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II t has been one year since“iT” appeared. “iT” issexual assault, and is

referred to this way becauseit’s either an uncomfortabletopic or too painful to dis-cuss.

The genderless, facelesssymbol, posted at entry con-trol points across Robins, willsoon be replaced with perma-nent metal signs.

The logo was created lastyear as part of an ongoingawareness campaign. Thefigure forms an “i” and “T”

to create “iT.”In about a month’s time,

several organizations cametogether to cut, weld, sand,smooth and polish 10 metalsigns. They included workersfrom the 402nd MaintenanceSupport Group, 402ndAircraft MaintenanceSupport Squadron and 78thCivil Engineer Squadron.

“It was a true TeamRobins effort to pull all ofthis together,” said LisaMatney, Robins’ SexualAssault ResponseCoordinator.

ROBINS PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The F-15 ForeignMilitary Sales Branch atRobins provides sustainmentand logistics support to part-ner nations across the globe.

The program currentlyhas five partner nations thatinclude Saudi Arabia, Israel,Japan, Singapore and SouthKorea.

It currently provides$4.86 billion worth of sus-tainment and logistics sup-port to Saudi Arabia - theprogram’s largest customer -with 19 contracts supportingvarious efforts.

“On behalf of the strate-gic interests of the UnitedStates, Team Robins pos-sesses decades of experienceworking very closely withthe Saudi Arabian govern-

ment, so we truly have astrong relationship with ourpartners and their long-termsupport requirements,” said


Remember, anyone on the Internet can be watch-ing, and practicing operations security is everyone’sresponsibility.

There has been renewed emphasis on the respon-sible use of social media as it relates to force pro-tection, according to a recent Air Forces Northernadvisory.

Basically, be cautious of what information youshare online as anyone, including adversaries, canexploit what’s posted.

According to the advisory, examples of critical

information can include specific details on person-nel, intelligence, operations, logistics, vulnerabili-ties, plans, communications, the installation andmission.

Some useful tips from the Air Force SocialMedia Guide include not posting classified infor-mation, such as troop movement, force size,weapons details, etc. Use your best judgment anddon’t list personally identifiable information, suchas phone numbers, addresses and bankinginformation.

Bottom line – be cautious of what informationyou share online though social networking sites thatcan possibly be randomly obtained by terrorists

using aggressive social media campaign tactics.For example, prior to deploying overseas and

returning home, pay attention that you don’t postwhere you’re going online, as well as sharing youractivities on or off base. Also, disable location set-tings on your phone.

“Some people may feel nothing bad could hap-pen, but it’s just the fact that we wear the uniform.You can be a target,” said Master Sgt. HenriettaBouknight, 78th Security Forces Squadron antiter-rorism officer and security manager. “Be consciousof what you post.”

U.S. Air Force photos by MIZUZU ALLENBruce Scott and Eddie Greene, 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Support Squadron, attach “iT” graphics to metal signs Oct.16. The signs are now displayed at the gates. At left, Morris Williams, 402nd Maintenance Support Group, cuts out signsusing a sheet metal cutter.

Robins Rev-UpOct. 31, 2014 Vol. 59 No.44

Prevention Civilian flu shot numbers

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F-15 FMS enterprise has worldwide reach

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Not everyone’s your friend online

Fall BackThe return to standard time

from daylight saving time willoccur Sunday at 2 a.m.

Clocks will be set back onehour to 1 a.m. Employees on ashift when time falls back to stan-dard time will be credited with theactual number of hours worked.Any time worked in excess ofeight hours will be paid at theappropriate overtime rate or ascompensatory time.

Gate BarrierMaintenanceBarrier maintenance for

Russell Parkway (Gate 14) will beconducted Tuesday.

The 78th Civil EngineerSquadron will repaint the pop-upbarriers at the Russell Parkway

gate. To prevent a full road clo-sure, the barriers will be repaintedduring two weekends.

Two barriers will be repaintedbetween 9 a.m. and noon eachday Nov. 8 and Nov. 9.

The other two will be complet-ed between 9 a.m. and noon eachday Nov. 15 and Nov. 16.

One inbound and one out-bound lane will be open duringthose times. Drivers should exer-cise caution.

Med Clinic parking changes

Renovations to the 78thMedical Group Clinic, Bldg. 700,are scheduled to begin in earlyNovember, affecting more than120 parking spaces.

Sixty spaces in the parking loton the north side of Bldg. 700and 64 spaces in a portion of thelot on the south side near thedormitories will be closed forabout two years.

