Robins Rev-UpBYJENNYGORDONjenny.snider.ctr@robins.af.mil

The 448th Supply ChainManagementWing –which includes the 431st SupplyChainManagement Squadron at Robins –was recognizedwith a 2014DefenseAcquisitionWorkforce DevelopmentAward, SilverAward, LargeOrganization.Including Robins, there are flights locat-

ed at Hill andTinkerAir Force bases, andconsists of 46 individuals whomanage the

recruiting, hiring and training of 2,800 sup-ply chainmanagement professionals acrossthe wing.Atotal of 13 people at Robins support

nearly 1,000 in the 638th Supply ChainManagement and 948th Supply ChainManagement groups.“This award is recognition of howwell

we take care of our workforce and developour workers,” said Bill Sirmon,WorkforceDevelopment Office chief at Robins.This is the third award for the organiza-

tion in the same category. They received aBronze in 2009 and 2010.Themission of the organization is to plan

and execute theAir Force supply chain toenable cost-effective warfighter support asneeded. Spare parts for example areman-aged at Robins for weapon systems the basesupports, such as the C-5, C-17, C-130and F-15.Robins’role includes hiring and training

in career fields such as inventorymanage-ment specialists, productionmanagement

specialists and equipment specialists in sup-port of the 448th SCMW.Sinceworkforce development is its pri-

mary responsibility here, there are currently80 trainees the office is actively workingwith, alongwith 12 recent hires. The officeincluded nine instructors who taught 136classes tomore than 2,000 individuals in2014.It offers three-year training programs,

Basetracksgreengoals

BY JENNY GORDONjenny.snider.ctr@robins.af.mil

There are times when what you can’tsee can be a lifesaver, especiallywhen it comes to ensuring the safety

of F-15 pilots.In November, an extensive crack was

discovered during a routine nondestructiveinspection of a right F-15 wing spar, thecritical component that attaches to the air-craft.An initial ultrasound inspection of the

spar included a particularly challenginglocation to inspect. Something caught theeye, or rather ear, of NDI work leaderHelen Mulvaney, who became suspiciousof the accuracy of the ultrasound.While a visible crack could be seen

once the wing was taken apart, a secondinspection method was performed using abolt hole eddy current probe for a moreaccurate look.With the bolt hole inspection, the probe

is looking for an air gap, or crack. If

there’s no indication of one, there’s nocrack.In this case, the crack was about a half

inch on each side of the identified hole.“Lo and behold, it was a pretty good

sized crack that went from one side of thehole, across and through it, and out theother side up the web,” she said. “It wasdefinitely crucial that we be 100 percentsince this was for an aircraft returning toNellis Air Force Base, Nev.”That particular spar is no longer in serv-

ice because it couldn’t be repaired.Following the direction of engineers

from the System Program Office, the402nd Commodities Maintenance Groupwas tasked to inspect other C/D model F-15s at Robins. As of December, eightwings had been inspected, and threerepaired at Robins. There are more than100 F-15s in the fleet that are potentiallyaffected, according to Ben Stuart with the573rd CMXG.Once defects are found, machinists –

including Josh Bryant and Levi Wilcox –

work diligently to remove cracks.“With cracks being found on the bottom

side of the wing, there’s a lot of stress puton it,” said Bryant.Tools are used to create precise-sized

holes in the spar, which is made out of tita-nium. The process is slow and tedious andperformed with extreme care since titani-um is tough to drill through.Brig. Gen. Eric Fick, the Air Force Life

Cycle Management Center’s programexecutive officer for Fighters andBombers, paid a visit to Robins in earlyDecember for an up-close look at some ofthe work being done on F-15s.“I appreciate CMXG’s diligence in

helping identify this issue,” he said. “Thisis a great demonstration of the cooperativeefforts between the Air Force Life CycleManagement Center and the Air ForceSustainment Center in developing a wayfor the field to check for this hard-to-findphenomena. We’re working collaborativelyto identify the extent of the issue and pos-ture ourselves to meet it head-on.”

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U.S. Air Force photo by MISUZU ALLENJosh Bryant, a machinist with the 573rd Commodities Maintenance Group, demonstrates equipment used to drill precise measurements to remove a crack from anF-15 wing spar.

