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PASSING INSPECTION

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Marasky

Tech. Sgt. David Harvey,402nd Redistribution PropertyAssessment Team, inspectsthe top hatch of a Humvee fordefects, Jan. 21. The 402ndRPAT team inspects andprocesses U.S. militaryHumvees marked for redistrib-ution to the Iraqi army. Sgt.Harvey is deployed fromLackland.

By Mike JosephStaff Writer

Team Lackland kicks off African AmericanHeritage Month this weekend with a series ofevents surrounding the theme “The Quest for BlackCitizenship in the Americas.”

A gospel concert featuring the Lackland choir-will be held Saturday at 6 p.m. in the basic militarytraining chapel. Two off base choirs and theUniversity of Texas-San Antonio choir will also per-form.

The opening ceremony, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.,Monday at the Wilford Hall Medical CenterAuditorium will set the stage for events in the com-ing weeks.

Three or four committee members will visit each

of the base child development centers Wednesday,Thursday and Friday for reading.

“They’ll pick a book dealing with the month andread to the children for about 10-15 minutes eachday,” said Tech. Sgt. Lakesha Washington, AAHMcommittee chairman.

Wednesday and Feb. 19, all base dining facili-ties, including Air Force Basic Military Training,will serve soul food menus.

The Mitch Anderson variety show is planned forFeb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the Bob Hope Theater. Theevent is open to the public with free admission.

“Anyone that has talent and wants to be in thevariety show can contact Mitch Anderson at 671-8945,” said Sergeant Washington.

Today is the deadline to sign up for the show.Retired Lt. Gen. Daniel James III will be the fea-

tured speaker at a Feb. 12 luncheon. The son of theAir Force’s first African American four-star gener-al, General James is the first African-American tobe the director of the Air National Guard. Theluncheon takes place at the Gateway Club from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. and tickets are available by contact-ing Sergeant Washington at 671-8948.

The AAHM committee will culminate the monthwith its annual scholarship banquet Feb. 28. Gen.Alfred Stewart, head of the Air Force RecruitingService, will give the keynote address. The eventbegins at 6 p.m. at the Gateway Club.

Last year, the committee awarded $4,000 inscholarships. Sergeant Washington said the goalfor this year is to give away $5,000 in scholarships.All monies collected from year-long fundraisers bythe committee go to the scholarship fund.

African American Heritage Month to kick off

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The 37th Security Forces Squadron recentlyadded another tool to their non-lethal forceoptions.

The Taser X-26, authorized for use Air Force-wide last June, can aid officers in gaining control ofa potentially dangerous situation while playing arole in officer and subject safety.

“Only certified Security Forces active dutyAirmen will be carrying Tasers,” said Capt. DougWhitehead, 37th SFS operations officer. “No flight-line security, ISR or security at the gates will havethem; they are strictly for the Airmen that are lawenforcement certified.”

Captain Whitehead said using a Taser is becom-ing commonplace in law enforcement and it hasbeen deemed to be a very effective tool. Other non-lethal force options are a baton and pepper spray.

“Along with the Taser course we’ve added theuse of force test, which re-emphasizes our use offorce procedures of when they can and can’t use aTaser,” Captain Whitehead said. “We are gettinguse of force training at least four or five times ayear reiterating all the necessary requirements forusing certain tools.

“This is not a recurring theme where we expectwe have to use (Tasers). We’ve had a baton foryears, spray for years and (we) rarely have to usethose. We expect to rarely have to use a Taser.”

He explained that Tasers only would be usedwhen subjects become actively resistant, meaningall other methods used to subdue the subject havenot worked, and the subject is becoming aggressivetoward an officer or is assaulting someone else. Itcan also help prevent situations from escalating tolethal-force levels.

“The Taser not only promotes officer safetybecause we can hit them from a particular dis-

tance, but it also promotes subject safety; we’re notstriking them with another weapon,” said CaptainWhitehead.

He said the Taser is less intrusive to the subjectthan other non-lethal tools. When a baton is used,it generally results in broken bones, immediatemedical attention and pain; effects of a spray canlast for hours.

With a Taser, the subject only feels the effectwhen being stunned, the shock wears off quicklyand there are no lasting effects.

The model Security Forces will use delivers 1.3watts of power, it was tested on 300 people beforebeing sold, and was found not cause severe musclecontraction.

“I am 100 percent confident the Airmen will dothe right thing with the Taser,” he said. “It’s justanother tool, and we are not promoting its use. Weare promoting the knowledge of the tool for thebase population so they know what we have.”

Lackland security forces implement use of Tasers

To report Fraud, Waste & Abuse matters or if you have a concern andare unsure if you should file a complaint, contact the 37 TRW/IG Office at 671-3347

or e-mail to [email protected].

AIRMAN’S GATE CLOSURE

Outbound traffic at Airman’s Gate willbe closed Saturday through Monday. Thegate will reopen by Monday morning.

To accommodate traffic during theweekend, Gateway West will be open 24hours.

GOSPEL CONCERT

A gospel concert Saturday night spon-sored by the African American HeritageCommittee will start a month-long seriesof events for African American HeritageMonth.

The concert will be held Saturday at 6p.m. in the basic military training chapelfeaturing the Lackland choir, two off-base choirs and the University of Texas-San Antonio choir.

AAHM OPENING CEREMONY

The African American Heritage Monthopening ceremony is Monday at theWilford Hall Medical Center Auditoriumfrom 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

AWARDS CEREMONIES

The Team Lackland fourth quarterawards ceremony will be held Thursdayin the Gateway Club beginning at 11:30a.m., and the annual Team Lacklandawards ceremony is scheduled for Feb.27 in the Gateway Cub at 6 p.m.

The 37th Training Wing annualawards ceremony will be tonight in theGateway Club at 6 p.m.

VET CLINIC HOURS REDUCED

The Lackland Veterinary TreatmentFacility will reduce service hours begin-ning in February.

Services will be reduced while facilityand logistical support is evaluated toensure the clinic is within U.S. ArmyVeterinary Command Standards in orderto provide customers with quality care.

Limited appointments can be madefor vaccination and preventive medicineonly.

For more information, call the clinicat 671-3631.

OPEN HOUSE, BLOOD DRIVE

The Lackland Blood Donor Center willhold an open house and drive today tocomplete January’s National Blood DonorMonth.

The open house and blood drive willbe from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A hot dogand hamburger lunch will be served from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At noon, there will be ablood donor recognition ceremony.

