RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE 64th Year • No. 42 • OCTOBER 22, 2010

A publication of the 502nd Air Base Wing – Joint Base San Antonio

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Pages 10-11

Daniel Maness, a member of X-treme teamMadness, races against the clock during thebike course portion of the Rambler 120Team Challenge Oct. 16 at Randolph’sCanyon Lake Recreation Area. For morephotos of the event, see pages 10 and 11.Photo illustration by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe

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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 tonews@randolph.af.mil.

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER

PAGE 3WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 OCTOBER 22, 2010

COMMENTARY

By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Commandcommander

Earlier this year I wrote an articleabout our civilian force – the solidfoundation on which our Air Force isso securely postured. Often, it is thecontinuity our civilian partners pro-vide that so effectively enables ourwarfighters to project air, space andcyberspace power when called upon.Without a doubt, our civilian forcehas direct impact on the lives of ourTotal Force team every day.

A vital civilian component of theAir Force team is our world-classgroup of non-appropriated fund (NAF)employees. NAF services encompassmost, if not all, of the morale and wel-fare functions at our bases. These serv-ices vary widely – from golf courses,auto skills centers and base gymnasi-ums to child development programsand libraries, just to name a few. Eachof these programs is provided as a serv-ice to you and me, allowing us to relaxduring our off-duty time, care for ourfamilies and take care of our health andpersonal well-being. They enable us toreturn to duty refreshed and focused onthe mission.

They are, however, perishable enti-ties. The unique and essential programsoffered by NAF services are funded byour interest and business. If we don’tpersonally support them, we face thereality of losing them.

This brings me to a fundamentalpoint regarding the critical impor-tance of leadership in the ranks of ourNAF partners. Leaders within NAFServices have been called to serve andsupport Air Force members and theirfamilies. I have witnessed this first-hand as a member of the communityat Randolph Air Force Base.

Randolph is one of a few remaininginstallations that still operates separateenlisted and officers’ clubs. The sole

manager forboth of those

facilities is a NAF leader named MerilynGove. She is a tenacious leader and thefuel that energizes one of the AirForce’s greatest base club systems.

What distinguishes Merilyn andmakes her unparalleled in her careerfield – besides being five feet tall – areseveral characteristics I have personallyobserved in my tenure as the AETCcommander. First and foremost is hervision. Merilyn began her current roleas general manager about two yearsago. However, she has served within theRandolph club system for more than 14years. Her club team is now ranked No.2 on the Air Force Consolidated ClubsFiscal Sales list of 2009. She is drivenby the goals of excellence and top per-formance in her craft – and is fastapproaching the No. 1 position. But hervision is not solely controlled by fiscalperformance. Merilyn is motivated by atrue concern for the people she profes-sionally supports – our Airmen. Shepassionately believes that what shedoes can, and will, have a profoundeffect on those around her. Such drive ispersonally motivating and is certainlypermeating the Randolph community.

Merilyn also demonstrates daily agenuine approach to servant leader-ship. It is not uncommon to see her ful-filling duties in a variety of positions

within her own clubs. These include door greeter, server,

cashier and hostess. Her energy is con-tagious! In fact, I often wonder how sheseems to be everywhere all at once. Shefirmly believes that there is no job toosmall and certainly no job insignificantto accomplishing her mission. Thisalone is one of the most powerful toolsany leader possesses – leading byexample. Merilyn regularly demon-strates to her staff and customers thatshe is fully committed to them, herclubs and the marvelous people withwhom she works. This is evident in theexceptional staff and impeccable clubsthey operate.

As military members we receiveworld-class benefits we sometimesoverlook. Throughout my years of serv-ice I have come to greatly appreciatethe variety of low-cost services thatfocus solely on caring for our Airmenand easing the stresses placed on ourfamilies. I am deeply indebted to ournon-appropriated fund civilian part-ners. They selflessly serve our militaryfamilies so that we may continue serv-ing our nation.

And within the ranks of NAF employ-ees are valiant servant leaders likeMerilyn Gove, those who believe pas-sionately in their purpose and missionand have a direct impact on our AirForce mission.

LORENZ ON LEADERSHIP

Members of the Randolph Air Force Base community are welcome to submit items for publication in the Wingspread. If there is a subject ofparticular interest or concern, a Wingspread staff writer may be assigned to cover it. Submissions such as: retirement announcements, news

brief items, upcoming events, commentaries and news story ideas can be e-mailed to news@randolph.af.mil. All submissions must pertain to the Randolph AFB community and are subject to editing. For more information, call 652-5760.

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD“A vital civilian component of the AirForce team is our world-class group of

non-appropriated fund (NAF)employees. NAF services encompass

most, if not all, of the morale andwelfare functions at our bases.”

AETC welcomes new CV

Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens(left), the new vicecommander for AirEducation and TrainingCommand, shares a laughwith Brig. Gen. LeonardPatrick, 502nd Air BaseWing commander, duringa familiarization visit tothe wing at Fort SamHouston Oct. 15. GeneralOwens received briefingson Joint Base SanAntonio and toured majororganizations and pointsof interest on Fort SamHouston.Courtesy photo

Air Force leaders come in all sizes

Duty Title: NCOIC, Knowledge Operations Management Hometown:Charleston, S.C.Hobbies:Sports and teachingPet Peeve:Poor customer servicePersonal Motto:Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, asthough you are working for the Lord, and not for peo-ple. – Colossians 3:23Greatest Accomplishment:When I was licensed as a minister in November 2007

Goals:Complete my degree and receive a commission as anAir Force chaplainPersonal Inspiration:My Lord and Savior. Through Him, I strive daily toobtain and develop the attributes needed in order tobe the best husband, father and Airman that I can be. Commander’s Comments:“Ron’s technical expertise and unrivaled work ethichave proven invaluable to our mission. Flawless char-acter, superior leadership and selfless dedication areRon’s hallmarks. We are extremely fortunate to havehim on our team!”

– Col. Bill FooteDirector of Personnel ServicesTech. Sgt. La’Ron Pope

Air Force Personnel Center

Photo by Steve Thurow

Daniel Maness, a member of X-treme teamMadness, races against the clock during thebike course portion of the Rambler 120Team Challenge Oct. 16 at Randolph’sCanyon Lake Recreation Area. For morephotos of the event, see pages 10 and 11.Photo illustration by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe

Wingspread Office1150 5th Street East

Randolph AFB, Texas 78150Phone: (210) 652-5760

Fax: (210) 652-3142Wingspread Advertisements

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San Antonio, Texas 78210Phone: (210) 534-8848

Wingspread e-mailnews@randolph.af.mil

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 tonews@randolph.af.mil.

For details about submissions, call 652-5760.

ON THE COVER

PAGE 3WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 2 OCTOBER 22, 2010

COMMENTARY

By Gen. Stephen LorenzAir Education and Training Commandcommander

Earlier this year I wrote an articleabout our civilian force – the solidfoundation on which our Air Force isso securely postured. Often, it is thecontinuity our civilian partners pro-vide that so effectively enables ourwarfighters to project air, space andcyberspace power when called upon.Without a doubt, our civilian forcehas direct impact on the lives of ourTotal Force team every day.

A vital civilian component of theAir Force team is our world-classgroup of non-appropriated fund (NAF)employees. NAF services encompassmost, if not all, of the morale and wel-fare functions at our bases. These serv-ices vary widely – from golf courses,auto skills centers and base gymnasi-ums to child development programsand libraries, just to name a few. Eachof these programs is provided as a serv-ice to you and me, allowing us to relaxduring our off-duty time, care for ourfamilies and take care of our health andpersonal well-being. They enable us toreturn to duty refreshed and focused onthe mission.

