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BY JENNY [email protected]

Robins Air Force Base and localcommunity officials will sign the firstof several agreements to shareresources and reduce operating andservice costs.Planning meetings have taken

place since February between baseorganizations and local businesses,educational institutions, governmentsand private companies to exploreways the base can collaborate on

services as part of the Air ForceCommunity Partnerships Initiative.The base is one of several Air

Force installations to receive fundingthis fiscal year to explore opportuni-ties for partnerships.The memorandums of agreement

will be signed Monday at FlintEnergies in Warner Robins.The initial MOAs will involve the

sharing of firing ranges between locallaw enforcement agencies and the78th Security Forces Squadron.Other agreements will involve con-

tinuing medical education opportuni-ties between regional healthcare enti-ties and the base medical clinic, andwork/study programs between region-al colleges and universities and theRobins Education and TrainingOffice.Additional partnership opportuni-

ties are continuing to be developed.These will add to a number of partner-ships which already exist, includingsupport for emergency response capa-bilities between base and city fire, lawenforcement and emergency services.

Base to sign MOAs with community partners

THE FOG OF WARTHE FOG OF WAR

U.S. Air Force photo by EDASPERAAlpha and Bravo squad students run through buildings while fighting opposing forces during the two-week course Combat Readiness School.


While the Black Forest, Colo., firewas small when it started June 11, iteventually scorched more than 14,000acres and took the work of more than600 people to get it under control.The Air Force was among those

listed to help.It’s efforts included the use of the

U.S. Forest Service-owned programknown as MAFFS, or ModularAirborne Fire Fighting System.MAFFS is a self-contained aerial

firefighting system that fits insidespecial C-130 aircraft without requir-ing structural modification, whichallows them to be loaded quickly.At the Warner Robins Air

Logistics Complex, one of its mis-

sions is programmed depot mainte-nance of C-130s. In all, four AirForce units have aircraft equippedwith the firefighting system, includ-ing the 302nd Airlift Wing, PetersonAir Force Base, Colo.The MAFFS program is supported

in another way at Robins by way ofengineering support and trouble-shooting.“Our responsibility is to ensure the

air-worthiness and safety of the C-130s using the MAFFS system,” saidBarry Bunn, Tactical Airlift Divisionchief engineer.That responsibility includes mak-

ing sure the equipment is safe and inproper working condition, includingits tubing and tanks.A small team of engineers here can

go out to an aircraft to test the equip-

ment, but most of the oversight isdone through up-front design reviewsand testing which ensures the systemcan operate safely and is properlysecured within the plane.A recent example of a project was

the addition of grounding wires to theMAFFS-equipped C-130s. When fireretardant is discharged out of the sys-tem, a nozzle extends. To err on thesafe side, previous restrictions hadbeen placed on how close a planecould fly to a thunderstorm. This isimportant because there are timeswhen a plane may have to fly near astorm in order to quickly get to a fire.The new grounding wires now pro-vide additional safety measureswhich allow the aircraft to safely fly

Robins supports fire suppression capabilities

� see FIRE, 7

U.S. Air Force file photo by STEPHANY RICHARDSA C-130 Hercules equipped with a Modular AirborneFire Fighting System supports fire suppression effortsnear Colorado Springs, Colo.


Under a searing Georgiasun at Gator Air Base, com-bat communicators gingerlystep forward, weaving in andout of barriers, all the whilemaking sure their M4 riflesremain steady and upright.Repetition through vari-

ous exercises and drills suchas this are part of the 5thCombat CommunicationsGroup’s Combat ReadinessSchool. The exercise buildson weapons and cover

manipulation, culminating ina close-quarter battle whereall skills are put to use.Two weeks of hands-on

training is intense for theclass of 30. The goal is toensure results downrange arethe same – the Airmen stayalive and complete the mis-sion.

“The reason why thiscourse is so important to thecombat communicators isour mission – to deploywithin 72 hours,” said StaffSgt. Shane VanDewark, oneof the school’s instructors.

