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School screeningsThe 78th Medical Group willperform school screenings forTRICARE-enrolled beneficiarystudents Saturday from 9 a.m. tonoon in Bldg. 700A.Immunizations will also beavailable, so parents shouldbring a copy of the child’s latestshot record. In addition, height,weight, blood pressure and scol-iosis screenings will be per-formed.For more information, callMaster Sgt. Joseph Prunty at(478) 327-7861 or DSN 327-7850.
Book StorageRobins is continuing to ‘branch’out and grow its community con-nections with ‘P4’ initiatives –public-public and public-privatepartnerships between Robins AirForce Base and local communi-ties.One of the latest initiatives isproviding storage for the HoustonCounty Public Library Systemduring a renovation of the PerryPublic Library.In a partnership with the 78thCivil Engineer Group, theHouston County Library Systemwill use one of the unit’s vacantfacilities for secure book storagewhile the renovations are beingmade.While there have been previousexisting partnerships includingemergency response capabilitieswith fire, law enforcement andemergency services, the initiativecontinues to expanded.
101 Critical Days of SummerDanger never takes a vacation.
Each summer about 36,000 people are killed and more than 3.5million are injured in motor vehicle accidents.
To learn more, visitwww.nsc.org/safety_home/MotorVehicleSafety/Pages/
MotorVehicleSafety.aspx.Keep everyone alive; don't drink and drive.
Call Airmen Against Drunk Driving at 478-222-0013 or DSN 472-0013.
U.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTONMarine Capt. Brett Keller, pilot, performs pre-flight inspections on a UH-1Y helicopter July 22. The aircraft will be used to conduct local ter-rain flight operations above a recently-approved route.
BY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs
The 53rd Combat CommunicationsSquadron is getting ready to leave the5th Combat Communications Groupfor a new home under the 461st AirControl Wing, representing a realign-ment effort aimed to enhance all unitcapabilities.
On Oct. 1, the 53rd will officiallybecome its own airfield squadron,though the staff of 145 personnel – 16of them air traffic controllers – andtheir equipment will remain at its cur-rent location on the opposite side ofthe base.
The transition is part of a Program
Action Directive handed down by theSecretary of theAir Force.
With the migration of thesquadron’s DeployableAir TrafficControl and Landing Systems, orDATCALS, toAir Combat Command,necessary funding will be providedthat will help refurbish tactical radarsand other equipment for the first timein several years. The squadronalready houses $12.5 million in equip-ment.
“In the end I feel this is going to bea positive move for the personnelassigned to our unit,” said SeniorMaster Sergeant Dwight Carns, 53rd
53rd Combat Communications Squadron prepares for new boss
Local terrain flights approved for Marine trainingBY JENNYGORDON
The ‘Sound of Freedom’will now include not only the superson-ic booms associated with the F-15 Eagle, but the hum of heli-copter rotors used byMarine LightAttack Helicopter Squadron
773 for training.That’s because the squadron here will now be able to conduct local
terrain flight operations in the airspace above and adjacent to the east-ern, uninhabited part of the base.
Themove could potentially result in savings in terms of man hours,flight time and fuel cost.An estimated $300,000 per year can be savedbased on training numbers and annual fuel rate costs taken per trip.
Pilots train during the year with terrain flights to remain current oncertifications. One of the routes taken for those flights involves a tripwith two helicopters through uninhabited areas near Thomaston, Ga.,the Flint River, and sites north ofAtlanta.
Two aircraft are needed; one flying at a higher altitude, while a sec-ond flies at a lower altitude just above the trees. Terrain flights, whereflights occur close to the ground surface and are adapted to any con-tours and ground cover, such as frommountains, are from 50 to 200feet above the ground.
While one helicopter flying higher essentially acts as a lookout forthe second aircraft below, this type of training is crucial in a combatenvironment.
“We use terrain flight in order to avoid detection by enemy radars,”said Lt. Col. Philip “Tank” Eilertson,MarineAircraft Group 49DetachmentAcommanding officer. “That’s the reason we practice – tofly low in order to avoid both radar detection and visible detection fromenemy aircraft.”
Ahelicopter flying at 100 fee is going to be harder to see than air-craft at 1,000 feet, he said.While there are various threats pilots can
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U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONSenior Airman Shiloh Zamecki, 53rd Combat CommunicationsSquadron airfield systems technician, troubleshoots tacticalair navigation system equipment July 22.
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A WHOLE NEW
SOUND
OF FREEDOM
Select workerscan apply forearly outs
BYROBINSPUBLIC AFFAIRS
The base will begin acceptingapplications today from selectcivilian employees for the latestAir Force round of voluntaryearly retirement and separationincentives known as VERAandVSIP.