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NewsBRIEFS

MUCH APPRECIATED

Photo by Robbin Cresswell

(Right) Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Sidney, Air ForceIntelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceAgency and her daughter Anissa watch thejumbotron during Military Appreciation Night at theSan Antonio Spurs basketball game Friday. SergeantSidney's husband and Anissa's father, Tech. Sgt.Marcus Sidney, is deployed to Qatar.

Photo by Dawn Snow(Above) Tech. Sgt. Marcus Sidney, deployed to Qatarfrom Randolph Air Force Base, delivers a messageto his wife Tech. Sgt. Vanessa Sidney, Air ForceIntelligence, Surveillance and ReconnaissanceAgency, and daughter Anissa during Mil i taryAppreciation Night at the San Antonio Spursbasketball game Friday. Throughout the night,messages were played from Spurs players andcoaches sharing their appreciation for servicemem-bers and their families.

By General Norton SchwartzAir Force Chief of Staff

In October, which isEnergy Awareness Month,we kicked off a year-longeffort to achieve the AirForce energy vision: “MakeEnergy a Consideration inAll We Do.” I commend thecreative Energy AwarenessMonth campaigns completedby the major commands. Theyremind us that the world’s finestAir Force requires substantialenergy to fly, fight, and win andthat it is our responsibility to usesuch energy wisely. The judicioususe of every national resource is apromise that we must, and will,keep.

Successful Air Force energy ini-

tiatives begin and endwith our motivated mili-tary and civilian work-force.

Over the past fewyears, we have success-fully worked together toreduce energy consump-tion at our bases byalmost 18 percent, whilereducing our fuel use bynearly the same amount.

We must continue to identify inno-vative ways to conserve energyand take actions to build upon oursuccess.

Let’s be passionate energy advo-cates, set the example, and remindthose around us that our individ-ual actions can make a significantdifference in creating a more ener-gy-efficient Air Force.

The Air Force energy strategy isstraight forward: Reduce Demand,Increase Supply, and Change ourCulture. In December, Secretary ofthe Air Force Michael Donleyestablished this strategy as AirForce policy when he signed theAir Force Energy Program PolicyMemorandum (AFPM 10-1). Let’sfol low his lead by using themomentum of our recent success-es, the encouragement of energyawareness campaigns, and theopportunities presented by a newyear to dedicate ourselves to thisstrategy.

Through teamwork and disci-pline we can make lasting energyimprovements for our Air Forceand our Nation.

I thank you for your service anddedication to duty.

CSAF: we must be energy advocates

Gen. NortonSchwartz

Love your job in the Air Force?Want to share your personal experiences in the military with others?

The Lackland Speakers’ Bureau wants YOU!Call 671-5066 or 671-2907 for more details.


COMMENTARY

Editorial staffBRIG. GEN. LEN PATRICK,37TH TRAINING WING COMMANDER

KIRK FRADY,DIRECTOR, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

JOE BELA,CHIEF OF INTERNAL

COMMUNICATIONS, 671-4111

SHANNON CARABAJAL,MANAGING EDITOR, 671-1786

MIKE JOSEPH,STAFF WRITER, 671-4357

PATRICK DESMOND,SPORTS EDITOR/STAFF WRITER,671-5049

PAUL NOVAK,DESIGN/LAYOUT, 671-0478

Office:1701 Kenly Ave. Suite 102Lackland AFB, Texas 78236-5103(210) 671-1786;(fax) 671-2022E-mail: [email protected]’s AccessChannel: Team Lackland CableTV 21Straight Talk: 671-7469 (NEWS)For advertising information:Prime Time Military Newspapers2203 S. HackberrySan Antonio, Texas 78210(210) 534-8848(fax) 534-7134

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The appearance of advertisingin this publication, includinginserts or supplements, does notconstitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, theDepartment of the Air Force orPrime Time Military Newspapers,of the products or servicesadvertised.

Everything advertised in thispublication shall be made availablefor purchase, use or patronagewithout regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical handicap,political affiliation, or any othernonmerit factor of the purchaser,user or patron.

Editorial content is edited,prepared and provided by thePublic Affairs Office of the 37thTraining Wing. All photos, unlessotherwise indicated, are U.S. AirForce photos.

Deadline for submissions isnoon Thursday the week priorto publication.

By Chief Master Sgt. Eddie Gilder332nd Expeditionary Mission Support Group

Since last summer, more than 240Airmen from Lackland have been sup-porting the war on terrorism at JointBase Balad, Iraq. Combat medics,security forces, civil engineers, logisti-cians, first sergeants, chaplains andothers are serving along side morethan 8,000 Airmen from bases aroundthe world in the legendary 332nd AirExpeditionary Wing, the original homeof the Tuskegee Airmen.

With a rally cry of “The LegendContinues” this total force teamincluding active duty, Air NationalGuard and Air Force Reserve Airmenhas achieved amazing accomplish-ments over the last six months whilesupporting the joint warfighter.

The Airmen of the 332nd AEW arespread throughout Iraq, either servingat one of three forward operatingbases or supporting the 732nd AirExpeditionary Group in JointExpeditionary Taskings with Armyand Marine units at more than 60 for-ward operating locations.

Force enablers, including engi-neers, communicators, transporters,security forces, and force support per-sonnel, provide a wide range of expe-ditionary combat support capabilities.The 332nd Expeditionary MissionSupport Group has provided life sup-port functions for more than 27,000people, operating and maintaining9,000 facilities, managing 1,600 vehi-cles, and providing oversight anddirection on a $260 million LogisticsCivil Augment-ation Program con-tract, the largest in Iraq.

Operating the Air Force TheaterHospital, the equivalent of a level 1trauma center, the 332nd Exped-itionary Medical Group maintained a98 percent survival rate for woundedservicemembers. Medics also sawmore than 500 patients a month, 20percent of which are trauma cases inthe emergency department, issuing61,000 medical prescriptions, 40,000individual labs and 8,500 radiologystudies. At the hospital clinics, medicsadmitted 580 trauma patients, per-formed more than 1,000 operations,and saw over 26,000 outpatients.

For the first time, security forcesAirmen are providing security outsidethe wire, working closely with theArmy while patrolling an area outsideJBB. Interacting with the local Iraqison a daily basis, they are buildingtrust and friendships as they provide a

secure environment for JBB.The quick reaction forces have

denied the enemy freedom of move-ment with more than 600 patrols.Traveling 15,000 kilometers and cov-ering 60,000 acres of battlespace,they found 43 unexplained ordnancesand improvised explosive devices anddetained 10 enemy forces.

The 332nd ExpeditionaryOperations Group is responsible forflying operations, overseeing day-to-day operations of three F-16 fightersquadrons, a MQ-1/MQ-9 UnmannedAerial System squadron, a C-130squadron, a combat search and res-cue squadron and an air controlsquadron.

