december 9, 2011 firsttwoc-130hmodelsundergoamppackage · 2016. 6. 23. · 472-0805...
TRANSCRIPT
BY JENNY [email protected]
They’re open for businessand ready to continueserving Team Robins.
The 78th Force SupportSquadron runs a host of servicesavailable to base personnel.Those services include multipledining options, a bowling center,fitness center, golf course, andmany others.Linda Hinkle, 78th FSS mar-
keting director, and Joyce
Brannon, Arts and Crafts Centerdirector, said that due to some ofthe reductions made during thepast few months, customershave been inquiring if serviceswill continue.The answer is yes.Brannon said many cus-
tomers have walked in andasked whenArts and Craftswould close. She pointed outthat staff is available to continueproviding the same service forframing, trophies, personalizedgifts, engraving and woodwork-
ing.“We want to convey that even
though some think we might beclosing, it’s not an immediateproblem,” she said. “We’d liketo assure our customers we’rehere to do the same great servicewe’ve been doing.”Hinkle agreed.“We’re open; we’re ready to
serve, and want to do so to thebest of our ability. That’s whatwe’re here for.”Hinkle said questions had
poured in regarding base bowl-
ing leagues, and if folks shouldstart looking downtown forrecreation.“The bowling center is thriv-
ing and doing very well, andwill continue to do full leagueswith great enthusiasm,” she said.Bottom line, nothing has
changed, she said. Everyone isencouraged to take part and useservices available across thebase.Services recently added a
Robins Rev-Up holiday scheduleThe final Robins Rev-Up of 2011 will be published Dec.16. The following edition will be published Jan. 7. Thosewishing to have items published in the Dec.16 papermust submit them no later than noon Monday.For more information, contact Lanorris Askew at 472-0806 or Geoff Janes at 472-0802.
Days without a DUI: 28Last DUI: 461st CSS— courtesy 78th Security Forces
THINK SAFETYAADDTo request a ride, call222-0013.
December 9, 2011 Vol. 56 No.49
TWO-MINUTEREV
Any time a worker is at a height of four feet or more (general indus-try), the worker must be protected.
TIP OFTHEWEEK
PAGE 11
Safety slogan for the week of Dec. 11 through 17:“Safety isn’t expensive it’s priceless.”
Col. John Kubinec,WarnerRobinsAir Logistics Center vicecommander, will assume com-mand of the 377thAir BaseWing at KirtlandAir Force Basein NewMexico Dec. 19.His last day at Robins was
Dec. 7.Kubinec’s family moved to
Middle Georgia in July 2011; hisprevious assignment was toAl-Udeid, Qatar.Prior to leaving Robins, the
Air ForceAcademy graduatereflected on his brief, yet memo-rable time here.He emphasized the base has
much to be thankful for with itsone-of-a-kind community sup-port that rivals any other he hasseen in his career. The quality ofthe Robins workforce and thestrong community support arethe two biggest impressions hewill leave with as he makes hisway west.“It has been a pleasure for me
to get to know some of the lead-ers in the community and under-stand the challenges they have,and to also see how much theysupport this base,” said Kubinec.On the workforce, he added,
“As leadership here, we owe itto them to give the resources andtools they need and the environ-ment they need to do the job.The people here do that day inand day out to support ourwarfighter.”Kubinec’s stint here was the
second opportunity he had towork with Maj. Gen. RobertMcMahon. Through the com-mander, Kubinec stressed thebiggest takeaway he wouldhave was re-learning the lessonof servant leadership.“It’s all about enabling the
workforce to do the mission.It’s never about the leader,” hesaid.Another important area was
horizontal integration, and therole each person plays in anoth-er’s successes. He emphasizedthe incredible amount of workit took to begin fiscal 2012 withzero late aircraft, compared tothe 26 at the start of fiscal 2011.“The performance improve-
ments we’ve made are thegreatest single testament to hor-izontal integration,” he said.“Everyone is focused on mak-ing each other successful.When you have an organizationthat’s like that – there’s no limitto how good you can be.”Kubinec said he was also
proud to see the collaborativeapproach being made to changethe culture of occupational safe-ty and health, and taking part inthe Center’s continuous processimprovement.
Holiday Happenings
PAGE 9
U.S. Air Force photo by ROBERT TALENTIMaster Sgt. Dean Baskett, 689th Combat Communications Wing ground safety manag-er, practices tactical movements learned at Combat Readiness School. The 5thCombat Communications Group Combat Readiness School is a comprehensive threeweek field course that molds trainees into Combat Communicators. See page 8 formore photos.
First two C-130H models undergo AMP package
Robins Air Force Baseon Facebook, Twitter
Check out Robins on Facebookor follow the base on Twitter.
Get regular news updates and other base information.Visit www.robins.af.mil
and click on the Facebook and Twitter links.
