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Robins AFAF campaignexceeds goalThe Robins 2013 Air ForceAssistance Fund campaign hasreached its goal with donationstotaling $79,432.“A tremendous thank you is inorder to the entire Robins installa-tion for your support and contri-butions to the 2013 Air ForceAssistance Fund Campaign. Thisyear was truly an all hands ineffort as units from across Robinsworked hard to make our 2013goal,” said 1st Lt. GregoryCappuzzo, the campaign’s instal-lation project officer. “We, theAirmen of Robins Air Force Base,thank all of the personnel whogenerously volunteered theirtime, financial assistance andsupport from all levels of leader-ship as we once again made thecampaign a tremendous suc-cess.”The six-week campaign, withthe theme, “Commitment toCaring,” raises money for charita-ble affiliates that provide supportwithin the Air Force family, andincludes the Air Force AidSociety, Air Force VillagesCharitable Foundation, theLeMay Foundation and Air ForceEnlisted Village.In 2012 through the AFAS, theofficial charity of the Air Force,Robins was able to provide 116forms of emergency loan assis-tance and four grants.

April 19, 2013 Vol. 58 No.15

BY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon@robins.af.mil

RobinsAir Force Base is one of two DefenseDepartment locations able to provide a powerful capabil-ity in support of the National Airborne OperationsCenter.As a result of a significant Team Robins effort, four

trilectron generators assigned to support the JSTARSfleet underwent modifications here in order to supportboth JSTARS and NAOC aircraft.Working with theAir Force Sustainment Center engi-

neering department and the NAOC program office, the116th Maintenance Squadron developed the first suchmodification of its kind, further enhancing the genera-tor’s value and versatility.The modification added additional cable receptacles

specific to the E-4B aircraft, and allowed a switchableconfiguration from JSTARS to the NAOC aircraft inminutes.

The generators – a V-6 diesel engine that generallytakes about 15 minutes to successfully warm up and con-nect to an aircraft – are self-contained units which sit on

the ground supplying immediate electrical current for air-craft to be in a mission-ready posture.Cost savings are significant in that they assist with

keeping an aircraft running while its engines are pow-ered down and not in use – a unique feature for this loca-tion.By doing this, a substantial amount of jet fuel is

saved, to the tune of about $1.2 million, according toMaster Sgt. Bob Cliche, 116thACWAerospace GroundEquipment Flight supervisor.An additional $179,000 savings per visit is also real-

ized for the E-4B. That’s huge considering the fuel burnrate per hour on station for the E-4B is 500 gallons perhour with engines running.JoAnn Campbell, 78th Logistics Readiness Squadron

program manager, took advantage of an end of yearfunding opportunity to complete the initiative to pur-chase four cables that allow full support of the E-4Bwhen here. This project was years in the making, and isnow fully operational.

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African Lion

Base generates $1M savings for DOD

OMSdedicated to

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BY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon@robins.af.mil

The 78th Operations Support Squadronat Robins has achieved Gold status as partof the Robins Voluntary Protection ProgramSafe Site Challenge. A site assessment wasconductedApril 11.

“It was a tremendous effort on every-one’s part,” said Lt. Col. Jake Trigler, 78thOSS commander. “I am very proud of howeveryone in the squadron came together.With each of our flights and everything wedo on the airfield, safety and risk manage-ment are a critical part of every decisionmade.”The 78th OSS is comprised of 100 per-

sonnel that include airfield management,

transient alert, air traffic control, HostAviation Resource Management, air trafficcontrol and landing systems, and weatheroperations.

In preparation for the team’s assessmentfor a Silver award last year, the squadronhad a clear goal of achieving Gold status.Through its commitment to VPP principles,clear lines of communication in hazardreporting, conducting weekly safety brief-ings and continuing to accomplish workand home safety goals, the squadron can beproud of the hard work achieved during itsVPP journey.“The entire squadron worked very hard

on this,” said Tom Geraldsen, 78th OSSVPP rep.By keeping a safety mindset and contin-

uing the practice at home, he said that,“VPP has made it easier and more efficient

OSS named ‘model’ Gold site during VPP assessment

BY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon@robins.af.mil

Can you identify what yourworkplace safety hazards are?Do you know how to reportthose hazards?If you can answer yes to these

questions, you’ve been touchedby just one of many processesnow in place here that are theresult of working groups createdto address safety and healthissues across the installation.A few years ago, when the

Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration issued Robins39 citations, the then-WarnerRobinsAir Logistics Centerstood up aWorkplace Safetyand Health Team. That teamprovided critical leadership tohelp the base get compliant withOSHA regulations.By creating standard process-

es and procedures, it helpeddevelop controls and solutions toenvironmental safety and occu-pational health issues across anumber of defined focus areas.

Worker safety,health remainsfocus acrossinstallation

� see GOLD, 10

AFMC, AFSC leaderstour base,

meet workforce

U.S. Air Force photo by PAUL WENZELStaff Sgt. Ronald Michaud, 116th Maintenance Squadron,demonstrates the start-up procedures for a trilectron gen-erator assigned to the 116th Air Control Wing.