Additionally, the parking areaon the south side of Bldg. 703will be closed for two weeks toallow the installation of a tempo-rary facility. Once the temporaryfacility is in-place, the parking lotwill reopen.

The driveway leading to build-ings 702, 703, 755, 764, and 766will also be closed for three tofour days to allow installation ofutilities.

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Team Robins getting ‘iT’ together


This year’s Middle Georgia CombinedFederal Campaign, ends in two weeks, and thisyear, Robins’ goal is $1 million.

The campaign gives everyone an opportunityto support charities that face financial uncertaintyevery day, said Walter Wolfe, Robins CFC chair.

“Donating through the CFC offers three signif-icant benefits – the confidence you’re donating toa viable non-profit, the choice to designate yourdonations among thousands of eligible charitiesworldwide and the conveniences of electronicpledging and payroll deductions,” he said.

A new feature of the campaign, UniversalGiving, has been very well-received, especially

among military members. It allows people to sup-port a charity back home or at a previous assign-ment, he said.

Electronic pledges may continue to be madethrough MyPay until Dec. 15, or contact your unitCFC worker for a CFC charity booklet andpledge form.

Regina Huston, 402nd Aircraft MaintenanceGroup Commanders Action Group managementassistant, sees the positive in participating in CFC.

“I contribute because I want to give back,”said Huston, who has given annually the last 11years. “The charity I support helped me when mykids were younger. Being a single mom raisingthree daughters, daycare was very expensive. Thischarity provided quality, reliable and dependable

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The F-15 Foreign Military Sales Branch provides sustainment andlogistics support to partner nations, including Saudi Arabia, aroundthe globe.

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Second Front

UniT: 78th LogisticsReadiness Squadron

Job TiTle:NCOIC Fuels Service Center

TiMe in SeRviCe: 15 years

HoMeToWn:Perryville, Ark.

Tech Sgt. Christopher Maxwell

ALL INA DA DAYAY ’’SS WWORKORK

What does your work involve atRobins? “My work involves auditing fueltransactions, ensuring proper reconciliation inthe Defense Energy Support Center EnterpriseSystem and controlling and directing fuelsoperations. I ensure compliance with safetyand environmental regulations and review fly-ing schedules and coordinating refueling priori-ties between assigned, transient, and depot air-craft.

How does your work contribute tothe Robins mission? “We provide cleanfuel to all aircraft and equipment on the base,and provide liquid oxygen for all aircraft.”

Who has been the biggest influ-ence in your life? “My father, He taughtme that if you are going to do a job then takethe time to do it right, and to always treat peo-ple with respect.”

Legal NoticesAnyone having claims against the estate ofStaff Sgt. Joshua M. Schoenhoff shouldimmediately contact 1st Lt. Cameron

Cooper at DSN 241-4721 or (478) 396-0788.

Anyone having claims against the estate ofSenior Master Sgt. James L. Swartz shouldimmediately contact 1st Lt. Brett Gellins atDSN 241-2611 or (478) 550-4992.

Anyone having claims against the estate ofMaster Sgt. Daniel A. Paschal shouldimmediately contact 1st Lt. Brett Gellins atDSN 241-2611 or (478) 550-4992.

BY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs

Year after year, the Caring for PeopleForum proves it’s not only concernedwith discussing quality-of-life issuesaffectingAirmen and their families, butcommitted to implementing sustainedaction.Earlier this month, representatives

assigned to work improvement plansderived from the April forum providedupdates to Col. Dawn Lancaster, 78thAir Base Wing vice commander.Of 24 concerns presented last

spring, the Integrated Delivery System– a group of various base agencies –has been tracking 12 of those issuesfor improvement and completion.Two of those issues have been for-

warded to Air Force headquarters forresolution as they can’t be fixed at theinstallation level, said Lesley Darley,community support coordinator.The first involves K-12 education

support, specifically the fact that in thepast families arriving at Robinsweren’t aware of the base’s school

liaison officer, who is charged withhelping them choose the best schoolzone for their children.The plan is to add information

about the school liaison officer of amilitary member’s gaining installationto out-processing.“That will help because once a fam-

ily gets here it’s too late,” said Darley.“A lot of times they’ve already signedleases or have contracts on houses,and they end up being in a schoolzone that may not have been their firstchoice. This will allow them to knowto contact the SLO prior to gettinghere.”The second concern is in regards to

education assistance. The singleAirman’s focus group seeks to allowAirmen to sign up for education benefits

at their first assigned installation ratherthan during basic training.“At basic training, they may be over-

whelmed,” said Darley. “This would callfor them to wait until they get to theinstallation and have a subject-matterexpert discuss education with themwhen they’re in the best frame of mind.”Other areas being addressed include

an improved fitness environment anddeployed family support for those affect-ed by Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.The fitness issue includes repairs to

the base track and resurfacing portionsof the 5K trail where roots have causedconcerns.As for PTSD support – which Darley

called a success story – the 78th MedicalGroup has been working with a localoff-base group run by military members.Similar to an Alcoholics Anonymousframework, the support group is volun-teer led, but Robins’mental healthagency will provide contact informationand referrals to those seeking help.“We have seen great success from the