SFS remindsTeamRobins

to be safePage 4

Work continues this month with a road proj-ect involving the milling and paving ofMilledgeville Street. A total of 25 parking spotson the street will be closed until the project’sexpected completion Jan. 24. The street will bepartially or fully closed for three weeks. Phase 3and 4 will close entire sections of the street withthe final work involving striping of the newasphalt. Drivers are urged to exercise cautionduring this time.

Friday Flyby: Controlled burns planned; truck gate gets new canopy, Page 2

The base chapel will host a MartinLuther King Jr. commemorative wor-ship service Sunday.

The service will take place in thechapel sanctuary beginning at 11 a.m.Chaplain Gabriel Rios will be thespeaker.

There will be a reception in theannex following the service.

WeekendWeather

Friday56/33

Saturday61/37

Sunday61/39 “Accidents hurt; safety doesn't.”

Chapel to host MLK service Sunday Road construction

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It’s thattime of

year againPage 7

Robins unit recognized by Defense Department

Inspection leads to critical discovery

BY JENNY GORDONjenny.snider.ctr@robins.af.mil

Robins has been working hardto minimize its environmentalfootprint by annually tracking itsenvironmental managementgoals. According to a 2012 Air Force

policy on achieving efficienciesthrough pollution prevention andwaste elimination, several goalswere established to assist the AFwith environmental improve-ments. While individual installations

haven’t been tasked with inde-pendent goals, Robins is doing itsshare by tracking six areasthrough its EnvironmentalManagement System which isused to manage environmentalprograms here. The Robins’ EMS is tracking

goals related to hazardous wastedisposal; solid waste and landfilldisposal; Toxic Release Inventory,or TRI, chemicals; ozone deplet-ing substances; the diversion ofconstruction and demolitiondebris from landfills; and theQualified Recycling Program.Air Force-wide goals include

diverting 55 percent by weight ofnon-hazardous solid waste fromlandfill disposal by 2015, 60 per-cent by 2018 and 65 percent by2020; and reducing TRI chemi-cals by 35 percent by 2020 from a2006 baseline, with an interimgoal of achieving 20 percentreduction by 2015. Team Robins is working to

preserve its environment andreduce hazardous materials forthe safety of employees and thecommunity. Ozone depleting substances

include commonly used refriger-

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U.S. Air Force photos by ED ASPERA

At left, L-R, Casey Ramirez and Fred Florence, techni-cal representatives for a Florida contractor, helpassemble a canopy at the truck gate Tuesday.

The commercial gate’s overhead canopy is similar toones at other gates on the installation. The canopy willgreatly enhance vehicle search operations by provid-ing appropriate cover from inclement weather andshade during the summer months. The 100- by 40-feetstructure is rated to withstand winds up to 120 m.p.h.

Additionally the project will increase lighting whilereducing visibility from off the installation, and ulti-mately increasing efficiency of search operations forTeam Robins.

Second Front

Unit: 461st MaintenanceSquadron

JoB title: Aircraft structuralmaintenance journeyman

time in SeRvice: 3 years,9 months

HometoWn: Beaumont,Calif.

Senior Airman Samuel Romero

ALL INA DA DAYAY ’’SS WWORKORK

What does your work involve atRobins? “My work involves hand fabricating,repairing and refinishing various types of E-8C sur-faces and substructures. A few of the more com-mon types of material that I work with are alu-minum, steel, titanium and fiberglass.”

How does your work contribute to theRobins mission? “When we launch our mis-sions, aircrew get on a 45-year-old aircraft and gowheels up for several hours. My job is to makesure those people return home safely and that theplane operates as advertised so the mission getsdone.”

Who has been the biggest influencein your life? “My track coach was a very biginfluence early on. He taught me that I couldachieve anything through hard work and disci-pline.”

What do you enjoy most about yourwork? “I like the fact that I have a hands-on typeof job. If you’ve watched one of those bike build-offcompetitions on TV, you know that metal fabrica-tion isn’t easy. There’s nothing more satisfying tome than taking a plain piece of metal and hand-forming it into a workable aircraft flight surface.”

What is something people would besurprised to know about you? “During myfree time I love to repair and build electric guitars.”

Raising the Roof

Base to conductcontrolled burns

Controlled burns will be conductedover the next few weeks on the southside of the base.

