BY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@us.af.mil

LL ie down, then slowly scoot on your sideor belly while wearing a head-to-toe pro-tective suit and respirator, and you’ve justbegun a day in the life of an aircraft mechanicwho works inside a C-130 fuel tank.It’s hot, dark, smells faintly of jet fuel – and

you’ve only got inches to spare as you go aboutyour job. It’s been compared to crawling andworking inside of a toolbox, your car glove com-partment or even under a bed. Doesn’t sound likea typical day in the office, does it?When a mechanic works inside a confined

space – a space that has limited or restrictedmeans for entry or exit – a second individual isstationed outside to help monitor activities.Should Jeremy Kahler, a 6-foot-2-inch aircraft

electrician with the 560thAircraft MaintenanceSquadron, suddenly lose consciousness inside anoutboard fuel tank, it’s not his attendant’s job toenter that confined space to rescue him. That callgoes to Robins Fire Emergency Services.During a recently warm Thursday afternoon,

just as 1 p.m. approached, six fire trucks arrivedon the scene at Bldg. 2390.The scenario: Kahler – who’s worked at

Robins six years – is trapped and in need of assis-tance, and firefighters must conduct a ConfinedSpace Rescue operation.Mechanics like Kahler, formerly with the

squadron’s Center Wing Box program, who workin confined spaces like a C-130 fuel tank can per-form duties such as painting, sealant and foam re-moval, and making repairs while closer to theground before they’re fixed on the aircraft.Before firefighters arrive, he shows off the

wing’s number one tank and several areas wherehe typically spends most of his time routing andclamping wires.He usually goes in the wing with his feet first,

when it’s an option, or head first through a hole atthe top.Once in, depending where his work is, he gets

down and scrunches into a ball as he maneuversabout. When he’s sitting down inside, his headcan pop up through that same hole.

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Smokeless tobacco users are more likelyto miss work or deployment due to illnessor other complications. For information ontobacco cessation, call the Health and Well-ness Center at 478-327-8480.

Celebrating DiversityCelebrating Diversity

INSIDEAsian American Pacific Islander Heritage, Page A2

AFMC command chief says farewell, Page A4

AFAF campaign extended, Page A5

Lighter Fare Fit and Fabulous

Trio competes, bringshome medals

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BY ANGELA WOOLENangela.woolen.ctr@us.af.mil

In the dim light, a pro-jector screen displays theblack and white image ofan old man with a cane ona cobblestone street. His shadow shows a

small boy with his parentsand a sibling. A poignantreminder of what Holo-caust Remembrance Daysymbolizes.Six million European

Jews were murdered be-tween 1939 and 1945. Mil-lions of other peoplewhom the Nazis declaredas threatening to the per-fect Arian race werealso killed.The question at the

luncheon Wednesday inthe Museum of Aviation’sHangar One was, “Why do

we get together everyyear?”Several people, includ-

ing 78th Air Base WingCommander Col. Jeff Kingand Warner Robins MayorRandy Toms, answeredthat question. But none better than

guest speaker Marsha Van-dervort – the daughter of aholocaust survivor.Her father was a pris-

oner at Auschwitz, one ofthe most well-known ofthe concentration camps. Although he didn’t

speak of his time there tohis daughter, Vandervortlearned early on that hid-ing her Jewish identity wasof utmost importance,even after immigrating tothe U.S.

Holocaust: Never Forget Base FES exercisesconfined spaces

rescue skills

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C-17 Division movemakes day-to-daymission strongerBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@us.af.mil

The C-17 Division is fi-nally all under one rooffollowing the move of oneof its branch’s 60 person-nel from Bldg. 380 to onelocation at Bldg. 660.“This is just a great op-

portunity for more team-work and team building. Itconsolidates us in one lo-cation, and makes the workthat we do day-to-day tosupport the mission evenmore strong and robust,”said Col. Amanda Myers,C-17 Division chief. “It’snice to have everyone in

one space for the esprit decorps and camaraderie, aswell as enjoying a facilitythat is very nice.” One of nine branches

under the C-17 Division,the Maintenance and Mod-ifications Branch that relo-cated is responsible fordepot operations that in-clude coordinating heavymaintenance and modifica-tions scheduling, and alsoensuring aircraft technicaldocumentation is in order. Building 660 is the site

of the former commissaryat Robins, and includes not

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Is-landers have been serving honorably in the U.S.military, since the War of 1812. The first AsianAmerican, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islandersto reach general officer rank was Brig. Gen. Al-bert Lyman, part Chinese American and NativeHawaiian, he was the commanding general ofthe 32nd Army Division that fought in the Leytecampaigns in the Philippines in World War II. LYMAN

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Second FrontWatson Gate Closed TuesdayThe Watson Boulevard Gate will be closed

Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.The Martin Luther King Gate will be open dur-

ing this period to accommodate traffic.