Caring for People forum, both at Robinsand at theAir Force level,” said Darley.

Annual forum yields progress for Robins, AF

Lt. Col. Jeff Hamblin, F-15Foreign Military Sales Branchchief.The program employs civil

service liaisons in SaudiArabia who provide face-to-face expertise to the RoyalSaudiAir Force.Those team members can

work overseas from one tofive years, advising on andstaying abreast of parts issues,finances and other capabili-ties, then fielding issues backto Robins.“We contract for the repair

and return of aircraft, equip-ment and vehicles, as well asthe acquisition, storage anddelivery of nearly 17,000spare parts and consumable

items,” said Jean McDonald,F-15 FMS Logistics chief.“It’s great because we have

direct contacts there in casewe need to provide quick sup-port and FedEx a mission-crit-ical part, for example,” shesaid. “They’re a great helpensuring things are on track.”In what was described as

the largest foreign militarysales contract in U.S. history,the $29.4 billion FMS agree-ment signed in December2011 called for the purchaseof 84 F-15SA aircraft to SaudiArabia. Initial delivery of thefirst aircraft is slated for 2015.Robins benefitted from the

sale by adding jobs to its pro-gram here – currently 147personnel – and continuing tomanage Saudi legacy aircraftwhile sustaining the newones.

“We’re mutually support-ive because many of the partswe buy for legacy aircraftsupport the new ones,”Hamblin said.Along with communicat-

ing and meeting regularlywith partner nations, Robinsmanages vehicles, equipmentand facility contracts in-coun-try, and is available for part-ner-country questions.For example, should

unique software issues arise,they can be addressed locallyfor answers. The same goesfor out-of-the-box supply sup-port, which came up this sum-mer and was assisted by the402nd CommoditiesMaintenance Group throughparts repair and manufacture.That recent success was

highlighted through the organ-ic manufacture of three high-

priority conformal fuel tankhinges by machinists from the573rd CommoditiesMaintenance Squadron. Theirquick turn resulted in theRSAF aircraft returning toservice with minimal downtime.Another success was the

use of night vision goggles,installed and trained for useby RSAF aircraft to combatthe ongoing crisis in theMiddle East.Robins also plays a role in

repairing F-15 nose radomesfor South Korea and SaudiArabia, as well as producingpartner nation’s technical pub-lications.Those synergistic efforts

allow for our allies to contin-ue to be an effective part ofour defense coalition whenneeded.

REACHContinued from 1

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BY SENIOR AIRMAN KARI GILES116th Air Control Wing

Have you ever wondered how militaryunits deploy aircraft, equipment and thou-sands of people each year, many times onshort-notice?

Anyone who has ever deployed knowsthere’s an incredible amount of planningthat goes into military operations. That’sespecially true for the members of the116th Logistics Readiness SquadronDeployment Distribution Flight who areresponsible for implementing plans tomove people, cargo and military assetsdownrange.

Short notice or otherwise, the 116thDeployment Distribution flight plans,processes, and deploys resources 100 per-cent on time, every time.

Airmen who comprise the flight are amixture of GeorgiaAir National Guardand active-duty members, who in 2014alone processed more than 1,300Airmenand Soldiers who deployed to forwardoperating locations around the world withzero discrepancies.

According to Capt. ChristopherSwann, 116thAir Control Wing deploy-ment section officer in charge, they’reresponsible for ensuring the right peopleand gear make it to the right place at theright time.

“During deployment operations, theflight becomes a deployment control cen-ter where the logistics planners areresponsible for delegating and monitoringthe execution of all things deploymentrelated,” said Swann. “And there’s verylittle room for error.”

According to Swann, missing a dead-

line could mean missing an airlift.“We ensure the left hand talks to the

right, and no one gets left out,” saidMaster Sgt. Darrin Srader, a 461st AirControl Wing logistics planner.

