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July 20, 2007 Vol. 52 No. 29 R o b i n s A i r F o r c e B a s e, G a.

PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1954THE ROBINS REVUP

THET WO-MINUTEREV

Filming atMuseum Florida State Universityfilm student makes movieat Robins, 1B

INSIGHT

Winning track andfield goldAir Force Academystandout wins gold medalin javelin toss, 3B

SPORTS

Robins Self HelpCenterSelf Help Center offerslow-cost home careitems, 2B

COMMUNITY

Robins officer spreads diplomacy through music, page A4

BY AMANDA CREELamanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

In a world where IED, an acronymfor Improvised Explosive Device, wasrecently added to the Merriam-Websterdictionary, few could argue explosivedevices have found their way into thepublic eye.

However, being in the public eyeisn’t a blessing for members of theExplosive Ordnance Disposal commu-nity. Members of the 116th EOD flighthere agree talking about their job hasalways been a passion, but as the waron terror continues members of theircommunity are becoming more tight-lipped about their job.

“We can’t go into a lot of detailabout what we do because we might gethurt or someone we know might,” said

Tech. Sgt. Greg Stephens, an EODtechnician.

Master Sgt. John Bell, 116th EODflight chief, said because of the war onterror, EOD craftsman can’t afford togive out any information that mighthelp terrorists devise more successfulattacks here or abroad.

“Due to the nature of the worldtoday, we are really restricted in whatwe can talk about,” Sergeant Bell said.

Members of the team say it is a mat-ter of safety and no member of the EODcommunity wants to be responsible forinformation leaking about the proce-dures or protocols that could result inthe injury of or the loss of one of theirfellow EOD craftsman, fellow service-men or innocent civilians.

EOD tight-lipped about mission to provide safety worldwide

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPTech. Sgt. Joseph Fletcher, dressed in an EOD 9 bomb suit, demonstrates the RemotecAndros robot July 13.

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Balancing the demands of a full-time job while working towards a four-year degree is a serious challenge.

But, civilians at Robins don’t haveto carry such a load, thanks to theLong-term, Full-time Program.

LTFT is an educational programwhich allows civilian employees ofany grade or pay series who haveworked as civil servants at the base forfive consecutive years to take up toone academic year away from work tocomplete a bachelor’s or master’sdegree program at a Georgia-basedcollege or university.

Eleven out of 20 applicants for the2007-2008 academic year wererecently accepted into the program.

Graduates like Jan Lands, a securi-ty assistance program manager forRomania in International Programs in

the 561st Aircraft SustainmentSquadron, can attest to the benefits ofthe opportunity.

Ms. Lands knew she wanted to fin-ish her four-year degree but shiedaway from the idea until she found outabout the LTFT program.

“Honestly, going to school at nightand working too is very difficult,” shesaid. “It was hard to do both things aswell as I wanted to. Working full-timeand going to school full-time, it was

hard to give my all to either one.”The 44-year-old Georgia native

enrolled in the program in August2004 and completed classes for herbachelor’s of science degree in busi-ness administration at MercerUniversity in Macon the followingyear.

Donna Jones, civilian educationprogram manager in the ForceTraining Directorate, said students arechosen each summer for the highlycompetitive program based upon thefollowing criteria: the student’s abilityto complete his or her bachelor’s ormasters degree at a Georgia-based col-lege or university within one academ-ic year, be a full-time student, havecompleted five consecutive years ofcivil service as of their fall enrollmentdate, and could not have attendedanother long-term, full-time program

see EOD, A2

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Keeping planes on the mend is no easy feat, with an agingaircraft fleet stretching beyond their service lives to comethrough for the warfighter in theater.

But the 580th Aircraft Sustainment Group’s CommandControl Branch works feverishly to keep parts availabilityflowing and mission capability flying on a day-to-day basis.

Commando Control was a term coined by a general offi-cers’ steering group in 1997, the genesis of the group’s start.The group was created to raise the H-53 aircraft’s 36 percentmission capable rate.

Michael Smith, the 560th ASG’s Commando ControlBranch chief, said the staff, which has grown from fourmembers to nine over a decade, changed its focus from howto get planes flying to how to get parts ready for the aircraft,a process that made all the difference.

Mr. Smith said the change in focus meant parts began toflow and aircraft began to get fixed.

Glenda Becham, a logistics manager and readiness sparespackages manager in the 560th ASG’s Commando ControlBranch, said the team made a plan to put planes on themend.

“We started get-well plans for those items that were caus-ing us the most problems on the aircraft,” she said. “We rana top 25 list of aircraft that had readiness spares packagesholes in them and we started doing get-well plans to trackthose items until the ‘get-well’ of those aircraft.”

Ms. Becham said Robins’ Commando Control teamworked with production specialists and item managers fromRobins, Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, as well aswith people from their counterparts in San Antonio, Texas,and with the U.S. Navy to build get-well plans for aircraft.

Commando Control mission gets aircraft partsto make planes whole again for warfighter

U.S. Air Force photo by CHIEF MASTER SGT. GARY EMERYTechnical Sgt. Ben Filek, an aerial gunner with the 19th Special OperationsSquadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., loads a 30 mm Bushmaster cannon aboard anAC-130U Spooky gunship. The 580th Aircraft Sustainment Group’s CommandoControl Group works to ensure parts like this cannon make it to the aircraft.

Long-term, Full-time Program lets Robins civilianstake time off to get leg up on higher education

see LTFT, A2

WHAT TO KNOWCivilian employees are invited

to apply to the Long-term, Full-time program each spring and areselected in June of each year inorder to begin classes in the fall.For more information, contactDonna Jones, Civilian TrainingProgram manager in the FTDirectorate, at 327-7321.

see COMMANDO, A2

Local Junior ROTC members experience tasteof Air Force during summer leadership school

BY AMANDA CREELamanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

High school students from through-out Middle Georgia took over theRobins NCO Academy last week inpreparation to be the leaders in tomor-row’s armed forces.

The students spent the week livingin the academy dorms as cadets, orlower classmen, and cadres, or upperclassmen, as part of an annual AirForce Junior ROTC SummerLeadership School.

The school offers the students theopportunity to deal with a peer groupin a subordinate atmosphere, said Col.Craig Lightfoot, commandant of thesummer leadership school and senioraerospace science instructor at PerryHigh School.

“We (the instructors) function asguides. We give them the perametersand the rules of engagement and thengive them a complete as possibleopportunity to guide a training facilityfor one week,” said Senior Master Sgt.Antoine Jackson, NCO in charge ofpass in review for the leadershipschool and senior aerospace scienceinstructor at Warner Robins HighSchool.

The school is designed to foster cit-izenship, team building, leadership,respect for authority, physical fitnessand academic achievement.

“It’s an opportunity to grow asindividuals and as Junior ROTCcadets,” Sergeant Jackson said.

The event helps the students learnabout life as a member of the military.The instructors compare the leader-ship school to the equivalent ofAirmen Leadership School or theNCO academy for enlisted membersof the Air Force.

“It teaches you to be a leader andteaches you to become a better cadetoverall,” said Cadre Zach Floyd, 16,from Twiggs County High School.

The cadets reported to PT eachmorning at 5:45 a.m. and continuedwith training activities until nightfalleach day. In addition to physical train-ing, there was military education. Thecadets were responsible for memoriz-ing portions of “the knowledge book”and those that didn’t would receivechits, or slips of paper used much likea demerit system.

For Cadet Jake Riley, 15, recitingthe aircraft of the day or the quote of

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPJustin Green, a cadet from Northside High School who will be a 10th grade studentthis year, salutes during a drill session July 13.

see JROTC, A2

CONGRATULATIONS

NAME UNITJohn Tobin 330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing

Edgar Vaughan 330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing

Tammy Farrow 402nd Maintenance Wing

Robert Campbell 116th Air Control Wing

Keith Jones 116th Air Control Wing

COLONEL SELECTS

2A The Robins Rev-Up July 20, 2007

“We started looking at sixmonths as the time frame,” shesaid. “If we could not get well insix months, then we looked atwhen we could get well.”

Mr. Smith said the teamlooked at new items coming inthat they could plug into plansto see when aircraft could bemission capable again andreport the status to customers.

Things began looking up forthe aircraft.

“By the end of 1997, we gotthe H-53 (mission capable)rate up to 58 percent, whichwas about four months afterthe general officer steeringgroup disbanded,” Mr. Smithsaid. “In 1998, the team faced anew problem, Air ForceSpecial Operation Commandreadiness.”

Mr. Smith said the com-mand wasn’t ready to go towar. But, it wasn’t long beforethat changed.