“By doing the training, westand ready to deploy toextend communication serv-ices.”When they’re needed, 5th

CCG squadrons areequipped with satellite com-munications, voice, data,networking equipment andother items used to dissemi-nate information.Because of its rapid-

response capabilities, 5thCCG members are essential-ly able to stand up a base ina matter of days.New members to the 5th

CCG school become familiarwith their weapon, how tohandle it effectively, andhow to reload under stress.They also learn convoyoperations, and land naviga-tion and other techniques.

Better suited for close-quarters combat, the goal isfor the M4 to become asfamiliar inside an Airmen’shands as his own skin.The barrier exercise trains

students to manipulate theircover, not dropping theirweapon unless a ‘friendly’ is

Mobility school preps combat communicators

Medic’sMessage

Travel Medicine ClinicPage 7

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BY BRANDICE J. O’BRIEN

AIR FORCE SUSTAIN-MENT CENTER, Okla. –“Sexual assaults devastate our

military and survivors,” said Lt.Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air ForceSustainment Center commander.“Our success is predicated onunit cohesion and performing asa team. If any of our teammatesfeel threatened or worse, havebeen violated, it destroys thevery fiber that makes us success-ful as a military. Sexual assaultdoesn’t just affect the survivor; itaffects the entire unit, organiza-tion and military branch.”The general is joining other

commanders in holding stand-down days across their organiza-tions in order to bring awarenessto the issue of sexual assault.These stand-down days willinvolve discussions on the pre-vention and reporting processesfor sexual assault in the workcenters and surrounding commu-nities, as well as providing com-passion for survivors.While this is an Air Force-

wide problem, the general said itis essential his workforce of32,000 personnel understandsthat there is a zero tolerance poli-cy in AFSC.According to Litchfield, a big

part of the problem is peopledon’t understand the magnitudeof it, or all the specifics of theAir Forces Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response pro-gram.

AFSCcommanderaddresses

sexual assault

� see ASSAULT, 4

U.S. Air Force file photo by TOMMIE HORTONOne of the memorandums of agreementbeing signed Monday will involve the sharingof firing ranges between the base and locallaw enforcement agencies.

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DLA, CMXG partnership leads to efficiency

U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERATangia Mata fills a Flap Bushing parts kit.

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TheWarner RobinsAirLogistics Complex’s newConsolidated Support Flight– rolled out in stages since2011 – plays a critical rolein ensuring aircraft mechan-ics have what they need todo tasks as quickly and effi-ciently as possible.In the past, mechanics

spent part of the job notonly physically working onvarious weapon systems,but also preparing require-ments ahead of time.“With this new concept,

it will increase the mechan-ic’s touch time becauseeverything is pre-positionedbefore they begin,” saidLeo Honore, CSF flightchief.The idea for the flight

initially began withFacilitate Other Mainten-ance – shops which removeparts, materials and otherequipment from an aircraftso other maintenance canbe performed.The consolidation of

parts in one location waspart of an overall plan tohelp streamline mechanics’work.CSF’s personnel elimi-

nate the need for mechanicsto search and gather theirown items ahead of anyscheduled work. Task kits,or presentation kits, are

given to the mechanicsbased on their requirements.The bulk of the work is

performed by more than130 limited-duty personnel,those who suffered sometype of injury on the job.By bringing the employ-

ees back to the workforce,everyone benefits from theiryears of knowledge andcapabilities.

“The preparation is justas important as actuallydoing the work,” said EdMontano, 402ndAircraftMaintenance Group direc-tor. “By getting everythingready and turning in items,mechanics can move fromone job to the next.”He compared the sce-

nario to how surgeries areorganized for doctors.Tools, materials and

equipment are pulled out inadvance, so the only thingthe doctor needs to do isshow up for an operation.“Realistically it’s treating

the mechanic like a sur-geon,” he said.The flight also formed

integrator teams – mechan-ics who have systemsknowledge of how an air-craft is being put together.They act as troubleshoot-

ers who get whatever partsmay be needed so mechan-ics don’t have to leave awork site. One is stationedat each aircraft during ashift.