Logistics planners implement first-hand knowledge of aerospace expedi-tionary force requirements, current contin-gency operations, installation deploymentreadiness and local deployment exercises.

“The job is rewarding and challengingat the same time,” said Tech. Sgt. AdamAdair, who has been a full-time Guardmember with the 116thAir Control WingsinceAugust 2008.

“Anyone thinking of becoming a logis-tics planner must be proficient at multi-tasking, have excellent communicationskills, and have the ability to learn andadjust quickly to ever-changing process-es,” saidAdair.

“It’s their job to think outside the box,”added Swann. “Whether the task isdeploying a pallet of equipment, a team ofpeople, or a squadron of aircraft, the plan-ners figure out how to get it there with aslittle airlift support as possible, as soon aspossible.”

WhenAirmen and Soldiers returnfrom deployment, the planners switchgears to the reintegration phase of theirjob, ensuring all members have the neces-sary resources for a successful transition.

According to Swann, each deploymentpresents a different set of challenges, andone of the keys to successful logisticsplanning is the ability to adapt and over-come.

“At the end of the day, it’s about get-ting things done quickly and efficiently,”saidAdair.

‘‘LLiittttllee RRoooomm ffoorr EErrrroorr’’

Airmen with the 116thLogistics Readiness SquadronDeployment DistributionFlight, move a container dur-ing a Unit Training Assembly.These logistics planners arepart of a six-member teamresponsible for delegating andmonitoring the execution of alldeployment-related items toensure the right people andgear make it to the right placeat the right time. U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN KARI GILES

116th ACW logistics planners get it on time, every time

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. (AFNS) –Standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, U.S.Air Force HospitalLangley’s newest staff member doesn’t initially have acommanding presence; however, after five minutes, itsimpact has the potential to save countless lives around theglobe.The 633rd Medical Group received a germ-zapping

robot, nicknamed “Saul,” which harnesses the power oftechnology to kill off viruses – including the Ebola virus.Airmen were given a demonstration of the robots func-tions and capabilities from Geri Genant, the XenexHealthcare Services implementation manager.Shortly after the president issued an executive order

addressing the critical issue of Ebola, the 633rd MDGresponded with cutting-edge technology to protect thehealth of the service members, their families and the com-munity.The hospital staff partnered with Xenex, the company

that created Saul as part of a response plan to ensure thegroup is equipped to handle viruses like Ebola.“We are very proud to be the first Air Force hospital to

have this robot,” said Col. Marlene Kerchenski, the 633rdMDG Surgeon General chief of nursing services. “Saulwill provide an extra measure of safety for both ourpatients and our intensive care unit staff.”According to Genant, after patient and operation rooms

are cleaned, the robot uses pulses of high-intensity, high-energy ultraviolet rays 25,000 times brighter than flores-cent lights to split open bacterial cell walls and kill dan-gerous pathogens commonly found in hospitals.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

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Medical response team trainsfor possible Ebola cases

JOINT BASE SANANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –Defense Department leaders areensuring the 30 members of a med-ical support team that may be calledupon to respond to new cases ofEbola in the U.S. are receivingworld-class, state-of-the-art training,a senior military doctor said.

Air Force Col. John J. DeGoes,command surgeon for U.S. NorthernCommand and NorthAmericanAerospace Defense Command, dis-cussed the training and its potentialimpact should the team be calledupon to respond to Ebola cases.

The team began training hereSunday. It’s comprised of 10 criticalcare nurses; 10 noncritical care in-patient nurses; five physicians withexperience in infectious disease,internal medicine and critical care;and five individuals trained in spe-cialties related to infection control.

“Because there’s this need,”

DeGoes said, “we’re going to makesure we can respond effectively to it,but only after people are trained fullyand proficient.

“It’s absolutely critical we train tostandard and not to a pre-conceivedtime,” he said. “There’s risk, butwe’re doing everything to mitigate it,and we think that this is an importantmission for the United States ofAmerica.”

To read more, visitwww.airforcemedicine.af.mil.

Military information onEbola for Airmen, families

WASHINGTON (AFNS) –Department of Defense families haveraised questions about pre-deploy-ment, deployment and post-deploy-ment plans in support of OperationUnitedAssistance – the DOD opera-tion to help coordinate expandedU.S. and international relief efforts tofight Ebola in West Africa.

Their work will help control thespread of Ebola in that region andaround the world.

Service members bring uniquecapabilities to the operation – com-mand and control to help support andcoordinate international efforts, train-ing for those who manage U.S.-pro-vided Ebola treatment units, andmassive engineering and logisticsefforts. U.S. service members willnot be providing direct patient care.