They are, however, perishable enti-ties. The unique and essential programsoffered by NAF services are funded byour interest and business. If we don’tpersonally support them, we face thereality of losing them.

This brings me to a fundamentalpoint regarding the critical impor-tance of leadership in the ranks of ourNAF partners. Leaders within NAFServices have been called to serve andsupport Air Force members and theirfamilies. I have witnessed this first-hand as a member of the communityat Randolph Air Force Base.

Randolph is one of a few remaininginstallations that still operates separateenlisted and officers’ clubs. The sole

manager forboth of those

facilities is a NAF leader named MerilynGove. She is a tenacious leader and thefuel that energizes one of the AirForce’s greatest base club systems.

What distinguishes Merilyn andmakes her unparalleled in her careerfield – besides being five feet tall – areseveral characteristics I have personallyobserved in my tenure as the AETCcommander. First and foremost is hervision. Merilyn began her current roleas general manager about two yearsago. However, she has served within theRandolph club system for more than 14years. Her club team is now ranked No.2 on the Air Force Consolidated ClubsFiscal Sales list of 2009. She is drivenby the goals of excellence and top per-formance in her craft – and is fastapproaching the No. 1 position. But hervision is not solely controlled by fiscalperformance. Merilyn is motivated by atrue concern for the people she profes-sionally supports – our Airmen. Shepassionately believes that what shedoes can, and will, have a profoundeffect on those around her. Such drive ispersonally motivating and is certainlypermeating the Randolph community.

Merilyn also demonstrates daily agenuine approach to servant leader-ship. It is not uncommon to see her ful-filling duties in a variety of positions

within her own clubs. These include door greeter, server,

cashier and hostess. Her energy is con-tagious! In fact, I often wonder how sheseems to be everywhere all at once. Shefirmly believes that there is no job toosmall and certainly no job insignificantto accomplishing her mission. Thisalone is one of the most powerful toolsany leader possesses – leading byexample. Merilyn regularly demon-strates to her staff and customers thatshe is fully committed to them, herclubs and the marvelous people withwhom she works. This is evident in theexceptional staff and impeccable clubsthey operate.

As military members we receiveworld-class benefits we sometimesoverlook. Throughout my years of serv-ice I have come to greatly appreciatethe variety of low-cost services thatfocus solely on caring for our Airmenand easing the stresses placed on ourfamilies. I am deeply indebted to ournon-appropriated fund civilian part-ners. They selflessly serve our militaryfamilies so that we may continue serv-ing our nation.

And within the ranks of NAF employ-ees are valiant servant leaders likeMerilyn Gove, those who believe pas-sionately in their purpose and missionand have a direct impact on our AirForce mission.

LORENZ ON LEADERSHIP

Members of the Randolph Air Force Base community are welcome to submit items for publication in the Wingspread. If there is a subject ofparticular interest or concern, a Wingspread staff writer may be assigned to cover it. Submissions such as: retirement announcements, news

brief items, upcoming events, commentaries and news story ideas can be e-mailed to news@randolph.af.mil. All submissions must pertain to the Randolph AFB community and are subject to editing. For more information, call 652-5760.

502nd Air Base WingOperating Location Bravo

Editorial StaffBrig. Gen. Leonard Patrick

CommanderMarilyn Holliday

Chief of Public AffairsAirman 1st Class Precious Yett

EditorRobert Goetz, Brian McGloin

Airman Alexis SiekertStaff Writers

Maggie ArmstrongGraphic Designer

WINGSPREAD“A vital civilian component of the AirForce team is our world-class group of

non-appropriated fund (NAF)employees. NAF services encompass

most, if not all, of the morale andwelfare functions at our bases.”

AETC welcomes new CV

Lt. Gen. Douglas Owens(left), the new vicecommander for AirEducation and TrainingCommand, shares a laughwith Brig. Gen. LeonardPatrick, 502nd Air BaseWing commander, duringa familiarization visit tothe wing at Fort SamHouston Oct. 15. GeneralOwens received briefingson Joint Base SanAntonio and toured majororganizations and pointsof interest on Fort SamHouston.Courtesy photo

Air Force leaders come in all sizes

Duty Title: NCOIC, Knowledge Operations Management Hometown:Charleston, S.C.Hobbies:Sports and teachingPet Peeve:Poor customer servicePersonal Motto:Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, asthough you are working for the Lord, and not for peo-ple. – Colossians 3:23Greatest Accomplishment:When I was licensed as a minister in November 2007

Goals:Complete my degree and receive a commission as anAir Force chaplainPersonal Inspiration:My Lord and Savior. Through Him, I strive daily toobtain and develop the attributes needed in order tobe the best husband, father and Airman that I can be. Commander’s Comments:“Ron’s technical expertise and unrivaled work ethichave proven invaluable to our mission. Flawless char-acter, superior leadership and selfless dedication areRon’s hallmarks. We are extremely fortunate to havehim on our team!”

– Col. Bill FooteDirector of Personnel ServicesTech. Sgt. La’Ron Pope

Air Force Personnel Center

Photo by Steve Thurow

PAGE 5WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 OCTOBER 22, 2010

NEWS

By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – The recommended mailingdeadline for sending economy-priced holidaypackages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraqand other places around the world is Nov. 12, offi-cials at the U.S. Postal Service said.

“Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure thatthey arrive in time for the holidays,” said Pranab Shah,the vice president and managing director of global busi-ness at the Postal Service. “They are a great moraleboost for those men and women serving their country inplaces far from home.”

Other deadlines for arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 26 forspace-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec.10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards;and Dec. 18 for express mail military service.

Holiday packages and mail headed for Iraq and

Afghanistan must be sent a week earlier than the dead-lines above, postal officials said. Express mail militaryservice is not available to those destinations.

The Postal Service offers a discount on its largest pri-ority-mail flat-rate box, a 12-inch by 12-inch by 5.5-inchcarton that can accommodate laptop computers, smallconventional ovens and military care packages.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses costs thesame as domestic mail, and the usual price for thelarge flat-rate box is $14.50. But for packages head-ing to APO/FPO addresses, the Postal Servicecharges $12.50 or $11.95 for those who print the

priority-mail postage label online.Priority-mail flat-rate boxes are free at any post office

and can be ordered online at http://shop.usps.com.Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed onlineat the Postal Service Webs ite.

APO/FPO addresses usually require customs forms,postal officials said, and each country has customs regu-lations that apply to all mail, including U.S. military mail,coming into the country.

Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post officesoverseas is subject to restrictions in content, preparationand handling.

Each five-digit military and post office ZIP code(APO/FPO) has specific restrictions, but the following areprohibited in the regions of Operation New Dawn in Iraqand Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan:

• Horror comics and obscene prints, paintings,cards, films and videotapes

• Anything depicting nude or seminude persons,pornographic or sexual items, or unauthorizedpolitical materials

• Bulk quantities of religious materials contraryto the Islamic faith, though items for personal useare permitted

• Pork or pork by-products.For specific restrictions and mailing prices to an

APO/FPO address, visit the Postal Service’s online pricecalculator or a local post office, or call 800-ASK-USPS.

Postal Service sets holiday mail deadlinePackages shippedoverseas must adhereto specific guidelines

Honorary commander

Dr. Beth Lewis (center), vice president foracademic affairs at Northeast LakeviewCollege, receives an honorary commandercertificate from Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick(left), 502nd Air Base Wing/Joint BaseSan Antonio commander, as Lt. Col. DavidVaclavik, 902nd Comptroller Squadroncommander, looks on. Dr. Lewis ishonorary commander to Colonel Vaclavik.The reception recognizing new and currenthonorary commanders within the 502ndABW was conducted at the Randolph AirForce Base Parr Club Oct. 14. Honorarycommanders are leaders within the greaterSan Antonio community who are pairedwith commanders and civilian directors in502nd ABW organizations at Fort SamHouston, Lackland AFB and RandolphAFB. The honorary commanders attendwing and squadron events to get betteracquainted with the 502nd ABW mission.Courtesy photo

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

When military health care providershead elsewhere for temporary changesof station or temporary duty assign-ments, it can be difficult and frustratingfor their patients.