GOLD SITESAS JANUARY 2013

78th FSS Honor Guard, 78thABW/XP; 560th AMXS front office staff;AFSC-DPAvionics Training Center; 78thFSS Fitness Center; 409 SCMS, Bldg300 EW, Bay G; 78th CES/CEOUW-2,(drinking water); 404 SCMS, Bldg 300EW, Bay F; 78th CEG/CER (ResourceMgt); 78th LRS Vehicle Ops; and 78thLRS/LGRW Munitions Flight

Above, Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander ofAir Force Materiel Command, and Lt. Gen. BruceLitchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center com-mander, join Brig. Gen. Cedric George, WarnerRobins Air Logistics Complex commander, in arally with 572nd Commodities MaintenanceSquadron F-15 ramp shop employees during avisit here Monday.

At right, retired Air Force Col. Craig Wolfenbargeris briefed Monday by Capt. Kevin Nail, 78th DentalSquadron dentist, during a tour of the 78thMedical Group facility here.

YOU’RE IN GOOD HANDSWITH ROBINSU.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTON

TOP NOTCH TEAM

� see SAFETY, 7

Tragedy in Boston being used as lureIndividuals wasted no time registering domain names related to the

explosions at the Boston Marathon. Some domains will likely target indi-viduals looking to contribute to fundraising efforts. It is unclear what eachregistrant’s intent may be, but historically, scammers, spammers andother malicious actors capitalize on major news events by registeringsuch domains. To read more, visit www.robins.af.mil.

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Bronze StarSenior Master Sgt. James Love, 116thCivil Engineer Squadron Operations Flightsuperintendent, smiles with his family byhis side after being awarded the BronzeStar Medal.Love was awarded the medal for extraor-dinary leadership and management skillswhile being deployed in support ofOperation Enduring Freedom.Maj. Gen. Jim Butterworth, adjutant gener-al of the Georgia National Guard, present-ed the Bronze Star Medal to Love, atRobins April 12.

116th flight superintendentreceives award for leadership

One of only four bases in theAir Force with a stand-alone clinicfor civilian employees, the 78thMedical Group’s OccupationalMedicine Services stands dedicat-ed to the improvement of healthand safety for civilians.“OMS is the busiest

Occupational Medicine Clinic inthe Air Force, seeing thousands ofemployees annually,” said Col.Michael Rappa, OMS chief. “Wehave a staff of 30 employees madeup of active duty, contract and fed-eral employee personnel who areall dedicated to our workforce onbase.”The staff includes six medical

providers, three who are specialty-trained and board-certified inoccupational medicine, and threesports rehab specialists who assistinjured employees.

Available medical careThe clinic provides medical

care for workplace injuries and ill-nesses, work-related medicalexams, assistance with workplaceaccommodation due to non-workrelated medical conditions, andpreventive health and safety edu-cation.Employees who incur non-

emergency job-related injuries orillnesses should report to OMS forinitial assessment and treatmentduring duty hours. For immediatecare needs after hours, employeesshould refer to an urgent care facil-ity for minor injuries and illnesses.Employees seen off base for

injuries that require duty restric-tions are to follow up with OMSas soon as practical and before

returning to work. Injuries or ill-nesses are to be reported as soonas possible to the supervisor. Allemployees returning to work aftera work-related injury or illnessshould first be seen in OMS.A limited number of same day

appointments may be scheduledaccording to availability. Theemployee must bring appropriatemedical documentation from theirtreating physician. Industrial work-ers will provide medical documen-tation to OMS before returning towork. Industrial workers returningfrom maternity reasons mustreport to OMS before returning towork.

Non-industrial (for example,office or administrative) employ-ees do not need to be evaluated atOMS for return to work status iftheir injury or illness was non-work related, unless there are dutylimitations that interfere with theirjob function.

OMS: Helping your flight pathtoward mission success

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONSteve Bounds receives a follow-up hearing exam performed by Capt. ErinArtz, 78th Aerospace Medicine Squadron hearing conservation programmanager, at the Occupational Medicine Clinic at Robins.

WHAT TO KNOWOMS is located in Building 207

on the corner of First Street andPage Road. Hours are 7:15 a.m. to3:30 p.m., Monday throughThursday, and 7:15 a.m. to noonon Friday. The clinic may bereached at 327-7591.