New flightsupports mechanics

Robins network migration set for July 29BY 78THABW/SC

Robins will soon migrate itscomputer users into a central AirForce Network calledAFNet.Technicians will begin migrat-

ing Robins workstations, networkusers, and email July 29.The goal is to collapse all indi-

vidual or stand-aloneAir Force,Air Force Reserve, andAirNational Guard networks into onenetwork.During the migration, Robins

users should be prepared for occa-sional service interruptions. Theyshould also expect to have torestore some features to their desk-top environment such as Outlookpreferences, SharePoint access,and drive mapping after they’vemigrated.TheAFNet migration project

placesAir Force cyber operationsunder the operational control of a

single commander. This approachwill yield significant improvementin theAir Force’s ability to fightdaily virus activity and maliciousintrusion attempts.Additionally, AFNet migration

will centralize services like emailand data storage, significantlyimproving network security andstandardization. Last, operationaland training costs will be reducedthrough the elimination of redun-dant systems and services.The most visible change will be

the change of email addresses.Rather than having an emailaddress that ends [email protected], it will end with [email protected] address.The new address will remain

with users for the duration of theiraffiliation with theAir Force. Asmore bases join theAFNet,Airmen will be able to log intotheir accounts from anyAFNet

base without requesting and creat-ing an additional account, allowingaccess during deployments, TDYsand PCS moves.Sites such as theAir Force

Portal, Air Force Personnel Center,Defense Finance andAccountingService, will also remain easilyaccessible regardless of duty loca-tion.The migration will also result in

a “consolidated” customer servicehelp desk called the EnterpriseService Desk, and is designed toserve as a “one-stop” shop for theresolution of common user prob-lems.As Robins approaches its pro-

jected start date, look for more 78ABW/SC-generated eAdvisoriesfor additional migration-relatedinformation.For more information, click on

the Blue Star icon on your desktop,and selectAFNETMigration.

BY [email protected]

The Defense LogisticsAgencyAviation’s Industrial SupportActivity and the 402nd Commo-dities Maintenance Group haveforged a partnership that has sig-nificantly reduced backorders andwait time.Though the local DLAsupport

activity is generally thought of asthe supplier for the commoditiesgroup and the entireWarnerRobinsAir Logistics Complex, the402nd CMXG sometimes takeson the role of supplier to DLA.In those instances where a

DLApart can’t be sourcedthrough a commercial vendor, orwhere a part is specifically codedfor local manufacture, DLAcon-tracts with CMXG to manufacturethe parts.The volume of work waiting to

be done can be significant, withcontracts and work orders exceed-ing 700 just 18 months ago.That number has been cut in

half as a result of the ongoingpartnering efforts between theunits.

“There was about a yearwhere we purposefully sat downonce a month and made sure wetalked about the issues out there,”said MikeArnold, then-CMXGdirector.Tackling those issues was part

of a process that ended with re-sults in the way each side con-ducts business.

For example, a year and a halfago there were 1,251ALC backo-rders for items coded “Other” forsource of supply, which includedmostly locally-manufactureditems.As of May 2013, that num-ber had been reduced to 556.Also, as a result of targeting the

top 30 items awaiting work, DLAand CMXG started to see a dra-matic reduction in the amount ofcustomer wait times.When efforts first began in

working those items inAugust2012, there were 117,284 days ofwait time. By the end of March2013, the number had decreasedto about 13,000 – a decrease of 89percent.

“Those are unbelievable num-bers for this business,” saidArnold, “The wait time reductionby itself is a significant increase inefficiency for maintenance. In thedepot, that equals dollars – dollarssaved.”Basically, the two sides real-

ized they had a problem gettingparts, a problem that couldn’t befixed with a simple answer. Part ofthe issue was not recognizing howto communicate early on when itcame to such things as sharingdata.

“Part of the problem was thatwe had maintenance data, supplydata, work order data and backorder data, and they weren’ttogether in one area,” said EricSmith with DLAAviation.The two organizations worked

for a year through a series of

meetings, putting in place process-es that would help each side betterunderstand how the other worked.“The results speak for them-

selves – just dramatic reductionsin back-order time, the numbers ofback orders and items that are ful-filled,” addedArnold.By deciding to do something as

simple as communicating betteron each organization’s needs, Col.Daniel Hicks, DLAAviation com-mander, agreed the results speakvolumes.