The 359th Medical Group has asolution to make it easier forpatients in the absence of their usualhealth care providers with theFamily Health Initiative.

“FHI is a way to create an enjoyable,productive health care environmentthat promotes a team approach tomeeting the patient’s health careneeds,” said Maj. Stacy Greene, 359thMedical Group. “The focus is to ensurethat our patients are receiving carefrom their provider when needed.”

Major Greene said continuity is themain aspect of FHI.

“Each team consists of two providersand their support staff,” Major Greenesaid. “When one provider is unavailabledue to deployment, leave or TDY, thenthe second provider on the team willsee the patients.”

The goal with this arrangement is

that patients will see the same nurse,technician, provider and familyhealth team every time they visit theclinic. All the patient’s medical needswill be met by the FHI team and thepatient will not have to worry aboutseeing a different provider everytime they visit the clinic.

“We want our patients to feel likethey are part of their own health careteam,” Major Greene said. “Previously,patients would occasionally find them-selves seeing three or more differentproviders for the same issue.”

Before FHI, when someone needed tosee a health care professional, they mayhave had to explain their issue to morethan one provider, more than one time. It was frustrating for the patients andalso frustrating for the health careprovider since they had to start fromthe beginning with the patient’s issue,often resuming the care started byanother doctor, nurse or technician.

“By seeing the same medicalexperts during every visit, every per-son on the team will have a betterunderstanding of the needs of thepatients and the best approach totreatment,” Major Greene said.

To access health care on Randolph,call the Central AppointmentManagement Office line at 916-9900 orvisit www.tricareonline.com to make anappointment.

Active-duty personnel can be seenat the 359th Medical Group for allurgent care.

359th MDG changes health careprovider assignment procedurePatients to see onlyone medical teamon every visit Lackland Air Force Base

hosts

AirFest 2010Nov. 6 & 7

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICFor complete details, visit

www.lackland.af.mil and click on theAirFest icon in the upper left corner.

Retiree Appreciation DayRetiree Appreciation Day is Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to

2 p.m. in Hangar 41. All retirees are welcome to attend.For more information, contact Lt. Floyd at 652-1648.

PAGE 5WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 4 OCTOBER 22, 2010

NEWS

By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – The recommended mailingdeadline for sending economy-priced holidaypackages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraqand other places around the world is Nov. 12, offi-cials at the U.S. Postal Service said.

“Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure thatthey arrive in time for the holidays,” said Pranab Shah,the vice president and managing director of global busi-ness at the Postal Service. “They are a great moraleboost for those men and women serving their country inplaces far from home.”

Other deadlines for arrival by Dec. 25 are Nov. 26 forspace-available mail; Dec. 3 for parcel airlift mail; Dec.10 for priority mail and first-class mail, letters and cards;and Dec. 18 for express mail military service.

Holiday packages and mail headed for Iraq and

Afghanistan must be sent a week earlier than the dead-lines above, postal officials said. Express mail militaryservice is not available to those destinations.

The Postal Service offers a discount on its largest pri-ority-mail flat-rate box, a 12-inch by 12-inch by 5.5-inchcarton that can accommodate laptop computers, smallconventional ovens and military care packages.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses costs thesame as domestic mail, and the usual price for thelarge flat-rate box is $14.50. But for packages head-ing to APO/FPO addresses, the Postal Servicecharges $12.50 or $11.95 for those who print the

priority-mail postage label online.Priority-mail flat-rate boxes are free at any post office

and can be ordered online at http://shop.usps.com.Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed onlineat the Postal Service Webs ite.

APO/FPO addresses usually require customs forms,postal officials said, and each country has customs regu-lations that apply to all mail, including U.S. military mail,coming into the country.

Mail addressed to military and diplomatic post officesoverseas is subject to restrictions in content, preparationand handling.

Each five-digit military and post office ZIP code(APO/FPO) has specific restrictions, but the following areprohibited in the regions of Operation New Dawn in Iraqand Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan:

• Horror comics and obscene prints, paintings,cards, films and videotapes

• Anything depicting nude or seminude persons,pornographic or sexual items, or unauthorizedpolitical materials

• Bulk quantities of religious materials contraryto the Islamic faith, though items for personal useare permitted

• Pork or pork by-products.For specific restrictions and mailing prices to an

APO/FPO address, visit the Postal Service’s online pricecalculator or a local post office, or call 800-ASK-USPS.

Postal Service sets holiday mail deadlinePackages shippedoverseas must adhereto specific guidelines

Honorary commander

Dr. Beth Lewis (center), vice president foracademic affairs at Northeast LakeviewCollege, receives an honorary commandercertificate from Brig. Gen. Leonard Patrick(left), 502nd Air Base Wing/Joint BaseSan Antonio commander, as Lt. Col. DavidVaclavik, 902nd Comptroller Squadroncommander, looks on. Dr. Lewis ishonorary commander to Colonel Vaclavik.The reception recognizing new and currenthonorary commanders within the 502ndABW was conducted at the Randolph AirForce Base Parr Club Oct. 14. Honorarycommanders are leaders within the greaterSan Antonio community who are pairedwith commanders and civilian directors in502nd ABW organizations at Fort SamHouston, Lackland AFB and RandolphAFB. The honorary commanders attendwing and squadron events to get betteracquainted with the 502nd ABW mission.Courtesy photo

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

When military health care providershead elsewhere for temporary changesof station or temporary duty assign-ments, it can be difficult and frustratingfor their patients.

The 359th Medical Group has asolution to make it easier forpatients in the absence of their usualhealth care providers with theFamily Health Initiative.

“FHI is a way to create an enjoyable,productive health care environmentthat promotes a team approach tomeeting the patient’s health careneeds,” said Maj. Stacy Greene, 359thMedical Group. “The focus is to ensurethat our patients are receiving carefrom their provider when needed.”

Major Greene said continuity is themain aspect of FHI.

“Each team consists of two providersand their support staff,” Major Greenesaid. “When one provider is unavailabledue to deployment, leave or TDY, thenthe second provider on the team willsee the patients.”

The goal with this arrangement is

that patients will see the same nurse,technician, provider and familyhealth team every time they visit theclinic. All the patient’s medical needswill be met by the FHI team and thepatient will not have to worry aboutseeing a different provider everytime they visit the clinic.

“We want our patients to feel likethey are part of their own health careteam,” Major Greene said. “Previously,patients would occasionally find them-selves seeing three or more differentproviders for the same issue.”

Before FHI, when someone needed tosee a health care professional, they mayhave had to explain their issue to morethan one provider, more than one time. It was frustrating for the patients andalso frustrating for the health careprovider since they had to start fromthe beginning with the patient’s issue,often resuming the care started byanother doctor, nurse or technician.

“By seeing the same medicalexperts during every visit, every per-son on the team will have a betterunderstanding of the needs of thepatients and the best approach totreatment,” Major Greene said.

To access health care on Randolph,call the Central AppointmentManagement Office line at 916-9900 orvisit www.tricareonline.com to make anappointment.

Active-duty personnel can be seenat the 359th Medical Group for allurgent care.

359th MDG changes health careprovider assignment procedurePatients to see onlyone medical teamon every visit Lackland Air Force Base

hosts

AirFest 2010Nov. 6 & 7

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLICFor complete details, visit

www.lackland.af.mil and click on theAirFest icon in the upper left corner.