The group flew nearly 9,000 sor-ties, logging more than 47,000 hoursincluding 5,000 hours of reconnais-sance and overwatch support.

Additionally, more than 44,000 tonsof cargo and 86,000 passengerspassed through JBB, eliminating theneed for dangerous convoys and keep-ing 8,000 off Iraqi roads and out ofharm’s way.

Finally, the 332nd Expeditionary

Maintenance Group supports coalitionforces throughout Iraq by providingcombat-ready aircraft and munitionsto the air component commander.They provide aircraft maintenance,sortie generation, and launch, recov-ery and servicing support for militaryand commercial transient aircraft.

In only four months, the mainte-nance group performed 42 F-16 phaseinspections and two C-130 home sta-tion check inspections. The groupreceived 187 tons of munitions valuedat more than $26 million. Additionally,they oversaw the Air Force’s largestMQ-1 Predator fleet, launching morethan 1,000 sorties defending key mili-tary and civilian sites throughout Iraq.

Although they missed spending hol-idays with their families, the men andwomen deployed from Lackland knewthey were part of something muchbigger than themselves by providingfreedoms to the people of Iraq thatmany of its citizens have never had.There is a long way to go and nobodyknows what the future holds for Iraq,but you can be very proud of theirmany accomplishments. I know I am.

Lackland Airmen make history in Iraq

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson Airman 1st Class Israel Garza provides security near a checkpoint at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, inNovember. Airman Garza, a security forces apprentice with the 532nd Expeditionary SecurityForces Squadron, deployed from Lackland.

TALESPINNERJANUARY 30, 2009

TALK

STRAIGHT

By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

With the conclusion of atumultuous NFL seasonon Sunday, we hitLackland’s pavement tofind out if Super BowlXLIII will be any easier topredict.

So, which team do youthink will take home theLombardi trophy?

“Steelers, of course. The bestdefense in the NFL. That’s allyou need to say. Defense winschampionships.” – Master Sgt.David Clark, 342nd TrainingSquadron.

“Cardinals. They’re theunderdog. You got to go withthe underdog.” – Airman 1stClass Joseph Conley, 320thTraining Squadron.

“Steelers, because they’re justbetter than the Cardinals.” –Airman Marcus Graf, 323rdTraining Squadron.

“Arizona. After the Vikings gotout, I was done. I’m going forthe underdog.” – Airman 1stClass Christopher Ryan, 343rdTraining Squadron.


Congratulations to the fol-lowing 68 Airmen for beingselected as honor graduatesamong 777 trainees gradu-ating today.

320th Training SquadronFlight 137Austin HancockChristopher KinneFlight 138Jaime AmayaRyan CarrilloJeremy ClemmerCollin MeiselFlight 147Christian OgardMark SchwabMichael StevensonFlight 148Andrew CulhaneFrederick VillosoHart Weber

322nd Training Squadron

Flight 145Sean CarnahanRobert CarterSteven CumminsWayne DriscollShaun HannonBryan JacksonWilliam JenkinsMatthew KuhnsRyan MarrKyle MortensenBobby PriceBenjamin StevensonRyan SullivanFlight 149Alexjandro DavianoBrett Ready

323rd Training SquadronFlight 150Tracy BaxterAshley KernerAngela NataleJessica PattonLeeihnae Reese

Patricia SnyderTabitha Umphress

324th Training SquadronFlight 141Erick GalinkinFlight 142Dawud AliAnthony LujanHarry Matthews

326th Training SquadronFlight 139John BrillNathan FanisMichael GessnerThomas JirkovskyJacob KrauseJoseph KumasMatthew PosanJordan RentfroClayton TatumFlight 140Samantha CarranzaKendra Doan

Crystal EnosCrystal FreiKara HarlowAlyssa HarrisonHeleina HolzerJessica KienbaumStacey LacoursiereAngela RivetNatasha StannardCandace ThompsonGina Trapani

331st Training SquadronFlight 143Jonathan CarringtonFlight 144Richard CrumleyWilliam GilbertQuinn McCloskeyJustin RabeFreddie RudometkinJose ThamesDavid Young

Top BMT Airman

Jessica Kienbaum, 326thTRS, Flight 140

Most Physically FitMale AirmenMark Schwab, 320th TRS,Flight 147Collin Meisel, 320th TRS,Flight 138Female AirmenStephanie Reese, 323rdTRS, Flight 150Keri Stafford, 323rd TRS,Flight 150

Top PT FlightsMale Flights331st TRS, Flight 144320th TRS, Flight 147Female Flights323rd TRS, Flight 150326th TRS, Flight 140

Top Academic Flights326th TRS, Flight 140322nd TRS, Flight 145

BMT HONORS

STEP ONE

Courtesy PhotoLt. Gen. Ted Bowlds (left), Electronic Systems Center commander, and Col. Kevin Collamore,Cryptologic Systems Group commander, give Staff Sgt. Sonia Vaquera technical sergeant stripes Jan.15. Sergeant Vaquera, CPSG, received an immediate promotion as part of the Stripes forExceptional Performers Program. Sergeant Vaquera received the only STEP promotion allocated toESC this year, and was only 1 of 16 promoted under the program in Air Force Materiel Command.

Congratulations to the following organizations andmembers of Team Lackland who were recently namedwinners of 2008 Air Education and Training Commandawards.

2008 AETC A1 Awards:Nathan Altschuler Outstanding Education and TrainingProgram (large base)37th Mission Support Squadron

Child Development Program of the Year37th Mission Support Group

Community Center Program of the Year37th Mission Support Group

Information Ticket and Travel Program of the Year37th Mission Support Group

Youth Program of the Year (includes school age pro-gram)37th Mission Support Group

Education and Training Manager of the Year - SeniorEnlisted (unit-level)Master Sgt. Sherri Rhoades, 837th Training Squadron

Education and Training Manager of the Year - SeniorEnlisted (support-level)Master Sgt. Jaime Santiago, Inter-American Air ForcesAcademy

Manpower SNCO of the Year (base-level)Master Sgt. Rachelle Slater, 37th Mission Support

Lackland Airmenearn AETC awards

See AWARDS P7

Floods, Snowstorms, Cyclones, Tornados, Monsoons?