Two C-130H model aircraftat Robins are the first to undergomodification at Robins in theAvionics ModernizationProgram and are also the firsttwo under Low Rate InitialProduction contract.The first plane is currently in
functional testing, while the sec-ond is about 85 percent completethrough the program.TheAMP package, working
in partnership with Boeing, willnot only make the aircraftGlobal Air Traffic Management-compatible, but will upgrade its
avionics and defensive systemsuite. Upgrades will be made tocommunications and DC powerdistribution systems, with com-plete navigation upgrades to itsglobal positioning and instru-ment landing systems.The new cockpit configura-
tion, analog indicators and flightinstruments on the main instru-ment panel have been removedand digitally modified, resem-bling a computer screen with sixmulti-functional displays forflight data.“There is a tremendous
amount of modification requiredto take the plane from where it
� see AMP, 7
� see SERVICES, 7
78th ABW sitesmove up VPP statusBY JENNY [email protected]
It can’t be said thatsafety isn’t everyone’sresponsibility on base.SinceAugust of
2011, the 78thAir BaseWing has seen signifi-cant progress in pro-moting VoluntaryProtection Program par-ticipation.As of mid-
November, it had 48green, 10 bronze, 23 sil-ver, and 17 gold sites.According toAllen
Quattlebaum, 78thABWVPP programmanager, 16 sites with-in the 78th CivilEngineer Group, 78thMedical Group and78th Mission SupportGroup are scheduled toconcurrently advancefrom green to bronze,and bronze to silver inDecember and January.A recent example of
a similar VPP journeyinvolves the 78th CEGhorizontal office, whichis responsible for pave-ment work on base.The shop, in Bldg.
1342, progressed fromgreen to silver status inmid-November, skip-
ping bronze altogether.SinceAugust, partic-
ipation in VPP hasgrown to include thevehicle maintenanceand fuels shops, ento-mology, and 78th CEGoperations sections, toname a few.Fire Station 1, locat-
ed on Robins Parkway,was designated a VPPGold Safe Site Nov. 3,bringing all three firestations to gold.The Occupational
Safety and HealthAdministration’s VPPinitiative here empow-ers workers to takeownership of their per-sonal safety and thesafety of others.Through compre-
hensive, effective workplace safety and healthmanagement systems,nine separate VPP“Star” application areashave been designated atRobins – one of whichis the 78thABW.While each of the
nine application areashas its own target datesfor “Star” status, the78thABW has a goal ofsubmitting its OSHA
Reminder: ‘Services’ still here for you
med c’smessage
Tricare Primereferral how to
� see VPP, 9
Kubinec namedcommander ofKirtland ABW
Locked and LoadedLocked and Loaded
U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPCharles Warren and Pat Brock, electricians, conduct a continuitycheck in the cockpit of the 2nd C-130 AMP aircraft at Robins.
� see COMMANDER, 7
2 � The Robins Rev-Up � December 9, 2011
Page TwoIn the SpotlightUNIT PROFILE: Postal Service Center
U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPVerna Wiggs, Postal Service Centersupport services assistant, helps acustomer with a package pickup.
What it doesBy the numbers
Why it matters
What they say
NathanielBrown
Mail clerk
RickeyAskew
Mail clerk
“I enjoy deliveringmail and interactingwith customers. Imeetlots of goodpeople on adaily basis.”
“I likemy job.Weallwork as a team tosupport RobinsAirForceBasewith goodcustomer service andtimely deliveries.”
Number ofweekly, on-basedelivery days;Tuesdays andFridays.
Number of unitaddresses thePSC services.
144
ThePostal Service Centerprovides official andper-sonalmail for customers atRobinsAir ForceBase.Service hours areMondaysthrough Fridays from7a.m.to noon, and from12:30p.m. to 3p.m. After 2 p.m.,noofficialmail is acceptedfor outgoing services thatday. The center also servic-esmore than400basedorm residents.
If itweren’t for thebasePSC, customers couldn’treceive traditional corre-spondence. The center pro-vides accountablemail,which includes registered,certified and insuredmail.The center also holdsmail inits facility formilitarymem-bers on temporary dutyuntil they returnhome.
2
Employees intheoffice.8
5K+ Numberof cus-tomers servicedin 2011.
3 Numberof on-basedeliveryroutes.
TITLE: Personal Property andPassenger Movement Officepassenger travel clerk.
BACKGROUND: Pereira hasserved in the Air Force more than10 years. He has been stationed atRobins for five years.
HOMETOWN: Miami, Fla.
Staff Sgt.Johan Pereira
“I work in passenger travel. We issue air-line tickets to those deploying, going ontemporary duty and making permanentchange of station moves. We also set uptheir reservations on Air MobilityCommand flights going overseas. Wehandle all the travel for anybody goingout.”
“What I enjoy most about my work is thecustomer service and meeting people.”“I have enjoyed traveling while in the Air
Force, whether it’s a deployment or TDY.”
“The most interesting place I’ve had achance to visit is Afghanistan.”
“I enjoy lifting weights and staying activewith sports. I also enjoy studying, which ismy big motivation for promotion.”
Favorite place to eat: Popeye’s.
Favorite thing to watch: Ultimate FightingChampionships and boxing.
KEEP’EM FLYING AFSO21
BY JENNY [email protected]
To follow up lastweek’s announcementregarding Robins comingoff DoD’s Top 40 LostTime List, it would beappropriate to re-empha-size what a huge under-taking that was, and thepartnership exhibited bythe 402nd MaintenanceWing, AmericanFederation of
Government EmployeesLocal 987, Directorate ofPersonnel, InjuryCompensation Office and78th Medical Group.
During a recent inter-view, Roger Hayes,402nd MWX safety chief,spoke passionately of theincredible teamwork dur-ing the past year thatwent into changing thesafety culture on base.
One only has to listento Hayes for a few min-
utes before “catchingsafety fever,” and realiz-ing the energy and com-mitment he has in helpingpeople.
“Twelve is our year,”said Hayes, referring to2012. “We have a greatstart in the safety arena.Our reportable mishapnumbers are way down. Ithink with continuingpartnership and educationwith our employees andstandardizing our
Improving the safety culture is everyone’s businessprocesses, we’ll continueto drive that down.”
Changing the way peo-ple think about safety,investing in the workforce, responding toneeds in a timely manner,and taking the time to lis-ten to concerns, have allcontributed to the journeyduring the past year.
