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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 21 • MAY 28, 2010
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
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By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick502nd Air Base Wing commander
Memorial Day, orDecoration Day as it wasoriginally called, beganas an event to honorUnion soldiers who diedduring the AmericanCivil War. Honoringthose who served wasexpanded after WorldWar I to include all menand women who died inany military action. Aswe celebrate thisMemorial Day, let usremember the morethan one million braveAmericans who havegiven their lives in serv-ice to our nation. Also,let’s reach out to thefamilies who have lovedones deployed in harm’s way, fightingto preserve the freedoms weAmericans enjoy.
Memorial Day also marks the unoffi-cial start of summer in the UnitedStates. In DoD, it is the beginning of the101 Critical Days of Summer (CDOS)Safety Campaign, which runs throughLabor Day. During this time, most of uswill take family vacations, enjoy picnicsand participate in a number of othersummer-related activities.
Unfortunately, many of these enjoy-able activities come with an inherentlyhigher level of risk, making the summermonths one of the deadliest times of theyear…especially as it is associated withoperating a motor vehicle. Automobile
and motorcycleaccidents haveconsistentlyclaimed morelives than anyother accidentcategory. Themajor con-tributing fac-
tors are poor decision making, drivingat an unsafe speed for the conditionsand use of alcohol.
I expect you to be a good Wingmanand Battle Buddy. Many of these fatali-ties could have been prevented if some-one had intervened. When you seesomething dumb, dangerous or unsafeabout to happen to a fellow warrior,take action. Remember your safetytraining, use good judgment and recog-nize the limits of your vehicle and thedriving conditions.
Did you know that if you ride a motor-cycle, you are at 10 times the risk ofdying in an accident than if you were ina car? For your safety, take a motorcycletraining course before you ride, wear the
right protective gear, know your bikeand ride within your skills.
Poor decisions also lead to accidentsduring water sports and other high-riskrecreational activities. If you’re boating,wear a life jacket. Statistics show thatlife jackets greatly increase yourchances of surviving a boating accident.In 90 percent of all fatal boating acci-dents, the victims who drowned werenot wearing a life jacket.
Even a small amount of alcoholimpairs our physical responses andour ability to make good decisions.Please, if you choose to drink, no mat-ter what your activity is, drink respon-sibly and have a designated driver.
We have several wonderful summermonths ahead to spend with friendsand family. Plan your activitiesresponsibly. Explore every avenue tohelp reduce the level of risk for you,your family and friends. As membersof the world’s greatest military forceand Joint Base San Antonio, I wantyou to stay safe and stay with us whileyou enjoy the upcoming summer!
The 558th Flying Training Squadron wasre-activated in a ceremony May 20 inHangar 4. For more photos of the event,see Page 8.Photo by Rich McFadden
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Commander
1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public Affairs
Senior Airman Katie Hickerson
Editor
Robert Goetz
Sean Bowlin
Staff Writers
Maggie Armstrong
Graphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.
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Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
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ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 MAY 28, 2010
COMMENTARY
Managing risk critical in summer
We invite all Airmen assigned to Randolph to share your Air Force story through a commentary published here inthe Wingspread. We continuously look for topics relating to life lessons learned, leadership, values, deploymentexperiences and more that will resonate through the total force. Submissions must be between 500-700 words
typed, and submitted to [email protected] for consideration. For more information, call 652-5760.
“Memorial Day also marks the unofficialstart of summer in the United States. In
DoD, it is the beginning of the 101Critical Days of Summer (CDOS) SafetyCampaign, which runs through LaborDay. During this time, most of us will
take family vacations, enjoy picnics, andparticipate in a number of other summer-
related activities.”
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
NEWS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
The T-6A Texan II that touched down last week atNaval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., fresh from theHawker Beechcraft Corp. factory in Wichita, Kan.,marked the end of a long production run, but it didn’tsignal the end of an era.
Air Force officials hope the service’s primary train-er will serve the mission well for years to come.
“This extraordinarily successful joint acquisitionprogram rolled out the first aircraft for undergradu-ate flying training for the Air Force 10 years ago thismonth and since then has produced 452 Texan IIs ata cost of $1.8 billion,” said Col. ChristopherRichardson, 12th Flying Training Wing vice com-mander. “Every pilot and, soon, every combat systemsofficer in the Air Force will experience primary flyingtraining in this platform.”
Capts. Matt Wilcoxen and Nick Woodrow piloted thelast Air Force production T-6A from the HawkerBeechcraft factory to the 479th Flying TrainingGroup’s home at NAS Pensacola, where combat sys-tems officer training is under way following its reloca-tion from Randolph. The final CSO class at Randolphgraduates this fall.
The CSO program replaces all three of the AirForce’s previous navigator, weapon systems officerand electronic warfare officer training programs. Allgraduates will be able to perform duties in the F-15E,B-1B, B-52, E-3, E-8, KC-135, U-28 and every variantof the RC-135 and C-130.
For CSO training, the T-6A serves as a trainer forbasic flying and navigation skill development, but itsprimary function in the Air Force is for undergradu-
ate pilot training. The first operational T-6A arrived atRandolph in May 2000 and it is now used here forpilot instructor training by the 559th FTS, which hasa fleet of 38.
“It’s proven to be extremely reliable from a mainte-nance standpoint,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Heyburn, 559thFTS commander. “It’s very fuel-efficient, its avionicsare great and it’s comfortable to fly.”
Because it’s a single-engine aircraft, the T-6Abrings additional challenges to the PIT mission.
“It’s another way to make sure we get the right peo-
ple,” Colonel Heyburn said.The T-6A, which replaced the aging T-37, is used at
other bases throughout the Air Education andTraining Command, including Columbus, Laughlin,Vance and Sheppard, he said.
It features stepped-tandem seating in a single cock-pit that places one crew member in front of the other,with the student and instructor positions being inter-changeable. A Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 tur-boprop engine that powers the aircraft delivers 1,100horsepower and a top speed of 316 knots.
Final AF T-6A lands at NAS Pensacola
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher HallCapts. Matt Wilcoxen (right) and Nicholas Woodrow land the final Air Force production T-6A at Naval Air StationPensacola, Fla.
By Air Education and Training CommandPublic Affairs
Beginning in September, AirEducation and Training Command willfield new user-friendly software calledthe Task Management Tool designed tosupport the task management processfor AETC Headquarters, Air University,2nd Air Force, 19th Air Force and wingstaff leadership.
“This is the right step forward forAETC, and brings us in line with head-quarters Air Force and other MajorCommands,” said Gen. Stephen Lorenz,AETC commander.
The TMT program providesincreased efficiency by allowing users
to easily view and track tasks.“This tool will significantly improve
the way we do business today,” saidCol. Merrily Madero, AETC director ofstaff. “This new capability will simplifythe task management and suspensetracking process for 4,000 senior lead-ers, executive officers and action offi-cers across the command.”
TMT training began in April and con-tinues through the end of August. AETCleaders plan on TMT being fully opera-tional by September.
“The program allows prompt simpletask creation, real-time suspense statusmonitoring, collaboration, standardization
AETC fields new management tool
Rod Mack, AirEducation and
Training CommandTask Management
and WorkflowProgram chief,
reviews commandtaskings using the
new TaskManagement Tool
software May 5. Photo by Steve Thurow See TOOL P6
By Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick502nd Air Base Wing commander
Memorial Day, orDecoration Day as it wasoriginally called, beganas an event to honorUnion soldiers who diedduring the AmericanCivil War. Honoringthose who served wasexpanded after WorldWar I to include all menand women who died inany military action. Aswe celebrate thisMemorial Day, let usremember the morethan one million braveAmericans who havegiven their lives in serv-ice to our nation. Also,let’s reach out to thefamilies who have lovedones deployed in harm’s way, fightingto preserve the freedoms weAmericans enjoy.
Memorial Day also marks the unoffi-cial start of summer in the UnitedStates. In DoD, it is the beginning of the101 Critical Days of Summer (CDOS)Safety Campaign, which runs throughLabor Day. During this time, most of uswill take family vacations, enjoy picnicsand participate in a number of othersummer-related activities.
Unfortunately, many of these enjoy-able activities come with an inherentlyhigher level of risk, making the summermonths one of the deadliest times of theyear…especially as it is associated withoperating a motor vehicle. Automobile
and motorcycleaccidents haveconsistentlyclaimed morelives than anyother accidentcategory. Themajor con-tributing fac-
tors are poor decision making, drivingat an unsafe speed for the conditionsand use of alcohol.
I expect you to be a good Wingmanand Battle Buddy. Many of these fatali-ties could have been prevented if some-one had intervened. When you seesomething dumb, dangerous or unsafeabout to happen to a fellow warrior,take action. Remember your safetytraining, use good judgment and recog-nize the limits of your vehicle and thedriving conditions.
Did you know that if you ride a motor-cycle, you are at 10 times the risk ofdying in an accident than if you were ina car? For your safety, take a motorcycletraining course before you ride, wear the
right protective gear, know your bikeand ride within your skills.
Poor decisions also lead to accidentsduring water sports and other high-riskrecreational activities. If you’re boating,wear a life jacket. Statistics show thatlife jackets greatly increase yourchances of surviving a boating accident.In 90 percent of all fatal boating acci-dents, the victims who drowned werenot wearing a life jacket.
Even a small amount of alcoholimpairs our physical responses andour ability to make good decisions.Please, if you choose to drink, no mat-ter what your activity is, drink respon-sibly and have a designated driver.
We have several wonderful summermonths ahead to spend with friendsand family. Plan your activitiesresponsibly. Explore every avenue tohelp reduce the level of risk for you,your family and friends. As membersof the world’s greatest military forceand Joint Base San Antonio, I wantyou to stay safe and stay with us whileyou enjoy the upcoming summer!
The 558th Flying Training Squadron wasre-activated in a ceremony May 20 inHangar 4. For more photos of the event,see Page 8.Photo by Rich McFadden
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Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760
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502nd Air Base Wing
Operating Location Bravo
Editorial Staff
Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander
1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public Affairs
Senior Airman Katie Hickerson
Editor
Robert Goetz
Sean Bowlin
Staff Writers
Maggie Armstrong
Graphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
This paper is published by Prime Time Military Newspapers, aprivate firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, underexclusive written contract with Randolph AFB, Texas. This com-mercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publica-tion for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of theWingspread are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsedby, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or theDepartment of the Air Force.
The appearance of advertising in this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, the Department of the Air Force, or PrimeTime Military Newspapers of the products or services advertised.
Everything advertised in this publication shall be made avail-able for purchase, use or patronage without regard to the race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical ormental handicap, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factorof the purchaser, user, or patron.
Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the PublicAffairs Division of the 502nd Air Base Wing OL-B in accordancewith local policy and style guidance. All photos, unless otherwiseindicated, are U.S. Air Force photos.
Articles for the newspaper should be submitted by noonThursday the week prior to the desired publication date. Items canbe dropped off on a PC- or Macintosh-formatted disk at theWingspread office in Hangar 6.
Articles for submission may also be sent by e-mail [email protected].
