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RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 32 • AUGUST 13, 2010
A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio
INSIDE ... RAF FLIERS GRADUATE FROM RPA CLASS, P3 ... MOTORISTS CAUTIONED AS SCHOOL STARTS, P4 ... ‘WONDER’FUL DAY, P5 ... RAMBLER 120 NEARS, P13
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A member of the 902nd SecurityForces Squadron covers his “six” whileascending the stairs in formationduring active-shooter training July 19.For more photos of the exercise, seepages 8 and 9.Photo by Steve White
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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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For details about submissions, call 652-5760.
ON THE COVER
PAGE 3WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 AUGUST 13, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Commandcommander
As a servicemember, I have foughtfor programs and resources through-out my career. In many cases thesebattles were a matter of advocacy –my opportunity to fight for things Ibelieved in. I began facing thesechallenging moments within days ofmy entry into military service. As aresult, I have come to embrace sev-eral principles of professional advo-cacy that I want to share with you.
We all have personal beliefs andindividual opinions. However, as ser-vicemembers we are expected to advo-cate for professional positions. Youmust establish what the issues are thatrequire your professional energy andpassion. These issues will vary as yourcareers progress from junior- to senior-level leadership, especially in the face ofdiminishing resources and ever-increasing global challenges.
A vision without resources is an illusionYou must possess a vision. This is
both a personal and professional expec-tation. We all have goals or beliefs thatwe want to see come to fruition for ourunit and mission. These ideas vary incomplexity and range in purpose fromtactical to strategic. As we advocate forour beliefs we must establish a prioritylist. This list should be rank orderedfrom most-desired to least-desired. Thislist is dynamic. When one idea is ful-filled, the next one on the list moves upin priority. However, sometimes an itemat the top of the list may find its way tothe bottom without ever receiving thenecessary resources. This is a reality.We live in a time of limited resources.We must learn to balance shortfallswhere resources are the most con-strained. However, the first step is toprepare your vision and then go after it.
Exercise practicalityWhen advocating for your top pri-
ority, take a practical approach.Each time I am called upon to offermy opinion on a military matter, Imentally walk through a checklist of“dos” and “don’ts” that I have devel-oped through previous experience
and observa-tion. First, do
your homework. Understand whatyou are requesting, what resourcesyou need (e.g. time, money and man-power) and the risks associated withyour position. Spend time research-ing your position thoroughly andreach out to functional experts forsupport as you organize yourthoughts. It is also appropriate toknow the positions contrary to yourown. This means analyzing all sidesof your argument. It is also impera-tive that you identify the end-state.In other words, what is the desiredeffect you are seeking when offeringyour professional opinion?
Keep your ego in checkInevitably, in the battle of persua-
sion your desired effect is not alwaysachieved. In some cases, you mustcompromise for an alternative. Inother cases, your opinion will berejected entirely. Remember, youresearched your position and knowthe facts, so now is not the time to letemotion enter the equation. Emotionbrings negative energy to the debateand takes an objective discussion andmakes it personal ... and when itbecomes personal, my experience tellsme people stop listening. I think this iswhat a great American militaryleader, Gen. Colin Powell, meant whenhe adopted the following as one of his10 personal rules: “Avoid having yourego so close to your position,” GeneralPowell writes, “that when your posi-tion falls, your ego goes with it.”Passion for your position is good.Emotion tied to ego is bad.
You won’t achieve everythingAs professionals we have to recognize
when our issues will not make the “list”or will be rejected. Sometimes thismeans knowing when to submit to adecision contrary to our position. Pleaseunderstand I’m not talking about mat-ters of principle. On matters of princi-ple, it’s important that we stand andfight for what we believe in. Ethicaldebates must be carefully examined as“right” versus “wrong” – we shouldalways stand firm and fight for the“right” and against the “wrong.”
The larger point I am trying to makeis an acceptance of “right” versus“right.” When the final decision hasbeen made by leadership, we each havea choice to make. As professionals wecan accept the decision, salute smartlyand carry on as our leaders direct. Or,we can lose our objectivity and resistthe choice that was made. This momentis defining for us as professionals.
Leaders must cultivate a professionalenvironment. If we center our conducton the foundational core values each ofour services have, we will establish thevery environment the American publicexpects and servicemembers must fol-low. We have been called to greatresponsibility in defense of our nationand must remain rooted in the princi-ples of our oath as we move our missionforward. Therefore, when the opportu-nity presents itself to offer your profes-sional military opinion, I encourage youto be objective, do your homework,advocate for your vision and always beprofessional. If you do this, I guaranteethat over the years you will end upachieving more than you ever thoughtpossible.
Lorenz on Leadership – Professional advocacy
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsKelly Parsons
EditorAirman 1st Class Precious YettRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin
Staff WritersMaggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
“If we center our conduct on thefoundational core values each of
our services have, we will establish the very environment
the American public expects andservicemembers must follow.”
NEWS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A police officer on the beat isn’t as common a sight asit used to be, but for residents of Randolph’s housingareas, the presence of 902nd Security Forces Squadronofficers is a daily reminder there’s still a place for tradi-tional law enforcement methods.
Security forces patrol the base’s housing areas onfoot at different times every day and night in anattempt to deter crime.
“We started doing foot patrols about this time lastyear,” said Tech. Sgt. Ernesto Cuellar, 902nd SFS BFlight chief. “At the housing units there was anincreased amount of thefts. As we increased ourpatrols, crime went down.”
Sergeant Cuellar said the presence of uniformedlaw enforcement officers in housing areas, includingall three dormitories, acts as a crime deterrent, espe-cially if their patrols come at random times. He saidofficers also interview military dependents who areout after curfew, which is 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursdayand 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
“We have our foot patrols twice each shift at a mini-mum,” he said. The day shift lasts from 5:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m., the night shift from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.“It’s helped to deter crime.”
Sergeant Cuellar said thieves in housing areas look forunsecured items that are in plain sight in residents’ frontand back yards and on their porches. He mentioned
Foot patrols in housing areaswork to keep thieves at bay
Staff Sgt. Scott Mellott,902nd Security Forces
Squadron, patrols Randolph’shousing area on foot.
Photo by Steve White
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With a sense of humor and adventure,two Royal Air Force officers came from theUnited Kingdom to learn to fly remotelypiloted aircraft here.
Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenants DaleSharp and Tim Daunton graduated fromthe remotely piloted aircraft fundamentalscourse Aug. 4. Their training will takethem to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., formore training and then to Creech AirForce Base, Nev., where they will work forthe next three years operating RPA.
The long selection and trainingprocess began in England when RAFcommanders wanted volunteers tocome here in exchange for AmericanAirmen going there.
Lieutenant Sharp said “it was about ayear and a half ago a signal went aroundthe units in the air force saying they want-ed some officers to volunteer for the trial.”
“We stuck our hands up and put ournames forward.”
About 100 officers volunteered forthe program.
Lieutenant Daunton said, “They papersifted down to about 15 based on rank,time served, age and reports. From there
they called everyone forward to the selec-tion center at RAF Cromwell, inLincolnshire, England. We went through atwo-day selection process, involving med-icals, interviews and aptitude testing.”
Through an intense process of computeraptitude tests, hand-eye coordination tests,memory tests and more, the 15 RAF offi-cers became four – two of whom are a lit-tle ahead of Lieutenants Sharp andDaunton and already at Creech AFB.
After they were selected and fin-ished preliminary training in England,they both had a chance to adapt totheir new environment here.
Lieutenant Daunton said “I thinkwe’re about a fifth the size of theAmerican Air Force.”
In addition to the difference in size ofthe two air forces, they also noticed dif-ferences in the personal side of things.
Lieutenant Daunton said “junior guysare a lot more confident right out of train-ing.” He said in the Royal Air Force, thereis more separation between the officersand enlisted, partly from the divide in thesocial classes in England.
Lieutenant Sharp said if he walks into aroom full of military members wearingcivilian clothes in England, it’s easier totell the officers and senior enlisted from
the junior ranks just by looking at them,how they’re dressed and how they carrythemselves. In the same scenario here,the differences are much less apparent.
“You don’t get the junior guys talkingto the officers,” Lieutenant Dauntonsaid. “Not brand new out of training.”
“They talk to the officers when spo-ken to,” Lieutenant Sharp said.
“It’s a lot friendlier between the officersand the enlisted guys.” Lieutenant Sharpsaid about the American Air Force.
RAF in the RPA: Two Englishmen study stateside BRITISH INVASION 2010
Photo by Brian McGloinRoyal Air Force Flight Lieutenants Tim Daunton (left) and Dale Sharp graduated fromRandolph’s remotely piloted aircraft fundamentals course Aug. 4.
See BRITISH P6
See FOOT PATROLS P7
A member of the 902nd SecurityForces Squadron covers his “six” whileascending the stairs in formationduring active-shooter training July 19.For more photos of the exercise, seepages 8 and 9.Photo by Steve White
Wingspread Office1150 5th Street East
Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760
Fax: (210) 652-3142Wingspread Advertisements
Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. Hackberry
San Antonio, Texas 78210Phone: (210) 534-8848
Wingspread [email protected]
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 3WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 AUGUST 13, 2010
COMMENTARY
By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Commandcommander
As a servicemember, I have foughtfor programs and resources through-out my career. In many cases thesebattles were a matter of advocacy –my opportunity to fight for things Ibelieved in. I began facing thesechallenging moments within days ofmy entry into military service. As aresult, I have come to embrace sev-eral principles of professional advo-cacy that I want to share with you.
We all have personal beliefs andindividual opinions. However, as ser-vicemembers we are expected to advo-cate for professional positions. Youmust establish what the issues are thatrequire your professional energy andpassion. These issues will vary as yourcareers progress from junior- to senior-level leadership, especially in the face ofdiminishing resources and ever-increasing global challenges.
A vision without resources is an illusionYou must possess a vision. This is
both a personal and professional expec-tation. We all have goals or beliefs thatwe want to see come to fruition for ourunit and mission. These ideas vary incomplexity and range in purpose fromtactical to strategic. As we advocate forour beliefs we must establish a prioritylist. This list should be rank orderedfrom most-desired to least-desired. Thislist is dynamic. When one idea is ful-filled, the next one on the list moves upin priority. However, sometimes an itemat the top of the list may find its way tothe bottom without ever receiving thenecessary resources. This is a reality.We live in a time of limited resources.We must learn to balance shortfallswhere resources are the most con-strained. However, the first step is toprepare your vision and then go after it.