“This was truly part ofa big plan,” said Hayes.He was acknowledgingongoing training initia-
tives, investment in newequipment across indus-trial shops, safety aware-ness campaigns, andbriefings to VPP repre-sentatives, to name a few.
Hayes also pointed outhe’s particularly excitedabout uniting with unionstewards, who are an inte-gral part of the Center’snew Safety ManagementSystem ImplementationTeam, which replaced theWorkplace Safety and
Health Team.“I believe we’ve come
together for a commongoal and that’s to protectour workers,” he said.“We are all standingtogether.”
Today’s safety andhealth management sys-tem that is in place willgo a long way.
According to Hayes,the goal of the system iscontinuing to keep safetyon everyone’s mind.
4 � The Robins Rev-Up �December 9, 2011
HOW TO CONTACT USRobins Office of Public Affairs620 Ninth Street, Bldg. 905Robins AFB, GA 31098468-2137Fax 468-9597
EDITORIAL STAFFCOMMANDER
Col. Mitchel Butikofer
PUBLICAFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Rick Brewer
INTERNAL INFORMATION CHIEF
Geoff Janes
EDITOR
Lanorris [email protected]
472-0806
STAFF WRITER
Jenny [email protected]
472-0807
PHOTOGRAPHER
472-0805
Note: Unless otherwise noted, num-bers listed in the Rev-Up are DSNnumbers. If calling from a commercialor off-base phone, dial prefix 222 iflisted as 472; 327 if listed as 497; or926 if listed as 468.
SUBMISSIONGUIDELINESSubmissions must be received by 4p.m. Wednesday, the week prior tothe requested Friday publication.
They should be e-mailed to
lanorris.askew@ robins.af.mil [email protected]
Submissions should be of broadinterest to the base populace. If thereare further questions, call LanorrisAskew at 472-0806.
DELIVERYTo report delivery issues, call GeoffJanes at 472-0802.
ONLINETo read articles online, visitwww.robins.af.mil.
ViewPoints “It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about themafterward.”
– Baltasar Gracian
WR-ALCVISION
A “World-Class” Centerof Acquisition and
Sustainment Excellence
WR-ALCFOCUS
�� Exceed Warfighter and Customer Expectations�� Lead DoD in Cost Management��Re-energize and Sustain Continuous Process Improvement
STRAIGHT TALK HOT LINEUp-to-date information
during base emergencies222-0815
BY LT. COL. PAUL VALENZUELAForce Development Policy
and Integration
WASHINGTON(AFNS) – I have alwaysenjoyed reading about thecomments and experi-ences of our Airmen in thefield. Recently, a HurlburtField “Tip of the Spear”spotlight caught my atten-tion. It highlighted StaffSgt. Erin McLoughlin, a4th Special OperationsSquadron AC-130U load-master instructor.
As a member of the AirForce Development Teamat the Pentagon, I thinkabout mentoring everyday. This Airman’s storystruck a chord with mebecause of her enthusiasmfor the mission and theadvice she received duringher career ... “Lead thosewho need your guidance,follow those you can learnfrom, and make happenwhat is missing betweenthe two.” If all Airmentook to heart the adviceMcLoughlin received, itcould have a big impactnot only in their lives buttheir careers as well.
One of our team’sgoals is for everyone todrive and improve career-long Airmen develop-ment. Most important, wemust ensure the tradition
of mentoring future lead-ers and prepare ourAirmen to meet the everchanging and dynamicmission of the Air Forceof today and tomorrow.Some may know this astalent management, but inthe Air Force we know itas deliberate force devel-opment.
The Force Develop-ment Continuum ofLearning ensures Airmenpossess the appropriateleadership and functionalcompetencies at all levelsof their careers.
That approach allowsthe Air Force to continuetransforming while meet-ing new challenges.
Mentors are an essen-tial ingredient to ensureAirmen excel. Thatinvolves education, train-ing and experientialopportunities seasonedwith ongoing mentoring.
Throughout my career,Airmen have used theterm mentoring to cover aspectrum of actions. Thisincludes information forpersonal growth andcareer developmentthrough performancefeedbacks, life lessons andtips to improve relation-ships and communication.
One of the most impor-tant lessons is how to be abetter follower and leader,as well as simple ways to
improve the system. Mentoring opportuni-
ties present themselvesevery day, and recogniz-ing the different kinds ofmentoring is a key step intaking advantage of theseopportunities. These men-toring opportunities areimportant life and careerlessons worth getting right– whether it’s with ayounger Airman or just agood friend.
Air Force mentoring isan active engagementprocess vital to supportcareer and personal devel-opment and includes fourdistinct roles: adviser,coach, facilitator, andadvocate.
As an adviser, the men-tor initiates two-way com-munication with feedbackand helps the mentee for-mulate career goals. Acoach helps to identifydevelopmental needs andimparts competencies.
The facilitator assists infinding resources forproblem solving andcareer progression. As anadvocate, the mentor pro-vides opportunities formore challenging projects,thereby allowing others toobserve positive capabili-ties of the mentee.
To be a successfulmentor and help Airmenachieve their goals, men-tors should serve in all
Mentoring: It makes a difference
four roles. I believe mostof us in the Air Force are24/7 mentors withouteven noticing, and that’sOK. That indicates ourtraditions are healthy andalive.
However, we may bemissing some criticalopportunities to developleaders. Ask yourself, areyou choosing who youmentor? Who is yourmentor? Are you execut-ing the four roles as partof the mentoring process?
The Air Force presentsmany key events forengaged mentoring andone is through the devel-opment team process.