The action follows the recentannouncement by the service ofits plan to reduce the size of itsheadquarters staffs – includingheadquartersAir Force ReserveCommand – by 20 percent, asdirected by the secretary ofdefense. It will also helpAirForce Life Cycle Managementoffices at Robins shape theirworkforces for the future.
VERAand VSIP applica-tions will be accepted until Aug.6 from workers in more than 15specialties, from human resourcespecialists and budget analyststo materiel handlers, said DavidMcAlpin, Robins’ civilian per-sonnel officer.
Employees must be in certainOperations and Maintenance-funded positions to apply.Employees in positions paid byWorking Capital Funds, such asthose in theWarner RobinsAirLogistics Complex, are not eligi-ble to participate.
The base will approve fewerthan 100 applicants for the earlyouts, said McAlpin.
Those selected will beoffered an incentive up to$25,000 and will have to leavegovernment service by Sept. 30.
For more information, con-tact the 78th Force SupportSquadron VERA-VSIP team [email protected].
New name, same mission – HAWC comes to youBY BRIAN SHREVE
Robins Public Affairs
For years, the 78th Medical Group’sHealth andWellness Center has used com-munity-centric methods to help Team Robinsmembers maintain active, nutritious life-styles.
As of Oct. 1, it will function as part of theAir Force Surgeon General’s initiative aimedalmost entirely at inclusive, preventativehealthcare. The facility will operate under anew name, Air Force Health Promotions,although it will remain its own flight.
The transition is also facilitated by a lossof positions within the HAWC, such as thebase’s exercise physiologist last February.
“We don’t have 10 people anymore tolead exercise classes throughout the day,”said Stuart Bapties, HAWC flight command-
er. “Three of us are basically the staff for thebase. But we’re going to re-brand, reinventand take a look at how we can be as effec-tive as possible with the resources we have.”
According to Bapties, because of AirForce Materiel Command’s large civilianpopulation, Robins already follows anagenda that caters to them in addition tomilitary personnel.
“It’s about the staff getting out on base,”he said. “We’ll take our briefs out thereinstead of people having to come to thefacility for information.”
Besides the name, the biggest changeswill be primarily in the areas of fitness, hesaid, such as the Total Force FitnessProgram and run improvement classes,which will no longer be offered.
Many programs will remain at the facili-ty such as the Better Body Better Life
weight-loss program and PerformanceNutrition for Airmen struggling to meetstandards and those seeking to learn aboutbetter nutrition in general.
As far as reaching out to the base com-munity, Bapties said services such as TripleRibbon Awareness Month and “Dani’sDelicious Dish,” the popular Web serieshosted by Dani Lebovitz, base dietician,will continue.
The Military Nutrition EnvironmentalAssessment program, which inspects andscores base eateries based on their supportof nutritional options, will also continue totake place for all dining facilities inOctober.
“We’re still here,” said Bapties. “Wewon’t be called the HAWC anymore, butwe’ll still be available to help you withyour goals.”
UNIT: DLA DistributionWarner Robins
JOB TITLE:Quality Assurance Team(Surveillance Lead)
TIME IN SERVICE:15 years
HOMETOWN:Atlanta, Ga.
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Second Front
Ijeffery “I.J.” Rice
What does your work involve? “Ensuring thedepot is conforming to distribution requirementsgoverned by policies, regulations and standardoperating procedures. In the end, our customerreceives the right service, right item, right quanti-ty, at the right place and right price every time.”
How does your work contribute to theRobins mission? “As the eyes and ears for thedirector and deputy director, it’s vital we correctlyannotate conforming and non-conforming busi-ness warehouse practices and ensure timelyreporting and correction of any non-confor-mances.”
What do you enjoy most about your work?“I enjoy working amongst people who are profes-sional, experienced, dedicated and committed tosupporting our customer. The vast majority ofDLADistribution employees have been thewarfighter at least once during their careers, andthey are aware first hand of the impact made byproviding quality customer service. Knowing Ishare that common focus with those whom Ispend most of my work day with makes for arewarding work environment.”
What prompted your interest in your cur-rent career field? “My interest in the logisticscareer field stemmed from my 28-year militarycareer in the Army Reserve where I served pri-marily as a transportation and logistics officer.”
Who has been the biggest influence in yourlife? “I was influenced by many individuals, pri-marily my grandparents, who modeled a life ofspiritual connection, love, hard work and concernfor others; and my in-laws instilled similar life les-sons over the years.”
BY HOLLY [email protected]
It has been common during anygiven month to see emails and adver-tisements at Robins announcing thelatest cultural observance.Throughout August, Robins will
celebrate ‘United Through Diversity,’a time to appreciate differences,through a calendar of eventsdesigned to mark uniqueness andhow those distinctions contribute tothe world.Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Jackson, who is
on the committee organizing thediversity celebration, said differencesbenefit the Air Force family.“Diversity Month showcases that
although we’re different, we areone,” she said. “It takes diversity tomake things work.”The celebration will spring into
action with the Diversity 5K Walkand Run near the Robins FitnessCenter Aug. 1. Registration begins
at 7:30 a.m., with the event beginningat 8 a.m.