Exercise practicalityWhen advocating for your top pri-
ority, take a practical approach.Each time I am called upon to offermy opinion on a military matter, Imentally walk through a checklist of“dos” and “don’ts” that I have devel-oped through previous experience
and observa-tion. First, do
your homework. Understand whatyou are requesting, what resourcesyou need (e.g. time, money and man-power) and the risks associated withyour position. Spend time research-ing your position thoroughly andreach out to functional experts forsupport as you organize yourthoughts. It is also appropriate toknow the positions contrary to yourown. This means analyzing all sidesof your argument. It is also impera-tive that you identify the end-state.In other words, what is the desiredeffect you are seeking when offeringyour professional opinion?
Keep your ego in checkInevitably, in the battle of persua-
sion your desired effect is not alwaysachieved. In some cases, you mustcompromise for an alternative. Inother cases, your opinion will berejected entirely. Remember, youresearched your position and knowthe facts, so now is not the time to letemotion enter the equation. Emotionbrings negative energy to the debateand takes an objective discussion andmakes it personal ... and when itbecomes personal, my experience tellsme people stop listening. I think this iswhat a great American militaryleader, Gen. Colin Powell, meant whenhe adopted the following as one of his10 personal rules: “Avoid having yourego so close to your position,” GeneralPowell writes, “that when your posi-tion falls, your ego goes with it.”Passion for your position is good.Emotion tied to ego is bad.
You won’t achieve everythingAs professionals we have to recognize
when our issues will not make the “list”or will be rejected. Sometimes thismeans knowing when to submit to adecision contrary to our position. Pleaseunderstand I’m not talking about mat-ters of principle. On matters of princi-ple, it’s important that we stand andfight for what we believe in. Ethicaldebates must be carefully examined as“right” versus “wrong” – we shouldalways stand firm and fight for the“right” and against the “wrong.”
The larger point I am trying to makeis an acceptance of “right” versus“right.” When the final decision hasbeen made by leadership, we each havea choice to make. As professionals wecan accept the decision, salute smartlyand carry on as our leaders direct. Or,we can lose our objectivity and resistthe choice that was made. This momentis defining for us as professionals.
Leaders must cultivate a professionalenvironment. If we center our conducton the foundational core values each ofour services have, we will establish thevery environment the American publicexpects and servicemembers must fol-low. We have been called to greatresponsibility in defense of our nationand must remain rooted in the princi-ples of our oath as we move our missionforward. Therefore, when the opportu-nity presents itself to offer your profes-sional military opinion, I encourage youto be objective, do your homework,advocate for your vision and always beprofessional. If you do this, I guaranteethat over the years you will end upachieving more than you ever thoughtpossible.
Lorenz on Leadership – Professional advocacy
502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo
Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick
Commander1st Lt. Ryan Ernst
Deputy Chief of Public AffairsKelly Parsons
EditorAirman 1st Class Precious YettRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin
Staff WritersMaggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer
WINGSPREAD
“If we center our conduct on thefoundational core values each of
our services have, we will establish the very environment
the American public expects andservicemembers must follow.”
NEWS
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
A police officer on the beat isn’t as common a sight asit used to be, but for residents of Randolph’s housingareas, the presence of 902nd Security Forces Squadronofficers is a daily reminder there’s still a place for tradi-tional law enforcement methods.
Security forces patrol the base’s housing areas onfoot at different times every day and night in anattempt to deter crime.
“We started doing foot patrols about this time lastyear,” said Tech. Sgt. Ernesto Cuellar, 902nd SFS BFlight chief. “At the housing units there was anincreased amount of thefts. As we increased ourpatrols, crime went down.”
Sergeant Cuellar said the presence of uniformedlaw enforcement officers in housing areas, includingall three dormitories, acts as a crime deterrent, espe-cially if their patrols come at random times. He saidofficers also interview military dependents who areout after curfew, which is 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursdayand 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
“We have our foot patrols twice each shift at a mini-mum,” he said. The day shift lasts from 5:30 a.m. to5:30 p.m., the night shift from 5:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.“It’s helped to deter crime.”
Sergeant Cuellar said thieves in housing areas look forunsecured items that are in plain sight in residents’ frontand back yards and on their porches. He mentioned
Foot patrols in housing areaswork to keep thieves at bay
Staff Sgt. Scott Mellott,902nd Security Forces
Squadron, patrols Randolph’shousing area on foot.
Photo by Steve White
By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
With a sense of humor and adventure,two Royal Air Force officers came from theUnited Kingdom to learn to fly remotelypiloted aircraft here.
Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenants DaleSharp and Tim Daunton graduated fromthe remotely piloted aircraft fundamentalscourse Aug. 4. Their training will takethem to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., formore training and then to Creech AirForce Base, Nev., where they will work forthe next three years operating RPA.
The long selection and trainingprocess began in England when RAFcommanders wanted volunteers tocome here in exchange for AmericanAirmen going there.
Lieutenant Sharp said “it was about ayear and a half ago a signal went aroundthe units in the air force saying they want-ed some officers to volunteer for the trial.”
“We stuck our hands up and put ournames forward.”
About 100 officers volunteered forthe program.
Lieutenant Daunton said, “They papersifted down to about 15 based on rank,time served, age and reports. From there
they called everyone forward to the selec-tion center at RAF Cromwell, inLincolnshire, England. We went through atwo-day selection process, involving med-icals, interviews and aptitude testing.”
Through an intense process of computeraptitude tests, hand-eye coordination tests,memory tests and more, the 15 RAF offi-cers became four – two of whom are a lit-tle ahead of Lieutenants Sharp andDaunton and already at Creech AFB.
After they were selected and fin-ished preliminary training in England,they both had a chance to adapt totheir new environment here.
Lieutenant Daunton said “I thinkwe’re about a fifth the size of theAmerican Air Force.”
In addition to the difference in size ofthe two air forces, they also noticed dif-ferences in the personal side of things.
Lieutenant Daunton said “junior guysare a lot more confident right out of train-ing.” He said in the Royal Air Force, thereis more separation between the officersand enlisted, partly from the divide in thesocial classes in England.
Lieutenant Sharp said if he walks into aroom full of military members wearingcivilian clothes in England, it’s easier totell the officers and senior enlisted from
the junior ranks just by looking at them,how they’re dressed and how they carrythemselves. In the same scenario here,the differences are much less apparent.
“You don’t get the junior guys talkingto the officers,” Lieutenant Dauntonsaid. “Not brand new out of training.”
“They talk to the officers when spo-ken to,” Lieutenant Sharp said.
“It’s a lot friendlier between the officersand the enlisted guys.” Lieutenant Sharpsaid about the American Air Force.
RAF in the RPA: Two Englishmen study stateside BRITISH INVASION 2010
Photo by Brian McGloinRoyal Air Force Flight Lieutenants Tim Daunton (left) and Dale Sharp graduated fromRandolph’s remotely piloted aircraft fundamentals course Aug. 4.
See BRITISH P6
See FOOT PATROLS P7
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 AUGUST 13, 2010
By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Chief of Safety
After months of summer camp, family vacationsand long days at the pool, many families around theSan Antonio community are starting annual back-to-school preparations.
In addition to pencils, notebooks and new clothes, itis important to prepare your young student in lessobvious ways before that first school bell rings.
One of the greatest dangers to children as schoolstarts up again are vehicle operators. It is importantfor operators to remember that children like to run,dodge and dart around cars – sometimes they run infront of traffic and don’t always use approved cross-walks. To make things worse, the sun rising in themorning creates glare which can “wash out” visualcues such as bus stops, crosswalks and children whoare crossing the street. Drivers should not take any-thing for granted and should remain attentive duringthe morning and afternoon hours, and especially atall crossings. Hand-held cell phone use is prohibitedon base and off base in school zones.
There is no “right” age for kids to start walking orbiking to school alone or with a friend. Each family
needs to consider the maturity of their child, howmany busy streets have to be crossed and if thesestreets have lights or crossing guards. Parents andkids together need to map out what route to take toschool and any alternate routes.
Ideally, children should use the most direct routewith the fewest street crossings and, if possible, useintersections that have crossing guards. Since a grow-ing number of students are riding their bikes toschool, parents should make sure children alwayswear protective helmets. Helmet use can reduce therisk of head injury by up to 85 percent.
Many children will be riding the bus. It is importantfor them to always remain in clear view of the busdriver and they should wait for the bus to stop beforeapproaching it from the curb. Children should bereminded to stay seated at all times and keep theirheads and arms inside the bus while riding. Whenexiting the bus, children should wait until the buscomes to a complete stop, exit from the front usingthe handrail to avoid falls and cross the street at least10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front of the bus.
If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seatbelts, make sure your child uses one at all timeswhen in the bus.
Mark Restly, vehicle operations supervisor atRandolph, said schools will be handing out registra-tion forms for children to ride the bus during the firstweek of school. Buses on Randolph have signs tonotify the public which vehicles carry school children.
A map of the elementary school bus routes can beviewed below.
To make traveling to school easier, help your chil-dren choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulderstraps and a padded back. Try to pack light andorganize the backpack for use of all its compartments.Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.Backpacks should never weigh more than 10 to 20percent of a child’s body weight. Encourage kids touse both shoulder straps and avoid slinging a back-pack over one shoulder, which can strain muscles.
Lastly, be sure that your child knows his or herhome phone number and address, your work number,the number of another trusted adult and how to call911 for emergencies.
As we begin another school year, we encourageeach of you to help make this a safe year for the chil-dren. Your actions can and will make a difference!
For more information about bus routes, rules andregulations, call Mr. Restly at 652-4206.
Back-to-school safety top priority on base
ElementarySchool Bus
LinesDue to road construction on H Street,Randolph Field Independent School District hasrevised bus routes, as indicated in red and yellow. Morning pick ups start at 7:20 a.m. For more information on bus routesand schedules, call Mark Restly, 12th Logistics ReadinessDivision director of vehicle operations, at 652-4206.
Yellow bus route and stops
Red bus route and stops
Randolph motoristsare reminded touse caution in
school zones andat crosswalks
School starts Aug. 23
By Kelly Parsons502nd Air Base Wing OL-B/PA
Organizations that support military families fromLackland and Randolph Air Force Bases and FortSam Houston joined forces Aug. 6 for the first-everJoint Base San Antonio Resource Fair and ActivityDay at Morgan’s Wonderland.