Retiree Appreciation DayRetiree Appreciation Day is Oct. 30 from 8 a.m. to

2 p.m. in Hangar 41. All retirees are welcome to attend.For more information, contact Lt. Floyd at 652-1648.

PAGE 7WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 OCTOBER 22, 2010

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The T-43A Gator, the “flying classroom”that served the training needs of the com-bat systems officer training program atRandolph for 17 years, was retired lastmonth, but will soon be more accessibleto the base community than before.

During the early morning hours of Nov.6 – and likely throughout the day – thelast remaining T-43A, known as “TheSpirit of San Antonio,” will be towed fromthe east flightline across the Hangar 12north parking lot and Fifth Street East toits permanent home on a circular padacross from the base operations building.

John Howry, 902nd Civil EngineerSquadron landscape architect, saidthe aircraft, which is a version of theBoeing 737, will be a prominent land-mark on the base’s east side, restingon three reinforced concrete piersabove a bed of river rocks.

“It will look like it’s floating above therocks,” he said. “It will be the largest air-craft on static display at Randolph. It willbe out where everybody can see it.”

The process to move the 29-tontrainer jet and precisely place it onthe three piers within the pad willpose a logistical challenge for 12thFlying Training Wing maintenancedivision personnel.

“It will be a unique challenge for allof us,” said John Rowand, T-43/T-6production supervisor. “It will take noless than eight to 12 hours. Just get-ting the jet positioned perfectly couldtake quite a bit of time.”

The T-43A is still being preparedfor the move, an operation that

includes cleaning the aircraft, drain-ing all its fluids, securing its flightcontrols and access points, closingthe wheel wells and “bird proofing”it to prevent birds and other smallanimals from entering the structure,said work leader Willie Ramos.

“The preparation is time-consuming,but not difficult,” Mr. Rowand said.

The greatest challenge will be posi-tioning the massive aircraft on thepiers, maintenance personnel agree.The aircraft’s nose will point to thesoutheast for the most visual impact.

“We have to get it set the way the engi-neer and contractor want it,” saidmechanic Paul Hamm.

Mr. Howry said the T-43A’s route toits final destination will also have tobe prepared. That process will involveremoving about 100 feet of fencingnorth of Hangar 12, using a series ofcurb ramps on Fifth Street East tofacilitate the move and placing ironplates from the west curb to the piersto protect the ground from the weightof the aircraft. A live oak tree near thesite will have to be removed becauseit is in the aircraft’s path. A portion ofFifth Street East will be closed for theduration of the move.

Mr. Howry said the static display’slandscaping plan, which will be imple-mented once “The Spirit of SanAntonio” is in place, calls for largeriver rocks to be placed within the 53-foot-radius circle, which will be sur-rounded by a sidewalk, and the site tobe lighted. A pedestal will bear aplaque explaining the significance ofthe aircraft.

“The plaque will present the past histo-ry of the aircraft,” Mr. Howry said.

The T-43A, which served the 562ndand 563rd Flying Training Squadronsduring CSO training’s 17 years atRandolph, was officially retired follow-ing a fini flight last month. The namesof the members of that final aircrew –Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel, 562nd FTS

commander; Maj. Jeff Welborn, 562ndFTS director of operations; Capt. PaulFiasconaro, 562nd FTS executive offi-cer; Lawrence Humphrey of URS Corp.T-43A Pilot Services; and Chip Ivey,12th FTW maintenance division crewchief – are permanently inscripted on

“The Spirit of San Antonio.”CSO training has moved to Naval

Air Station Pensacola, Fla., where the12th FTW’s 479th Flying TrainingGroup is using the T-1A Jayhawk andthe T-6A Texan II to prepare the nextgeneration of combat system officers.

Moving day looms for ‘Spirit of San Antonio’Retired T-43A set forpermanent displayon base’s east side

Photo by Don LindseyConstruction workers pour concrete for the base that will hold the static display of the lastremaining T-43A, known as “The Spirit of San Antonio,” located across from the base oper-ations building.

Congratulations

Maj. Gen. Alfred Stewart, AirForce Personnel Centercommander, receives asecond star from Gen.Stephen Lorenz (left), AirEducation and TrainingCommand commander, andhis wife, Areetha Carter-Stewart (right), Oct. 8 in theInternational Ballroom of theParr Club. Photo by Joel Martinez

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The Air Force Band of the West is hold-ing chorus auditions for this year’sHoliday in Blue concert series.

For the upcoming holiday season,The Band of the West is doing some-thing a little different with their concertseries. They are creating an all-volun-teer holiday chorus to perform severalselections of popular holiday musicduring the concerts.

“This year will be different in thatwe’ll be featuring an all-volunteer AirForce chorus,” said Staff Sgt. JohnMarsh, Air Force Band of the Westtrombonist and marketing specialist.“The chorus will be made up of allaspects of the Air Force family.”

“It was a new idea we wanted touse,” said 1st Lt. Joseph Hansen, Bandof the West deputy commander. “Wewanted to invite other musicians tocome perform with us.”

“They will be performing popularChristmas music and leading a large

sing-along with the audience,”Sergeant Marsh said.

Acceptance into the chorus is basedon the open audition process happen-ing on both Lackland and Randolph.Potential chorus members will audi-tion by singing a popular Christmassong unaccompanied, “WhiteChristmas,” by Irving Berlin.

Previous choir experience isn’trequired to audition.

A two-or three-member panel willdecide acceptance into the chorus.Everyone who auditioned will be notifiedof their results by Oct. 27. Those who arechosen for the chorus will receive sheettheir music for the concerts and practicerecordings by Nov. 5.

Participation in the holiday chorusrequires mandatory rehearsal attendanceNov. 15, Dec. 11-14 and three out of fourMonday night rehearsals.

The auditions will be held Oct. 22 atthe Arts and Crafts Center classroomfrom 10 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m.and are open to active duty, reservists,guardsmen, dependents, retirees and

civilian employees. Lieutenant Hansen said the concerts

are a “one-time deal,” and will beperformed Dec. 12-14 at TrinityUniversity in San Antonio.

The Band of the West performs in AirForce mess dress uniform; chorus mem-bers will have their own uniform.

Active duty, guardsmen and

reservists should wear mess dress ifthey have it, but the semi-formal uni-form will work also. Civilian employ-ees, retirees and dependents willwear dark, conservative clothing. Menwill wear a dark suit or tuxedo –preferably black. Women will wearblack or dark dress or pant suit withno patterns.

Air Force Band of the West holds auditions

Courtesy photoThe Air Force Band of the West performs during a concert in Del Rio, Texas.

PAGE 7WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 6 OCTOBER 22, 2010

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The T-43A Gator, the “flying classroom”that served the training needs of the com-bat systems officer training program atRandolph for 17 years, was retired lastmonth, but will soon be more accessibleto the base community than before.

During the early morning hours of Nov.6 – and likely throughout the day – thelast remaining T-43A, known as “TheSpirit of San Antonio,” will be towed fromthe east flightline across the Hangar 12north parking lot and Fifth Street East toits permanent home on a circular padacross from the base operations building.

John Howry, 902nd Civil EngineerSquadron landscape architect, saidthe aircraft, which is a version of theBoeing 737, will be a prominent land-mark on the base’s east side, restingon three reinforced concrete piersabove a bed of river rocks.

“It will look like it’s floating above therocks,” he said. “It will be the largest air-craft on static display at Randolph. It willbe out where everybody can see it.”

The process to move the 29-tontrainer jet and precisely place it onthe three piers within the pad willpose a logistical challenge for 12thFlying Training Wing maintenancedivision personnel.