OH MY!Don’t Fret, Here Are Some Ways To Find Out Working Hours During

Inclement Weather And/Or Emergencies:

• Listen To Local Television And Radio Stations • Call 671-NEWS • Check Gate Marquees• Check Public Web site www.lackland.af.mil • ON BASE ONLY – Tune Into Channel 21, Commander’s Access Channel

• Have Up-To-Date Information On Your Recall Roster


Squadron

Personnel Specialist of the Year (unit-level)Airman 1st Class Justin Mendoza, 319th Training SquadronPersonnel Superintendent of the Year (unit-level)Master Sgt. Tammy Taylor, 59th Medical Support Squadron

Education and Training Manager of the Year - SeniorCivilian (support-level)Nancy Conley, 737th Training Support Squadron

Education and Training Manager of the YearStaff Sgt. Alica Ruiz, 37th Medical Operations Squadron

Manpower Senior Civilian of the Year (base-level)Richard Trombley, 37th Mission Support Squadron

Services Civilian Flight Chief of the Year (base-level)Debra Willey, 37th Mission Support Group

Services Civilian Manager of the Year (base-level)Steve Reichert, 37th Mission Support Group

Services Senior Civilian Manager of the Year (base-level)Jerry Stanfield, 37th Mission Support Squadron

2008 AETC Contracting Awards:Outstanding Contracting Team37th Contracting Squadron Base Infrastructure Flight

Outstanding Field Grade OfficerMaj. Anthony Diaz, 37th CONS

Outstanding Contracting Senior NCOMaster Sgt. Jessica Murray, 37th CONS

AWARDS from P6



A ribbon-cutting ceremony Jan. 23 markedthe official opening of the 37th CommunicationSquadron’s new home.

The final move-ins take place next week inthe new $13.9 million structure that now offices228 people in a state-of-the-art facility.

Building 1052, located behind the 37thMission Support Group headquarters on KenlyAvenue, has 25,295 square feet of energy-effi-cient office space. In addition to the latest tech-nology, the building also meets anti-terrorismforce protection requirements and movesalmost all of the communication squadron offKelly USA.

“We’re really excited about it; it enhancesour mission,” said Lt. Col. Lisa Hummler, 37thCS commander. “Due to the efforts of many inthe 37th Mission Support Group, we have acommunications facility we can all take pridein.”

The sleek facility will be the new home for120 members of the communication squadronmoving from Kelly, and 108 more communica-

tors from four other buildings around Lackland.The squadron helped in the 2001 closure of

Kelly AFB but stayed on Kelly USA until thenew facility could be completed. The buildinghouses personnel from many communicationdisciplines such as network controllers, tele-phone switch technicians, client support admin-istrators, forms and publications experts, com-munication planners, airfield systems techni-cians, information assurance and computersecurity managers, and server administrators.

The building includes redundant power,ample space and air conditioning for Lackland’snetwork control center and functional systemserver farm.

“We have two state-of-the-art generatorsthat will run this facility for 67 hours in theevent of a disaster without re-fueling,” saidproject manager John Collums. “They start upwithin five seconds and are supplying power toservers immediately so base network and tele-phone services can stay operational.”

Construction began in October 2007, and theproject was completed on time. “SpawGlass (thegeneral contractor) worked six and seven daysa week the last three months to come in on

schedule,” said Mr. Collums. “They really put ina Herculean effort.”

Gary Watts, 37th CS deputy director, saidfirst discussions about the building started in1995. It was originally planned to be a two-story, 50,000 square foot building housing 350people but budget cuts and downsizing reducedthe original plans.

“When we went into design concept yearsago, we walked into the room and were imme-diately tasked to take $2 million right off thetop,” Mr. Watts said. “That’s when our buildingwent from two stories to one and from 50,000square feet to 32,000.”

In remarks at the ribbon cutting, Brig. Gen.Len Patrick, 37th Training Wing commander,said “this bringing together of squadron per-sonnel, along with combining squadron func-tions under one roof, will allow the communica-tions squadron to more efficiently and effective-ly provide communications support to all ofTeam Lackland.”

General Patrick also cited 37th MSG civilengineers, the Army Corp of Engineers, the AirForce Center for Engineering andEnvironmental Excellence and SpawGlass.

37th COMM moves into new $13.9 million home


SECURITY FORCESON PATROL

The following incidents,reported by the 37thSecurity Forces Squadron,took place on Lackland Jan.15-21:

• Seven minor vehicleaccidents with no injuriesand two major accidentswith minor injuries werereported.

• Twenty-two traffic cita-tions were issued.

• A technical sergeantfrom the 690th IntelligenceSupport Squadron reporteddamage to a vehicle at themini-mall.

• A civilian reported theftand damage to a vehicle atWilford Hall Medical Center.

• An airman first classfrom the 343rd TrainingSquadron reported theft ofpersonal items and a laptopcomputer valued at $650from the 343rd TRS dormi-tories.

• A civilian reported theftof $60 from Wilford Hall.

• A civilian reported theftof a diamond ring valued at$899 from the Gateway Inn.

• A technical sergeantfrom the 324th TrainingSquadron reported vehicledamage at the 324th TRSdormitories.

• A civilian was arrested

at the Gateway East gate fordriving while intoxicated.

• An airman from the343rd Training Squadronwas arrested for underagedrinking at the 343rd TRSdormitories.

• A lieutenant colonelfrom the 59th Medical Wingreported theft of a laptopcomputer and monitor val-ued at $6,000 from WilfordHall.

• A Navy petty officerreported vehicle damage atbase housing (Blake Road).

• A civilian was arrestedfor fraud valued at $1,711 atthe base exchange.

• A senior airman fromthe 343rd TrainingSquadron was arrested forcontributing to the delin-quency of a minor (alcohol)at the 343rd TRS dormito-ries.

• An airman basic fromthe 343rd TrainingSquadron was arrested formalicious mischief at the343rd TRS dormitories.

If you have informationabout criminal activity onLackland, call the SecurityForces Control Center at671-2018. To report emer-gencies, call 911. You mayremain anonymous.

MILITARY JUSTICESPOTLIGHT

The 37th Training WingOffice of the Staff JudgeAdvocate administeredthese judgments from Jan.14-21:

• An airman first classfrom the 37th LogisticsReadiness Squadron violat-ed Article 92 (governmentcomputer misuse) andreceived suspended reduc-tion to airman, suspendedforfeitures of $200 for twomonths, 30 days extraduties, and a reprimand.

• An airman from the

37th Security ForcesSquadron violated Article92 (willful dereliction ofduty) and received reduc-tion to airman basic, 45days extra duties, and areprimand.

Mandatory Uniform Codeof Military Justice briefingsfor second-term re-enlis-tees are conducted on awalk-in basis in the 37thTRW headquarters court-room.

For more information,call 671-2007.

Stay up-to-date during specialevents and rough skies.

Call 671-NEWS


By Patrick DesmondStaff Writer

The Health and Wellness Center is on the front-line in preventing illness, disease and injury atLackland by educating a healthy lifestyle withinthe community.