“We became each other’s part-ner along the route,” said Hicks.“Again, the results have been phe-nomenal.”On any given day, there are

more than 300 contracts that DLAworks with CMXG, and the com-plex relies on them being deliv-ered on time.“We just simply had to find

where to get the payoff on whichof those contracts had to be elevat-ed,” said Hicks.

“As we got further along, weall began to see that we really didneed each other, and the only waywe were going to fix things was towork together,” addedArnold.“It’s being run now as a team –that was the objective fromday one.”


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SecAF farewellceremony set for today

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Secretary of the AirForce Michael Donley will be honored during aceremony today at 1 p.m., at Joint BaseAndrews, Md.The ceremony will stream live online at the

Pentagon Channel’s live stream site and AirForce Link’s live video page.Donley was confirmed as the 22nd secretary

of the Air Force Oct. 2, 2008.He had been serving as the acting secretary

since June of that year, as well as for sevenmonths in 1993, making him the longest servingsecretary in Air Force history.As secretary of the Air Force, Donley is

responsible for the organizing, training, equippingand providing for the welfare of its more than690,000 total force Airmen and their families.He also oversees the Air Force’s annual budg-

et of more than $110 billion.Donley’s 35 years of experience in the nation-

al security community includes service in theSenate, White House and the Pentagon. Prior toassuming his current position, he served as thedirector of Administration and Management in theOffice of the Secretary of Defense.

Officials weigh resourcepriorities during sequester

ARLINGTON, Va., – In light of recent budgetwoes, Defense Department officials are weighingresource priorities and moving toward the deci-sion phase for the fiscal 2014 budget, aPentagon official said at the National DefenseIndustrial Association National Logistics Forum.During the strategic choices management

review – designed to plan a timeline over thenext five years – officials will attempt a methodi-cal assessment of the Defense Department’sresources and objectives to avoid broad-strokecuts, said Mike McCord, the Pentagon’s principaldeputy comptroller.“We want to approach problems as holistically

as we can and make decisions that make thebest of this bad situation,” McCord said. “Mostpeople feel that there’s a smarter way to do itthan across-the-board cuts.”McCord said that modernization, readiness

and force structure value prioritization remaincentral to the budget decision process.To read more, visit www.defense.gov.

Six Little Rock C-130sparticipate in 10-ship formationLITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. – LittleRock Air Force Base recently participated andprovided aircraft for a joint force exercise withArmy units at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.Little Rock was one of more than 10 bases

joined with the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rdBrigade Combat Team out of Fort Bragg, N.C.,for the exercise.Six aircraft departed from Little Rock Air Force

Base and rendezvoused with four more C-130sdeparted from Nellis, said Capt. Jason Jones,53rd Airlift Squadron assistant chief of training.There were also numerous C-17 and C-130J

models dropping equipment and personnel infront of and behind the Little Rock and Nellis 10-

ship formation of C-130s dropping personnel.Several aircraft participated in the exercise,

including F-15s, F-16s, A-10s, HH-60s, KC-135s,KC-10s, RC-135s, EC-130s, E-8Cs and U-2ssupporting the mission, said Jones.To read more, visit www.amc.af.mil.

DOD establishes tissue bankto study brain injuries, traumaTYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) –Pentagon officials have announced that theDefense Department has established the world’sfirst brain tissue repository to help researchersunderstand the underlying mechanisms of trau-matic brain injury in service members.The announcement follows a symposium that

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel convened, inwhich a group of senior defense officials andexperts in the medical field and from outsideorganizations discussed advancements andareas of collaboration regarding traumatic braininjury.“We have been at war for more than a decade,

and our men and women have sacrificed,” saidDr. Jonathan Woodson, the assistant secretary ofdefense for health affairs. “The military healthcare system is bringing all the resources it can tobetter understand how to prevent, diagnose andtreat traumatic brain injuries and to ensure thatservice members have productive and long, qual-ity lives.

To read more, visit www.af.mil.