Be ready to get your color on –It’s a color run and walk after all.“As you pass through the color sta-
tions you will be blasted with differentcolors,” Senior Airman Princeter Fazon,Diversity 5KWalk and Run event man-ager said. “By the time you’ve complet-ed the trail, you’ll be covered with colorsto remind you of the various contribu-tions people of different backgroundsand cultures have made to theAirForce.”Fazon said people should dress in
clothing they don’t mind getting sprayed.For more information, contact Fazon
at 327-4276 or email [email protected]. Information is also availableon Facebook atwww.facebook.com/DiversityRun5k.OnAug. 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
in the Heritage Club Ballroom, Robinswill host a panel discussion. There willbe six members on the panel – one fromtheWomen’s History, Black History,AsianAmerican Pacific Heritage,Hispanic Heritage and NativeAmericanobservance committees.“The discussion will include ques-
tions from the audience and answersfrom the panel in regards to their AirForce or Robins mission or life experi-ences,” Jackson said.Information for the event will be pro-
vided through emails and other basewideadvertisements.
Editor’s Note: AUnited ThroughDiversity Luncheon will end the monthAug. 26 at 11 a.m. in the HeritageBallroom. POC is Jeanette McElhaney at468-3857.
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Robins celebrates differences during August
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U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERAUnder the cover of darkness, an MC-130H crew refuels an Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter on the Robins flight line July 17.The refueling mission was part of a military training exercise between The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, fromFort Campbell, Ky., and the Air Force Special Operations Command from Hurlburt Field, Fla. Performing the mission at Robinsalso offered the 78th Operations Support Squadron and base fire department a good opportunity for training.
Robins military justice actionsNonjudicial punishment, pursuant to Article 15,
Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commandersan essential and prompt means of maintaining goodorder and discipline and also promotes positive behaviorchanges in service members without the stigma of acourt-martial conviction. The punishments are deter-mined based on the individual facts and circumstances ofeach case.
The following Airmen received Nonjudicial Punishment:�A 78th Security Forces Squadron senior airmancreated a false official document that excused himfrom duty in violation of Article 107. The senior air-man also made false official statements in violation ofArticle 107. For those offenses, the senior airmanreceived a suspended reduction in rank to airman firstclass, a forfeiture of $1,017 pay for one month and areprimand.
�A 51st Combat Communications Squadron seniorairman misused his government travel card on multi-ple occasions in violation of Article 92. For thatoffense, the senior airman received a suspendedreduction in rank to airman first class and a repri-mand.�A 52nd Combat Communications Squadron airmanwas late to work on three occasions in violation ofArticle 86. The airman also failed to maintain appear-
ance requirements in accordance with AFI 36-2903and was found sleeping on duty in violation of Article92. Further, the Airman made a false official statementin violation of Article 107. For those offenses, theAirman received a reduction in rank to airman basic,suspended forfeitures of $500 pay per month for twomonths, 15 days extra duty and a reprimand.�A 78th Operations Support Squadron technical ser-geant used marijuana. For this offense, the technicalsergeant received a reduction in rank to staff sergeant,a suspended forfeiture of $1,031 pay for one monthand a reprimand.�A 78th Comptroller Squadron senior airmanwrongfully showed nude photos to other wingmenand made inappropriate comments to a wingman inviolation of Article 134. For those offenses, the seniorairman received a suspended reduction in rank to air-man first class, forfeitures of $183 pay per month fortwo months and a reprimand.
Fostering Leadership in People awards are given to thosewho make contributions to improving labor and managementrelations here at Robins. The latest recipients are:�Jake Dickson, 402nd AMXG�Christopher Hunt, 402nd AMXG�Wesley Kersey, 402nd AMXG
�Marie Edalgo, WRALC/FM�Regan Adams, AFSC Contract Quality Assurance Team �Mary Nauss, AFSC Contract Quality Assurance Team �Helen Porter, AFSC Contract Quality Assurance Team �Randell Smith, AFSC Contract Quality Assurance Team
Fostering Leadership in People awards
BY BRIG. GEN. MARK BROWNAir Force Materiel Command comptroller
WRIGHT-PATTERSONAIR FORCE BASE,Ohio –As I depart for my new assignment as the 2ndAir Force commander at KeeslerAir Force Base, Miss.,I can’t help but reflect on my previous assignments andwhat I’ve learned in my nearly 28 years of service.As a comptroller, I obviously pay a lot of attention to
the budget environment. While current headlines mightseem dire, today’s fiscal environment is typical of a postwar inter-war period.After two-plus decades of war – including majorAir
Force participation in humanitarian efforts – we should-n’t be surprised the nation is seeking a peace dividend.A similar trend has occurred immediately following
major conflict since before the birth of theAir Force.The recurring pattern of upward and downward trends inthe defense budget shows a predictable historical patternwith the national threat being the causal indicator (seechart).The nation has always provided additional resources
to address clear and present danger. Unfortunately, ourtrack record in predicting the next threat in terms of tim-ing and characteristics is not that good. Today’s budgetdebate is really about how much is enough to achievenear-term readiness with reasonable investment in anuncertain future threat.