HEADQUARTERS AIR COMBAT COMMANDPUBLIC AFFAIRS

The Air Force began standing down active dutycombat units April 9 to ensure the remaining unitssupporting worldwide operations can maintain suffi-cient readiness through theremainder of the fiscal year.The stand down will not

affect flying operations withinthe 116th and 461st AirControl Wings, which operatesthe E-8C Joint SurveillanceTarget Attack Radar System.“Despite the fiscal chal-

lenges, the demand for JSTARS and our highlytrained Airmen in both the 461st and 116th AirControl Wing is at an all-time high,” said Col. DeanWorley, 461st ACW commander. “While TeamJSTARS is not currently standing down like otherACC assets, we constantly look for ways to balancethe fiscal constraints we are under, find new ways tomake our training more efficient and effective, whiledelivering unmatched C2ISR capability around theglobe.”The stand down is the result of cuts to the com-

mand’s operations and maintenance account, whichmust be implemented in part by flying approximately45,000 fewer training hours between now andOctober 1 than previously scheduled.“JSTARS is unique because we are a low density,

high demand platform, owned and funded by the AirNational Guard. All of the JSTARS aircraft are ACCgained as a force provider to combatant command-ers,” said Col. Kevin Clotfelter, 116th ACW com-mander. “As a national asset, Team JSTARS contin-ues to support six Combatant Commands and main-tains our homeland defense missions.”ACC, as the Air Force’s lead for Combat Air

Forces, manages the flying-hour programs for fourmajor commands. This decision to stand down orcurtail operations affects about one-third of theactive-duty CAF aircraft - including those assignedto fighter, bomber, aggressor and airborne warningand control squadrons - stationed in the U.S., Europeand the Pacific.“We must implement a tiered readiness concept

where only the units preparing to deploy in supportof major operations like Afghanistan are fully mis-sion capable,” said Gen. Mike Hostage, ACC com-mander. “Units will stand down on a rotating basis soour limited resources can be focused on fulfillingcritical missions.”Some units currently deployed, including A-10s,

B-1s, F-16s and F-22s, will stand down after theyreturn from their deployments. The remaining unitsstood down operations on April 9. Active-duty air-crews assigned to Air Force Reserve or Air NationalGuard A-10 or F-16 squadrons under an arrangementknown as “active associations” will also stop flying.The stand down will remain in effect for the

remainder of fiscal 2013 barring any changes to cur-rent levels of funding.

Robins unitsunaffected by

ACC stand down

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Air Force officials announcecivilian Reduction in ForceWASHINGTON (AFNS) – In a continuing effort tomeet the Department of Defense funding targets inthe fiscal 2012 President's Budget and re-balancethe civilian workforce, approximately 60 Air Forceinstallations will implement civilian Reduction in Forceauthorities effective through about Aug. 23, to assistin the placement of employees not assigned againstfunded positions (termed "surplus employees").

These actions started in fiscal 2012 and are notrelated to the current sequestration actions.

To meet the funding targets in the fiscal 2012President's Budget, the Air Force was required toreduce more than 16,000 civilian positions. The AirForce was able to successfully reduce approximately15,000 positions minimizing adverse impact to civil-ian personnel, but now needs to use RIF authorities,which will provide options to help place most of theremaining civilians on unfunded positions.

To read more, visit www.af.mil.

AFSPC ops leader highlightscommand's new warfighter role

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Director ofAir, Space and Cyberspace Operations for Air ForceSpace Command spoke at the Space WarfightersLuncheon April 9 during the 29th National SpaceSymposium held at the Broadmoor Resort, ColoradoSprings, Colo.

Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein addressed a packedroom of both military and civilian attendees on theimpact of Gen. Shelton's designation as Commander,Air Force Forces for space and cyber forces toUnited States Strategic Command and its importanceto the warfighter.

"This new design for the AFSPC commander asCOMAFFOR is a truly revolutionary and positivechange for our Air Force," said Weinstein. "TheCOMAFFOR operates and supports the Air ForceForces assigned or attached to the Joint Force com-mander... a COMAFFOR is a warfighter."

To read more, visit www.afspc.af.mil.

Air Force restarts tuition assistanceWASHINGTON (AFNS) – The Air Force has offi-

cially restarted military tuition assistance, effectiveimmediately.The service restarted the program as a result of the

Consolidated and Further Continuing AppropriationsAct of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA pro-gram to continue in the current fiscal year.As a result of the restart, the program will resume

the same benefits as before. Airmen are eligible forup to $4,500 per fiscal year and a maximum of $250per semester hour or quarter hour equivalent tocover tuition and allowable fees. Military tuition assis-tance is not available retroactively to cover coursestaken and paid for using any other funding sourceduring the suspension of military tuition assistance."Military tuition assistance will be the same pro-

gram Airmen are used to," said Russell Frasz, thedirector of Force Development. "The same policiesand procedures will be in place."With this change, current and future Airmen will be

given another tool to develop professionally throughadvanced education, Frasz said.

To read more, visit www.af.mil.