PACE offers free professionalismpresentations AFMC wideAs part of Profession of Arms Center of

Excellence Character and Leadership initiative, afive-hour presentation of “Professionalism –Enhancing Human Capital” will be held at RobinsTuesday through Thursday, Aug. 30 through 31and Sept. 1. The presentations will examine howprofessionalism drives individual behavior andconnects Air Force core values to the Air Forcemission.Though targeted at effective working relation-

ships within the Air Force, attendees are able toextend the lessons to personal relationships as well.For more information, call Bryan Teel at 478-

327-6990 or Rob Powell at 478-327-8589.

78th CPTS ClosureThe 78th Comptroller Squadron will be closed

on May 13 for a Wingman Day. Normal businesswill resume May 16.For emergencies, contact Senior Master Sgt.

Mark Thompson at 478-442-4427.

Deadline approaches forCamellia Gardens nominationsNominations are being sought for the annual

Camellia Gardens Memorial Service.The service, which pays tribute to deceased

members of Team Robins, will take place May 26at 10 a.m. in the Museum of Aviation Century ofFlight Hangar.The submission deadline is May 13.The service is a 39-year tradition rooted in a

partnership between Robins, the Middle GeorgiaCamellia Society and the Robins Regional Chamberof Commerce.The memorial holds the names of more than

1,700 deceased military and civilian Robins mem-bers who have been honored.To submit a family member, friend or coworker

who worked at Robins to be honored this year, con-tact Master Sgt. Stacey Hazewood at 478-327-3772or Stacey.hazewood@us.af.mil.

Robins Parkway ClosureA construction project

which includes traffic lightinstallation and pavementrepair at the Robins Parkwayand Lakeside Drive intersec-tion will tentatively start May16 and last for 60 days.The construction will be

phased therefore requiring laneclosures on northbound and southbound lanesthroughout the life of the project. There will becones and signage to direct traffic through con-struction zone.In case of inclement weather, work could be

delayed.For more information, call Walter Carter at 478-

327-2994 or Lorrie Simmons at 478-327-3977.

BYANGELAWOOLENangela.woolen.ctr@us.af.mil

TTo celebrateAsianAmerican Pacific IslanderHeritage Month, the Robins Diversity Councilwill host a heritage fair Wednesday at HorizonsEvent Center from 2 to 4 p.m.“It’s basically an introduction toAsia and the Pacific

Islands,” said Capt. Bori Um, 51st CombatCommunications Squadron Mission Systems flightcommander.The month kicked off with anAsian Pacific Gala last

Saturday at theWellston Center inWarner Robins.Performers, demonstrators and fashion were part of theevent.The fair will include booths with small demonstra-

tions or static displays for the differentAsian or Pacificisland nations.Attendees will get to sample food and see clothing

from different regions.Demonstrations will include how to use chopsticks,

how to make origami, Chinese and Cambodian writingsand applying henna.Amap will be presented as part of the experience.

“Everyone has heard of China, but how many peoplecan point to Laos on a map,” Um asked as he explainedthe importance of the event. “It helps to have a physicalrepresentation to spread the word about these countries.”On the May 24 there will be an Educational

Symposium at the Professional Development CenterBldg. 941 from 2 to 4 p.m.Currently, 4.5 percent of theAir Force is made up of

AsianAmericans and Pacific Islanders. The total U.S.population is about 5.6 percent, according to the U.S.Census Bureau.In 1978, Congress establishedAsian-Pacific

American HeritageWeek to celebrate the achievementsand contributions ofAsian and Pacific IslanderAmericans to U.S. history and culture. In 1990,President George H.W. Bush extended the celebration tothe entire month. On Oct. 23, 1992, Congress officiallydesignated May of each year asAsianAmerican andPacific Islander Heritage Month to recognize theachievements and contributions ofAmericans ofAsianor Pacific Islander ancestry to the rich heritage and cul-tural fabric of the U.S.The theme for 2016 is “Walk Together, Embrace

Differences, Build Legacies.”