“It will be a unique challenge for allof us,” said John Rowand, T-43/T-6production supervisor. “It will take noless than eight to 12 hours. Just get-ting the jet positioned perfectly couldtake quite a bit of time.”

The T-43A is still being preparedfor the move, an operation that

includes cleaning the aircraft, drain-ing all its fluids, securing its flightcontrols and access points, closingthe wheel wells and “bird proofing”it to prevent birds and other smallanimals from entering the structure,said work leader Willie Ramos.

“The preparation is time-consuming,but not difficult,” Mr. Rowand said.

The greatest challenge will be posi-tioning the massive aircraft on thepiers, maintenance personnel agree.The aircraft’s nose will point to thesoutheast for the most visual impact.

“We have to get it set the way the engi-neer and contractor want it,” saidmechanic Paul Hamm.

Mr. Howry said the T-43A’s route toits final destination will also have tobe prepared. That process will involveremoving about 100 feet of fencingnorth of Hangar 12, using a series ofcurb ramps on Fifth Street East tofacilitate the move and placing ironplates from the west curb to the piersto protect the ground from the weightof the aircraft. A live oak tree near thesite will have to be removed becauseit is in the aircraft’s path. A portion ofFifth Street East will be closed for theduration of the move.

Mr. Howry said the static display’slandscaping plan, which will be imple-mented once “The Spirit of SanAntonio” is in place, calls for largeriver rocks to be placed within the 53-foot-radius circle, which will be sur-rounded by a sidewalk, and the site tobe lighted. A pedestal will bear aplaque explaining the significance ofthe aircraft.

“The plaque will present the past histo-ry of the aircraft,” Mr. Howry said.

The T-43A, which served the 562ndand 563rd Flying Training Squadronsduring CSO training’s 17 years atRandolph, was officially retired follow-ing a fini flight last month. The namesof the members of that final aircrew –Lt. Col. Peter Deitschel, 562nd FTS

commander; Maj. Jeff Welborn, 562ndFTS director of operations; Capt. PaulFiasconaro, 562nd FTS executive offi-cer; Lawrence Humphrey of URS Corp.T-43A Pilot Services; and Chip Ivey,12th FTW maintenance division crewchief – are permanently inscripted on

“The Spirit of San Antonio.”CSO training has moved to Naval

Air Station Pensacola, Fla., where the12th FTW’s 479th Flying TrainingGroup is using the T-1A Jayhawk andthe T-6A Texan II to prepare the nextgeneration of combat system officers.

Moving day looms for ‘Spirit of San Antonio’Retired T-43A set forpermanent displayon base’s east side

Photo by Don LindseyConstruction workers pour concrete for the base that will hold the static display of the lastremaining T-43A, known as “The Spirit of San Antonio,” located across from the base oper-ations building.

Congratulations

Maj. Gen. Alfred Stewart, AirForce Personnel Centercommander, receives asecond star from Gen.Stephen Lorenz (left), AirEducation and TrainingCommand commander, andhis wife, Areetha Carter-Stewart (right), Oct. 8 in theInternational Ballroom of theParr Club. Photo by Joel Martinez

By Brian McGloin502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

The Air Force Band of the West is hold-ing chorus auditions for this year’sHoliday in Blue concert series.

For the upcoming holiday season,The Band of the West is doing some-thing a little different with their concertseries. They are creating an all-volun-teer holiday chorus to perform severalselections of popular holiday musicduring the concerts.

“This year will be different in thatwe’ll be featuring an all-volunteer AirForce chorus,” said Staff Sgt. JohnMarsh, Air Force Band of the Westtrombonist and marketing specialist.“The chorus will be made up of allaspects of the Air Force family.”

“It was a new idea we wanted touse,” said 1st Lt. Joseph Hansen, Bandof the West deputy commander. “Wewanted to invite other musicians tocome perform with us.”

“They will be performing popularChristmas music and leading a large

sing-along with the audience,”Sergeant Marsh said.

Acceptance into the chorus is basedon the open audition process happen-ing on both Lackland and Randolph.Potential chorus members will audi-tion by singing a popular Christmassong unaccompanied, “WhiteChristmas,” by Irving Berlin.

Previous choir experience isn’trequired to audition.

A two-or three-member panel willdecide acceptance into the chorus.Everyone who auditioned will be notifiedof their results by Oct. 27. Those who arechosen for the chorus will receive sheettheir music for the concerts and practicerecordings by Nov. 5.

Participation in the holiday chorusrequires mandatory rehearsal attendanceNov. 15, Dec. 11-14 and three out of fourMonday night rehearsals.

The auditions will be held Oct. 22 atthe Arts and Crafts Center classroomfrom 10 a.m. to noon and from 1-4 p.m.and are open to active duty, reservists,guardsmen, dependents, retirees and

civilian employees. Lieutenant Hansen said the concerts

are a “one-time deal,” and will beperformed Dec. 12-14 at TrinityUniversity in San Antonio.

The Band of the West performs in AirForce mess dress uniform; chorus mem-bers will have their own uniform.

Active duty, guardsmen and

reservists should wear mess dress ifthey have it, but the semi-formal uni-form will work also. Civilian employ-ees, retirees and dependents willwear dark, conservative clothing. Menwill wear a dark suit or tuxedo –preferably black. Women will wearblack or dark dress or pant suit withno patterns.

Air Force Band of the West holds auditions

Courtesy photoThe Air Force Band of the West performs during a concert in Del Rio, Texas.

PAGE 9WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 8 OCTOBER 22, 2010

Photo by Robbin CresswellAirmen play volleyball at the Joint Base San Antonio Junior Enlisted AppreciationPicnic at Stillman Park Oct. 15. More than 1,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines andAirmen were treated to a barbecue, games and a chance to win many prizes,including an iPad, gas cards and movie tickets.

JEAP funRetirement

Congratulations to Lt. Col.Timothy Thomas, 99th FlyingTraining Squadron, on hisretirement.

JBSA degree recognitionThere will be a Joint Base

San Antonio DegreeRecognition Ceremony Nov. 4at 10 a.m. in the base theater.All Fall 2010 CCAF graduateswill be recognized as well asthose who earned their degreesvia distance learning. This cer-emony will include all gradu-ates from Randolph, Lacklandand Ft. Sam.

Those who would like to berecognized at this ceremonycan e-mail gay.close@ran-dolph.af.mil with the followinginformation: the type of degree(bachelor’s, master’s, etc.),major, date degree wasreceived and the name of theschool. For more details, call652-5964.

Halloween eventYouth Programs hosts Fall

Hi-Jinx, a free, safe alternativefor Halloween observers, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. in theYouth Programs gym, Bldg.585. There will be games,crafts and costume contestswith lots of prizes. Children andyouth of all ages are welcometo participate. A scary moviewill be shown at 8 p.m.

To volunteer, call AmandaBlack at 652-2088.

Energy FairThe second annual Randolph

Energy Fair takes placeWednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kendrick Club. Theevent features displays of ener-gy-efficient products such aslight-emitting diode lighting,window insulating panels andreflective roof. It will also spot-light solar technology andgrayscaping, the use of waste-water for landscape.

Fighting fatigueFatigue countermeasures

classes take place the secondThursday of every month at 1 p.m. in Bldg. 747. The classoffers information on fatigueand sleep issues.

For more details, call 1st Lt.Amanda Burnette at 652-4931.

Scholarship awardThe American Society of

Comptrollers, Alamo CityChapter, and the Bexar CountyScholarship Clearing Housewill award two $500 scholar-ships to eligible high schoolseniors.

Applications and require-ments are available from thestudent’s high school counselorand the deadline is Nov. 15.

For more information, call Bill Pazeretsky at 659-6242.

