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INSIGHT

AF marathon

Paralyzing injury doesn’tstop marathoners fromfinishing big race, 4B

SPORTS

Tis the season

Robins gets flu mist ship-ment, still awaiting flushot arrival, 5A

HEALTH

Summer bash

Robins celebrates end ofsummer with familyfriendly activities, 1B

Road ClosureA section of Martin

Luther King Boulevardbetween Byron Streetand Perry Street will beclosed through Nov. 5.Gate 5 will still beaccessible. Incomingbase traffic can turn leftor right on Page Road;however, traffic will notbe able to access Martin

Luther King Boulevardfrom the drivewaybetween Bldgs. 280 and282. Motorists will stillbe able to access MLKBoulevard from PageRoad and Byron Street.For more information,e-mail Eddie Arringtonat edward.arrington@robins.af.mil.

TH-1H reaches first student training flight milestone BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELD

holly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Robins is celebrating the TH-1H’srising success.

Class 09-02 in the UndergraduatePilot Training program at Fort Rucker,Ala., took its first flight on the TH-1Hhelicopter trainer on Sept. 15.

The aircraft transforms a VietnamEra UH-1H, commonly called aHuey, into a modernized training plat-form that brings helicopter pilots’training into the 21st Century.

Paulette Lemons, director, 573rdAircraft Sustainment Squadron whoseoffice serves as the system programoffice for the TH-1H, said the flight is

a great success for Air Force andArmy’s joint effort with supportingthe aircraft.

“In March of ’04, the Army deputychief of staff approved the transfer of40 UH-1H/V aircraft to the Air Force,and the Air Education and TrainingCommand made the decision to use24 of them to support student under-graduate pilot training. We used 16 ofthem as harvest birds to support themodification of those 24.”

Ms. Lemons said Robins is respon-sible for ensuring that LockheedMartin, the primary contractor, andOzark, Ala.-based Bell AeroHelicopter/US Helo, the subcontrac-tor for this effort, completed the mod-

ification on time.Ms. Lemons said engines for the

TH-1H were provided by McTurbineInc. in Corpus Christie, Texas.

As of Sept. 30, 15 of the 24 TH-1Haircraft have been delivered to AETC,Ms. Lemons said.

Ms. Lemons said the TH-1H’s ini-tial flight is good news for those whosupport it.

Maj. Sammie Thompson, HueyFlight chief in the 573rdACSG/GFLA, said reaching the mile-stone affirms an outstanding teameffort.

“It’s one we’ve been waiting on

courtesy photoThe Vietnam-era UH-1H helicopters are being converted into brand new TH-1H heli-copters. The UH-1Hs are stripped down, cleaned and then built back up with brandnew structural and dynamic parts, an upgraded engine and a glass cockpit thatincludes state of the art avionics.

BY WAYNE CRENSHAWwayne.crenshaw.ctr@robins.af.mil

The U.S. began number-ing executive orders in 1789,Col. Warren Berry said in abrief history lesson at aretreat ceremony Tuesday,and since that time 13,466have been issued.

The ceremony was held tocelebrate the 60th anniver-sary of one of the mostmomentous executive orders,No. 9981 issued by PresidentHarry Truman on July 26,1948. Against the advice ofhis political advisors, ColonelBerry said, President Trumancalled for the full integrationof the American military.

“Today we celebrate how

far we have come, yet recog-nize how far we have to go,”said Colonel Berry, com-mander of the 78th Air BaseWing.

The famed TuskegeeAirmen, a group of decoratedblack pilots in World War II,were hailed in the ceremonyas pioneers in bringingrespect to the military serviceof minorities. Two black rep-resentatives of the localTuskegee Airmen chapter,Walter Randall and WillieJones, attended the ceremonyand said the TuskegeeAirmen inspired them to acareer in the Air Force. Theyare both now retired.

Robins retreat celebrates, commemorates

U.S. Air Force photo by CLAUDE LAZZARA

Chuck Studstill with the F-15 Functional Test Squadron does pre-flight inspection of the intake and exhaust prior to flight.