“We had 28 kits that weretaken to war by the commandat that time,” he said.“Essentially, they take that(kit) and they have to live outof it for 30 days after theydeploy. About half of the RSP

kits couldn’t deploy, whichessentially meant they couldn’tgo to war if they had to.”

It took the group about threeto four months to determinetheir requirements. At firstglance, the remedy for thecommand’s problem wouldcost a whopping $180 million.But Mr. Smith soon learnedthat the problem wasn’t nearlyas bad as he had thought.

The Commando Controlteam developed a plan to getthe kits wartime-ready withouta hefty bill, Mr. Smith said.

“In 1998, about 50 percentof the kits were ready to go towar,” he said. “By the end of1998, they were at 75 percent,and by July 1999, they were at92 percent.”

By this time, Robins’ stellarperformance had gained theJoint Chiefs of Staff’s attentionand Mr. Smith received a securetelephone unit which gave thegroup a direct line to get the sta-tus of parts and request theCommando Control group’saction on other matters. Still,securing parts isn’t always easy.

“Day to day, it’s a lot ofphone calls to different people,whether it be item managers,equipment specialists or engi-neers,” said Master Sgt. KenKozak, superintendent of the

580th ASG’s CommandoControl Branch. “Sometimes ifwe can’t get a part, we look outin all the different sources ofsupply. We look for lateral sup-port from other bases. We lookout in the salvage yard for theaircraft. We also look at con-tractors for surplus, and basi-cally anything we can do tofind those assets.”

Ms. Becham said theCommando Control mission isever-changing.

“It has been a rollercoaster,”she said. “There’s alwayssomething different every day.Nothing is really routinebecause it can change at thedrop of a hat. We’re looking atthe warfighter. We’re lookingat what’s going on to help themget back on track and getwhere they need to be.”

Still, team members takepride in keeping planes flyinghigh.

“When I see the coverage ofthe war on the news and seeour special ops aircraft or hearof special things that are hap-pening with our troops, I swellwith pride to know that thework I am doing each dayplays an overall part in helpingour troops do their job and besafe at what they are doing,”Ms. Becham said.

COMMANDOContinued from 1A

The threat to EOD craftsman around theworld as they attempt to disrupt or dispose ofexplosive ordnance, recently hit home formembers of the flight when a member of theircommunity who they have worked with in thepast was struck by an IED just a few weeks ago.

The Robins team agreed that the tight knitEOD community rallied around him from nearand far to help ensure he arrived home safelyand was never alone during his travels.Members of the EOD community stood withhim 24 hours a day and escorted him through-out his journey back to the U.S.

Sergeant Bell said members of the EODcommunity who are injured are killed in actionare never without an EOD escort.

The safety of the EOD craftsman is always atop priority so ensuring every effort and toolavailable is utilized to help keep the EODcraftsman out of harm’s way is paramount.

One of the tools, a robot the 116th EOD teamuses, has gotten a lot of attention recently afterit helped the Warner Robins Police Departmentend a standoff June 10.

The robot can be sent into dangerous situa-tions and be used to assess the situation and insome cases resolve it by disarming or diffusingthe explosive device.

“Its primary function is to disarm bombsand make our lives safer,” Sergeant Stephenssaid. “If this thing gets damaged by an explo-sion, who cares? It’s not someone’s parent orspouse. We can always fix it.”

The robot can function as the eyes and earsof the EOD team allowing them to see and hearwhat is happening inside.

“We can have our eyes on without havingany one in harm’s way,” said Tech. Sgt. JosephFletcher, EOD craftsman.

The robot can even allow law enforcementofficials to communicate with the individualswithin the building.

“We can communicate with the subject andsee what (he or she) is doing through our T.V.,”

Sergeant Stephens said. “Even if it is broken,we can still communicate and we can stilladjust the cameras.”

The robot can navigate stairs and otherobstacles and has an arm that allows it to opendoors to access other parts of a building.

“It can do almost anything a human can do,”Sergeant Fletcher said.

The team said it is not uncommon for mem-bers of its flight to join with local, county, stateand federal law enforcement agencies to helpsecure situations where ordnance is suspectedto be involved.

Supporting the local community is one of themany charges of the 116th EOD team. The teamis responsible for 35 counties in the state ofGeorgia. The team, which arrived at Robins in1999, is committed to helping anyone whoneeds its services.

Sergeant Fletcher said he takes comfort in“knowing that what we do prevents destructionof property and saves lives. We prevent the sit-uations that could cause damage or loss physi-cal harm.”

The team agreed their job is about protectinglives and property, so being cautious whenspeaking about how they do their job is justanother way they can continue protectingthemselves, their fellow EOD craftsman, andanyone or anything that might be placed in dan-ger by an explosive ordnance.

EODContinued from 1A

within the last three years.While students don’t neces-

sarily have tohave a 3.0grade pointaverage toenter the pro-gram, theymust maintainthat B averagewhile enrolledin the pro-gram, Ms.Jones said.

T h ee m p l o y e e ’scollege ofchoice mustcertify that heor she is oneyear or lessfrom complet-ing an aca-demic degree,as well as receive written rec-ommendations from their

supervisors and wing com-manders as part of their appli-cation.

Individuals must submittheir education expenses aspart of their package, as thenumber of applicants acceptedis based upon availability ofmonies.

Students are allowed up to$3,500 per fiscal year to covertuition, books, and lab fees. Allother school-related expensesare footed by the civilian tak-ing classes, according to Ms.Jones.

The Senior ExecutiveService Board at Robins ratescivilian employees against thefive criteria to make theirselections, Ms. Jones said.

Once accepted, Ms. Jonessaid employees are fully-devoted to their pursuit of edu-cation, leaving their full-timejobs temporarily behind forsomeone else in their organi-zation to care for in theirabsence. However, civiliansare expected to return to their

jobs during any holiday orother type break during theirschool time until classesresume.

Full benefits and payremain in place for LTFT par-ticipants. But that entitlementcomes with a price. Civiliansare bound to a service commit-ment equal to the amount oftime spent away from theirjobs once they complete theprogram, Ms. Jones said.

Ms. Lands said the payoffof the program is well worththe hard work.

“It has given me a founda-tion to make some of the toughdecisions, especially in thisnew job I’m in,” she said. “Ithas given me confidence I did-n’t have before.”

The college graduate saidshe would recommend theprogram to anyone wanting toachieve educational goals.

“It’s a wonderful opportuni-ty and I have been thankful forit,” she said. “It was tough, butit was a great opportunity.”

LTFTContinued from 1A

the day from the knowledgebook was second nature bylate Friday afternoon.

He rattled off the two air-craft of the day effortlessly.“KC-135 and KC-10,” hesaid.

Followed by, “No guts noglory. If you are going toshoot him down you have toget in there and mix it up withhim, Fred C. ‘Boots’ Blesse,”Cadet Riley said.

During chow, CadetRiley’s ability to rattle off theinformation was partiallymotivated by the fear of repri-mand from the cadres as fail-ure to recite the informationwould have result in a chit.The cadets also earn chits fornot wearing the uniform prop-erly, not drinking enoughwater, being late or anythingelse considered punishable bythe cadres.

However, Cadre Floyd saidyou can’t discipline your sub-ordinates for something youaren’t willing to do yourself.

“You have to lead byexample. You can’t tell themsomething is wrong with their

uniform if there is somethingwrong with yours,” CadreFloyd said.

When a cadet earned fivechits during the day, he or shewas put on chit detail duringthe evening break instead ofbeing allowed to join othercadets at break. Those on chitdetail were made to shineshoes or do sprints, push-upsor lunges.

It isn’t just the cadets whohave the opportunity to devel-op important life skills duringthe leadership school. Thecadres also gained valuableleadership training.

“You learn from your pre-vious cadres mistakes andhow they treated you. You putyourselves in the cadet’splace,” said Cadre AlexVinge, 16 from WarnerRobins High School.

The cadres and cadetslearned it is more effective tocorrect someone when theyare away from the othercadets than when they are sur-rounded by their peers.

“If one person messes uptake them out of the flight andtalk to them one on one,”Cadet Riley said.

During the day cadets andcadres participate in uniform

inspections, guidon training,drills, physical fitness chal-lenges and survival training,where students learn to buildfires, make shelter and locatefresh water.

“Each one gets a chance tobe in a leadership positionwhere they lead a squadron orflight,” said ColonelLightfoot.

Though for Cadre Vingethe highlight of her week wasonly hours away, as theopportunity approached tovisit the “healing waters,”also known as the enlistedclub pool. The “healingwaters” have the ability tomake all the sore muscles andfatigue disappear as the campnears an end and the cadetsand cadres prepared for theirgraduation from the leader-ship school.

