainingOperations CenterSwani Philipp

PROMOTION from P9


By Staff Sgt. Phil Fountain149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Air National Guard F-16s assigned toLackland’s 182nd Fighter Squadronwere the first to deploy the GBU-12 andGBU-38 guided bombs on the YankeeRange, located within the McMullenTarget Complex in South Texas.

Though McMullen is owned by theNavy, Yankee Range is operated by theTexas Air National Guard. In addition toLackland, the complex accommodatesNavy, Air Force and Air National Guardflight training from Naval Air StationKingsville, and Randolph and LaughlinAir Force bases.

The 4,000-acre Yankee Range hasoperated since 1967, but until nowcould only accept inert high-drag andlow-drag munitions. Capt. Eric Hoopes,acting commander for Det. 1 at Yankee,said to accept guided ordnance, theyneeded to “certify the new weaponsdelivery parameters to keep the dangerzone footprint completely confined tothe range boundary.”

Coordination with the Navy and theNational Guard Bureau ensured a prop-er explosive ordinance disposal processwas put in place to reclaim the newlydeployed munitions. The GBU-12 is alaser guided bomb, or LGB, that allowsthe pilot, a separate aircraft, or anAirman or Soldier in the field to laser-site a target to lock in the LGB’s desti-nation. The GBU-38 is a Joint DirectAttack Munition with a guidance pack-age that uses a global positioning sys-tem to convert a traditional bomb into aprecision guided bomb. Laser technolo-gy improves accuracy and reduces thenumber of bombs required to eliminatea single target in battle.

Capt. Hoopes noted these munitionsare being dropped in theater and cannow be dropped in our backyard onrealistic training missions. South Texashas been an optimal location for mili-tary flight training since 1910, whenFort Sam Houston became the birth-place of military aviation. Lt. Col. KevinTarrant, Chief of Standardization andEvaluation for the 149th OperationsGroup, said the weather is conduciveand the range and military airspaceallow for flexible training opportunities.

Since 1999, the 182nd Fighter

Squadron has been a flight training unitwithin the Air Education and TrainingCommand. Students include basicpilots, active-duty and Air Guard whoare new to the F-16, and those transi-tioning back to the airframe including aseparate course for senior officers.

Colonel Tarrant said the newweapons training ability will benefit thestudents, weapons loaders, and instruc-tor cadre to meet the unit’s vision ofproducing F-16 pilots capable of engag-ing and destroying the enemy any-where in the world.

Basic students can be placed in areal-world combat situation within ayear from graduation.

Capt. Keith Krejchik, a Wisconsin AirNational Guard F-16 instructor pilotwho is undergoing upgrade trainingwith the 182nd Fighter Squadron, saidthe new capability has improved histraining.

Each munition has a different G-

Load for the aircraft, and flying withthem is something to get used to, heexplained. Without the Yankee Range’snew capability, pilots would have tosimulate dropping these weapons,which is far different from the realthing. Assigned to Air CombatCommand, Capt. Krejchik and his fel-low pilots are a part of the AirExpeditionary Force, and will likelydeploy again to the Middle East within18 months.

Weapons loaders, who are responsi-ble for ensuring that munitions areproperly attached to the aircraft andcapable of launching on command, wel-come the added training. Senior MasterSgt. Anthony Jackson, the ordnancesystems superintendent for the 149thAircraft Maintenance Squadron, saidthe new missions will be a change ofpace, adding that changing munitionswill allow loaders to break up themonotony of repetitious loads.

While weapons load crews arerequired to maintain certification onloading procedures for each munitionin the unit’s inventory, SergeantJackson said adding the GBU-12 andGBU-38 laser guided munitions to regu-lar training missions will lead togreater proficiency and efficiency forthe three-person weapons load crews.

There is a sense of optimism aroundthe Air National Guard unit regardingthe benefits of the enhanced training. Ithas enabled 182nd Fighter Squadronofficials to improve their course syl-labus by conducting local training thatpreviously required deployment toanother location.

Col. Kenneth Nereson, commander,149th Fighter Wing, which oversees the182nd Fighter Squadron, noted theexpanded capability of the YankeeRange will “ultimately pave the way forthe unit to continue combat flight train-ing long into the future.”