The burns must be conducted in spe-cific weather conditions, so it will likely

be the day before when a decision ismade to conduct a burn.

The burns will include piles of logsfrom a 50-acre clearing adjacent to Ga.Highway 247, as well as a 5-acre clear-ing further inside the fence line.

The burns will be conducted by theGeorgia Forestry Commission and 78thCivil Engineer Group with oversightfrom the base fire department.

Smoke from the burns may be visi-ble for several days.

Put your hands togetherThe “Put your hands together for… ”

feature is a new monthly installment tothe Robins Rev-Up.

Due to the overwhelming number of

awards people at Robins receive, wejust aren’t able to cover them all. Thisfeature is our way of ensuring we givecredit where we can.

The installment will run in the lastissue published each month.

To have an award included in thefeature, submit a brief write up of theaward and the people who have earnedit. Photos may be submitted, but spaceis limited. Submissions should be sentas a word document; photos should be.jpegs.

For more information, contact GeoffJanes at vance.janes@us.af.mil orLanorris Askew at lanorris.askew.ctr@us.af.mil.

Either can be reached by phone at468-6836.

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE,Germany (AFNS) – TheOffice of the Secretary ofDefense announced the results ofthe European InfrastructureConsolidation review Jan. 8,which will realign several mis-sions in U.S.Air Forces inEurope andAir ForcesAfricawithin seven years.Under the EIC, the Defense

Department will divest threeinstallations in the U.K., includ-ing realigning missions fromRoyalAir Force Mildehnall toother installations in Europe, andconsolidating intelligence centersat RAF Croughton.As required by the 2014

National DefenseAuthorizationAct, the DOD also used the EICprocess to validate Lajes Field,Azores, Portugal, streamlineefforts, previously approved andannounced in 2012. The DODhas concluded the Lajes stream-lining process should continueand is expected to complete bythe fall of 2015.The divestment of RAF

Mildenhall will result in themove of currently assigned mis-sions to other installations withinthe command. Upon completionof the realignment process, whichis anticipated to occur after 2020,theAir Force is estimated to save$125 million annually.While there will be no differ-

ence in capabilities, the divest-ment is also projected to reduceabout 1,300 military, civilian andlocal national positions.In addition, roughly 2,600 per-

sonnel are projected to be relocat-ed to locations in the U.K. aswell as Ramstein andSpangdahlemAir Bases inGermany.Additionally in the U.K., intel-

ligence and support elementslocated at RAFAlconbury andRAFMolesworth will consoli-date. That will be an investmentinto a new intelligence complexat RAF Croughton to create effi-ciencies in operational missionsupport. The consolidation willresult in the divestiture of RAFMolesworth and RAFAlconbury

in 2022 and the inactivation ofthe 501st Combat SupportWing.It will also result in the pro-

jected reduction of about 200mili-tary, civilian and local national posi-tions fromAlconbury-Molesworthand the relocation of 1,200 person-nel to RAFCroughton.In addition to the changes

within the U.K., the 606thAirControl Squadron at Spang-dahlemAir Base, will move to

AvianoAir Base, Italy. The moveof the squadron and its 300 posi-tions is expected to save theAirForce about $50 million in mili-tary construction.Following the 606thACS

move, Spandgdahlem willreceive the 352nd SpecialOperations Group, currently atRAFMildenhall. This move willinclude about 10 CV-22 Ospreysand 10 MC-130J Commando II

aircraft, and associated personnel.An exact timeline for EIC

movements is being considered,though some relocation effortsare expected to start within ayear. Larger efforts, whichinclude consolidation and divest-ments, will take place after facili-ties are ready to receive the mis-sion relocations. Divestments areexpected to be complete withinseven years.