A career field develop-ment team meets, at mini-mum, twice a year andassesses the education,training and experiencesneeded to meet missionrequirements and pro-vides feedback to offi-cers, civilians, seniorraters and commanders.
A development teamsurvey sent to officers iscurrently underway, andpreliminary results showfeedback as one of the
most valued parts of theprocess. A recent enlisteddevelopment team pilotfound that senior NCOsoverwhelmingly wel-comed and applauded thefeedback.
I’m not surprised, Ithink most Airmen arecompetitive and goal ori-ented. They share a dedi-cation to reaching a goalor objective in the mostefficient means possible.
A successful part ofthis formula is providingfeedback and mentoring.I encourage you to active-ly participate in the devel-opment team process. Itcreates a fantastic men-toring opportunity.
Again, thanks toMcLoughlin’s advice inher “Tip of the Spear”spotlight. It got me think-ing and motivated me toreassess my mentoringsituational awareness. Ihope it does the same foryou.
For more information,Airmen can visit the MyDevelopment Plan web-site through the Air ForcePortal.
“Air Force mentoring is an activeengagement process vital to supportcareer and personal development andincludes four distinct roles: adviser,coach, facilitator, and advocate.”
Commander’s Action LineThe action line is an open-door program for Team
Robins personnel to give kudos, ask questions or sug-gest ways to make Robins a better place to work andlive.
The most efficient and effective way to resolve aproblem or complaint is to directly contact the responsi-ble organization. This gives the organization a chanceto help you, as well as a chance to improve its process-es.
Please include your name and a way of reaching
you, so we can provide a direct response. Anonymousaction lines will not be processed. Discourteous or dis-respectful submissions will also not be processed.
Commander’s Action Line items of general interest tothe Robins community will be printed in the Robins Rev-Up.
For more information, visithttps://wwwmil.robins.af.mil/actionline.htm.
To contact the Commander’s Action Line, call 468-2886 or e-mail [email protected].
� Security Forces 468-2187� FSS (Services) 468-5491� Equal Opportunity 468-2131� Employee Relations 497-8253� Military Pay 468-4022 � Civil Engineers 468-5657 � Public Affairs 468-2137 � Safety Office 468-6271 � Fraud, Waste & Abuse 468-2393 � Housing Office 468-3776� Chaplain 468-2821� IDEA 497-7281
BY VALERIE SEITZ18th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) –For some people, the holidays bring unwel-
come guests – stress and depression. And it’s no wonder. In an effort to pull off a
perfect Hallmark holiday, you might find your-self facing a dizzying array of demands –work, parties, shopping, baking, cleaning, car-ing for kids on school break or elderly parents,and scores of other chores.
However, with some practical tips, you canminimize the stress and depression that mayaccompany the holidays.
Holiday stress and depression are often theresult of three main trigger points.Understanding these trigger points can help
you plan ahead.Here are the three issues that commonly
trigger holiday stress or depression:�Relationships – Relationships can cause
turmoil, conflict or stress at any time. Familymisunderstandings and conflict can intensify –especially if you’re all thrust together for sever-al days. Conflicts are bound to arise with manyneeds and interests to accommodate. On theother hand, if you’re facing the holidays with-out a loved one, you may find yourself espe-cially lonely or sad.
�Finances – Like your relationships, yourfinancial situation can cause stress at any timeof the year. Overspending during the holidayson gifts, travel, food and entertainment canincrease stress as you try to make ends meetwhile ensuring everyone on your shopping list
is happy. �Physical demands – The strain of shop-
ping, attending social gatherings and preparingholiday meals can make you feel wiped out.Feeling exhausted can increase your stress, cre-ating a vicious cycle. Exercise and sleep –good antidotes for stress and fatigue – maytake a back seat to chores and errands. Highdemands, stress, lack of exercise andoverindulgence in food and drink – these arethe ingredients for holiday illness.
Remember, the key to minimizing holidaystress and depression is knowing the holidayscan trigger them.
Accept the fact things aren’t always goingto go as planned. Make a budget and follow it.Take time for yourself and don’t over-schedule.And, seek support when necessary.
Understand stress triggers to beat holiday blues
On the FlyGovernmentvehicle misuse
Many people whooperate government vehi-cles may be unaware ofhow easy it can be tocommit a crime. Whatcrime you ask? Let’s sayyour boss instructs you tocheck out a UDI (YouDrive It Vehicle) from theVehicle OperationsElement to get rid ofexcess furniture and officesupplies for an upcomingVPP inspection. Afteryou’ve dropped off thefurniture and supplies atDRMO, you look at yourwatch. It’s lunch time, andyou’re hungry.
You decide sinceyou’re already in a vehicleand down the road fromthe food court, you’ll con-veniently stop in forlunch; perfect you’re sav-ing time and gas.However, you just com-mitted GovernmentVehicle Misuse. AFI 24-301, Vehicle Operations,identifies vehicle misuseas, “providing a govern-ment vehicle solely orprincipally to enhance thecomfort or convenience ofa member(s).”
Consider if you haveever stopped at theATM,BX, or Airman’s Attic;even if you’re in the areafor official business.
If it’s of personal bene-fit and you’re in a GMV,then the act is consideredvehicle misuse and isn’tpermitted.
There are a few excep-tions – for example, TDYaircrew or security forcesAirmen getting lunchwhile on call – which areapproved on a case-by-
case basis.It’s our duty as military
members and DoDemployees, to stop and, ifnecessary, report vehiclemisuse.
Vehicle misuse reportscan be filed through theVehicle Operations officeat 926-3493 or DSN 468-3493, or through GSAdirectly via [email protected].