“Everyone complainsabout something until theyannounce we can visit the‘healing waters.’ And, then allthe cadets and cadres aremiraculously healed becauseuntil the announcementcomes they can’t move andthen when they say we can goto the ‘healing waters’ theyare healed and jump up andgo,” Cadre Vinge said.

JROTCContinued from 1A

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPTech. Sgt. Joseph Fletcher controls the RemotecAndros robot's position and cameras.

Jan Landsearned herbachelor'sdegree inBusinessAdministrationthrough theLong Term Full-Time Programin 2005.

July 20, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 3A

INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY TRADESHOW

The annual InformationTechnology Trade Show willbe at the Robins CommunityCenter Aug. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. Major technologycompanies will be demonstrat-ing the latest, fastest and “bestof show” computers, relatedhardware and accessories. It isthe perfect forum for IT users,buyers and planners to discussrequirements and future IT

challenges with knowledgeablefederal sales representatives.

The event is free and open toeveryone. Extensive cateringduring the event will be provid-ed. Visit http://www.global-shows.com/Special for a copyof the show flier.

SCHOOL PACKETSThe date of packet pick up

for classroom assignments, pur-chasing lunch credits or com-pleting an application for thefree and reduced lunch programhas been set for Aug. 3 from8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you missthis date you may still pick up

the packets and classroomassignments on another dayafter Aug. 3. Lunch credits willnot be available for sale afterAug. 3 until school begins.

LOST AND FOUND A military duffel bag with

contents, a class ring, a tent, asleeping bag, a hand broom, achild bike, a tripod, variouspocket knives, a watch, a set ofkeys, two machetes, a goldnecklace, an aircraft picture, amonitor panel, three gym bagswith contents, a bicycle helmet,a bag with electronic contents,and numerous NVG cases have

been found. To identify lostproperty, call Ruben Martinez,found property custodian, at926-5271.

SOCCER TEAM TRYOUTSRobins Diablos SC will be

holding tryouts and practices atthe base soccer field July 25-26at 6 p.m. The team plays in theMiddle Georgia Latino Leagueand consists of approx. 32teams. The Robins team com-petes in in Division 2 against 15other teams. The games areSundays. For more informationcontact Senior Airman BorisShapoval at 327-9297.

IN BRIEFCommanders and first ser-

geants, in concert with theOffice of the Staff JudgeAdvocate, are responsible forensuring good order and disci-pline on Robins Air ForceBase. There are many avenuesavailable to meet this responsi-bility. Examplesinclude trials bycourts-martial,Article 15s,administra-tive dis-charges, andthe U.S.Magistrate’sCourt. Actions recentlyreviewed by the 78 Air BaseWing legal office include:

Article 15sA staff sergeant, for the pur-

pose of avoiding deploymentto Iraq, feigned a sore back,wisdom teeth pain, and mentalhealth issues, specifically anxi-ety and depression.Punishment was reduction tosenior airman, forfeiture of$1,031 pay per month for twomonths, which was suspended,and a reprimand.

Asenior airman made a falseofficial statement to an officerstating, “Member was givenpermission not to attend theenlisted heritage trip by a non-commissioned officer,” andfailure to go to the appointedplace of duty, to wit: enlistedprofessional development daybus traveling to EnlistedHeritage Hall, Maxwell AirForce Base, Ala. Punishmentwas reduction to airman 1stclass which was suspended, for-feiture of $864 pay per monthfor two months which was sus-pended, and a reprimand.

A senior airman wasderelict in the performance ofduties by carrying or transport-ing a concealed firearm withinthe confines of Robins.Punishment was forfeiture of$200 pay per month for twomonths, 15 days extra duty anda reprimand.

Military disciplinary actions A senior airman was

derelict in the performance ofduties by willfully using thegovernment travel card for anunauthorized purchase.Punishment was reduction toairman 1st class, which wassuspended, and forfeiture of

$403 pay.

DischargesAn airman 1st

class received a gener-al discharge for miscon-

duct - commission of a seriousoffense. Member was arrestedby Warner Robins PoliceDepartment for driving underthe influence with a breathalcohol level of 0.14 and forthis offense the memberreceived a letter of reprimand,and an unfavorable informa-tion file was established.

Courts-martialA first lieutenant faced trial

by general court-martial forassault consummated by a bat-tery in violation of Article 128,UCMJ, and for committing anindecent action upon the bodyof a female under 16 years ofage, in violation of Article 134,UCMJ for offenses thatoccurred in Florida. The court-martial sentenced the memberto confinement for 77 days anda dismissal. Prior to this court-martial, the member entered aplea of nolo contendre inHouston Superior Court,Georgia, to one count of childmolestation and was sentencedto 10 years probation and toregister as a sex offender.

A senior airman faced trialby special court-martial fortwo counts of wrongful use ofmethamphetamine in violationof Article 112a, UCMJ. Themember was sentenced to con-finement for eight days,restriction to the limits ofRobins for one month, hardlabor without confinement forone month, reduction to air-man basic and a bad-conductdischarge.

The Air Force CivilianDiscipline and Adverse ActionsProgram is designed to develop,correct, rehabilitate and encour-age employees to accept respon-sibility for their actions. Thecircumstances of every discipli-nary situation, including anemployee’s past disciplinaryrecord, are taken into accountwhen determining appropriatediscipline. The purpose of thisarticle is to ensure employeesare more aware of the programand the consequences for mis-conduct

February actions:Seven-day suspension for

failure to properly requestleave and unauthorizedabsence. Prior three-day andfive-day suspensions.

Reprimand for inappropri-ate conduct.

Three-day suspension for

failure to properly requestleave; unauthorized absence;leaving the job without permis-sion; careless workmanship.

Ten-day suspension for abu-sive language and insubordina-tion.

Reprimand for violation oftool control procedures. Nopriors.

Removal for use of cocaine.Prior one-day suspension.

Five-day suspension forunauthorized absence. Priorfive-day suspension.

One-day suspension for fail-ure to attend scheduled trainingand unauthorized absence.

Seven-day suspension forfailure to properly requestleave and unauthorizedabsence. Prior three-day andfive-day suspensions.

Reprimand for failure toproperly request leave andunauthorized absence.

Civilian discipline, adverse actions

4A The Robins Rev-Up July 20, 2007

Robins officer uses music, song to spread diplomacy while deployed

Courtesy photo

Capt. T.J. Clancy, deputy chiefof combat plans and programsfor the 19th Air RefuelingGroup, performs in the Britishpub at the Combined Air andSpace Operations Center at abase in Southwest Asia. The 13-year veteran is currently serv-ing a four-month tour in thearea of responsibility. This ishis fifth deployment.

BY MAJ. CHAD STEFFEYUS CENTAF Public Affairs

It’s not just any night at theCombined Air and SpaceOperations Center’s makeshiftBritish pub known as theMuff. Instead, it’s a night ofdiplomacy through music andsong.

Short for the Muff Inn, it’sa favorite off-duty hangout forofficers where paper hurricanelamps dangle, flags of coali-tion countries adorn the walls,overturned cable spools areused as tables and flyingsquadron stickers from aroundthe world cover every visiblesurface. It’s Saturday night,which means Capt. T.J.Clancy is performing …hunched over his acoustic gui-tar singing about love, life,war and peace.

Captain Clancy, currentlyworking in the Air MobilityDivision of the Combined Airand Space Operations Center,is a career performer as wellas an Airman.

The captain began per-forming magic shows at agefive in his hometown ofQueensbury, N.Y. A lifelongperformer, he also sang andacted in musical theater grow-ing up. Then, he picked up theguitar his junior year at theCitadel.

Since then, he’s been hon-ing his skills as a solo per-former and song writer for thelast ten years.

“I’m just a born entertain-er,” said the captain. “If itwasn’t music, I’d find someother way to entertain peo-ple.”

At Robins, Captain Clancy,a member of the 19th AirRefueling Group, is a regulararound the music scene wherehe plays a variety of acoustic-based music.

“Music tends to be verysoothing and relaxing,” saidthe 13-year veteran. “It’s a

great feeling knowing mymusic can be a release for peo-ple if only for three or fourminutes.”

Now in the area of responsi-

bility he is using his talent tobring a heartfelt message ofcamaraderie and a smile acrossmany cultures and languagesfrom Great Britain, Japan,

Singapore, Australia, NewZealand, France, Canada toSouth Korea.

He’s become a weeklymusical feature at the CAOCpub. He also plays late into thenight at one of the gazebosnear the Coalition living quar-ters.

“That’s the most rewardingpart for me,” said the captain.“I really enjoy crossing pathswith folks you would nevermeet back home, and knowingsomehow my music bringsthem together and meanssomething special to them.”

This four-month tour marks

his fifth Air Force deploymentfor the career KC-135Stratotanker navigator. Butlike his music, his job hererequires him to create diplo-macy across battle lines.

