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MISSION COMPLETE CEREMONYThe 19th Air Refueling Group will celebrate

the closing of another chapter in a proud 80-plusyear heritage, including 40 years of partnershipwith Team Robins and the Middle Georgia com-munity. Everyone is invited to attend the group’sRobins’ Mission Complete Ceremony May 28from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the KC-135 mass park-ing area.

EARLY PUBLICATIONThe next Robins Rev-Up will be published

Thursday due to May 23 being a Family Day.

May 16, 2008 Vol. 53 No.18

TOTAL DUE:$1,003,636.02

An actual bill from Georgia Power showsthe base owed more than $1 million forenergy use. The bill was for February2008, and was for one of several substa-tions at Robins. A second February billwas sent in the amount of $442,856.40.

Robins leadership has established anawareness campaign to help remindbase personnel to conserve energy. Col. Warren Berry, 78th Air Base Wingcommander, unveiled the base’s goal ofreducing energy consumption by 10 per-cent by September 2009. This will helpRobins meet the government’s mandateof reducing energy intensity (energy persquare foot) by 30 percent by 2015.

BELOW: Commander Kill A Watt will be usedthroughout the energy conservationcampaign. The drawing helps remindbase members to “stomp out” unneces-sary energy use.

ROBINS UNPLUGGEDGetting a grip on energyBY AMANDA CREEL

Amanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

When it comes to dollars andsense, most of us are frugal withmoney spent on energy at home.However, when the bill doesn’t cometo you directly, it’s harder to take apenny-wise approach.

With energy costs rising and amandate from the President todecrease usage, members of the baseneed to be more responsible when itcomes to personal energy usage in theworkplace. To help raise this aware-ness, senior leadership at Robins ismaking energy conservation a priority.

In fiscal 2007, the base’s total ener-gy bill was $27,605,855 with$18,837,000 going to electricity andthe remaining $8,768,855 going tonatural gas.

This means each Robins’ employ-ee, whether they are active duty, civil-ian or a contractor, owns about $1,350of the base’s annual energy costs.

This is why Robins’ senior leader-ship is asking employees to do theirpart and support the “Commander KillA Watt” campaign by decreasing indi-vidual energy consumption.

“It is each of our responsibilities totake small steps every day to conserveenergy, whether it is turning off yourcomputer screen or unplugging coffeepots,” said Col. Warren Berry, 78th AirBase Wing commander. “Thoughthese efforts may seem inconsequen-tial by itself, when you multiply thesesmall actions by the more than 20,000workers at Robins, we can make ahuge impact on our environment andstop the continual upward spiral of ourenergy bills.”

It isn’t just Robins tightening itsbelt when it comes to energy use. TheEnergy Independence and SecurityAct of 2007 requires all federal agen-cies to reduce energy intensity by 30

percent and their water consumptionby 16 percent by 2015. Anotherrequirement of the act is to use renew-able energy for 7.5 percent of energyconsumed.

“Energy is abig issue in ourcountry. I believeour generationwill be judged inhistory for whatwe do with ener-gy manage-ment,” said BobFarrell, deputybase civil engi-neer with the 78th Civil EngineerGroup.

The base’s annual energy billscould double about every five yearsdue to a historical 15 percent increasein energy prices and a 2.5 percentincrease in base consumption eachyear.

“I ask each of you to ponder, ‘If notus, who? If not now, when?’ Weshould be responsible for conservingenergy and ensuring we are able tohand our planet and our country overto the next generation in better shapethan we ourselves inherited it,”Colonel Berry said.

In just the first seven months of fis-cal 2008, the base has already spent$10,352,311 for electrical energy forthe industrial complex.

“We’ve spent well over $10 millionand we haven’t even seen the ‘hot’summer months yet,” said Dave Bury,pollution prevention program manag-er in the Environmental ManagementDivision. “We are well on our way to$19 or $20 million based on our histo-ry, if we don’t change somethingsoon.”

Randall Evans, the 78th Air BaseWing change manager, explained thebase is doing the same thing eachemployee would do if their power bills

were skyrocketing out of control. “We are having an awareness cam-

paign, but instead of going to our kidsand telling them to turn off the lights,we are asking Team Robins members

to do thosethings,” Mr.Evans said.

If eachemployee atR o b i n sreduced his orher energyuse by a mere$4 every twoweeks, then

the base could save approximately$2.75 million each year.

Judah Bradley, 778th CivilEngineer Squadron project manager,said he wants the base population tounderstand how important they are tothe potential success of the base’s newenergy conservation agenda.

“We don’t know your processesnearly as well as you do. We are look-ing to you to tell us where there areopportunities to reduce or eliminateenergy waste,” Mr. Bradley said.

It will require a culture changeby the base community for Robinsto be able to reach these energymilestones, Mr. Farrell said.

Robins senior leadershiphas devised a plan to helpthe base meet the require-ments of the energy act andposition the base to continuedown a greener path foryears to come. Thefirst hurdle is toreduce energy use by 10percent between now andSeptember 2009, Mr.Evans said. He addedthe big initial push willbe followed by anadditional four per-cent reduction each year

until 2015.“Meeting the energy goals at hand

will require all the players on TeamRobins to make the plays and assistsnecessary to ‘Kill A Watt’ throughenergy conservation. As installationcommander, I need each of you toraise your game in an effort to pre-serve our environment and ensure weare not wasting money on unnecessaryenergy use,” Colonel Berry said.

Mr. Farrell said everyone on baseneeds to take a hard look at how theyuse energy and find ways to reducetheir consumption.

“For me personally one thing Ilearned just recently is how muchenergy is used when you leave yourcomputer screen on. Now I alwaysmake an effort to turn my computerscreen off because I know that actionalone can make a difference,” Mr.Farrell said.

Though Robins recognizes it can’treach its energy goals without TeamRobins embracing the energy conser-vation campaign, it also realizes thereare some big picture projects thatmust also take place.

Some of the many projects thebase is considering include exploringusing more renewable energy.Presently, the base secures renewableenergy from off base sources, but thenew focus of energy includes a pushto generate our own renewable ener-gy here. One idea is use of cellulose-based renewable energy, which useswood to create ethanol.

The base is also working toenhance its use of other renewableenergies at the base, such as solar,bio-mass and other renewable energyproducts.

“We have been working closelywith the Alternative Energy Officefor the state of Georgia and they areplaying a key role in our efforts toenhance our renewable energy pro-gram,” Mr. Bradley said.

One of the energy use aware-ness projects the base hasalready embarked on includesa $1.5 million electricalmetering project. Everybuilding on base 35,000square feet or larger, or other

buildings considered a largeenergy consumer, will receivemeters, Mr. Bradley said.

The base also has plans formore metering projects in the

future including more electricalmeters and installing meters that

monitor usage of natural gas, chillwater and steam usage, he added.

With all of these energy efforts,the base has also recognized theneed for a team or office to be creat-

ed to address the many challenges of“going green.” Air Force illustration by

HARRY PAIGE

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Bob Farrell78th Civil Engineer Group

“Energy is a big issue inour country. I believe ourgeneration will be judged inhistory for what we do withenergy management.”

U.S. Air Force graphic by KENDAHL JOHNSON

2A The Robins Rev-Up May 16, 2008

What is the mostinteresting aspect

of your job?It’s interesting working

with various AFRC instal-lations to help them getwhat they need for theirfitness, outdoor recreationand NAF construction. Ihave hands on input thatimpacts people directly.

Allan RayHQ AFRC Services

I train and evaluate securityforces and DOD personnel toensure the job is gettingdone according to AF regula-tions and squadron policy. Ihelp ensure the base popu-lace is kept safe from anythreats to the base.

Staff Sgt. Johnny Seay

78th Security Forces

Í assign work orders tothe different shops tohandle. It’s always some-thing new.

Tim Braddy78th Civil

Engineer Group

There’s always some-thing different every time Igo out to test an airplane.It keeps it interesting.

Master Sgt.Pat Cioffi

339th Flight Test Squadron

With me the best thingis the end result, thequality of the work, cus-tomer satisfaction andthat all the guys go homesafe.