The budget is a complex calculation, with one of themajor cost drivers being personnel. Personnel costs are38 percent of theAir Force Operations and Maintenancebudget. Therefore, end strength changes achievedthrough programs such as early retirements and reduc-tions in force boards represent hard budget decisions andthreat calculations.Force management programs are necessary. However,
as the threat and budget change, so do personnel deci-sions. These strategic policies can have the very tacticalimpact of causing frustration and uncertainty, especiallyamong junior force members.
I always warn those who serve to be careful makingdecisions based on headlines. Airmen, talk with yourcommanders, career assistance advisers and other men-tors to find out if you are at risk of being separated underone of the involuntary programs. Check your personnelfolders to make sure all your records are up to datebefore separation boards begin reviewing them. If youwant to serve, try your best to continue to do so by doingwhat you have a passion for and doing it well. Service isa privilege and an honor that we should all be allowed topursue.As we go through these changes, we muststrengthen the team by supporting each other.How can we support each other as goodAirmen and
leaders? Leadership is anAir Force core competencyrequired without regard to a specific badge or specialty.It’s an art, not a science, because of the very real humandynamic. Therefore, like any art, we must practice anddevelop this skill in large part through life lessons –good and bad – which inform our future actions. In thatlight, I offer the following 11 points as my leadershipperspective, or what I call “Brown’s Bag.”
Point 1:What gets measured gets done.Publication in law, DODI orAFI may not be enough.
Leaders should measure, grade and govern the thingsthat are “no fail” in their business. How do you know itis being done as you directed?
To read the full story, visitwww.afmc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123416436.
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Sustainment Centercontinues to evolve with AFSC 3.0TINKERAIR FORCE BASE, OKLA. (AFNS) –TheAir Force Sustainment Center has delivered impres-sive results during its first two full years of operation. Butwith the recent unveiling ofAFSC 3.0, the center com-mander expects even greater performance as more of theworkforce is empowered by theAFSCWay.“When we set upAFSC, we wanted to make sure that
we evolved into a process-based organization, capable ofgenerating sustained results across all of our operations;no matter where you worked or who headed your unit’sleadership team,” said Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, AFSCcommander.The general saidAFSC 3.0 is designed to make sure the
AFSCWay is understood throughout each organization.“Really what we are trying to do is to foster a culture
of ownership, where everyone can take our proven lead-ership model, scientific methodologies and standardizedapplications and employ them to get the right results theright way,” he said. “We need everyone inAFSC tounderstand what the ‘right way’ is, so they are empow-ered to make a difference.”To read more, visitwww.afsc.af.mil.
Existing tools help users reduce PII breachesJOINT BASE SANANTONIO-LACKLAND,
TEXAS (AFNS) – Members of 24thAir Force are refur-bishing an old email tool to helpAir Force users reducebreaches of personally identifiable information.The Digital Signature Enforcement Tool, or DSET,
which currently prompts users to provide a digital signa-ture when an email contains an active hyperlink or attach-ment, is being reconfigured to scan emails and attach-ments for PII. DSETwas first introduced to MicrosoftOutlook in 2009 by theAir Force Life CycleManagement Center.“DSETwas originally designed to mitigate risk from
socially-engineered email or phishing attacks. Now, itprovides some protection of messages transmitting PII,”saidAlonzo Pugh, a cyber business system analyst for24thAF. “The tool provides awareness for users of risksbefore the email leaves the workstation, giving users thechance to correct the identified risk.”PII includes items such as an individual’s social securi-
ty number, driver’s license information and financialinformation. Breaches occur when this information isinadvertently released. User awareness is one of thebiggest issues associated with PII breaches, Pugh said.To read more, visitwww.af.mil.
Official highlights resourcesfor military consumers
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The Defense Departmenthas joined more than 35 other federal and state govern-ment agencies and nonprofit organizations to highlightfree consumer protection resources for military members,the assistant director of the Consumer FinancialProtection Bureau said July 16.Holly Petraeus noted in a blog post that July 16 was
Military Consumer Protection Day and that efforts areunderway to assist in protecting service members.