The captain explained he’sresponsible for arranging over-flight and landing rights in anever-changing political envi-ronment. He negotiates diplo-matic country clearances withmore than 12 host nationseveryday for the entiredeployed fleet of U.S. Air

Force C-130 Hercules aircraftin the Middle East.

“This is about leadership,building a team that can com-municate across cultures andmaintaining good workingrelationships with our hostnation embassies,” said thecaptain. “I have a new appre-ciation for the “big picture” ofplanning and executing an aircampaign. It’s been very chal-lenging. You have to learnquickly and get fast results;our troops depend on us.”

July 20, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 5A

Courtesy photo

Members of theRobins Honor Guard,(left ot right) SeniorAirman William Kidd,Staff Sgt. MarcusZellner, Airman 1stClass Sylvia Kirechuand Staff Sgt. DavidSloboda, present thecolors at a MaconMusic baseball gameearlier this month. The Robins HonorGuard is alwayslooking for sharp, motivated and pro-fessional individualsto join their ranks.If you are active dutyand interested in serving, contact yourfirst sergeant. For more informationcall 926-9775.

Robins Honor Guard supports community events

“There's some exciting and promising innovations in energy occurring throughout our Air Force. I wantedto make you aware and also ask that you consider what you can do within your area of responsibility, or oneadjacent. We’ve all read about the energy crisis; and likely wonder how to sort fact from fiction. But we’re alsowatching as organizations large and small react by identifying areas where they can "lighten their footprint" onthe environment. That resonates with me, as our Air Force is light and agile as well as lethal, and examininghow we do this is a major part of Air Force Smart Operations." – Secretary of the Air Force, Michael W. Wynne

Commander’sAction Line

Col. Theresa Carter78th Air Base Wing

commander

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Motorcycle training areaI have noticed that all over

Robins we are installing plasmascreen TVs, some up to 42 inchwidth in size, to display produc-tion control information andRobins news programming.Most of these televisions costseveral thousands of dollarsapiece. We, the motorcyclecommunity and Base Safety,have been trying to establish anarea away from the currentmotorcycle riders training locationat Bldg. 905 for several years.We have been given permissionto relocate the training area tothe old Pave Paws radar site butare now being told there are nomonies available to refurbish thisnew location. I fail to see howwe as the Air Force can justifyspending hundreds of thousandof dollars on plasma screen TVs,that are being stolen as fast asthey are being put up, but cannot justify a one time expenditureof $50,000 to ensure all motorcy-clist on Robins have the bestpossible training facilities avail-able. With the price of gas con-tinuing to climb more and moreactive duty military, contract andcivilian employees are investingin motorcycle transportation as aviable alternative to automobiles.This trend will continue for manyyears to come. I think we owe itto all the employees of Robinsand the surrounding communityto provide the best facilities forour workforce.

Colonel Carter's Response:The Motorcycle Safety Range

serves an important mission atRobins by providing a location totrain motorcycle riders andincrease their abilities and safety.The initial project included a larg-er scope of items to be accom-plished raising the cost of therange. At the last FacilitiesUtilization Board we discussedthis project and I asked the safe-ty office and the 78th CivilEngineer Group to determine afinal cost of completing this proj-ect. Since then, the project scopehas decreased significantly. Thecurrent project is only about$3,000, and I hope to fund it thismonth. However, there aresome mission impacts at the newlocation that we must resolvefirst. Thank you for your concernwith motorcycle safety programand the safety for Robinsemployees and our community.

6A The Robins Rev-Up July 20, 2007

Gun powder inundates mynostrils while my ears ringwith the firing of each canon.The screams of men and boysare drowned out by blasts oflead that pour through theirbodies. The grass that todayshines green and healthy inthe midday sun, is stained redwith the blood from the fall-en.

Closing my eyes, I leanagainst an oak tree that standstall like a wooden guardianwatching over the slain sol-diers, I try to imagine stand-ing in the same spot 145 yearsearlier.

More than 20,000Confederate and Union sol-diers were casualties of theBattle of Shiloh which is alsoknown as the Battle ofPittsburg Landing. It was amajor battle in the WesternTheater of the American CivilWar, fought on April 6 and 7,1862 in southwesternTennessee. Confederateforces under Generals AlbertSidney Johnston and P.G.T.Beauregard launched a sur-prise attack against the Unionarmy of Maj. Gen. Ulysses S.Grant and came very close todefeating his army.

Now the battle field hasbecome a memorial to thosewho fought valiantly and losttheir lives in the only warfought on American soil.

Signs filled with poetryline a concrete path that leadsthe way to the hallowedground covered with grassthat wraps around gray,etched monuments – most ofthem with the epigraph,‘Unknown U.S. Soldier.’About two-thirds of the sol-diers killed at the battle areunknown. One of the signsreads, “On fames eternalcamping-ground, their silenttents are spread, and gloryguards with solemn round,the bivouac of the dead.”

One of the few known sol-diers who lost his life wasPvt. George W. Sharp a mem-ber of the 6th Iowa Infantryand my great great-great-grandfather.

It’s awe-inspiring to see afamily name carved in stone,commemorating a death thatoccurred in a pursuit of theabolishment of slavery andreuniting the North and theSouth.

Staring at his grave, Ireflected on the Nation’s cur-

rent position in Iraq and thesimilarities between theongoing war and the one thattook place in our states twocenturies ago.

Sharp died within the firsthour of the battle of Shiloh. Ihave two family memberswho, like my civil war rela-tive, are infantrymen. Mybrother, who is currently sta-tioned at Ft. Bliss in El Paso,Texas, leaves for Iraq in theend of June and my brother-in-law, a Maryland NationalGuardsman, leaves sometimein the following months forhis second 15-month tour.

Hopefully they will returnhome safely never having torest on “fames eternal camp-ing-ground.” But if they dobecome casualties of this warthey know it will not be invain.

Compared to previousU.S. wars, the more than3,000 troops that have died inIraq don’t seem astronomical.More than 50,000 troops diedin Vietnam, more than100,000 in WWI and morethan 400,000 in WWII.

These numbers are not tomake light of the casualties ofthe ongoing war but to put in

perspective how many liveshave been lost duringwartime.

The civil war and the warin Iraq have differences butthey also have similarities.The Civil War happened formore reasons than to free theslaves and critics of the warin Iraq and President GeorgeW. Bush, say that we are inIraq for more reasons than togive the Iraqi people betterlives.

The Civil War may haveoccurred for other reasonsthan the abolishment of slav-ery and we may be in Iraq formore reasons than any of usknow. But the fact of the mat-ter is, no matter how manyother reasons the Civil wartook place, slavery was stilleradicated.

So while a portion of thecountry feels we are in Iraqfor all the wrong reasons,remember the one right rea-son – to give people less for-tunate then ourselves a fight-ing chance at freedom anddemocracy.

– This commentary waswritten by Senior AirmanPaul Ross, 116th Air ControlWing Public Affairs.

Civil War memorial and reflections on Iraq

All Hands meeting celebrates AFSO21

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPLeft to right, Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, WR-ALC commander gives Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century lapel pins to JimmyKatsekis, Master Sgt. Jeffery York and Andy Gross who symbolically represented all Center AFSO21 and Lean professionals at theQuarterly AFSO21 All Hands Meeting July 13. Over 100 change managers, core team facilitators and Lean POCs from across the Centerreceived the pins in appreciation of the ongoing successful AFSO21 and Lean activity at the Center. General Owen shared his AFSO21perspective with the group and took part in a question and answer panel.

Q: What is the difference betweenLean and Air Force Smart Operationsfor the 21st Century, or AFSO21?

A: Actually, there is not a great dealof difference between the Lean andAFSO21. On Nov. 7, 2005, it wasannounced that the Air Force was goingto begin “Leaning” out its processesservice wide, not just at the air logisticscenters and selected operational bases.AF/A3 and SAF/AQ brought generalofficers from each of the major com-mands together to discuss Lean andwhat it should be called Air Force-wide.I was privileged to be one of those offi-cers. Using the term Lean would not becompletely adequate, as AFSO21includes other continuous processimprovement initiatives, such as SixSigma, Theory of Constraints andBusiness Process Reengineering. StillLean, as it has been known here at

Warner Robins Air Logistics Centersince its inception into the Air Force in1999, is the foundation for AFSO21.

Q: What is your perspective on ourAFSO21 journey?

