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BY JENNY [email protected]

The Air Force Audit Agency’s operating locationat Robins serves as an independent audit function ofthe Air Force.

The staff is included among a network of profes-sionals from more than 50 installations worldwide;28 of those in the U.S. There’s a staff of 26 peoplehere, who are responsible for not only contributing toAir Force-wide and local audit assessments, but alsoaudits for all Air Force Reserve Command and Na-tional Guard units at bases across Georgia.

But it’s more than just crunching numbers.The staff assists local commanders with making

strategic decisions for their organizations through in-

dependent assessments and evaluations. “We look at programs and processes to improve

operations,” said Janet Herndon, AFAA SoutheastArea Office chief. “We’re also looking at operationaleffectiveness, compliance, efficiency, fiduciary stew-ardship and financial reporting accuracy.

“We provide relevant and timely audit services toall levels,” she added.

Robins completed 60 audit reports in fiscal 2015 –saving the Air Force more than $300 million – serv-ing multiple clients locally and across the Air Force.

Examples of audits include equipment, bills of ma-terial, medical waste, backorder validations, realproperty, consumable items, warranties, information

ASBP Blood Drive planned for Feb. 19The Armed Services Blood Program will conduct a blood drive today from 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. at the Fitness Center Annex in Bldg. 301. The ASBP plays a key role in providingquality blood products for service members and their families in both peace and war.

In addition to existing restrictions, there is added caution about the Zika virus. Youmay have been hearing a lot about the Zika virus in the news – the Armed ServicesBlood Program is following the latest guidelines concerning travel to Mexico, Central andSouth America and the Caribbean. Those who have traveled to those locations shouldnot donate blood for 28 days following their return.

For more information, call 2nd Lt. Vanessa DelAngel at DSN 468 -7615 or Erin Lon-gacre at 706-787-1014.

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Celebrating Diversity: Black History Month

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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achieve-ments by African Americans and the central role they haveplayed in U.S. history.

One of the countless contributions happened in 1999when Lt. Col. Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell, became the firstfemale African American fighter pilot in the Air Force.

Another happened in the ’50s, when Ralph JohnsonBunche, a political scientist, academic and diplomat be-came the first African American to receive the NobelPeace Prize.

Selective ReenlistmentBonus program list triples


This week Air Force officials released details onthe fiscal 2016 selective reenlistment bonus program.

This year’s program, consisting of 117 Air Forcespecialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantialincrease from the previous year’s program where 40AFSCs were eligible.

At Robins Air Force Base, a total of 587 airmenhave been identified as eligible for the SRB programbut must still meet all reenlistment eligibility.

The program’s expansion coincides with Air Forceplans to grow the force to meet mission demands inthe face of changing geopolitical situations, and to ad-dress key gaps in nuclear, maintenance, cyber, intelli-gence, remotely piloted aircraft and support careerfields through fiscal 2017.

According to Col. Robert Romer, chief of militaryforce policy for the Air Force, the criteria used to de-termine career fields eligible for reenlistment bonusesincludes current and projected manning levels, reen-listment trends, career field force structure changes,career field stress levels, and the cost levels associ-ated with training new airmen.

“This year’s SRB list increased by nearly three-fold as we focused on retaining key experience whilecontinuing our deliberate plan to grow our force,”said Romer. “We are increasing our accessions andtraining pipeline to support the increased growth, butthese new enlistees won’t be seasoned for some time.Retaining the experience we have is critical to oursuccess in reaching target end strength.”

For more information, call 478-222-6863 or visit https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil/app/answers/de-tail/a_id/13829/kw/reenlistments/p/8,10.

U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR MASTER SGT. ERIC PETERSONA total of 587 Robins airmen have been identified as eligi-ble for the selective reenlistment bonus program, butmust still meet all reenlistment eligibility.

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONJanet Herndon, Air Force Audit Agency Southeast Area Officechief and her staff perform a broad spectrum of assessmentsand reviews of programs and processes across the Air Force.

Guess who’s GoinG To The super Bowl ...


There will be Panthers and there will be Bron-cos in this Sunday’s Super Bowl 50 – but F-15s?

Thanks, in part, to work done at Robins, the an-swer is a resounding yes. The teams won’t be theonly ones commanding a presence during one ofthe country’s most anticipated annual sportingevents. So, if you’re lucky enough to score tickets,you’ll be in very good company.

That’s because the skies above Levi’s Stadium,

home of the San Francisco 49ers, in Santa Clara,Calif., will be a well-protected fortress, defendedby one of the most feared weapon systems in theDefense Department’s inventory.

Air Force F-15 Eagles, from the California AirNational Guard, have been training in the weeksleading up to the big game, along with Cessna’sfrom the Civil Air Patrol. That training includespracticing interception techniques should they everhave to locate and guide wandering aircraft who

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Second FrontTax Center now openThe Robins Tax Service is open to help serv-

ice members, retirees and eligible family mem-bers file 2015 returns.The Base Tax Center will be open Tuesdays

through Fridays from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m.throughApril 18. The center is located in Bldg.995 in a trailer next to the old Robins ElementarySchool. For more information, call the tax centerat 478-926-1831.

Robins Parkway constructionAconstruction project to

replace pavement on RobinsParkway from 3rd Street toRichard Ray Boulevard isscheduled to begin Feb. 16.The project will be done

in two phases. Only twolanes will be closed duringeach phase. This will allow two lanes to remainopen to allow for two-way traffic. This construc-tion project is projected to last about 45 days.Work could be delayed if inclement weather orunforeseen conditions are encountered.For more information, call Ricky Davis at

478-327-2940 or Lorrie Simmons at 478-327-3977. Phase 1 is expected to last from Feb. 16through March 4. Phase 2 will be March 7through 25.