Gunfighters drop laser guided bombs at Yankee

Photo by Staff Sgt. Phil FountainCapt. Keith Krejchik, an F-16 instructor pilot with the Wisconsin Air National Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing, inspects a GBU-38Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) just prior to flying from Kelly Field to the McMullen Target Complex in South Texas July 17.Captain Krejchik is undergoing instructor pilot upgrade training with the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard.


In commemoration of the 62nd anniver-sary of the Air Force as an independentservice, Team Lackland is hosting an AirForce Ball Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. in the GatewayClub. The celebration will include greatfood, dancing, socializing, a performance bythe Band of the West and guest speakerretired Col. Charles DeBellevue.

Colonel DeBellevue is America’s top acefrom the Vietnam War and the first Air Forceweapons systems officer to become an ace.In 1971, he was assigned to the renowned555th Tactical Fighter Squadron at UdornRoyal Thai Air Base, Thailand.

As a McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom IIWSO with the Triple Nickel, ColonelDeBellevue scored six aerial victories overNorth Vietnamese MiGs. He became the sec-ond Air Force ace when he downed two MiGson Sept. 9. 1972. Altogether, he logged 550combat hours while flying 220 combat mis-sions, 96 of which were over North Vietnam.His decorations include the Air Force Cross,three Silver Stars, three Legions of Merit,and six Distinguished Flying Crosses.

The ball is open to everybody. To reserveyour seat, contact your group POC:

37th Training Group: Senior Master Sgt.Reginald Prothro, 671-4430;

37th Mission Support Group: Master Sgt.Richard Ruiz, 671-3093;

37th Medical Group: Senior Master Sgt.Kim Southworth, 671-7204;

737th Training Group: 1st Lt. EmilyMeredith, 671-4222;

Defense Language Institute: Tech. Sgt.Alycia Smith, 671-4212;

Inter-American Air Forces Academy:Master Sgt. Samuel Nunez, 671-1606;

37th Training Wing staff agencies: Tech.Sgt. Gregory Fox, 671-1269.

All other units please contact LieutenantMeredith at 671-4222 for tickets.

Annual Air Force Ball set for Sept. 12

Ticket prices:

Major and above, non DoD civilians, GS-12 and above: $40Master sergeant to captain, GS-11 and below: $35

Staff sergeant and technical sergeant: $25Airman basic to senior airman: $15

Courtesy PhotoCapt. Charles DeBellevue, Vietnam Ace, stands by his F-4DPhantom at Udorn AB, Thailand in the 1960s. As a captain,retired Col. DeBellevue became the first non-pilot ace and theleading ace in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Col.DeBellevue was an F-4 weapon system officer with the 555thTactical Fighter Squadron. Colonel DeBellevue will be the guestspeaker at this year’s Air Force Ball Sept. 12 at the Gateway Club.

Dress:

Military: Mess dress/semi formalCivilian: formal attire


According to the National FireProtection Association, an estimated15,600 home structure fires started bycandles were reported to local firedepartments in 2005, the most recentdata available.

These fires resulted in an estimated150 deaths, 1,270 injuries and an esti-mated direct property loss of $539 mil-lion.

The NFPA recommendstaking the following precau-tions when using candles:

Children and candles• Tecah children that can-dles, like matches andlighters, are tools for adults,not toys.• Don’t allow children or teens toburn candles in their bedrooms.• Supervise children around burningcandles.• Place candles away from table edgesso children or pets can’t knock themover.• Store candles, matches, and lightersup high and out of children’s sight andreach, preferably in a locked cabinet.

Candles in the bedroom• Two out of five home candle firesstart in bedrooms; NFPA discouragesburning candles in bedrooms or other

areas where people may fall asleep. • Keep candles at least 12 inches awayfrom bedding, curtains and blinds,wallpaper, upholstered furniture, pilesof clothing, and newspapers and maga-zines.

Emergency lighting• Candles are not the best choice for

emergency lighting; keep work-ing flashlights and battery-

powered lamps on hand forwhen your power goes off.• If you do use candles dur-ing a power failure, don’twalk around with a lit can-

dle and keep candles awayfrom kerosene or any flam-

mable fuel.