A: I am very impressed with whatour fantastic Warner Robins AirLogistics Center team has accomplishedthrough Lean and AFSO21 implementa-tion to date. We have made great stridesat this center since the first test of Leanin the F-15 Avionics shop in 1999.Shortly after that successful effort, weimplemented Lean in the C-5 pylonarea. I was fortunate to participate inthis in my role as the C-5 SystemProgram director here at WR-ALC. Onething that I find most interesting is ourability to look at ourselves more clearlynow that we have been using thismethodology for eight years. While we

were able to celebrate our early success-es, and we still do that, we now realizethat we have a long way to go and thatthe journey will never end. AFSO21 isnot a system of fixing something andsaying “we’re done.” To truly imple-ment AFSO21, we have to realize thatstriving for perfection does not end andthat there is always room for improve-ment. I believe WR-ALC has a headstart on many bases throughout the AirForce because of this knowledge, assome bases are just implementingAFSO21; they are where we were backin 1999. They are celebrating early suc-cess, as well they should. But, they arestill in the early stages of their AFSO21implementation. I believe it is a compli-ment to this center that many of thoseorganizations are coming to us for assis-tance and to share the expertise we havegained in our Lean and AFSO21 jour-ney.

Editor’s Note: The Rev-Up will printan AFSO21 question-and-answer seriesthe third Friday of every month.Questions may be e-mailed to the WR-ALC/XP workflow with subject linemarked AFSIO21 question. Maj. Gen.Tom Owen, commander of the WarnerRobins Air Logistics Center, willrespond to AFSO21 questions.

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July 20, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 7A

As the weather becomeswarmer, reports of accidentaldrownings become all too com-mon. Drowning victims encom-pass all age groups — the tod-dler who fell into the familypool, the teenager who dove intoa lake and struck an unseen rock,the adult who was pulled out tosea by a strong undertow.Perhaps the saddest fact abouteach of these cases is that thedrowning accidents could havebeen prevented. Learn thesebasic rules for drownproofingbefore an accident becomes atragedy.

Pool Safety - If you own abackyard pool, or live in an areawhere pools are common, enrollyour children in swimmingclasses. Invest in an approvedsafety cover and keep the poolcovered whenever it is not inuse. Fence in your pool to pre-vent curious youngsters fromentering the pool area withoutyour permission. Never, ever,allow toddlers or young childrenaccess to the pool without adultsupervision.

Diving Safety - Many acci-dental drownings result fromdiving injuries. Diving into shal-

low water, or striking an unseenobstacle, can lead to uncon-sciousness, spinal cord injury,and all too often, death. Alwaystest water depth before diving,and if you are unable to seebelow the water’s surface, don’tdive. Even if you are sure yourpath is clear, keep your armsextended above your head whendiving. Your hands (not yourhead) will hit an unseen obstaclefirst.

Swimming Safety -Whenever you swim in a pool,lake or ocean, always have apartner nearby. Observe warning

signs, i.e., “No Lifeguard OnDuty,” “Dangerous Undertow,”“Beach Closed to Swimming.”

Never swim when you aretired, under the influence ofalcohol, drugs, or medications,or when weather conditions arestormy. If you are not an experi-enced swimmer, stay in shallowwater and use flotation devices.Never allow toddlers or yourchildren to swim without adultsupervision.

Additional Tips - Certainwater sports such as boating,water skiing, and surfing, posespecial drowning dangers. If youare interested in taking up anywater sport, learn how to swimbeforehand. Know nautical rulesand regulations before going onany boat. Always wear anapproved flotation device.

Check your equipment beforeengaging in any water sport to besure that it is in good operatingcondition. Finally, use commonsense and avoid unnecessaryrisks. Drowning accidents aretragedies that can, in most cases,be prevented.

Pool Safety • Use an approved safety

cover and keep the pool covered

when not in use. • Fence in pool. • Never allow children access

to the pool without adult super-vision.

Diving Safety • Always test water depth

before diving. • If you are unable to see

below the water’s surface, don’tdive.

• Keep your arms extendedabove your head when diving.

Swimming Safety • Know and observe your

swimming limitations and capa-bilities.

• Avoid swift-moving water.If caught in a current, swim withit and angle towards shore or theedge of the current until youreach safety.

• Always swim with a partner. • Observe warning signs. • Stay out of the water during

thunderstorms and severeweather.

• Never swim when you aretired, under the influence ofalcohol, drugs or medication.

• Never allow young childrento swim without adult supervi-sion. — 78th Air Base WingSafety Office

Pool, diving and swimming safety tips

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPCorey Fuller jumps in andmakes a splash at the enlistedclub pool.

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FSU film student hopes to inspire patriotism and appreciation for today’s warfighter

U.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPPA production crew member looks on as T. Justin Ross checks out the camera angle.

By AMANDA CREELamanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

T. Justin Ross, a graduatestudent at Florida StateUniversity’s Filming Institute,searched high and low for theperfect location to shoot hisfinal film before graduatingnext month.

His mission to find a B-29 BStratofortress as the centerpiece of his film “TakingFlight” landed him in WarnerRobins at the Museum ofAviation. When he discoveredthe museum housed a B-29 inone of the museum’s hangars,he knew this was the perfectlocation for his film.

Mr. Ross said not only wasthe museum the best fit for hisshort film, which takes place ina museum next to a B-29, butthe museum staff was veryhelpful and accommodating asthe crew planned to make thejourney from FSU to WarnerRobins to shoot the film.

The crew arrived July 13equipped with the lights, thecamera and an entourage ofabout 16 production crewmembers, actors and actressesto help make the short film areality.

Mr. Ross, writer and directorof the short film, said he wrotethe film as a tribute to hisgrandfather, who served as a

pilot in World War II. Mr. Ross has big ambitions

for the impact the film willhave on its viewers.

“In the current state of ournation at war, there are so manyquestions about what is rightand what is wrong,” he said.“But, with World War II therewas a clear distinction aboutwhat is right and wrong andthere were clear distinctiveheroes.”

He said he hopes the filmreminds today’s generation thatthe men and women who serveour nation during any war areheroes and should be honoredas such.

“These people who go outand put there lives on the linesare heroes. Hopefully, we canput that sentiment into thefilm,” Mr. Ross said.

The plot of the film sur-rounds an aging grandfather,who served as a B-29 pilot dur-ing World War II in the Pacificarena. The grandfather, Max,spent 50 years agonizing overone fateful night when he failedto join his crew for a missionand the mission failed resultingin the death of his entire crew.

As Max, who suffers fromAlzheimer’s, continues tostruggle with guilt and remorsefor failing his crew, he dreamsof a day when he can reunitewith them.

“As the only survivingmember of his crew, comple-tion of his life is tied to com-pleting the mission,” saidGeorge Judy, one of Mr. Ross’instructors, who stars in thefilm as Max.

The movie takes place 50years to the day after the loss ofhis crew when the grandfatherconvinces his granddaughter tohelp him visit a museum that ishome to a B-29 bomber, wherehe believes his crew will meethim and together they willcomplete the mission hemissed 50 years ago.

“Nothing happens at first,but then his family and thesecurity guard show up. Whenit looks like all hope is lost, thecrew shows up and they takehim away in a kind of ‘Field ofDreams’ way,” Mr. Ross said.

Mr. Judy said he thinks thefilm is a great effort by theyoung filmmaker.

“It is a very interesting andexciting film, a lovely idea thatcomes out of his own heritage,”he said.

Mr. Judy said it was veryexciting to be at the Museumsurrounded by the planes andAir Force memorabilia. He saidthe location really helps youget in a great mindset for thefilming of a movie that remi-nisces with Max’s experiencesduring World War II.

Above top, T. Justin Ross talkswith Ajay Gupta, sound mixer,while equipment was being setup. Mr. Ross, who wrote anddirected the film, spent the after-noon working to ensure all wasperfect before filming began.

Above, Jamie Kassler, productiondesigner, helps actor MatthewEllison with his wardrobe.

At left, The Century of Flighthangar at the Museum of Aviationwas used for location filming of amovie by Florida State graduatestudent T. Justin Ross.

Top, Actor Matthew Ellison comes onto the set for filming of “Taking Flight.”

Bottom, Matthew Ellison sits in the cockpit of the B-29 for filming of the first scene.

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FRIDAYOCEAN'S THIRTEEN

George Clooney, Al PacinoDanny Ocean and the gang

would have only one reason topull off their most ambitious andrisky casino heist – to defendone of their own. When ruthlesscasino owner Willy Bank double-crosses one of the originalOcean's eleven Reuben Tishkoff- Danny and the gang team upone more time to see if they canbreak "the Bank." (brief sensu-ality) Rated PG-13. 113 minutes.

SATURDAYKNOCKED UP

Seth Rogen, Paul RuddAllison Scott is an up-and-

coming entertainment journalistwhose 24-year-old life is on thefast track. But it gets seriouslyderailed when a drunken one-nighter with slacker Ben Stoneresults in an unwanted pregnan-cy. Faced with the prospect ofgoing it alone or getting to knowthe baby's father, Allison decidesto give the lovable doof a chance.(sexual content, drug use andlanguage) Rated R. 129 min-utes.