Transportation IncentiveProgram offers cash backThe Transportation Incentive Program gives

eligible Robins team members $130 a month touse for one of 19 transportation companiesinstead of driving to work.Funds are only available for Robins civilian

employees and active CAC holders.For more information, call 478-926-4628 or

DSN 468-4628, Mondays through Fridays from7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

BY TED SINGERAir Force Materiel Command AcqDemo Team Lead

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE,Ohio – In June, about 13,000 Air Force MaterielCommand employees will transition to theDepartment of Defense Civilian AcquisitionWorkforce Demonstration Project pay system.Employees whose positions have been identified

for conversion are being notified through their respec-tive Centers. AcqDemo will cover mainly non-bar-gaining, supervisory and professional series employ-ees.exceptions to conversion include the following:

�Personnel in ranks above GS-15, such as SES;�Non-General Schedule employees; for example,

Federal Wage System employees, leaders and supervi-sors;

�Employees in organizations already participatingin another personnel system, including their respec-tive GS employees. Examples are the Air ForceResearch Laboratory’s Air Force LaboratoryPersonnel Demonstration Project and intelligence per-sonnel participating in the Defense CivilianIntelligence Personnel System; and

�Employees covered by a collective bargainingagreement.Employees who move into AcqDemo will have no

loss of pay. GS employees who have accrued timetoward their next Within Grade Increase or StepIncrease will receive a one-time WGI buy-in payadjustment to compensate them for their time servedunder the GS pay system.The buy-in is calculated based on the number of

calendar weeks between the effective date of theemployee’s last equivalent increase, such as a withingrade increase or promotion, and the date of theirconversion.

Employees with performance ratings of“acceptable” are generally eligible for a WGI buy-in. Exceptions to WGI eligibility are under the fol-lowing situations:

�Employees who are at the 10th step of theirgrade;

�Employees on retained pay; and�Employees on retained grade who would not

have received a WGI prior to expiration of theirretained grade.The General Schedule to AcqDemo conversion

calculator link athttp://acqdemo.hci.mil/AcqDemoBIC.html explainsthe AcqDemo buy-in process and provides a democareer path, broadband and estimated WGI buy-incalculation. It’s not intended to determine officialconversion information. Official conversion informa-tion, including actual WGI buy-in amount, will becommunicated to employees at the time of their con-version, through receipt of a SF-50, Notification ofPersonnel Action.Notification letters also provide info about local

and online training opportunities. The DoD AcqDemoProgram Office has pledged support for the initialpre-conversion training of affected personnel, and isproviding on-site training at a number of locations.the training provided by thedod acqdemo Program office consists of:

�AcqDemo Employee Orientation – 3 hours – pro-vided to all converting employees. It’s also availableonline as AcqDemo 101.

�Contribution-based Compensation System forsupervisors course – 8 hours – provided to supervi-sors of employees converting to AcqDemo (alsoavailable online).

online courses can be found at http://acqde-mo.hci.mil/training.html. Many AFMC installationsare using MyETMS to schedule on-site courses.Training information may also be posted on CenterAcqDemo sites, or can be found by contacting yourCenter’s AcqDemo team.During training, employees will be introduced to

CAS2NET, or Contribution-based Compensation andAppraisal System Software, which is an onlinereporting system of the contribution-basedCompensation and Appraisal System. It’s important tonote that CAS2NET accounts will automatically begenerated after conversion so there is no need to initi-ate the request for an account.

Editor’s note: This is the second feature in a seriesof AcqDemo project articles.

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For more information on AcqDemo:�Within AFMC, call 937-257-0112 or DSN 787-0112�Visit DOD Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel

Demonstration Project website, http://acqdemo.hci.mil/

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vance, which is being hosted by theTeam Robins Diversity Council, is“Hallowed Grounds: Sites of AfricanAmerican Memories.”

According to committee mem-bers, the annual observance is a timefor Team Robins to come togetherand celebrate the achievements andcontributions of African Americansthroughout America’s history.

As part of the month’s observancevolunteers will visit local schools aspart of a youth education program.

The committee will also host aGospel Celebration Feb. 28 at theMuseum of Aviation Century ofFlight Hangar. The event, which willbegin at 3 p.m., will feature theRobins Air Force Base GospelExperience, Central Georgia MassChoir, Glorious Hope GospelEnsemble, The Sheppard Boyz,Youth Minister Jontae Nash, NewLife Global International DancePraise Team, Peaches PorterInternational Praise Ministry andmany more.

For more information on events,like the Robins Diversity Council onFacebook or email robins [email protected].

– from staff reports

Base kicks off Black Heritage Observance

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Have you tried Myvector yet?WASHINGTON (AFNS) –

National Mentoring Month is comingto a close, but there are still opportu-nities forAirmen at all levels toinvest in their development and theadvancement of others throughMyVector.In 2015, theAir Force launched

MyVector to provide members seek-ing mentoring an opportunity for per-sonal and professional developmentto helpAirmen achieve their goalsand ultimately strengthen the overallmission of theAir Force.“I've recently discovered the

MyVector tool through an announce-ment by the (secretary of theAirForce),” said Staff Sgt. JosephRomero, anAir Force OperationsGroup emergency actions controller.“It was a bit of a relief to see this toolcome out because I'd been lookingfor a strong mentor, and now had aresource full of volunteers who wereable and willing to assist me in mycareer.”

C-130 Reservists trainAfghans for the first time

PITTSBURGH INTERNATION-ALAIRPORT AIR RESERVE STA-TION, PA. (AFNS) –About threedozen Reservists from several differ-

ent C-130 airlift wings deployed toAfghanistan where they became thefirst Reservists to perform the mis-sion as air advisors to theirAfghancounterparts on C-130 Herculesmaintenance, flight and operationsprocedures.FromApril through October 2015,

12 members of the 911thAW joinedwith other Reservists to train andadvise theirAfghan counterparts tohelp ensure their mission readiness.All of the Reservists involved in

the mission deployed in support ofTrain, Advise, Assist Command-Air

at Hamid Karzai InternationalAirport, Kabul. The unit is comprisedof U.S. active-duty,Air NationalGuard andAir Force ReserveAirmenworking hand-in-hand withAfghansto build a self-sustaining and opera-tionally capable air force. “This wasthe first time the rotation called foranyone fromAFRC to take on themajor tasking of the C-130 air advi-sor mission inAfghanistan,” saidMaj. Wesley E. Cranmer Jr., aninstructor navigator from Pittsburgh’s758thAirlift Squadron. “There wasnothing routine about this operation.Our Reservists had done nothing likethis before.”RobinsAir Force Base performs

depot maintenance and programmanagement for the C-130 aircraft,as well as foreign military sales forthe fleet.