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New simulator savesmoney, manpowerFAIRCHILD AIR FORCEBASE, Wash. – With wintercomes freezing temperatures,snow, frost and ice. But despite theinclement weather, the missioncontinues making deicing aircraft amain priority for maintainers.This year to increase training

capabilities and save money andmanpower, the 92nd MaintenanceGroup installed a deicer simulatorallowing Airmen to train withoutusing costly resources.“Because of the cost of deic-

ing/anti-icing fluid, new Airmenhave been unable to get goodhands on training during wintermonths. The Federal AviationAdministration Clean Water Actalso requires us to recover the fluidwhich also cost money,” said StaffSgt. Tyler Mousner, 92nd MXGMaintenance QualificationTraining Program instructor. “Now

they’ll be able to train indoors andgain proficiency before deicing onthe flight line.”The simulator resembles a video

game with controls that are anexact replica of the controls in thedeicing cab.“It helps students with muscle

memory,” said Tech. Sgt. ChrisRunge, 92nd MXG DevelopmentElement NCO in charge.The simulator has a variety of

capabilities and settings allowingAirmen to deice, anti-ice andchange the time of day.It is also able to adjust the

weather, amount of snow and addwind as a factor.

Enlisted nursecommissioning program

JOINT BASE SAN ANTO-NIO-RANDOLPH, Texas –Eligible active duty enlistedAirmen interested in a nursingcommission have until Feb. 27 to

get career field functional managerapproval and submit an “intent toapply” email to the Air ForcePersonnel Center, officials saidtoday.The Nurse Enlisted

Commissioning Program offers anopportunity to earn a bachelor’sdegree in nursing and an Air Forcecommission.The selection board will con-

vene in May, but a variety ofadministrative requirements mustbe completed first, so Airmenshould begin preparation now.For eligibility criteria and appli-

cation instructions, visit the AirForce Medical Service KnowledgeExchange at https://kx2.afms.mil/kj/kx1/AFNurseEducation or go tomyPers at https://mypers.af.mil.Select “Search All Components”from the drop down menu andenter “Nurse EnlistedCommissioning Program” in thesearch window.

U.S. Air Force photo by ROLAND BALIK

Neither rain, nor snow ...

Spangdahlem Airmen look over an F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron at Royal AirForce Lakenheath, England, before the pilot participates in exercise Iron Hand 15-2 at Spangdahlem AirBase, Germany last month. Robins performs programmed depot maintenance on F-15s.

An aircraft maintainer stands on the flight line in front of asnow-covered C-5M Super Galaxy Jan. 6, 2015, at Dover AirForce Base, Del. Aircraft maintenance operations continuedto keep the mission moving even with 1.4 inches of snow.Robins performs programmed depot maintenance on C-5s.

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INTERNAL INFORMATIONCHIEFGeoff Janes

EDITORLanorris Askew

PHOTOGRAPHERSRay CraytonTommie HortonMisuzu Allen

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonHolly Logan-Arrington

US Air Force's Europeanconsolidation results announced

U.S. Air Force photo

In Other News

FROM THE 78TH SECURITY FORCESSQUADRON

As the New Year resolutions come,and sometimes go, we at the 78thSecurity Forces Squadron would liketo wish everyone a safe and prosper-ous New Year. To help you along, wewould like to pass on some valuableinformation that will help you achieveboth.Robins Air Force Base has more

than 20,000 people working on base,and there are people walking or driv-ing around just like any city.Base employees may find them-

selves walking from building to build-ing for their normal duties. It could bethat when parking on base, you find itnecessary to have to walk across acouple of streets to get to your workarea.Because of that, and to avoid

injuries, base speed limits are lowerthan in most cities.On First Street, Robins has even

installed a bridge to walk over the traf-fic to avoid crossing the street.

That said, knowing that there aremonetary fines or points assessed forboth moving and non-moving citationscould be helpful.This article is to help you avoid

both points and monetary loss thatmay affect your – hopefully prosper-ous – year and keep you safe.

First, there are fines.Now, this may be obvious to most,

but many citations issued on base havefines that can be paid online or mailedto the U.S. Magistrate.Those fines are determined by

Georgia Traffic Codes and aren’t finesdetermined by the officer issuing theCivilian Violation Bureau 1805 cita-tion. If you believe you were issued acitation wrongfully, our great countryhas a system in place that allows us togo to court and argue our case in frontof a judge.In the case of Robins Air Force

Base, we go to the U.S. Magistrate inMacon.