UPCOMINGFANTASTIC FOUR: RISE OF

THE SILVER SURFERIoan Gruffudd, Jessica AlbaThe enigmatic, intergalactic

herald, the Silver Surfer, comesto Earth to prepare it for destruc-tion. As he races around theglobe wreaking havoc, Reed,Sue, Johnny and Ben mustunravel the mystery of the SilverSurfer and confront the surprisingreturn of their mortal enemy, Dr.Doom, before all hope is lost.(sequences of action violence,some mild language and innuen-do) 91 minutes

CatholicCatholic masses are held at

the chapel each Saturday at 5:30p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., onHoly Days of Obligation at noonand a 5 p.m. vigil the day before,and Monday through Friday atnoon. The Sacrament ofReconciliation is Saturday from4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Islamic Islamic Friday Prayer

(Jumuah) is Fridays at 2 p.m. inthe chapel annex rooms 1 and 2.

JewishJewish service is Fridays at

6:15 p.m. at the Macon syna-gogue.

Orthodox ChristianSt. Innocent Orthodox Church

service is at the chapel on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month at 5p.m.

Protestant The traditional service meets

Sunday in the Chapel at 11 a.m.featuring hymns, anthems, con-gregational prayers and readings.Contemporary service meets at 6p.m. in the Chapel Sanctuary,singing the latest praise and wor-ship music. The gospel servicemeets at 8 a.m. at the Chapel,praising God with inspirationalmusic. Religious education meetsin Bldg. 905 at 9:30 a.m.

The chapel helps with spiritualneeds that arise. For further infor-mation, call the chapel at 926-2821.

A day out with the girlsAdult ticketsare $3.50;children 11years oldand youngertickets are$2. Moviesstart at 7:30p.m., unlessnoted. Formore infor-mation, callthe basetheater at926-2919.

FRIDAYA lean challenge walk and weigh in

will be today from 7 a.m. to noon at thefitness center annex. All lean challengeparticipants must come in for a midpointweigh in. Additional dates and times areJuly 23 and 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at theHAWC and July 25 and 26 from 7 a.m. tonoon at the fitness center annex. AlsoCHPS will provide free lipid panel checksfrom 7 to 9 a.m. July 20 and 25 and 26 atthe fitness center annex. Customerswanting lipid panel checks must fast begin-ning at 10 p.m. the day prior. For moreinformation call the fitness center at 926-2128 or 926-2840.

The teen center will hold poetry nighttoday at 7 p.m. and Keystone meetingsevery Friday at 6 p.m. A public speakingsession will also be held on July 13 and 27at 7 p.m. For more information call theteen center at 926-5601.

An after work super cool party, withcomplimentary snacks, food and enter-tainment will be held every Friday afterFirst Friday starting at 5 p.m. at the offi-cers' club. For more information call theofficers' club at 926-2670.

SATURDAYLocal radio personality Chris Williams

will be holding a house party everySaturday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.starting in August. Doors will open at 9p.m. An all white party (dress to impress inwhite) will be held Aug. 4; ladies night (freeentrance before 11 p.m.) on Aug. 11; 70sdisco night (best costume) on Aug. 18 andend the summer in style on Aug. 25. Costwill be $5 for members and $10 for non-members. For more information call theenlisted club at 926-7625.

SUNDAYWatch WWE Wrestling’s “The Great

American Bask” today in the enlistedlounge, Bldg. 956. The action begins at 8p.m. Cost is free for members and $5 fornonmembers. For more information callthe enlisted lounge at 926-7625.

Sunday champagne brunch is open toall ranks and grades from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. at the Robins Officers’ Club. Enjoyall-you-care-to-eat breakfast, dinnerentrees, carving station, salad bar, dessertand ice cream bar and much more. Cost is$11.95 for members, $13.95 for nonmem-bers and $6.95 for children (3 to 10 yearsold) and children two years and youngerare free. For more information call theofficers’ club at 926-2670.

Texas Hold ‘Em is held Sundays withsign up at 1:30 p.m. and games at 2 p.m.Prizes include the following: First place$85 gift card, second place $55 gift card,third place $35 gift card and fourth place$25 gift card. The entertainment fee is $10for club members and $15 for nonmem-bers and includes snacks and non-alco-holic beverages. Texas Hold ‘Em is opento all ranks and grades. For more informa-tion call the enlisted club, located in Bldg.956, at 926-7625.

MONDAYLearn to belly dance beginning today

from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the ballroom in Bldg.956. Cost is $65 for seven weeks. Formore information please call the communi-ty center at 926-2105.

Triple S Monday with soup, salad andsandwiches is available at the officers’club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for $7.25.Enjoy made-to-order sandwiches or a fullcourse salad bar with a variety of rotatinggourmet soups. New special: soup andhalf sandwich combo only $5.25 andwings and nachos for $3.50. Lunch isopen to all ranks and grades. For moreinformation call the officers’ club at 926-2670.

TUESDAYFree tacos are available to club

members Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. in the enlisted club, located in Bldg.956. For more information call the enlistedlounge at 926-7625.

A lunch buffet is held every Tuesdaythrough Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. atthe officers' club. Cost for hot lunch orsalad bar is $6.50 members and $7.50nonmembers or for both hot lunch andsalad bar $7.50 members and $8.50 non-members. Lunch is open to all ranks andgrades. For more information call the offi-cers' club at 926-2670.

WEDNESDAYThe officers’ club is available for

evening dining Wednesdays andThursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. andFridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m.Enjoy prime rib on Wednesdays, butcherschoice on Thursdays and a la carte withrotating dinner specials on Fridays andSaturdays. Kids, 10 years and younger eatfree Wednesdays and Thursdays off thekid’s menu with the purchase of an adultentrée. Evening dining is no longer avail-able on Tuesdays. For more information,call the club at 926-2670.

Enjoy pizza Wednesdays from 5 to 7

p.m. at the Robins Officers’ Club. Formore information call the officers’ club at926-2670.

Enjoy M.U.G. and Mic Night onWednesdays at the enlisted club, locat-ed in Bldg. 956. Participants may bringmusical instruments and show their talentand bring their own mugs and get refills(up to 24 ounces) for only $2. The funbegins at 7 p.m. Cost for entry is $2 fornonmembers. For more information callthe enlisted lounge at 926-7625.

All retirees get a free fountain drink oriced tea with a $5 minimum purchasewhen they show their retiree ID card alongwith coupon on page 12 of the July Edgeevery Wednesday in July. For more infor-mation call Pizza Depot at 926-0188.

A membership bar bingo will be todayat 6 p.m. An Independence Day specialbingo will also be held today.Joint Forces Bingo is located in the eastwing of the Robins Enlisted Club. Thehours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdayand Friday with games starting at 7:15p.m. Games begin at 2:45 p.m. onSundays. Enjoy bar bingo five nights aweek at 6 p.m. Any one with an activeduty, reserve, guard, retired, DOD or fami-ly member ID card is eligible to play. Theentry fee is free to all Robins club mem-bers, bona fide guests and active-duty orretired widow club members and $5 for eli-gible non-club members. For more infor-mation call the enlisted club at 926-4515or Teresa Resta at 926-1303.

UPCOMINGYouth fall sports registration will be

held until filled for tackle football (ages11 to 12 years old), flag football (ages 5 to10 years old), cheerleading (ages 5 to 12years old), fall soccer (ages 5 to 18 yearsold) and start smart soccer (ages 3 to 4years old). Hours to register will beMonday to Friday, 3 to 6 p.m. andSaturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Coaches areneeded in all areas. To register or for moredetails, visit the youth center in Bldg. 1021or call 926-2110.

Casino Night will be July 27 at 6 p.m.at the Robins Officers’ Club and is opento all ranks and grades. Cost is $20 perperson for club members and $23 per per-son for nonmembers. Tickets will be soldat the door and includes: $300 in playchips, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment andprize auction. Featured games includecraps, blackjack, roulette and Texas Hold’Em. Club members will get $50 additionalchips when they show their club cards.This cannot be combined with any otherdiscount.

The Officers' Club is looking for vol-unteers in support of Casino Night. Atraining class will be held on Sunday atnoon or Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. in theGeorgia Room of the officers' club.

The club will be providing $20 in clubbucks to all volunteer dealers. For moreinformation call Aaron Feinberg at 926-2670 or e-mail at aaron.feinberg@robins.af.mil.