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The ActressRhythm dancegroup from theWesleyan CollegeConfuciusInstitute performsa traditionalChinese danceduring the 2016Asian Pacific GalaApril 30.The event includ-ed fashion, martialarts demos, food,music and more.

BY ROBINS SAFETY OFFICE

Air Force Occupational Safety will sponsor FallProtection Focus weeks through May 13 to draw atten-tion to avoidable mishaps due to falls. During calendar years 2011 to 2015, falls were

responsible for 6,724 Air Force injuries that resulted in42,539 lost work days at a cost of nearly $65 million. Throughout the Fall Protection focus period, Air

Force occupational safety professionals will remindactive duty, Guard, Reserve, civilians and family mem-bers of the dangers of preventable falls.“Prevention of fall-related injuries and fatalities

through education and awareness keeps our airmenmission-ready,” said Bill Parsons, Air Force chief ofoccupational safety. “Fall-related injuries result not onlyfrom activities involving heights. Falls occur morecommonly on wet surfaces or stumbles over obstaclesin walkways. Most falls are preventable if we followthe appropriate safety guidelines and focus on basicsafety practices.” During the Fall Protection Focus weeks, we have

provided various training materials for your use toenhance your safety and health program. We stronglyencourage you to use these training materials duringyour work center safety meetings and briefings.Informational videos can be found on the Team RobinsSplash Page under the Fall Protection Focus tab.For more information about fall protection, visit

https://cs.eis.afmc.af.mil/sites/Safety/RAFB/Safety%20Library/Forms/AllItems.aspx?RootFolder=/sites/Safety/RAFB/Safety%20Library/Fall%20Protection&FolderCTID=&View=%7bB9FB5D2B-9DA8-45BA-95F2-756FAC5B4B95%7d.If you have trouble accessing the materials or if you

have any questions, please call the Installation SafetyOffice at 468-6271.

Air Force occupational safety sponsors Fall Protection focus weeks

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U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTONRobins firefighters take part in confined space rescue training atop a C-130.

“I’m a fairly skinny guy, and I canfit anywhere in this airplane, so I tendto be the one fitting in these smallplaces. This would be the worst job if Iwas claustrophobic,” he said.An entry crew consisting of firefight-

ers Rick Hypes and Randy Hankinsonwalk to where one of the outer wings israised on a platform. Lead firefighterTony Tabler has been stationed nearby,gearing up for the department’s arrival.“It looks like you could walk into a

fire with it, but you can’t. These reflectabout 90 percent of ambient heat,” saidTabler, referring to the silver airfieldfirefighting suits the crew is wearing.Those differ from the structural gearothers have on; that material is tougherfor physical activities and made forfighting things like structural fires inbuildings.Hypes and Hankinson climb to the

top of the wing. Their personal protec-tive equipment, which includes gloves,boots and breathing apparatus, is essen-tial. Hypes looks into the small hole atthe top, peering intently inside at thedark corners, searching for Kahler.Hypes is holding something in his hand.This gas meter detects several types

of gas levels, including hydrogen sul-fide, oxygen, carbon monoxide andLEL, or lower explosive limits.

Once safe, they remove their gear.“Just because he’s up there breathing

doesn’t mean that he’s safe. There couldbe gas coming out. Until they’re 100percent sure it’s safe, they won’t evencome off air, “said Tabler. “We’ll makesure there’s at least breathable air inthere so we can take it (mask) off. We’llalso go in with a system of extra bottlesso that if something happens we’ll stillhave air.”This training occurs regularly. It’s

the second one in this facility for con-fined space rescue training – a criticalone since the Warner Robins AirLogistics Complex churns out dozensof aircraft through programmed depotmaintenance throughout the year.“My first concern is safety. We then

check for oxygen and flammable con-tent. Once declared safe, we took off ourgear and checked the patient. We madecontact with him, found out what theproblem was and decided to go in,” saidHypes, a Robins firefighter since 1990.“The hardest part of this was finding thevictim. Overall it went very well.”Hankinson, who joined the depart-

ment just nine months ago, added, “Thistraining is very important consideringthe amount of time these workers spendin confined spaces.“The possibility of someone getting

stuck or injured inside is very real. Ourbeing able to come out and work in areal-world situation is very beneficialto us.”