Morgan’s Wonderland is a recreational facility inSan Antonio that provides a safe place for childrenand adults with special needs to play sports, engagewith friends and enjoy carnival-style rides.
According to the park’s vision statement,Morgan’s Wonderland uses the “common element ofplay to create an atmosphere of inclusion for thosewith and without disabilities so everyone can gain agreater understanding of one another.”
The Department of Defense’s Exceptional FamilyMembers Program offers support for families who havespecial needs. More than 240 families enrolled in theEFMP from each installation registered to enjoy thepark’s facilities. A resource fair provided informationabout several community support programs from boththe military and civilian sector that cater to familieswith special needs.
Airman and Family Readiness Centers at eachbase received grants to host the resource fair andactivity day.
The event involved coordination betweenRandolph and Lackland Air Force Bases as well asFort Sam Houston. Representatives from the EFMPand the A&FRC worked hard to make sure the daywas a complete success.
Melissa Reyes, Fort Sam Houston’s EFMP manager,said that hosting the event in a joint environment isgreat because it combines many resources.
“We are able to see what’s available at each base andlearn best practices; it is a whole focus,” Ms. Reyessaid.
Families echoed this sentiment. Army Private 1stClass Patrick Hall said that EFMP helped him learnabout several different programs and he and hiswife feel like they aren’t alone in raising a childwith special needs.
Wendy Warner, 902nd Force Support Squadron com-munity readiness consultant, and Marcia James, 802ndForce Support Squadron training and curriculum spe-cialist, said they hope the resource fair and activity daywill become an annual event.
For more information about the EFMP, contactthe A&FRC at 652-5321.
Joint Base San Antonio EFMP visits local venueNewly-opened Morgan’sWonderland hosts area militaryfamilies with special needs
Photo by Don LindseyVisitors to Morgan's Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio geared specifically for those with special needs andtheir families, enjoy a train ride Aug. 6 during the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day.
Photos by Don LindseyAbove: Jonathan Klassen, a park volunteer, shows KateMcGrath the largemouth bass she just caught while fishingin Morgan’s Wonderland lake.Left: A park visitor enjoys a ride on the park merry-go-round,which is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs.
PAGE 5WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 AUGUST 13, 2010
By Jewell Hicks502nd Air Base Wing Chief of Safety
After months of summer camp, family vacationsand long days at the pool, many families around theSan Antonio community are starting annual back-to-school preparations.
In addition to pencils, notebooks and new clothes, itis important to prepare your young student in lessobvious ways before that first school bell rings.
One of the greatest dangers to children as schoolstarts up again are vehicle operators. It is importantfor operators to remember that children like to run,dodge and dart around cars – sometimes they run infront of traffic and don’t always use approved cross-walks. To make things worse, the sun rising in themorning creates glare which can “wash out” visualcues such as bus stops, crosswalks and children whoare crossing the street. Drivers should not take any-thing for granted and should remain attentive duringthe morning and afternoon hours, and especially atall crossings. Hand-held cell phone use is prohibitedon base and off base in school zones.
There is no “right” age for kids to start walking orbiking to school alone or with a friend. Each family
needs to consider the maturity of their child, howmany busy streets have to be crossed and if thesestreets have lights or crossing guards. Parents andkids together need to map out what route to take toschool and any alternate routes.
Ideally, children should use the most direct routewith the fewest street crossings and, if possible, useintersections that have crossing guards. Since a grow-ing number of students are riding their bikes toschool, parents should make sure children alwayswear protective helmets. Helmet use can reduce therisk of head injury by up to 85 percent.
Many children will be riding the bus. It is importantfor them to always remain in clear view of the busdriver and they should wait for the bus to stop beforeapproaching it from the curb. Children should bereminded to stay seated at all times and keep theirheads and arms inside the bus while riding. Whenexiting the bus, children should wait until the buscomes to a complete stop, exit from the front usingthe handrail to avoid falls and cross the street at least10 feet (or 10 giant steps) in front of the bus.
If your child’s school bus has lap/shoulder seatbelts, make sure your child uses one at all timeswhen in the bus.
Mark Restly, vehicle operations supervisor atRandolph, said schools will be handing out registra-tion forms for children to ride the bus during the firstweek of school. Buses on Randolph have signs tonotify the public which vehicles carry school children.
A map of the elementary school bus routes can beviewed below.
To make traveling to school easier, help your chil-dren choose a backpack with wide, padded shoulderstraps and a padded back. Try to pack light andorganize the backpack for use of all its compartments.Pack heavier items closest to the center of the back.Backpacks should never weigh more than 10 to 20percent of a child’s body weight. Encourage kids touse both shoulder straps and avoid slinging a back-pack over one shoulder, which can strain muscles.
Lastly, be sure that your child knows his or herhome phone number and address, your work number,the number of another trusted adult and how to call911 for emergencies.
As we begin another school year, we encourageeach of you to help make this a safe year for the chil-dren. Your actions can and will make a difference!
For more information about bus routes, rules andregulations, call Mr. Restly at 652-4206.
Back-to-school safety top priority on base
ElementarySchool Bus
LinesDue to road construction on H Street,Randolph Field Independent School District hasrevised bus routes, as indicated in red and yellow. Morning pick ups start at 7:20 a.m. For more information on bus routesand schedules, call Mark Restly, 12th Logistics ReadinessDivision director of vehicle operations, at 652-4206.
Yellow bus route and stops
Red bus route and stops
Randolph motoristsare reminded touse caution in
school zones andat crosswalks
School starts Aug. 23
By Kelly Parsons502nd Air Base Wing OL-B/PA
Organizations that support military families fromLackland and Randolph Air Force Bases and FortSam Houston joined forces Aug. 6 for the first-everJoint Base San Antonio Resource Fair and ActivityDay at Morgan’s Wonderland.
Morgan’s Wonderland is a recreational facility inSan Antonio that provides a safe place for childrenand adults with special needs to play sports, engagewith friends and enjoy carnival-style rides.
According to the park’s vision statement,Morgan’s Wonderland uses the “common element ofplay to create an atmosphere of inclusion for thosewith and without disabilities so everyone can gain agreater understanding of one another.”
The Department of Defense’s Exceptional FamilyMembers Program offers support for families who havespecial needs. More than 240 families enrolled in theEFMP from each installation registered to enjoy thepark’s facilities. A resource fair provided informationabout several community support programs from boththe military and civilian sector that cater to familieswith special needs.
Airman and Family Readiness Centers at eachbase received grants to host the resource fair andactivity day.
The event involved coordination betweenRandolph and Lackland Air Force Bases as well asFort Sam Houston. Representatives from the EFMPand the A&FRC worked hard to make sure the daywas a complete success.
Melissa Reyes, Fort Sam Houston’s EFMP manager,said that hosting the event in a joint environment isgreat because it combines many resources.
“We are able to see what’s available at each base andlearn best practices; it is a whole focus,” Ms. Reyessaid.
Families echoed this sentiment. Army Private 1stClass Patrick Hall said that EFMP helped him learnabout several different programs and he and hiswife feel like they aren’t alone in raising a childwith special needs.
Wendy Warner, 902nd Force Support Squadron com-munity readiness consultant, and Marcia James, 802ndForce Support Squadron training and curriculum spe-cialist, said they hope the resource fair and activity daywill become an annual event.
For more information about the EFMP, contactthe A&FRC at 652-5321.
Joint Base San Antonio EFMP visits local venueNewly-opened Morgan’sWonderland hosts area militaryfamilies with special needs
Photo by Don LindseyVisitors to Morgan's Wonderland, an amusement park in San Antonio geared specifically for those with special needs andtheir families, enjoy a train ride Aug. 6 during the Joint Base San Antonio Special Needs Resource Fair and Activity Day.
Photos by Don LindseyAbove: Jonathan Klassen, a park volunteer, shows KateMcGrath the largemouth bass she just caught while fishingin Morgan’s Wonderland lake.Left: A park visitor enjoys a ride on the park merry-go-round,which is equipped to accommodate wheelchairs.
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By Kelly Parsons502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Base entry procedures are about to change forthose attending events at Randolph Air Force Base.
Starting Sept. 1, the 902nd Security ForcesSquadron will enforce new rules for individualswho plan to sponsor parties of more than five peo-ple on Randolph.
First Lt. Antwan Floyd, 902nd SFS, said the newprocedures are part of the Integrated Defense Planand Air Force Instruction 31-101. The change willenhance base security for the Randolph populationand its resources.
Lieutenant Floyd said new entry plans will beenforced for all of Joint Base San Antonio; however,each installation will have specific guidelines.
For events on Randolph, sponsors will need tosubmit an entry authority list to the 902nd SFSVisitor Control Center inbox no later than threebusiness days prior to the event. Sponsors need toprovide their name, rank, organization, the timeof their event, location of the event and any con-tact information.
The EAL also needs to include the name, address,driver’s license number with state or Social Securitynumber and date of birth for every guest attendingthe event age 18 and older. Anyone who does nothave this information at the time of entry will be vet-ted through the Visitor Center. Also, if a guest plansto bring their own car on base, security forces willneed a description of the vehicle. All guests mustenter through Randolph’s main gate.
Other changes regarding gate entry include a 100percent identification check from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.Passengers may present identification in the form of astate-issued driver’s license, state-issued identificationcard, a passport or student ID and must obtain a visi-tor’s pass at the main gate.
For more details regarding the new entry proce-dures, call the 902nd SFS Visitor Center at 652-3939.
Gate entry procedures to change in near futureStarting Sept. 1, the 902nd SecurityForces Squadron will enforce newrules for individuals who plan tosponsor parties of more than five
people on Randolph.
WASHINGTON – Department of Defense officialsannounced July 30 the school year 2010/2011child care fee policy.
The policy will adjust fee ranges in child careprograms across the services and will be imple-mented no later than Sept. 30.
Changes will impact families who have childrenenrolled in DoD child development centers andschool-age care programs.
The DoD broadened child care fee ranges fromsix to nine categories, raised the income cap oneach fee range and established the top earningrange at $125,000 per year and above for a moreequitable policy.
Previously, families earning more than $70,000per year and above all paid the same fee for childcare. Under the new policy, families will see eithera small decrease or increase in their fees, depend-ing on their total family income.
Families earning $85,000 and below will experi-ence relatively minimal changes.