The safety of people is one of ourhighest priorities. The Fact Sheet,“Information for DOD Families ofDeploying Personnel,” provides serv-ice members and their families withinformation on the steps theDepartment is taking to ensure yourhealth and safety.To read the fact sheet, visit

www.health.mil/Reference-Center/FactSheets/2014/10/17/Ebola-Fact-Sheet-for-Families-ofDeploying-Personnel.

U.S. Air Force photo

Protecting the force

Geri Genant, Xenex Healthcare Services implementation manager, left, demonstrates the capabilities of Saul – a germ-zappingrobot – to Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Oct. 20. The 633rd Medical Group partnered with Xenex HealthcareServices, Saul’s creator, in an effort to provide a safer healthcare facility for the Langley community.

As service members travel to Africa in support ofOperation United Assistance, Ramstein Air Base, Germany,is establishing itself as a power projection platform forEurope and Africa. The 86th Medical Group recently imple-mented plans to ensure safety precautions are taken toprotect air crews, passengers and the Kaiserslautern mili-tary community from possible exposure to the Ebola virus.

Around the Air Force

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INTERNAL INFORMATIONCHIEFGeoff Janes

EDITORLanorris Askew

PHOTOGRAPHERSRay CraytonTommie HortonMisuzu Allen

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonBrian ShreveHolly Logan-Arrington

Hospital adds ‘virus-zapping' robot

U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. ANTOINETTE GIBSON

Ebola Update

Legal

Robins military justice actionsNonjudicial punishment, pursuant to Article 15,

Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commandersan essential and prompt means of maintaining goodorder and discipline, and also promotes positive behaviorchanges in service members without the stigma of acourt-martial conviction. The punishments are deter-mined based on the individual facts and circumstances ofeach case.

The followingAirmen havereceived Nonjudicial Punishment:

�A78th Operations Support Squadron senior airmantested positive for marijuana, in violation ofArticle 112a,UCMJ. For the offense, the senior airman received areduction to airman, suspended forfeiture of $858 pay permonth for two months and a reprimand.�A78th Logistics Readiness Squadron staff sergeant

wentAWOL for one day in violation ofArticle 86,UCMJ. For the offense, the staff sergeant received areduction to senior airman, suspended forfeiture of $1,213pay per month for two months and a reprimand.�A461stAir Control Networks Squadron airman went

AWOL from his unit for seven days in violation ofArticle86, UCMJ. For this offense, the airman received a reduc-

tion to airman basic, forfeiture of $343 pay, restriction tobase for 14 days, extra duty for 14 days and a reprimand.

The followingAirmen havereceived administrative discharges:

�A78th Operations Support Squadron staff sergeantwas discharged for drug abuse. For the misconduct, thestaff sergeant received a general service characterization.�A78th Operations Support Squadron staff sergeant

was discharged for failing to meet minimum fitness stan-dards. The staff sergeant received an honorable servicecharacterization.�A78thAir BaseWing senior airman was discharged

for conditions that interfere with military service. The sen-ior airman received an honorable service characterization.

�A78th Security Forces Squadron airman basic wasdischarged for minor disciplinary infractions, includingsleeping on post on two occasions, communicating inde-cent language, unnecessarily deploying pop-up barriers,and failing to go to an appointment. For this misconduct,the airman basic received a general service characterization.�A78th Operations Support Squadron airman was dis-

charged for drug abuse. For this misconduct, the airmanreceived a general service characterization.�A51st Combat Communications Squadron airman

basic was discharged for drug abuse. For this miscon-duct, the airman basic received a general service charac-terization.�A461st Air Control Networks Squadron airman basic

was discharged for minor disciplinary infractions, includ-ing goingAWOL on two separate occasions, making afalse official statement on two separate occasions, beingdisrespectful towards a noncommissioned officer andbeing late to work on two separate occasions. For thismisconduct, the airman basic received a general servicecharacterization.

– Courtesy 78th Air Base Wing Legal Office

What to Know:For more information on Ebola, go to

http://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Health-Readiness/Pandemic-Diseases/Ebola.

The “iT” campaignstrives to change our cul-ture, and the only way todo that is to start talkingabout sexual assault andprevention.

It directly impacts mis-sion readiness, and there’sno place for it in our mili-tary.