Sesame Street supportsmilitary families in transition

WASHINGTON (AFNS) –Elmo, Big Bird andAbby Cadabbyare teaming up with the DefenseDepartment to support thousands ofmilitary families as they transition tocivilian life, according to Transitionto Veterans Program Office officials.

On Jan. 27, the SesameWorkshop, the nonprofit organizationbehind Sesame Street, launched a

U.S. Air Force photo by SENIORAIRMAN KEITH JAMES

Say Ahhh ...Senior Airman Angelique Culver, a 59th Dental SupportSquadron dental lab technician, examines dentures atJoint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th DSSsupports more than 90,000 patients, seven residenciesand two dental fellowships by providing a high-perfor-mance health system dedicated to excellence in globaldental care and education.

in other news

Around the Air ForceHigh year of tenure extension for 122 specialties

BY AIR FORCE PERSONNEL CENTERPUBLIC AFFAIRS

Eligible senior airmen, staff sergeants, technicalsergeants, and master sergeants in 122 Air Forcespecialties can apply for a high year of tenure exten-sion and, if approved, will be able to extendbetween 12 and 24 months past their current HYT.Eligible Airmen who apply for an extension

should be approved by their unit commander orcivilian leader, and should meet regular re-enlist-ment criteria as well. Airmen with a re-enlistmentrestriction are not eligible to apply for an HYTextension.The HYT extension application window will be

open Feb. 1, 2016, through May 31, 2017.Eligible Airmen with a current HYT in February

2016 should apply as soon as possible to obtainapproval prior to their current HYT. Eligible Airmen

with a current HYT March 1-May 31, 2016, shouldapply at least 30 days prior to their current HYT. Allother eligible Airmen should submit their requestsfor extension at least 120 days prior to their currentHYT.Eligibility is limited to specific control Air Force

specialty codes and grades as of Jan. 26, 2016, butthe following Airmen may also apply:

� Airmen who previously held an eligible AFSC,who are projected to return to the eligible AFSC onor before Sept. 30, 2017, and who have a currentHYT between Feb. 1, 2016, and Sept. 30, 2017, mayapply. Airmen in this category should provide docu-mentation showing their projected return date withtheir HYT extension request.

� Airmen who are in a special duty or develop-mental special duty assignment, who have an eligi-ble AFSC, and who have an assignment availabilitycode or date eligible for return from overseas date

that expires on or before Sept. 30, 2017, may apply.Airmen in this category should provide documenta-tion of the eligible AFSC with their HYT extensionrequest. DEROS and AAC curtailment requests willnot be approved for this program.Airmen approved for an extension should get

required retainability within 10 days of being noti-fied or they will forfeit the opportunity for an HYTextension.For complete eligibility criteria and application

information, go to the myPers website, select “Any”from the search drop down options and enter“FY16/17 High Year of Tenure Extension Program”in the search window.For more information about Air Force personnel

programs, go to the myPers website. Individualswho do not have a myPers account can request oneby following the instructions on the Air ForceRetirees Services website.

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website devoted to helping families cope with thechanges associated with transitioning into civilian life,the officials said. Sesame Workshop includes severalvideos for children and adults, an activity book called“My Story, My Big Adventure Activity Book,” andother resources that military parents can use to helptheir families communicate through the transitionprocess, the officials said.

CommanderCol. Jeff King

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perspective

BY COL. RYAN SAMUELSON379th Expeditionary Operations Group

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar – “We have anissue. I’ll call him in and figure out why he failed to … ”said the supervisor who walked into my office thatsunny day.“Stop,” I said, “find out the facts, let me see the out-

come of the mistake, and let me see if I own it beforeyou say he failed.” The supervisor looked puzzled. The details of the

individual and the failure are inconsequential. Tying fail-ure to an individual seemed too easy to me. What mat-tered was the process of analyzing failure in hopes ofunit success. After all, in the military we’re surrounded by amazing

patriots who strive daily to make a positive difference.A rush to judge the person who experienced failure

before rationally evaluating all the details is detrimentalto building a team that’s eager to serve, learn, fix andbetter execute our diverse missions. In more than 22 years of service, I’ve come to firmly

believe most events we see as failures are attributed toone of three reasons, and supervisors and leaders ownthem. Let’s evaluate:

First, did you properly set out expectationsand provide appropriate and robust feedback?

It’s the foundation for everything. Where your teamfinishes is rooted in where you ask them to start. If you haven’t set out clear priorities, expectations and

goals, take caution criticizing the paths they take. Coursecorrections ingrained with open and consistent communica-tion are key to setting up people and their teams for success. If you’re in charge, listen intently, ponder more and

talk less. Seek feedback, provide it and make yourexpectations concise.

Second, did you properly train; but moreimportantly, educate the professionals withwhom you serve? The demands of training for the multitude of mis-

sions Airmen are asked to accomplish often drive us toone-on-one computer-based training modules and shortslideshows. That’s training, but it’s not education. Only through consistent supervisor follow up, experi-

ence-driven opportunities, team discussions, leadershipengagement, and an open and collaborative review offailures are professionals truly educated. Education ismultifaceted. If you’re provided with only a CBT, thensupervisors and leaders own any failures as a result.