The recommendedinformation for reporting amisuse is time, place, andvehicle type.
The most crucial andimportant information isthe vehicle registrationnumber, and the reporter’sname and contact informa-tion. The punishment forvehicle misuse is severe,whether it’s through theUCMJ for military orthrough applicable lawsfor civilians.
If you’re unsure orhave questions aboutGMV misuses call theOperator Records &Licensing office at 926-4628 or DSN 468-4628.
Team Robinsawards
Congratulations to thefollowing 3rd QuarterTeam RobinsAward win-ners:
�Airman – SeniorAirmanAustin Morgan – 461stAir ControlWing
�NCO – Tech. Sgt. MichaelWinkle – 461stAir Control Wing
�SNCO – Master Sgt. SonyaHarper – 78thAir Base Wing
�CGO – 2nd Lt. AndreaDemelo – 78thAir Base Wing
�Civilian Category 1 – JordanKing –Air Force Global LogisticsCenter/638th Supply ChainManagement Group
�Civilian Category 2 –Amanda Bone – 461stAir ControlWing
�Civilian Category 3 –
6 � The Robins Rev-Up � December 9, 2011
Workers brave the chilly temperatures Nov. 30 to beautify the grounds around the RobinsChapel. The project included laying sod, trimming rose bushes, power-washing sidewalksand improving other areas around the building.
Natasha Ryan – 689th CombatCommunications Wing
�Civilian Category4 – SandraSmith – 402nd Maintenance Wing
�Civilian Category 5 – JimarStephens – 402nd MaintenanceWing
�Civilian Category 6 –Dorothy Jackson –AF GlobalLogistics Center/638th SupplyChain Management Group
UpcomingThe following leader-
ship classes are sched-uled for December:
�Max Wyche willpresent “ExternalAwareness andPartnering” Tuesday from9 to 11 a.m. in Bldg. 905,Room 141.
�Tim Nelson will pres-ent “Value StreamMapping” Wednesdayfrom 9 to 10 a.m. in theAerospace SustainmentDirectorate’s executiveconference room in Bldg.301.
Therewill be amass fluvaccination in theAtriumof Robins ClinicThursdayandDec.16 from8 a.m. to 4p.m.The event is open to allmilitary, familymembers,retirees and civilian employ-ees.
ActiveDutymemberswho don’t get the flu vaccineby Jan. 1will becomedelin-quent (PIMRRED) and benon-worldwide qualified.
Et ceteraThe following leave
recipient has beenapproved through theVoluntary Leave TransferProgram: Elizabeth Midkiffof WR-ALC/GR.
Point of contact is LarrySchofill, who can bereached at 472-1902.
To list a leave recipi-ent in the Robins Rev-Up,
Going to the Chapel
Air Force workers can find help hereFinances & Work-Life Balance Airman & Family Readiness Center 468-1256Health and Wellness Education Health and Wellness Center 497-8480Health Screenings Civilian Health Promotion Services 497-8030Work, Personal or Family Issues Employee Assistance Program (800) 222-0364Work Stress, Psychological Issues Organizational Consulting Office 497-9803Mental Health & Substance Abuse Houston Healthcare (478) 922-4281Unplanned Pregnancy Houston Healthcare (478) 922-4281Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255Sexual Assault & Victim Advocacy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 468-2946Crime Victim Advocacy Victim Witness Assistance Program 497-4584
AFMC Wellness Support Center — www.afmcwellness.comNote: Unless otherwise noted, numbers listed in the Rev-Up are DSN numbers. If calling from a commercial oroff-base phone, dial prefix 222 if listed as 472; 327 if listed as 497; or 926 if listed as 468.
Courtesy photo
email LanorrisAskew [email protected].
Robins has partneredwith The Clean AirCampaign to help reduce
traffic and air pollution.To participate, visit
www.logyourcommutecom/TeamRobins.
The U.S. PostalService Contract Unit
in Bldg. 910 is openMondays throughFridays from 10 a.m. to 2p.m.
For more information,call Roy Williams at 229-332-0098.
was at to where we’re going,”said Randy Odell, C-130 AMPdeputy flight chief with the560th Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron.
The work package isplanned for approximately23,000 labor hours and oneyear, though the aircraft cur-rently in flight test status hasbeen on station for about 15months.
“It is understandablebecause what we are really try-ing to do at this phase is vali-date and verify that these kitsare usable,” explained Odell.
During each phase of theprocess, changes were made to
blueprints for structural modi-fications. Identifying issuesand problems during this timeallows for tech data to beupdated for future aircraft.
“It’s a painful process and itslows everything down, butthat is our primary mission forour first two aircraft – to fix allof our processes,” he said.“We have to get all of thislooked at before moving for-ward and going into the nextphase of full-rate initial pro-duction.”
Aircraft undergo severalphases, including strip, struc-tural modifications, wiringinstallation, connector termina-tion, continuity and finalOperational Acceptance TestProcedures testing.
“We have a lot of talented
structural mechanics and elec-tricians working on this,” saidOdell, referring to the crew of28 men and women.“Consider-ing the environ-ment, they’ve worked throughone of the hottest summers,and have still gotten the jobdone.”
“Even the wiring number-ing systems were different,” hecontinued. “This has been abig learning curve for thecrew. What AMP is doing isgiving one configuration thatwill standardize the fleet.”
The second AMP plane isscheduled to be powered upand begin test procedures inmid-January.
Two additional C-130s arescheduled to arrive at Robinsin fiscal 2012.
December 9, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 7
“We’ve been able to establishan organic capability to train ourworkforce on Lean concepts andfundamentals – that’s very impor-tant for us to do to sustain CPI.That will pay dividends down theroad,” he said.