Second, there are points.The Air Force Form 1408 is a cita-

tion that assesses points against your

driving record on base. If, however,you get too many points in any twelvemonth period your base driving privi-leges could be revoked from sixmonths until indefinitely, dependingon the offenses.Until recently, only the AF Form

1408 has been used for parking viola-tions; however, the security forceshave been authorized by the U.S.Magistrate to write CVB 1805s forhandicap parking violations due to thehigh number of disabled workers onbase.Georgia feels so strongly about this

violation that fines for wrongfullyparking in a handicapped zone are upto $525 plus administration charges.Lately, a growing trend has been for

vehicle owners to tint their front wind-shield.Georgia law allows vehicles to have

their windshield tinted (certain colors)on the top 6 inches, but anything beyondthat has a mandatory court appearancewith a misdemeanor conviction.If you’re convicted of a misde-

meanor and you have a security clear-

ance, talk to your security manager tosee if this will affect your employ-ment.Another trend is the wearing of

headphones while driving. While manypeople wear them while they’re walk-ing, the state considers wearing themwhile driving an impairment of yourhearing.If you’ve never had a headlight

burn out while you’re driving, countyourself fortunate. If, however, youhave a headlight out, don’t drive withyour high-beams on.Driving with your high-beams on

will get you a ticket faster than drivingwith one headlight because you’repotentially blinding other drivers.

Seatbelts are mandatory for allvehicles and occupants on Robins.Failure to wear one will cause your

hard earned money to pay for a cita-tion. Traffic accidents do occur onRobins and can be fatal without a seat-belt.Help us help you by driving

carefully on Robins, and let’s make2015 the safest and most prosperous

Want to keep your money, driving privileges?perspective

JANUARY 16, 2015 �Robins Rev-Up �5

Global Hawk now nestingat Museum of aviation

Courtesy photoThe Global Hawk is now on display at the Museum of Aviation. The Air Force Life Cycle ManagementCenter Sustainment Branch here is responsible for sustaining all fielded Global Hawk assets.

Amuseum team accomplished amajor milestone Jan. 6 when they erect-ed a Global Hawk for display in theCentury of Flight hangar.

Bill Ellis and Rick Pittman, 402ndAircraft Maintenance Support Squadroncrane operators, provided assistance tothe museum by threading the aircraftthrough the needle of the SR-71 and U-2 displays to get it in place safely.

Additionally, Rodney Whitaker andElza Fowler, 78th Air Base WingSafety Office, were on hand during theentire operation to ensure it was accom-

plished safely.The museum crew and its restoration

volunteers did a terrific job getting thebird and pedestal ready.

Planning and preparation led to asmooth lift and install, allowing muse-um visitors with an up-close view ofthe aircraft.

The Air Force Life CycleManagement Center SustainmentBranch at Robins is responsible for sus-taining all the fielded Global Hawkassets.

– Museum of Aviation

78th SFS�Only Russell and Watson Gates open

Services Activities�Bowling Center, open Monday from 1 to

11 p.m.�Fitness Center, open Monday from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.�Golf Course regular hours�Wynn Dining Facility, Flightline Kitchen,normal hours

78th MDG clinic�Closed Monday

Exchange Main Store�Open Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Service Station�Open Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Shoppette/Class Six�Open Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MLK HoLiday Hours

* Unless listed all FSS activities will be closed Monday. For more FSS hours, visithttp://www.robinsfss.com. For more Robins Exchange holiday hours, visitwww.shopmyexchange.com.

ants and chemicals usedin fire extinguishers. TheTRI is a publicly avail-able database containinginformation on toxicchemical releases andother waste managementactivities.With help from federal

regulations and manufac-turing restrictions, Robinshas reduced ozone-deplet-ing-substances use bymore than 76 percent. Thebase is less than 25 per-cent away from eliminat-ing harmful refrigerant bythe 2030 timeframe.Robins has an obliga-

tion to report TRI chemi-cals to the GeorgiaEnvironmental ProtectionDivision yearly. Reportsindicate a 23 percentdecrease – meeting andexceeding this year’sgoal.Diverting construction

and demolitions debrisfrom landfills is depend-ent on construction efforts

throughout the year.For example, Bldg.