“This year,” she wrote, “we’re joining more than 35other federal and state government and nonprofit organi-zations – including the Department of Defense, theFederal Trade Commission, Military Saves and the BetterBusiness Bureau – to observe the day and highlight freeconsumer protection resources for military members.”The organizations and resources can help you protect
and grow your hard-earned military pay or veterans’ ben-efits,” she said.To read more, visitwww.af.mil.
Wanted: Airmen selfie videosWASHINGTON (AFNS) – Do you have a uniquestory about the path that led you to theAir Force?Areyou proud of your job and how it impacts the biggerAirForce mission? Do you work in an exceptional unit? Ifso, theAir Force wants to hear from you.The 2014AmericanAirman Video Contest, which
began July 1, is open to all Airmen – uniformed, civilian,Guard and Reserve – who want to share their story ofbeing anAirman. The contest rules have been relaxed toallow participants to shoot up to a one-minute video, orselfie, talking about their story as anAirman or about theunique mission they do every day.Airmen are encouraged to create their own video for
the contest and to challenge their friends to come up withthe most creative selfie video to be added to theAmericanAirman Video Contest. The competition has reached thehalfway point and submissions are needed to show thediversity and quality of theAir Force.To read more, visitwww.af.mil.
ISR Agency becomes part ofnewest Numbered Air Force
WASHINGTON(AFNS) – TheAir Force IntelligenceSurveillance and ReconnaissanceAgency is beingrealigned from HeadquartersAir Force as a FieldOperatingAgency to become part of a new operationalNumberedAir Force, or NAF, underAir CombatCommand officials said July 11.“The primary focus of this realignment is to establish
an ISR NAF, 25thAir Force, to enable closer synchro-nization and integration ofAir Force ISR activities andeffects,” said Lt. Gen. Bob Otto, deputy chief of staff forintelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. “We do thisby combining ISR aircraft, PED – production, exploita-tion and dissemination – targeting and analysis under asingle NAF focused on operational mission execution,employment, deployment, and readiness issues.”To read more, visitwww.af.mil.
On TargetStaff Sgt. Hai Spletstoser, 116thSecurity Forces Squadron com-bat arms instructor, fires a shot-gun while training at the CatoosaTraining Site, Tunnel Hill, Ga. Thesquadron deployed to the train-ing site for annual training wherethey received extensive class-room and hands-on training tohone their skills on variousfirearms such as the M4 carbine,M203 grenade launcher and theM240 and M249 machine guns.The squadron is part of the 116thAir Control Wing at Robins AirForce Base, Ga.
U.S. Air Force photo by SENIORAIRMAN JONATHAN STEFANKO
Up, Up and Away
U.S. Air Force photo byMASTER SGT. ROGER PARSONS
Staff Sgt. Timothy Kennedy, 435th Security ForcesSquadron, marshals a Latvian Mi-8 helicopter as part ofsling-load operations training during the Air Force portionof Exercise Saber Strike, at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia.
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EDITORLanorris Askew
PHOTOGRAPHERRay CraytonTommie Horton
STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonBrian ShreveHolly Logan-Arrington
PerspectiveBrown’s Bag – budget and leadership lessons
Everyone needs support at some point.And, for military spouses at Robins, thebase’s Key Spouse Program – managedby theAirmen & Family ReadinessCenter – does just that.
Tech. Sgt. Ronald Megginson, KeySpouse Program coordinator, said the pro-gram is designed with information inmind.
“Your key spouse is the military familyliaison to unit leadership,” he said. “Keyspouses can be a vital link in communica-tion, ensuring information gets from lead-ership to families, while allowing thefeedback to flow from the families to unitleadership.”
The program was developed as aQuality of Life Initiative in 1996.Voluntary, command-specific implementa-tion was encouragedAir Force-wide in1999. TheAir Force standardized anddeployed the program in March 2009.
Megginson said family readiness isessential toAir Force readiness.
“If things aren’t good at home, thingswon’t be good for military personnel atwork – especially in a deployed environ-ment,” he said. “Akey spouse is a conduitof information for military families.They’re meant to pass on information toother spouses and be a point of contactwhen someone’s not quite sure what to door who to contact.
“It’s an opportunity for a spouse tocontact another spouse who is trained tobe in the know,” he added.
Commanders and first sergeants recog-nize the importance of the Key SpouseProgram, and they exercise great scrutinyin selecting people for the position.
“It’s more than names on a page,”
Megginson said. “It’s a vital connection tomilitary families.”
Key Spouse UniversityIn January, Robins tested and imple-
mented the base’s Key Spouse University.The half-day course provides annual
SuicideAwareness and Resiliency train-ing, followed by a variety of optionalclasses instructed by base helping agen-cies.