New ProfessionalDevelopment Guide availableJOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO RANDOLPH,Texas (AFNS) – The new ProfessionalDevelopment Guide, or PDG, AFPAM 36-2241, isnow available at www.e-publishing.af.mil.Printed guides will be distributed to all promo-

tion-eligible active duty Airmen in the grades ofE-4 through E-8 and airmen first class with atleast two years in service. Base and unitWeighted Airman Promotion System monitors willassist with the distribution of printed guides slat-ed for early fall.Effective date of the new guide is Oct. 1,

2013. Master sergeants testing this Decemberwill be the first examinees to use the guide to

prepare for promotion testing.To assist Airmen studying for promotion, PDG

study tools including audio files, interactive exer-cises, smart phone and computer applications, e-Reader files and Military Knowledge and TestingSystem, or MKTS, survey results are also avail-able. Airmen can access these tools on theAirman Advancement Division's website athttp://pdg.af.edu. New interactive exercises willbe posted monthly on the site.

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On topof the ‘Globe’Tech. Sgt. Andrew Gravett,437th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron crew chief, walksalong the top of a C-17Globemaster III while wearing asafety harness as he performsa routine maintenance check ofthe aircraft at Joint BaseCharleston, S.C. The first C-17to enter the Air Force’s invento-ry arrived at Charleston in June1993.

U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN LOUSANNE MORGAN

Submerged

U.S. Air Force photo bySENIOR AIRMAN DENNIS SLOAN

Staff Sgt. Kent Swats performs checks to hisequipment during rescue dive training in StoneyCove, England. Before, during and after dives,individuals are briefed, discuss different scenar-ios and perform equipment checks. Swats is a56th Rescue Squadron pararescueman.

As of May 2013, there have been 513 reported sex-ual assaults in the Air Force. In fiscal 2012, there were790, a sharp increase from previous years. While mostassaults are committed by young male Airmen perpe-trators, targets can be anyone.

“It’s devastating when an assault occurs, but sur-vivors shouldn’t also be let down by the system,”stressed the general.

To that end, the Air Force is taking a more proac-tive and aggressive approach to combating sexualassault.

Victim advocates, sexual assault response coordina-tors, and other forms of assistance are available shouldan incident occur, the general said. It is his hope thatsurvivors realize there are many people who want to

help them recover.Litchfield said one key to combating the problem is

greater awareness. He recently spoke to a group of 25leaders and asked them how many of them talkedabout sexual assault in their respective units on a reg-ular basis. He was surprised that only one personraised their hand.

“The subject of sexual assault needs to beaddressed and discussed just as often as the topics ofresiliency and safety,” he said. “Ask Airmen what’sgoing on this weekend. Ask who’s going to a party.Let them know if alcohol will be served, Airmen needto watch out for one another and be good wingmen;help that airman out of an uncomfortable situation andprevent a crime from occurring.”

The general said he knows new Airmen come fromdifferent backgrounds and groundings. But, by ensur-ing there is a standard against sexual assault in which

individuals are held accountable when the standard isviolated, there will be greater success eliminating theproblem.

“I will know we are making progress when every-one can recommend the Air Force as a great place fortheir daughters. And, when any sexual assault survivorwould recommend the Air Force to their childrenbecause they are confident of the environment,” saidthe general; himself a father of a teenage daughterwho might one day be considering a military career.

“Zero tolerance is the standard and anything less isfailure,” he said. “It’s incumbent on our supervisors,commanders, chiefs, non-commissioned officers toensure folks know this is not an acceptable behaviorin our military and civilian workforce.

He went on to explain, “It is really just an exten-sion of the wingmen’s responsibilities that we allknow and believe in.”

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On the FlyThe Robins Equal Opportunity

Office will conduct EO RefresherTraining Tuesday andWednesday at thebase theater. There will be two supervi-sors’ sessions Tuesday from 9 to 11:30a.m. and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. There willalso be two employees’ sessionsWednesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. andfrom 1 to 3:30 p.m.Sign up for any of the classes on

Robins’ Intranet Homepage or by callingthe EO office at 468-2131.