PrPre-flight inspectione-flight inspectionRobins Airmanearns Bronze Star

WAYNE CRENSHAWwayne.crenshaw.ctr@robins.af.mil

In his first tour of duty in Iraq, SeniorMaster Sgt. Jason Stokes didn’t have a lotto do.

An assistant collection manager for aJoint Special Operations Task Force, hefound combat missions to be sporadic. Butwhen he deployed again in November,things had changed. The troop surge hadtaken place and the Air Force was aggres-sively pursuing high-value individual ene-mies. Sergeant Stokes was now supervisingthe allocation of over 20 manned andunmanned Intelligence SurveillanceReconnaissance sorties daily.

“It was much more rewarding,” he saidof his second deployment. “It was verybusy.”

On Oct. 1, He was rewarded for his serv-ice in Iraq with a Bronze Star, the fourthhighest combat medal.

By the time his second tour ended inMay, he had been involved in the executionof 829 direct-action, time-sensitive mis-sions, said Lt. Col. Mark Mocio, com-mander of the 578th Aircraft SustainmentSquadron, of which Sergeant Stokes is amember. It was the first bronze medal forthe 578th ACSS since the unit stood up in2005, Colonel Mocio said.

Speaking to about 75 people attendingthe medal ceremony, Colonel Mocio jokedthat the key stats he was reading were inap-propriately highlighted in pink. Thoseincluded that the missions in whichSergeant Stokes provided critical leader-ship resulted in the capture of 342 high-value individuals, 419 enemies killed in

see TH-1H, 2A

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPSenior Master Sgt. Jason Stokes received theBronze Star in a ceremony Oct. 1.

U.S. Air Force photosby SUE SAPPStaff Sgt. Tiffany Jackson, center, Robins honor guard, holds the folded flag during aformal retreat Sept. 29 honoring the 60th Anniversary of the integration of the UnitedStates Armed Forces.see RETREAT, 4A

see BRONZE STAR, 2A

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What is one ofyour favorite

movies and why? “Hairspray. It’s a musical

and I love to dance and itmakes me want to move.And Zac Efron is reallycute.”

Kayla LapioliMilitary dependent

“The Bucket List. I thinkit can pertain to everybody.It tells you to use your timewisely.”

Richard Fair584th CBSS

Jacqlyn Mann584th CBSS

Airman 1st ClassDante Sweat78th MDOS

“Freedom Writers,because the teacher gavethe students a differentunderstanding of lifeinstead of a lifestyle ofdrugs and gangs.”

Crystal WebbWRALC/DP

“American Gangster. Ilike Denzel Washington andTI and Common were in themovie. It was good theywere given a chance to starin a movie.

“The Notebook,because it shows that it’spossible to find your onetrue love.”

with great anticipationbecause any Air Force heli-copter pilot will go throughthis school and the TH-1H isthe only training platformthat they’ll use,” he said.

Maj. Richard Antoine,573rd ACSS’ director ofoperations, said it’s great tosee hard work pay off.

“I’ve been with thesquadron only a short time,but what strikes me is thehard work that MajorThompson and his flighthave put into this,” he said.“While the TH-1H was real-ly just supposed to be amodification program, thelevel of effort has been like acomplete acquisition of anew platform. It has beenthat much work.”

Ms. Lemons said the TH-1H’s first flight has provenit’s capable of training stu-dents quicker with bettertechnology.

“It’s going to mean thatAETC will now be able toperform better and probably

at a faster pace with itsundergraduate pilot trainingfor a bigger cadre of stu-dents,” she said.

Ms. Lemons saidalthough the TH-1H is onthe path of success, there’smore to be done with the air-craft.

“While we are still rock-ing and rolling trying to getall four lots delivered, westill have some technicalissues we’re working with,”she said. “We’re continuingto do all of the provisioningto get all of the tech data outto the field, getting it cor-rected. We’re trying to makesure the aircraft is fullyfielded, funded, and sup-ported by the users.”