Training areas include:�Understanding SexualAssault
Response;�Family Violence Education and
Prevention;�Improving Communications;�Spousal Protocol;�Stress Management;�Compassion Fatigue;�Understanding Force Management.
A&FRC plans to coordinate reoccur-ring key spouse meetings in the futurefor key spouses to share ideas acrossunits.
“I’d like to encourage Military mem-ber’s spouses, regardless of branch ofservice, to reach out to their units andfind out who their key spouse is,” hesaid. “Not to join a chat group orspouse’s coffee, but to get connected toan invaluable unit resource. If the unitneeds a key spouse, or additional assis-tance, take the time to get involved.You’ll find a greatly rewarding experi-ence.”
Megginson said commanders and firstsergeants would do a huge service totheir units by closely examining their keyspouse programs.
“A few invested minutes of your timecan pay huge dividends to the unit withthe right person,” he said.
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In the Spotlight
Providing a vital link betweencommanders and families
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CBCS superintendent.“ACC, along with the AirForce Flight StandardsAgency, has revitalizedthe importance of ourmission set and will belooking to fund our main-tenance and training pro-grams for the future.”As of June of last year
with the deactivation ofthe 689th CombatCommunications Wing,the 5th CCG has operatedas its own entity, reportingdirectly to the 24th AirForce and Air ForceSpace Command.The realignment,
which began earlier thisyear, included the deacti-vation of the 54th CBCSand the disbursement ofall of its air traffic controlpersonnel, Radar andAirfield workcenters tothe 53rd.
The move also meantthat all satellite, securedata and voice capabilitiesfrom the 54th and 53rdrespectively, would berealigned along with the
personnel to performthose functions to the 51stand 52nd CBCS.
Sound confusing?Basically, the Air Force
saw a need to revamp theCombat Communicationscapability, and it wasdecided to restructure the5th MOB.The 53rd was identi-
fied as the unit to stand upa new capability. The 53rdwill serve as a CombatAirfield OperationsSquadron – CAOS – tak-ing on all tactical airfieldcapabilities, navigationand air traffic control, rep-resenting the first of itskind in the Air Force.“It was decided at the
highest levels to movethis squadron fromAFSPC to the ACCbecause it was better suit-ed for the mission itdoes,” said Lt. Col.Claude Archabault, 461stOperations Group deputycommander. “We’re try-ing to do this as seamless-ly as possible, bringingthem into our family andmaking sure their needsare met.”
TRANSFERContinued from 1
experience flying low, such as physicalhazards from power lines, birds, etc., con-tinuous training to remain proficient iskey.The local terrain route east of Robins
will now use only one helicopter, whichwill save on flight times associated withtwo aircraft travelling longer distances,man hours and fuel.A second helicopter is not needed
since the Robins Control Tower can beused for any safety calls.Terrain flights also allow young pilots
to conduct thorough terrain studies priorto flying.Should a GPS become jammed, pilots
can practice using natural checkpointsbelow or hard copy maps instead of elec-tronic ones to ensure they’re on a correctroute.“With this training required every 90
days, it gives us the flexibility should wehave competing priorities,” said Eilertson.The process to conduct terrain flights
near Robins was recently approved, com-plete with an environmental studyapproved by theAir Force.Local support was readily apparent in
the public-public and public-private part-nership process, an initiative that began in
early 2013 to explore ways the base, busi-nesses, governments and private entitiescan collaborate to reduce operating andservice costs.Robins was one of 16 test bases in
fiscal 2013 participating in the Air ForceCommunity Partnership Initiative, creat-ed to explore cost-saving opportunitiesthrough partnerships and shared servic-es.Working hand-in-hand with the com-
munity is vital, especially when it’s astrong supporter of the military.“We saw an opportunity to save the
Marines time and money while provid-ing a safer environment for training,”said Lt. Col. Dwayne Gray, 78th
Operations Support Squadron command-er. “The approval of this venture is agreat example of how the communityand the wing are always willing to helpour mission partners.“Due to the airfield’s 24/7 operations
and a supportive wing, I can see why theMarines and others are starting to seeRobins as their base of choice,” headded.HMLA-773, which falls under the
command of Marine Aircraft Group 49,is the Marine Corps Reserve’s onlyattack helicopter squadron.The Robins Detachment currently
includes UH-1YHueys andAH-1WSuper in its inventory.
FLIGHTContinued from 1
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A Better You
70-Day Fit 4 Life ChallengeRegistration for the Team Robins 70-Day Fit 4 Life
Challenge has begun. The fitness challenge officiallyrunsAug. 22 through Oct. 31.Initial assessments will beAug. 18 through 21.