New resources promote fitness cultureJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH,

Texas (AFNS) – To help improve Total Force fitnesslevels, Air Force Personnel Center officials are field-ing new fitness resources accessible online, in per-son or on DVD.These resources, including the Operational Fitness

Program, Xtreme Wednesday Workouts, the AirForce Fitness DVDs and the Fitness on Requestkiosks are available to all Total Force Airmen, retireesand families, through base Fitness and SportsCenters and unit physical training leaders.The Operational Fitness Program provides detailed

exercise plans for individuals of all fitness levels andis easily accessible on www.usafservices.com."The goal of the program is to help maintain

resilient Airmen and encourage healthy lifestyles forour Air Force communities at large," said ScottNunnelly, the AFPC fitness program manager. "Whilethe program isn't mandatory, it provides a great base-line for people to maintain their fitness throughout theyear."AFPC officials reached out to installation fitness

and sports managers as well as exercise physiolo-gists for their feedback to help develop the workoutplans. Currently, the program offers detailed workoutsfor three levels of fitness.To read more, visit www.amc.af.mil.

AMC commander stressesimportance of new tankerWASHINGTON (AFPS). – The commander of theAir Force's Air Mobility Command recently stressedthe high priority his service places on the KC-46Atanker aircraft program.Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva discussed progress

with the program and stressed its priority in a meet-ing with Defense Writers Group reporters.Air Force officials announced award of a $3.5 bil-

lion engineering and manufacturing developmentcontract to Boeing Co. for the new tanker in February2011."I'm on the record saying that our No. 1 acquisition

priority in AMC -- and it remains the Air Force's No. 1priority -- is making sure the KC-46 tanker delivers ontime, on cost," he said. "And because we have a firmfixed-price contract for the development of that air-plane, if we allow ourselves to get into the positionwhere we don't have the funds to pay for the initialdevelopment of the airplane, that contract getsreopened."

This would be a bad outcome for the Air Force andfor the nation – in reverse order, Selva said."We'll pay more for the airplane than we know we

have to based on the existing contract," he added.The general said an initial round of site surveys for

where the aircraft will be based has taken place, andthe critical final design review is scheduled in July."We're in source selection for the simulator training

devices, which means we're already started into theprocess of developing the curriculum and decidinghow we're going to train the crews that operate theairplane," Selva said.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

– compiled by Holly Logan-Arrington

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Night LightBeneath the light of a fullmoon, Airmen from the 19thAirlift Wing prepare a C-130JHercules for a flight, at LittleRock Air Force Base, Ark.The 19th Wing's responsibili-ties range from supplyinghumanitarian airlift relief tovictims of disasters, to air-dropping supplies and troopsinto the heart of contingencyoperations in hostile areas.

U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. CHRISTINA STRAYER

Hey bladder bladder

U.S. Air Force photo bySTAFF SGT. RUSS SCALF

Airmen assigned to the 380th Air ExpeditionaryLogistics Readiness Squadron position a 200,000gallon fuel bladder inside a containment area at anundisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 4. SixtyAirmen operate the fuels farm, moving anywherefrom 300,000 to 600,000 gallons of fuel each day.

Perspective

Fellow AirmenI need your help. Throughout my Air Force career

I’ve learned that when times get tough, Airmen consis-tently figure out a way to “get it done.” Today, complexsecurity and fiscal challenges reemphasize the need tocapture and implement your innovative ideas for the AirForce and for the Nation. I want to hear from you and Iencourage your participation in a 30 day “AirmenPowered by Innovation” call for ideas on how we cancut costs and better fly, fight and win.

There are two options for you to participate in thiseffort. During the month of May, you can provide your

ideas using the Air Force Portal or theAir Force’s public website. The AirForce Portal link provides for submis-sion of ideas and/or an interactive dis-cussion forum at https://www.my.af.mil.

The Air Force Public site is set upfor access via your mobile device orhome computers at http://www.af.mil.

The future of our Air Force startswith you. Providing global reach,vigilance and power requires all of us

working together as an unbeatable team. As we face fis-

cal challenges, we must make prudent choices to ensurethe Air Force is able to unleash the full potential of air-power. Each of us must find new ways to win the fight,strengthen the team, and shape the future. EveryAirman, every day, can make a difference. Be thatAirman and let me know your thoughts on how we canbetter fly, fight and win!

– This message was written byGen. Larry Spencer,

Air Force Vice Chief of Staff

VSAF asks Airmen for innovative ideas

Spencer

April 19, 2013 � The Robins Rev-Up � 5

The 116thAir ControlWing’s Civil EngineerGroup conducted twoprojects April 13-14.

One involved the cor-recting of drainage issuesbetween Bldgs. 2081 and2082 on MertinsAvenue;the other was removingabout 350 cubic yards ofdirt that was used as partof a temporary hardenedshelter.

The projects involved50 individuals, includingheavy equipment opera-tors, engineers and utili-

ties experts.As part of meeting

training requirements, tra-ditional Guardsmen andReservists in the pastwould travel to other loca-tions. This opportunity atRobins allowed the teamto stay proficient whileproviding training.