When using candles, make sure to:• Use candle holders that are sturdyand won’t tip over easily. • Put candle holders on a sturdy,uncluttered surface. • Light candles carefully. Keep yourhair and any loose clothing away fromthe flame. • Don’t burn a candle all the way down– put it out before it gets too close tothe holder or container. • Never use a candle if oxygen is usedin the home.

(Courtesy Lackland fire department)

Candles present fire danger


Be Responsible!Seat BeltsSave Lives!

Buckle UpAnd

Wear Yours!

MILITARY JUSTICE SPOTLIGHTThe 37th Training Wing Office of the

Staff Judge Advocate administeredthese judgments from Aug. 13-19:

• An airman basic from the 343rdTraining Squadron violated Article 92(dereliction of duty) and received forfei-tures of $326 in pay for one month andseven days restricted to base suspend-ed.

• An airman basic from the 343rdTRS violated Article 92 (dereliction ofduty) and received forfeitures of $326in pay for one month with $140 in paysuspended and seven days extra dutysuspended.

• An airman basic from the 344thTraining Squadron violated Article 92(dereliction of duty) and Article 128(assault consummated by battery) andreceived forfeitures of $326 in pay forone month, 14 days extra duty, 14 daysrestriction, and a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTraining Squadron violated Article 92(dereliction of duty) and received forfei-tures of $326 in pay for one month, 14days restricted to base suspended, 14days extra duty suspended and a repri-mand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTRS violated Article 92 (dereliction of

duty) with two specifications andreceived forfeitures of $699 in pay fortwo months with one month suspendedand a reprimand.

• An airman basic from the 345thTRS violated Article 92 (dereliction ofduty) with two specifications andreceived forfeitures of $326 in pay forone month, 14 days restricted to basesuspended, 14 days extra duty suspend-ed and a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the345th TRS violated Article 92 (derelic-tion of duty) with two specifications andreceived forfeitures of $326 pay for onemonth, 14 days restricted to base sus-pended, 14 days extra duty suspendedand a reprimand.

• An airman first class from the345th TRS violated Article 92 (derelic-tion of duty) with two specifications andreceived a reduction to airman, forfei-tures of $784 in pay for two monthswith one month suspended and a repri-mand.

Mandatory Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice briefings for second-term re-enlistees are conducted on a walk-inbasis in the 37th TRW headquarterscourtroom.

For more information, call 671-2007.

Do you have a photographer’s eye? • Do you catch those candid moments?Let us see your work and you could be published! • E-mail your Lackland-related photos to:

[email protected] • Action shots only please.


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

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

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

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

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

Wilford Hall Medical Center ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

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

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

Hope ChapelSpanish Contemporary, 12:45 p.m

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

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

Sunday:Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 9 a.m.

WHMC ChapelTraditional Service, 1:30 p.m.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY

DOG SHOW SET AT ARNOLD HALL

Arnold Hall will host a dog showWednesday at 6 p.m.

Dogs must be at least six monthsold and current on all vaccinations.Categories to be judged are biggestand smallest dog, best costume,best trick, and ugliest and cutestdog.

Registration is at 5 p.m.Call 671-2619 or 671-2352 for

details.

MENTOR TRAINING

Mentor training for the SouthwestIndependent School District will beThursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. inthe Fiesta Room at the SkylarkCommunity Center.

Contact Sally Sobey at 977-5563for more information.

HISPANIC HERITAGE MEETINGS

The Hispanic Heritage committeemeets Thursdays at 2 p.m. in theInter-American Air Force Academy

conference room, Bldg. 7350.Persons interested in participat-

ing or supporting Hispanic HeritageMonth activities, Sept. 15 throughOct. 15, are encouraged to attend.

For more information, contactMaster Sgt. Jamie Santiago at 671-0215.

BASE RAMADAN OBSERVANCES

Ramadan observances will beheld daily at sunset through Sept. 20at the Defense Language Institutestudent center, Bldg. 7452.

The program includes breaking offast, congregational prayers, lec-tures and nightly prayer.

For more information, contactChaplain (Capt.) Sharior Rahman at792-5106.

PROTESTANT WOMEN TO MEET

The Protestant Women of theChapel’s first meeting of its newyear is Sept. 8, 6:30-8 p.m., atFreedom Chapel.

The meeting will preview upcom-ing Bible studies, and child care isprovided.

Contact Freedom Chapel at 671-4208 for more information.