Donnie HuddlestonFirst Support Services

78th LRS

U.S. Air Force photo by RAYMOND CRAYTONCol. Tim Freeman (right) receives the wing guidon from Maj. Gen. Tom Owen, WarnerRobins Air Logistics Center commander during a change of command ceremony May 9.Colonel Freeman takes command of the 330th Aircraft Sustainment Wing, replacing Col. Terence Szanto.

NEW LEADERSHIP

Storms affect community,Robins pitches in to help

BY GEORGE F. JOZENSGeorge.jozens@robins.af.mil

The Air Force not onlyhelps destroy America’s ene-mies, it also helps those peo-ple in need.

Team Robins did just thatthis weekend.

While the majority of thelocal population was awakened by strong thunderstormsMay 11, several people inMacon were seeking shelterfrom tornadoes and disastrouswinds.

Although Robins didn’tbear much hardship, it did useits Air Force resources to ben-efit Middle Georgia.

The aid wasn’t the usualAir Force’s airlift of food forthe hungry, but Robins didprovide needed water andpower for care facilities.

Two different Macon organ-izations requested support. TheColiseum Northside Hospital’semergency management direc-tor requested water servicesupport, and the GoodwillNursing and RehabilitationFacilities director requestedgenerator support fromRobins’ leadership.

“While many of us spent aquiet Sunday afternoonpreparing for the upcomingweek, Airmen from acrossthis installation extended ahelping hand to families inneed,” said Chief Master Sgt.Carol Dockery, 78th Air BaseWing’s command chief mas-ter sergeant. “I applaud theirefforts, not only to master thetechnical aspects of theircrafts, but their servant lead-ership.”

Thirteen members of the5th Combat CommunicationsGroup, an Air CombatCommand tenant unit on

Robins, used six governmentvehicles and moved sixpotable water tanks to thehospital May 11 to assistthose in need.

In addition, the 78th CivilEngineer Group dispatchedtwo civil engineers and avehicle driver from 78thLogistics Readiness Squad-ron and two generators tosupport the nursing homeuntil power there wasrestored.

“I don’t know what wewould have done without the(base generators),” said JoyShepherd, director ofGoodwill Nursing andRehabilitation Facility inMacon. “It’s amazing howone phone call can lead toseveral good people out thereresponding immediately.”

Those “good people”were nine 78th CEG person-nel — seven from powerproduction, one from theinterior electric shop andone from the exterior elec-tric shop. The team was ledby Jeremiah Thompson,power production supervi-sor.

“We are the emergencypower kind of guys,” said Mr.Thompson. “We provideemergency power for anytype of contingencies. OnSunday when we got the call,we came out and surveyedwhat needed to be done, thencalled in the guys and got thejob done.”

The job was to restorepower to a building that wasbuilt in three stages, all withtheir own power supply. Topower the facility, it tooktechnicians hooking up twoof the base generators and onegenerator from GeorgiaPower to the facility, accord-

ing to Mr. Thompson.The Coliseum Northside

Hospital also received helpfrom the base, in the form ofpotable water.

“We sent six water buf-faloes,” said Capt. NateHuston, 5th CombatCommunications SupportSquadron’s plans and opera-tions flight commander. “Wefilled up with our approvedsources and the medicalgroup on base tested andapproved the water.”

The 13 Airmen who tookthe water to Macon were metby the fire department, whichwas also trying to restorewater to the hospital.

“The fire departmentshowed up and got the waterturned on just as we wereabout to dump our water intheir system.”

The 5th CCG left three ofthe water buffaloes hookedinto the system at the hospitalin case they were in need laterthis week, according to Tech.Sgt. Shawn Helgerson, 51stCombat CommunicationsSquadron.

The electrical power fromthe base was used for threedays until commercial powercould be restored.

The Goodwill facility hasmore than 170 beds and iscurrently occupied by 148people, some of whichrequire electricity for tubefeeders, Ms. Shepherd said.

The power productionteam got the call about 12:30p.m. and finished up around11:30 p.m.

“Our residents were sothankful for their assis-tance,” said Ms. Shepherd.“Without Team Robins Idon’t know what we wouldhave done.”

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPJeremiah Thompson, 78th Civil Engineer Group power production supervisor, shows one of thegenerators to Joy Shepherd (left), Goodwill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center administrator. TheCEG dispatched two generators to support the nursing home until its power was restored. The 5thCombat Communications Group sent six water buffaloes to the Coliseum Northside Hospital.

“It often requires more courage to dare to do right than to fear to dowrong.” — Abraham Lincoln

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CommentaryMay 16, 2008 The Robins Rev-Up 3A

The Action Line is an open door pro-gram for Team Robins personnel to givekudos, ask questions or make sugges-tions to make Robins a better place towork and live.

The most efficient and effective way toresolve a problem or complaint is todirectly contact the organization responsi-ble. This gives the organization a chanceto help you, as well as a chance toimprove their processes.

Please include your name and a wayof reaching you so we can provide a directresponse. Anonymous action lines will notbe processed. Discourteous or disre-spectful submissions will not beprocessed.

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PHONE NUMBERSSecurity Forces 327-3445Services 926-5491Equal Opportunity 926-2131Employee Relations 926-5802 Military Pay 926-3777 IDEA 926-2536 Base hospital 327-7850 Civil engineering 926-5657 Public Affairs 926-2137 Safety Office 926-6271 Fraud, Waste, Abuse 926-2393 Housing Office 926-3776Chaplain 926-2821

Col. Warren Berry78th Air Base Wing,

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LIGHTING NEEDEDMy husband and I work the 6 a.m.

shift and it is dark almost every morn-ing when we come to work. We usu-ally enter through Gate 5. Now thatthe entrance has been moved there isno lighting until you get almost to thearea where the guards are. Most cour-teous drivers turn their lights off so theguards are not blinded. At 6 a.m.thisarea is very dark. A large street lightwould be very helpful for drivers try-ing to negotiate for spots in line.

The other area that needs lighting isthe area on Third St between Bldg. 323and Bldgs. 300 & 301. It is very diffi-cult to see people in the cross walks at6 a.m.in that area. There are streetlights on that street but they do not illu-minate the cross walks. I was very star-tled by a pedestrian one morning as Icrept through there. I did not see himuntil he was almost half way across the

street because it was dark. Thank you for looking after the

safety of Robins employees.

COLONEL BERRY’S RESPONSE:A work request was submitted for

new light poles on Third Streetbetween Bldg. 323 and Bldgs. 300 and301. The new light poles will greatlyimprove the lighting levels. This is inprocess of being completed.

Civil Engineering personnel plan tochange the light bulbs at Gate 5, but anobstruction due to a newly built fencemake lowering the light fixturesimpossible. The CE personnel are inthe process of relocating the fence.Once the fence is relocated, personnelwill change the light bulbs andimprove the lighting system.

WYNN DINING FACILITYTrying to get a meal this weekend at

the Wynn Dining Facility was anabsolute goat rope. Weekend hourswere changed making it nearly impos-sible to get food before roll call. Serviceand hours at the chow hall have deteri-orated over the past year.

I suggest restoring the hours so thedining facility will open at 6 a.m. andallow all Airmen to be fed before hav-ing to report to work. My other sugges-tion is to restore the ability of non-uni-formed personnel to take a carry outbox. I also think they should have mid-night chow. While I understand theneed to cut costs, I think it's a disserviceto those serving at Robins.

COLONEL BERRY’S RESPONSE:The military is required to furnish

three meals a day to enlisted personneland the Wynn Dining Facility exceedsthe quality standards in their mission.As you may know the AF funding lev-

els have decreased significantly, whichcaused us to re-evaluate hours of oper-ations and even cut those hours that hadlow patronage. The new Wynn hoursof operations specifically target the his-torically high usage periods. We apol-ogize if you are one of the few individ-uals affected by the cuts. If you can notget to the facility due to your workinghours please see your first sergeant andfill out a missed meal form.

Additionally, all meals are intendedto be consumed in the facility. The carryout program is for those personnel who,because of duty requirements, cannottake the time to eat the meal in the din-ing hall. While we would like to exceedthe minimum requirements, the realityis that we cannot do so until we receivea budget increase. We are able to sup-port your needs for midnight meals; per-sonnel needing late night meals can callthe flight kitchen at 327-4180.