792, a building formerlyused as an Airman dormi-tory, was demolished in2014.In monitoring recy-

cling activities andincreasing awareness, thepercentage rose to 87.2percent in fiscal 2014,exceeding the 2020 goal.Robins is currently

diverting almost 40 per-cent of solid waste goingto local landfills throughrecycling efforts with agoal of diverting 55 per-cent by the end of 2015.Additionally, the base

Qualified RecyclingProgram generated morethan $462,000 in fiscal2014, once again exceed-ing the established goal of$370,000.“Overall Robins is

doing very well, but thereare always things we cando to improve,” saidKimberly Mullins, EMSCoordinator, “Purchasingenvironmentally friendlyproducts increases workerand environmental safety;

recycling helps the com-munity; turning off yourvehicle preserves the airquality. Being environ-mentally conscious willprotect you and the envi-ronment.”Improvement efforts

are rooted in awarenesswhich is achieved throughthe Air Force-requiredEMS General AwarenessTraining available on theAdvanced DistributedLearning Service, com-munication with MissionPartners and positiveworking relationshipswith regulators.Everyone at Robins is

required to take the EMSGeneral AwarenessTraining to understandand recognize that everyjob at Robins has thepotential to impact theenvironment.Senior Leaders from

across the base meet regu-larly as part of theEnvironmental Safety andOccupational HealthCouncil to discuss compli-ance issues and approveenvironmental goals.

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which include a robust on-the-job trainingprogram, with processes created that mirroractive dutymilitary and civilianmainte-nance programs that instill accountability,competence and professionalism.Proficiency is also tracked to ensure

trainees havemastered their particular jobs.Since 2010, the office also focused on its

trainee review boards and aworkforce-shap-ing initiative further ensuring its trainees’needs are beingmet.TheDefenseAcquisitionWorkforce

includesmore than 150,000 civilian andmil-itarymembers from theArmy, Navy, AirForce, Defense agencies and Field activitiesthat support the warfighter and protect thetaxpayer through their complex develop-ment, acquisition and sustainment efforts.“Recognizing our professionals and the

great work they do is really important,” saidFrankKindall, Under Secretary of DefenseforAcquisition, Technology and Logistics.

U.S. Air Force photo by MISUZU ALLENNew trainees take classes on career develop-ment, learning about such topics as how towrite government documents, professionaldress, behavior during inspections, resiliencytraining, supply chain management overviewand more.

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january 16, 2015 �Robins Rev-Up �7

It’s that time of year againBYCAPT. LAUREN M.BUGG

BaseLegalOffice

It’s tax time, and the Robins TaxService is preparing to help service mem-bers, retirees and eligible family membersfile 2014 returns.

The Base Tax Center will be openMondays through Thursdays from 8 to11 a.m., and 1 to 4 p.m. from Feb. 2through April 15. The center is locatedin Bldg. 995 in a trailer next to the oldRobins Elementary School.

Reserve and National Guard mem-bers must be on Title 10 or Title 32orders to get tax assistance from the cen-ter – that applies to their eligible depend-ents as well. Services are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Military members may use the freetax return service offered throughMilitary OneSource, which provides aneasy way to file taxes and provides year-round access to tax consultants. Allactive duty and Guard/Reserve membersand their dependents can call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.MilitaryOneSource.mil for details.

To use the tax center, you shouldarrive no later than 8 a.m. to attend arequirements briefing.

Taxpayers who have all required doc-uments on hand will be assigned anappointment for that day. Those whodon’t will be given an appointment for alater time. You should arrive at least 15minutes prior to the appointed time tocomplete a client questionnaire.

The center will also offer a drop-offservice for the 2014 filing season.

Those who have all required docu-ments to prepare their taxes may dropoff paperwork at the tax center, and noti-fication will be sent when the return hasbeen completed.

If a taxpayer is deployed to a combatzone - Persian Gulf, hazardous duty areaof the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia,Albania, the Adriatic Sea and the IonianSea north of the 39th parallel, orAfghanistan, they have 180 days from

the last day they were in the combatzone, or the last day of continuous quali-fied hospitalization for injury from thecombat zone, to file a return.

Tax preparers are not permitted toprepare returns for taxpayers whoreceived a 1099 Miscellaneous BusinessIncome or Royalties, had Health SavingsAccount Deductions, or whose taxreturns will include Schedule C (Profitor Loss from Business), Complicated &Advanced Schedule D (Capital Gains &Losses), Schedule E (SupplementalIncome and Loss from Rental RealEstate) or Schedule F (Farm Income orLoss).