In addition, Ms. Lemonssaid the Air Force will deliv-er a TH-1H simulator to theFort Rucker school inJanuary 2009, which willenable continued andincreased training of stu-dents.

“We’re looking at anoperational date of January2009 and a full operationalcapability date of October2010,” Ms. Lemons said.

TH-1HContinued from 1A

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

Volunteerism has been apastime for many people atRobins for quite some time.

The selfless act of invest-ing time in the communityrecently earned the 580thAircraft Sustainment Group’sSpecial Operations Forces/Combat Search and Rescueteam the Warner RobinsMilitary Affairs Committee’sCommunity Service Award.

Representatives from thegroup were presented with theaward in a ceremony insidethe Museum of Aviation’sRobert L. Scott Theater onMonday.

Ed Rodriguez, presidentand chief executive officer ofthe Warner Robins AreaChamber of Commerce, saidvolunteers have shared theirtime in local schools and manycharitable organizations.

“It’s pretty amazing tothink of how much they getinvolved,” he said. “Some ofthem are here for a relativelyshort amount of time and theyknow it. Yet, they still getinvolved, putting hours intothe community as if it weretheir home town.”

Ron Carbon, vice chair-man of the Warner RobinsMilitary Affairs Committeewithin the Warner RobinsArea Chamber of Commerce,said his committee has spon-sored the award for many

years.“This is our way of recog-

nizing the great service theemployees of Robins AirForce Base provide to ourcommunity and being an inte-gral part of the success ofWarner Robins itself.”

Mr. Carbon said many ofthe community-based organi-zations couldn’t survive with-out the involvement of volun-teers. He said the 580thACSG’s “sheer mass of vol-unteer work and the breadthof the lives they touched” con-tributed to their earning this

year’s award.John Adams, 580th ACSG

director, said he couldn’t bemore proud of the generosityof his people.

“I’m just amazed at thededication of the people Ihave the privilege of workingwith every day, dedication notonly to the warfighter, but tothe community at large andthe hours they make availableto support the community outthere,” he said.

Lanier Meeks, a programmanager in the 580th ACSG,has volunteered with the

Salkehatchie, a youth ministryorganization dedicated torefurbishing the homes of theless fortunate and other proj-ects to help the community, onand off since he was 14.

Mr. Meeks said while he’smerely doing his part to giveback to the community, theaward is much appreciated.

“I think this is one of themore important awards thatwe can receive as an entity onthis base because it shows thatwe love our community aswell as the community lovingus,” he said.

580th ACSG earns military affairscommittee community service award

PITCHING IN

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPThe 580th Aircraft Sustainment Group was the winner of this year's Community Service Award. Picturedare Col. Warren Berry, 78th Air Base Wing Commander; Kathy Smith, 580th ACSG workflow contractorsupport; John Adams, 580th ACSG director; Denise Smith, 580th ACSG workflow chief; Lt. Col. WilliamHanig, 580th ACSG deputy director; and Ed Rodriguez, Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce presi-dent. The 330th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron was this year's runner up.

action, 51 enemies wounded in actionand 1,960 suspected anti-coalitionforces detained.

Colonel Mocio said when

Sergeant Stokes recognized thatweather was a common cause of mis-sion failure, he began coordinatingwith Combat Air Operations Centerair asset managers and weather fore-casters to identify low-risk launchand recovery windows for missionsinvolving unmanned aircraft, despite

initial recommendations to groundthem.

“It shows what can happen whenyou get good people thinking outsidethe box,” Colonel Mocio said.

Sergeant Stokes, who has beenstationed at Robins for two years,credited his success in Iraq to the

support of his colleagues back atRobins.

“I feel very undeserving of thislevel of merit,” he said. “The impactwe had when we were over there waspretty incredible. None of that couldhave happened without you guysdoing what you do back home.”

BRONZE STARContinued from 1A

Courtesy photo The TH-1H transforms a Vietnam Era UH-1H, commonly called aHuey, into a modernized training platform.

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

Robins is partnering withGeorgia Power to create anadditional electrical substationthat would provide a more reli-able power source for industri-al areas on the north end of thebase. The project is expected tobe completed by early 2009.