FAMILY CHILD CARE PROVIDER

Family Child Care is looking forindividuals who enjoy working withchildren and want to operate a busi-ness from home. All start up materi-als and training are provided.

For more information, contact theFCC office at 671-3376 or 671-3791.

CHILD CARE REQUIREMENTS

Air Force Instruction 34-276,Family Child Care Programs, pro-hibits the use of privatized or basequarters for child care on a regularbasis (more than 10 hours per week)unless licensed by the 37th MissionSupport Group commander.

Additionally, unlicensed providersare not permitted to advertise inbase publications or post advertise-

ments on base bulletin boards.Licensed homes can be identified

by the FCC logo displayed in thewindow or on the front door.

For more information, contact theFCC office at 671-3376 or 671-3791.

BOARD MEMBERS SOUGHT

Positions are available on theWilford Hall Medical CenterInstitutional Review Board.

The board approves, monitorsand reviews biomedical and behav-ioral human research at WHMC andLackland.

The review board’s function is toprotect the rights and welfare of

research subjects.For more information, contact Jim

Barker at 292-4844 or 282-7141.

BURGER KING CLOSURE

Only the drive-thru window isopen until Sept. 10 at the Army andAir Force Exchange’s Burger Kingrestaurant, 2210 Kenly Avenue, asthe interior undergoes major renova-tions.

The entire restaurant will beclosed from Sept. 11 to Nov. 1 whena grand re-opening is tentativelyscheduled.

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

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

the “Services” link.

See BRIEFS P18

For more information, contact the chapel staff:

Freedom Chapel671-4208

Gateway Chapel671-2911

Hope Chapel671-2941

Wilford Hall MedicalCenter Chapel

292-7373


SKYLARK CC FLEA MARKET

The Skylark Community Center willsponsor a flea market Sept. 12 from8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the WarhawkFitness Center parking lot.

Spots are available for $10 or $15.The $15 fee includes a table.

Call the community center at 671-3191 for more information.

HYPERTENSION EDUCATION CLASS

A hypertension education class isSept. 14, 12:30-3:30 p.m., at WilfordHall Medical Center.

The class is open to any patient orfamily member interested in learningmore about hypertension.

For more information or to register,call the Nephrology Clinic at 292-6868.

LRS CUSTOMER SERVICE

The 37th Logistics ReadinessSquadron customer service is thepoint of contact for all supply relatedquestions, concerns and complaints.

LRS customer service also man-ages the zero overpricing program,and defense reutilization and market-ing office transaction assistance.

To contact LRS customer service,call 671-2575, 671-3801 or 671-3802.

CENTERING PREGNANCY PROGRAM

The Wilford Hall Medical Centerobstetrics clinic offers the centeringpregnancy program to women in theirfirst trimester.

The program alters routine prena-tal care by bringing women out ofexam rooms and into groups for care,providing an opportunity for groupdiscussions of pregnancy, birth andparenting.

For more information, call the OBclinic at 292-6311.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CERTIFICATE

PROGRAM

A customer relationship certificateprogram seminar is Thursday, 1-2p.m., at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Flight, Bldg. 1249.

The program is offered by AlamoColleges and the first offering isavailable to servicemembers at nocost.

The program has nine sessions,beginning Sept. 22, and presentsinformation on call centers and simu-lates call center activity.

Call 671-3722 for reservations andmore information.

PEDIATRIC DENTAL SCREENINGS

The Lackland Pediatric DentalDepartment is providing drop-in den-tal screenings for children under 13 inSeptember and October.

The screening will offer an opinionand treatment recommendations oralternatives but no orthodontic evalu-ation. A copy of the child’s treatmentplan or referral letter from their den-tist is required.

The screenings will be offeredSept. 2, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21 inthe Longhorn Room of the SkylarkCommunity Center, 8-11 a.m.

For more information, contact StaffSgt. Dianet Santos at 671-9876.

BRIEFS from P17GATEWAY THEATERFRIDAYHarry Potter and the Half BloodPrince, 6 p.m. (PG), starring DanielRadcliffe and Emma Watson.

SATURDAYG-Force, noon (PG), starring NicholasCage and Penelope Cruz.The Collector, 3 p.m. (R), starringJosh Stewart and Madeline Zima.Harry Potter and the Half BloodPrince, 6 p.m. (PG).