Taking a trip down memorylane has taken on new meaningfor one Robins employee. MikeWatson, BRAC program man-ager for the Warner Robins AirLogistics Center Plans andPrograms Office, located, pur-chased and is now restoring thecar he owned as a teenager.The following is an account ofthe journey, as told by Mr.Watson.

Finding the dreamSaturday, March 16, 1974,

my dad woke me up on my dayoff from Piggly Wiggly andtold me I had to go with him toDublin to help my uncle withsome hogs. I was very upset. Iwanted to sleep in, but I wentanyway.

When we got to Dublin,instead of going to my uncle’shouse, we went to an unforget-table trip to a lady’s house. Hername was Ms. Blizzard. Myuncle was already there and wetalked for a while.

Dad said, “Go look at thatold car under the pecan trees.”

The car was a ’57 Chevy,black from years of pecan sap.After some inspection, I sawthat it had once been a hot rod,and had bucket seats, a Hurstshifter and a motor I didn’t rec-ognize (turned out to be a 409).I walked back to my dad andtold him what I had found.

He asked me if I thought Icould get it running and if Iwanted it. I said sure. He saidgood because it was mine and Iowed him $75. We loaded it onmy uncle’s trailer and hauled itback to Macon. I looked outthe back window of the truckall the way home.

Restoring the carI scrubbed for what seemed

like forever to remove the sapand discovered the car wasgreen and white. We got it run-ning, but realized the enginewas going to need some work,so we swapped it for a 350small-block Chevy because ofparts availability.

I drove it the remainder ofmy junior and senior years ofhigh school – and learned a lotabout working on old cars.

After graduation, I joinedthe Air Force. My first leavewas Thanksgiving and I camehome. While driving theChevy, I broke the rear axle –for the third time. I guess I wasa little rough on it.

A wrecker trip back homeand my ’57 was left to sit for awhile – at least that’s what Ithought. The next time I cameback home, much to my sur-prise, Dad had sold my car for$275.

I was mad and didn’t think Icould ever forgive him. Hisexcuse was the car wasn’t roadworthy and that I didn’t havethe money to keep putting intoit. His consolation was to giveme a ’75 Toyota Corolla –which I had to make paymentson to him.

SightingsSeveral years later, I saw

the Chevy again at a car lot onGa. Highway 247. The guywanted $1,800 which was wayout of range on my Airmanpay. The next time I saw thecar, it belonged to a guy inPerry and he told me it wasn’tfor sale.

I went for years wishing Ihad it back. Then, in 1991, Imet a man and was telling himthe story of my ’57. To my sur-prise, he told me where the carwas and who had it. I asked if

he was sure it was the same carand he said yes, because hewas the one that brought itfrom Perry back to Macon.

Bringing the car backhome

I contacted the owner everyyear or so to see if I could havethe Chevy back. I came realclose in 1999 when he agreedto meet me and let me see thecar to confirm if it really wasmy car. I told him what kind ofseats were in it, that the colorwas originally green andwhite and that it had beenpainted blue the last time I hadseen it.

When he opened the sheddoor, my heart skipped a little.It was my Chevy. I told him theonly thing missing was theRally wheels I bought from asalvage yard on credit. Hegrinned and told me to go lookin the corner. There they were.

I offered him $7,000 for thecar and he said he would con-sider it. But it didn’t happen.

A few more years of phonecalls and I still had no ’57Chevy. In June 2007 I sold my’49 Coupe and had a littlespending money. I called theowner of the Chevy.

He said, “You must havesold something, because youalways call about the ’57 whenyou do.”

Something was differentthis time. He told me he wasprobably not going to fix theold car, and nobody wanted ordeserved it more than me. Ipurchased it the following day.

After 32 years, and a lot ofbegging, the only car I neverwanted to sell was headed backhome. I finally forgave mydad. I just wish he were here totell him.

Robins employee reunited with long-lost love

Courtesy photo

Mike Watsonsits with his1957 Chevy, thefirst car heowned. He washeartbrokenwhen his dadsold the carwithout hisknowledge. Butafter more than30 years, Mr.Watson wasreunited withhis car. He isnow restoring itto its formerglory.

Gator Sword Exercisehelps 52nd CBCS train1st LT. ALEXANDER ORTIONA

52nd Combat CommunicationsSquadron

It’s 6:30 a.m. and the sunis just peering over the treessurrounding the SouthTraining Area at Robins. It iscold and quiet -- not a hint ofmovement across the grassyfield.

Moments later, the sereni-ty turns to bussle, as bodiesare transporting $15 millionworth of communicationsgear, enough to fill an entireC-130 aircraft. The busslecontinues through the after-noon, as teams set up nearly50 short tons of equipmentthat is able to provide com-munications capabilities to apopulation of 700.

Later, more personnel setup two UTCs that include amobile control tower offer-ing air traffic services, and aninstrument that gives omni-directional course guidanceand distance to and from arunway.

It’s the 52nd CombatCommunications Squadrontraining its abilities to sup-port mobile and trans-portable command and con-trol communications and airtraffic control systems inwhat’s known as GatorSword Exercise.

Gator Sword is a fieldtraining event that preparesthe squadron for the GatorFury Exercise, an annualsquadron certification thatproduces a graded evaluationof competence for the 5thCombat Communications

Group and higher authori-ties.

The 52nd CBCS becamethe first squadron to take tothe field following the“excellent” ORI in April.

“This is a great opportuni-ty for us to ensure theimprovements made by thegroup in preparing for theORI are handed down toeach squadron in the group”said Lt. Col. Russell Smith,52nd CBCS commander.“We are also adding somewrinkles to this exercise tomake sure our Airmen candeploy effectively to build upa bare base under the forcemodule construct.”

Force modules are used toprovide capability in a build-ing block approach whereinitial forces arrive to “openthe airbase” and follow onforces provide increasingcapability.

This exercise was alsotimed to demonstrate to AirStaff enlisted functionalmanagers ensuring theyeffectively evolve the com-munications and informationcareer fields to better posturethe enlisted force under thenew Air Force CyberCommand.

“This exercise gave us anopportunity to show the tacti-cal or deployed side of ourbusiness and as the Air Forcecontinues to hone its expedi-tionary skills, combat com-municators will be leadingthe way,” said Chief MasterSgt. Curtis Storms, 52ndCBCS superintendent.

U.S. Air Force photo by CLAUDE LAZZARA

Members of the 52nd Combat Communications Squadronset up a satellite as part of the Gator Sword Exercise. Thetraining exercise helps the squadron prepare for certificationevaluation.

4A The Robins Rev-Up May 16, 2008

Robins to honor deceased at Camellia Gardens ceremony BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELD

holly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

People mark the death of aloved one in different ways.

For 32 years, Robins,through a partnership with theMiddle Georgia CamelliaGardens Society and theWarner Robins Chamber ofCommerce, has paid tribute tothe deceased members of TeamRobins in an emotional, patri-otic ceremony at its CamelliaGardens located across fromthe Horizons Club on base.

The 2008 event will takeplace Thursday at 10 a.m. inthe garden.

Staff Sgt. JermarquisJohnson, a chaplain assistant atthe Robins Base Chapel whoserves as a point of contact forthe service, said the ceremonyhelps mark the service of thosewho have died.

Fifty-six people will behonored at this year’s CamelliaGardens service with the read-ing of names, ringing of bellsand reading of scripture.

Wreaths will also serve asreminders of those lost, and a21-gun salute will be observedat the service.

Staff Sgt. Derek Johnson, achaplain assistant at the basechapel, said the ceremony is agreat opportunity to showappreciation for deceasedloved ones.

“I think it’s a good way forpeople to remember their lovedones and friends they’veworked with over the years andjust give them credit for whatthey’ve done and give themthanks,” he said.

Chaplain (Capt.) DanielKim, a chaplain at the BaseChapel and project officer forthe Camellia Gardens service,said the service is a great wayfor Robins to team with thelocal community to honorpassed loved ones.

“Each service is a jointcommunity initiative honoringthe deceased of Robins AirForce Base military and thosewho served in civilian capaci-ty,” he said.