Prevention remains the HAWC’s most effectivestrategy to ensure the physical wellbeing of thebase, opting to head off afflictions such as dia-betes and hypertension through free safety, nutri-tion and exercise programs.

“When (Health and Wellness Centers) wereestablished, the intent was to try and take thefocus off tertiary care or disease management,trying to prevent people from getting some ofthose chronic diseases that we know a healthylifestyle, maintaining a good weight, doing physi-cal activity, managing stress, and just havinghealthy habits, can prevent,” HAWC flight com-mander Maj. Cynthia Mitchell said. “Some of theselifestyle changes, if they are done correctly, andare consistent, can help people mitigate diseases.”

Staffed at the HAWC, contract dietician MichaelAngeletti offers consultations and training on theimportance of nutrition, appropriate calorieintake and a routine diet in education such as theBody Composition Improvement program gearedtoward assisting Airmen in annual performancetests.

Now, three months old, the HAWC’s NutritionTraining Leader program provides squadron lead-ers a new tool in shaping their Airmen.

Angeletti described the program as an exem-plar way to meet the nutritional needs of a largebase population.

“They have one dietician, me. Unfortunatelywith 15,000 active duty, one dietician is not suffi-cient,” Angeletti said. “So, we have nutritiontraining to give (leaders) some knowledge andawareness and have them implement some basicnutrition programs for their squadron. It’s goingto be interesting to see the data in the next four tosix months, to see how they are doing.”

Reviewing feedback from Wilford Hall MedicalCenter and the fitness centers, the HAWC con-structs programs proactively, developing interven-tion around current health needs.

Major Mitchell said this allows them to changewith a constituent make-up in constant flux com-mon to military installations.

“It would be irresponsible if we held a zincdeficiency course,” she added. “We want to lookat what the population’s needs are and offer serv-ices, interventions and education toward that pop-ulation. We look at the data and try to find wherethe base needs us and where can we make thebiggest impact.”

Once clients’ needs are assessed, the HAWCrefers them to other base facilities to maximizesupport and available resources, often producingjoint programs.

One such program is the Fitness FightersChallenge, a joint effort by the HAWC and fitnesscenters, where people engage in a three-monthprogram that includes a preliminary fitnessassessment, three workout sessions with fitness

center personal trainers, education on nutrition.The person that improves the most wins a prize.

A new procedure assisting referrals is the “pre-scription pad,” a document listing all the support-ive agencies and their services provided toincrease communication and cohesion betweenexperts on base.

Currently, the HAWC is assisting Airmen to pre-pare for upcoming performance tests while help-ing people fulfill New Year’s resolutions.

In February, the center advocates National

Heart Month, while they join youth centers inApril to target a younger audience at the SpringFling.

The center also produces a monthly newsletterwith tips on staying fit and offers healthy recipes.The HAWC’s services are free to everyone onbase.

For more information on services and pro-grams, contact the Health and Wellness Center at671-0566 or visit their Web site athttps://kx.afms.mil/lacklandhawc.

HAWC watches over community’s health

Photos by Robbin CresswellStaff Sgt. Tanya Barnes, 37th Comptroller Squadron, and Byron Black help Senior Airman Dominique Campos work onthe proper form for push ups at the Health and Wellness Center. Airman Campos is with the 59th Medical Wing.

Michael Angeletti, the Health and Wellness Center's registered dietician, provides information about healthyfood choices during a class Jan. 21.


AWARDS SELECTION

Photo by Patrick DesmondTech. Sgt. James Wooding, 37th Security Forces Squadron, meets the 37th Training Wingannual awards selection board Jan. 23. The board was composed of 37th TRW CommandChief Master Sgt. Juan Lewis, who served as the board president, and Team Lackland ChiefMaster Sgts. Andres Alvarez, David Groff, James Guertin, Michael Guyer and Robert RubioTheaward winners selected by the board will be announced during the 37th Training Wing awardsceremony today at 6 p.m. in the Gateway Club at 6 p.m. Fourth quarter awards ceremony forthe 37th Training Wing will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Gateway Club, and the 37thTRW annual awards ceremony will be Jan. 30 in the Gateway Club at 6 p.m.

A nationwide increase in fire deaths attributedpartially to blocked or insufficient exits empha-sizes the need to think about escape routes.Blocked doors and windows could keep you fromescaping a home fire, and that could mean thedifference between life and death.

The key to your family’s safety is planning andpracticing a home fire escape plan twice a year.Here are some things to keep in mind as youplan:

Alternate escape routesIdentify two escape routes out of each room, ifpossible. Make sure each route can beused safely by everyone.

Security barsSecurity bars or steel screens on doorsand windows that don’t come with aquick release mechanism could keepyou trapped inside during a fire, orprevent emergency personnel fromentering your home. Inspect windowswith security bars to make sure they

have quick release devices that everyone in thehome knows how to use.

PadlocksPadlocks can be a barrier to safety. During ahome fire, you’ll need access to every escaperoute. Remove padlocks so all doors and windowscan be used.

FurnitureWhen arranging furniture and other items, don’tblock doors or windows with televisions, heavy

dressers, tables, couches, or potted plants.

Remove furniture that may be blocking doors orwindows.

WindowsNever nail or paint windows shut. Opening themcould be crucial in the event of a home fire.Inspect windows and doors and remove nails orpaint that could prevent windows from beingused for escape.

ToysA pile of toys or other items in front of a doorwaycan block your escape route and could be a safety

hazard. Remove toys that may be blockingdoors or windows.

Plastic insulationIn colder parts of the country, residentsoften cover their windows with plastic dur-ing the long winter. Make sure everyone in

your family can easily remove the plasticin case of an emergency.

(Courtesy of NFPA & Lackland Fire ProtectionFlight)

Clear escape routes key to fire safety at home

By Sharon AmannLackland Library

The New Year brings twonew services that enhanceleisure and study activitiesfor Lackland Librarypatrons.

“We’re very pleased tooffer Playaway audio booksand ‘Live Homework Help’from tutor.com to our cus-tomers,” said LenoreShapiro, Director of theLackland Library System.“They’re valuable tools thatallow access to our librarycol lect ions in new andexciting ways.”

Playaways are small ,pre-loaded, digital audiobooks with their own set ofear buds and batteries.Customers will find a mix ofPlayaway fiction, non-fic-tion and juvenile titles nearthe entrance to the library.Empty boxes are brought tothe front desk, where staffwill check-out up to twotitles for two weeks.