SQUEEZEContinued from A1

only C-17 offices, but the division alsoshares space with the DefenseLogistics Agency as well as theRobins History Office.Phase One of the building’s renova-

tions was completed in the fall of2012, and included an expanse insquare footage that added four-personcubicles, offices, break rooms, securecommunications rooms and a com-mand suite. Employees then hadmoved from offices in bldgs. 300 and301.The space is shared by active-duty,

civilian personnel and contractors whoactively support the C-17 workload.It’s also shared by Boeing representa-tives and several foreign liaison offi-cers from partner nations such as

Canada, the United Kingdom andAustralia. The division includes per-sonnel co-located at Wright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio.The recent completion of the pro-

ject’s Phase Two renovated the com-missary’s former freezer area, andadded an additional 12,000 square feetof office space.“Our program office footprint is

pretty well fixed,” said Danny Single-ton, C-17 Division deputy director.Getting through the construction in

a timely manner toward the endproved quite the synchronization ofefforts between the Air Force LifeCycle Management Center and AirForce Sustainment Center.“We appreciate really feeling like a

mission partner on this base and theway the base took care of the C-17system program office and gettingthis facility together,” said Myers.

C-17Continued from A1

Vandervort told ofhow she found a tallit,her grandfather’s prayershawl, when she was achild exploring thehouse she lived in withher father and grand-parents.Her French grand-

mère saw the young girloutside, twirling theshawl around and gath-ered her in her arms andtold a young Marsha tonever let anyone knowshe was Jewish or theywould take her away.Such is the fear that

was harbored in 1951 in aMidwestern Ohio town.Even their closest

neighbors didn’t realizethe family was Jewish.As a Kentucky school-

girl, Vandervort andanother girl, who wasblack, were separatedfrom their class.

Fast forward to theCivil Rights Movementand Vandervort wasarrested on a march withMartin Luther King fromSelma to Montgomery,Alabama.As Vandervort strug-

gled to share the storiesof her youth, her voicebreaking at times, theimpact of her words leftmany people in tears.Why is it important to

remember an eventwhich is such a scar inthe history of mankind?How does it educate peo-ple about the eventswhich led to a regimewhere millions of peoplewere wiped out becausethey were different?“It really happened. It

could happen again,”Toms explained in a rareprepared speech he madejust because he wanted tobe sure the significanceof the day was not lost.King explained that

we shape our future

through the actions ofthe past if we learn fromthe lessons that historyhas taught us.A Holocaust survivor

spoke on a U.S.Holocaust Museumvideo about how theseacts were not in a thirdworld country, but inGermany, a countryrespected around theworld.“It was made up of so

many people who madeit possible. Ordinarymen and women simplygoing with the flow,” thesurvivor said.As the final speaker,

Lt. Col. Jonathan Wade,78th Air Base WingChaplain, made a pointthat this was not a dayjust to relive the atroci-ties of World War II.“One person can do

great things. We can illu-minate the world so thatit would be a betterplace,” he said.

HOLOCAUSTContinued from A1

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Around the Air ForceaFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career

BY KIM BOWDENAir Force Materiel Command Public Affairs

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE,Ohio – Air Force Materiel Command’s top enlistedmember will end his military career today, closing outwhat he calls a “wonderful journey” around the world.

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Warner, AFMC’s com-mand chief, will retire in a ceremony at the NationalMuseum of the United States Air Force. Retired Gen.Janet Wolfenbarger, former AFMC commander, willpreside over the ceremony.

Warner joined the U.S. Army Reserve on his 17thbirthday, hoping to pay for college and pursue law.After a couple of years, he couldn’t quite afford to goto school, but he had met the girl of his dreams.

“I knew I would need to have a job that could sup-port us,” he said. “That is where the Air Force startedto become a serious option. I had grown up near anAir Force base and talked to some of the airmen. Ijoined the Air Force as a security specialist in 1987,and my journey in this great Air Force began.”

Aside from serving as a security specialist, Warnerspent nine years as a first sergeant, followed by a stintas an NCOAcademy commandant, before becoming acommand chief in 2006. In what he describes as atruly wonderful career, Warner says he has enjoyedevery assignment.

“I have had great experiences and great missions,and I have been able to travel the world,” he said.