For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 MAY 28, 2010
COMMENTARY
Managing risk critical in summer
We invite all Airmen assigned to Randolph to share your Air Force story through a commentary published here inthe Wingspread. We continuously look for topics relating to life lessons learned, leadership, values, deploymentexperiences and more that will resonate through the total force. Submissions must be between 500-700 words
typed, and submitted to [email protected] for consideration. For more information, call 652-5760.
“Memorial Day also marks the unofficialstart of summer in the United States. In
DoD, it is the beginning of the 101Critical Days of Summer (CDOS) SafetyCampaign, which runs through LaborDay. During this time, most of us will
take family vacations, enjoy picnics, andparticipate in a number of other summer-
related activities.”
The Action Line is the direct path for addressing issues with the 502nd Air Base Wing commander that have not been resolved through chain of command orthe appropriate responsible agency action. Items of general interest may be printed in the Randolph Wingspread. Anonymous inquiries will not be published.
Commander’s Action Line e-mail [email protected]
NEWS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
The T-6A Texan II that touched down last week atNaval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., fresh from theHawker Beechcraft Corp. factory in Wichita, Kan.,marked the end of a long production run, but it didn’tsignal the end of an era.
Air Force officials hope the service’s primary train-er will serve the mission well for years to come.
“This extraordinarily successful joint acquisitionprogram rolled out the first aircraft for undergradu-ate flying training for the Air Force 10 years ago thismonth and since then has produced 452 Texan IIs ata cost of $1.8 billion,” said Col. ChristopherRichardson, 12th Flying Training Wing vice com-mander. “Every pilot and, soon, every combat systemsofficer in the Air Force will experience primary flyingtraining in this platform.”
Capts. Matt Wilcoxen and Nick Woodrow piloted thelast Air Force production T-6A from the HawkerBeechcraft factory to the 479th Flying TrainingGroup’s home at NAS Pensacola, where combat sys-tems officer training is under way following its reloca-tion from Randolph. The final CSO class at Randolphgraduates this fall.
The CSO program replaces all three of the AirForce’s previous navigator, weapon systems officerand electronic warfare officer training programs. Allgraduates will be able to perform duties in the F-15E,B-1B, B-52, E-3, E-8, KC-135, U-28 and every variantof the RC-135 and C-130.
For CSO training, the T-6A serves as a trainer forbasic flying and navigation skill development, but itsprimary function in the Air Force is for undergradu-
ate pilot training. The first operational T-6A arrived atRandolph in May 2000 and it is now used here forpilot instructor training by the 559th FTS, which hasa fleet of 38.
“It’s proven to be extremely reliable from a mainte-nance standpoint,” said Lt. Col. Kevin Heyburn, 559thFTS commander. “It’s very fuel-efficient, its avionicsare great and it’s comfortable to fly.”
Because it’s a single-engine aircraft, the T-6Abrings additional challenges to the PIT mission.
“It’s another way to make sure we get the right peo-
ple,” Colonel Heyburn said.The T-6A, which replaced the aging T-37, is used at
other bases throughout the Air Education andTraining Command, including Columbus, Laughlin,Vance and Sheppard, he said.
It features stepped-tandem seating in a single cock-pit that places one crew member in front of the other,with the student and instructor positions being inter-changeable. A Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-68 tur-boprop engine that powers the aircraft delivers 1,100horsepower and a top speed of 316 knots.
Final AF T-6A lands at NAS Pensacola
Photo by Lt. Col. Christopher HallCapts. Matt Wilcoxen (right) and Nicholas Woodrow land the final Air Force production T-6A at Naval Air StationPensacola, Fla.
By Air Education and Training CommandPublic Affairs
Beginning in September, AirEducation and Training Command willfield new user-friendly software calledthe Task Management Tool designed tosupport the task management processfor AETC Headquarters, Air University,2nd Air Force, 19th Air Force and wingstaff leadership.
“This is the right step forward forAETC, and brings us in line with head-quarters Air Force and other MajorCommands,” said Gen. Stephen Lorenz,AETC commander.
The TMT program providesincreased efficiency by allowing users
to easily view and track tasks.“This tool will significantly improve
the way we do business today,” saidCol. Merrily Madero, AETC director ofstaff. “This new capability will simplifythe task management and suspensetracking process for 4,000 senior lead-ers, executive officers and action offi-cers across the command.”
TMT training began in April and con-tinues through the end of August. AETCleaders plan on TMT being fully opera-tional by September.
“The program allows prompt simpletask creation, real-time suspense statusmonitoring, collaboration, standardization
AETC fields new management tool
Rod Mack, AirEducation and
Training CommandTask Management
and WorkflowProgram chief,
reviews commandtaskings using the
new TaskManagement Tool
software May 5. Photo by Steve Thurow See TOOL P6
PAGE 5WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 MAY 28, 2010
By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Defense Departmentofficials announced May 11 the start ofthe congressionally mandated 11thQuadrennial Review of MilitaryCompensation.
The review’s focus, officials said, willbe on combat pay, compensation forreserve-component servicemembers,caregivers and survivors and payincentives for critical career fields.
Thomas Bush, a recently retiredsenior executive who worked in theoffice of the undersecretary of defensefor personnel and readiness and asthe principal director for manpowerand personnel in the office of theassistant secretary of defense forreserve affairs, was tapped to lead thereview. He will report to CliffordStanley, undersecretary of defense forpersonnel and readiness.
The last review, released in two vol-umes in 2008, focused on housingallowance, retirement pay, Tricarehealth system premiums, pay incen-tives for health care professionals andquality of life.
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan“Denny” Eakle chaired the 10threview and said upon its release thatthe first question for any quadrennialreview of compensation is whether
military pay is comparable to that inthe private sector. The second iswhether military pay is adequate tomaintain the force.
William Carr, deputy undersecretaryof defense for personnel policy, testi-fied April 28 before a Senate subcom-mittee that military pay is competingwell against the private sector, as evi-denced by the high rate of recruit-ment and retention.
Using regular military compensation– basic pay with housing and foodallowances and federal tax advantages– as a comparison, military membersare paid higher than 70 percent of theirprivate-sector peers of similar educa-tion and experience, Mr. Carr toldmembers of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee’s personnel subcommittee.
Mr. Carr also called specialty andincentive pays essential to maintaining
the force, especially for special opera-tions forces and people with medical,dentistry, mental health, aviation andnuclear backgrounds.
The 11th review, which will takeabout two years to complete, willfocus on:• Compensation for service performedin a combat zone, combat operation orhostile fire area, or while exposed to ahostile fire event• Reserve and National Guard compen-sation and benefits for consistency withtheir current and planned utilization• Compensation benefits available towounded warriors, caregivers, and sur-vivors of fallen servicemembers• Pay incentives for critical career fieldssuch as mental health professionals,linguists and translators, remotelypiloted vehicle operators and specialoperations personnel.
DoD officials to study compensation, incentivesReview to focus oncombat pay, reservistcompensation, pay forcritical career fields
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
While it applauded the vital role transportationplays in the daily life of every American Airman,National Transportation Week also honored the con-tributions of those who ride, roll, drive and fly for aliving in a week-long recognition culminating in sev-eral events held Monday through today.
“This week honors the transportation industry andthe more than 10 million men and women involved inkeeping the military’s and our nation’s planes, trains,trucks, and buses running year-round,” said VictorWherry, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron chief,traffic management flight.
As an integral part of this nationalcelebration, Joint Base San Antonio witnessed thesigning of a proclamation by Air Force Brig. Gen.Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander,May 21 in the Randolph Air Force Base vehicle opera-tions compound.
As part of the nation’s 2010 celebration of NTW, the902nd LRS sponsores NTW 5th Grade Poster Contestat Randolph Elementary.
“The poster contest is one of the most exciting com-munity outreach programs we have to introduce stu-dents to the value of transportation,” Mr. Wherry said.
“We invited teachers to use this contest to encouragestudents to explore the importance of transportationand its benefits to society today and in the future.”
The 902nd LRS observed NTW by sponsoring aneducational expo at Lackland Independent SchoolDistrict. The expo educated the high school audi-ence about transportation’s contribution to theindustry and America’s defense. The expo show-cased transportation professionals, vehicles, infor-mational boards and briefers which encouragedand increased student interest in pursuing trans-portation-centric careers.
“One in seven jobs in the United States is directlylinked to transportation,” Mr. Wherry said. “Ourtransportation system here at Joint Base San Antoniocovers every mode and method.”
Those modalities include flight-line aircrew shuttleservice, military taxi, distinguished visitor transporta-tion with surreys, airline reservations, deploymenttravel arrangements, school bus service, and house-hold goods and cargo movement by plane, train, truckand boat, he added.
“The Traffic Management and Vehicle Operationsand Management employees on Fort Sam Houston,Lackland and Randolph AFBs installations keep theentire transportation system mission ready,” Mr.Wherry concluded.
National Transportation Week honors those on the move
Photo by Sean BowlinFrank Callahan, 902nd Logistics Readiness Group heavyequipment mobile mechanic, performs routine maintenanceon a base school bus.
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A public Web site the Air Force launched this yearis improving the efficiency of the service’s legal sys-tem by providing clients with information that willeducate them and online forms that will streamlinetheir visits to their base legal offices.
The Web site, https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil,designed for use by active-duty and reserve compo-nent members, retirees and dependents, is now upand running at Randolph.
“The new Web site doesn’t change how we providelegal assistance,” said Capt. Eric Hart, 902nd MissionSupport Group Office of Staff Judge Advocate chief oflegal assistance. “It makes for a more efficient use oftime by our clients.”
The site, which may be accessed from home withouta common access card, includes summaries of a varietyof legal topics such as wills and family law issues aswell as links to other sites and worksheets for wills, liv-ing wills and powers of attorney.
After clients complete the worksheets, theyreceive “ticket numbers” generated by the site.Data in the worksheets is secure and may only beaccessed after clients provide their ticket numbers
to legal office personnel.Captain Hart called the worksheets the Web site’s
“key elements.”“The responses to the questionnaires are used by the
legal office to create your will, living will and/or powersof attorney,” he said. “The ability to fill out the respons-es online enables clients to address the issues theyneed to think about when they have time to think anddiscuss it with their spouse or others.”
However, the site does not create the legal docu-ment itself, Captain Hart said.
The site also allows clients to complete a surveyso they can provide feedback on their visit to thelegal office.
“Clients will be able to offer greater feedback onhow well the legal assistance program is satisfyingtheir needs so that we may continue to improve theprocess,” said Lt. Col. Scott Ecton, 902nd MSG StaffJudge Advocate.
Captain Hart said the Web site covers a broad rangeof topics, and the information can be “empowering.”One example he gave was the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act, which allows servicemembers who aredeploying or have been assigned a permanentchange of station to legally end the lease agreementat their residence.
But he also said clients should not rely solely onthe site’s information when they make decisions.
“The Web site cannot replace consultation withyour local JAG,” he said.
Colonel Ecton said the greatest advantage of theAir Force Legal Assistance Web site is that it “willimprove our ability to provide timely and accuratelegal advice and services to the Joint Base SanAntonio community.”
Legal office partners with AF’s legal assistance Web site“The new Web site doesn’t
change how we provide legalassistance. It makes for a
more efficient use of time byour clients.”