“We’re benefitting froman expansion of the originalDepartment of Defense pro-gram that sent Playaways

to fend off boredom for ourwarriors deployed to Iraqand Afghanistan,” Ms.Shapiro continued. “Wehave approximately 60titles for folks to check-outand we’ll be adding anotherdozen or so every month.”

Live Homework Help is acomputer-based tutoringproduct students can use tocommunicate with teacherswho help them with toughassignments. Access LiveHomework Help at www.lacklandservices.com.

Available from 2 p.m. tomidnight in English orSpanish, tutors can helpstudents from gradeskinder through 12, as wellas college students in intro-ductory courses and adultlearners.

“I’ve played around withLive Homework Help andit ’s real ly nifty,” Ms.Shapiro explained enthusi-ast ical ly. “It even has ablackboard set-up wherestudents can work out mathproblems without using thekeyboard.”

Lackland libraries addcutting-edge services

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Lackland Conservation CornerSAVE ENERGY!

To help reduce energy cost, removefurniture or items that block air vents to

the ventilation system. Restricting air flowcan cause the ventilation system to become

less efficient.


Those who use theproduct in the library cangain access to the Leisuresection, find the Librarylink, then click on the iconfor “Live Homework Help”on the lower right-handside of the page and fill inthe appropriate informa-tion.

Customers accessing“Live Homework Help”

from their home or laptopcomputer will need to keyin 23935 when asked toauthenticate their creden-tials.

“It ’s always excit ingwhen we can offer newitems to our customers,”continued Ms. Shapiro.“We hope these wil l beespecially popular becausethey are cutt ing-edgeproducts that make lifeeasier.”

LIBRARIES from P13

Lackland Tax CenterBldg. 1000 on Kenly Avenue

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–12 p.m.& 1–3 p.m.

Closed FridaysAppointments necessary for

everyone exceptbasic trainees and

technical school students,which are seen on a walk-in basis.

To make an appointment call 671-5812.


CHAPEL SERVICESBaha’iSunday (1st, 3rd, and 5th):Education Classroom, Bldg.5200, Room 108, 11 a.m.

BuddhistSunday:Gateway Chapel, 3 p.m.

CatholicDaily, Monday-FridayWHMC ChapelMass, 11 a.mFreedom ChapelMass, 1130 a.m.

Saturday:Freedom ChapelConfessions, 4:45 p.m.

Sunday:Freedom ChapelReligious Education, 9 a.m.

Hope ChapelHispanic Mass, 9:15 a.m.

WHMC ChapelMass, 3 p.m.

Christian ScienceSunday:Education Classroom, Bldg.5200, Room 108, 8 a.m.

Church of ChristSunday:Arnold Hall, Bldg. 5506, 7:30a.m.

The Church of JesusChrist of Latter-day SaintsTuesday:Hope ChapelReligious Education, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday:Hope ChapelBible Study (Institute), 6:30p.m.

Sunday:Hope Chapel, 2:30 p.m.

EckankarSaturday (1st, 3rd and 5th):Gateway Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

JewishFriday:Airmen Memorial ChapelSabbath Eve Service, 6:00 p.m.Sunday:Religious Education, 9:00 a.m.

IslamicFriday:Defense Language InstituteStudent CenterJummah Prayer, 1:30 p.m.Sunday:DLI Student CenterReligious Education, 1 p.m.

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

ProtestantSunday:Airmen Memorial ChapelLiturgical Service, 8 a.m.Hope ChapelSpanish Service, 12:45 p.mArnold HallLiturgical ReligiousEducation, 9:30 a.m.Freedom ChapelTraditional Service, 9:30 a.m.Children’s Church, 9:30 a.m.,12:30 p.m.Religious Education, 11 a.m.Gospel Service, 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday:Bible Study, 6 p.m.Medina ChapelContemporary Service, 10:30a.m.WHMC ChapelGeneral Service, 1:30 p.m.

Friday:The Refuge“Fusion” Contemporary, 6:30

p.m. (technical training stu-dents only)

Seventh-day AdventistSaturday:Gateway Chapel, 12:30 p.m.

WiccaSunday:Arnold Hall, information andfellowship 1-3 p.m., open toBMT personnel

Wednesday (1st only):Freedom Chapel, Room 8, SanAntonio Military Open Circle, 6p.m., open to all personnel

For more information, contact:Airmen Memorial Chapel/Gateway Chapel 671-2911Hope Chapel 671-2941Medina Chapel 671-3774Freedom Chapel 671-4208The Refuge 671-6023WHMC Chapel 292-7373

COMMUNITY

VEHICLE TRAFFIC DISCOURAGED

New trails are being completedalong Leon Creek as part of theKFA restoration project and vehicu-lar traffic is discouraged on thetrials.

Contact Jason Rose at 671-5305 for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

The Lackland Officers’ SpousesClub is offering scholarships toservicemembers’ dependents pur-suing a degree from a two- or four-year college, university or voca-tional school.

Applications are available atthe Gateway Club cashiers’ cage,the thrift shop, area high schoolsenior guidance offices, and onLOSC Web site at www.lacklan-dosc.org under information andforms.

Submission deadline isMonday.

For more information, refer tothe OSC Web site or call KarenRomano, scholarship chairman, at314-1863.

SINGLE PARENT SUPPORT GROUP

The next Single Parent SupportGroup meeting is Feb. 10 at 11:30

a.m. at the Airman and FamilyReadiness Flight, Bldg. 1242.

The group offers a way for sin-gle parents to form a social net-work.

For more information, call theAFRF at 671-3722.

NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED

The Alamo City chapter of theAmerican Society of MilitaryComptrollers is accepting nomina-tions for its 2008 annual ASMCawards.

Awards will be presented toindividuals and teams for out-standing accomplishment in thefield of comptrollership on Feb. 13.

VALENTINE’S THEATER

The Arnold Hall CommunityCenter and the LacklandPerforming Arts Group will presentthe play “Love, Sex and the I.R.S.”on Valentine’s weekend.

Performances will be held Feb.13-14 at 7 p.m. each evening inthe Arnold Hall Ballroom with asocial hour prior at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $10 each andinclude light hors d’oeuvres. CallArnold Hall at 671-2619 for ticketsor tickets or more information.

ENLISTED SPOUSES TO MEET

The Lackland Enlisted SpousesClub will hold a meeting Feb. 17 at6 p.m. in the Skylark CommunityCenter followed by the movie“Mama Mia.”

More information is availableat the club’s Web site, www.lacklandesc.org, or by contactingCathy Guertin at 694-0718.

ARTS GROUP SETS MEETING

The Lackland Performing ArtsGroup will hold a general member-ship meeting Feb. 25 in the ArnoldHall Community Center.