Robins and its partnersteamed up in 1976 to establishand dedicate the garden, whichmemorializes the dead throughcelebration of life. The gardenabounds with blossoms, birds,squirrels, and other wildlife.

The garden’s entrance ismarked by a brick and mortarwall displaying gold plaques

with the names of nearly 1,500deceased military and civilianmembers of Robins who havebeen honored in past memorialceremonies.

Chaplain Kim said about500 people attended the 2007service, and the chapel isexpecting more than 500 peo-ple to attend this year’s cere-mony.

WHAT TO KNOWGuests may park at theHorizons Club. Therewill be reserved seatingfor family members ofthose being remem-bered. In the event ofbad weather, the servicewill be moved inside thebase chapel and peoplewill be bused to thechapel from theHorizons Club. For moreinformation, callChaplain (Capt.) DanielKim or Staff Sgt.Jermarquis Johnson atthe Base Chapel at 926-2821.

U.S. Air Force photo bySUE SAPP

Maj. Gen. TomOwen (right),Warner RobinsAir LogisticsCenter command-er, and Chaplain(Lt. Col.) ThomasFey place awreath at lastyear’s CamelliaGardensMemorialCeremony. Thisyear’s ceremonyis Thursday.

May 16, 2008 The Robins Rev-Up 5A

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

First Support Services, theservice provider in the 78thLogistics ReadinessSquadron’s VehicleMaintenance and OperationsSection was recently recog-nized for its focus on keepingemployees safe.

Theresa Harrison, regionaldirector for the OccupationalSafety and HealthAdministration, presented theVoluntary Protection ProgramStar award to the work area’sleadership in the VehicleMaintenance Area May 6.

Eddie Poole, project man-ager for First Support Servicesin the 78th LRS, said theaward signifies that the vehiclemaintenance and operationsarea is implementing the bestsafety practices.

According to the OSHAWeb site, less than 1 percent ofcompanies have achieved Star

Status.Mr. Poole said less than 5

percent of companies that putin for the award get it on thefirst try, but his work area beatthe odds.

The project manager said alot of work went into makingthat happen.

“There is a lot of paper-work and procedures dealingwith your accidents and acci-dent ratios involved in theprocess for getting the OSHAaward,” he said. “It also dealswith the work area and thefacilities to make sure thateverything is inspected andeverything is safe for theemployees.”

Mr. Poole said one of thethings that made their programso successful is having a part-nership with employees thatgets them involved in the safe-ty program.

“Employees learn whattheir rights and responsibilitiesare so that everyone is looking

out for each other instead ofjust having employees workon their own,” he said.“Employees are now lookingout for their coworkers aswell.”

Dee Selph, an environmen-tal and safety manager in the78th LRS, said the programhelped the organization cut itsaccident rate by 52 percent

FSS recognized with VPP star award over the last two years.“I think the best part is

when the employees come toyou and they realize howimportant the safety program isto them,” she said. “They’revery involved in it. They’re allpart of it. They give their inputand it makes them more awareand safer.”

Mr. Poole said the programprovides employees valuablesafety information they can useat home as well.

A lot goes into ensuringsafety, Mr. Poole said.

“All of it involves the use ofpersonal protective equipment,such as steel-toed shoes, safetyglasses, practices of simplethings, such as not wearingjewelry in the work area,” hesaid. “These are things that alot of people don’t normallythink of, but they can causeaccidents.”

Pam McCullough, anadministrative manager in the

78th LRS who maintains thework area’s on-the-job acci-dent reportss, said VPP hashelped the organization stayvirtually accident free.

“It has been very good tosee how the accidents havegone down to only one acci-dent in 2006 and only minoraccidents since then,” she said.“It’s really nice to see thatimprovement and that you’renot having to follow up withpeople who are hurt.”

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP

David Langston, master certi-fied mechanic, works on theengine of a MB2 tow tractor inthe vehicle maintenance shop.The shop won a covetedVoluntary Protection ProgramStar award.

VPP STAR AWARDThe VPP Star Programacknowledges the bestworkplaces that are incompliance withOccupational Safety andHealth Administrationregulations and thatoperate outstandingsafety and health man-agement systems foremployees’s protection.All VPP requirementsmust be in order andworking effectively for atleast one year prior toStar approval.Categories include:injury and illness historyrequirements, compre-hensive safety andhealth management,leadership, and employ-ee involvement. There isno limit on the term ofparticipation in Star, aslong as a site continuesto meet all Star require-ments and to maintainStar quality. For moreinformation, visithttp://www.osha.gov/dcsp/vpp/index.html.

6A The Robins Rev-Up May 16, 2008

101 Critical Days campaign to help base personnel remember safety BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELD

holly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

While summer can be a funtime, it can also be a timewhen people are at a higherrisk for injury and even death.

According to the Air ForceSafety Center, there were 19fatalities Air Force wide dur-ing the 101 Critical Days ofSummer campaign, which typ-ically runs from MemorialDay to Labor Day weekend.

So far this fiscal year, theAFSC has already reported 22off-duty fatalities Air Force-wide which involved motorcy-cles and four-wheeled vehicleaccidents.

Lt. Col. Jeff Schwoob,Robins chief of Safety, said thesummer months are an impor-tant time to emphasize safepractices.

“(The campaign) is desig-nated to make sure that peopleare aware of the risks that theyare taking, but also how tolessen the risks,” he said.

Jerry Clineman, GroundSafety chief in Robins’sInstallation Safety Office, saidthe 101 Critical Days ofSummer campaign is a timewhen the base reminds peopleto use precaution on and offduty.

“We talk a lot aboutOperational Risk Manage-ment, but people don’t remem-ber to take that concept homewith them,” he said.

Mr. Clineman said safetypoints of contact at Robinsgive people the tools to staysafe.

“Identify the risks,” he said.“Know what (you’re) about todo. Consider if there are anyrisks or hazards.”

Colonel Schwoob saidmotorcycle safety is amongthe many areas the base istouching on during the cam-paign.

“We’ve seen an increased

because it’s pretty much thesame difference even ifyou’re under the limit.”

Mr. Clineman said Robinswill also include the “UnderArrest” campaign, whichinvolves traffic stops, checksfor licensing and insurance,and sobriety tests.

While people shouldalways exercise the Wingmanconcept, Mr. Clineman saidthe campaign is a good time tore-emphasize the point.

number of the use of motorcy-cles as gas prices go up,” hesaid. “What we’ve also seen isan increased number of acci-dents related to two-wheeldrive vehicles.”

Colonel Schwoob saidbefore revving up motorcycles,people should ensure the bike’soperational and safe.

The colonel said Robinsoffers many courses to helppeople operate motorcyclesand all-terrain vehicles moresafely.

Motorcycles, ATVs, andother type vehicles aren’t theonly means of getting hurt thisseason. Thrill-seeking adven-tures like bungee jumping andother outdoor activities canprove dangerous as well andshould probably be avoided,Colonel Schwoob said.

Sometimes, just getting toand from summer happeningscan present problems.

“You’ve got a Disney vaca-tion planned,” ColonelSchwoob said. “You’re doneon Friday at three o’clock and

decide to go on down toDisney. That’s a six-hour driveafter you’ve worked eight to10 hours. You’ve got to keepan eye on it and make sure youdon’t try to beat the rush, beatthe traffic, and take your time.”

To keep people safer thissummer, Mr. Clineman saidRobins will partner with theGeorgia governor’s TrafficHighway Safety Office inAtlanta and piggy back onother well known campaignssuch as the “Click it or Ticketit” seatbelt campaign and oth-ers.

“The Air Force is suggest-ing that we partner with theNational Highway TrafficSafety Administrationbecause they run three cam-paigns that just happen to betimed with our campaign,” hesaid. “It’s the ‘Click it orTicket it’ campaign, a nation-al effort to get people to buck-le up. The other one is ‘Overthe Limit,’ which is (a cam-paign about) driving whileintoxicated or while ‘buzzed’

Retired Air Force nurse to speak at luncheonMarie Berry will be the

guest speaker at a luncheonat the Museum of Aviation.The presentation is titled“One Step Closer To Home –The War Through the Eyesof a Nurse at LandstuhlHospital.”