Capt. Eric Hart902nd Mission Support Group
Office of Staff Judge Advocate chief of legal assistance
By Patrick Desmond502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, commander of theAfghan National Army Air Corps, visited the DefenseLanguage Institute English Language Center May 21 togain an up-close look at the English training his studentsare receiving at Lackland.
“The main reason for the trip was to make contactwith the Defense Language Institute in the UnitedStates,” General Dawran said through an interpreter.
He said Afghan pilots, as well as other Afghan stu-dents, are learning English at DLI.
“(I’m visiting) to see them up close and to understandtheir situation.”
The English Language Training at DLIELC is part of alarger partnership with the Air Education and TrainingCommand, which began nearly three years ago andincludes resident ELT programs at Lackland and a non-resident training site in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Training programs for the ANAAC students includebasic English proficiency, Specialized English Languagetraining to gain vocabulary for specific career-fields andan Instructor Development Branch to develop AfghanEnglish Language instructors.
General Dawran said learning English is impor-tant for the air corps as they transition to a newtechnology system.
“There is an urgent need to learn English becausewe are learning new tactics and making new rela-tionships in new countries,” he said. “The pilots canspeak English whenever they are flying, whenever
they are in operations.”General Dawran said the ELT program, which has
graduated 298 Afghans in the past two years, hasbeen successful.
“Based on the short time scale, we have made stridesin achievement and in performance. From my outlook,it’s an initiative toward a good future in Afghanistan,”the general said.
DLI’s nonresident training site in Afghanistan includes74 students in the intensive course at the Kabul EnglishLanguage Training Center and 68 army air corps stu-dents in a non-intensive course.
Fifty-nine Afghan students who have completed SETprograms are now in follow-on-training programs on theDLI campus; 18 of those are ANAAC students.
More than English language acquisition, GeneralDawran said ELT is essential to building relationships inan increasingly connected world. In addition, DLIELCstudents are provided a link to the rest of the world.
“More than 80 countries today are here learningEnglish at this center,” he said.
While it’s important to learn English, the general saidit’s also a great opportunity to learn about the traditionsand issues in other countries.
“It is a way to share knowledge and understandingbetween different people.”
During the visit, the general met with Afghan studentsfor lunch at the Amigo Inn and discussion at the campus’headquarters auditorium.
In the future, the general said he is “100 percent” con-vinced the partnership between ANAAC and DLIELC willexpand. The next step is to review the successes and
shortcomings of the ELT program for Afghan students,the general said.
“The governments of Afghanistan and the UnitedStates are making long-term plans,” he said. “That is ourspecific goal and we are moving toward that.”
Afghan commander visits students at DLIELC
Photo by Rich McFaddenGeneral Stephen Lorenz (right), Air Education and TrainingCommand commander, escorts Maj. Gen. MohammadDawran, Afghan National Army Air Corps commander, asthey walk through the Randolph Honor Guard during anHonors Ceremony May 21.
PAGE 5WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 MAY 28, 2010
By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON – Defense Departmentofficials announced May 11 the start ofthe congressionally mandated 11thQuadrennial Review of MilitaryCompensation.
The review’s focus, officials said, willbe on combat pay, compensation forreserve-component servicemembers,caregivers and survivors and payincentives for critical career fields.
Thomas Bush, a recently retiredsenior executive who worked in theoffice of the undersecretary of defensefor personnel and readiness and asthe principal director for manpowerand personnel in the office of theassistant secretary of defense forreserve affairs, was tapped to lead thereview. He will report to CliffordStanley, undersecretary of defense forpersonnel and readiness.
The last review, released in two vol-umes in 2008, focused on housingallowance, retirement pay, Tricarehealth system premiums, pay incen-tives for health care professionals andquality of life.
Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Jan“Denny” Eakle chaired the 10threview and said upon its release thatthe first question for any quadrennialreview of compensation is whether
military pay is comparable to that inthe private sector. The second iswhether military pay is adequate tomaintain the force.
William Carr, deputy undersecretaryof defense for personnel policy, testi-fied April 28 before a Senate subcom-mittee that military pay is competingwell against the private sector, as evi-denced by the high rate of recruit-ment and retention.
Using regular military compensation– basic pay with housing and foodallowances and federal tax advantages– as a comparison, military membersare paid higher than 70 percent of theirprivate-sector peers of similar educa-tion and experience, Mr. Carr toldmembers of the Senate Armed ServicesCommittee’s personnel subcommittee.
Mr. Carr also called specialty andincentive pays essential to maintaining
the force, especially for special opera-tions forces and people with medical,dentistry, mental health, aviation andnuclear backgrounds.
The 11th review, which will takeabout two years to complete, willfocus on:• Compensation for service performedin a combat zone, combat operation orhostile fire area, or while exposed to ahostile fire event• Reserve and National Guard compen-sation and benefits for consistency withtheir current and planned utilization• Compensation benefits available towounded warriors, caregivers, and sur-vivors of fallen servicemembers• Pay incentives for critical career fieldssuch as mental health professionals,linguists and translators, remotelypiloted vehicle operators and specialoperations personnel.
DoD officials to study compensation, incentivesReview to focus oncombat pay, reservistcompensation, pay forcritical career fields
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
While it applauded the vital role transportationplays in the daily life of every American Airman,National Transportation Week also honored the con-tributions of those who ride, roll, drive and fly for aliving in a week-long recognition culminating in sev-eral events held Monday through today.
“This week honors the transportation industry andthe more than 10 million men and women involved inkeeping the military’s and our nation’s planes, trains,trucks, and buses running year-round,” said VictorWherry, 902nd Logistics Readiness Squadron chief,traffic management flight.
As an integral part of this nationalcelebration, Joint Base San Antonio witnessed thesigning of a proclamation by Air Force Brig. Gen.Leonard Patrick, 502nd Air Base Wing commander,May 21 in the Randolph Air Force Base vehicle opera-tions compound.
As part of the nation’s 2010 celebration of NTW, the902nd LRS sponsores NTW 5th Grade Poster Contestat Randolph Elementary.
“The poster contest is one of the most exciting com-munity outreach programs we have to introduce stu-dents to the value of transportation,” Mr. Wherry said.
“We invited teachers to use this contest to encouragestudents to explore the importance of transportationand its benefits to society today and in the future.”
The 902nd LRS observed NTW by sponsoring aneducational expo at Lackland Independent SchoolDistrict. The expo educated the high school audi-ence about transportation’s contribution to theindustry and America’s defense. The expo show-cased transportation professionals, vehicles, infor-mational boards and briefers which encouragedand increased student interest in pursuing trans-portation-centric careers.
“One in seven jobs in the United States is directlylinked to transportation,” Mr. Wherry said. “Ourtransportation system here at Joint Base San Antoniocovers every mode and method.”
Those modalities include flight-line aircrew shuttleservice, military taxi, distinguished visitor transporta-tion with surreys, airline reservations, deploymenttravel arrangements, school bus service, and house-hold goods and cargo movement by plane, train, truckand boat, he added.
“The Traffic Management and Vehicle Operationsand Management employees on Fort Sam Houston,Lackland and Randolph AFBs installations keep theentire transportation system mission ready,” Mr.Wherry concluded.
National Transportation Week honors those on the move
Photo by Sean BowlinFrank Callahan, 902nd Logistics Readiness Group heavyequipment mobile mechanic, performs routine maintenanceon a base school bus.
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A public Web site the Air Force launched this yearis improving the efficiency of the service’s legal sys-tem by providing clients with information that willeducate them and online forms that will streamlinetheir visits to their base legal offices.
The Web site, https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil,designed for use by active-duty and reserve compo-nent members, retirees and dependents, is now upand running at Randolph.
“The new Web site doesn’t change how we providelegal assistance,” said Capt. Eric Hart, 902nd MissionSupport Group Office of Staff Judge Advocate chief oflegal assistance. “It makes for a more efficient use oftime by our clients.”
The site, which may be accessed from home withouta common access card, includes summaries of a varietyof legal topics such as wills and family law issues aswell as links to other sites and worksheets for wills, liv-ing wills and powers of attorney.
After clients complete the worksheets, theyreceive “ticket numbers” generated by the site.Data in the worksheets is secure and may only beaccessed after clients provide their ticket numbers
to legal office personnel.Captain Hart called the worksheets the Web site’s
“key elements.”“The responses to the questionnaires are used by the
legal office to create your will, living will and/or powersof attorney,” he said. “The ability to fill out the respons-es online enables clients to address the issues theyneed to think about when they have time to think anddiscuss it with their spouse or others.”
However, the site does not create the legal docu-ment itself, Captain Hart said.
The site also allows clients to complete a surveyso they can provide feedback on their visit to thelegal office.
“Clients will be able to offer greater feedback onhow well the legal assistance program is satisfyingtheir needs so that we may continue to improve theprocess,” said Lt. Col. Scott Ecton, 902nd MSG StaffJudge Advocate.
Captain Hart said the Web site covers a broad rangeof topics, and the information can be “empowering.”One example he gave was the Servicemembers CivilRelief Act, which allows servicemembers who aredeploying or have been assigned a permanentchange of station to legally end the lease agreementat their residence.
But he also said clients should not rely solely onthe site’s information when they make decisions.
“The Web site cannot replace consultation withyour local JAG,” he said.
Colonel Ecton said the greatest advantage of theAir Force Legal Assistance Web site is that it “willimprove our ability to provide timely and accuratelegal advice and services to the Joint Base SanAntonio community.”
Legal office partners with AF’s legal assistance Web site“The new Web site doesn’t
change how we provide legalassistance. It makes for a
more efficient use of time byour clients.”
Capt. Eric Hart902nd Mission Support Group
Office of Staff Judge Advocate chief of legal assistance
By Patrick Desmond502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
Maj. Gen. Mohammad Dawran, commander of theAfghan National Army Air Corps, visited the DefenseLanguage Institute English Language Center May 21 togain an up-close look at the English training his studentsare receiving at Lackland.
“The main reason for the trip was to make contactwith the Defense Language Institute in the UnitedStates,” General Dawran said through an interpreter.
He said Afghan pilots, as well as other Afghan stu-dents, are learning English at DLI.
“(I’m visiting) to see them up close and to understandtheir situation.”
The English Language Training at DLIELC is part of alarger partnership with the Air Education and TrainingCommand, which began nearly three years ago andincludes resident ELT programs at Lackland and a non-resident training site in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Training programs for the ANAAC students includebasic English proficiency, Specialized English Languagetraining to gain vocabulary for specific career-fields andan Instructor Development Branch to develop AfghanEnglish Language instructors.
General Dawran said learning English is impor-tant for the air corps as they transition to a newtechnology system.
“There is an urgent need to learn English becausewe are learning new tactics and making new rela-tionships in new countries,” he said. “The pilots canspeak English whenever they are flying, whenever
they are in operations.”General Dawran said the ELT program, which has
graduated 298 Afghans in the past two years, hasbeen successful.
“Based on the short time scale, we have made stridesin achievement and in performance. From my outlook,it’s an initiative toward a good future in Afghanistan,”the general said.