With recent restructureannouncements, a near-term chal-lenge would be ensuring successin each organization, and throughfuture transition, not losing anygains that have been made.
On that point, he remarked hewas proud of the way thoseannouncements were handled, andparticularly the work done before-hand to help shape how to addressconcerns.
“We spent a lot of time work-ing on our plan for the announce-ment,” he said. “I think we did itright in making sure everyoneunderstood that leadership wasconcerned and involved in everyaspect of it.”
Kubinec shared that his nextassignment happened more quick-ly than expected, but he’s lookingforward to the challenge of work-ing with the 377th’s more than100 mission partners.
“I am much better prepared towalk into this job having spent sixmonths here than I would havebeen before. I’m very grateful forthat,” he said. “There’s no higherhonor in our military than to havethe title of commander, and tohave responsibility forAmerica’sfinest young men and women.”
COMMANDERContinued from 1
AMPContinued from 1
freshly-prepared breakfast serveddaily from 7 to 10 a.m. atFairways Grille at the golf
course.“There will be plenty of notice
if anything changes,” stressedBrannon. “Even with cutbacks,we’re still here.
Editor’s note: To learn more,visit www.robinsfss.com.
SERVICESContinued from 1
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITYTO 468-EYES
U.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTONA Combat Communications Airman exits his M35 utility truck at the rally point following convoy training.
8 � The Robins Rev-Up � December 9, 2011
PreppingAirmen
for the field�� The 5th CombatCommunicationsGroup’s CombatReadiness School isa comprehensivethree-week fieldcourse which moldstrainees into CombatCommunicators.
Airman First Class GregoryArrington, 51st CombatCommunications Squadroncyber transport systemsapprentice, keeps an eyeout for enemy forces.
Combat Communications Airmen perform physical conditioning while wearing theequipment they would wear in a deployed location.
Tech Sgt. Christopher Little, 5th Combat Communications Support Squadron MaterialControl noncommissioned officer in charge, instructs Airman 1st Class GregoryArrington, 51st Combat Communications Squadron, cyber transport systems appren-tice, to scan the woodline for enemy forces.
Combat Communications Airmen conduct a patrol.
December 9, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 9
When you need specialtycare your primary caremanager at the 78thMedical Group can’t pro-vide, it’s important you geta referral from your PCMand an authorization fromHumana MilitaryHealthcare Services, Inc.before you see a specialist.
If you don’t get thesenecessary approvals beforereceiving care, the claimfor this service will beprocessed under the Point-of-Service option. Thatmeans you’ll have higherout-of-pocket costs, with adeductible, and a 50 per-cent cost-share.
If you try to get a refer-ral or authorization for spe-
Understandingreferrals inTricare Prime
Med c’smessage
AFMS - Robins - 78th Medical GroupLike us on Facebook!
cialty care after the careis received, there’s arisk it may not beapproved. Subsequently,you will receive a billfor care.
A retroactive authori-zation can be issuedunder special circum-stances with coordina-tion with your PCM.
If you access non-emergency specialtycare on a regular basis,you should considerswitching from TricarePrime to TricareStandard. The pay cost-share is mandatory, butit will not be as high as
the Point-of-Servicecost.
Note: Active dutyservice members mustbe enrolled in TricarePrime. If you receive abill you feel is inappro-priate, visit the 78thMedical Group’sTricare Office.
For more informa-tion on referrals, visitthe Tricare ServiceCenter located in Bldg.700 or www.humana-military.com orwww.tricare.mil.
– Courtesy78th Medical Group
Col. Evan Miller, 402nd Maintenance Wing commander, holds a press conference toannounce that Robins is off DoD’s top 40 Worst Installations List for civilian lost produc-tion days. There have been a number of efforts put in place which have directly attributedto Robins being off the list, including partnership efforts involving the 402ndMaintenance Wing, American Federation of Government Employees Local 987,Directorate of Personnel’s Injury Compensation Office and the 78th Medical Group.
Robins off lost-time listU.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP
Star application byMay2013.
That recognitiondemonstrates exemplaryachievement by an organi-zation in the preventionand control of occupationalsafety and health hazards,and the implementationand continuous improve-ment of its safety andhealth management sys-tem.
It’s important to notethat prospective VPP siteassessments are visits, notinspections, and nowinclude a union representa-tive, to reflect a true part-nership effort amongunion, employees andmanagement.
Assessment teammem-bers tour areas to look for aculture of safety, and toverify if employees arepracticing safety principles.
TheWarner RobinsAirLogistics Center has devel-
oped a VPP Safe SiteChallenge, which breaksthe 78thABW’s OSHAapplication area into small-er areas, such as offices,shops or teams, which haveembraced commitment tosafety and health excel-lence.
The challenge began in2008 and has realizedincreased awareness andparticipation in the lastyear.
The 78thABW current-ly has 100 Safe Sites.