Robins currently has threeelectrical substations to meetthe electricity requirements ofits multi-faceted mission.

John Powell, an electricalengineer in the 78th CivilEngineer Squadron, saidRobins and Georgia Power arejointly supporting the project.

“Georgia Power is provid-ing the transmission line to tiein and serve the new substa-tion,” he said. “They will pro-vide the structure, the trans-former and the new substationand circuit breakers that will bepart of the substation.”

Mr. Powell said GeorgiaPower is doing the site workand installation of the substa-tion and Robins will install newcircuits on base that will tie intothe substation.

Robins will own four newcircuit breakers, while GeorgiaPower will retain ownership ofthe high voltage transformer.

Mr. Powell said the powersource works much like thosein the private sector.

“A substation takes highvoltage coming in from the util-ity provider and steps it downinto another voltage that isusable by the customer,” hesaid. “It’s just a power sourcefor the customers on base. It’sidentical to the substations outin the private world where aresidential or industrial cus-tomer receives power.”

Mr. Powell said once poweris released from the substation,it’s sent through a distributiongrid, whether overhead orunderground, and the power is

transferred to the smaller trans-formers in the field where cus-tomers receive their power.

The new substation willsupport associate units locatedin what is commonly called‘the outback” of the base, aworkload the first substationhad been supporting for awhile.

“Due to BRAC (BaseRealignment and Closure) mis-sions coming on base, we’llhave increased power require-ments,” Mr. Powell said. “Also,due to the increased powerrequirements for the existingindustrial complex, the firstsubstation is peaking out or is atnear maximum. It’s not good tohave any piece of equipment orsubstation like this to run at itspeak load for an extended peri-od of time. It wears down thesystem.”

Memory Rozier, a utilityengineer in the 78th CES, saidthe new electrical substationwill help Robins meet growingenergy demands new missionsbring.

“About two years ago, wefinally realized that energy con-sumption on base was increas-ing beyond what our other sub-stations could provide,” shesaid. “Because of the redundan-cy we have set up in our substa-

tion, if something goes out onone end, we can shut that downand rotate the power to anothersource. We were reachingcapacity and not being able todo that any longer.”

The new substation provedto be a better solution to theburden on the existing setup, asit would cost more to upgradethe current substation, Ms.Rozier said. The north end ofthe base was chosen since itholds the largest energy con-sumer on base, the industrialcomplex.

Mr. Powell said adding theelectrical substation was a goodsetup for Robins.

“It will allow us to bettermaintain our existing distribu-tion grid by isolating the cir-cuits better and will performbetter load sharing between thenew and existing substations,”he said. “It will basically allowus to provide a better product.”

David Brantley, 78th CESchief of Facility Operations,said the new substation willmake room for Robins to grow.

While Robins expects to seesome energy cost savings fromthe new substation, DavidHopper, 78th CES ResourceEfficiency manager, said theexact level of savings is not yetknown.

Robins, Georgia Power install electricalsubstation to power greater workload

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPGeorgia Power crews install transmission lines along Ga. Hwy. 247 inpreparation for an electrical substation that will power industrial air-field facilities and associate units.

Crunch time at Robins

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPMichael Borders and Michael Austin, 78th Comptroller Squadron financial management special-ists, certify that funds are available for purchase requests during the final push to make sureallotment money provided to the base is spent and to close out the fiscal year by midnight Sept. 30. Throughout the fiscal year, the 78th CPTS accounting branch processed over 108,000transactions totaling over $11.2 billion.

ROBINS BOY SCOUTINGOPPORTUNITY

Scouting allows youngmen to build character andconfidence while developinginterests in conservation,technology, citizenship andservice to others.

Robins Boy Scout Packand Troop 220 are units ofthe Boy Scouts of America,and are chartered by the CarlVinson Memorial Chapter ofthe Air Force Associationand have been a part ofRobins for over 50 years.

Participation in theseorganizations is open todependants of military andcivilians associated with theBase. For more informationon Scouting opportunitiesat Robins contact GriffCox at 328-2178 (Pack) orJerry Brown at 213-6428(Troop.)