For those eligible for assistance,bring the following documents

and information:�Military IDs and Social Security

cards of taxpayer, spouse, anddependent children

�W-2s�1099s�1098s� Legal documents�Divorce decree or Form 8332

that states entitlement to claim adependent

�Power of attorney if someonewill be signing the return for you oryour spouse

�Death certificate if you are filingon behalf of a deceased person

�Voided check for verification ofyour bank account and routing num-bers.

�Child care provider's name,address, tax identification (or SocialSecurity) number, and the amountpaid

� Last year's tax return or anyother useful documentation

For more information, call the tax centerat (478) 926-1831. Phones will be mannedbeginning Feb. 2.

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78 AIR BASE WING FORCEDEVELOPMENT FLIGHT

The new Emerging SupervisorDevelopment Program will soon beimplemented at Robins.

The model for the program has beenused at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., forthe last few years, andAir ForceSustainment Center leadership has direct-ed that Robins and Hill Air Force Base,Utah, join Tinker for a systematic leaderand supervisor development programacross the three bases.The program is one segment of the

AFSC Civilian Leadership and SupervisorDevelopment Continuum which will pro-vide a blueprint for self-improvement anddevelopment of leadership and superviso-ry skills.The competitive program is used to

identify high-potential employees whopossess technical expertise and havedemonstrated leadership competencies.AFSC and participating tenant organi-

zation employees, as determined by tenantcommand structure, may participate.If tenant organizations participate, their

applicants must follow all program guide-lines.Graduates of the program will be

included in a pool of individuals withmandatory preference for positions if theyapply for a job as a first-line supervisor.The ESDP is a 12-month program that

provides both formal and experientialtraining prior to placement into a first-level supervisory position.

Experiential elements will include 24hours of supervisor immersion, 16 hoursof supervisor job shadowing, missionbriefing and tours.The mandatory supervisory training

will be completed while enrolled in thisprogram.

How to apply:Aweb-based ESDPManagement

System is being developed for the applica-tion and review process. Civilians wishingto apply for ESDPwill have the opportu-nity to self-nominate from Feb. 9 through20.Applicants’ resumes will be reviewed

and notifications will be sent out to quali-fied applicants fromMarch 9 through 11.Once applicants are accepted, organi-

zations will have fromMarch 12 untilApril 16 to rate applicants and completeendorsements of individuals.Candidate selection for ESDPwill take

place June 1 through 8, and the first classis scheduled forAugust 3 through 21.Each class will include 15 working daysof training.Briefings are planned for January 20

through 23 in the Bldg. 799 auditorium.The target audience for those briefingswill be first-line supervisors.Follow-up briefings may be scheduled

as needed. Organizational points of con-tact have been appointed in each organiza-tion.

Editor’s note: For questions, pleasecontact 78th FSS Education and Trainingat DSN 497-9163 or 4887.

New leadership programon its way to Robins

oN TaPRacquetball SkillsChallengeToday4 p.m.Fitness CenterFor details,call DSN 468-2128.

Family Movie NightHow to train your Dragon 2Today6:30 p.m.Base TheaterCost is $2 and includespopcorn and drink.For details,call DSN 468-2001.

uPcomINGBoss and BuddyMonday5 p.m.Heritage LoungeFun, food and prizesFor details,

call DSN 472-7899.

Couples Movie NightGone GirlJan. 23, 6:30 p.m.Base Theater$2Includes Popcorn & Drink

Quiz Night FridaysJan. 23 & 305 p.m.Heritage LoungeCome test your knowledge.For details, call (478) 222-7899 or DSN 472-7899.

Bodies Exhibit& Dinosaur MuseumJan. 31Adult $40, Child $30Includes transportation andentryFor details,call DSN 468-4001

oNGoINGTwilight RatesEvery day2 to 5 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CoursePlay 18 holes with cartfor $20 per person.For details,call DSN 468-4103.

Beginners 9-HoleGolf LeagueSign Up Now. Everyonewho signs up will win.� Open to all base person-nel who want to learn.� A weekly money list willbe kept for bragging rights!� We pay in gift certifi-cates to all participantsmonthly.� Play once a week fromshorter tees than normalFor details, call DSN 468-4103.

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