This is a reminder about gate clo-sures which allow CE to safely performmaintenance on vehicle barriers.Schedule: First Tuesday of the month –Russell Parkway Gate closed 9 a.m. to 3p.m.; Second Tuesday of the month –Watson Boulevard Gate closed 9 a.m. to3 p.m.; and Third Tuesday of the month– Green Street Gate closed 9 a.m. to 3p.m.. Note: In case of inclement weath-er, work will occur on the followingWednesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

ATech.Sgt. Select Celebration willbe conducted June 28 at 4 p.m. in theHorizons Event Center. For more infor-mation, call Staff Sgt. Kim Coley at 497-4220 or Tech. Sgt. Ty Taylor at 497-6121.

Reserve Generation from the Bandof the U.S. Air Force Reserve, Still-water and Bobby Eakes will performJuly 3 at the 31st annual IndependenceDay Celebration at McConnell TalbertStadium.This year’s event is sponsored by the

City of Warner Robins.Gates open at 6 p.m. for this free con-

cert and fireworks display.

LegalAssistance will now conductwalk-ins on Tuesdays from 8 to 8:30a.m. Starting in July, the legal office willbe closed every Friday until furthernotice. Please be sure to visit the linkprovided at work or at home to completeyour will/power of attorney worksheetand bring in your ticket number to theoffice for speedy service.

The 78th Medical Group will per-form school screenings and Fall sportsphysicals (ages 12 to 18) on July 20from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for enrolled benefi-ciary students.School screenings will be walk in

only however, to make the most of ouravailable resources, appointments forphysicals will be in hourly windows.Physicals will be conducted in theFamily Health or Pediatrics Clinics. It’srecommended that children with specialneeds be evaluated by their primary careprovider.To schedule an appointment for a

sports physical, call the CentralAppointments Line at commercial 327-7850 or 497-7850. Prior to your child’ssports physical appointment, fill out the“Pre-participation Physical Evaluation”form at the Medical Group’s webpage:http://www.robins.af.mil/units/78thairbasewing/78thmedicalgroup/index.asp orFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/78MDG.You may also find a copy of the GeorgiaDepartment of Human ResourcesCertificate of Ear, Eye and DentalExaminations for your child’s school.For all other sports physicals (e.g. SpringSports), parents are asked to request anappointment after Aug. 1 through theirchild’s PCM.

All in a day’s workA local contractor removes and replaces carbon June 11 at the Luna Lake watertreatment facility.

U.S. Air Force photo by RAYMOND CRAYTON

The following vehi-cles are located in the78th Security ForcesAbandoned Vehicle Lot:

�Blue 2-door1987 Nissan 200SX�Blue 4-door 1993Ford Taurus�White 2-door2007 Saturn�Blue 4-door1986 Volvo 4SThese vehicles will be

scheduled for disposal ifno one takes ownershipof them by July 22. Ifyou’re interested inbecoming an owner ofany of these vehicles callAlexander Scott at 468-

2400 or commercial(478) 926-2400.If you have any ques-

tions or concerns about avehicle identifiedthrough this advertise-ment, contact Scott.Also, be aware theowner(s) of these vehi-cles are responsible fortheir removal from theimpound lot if they can-not be driven.


BY BRANDICE J.O'BRIEN

AIR FORCE SUS-TAINMENT CENTER,Okla. – Air ForceSustainment Center per-sonnel are on a missionto make the center moreintegrated, innovativeand efficient for thefuture. But, it’s not asimple task.To achieve the end

result, personnel areworking a strategic planwith five goals and 18objectives.The first goal is

“Continue to strengthensustainment processesand accountability forthe nuclear enterprise.”With it are two objec-tives: “100 percent posi-tive inventory control ofAFSC nuclear weapons-related material,” and“Nuclear-related intercon-tinental ballistic missilemaintenance tasks becompleted on-time, on-cost with no quality orsafety issues, 100 percentof the time by Oct. 1,2015.”“The nuclear theme is

clearly an area of signifi-cance across Air ForceMateriel Command andAir Force Headquarters,”said United KingdomRoyal Air Force WingCommander JonathanDurke at Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio.Assigned to the