Mrs. Berry, served asspecialty care section chief atLandstuhl Regional MedicalCenter in Germany. Duringher three-year tour atLandstuhl, she was in chargeof 125 civilian and militarypersonnel from three servic-es that provided care for acommunity of 48,000Americans as well as troopswounded in Iraq andAfghanistan. She and herstaff treated over 6,800

Soldiers andAirman involving9,600 surgicalprocedures.

She retired fromactive duty as alieutenant colonelin November 2007after a 20-yearcareer as an AirForce nurse.

“The troops we cared forwere amazing,” Mrs. Berrysaid. “I learned firsthand thegreat challenges they facedin the war on terror and weall shared their pain and sac-rifices. In spite of their seri-ous wounds, they hadtremendous spirit and patri-otism. We were all so proudof them and I look forward to

sharing this story.” During her

career she alsodeployed in supportof a variety of keymilitary operations,including Somalia,Haiti, Saudi Arabiaand Kenya.

Mrs. Berry livesin Warner Robins

with her husband, ColonelWarren Berry, 78th Air BaseWing commander, and their6-year-old daughter Lindsey.

The luncheon will be heldat 11:30 a.m. Wednesday inthe Art Gallery of theMuseum’s Eagle Building.Tickets are $20 and can bebought by calling 923-6600.

— Bob Dubiel

Marie Berry

U.S. Air Force file photo bySUE SAPP

Captain Jason Knab,99th Air RefuelingSquadron, fastens on alife vest before boatingon Lake Tobesofkeelast summer. Wateractivities are prevalentduring the 101 CriticalDays of Summer andofficials stress theimportance of beingsafe while swimmingand boating.

munity manager forthe American

Cancer Society.Ms. Gil-

bert addedthere will belots of food,fun ande n t e r t a i n -ment avail-

able from themore than 90

teams participating. There willalso be a children’s area withbouncy castles and dunkingbooths.

“You name it, we’ve got itgoing on,” Ms. Gilbert said.

Ms. Gilbert said many otherbase contractors and units alsoparticipate in the event.

Another way people can getinvolved in the fight againstcancer during the relay is byparticipating in the CancerPrevention Study-3 Fridayfrom 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Any one age 30 to 65,whohas never had cancer, isencouraged to participate.

The study includes a healthtest including a sample of bloodand the willingness to continuetaking surveys for 20 years.

“We are basically trying tomake connections betweengenetics and lifestyle choicesand cancer,” Ms. Gilbert said.

May 16, 2008 The Robins Rev-Up 7A

Talon Flight takes up fight against cancerBY AMANDA CREEL

amanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

Cancer touches every onein some way or another.

Cancer touched so manylives in the Talon Flight of the580th Aircraft SustainmentGroup, the flight decided tostand up and say “enough.”

“We are taught to beaggressive in the name of thewarfighter. This time we arefighting our own war againstcancer,” said Donna Hartnett,High Velocity MaintenanceTeam member.

The group was determinedto take action against the killerresponsible for nearly 23 per-cent of all deaths in the U.S. in2005. It decided the best wayto fight back was throughfunding research.

“I want to see a cure for mychildren and grandchildren sothey don’t have to deal withcancer,” said Terri Harrison,flight chief for fixed-wing inRobins Supply ChainManagement.

The group decided to start aRelay for Life team.

Though the group is still aninfant in its commitment to thefight against cancer, the teamraised over $10,000 last yearand is determined to surpassthat this year.

It all started because severalmembers of their team werediagnosed with cancer.

“When you sit there andyou are watching yourcoworkers suffer from cancer,it’s a real motivator,” Ms.Hartnett said.

The team is willing to tryeverything and anything toraise funds for the AmericanCancer Society including join-ing with a Byron retailer, DressBarn.

“It was a no-brainerbecause they match ourfunds,” said Tommie Huff,item management specialistwith Supply Chain Manage-

ment in theGlobal LogisticSupport Center.

The team hasmade holidaybaskets such asValentine’s Dayor Easter basketsand handmade quiltsto be raffled off. The teamalso did a bake sale, a booksale and a fashion show.

“Last year, we even did dogtraining classes,” Ms. Harnettsaid.

The team said last year theywere inexperienced. They arehoping their experiences fromlast year will help them raiseeven more this year.

“We did pretty good forbeing blindfolded,” said Ms.Huff about their first year as aRelay for Life team.

One lesson the team learnedwas that the more support fromboth the base and outside com-munities, the better the results.

“Our team just keeps grow-ing because we are alwaystelling people what we aredoing and getting them to joinour team,” Ms. Hartnett said.

The team has added mem-bers from other areas on thebase and has invited numerousoff-base industry partners tojoin their fight against cancer.

After months of fundraisersthe team has big plans for therelay itself. The team plans todo a demonstration about ther-apy dogs and dog agility tests.

The team will also offerface painting and will sell allsorts of flashing gadgets.

“Things that light up —that’s what the people like,”Ms. Huff said.

The team will also raffle offseveral prizes at the relay, suchas gift cards, golf accessoriesand watches.

“It’s a whole lot of fun andit’s a great place for people tocome together if they’ve beentouched by cancer,” saidHeather Gilbert, senior com-

WHAT TO KNOWThe Houston CountyRelay for Life will betoday and Saturday from6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. atthe Georgia NationalFairgrounds in Perry. Formore information, con-tact The AmericanCancer Society at743-6391.

SPRING SINGINGCourtesy photo

The RobinsElementary Choruswears Hawaiianshirts to perform"Surfing USA" dur-ing their springconcert for the May 8. The con-cert was a combi-nation of singingand video clipshighlighting thisyears' performanc-es and events.Medals wereawarded to thechorus members toreward theiraccomplishmentsthis year.

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BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Not long after celebrating its 50thanniversary, the Robins NCO Academywill close it’s doors permanently. Theschool inactivates Tuesday, one of sev-eral academies that has closed or is clos-ing as part of the Air Force’s cost-cuttingmeasures.

Although the base will mourn theschool’s inactivation, it is perhaps thecommunity that will suffer most.

“Ever since we found out that we’regoing to be closing, we’ve learned howthe closure affects people you wouldn’teven imagine,” said Master Sgt. AaronRogusky, director of education atRobins NCOA who has been on staff forabout five years.

Sergeant Rogusky said people bothon and off base are sad about the clo-sure.

“From civilians downtown to differ-ent people on base, they don’t want tosee it close,” he said. “It surprised me ofhow many people that we actuallytouched in the local community. Theyknow about us, they respect us and theydon’t want to see us close.”

Traditionally, staff and students of theacademy have taken many opportunitiesto make a difference in the base andMiddle Georgia communities, especial-ly with the Junior ROTC.

Each July, Georgia area JROTC pro-grams hold a summer camp at the acad-emy, supported by staff members sup-port.

“Our staff members participate interms of administrative as well asinstructional duties,” said Master Sgt.Jeffrey Sandru, director of evaluationsand training at the Academy. “The ALSalso participates. (It’s) not just the NCO

academy, but PME itself giving to thecommunity.”

Sergeant Sandru said the RNCOAstaff has also helped with the areaJROTC programs’s drill competitionsstatewide.

The academy’s lessons in leadershiphave touched the Middle Georgia com-munity through the school’s participa-tion in the Warner Robins AreaChamber of Commerce’s annual train-ing program which is intended to helparea business and civic leaders networkand share ideas.

“They’ve used our facilities andwe’ve facilitated classes with them,passing on some of the same leadershipand management techniques that we’vebeen passing on to our students,”Sergeant Sandru said. “What we’re hav-ing is an integration of leadership acrossthe board between military and civilianleaders.”

In addition to the many blood drives,soup kitchens, and other community-based activities the school has helpedwith, Sergeant Sandru said the school’sstudents and staff have made a differ-ence by helping Network56, the ChiefsGroup, Top 3 and other organizationswith their events.

Despite the closure, Sergeant Sandrusaid the school’s legacy will survive.

“I think we’ve set an example thateven though the institution is going to begone, the legacy of that institution isgoing to live on,” he said. “I think peo-ple are going to remember that andthey’re going to try to match it and liveup to it and keep that kind of legacygoing for years.”