“They were very eagerto get their hands on theproject,” said SeniorMaster Sgt. James Love,116th Civil EngineerSquadron operationsflight chief. “We’re look-

Road WorkRoad Work

U.S. Air Force photos by MASTER SGT. ROGER PARSONSAir National Guardsmen from the 116th Civil Engineer Squadron, use a vacuum and a pressure washer from a sewage truckto clean out a drainage ditch while correcting a storm water drainage problem here April 13. The 116th CES offered to fix thedrainage problem on the road in order to provide training for their Guardsmen during a Unit Training Assembly weekend.

Senior Airman Shane Kilgore, a heavy equipment operator withthe 116th Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a backhoe to break upand remove concrete while correcting a storm water drainageproblem.

116th CEStakes on drainage repair

as part of training

ing to do more projects clos-er to home to get ourrequirements, while alsokeeping the morale of the

unit high. One of the wayswe do that is to give themthe tools they need, and letthem do what they do.”

On the FlyAn Armed Services Blood

Program blood drive will be conduct-ed today in the Fitness Center Annexfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Due to TDY budget restrictions, theblood drive hours will be shortened. Theorganization sincerely apologizes for anyinconvenience this change might cause,especially for those who already haveearly appointments scheduled.

Online appointments for this driveare mostly booked already so there willbe some growing pains as adjustmentsare made to the new schedule. Pleaseseehttps://www.militarydonor.com/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=58067 toreschedule appointments.

Through its partnership with Robins,Mercer is offering a Master ofScience in OrganizationalDevelopment and Change for thoseinterested in advanced leadership posi-tions in the public or private sectors.

The only offering of the eight-weekprogram for 2013 begins in May andwill prepare students to lead otherseffectively and identify innovativesolutions to challenges in a variety ofprofessional settings, including thenonprofit, public, health care, militaryand technology sectors.

For details about the program, infor-mation sessions will be conducted atthe following times and locations:

Monday and May 6� 9 a.m. in Bldg. 905 room 120�10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the

Heritage Club, front atrium�1 p.m. Bldg. 301, Engineering

Conference Room, (Located near thesnack bar or follow signs near door460, at the northeast entrance of build-ing).

If you are unable to attend, contactStephen Jenkins atjenkins_sd@mercer.edu or 678-547-6436 for more information.

The following leadership classesare scheduled for April:

�Carl Unholtz will present“Diversity” Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.

in Bldg. 905, Room 244.Please view the Robins Splash Page

and click on Team Robins for anychanges in class schedules.

The Robins Education andTraining Office is conducting aNeeds Assessment Survey to deter-mine the current educational needs ofthe Robins population.

Completing the survey determineswhat degree programs, colleges, uni-versities and other instructional learn-ing formats best meet Robins’ needs.

Visit the Air Force Virtual EducationCenter through the Air Force Portalunder Training/Education/ForceDevelopment and complete the survey.

For those who don’t have a base IDcard, visit the Education Office inBldg. 905 to complete a survey. Thesurvey will end May 31.

For more information, call theEducation and Training Office at 497-3408.

The following leave recipientshave been approved through theVoluntary Leave Transfer Program:

Michelle Price of HQ AFGSC. POCis Wilmon Bolden, who can be reachedat 781-3288.

Donna Foster of 578th SMXS. POCis David Ensley, who can be reached at468-9758.

Janine Jackson of 78th MDG. POCis Tammy Holland, who can be reachedat 497-8390.

To have a leave recipient listed here,send an email to Lanorris Askew atlanorris.askew@ robins.af.mil.

The Robins Equal Opportunityoffice will be conducting EORefresher Training June 25 and 26 atthe base theater. There will be twoSupervisors’ Sessions June 25 from 9to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m.and two Employees’ Sessions on June26 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to3:30 p.m.

Sign up for any of these classes, onthe portal, on the Robins Homepage orby calling the EO office at 468-2131.

AFA annual awardwinners

The Carl Vinson Memorial Chapterof the Air Force Association hasannounced the recipients of its 2012Annual Awards, and 15 of 18 awardeesare from the base.

Col. Mitchel Butikofer, Installationcommander, and Dan Penny, vice presi-dent, Carl Vinson Chapter 296, willmake the presentations at a luncheonTuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Museumof Aviation’s Hangar One.

The Robins winners are:�Acquisition Manager/Supervisor of

the Year Award: Capt. Jay Samples,C2ISR Division�Administrative Support of the Year

Award: Staff Sgt. Antoine Steele, 78thMedical Group

�Cargo/Tanker Aircraft Technician ofthe Year Award: Capt. SeanBojanowski, C2ISR Division.