Starting time for the meeting is6 p.m., and membership in thegroup is free and open to personsinterested in volunteer theater artsopportunities.

For more information, call 671-2619.

SYMPOSIUM SCHEDULED

An Air Education and TrainingCommand additional duty firstsergeant symposium is Feb. 23-27from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at theInter-American Air Forces Academyauditorium, Bldg. 7356.

This is a unit-funded TDYdesigned to provide invaluable

tools to prospective, current oradditional duty first sergeants.

Interested members shouldcontact their first sergeant orcommand chief prior to registra-tion.

Contact Master Sgt. BrianGraybeal at 671-4083 about thesymposium or Master Sgt. KeithBarber 671-9481 to register.

ONLINE SCHEDULING AVAILABLE

Online appointments for IDcard service at the MilitaryPersonnel Flight are available bythe CAC Web appointment sched-uler.

The service is available only toCAC cardholders, and two forms ofidentification (state or governmentissue) are required.

Contact Tech. Sgt. JosephNormandin at 671-6006 for moreinformation.

FLEA MARKET SCHEDULED

The Skylark Community Centerwill sponsor a flea market March14 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Spots are available for $10 or$15 and include a table.

Call 671-3191 for more infor-mation.

MENTORS WANTED

The Lackland MentoringProgram and SouthwestIndependent School District areseeking mentors to work with at-risk children in local schools.

The Lackland program partnerswith Valley Hi Elementary, FivePalms Elementary, WestwoodTerrace Elementary, and LacklandElementary, Middle and HighSchools.

Volunteers may select whichschool they wish to serve.

LocalBRIEFS

To see menus forLackland dining

halls, go online towww.lackland.af.mil

and click on the“Services“ link.

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The primary responsibility of amentor is to focus on academics;however, mentors are encouraged tohelp the child develop analyticaland social skills.

The Lackland program wasenacted as part of the 1990National Partnership in EducationAct.

People who are interested in theLackland Mentoring Program shouldcontact Tim Walker at 671-3722.Those interested in mentoring forSouthwest ISD should contact SallySobey at 977-5563.

RESEARCH STUDY

Volunteers are needed for aresearch study, “diabetes and car-

diovascular risk reduction programfor the military population.”

Candidates between the ages of18 and 62 who are overweight anddo not have Type 2 diabetes, mayqualify for a group lifestyle balanceprogram directed at controllingweight and improving health.

Contact Athena Martinez at 292-2842 for more details.

FALCON LOANS

The Air Force Aid Society is con-tinuing to offer Falcon loans of$500 or less to active Air Force per-sonnel, Air Force Reserve, and AirNational Guard.

For more information about theloan program, contact the Airmanand Family Readiness Flight at671-3722.

DISABILITY CLAIM FILING

An American Veterans NationalService Officer will be available atthe Airman and Family ReadinessFlight, Bldg. 1249, Tuesday from 8a.m. to noon to discuss claim filingwith the Department of VeteransAffairs for disability compensation.

To schedule an appointment,call Robert Carpenter at 699-5087.

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS

The American Red Cross needsvolunteers for positions at Lacklandand at Wilford Hall Medical Center.

Persons interested can visit theRed Cross office in the AFRF, 8 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Contact Henry Roper, militaryservices coordinator, at 671-2152 or844-4225 for more information.

BRIEFS from P16

GATEWAY THEATERCadillac Records

Bedtime Stories

Seven Pounds

Yes Man

Adults – $4. Children – $2.Closed Monday

through Wednesday.

FRIDAYCadillac Records, 6 p.m. (R), star-ring Adrien Brody and JeffreyWright.

SATURDAYBedtime Stories, noon (PG), star-ring Adam Sandler and KeriRussell.Seven Pounds, 3 p.m. (PG-13), star-ring Will Smith and RosarioDawson.Yes Man, 6 p.m. (PG-13), starringJim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel.

SUNDAYYes Man, noon (PG-13).Seven Pounds, 3 p.m. (PG-13).

THURSDAYBedtime Stories, 4 p.m. (PG).

For more information and futuremovie listings, go to www.aafes.com/ems/conus/lackland.htm.Do you … have a photographer’s eye?

Do you … catch those candid moments?Let us see your work and you could be published!

E-mail your Lackland-related photos to:[email protected] shots only please.


By Patrick DesmondSport Editor

The 37th Civil EngineerSquadron Black Knights heldoff the 59th Clinical SupportGroup’s outside shooting tosurvive as the NationalConference's lone undefeatedintramural basketball team,winning 50-48 Tuesday at theChaparral Fitness Center.

Shooting guard EltonBrock led the Black Knightsto victory, scoring 15 pointsand grabbing a key game-clinching offensive reboundin the final seconds to stop ahot Clinical team.

Emulating a run that tiedthe game at halftime, SonnyHuitron, Richard Hairstonand Jackie Lloyd each hitthrees to pull Clinical withinone point with 3.7 secondsleft. After a quick intentionalfoul, Black Knight TerranceDavis hit his first free throwwhile Brock snagged the sec-ond attempt to secure thewin.

The Black Knightsswitched to a 3-2 zone in thesecond half after watching

Clinical hit three 3-pointersbefore halftime, locking thegame at 22.

“Our offense can score atany time, it's just thedefense,” Black Knight coachMark Smith said. “We wantedto put more pressure on theball and not let them getopen shots, and in the secondhalf they did not get as manyopen looks.”

Both teams got off to aslow start, neither scoring 10points in the first 10 minutesof the game.

However, Hairston scorednine points off the bench forClinical in the last five min-utes of the half, three ofwhich came on a buzzerbeater to tie the game.

With seconds to play,Hairston curled off a screento receive an inbounds passfrom Dan Sanchez and thendrained the equalizer wellbehind the top of the key.

Clinical’s excellent outsideshooting carried over to thesecond half, streaking to a30-24 advantage before theBlack Knights' defenseclamped down – allowing

only five points in the nexteight minutes.

The Black Knights scored21 points during Clinical’sdrought to hold off the latecomeback for the victory.

The Black Knights remainperfect through seven gameswhile the Clinical Support

Group falls to 3-3. On Tuesday, the Black

Knights face the 149thFighter Wing while the 59thClinical Support Squadronmatches up against 59thEmergency Medical Services.