DLI’s nonresident training site in Afghanistan includes74 students in the intensive course at the Kabul EnglishLanguage Training Center and 68 army air corps stu-dents in a non-intensive course.
Fifty-nine Afghan students who have completed SETprograms are now in follow-on-training programs on theDLI campus; 18 of those are ANAAC students.
More than English language acquisition, GeneralDawran said ELT is essential to building relationships inan increasingly connected world. In addition, DLIELCstudents are provided a link to the rest of the world.
“More than 80 countries today are here learningEnglish at this center,” he said.
While it’s important to learn English, the general saidit’s also a great opportunity to learn about the traditionsand issues in other countries.
“It is a way to share knowledge and understandingbetween different people.”
During the visit, the general met with Afghan studentsfor lunch at the Amigo Inn and discussion at the campus’headquarters auditorium.
In the future, the general said he is “100 percent” con-vinced the partnership between ANAAC and DLIELC willexpand. The next step is to review the successes and
shortcomings of the ELT program for Afghan students,the general said.
“The governments of Afghanistan and the UnitedStates are making long-term plans,” he said. “That is ourspecific goal and we are moving toward that.”
Afghan commander visits students at DLIELC
Photo by Rich McFaddenGeneral Stephen Lorenz (right), Air Education and TrainingCommand commander, escorts Maj. Gen. MohammadDawran, Afghan National Army Air Corps commander, asthey walk through the Randolph Honor Guard during anHonors Ceremony May 21.
PAGE 7WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 MAY 28, 2010
RetirementsCongratulations to Col. John Kresek,
Air Force Personnel Center, Maj. RobRoe, Air Education and TrainingCommand, Senior Master Sgt. MichaelGrosso, Air Force Recruiting Service,Senior Master Sgt. James Core, AFRS,Senior Master Sgt. David Meador,AFPC, Senior Master Sgt. Dan Fischer,AETC, Master Sgt. Craig Jones, AFRS,Master Sgt. Mary Church, AFPC, andStephen Riemer, AETC, on their retirement.
Blood driveRandolph High School hosts a blood
drive today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. inRoom 21 at the high school.
Chapel meetingThe Protestant Women of the Chapel
hosts bible study time and fellowshipTuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is alsoavailable Wednesdays. For more infor-mation, call 566-3006.
Clinic moveThe Child and Adolescent
Psychology Clinic has moved fromWilford Hall Medical Center to the D lottrailers at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Volunteer eventThe Air Force Sergeants Association
Chapter 1075 seeks volunteers to readto children attending Randolph’s mainChild Development Center the secondand fourth Tuesday. Times start at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
To volunteer, call 565-3292.
Air Force YouthAir Force Force Support is scheduled
to host the first-ever five-day residen-tial Teen Leadership Camp July 12-16on the campus of the University ofTexas at San Antonio. Applications areavailable at Bldg. 584 and online atwww.afyouthprograms.com. The appli-cation process is competitive and opento upcoming high school students.
For more details, call 652-3298.
Spring JubileeThe American Legion Post 593 hosts
their annual Spring Jubilee todaythrough Sunday at the Converse CityPark. For more information, visitwww.Post593.org.
Speakers Bureau ProgramThe Randolph Public Affairs office
seeks motivated Airmen to becomespeakers as part of their CivicOutreach program. Volunteer speakersare the face of Randolph in the com-munity and this is a great way to sup-port the Air Force. All Randolphemployees are welcome and thoseinterested should call 652-4410.
Enlisted Spouses ClubThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses
Club hosts a “Welcome” coffee for allnew enlisted spouses the first Tuesdayof each month at 9:30 a.m. at theKendrick Club. Refreshments andentertainment are provided. For moredetails, call Holly Blake at 658-3053.
Volunteers neededThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center seeks volunteers for OperationFLAGS scheduled for June 11 at theAirman and Family Readiness Center. For more information or to volunteer,call 652-5321.
DoD jobsThose interested in learning more
about Department of Defense employ-ment should visit www.usajobs.gov.
AFPC jobsVisit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil for
Air Force Personnel Center civilian jobopportunities.
EDUCATION OFFICE - 652-5964
DANTES examsBeginning FY11, DANTES will no
longer cover the cost for an Airmanretaking a CLEP or DANTES test. Allretest cost will be out-of-pocket formilitary students.
Base BRIEFS
“Kick A**” (R)Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Oceans” (G)Disneynature narrated film
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
“Oceans” (G)Disneynature narrated film
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
For a complete listing of base briefs, visit
www.randolph.af.mil andclick on ‘Round Randolph
and audit trail features while eliminatingbusiness process redundancies and sav-ing costly network storage space,” said Lt.Col. James Herrick, AETC Communi-cations Directorate chief of operations.
TMT provides the ability to stream-line the organizational tasking, sus-pense tracking and staffing processes,allowing those senior leaders, executiveofficers and action officers to spendmore time on the mission and less timemanaging tasks.
The TMT program interfaces with
Microsoft Outlook, allowing users easeadapting to the new application.
Another program feature is a central-ized repository for supporting documentsand comments related to a task. Allaction officers upload documents to a sin-gle location associated with a particulartask where data is saved at one team siteallowing for collaboration on documents.
In a recent director’s call, Col. MonaLisa Tucker, AETC Communicationsdirector, said a common problem inAETC is the large size of e-mails tonumerous recipients that saturate e-mail servers, slowing down service
and unnecessarily filling personal andorganizational inboxes. TMT elimi-nates this problem through thestaffing process.
During program implementation,users will receive in-depth training.Additionally, templates and intuitivetraining modules are available withinthe program to ensure standardizationand ease of use.
In addition to the training, the AETCComputer Systems Squadron is devel-oping an Enterprise InformationServices Help Desk to support TMTfielding, Colonel Herrick said. Users will
have a responsive life line to getanswers to TMT questions or issuesduring fielding and sustainment.
In 2007, U.S. Air Forces in Europe wasthe first major command to implementTMT. Internal studies have shown theyachieved a 90 percent reduction in datastorage and man-hours per week.
Colonel Tucker expects AETC to experi-ence similar results.
“AETC is joining the ranks of othermajor commands, combatant com-mands and headquarters Air Force inusing TMT to streamline task manage-ment,” she said.
TOOL from P3
Immunization Clinic changes hours of operationBeginning June 1, the Randolph Immunization Clinic will close from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new duty hours for vaccinations are from 7:30-11:45 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Eleven middle school students in Randolph FieldIndependent School District’s gifted and talented pro-gram had an opportunity to make independent studyprogram research presentations to a former UnitedStates Ambassador to the United Nations Tuesday.
Mr. Sichan Siv, a Cambodian immigrant whoarrived in America with $2 in his pocket and aburning need to educate himself, was joined in thejudging by RFISD’s superintendent Billy Walker, Col.Alan Lake, 902nd Mission Support Group command-er, and RFISD gifted and talented program coordi-nator, teacher Jennifer Adams.
“I am privileged to be here today to judge theresults of this distinguished program,” said Mr. Siv.“I look back to my days in Cambodia and realizethese children are very blessed.”
Mr. Walker agreed with Mr. Siv, saying more thanjust the gifted and talented students deserved recogni-tion, because for 2009-2010, all of Randolph FieldISD’s schools were rated as “Exemplary” by the TexasEducation Association.
“That’s special,” Mr. Walker added, “because 30percent of the district’s students this year were new.”
While those academically proficient students tookturns making their computer-assisted presentations,Mr. Siv remarked how great it was that today’s typical
middle-school student has almost immediate access toinformation critical for school.
“When I was younger and I wanted to learn, itwas books, books, books,” Mr. Siv observed. “I spent
a lot of time in the library, and I married a librari-an,” he added, smiling.
Sixth-grader Daniel Cluxton presented his pieceabout how the Incas lived before, during and afterthe conquest of the Spanish Empire. Cluxton devel-oped his presentation to be inserted into a typicalmiddle school social studies curriculum. He said itwould be beneficial for his fellow students to learnthis particular piece of history before high school.He added maybe because the fall of one of the mosttechnically evolved civilizations could serve as a les-son learned.
“It was all about gold and greed,” Cluxton rea-soned. “Greed brought the Incas down.”
Colonel Lake, who brought Mr. Siv to the schooland asked him to help judge the presentations, saidin the “Year of the Air Force Family,” having a gift-ed and talented program at Randolph’s exemplaryschools shows how much the Air Force invests in itspeople.
“It’s great to be part of a school system where stu-dents like these can bloom and grow. These studentscan compete successfully,” he concluded.
Mr. Siv said that he was fortunate to be the first in hisfamily to be educated and through all it took, he followedhis mother’s advice.
“She said to never give up hope, to never give upthinking that things would get better. She believed ineducation.”
Ambassador visit highlights RFISD GT presentations
Photo by Sean BowlinCol. Alan Lake (left), 902nd Mission Support Groupcommander, and Sichan Siv, former U.S. Ambassador to theUnited Nations, grade presentations by Randolph FieldIndependent School District gifted and talented middleschool students.
Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month
Photo by Don LindseyMembers of the Randolph community sample the different Asian cuisine offered duringthe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month luncheon and festival May 21 at theRandolph Youth Center.
Keely Carrigan (left)opens the wings of an
origami crane as AlyssaDelossantos and JenaiBallard look on duringAsian Pacific HeritageMonth activities May19 at the Randolph
Youth Center.Photo by Steve Thurow
PAGE 7WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 MAY 28, 2010
RetirementsCongratulations to Col. John Kresek,
Air Force Personnel Center, Maj. RobRoe, Air Education and TrainingCommand, Senior Master Sgt. MichaelGrosso, Air Force Recruiting Service,Senior Master Sgt. James Core, AFRS,Senior Master Sgt. David Meador,AFPC, Senior Master Sgt. Dan Fischer,AETC, Master Sgt. Craig Jones, AFRS,Master Sgt. Mary Church, AFPC, andStephen Riemer, AETC, on their retirement.
Blood driveRandolph High School hosts a blood
drive today from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. inRoom 21 at the high school.
Chapel meetingThe Protestant Women of the Chapel
hosts bible study time and fellowshipTuesdays at 6 p.m. and Wednesdays at9:30 a.m. Children’s ministry is alsoavailable Wednesdays. For more infor-mation, call 566-3006.
Clinic moveThe Child and Adolescent
Psychology Clinic has moved fromWilford Hall Medical Center to the D lottrailers at Brooke Army Medical Center.
Volunteer eventThe Air Force Sergeants Association
Chapter 1075 seeks volunteers to readto children attending Randolph’s mainChild Development Center the secondand fourth Tuesday. Times start at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
To volunteer, call 565-3292.
Air Force YouthAir Force Force Support is scheduled
to host the first-ever five-day residen-tial Teen Leadership Camp July 12-16on the campus of the University ofTexas at San Antonio. Applications areavailable at Bldg. 584 and online atwww.afyouthprograms.com. The appli-cation process is competitive and opento upcoming high school students.
For more details, call 652-3298.
Spring JubileeThe American Legion Post 593 hosts
their annual Spring Jubilee todaythrough Sunday at the Converse CityPark. For more information, visitwww.Post593.org.