Third, did you take time to see if the proce-dures by which your teams operate are broken,inefficient or ineffective? Did the process fail the professional? Challenge what

you see and how you operate if it is not working. When

we apply an organized, train-and-equip mentality, we runthe risk of negative consequences. We risk failing. Processes must be challenged and fixed. Ensuring

your team adheres to disciplined execution of their tasksstarts with a sound process supervisors and leaders own. Repeat failures usually mean the process is broken,

and people are being set up to fail. Unless a process isbounded by the laws of physics or chemistry, fix it if it’sleading to repeated failure.Before rushing to judgement – as a supervisor and a

leader – apply some critical thinking and ask yourselfthose three basic questions when analyzing failure.If you don’t encourage a systemic look at failure

when it occurs, you run the risk of destroying effectivechain of command communication, team cohesion, hon-est feedback and also the prospect of the building ofeffective learning organizations. Honest mistakes are part of everyone’s learning

process. High-performing teams aren’t driven by fear ofthe consequences, but rather by the belief they’re accom-plishing something of importance with the support oftheir leadership.Standards must be set and followed. Analyze failure,

then watch your team succeed If you start there, youmay find the team will bring forward more issues tosolve and ideas for success than you can handle.

And that is a risk worth taking.

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Airman First Class Joseph Lopez,78th Medical Group bioenvironmentalapprentice, dons a hazardous materi-als protective suit. BioenvironmentalEngineering blends engineering andpreventive medicine. Its role is toidentify and evaluate environmentsthat could harmAir Force members,employees and families. Data fromthese evaluations is used to helpdesign measures that prevent illnessand injury.

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Macon Mayhem players paid a special visit to the Exchange to invite Team Robins members to Military Weekend gamestoday and Saturday. Col. Jeff King, Installation commander, will ceremonially drop the puck to start tonight’s game. All gameswill start at 7:30 p.m. With military ID, the admission is $10. For more information, visit the Macon Mayhem’s Facebook pageat https://www.facebook.com/MaconMayhemHockey/?fref=ts. No federal endorsement is intended nor implied.

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fly into restricted airspaces, such asthose imposed during Sunday’s event.Those F-15s, by the way, are the

same aircraft maintained by the 561stAircraft Maintenance Squadron at theWarner Robins Air Logistics Complex.That’s right, right here in Middle

Georgia. At some point in an F-15’sservice life, it will have been touchedby someone from Robins Air ForceBase. The aircraft’s worldwide reach ispossible due to the contributions fromhundreds of people at Robins.There are folks in the Fabric

Survival Equipment Shop who inspectand pack parachutes. If you’re comingout of an airplane at 20,000 feet, it’scritical those chutes open in time. Eachparachute has a service life of 13 years.Then there are those in the 572nd

Commodities Maintenance Squadronwho work on the aircraft’s wings.Workers de-panel the wings, tear itdown, remove plumbing and foam,then hydroblast sealant and debris. It’sinspected and repairs are made asneeded before build-up.Mechanics here also work on the

aircraft’s protective canopies that coverits cockpit and enclose the aircrew.High-quality visibility is paramount

in an F-15, especially when flying inair-to-air combat environments. Whenan F-15 leaves Robins, it does so witha brand new piece of protective glass.There are the program managers in

the System Program Office who planthe work performed on the F-15 fleet;and foreign military sales professionalswho engage with international partnerswho purchase these high-value assets.The Rewire Flight maintainers

remove and replace every single pieceof wire inside the fighter aircraft’s Cand D models. That workload will soonend when the final aircraft is scheduledto leave the complex later this month.The hundreds of engineers, sched-

ulers, planners, sheet metal and aircraftmechanics who come to work daily toperform programmed depot mainte-

nance have also contributed to fiscal2015 numbers that exist due to contin-uous process improvements in the561st AMXS.That resulted in the delivery of 73

Eagles back to the warfighter in thelast fiscal year.So you see it takes a true team effort

to keep these aircraft flying, not onlyoverseas engaging with enemy forces,but also here in the homeland protect-ing tens of thousands of citizens whowant to enjoy a football game.Now back to that big game.The training F-15 pilots conducted

with the Civil Air Patrol is interesting.The California wing and two Cessna

182 aircraft from CAP flew at leasttwice this past week to ensure the safe-ty of the airspace around Sunday’sevent. Cessna’s acted as aircraft to beintercepted by the F-15s, providingtraining for what would happen whenapproaching another aircraft intrudingrestricted airspace.This is the 15th year CAP has par-

ticipated in the North AmericanAerospace Defense Command’s air-defense exercises, specifically designedto protect the airspace above the SuperBowl. The non-profit organization is anauxiliary of the Air Force, with primarymissions in aerospace education, cadetprograms and emergency services.According to the Federal Aviation

Administration, there will be tempo-rary flight restrictions prohibiting cer-tain aircraft operations within a 32-mile radius of the stadium on gameday.Things won’t just be crazy on the

ground, with metal detectors and bagchecks, long lines, congestion in thestreets, armed security guards and lawenforcement personnel throughout thestadium and city, but the sky, too, willbe off-limits.So what happens if you’re a pilot

and you decide to take a quick, casualdetour to peek at game-day activitiesbelow? Or, maybe you’re just out for anice flight, get lost for a few minutes,and are unaware of your surroundings?Either way, probably within a matter

of seconds, expect you’ll be intercepted

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by a pair of F-15 Eagles.In the unlikely event that happens,

there’s an FAA guide explaining howto react, in case you haven’t receivedtraining on interception procedures.

In the meantime, sit back, relax withfamily and friends, enjoy a few nachos,and know that a good old fashionedAmerican pastime will once againbring us all together.



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technology and aircraft mainte-nance.

Processes can include reportson flying hour requirements,security clearances, weaponstraining, deployment processing,cyber security and pharmacyoperations; and programs such asthe Air Force fitness and bonusprograms, support to civil author-ities and pharmacy operations.

“It’s a broad spectrum of thetypes of reviews we perform,”she said. “We are looking froman internal control standpointwith any program or process. Not

that you’ve done somethingwrong, but we look at criteriaregarding how a program is sup-posed to work, and evaluate pro-gram processes against the spe-cific criteria, and best businesspractices within the governing

criteria for that program or func-tion.”