VPPContinued from 1
10 � The Robins Rev-Up �December 9, 2011
THINK OPSEC:PROTECT VITAL INFORMATION
BY RUSSELLADAMSWater Quality Program manager
Flooding on base is anundesirable commonoccurrence during largerain events.Stormwater infrastruc-
ture installed in the 1940sand 1950s is still in usetoday, well beyond itsexpected design life. Ourcontinued development ofbuildings, aprons, parkinglots, etc. has resulted in astormwater managementsystem that’s not alwaysadequate to conveyincreased runoff generatedfrom rain.The base, with the
assistance of consultants,recently conducted a base-wide stormwater drainagestudy to address thoseflooding issues and strate-gically plan for futuredevelopment.The goal of the study
was to help Robins predictwhich base stormwatermanagement structuresmay experience floodingin certain rainfall events,and develop conceptualsolutions for drainageimprovement projects toprevent or minimize theflooding.For the study, a com-
puter model was devel-oped to simulate floodingon base. The model con-sidered existing conditionsat the base, proposedfuture development at thebase, and inflow from the
City of Warner Robins.Data from a monitoring
program was used to cali-brate the model results.Based on those results,
project designs weredeveloped, which general-ly consisted of piperemoval and replacement,pipe size upgrades, newpipe installation or openchannel modifications.Designs include con-
cepts such as plugging andreversing flows within thestorm drain network, orreconfiguring slopes tosteepen pipes.A total of 28 concept-
level designs were devel-oped during the study.The designs were devel-oped into projects and pri-oritized based on the dura-tion of flooding, locationof critical mission opera-tions, and the extent ofwork required.Due to the size, poten-
tial operational impacts,and cost involved, the basehas programmed the proj-
ects to be accomplishedduring the next 30 years.The actual work sched-
ule will be affected byfunding availability. Witheach project constructed,the base will be lessimpacted by flooding.Stormwater master
planning efforts willensure continued reduc-tions in the occurrence offlooded areas, enhancedquality of stormwater dis-charges, and will supportcompliance with existingand new regulations.Questions or comments
regarding this article orother stormwater issuesshould be directed toRussell Adams, WaterQuality Program manager,at 468-9645.
Editor’s note:Stormwater Straight Talk
is a quarterly columnintended to educate and
inform base personneland families aboutstormwater issues.
When it rains ...Study helps steer planning, upgrades
BY MASTER SGT.ROGER PARSONS116th ACW Public Affairs
The 116th MedicalGroup earned a perfectscore in its recentHomeland ResponseForce ExerciseEvaluation – OperationSunrise Rescue – atCamp Blanding JointTraining Center, Fla.The joint force exer-
cise in Novemberinvolved the 116th MDGfrom Robins, the 165thMedical Group fromSavannah, and otherGeorgia Guard assets.The purpose of the
exercise was to test theirreadiness as a NationalGuard Joint Task ForceCommand and Controlelement and to test thesubordinate units whichmake up the Chemical,Biological, Radiological,Nuclear, and High YieldExplosive (CBRNE)Enhanced ResponseForce Package (CERFP).After the Sept. 11,
2001 attacks, HomelandSecurity put measures inplace to ensure robustsupport is available torespond to those types ofincidents. The role ofNational Guard elementsis to support the effortsof local and state firstresponders until thearrival of federalresponse during a disas-ter.“It’s great because the
military works with localhospitals, firefighters,paramedics, doctors andnurses,” said Maj.Patricia Hood, 116thMDG assistant chiefnurse administrator.“During an incident,local resources can getoverwhelmed, and we’rethere to fill the gap.”The Georgia Guard
team received two per-fect scores in previousevaluations leading up to
Operation SunriseRescue.The exercise, graded
by the Joint InteragencyTraining and EducationCenter, was the final stepin receiving validation asan asset for the NationalGuard CBRNE enter-prise.“The Georgia Guard
team sets a standard forall the teams I’ve seen inthe United States,” saidCapt. Billie Jo Hoffman,JITEC lead medicalinspector. “We have whatwe call best-practices,and almost every avenuehere for the medical sec-tion has a perfect bestpractice.”The week-long opera-
tion included a series ofcrawl and walk simula-tions leading to the finalevaluation at full speed.Using local residents
as simulated victims,complete with moulage,the evaluation began dur-ing the early hours ofNov. 18 and ran non-stopfor 36 hours.
After the simulatedCBRNE disaster, and the“medical time has start-ed” call went out, themedical group had 90minutes to get in place,unload equipment, set uptents, and be operational.“To be operational
means we have oxygenset up, electricity in thetent, and the capabilityof treating one patient,”said Lt. Col. JulieChurchman, 116th MDGchief nurse administrator.“During the scored eval-uation, the minimumstandard was far sur-passed.”“That doesn’t happen
by accident, it’s one ofthe things we practice,”added Col. Louis Perino,116th AerospaceMedicine chief. “It lookslike a lot of runningaround, but it’s a verywell-orchestrated dance
that’s happening as weback those trailers up,drop the doors, and setup the site.”Throughout the eval-
uation, patients werecontinuously triagedthrough decontaminationtents, assessed for med-ical urgency, and trans-ported to the appropriatetent for medical atten-tion.The CERFP teams
worked as one seamlessunit supported by theHRF Operations Center.“It’s an amazing
team. Even thoughthey’re different units,they’ve integrated reallywell,” said Hoffman.
116th MDG perfect at Operation Sunrise Rescue
U.S. Air Force photos by MASTER SGT. ROGER PARSONSAbove, 2nd Lt. Sarah Kathe, 116th Medical Group nurse, fillsout a patient chart while other members of the medical teamtreat a simulated injured baby during Operation SunriseRescue at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla.
Below, Air National Guard medical personnel from the 116thMedical Group, and the 165th MDG, Savannah, Ga., set up atent used for cold zone triage.
“Everybody has a setplace to be, a set thingto do, and it works.”In a real world situa-
tion, the HRFOperations Center isdesigned to monitormultiple CERFPs invarious locations, ensur-ing they have the per-sonnel and supplies toprovide sustained care.When a valid request
for support is received,they are ready to deploywithin hours of notifica-tion.
Please recycle this newspaper
December 9, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 11
Think twice, energy has a price.