Each military service will provide fee guidelines spe-cific to their installations, officials said
“This is the first time in six years that the DefenseDepartment has adjusted fee ranges,” said Robert L.Gordon III, the deputy undersecretary of defense, mili-tary community and family policy. “The action follows
an in-depth study that determined that fee ranges wereno longer in sync with the total family income for themajority of program users. As a result of this adjust-ment, we broadened and added income ranges toachieve greater equity within our military community.”
The fee policy represents a balanced solution tothe issue of adjusting fees to pay caregiversalaries, while limiting the financial impact on thefamily, officials said. Competitive salaries help torecruit and retain quality staff, and retaining highquality staff contributes to continuity of care.
“Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of themilitary children entrusted to our care is a number onepriority,” Mr. Gordon said. “We are committed to highquality care for our military children, which includesattracting talented child care staff whose compensationis competitive with the civilian sector.
Ninety-eight percent of DoD’s child development cen-ters are nationally accredited, compared to 8 to 10 per-cent of community childcare centers.
National accreditation means a commitment to pro-viding high quality services, including a developmental-ly appropriate curriculum, a healthy and safe environ-ment, sufficient number of adults per children in groupsizes appropriate for children’s ages and strong com-munication between staff and families.
“Child care is a readiness issue,” Mr. Gordon said.
“We will continue striving to provide quality care tosupport our working parents.”
For specific information about the installation fees,parents are encouraged to contact their local childdevelopment center and school-age care program.
The new fee schedule is as follows:Category I — people with incomes of $29,400 or below will paybetween $44-$59 per week;Category II — people with incomes from $29,401 to $35,700 willpay between $60-$74 per week;Category III — people with incomes from $35,701 to $46,200 willpay between $75-$90 per week;Category IV — people with incomes from $46,201 to $57,750 willpay between $91-$105 per week;Category V — people with incomes from $57,751 to $73,500 willpay between $106-$121 per week;Category VI — people with incomes from $73,501 to $85,000 willpay between $122-$130 per week;Category VII — people with incomes from $85,001 to $100,000will pay between $131-$133 per week;Category VIII — people with incomes from $100,001 to $125,000will pay between $134-$136 per week;Category IX — people with incomes of $125,001 or above will paybetween $137-$139 per week.
DOD officials announce revised child care fee policy
RetirementsCongratulations to Chief Master Sgt. Robert
Tappana, Air Education and Training Commandcommand chief; Col. Mark A. Correll, “The CivilEngineer”, AETC; Lt. Col. Jeff “Stevie” Nicks, 39thFlying Training Squadron; Master Sgt. MikeHornbuckle, 1st Manpower RequirementsSquadron; and Kaye Huffman, Senior IT programmanager, on their retirements.
MOAA dinnerMilitary Officers Association of America is
hosting a dinner Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at theKendrick Club.
To make reservations by Tuesday, call 403-3797.
Family medicine clinic relocates The Brooke Army Medical Center Family
Medicine Clinic has been renamed the Fort SamHouston Family Medicine Clinic.
It is now located in Bldg. 1179 in the Fort SamHouston Clinic, at the corner of Garden Avenueand Schofield Road on Fort Sam Houston.
For appointments, call 916-9900.
ASMCThe American Society of Military Comptrollers
Alamo Chapter will hold a luncheon August 26from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pico de Gallo, 111 S.Leona Street in San Antonio.
For more information and reservations, call652-2742 by August 20.
ASMC host “Back to School Drive”The American Society of Military Comptrollers,
Alamo City Chapter, is sponsoring a “Back toSchool Drive” through Aug. 30 for the Dare toLove Foundation, Child Protective Services.
To make a donation of school supplies, contact 652-4408.
Recruiting modelsAir Force Recruiting Service is currently
seeking active-duty members to be featured inpromotional brochures. Enlisted Airmenthrough the rank of staff sergeant and officersthrough the rank of captain, in all careerfields, are invited to participate.
Airmen should e-mail two photos in any uni-form combination – one full-length and one
head and shoulders shot – along with theirname, job title, squadron and phone number [email protected]. Selectees will be notifiedand scheduled for an on-the-job photo shoot.
Eligibility requirements for SNCOATechnical sergeants who have completed
NCOA and have two years time in grade are noweligible to enroll in non-resident SNCOA.
Reimbursement discontinuedThe Air Force no longer covers non-course spe-
cific fees for Military Tuition Assistance (TA)According to a July 14 memo received from
Air Staff, effective immediately: EducationCenters are no longer permitted to approve TAapplications with fees on them that do not fitthe criteria below:• Course-specific (e.g. lab fee for a science course)• Be reimbursable after the start of the term.
Examples of Randolph-specific fees no longercovered are:• Alamo Colleges general fee (pledged tuition)and student activity fee
• Park University distance learning fee • Wayland Baptist University technology fee
If applications are received with fees on them,the fees will be removed prior to the approval ofthe application since they are now the responsi-bility of the student.
Base BRIEFS
“The Twilight Saga” (PG-13)Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“The Last Airbender” (PG)Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
Saturday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under
ADVANCE FREE SCREENING
Tickets available at the local AAFES food court.Seating open to all 30 minutes before showtime.
The 902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts a town hall meetingfor the Randolph community Aug. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the base theater, Bldg. 100.
Topics on the agenda are:• Defense Biometric Identification System (new base entry procedures)• Entry access• Crime trends analysis• Housing and neighborhood watch (new policies)• AAFES (BX and Commissary) • Question-and-
answer sessionFor more information,
call Staff Sgt. MarcusBernard, NCO in charge,police services, at 652-1646.
902nd SFS hosts town hall meeting
bicycles and golf clubs as common tar-gets. In the base’s dormitories, thievesoften target laptop computers, money andvideo games.
He said thieves are also attractedto vehicles that are unlocked, espe-cially those with valuable items in
plain sight. A recent incident showed how
important it is for people to locktheir vehicles. A full-size SUV wasstolen from the officers’ housingarea the evening of June 13 or themorning of June 14. The owner hadnot locked the vehicle and had leftthe key in the ignition. The vehicle
was recovered later that day.Sergeant Cuellar said base resi-
dents can help curb crime by alwaysbeing security-minded and aware oftheir surroundings.
“Don’t assume crime doesn’t hap-pen here,” he said. “Never leaveitems in plain view in your vehicleand never leave items unsecured in
your yard. Keep your home and cardoors locked.”
Sergeant Cuellar said a downturn incrime should not cause people – orsecurity forces – to be complacent.
“With less crime, everybody canbecome less proactive,” he said. “Sowe try to flood housing with walkingpatrols. We try to stay very proactive.”
Lieutenant Daunton said there wasmore camaraderie among AmericanAirmen, including between the officersand enlisted.
Lieutenants Daunton and Sharp bothsaid they were enjoying their time herein Texas, spending free time doing whatmany other people here do, like tubingon the Comal River and going to theRiverwalk in downtown San Antonio.
“Americans are very friendly peo-ple,” Lieutenant Sharp said. “In theUK, a lot of people think Americansare unfriendly people, but everyone Imet has been very, very friendly.They’re happy to chat.”
“They keep saying we have accents,”Lieutenant Sharp said while laughing.“We haven’t got any accents. We’respeaking English.”
“The similarities are more than thedifferences,” Lieutenant Daunton said.“I think more striking than the differ-ences are the similarities between thetwo countries, once you take away theaccents and the food.”
“When you get into the nitty- gritty of
the training they’re giving, it’s quitereassuring to know both the Royal AirForce and United States Air Force aretraining the same things.” LieutenantDaunton said “It’s a good thing forwhen we go into theater, into our jobs;they know what we’re talking about,regardless of whether we’re talking toan American or a British guy.”
Lieutenant Sharp said one thing henoticed was how similar the UnitedStates was to the United Kingdom.He said when he sees AmericanAirmen fresh out of school, they’rejoking and laughing like their equiv-alent English airmen.
“A 20 year old in America is the sameas a 20 year old in the U.K.,” he said.
With all of the differences and simi-larities between the two countries, theirair forces and people, one thing bothlieutenants said they prefer in Nevadamore than Texas or England is theweather. Although the humidity is mildhere, it’s much less there.
“I’m not missing the UK weather atthe moment,” Lieutenant Daunton said.“However, give it a few months in Vegasand I think I’ll be missing the rain.”
BRITISH from P3
FOOT PATROLS from P3
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By Kelly Parsons502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Base entry procedures are about to change forthose attending events at Randolph Air Force Base.
Starting Sept. 1, the 902nd Security ForcesSquadron will enforce new rules for individualswho plan to sponsor parties of more than five peo-ple on Randolph.
First Lt. Antwan Floyd, 902nd SFS, said the newprocedures are part of the Integrated Defense Planand Air Force Instruction 31-101. The change willenhance base security for the Randolph populationand its resources.
Lieutenant Floyd said new entry plans will beenforced for all of Joint Base San Antonio; however,each installation will have specific guidelines.
For events on Randolph, sponsors will need tosubmit an entry authority list to the 902nd SFSVisitor Control Center inbox no later than threebusiness days prior to the event. Sponsors need toprovide their name, rank, organization, the timeof their event, location of the event and any con-tact information.
The EAL also needs to include the name, address,driver’s license number with state or Social Securitynumber and date of birth for every guest attendingthe event age 18 and older. Anyone who does nothave this information at the time of entry will be vet-ted through the Visitor Center. Also, if a guest plansto bring their own car on base, security forces willneed a description of the vehicle. All guests mustenter through Randolph’s main gate.
Other changes regarding gate entry include a 100percent identification check from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.Passengers may present identification in the form of astate-issued driver’s license, state-issued identificationcard, a passport or student ID and must obtain a visi-tor’s pass at the main gate.
For more details regarding the new entry proce-dures, call the 902nd SFS Visitor Center at 652-3939.
Gate entry procedures to change in near futureStarting Sept. 1, the 902nd SecurityForces Squadron will enforce newrules for individuals who plan tosponsor parties of more than five
people on Randolph.
WASHINGTON – Department of Defense officialsannounced July 30 the school year 2010/2011child care fee policy.
The policy will adjust fee ranges in child careprograms across the services and will be imple-mented no later than Sept. 30.
Changes will impact families who have childrenenrolled in DoD child development centers andschool-age care programs.
The DoD broadened child care fee ranges fromsix to nine categories, raised the income cap oneach fee range and established the top earningrange at $125,000 per year and above for a moreequitable policy.
Previously, families earning more than $70,000per year and above all paid the same fee for childcare. Under the new policy, families will see eithera small decrease or increase in their fees, depend-ing on their total family income.