The benefit to Robins andother bases the agency servesthroughout Georgia is facilitatingstrategic decisions for the AirForce, and providing command-ers operational savings of morethan $300 million during the lastyear alone.

“We want to protect our AirForce and airmen with accounta-bility, and the way to do that is tomake sure Air Force operationsare working as intended based onthe criteria we have,” saidHerndon. “We can help give anindependent snapshot of howwell a particular function is oper-ating.”

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Legal Assistance hoursWalk-in legal assistance is no longer available at the Base Legal Office. The new hours for service

include: Notary/Power of Attorney services – Mondays through Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m.All legal assistance requiring attorney consultations will be appointment only on Tuesdays from 1 to

3:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.For more details visit https://www.aflegalassistance.law.af.mil.

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career field plays a prominent rolein the Judge Advocate General’sCorps. The corp provides legal counsel

to commanders, first sergeants andother key personnel on a broadspectrum of legal and quasi-legalmatters. The legal noncommissioned

officer’s role is to assist attorneys.The paralegal apprentice/journey-man/craftsman supports virtuallyall areas of the legal office, includ-ing: military justice; claims; civillaw; legal assistance; contracts andenvironmental law. Within those divisions, parale-

gals conduct research, interviewvictims and witnesses, and draftopinions and documents. They also support investigations

of serious incidents such as aircraft,missile or rocket accidents.Senior paralegals – superintend-

ents and managers – use their man-agement abilities to ensure thosemissions are accomplished. This key element of the corps

performs the same types of tasksexpected of any senior noncommis-sioned officer in the Air Force. Their management duties

include: budget; manpower; train-

ing and retraining paralegals intothe career field; establishment oftraining programs; and staff assis-tance visits to name a few.To ensure paralegals are quali-

fied to support legal areas, they’reprovided training, both on-the-joband in the classroom. To become a paralegal, all nom-

inees selected must attend theParalegal Apprentice Course, a six-week course taught at the JudgeAdvocate General School,Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.Before they’re awarded their 7-

skill level, they must return to theschool and attend the ParalegalCraftsman Course – also a six-week course. Once an airman becomes a

paralegal craftsmen, they have theopportunity to attend attorney-levelspecialized courses like opera-tional, environmental and contractlaw. They can also attend the annu-al federal income tax course. There are also opportunities to

attend some paralegal- and attor-ney-level courses hosted by theArmy and Navy.

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minimum of 25 words per minute;have a minimum general AQEscore of 51; have no derogatoryinformation in your records; andyou must complete a personalinterview. If you’re eligible and wish to

retrain, you must submit a retrain-ing application.The paralegal field is rewarding

for individuals looking for a jobthat gives them independence intheir work, personal growth, andmost importantly, a sense ofaccomplishment at the end of eachday. If that’s what you seek, thenbecoming a paralegal may be rightfor you.

Editor’s Note: For more infor-mation, contact the Law Officesuperintendent at DSN 472-0559or commercial 478-222-0559.

– 78th Air Base Wing Judge Advocate’s Office

Retraining opportunities in legal field available

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What’s inside

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Healthy Heart Month, B2

Teen dating violence awareness, B4

Services events, B7

Lighter FareThe place to Live, Learn, Work and Play

Thought for the Day

BY ANGELA [email protected]

ntramural sports are alive and well at Robins. Onaverage, 120 to150 people participate in each of thesports that are offered.

Those offerings include basketball, soccer, flag football,golf, softball, indoor volleyball, racquetball and bowling. Avarsity men’s and women’s basketball league competesagainst other bases.

Each unit has a contact for a sport representative. Teamsare usually made from those units, but occasionally a person willwant to participate and the unit doesn’t have enough interest.Those free agents can be picked up by another team.

Practices are held twice a week, and games are scheduled onfour nights a week.

Sports are a way for people to not only build relationships withteam members but to have a creative outlet for physical training.

“It gives them an opportunity to cooperate with their fellowteam members to have fun. It gets their competitive juices flow-ing,” said Kenneth Porter, sports director at Robins FitnessCenter.

Retirees are also welcome to play on intramural teams. Someof those basketball teams have been quite competitive, Portersaid.

Racquetball is quite popular. Most of the courts will be full inthe afternoon hours, said John Enterman, fitness and sports man-ager at the Robins Fitness Center.

The racquetball season begins this month. Usually there arehalf a dozen teams which compete against each other in singlesand doubles.

There are no costs involved except for bowling for lane rentaland golf, for the greens fees.

Last year, there were 10 golf teams.Because military members have unique circumstances with

deployments and TDYs, seasons and game schedules are flexible.“They play until they can’t,” Enterman said.New sports are being added as interest grows. A disc golf tour-

nament will be held this spring and there will be a street hockeydemonstration held in March. Although geared toward the mil-itary, all intramural sports are open to any base ID card holder.

Editor’s note: For more information, contact your unitsports rep or call Porter at 472-7680 or 478-222-7680.

Intramurals offer team building, physical training alternative

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONAbove, Antoine Lockhart, 402nd Electronics Maintenance Group, shoots a jump shot in the third quarter ofan intramural basketball game against the 78th Medical Group Tuesday at the base gym.

Below, Robins offers a variety of intramural sports including baseball, racquetball, football and more.

“It gives them anopportunity to cooper-ate with their fellowteam members to havefun. It gets their competitivejuices flowing.”

Kenneth Porter Robins Fitness Center sports director

Game On!

U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERA

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A Better You

BY HOLLY [email protected]

HHaving a family history of heart disease placesa person at higher risk, but it doesn’t mean allhope for a healthy heart is lost.

Heart disease has traditionally been associated withmen, but the disease kills more women than all formsof cancer combined.

People can cut their heart disease risk by makingsome lifestyle changes.