�Civil Engineer Manager/Supervisorof the Year Award: Erika Orr, 778thCivil Engineer Squadron�Community Relations of the Year

Award: Eric Danforth, 78th CivilEngineer Group

�Engineer of the Year Award: Rodney

Peters, Special OperationsForces/Personnel Recovery Division

�Logistics Achievement of the YearAward: 559thAircraft MaintenanceSquadron

�Maintenance Manager/Supervisor ofthe Year Award: Gary Hatcher, 567thElectronics Maintenance Squadron

�Medical ProfessionManager/Supervisor of the Year Award:Master Sgt. Nyel Aquino, 78th MedicalGroup�Outstanding Mission Support of the

Year Award: Capt. Marvin “Mitch”Brown Jr., 461st Air Control Wing�Specialist/Technician of the Year

Award:Michelle Laurine, 448th SupplyChain Management Wing

�Support Manager/Supervisor of theYear Award:Master Sgt. LarryHancock, 78th Air Base Wing

�Trades and Craft Worker of the YearAward: Robert Matusky, 568thElectronics Maintenance Squadron

�Reconnaissance/Rescue/TrainerAviator of the Year Award: Capt.Matthew Krauss, 16th AirborneCommand and Control Squadron

�Support Contractor of the YearAward: John Langston, SpecialOperations Forces/Personnel RecoveryDivision

6 � The Robins Rev-Up � April 19, 2013

The 2013Air ForceCommunityAssessmentSurvey is underway, andTeam Robins membersasked to participate areencouraged to do so.

The assessment isdesigned to assist chap-lains and people workingin installation-levelAirman and family readi-ness centers, family advo-cacy programs, healthand wellness centers,mental health clinics andchild and youth pro-grams.

Topics include person-al and family adjustment,individual and familyadaptation, community

well-being, deployment,resiliency, post-traumaticstress, and help-seekingstigma.

The survey, which isa total force effort, will beavailable until May 30and is completely anony-mous.

A notification letter,including a link to theWeb-based survey, willbe sent to work emailaddresses of everyoneselected. Spouses will bemailed a postcard.

The survey shouldtake 30 to 45 minutes tocomplete.

Data will be analyzedand briefed to wing and

Air Force leaders. Theinformation will helpmake community-wideprogram planning andresource allocation deci-sions, which ultimatelyenhance the quality oflife, readiness and reten-tion ofAF personnel.

Previous surveyresults are credited withexpanding financial coun-seling programs to mem-bers and their families,developing a user-friend-ly support network forAir Force single parents,and setting up marriage-support seminars for jun-ior enlisted members andtheir spouses.

YOUR CHANCE TO BE HEARD

April 19, 2013 � The Robins Rev-Up � 7

BYBO JOYNERAir Force Reserve Command

Public Affairs

Fourteen members ofAir Force ReserveCommand’s 55th CombatCommunications Squadronare in Morocco providingcritical communicationssupport forAfrican Lion2013, an annually sched-uled, bilateral U.S.- andMoroccan-sponsored exer-cise designed to improveinteroperability and mutualunderstanding of eachnation’s tactics, techniquesand procedures.

The Reservists and fivepallets of computers,cables, switches, satellitedishes, tents and other sup-plies left Robins on a KC-135 in earlyApril.Aftertheir arrival inAgadir,Morocco, the comm spe-cialists set up the commu-nications network that willserve as the backbone forAfrican Lion, which runsthrough the end of themonth.

“We’re providing SIPR(secure internet), NIPR(non-secure internet), voiceand someVTC (video tele-conferencing) for thislarge-scale exercise,” saidSenior Master Sgt. BartSawyer, 55th CBCS super-intendent.

“Our folks have been

training hard,” added Lt.Col. Lee Mumford, 55thCBCS commander. “Wefinished an ORI inDecember of 2010 and aUCI inAugust of 2012,and we’re ready to put ourtraining to the test andshow we can providecomm to the warfighter inan austere location.”

Providing communica-tions forAfrican Lion is achallenging mission. Morethan 1,400 U.S. militaryservice members are join-ing more than 900Moroccan soldiers in vari-ous regions of the countryto take part in a wide vari-

ety of training, includingcommand post operations,life-fire and maneuvering,peace-keeping operations,amphibious operations, andaerial refueling and low-level flight training.

In addition, exerciseparticipants will providemedical, dental, pediatricand optometry care tothousands of Moroccansthroughout the country.

Editor’s note:To read the full story,

visithttp://www.robins.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=1233

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Robins reserve combat comm unitsupports African Lion exercise

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Will ToussaintMaster Sgt. Aaron Smith Jr., left, fine tunes a radio frequencymodule shot to the Marine Forces Africa command centerwhile Master Sgt. Megan Reed ensures the primary satellitecommunications antenna is stable in support of African Lion2013 in Morocco on April 9.