SUNDAYHarry Potter and the Half BloodPrince, noon (PG).G-Force, 3 p.m. (PG).

THURSDAYThe Collector, 4 p.m. (R).

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

Adults – $4. Children – $2.

Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

G-Force

The Collector


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TEAM TRIATHLON

The annual triathlon, the Rambler 120Team Challenge, is Oct. 17 at Canyon Lake.

Entry is $100 due by Sept. 25. Entry formsare available online at www.randolphfss.com.

For more information, call Steve Knechtel at652-6508.

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Gateway Hills Golf Course Champion-ship is Sept. 5-6, 8 a.m. shotgun start eachday. Tournament flights include championship,ladies, seniors and super senior (65 and older).An entry fee of $50 is due today. Players musthave a USGA handicap.

BASKETBALL TRYOUTS

Lackland’s four-time Southwest MilitaryBasketball League champion varsity team isholding open tryouts Sept. 14-18, 6-8:30 p.m.,at the Chapparal Fitness Center.

For more information, contact the sportsoffice at 671-2725.

YOUTH SOCCER COACHES

Lackland’s youth soccer program is lookingfor volunteers to coach children 5-14 years oldduring its fall season. Previous experience isnot required.

For more information, contact youth sportsat 671-2388.

BBRRIIEEFFSS

SPORTS

GOLF

Division I W L

1. 433rd AW 6 1

2.Services 51/2

11/2

3. 737th TRG 41/2 21/2

4. JIOWC 4 35. 314th MI Bn 3 4 6. 690th NSG 2 5

Aug. 25- total 1st 2nd433rd AW 136 64 72Services 144 70 74

433rd AW 140 68 72690th NSG 152 72 82

Aug. 11- total 1st 2nd737th TRG 141 69 72314th MI Bn 176 68 78

433rd AW 140 68 72690th NSG 152 72 82

Recreation W L

1. Recruiting 7 02. LAB 5 23. AFISR 4 34. 343rd TRS 2 5

Aug. 5- total 1st 2ndRecruiting 150 68 82AFISR 156 69 87

July 29- total 1st 2ndAFISR 146 69 77LAB 173 74 99

Over-35 W L

1. 737th TRG 2 02. Sec. Forces 2 03. 149th FW 2 14. CPSG 1 15. Force Supprt Sq 0 06. CES 0 17. 543rd ISR 0 28. 433rd AW 0 2

Aug. 25-149th FW 26, 543rd ISR 5149th FW 17, 433rd AW 8Sec. Forces 23, CPSG 7737th TRG 12, CES 5

Compiled by Patrick DesmondSports Editor

The Air Force ServicesAgency’s Football Frenzy is onceagain offering servicememberstickets to regular season NFLgames and Super Bowl XLIV.

The program is heading intoits 15th season.

“Seven clubs in the AirEducation and TrainingCommand will take part in thisyear’s program,” Steve Cowan,AETC club program managersaid. “Clubs at Altus, Goodfellow,Lackland, Laughlin, Luke,

Randolph, and Tyndall AFBs willoffer their members an opportu-nity to participate.”

The Lonestar Lounge, locatedwithin the Gateway Club, isLackland’s Football Frenzyheadquarters.

Monday Night Football games

are shown weekly, with the kick-off party Sept. 14: Buffalo atNew England. Doors open at 4p.m.

In addition to winning NFLgame tickets, frenzy fans at theclub enjoy free food, a live DJand door prizes.

Four drawings will be heldthroughout the NFL season.

The Jan. 4 drawing decideswhich fan is headed to Miami forthe Super Bowl. A final drawing,Feb. 19, will award a $500 cashprize to 10 additional winners.

“These trips are so fantastic,even non-football fans are sureto enjoy them,” said FredMcKenney, chief of Air ForceFood and Beverage Division,AFSVA. “We do more than justgive them the entry into thegame; we also give them airlinetickets, a rental car, and hotelaccommodations.”