Stuart Bapties, Health andWellness Center Flightchief, said quitting smoking reduces heart disease risk.

“Smoking is the most preventable cause of prema-ture death and it increases your risk for heart disease,”he said. “In addition, when you stop smoking, you helplower your blood pressure and lower your low-densitylipoprotein, or bad, cholesterol. So, if you want to livelonger, stop smoking.”

The HAWC offers free tobacco cessation optionsthat include counseling and discussion, along withnicotine replacement therapy to help people kick thetobacco habit.

Secondhand smoke also raises people’s heart dis-ease risk.

“We now know for a certainty that even beingaround smoke increases the risk for heart disease anddeath, even in those who have never smoked.Avoidsecondhand smoke whenever possible.” Bapties said.

People need to know their numbers.“You owe it to yourself to take an active role in

your own health,” he said. “Find out your blood pres-sure, cholesterol and weight and discuss those numberswith your doctor. With your doctor’s help, you canmonitor any changes and make informed decisions.”

Civilians can contact the Civilian Health PromotionService office at 478-327-8030 to schedule screeningsin their work center or create an account on theAirForce Materiel CommandWellness site atwww.afmcwellness.com. TRICARE community mem-bers can make an appointment to discuss having thesetests done with their primary care manager.

Making changes that impact blood pressure, choles-terol and weight can also reduce heart disease risk, saidBapties.

“Switch out one processed food a month for some-thing you make yourself,” he said. “It can be as simpleas a soup. By switching from processed foods, whichare usually high in sodium, you can make a differencein your blood pressure and overall health.”

Making other small steps can make a big differencealso, he said.

“Try parking further away from the office, choosingthe stairs, or taking a walk after lunch,” he said. “Standup every hour at your desk to stretch. If you have apedometer, aim for at least 10,000 steps a day.”

RobinsAir Force Base workers can get a freepedometer and participate in the Robins Million StepsChallenge for wellness prizes throughout the year bycalling the HAWC or CHPS.

Making lifestyle changes to reduce heart diseaserisk can often inspire others.

“Whether we’re taking care of our parents, our chil-dren, our partners or looking out for friends, we have aunique ability to influence changes in diet and exer-cise,” said Bapties. “You can impact a lot of peoplethrough your own choices.”

The Civilian Health Promotion Service will beavailable at locations basewide throughout February toanswer questions about heart disease and other well-ness concerns.

HAWC shares ways people can improve their heart health

U.S. Air Force file photoAngela Hawkins,Tricare representa-tive, has her bloodpressure checked byKelley Denny, CivilianHealth PromotionsServices coordinator,as part of her CardiacRisk Profile at lastyear’s Healthy HeartFair. February isNational Heart HealthMonth and CHPS willbe available at loca-tions base widethroughout themonth to answerquestions aboutheart disease andother wellness con-cerns.For more informationon heart health, con-tact the HAWC at 478-327-8480 or CHPS at478-327-8030.

BY HOLLY [email protected]

Robins Air Force Base ID cardholders don’thave to join a local gym to get heart healthy.

The Fitness Center, located in Bldg. 826, and theFitness Annex, located inBldg. 301 East Wing, BayH, offer workout equipment,classes and programs toboost one’s cardio fitnesswithout the gym member-ship hassle.

John Enterman, Fitnessand Sports manager in the78th Force SupportSquadron, said doing someexercise is better than noneat all.

“If you can’t get in anhour or 30 minutes, evenseven minutes with properintensity can make a differ-ence,” he said. “Exercise istoo important to not make itpart of your daily routine.”

Treadmills, upright andrecumbent bikes, and othercardio gear give peopleoptions for cardio workouts,no matter the duration.

TheAmerican College ofSports Medicine recommends 20 to 60 minutes ofcontinuous aerobic activity, three to five times aweek at 60 to 90 percent of maximum heart rate.

Robins offers indoor tracks in both of its fitnesscenters, a 400-meter rubberized track, a 5K running

trail, six tennis courts, inline hockey rink, four rac-quetball courts, an indoor cycling studio, group exer-cise studios, three indoor basketball courts, a footballfield, a soccer field and a three-lane 25-yard pool togive people options for workouts.

Additionally, Robins’ fitness centers offer 41 freegroup exercise classes per week.

“The key is to get into a routine and make exer-cise a habit,” Enterman said.

Robins fitness centers offer equipment,Robins fitness centers offer equipment,classes to boost heart healthclasses to boost heart health

What toknow

The main fitnesscenter’s hours ofoperation areMondays throughThursdays from4:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.;Fridays 4:30 a.m. to11 p.m.; Saturdays,Sundays and holi-days from 8 a.m. to4 p.m.

The Fitness CenterAnnex hours of opera-tion are Mondaysthrough Fridays, 6a.m. to 6 p.m. Theannex is also availableduring unmannedhours to registeredDOD CAC cardholders.

For more informa-tion, call 478-926-2128.

U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTONMaj. Daniel Rand, 12th Airborne Command andControl Squadron, does a 100-400-100 meter runas part of his routine workout. His exercise pro-gram is to keep in overall good shape.

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BY LISA SIMS78th Dental Squadron

The 78th DentalSquadron is celebratingNational Children’sDental Health.

The events begin witha visit to the ChildDevelopment Centers.Dental squadron represen-tatives will be on hand toeducate children on prop-er oral hygiene and nutri-tional habits.

During February repre-sentatives will be avail-able at the medical grouppediatrics reception areato provide information.

“Oral health is some-thing that has to be taughtto children at an early ageso good hygiene andnutritional habits becomehabits,” said Lisa Sims,78th Dental SquadronPreventive Dentistry man-ager. “It’s important forthe dental community toeducate children and par-ents on ways to keep theirteeth healthy.”

Sims said children’steeth are meant to last alifetime, and a healthysmile is important to a

child’s self-esteem.With proper care, a bal-

anced diet and regulardental visits, their teethcan remain healthy andstrong.