He hopes other base organizationscontinue to get involved with the localcommunity to help fill the void left bythe NCO Academy’s closure.

U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPPRobins NCO Academy students stand in formation during the 50th anniversary cele-bration of the school. The final NCOA graduation prior to the inactivation of the acad-emy is Tuesday. Other academies that have also closed or are closing include thoseat McGuire AFB, N.J., which closed last year; Goodfellow AFB, Texas, which will closeMay 28; and Kirtland AFB, N.M., which will close in 2009.

NCOA will be missed bybase, local communities

RNCOA leaving behind a historical legacyBY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELD

holly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

The Robins NCO Academy isleaving behind not only a historyof high professional military edu-cation standards, but also thefootprints of community support,as the school prepares to inacti-vate Tuesday.

The school, which has gradu-ated more than 67,000 NCOs inits lifetime, has a rich and storiedhistory.

Enlisted professional militaryeducation started at Robins inMay 1958. It was named theNCO Preparatory School. In July1970, the NCO academy atMcClellan Air Force Base,Calif., transferred to Robins andconsolidated with ongoing PMEprograms at the base.

The school then becameknown as the Air Force LogisticsCommand NCO LeadershipSchool. In October 1970, theschool was designated as theAFLC NCO Academy/

Leadership School. In 1984, Robins established

the U.S. Air Force NCOPreparatory Course, and three ofthe existing four levels of enlist-ed PME came under control ofthe school.

The school became theAirman Leadership School in1991, and two years later, itreceived it’s final name change tothe Robins NCO Academy.

Chief Master Sgt. RoyLapioli, commandant at theRNCOA since July 2006, saidRobins has offered enlisted PMEcourses long before the schoolwas given its current name.

“While our forerunner was anNCO academy, we started ourenlisted PME here as an NCOorientation course which wasintended to get people ready tobecome NCOs,” he said. “Fromthere, we started picking up dif-ferent professional military edu-cation programs.”

Throughout its lifetime, theRobins NCOA has had a great

impact on the enlisted force,Chief Lapioli said.

“All of Robins’s enlistedfolks, when they were eligible togo to that particular level ofschool, they got to go to theRobins NCO Academy,” he said.“That isn’t the only studentsreceived and taught here. ”

Chief Lapioli said over theyears, RNCOA instructors havetaught active-duty, Guard, andReserve members Air Force-wide. He has seen firsthand howthe school has produced phenom-enal NCO leaders.

While the school is closing,some of its artifacts will be dis-played in a section of the WynnDining Facility and given toRobins’s ALS to remind peopleof its heritage.

Other relics will go to the AirForce Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, Ohio,and the Air Force EnlistedResearch Institute, formerlyknown as the Enlisted HeritageHall at Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.

U.S. Air Force file photoStudents of the NCO Preparatory School pose for a group photo. The school was established in 1958 andafter a plethora of name changes, became the Robins NCO Academy in 1993. Tuesday, the academy will inac-tivate.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPThe Robins NCO Academy is professional military education targeted to technical ser-geants. All technical sergeants must complete the six-week course before becomingsenior NCOs. More than 220 academic hours focus on leadership, communications,and the profession of arms -- among many other subjects.

U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPPStudents of the Robins NCO Academy retire the colors after a retreat ceremony for the NCOA 50th anniversary.

FRIDAYA super seafood buffet will be

Friday at Horizons from 6 to 9 p.m.Enjoy all you can eat crab legs,shrimp, salmon and much more.Cost is $20 for members and $23for guests.

SATURDAYAn America’s Kids Run is

Saturday starting at 9 am. at the fit-ness center track. This event is forchildren ages five to 13 years old.Each child will receive a free T-shirtfor completing their run. For moreinformation or to register call thecommunity center at 926-2105 orgo to www.americaskidsrun.org.

Dance the night away on Latinnight May 17 at the Heritage Clubfrom 9 p.m. to close. Enjoy DJLucho with the best Latin and Salsamusic in middle Georgia. Cost isfree to members and $5 for guest.

SUNDAYWatch "Judgement Day" May

18 at 8 p.m. in the Heritage ClubLounge, located in Bldg. 956. Costis free for members and $5 forguests.

THIS WEEKThe Artist Craftsman &

Photography Gallery contest willtake place May 16-23. Registeryour artwork at the Arts & CraftsCenter any time from May 16-19.Awards will be presented on May 23at 4 p.m. Visit the Web site fordetails on categories and rules.

UPCOMINGThe Child Development Center

will host its Junior Summer CampJune 1 through Aug. 1. Children ages4 and older may participate. Only 24slots are available. Registrationbegins the week of April 1 and con-tinues as long as spaces are avail-able. For more information, call KellyGreen at 926-5805.

ONGOINGPurchase a mug when you

join the Mug Club for only $15.Receive a customized mug in fullcolor with your logo, squadron orunit patch, call sign or rank. Pickup your order forms from Horizons,Heritage Club or the Arts & CraftCenter.

The Arts & Crafts Center willhold the following classes inMay: scroll saw, watercolor painting,acrylic painting sketching, cherishscrapbook, lathe class, basketweaving tote class, card keeper anddividers beginning scrapbooking,painting, encaustic painting withwax, mosaic, beginning and

advanced digital photography. Fordates, times and cost, visit theServices Web site. Advance regis-tration and payment is required forall classes. All classes are open toactive duty, reserve and retired mili-tary and family members and DoDcivilians.

The Information, Tickets andTravel office is selling AtlantaBraves VIP ticket packages foronly $50 (a $300 value). Receivefour free game tickets and six buy-one-get-one- free tickets. A limitedsupply is available on a first-come,first-serve basis. For more informa-tion call the ITT office at 926-2945.

A White Linen Party/R&B con-cert and Old School dance party(All in One) will be held May 31starting at 9 p.m. in the HeritageClub, presented by the HeritageClub and Mack-TymeEntertainment. Enjoy the smoothsounds of Danny Clay, guest emceecomedian Ice Cream and specialguest DJ, AJ the DJ. Advance pricetickets are $17 for members and$20 for guests.

Exciting dance classes areunderway in the community cen-ter, including Hip Hop (adult andyouth), salsa, belly dancing, swingdancing, Tai Chi and piano.

The Airmen Against DrunkDriving program provides rides freeof charge to all Robins DOD card

holders. Coverage is from Perry toMacon. For a free, anonymous ride,call 222-0013. The 78th ServicesDivision also offers designated driverprograms. To learn more call 926-2670.

Join outdoor recreation on akayaking trip to AppalachianOutfitters, in Dahlonega on June12. Meet at outdoor recreation at 8a.m. for departure at 8:30 a.m. Costis $75 per person and includes useof kayak, paddles, life vest andtransportation. Deadline to sign upis May 30. A minimum of 10 peopleis required for outdoor recreation tohost the trip. For more information,call 926-4001.

You could be the lucky winner oftwo round-trip tickets by participat-ing in May Coca Cola Giveaway!Every time you purchase two 20 oz.bottled coke products for $2.25 atPizza Depot, On Spot Café, BaseRestaurant and Golf Course you willbe given an entry form to completeand drop in the box at that facility.

The entry forms will be combinedinto one drawing bin on June 2 anda single form will be drawn and thewinner will be notified shortly there-after.

A yard sale will be held May 31from 8 a.m. to noon in front of theHeritage Club, Bldg. 956. Set upstarts at 7:15 a.m. and tables can bepurchased in advance for $7 pertable (limit three per person)

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CatholicCatholic masses are held at the chapel each

Saturday at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., on HolyDays of Obligation at noon and 5 p.m. vigil the daybefore, and Monday through Friday at noon. TheSacrament of Reconciliation is Saturday from 4:30 to5:15 p.m.

Islamic Islamic Friday Prayer (Jumuah) is Fridays at 2

p.m. in the chapel annex rooms 1 and 2.

JewishJewish service is Fridays at 6:15 p.m. at the

Macon synagogue.

Orthodox ChristianSt. Innocent Orthodox Church service is at the

chapel on the second Tuesday of each month at 5p.m.