Logistics Directorate, he’sworking with the strategicplanning team on the

development, maturationand socialization of theAFSC goals and objec-tives. “This is very muchabout how supply chainand depot maintenanceactivities collectively sup-port the nuclear environ-ment.”Unlike most of the

other goals, Durke saidonly a portion of theAFSC personnel can workthe nuclear enterpriseplan. But, those folksunderstand the ins andouts of the nuclear pro-gram and its issues.Durke said as with the

other goals, the nuclearpiece involves the supplychain and depot mainte-nance elements, with spe-cific objectives deter-mined for each businessarea.The 635th Supply

Chain Operations Wingleads the first objectiveand Maj. Gen. H. BrentBaker, OgdenAir LogisticComplex commander,oversees the secondobjective.“On the supply chain

side it was very straight-forward. Let’s make surewith any nuclearweapons-related materialwe know what assets the

AFSC is responsible for,their condition, locationand serial number in realtime,” the commandersaid. “Right now we havea number of potential dis-crepancies, and theassigned team for thisobjective is working hardto resolve these.”Durke said the mainte-

nance piece was drivenaround Hill Air ForceBase, Utah, and the instal-lation's ability to supportcertain components.Baker knew there wereissues resulting in anunsatisfactory level ofservice, compromising theAFSC’s vision to be effec-tive and efficient.To eliminate them, he

proposed the need forstrategic focus to beapplied to certain mainte-nance issues. The planspecifically addressestime, cost, quality andsafety and, while this isdirect support to theAFSC commander’sLeadership Model, it alsopresents new challenges,especially with regard tocost management.“Are these objectives

resilient in the longerterm?” Durke asked.“Maybe not; maybe theyare best suited for a short-term plan. But, neverthe-less they were seen as thebig rocks for the nuclearpart of the AFSC’s busi-ness.”The nuclear piece is

challenging, but achiev-able the commander said.

AFSC Goal No. 1:Focus on nuclear mission

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USE YOUR WITS NOT YOUR WATTS

BY AIRMAN FIRST CLASS T.J. BUSBY78th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

Did you know that about 1,500 U.S.travelers are diagnosed each year withmalaria?If you’re one who likes to travel,

especially outside the country, thenPublic Health’s Travel Medicine Clinicis where you need to visit prior to yourdeparture to make sure you have all thetools for a safe and healthy trip.It’s available to all active duty, Guard

and Reserve members and their depend-ents, and government civilians and con-tractors.When you come to Public Health for

your personal travel, make sure youhave all the basic information for yourtrip including all destinations to be vis-ited.We’ll screen your itinerary, let you

know any shots or malaria medicationsyou need, as well as produce a healthtravel brochure for your destination.Any questions you may have con-

cerning protecting your health during

your trip will be answered by a PublicHealth representative. After visiting ourPublic Health Travel Medicine section,you’ll be on your way with the knowl-edge that you’re going to have a safeand healthy trip.Public Health’s Travel Medicine is

located inside the 78th Medical Groupat 655 Seventh Street.Travel Medicine hours are as fol-

lows: Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.If you have questions about the

Travel Medicine Clinic, call 497-8019 orcommercial (478) 327-8019.

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ly performed a permanentmodification to radiosthat are used on the air-craft when communicat-ing with emergency per-

sonnel and Forest Service.The project involves

32 aircraft, and provides astandardized installation,according to RobertSiperko, C-130Modification programmanager.Aircraft that use

MAFFS will soon beequipped with the samelayout for all radios; all

the wiring will be thesame and radios will beinstalled in the same loca-tion.TwoAir Force Reserve

Command C-130s and aircrews from the 302ndAirlift Wing supportedthe Colorado firefightingefforts out of Peterson AirForce Base, Colo., earlierthis month.

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ON TAPPizza Depot SpecialToday11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Caribbean CuisineFor details,call 468-0188.

Boss-n-BuddyToday4 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeFun, food, entertainmentand prizes.For details,call 472-7864.

Mid-Year Bingo BlowoutToday5 to 10 p.m.Heritage Club Bingo RoomFor details,call 926-0188.

Thunder AlleySaturday9 to 11 p.m.Bowling Center$10 for two hours ofbowling with shoe rental.For details,call 468-2112.