It’s important for par-

ents to take their childrento a preliminary dentalvisit before children reachtheir first birthday.

The first visit can helpeducate parents on waysto help their child preventdental decay at an earlyage and also prevent sub-sequent dental problemsthroughout their lives.

Editor’s note: Formore information, contactSims at 478-327-8056.

February is National Children’sDental Health Month


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Sometimes everyone needs a little help ...Chaplain – 926-2821

EAP – 327-7588Suicide Hotline – 800-273-TALK (8255)

BY HOLLY LOGAN-ARRINGTON [email protected]

Dating violence is more com-mon than people might think.

According to the loveisre-spect.org website, one in threeadolescents in America is a victimof physical, sexual, emotional orverbal abuse from a dating partner– a figure that far exceeds rates ofother types of youth violence.

To prevent the continuation ofsuch violence, Robins Air ForceBase, along with local helpingagencies, will host online andface-to-face events to educateteens, parents and others aboutrelationship violence.

Maj. Michelle Gramling,Family Advocacy officer in the78th Medical OperationsSquadron’s Family AdvocacyProgram here, said her organiza-tion’s goal is to maintain healthyfamilies and relationships.

“In February, we stress theimportance of promoting safe andhealthy relationships with ourteens,” she said. “Unhealthy rela-tionships can have negativeimpact on an individual’s emo-tional and physical well-being.Starting early can help lay thefoundation for maintaininghealthy relationships.”

Family Advocacy will host“Teen Talk: Love is SettingBoundaries” for youth, ages 13through 18, at the Robins YouthCenter Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. tonoon, and “Teen Talk: How not todate a Jerk or Jerkette” for teensat the Robins ProfessionalDevelopment Center Feb. 24,from 6 to 8 p.m., as well as othersthroughout February.

Tandra Hunter, Robins’ FamilyAdvocacy Outreach Programmanager, said teen dating violenceprevention should be everyone’sconcern.

“We’re encouraging everyonein our community to talk to theirteen about dating and healthy rela-tionships,” she said.

Hunter said she encouragesparents to talk to their teens andask questions to find out if theirteen is dating and if their teenknows the signs of an unhealthyrelationship.

Parents should also teach theirteen how to differentiate betweenlove and unhealthy relationshipbehavior, Hunter said.

Additionally, Hunter said par-ents should educate their teen onhow to get help and what informa-tion to share with a friend whomay be in a violent relationship,

Hunter said.“Having these events will help

start the conversation and discus-sion about teen dating and vio-lence in a fun and interactiveway,” Hunter said.

All events are free and will

include light refreshments.Robins’ teens are invited to

take the pledge to prevent datingviolence and raise awarenessamong their friends.

To register, call 478-327-8398or email [email protected].

Robins to host online, community-based teen dating violence awareness events

Breaking the cycle

�National Respect announce-ment Feb. 12 – Encouragesyoung people to share a respectannouncement at school or in thecommunity through digital medi-ums, word of mouth or by signingup for the thunderclap athttp://bit.ly/14RpAhG.

�School hosted events:Respect Week Houston County High School willhost an awareness event duringall periods on Thursday LynseySingleton, Family and ConsumerSciences teacher, has invited theRobins Family Advocacy Programteam to conduct outreach presen-tations in all of her classes.

�A Deeper look at boundariesFeb. 18, 7 to 8 p.m. –This is a chance for young peo-ple to come together as a commu-nity and promote healthy relation-ships. This is a Twitter chat thatwill be held to dig deeper intowhat happens when boundariesare violated and how to have diffi-cult conversations with your part-ner.

Location: Join Twitter

�TEEN TALK: Love is settingboundaries Feb. 20, from 11am. to noon – During this chat,we’ll be taking a closer look atdating violence and discussing thetheme for 2016, Love is setting

boundaries. Location: Robins Youth Center

�TEEN TALK: Love is settingboundaries Feb. 23, from 5 to 7p.m. – This is a chance for youngpeople to come together as acommunity and promote healthyrelationships. This is a presenta-tion on teen dating violence in thecommunity among our youth incollaboration with Kids Journey.

Location: “Life Institute” WarnerRobins First Church of Nazarene,300 Lois Drive

�TEEN TALK: How not to datea jerk or jerkette Feb. 24 from 6to 8 p.m. – During this chat, we’llbe taking a closer look at whatdefines a good boyfriend or girl-friend. What red flags should youlook for?

Location: Robins ProfessionalDevelopment Center

�Understanding the datingculture and dating abuse Feb.25, from 3 to 4 p.m. – This webi-nar will discuss current trends onsocial and cultural norms from ayoung person’s perspective. It willaddress what young people expe-rience and it will provide a toolkiton how to start a conversation onthis topic.

Location: Join Break the Cycleand loveisrepect.com.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONFamily Advocacy Program members in the 78th Medical OperationsSquadron make preparations for their Teen Dating Violence Awarenessmonth promotions. The program aims to spark conversation about healthyteen relationships within the community.

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DALLAS – Throughout 2016, the Army & AirForce Exchange Service will continue its Because ofYou program, expanding it to honor not only servicemembers but also their families.

“Military families deal with unique challenges,including stress from deployments and frequentmoves,” said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. SeanApplegate, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor.“The focus of the Because of You program for 2016allows the Exchange to express gratitude for notonly the sacrifices of active duty service members,but also military spouses and children.”

The Exchange launched Because of You in 2015,using monthly contests to reward authorized shop-pers while saluting the military through themes thathonored active duty service members. Last year, theExchange and vendor partners awarded more than$175,000 in prizes, including Exchange gift cards,trips, MILITARY STAR® card statement credits andmore.

In 2016, the program will continue to honor serv-ice members while celebrating the contributions ofthe military family. Themes will focus on militaryspouses, children, parents, veterans – and even pets.

The Exchange is planning several contests through-out the year to support the program, with the firstcontest expected to kick off in April.