ROAD CLOSUREByron Street will be

closed through Oct 17. Theclosure will be between Third

Street and Richard Ray Blvd.The closure is to install newcurbs, sidewalks, re-pave theroad and landscape the area.

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Airman and Family Readiness Center workshops

“The fact that PresidentTruman had the courage andthe intestinal fortitude to do thiswas huge,” said Mr. Randall inan interview following the cer-emony.

Mr. Jones said he admiredthe Tuskegee Airmen for fight-ing for their country despite theway they were treated by it.

“They overlooked the fightback home for equality todefend democracy,” he said.

Maj. Gen. Polly A. Peyer,Warner Robins Air LogisticsCenter commander, called theanniversary “a momentousoccasion.”

“I think it’s easy for us whohave served in the military inthis generation to take forgranted the opportunities thatwe have,” she said.

The general noted although

Truman issued the order in1948, it took another six yearsbefore the last all-black unitwas disbanded.

Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin,vice commander of the AirForce Reserve Command, saidthe work of fully integratingthe military for females andminorities continues today.

“We are still finding newand innovative ways to inte-grate our armed forces,” hesaid.

RETREATContinued from 1A

U.S. Air Force photo bySUE SAPP

Above, Senior AirmanTrevor Corriders,guidon bearer for the5th CombatCommunications Group,stands before their for-mation at the formalretreat Sept. 29 honor-ing the 60thAnniversary of the inte-gration of the UnitedStates Armed Forces.

Right center, Maj. Gen.Allan Poulin, Air ForceReserve Command vicecommander, Maj. Gen.Polly Peyer, WarnerRobins Air LogisticsCenter commander, andCol. Warren. Berry, 78thAir Base Wing com-mander arrive at a for-mal retreat Sept. 29.

Right bottom, Membersof the Band of theUnited States Air ForceReserve play at a formalretreat. Executiveorders, No. 9981 issuedby President HarryTruman on July 26, 1948called for the full inte-gration of the Americanmilitary

By Robins Family Advocacy

October is NationalDomestic ViolencePrevention Month. For overtwo decades, our nation hasrecognized that violenceagainst spouses and intimatepartners should not be tolerat-ed. Apurple ribbon is worn todemonstrate support for vic-tims and to convey a messagethat there’s no place fordomestic violence in ourhomes, neighborhoods, work-places or schools.

Domestic violenceincludes physical, emotionaland verbal abuse as well asneglect. The underlying fac-tor in this type of behavior isone person’s need to feelpowerful and in control ofanother person’s behavior andactions. The abuse is done toprevent a “victim” from seek-ing help. Per the NationalCrime Prevention Council,“Silence is the batterer’s bestfriend.”

Signs of abuse can include:

Limiting outside contactwith others to include notallowing unsupervised visitsor phone calls with friendsand family.

Forbidden to participatein household finances anddecision making.

Restriction from getting ajob, driving a car or going toschool.

Injuries with unreason-able explanation of cause.

Continual verbal beratingthat humiliates and degrades.

Domestic violence iseveryone’s concern.

According to LizClaiborne’s Women’s WorkProgram, children who growup witnessing domestic vio-lence are 74 percent morelikely to commit assault.More women are injured bydomestic violence each yearthan by automobile accidentsand cancer deaths combined.Each year, businesses forfeit$100 million in lost wages,sick leave, absenteeism andnon-productivity. Robins

Family Advocacy had 103reported incidents of domes-tic violence in 2007. This yearour community has been hithard by very serious domesticviolence incidents in whichlives have been lost.

This month you can showyour support by wearing apurple ribbon to rememberthose who lost their lives todomestic violence and cele-brate those who have sur-vived. Family Advocacy willbe at the Robins BaseExchange from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Oct. 17 with ribbons andinformation to help stopdomestic violence. You canalso donate old cell phones tothe Salvation Army SafeHouse to support sheltering,clothing and feeding womenand children affected bydomestic violence.