“But as cool as that hasbeen, what I have enjoyedmost about my time in theAir Force is the people Ihave met and served with. Ihave made many, manyfriends who will be myfriends for life. I won’t tellyou I had the intention ofserving for 30 years when Ifirst joined, but I will tellyou that I decided to con-tinue serving each time because of the people Iworked with, my first line supervisors and the seniorNCOs that were my leadership. I loved coming towork every day.”

Of course, any 30-year journey is bound to includechange. During his time in the Air Force, Warner saidhe’s witnessed changes to uniforms, fitness standards,assignment systems, education among the enlistedforce, the way we care for Airmen and their families,and operations tempo based on changes in the world,just to scratch the surface.

“The great thing about all of that is our Air Force isgood at change,” he said. “The changes we have madewere needed, and they have created the truly powerfulAir Force that exists today.”

One change in particular has been a bit more per-sonal for Warner.

“I am very proud that I was part of the Air Force

Enlisted Board of Directors and was a key member ofthe enlisted team that designed and developed thestructure for our new Enlisted Evaluation System, thechanges to our Weighted Airmen Promotion System,and our Enlisted Professional Military Educationpath,” he said. “This process started when I firstarrived at AFMC four years ago, and to sit here andsee us in the actual implementation of a change thatwill serve our Airmen in a better fashion makes mevery proud that I got to be a part of what I consider tobe the most significant change to enlisted force devel-opment that I have seen in my 30 years in our greatAir Force.”

Although his work in that arena has implicationsAir Force-wide, Warner says he’s also proud to haveclosed out his career at AFMC.

“When I came here as the command chief, I didn'thave any other AFMC experience,” Warner said. “Iknew that AFMC had the three large depots, but Iwasn't fully aware of everything this command does toensure our Air Force is ready to fly, fight and win. Iam proud of the fact that I got to represent the trulyphenomenal Airmen of this command, as our AirForce cannot do anything with AFMC. Every singletool, uniform, platform and piece of equipment isAFMC’s responsibility. Every weapon system in ourAir Force is thought of, researched, tested, acquired,supported, sustained and retired by this command. It isthe AFMC airmen that make this happen, and thatmakes me proud to have been a part of it.”

CommanderCol. Jeff King

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TThe RobinsAir Force Base 2016Air ForceAssistance Fund campaign has been extend-ed until May13. This year’s campaignincludes an installation goal of $83,949, with thetheme of “Team Robins HelpingAirmen.”

The annual effort raises funds to provide sup-port throughout theAir Force family to includeassistance with emergency needs, education, or tosecure a retirement home for widows or widowersofAir Force members in need of financial aid.

AFAF affiliate charities, which support activeduty, retirees, Reserve, Guard and dependents,include: Gen. and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMayFoundation;Air Force Enlisted Village; BlueSkies of Texas – formerlyAir Force Village; andAir ForceAid Society, with an office located intheAirman & Family Readiness Center inBldg. 794.

461st ACW – Master Sgt. Luis Robeldo, 241-1999AFRC – Staff Sgt. Robyn Alexander, 497-0049638th SCMG – Master Sgt. Katherine Burcar, 472-4909AFSC EN- 2nd Lt. Tyler Wallis, 468-05425th CCG – Master Sgt. Killiam Peters, 472-1424WR-ALC – Capt. Matthew MacDonald, 497-7008AFLCMC – Master Sgt. Khristian Kirchhofer, 468-5154339th FLTS – Master Sgt. Kevin Spano 472-2625

Campaign officers: Capt. Jaleesa Council at 497-3429 and1st Lt. Jessica Richmond 472-7377

AFAF campaignextended to May 13

Unit Points of Contact7788tthh CCEEGG –Staff Sgt. Abbul Ogletree, 497-6108 and AirmanStephanie Runge, 497-88857788tthh LLRRSS –Airman 1st Class Jake LLarenas, 468-34937788tthh SSCC –Tech Sgt. Aleisha Becker, 497-4818 and Staff Sgt. YenyLangius, 468- 42727788tthh WWSSAA – Tech. Sgt. Darius Kersh, 468-2131 and Airman 1st ClassJohnathon Harry, 468-35737788tthh MMDDGG –– Capt. Zach Rumery, 497-7686 and Master Sgt. BethWakefield, 497-79347788tthh MMSSGG –1st Lt. Somer Lopez, 472-4907 and Tech Sgt. JeremyJackson, 468-2068446611sstt AACCWW –Senior Master Sgt. Donald Sturm, 241-3689 andAirman 1st Class Melissa Smith, 201-187055tthh CCCCGG –Master Sgt. Aaron Daigle, 468-1167 and Master Sgt.Margaretmary Aleman, 472-8835AAFFLLCCMMCC –1st Lt. Andrew Bettinger, 468-2322 and 2nd Lt. Troy Fitle,468-3728AAssssoocciiaattee uunniittss –Master Sgt. Rufus Ball, 468-6223 and Tech. Sgt.Andrew Marshall, 468-7234CCaammppaaiiggnn ooffffiicceerr:: Master Sgt. Bruce Harrison, at 468-6081