Families earning $85,000 and below will experi-ence relatively minimal changes.
Each military service will provide fee guidelines spe-cific to their installations, officials said
“This is the first time in six years that the DefenseDepartment has adjusted fee ranges,” said Robert L.Gordon III, the deputy undersecretary of defense, mili-tary community and family policy. “The action follows
an in-depth study that determined that fee ranges wereno longer in sync with the total family income for themajority of program users. As a result of this adjust-ment, we broadened and added income ranges toachieve greater equity within our military community.”
The fee policy represents a balanced solution tothe issue of adjusting fees to pay caregiversalaries, while limiting the financial impact on thefamily, officials said. Competitive salaries help torecruit and retain quality staff, and retaining highquality staff contributes to continuity of care.
“Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of themilitary children entrusted to our care is a number onepriority,” Mr. Gordon said. “We are committed to highquality care for our military children, which includesattracting talented child care staff whose compensationis competitive with the civilian sector.
Ninety-eight percent of DoD’s child development cen-ters are nationally accredited, compared to 8 to 10 per-cent of community childcare centers.
National accreditation means a commitment to pro-viding high quality services, including a developmental-ly appropriate curriculum, a healthy and safe environ-ment, sufficient number of adults per children in groupsizes appropriate for children’s ages and strong com-munication between staff and families.
“Child care is a readiness issue,” Mr. Gordon said.
“We will continue striving to provide quality care tosupport our working parents.”
For specific information about the installation fees,parents are encouraged to contact their local childdevelopment center and school-age care program.
The new fee schedule is as follows:Category I — people with incomes of $29,400 or below will paybetween $44-$59 per week;Category II — people with incomes from $29,401 to $35,700 willpay between $60-$74 per week;Category III — people with incomes from $35,701 to $46,200 willpay between $75-$90 per week;Category IV — people with incomes from $46,201 to $57,750 willpay between $91-$105 per week;Category V — people with incomes from $57,751 to $73,500 willpay between $106-$121 per week;Category VI — people with incomes from $73,501 to $85,000 willpay between $122-$130 per week;Category VII — people with incomes from $85,001 to $100,000will pay between $131-$133 per week;Category VIII — people with incomes from $100,001 to $125,000will pay between $134-$136 per week;Category IX — people with incomes of $125,001 or above will paybetween $137-$139 per week.
DOD officials announce revised child care fee policy
RetirementsCongratulations to Chief Master Sgt. Robert
Tappana, Air Education and Training Commandcommand chief; Col. Mark A. Correll, “The CivilEngineer”, AETC; Lt. Col. Jeff “Stevie” Nicks, 39thFlying Training Squadron; Master Sgt. MikeHornbuckle, 1st Manpower RequirementsSquadron; and Kaye Huffman, Senior IT programmanager, on their retirements.
MOAA dinnerMilitary Officers Association of America is
hosting a dinner Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at theKendrick Club.
To make reservations by Tuesday, call 403-3797.
Family medicine clinic relocates The Brooke Army Medical Center Family
Medicine Clinic has been renamed the Fort SamHouston Family Medicine Clinic.
It is now located in Bldg. 1179 in the Fort SamHouston Clinic, at the corner of Garden Avenueand Schofield Road on Fort Sam Houston.
For appointments, call 916-9900.
ASMCThe American Society of Military Comptrollers
Alamo Chapter will hold a luncheon August 26from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pico de Gallo, 111 S.Leona Street in San Antonio.
For more information and reservations, call652-2742 by August 20.
ASMC host “Back to School Drive”The American Society of Military Comptrollers,
Alamo City Chapter, is sponsoring a “Back toSchool Drive” through Aug. 30 for the Dare toLove Foundation, Child Protective Services.
To make a donation of school supplies, contact 652-4408.
Recruiting modelsAir Force Recruiting Service is currently
seeking active-duty members to be featured inpromotional brochures. Enlisted Airmenthrough the rank of staff sergeant and officersthrough the rank of captain, in all careerfields, are invited to participate.
Airmen should e-mail two photos in any uni-form combination – one full-length and one
head and shoulders shot – along with theirname, job title, squadron and phone number [email protected]. Selectees will be notifiedand scheduled for an on-the-job photo shoot.
Eligibility requirements for SNCOATechnical sergeants who have completed
NCOA and have two years time in grade are noweligible to enroll in non-resident SNCOA.
Reimbursement discontinuedThe Air Force no longer covers non-course spe-
cific fees for Military Tuition Assistance (TA)According to a July 14 memo received from
Air Staff, effective immediately: EducationCenters are no longer permitted to approve TAapplications with fees on them that do not fitthe criteria below:• Course-specific (e.g. lab fee for a science course)• Be reimbursable after the start of the term.
Examples of Randolph-specific fees no longercovered are:• Alamo Colleges general fee (pledged tuition)and student activity fee
• Park University distance learning fee • Wayland Baptist University technology fee
If applications are received with fees on them,the fees will be removed prior to the approval ofthe application since they are now the responsi-bility of the student.
Base BRIEFS
“The Twilight Saga” (PG-13)Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson
Today @ 7 p.m. and Saturday @ 6 p.m.
“The Last Airbender” (PG)Noah Ringer, Nicola Peltz
Sunday @ 3 p.m.
Saturday @ 3 p.m.
NOW SHOWINGat the
Randolph Theater
$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under
ADVANCE FREE SCREENING
Tickets available at the local AAFES food court.Seating open to all 30 minutes before showtime.
The 902nd Security Forces Squadron hosts a town hall meetingfor the Randolph community Aug. 23 from 6-9 p.m. at the base theater, Bldg. 100.
Topics on the agenda are:• Defense Biometric Identification System (new base entry procedures)• Entry access• Crime trends analysis• Housing and neighborhood watch (new policies)• AAFES (BX and Commissary) • Question-and-
answer sessionFor more information,
call Staff Sgt. MarcusBernard, NCO in charge,police services, at 652-1646.
902nd SFS hosts town hall meeting
bicycles and golf clubs as common tar-gets. In the base’s dormitories, thievesoften target laptop computers, money andvideo games.
He said thieves are also attractedto vehicles that are unlocked, espe-cially those with valuable items in
plain sight. A recent incident showed how
important it is for people to locktheir vehicles. A full-size SUV wasstolen from the officers’ housingarea the evening of June 13 or themorning of June 14. The owner hadnot locked the vehicle and had leftthe key in the ignition. The vehicle
was recovered later that day.Sergeant Cuellar said base resi-
dents can help curb crime by alwaysbeing security-minded and aware oftheir surroundings.
“Don’t assume crime doesn’t hap-pen here,” he said. “Never leaveitems in plain view in your vehicleand never leave items unsecured in
your yard. Keep your home and cardoors locked.”
Sergeant Cuellar said a downturn incrime should not cause people – orsecurity forces – to be complacent.
“With less crime, everybody canbecome less proactive,” he said. “Sowe try to flood housing with walkingpatrols. We try to stay very proactive.”
Lieutenant Daunton said there wasmore camaraderie among AmericanAirmen, including between the officersand enlisted.
Lieutenants Daunton and Sharp bothsaid they were enjoying their time herein Texas, spending free time doing whatmany other people here do, like tubingon the Comal River and going to theRiverwalk in downtown San Antonio.
“Americans are very friendly peo-ple,” Lieutenant Sharp said. “In theUK, a lot of people think Americansare unfriendly people, but everyone Imet has been very, very friendly.They’re happy to chat.”
“They keep saying we have accents,”Lieutenant Sharp said while laughing.“We haven’t got any accents. We’respeaking English.”
“The similarities are more than thedifferences,” Lieutenant Daunton said.“I think more striking than the differ-ences are the similarities between thetwo countries, once you take away theaccents and the food.”
“When you get into the nitty- gritty of
the training they’re giving, it’s quitereassuring to know both the Royal AirForce and United States Air Force aretraining the same things.” LieutenantDaunton said “It’s a good thing forwhen we go into theater, into our jobs;they know what we’re talking about,regardless of whether we’re talking toan American or a British guy.”
Lieutenant Sharp said one thing henoticed was how similar the UnitedStates was to the United Kingdom.He said when he sees AmericanAirmen fresh out of school, they’rejoking and laughing like their equiv-alent English airmen.
“A 20 year old in America is the sameas a 20 year old in the U.K.,” he said.
With all of the differences and simi-larities between the two countries, theirair forces and people, one thing bothlieutenants said they prefer in Nevadamore than Texas or England is theweather. Although the humidity is mildhere, it’s much less there.
“I’m not missing the UK weather atthe moment,” Lieutenant Daunton said.“However, give it a few months in Vegasand I think I’ll be missing the rain.”
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FOOT PATROLS from P3
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FEATURE
Active shooter training essential to base securityPhotos by
Steve WhiteThe 902nd Security Forces
Squadron regularly uses active-shooter training exercises to
prepare for worst-casescenarios. Training varies torepresent several possible
situations such as simulatingan active shooter in a buildingor a sniper on base. Securityforces trainers monitor eachexercise to provide guidance
and feedback.
Maj. Robert Ford (left),902nd Security ForcesSquadron commander,supervises as squadron
members gear up for theactive-shooter training
exercise July 19.
Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron charge anempty building near the fire department’s training area on theeast side of Randolph July 19.
Members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron practice staying in formation as they ascendthe stairs during active-shooter training.
A member of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron takes down the active shooterduring a training July 19. During the simulation, the shooter hid in the second floorof an abandoned building on base.
Tech. Sgt. Lawrence Saiz, 902nd Security Forces Squadron, reviews his team’sperformance during an active-shooter training exercise.
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By Daniel ElkinsAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
Command of managing per-sonnel programs and carryingout policies affecting Air Forceactive-duty and civilian mem-bers changed hands during aceremony here Aug. 6.
Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewartbecame the Air ForcePersonnel Center’s 24thcommander during achange-of- command cere-mony. The 29-year-careerveteran succeeds Maj. Gen.K.C. McClain. Lt. Gen. RichardNewton III, the Air Force deputychief of staff for manpower and person-nel at Washington, D.C., presided over theceremony.
“We have the world’s most respected and feared AirForce. The secret to our success is not in our hardwareor software, but it is our Airmen,” said General Stewart,whose nomination for promotion to major general isawaiting confirmation. “Delivering personnel servicestranslates to the way we take care of our Airmen.”