Protestant The traditional service meets Sunday in the

Chapel at 11 a.m. featuring hymns, anthems, congre-gational prayers and readings. Contemporary servicemeets at 6 p.m. in the Chapel sanctuary, singing thelatest praise and worship music. The gospel servicemeets at 8 a.m. at the Chapel, praising God withinspirational music. Religious education meets inBldg. 905 at 9:30 a.m.

Tickets: $4 adult; $2 children (11 years old andyounger. For more information, call the base theater at926-2919

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Employee-relations specialists at 926-5307 or 926-5802 haveinformation and instructions concerning requests to receive ordonate annual leave. To have an approved leave recipient printed in the Robins Rev-Up,wings should send information to Kendahl Johnson at:kendahl.johnson@robins.af.mil. Submissions run for two weeks.

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U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPDrag racer Mike "The Hitman" Hill stopped by the Heritage ClubMay 13 with his green Corvette to sign autographs. The Hitman willbe competing at the Macon National Dragway this month. Tickets areon sale through Information, Tickets and Travel.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS1. Morning precip 4. “I” or self of any person 7. Nickname for the P-47 Thunderbolt 10. Picnic pest 13. Notre Dame football coachParseghian 14. Steal 15. Pub order 16. Observe 17. Damage 18. USAF investigative arm 19. A-24 21. Snake sound 23. Device for capturing birds, fish, orinsects 24. M*A*S*H actor Alda 26. Writer Fleming 29. Blood carriers 33. P-36 34. 21st letter of the Greek alphabet 35. F-22 36. Interrogates 37. Sea bird 39. Love Song singer Bareilles 40. A-20 41. Capital of Western Samoa 45. Cheese type 46. Female servant; maid in India 50. P-43 52. USAF structure above the wing 54. Cry in a thin voice; whine 55. Expanse or area of land, water, etc. 56. Oklahoma town 57. Sports network 58. Gallop 60. Coming after all others, as in time,order, or place 62. A-26 66. Frozen precipitation 67. Mil. overseas address starter 70. Rapping Dr. 71. Flightless bird 72. Period mark 73. Unused 74. Horse feed 75. Cry 76. Business ending, sometimes 77. Distilled alcoholic liquor

DOWN1. Water barricade 2. Pitcher’s stat 3. P-40 4. Greek god of love 5. Idle talk or rumor 6. Japanese sash 7. Boxing punch 8. ___ Bator 9. Swiss town host to conventions ontreatment of non-combatants, prisoners 10. Burn residue 11. Formerly 12. Golf prop 20. Movements or course in walking orrunning 22. Append one’s signature to 24. Exclamation of triumph, mockery,contempt, or surprise 25. ___ Vegas 27. In or to the front 28. 90s grunge band 30. Ain’t __ _ Shame 31. Neither’s literary partner 32. USAF E-4 35. VCR button 38. Vagabond 40. Death Becomes ___ 41. Model Carol 42. Even score 43. __ _ jiffy; quickly 44. Capital of Ghana 46. Mocks 47. P-51 48. European mount 49. Coop denizen 51. Pieces composed for the develop-ment of a specific point 53. F-16 Fighting ____ 59. Finding ___ 61. USAF MAJCOM 62. Wedding words 63. Gun lobby 64. Animal doc 65. Remove by pressure and friction;erase 66. Ugandan strongman ___ Amin 68. Designer I.M. ___ 69. Possess

By Capt. Tony Wickman71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

SOLUTION

Attack-Pursuit course work

sports May 16, 2008 The Robins Rev-Up 3BHave an idea for a sports article? Send it to

Kendahl Johnson at kendahl.johnson@robins.af.mil

BY AMANDA CREELAmanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

When it comes to bowlingBrianna Woolery is one lucky11-year-old.

It all started two years agowhen she won a drawing for abowling ball and bag at theGold Cup Bowling Center onRussell Parkway in WarnerRobins.

“I was excited to win some-thing for once, so I wanted totry it out. I found out I loved it,”Brianna said.

It wasn’t long beforeBrianna brought her love ofbowling to the Robins BowlingCenter and its youth bowlingleague, where she has beenthrowing splits, spares and evena few strikes for two years.

Recently, her passion forbowling, brought more goodfortune when someone some-where knew her love of thesport and her winning person-ality made her a perfect candi-date for the Friendship Gamesin Haarlem, Holland in July.

Brianna’s initial nominator

remains a mystery, but no onewas surprised to hear sheearned a spot as a People toPeople Sports Ambassador.

After her nominationBrianna was given the opportu-nity to apply to be a sportsambassador at the FriendshipGames. Her application led toan interview and eventually toher selection.

People to PeopleInternational was founded in1956 by President Eisenhowerto promote world peacethrough increased understand-ing between the citizens of theworld. Sports ambassadorswere added to the People toPeople mission in 2000.

The program searches forathletes from many differentsports, who not only have someathletic ability but are alsogood leaders and are known fortheir good character.

“We aren’t just looking forstar athletes. We are looking forwell-rounded representativesof the U.S.,” said AndyHenderson, area sports admin-istrator for the Georgia People

to People Sports Ambassadorprogram.

Mr. Henderson, who inter-viewed Brianna and helpedselect her, said he was soimpressed with her at her inter-view.

“I remember her so wellbecause she was so shy andbashful at first. As the inter-view progressed, I could seeher confidence grow. After that,I knew she was a special younglady,” Mr. Henderson said.

He is confident she is goingto be a great sports ambassador

“She’s going to represent uswell. She is just such a neat kid.She is going to be a goodambassador,” Mr. Hendersonsaid. “We want to win with dig-nity and class and I know shewill do that.”

During the games, Briannawill be representing the U.S.and making friends with herpeers representing more than20 nationalities at the games.Brianna is one of 125 studentsfrom the state of Georgiaselected, who will spend 10days touring the country visit-

ing a cheese factory and partic-ipating in a ten-mile bike ride.

Brianna said the thing shewas looking forward to themost was visiting the home ofAnne Frank.

“I read the book and I reallyloved it and I want to find outall about it,” Brianna said.

Along with bowling inHolland for the FriendshipGames, Brianna will also beknocking down pins at theState Bowling tournament inSavannah May 17 with othermembers of the base youthbowling league.

Brianna and her parents,Charlie and Pam Woodrow,agree she would have neverbeen afforded this opportunitywithout the base youth bowlingleague program helping herdiscover her enthusiasm for thesport.

When Brianna started bowl-ing on base two years ago heraverage was about 60. Aftertwo years of practice andleague play she more than dou-bled her bowling average to a123, Mrs. Woodrow said.

“She’s a sweetheart. She’snot the best bowler I have, butshe enjoys her bowling and shetries very hard,” said MargaretCorzine, a coach with the baseyouth bowling league. “It’s thechance of a lifetime for her andI am so proud of her.”

Brianna credits the youthleague coaches with her suc-cess on the lanes as well.

“I don’t think I could havegotten over 90 if I didn’t havethem,” Brianna said.

Brianna is a little apprehen-sive about the competition.

“It’s going to be really fun,but I am nervous about beingaround people who speak dif-ferent languages and not beingable to understand the otherkids,” Brianna said.

Youth bowler preps for international competition

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPBrianna Woolery, 11, has been bowling for several years and willcompete in the Friendship Games in Haarlem, Holland in July.

TOURNAMENT VICTORS UNDEFEATED CHAMPS

Left to right, Tech.Sgt. Martin Bajala,Tech. Sgt.Christopher Danko,Master Sgt. MarkSchwab, and Airman1st Class KentParsons hold theirtrophy from the ShawInvitational. TheRobins quartet cap-tured first place,marking the first timeever a Robins teamwon that tournament. “We have competedin the event for 10years and finallybrought home the tro-phy,” Sergeant Dankosaid.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPU.S. Air Force photo

by AMANDA CREEL

EJ Lindsey, 9,dribbles past adefender in thechampionshipgame of the2008 RobinsYouth SoccerAssociation Y-10 SoccerTournament. EJscored threegoals to leadhis team, TheIncredibles, to a4-2 victory inthe tournament.The team fin-ished the sea-son unbeaten.