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Lighter FareThe place to Live, Learn, Work and Play

Thought for the Day

BY ANGELA WOOLENangela.woolen.ctr@us.af.mil

DD on’t let the size of their muscles fool you,these ladies aren’t weight lifters. The threestarted taking Richard Williams’ strength flex-ibility class at the base fitness center and decided inNovember to participate in a fitness competition.

If the story of three women medaling at a fitnesscompetition isn’t inspiring enough to make you putdown that chocolate bar and hit the gym, it’s doubtfulanything will.

Debra Ford, Capt. Hope Bell and Teresa Taylor alldonned bikinis earlier this month to participate in theGeorgia State Supernatural Bodybuilding and FitnessPro Am.

Ford, an item manager at the 409th Supply ChainManagement Squadron, is in her 50s. She started theclass last year because she wanted a class to dobefore work. She placed first in her age class out of 11competitors.

“What I like best is that it keeps you healthy, andyou also feel good about yourself,” Ford said.

Taylor, 43, is an Air Force Life Cycle ManagementCenter contract specialist, and she placed 3rd in her agegroup.

Both Ford and Taylor competed in the bikini com-petition, which is judged on muscle tone and a “soft-athletic physique,” according to the SNBF website.

Taylor is a 1991 graduate of Perry High School andhas been active since high school. She joined the classto compete.

Bell, age 39, is a maintenance officer at the 116thMaintenance Squadron and is the youngest of the trio.She competed in the fitness category which is judgedon stage presence, feminine muscle tone without beingmuscular and symmetry.

She placed 4th in her age class.All three were on a strict diet three months prior to

the competition eating mainly complex carbohydrates,vegetables and a gallon of water a day. They each lostroughly 20 to 25 pounds during the months leading upto the competition.

Williams is a certified weight training coach withthe Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Healso used to be a body builder. He decided to becomean instructor to pay it forward.

“Someone trained me, so I’m just passing it on,”Williams said.

Each Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at5:30 a.m., the fun begins.

The class is not just for aspiring competitors or toadd bulky muscles like Ford, Bell and Taylor but haspeople of all different levels of fitness.

“He has patience with each and every person,” Bellsaid. “He fosters team cohesion and proper gym eti-quette.

Coaches are visionaries because they see your idealweight and size and have a way of pushing the limits asyou gain confidence,” she added.

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U.S. Air Force photos by RAY CRAYTONAbove, clockwise from left, Teresa Taylor, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract specialist; Capt. HopeBell, 116th Maintenance Squadron maintenance officer; Debra Ford, Supply Chain Management Squadron item man-ager; and Richard Williams, strength flexibility class instructor; show off the hardware their hard work helped bringhome after a recent body building and fitness competition.

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MDG upcoming closures�The 78th Medical Group’s pharmacy will close at

11 a.m. on May 13 in support of spring Wingman Dayactivities. This is in addition to the normal closure on

Thursday at noon for training. All services will be available from 7:30 a.m. to

noon on Thursday and 7:30 to 11 a.m. on May 13.Please plan accordingly.

School PhysicalsThe 78th Medical Group supports the Robins com-

munity with sports physicals throughout the year forenrolled students age 13 to 18 participating in schoolsports. In order to make the most of available resources,

appointments are accomplished daily, can be conductedin the Family Health or Pediatrics Clinics, includes any

required vaccinations, and are valid for 12 monthsfrom date of service. You may sign up for an appoint-ment at 478-327-7850. Help expedite your appoint-ment with completion of the American Academy ofPediatrics required form that can be easily located at:http://www.robins.af.mil/shared/media/document/A

FD-130522-037.pdf.