Once the group stooddown, officials realizedsome sort of formalmechanism was neededto ensure standardprocesses and proceduresare continued to be identi-fied and employed. Oneof the things born fromthat was a SafetyManagement Systemteam, which includesthree engineers and asafety representative fromthe largest union on base,theAmerican Federationof GovernmentEmployees Local 987.“What we want are

well-defined processesthat include production,quality and safety,” saidJake Dickson, an SMSteam member. “For

instance, if you’re amechanic, a process willshow exactly what taskyou’re going to do andhow to do it, whileremaining safe and incompliance.“This is taking a proac-

tive approach to eliminat-ing hazards in the work-place,” he added.During the past year,

the team has been helpingidentify and standardizework processes in the402ndAircraftMaintenance SupportSquadron. It’s nowpreparing to expand itsefforts across the base.Those efforts include

the use of a risk assess-ment tool the team devel-oped which documentseach step a worker goesthrough in his or her job –whether it’s rewiring anaircraft or sanding a part

– and identifies potentialhazards within thosesteps.“The risk assessment

tool takes all of this intoaccount and puts it alltogether,” said JamersonParrott, another SMSteam member. “Now youcan generate a risk scoreas part of evaluating safe-ty.”Robbie Tidwell, the

union safety rep on theteam, said it will takesome time before theentire system is in amature state. But, he saidit’s already a big shiftfrom how things weredone in the past when thefocus was primarily ontasks and not those per-forming them.“The safety manage-

ment system has essen-tially created a voice forthe employee,” he said.

SAFETYContinued from 1

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HQ AFRC/A7IA and Keep Warner Robins Beautiful Great AmericanClean-up at Bryant Cemetery on Memorial Dr. (also known as SouthFirst St.) from 2 to 4 p.m.POC is Shan Williams at 327-8373.

Meet at Scout Lake at 9 a.m. Supplies will be provided. Wear comfortableshoes and clothing. This is a Keep Warner Robins Beautiful GreatAmerican Clean-up qualified project.POCs are Russ Adams at 327-8304 and Paul Barker at 327-8305.

Meet at the Bldg. 359 at 7:45 a.m. Bring binoculars and field guides.POC is Bob Sargent at 327-3974.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.9:30 to 11 a.m. Putting and Chipping contests10:30 a.m. Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Shotgun StartPine Oaks Golf Course (see Earth Day web site for application)POC is Laurel Cordell at 327-9275.

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Robins Parade FieldArbor Day Ceremony and Tree City USA Presentation to BasePOC is Bob Sargent at 327-3974.

8 a.m. to noon Bldg. 987, Hosted by QRP and CEANBring your old computers and other electronics to be recycled.For a full list of accepted items, visit the Earth Day web site.Non-government items only.POCs are Randy Stillwell at 327-4173 and Darryl Mercer at 327-3976.

Sponsored by 78th CEG/CEAN Environmental ManagementCosponsored by HQAFRC/A7IA Environmental ManagementFor more details, visithttps://org.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/78abw/78ceg/cean/earthday

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Stewardship of natural resources, along withsupporting mission critical activities, is a funda-mental part of conservation programs across theAir Force.

Conserving water not only helps preserve thisvital natural resource, but also has benefits that gobeyond what some may realize. Consuming lesswater also reduces energy consumption and the useof chemicals – which ultimately reduces the cost ofoperations.

Each gallon of water used has to meet drinkingwater standards. When water consumption increas-es, so does the amount of chemicals needed to treatthe water.

As for energy, the water wells that pump waterinto the distribution system and add treatmentchemicals, are large electrical energy users. Whenwater consumption increases, so does the amountof electricity used to run the wells, pumps andtreatment equipment, resulting in higher electricalcosts. Conserving water helps keep these costsdown.

“It is important for Team Robins to be a respon-sible entity and combine efforts to conserveresources for the future,” said Jim Rieker, the ener-gy office’s resource efficiency manager.

To assist in this effort, the 78th Civil EngineerEnergy Office is focusing on a new project forwater conservation. This project, in coordinationwith engineers and operations personnel within thegroup, is aimed at reducing the number of gallonsused, wasted, or lost within given applications.

Utility shops helped identify key problem areasthat result in the estimated loss of more than3,000,000 gallons per year and this project willhelp reduce these losses.

“It takes a total team concept to reduce waterusage. The base community can contribute to theconservation effort by ensuring water is turned offwhen not in use and reporting any water leaks orrelated issues to the appropriate facility manager,”added Rieker. “If we are aware of the problem, wecan address it and fix it. The effect of our com-bined efforts to conserve water now will help uspreserve our natural and fiscal resources for thefuture.”

Water conservationproject underway

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to be at work.”VPP site assessments

are visits, not inspections,and include a union repre-sentative to reflect a truepartnership effort amongunion, employees andmanagement.

Team members visittour areas looking for aculture of safety and verifythat employees are practic-ing safety principles.American Federation ofGovernment EmployeesLocal 987 – which partici-pates in all VPPGoldassessments – representa-tive Leslie Rogers notedthe squadron’s efforts inredesigning work areas forbetter efficiency and safe-ty, employee rewards,removing unnecessarylighting and using round-the-clock safety checklists.

In particular, she point-ed out the weekly walk-arounds of all buildingsand office spaces.

“One of the areas under78th OSS’s purviewreported an unevencracked walkway leadinginto a building.Aworkorder was submitted toprevent slips or falls, andin the interim personnelthought outside the box by

using bold pink spray painton the walkway for aware-ness until it could be prop-erly repaired,” said Rogers.“In this time of decreasingfunds and resources, theseover-and-above effortsshow a true commitmentto the Robins Safe SiteChallenge.”