SCOREBOARD

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1. 433rd AW 6 02. Medical Operations 5 03. 737th TRG 4 24. Medical LRS 4 15. 690th ALIS 4 16. 93rd IS 4 27. 543rd Spts Sq 3 28. 314th MI Bn 2 39. 37th COMM 2 410. 37th LRS 2 411. DLI 1 5National W L

1. C.E.S. 6 02. Security Forces 4 13. Mission Spt Sq 4 14.149th FW 2 15. 344th TRS 3 26. NIOC 3 27. AFIOC 3 28. 345th TRS 3 39. Clinical Spt Gp 2 210. 37th Medical Gp 1 311. Emergency Med Sq 1 412 CPSG 1 513 Nutritional Medicine 0 7

Division I W L

37 CES #2 91 29543rd SPTS 84 36LRS 82 38Allen Tharpe “Hard Luck” 80 40690 NSG #2 76 44Marines 74 4637 CS #1 72 48CPSG 71 49341 TRS Dawg Pound 70 5093 IS #1 68 52453 EWS 68 52C-5 Haulers 64 56CES #1 64 5659 RSQ 64 56345th TRS 62 5837 SVS 62 5859 PSQ 60 6033rd IOS 56 64DLIELC 56 64Allen Tharpe #2 56 64AFNEWS 4 Ever 54 6659 MD IS 52 68NIOC “Swabs” 50 7093 IS #2 50 70DLI Mine’s in the Gutter 48 7237 CS #2 42 78690 NSG #1 42 78AFISR Agency 38 82737 TRG 36 84NASIC 36 84

SUPER BOWL GOLF TOURNAMENT

The third annual Super Bowl Challengegolf tournament will be held at the GatewayGolf Course at 8 a.m. Sunday. Door prizes willinclude a flat screen TV. Lunch and drinks arecomplimentary.

For more information, call the GatewayHIlls Golf Course at 671-2401.

DRIVING RANGE

The Gateway Hills Golf Course has a light-ed driving range open until 9 p.m. A self-service golf ball machine dispenses smallbuckets for $2 and large buckets for $5.

For more information, contact theGateway Hills Golf Course at 671-2401.

FUN RUN

The Valentine Fun Run will be held Feb.11, starting at 3:30 p.m. in front of theWarhawk Fitness Center.

VOLLEYBALL

The men's and women's intramural vol-leyball season begins Monday. Registration isstill open to new squadron teams.

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

5K RUN

The 737th Training Group is sponsoringthe Texas Polar Bear 5k run on Feb. 7. Race-day registration is $15. The race starts at 8

a.m. in front of the Basic Military TrainingReception Center.

For more information, call 497-8214.

SOFTBALL

The over-35 men's volleyball team is look-ing for experienced players for monthly tour-naments in the Central Texas area. The nexttournament is Feb. 21. For more information,call Senior Master Sgt. Carlos Murray at 473-5663, or Carlos Trevino at 887 5384.

LACKLAND SUMO TEAM

Lone Star Sumo is competing in an UnitedStates Sumo Federation amateur tournamentat the University of Texas San Antonio’s Asian

Festival tomorrow. Men, women and childrencan participate in free sumo lessons given bythree-time U.S. National medalist retiredMaster Sgt. Tom Zabel. People interested injoining should contact Sergeant Zabel at977-3202.

PAINTBALL

The Lackland Outdoor Adventure Center isopen Sundays for persons interested in paint-ball matches.

Offering a paintball course, the LacklandOutdoor Adventure Club also rents gun kitsand one bag of paintballs for $20 per person.

For more information, contact the LOAC at925-5532.

BASKETBALL

BOWLING

BRIEFS

Photo by Alan Boedeker59th Clinical Support Group guard Kar Reynolds finger rolls a lay upamid two 37th Civil Engineer Squadron defenders Tuesday at theChaparral Fitness Center.

CES survives 3-ball Clinic Black Knights escape lateClinical Support Groupthree-pointers, win 50-48

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By Patrick DesmondSports Editor

The 37th ServicesDivision removes the hassleof Super Bowl party-plan-ning by hosting two sepa-rate events this Sunday atthe Gateway Club, insidethe Lonestar Lounge, andthe Skylark CommunityCenter starting at 3 p.m.

The Skylark CommunityCenter’s ninth annual partywill be in the main ballroomarranged with seven differ-ent high-definit ion TVsincluding a six-foot screen.Guests have a chance towin Army and Air ForceExchange Service gift cards

after each quarter.At the Lonestar Lounge

football fans can watch thegame on three HDTVs, windoor prizes, play triviagames and dance to a livedisc jockey.

In addition to door prizesand games, the parties willsell food including hotwings, nachos and bar-beque. Beverages are alsoavailable at both locations.

Any person with base-access can attend the par-ties.

For more information,contact the Gateway Club at645-7034 and the SkylarkCommunity Center at 671-2021.

Lackland hosts twoSuper Bowl parties

The Skylark Community Center and Gateway Club Super Bowl XLIIIparties start at 3 p.m. Sunday.

By Steve Reichert37th Services Division,Fitness and Sports Director

It seems like justyesterday I wasleaving my fantasyfootball leaguedraft party securein the knowledgethat I had drafted asure-fire winner ofa team. I mean,how could you gowrong with TomBrady?Well, just asyou cannot predictfantasy football ,neither can youpredict the NFL.

About eight min-utes into the firstgame of the season,Brady goes outwith a season-end-ing knee injurywhich seemed to bea sign of a crazy,unpredictable sea-son to come.

I looked back atall the preseasonprognosticators on

all the sports Websites and amazinglyit seems that noneof them had pickedthe ArizonaCardinals and onlya slight few evengave the PittsburghSteelers a chanceto get to the AFCC h a m p i o n s h i pgame.

Certainly theChargers, Colts orthe mighty Patriotswould win the AFCand it goes withoutsaying that the NFCwould be dominat-ed by the almightyCowboys.

What do you call

47 millionaires allwatching the SuperBowl? The DallasCowboys!

As the ebb andflow of the seasonprogressed, i tbecame evidentthat the only thingthat was known forcertain was that itwas hard to tel lwhat was going tohappen, except thatthe Detroit Lionswere going to lose.

According toESPN preseasonpower rankings,Pittsburgh wassixth behind thePatriots, Chargers,

Colts and even theJaguars, who fin-ished 5-11! Evenworse, Arizona wasranked 21st, justf ive slots higherthan the mightyLions.

So here we are,the Super Bowlf i r s t - t i m e rCardinals versusthe five-time SuperBowl winningSteelers. This gameshould be easy topick, as easy asselecting TomBrady in the firstround of your fan-tasy footballleague.

Of course, this iscoming from a guywho‘s fantasy foot-ball team wonexactly one moregame than the 0-16Detroit Lions but,now, after lookingback at al l the“expert's” picks, Ifeel much smarter.

Pittsburgh, Arizona weren’tfashionable preseason picks

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WHENSunday, 5 p.m.

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