The challenge is open to all base ID card holdersand their families.Enter individually or in teams of four. Challenge and
compete with friends and family.Earn points for: working out; bowling; golfing;
participating in events at 78th Force Support Squadronfacilities; renting from Outdoor Recreation; partakingin CDC andYouth Center activities; attending classesat the Health andWellness Center, and making healthymeal choices at the Base Restaurant, On-Spot Café,Fairways Grille and Pizza Depot.Individuals and teams may register at the Fitness
Center, Bldg 826.Family teams may register at the Youth Center,
Bldg. 1021, Family Child Care, Bldg. 942, and ChildDevelopment centers, Bldgs. 943 and 946.
Civilian Health Promotion ServicesYou’re always invited to join Civilian Health
Promotion Services in the Fitness CenterAnnex confer-ence room in Bldg. 301, east wing, Wednesdays at1 p.m. for a weekly wellness class. Classes are open toanyone with base access. Classes typically last 45 to60 minutes, and they’re very informative. Space is lim-ited, so call DSN 497-8034 or [email protected].
Upcoming class:�Injury Prevention -WednesdayFor a calendar of all our CHPS classes and health
screenings, visitAFMCwellness.com.Editor’s note:Workload permitting and with prior
supervisory permission, employees may be excused toattend CHPS classes. Employees may use any leaveoptions that are available to them.
As a reminder, full-time employees may be excusedwith no charge to leave, up to a combined total of threehours per week for fitness and wellness initiatives.
BY DANI LEBOVITZBase registered dietician
Research revealsthere are somefoods which canguard the skin at thecellular levelagainst damagecaused by the sun’sultraviolet rays.Certain foods are high in antioxi-
dants, which protect cells againstharmful substances called free radi-cals that damage cells.Eating these foods can help
reduce skin damage caused byexposure to sunlight.
Try eating foods with these fivenutrients to protect your skin:
Omega 3 fatty acids:Research suggests omega-3 fatty
acids have anti-inflammatory pow-ers that can help protect cells from
damage caused by the sun and mayprotect against some types of skincancer. You can find them in fattyfish like salmon, tuna, shellfish,flaxseed, flaxseed oil and chiaseeds.
Beta-carotene and LycopeneBeta-carotene and lycopene are
antioxidants that also reduce freeradicals and aid in UV protection.They’re found in red, orange, deepyellow, and dark leafy green vegeta-bles like tomatoes, carrots, spinach,and watermelon to name a few.
FlavanoidsFlavanoids are known to be heart
protective and they can help shieldyour skin cells too. Flavanoids arefound in cocoa or dark chocolate –so protect your skin with a littledark chocolate today, but be sure towatch chocolate in the heat so itdoesn’t melt.
PolyphenolsLower your risk for skin cancer
with cellular defense provided bypolyphenols which increase yourbody’s natural ability to protectagainst sunlight. Enjoy your favoritegreen and black tea and get yourdaily dose of polyphenols.
AnthocyaninsGuard your skin with antho-
cyanins, another powerful antioxi-dant that provides natural sun pro-tection in the form of delicious pro-duce.Want to protect your skin? Eat
more blueberries, blackberries andcranberries.Even though some foods can
help protect against sun damage,they’re no replacement for sun-block. Be sure to apply sunscreenas directed – typically a layer 30minutes prior to sun exposure andre-apply after about 90 minutes.
FIVE NUTRIENTS FOR SUN PROTECTION
Always remember:• Look for bottles that have broad spectrum protection, water resistance, and SPF 30 or greater;• Read the labels to check when to reapply (generally around two hours);• Use a lip balm with SPF 30 or greater to protect your lips;• Spray sunscreen is a convenient application method, use in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhalation;• Use sunscreen whenever you’re outside, not just when it’s hot. UV rays are emitted year round and are reflected on
sand, snow, and water and even penetrate clouds.Whatever you do, enjoy the warm weather but be sure to protect your skin from the harsh rays from the sun! For more
information visit www.aad.org/media-resources/stats-and-facts/prevention-and-care/sunscreens.
Protect your skin ... Sunscreen is key!BY STAFF SGT. JOHN FORAN
78th Medical Group
Summer is nearing its peak in middle Georgia, but according to a 2012report by the Centers for Disease Control, only 30 percent of adults use sun-screen regularly with a SPF rating above 15.What’s more, only 14.4 percent of teenage girls and 7.3 percent of teenage
boys reported the same usage of sun protection.With skin cancer being the most common form of cancer in the United
States and more than 3.5 million skin cancers diagnosed annually, sunscreenuse is extremely important.In fact, using a sunscreen with a SPF rating of 15 or greater reduces the
chances of developing melanoma by 50 percent.