Body PodThe Robins Health and Wellness Center offers

active duty members Bod Pod appointments everyFriday. Come in for a Bod Pod and receive body com-position results such as BMI, body fat percentage, mus-cle percentage, weight and how many calories youneed per day depending on your activity level.

Physical Therapy walk-in hoursIf you can answer yes to the following questions

you meet the physical therapy criteria for walk-in

clinic eligibility.�Are you active duty?�Do you have muscle or joint pain in shoulder, arm,

hand, hip, leg, foot, back or neck?�Is the injury less than 14-days old?�Is the patient able to walk?�Is this a new problem or recent flare up?The 78th Medical Operations Squadron walk-in

physical therapy hours are each Monday from 7:30 to9:30 a.m. on a first come, first served basis for first-time acute visits. This means direct access to physicaltherapy for acute musculoskeletal injuries. Acute refersto the nature of the injury, not the access to care timeframe. The clinic is located on the second floor ofBldg. 700.If you answered no to any of the above questions,

please call the TRICARE Hotline at 478-327-7850 toschedule an appointment with your PCM.

BY ROBINS PUBLIC AFFAIRS

To increase access to care, the Department of Defense islaunching an Urgent Care Pilot Program for TRICARE Primebeneficiaries. This program allows Prime enrollees two visitsto a network or TRICAREauthorized provider without areferral or prior authorization.

The Urgent Care PilotProgram, scheduled to beginMay 23, covers:

�Active Duty FamilyMembers enrolled in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE PrimeRemote

� Retirees and their family members who are enrolled inPrime within the 50 United States or the District of Columbia

�Active duty service members enrolled in TRICAREPrime Remote or stationed overseas but traveling stateside

Active Duty service members enrolled in TRICARE Primeare not eligible for this program as their care is managed bytheir Service. This pilot also excludes Uniformed ServicesFamily Health Plan enrollees. TRICARE Overseas Programenrollees can receive an unlimited number of urgent care visits,but only when they are traveling stateside and seeking care. There are no Point of Service deductibles or cost shares for

these two urgent care visits, but network copayments stillapply.Following a visit to an urgent care facility, you must notify

your PCM of that care within 24 hours or the first business dayafter the urgent care visit. Authorization requirements have notchanged for follow-up care, specialty care or inpatient care.When you are not sure of the type of care you need, or you

require care outside of standard business hours, call the NurseAdvice Line at 1-800-874-2273. If the NAL recommends anurgent care visit, and a referral is submitted, that visit will notcount against the two visits allowed under the Urgent CarePilot. However, if you call the NAL and get a referral to a mili-tary hospital or clinic and you go elsewhere for care, that visitwill count against your two pre-authorized visits.For more information, visit the Urgent Care Pilot Program

web page on the TRICARE website at www.tricare.mil.

New Urgent Care Pilot Program

for Prime Beneficiaries

BY LT. COL. MELISSA SMITH Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Each year in May, nearly 3.4 million registerednurses, constituting our nation’s largest health careprofession in the United States, begin a week-longcelebration recognizing the contributions nursesmake to healthcare. The week begins today,marked as National Nurse’s Day, and ends onThursday, the birthday of Florence Nightingale,founder of the nursing profession. Nurses and medical technicians at the 78th

Medical Group are an integral part of eachpatient’s provider team, committed to creating apatient centered culture that achieves predictablyexcellent results with safety as the priority.The Air Force Medical Service is proud to

deliver “Trusted Care Anywhere”, with a steadfastgoal to eliminate harm to patients by identifyingand eliminating risk before it becomes a harmfulerror. With the Air Force Surgeon General’semphasis on the Air Force Patient Medical Home,nurses and technicians are increasingly able to col-laborate as a team with other healthcareproviders in delivering the best quality

healthcare to our beneficiaries. This year’s National Nursing Week theme of

“Culture of Safety; it starts with you”, is especiallyfitting to the Air Force’s Medical Service initiativeof “Trusted Care Anywhere.” Nurses and medicaltechnicians in the 78th MDG will enjoy a week ofcelebration that emphasizes patient safety and rec-ognizes the individuals dedicated to meeting thehealthcare need of those military and civilian ben-eficiaries at Robins.The American Nurses Association, as the voice

for registered nurses of this country, work to charta new course for a healthy nation that relies onrenewing an emphasis and increasing delivery ofprimary and preventive health care. As the population in America ages and life-sus-

taining technologies expand, more qualified regis-tered nurses will be needed in the future to meetthe increasingly complex needs of healthcare con-sumers. Professional nursing demonstrates anindispensable component of the safety and qualityof care. Qualified registered nurses will be neededin the future to meet the increasingly complexneeds of patients and improve cost-effective, safe,high-quality healthcare services.