Speakers Bureau ProgramThe Randolph Public Affairs office
seeks motivated Airmen to becomespeakers as part of their CivicOutreach program. Volunteer speakersare the face of Randolph in the com-munity and this is a great way to sup-port the Air Force. All Randolphemployees are welcome and thoseinterested should call 652-4410.
Enlisted Spouses ClubThe Randolph Enlisted Spouses
Club hosts a “Welcome” coffee for allnew enlisted spouses the first Tuesdayof each month at 9:30 a.m. at theKendrick Club. Refreshments andentertainment are provided. For moredetails, call Holly Blake at 658-3053.
Volunteers neededThe Airman and Family Readiness
Center seeks volunteers for OperationFLAGS scheduled for June 11 at theAirman and Family Readiness Center. For more information or to volunteer,call 652-5321.
DoD jobsThose interested in learning more
about Department of Defense employ-ment should visit www.usajobs.gov.
AFPC jobsVisit www.afpc.randolph.af.mil for
Air Force Personnel Center civilian jobopportunities.
EDUCATION OFFICE - 652-5964
DANTES examsBeginning FY11, DANTES will no
longer cover the cost for an Airmanretaking a CLEP or DANTES test. Allretest cost will be out-of-pocket formilitary students.
Base BRIEFS
“Kick A**” (R)Chloe Grace Moretz, Nicolas Cage
Today @ 7 p.m.
“Oceans” (G)Disneynature narrated film
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
“Oceans” (G)Disneynature narrated film
Saturday @ 6 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4 for adults$2 for children 11 and underCall 652-3278 for details.
For a complete listing of base briefs, visit
www.randolph.af.mil andclick on ‘Round Randolph
and audit trail features while eliminatingbusiness process redundancies and sav-ing costly network storage space,” said Lt.Col. James Herrick, AETC Communi-cations Directorate chief of operations.
TMT provides the ability to stream-line the organizational tasking, sus-pense tracking and staffing processes,allowing those senior leaders, executiveofficers and action officers to spendmore time on the mission and less timemanaging tasks.
The TMT program interfaces with
Microsoft Outlook, allowing users easeadapting to the new application.
Another program feature is a central-ized repository for supporting documentsand comments related to a task. Allaction officers upload documents to a sin-gle location associated with a particulartask where data is saved at one team siteallowing for collaboration on documents.
In a recent director’s call, Col. MonaLisa Tucker, AETC Communicationsdirector, said a common problem inAETC is the large size of e-mails tonumerous recipients that saturate e-mail servers, slowing down service
and unnecessarily filling personal andorganizational inboxes. TMT elimi-nates this problem through thestaffing process.
During program implementation,users will receive in-depth training.Additionally, templates and intuitivetraining modules are available withinthe program to ensure standardizationand ease of use.
In addition to the training, the AETCComputer Systems Squadron is devel-oping an Enterprise InformationServices Help Desk to support TMTfielding, Colonel Herrick said. Users will
have a responsive life line to getanswers to TMT questions or issuesduring fielding and sustainment.
In 2007, U.S. Air Forces in Europe wasthe first major command to implementTMT. Internal studies have shown theyachieved a 90 percent reduction in datastorage and man-hours per week.
Colonel Tucker expects AETC to experi-ence similar results.
“AETC is joining the ranks of othermajor commands, combatant com-mands and headquarters Air Force inusing TMT to streamline task manage-ment,” she said.
TOOL from P3
Immunization Clinic changes hours of operationBeginning June 1, the Randolph Immunization Clinic will close from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The new duty hours for vaccinations are from 7:30-11:45 a.m. and 1-4 p.m.
By Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Eleven middle school students in Randolph FieldIndependent School District’s gifted and talented pro-gram had an opportunity to make independent studyprogram research presentations to a former UnitedStates Ambassador to the United Nations Tuesday.
Mr. Sichan Siv, a Cambodian immigrant whoarrived in America with $2 in his pocket and aburning need to educate himself, was joined in thejudging by RFISD’s superintendent Billy Walker, Col.Alan Lake, 902nd Mission Support Group command-er, and RFISD gifted and talented program coordi-nator, teacher Jennifer Adams.
“I am privileged to be here today to judge theresults of this distinguished program,” said Mr. Siv.“I look back to my days in Cambodia and realizethese children are very blessed.”
Mr. Walker agreed with Mr. Siv, saying more thanjust the gifted and talented students deserved recogni-tion, because for 2009-2010, all of Randolph FieldISD’s schools were rated as “Exemplary” by the TexasEducation Association.
“That’s special,” Mr. Walker added, “because 30percent of the district’s students this year were new.”
While those academically proficient students tookturns making their computer-assisted presentations,Mr. Siv remarked how great it was that today’s typical
middle-school student has almost immediate access toinformation critical for school.
“When I was younger and I wanted to learn, itwas books, books, books,” Mr. Siv observed. “I spent
a lot of time in the library, and I married a librari-an,” he added, smiling.
Sixth-grader Daniel Cluxton presented his pieceabout how the Incas lived before, during and afterthe conquest of the Spanish Empire. Cluxton devel-oped his presentation to be inserted into a typicalmiddle school social studies curriculum. He said itwould be beneficial for his fellow students to learnthis particular piece of history before high school.He added maybe because the fall of one of the mosttechnically evolved civilizations could serve as a les-son learned.
“It was all about gold and greed,” Cluxton rea-soned. “Greed brought the Incas down.”
Colonel Lake, who brought Mr. Siv to the schooland asked him to help judge the presentations, saidin the “Year of the Air Force Family,” having a gift-ed and talented program at Randolph’s exemplaryschools shows how much the Air Force invests in itspeople.
“It’s great to be part of a school system where stu-dents like these can bloom and grow. These studentscan compete successfully,” he concluded.
Mr. Siv said that he was fortunate to be the first in hisfamily to be educated and through all it took, he followedhis mother’s advice.
“She said to never give up hope, to never give upthinking that things would get better. She believed ineducation.”
Ambassador visit highlights RFISD GT presentations
Photo by Sean BowlinCol. Alan Lake (left), 902nd Mission Support Groupcommander, and Sichan Siv, former U.S. Ambassador to theUnited Nations, grade presentations by Randolph FieldIndependent School District gifted and talented middleschool students.
Asian Pacific American Hertitage Month
Photo by Don LindseyMembers of the Randolph community sample the different Asian cuisine offered duringthe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month luncheon and festival May 21 at theRandolph Youth Center.
Keely Carrigan (left)opens the wings of an
origami crane as AlyssaDelossantos and JenaiBallard look on duringAsian Pacific HeritageMonth activities May19 at the Randolph
Youth Center.Photo by Steve Thurow
PAGE 9WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 8 MAY 28, 2010
FEATURE
Members of the 558thFTS change their unit
patches during theirsquadron’s re-activation
ceremony.Photo by Melissa Peterson
Photo by Rich McFaddenStaff Sgt. Nicolas Gassiott, Texas Air National Guard,explains how the MQ-1 Predator’s sensors function. ThePredator is one of the remotely piloted aircraft of the558th FTS.
Photo by Melissa PetersonLt. Col. Bryan Runkle, new commander of the re-activated 558th Flying Training Squadron, addresses squadronmembers and guests during the May 20 ceremony.
558th FTS ActivatesThe Air Force made history the morning of May 20 when itre-activated the 558th Flying Training Squadron during a
ceremony in Hangar 4. Lt. Col. Bryan Runkle took commandof the 558th FTS, the first squadron to train remotely
piloted aircraft crewmembers.
By Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Guarded by armed securi-ty forces Airmen, hostiles should think twice beforeattempting to penetrate a military installation, butbase security goes beyond actual boots on theground. Between surveillance cameras, motiondetectors, infrared sensors and duress buttons, thechances of an aggressor getting onto an installationuntouched are low.
It is up to Staff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger, 386thExpeditionary Security Forces Squadron tactical auto-mated security system and investigations NCO incharge, and her team to make sure base security sys-tems are fully functional while ensuring the safety of allbase personnel and resources.
“TASS is critical here because we have the first lineof detection to intrusions on the base,” said theSacramento, Calif., native deployed from Randolph AirForce Base, Texas. “We have eyes on the base with ourthermal imagers and closed-circuit TVs located acrossthe installation.”
Over the last three months of her deployment,Sergeant Clevenger and her team have assisted civilianTASS personnel in installing cameras, motion sensors,fibers and other equipment around the base here.
“Any motion detected on C-Wire or through anymotion sensors is transmitted to our TASS operator toassess the alarm with cameras or send patrols to con-duct a visual assessment,” said the five-year Air Forceveteran. “We also conduct daily maintenance to ensureall cameras and sensors are operational so there is nobreak in base security.”
As the NCOIC of her section, Sergeant Clevenger’sworkload includes some extra duties such as updat-ing a sensor tracker log that entails daily mainte-nance and changes as well as other administrativeduties such as equipment inventory, equipmentrequests and work orders.
Another important aspect of Sergeant Clevenger’s jobdeals with the investigations side of the TASS.
“I deal with any criminal investigations that arebrought to security forces, which can include anythingfrom thefts to General Order 1 violations,” she said. “Asan investigator, I am expected to conduct interviewsand write reports for all investigations I conduct.”
The 2004 John F. Kennedy Senior High School,Calif., graduate said she has really enjoyed her timedownrange so far and the new experience of work-ing with TASS.
“It is completely different from what I do at homestation,” she said. “I enjoy not being restricted to anoffice all day and having the opportunity to go outsideand work with all the TASS equipment. I also enjoyworking with our civilians who have so much knowl-edge on the system.”
But as is the case with every job, the sergeant admit-ted that she does face her share of challenges.
“The unpredictability of our sensors and equip-ment is the most challenging part of working with
TASS,” she said. “At any given time, a camera cango out and we must be able to fix it in order to havethe necessary visual assessment. We get calls in themiddle of the night of cameras and sensor outagesthat we have to fix. Though this is a challengingpart of the job, it keeps us busy and on our toes. Wewouldn’t have it any other way.”
Sergeant Clevenger’s first deployment was a six-
month stint to Ali Base, Iraq, in 2007. Now serving onher second deployment, Sergeant Clevenger said sheappreciates the experience and knowledge militarymembers can only obtain from serving downrange, butby the same token really misses her family back home.
“I enjoy deploying and being able to work in a differ-ent environment and job with people from differentbases, but I hate being away from my husband anddaughter,” she said. “My husband is also an Air Forcemember and understands deployments. My daughter isalmost 2 years old, so she still does not understand theconcept of deployments. I have another 15-plus yearsleft in the Air Force, which means more deploymentsare on the horizon. I know one day I’ll have to explainto her why mommy and daddy go away at times forwork.”
With less than three months to go in her deployment,Sergeant Clevenger continues to be optimistic, givingTASS her full focus while keeping in close contact withher loved ones back home.
“I know that I will reunite with them soon and can-not wait,” she said. “Until then, I will continue to givethe mission my 100 percent [attention].”
NCO ensures base security systems are a ‘go’
Photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha CroleyStaff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger, deployed from Randolph to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron as tactical auto-mated security system and investigations NCO in charge, recharges a battery for a TASS sensor used to detect intrusionsaround the base.