July 25, 2014 � The Robins Rev-Up � 9
A sanitary sewer release from the City ofWarner Robins recently caused Duck Lake to beclosed for fishing and general activity. A facilitymanager brought the release to the 78th CivilEngineer Group’s attention. To help people onbase understand proper procedures during aspill, the 78th CEG Environmental Section offersthe following overview for general spill responseprocedures:
Wastewater SpillAn employee who discovers a sewage spill
should notify his or her supervisor or facility man-ager. If the spill is outdoors, call 911. If the spill isindoors, call the Civil Engineering EmergencyRepairs Service Desk at (478) 926-5657.
Hazardous or UnknownChemical or Petroleum SpillIn the event of a hazardous or unknown chemi-
cal or petroleum spill, employees should notify theirsupervisor. Call 911 if the substance is:�greater than 2 feet in diameter;�the spill exceeds the capability or confidence of
on-site personnel;�entering a storm drain inlet, ditch, outside soil,
surface water or culvert;�fire or explosion hazard is imminent or the
chemical forces evacuation;�if there is a threat to life, property or the envi-
ronment.Environmental management will determine if the
spill is reportable and will perform reporting to off-
base agencies as applicable.For Small Spill Cleanup, within thecapability or confidence of on-site personnel:�Wear gloves and goggles or face shield and
other PPE as needed.�Soak up spilled material. Use absorbent pads
or socks if available. Granular material may beused, but due to disposal cost is not preferred.�If a drum is needed for disposal, call 468-1176.�After hours use any available container and
label it with the following information: The contentsof container; if contents include fuel or hazardousmaterial, include the words: HAZARDOUSWASTE on the container; and the date the materialwas put into the container. If additional cleanupmaterial is required, call the Fire Department at468-3488 or 468-6196.Call the Environmental Section during work
hours to arrange for waste pick-up at 468-1176.
Post Cleanup RequirementsThe following items must be completed:�Within 24 hours: Fill out the Organization 24-
Hour Incident Notification Form found athttps://org.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/78abw/78ceg/cei/CEIE/Spill%20Response/Forms/AllItems.aspxand send the completed form by hand deliv-ery, mail, email, or fax to 78 CEG/CEIE at(478) 926- 9056.�File a copy of the Oil Spill Notification
Form at your site;�Follow up with Paul Barker at 497-8305
to ensure your form was received.
CE outlines steps for dealing with spills
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ON TAPBowl ’till You DropSunday4 to 8 p.m.Bowling Center$10 per personFor details,call 468-2112.
UPCOMINGKaraoke NightFirst FridayAug. 17 p.m.Heritage ClubFor details,call 472-7899.
A Taste of ItalyMembership PartyAug. 22 to 4 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFree to all Robins ClubmembersFor details,472-7899.
Hot August NightAug. 86 to 8 p.m.Heritage ClubAdults only. Music by thepool featuring DJ Blacklight
and KJ Karaoke NitesFor details,call 472-7899.
ONGOINGAfterburner July SpecialBase Restaurant Bldg. 166Monday through Friday5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mango FrappuccinoFor details,call 472-7827.
Beginners’Nine-Hole Golf LeagueSign up now.Pine Oaks Golf CourseOpen to all base personnelwho want to learn thegame while competing.A weekly money list will bekept for bragging rights.For details,call 468-4103.
Kids Bowl FreeEvery day in JulyBowling CenterChildren 12 years andyounger can bowl up to twofree games per day.Rental shoe rates apply.For details,call 468-2112.
Twilight Golf RatesEvery day4 to 6:30 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CoursePlay 18 holes with cart$20 with cart, no cart $12.For details,call 468-4103.
Heritage PoolOpen daily noon to 6 p.m.Closed on Wednesdaysfor maintenance.For details,call 468-4001.
Dream Higher Than EverThe Aero Club is nowopen to the public.For details,call, Kent Jenkinsat 497-5915.
Arts & Crafts gift ideasLooking for a special gift forsomeone special? Give giftcertificates for classes andcustom matting and fram-ing, balloon bouquets, per-sonalized pen sets, mugs,plaques, flags and retire-ment boxes.For details,call 468-5282.
Robins is encouraging people tohelp save families from hunger throughthe Feds Feed Families campaign.
The program, which began in 2009,will collect non-perishable food itemsat various points across the basethrough Aug. 27.
Feds Feed Families is a voluntaryeffort undertaken by federal employeesto bring non-perishable food items totheir offices for distribution to localfood banks.
“Feds Feed Families allows us toshowcase how caring and giving ourpeople are, and demonstrates our com-
mitment to helping people in need,”said Susan Edmonds, RobinsCommissary store director.
Locally more than 2,000 pounds offood was collected through the pro-gram in 2013.
The commissary has boxes at itsexits where customers can donate food.Other drop off locations include theBase Exchange, fitness center, library,and the base restaurant
For more information on Feds FeedFamilies, contact Senior Master Sgt.Christina Myers at 468-3619 or MasterSgt. David Counts at 468-5333.
Food donation program helps less fortunate