One of the ongoingoutreach programs is “iT’Leadership Training. Firstline supervisors and lead-ers are welcome to attend.Learn more by emailing

[email protected] SARC office,

which includes twoSARCs, two full-timevictim advocates and adeputy SARC who is amilitary officer, is

located in Bldg. 707.

WHO TO CALLIf you or someone you

know is a victim of sexualassault, call (478) 327-7272.


TOGETHERContinued from 1

“Even with privacy settings onFacebook, Nothing is private – espe-cially on the internet.”

Never ‘friend’ or accept a ‘friendrequest’ from someone you don’tknow. Seemingly innocent questionsabout where your work and what youdo may not be what it seems, shesaid.

“In practicing OPSEC, be carefulwho is around you when you talk.The same applies to what you postonline,” she said.

Common social media platforms

include social networking platformssuch as Facebook, Instagram;microblogs, blogs, video and photosharing sites, and social news sites.

Be smart and pay attention to whatyou share. You represent the AirForce in all your words and actions.Anyone could be watching. Protectingyourself is the most important thingyou can do.

FRIENDContinued from 1

WHAT TO KNOW:For further information and recommenda-

tions, visit the Department of Defense SocialMedia hub page at www.defense.gov/ social-media/ andwww.af.mil/portals/1/documents/ socialmediaguide2013.pdf.

daycare based uponincome. By no means wasit free, but it was cheaperthan what I could findanywhere else.”

A three-year fair-sharegiver, Faron Thompson,461st Air Control Winghistorian, said it’s been aprivilege to take part.

“CFC has so manywonderful organizations;many making a positiveimpact both in the USAand around the world,” hesaid. “It’s amazing to seewhat can be accomplished

when many are willing toshare – even a little – tohelp someone in need.”

Bruce Harris, anAirForce Life CycleManagement Centerequipment specialist, hasbeen in federal service for15 years, and there wasnever a year he didn’t con-tribute. This year he feltcompelled to do more.

“The CFC has alwaysbeen a great way to givesomeone a gift,” he said.“In the past two years I’vewatched two immediatefamily members receive agift from a CFC charity.Some of the gifts present

themselves as a person totalk to or maybe a mone-tary gift for medication.I’ve seen this first hand.”

The Middle GeorgiaCFC includes all federalemployees in the MiddleGeorgia area, not justthose at Robins. It’s runby federal employees, forfederal employees, and isoverseen by a local com-mittee of civilian and mili-tary volunteers.

In 2013, the local cam-paign collected $916,643,from 2,276 contributors.The results mirrored thoseof campaign contributionsacross the government.

CFCContinued from 1



By now, most Americans understandthat smoking and other forms of tobac-co use aren’t the healthiest of habits.

Many need help kicking the addic-tion. For RobinsAirmen, the numbersare closely monitored and programscombating the issue are available.

Though tobacco use among uni-formed personnel here has decreased byfour percent during the past year, itremains slightly higher – about 17 per-cent – thanAir Force MaterielCommand’s overall percentage of 15.7.

In the past, Robins had the highestrate of tobacco use among all AFMCbases, said Stuart Bapties, Health andWellness Center flight commander.

The statistics are tracked whenAirmen get their yearly dental exams,which inquire about tobacco use.

“One of the benefits of being mili-tary is that tobacco cessation is free forfederal employees,” said Bapties. “Theycan take classes at the HAWC or else-

where through our contracts with theAmerican LungAssociation.”

Bapties said uniformed personnelwho are unable to attend the HAWC’ssessions can simply call theALA forhelp in obtaining medication and coun-seling – programs that cost about $150for non-federal employees.

Nov. 20 marks theALA’s GreatAmerican Smoke-Out – an event whensmokers are encouraged to pledge togive up the habit for at least one day.

Tobacco battlecontinuingat Robins

A Better You

BYAIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMANDWELLNESS SUPPORT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSONAIRFORCE BASE, Ohio – Do you have‘sitting disease’? Too much time sittingdown may put you at risk for healthproblems. When muscles don’t contract,they require less fuel, and the surplus ofsugar that accumulates in the blood-stream contributes to health concerns.Research has shown that sitting for longperiods of time – watching TV or atwork behind a desk – raises the risk ofchronic health conditions like heart dis-ease, diabetes, cancer and obesity.

Getting up and moving has the oppo-site effect. According to the Centers forDisease Control, regular physical activi-

ty can help: control body weight, reducerisk of cardiovascular disease, improvebrain function, and strengthen bones andmuscles.