The new commander said he viewshis new role in terms of placing
fully qualified people in theplaces they are most needed,training developing Airmen andcivilians throughout their careersto meet the needs of the AirForce, ensuring a fair promotion
system, ensuring families arewell served by casualtyaffairs; meeting the needs ofcombatant commandersand delivering personnelservices to Airmen wherev-
er they are by a variety ofmeans.
“It becomes clear that person-nel management is indispensible – it
is the central nervous system of the AirForce – impacting almost everything we do at
home and downrange,” he said. “For us to continueto be the world’s number one Air Force, we have to getpersonnel management right.”
A career aviator, General Stewart previously served asthe commander of Air Force Recruiting Service wherehe was responsible for accessions to sustain the combatneeds of the Air Force. He believes serving as AFPC com-
mander is a natural extension of his time in recruiting.“Through my experience at recruiting, I’ve had the
wonderful opportunity to witness the quality of peoplethe Air Force is able to attract to our service. I believewe have the best qualified workforce of any organiza-tion in America any way one can measure,” he said.“Having spent the last two years pursuing the best,most talented young men and women in America, I willtake great interest and pride in seeing them well takencare of by our personnelists.”
A 1981 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy,General Stewart has served in a variety of KC-135assignments, command positions and staff assign-ments. He has flown missions in support OperationUrgent Fury, the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Elf One.His assignments also include serving as director of theAir Component Coordination Element for CombinedJoint Task Force – Horn of Africa and director of mobil-ity forces in support of operations Iraqi Freedom andEnduring Freedom.
General Stewart takes command of AFPC at a timewhen significant personnel initiatives are under way.Those include the transformation of personnel servicesdelivery for the total force, managing the force to meet acongressionally mandated end strength and a hiringsurge of more than 21,000 employees for the Air ForceCivilian Service in the next two years.
AF Personnel Center command changes hands
By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Though at first unfamiliar withJoint Base San Antonio, the new502nd Air Base Wing vice command-er is excited to be a part of the team.
Army Col. Robert Bridgford saidhis first thought upon receiving theassignment to the 502nd ABW was,“What is Joint Base San Antonio?”But as he learned more about theorganization, the colonel said hebecame excited about the size andscope of the mission.
He succeeds Robert Graves, anArmy civilian annuitant who wasvoluntarily recalled from retirementto help stand up the wing in July2009. Mr. Graves went back intoretirement July 30.
Colonel Bridgford comes to San
Antonio from Oklahoma, where hewas the chief of staff of the FiresCenter of Excellence and Fort Sill.Prior to that assignment, he was theFort Sill garrison commander.
He graduated from the UnitedStates Military Academy in 1983,and was commissioned as a secondlieutenant of field artillery. He hasserved in Operations Desert Shieldand Desert Storm, Operations JointEndeavor and Joint Guard in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Operation Allied Forceand Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Having dealt with BaseRealignment and Closure-relatedissues as garrison commander at FortSill, the colonel is well-equipped forhis new role. He was instrumental inthe move of the Air Defense ArtillerySchool and a Forces CommandPatriot Brigade from Fort Bliss,
Texas, to Fort Sill as a resultof the 2005 BRAC mandates.
His assignments at Fort Sillalso gave him additional lead-ership experience within asupporting organization andone which was supported.
Working with the AirForce isn’t new to thecolonel either.
“I worked very closelywith the Air Force atRamstein Air Base,Germany, during a two-yearassignment with the Batt lef ieldCoordination Detachment,” he said.
Colonel Bridgford said one of hischallenges as the new vice wing com-mander will be getting up to speed onthe current Air Force terminology,though he thinks he’ll be helpful intranslating Army-speak. He said the
biggest challenge, however,will be explaining the roleof JBSA to servicemembersand the community.
“Communication isalways a challenge. I wantto communicate that thenames will change, but theservices will remain thesame. In fact, we wantthem to get even better,”he said.
The colonel has alreadyvisited all three installa-
tions within JBSA – Fort Sam Houstonand Lackland and Randolph Air ForceBases – and plans to spend more timeat each location.
“I ’ l l be the Army guy walkingaround with an Air Force patch(502nd ABW) on the left shoulder,”he said.
502nd ABW welcomes new vice commander
Army Col.Robert Bridgford
IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Parents are well aware of the immunizations theirchildren must receive – most of them required for schoolattendance – but there’s also a recommended vaccina-tion that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most commonsexually transmitted virus in the United States, but thefour strains of HPV responsible for a majority of thecases of genital warts and cervical cancer can be pre-vented with the three-dose HPV vaccine.
“Some parents have angst about this vaccine,” saidCapt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron pediatrician. “The medical profession’s inten-tion is to educate parents so they may make an informeddecision for their child.”
She said the Randolph Clinic follows the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee onImmunization Practices recommendations of a routinevaccination of females at age 11 or 12 and a catch-upvaccination for 13- to 26-year-old females.
Dr. Clark said clinic personnel recommend thevaccine when they talk to the parents of appropri-ately aged females, normally at the time of a phys-
ical examination or a routine visit, but parents canrefuse administration of the vaccine.
“Many parents tell me that it’s not an issuebecause their children aren’t having sex,” she said.“However, the goal is vaccination prior to first expo-sure. Your child could do everything correctly intheir life and become infected by their spouse or,unfortunately, be taken advantage of and not onlyhaving to deal with that trauma, but the possibilityof a sexually transmitted disease.”
Dr. Clark said there are many different types of thevirus, which can have different effects.
“Some types may have very little effect, whereas othertypes are responsible for the development of genitalwarts in men and women and the development of cervi-
cal cancer in women,” she said. “Approximately 50 per-cent of sexually active men and women become infectedat some point in their lives.”
Gardasil, the vaccine available in the Randolph Clinic,offers protection against the majority of types that causecervical cancer and genital warts.
The vaccine is administered in three doses. The sec-ond shot is given two months after the initial inoculation,and the final shot is administered six months after thefirst one. The most common reactions are pain from theinoculation as well as redness and swelling, she said.
Dr. Clark said women who already have HPV shouldconsider receiving the vaccine because it can protectthem against other types. She also said the vaccine isnow licensed for use in boys.
“Getting HPV can change your life, but vaccinationcan prevent the majority of HPV types that cause dis-ease,” she said. “Vaccination does not replace theneed for cervical cancer screening through papsmears nor does it replace safe sex practices. Insteadof thinking of this vaccine as the ‘sex’ vaccine, pleasethink of it as an opportunity to have a positive impacton your child’s health and happiness.”
Visit the Centers for Disease Control Web site atwww.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip for more details.
HPV vaccine recommended to prevent future problems“The medical profession’s intention isto educate parents so they may makean informed decision for their child.”
Capt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark359th Medical Operations Squadron pediatrician
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Law enforcement officers throughoutTexas now have the authority to arrest orissue citations to motorists who do notcomply with the state’s child passengersafety seat law.
An education program available atRandolph gives parents the informa-tion they need to meet the law’srequirements and a local financialservices company is helping the causeby donating hundreds of child safetyseats that can be used by families inthe military community.
The next opportunity for parents tolearn how to properly install their chil-dren’s safety seats and possibly qualifyfor new seats occurs Wednesday from3:30-6 p.m. in the RandolphElementary School cafeteria.
“The target group are children in firstthrough fifth grades,” said DebraSpencer, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron New Parent Support Program
coordinator. “We’ll bring the back seats ofSUVs into the cafeteria and show parentshow to properly install booster seats.Then they’ll go out and install their seatsin their vehicles.”
Booster seats lift children up to a heightwhere they can safely use a vehicle’s lapand shoulder seat belts. Other categoriesof child safety seats are convertible seats,which can be used for infants to face therear of the vehicle and for toddlers to facethe front, and infant seats.
Ms. Spencer, who is the only certifiedChild Passenger Safety technician atRandolph, said donated seats will begiven to parents whose seats have beeninvolved in an accident or recalled, haveexpired or are now too small for theirchildren. Donated seats do not includeinfant seats.
This event is open only to RandolphElementary School and youth centerstudents whose parents are active-duty or retired military. An ID cardmust be presented.
In addition to the event at the youth
center, Ms. Spencer and other CPS techni-cians conduct monthly clinics on-base,offering 30-minute slots per family toeducate and train parents on the installa-tion of car safety seats. The clinics aretypically held the third Monday of everymonth from 9-11 a.m., but the Augustclinic is scheduled for Aug. 23, the fourthMonday, from 9-11 a.m. Children mustaccompany their parents.
The clinics began in April, when 35seats were given to parents. A monthlater, 65 seats were distributed, she said.
The new state law, which becameeffective Sept. 1, 2009, requires allchildren younger than 8 years old,unless they’re taller than 4-feet-9-inches, to be in a child safety seat. Italso requires seats to be installedaccording to the seat manufacturer’sinstructions, including age, height andweight requirements.
Ms. Spencer said the clinics fill a criticalrole in safety education.
“They are important because we’veseen children riding in car seats that
have expired, or they’re too big for theirseats or they’re facing in the wrongdirection,” she said. “Infants must beplaced in rear-facing seats until they are1 year old and 20 pounds, but youshould keep them in rear-facing seats aslong as possible. They offer much betterprotection in an accident.”
When parents arrive at a clinic, techni-cians see how their children look in theirseats and if the straps are attached prop-erly. They take the seats out and deter-mine if the seats have been recalled, ifthey have expired or if they’re too small.Once the parents fill out a form detailingtheir children’s age, height and weightand other information, the educationprocess begins.
“The purpose of the program is toeducate families on the proper use ofcar seats because they can save lives,”Ms. Spencer said.
To sign up for the event at the youthcenter or for more information on themonthly clinics, call Ms. Spencer at652-3340.
New program educates parents on installation of child safety seats
PAGE 11WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 10 AUGUST 13, 2010
By Daniel ElkinsAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
Command of managing per-sonnel programs and carryingout policies affecting Air Forceactive-duty and civilian mem-bers changed hands during aceremony here Aug. 6.
Brig. Gen. A.J. Stewartbecame the Air ForcePersonnel Center’s 24thcommander during achange-of- command cere-mony. The 29-year-careerveteran succeeds Maj. Gen.K.C. McClain. Lt. Gen. RichardNewton III, the Air Force deputychief of staff for manpower and person-nel at Washington, D.C., presided over theceremony.
“We have the world’s most respected and feared AirForce. The secret to our success is not in our hardwareor software, but it is our Airmen,” said General Stewart,whose nomination for promotion to major general isawaiting confirmation. “Delivering personnel servicestranslates to the way we take care of our Airmen.”