The Safe Site Chall-enge, which began in2008, is a locally-devel-oped approach to imple-menting VPP tenets acrossRobins.

Recognition is awardedto offices, shops or teamsand smaller areas for com-mitment to safety andhealth. Assessments areconducted to help ensure athorough examination of asite’s true maturity level in

adhering to VPP princi-ples.

“The 78th OSS is oneof our finest VPP safe sitesto date with an excellentSafety & HealthManagement System,”saidAllen Quattlebaum,installation VPP programmanager. “They demon-strated a keen understand-ing of risk managementprinciples, and effectivelyapplied hazard identifica-tion, control measures andcontinuous improvementin all of its administrativeand industrial work areas.”

Editor’s Note: 345AFMC safe sites at Robinshave achieved various lev-els: 183 Gold; 114 Silver;26 Bronze; and 22 Green.

GOLDContinued from 1

U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPPAndrea Lancaster, who works in Base Operations, dis-cusses a situational display which can pinpoint the loca-tion of an aircraft and the length of time before it reachesRobins. Base Ops is one of the many areas of the 78thOSS which aced its recent VPP assessment.

Positive workplace relationshipsenable everyone to perform

at their very best

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ON TAPPizza Depot SpecialToday11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Heritage LoungeBBQ ribs, baked beans,corn on the cob, cole slaw$6.95 members$7.95 guestsFor details,call 468-0188.

Boss n BuddyToday4 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeJoin us for fun food,entertainment and prizes.For details,call 472-7864.

AndersonvilleCivil War MuseumDeadline to sign upis today at 5 p.m.Outdoor RecreationBldg. 914Trip is May 11For details,call 468-4001.

Teen NightSaturday5 to 10 p.m.Youth CenterAges 13-18 onlyFor details,call 468-2110 or 468-5601.

Thunder AlleySaturday9 to 11 p.m.Bowling Center12 years and younger $5,13 years and older $10.Includes 2 hours of bowlingand shoe rental.For details,call 468-2112.

Family Fitness FunSaturday9 to 10 a.m.Fitness CenterFor details,call Scott Peavyat 468-2128.

Kids Pizza Making ClassSaturday1 to 2 p.m.Pizza DepotFor details,call Nelia Lewisat 926-0188.

Adult WatercolorMonday10 to 11:30 a.m.

and 4 to 5:30 p.m.Arts & Crafts Center,Bldg 984To preregister,call 926-5282.

Power HoursMonday“Education & Career”4 to 5 p.m.Tuesday“Health & Life Skills”4 to 5 p.m.Youth CenterFor details,call 468-2110.

Home Buying WorkshopTuesday9 to 11 a.m.A&FRC, Bldg 794,For details,call 468-1256.

Fit FactorTuesday4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Youth CenterAges (9-18)For details,call 468-2110.

Golf tips from the ProTuesday5 to 6 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CoursePay $5 for all of the rangeballs you can hit and getfree tips from the PGAhead golf professional.For details,call 468-4103.

Financial Beginnings(First Term Officers)Wednesday9 to 11 a.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

PreSeparation Briefing(Retirees)Thursday12 to 4 p.m.A&FRC, Bldg 794,This briefing is mandatoryfor all separateesand retirees.For details,call 468-1256.

Mug Nightat the HeritageThursday3:30 to 9 p.m.Heritage LoungeBring your own beer mug

(20 oz or less)For details,call 472-7864.

UPCOMINGJazz Set at the HeritageApril 266 to 8 p.m.Heritage LoungeStop by and relax after along day at work.For details,call Sharon Roysterat 472-7864.

ONGOINGSummer CampRequests for CareApplications accepted nowthrough April 26 weekdays,6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Lottery drawing April 29.Parents of selected youthwill be notified April 30.For details,call 468-2110.

Auto Hobby ShopSafety/Equipment ClassTuesdays5 to 7 p.m.Saturdays11 a.m. to 1 p.m.This class must becompleted before usingthe Auto Hobby Shop.For details,call 468-2049.

Pee Wee League BowlingSaturdaysNoon to 2 p.m.Bowling CenterFor details call,468-2112.

Quick Turnnow serves breakfastMondays through Fridays7 to 9:30 a.m.Open to all Team RobinsFor details,call 468-6972.

QuickShot BingoMondays through Fridaysat all Base Restaurantsnack bars6 a.m. to closeFor details,call 468-6972.

Legoland Florida Tickets1 day $54 per person2 days $62 per personFor details,call 468-2945.

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The PLAYpass programhas been extendedthrough December 2013.To get your PLAYpass,stop by the 78th ForceSupport SquadronMarketing Office in Bldg.983, at the corner ofTenth and WarnerRobins streets, Mondaythrough Friday from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, callVenus Mansourzadeh at468-6559.

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