Lonestar Lounge set to tailgate year’s first Football Frenzy

STARS AND STRIPES

Photos by Alan BoedekerMembers of Team Lackland attended theSan Antonio Silver Stars’ MilitaryAppreciation Night matchup against theLos Angeles Sparks Aug. 21. Along with aperformance by the Honor Guard and the323rd Training Squadron Drum and BugleCorps (right), bronze star and purple heartrecipient Senior Airman Duane Dunlap(left) was recognized for his service in2007. The Stars mascot “The Fox” got intothe act, wearing a multi-service uniform.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:

• Sept. 14- BUF @ NE, 7:00 PM• Sept. 21- IND @ MIA, 8:30 PM• Sept. 28- CAR @ DAL, 8:30 PM

The Lonestar Lounge opens at 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL


By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

This year’s Sept. 11 formationrun, like its forerunners, allowsAirmen to gather for reveille andhonor the day’s fallen Americans.

The only addition will be per-sonalizing each participant’s bibwith the name of a Sept. 11 victim.

With Airmen’s attendanceexpected to match the estimated3,000 victims that perished onSept. 11, Chief Master Sgt. JuanLewis, 37th Training Wing com-mand chief, suggested that eachrunner have the option of wearingthe name of a victim on his or herrunning bib.

He said learning about fallenAmericans is essential to keepingtheir stories alive.

“People are out there runningfor a reason: to remember theevents of Sept. 11,” Chief Lewissaid during the planning meetingAug. 18. “Selecting a name willencourage people to take a littletime and learn about who thoseindividuals were.”

The morning run will start atthe 37th TRW headquartersparade grounds at 5:30 a.m.,with Airmen joining into unitand group formations.

After opening remarks by37th TRW leadership, the runstarts down Kenly Avenue to thebridge at Truemper Avenue andthen over to the training side ofbase before looping back to theopposite end of the paradegrounds.

Reveille will coincide with theraising of the flag and a momentof silence.

Airmen should arrive in theirPT attire. Signs will indicateplacement on the parade field.

Parking is available at theparade field, 37th TRW Head-quarters, the Gateway Club andMitchell Hall.

The formation run winds 2.1 milesthrough Lackland’s streets.

Team Lackland helped raise $3,200 in supportof Airman 1st Class Colton Read at a benefit golftourney in his name Thursday at the Gateway HillsGolf Course.

The Security Hill Top III sponsored event gener-ated funds for Airman Read, 20, who lost both legsfollowing complications from surgery at a militarymedical center in July. He was first transferred toWilford Hall Medical Center earlier this month, andnow to the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke ArmyMedical Center, Fort Sam Houston.

Airman Read is assigned to the 9th IntelligenceSquadron, which falls under the Air ForceIntelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceAgency, headquartered at Lackland.

“I have seen outpouring from the Air Force fam-ily in combat, but I have never seen them cometogether like they have for Airman Read,” said Maj.Gen. Keith Heithold, Air Force ISR Agency com-mander, as he helped kick off the tournament. “Ican’t think of a better cause to hold a golf tourna-ment than to help one of our own.

“Airman Read is one of the toughest guys Iknow. No matter how much pain he may have beenin, he has always managed to give a salute when Ientered the room. We have got him in the bestplace to help him recover. That’s what this is allabout – continuing to support Colton Read in keep-

ing with our creed: never leave an Airman behind.”General Heithold was part of “Team Read” which

included members of Airman Read’s family.Airman Read’s grandfather, Bill Read, and his

uncles, Carroll Read and Ronald Wood completed theteam. “This is tremendous support that the personnelfrom Lackland are giving to help support Colton andhis family,” said Carroll Read.

His grandmother, Judy Read, aunt, DeaneCapetillo, and cousin Natalie Wood, were also onhand to help.

Master Sgt. Chris Barber, Security Hill Top IIIpresident, said people had to be turned away due tolimited space to accommodate more golfers.

“The experience of being able to help AirmanRead and his family is what our professional organi-zations are for,” Sergeant Barber said. “This is atremendous opportunity to be able to help one of themembers of our Air Force family.”

In addition to helping support Airman Read andhis family, participants also had a chance to winsome donated prizes, including a Jeep Wranglerdonated by Ingram Park Auto Center for the firsthole-in-one on the eighth hole at the course.Unfortunately for the participants, no one claimedthat prize.

(Courtesy of Air Force Intelligence, Surveillanceand Reconnaissance Agency)

Airman’s tourney raises more than $3K

Courtesy photoRonald Wood adds body language to his putt at the firstgreen on Gateway Hills Golf Course as other members of"Team Read" watch.

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