The officers' club is available forevening dining on Wednesday andThursday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. andFriday and Saturday from 6 to 9 p.m.Enjoy prime rib Wednesdays, butcherschoice Thursday and a la carte with rotat-ing dinner specials Fridays and Saturdays.Kids 10 years and younger eat freeWednesday and Thursdays off the kid'smenu with the purchase of an adultentrée. Evening dining is no longer avail-able on Tuesdays. For more information,call the club at 926-2670.

Come out to the officers’ club duringyour birthday month and receive a $15coupon to redeem toward your meal.Birthday coupons are available to clubmembers of all ranks and grades.Coupons may be picked up at the cashier

office. For more information call the offi-cers’ club at 926-2670.

Outdoor Recreation For more informa-tion on these programs and events calloutdoor recreation at 926-4001.

Pools are now open. Swim lessons areavailable for children up to three years oldfor $30; youth ages 4 to 14 years old for$40 and adults for $40. Lessons will takeplace at the officers' club pool Tuesdaythrough Friday. For dates and times calloutdoor recreation at 926-4001 or stop byBldg. 914.

A tree climbing rendezvous will be heldat F.D. Roosevelt State Park, PineMountain, Ga., Aug. 11. Cost is $58 perperson and includes van ride, three hourassisted guide and instruction and allequipment. Meet at outdoor recreation at9 a.m. for 9:30 a.m. departure with returnto outdoor recreation at 7 p.m. A minimumof 12 people is required to host this trip.Register by July 30.

Take part in paintball fun with OutdoorAdventure at On Target Paintball Aug.24 from 4 to 8 p.m. Cost is $28 per personand includes a wooded area for daylightshooting, and a lit field for night speed ball.Paintball equipment will be available foruse as well as an air conditioned room forbreaks. We will meet at On TargetPaintball at 3:45 p.m. Persons 18 yearsold and older are permitted to play. Youthages 10 to 17 years old may come with anadult over 18 years of age. Participantsmay also purchase additional paintballs for$45 a case (2,000) or $15 a box (500). Aminimum of 15 people are required to par-ticipate. Register at outdoor recreation,Bldg. 914 by Aug. 10.

Join outdoor recreation on a trip toBiltmore Castle, Asheville, N.C., Sept.28. Meet at outdoor recreation at 9 a.m.for 9:30 a.m. departure. The group willreturn Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Cost is $398 (1person/1 room); $546 (2 person/1 room);$694 (3 people/1 room) and $842 (4 peo-ple/1 room). Package includes van ride,hotel, Biltmore Castle, gardens, wineryand farm village. Deadline to sign up isSept. 7. A minimum of 10 people isrequired for this trip.

Robins introduces Jane’s IntelligenceCentres — a centralized online collectionthat joins reference, news and analysis infive complementary areas:

Defense Equipment and TechnologyDefense Industry and MarketsMilitary and Security AssessmentsTerrorism and InsurgencyDefense Forecasts

Take a trial run of the Jane’s IntelligenceCentres starting July 16 through Aug. 16 atyour library or desktop athttp://www2.janes.com. Once you takeyour trial run please take the time to letyour base library know what you think.E-mail blanchella.casey@robins.af.mil withyour feedback.

ONGOINGInformation, Tickets and Travel Robins

Enlisted Club, Bldg. 956 has the followingtickets for sale. For more information onthese or other events, call 926-2945.

The FOX Theatre presents, DreamGirls July 28 at 2 p.m., cost is $74; Wizardof Oz Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. or Aug. 11 at noon,cost is $60.50; West Side Story Aug. 25 at2 p.m., cost is $60.50; and Stomp Sept. 22at 2 p.m., cost is $57. All seats are locat-ed in the orchestra level. A limited numberof tickets are available.

The bowling center has the followingspecials. To learn more call 926-2112.

The Air Force Services Summer StrikeForce is underway. Patrons will receivepunch cards when participating in bowlingcenter programs for the chance to win$500 first prize or $250 second prize andother prizes. Summer Strike Force spon-sored in part by Qubica AMF and Coca-Cola. No federal endorsement of spon-

sors is intended. On Spot Café July special is an origi-

nal pita bread and traditional beef with allthe trimmings and Tzatsiki sauce for$4.45.

Enjoy Thunder Alley glow-in-the-darkbowling Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m.; cost 12years and younger, $5 and 13 years andolder, $10. Saturdays from 9 to 11 p.m.;cost is $10 for everyone.

Every day is red-head pin day in July.Bowl a strike when the red pin is in thenumber one position and that game isfree.

All retirees receive a complimentarygame of bowling with a paid game whenthey show their retiree ID card along withcoupon on page 12 of the July Edge forthe month of July.

Pine Oaks Golf Course has the follow-ing specials. To learn more, call 926-4103.

Every Monday and Tuesday in Julypay only $20 for green fee and cart.

Play golf after 2 p.m. on weekends inJuly and pay only $22 for green fee andcart.

Every Monday and Tuesday in Julypay only $15 for green fee and cart start-ing at 4 p.m.

Learn to play golf for kids will be heldJuly 23-27. Cost is $60 and includes anine-hole tourney Fridays, lunch and tro-phies. Classes are Monday throughThursday from 9 to 10 a.m. for children sixto eight years old; 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. forchildren nine to 11 years old and 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children 12 to 15years old. Sign up at the pro shop.

Link Up 2 Golf offers participants over$300 in savings for $109 per person.Class V will be held on Tuesdays July 17,24, 31 and Aug. 7 and 14 at 5:30 p.m.Class VI will be Thursdays July 19, 26 andAug. 2, 9 and 16 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up atthe pro shop.

In July enjoy several Friday specials atthe Fairways Grille for only $6.50 (includesdrink): July 20 – baked chicken, sidesalad and roasted potatoes; July 27 –meat loaf, scalloped potatoes and bakedbeans. Lunch is held from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. For more information call 923-1717.

Take a golf lesson with teaching proKeith Brady. Rates are military $50 hour,$25 for half hour, and junior for half hour is$20; AFP rates are $55 hour, $30 for halfhour and junior for half hour is $25 andnon-AFP rates are $60 hour, $35 for halfhour and junior for half hour is $30. Formore information or to make an appoint-ment, call Mr. Brady at 747-0318.

The barber shop located in Bldg. 956is open Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4p.m. All ages, ranks and grades are wel-come. For more information, call 923-9593.

The officers’ club barber shop isopen Monday through Thursday from8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed forlunch from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All ages,ranks and grades are welcome. For moreinformation, call 918-0775.

The 78th Services Division offers des-ignated driver programs at the RobinsEnlisted and Officers’ clubs and PizzaDepot to assist in reducing alcohol relatedincidents. For groups of two or more,identify yourself as the designated driverto the operations assistant on duty. Theywill provide free fountain soft drinks, fruitjuices or non-alcoholic frozen drinks dur-ing your visit. To learn more call 926-2670.

The 78th Services Division has a newinternet address. Go to www.robinsser-vices.com for all the information you needregarding Services.

Pizza Depot is now open in Bldg. 956offering the same great service and food.Hours are Sunday – Saturday 11 a.m. to 9p.m. and on-base delivery is available5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Hours vary on holidayweekends. For more information callPizza Depot at 926-0188.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUESAPP

Left to right, Laura andKara Johnson andChesney Spainhowardwork on a fish art proj-ect during storytime atthe library.The summer readingprogram is held at theBase Library Mondaysat 10 a.m. forpreschoolers andTuesdays at 10 a.m. forschool-age children.The program ends July24. For more informa-tion, call the library at327-8761.

With a career-best matching toss, formerAir Force standout Dana Pounds claimed agold medal at the 2007 ATT USA Track andField Outdoor Championships.

In addition, freshman Sara Neubauerpicked up a third-place finish in the discus atthe Finish Line USA Junior NationalChampionships.

Representing the Air Force World ClassAthlete Program, Pounds becomes theFalcons’ second USATF champion and thefirst at the senior level.

Pounds threw a career-best matching tossof 195’8” on her final throw to upset the cur-rent American record-holder Kim Kreiner bynearly five feet. With the win, the native ofLexington, Ky., automatically earned a spoton Team USA. Pounds and Kreiner separatedthemselves from the field by nearly 16 feet, asthe third-place finisher tossed a 176’5”.

One day after collecting a junior nationaltitle in the shot put, Neubauer picked up athird-place finish in the discus throw.Recording a distance of 161’5”, the native ofBottineau, N.D., finished just a foot behindthe event champion. Despite fouling two ofher three attempts in the final round,Neubauer made her final throw count, claim-ing the top mark of 161’5”.

Former Falcon Paul Gensic tied for 14thon the pole vault, after recording a ‘no-height’on the opening clearance of 17’8.5”.

— Air Force News

sports July 20, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 3BHave an idea for a sports article? Send it to

Kendahl Johnson at kendahl.johnson@robins.af.mil

MWC names cadet student-athlete of yearAir Force Academy senior Blair Leake

was named the 2006-07 Mountain WestConference female student-athlete of theyear.