“TASS is critical here because we havethe first line of detection to intrusions onthe base. We have eyes on the base withour thermal imagers and closed circuit
TVs located across the installation.”
Staff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron tactical automated
security system and investigations NCO in charge
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FEATURE
Members of the 558thFTS change their unit
patches during theirsquadron’s re-activation
ceremony.Photo by Melissa Peterson
Photo by Rich McFaddenStaff Sgt. Nicolas Gassiott, Texas Air National Guard,explains how the MQ-1 Predator’s sensors function. ThePredator is one of the remotely piloted aircraft of the558th FTS.
Photo by Melissa PetersonLt. Col. Bryan Runkle, new commander of the re-activated 558th Flying Training Squadron, addresses squadronmembers and guests during the May 20 ceremony.
558th FTS ActivatesThe Air Force made history the morning of May 20 when itre-activated the 558th Flying Training Squadron during a
ceremony in Hangar 4. Lt. Col. Bryan Runkle took commandof the 558th FTS, the first squadron to train remotely
piloted aircraft crewmembers.
By Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA – Guarded by armed securi-ty forces Airmen, hostiles should think twice beforeattempting to penetrate a military installation, butbase security goes beyond actual boots on theground. Between surveillance cameras, motiondetectors, infrared sensors and duress buttons, thechances of an aggressor getting onto an installationuntouched are low.
It is up to Staff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger, 386thExpeditionary Security Forces Squadron tactical auto-mated security system and investigations NCO incharge, and her team to make sure base security sys-tems are fully functional while ensuring the safety of allbase personnel and resources.
“TASS is critical here because we have the first lineof detection to intrusions on the base,” said theSacramento, Calif., native deployed from Randolph AirForce Base, Texas. “We have eyes on the base with ourthermal imagers and closed-circuit TVs located acrossthe installation.”
Over the last three months of her deployment,Sergeant Clevenger and her team have assisted civilianTASS personnel in installing cameras, motion sensors,fibers and other equipment around the base here.
“Any motion detected on C-Wire or through anymotion sensors is transmitted to our TASS operator toassess the alarm with cameras or send patrols to con-duct a visual assessment,” said the five-year Air Forceveteran. “We also conduct daily maintenance to ensureall cameras and sensors are operational so there is nobreak in base security.”
As the NCOIC of her section, Sergeant Clevenger’sworkload includes some extra duties such as updat-ing a sensor tracker log that entails daily mainte-nance and changes as well as other administrativeduties such as equipment inventory, equipmentrequests and work orders.
Another important aspect of Sergeant Clevenger’s jobdeals with the investigations side of the TASS.
“I deal with any criminal investigations that arebrought to security forces, which can include anythingfrom thefts to General Order 1 violations,” she said. “Asan investigator, I am expected to conduct interviewsand write reports for all investigations I conduct.”
The 2004 John F. Kennedy Senior High School,Calif., graduate said she has really enjoyed her timedownrange so far and the new experience of work-ing with TASS.
“It is completely different from what I do at homestation,” she said. “I enjoy not being restricted to anoffice all day and having the opportunity to go outsideand work with all the TASS equipment. I also enjoyworking with our civilians who have so much knowl-edge on the system.”
But as is the case with every job, the sergeant admit-ted that she does face her share of challenges.
“The unpredictability of our sensors and equip-ment is the most challenging part of working with
TASS,” she said. “At any given time, a camera cango out and we must be able to fix it in order to havethe necessary visual assessment. We get calls in themiddle of the night of cameras and sensor outagesthat we have to fix. Though this is a challengingpart of the job, it keeps us busy and on our toes. Wewouldn’t have it any other way.”
Sergeant Clevenger’s first deployment was a six-
month stint to Ali Base, Iraq, in 2007. Now serving onher second deployment, Sergeant Clevenger said sheappreciates the experience and knowledge militarymembers can only obtain from serving downrange, butby the same token really misses her family back home.
“I enjoy deploying and being able to work in a differ-ent environment and job with people from differentbases, but I hate being away from my husband anddaughter,” she said. “My husband is also an Air Forcemember and understands deployments. My daughter isalmost 2 years old, so she still does not understand theconcept of deployments. I have another 15-plus yearsleft in the Air Force, which means more deploymentsare on the horizon. I know one day I’ll have to explainto her why mommy and daddy go away at times forwork.”
With less than three months to go in her deployment,Sergeant Clevenger continues to be optimistic, givingTASS her full focus while keeping in close contact withher loved ones back home.
“I know that I will reunite with them soon and can-not wait,” she said. “Until then, I will continue to givethe mission my 100 percent [attention].”
NCO ensures base security systems are a ‘go’
Photo by Staff Sgt. Lakisha CroleyStaff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger, deployed from Randolph to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron as tactical auto-mated security system and investigations NCO in charge, recharges a battery for a TASS sensor used to detect intrusionsaround the base.
“TASS is critical here because we havethe first line of detection to intrusions onthe base. We have eyes on the base withour thermal imagers and closed circuit
TVs located across the installation.”
Staff Sgt. Kelly Clevenger386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron tactical automated
security system and investigations NCO in charge
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RHS student wins short story competitionBy Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Writers like Randolph High Schooljunior Brittany Lyons are a rare breed.
Brittany, who was just electedhead of RHS’s student council, actsin two plays a year, participates inacademic decathlon, marchingband, jazz band, chamber choirand brass choir and is a rarewordsmith. She is extremely pre-cise with the words she writes –a testimony to the précis editingform she learned in England –remarked her creative writingteacher, Donna Colglazier.
Brittany recently parlayed that skill– and her talent – into her second con-secutive first-place finish in the UniversityInterscholastic League feature writing con-test. The hopeful future Florida State Universitystudent plans to concentrate in creative writing and the-ater there. Ms. Colglazier said her student’s writing abili-ty starts with her process.
“She extracts the essential words from her thoughts.She does this in her head. Then, she writes it all down,”
Ms. Colglazier explained.Brittany writes in longhand at UIL con-
tests because printers and computerssometimes malfunction. Instead of
trusting technology, she writes fea-tures like she likes to – with pen andpad, which she also uses to takenotes after asking questions duringthe annual competition’s mockpress conference.
“They say you can bring alaptop and a printer to the campusat the University of Texas for thestate competition,” Brittany said.“But what if they fail? That means
you have to switch to longhand. AndI have a really good feel when I’m
writing for how long it’s going to comeout to, in terms of words. So I write it
out and it’s a lot easier not to bring all ofthat other stuff.”
Brittany learned the précis method as amiddle-schooler at a British school in England, andMs. Colglazier said she has improved her storiessince then under mentoring by her and other teach-ers. She said she also observes other styles of writ-ing because, like most writers, she reads a lot and
is influenced by different authors.The words she writes down sketch a character, or
turn a phrase. Those words tell so much and do sovery economically, that she has become a contestwinner for writing two-to-three-source “short fea-tures” of the archetype used in smaller communitynewspapers.
Brittany said she has dreams about becoming a novel-ist or a feature writer once college ends, which is at leastfive years from now. In the meantime, she said she hasto work on what she calls her “craft.”
Her craft involves writing an eye-catching mainidea, or lead. Then, she adds minor supporting sen-tences at the beginning of each few paragraphs. Foldin some quotes, place some transition phrases nearthe end of each paragraph, and tie it all together witha “quote ending” tying itself back to the lead and onehas the quintessential Brittany Lyons product.
Her mother, Linda Lyons, noticed her writing whenBrittany was a child and praised and encouraged herefforts writing short stories for children to read andenjoy. She always thought her daughter would some-day write novels.
“I am so proud of her winning those UIL awards,”Ms. Lyons said in the guidance office at RandolphIndependent School District office where Brittany alsoworks as a counselor’s aide.
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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
By Patrick Desmond502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
For nearly two decades themultiple-course Military ClassicGolf tournament has served AirForce venues in San Antoniowell. This year, the tournament –renamed Joint Base San AntonioMilitary Golf Classic – continuesin its 18th year with the additionof Fort Sam Houston.
For the first time this weekend,Airmen at the event will share thefairways with Soldiers at Fort SamHouston as Salado-Del Rio GolfCourse replaces Kelly Annex Fieldas one of the three locations during the three-roundtournament Saturday through Monday.
The two other days of golf will remain at the GatewayHills and Randolph Oaks golf courses.
The golf tournament surfaced as another way to unitethe city’s servicemembers under joint basing and rein-vigorate the annual event, tournament and GatewayHills golf director Craig Brooks said.
Even with the three locations, Brooks said prepar-
ing for the tournament hasbeen painless, since eachcourse is essentially runningits own one-round tourna-ment. Gateway Hills coursemanagement will tally thescores through three rounds.
Because it’s a joint event,the tournament is actually a“really good event to show-case the military golf cours-es,” Brooks said.
In previous years, competi-tion was held at three venuessimultaneously. This year, the72 two-player teams will sharethe same course each day.
The golfers play at Randolph Oaks Saturday, atGateway Hills Sunday and at Salado Del Rio Monday.
The tournament also has a different format eachround: round one is a scramble, round two is alternateshot and round three is best ball.
In anticipation of the venue’s debut, Fort Sam Houstonhead golf professional Joseph Mendez said the staff at theArmy golf course is excited to join the tournament andhopes to add interest to the long-running competition.
“We don’t know what to expect,” Mendez said. “At onepoint, it was quite a popular tournament. We’re hopingby adding us into the mix, we can rejuvenate it and atleast have it be a premier event.”
It wouldn’t be the course’s first big event, havingbeen the site of past All-Army Golf Championshipsand Texas Opens.
Mendez said Salado Del Rio “will be a very goodtest of golf for these guys.”
He said one of the signature holes golfers will faceMonday is No. 4, with its elevated tee looking over ahalf visible fairway.
“You can play it conservatively with an iron offthe tee box or be more aggressive with a driver andpossibly get (to the green),” Mendez said. “There’sdefinitely risk and reward to it.”
The teams consist of active-duty and retired ser-vicemembers and civilians. Each team competes fordaily prizes following a round of play. A final prizewill be given to the team with the best total score atthe three courses.
A final awards banquet will be held Monday nightafter the round at Salado Del Rio.
For more details, call the Randolph golf course at 652-4653, the Lackland course at 671-2517 or the Fort SamHouston course at 222-9386.
Golf classic gets new Joint Base SA look
PAGE 11WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 10 MAY 28, 2010
RHS student wins short story competitionBy Sean Bowlin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Writers like Randolph High Schooljunior Brittany Lyons are a rare breed.
Brittany, who was just electedhead of RHS’s student council, actsin two plays a year, participates inacademic decathlon, marchingband, jazz band, chamber choirand brass choir and is a rarewordsmith. She is extremely pre-cise with the words she writes –a testimony to the précis editingform she learned in England –remarked her creative writingteacher, Donna Colglazier.
Brittany recently parlayed that skill– and her talent – into her second con-secutive first-place finish in the UniversityInterscholastic League feature writing con-test. The hopeful future Florida State Universitystudent plans to concentrate in creative writing and the-ater there. Ms. Colglazier said her student’s writing abili-ty starts with her process.