Base BRIEFS

“Resident Evil: Afterlife” (R)Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter

Today @ 7 p.m.Saturday @ 6 p.m.

“The American” (R)George Clooney, Irina Bjorklund

Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under

For more base briefs,visit www.randolph.af.mil

By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Construction of the new Wilford Hall AmbulatorySurgical Center will begin soon on Lackland Air ForceBase. Funding for phase one of the new medical facilitywas approved in fiscal year 2010 and the constructioncontract was awarded Sept. 3.

“This is the biggest thing to happen to the Wilford Hallmedical campus in 35 years, probably since the mid-1970s when the clinic addition occurred,” said RichAnaya, director of Facilities Management for the 59thMedical Wing. “The entire medical campus is beingredesigned to support the 59th MDW’s new ambulatorysurgical and clinical function. The new campus and facil-ities will be ultra-modern, patient friendly, more accessi-ble and more energy efficient.”

Phase one of construction includes the first wing of a681,000-square-foot facility and a 1,000-car parkinggarage. The new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgicalcenter, or ASC, will be four wings, each three stories tallwith a basement. The center will be constructed in three

phases and house more than 40 outpatient clinics andservices when completed.

Both the ASC and the parking garage will beconstructed in parking lot B and part of lot A, infront of the existing Wilford Hall Medical Center.However, Mr. Anaya explained that, because ofplanned additional temporary parking lots, park-ing availability will be maintained at the currentlevel throughout the construction.

“Parking and access during construction is veryimportant. The 59th MDW has already constructedsome new temporary parking lots and there’s moreto come,” he said. “They’ll be farther out, but weplan to provide increased shuttle service to helpmove patients and staff.”

The parking garage construction is scheduled to beginin late 2010 and will close part of the hospital parkinglot, the Highway 90 Gate and part of the Wilford HallLoop between the Hwy 90 Gate and Bergquist Drive.

Construction on the first wing of the new ASC is sched-uled to begin in March 2011. The completion date of theentire ASC is projected for late 2017.

“The current Wilford Hall Medical Center building willbe demolished sometime after the new ASC is completeand fully operational. The landscaping in front of the oldWilford Hall, including the flagpole and 100-year-old oaktrees, will remain in front of the new ASC as a connec-

tion to our historical past,” said Mr. Anaya.The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law directs

that all Wilford Hall Medical Center inpatient functionsbe relocated to Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort SamHouston by Sept. 15, 2011, creating the fully integrated,Air Force-and Army-staffed San Antonio MilitaryMedical Center, or SAMMC.

“Although the ASC construction is not BRAC-funded,the ambulatory surgical center will be a major platformof the new San Antonio Military Health System, postBRAC,” Mr. Anaya said.

Patients and staff can obtain the latest news aboutconstruction and road closures on the Wilford HallMedical Center Web site at www.whmc.af.mil.Additionally, articles will be published in local militarynewspapers and posters will be displayed at variouslocations in the hospital.

“During the next five years, our beneficiariesare going to see quite a transition take place asour inpatient services and staff move to the futureSan Antonio Military Medical Center and the newWilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is built,”said 59th Medical Wing Commander Maj. Gen.Tom Travis. “I’m very excited that we will be ableto offer enhanced care, focused on patientrequirements and needs, in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.”

Construction of new Wilford Hall begins late this yearCurrent facility to remain openduring seven-year project

Medical miracle

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Shilo Harris is fitted forprosthetic ears at MacKown Dental Clinic, Wilford HallMedical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5.A wax model of the ear is first molded to ensure properplacement and fit before applying the prosthetic. The59th Medical Wing’s Maxillofacial ProstheticsDepartment at Lackland Air Force Base is one of only afew in the Department of Defense that creates pros-thetic body parts, such as eyes, ears and noses.Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett

PAGE 9WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 8 OCTOBER 22, 2010

Photo by Robbin CresswellAirmen play volleyball at the Joint Base San Antonio Junior Enlisted AppreciationPicnic at Stillman Park Oct. 15. More than 1,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Marines andAirmen were treated to a barbecue, games and a chance to win many prizes,including an iPad, gas cards and movie tickets.

JEAP funRetirement

Congratulations to Lt. Col.Timothy Thomas, 99th FlyingTraining Squadron, on hisretirement.

JBSA degree recognitionThere will be a Joint Base

San Antonio DegreeRecognition Ceremony Nov. 4at 10 a.m. in the base theater.All Fall 2010 CCAF graduateswill be recognized as well asthose who earned their degreesvia distance learning. This cer-emony will include all gradu-ates from Randolph, Lacklandand Ft. Sam.

Those who would like to berecognized at this ceremonycan e-mail gay.close@ran-dolph.af.mil with the followinginformation: the type of degree(bachelor’s, master’s, etc.),major, date degree wasreceived and the name of theschool. For more details, call652-5964.

Halloween eventYouth Programs hosts Fall

Hi-Jinx, a free, safe alternativefor Halloween observers, Oct. 30 from 6-8 p.m. in theYouth Programs gym, Bldg.585. There will be games,crafts and costume contestswith lots of prizes. Children andyouth of all ages are welcometo participate. A scary moviewill be shown at 8 p.m.

To volunteer, call AmandaBlack at 652-2088.

Energy FairThe second annual Randolph

Energy Fair takes placeWednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kendrick Club. Theevent features displays of ener-gy-efficient products such aslight-emitting diode lighting,window insulating panels andreflective roof. It will also spot-light solar technology andgrayscaping, the use of waste-water for landscape.

Fighting fatigueFatigue countermeasures

classes take place the secondThursday of every month at 1 p.m. in Bldg. 747. The classoffers information on fatigueand sleep issues.

For more details, call 1st Lt.Amanda Burnette at 652-4931.

Scholarship awardThe American Society of

Comptrollers, Alamo CityChapter, and the Bexar CountyScholarship Clearing Housewill award two $500 scholar-ships to eligible high schoolseniors.

Applications and require-ments are available from thestudent’s high school counselorand the deadline is Nov. 15.

For more information, call Bill Pazeretsky at 659-6242.

Base BRIEFS

“Resident Evil: Afterlife” (R)Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter

Today @ 7 p.m.Saturday @ 6 p.m.

“The American” (R)George Clooney, Irina Bjorklund

Sunday @ 3 p.m.

NOW SHOWING atthe Randolph Theater

$4.50 for adults$2.25 for children 11 and under

For more base briefs,visit www.randolph.af.mil

By Sue Campbell59th Medical Wing Public Affairs

Construction of the new Wilford Hall AmbulatorySurgical Center will begin soon on Lackland Air ForceBase. Funding for phase one of the new medical facilitywas approved in fiscal year 2010 and the constructioncontract was awarded Sept. 3.

“This is the biggest thing to happen to the Wilford Hallmedical campus in 35 years, probably since the mid-1970s when the clinic addition occurred,” said RichAnaya, director of Facilities Management for the 59thMedical Wing. “The entire medical campus is beingredesigned to support the 59th MDW’s new ambulatorysurgical and clinical function. The new campus and facil-ities will be ultra-modern, patient friendly, more accessi-ble and more energy efficient.”

Phase one of construction includes the first wing of a681,000-square-foot facility and a 1,000-car parkinggarage. The new state-of-the-art ambulatory surgicalcenter, or ASC, will be four wings, each three stories tallwith a basement. The center will be constructed in three

phases and house more than 40 outpatient clinics andservices when completed.

Both the ASC and the parking garage will beconstructed in parking lot B and part of lot A, infront of the existing Wilford Hall Medical Center.However, Mr. Anaya explained that, because ofplanned additional temporary parking lots, park-ing availability will be maintained at the currentlevel throughout the construction.