It’s beginning to lookIt’s beginning to looka lot like Christmasa lot like Christmas
U.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPPAbove, Penny Lane, the 16 month-old daughter ofAirman 1st Class Nicholas Lane and his wife, Caitlin,checks out the lights on the Robins Christmas Treeunder her father’s watchful eye. The annual tree lightingceremony was conducted Dec. 1 at the base chapel.
Below, The Robins Honor Guard was just one ofdozens of participants in the Warner Robins ChristmasParade which made its way down Watson BoulevardSaturday.
Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon, Warner Robins Air Logistics Centercommander, and his wife, Hope, wave to the crowd Saturdayduring the Warner Robins Christmas Parade.
Santa Claus also made a special appearance.
Think twice,energy has a price.
� FSS Admin . . . . . .468-3193� Community Center . 468-2105� Outdoor Rec . . . . .468-4001� Base Chapel . . . . .468-2821� Arts & Crafts . . . . .468-5282� Horizons . . . . . . . .468-2670� Heritage Club . . . .468-2670� Library . . . . . . . . . .497-8761
� HAWC . . . . . . . . .497-8480� Fitness Center . . .468-2128� Fitness Annex . . . .472-5350� Youth Center . . . .468-2110� Tickets, Travel . . .468-2945� Bowling Center . . .468-2112� Pine Oaks G.C. . .468-4103� Pizza Depot . . . . .468-0188
78th FSS DIRECTORY
Note: Unless otherwise noted, numbers listed in the Rev-Up areDSN numbers. If calling from a commercial or off-base phone, dialprefix 222 if listed as 472; 327 if listed as 497; or 926 if listed as 468.
Youth CenterFor details, call 468-2110.
Boss N’ BuddyFriday4 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeFor details, call 472-7864.
UPCOMINGJr. Golf Sign UpDec. 174 to 5 p.m.5- to 18-years oldFor details, call 468-4103.
The Littlest AngelYouth ProductionDec. 177 p.m.Cost $14Youth CenterFor details, call 468-2110.
Coats for KidsTorch and Keystone Clubsaccepting donationsuntil Dec. 23Youth CenterFor details, call 468-2110.
Office BowlingChristmas Party1 to 5 p.m.$6 per person, three gamesand shoes includedFor details, call 468-2112.
ONGOINGNASCAR Daytona 500Tickets now on sale at ITT$27 to $199For details, call 468-2945.
BasketballCoaches NeededYouth CenterBldg. 1021For details, call 468-2110.
Breakfast atFairways GrilleSeven days a week7 to 10 a.m.For details, call 923-1717.
Get OutHAPPENINGS
December 9, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 13
ON TAPTexas Hold ‘EmSaturdaySign-up at 1:30 p.m.Games starts at 2 p.m.Members $10, Guests $15Heritage Club LoungeFor details, call 472-7864.
Starting a Small BusinessMonday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details, call 468-1256.
Resume & CoverLetter WritingTuesday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details, call 468-1256.
Holiday Kids KraftsTuesday5:30 to 7 p.m.Arts & Crafts Center$5 per sessionFor details, call 468-5282.
Runaway Bar BingoWednesday6 p.m.Heritage ClubFor details, call 468-4515.
Right StartWednesday and Dec. 188 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Bldg. 794
For details, call 468-1256.
Jingle Bell 5K Run/WalkThursday11 a.m.Fitness CenterFor details, call 468-2128.
Writing a Business PlanThursday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details, call 468-1256.
Decorate a CookieThursdayCDC East/Westand Ga. Pre-KFor details, call 468-3080.
Golf Holiday Pro Shop SaleThursday4 to 7 p.m.10 to 30 percent offon select itemsR.S.V.P by TuesdaySanta’s surprise specialsFor details, call 468-4103.
Spring SoccerRegister Thursdaythrough Jan. 13Monday through Friday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.$40 for active players;$55 for new playersStart Smart Soccer$20 for returning players; $35for new players
RROOBBIINNSSRROOBBIINNSSRROOBBIINNSSAAiirr FFoorrccee BBaasseeAAiirr FFoorrccee BBaasseeAAiirr FFoorrccee BBaassee
CChhaappeellCChhaappeellCChhaappeell
HHoolliiddaayy CCaalleennddaarrHHoolliiddaayy CCaalleennddaarrHHoolliiddaayy CCaalleennddaarr
WED
9THUR
10FRI
11SAT
12SUN
13MON
14TUE
15
U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPP
Being framedJanice Ethridge, a framer at Art & Crafts, works on a shadowbox for a customer. Stop bythe center in Bldg. 984 for all your matting and framing needs. You can now preview yourmat and frame selection via computer. For more information, call 926-5282.
Protestant Holiday CalendarSunday - Christmas CantataWorship 11 a.m.Wednesday - Soul Food Christmas Dinner
Fellowship 5:15 p.m. Dessert Contest.Dec. 24 -Candle Light Service 7 p.m.Dec. 25 - Merry ChristmasWorship Service 11 a.m.Dec. 31 - NewYears Eve Service &Activities:• RAFB Bowling Center - 6 p.m.• Movie in theAnnex - 8:30 p.m.• Service - 11 p.m.• NewYear BreakfastJan. 1Worship Service 11 a.m.
Catholic Holiday CalendarDec. 18 - Religious Education BreakDec. 24 - Children’s Mass 5 p.m.Dec. 24 - Caroling Before Mass 11:30 p.m.Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve Mass midnightDec. 25 - Christmas Day Mass 9:30 a.m.Dec. 31 - NewYears Eve Mass 5 p.m.Jan. 1 - Mass 9:30 a.m.For more information call 497-3781 or 468-2821.