During November and December, AirForce Materiel Command will promotethe Team Pedometer Challenge. Thechallenge is a command-wide initiativepromoting walking for physical activity.TPC’s health focus will be exercise andarthritis. Civilian Health PromotionServices will conduct the challenge.

How to participate in the TeamPedometer Challenge:Step 1: Enroll online atAFMCwellness.com between Oct. 6 andNov. 12. Enroll as an individual partici-pant or choose one teammate. Program

goals are individually based.Step 2: Print your TPC EnrollmentCertificate and take it to your localCHPS office to pick up your freepedometer.Step 3: Start walking, and log your stepson theAFMCwellness.com pedometerlog from Nov. 3 through Dec. 18.Step 4: To be eligible for the completionaward, each participant needs to performand log at least 200,000 total steps andattend the CHPS class titled ‘Exercise &Arthritis’ during the challenge.

Participants that complete the chal-lenge requirements will receive a packof FitDeck cards. FitDeck is a customdeck of playing cards that makes exer-cise simple, convenient, and fun withnew and exciting fitness activities.

AFMC’s wellness challenge gives reasons to get up, move

To sign up for the challenge, or formore information, contact Robins’Civilian Health Promotion Services at(478) 327-8030, DSN 497-8030 or visitthem in Bldg. 207, Room C-119.


Like most people, Team Robins mem-bers don’t want to get influenza – and thehigh number of base-wide vaccinationefforts prove it.

In conjunction with the 78thAir BaseWing’s objective of maximizing the num-ber of civilian employees getting flu shots,more onsite vaccinations have been provid-ed at various base locations.

As of Oct. 20, the campaign – whichkicked off the end of September – hadnearly met its goal of 764 civilian vaccina-tions.

In fact, 746 flu shots were administeredin the first six days, a surge that surpassedlast year’s count of 509, according to theHouston County Health Department.

A revised goal of 1,018 shots – a 200-percent increase from last year – was set aslines continued to form this week. No addi-tional vaccination lines are scheduled, butthe 78th Medical Group will continue toprovide shots at the clinic until they run out.

As for uniformed personnel installation-wide, 78.1 percent of uniformed personnelhad been vaccinated going into the finalweek of October, which was down from 87percent in 2013.

Robins service members were initially

given 30 days to get vaccinated, though ahard deadline is set for Dec. 31, said Capt.Melissa Peters, 78thAerospace MedicineSquadron public operations chief.

“There are always a few stragglers hereand there, but 78 percent isn’t bad for abase this size,” she said.

Peters said even people who typicallyavoid the flu need to be cautious due to dif-ferent strains of the virus emerging everyseason. It’s important to get the shot earlybecause it takes roughly two weeks toobtain immunity, she added.

According to the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention, up to 20 percent ofAmericans contract the flu each year andmore than 200,000 are hospitalized withflu-related complications.

“We want as much of the populationimmunized as possible because it’s not onlyabout individual health, but about prevent-ing others from getting sick,” said Peters.“We have to think about people who have ahigher risk of infection, such as children,the elderly and pregnant women. We haveto protect each other.”

Taking a shot at prevention

U.S. Air Force illustrationTo learn more about tobacco cessation, callthe HAWC at (478) 222-6907 or DSN 472-6907.

Want to protect yourself?The last onsite event is today at the Exchange

from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for both civilian and activeduty personnel.


Stay safe when using swords, knives,and similar costume accessories.Make sure they are short, soft andflexible.

Avoid trick-or-treating alone; alwayswalk in groups or with a trusted adult.

Fasten reflective tape to costumesand trick-or-treat bags to help driverssee you.

Examine all treats for choking hazardsand tampering before eating them.Have an adult also check them. Limitthe amount of treats eaten.

Hold a flashlight or chem-lite whiletrick-or-treating to help see in the darkand allow others to see you. Alwayswalk and don’t run.

Always test make-up in a small areafirst. Remove it after use to preventpossible skin and eye irritation.

Look both ways twice before crossingthe street. Use established crosswalkswherever possible.

Lower the risk of serious eye injury bynot wearing decorative contact lensesor items such as patches that couldhinder a person’s vision.

Only walk on sidewalks wheneverpossible. If sidewalks aren’t available,walk on the far edge of the road facingtraffic.

Wear well-fitting masks, costumes andshoes to avoid blocked vision, tripsand falls.

Eat only factory-wrapped treats. Avoideating homemade treats made bystrangers.

Enter homes only if you’re with a trust-ed adult. Never enter a home alone.

Never walk near lit candles, luminariesor Jack-o-Lanterns. Be sure to wearflame-resistant costumes.