The new commander said he viewshis new role in terms of placing
fully qualified people in theplaces they are most needed,training developing Airmen andcivilians throughout their careersto meet the needs of the AirForce, ensuring a fair promotion
system, ensuring families arewell served by casualtyaffairs; meeting the needs ofcombatant commandersand delivering personnelservices to Airmen wherev-
er they are by a variety ofmeans.
“It becomes clear that person-nel management is indispensible – it
is the central nervous system of the AirForce – impacting almost everything we do at
home and downrange,” he said. “For us to continueto be the world’s number one Air Force, we have to getpersonnel management right.”
A career aviator, General Stewart previously served asthe commander of Air Force Recruiting Service wherehe was responsible for accessions to sustain the combatneeds of the Air Force. He believes serving as AFPC com-
mander is a natural extension of his time in recruiting.“Through my experience at recruiting, I’ve had the
wonderful opportunity to witness the quality of peoplethe Air Force is able to attract to our service. I believewe have the best qualified workforce of any organiza-tion in America any way one can measure,” he said.“Having spent the last two years pursuing the best,most talented young men and women in America, I willtake great interest and pride in seeing them well takencare of by our personnelists.”
A 1981 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy,General Stewart has served in a variety of KC-135assignments, command positions and staff assign-ments. He has flown missions in support OperationUrgent Fury, the Iran-Iraq War and Operation Elf One.His assignments also include serving as director of theAir Component Coordination Element for CombinedJoint Task Force – Horn of Africa and director of mobil-ity forces in support of operations Iraqi Freedom andEnduring Freedom.
General Stewart takes command of AFPC at a timewhen significant personnel initiatives are under way.Those include the transformation of personnel servicesdelivery for the total force, managing the force to meet acongressionally mandated end strength and a hiringsurge of more than 21,000 employees for the Air ForceCivilian Service in the next two years.
AF Personnel Center command changes hands
By Brent Boller502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
Though at first unfamiliar withJoint Base San Antonio, the new502nd Air Base Wing vice command-er is excited to be a part of the team.
Army Col. Robert Bridgford saidhis first thought upon receiving theassignment to the 502nd ABW was,“What is Joint Base San Antonio?”But as he learned more about theorganization, the colonel said hebecame excited about the size andscope of the mission.
He succeeds Robert Graves, anArmy civilian annuitant who wasvoluntarily recalled from retirementto help stand up the wing in July2009. Mr. Graves went back intoretirement July 30.
Colonel Bridgford comes to San
Antonio from Oklahoma, where hewas the chief of staff of the FiresCenter of Excellence and Fort Sill.Prior to that assignment, he was theFort Sill garrison commander.
He graduated from the UnitedStates Military Academy in 1983,and was commissioned as a secondlieutenant of field artillery. He hasserved in Operations Desert Shieldand Desert Storm, Operations JointEndeavor and Joint Guard in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Operation Allied Forceand Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Having dealt with BaseRealignment and Closure-relatedissues as garrison commander at FortSill, the colonel is well-equipped forhis new role. He was instrumental inthe move of the Air Defense ArtillerySchool and a Forces CommandPatriot Brigade from Fort Bliss,
Texas, to Fort Sill as a resultof the 2005 BRAC mandates.
His assignments at Fort Sillalso gave him additional lead-ership experience within asupporting organization andone which was supported.
Working with the AirForce isn’t new to thecolonel either.
“I worked very closelywith the Air Force atRamstein Air Base,Germany, during a two-yearassignment with the Batt lef ieldCoordination Detachment,” he said.
Colonel Bridgford said one of hischallenges as the new vice wing com-mander will be getting up to speed onthe current Air Force terminology,though he thinks he’ll be helpful intranslating Army-speak. He said the
biggest challenge, however,will be explaining the roleof JBSA to servicemembersand the community.
“Communication isalways a challenge. I wantto communicate that thenames will change, but theservices will remain thesame. In fact, we wantthem to get even better,”he said.
The colonel has alreadyvisited all three installa-
tions within JBSA – Fort Sam Houstonand Lackland and Randolph Air ForceBases – and plans to spend more timeat each location.
“I ’ l l be the Army guy walkingaround with an Air Force patch(502nd ABW) on the left shoulder,”he said.
502nd ABW welcomes new vice commander
Army Col.Robert Bridgford
IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Parents are well aware of the immunizations theirchildren must receive – most of them required for schoolattendance – but there’s also a recommended vaccina-tion that is often overlooked or misunderstood.
Human papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most commonsexually transmitted virus in the United States, but thefour strains of HPV responsible for a majority of thecases of genital warts and cervical cancer can be pre-vented with the three-dose HPV vaccine.
“Some parents have angst about this vaccine,” saidCapt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron pediatrician. “The medical profession’s inten-tion is to educate parents so they may make an informeddecision for their child.”
She said the Randolph Clinic follows the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee onImmunization Practices recommendations of a routinevaccination of females at age 11 or 12 and a catch-upvaccination for 13- to 26-year-old females.
Dr. Clark said clinic personnel recommend thevaccine when they talk to the parents of appropri-ately aged females, normally at the time of a phys-
ical examination or a routine visit, but parents canrefuse administration of the vaccine.
“Many parents tell me that it’s not an issuebecause their children aren’t having sex,” she said.“However, the goal is vaccination prior to first expo-sure. Your child could do everything correctly intheir life and become infected by their spouse or,unfortunately, be taken advantage of and not onlyhaving to deal with that trauma, but the possibilityof a sexually transmitted disease.”
Dr. Clark said there are many different types of thevirus, which can have different effects.
“Some types may have very little effect, whereas othertypes are responsible for the development of genitalwarts in men and women and the development of cervi-
cal cancer in women,” she said. “Approximately 50 per-cent of sexually active men and women become infectedat some point in their lives.”
Gardasil, the vaccine available in the Randolph Clinic,offers protection against the majority of types that causecervical cancer and genital warts.
The vaccine is administered in three doses. The sec-ond shot is given two months after the initial inoculation,and the final shot is administered six months after thefirst one. The most common reactions are pain from theinoculation as well as redness and swelling, she said.
Dr. Clark said women who already have HPV shouldconsider receiving the vaccine because it can protectthem against other types. She also said the vaccine isnow licensed for use in boys.
“Getting HPV can change your life, but vaccinationcan prevent the majority of HPV types that cause dis-ease,” she said. “Vaccination does not replace theneed for cervical cancer screening through papsmears nor does it replace safe sex practices. Insteadof thinking of this vaccine as the ‘sex’ vaccine, pleasethink of it as an opportunity to have a positive impacton your child’s health and happiness.”
Visit the Centers for Disease Control Web site atwww.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip for more details.
HPV vaccine recommended to prevent future problems“The medical profession’s intention isto educate parents so they may makean informed decision for their child.”
Capt. (Dr.) Cheryll Clark359th Medical Operations Squadron pediatrician
By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs
Law enforcement officers throughoutTexas now have the authority to arrest orissue citations to motorists who do notcomply with the state’s child passengersafety seat law.
An education program available atRandolph gives parents the informa-tion they need to meet the law’srequirements and a local financialservices company is helping the causeby donating hundreds of child safetyseats that can be used by families inthe military community.
The next opportunity for parents tolearn how to properly install their chil-dren’s safety seats and possibly qualifyfor new seats occurs Wednesday from3:30-6 p.m. in the RandolphElementary School cafeteria.
“The target group are children in firstthrough fifth grades,” said DebraSpencer, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron New Parent Support Program
coordinator. “We’ll bring the back seats ofSUVs into the cafeteria and show parentshow to properly install booster seats.Then they’ll go out and install their seatsin their vehicles.”
Booster seats lift children up to a heightwhere they can safely use a vehicle’s lapand shoulder seat belts. Other categoriesof child safety seats are convertible seats,which can be used for infants to face therear of the vehicle and for toddlers to facethe front, and infant seats.
Ms. Spencer, who is the only certifiedChild Passenger Safety technician atRandolph, said donated seats will begiven to parents whose seats have beeninvolved in an accident or recalled, haveexpired or are now too small for theirchildren. Donated seats do not includeinfant seats.
This event is open only to RandolphElementary School and youth centerstudents whose parents are active-duty or retired military. An ID cardmust be presented.
In addition to the event at the youth
center, Ms. Spencer and other CPS techni-cians conduct monthly clinics on-base,offering 30-minute slots per family toeducate and train parents on the installa-tion of car safety seats. The clinics aretypically held the third Monday of everymonth from 9-11 a.m., but the Augustclinic is scheduled for Aug. 23, the fourthMonday, from 9-11 a.m. Children mustaccompany their parents.
The clinics began in April, when 35seats were given to parents. A monthlater, 65 seats were distributed, she said.
The new state law, which becameeffective Sept. 1, 2009, requires allchildren younger than 8 years old,unless they’re taller than 4-feet-9-inches, to be in a child safety seat. Italso requires seats to be installedaccording to the seat manufacturer’sinstructions, including age, height andweight requirements.
Ms. Spencer said the clinics fill a criticalrole in safety education.
“They are important because we’veseen children riding in car seats that
have expired, or they’re too big for theirseats or they’re facing in the wrongdirection,” she said. “Infants must beplaced in rear-facing seats until they are1 year old and 20 pounds, but youshould keep them in rear-facing seats aslong as possible. They offer much betterprotection in an accident.”
When parents arrive at a clinic, techni-cians see how their children look in theirseats and if the straps are attached prop-erly. They take the seats out and deter-mine if the seats have been recalled, ifthey have expired or if they’re too small.Once the parents fill out a form detailingtheir children’s age, height and weightand other information, the educationprocess begins.
“The purpose of the program is toeducate families on the proper use ofcar seats because they can save lives,”Ms. Spencer said.
To sign up for the event at the youthcenter or for more information on themonthly clinics, call Ms. Spencer at652-3340.
New program educates parents on installation of child safety seats
PAGE 13WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 AUGUST 13, 2010
ADVERTISEMENT
902nd Force Support Squadron BriefsTraining run
The fitness center ishosting an 18-mile runAug. 21 at 6 a.m. atEberle Park for all runnerstraining for a marathon.The first 50 participantsreceive a towel.
Sports physicalsThe Wilford Hall
Medical Center PediatricClinic at Lackland AirForce Base will conductannual sports physicalsfor WHMC pediatric primepatients 8-22 years old onFriday afternoons todaythrough Aug. 27.