78th Medical Group celebrates nurse, medical technician week

Technical Sgt.Christina William-son Haupt, 78thMedical Groupdiagnostic imag-ing NCOIC, takesan ultrasound forTechnical Sgt.ChristopherPundsack at themedical clinic.

U.S. Air Force file photo by TOMMIE HORTON

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Unit: Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773(-)Job title: Avionics techniciantime in seRvice: 10 yearsHometoWn: Rocky Ridge, Md.What does your work involve at Robins? “I have a primary military occupational special-ty of avionics technician and am qualified as a collateral duty inspector for the AH-1W Cobra andUH-1Y Huey helicopters. My MOS includes the installation, removal, inspection, testing, mainte-nance, and repair of components for communications, navigation, electrical, weapons, enginesand deceptive electronic countermeasures systems at the organizational maintenance level.”

What do you enjoy most about your work? “My favorite part of my job is working andtroubleshooting aircraft. Being challenged and coming up with solutions gives me the greatest jobsatisfaction. It still amazes me when I'm on the line, and I watch these aircraft take off, especiallywhen you witness an aircraft that was non-operational for an avionics discrepancy that you correct-ed and watched everything operate as it is supposed to.”

What prompted your interest in your current career field? “I was originally in theMarine Corps Reserves and held the MOS of residential electrician where I deployed to Iraq insupport of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2006 and Honduras in 2008 for a humanitarian missionto build schools for local children in the city of Marcala. I gained interest in fixing helicopters when Iwas transferring to the Active Reserves in 2009.”

Who has been the biggest influence in your life? “My wife Kristen, who has been thegreatest supporter of my career, and is always pushing me to be a better husband, father andMarine. My daughter Aria is 2-years old, is absolutely beautiful and drives me completely crazy.She makes me want to be a better person so that I can give her the life she deserves. Finally, StaffSgt. Andres Berrios has pushed me harder than any leader I've had in the past.”

U.S. Air Force photo illustration byCLAUDE LAZZARA

U.S. Air Force photo byMISUZU ALLEN

Staff Sgt. ShellieVincent, 778th CivilEngineer SquadronEmergency Manage-ment Flight special-ist, talks withBelinda Mitchell, AirForce SustainmentCenter contractingemergency focalpoint and procure-ment analyst, at thePrepareAthon event,April 29 in front ofthe Exchange. TheRobins ReadinessTeam provided infor-mation on how toprepare homes foremergency situa-tions.

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Military Spouse Appreciation Today11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Heritage Club Member spouses pay half price for lunch.For details, call DSN 468-2670.

First FridayToday4 to 7 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeFor details, call DSN 472-7899.

Spring Gift BazaarSaturday10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFor details, call DSN 468-2670.

Give Parents a Break Hourly CareSaturday6 to 10 p.m.CDC East and School Age Program For details, call DSN 468-5805.

Mother’s Day BrunchSundayBuffet from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFor details, call DSN 468-2670.

Family Movie NightThe Good DinosaurMay 136:30 to 8:30 p.m.Base TheaterFor details, call DSN 468-4001.

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Happenings/Services

MM ilitary shoppers can say“aloha” to a tropical vaca-tion for two to Hawaii withthe Army & Air Force ExchangeService’s latest sweepstakes.

Starting today through July 7,authorized shoppers worldwide canenter to win the $5,000 five-day, four-night vacation, which includes airfare,hotel accommodations, transportation toand from the airport and spendingmoney. (Travel must originate in the

continental United States.) “A Hawaiian vacation can do won-

ders for reviving the spirit,” saidStephanie Wilson, Robins Exchangegeneral manager. “This trip is a fantas-tic chance for one lucky winner and acompanion to create memories that willlast a lifetime, and I encourage RobinsExchange shoppers to enter.”

Authorized shoppers can enter atshopmyexchange.com/sweepstakes.The winner of the sweepstakes will bedrawn on or about July 14.

Hawaiian getawayup for grabs in latestExchange contest

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