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Robins will observe trick-or-treating today from 6 to 8:30 p.m.in Turner Park and Officers’Housing on base.

Participating residents shouldleave an exterior light on duringthose hours. Those not participat-ing should leave exterior lights off.

The security forces squadronwill increase safety and securitymeasures in the housing areaswith their annual HalloweenPumpkin Patrol.

Also, kids can go trick or treat-ing in the local area at the follow-ing times: Byron from 6 to 7:30p.m., and Bonaire, Centerville,Kathleen, Perry andWarnerRobins from 6 to 8 p.m.

In addition, AAFES and theExchange will host the followingactivities:

�All Exchange facilitiesbelow will be passing out treat-or-trick candies to accompanied kidsfrom 5 to 6 p.m.:

Main Base ExchangeMilitary Clothing SalesService Station ExpressBurger KingFood Court (5 to 8 p.m.)The Main Base Exchange will

also host a Kid's Costume Contestfrom 5 to 6 p.m. First prize is a$25AAFES gift card.

�The Robins Commissary willhand out candy to the children ofcustomers during checkout.

Tips for a funnight out

The history of Halloween has itsroots as far back as the Celtic festi-val known as Samhain whichmarked the end of the harvest sea-son in the Gaelic culture and a timeto store food and supplies for theupcoming winter.Halloween is a fun time to cele-

brate the season with cooler nightsand shorter days, dress up in yourfavorite costume, or visit a hauntedhouse, or two. Scary movies,spooky story-telling, and decorationsalso fill the nights precedingHalloween.However fun, Halloween can also

be a dangerous time. There are

Fall Bash slated for Nov. 8The 78th Force Support Squadron will host the 2014 Fall Bash at Robins Park Nov. 8, from 1 to 5

p.m. Entry is free and everyone with base access is invited. Fall Bash is an annual customer appre-ciation program designed to say thank you to the 78th FSS’ loyal customers. It’s a wholesome, fami-ly-fun event with a festive atmosphere. This year's program will feature food, rides and activitieswhich will appeal to all ages, like a rock-climbing wall, train ride, bouncy castle, arts & crafts andmore. The entertainment stage will feature live music. For information, call the squadron’s marketingoffice at (478) 926-6559.

many precautions to consider when celebrating.According to the Centers for Disease Control, the

likelihood of an automobile-related traffic accidentwith young pedestrians quadruples on Halloweennight.Being vigilant and extra cautious can go a long

way in making Halloween night a fun and safeevent without injuries.

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on tapHalloween partyToday9 p.m. to 1 a.m.Heritage Club BallroomClub members $10Guests $15Prizes for best andmost-creative costumesAdvance tickets availableat the cashier cageFor details,call 472-7899.

Georgia aquariumSaturdayAtlantaAdults $40Children $30Includes transportation

and entryFor details,call 468-4001.

Football FrenzySundays11 a.m.Heritage ClubGame starts at 1 p.m.Club members fill out aFootball Frenzy entry formfor a chance to win a roundtrip flight to Super Bowl XLIXFor details,call 472-7899.

Arts & Crafts FairRegister by MondayArts & Crafts CenterSell your custom made crafts

items at the Fall Bash Nov. 8For details,call 468-5282.

upcominGFirst Friday (Brass Funky)Nov. 75 to 7 p.m.Heritage ClubCalling all club membersFor details,call 472-7899.

Give Parents a Break& Hourly CareNov. 76:30 to 10 p.m.CDC East / SAPFor details,call 468-5805.


THINK OPSECEVERY DAY, EVERYWHERE

Auto Hobby and WoodHobby shop to open soon

The 78th Force Support Squadron isopening theAuto Hobby andWoodHobby shop facilities in the near future.

Two great facilities with loads of greatequipment already in place to meet yourfavorite hobby needs or just save moneyby doing it yourself.

Initial meetings will be conducted to:discuss the rules of each club and theirhours of operation; facility opening dates;safety training requirements for eachfacility; opportunity to walk through the

facilities; club member dues; and to beginnominations for auto-crafts and wood-crafts club council positions.

If you’re a do it yourself auto enthusi-ast or love woodworking, then join us atone of our meetings to help Team Robinsadd another great activity for the base.

TheAuto Crafts meeting will beThursday at 5p.m. in Bldg. 984.

TheWood Crafts meeting will beNov. 13 at 5 p.m. in Bldg. 984.

For more information, contact BillGurr, Outdoor Recreation/Arts and Craftsdirector, at [email protected] or497-5622.

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