Parents should bring thepatient’s military identifi-cation, shot record, third-party liability card and anyschool forms that need tobe completed.
To schedule an appoint-ment, call 916-9900.
For complete details,call Tech. Sgt. JacquelineMartinez at 292-0786.
Water aerobic classesThe final water aerobic
classes of the season areMonday and Wednesdayfrom 10-11 a.m. at the cen-ter pool. Classes cost $3.
Youth sportsRegistration for youth
sports runs throughtoday. The cost is $40 peryouth. For completedetails, call the youthcenter at 652-3298.
SportsBRIEFS
• August 166 p.m. - AFRS vs 561st DET 27 p.m. - 902nd SFS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - AFPC vs FSS #1
• August 176 p.m. - 561st DET 2 vs 359th MDG7 p.m. - 559th FTS vs FSS #28 p.m. - AFRS vs AETC
• August 186 p.m. - 902nd CPTS vs Fire Dept.7 p.m. - AFPC vs AETC8 p.m. - 562nd FTS vs AFRS
All games are currently being played on the Rambler Softball Field
Intramural Softball Upcoming Games
SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS
Entry forms and payment are due no later than Sept. 27
SIGN UPNOW FOR
Calling all athletesAttention all athletes, exercise enthusiasts and anyone up for
a physical challenge! Mark your calendars, organize a team andstart training for the 5th Annual Rambler 120 Team ChallengeOct. 16 at Randolph Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Be a partof the action as more than 50 teams compete for the best over-all time in the following events:
22-mile bike ride6-mile run 2-mile raft race Mystery event
Not confident about competing? Then just enter to completeit! Challenge yourself and your team mates as you enjoy thecamaraderie, fresh air and beautiful Hill Country setting ofCanyon Lake, 48 miles north of San Antonio. All participants
receive a commemorative t-shirt and lunch.As in previous years, teams are registered in one of two
divisions: a Relay division for teams with five to eight peopleand an Xtreme division for four-person, “do-it-all” teams.There are also three categories within each division: All Male,All Female and Coed. The entry fee is $100 for Xtreme teamsand $150 for Relay teams. Awards are presented to the topthree teams in each division and category.
The deadline to enter is September 27. Entry forms can bepicked up on base at Outdoor Recreation and Information,Tickets and Tours, Bldg. 897, the Rambler Fitness Center,Bldg. 999, or online at www.randolphfss.com .
This event is sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal CreditUnion, Budweiser and the Randolph Commissary with supportfrom Nestle USA. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.
For more information, contact Steve Knechtel at 652-6508or e-mail [email protected].
By Ruth MoonSpecial to the Academy Spirit
Sixteen-year-old goalkeeper Scott Mendedrove five hours with his team for the RockyMountain State Games, partly because thefield at the Academy is so well kept.
“I’m the keeper, so sometimes I have to getused to playing in some torn up goal boxes.But that hasn’t been a problem here,” Scottsaid. “They have good facilities, so we don’thave to worry about getting into a field full ofpotholes and muddy fields.”
Good facilities seemed to be the order ofthe day at Sunday’s games, as youth andadult soccer teams competed all morningand cyclists looped around the Academyon the Falcon Trail.
The Rocky Mountain State Games is a greatpre-season meet for area high school soccer
teams, said Dwayne Freeman, coach of theCorinthians U16 team.
“There’s not a whole lot of pressure,” hesaid. “Just come out and play some soccer.”
Sixteen high school-aged soccer teamssigned up to compete in the 2010 RockyMountain State Games at the Air ForceAcademy, said Sports Corp spokesmanMike Moran. Teams were competing brightand early Sunday morning, playing againstthe backdrop of the Rocky Mountains anda bright blue sky.
Across the Academy, 60 cyclists lined up tostart their ride along the Falcon Trail. MatthewBenassi rode and marked the trail for the rac-ers and has set up other trail rides aroundColorado Springs.
It took him and another person 20 hours todesign and mark a trail at Palmer Park, hesaid. Falcon Trail only took about five hours to
mark last weekend because it was so well-marked and laid out already, he said.
“The trail’s actually in really goodshape,” Mr. Benassi said.
Other cyclists agreed.Tom Vinson, a cyclist who rides the trail
often, was helping register cyclists.“It is one of the most fun trails I’ve ever been
on,” he said. “I did most of my mountain bik-ing in New England, so coming here, there’s asection of about a mile and a half that’s NewEngland-ish, the rest of it’s Colorado. But it’sreally nice – it’s all ride-able.”
The state games is an annual event in its32nd year that groups 36 sports events intoseveral meets over the weekend throughoutColorado Springs, at venues like the Air ForceAcademy, Olympic Training Center andColorado College. People of all ages and athlet-ic abilities can compete.
AF Academy hosts Rocky Mountain State Games events
PAGE 13WINGSPREADAUGUST 13, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 AUGUST 13, 2010
ADVERTISEMENT
902nd Force Support Squadron BriefsTraining run
The fitness center ishosting an 18-mile runAug. 21 at 6 a.m. atEberle Park for all runnerstraining for a marathon.The first 50 participantsreceive a towel.
Sports physicalsThe Wilford Hall
Medical Center PediatricClinic at Lackland AirForce Base will conductannual sports physicalsfor WHMC pediatric primepatients 8-22 years old onFriday afternoons todaythrough Aug. 27.
Parents should bring thepatient’s military identifi-cation, shot record, third-party liability card and anyschool forms that need tobe completed.
To schedule an appoint-ment, call 916-9900.
For complete details,call Tech. Sgt. JacquelineMartinez at 292-0786.
Water aerobic classesThe final water aerobic
classes of the season areMonday and Wednesdayfrom 10-11 a.m. at the cen-ter pool. Classes cost $3.
Youth sportsRegistration for youth
sports runs throughtoday. The cost is $40 peryouth. For completedetails, call the youthcenter at 652-3298.
SportsBRIEFS
• August 166 p.m. - AFRS vs 561st DET 27 p.m. - 902nd SFS vs 902nd CPTS8 p.m. - AFPC vs FSS #1
• August 176 p.m. - 561st DET 2 vs 359th MDG7 p.m. - 559th FTS vs FSS #28 p.m. - AFRS vs AETC
• August 186 p.m. - 902nd CPTS vs Fire Dept.7 p.m. - AFPC vs AETC8 p.m. - 562nd FTS vs AFRS
All games are currently being played on the Rambler Softball Field
Intramural Softball Upcoming Games
SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS
Entry forms and payment are due no later than Sept. 27
SIGN UPNOW FOR
Calling all athletesAttention all athletes, exercise enthusiasts and anyone up for
a physical challenge! Mark your calendars, organize a team andstart training for the 5th Annual Rambler 120 Team ChallengeOct. 16 at Randolph Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. Be a partof the action as more than 50 teams compete for the best over-all time in the following events:
22-mile bike ride6-mile run 2-mile raft race Mystery event
Not confident about competing? Then just enter to completeit! Challenge yourself and your team mates as you enjoy thecamaraderie, fresh air and beautiful Hill Country setting ofCanyon Lake, 48 miles north of San Antonio. All participants
receive a commemorative t-shirt and lunch.As in previous years, teams are registered in one of two
divisions: a Relay division for teams with five to eight peopleand an Xtreme division for four-person, “do-it-all” teams.There are also three categories within each division: All Male,All Female and Coed. The entry fee is $100 for Xtreme teamsand $150 for Relay teams. Awards are presented to the topthree teams in each division and category.
The deadline to enter is September 27. Entry forms can bepicked up on base at Outdoor Recreation and Information,Tickets and Tours, Bldg. 897, the Rambler Fitness Center,Bldg. 999, or online at www.randolphfss.com .
This event is sponsored by Randolph Brooks Federal CreditUnion, Budweiser and the Randolph Commissary with supportfrom Nestle USA. No federal endorsement of sponsors intended.
For more information, contact Steve Knechtel at 652-6508or e-mail [email protected].
By Ruth MoonSpecial to the Academy Spirit
Sixteen-year-old goalkeeper Scott Mendedrove five hours with his team for the RockyMountain State Games, partly because thefield at the Academy is so well kept.
“I’m the keeper, so sometimes I have to getused to playing in some torn up goal boxes.But that hasn’t been a problem here,” Scottsaid. “They have good facilities, so we don’thave to worry about getting into a field full ofpotholes and muddy fields.”
Good facilities seemed to be the order ofthe day at Sunday’s games, as youth andadult soccer teams competed all morningand cyclists looped around the Academyon the Falcon Trail.
The Rocky Mountain State Games is a greatpre-season meet for area high school soccer
teams, said Dwayne Freeman, coach of theCorinthians U16 team.
“There’s not a whole lot of pressure,” hesaid. “Just come out and play some soccer.”
Sixteen high school-aged soccer teamssigned up to compete in the 2010 RockyMountain State Games at the Air ForceAcademy, said Sports Corp spokesmanMike Moran. Teams were competing brightand early Sunday morning, playing againstthe backdrop of the Rocky Mountains anda bright blue sky.
Across the Academy, 60 cyclists lined up tostart their ride along the Falcon Trail. MatthewBenassi rode and marked the trail for the rac-ers and has set up other trail rides aroundColorado Springs.
It took him and another person 20 hours todesign and mark a trail at Palmer Park, hesaid. Falcon Trail only took about five hours to
mark last weekend because it was so well-marked and laid out already, he said.
“The trail’s actually in really goodshape,” Mr. Benassi said.
Other cyclists agreed.Tom Vinson, a cyclist who rides the trail
often, was helping register cyclists.“It is one of the most fun trails I’ve ever been
on,” he said. “I did most of my mountain bik-ing in New England, so coming here, there’s asection of about a mile and a half that’s NewEngland-ish, the rest of it’s Colorado. But it’sreally nice – it’s all ride-able.”
The state games is an annual event in its32nd year that groups 36 sports events intoseveral meets over the weekend throughoutColorado Springs, at venues like the Air ForceAcademy, Olympic Training Center andColorado College. People of all ages and athlet-ic abilities can compete.
AF Academy hosts Rocky Mountain State Games events
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Edwards Aquifer Levelin feet above sea level
Normal - above 660’Stage I - 660’Stage II - 650’Stage III - 642’Stage IV - 640.5’Stage V - 637’
CURRENT LEVEL* = 668.3’*determines Joint Base San Antonio water conservation stage
*as of Thursday