“Parking and access during construction is veryimportant. The 59th MDW has already constructedsome new temporary parking lots and there’s moreto come,” he said. “They’ll be farther out, but weplan to provide increased shuttle service to helpmove patients and staff.”

The parking garage construction is scheduled to beginin late 2010 and will close part of the hospital parkinglot, the Highway 90 Gate and part of the Wilford HallLoop between the Hwy 90 Gate and Bergquist Drive.

Construction on the first wing of the new ASC is sched-uled to begin in March 2011. The completion date of theentire ASC is projected for late 2017.

“The current Wilford Hall Medical Center building willbe demolished sometime after the new ASC is completeand fully operational. The landscaping in front of the oldWilford Hall, including the flagpole and 100-year-old oaktrees, will remain in front of the new ASC as a connec-

tion to our historical past,” said Mr. Anaya.The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure law directs

that all Wilford Hall Medical Center inpatient functionsbe relocated to Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort SamHouston by Sept. 15, 2011, creating the fully integrated,Air Force-and Army-staffed San Antonio MilitaryMedical Center, or SAMMC.

“Although the ASC construction is not BRAC-funded,the ambulatory surgical center will be a major platformof the new San Antonio Military Health System, postBRAC,” Mr. Anaya said.

Patients and staff can obtain the latest news aboutconstruction and road closures on the Wilford HallMedical Center Web site at www.whmc.af.mil.Additionally, articles will be published in local militarynewspapers and posters will be displayed at variouslocations in the hospital.

“During the next five years, our beneficiariesare going to see quite a transition take place asour inpatient services and staff move to the futureSan Antonio Military Medical Center and the newWilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center is built,”said 59th Medical Wing Commander Maj. Gen.Tom Travis. “I’m very excited that we will be ableto offer enhanced care, focused on patientrequirements and needs, in modern, state-of-the-art facilities.”

Construction of new Wilford Hall begins late this yearCurrent facility to remain openduring seven-year project

Medical miracle

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. (Ret.) Shilo Harris is fitted forprosthetic ears at MacKown Dental Clinic, Wilford HallMedical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5.A wax model of the ear is first molded to ensure properplacement and fit before applying the prosthetic. The59th Medical Wing’s Maxillofacial ProstheticsDepartment at Lackland Air Force Base is one of only afew in the Department of Defense that creates pros-thetic body parts, such as eyes, ears and noses.Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett

PAGE 11WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 10 OCTOBER 22, 2010

FEATURE Fifth AnnualRambler 120 Team Challenge

Gold Medal Winners

Xtreme TeamsAll MaleAFPC Flesh Peddlers 2:04:22All Female359th MDOS Road Divas 2:58:27Coed343rd TRS, Lackland AFB Blue Falcons

2:17:28Relay TeamsAll Male32nd FTS, Vance AFB Jayhawks 2:14:47All FemaleRandolph AFB Sweaty Housewives

3:09:30CoedAETC A5/8/9 SAS 2:40:46

For a detailed slideshow of the 2010 Rambler 120 event,visit www.randolph.af.mil.

X-treme team Road Divas members Carolina Marin Soto, Kimberley Felty,Stacy Greene and Jennifer Mitchell, all from the 359th Medical OperationsSquadron, line up for the 22-mile bike course. The Road Divas won a goldmedal as the top all-female X-treme team with a time of 2:58:27.

Left to right: LaToya Payne, Jim Stewart, Zak Payne and Eric Boyer of X-treme Team CES run the 6-mile course, which took them over the damat Canyon Lake. The team finished the event with a time of 2:30:37.

Arthur Wholly (left) and Zack McKinney, members of the Firehouse Psychos X-treme team from Randolph’s Civil Engineer squadron, take on the bean-bagtoss mystery event. The Firehouse Psychos won a silver medal in the all-maleX-treme team catagory with a time of 2:46:26.

Left to right: Team Mayhem’s members, Scott Serkin, Brent McFadden, PaulFiasconaro and Jeff Welborn row furiously as they compete in this year’sRambler 120. Team Mayhem took a bronze medal in the all-male relay teamcatagory with a time of 2:35:02.

Dominic Pondant (left) and Samson McFarland, 902nd Security Forcessquadron, prepare to chow down after finishing the Rambler 120 TeamChallenge. The two were members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadronrelay team, SFS Reapers, which finished the race with a time of 3:10:54.

Left to right: Jeff Anderson, Sean Bourdon, Corwin Pauly and Chris Wyckoff,members of the Air Force Personnel Center Flesh Peddlers X-treme team,take top honors at the 2010 Rambler 120 Team Challenge with a winningtime of 2:04:22.

Background photos by Deborah Silliman-WolfePhoto illustration by Maggie Armstrong

Photo by Melissa Peterson Photo by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe

Photo by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe

Photo by Deborah Silliman-Wolfe Photo by Melissa Peterson

Photo by Melissa Peterson

The 2010 Rambler 120 Team Challenge was well attended, with 52 teamscompeting in the event held at Randolph Air Force Base’s Recreation Park

at Canyon Lake. Of the 52 teams that participated, 26 were fromRandolph Air Force Base, 17 were from Lackland AFB, two were from FortSam Houston, one was from Vance AFB, Okla. The rest of the teams were

comprised of a mix of active-duty military, civilians and retirees.This year’s events included a 22-mile bike ride, a six-mile run, a two-milerafting course and a mystery event, which was a bean bag toss. Xtreme

teams consisted of four members who participated in all events. The relayteams consisted of eight members who were allowed to substitute

members out for the different events.

PAGE 13WINGSPREADOCTOBER 22, 2010WINGSPREADPAGE 12 OCTOBER 22, 2010

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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Golf benefitThe Wounded Warriors

Benefit Golf Tournamentand Tribute takes placeNov. 8 at the RiverhillCountry Club in Kerrville.

For more information,contact Matt Fawkes at(830) 792-1143 or e-mailmtrevino@riverhillcc.com.

Youth sportsRegistration for

2010/2011 basketball andcheerleading programs foryouth ages 5-17 years runsthrough Nov. 1. The regis-tration fee is $40. All play-ers must have a currentphysical on file. Coachesare also needed.

For more details, call652-3298.

Twilight golf hoursThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers the followingTwilight and Super Twilighthours and prices:• Twilight hours normallystart at 1 p.m.• Twilight Monday-Friday:$11 to walk and $20 to ride •Twilight weekends andholidays: $12 to walk and$21 to ride•Super Twilight Monday-Friday: start at 5 p.m. with$6 to walk and $12 to ride.

Golf lessonsThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers golf lessons.The cost for five lessonsplus time on the course is$99 (clubs furnished).

All participants will alsoreceive a punch card for 10nine-hole rounds of golf.

For complete details,call PGA Golf ProfessionalCharles Bishop at 244-3415.

SportsBRIEFS

By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Flu season is rapidly approaching, butthere’s no need to endure a nasty cough, arunny nose, body aches or any of the othersymptoms associated with the illness.

A flu shot is the best way to prevent theflu, and personnel at the Randolph MedicalClinic are already gearing up to administerthe vaccine to servicemembers.

“Vaccination should begin as soon asthe flu vaccine is available, but when thesupply is limited, which is the currentstate, it is targeted at active-duty andhigh-risk patients,” said Capt. (Dr.)Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron pediatrician.

Active-duty and Air Reserve personnel onfull-time military status are required to beimmunized through their military treatmentfacility and may receive their vaccine at theRandolph clinic, but the clinic is planninginfluenza vaccination outreach to majorsquadrons to reach active-duty members, shesaid. Some personnel, such as first respon-ders, have already received the vaccine.

Other TRICARE beneficiaries – retireesand dependents – are encouraged toobtain their f lu vaccinations at thenumerous TRICARE retail network phar-macies in the area.