Established by the MWC Joint Council in1999, the Student-Athlete of the Year awardis the highest honor presented to a student-athlete by the league. The award is bestowedannually to one male and one female whobest exemplify the term “student-athlete” byachieving excellence in academics, athleticsand community involvement.

Criterion for the Student-Athlete of theYear award requires that nominees demon-strate leadership, character and conduct onand off the playing field. In addition to supe-rior athletic achievement, candidates musthave a minimum 3.5 grade point average.The winners each receive a $2,500 postgrad-uate scholarship.

Leake, an operations research major,excelled for the Falcons’ swimming and div-ing team the past four years, including the lastseason as team captain. In addition to severalindividual top-10 finishes, she holds the schoolrecord in the 200-yard breaststroke. A two-timeAll-MWC performer (2006, 2007), she alsoearned Academic All-MWC honors and MWCScholar-Athlete accolades four straight years.

A native of Springfield, Mo., Leake graduatedwith a 3.88 grade point average at the Air ForceAcademy and was recently awarded an NCAAPostgraduate Scholarship as well as the presti-gious Draper Scholarship for graduate study atthe Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Shewas named to the Academy Dean’s and Athleticlist in each of her eight semesters and is the only

cadet to be named a Dean’s Ace (4.0 GPA) twicesince the award originated in 2004.

In addition to her academic and athletic com-mitments, Leake assumed roles of responsibilityand leadership while at the academy, including apost as assistant director of academics for CadetSquadron 16. She also was the driving forcebehind numerous community service projects.

Leake joins a pair of Falcon men’s swimmersas winners of the MWC Student-Athlete of theYear award. John Dayton earned the honor in2003 and Matt Karmondy did so in 2006. Daytonand Karmondy were also NCAA PostgraduateScholarship award winners as well.

— Air Force News

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U.S. Air Force Academy senior Blair Leake was namedfemale student-athlete of the year.

Former AFA athletetakes gold medalin javelin toss

Courtesy photo

Former U.S. Air Force Academy athlete DanaPounds is the Falcons’ second champion atthe USA Track and Field OutdoorChampionships.

4B The Robins Rev-Up July 20, 2007

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

With summer underway,many people will be sprucing uptheir yards for cookouts and out-door fun.

The Self Help Center atRobins’ Outdoor Recreation inthe 78th Services Division ishelping people tidy up theirhomes with the help of equip-ment rented at a low cost.

John Ferguson, a recreationassistant at Outdoor Recreationin Bldg. 914, said equipmentrental prices make home upkeepmore affordable.

“We rent aerators, augers,leaf blowers, axes, hatchets,ditchwitches and push mowers,”he said. “We do have four-hourrates on some of that equipment.The four-hour rental is same dayonly and that’s basically fourhours from the time you pick itup. If you just need to cut yourgrass, we’re not going to chargeyou for the whole day. It’s usual-ly about half price of what thetotal would be.”

Karan Hudgens, assistantdirector of Outdoor Recreationat Robins, said the center offersbase customers a good service ata good price.

“There’s not too many placeswhere you can rent these itemslike the hacksaws, the little drillsaws,” she said. “Most placesmake you buy the weed eatersand the push lawnmowers. Here,you can come and rent it.Anything runs from $1 to $16,depending on if you use it for thewhole day. There’s just not thatmany places that rent thosekinds of items at the cost that wecan give it to the customer.”

Rental prices vary dependingon the equipment and time it’srented, Mr. Ferguson said. A listof prices is available for cus-tomers at the center.

Mr. Ferguson said peoplecan’t beat the deals they getthrough the center.

“Our prices are a lot betterthan some of the competingplaces off base,” he said.“There’s also the convenienceof being on the base and havingfamiliar people to do businesswith.”

Mr. Ferguson said peopledon’t have to live on base to usethe equipment rental service.They only have to have theirbase identification card onhand.

Customers are expected toreturn rented equipment in thecondition they received it,fueled enough for the center tocheck its workability upon its

return, Mr. Ferguson said.If equipment isn’t returned

in proper form on time, Mr.Ferguson said people may haveto pay a cleaning fee or a latefee or both.

In addition to yard mainte-nance equipment, the centeroffers rental of pavilions,chairs, tables and other itemsfor parties and other occasions.

The center is open Mondaythrough Friday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. year round and Saturdaysfrom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. during itssummer schedule from thebeginning of April throughSept. 30.

Self Help Center offers low-cost home care

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPMilt Harrington, recreation assistant, gets a weedeater ready for thenext customer.

NOTICE OF ACCREDITATION

SURVEY

The AccreditationAssociation for AmbulatoryHealth Care, Inc. will conductan accreditation survey of the78th Medical Group Aug. 15-17. The survey will be used toevaluate the organization’scompliance with AAAHC stan-dards for ambulatory healthcare and to determine ifaccreditation should beawarded to, or retained by, theorganization.

Through an emphasis oneducation and consultation,the ultimate purpose of theaccreditation process is toimprove the quality of healthcare delivered by this organi-zation.

78th Medical Group has vol-untarily requested this surveyas a means of assisting itsown efforts to improve thedelivery of quality health care.

Members of the general pub-lic, patients, and individualson the staff of this organiza-tion, believing that they havepertinent and valid informationabout this organization’s provi-sions of health care or compli-ance with AAAHC standards,may request an informationpresentation with AAAHC sur-veyors at the time of thesuvey for the purpose of pre-senting such information, ormay communicate such infor-mation in writing or by tele-phoning the AAAHC. All infor-mation received from identi-fied individuals at or prior tothe survey will be consideredin making the accreditationdecision. The information pre-sented will not be debatedwith the reporting individual.

Request for presentationmuch be received at least twoweeks prior to the survey inorder to allow sufficient time toschedule the presentations.Requests for public informa-tion presentations or reportingof pertinent and valid informa-tion may be communicated inwriting or by telephone toAAAHC at the followingaddress and telephone num-ber:

Accreditation Association forAmbulatory Health Care, Inc.

5250 Old Orchard RoadSuite 200Skokie, IL 60077Phone: 847-853-6060Fax: 847-853-9028

78TH MDG HEALTHCARE COUNCILMEETING

Col. James McClain, 78thMedical Group commander,will host the quarterly 78thMDG Health Care CouncilTuesday at 10 a.m. at the

Robins Enlisted Club.Everyone is invited to attend.

78TH ABW QUARTERLYAWARDS CEREMONY

The 78th Air Base Wing’s2nd Quarter Awards Ceremonywill be today at 8 a.m. in theenlisted club ballroom.Outstanding Wing civilian and

military performers will be rec-ognized. Commanders, super-visors, family members andfriends are encouraged toattend. Show your unit’s prideand spirit and congratulate thetroops for their stellar achieve-ments. For more information,call Master Sgt. Evelyn Porcherat 926-0792.

IN BRIEF

6B The Robins Rev-Up July 20, 2007

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

(Editor’s note: This is thesecond article in a seven-partseries.)

Tessie Price loves to cook. The mother of two who is

originally from the Philippinesgot her start in cooking as ayoung girl in her mother’skitchen.

“I’ve been cooking mywhole life,” she said. “I love it.”

Now, she is the supervisor ofthe On Spot Café in the RobinsBowling Center, a career shehas enjoyed for about 16 years.

Ingredient measurements?They’re hard for the spiritedwoman to recall since she doesmost of her cooking based onintuition.

Mrs. Price said chickenadobo is one of her favoriterecipes because of its mix ofhealthy ingredients and flavor.

The cooking professionalenjoys a variety of foods, butthose from the Philippines are

her favorite. Cooking is in her blood, but

Mrs. Price said she realizes thatit doesn’t come that easy foreveryone.

And for those that don’t con-sider the kitchen to be their nat-ural habitat, the adventuresomecook offers some encourage-ment.

“Just get in there and try it,”she said. “Experiment a littlebit. I experiment a lot with mycooking. Try different ingredi-ents until you find what youlike. You never know what youcan come up with.”

Recipe: 2 pounds of chicken 1 ounce of yellow onion1 ounce of ginger roots½ teaspoon of ground pepper, ¾ cup of soy sauce¾ cup of apple cider¾ cup of water1 garlic clove¼ teaspoon of MSG season-

ing (optional).

Cook the chicken and diceinto cubes. Mix all ingredientstogether well and boil in a largesauce pan on medium heat forabout an hour.

On Spot Café cook offers up chicken adobo

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPWhen Tessie Price isn’t cooking on the grill at the On Spot Cafe in the Bowling Center, she can be foundin her own kitchen cooking deliciious dishes, like chicken adobo.