Adult WatercolorMonday10 to 11:30 a.m.and 4 to 5:30 p.m.Arts & Crafts CenterTo preregister,call 468-5282.

Family Night BingoMonday5 to 10 p.m.Heritage Club Bingo RoomFor details,call 926-0188.

Fit FactorTuesday4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Youth CenterAges 9 to 18

For details,call 468-2110.

Golf Tips from the ProTuesday5 to 6 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CoursePay $5 for all 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&FRCInformation, education andpersonal financial counsel-ing to help individuals andfamilies maintain financialstability and reach theirfinancial goals.For details,call 468-1256.

PreSeparation Briefing(Seperating Airmen)Thursday12:30 to 4 p.m.A&FRC, Bldg. 794This briefing is mandatoryfor all separating Airmen.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 HeritageJune 286 to 8 p.m.Heritage Lounge

Stop by and relax after along day at work.For details,call 472-7864.

Power Hour -Character/Leadership/Life Skills/ArtsJune 286 to 7 p.m.Youth CenterFor details,call 468-2110.

Torch ClubJune 285:30 to 6:30 p.m.Youth CenterEmpowers youth to supportand influence the club andcommunity, sustain mean-ingful relationships with oth-ers, participate in the demo-cratic process, and toalways respect their own aswell as the cultural identi-ties of others.For details,call (478) 926-2110.

Life Skills for TeensJune 286 to 8 p.m.Ages - 13 through 18Sessions cover healthylifestyles, nutrition, publicspeaking, citizenship,use of public transportation,job searches and more.For details,call at 468-2110.

ONGOINGAll-day Robins LanesSummer Strike ForceThrough Aug. 3Weekly prize drawings toinclude $250 cash.Grand prize is $500.Visit the Bowling Center fora complete listing of prizes.

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The PLAYpass pro-gram has beenextended throughDecember 2013.To get your PLAYpass,stop by the 78th ForceSupport SquadronMarketing Office inBldg. 983, at the cor-ner of Tenth andWarner Robinsstreets, Mondaythrough Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, callVenus Mansourzadehat 468-6559.

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Diving Safety•Always test water depth before diving;•If you’re unable to see below the water’ssurface, don’t dive;•Never dive into rivers or other moving bod-ies of water;•Keep your arms extended above your headwhen diving.

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As the start of fur-lough days approaches,learning to live with anew budget is some-thing many are dealingwith. The following tipsare aimed at helpingreaders get through thefurlough period.

Modify loansCall and coordinate

with the lender beforeyou are late on a pay-ment.Many times a lender

will allow an interest-only payment or modifya loan to skip a monthlypayment and apply it tothe end of your existing

loan.You may need to ask

for a supervisor. Creditcard companies maywork with you as well,but call before you getbehind.

Stop using yourcredit cardsThere’s no sense

paying interest onthings when your hourshave been cut.Take your credit

cards and gas cards outof your wallet and putthem in a secure place.Pay in cash, write a

check or use a debitcard. If you can’t pay

for it, then don’t buy it.

Stop smokingApack a day habit

costs about $150 amonth or $1,800 a year.Several over-the-

counter products canassist with kicking thehabit, or you can consultyour doctor for astronger prescription.

Editor’s Note:These tips are providedby the Robins Airman &

Family ReadinessCenter. See more help-

ful info atwww.robins.af.mil

under the furlough tab.

Money-saving tipsto survive Furlough


in front of them, said VanDewark.“Basically the first thing the

bad guy needs to see is a gunmuzzle,” he explained. “Our goalis to make everyone very effec-tive, efficient and comfortablewith their weapon.”

The school’s training puts stu-dents in a simulated environ-ment, including exposing them togunfire – a stressor used to put touse what they’ve learned to pro-tect themselves and criticalassets.

“By the time a student leavesthe school, they should effective-ly know how to manipulate theirweapon, manipulate cover and

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U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERAStaff Sgt. Shane VanDewark, Combat ReadinessSchool instructor, demonstrates firing positions.engage the enemy,” said VanDewark.

To watch a video of the 5th CCG’s com-bat readiness training, visitwww.robins.af.mil.

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