For more information onwhat you can do to becomeinvolved in the fight to enddomestic violence, contactFamily Advocacy at 327-8398.

CENTER CLOSEDThe Airman & Family

Readiness Center, andLoan Closet will beclosed Oct. 13 , in obser-vance of Columbus Day.

Normal services willresume Tuesday at 7:30a.m.

GROUPPRE-SEPARATIONCOUNSELING

The A&FRC providespre-separation counselingcompletion of DD Form2648, Thursday, 1 to 3p.m., (Separatees) Bldg.794.

Pre-separation coun-seling for members sepa-rating more than 90 daysfrom separation date isconducted in a group set-ting.

The goal of TransitionAssistance is to equiptransitioning military per-sonnel and their familieswith skills and knowl-edge for re-entry into theprivate sector workforce.The emphasis is on tran-sition preparation ratherthan job placement.

The transition coun-selor will walk you

through the sections listed onDD Form 2648, “Pre-sepa-ration CounselingChecklist.” The checklistitems ensures you receivethe necessary assistance and

information to benefit fullyfrom the wide range of serv-ices and entitlements avail-able.

Call 926-1256 to scheduleyour appointment.

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

As the flu season begins,Robins’ Allergy andImmunization Clinic is get-ting armed with vaccinationsto help people fight off theflu virus.

Robins recently received3,000 flu mist doses and isexpecting 5,000 doses of theflu shot to arrive in the nearfuture.

Master Sgt. Jack Jenkins,NCO in charge of the Allergyand Immunization Clinic inthe 78th Medical OperationsSquadron, said the clinic’snumber one focus is to vacci-nate all active-duty militarymembers at Robins.

“Right now, the flu mist isavailable for all active-dutymilitary members and ourbeneficiaries,” he said.

Sergeant Jenkins said theflu mist is a live vaccineadministered through thenasal passage and is recom-mended only for people ages2 to 49 years who are healthywith no chronic health condi-tions, like asthma and dia-betes.

Staff Sgt. Charles Finklea,a medical technician in the78th MDOS, said if a personhas received a live vaccina-tion, such as for small pox,measles, mumps or rubella,they must wait another 30days before receiving the flumist unless they receive theflu mist the same day as theprevious live vaccination.

The injectible flu shot isnot a live virus, SergeantJenkins said.

Pregnant women and any-one with chronic health prob-lems should talk with theirprimary healthcare providerbefore receiving the flu vac-cine, Sergeant Jenkins said.

Pat Tooley, lead healthspecialist in the PublicHealth Flight in the 78thAerospace MedicineSquadron, said while both fluvaccine forms are effective,military members are giventhe mist each year to ward offthe virus.

“DOD is usually given aflu mist for the Flu VaccineProgram,” she said. “Theinjectible, which is the shot,is mainly for the high-riskbeneficiary and personnelwho are 50 and older.”

Ms. Tooley said the clinicserves high-risk beneficiariesfirst before vaccinating thosewho are healthy.

The clinic doesn’t provideDOD civilians with the fluvaccine unless there is a sur-plus at the clinic, Ms. Tooleysaid. She recommends peo-ple get vaccinated throughtheir healthcare provider orother community healthresources.

Ms. Tooley said theHouston County HealthDepartment began its flu vac-cine clinics, offering flu shotsand mist, on Oct. 1. Flu sea-son typically runs fromOctober to March.

The health departmentcharges $25 for the flu shotand $35 for the flu mist, Ms.Tooley said.

In addition to getting thevaccine, Staff Sgt. KenenaJohnson, a medical techni-

cian and NCOIC of women’shealth in the 78th MDOS,said practicing frequent,good hand washing is also agood measure to take to wardoff the flu.

Sergeant Jenkins said peo-ple can take simple steps toprotect themselves as well asothers from the flu.

“If you suspect someonehas the flu, avoid contactwith that person,” he said. “Ifyou cough or sneeze, do itinto your elbow instead ofthe hands so that you don’tcome into direct contact withfolks that aren’t infected.”