“The sacrifices of service members and their fam-ilies all over the world are inspiring,” Applegatesaid. “They are true American heroes, and this pro-gram is one small way the Exchange can say ‘thankyou’ and give back to them. The Exchange looksforward to honoring troops and families throughoutthe year.”

FeedbackAAFES knows that soldiers, airmen and their

families are the experts on how to best improve the

Exchange shopping experience.That’s why the Exchange is inviting shoppers to

sound off on their experiences 365 days a year witha new Customer Satisfaction Survey, located athttps://surveymonkey.com/s/MyExchSurvey.

Previously, the Exchange gathered shopper feed-back through its twice-yearly, store-level CustomerSatisfaction Index, which was administered by anoutside company. The new survey is performed in-house, allowing the Exchange team to view respons-es in real time and respond to areas of concernimmediately.

“We have revamped our shopper feedback systemto make it as simple as possible for shoppers tospeak their minds,” said Applegate.

“We want to hear everything those we serve haveto say about their experience shopping with theExchange, especially if it’s in an area where wecould use a little improvement.”

Moving the survey, as well as the Exchange’sinternal employee survey in house will save theExchange about $730,000 per year in fees to the for-mer outside service provider.

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Wingmen Wanted!aSiSt – 926-2821; 327-8480eaP – 327-7683; 926-9516


U.S. Air Force photo illustration by CLAUDE LAZZARA

Unit: 461st Maintenance Group

Job title: Material Management

time in seRvice: 7 years

HometoWn: Albany, Ga.

Getting to Know You

What does your work involve at Robins? “My work at Robins involves receiving andchecking in a variety of properties. For example, aircraft parts, GSA items, furniture, etc. So, prettymuch everything that’s labeled for Bldg. 2059.”

What do you enjoy most about your work? “Honestly I enjoy the people. I feel likeeverybody’s different in their own way, and I find that fascinating.”

How does your work contribute to the Robins mission? “The mission I do contributesgreatly to mission capability assets supporting 16 E-8C aircraft items across four combatant com-mands and geographically separated units.”

Who has been the biggest influence in your life? “I would have to say my parents,because of everything I have watched them undergo, and still find a way to provide. Also, they havebeen married for over 30 years, and that’s amazing in my book.”

What is the best advice you’ve been given? “The best advice I’ve gotten was that what-ever I’m enduring at a particular time or moment in the military – it will never last forever. So why notcherish the moments.”

What is something people would be surprised to know about you? “I am theyoungest of my brothers, and I don’t like grasshoppers or any flying insects.”


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On TapAirman Chef CompetitionSign up by todayCompetition is April 9We’re looking for competitors to cookalongside local celebrity chefs to winthe title “Robins’Airman Chef.”For details, call 2nd Lt. Dominique Lewis atDSN 472-7271.

First FridayToday5 to 7 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeFor details, call DSN 472-7899.

Give Parents a BreakHourly CareSaturday6 to 10 p.m.CDC East and School-Age ProgramFor details, call DSN 468-5805.

Super Bowl Sunday PartySundayDoors open at 6 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeMembers $5; nonmembers $10For details, call DSN 468-2670.

upcOmingPuppy Love 5K Fun RunFeb. 127:30 a.m.Main Fitness CenterFor details, call DSN 468-2128.

Story timeFeb. 1210 a.m.Base LibraryFor details, call DSN 468-2128.

Valentines Dinner & DanceFeb. 14Featuring the Fabulous Boomers Bandfrom 6 to 9 p.m.; dinner served 5 to 7 p.m.Heritage Club Ballroom

Members $50 per couple,nonmembers $75 per coupleFor details, call DSN 468-2670.

Valentines Big BingoFeb. 142:15 p.m.Heritage Club Bingo RoomMore money gamesFor details, call DSN 468-4515.

Boss N Buddy and BFF’s NightFeb. 194 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeFor details, call DSN 468-2670.

Membership DinnerFeb. 225:30 to 7 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFor details, call DSN 468-2670.

OngOingAtlanta Hawks GameRegister now through Feb. 17Game is Feb. 205 to 11:30 p.m.$35 includes ticket, transportation and food.For details, call DSN 468-4001.

AfterburnerFebruary SpecialMondays through Fridays5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Base Restaurant, Bldg.166Gingerbread LatteFor details, call DSN 472-7827.

Fit to FightNow through Feb. 29Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays11 a.m. to noonMain fitness centerFor details, call DSN 468-2128.

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Bring thefamily out fora showing ofthe Disneyfilm InsideOut todayfrom 7 to 9p.m. at theBase Theater.Cost is$2 per per-son andincludesmovie,popcorn anda drink.For moredetails, callDSN 468-4001.

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�Key Spouse Training –Monday,from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

�Pre-Separation Briefing(retirees)* – Tuesday and Feb. 23, from8 a.m. to noon. (separatees)* – Feb. 16,from 8 a.m. to noon.

�Financial Beginnings (First TermOfficers)* – Tuesday, from 1 to 3 p.m.

�First TermAirman Course:Finances* – Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. tonoon.

�Right Start* –Wednesday, from 8a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

�Career Technical Training Track*–Wednesday and Thursday, from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.

�Interview with Confidence –Thursday, from 1 to 3 p.m.

�VABenefits Briefing* – Feb. 17, in

Bldg. 905, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.�DAVMedical Records Review –

Appointments only. Call DSN 472-4146.�Department of Labor –

Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.�Military and Family Life

Counseling –Mondays through Fridaysfrom 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

�PreDeployment Briefings* –Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 1 to2 p.m.

�Survivor’s Benefit Plan –Mondaysthrough Fridays, appointments only,from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Editor’s Note: All classes require pre-registration. For more information, call478-926-1256 or visit Bldg. 794Mondays through Fridays, from 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

* Denotes military (spouses welcome)

A&FRC classes and workshops SAFETY SAVES LIVES. START YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT TODAY.


Feb. 18from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Bldg. 799 Auditorium

For more information, callQueenia Louis at 478-327-3319.


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