“She extracts the essential words from her thoughts.She does this in her head. Then, she writes it all down,”
Ms. Colglazier explained.Brittany writes in longhand at UIL con-
tests because printers and computerssometimes malfunction. Instead of
trusting technology, she writes fea-tures like she likes to – with pen andpad, which she also uses to takenotes after asking questions duringthe annual competition’s mockpress conference.
“They say you can bring alaptop and a printer to the campusat the University of Texas for thestate competition,” Brittany said.“But what if they fail? That means
you have to switch to longhand. AndI have a really good feel when I’m
writing for how long it’s going to comeout to, in terms of words. So I write it
out and it’s a lot easier not to bring all ofthat other stuff.”
Brittany learned the précis method as amiddle-schooler at a British school in England, andMs. Colglazier said she has improved her storiessince then under mentoring by her and other teach-ers. She said she also observes other styles of writ-ing because, like most writers, she reads a lot and
is influenced by different authors.The words she writes down sketch a character, or
turn a phrase. Those words tell so much and do sovery economically, that she has become a contestwinner for writing two-to-three-source “short fea-tures” of the archetype used in smaller communitynewspapers.
Brittany said she has dreams about becoming a novel-ist or a feature writer once college ends, which is at leastfive years from now. In the meantime, she said she hasto work on what she calls her “craft.”
Her craft involves writing an eye-catching mainidea, or lead. Then, she adds minor supporting sen-tences at the beginning of each few paragraphs. Foldin some quotes, place some transition phrases nearthe end of each paragraph, and tie it all together witha “quote ending” tying itself back to the lead and onehas the quintessential Brittany Lyons product.
Her mother, Linda Lyons, noticed her writing whenBrittany was a child and praised and encouraged herefforts writing short stories for children to read andenjoy. She always thought her daughter would some-day write novels.
“I am so proud of her winning those UIL awards,”Ms. Lyons said in the guidance office at RandolphIndependent School District office where Brittany alsoworks as a counselor’s aide.
ADVERTISEMENT
902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs
By Patrick Desmond502nd Air Base Wing OL-A Public Affairs
For nearly two decades themultiple-course Military ClassicGolf tournament has served AirForce venues in San Antoniowell. This year, the tournament –renamed Joint Base San AntonioMilitary Golf Classic – continuesin its 18th year with the additionof Fort Sam Houston.
For the first time this weekend,Airmen at the event will share thefairways with Soldiers at Fort SamHouston as Salado-Del Rio GolfCourse replaces Kelly Annex Fieldas one of the three locations during the three-roundtournament Saturday through Monday.
The two other days of golf will remain at the GatewayHills and Randolph Oaks golf courses.
The golf tournament surfaced as another way to unitethe city’s servicemembers under joint basing and rein-vigorate the annual event, tournament and GatewayHills golf director Craig Brooks said.
Even with the three locations, Brooks said prepar-
ing for the tournament hasbeen painless, since eachcourse is essentially runningits own one-round tourna-ment. Gateway Hills coursemanagement will tally thescores through three rounds.
Because it’s a joint event,the tournament is actually a“really good event to show-case the military golf cours-es,” Brooks said.
In previous years, competi-tion was held at three venuessimultaneously. This year, the72 two-player teams will sharethe same course each day.
The golfers play at Randolph Oaks Saturday, atGateway Hills Sunday and at Salado Del Rio Monday.
The tournament also has a different format eachround: round one is a scramble, round two is alternateshot and round three is best ball.
In anticipation of the venue’s debut, Fort Sam Houstonhead golf professional Joseph Mendez said the staff at theArmy golf course is excited to join the tournament andhopes to add interest to the long-running competition.
“We don’t know what to expect,” Mendez said. “At onepoint, it was quite a popular tournament. We’re hopingby adding us into the mix, we can rejuvenate it and atleast have it be a premier event.”
It wouldn’t be the course’s first big event, havingbeen the site of past All-Army Golf Championshipsand Texas Opens.
Mendez said Salado Del Rio “will be a very goodtest of golf for these guys.”
He said one of the signature holes golfers will faceMonday is No. 4, with its elevated tee looking over ahalf visible fairway.
“You can play it conservatively with an iron offthe tee box or be more aggressive with a driver andpossibly get (to the green),” Mendez said. “There’sdefinitely risk and reward to it.”
The teams consist of active-duty and retired ser-vicemembers and civilians. Each team competes fordaily prizes following a round of play. A final prizewill be given to the team with the best total score atthe three courses.
A final awards banquet will be held Monday nightafter the round at Salado Del Rio.
For more details, call the Randolph golf course at 652-4653, the Lackland course at 671-2517 or the Fort SamHouston course at 222-9386.
Golf classic gets new Joint Base SA look
PAGE 13WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 MAY 28, 2010
By David DeKunderNE Herald Staff Writer
Randolph’s Jacorian Duffieldand Judson’s Syltrina Rowellearned silver medals at lastweekend’s UIL State Track andField Meet, making their per-formances the best amongMetrocom area athletes.
Duffield set a personal recordin the Class 2A boys high jumpwith a mark of 6-8, one inchbehind state champion LouisHedgemen of Daingerfield (6-9).In the Class 5A girls discus,Rowell overcame a sluggish startand finished strong, as she went136-4 on her last throw for asecond-place finish. RoundRock’s Rachel Taylor won theevent with a throw of 148-5.
Duffield and Rowell wereonly two of six Metrocom ath-letes, including the Randolphgirls 4x400 relay team, whoearned medals at the meetheld May 21-22 at MikeMeyers Stadium in Austin.
For Duffield, his perform-ance at state was a vastimprovement over his second-place finish at the regionalmeet two weeks ago, when hecleared the bar at 6-2.
“I jumped my best of the year,so it is just great to come outand compete well,” Duffieldsaid. “I came into the meetmore calm, not nervousbecause in regionals I was moreworried about getting to state.(At state) I felt like there wasnothing I could do wrong or
bad. You are already at the bestcompetition so just compete.”
Rowell fouled on her first twothrows before settling down andunleashing a 135-8 on herfourth try. After dropping to 125-8, she then had her best throwof the day on her last try, whichwas good enough to clinch the
runner-up spot in the event.“I was struggling a lot,”
Rowell said. “I feel good, it issecond (place). I felt I could havedone better, but all the workpaid off at the end.”
Duffield and Rowell, both jun-iors, competed in their firststate meet. Now that they knowwhat it takes to compete atstate, both of them want tocome back next year with thegoal of clenching a gold medal.
“Next year my goal, withGod’s help, is to get 7-3,”Duffield said. “I want to breakthe (high jump) record for 2A.”The state record, which is alsothe 2A record, is over 7 feet.
“By next year I will know the(discus) ring (at state) muchbetter and I won’t be as nerv-ous,” Rowell said.
The Randolph Lady Ro-Hawks4x400 earned the bronze, finish-ing behind first-place Centerville(3:59.56) and runner-up Elkhart(4:00.85). Randolph finished in4:01.15. Centerville’s first-placeshowing ended the Lady Ro-Hawks’ four-year reign as 2Astate champs in the event.
The Lady Ro-Hawks’ show-ing in the 4x400 lessened thepain a bit from their disap-
pointing sixth-place finish inthe 4x200 relay.
“I really wanted them tobounce back from the 4x200,and they did that,” Randolphgirls coach Stacy Bessire said. “Iam really happy that our twoseniors on the team, KenyaAlexander and Sydney Solomon,got a medal. I told them (cominginto the relay) that if we justkeep all of our times under aminute we will do well, andthree of them kept them under aminute. I couldn’t ask them torun a better one.”
Sophomore Jasmine Waring,who anchored the 4x100 relay,also competed in the high jump,where she cleared the bar at 5-2, finishing in a tie for fourth.
Other area athletes whoplaced in the top six in theirevents were the Judson boys’4x100 relay, fourth (41.52);Wagner’s Trayvon Martin, triplejump, fifth (47-1); Clemens’Zach Winbush, 110 meter hur-dles, sixth (14.88); Steele’s4x200 relay, sixth (1:42.34); andRandolph’s Ebony Collins andReece Washington, who bothfinished sixth in the 100 in theirrespective divisions. Collins rana 12.59, Washington, 11.50.
Randolph’s Duffield earns silver at state meet
Photo by Marvin PfeifferRandolph's Jacorian Duffield easily clears 6-4 in the boys 2A highjump at the UIL State Track & Field Meet May 14 in Austin. He latercleared 6-8 to take second place overall in the event.
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
By Sean Bowlin 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs OL-B
A retired Air Force senior mastersergeant and computer program-ming contractor at Lackland AirForce Base, recently bowled 23straight perfect frames as part of arecord-shattering best-ever score of856 – the best single score recordedat the Randolph Bowling Center.
Daniel Jones, a 52-year-oldMilford, Conn., native and formerAir Force “brat,” broke the RBCrecord of 847 points in a singleshowing April 19.
The former 22-year active-dutyAirman works on “Security Hill,”lives in nearby Stone Oak andbowls at Randolph because he par-ticipates in its extramural league –“plus it’s close to home,” he said.
He said before his record-breaking series, he prepared inthe usual manner.
“I had my usual hot dogs andtater tots and then I went to work,”Mr. Jones said. “I trust the ball andI just get up there, throw it and letit do its thing.”
Bowling has been Mr. Jones’thing for quite some time. Hestarted bowling at Clark AirBase, Philippines, as a depend-ent in 1968. Then the highschooler moved to Griffiss AFB,N.Y., in 1972, where he bowledon his New York state highschool championship team. Hejoined the Air Force in 1978,where he bowled at HollomanAFB, N.M., until 1983, then took
a short break before bowling forthe East Kelly base from 1985-89. He didn’t bowl until comingback to Kelly in 1992, where hecontinued to bowl unti l heretired in 1999.
After retirement, Mr. Jonestook 10 years away from thelanes only to pick up his ball andstart again last year. His averageis a 222.
“Next year’s goal is a 225,” hesaid, praising the RBC for its respon-sive staff. “It can happen here.”
Mr. Jones said another reason hebowls at the RBC is “the staff here,they know and like me. People Ibowl with and against cheer me on.It’s very encouraging.”
Plus, he bowls at the RBC for thesynergistic competition he finds.
“The people I’m bowling withat the center – well, they pushme,” he added. “I just look downthose lanes and see who’s best,and I compete with them. I seethem and I think, there’s a target.Go for it.”
“Dan Jones is a great bowlerwith a classic stroker style,” saidSteve Barinque, RBC pro andcoach. “Bowling 856 with a 25-year-old Red Pearl Hammer ballis nothing short of amazing and atestimony to his smooth strokeand sniper-like accuracy.”
“To put it in perspective, it wouldbe like Phil Mickelson using wood-headed clubs and an old balata golfball at the 2010 Masters and stillbeating the field,”concluded RayJasczc, RBC pro and coach.
Bowling center record smashed
Photo by Steve ThurowRetired Senior Master Sgt. Dan Jones set a house record for theRandolph bowling center with a three-game average of 856 April 19.On the way to this record, Jones bowled 23 consecutive strikes, whichincluded one perfect game.