“It is just as important for family mem-bers and retirees to receive their annualflu vaccinations as it is for active-duty per-sonnel,” said 1st Lt. Tiffany McMackin,359th Medical Support Squadron TRICAREOperations and Patient AdministrationFlight deputy commander. “TRICARE hasmade access to the vaccine easy; mostretail pharmacies in the San Antonio areaare part of the TRICARE network and willprovide the flu vaccination at no cost tothe beneficiary.”

She said retirees and dependents shouldsearch online or call 1-877-363-1303 tofind out if a particular pharmacy is part ofthe network.

However, Randolph clinic patients whoreceive their vaccine at an outside facilityshould provide the immunization clinicwith documentation so their records canbe updated.

There will be two special opportunities forTRICARE recipients to receive a flu shot atRandolph when the Wilford Hall MedicalCenter and Randolph immunization clinicsoffer point-of-service influenza vaccinationsOct. 23 and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

the Randolph Base Exchange.As the supply permits, vaccination will

eventually be opened up for all comers toRandolph, Dr. Clark said, but beneficiar-ies are encouraged not to wait but toexplore the convenient option of immu-nization at TRICARE retail pharmacies atno additional cost.

Dr. Clark said she is not aware of any flucases at the Randolph clinic so far, but shesaid influenza can occur as early as October.

“Most of the influenza activity peaks inJanuary or later,” she said.

Dr. Clark said patients will not require aseparate H1N1vaccine: the 2010-11 vaccineprotects against H1N1, H3N2 and theinfluenza B strains.

“During well-matched seasons, the

influenza vaccine’s effectiveness rangesfrom 70 to 90 percent,” she said.

Dr. Clark said everyone 6 months old orolder who doesn’t have a contraindica-tion to vaccination should get the flu vac-cine. The vaccine’s most common sideeffects are runny nose, congestion, fever,sore throat, muscle aches, cough, vomit-ing and diarrhea.

She said the nasal-spray flu vaccine isan option for healthy patients between 2and 49 years old.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illnesscaused by influenza viruses; it is spreadmainly by droplets made when people withthe illness cough, sneeze or talk, but a per-son may also contract it by touching anobject that has a flu virus on it.

Flu shot options abound for TRICARE recipients

Photo by Joel MartinezLt. Gen. Douglas Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, receives his annualflu shot Sept. 28 from Staff Sgt. Caroline Mejia, 359th Medical Group, NCO in charge of the immu-nization clinic.

“It is just as important for family members andretirees to receive their annual flu vaccinations

as it is for active-duty personnel.”1st Lt. Tiffany McMackin

359th Medical Support Squadron TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight deputy commander

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902nd Force Support Squadron Briefs

SPORTS – HEALTH – FITNESS

Golf benefitThe Wounded Warriors

Benefit Golf Tournamentand Tribute takes placeNov. 8 at the RiverhillCountry Club in Kerrville.

For more information,contact Matt Fawkes at(830) 792-1143 or e-mailmtrevino@riverhillcc.com.

Youth sportsRegistration for

2010/2011 basketball andcheerleading programs foryouth ages 5-17 years runsthrough Nov. 1. The regis-tration fee is $40. All play-ers must have a currentphysical on file. Coachesare also needed.

For more details, call652-3298.

Twilight golf hoursThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers the followingTwilight and Super Twilighthours and prices:• Twilight hours normallystart at 1 p.m.• Twilight Monday-Friday:$11 to walk and $20 to ride •Twilight weekends andholidays: $12 to walk and$21 to ride•Super Twilight Monday-Friday: start at 5 p.m. with$6 to walk and $12 to ride.

Golf lessonsThe Randolph Oaks Golf

Course offers golf lessons.The cost for five lessonsplus time on the course is$99 (clubs furnished).

All participants will alsoreceive a punch card for 10nine-hole rounds of golf.

For complete details,call PGA Golf ProfessionalCharles Bishop at 244-3415.

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By Robert Goetz502nd Air Base Wing OL-B Public Affairs

Flu season is rapidly approaching, butthere’s no need to endure a nasty cough, arunny nose, body aches or any of the othersymptoms associated with the illness.

A flu shot is the best way to prevent theflu, and personnel at the Randolph MedicalClinic are already gearing up to administerthe vaccine to servicemembers.

“Vaccination should begin as soon asthe flu vaccine is available, but when thesupply is limited, which is the currentstate, it is targeted at active-duty andhigh-risk patients,” said Capt. (Dr.)Cheryll Clark, 359th Medical OperationsSquadron pediatrician.

Active-duty and Air Reserve personnel onfull-time military status are required to beimmunized through their military treatmentfacility and may receive their vaccine at theRandolph clinic, but the clinic is planninginfluenza vaccination outreach to majorsquadrons to reach active-duty members, shesaid. Some personnel, such as first respon-ders, have already received the vaccine.

Other TRICARE beneficiaries – retireesand dependents – are encouraged toobtain their f lu vaccinations at thenumerous TRICARE retail network phar-macies in the area.

“It is just as important for family mem-bers and retirees to receive their annualflu vaccinations as it is for active-duty per-sonnel,” said 1st Lt. Tiffany McMackin,359th Medical Support Squadron TRICAREOperations and Patient AdministrationFlight deputy commander. “TRICARE hasmade access to the vaccine easy; mostretail pharmacies in the San Antonio areaare part of the TRICARE network and willprovide the flu vaccination at no cost tothe beneficiary.”

She said retirees and dependents shouldsearch online or call 1-877-363-1303 tofind out if a particular pharmacy is part ofthe network.

However, Randolph clinic patients whoreceive their vaccine at an outside facilityshould provide the immunization clinicwith documentation so their records canbe updated.

There will be two special opportunities forTRICARE recipients to receive a flu shot atRandolph when the Wilford Hall MedicalCenter and Randolph immunization clinicsoffer point-of-service influenza vaccinationsOct. 23 and Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at

the Randolph Base Exchange.As the supply permits, vaccination will

eventually be opened up for all comers toRandolph, Dr. Clark said, but beneficiar-ies are encouraged not to wait but toexplore the convenient option of immu-nization at TRICARE retail pharmacies atno additional cost.

Dr. Clark said she is not aware of any flucases at the Randolph clinic so far, but shesaid influenza can occur as early as October.

“Most of the influenza activity peaks inJanuary or later,” she said.

Dr. Clark said patients will not require aseparate H1N1vaccine: the 2010-11 vaccineprotects against H1N1, H3N2 and theinfluenza B strains.

“During well-matched seasons, the

influenza vaccine’s effectiveness rangesfrom 70 to 90 percent,” she said.

Dr. Clark said everyone 6 months old orolder who doesn’t have a contraindica-tion to vaccination should get the flu vac-cine. The vaccine’s most common sideeffects are runny nose, congestion, fever,sore throat, muscle aches, cough, vomit-ing and diarrhea.

She said the nasal-spray flu vaccine isan option for healthy patients between 2and 49 years old.

The flu is a contagious respiratory illnesscaused by influenza viruses; it is spreadmainly by droplets made when people withthe illness cough, sneeze or talk, but a per-son may also contract it by touching anobject that has a flu virus on it.

Flu shot options abound for TRICARE recipients

Photo by Joel MartinezLt. Gen. Douglas Owens, Air Education and Training Command vice commander, receives his annualflu shot Sept. 28 from Staff Sgt. Caroline Mejia, 359th Medical Group, NCO in charge of the immu-nization clinic.

“It is just as important for family members andretirees to receive their annual flu vaccinations

as it is for active-duty personnel.”1st Lt. Tiffany McMackin

359th Medical Support Squadron TRICARE Operations and Patient Administration Flight deputy commander