4B The Robins Rev-Up May 16, 2008

U.S. Air Force file photo

In 1958, Tech. Sgt. Jack Ratcliffe (right) was the first flight chief ofthe Robins Noncommissioned Officer Prepatory School, knowntoday as Airman Leadership School. He was honored by theRobins ALS for his contributions to military education.

PME pioneer recognized for contributionsBY AMANDA CREEL

amanda.creel.ctr@robins.af.mil

This week, Robins AirmenLeadership School studentswere given a unique opportu-nity to look back at the 50years of Professional MilitaryEducation at the base throughthe eyes of one of its pioneer.

It all began as one retiredAirman, his wife and son trav-eled from Ohio to theSoutheast in search of warmerweather.

Jack Ratcliffe, a retiredmaster seargeant, his wife,Roberta, and his son, Darryl,decided to visit a few formerduty stations, including stopsin Georgia-Hunter Airfield inSavannah and Robins.

It wasn’t long before thetrio arrived to Robins whereSergeant Ratcliffe had beenthe first flight chief of theRobins NoncommissionedOfficer Preparatory School,known today as AirmanLeadership School.

Mr. Ratcliffe said he justwanted to see what the schoolwas like today.

It wasn’t long before Mr.Ratcliffe’s present-day prede-cessor, Master Sgt. MatthewOgle, decided his presence

was a moment that could notgo unrecognized by theschool.

“He’s a PME pioneer,”Sergeant Ogle said.

He added Mr. Ratcliffeepitomizes one of the key slo-gans or phrases of the schooltoday: ‘Know the way, go theway and show the way.’

The leadership school’spresent class joined togetherwith the Robins NCOAcademy’s final class for aspecial retreat ceremony tohonor the 86-year-old man forhis contributions to theschool’s beginning in 1958.

The school presented Mr.Ratcliffe with a flag that wasflown over Iraq as part of theOperation Iraqi Freedom anda plaque recognizing his 28years of service to the countryand role in PME at Robins.

The school even took amoment to recognize Robertaand her 28 years of sacrifice insupport of her husband’s serv-ice with a bouquet of springflowers.

Mr. Ratcliffe was over-whelmed with gratitude. Heand his wife said this was amoment the couple wouldnever forget.

The Airmen enrolled in the

present day airmen leadershipschool were thrilled with theopportunity to learn about thebeginnings of the programfrom one of the pioneers ofRobins military education.

“The opportunity to meethim was incredible. We got tosee this portfolio he had all ofthese pictures of the schoolhouse and the students backthen,” said Staff Sgt. BradBurfield, an air transportationspecialist with the ReadinessFlight.

He said the course hadchanged over the yearsbecause in Mr. Ratcliffe’s daythe school was similar to basictraining with the Airmen liv-ing in dorms or barracks.

“They had the lockers justlike at basic and everything hadto be separated into separatedrawers, even a sock drawer,”Sergeant Burfield said.

Senior Airmen AshleyDeering, a fuels specialist withthe 78th Logistics ReadinessSquadron, said it was neat tosee the similarities and differ-ences between the first class inthe ’50s and her graduatingclass in 2008.

“There are a lot of parallelseven though the times havechanged,” Airman Deering

said. Airman Deering said she is

glad the class, which graduat-ed from ALS May 13, wasable to recognize Mr.Ratcliffe’s role in PME andhis contributions to the ArmyAir Corp and the Air Force.

She said many of the samelessons impressed on theirclass in ALS were part of theschool’s curriculum in itsformative years.

One of the differences thatsurprised her was the amountof marching the students hadto do then.

“We got to take a step backto where they were and lethim know what he did weappreciated,” Airman Deeringsaid.

U.S. Air Force photoby SUE SAPP

Jack Ratcliffeholds a plaquein recognition ofhis years ofservice.The cur-rent ALS classheld a retreatceremony inhonor of Mr.Ratcliffe, whowas the firstflight chief in1958 for theschool.

6B The Robins Rev-Up May 16, 2008

MENTOR APPRECIATION

Quintae Turner (left) ofLindsey Elementary Schoolgets a face painting fromKarrisa Lewis as part of theRaising EducationAchievement for Children men-toring program’s annual appre-ciation picnic.

Throughout the year, mentorswork with elementary studentson a one-on-one basis for onehour each week. The goal ofthe REACH program is to pairvolunteer mentors from Robinswith local students who arestruggling academically. Theobjectives of the program areto help these students improveschool attendance and aca-demic performance whilereducing disciplinary problems.

“The picnic is the finale of asuccessful academic yearwhere we celebrate the bondscreated between students andtheir mentors, and is eagerlyanticipated by both mentorsand students.” said JywanyaDillinger a contracting officer inthe 78th Contracting Squadron.“It is a way to spend time withone another outside of theschool environment.”

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTON

Warner Robins AirLogistics Center has devel-oped an effective and proac-tive Foreign Object Damageand Dropped ObjectPrevention program.

There are many causes ofFOD. Two major contribu-tors are poor housekeepingand poor work habits such asnot accounting for hardware,safety wire, tools, etc., duringoperations and maintenance.All loose objects, regardlessof their origin, can cause cat-astrophic and costly damageto an aircraft, major end itemor loss of life. FOD aware-ness and prevention is every-one’s responsibility.

Publicity is a key elementof an effective FOD programand this done through aware-ness training, recognition,awards, posters and banners,and frequent FOD walks.

Several practices are usedto mitigate FOD such as:

the use of caps and plugson openings, ports, lines,hoses, electrical connectionsand ducts

intake/inlet/exhaustinspection prior to engine startand after engine shutdown

use intake plugs or tapeand barrier paper as requiredprior to performing mainte-

nance in or around engineintakes

a local flightline clothingpolicy aimed at FOD preven-tion

hardware and tool con-trol and accountability poli-cies

awareness and preven-tion training

FOD inspections on alltowed equipment, vehicles,vehicle tires, and open cargoareas of vehicles prior enter-ing the runway, taxiway, andflightline

FOD incidents are classi-

fied as preventable and non-preventable. FODs are con-sidered preventable exceptthose listed below:

Caused by natural envi-ronment or wildlife. Thisincludes hail, ice, animals,insects, sand, and birds.

From internal enginemateriel failure, as long asdamage is confined to theengine.

Caused by materiel failureof an aircraft component ifthe component failure isreported as a deficiency.

Found during depot over-haul for maximum operatingtime.

WR-ALC has experienceda sharp decline in the costattributable to preventableFOD. The yearly cost sincefiscal 2005, when FOD costthe government more than $2million, is as follows:

FY05 - $2,186,749.22FY06 - $154,904.72FY07 - $638,136.24FY08 YTD - $73,764.28Events such as the May 7

base FOD walk are aware-ness tools used to emphasizethe importance of FOD pre-vention. Members of TeamRobins were able to remove826 pounds of debris fromthe airfield. — 78thOperational Support Squadron

WHAT TO KNOWForeign Object Damage,

or FOD, is any damage to anaircraft, missile, engine, air-craft system, missile systems,component, tire, munitions, orsupport equipment caused bya foreign object which may ormay not degrade the requiredsafety and/or operationalcharacteristics of the afore-mentioned items. All person-nel (military, civilian, and con-tractors) working in, on,around, or traveling throughareas near aircraft, missiles,munitions, AGE, engines, orcomponents thereof will com-ply with FOD prevention.

JOB TITLE:Project engineer in the 778th

Civil Engineer Squadron’sdesign branch.

HOMETOWN:Canton, Ga.

BACKGROUND:Has been at Robins since

1994

ON THE BEST WAY FORPEOPLE TO CONSERVEENERGY:

“Unplug or turn off appliancesand light sources. Use naturallight sources when possible.Watch your temperature setpoints. Reset thermostats whenyou're home and away fromhome.”

HOBBIES: Running and bicycling

JudahBradley

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP

Robins works to eliminate FOD

Courtesy photos

More than 500 Team Robins members walk the 12,000-foot Robins flightline May 7 in a semian-nual FOD walk. FOD, or Foreign Object Damage, is any debris, loose rocks or trash, tools andthings that can be sucked up into an airplane's engine or propellers, causing damage to it.Every year at Robins and around the Air Force, FOD causes tens of thousands of dollars indamage to aircraft. Removal of foreign objects helps prevent damage and save money.