Randolph’s Center Pool opens Saturday at 11 a.m. for recreational swimming. Daily admission is $2 for ages 2 and over.
Season passes are available from the Information, Tickets andTours office, Bldg. 897, at the following rates:
Individual - $35Family pass (up to 3 individuals) - $75
Additional individuals - $10 eachThe Randolph South Pool opens June 7 at 8 a.m. for lessons and
lap swimming. For more information, call 652-5640.
FitFamily programFitFamily is designed to
promote the importance ofhealthy lifestyle choicesand encourage Air Forcefamilies to be activetogether. The FitFamily Website provides resources,ideas and goal settingtools to help Air Force fami-lies be active, makehealthy nutrition choicesand have fun in an effort toachieve overall wellness.Go to usaffitfamily.com formore information.
Junior golf clinicRandolph Oaks Golf
Course is conducting aJunior Golf Clinic for youth,ages 8-14, June 14-18 from8 a.m. to noon each day. Thecost is $50 for youth withclubs or $125 for youth whoneed clubs. Call Clay at652-4653 for details.
Women’s leagueThose interested in play-
ing in a Women’s 9-HoleGolf League on Tuesdays at5:30 p.m. can call TroyGann at 652-4653.
Golf lessons• The Randolph Oaks GolfCourse offers five days ofgolf lessons plus time onthe course for $99 (clubsfurnished). All partici-pants receive a punchcard for 10 nine-holerounds of golf. For moreinformation, call PGA GolfProfessional CharlesBishop at 244-3415.• Golfers can call 652-4653 to make a personalappointment with profes-sional swing doctors BrianCannon or Charles Bishop.
SportsBRIEFS
Randolph SummerSlimdown Challenge
The Randolph Health and Wellness Center invites Randolph community members to participate in the
Randolph Summer Slimdown Challenge
• The challenge is open to all active-dutymembers, retirees, civilians, reservistsand contractors (18 years or older)• The 6-week challenge is for teams of 2-4 people• Teams earn points by eating fruits andvegetables, being physically active andattending HAWC/fitness center classes orevents
• Prizes will be awarded to the teamwith the most points and the team thatloses the most percentage of weight • Registration packets are available atthe HAWC and fitness center nowthrough June 4• Initial weigh-in and registration takesplace June 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Randolph Health and Wellness Center
PAGE 13WINGSPREADMAY 28, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 MAY 28, 2010
By David DeKunderNE Herald Staff Writer
Randolph’s Jacorian Duffieldand Judson’s Syltrina Rowellearned silver medals at lastweekend’s UIL State Track andField Meet, making their per-formances the best amongMetrocom area athletes.
Duffield set a personal recordin the Class 2A boys high jumpwith a mark of 6-8, one inchbehind state champion LouisHedgemen of Daingerfield (6-9).In the Class 5A girls discus,Rowell overcame a sluggish startand finished strong, as she went136-4 on her last throw for asecond-place finish. RoundRock’s Rachel Taylor won theevent with a throw of 148-5.
Duffield and Rowell wereonly two of six Metrocom ath-letes, including the Randolphgirls 4x400 relay team, whoearned medals at the meetheld May 21-22 at MikeMeyers Stadium in Austin.
For Duffield, his perform-ance at state was a vastimprovement over his second-place finish at the regionalmeet two weeks ago, when hecleared the bar at 6-2.
“I jumped my best of the year,so it is just great to come outand compete well,” Duffieldsaid. “I came into the meetmore calm, not nervousbecause in regionals I was moreworried about getting to state.(At state) I felt like there wasnothing I could do wrong or
bad. You are already at the bestcompetition so just compete.”
Rowell fouled on her first twothrows before settling down andunleashing a 135-8 on herfourth try. After dropping to 125-8, she then had her best throwof the day on her last try, whichwas good enough to clinch the
runner-up spot in the event.“I was struggling a lot,”
Rowell said. “I feel good, it issecond (place). I felt I could havedone better, but all the workpaid off at the end.”
Duffield and Rowell, both jun-iors, competed in their firststate meet. Now that they knowwhat it takes to compete atstate, both of them want tocome back next year with thegoal of clenching a gold medal.
“Next year my goal, withGod’s help, is to get 7-3,”Duffield said. “I want to breakthe (high jump) record for 2A.”The state record, which is alsothe 2A record, is over 7 feet.
“By next year I will know the(discus) ring (at state) muchbetter and I won’t be as nerv-ous,” Rowell said.
The Randolph Lady Ro-Hawks4x400 earned the bronze, finish-ing behind first-place Centerville(3:59.56) and runner-up Elkhart(4:00.85). Randolph finished in4:01.15. Centerville’s first-placeshowing ended the Lady Ro-Hawks’ four-year reign as 2Astate champs in the event.
The Lady Ro-Hawks’ show-ing in the 4x400 lessened thepain a bit from their disap-
pointing sixth-place finish inthe 4x200 relay.
“I really wanted them tobounce back from the 4x200,and they did that,” Randolphgirls coach Stacy Bessire said. “Iam really happy that our twoseniors on the team, KenyaAlexander and Sydney Solomon,got a medal. I told them (cominginto the relay) that if we justkeep all of our times under aminute we will do well, andthree of them kept them under aminute. I couldn’t ask them torun a better one.”
Sophomore Jasmine Waring,who anchored the 4x100 relay,also competed in the high jump,where she cleared the bar at 5-2, finishing in a tie for fourth.
Other area athletes whoplaced in the top six in theirevents were the Judson boys’4x100 relay, fourth (41.52);Wagner’s Trayvon Martin, triplejump, fifth (47-1); Clemens’Zach Winbush, 110 meter hur-dles, sixth (14.88); Steele’s4x200 relay, sixth (1:42.34); andRandolph’s Ebony Collins andReece Washington, who bothfinished sixth in the 100 in theirrespective divisions. Collins rana 12.59, Washington, 11.50.
Randolph’s Duffield earns silver at state meet
Photo by Marvin PfeifferRandolph's Jacorian Duffield easily clears 6-4 in the boys 2A highjump at the UIL State Track & Field Meet May 14 in Austin. He latercleared 6-8 to take second place overall in the event.
SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS
By Sean Bowlin 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs OL-B
A retired Air Force senior mastersergeant and computer program-ming contractor at Lackland AirForce Base, recently bowled 23straight perfect frames as part of arecord-shattering best-ever score of856 – the best single score recordedat the Randolph Bowling Center.
Daniel Jones, a 52-year-oldMilford, Conn., native and formerAir Force “brat,” broke the RBCrecord of 847 points in a singleshowing April 19.
The former 22-year active-dutyAirman works on “Security Hill,”lives in nearby Stone Oak andbowls at Randolph because he par-ticipates in its extramural league –“plus it’s close to home,” he said.
He said before his record-breaking series, he prepared inthe usual manner.
“I had my usual hot dogs andtater tots and then I went to work,”Mr. Jones said. “I trust the ball andI just get up there, throw it and letit do its thing.”
Bowling has been Mr. Jones’thing for quite some time. Hestarted bowling at Clark AirBase, Philippines, as a depend-ent in 1968. Then the highschooler moved to Griffiss AFB,N.Y., in 1972, where he bowledon his New York state highschool championship team. Hejoined the Air Force in 1978,where he bowled at HollomanAFB, N.M., until 1983, then took
a short break before bowling forthe East Kelly base from 1985-89. He didn’t bowl until comingback to Kelly in 1992, where hecontinued to bowl unti l heretired in 1999.
After retirement, Mr. Jonestook 10 years away from thelanes only to pick up his ball andstart again last year. His averageis a 222.
“Next year’s goal is a 225,” hesaid, praising the RBC for its respon-sive staff. “It can happen here.”
Mr. Jones said another reason hebowls at the RBC is “the staff here,they know and like me. People Ibowl with and against cheer me on.It’s very encouraging.”
Plus, he bowls at the RBC for thesynergistic competition he finds.
“The people I’m bowling withat the center – well, they pushme,” he added. “I just look downthose lanes and see who’s best,and I compete with them. I seethem and I think, there’s a target.Go for it.”
“Dan Jones is a great bowlerwith a classic stroker style,” saidSteve Barinque, RBC pro andcoach. “Bowling 856 with a 25-year-old Red Pearl Hammer ballis nothing short of amazing and atestimony to his smooth strokeand sniper-like accuracy.”
“To put it in perspective, it wouldbe like Phil Mickelson using wood-headed clubs and an old balata golfball at the 2010 Masters and stillbeating the field,”concluded RayJasczc, RBC pro and coach.
Bowling center record smashed
Photo by Steve ThurowRetired Senior Master Sgt. Dan Jones set a house record for theRandolph bowling center with a three-game average of 856 April 19.On the way to this record, Jones bowled 23 consecutive strikes, whichincluded one perfect game.
Randolph’s Center Pool opens Saturday at 11 a.m. for recreational swimming. Daily admission is $2 for ages 2 and over.
Season passes are available from the Information, Tickets andTours office, Bldg. 897, at the following rates:
Individual - $35Family pass (up to 3 individuals) - $75
Additional individuals - $10 eachThe Randolph South Pool opens June 7 at 8 a.m. for lessons and
lap swimming. For more information, call 652-5640.
FitFamily programFitFamily is designed to
promote the importance ofhealthy lifestyle choicesand encourage Air Forcefamilies to be activetogether. The FitFamily Website provides resources,ideas and goal settingtools to help Air Force fami-lies be active, makehealthy nutrition choicesand have fun in an effort toachieve overall wellness.Go to usaffitfamily.com formore information.
Junior golf clinicRandolph Oaks Golf
Course is conducting aJunior Golf Clinic for youth,ages 8-14, June 14-18 from8 a.m. to noon each day. Thecost is $50 for youth withclubs or $125 for youth whoneed clubs. Call Clay at652-4653 for details.
Women’s leagueThose interested in play-
ing in a Women’s 9-HoleGolf League on Tuesdays at5:30 p.m. can call TroyGann at 652-4653.
Golf lessons• The Randolph Oaks GolfCourse offers five days ofgolf lessons plus time onthe course for $99 (clubsfurnished). All partici-pants receive a punchcard for 10 nine-holerounds of golf. For moreinformation, call PGA GolfProfessional CharlesBishop at 244-3415.• Golfers can call 652-4653 to make a personalappointment with profes-sional swing doctors BrianCannon or Charles Bishop.
SportsBRIEFS
Randolph SummerSlimdown Challenge
The Randolph Health and Wellness Center invites Randolph community members to participate in the
Randolph Summer Slimdown Challenge
• The challenge is open to all active-dutymembers, retirees, civilians, reservistsand contractors (18 years or older)• The 6-week challenge is for teams of 2-4 people• Teams earn points by eating fruits andvegetables, being physically active andattending HAWC/fitness center classes orevents
• Prizes will be awarded to the teamwith the most points and the team thatloses the most percentage of weight • Registration packets are available atthe HAWC and fitness center nowthrough June 4• Initial weigh-in and registration takesplace June 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. atthe Randolph Health and Wellness Center