Robins gets flu mist shipment, still awaiting flu shot arrival

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPStaff Sgt. Natasha Walker administers the FluMist vaccine toSenior Airman Natasha Lomax at the Robins Allergy andImmunizations Clinic.

WHAT TO KNOWActive-duty military mem-

bers should report to theAllergy and ImmunizationClinic in Bldg. 700A toreceive the flu mist. For moreinformation on the availabilityof the flu vaccine at Robins’Immunization Clinic, call theFlu Line at 327-7922.

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U.S. Air Force photo bySENIOR AIRMANRANDI FLAUGH

Staff Sgt.Brandon Goins,506thExpeditionaryMedical Squadronmental healthtechnician,secures a patientonto a litter dur-ing a mass casu-alty exercise atKirkuk RegionalAir Base, IraqSept 25. The exer-cise was conduct-ed to ensure the506th EMEDS areprepared for any-thing that couldhappen on amoments notice.Sergeant Goins isdeployed fromRobins where heserves as a men-tal health techni-cian in the 78thMedical Group’sMedicalOperationsSquadron.Sergeant Goins isa native ofBoston, Mass.

“Our Airmen are warriors. We come from a proud heritage of warriors, and todaywe continue our combat tradition by fighting missions in air, space and cyber-space.” — Rodney J. McKinley, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Urban legend says when ajet crashed on a farm, thefarmer usually sued the gov-ernment for damages and theamount demanded wasalways more than enough topay off the mortgage. Sincethis type of crash was usuallyfatal to the pilot, the pilotpays for the farm with hislife. Hence, he bought thefarm.

This phrase dates back toWorld War II, although itsvariants go back much fur-ther.

Today we hear, “There areno new causes of aircraftaccidents, just new peoplemaking the same mistakes.”This is because system errorsor mechanical malfunctionsmake up only five percent ofall aircraft accidents —human errors make up therest.

This phenomenon is notlimited to single-seat aircraft;human or aircrew errorexacts the same toll on multi-place airframes. In a singleinstant, a breakdown in crewdiscipline can overcomeyears of skill development,in-depth systems knowledgeand thousands of hours ofexperience. To examine crewdiscipline more closely, I’mbreaking it down into twocomponents: crewmemberempowerment and checklistdiscipline.

Crewmember empower-ment refers to the basic prin-ciple of ensuring the sum ofthe members of an aircraftcrew is greater than the indi-viduals themselves.Successful empowermentdemands that a supervisorcreate an environment wheremembers feel they can shareideas and, more importantly,their concerns.

Through the constantstruggle to improve crewempowerment on the B-52Stratotanker, I learned twobasic tenets. Commandersmust be sincere in solicitingother crewmembers’ inputs.The idea is not only to ask foropinions during an emer-gency, but also to seek itthroughout the flight to rein-force this concept. Moreimportantly, everyone mustfeel they are in a climatewhere they have the courageto do the right thing andspeak up when concerned orunsure.

As in flight, these maximspertain directly to our No. 1mission at Bolling Air ForceBase — superior customerservice. In order to providesuperior customer service,we must have an empoweredworkforce. Take for examplebilleting: A guest finds aroom unacceptable due to aleaking toilet, mice or justdoesn’t like the decor.

Without any hesitation, theclerk immediately givesthem another room and pro-vides an upgrade at nocharge. He or she doesn’thave to check with a supervi-sor or panic about whether todo it or not. He or she justdoes it. That’s empower-ment.

Take care of the customercomplaint before it escalatesinto something major. Thebest way to do this is to seethat your Airmen understandyour vision as it relates tocustomer service and themission objective.

Empowering your Airmendemonstrates that you trustthem to do the right thing.This, in turn, improves theirmorale and provides themwith a purpose. I guarantee amotivated Airman with highmorale will provide bettercustomer service to your cus-tomers. It has to do with that“circle-of-life” thing.

The second component ischecklist discipline. Alongwith empowerment, a recur-ring admonition you willhear regarding good disci-pline is checklist, checklist,checklist. Checklists providea logical and standardizedmethod of efficiently andsafely meeting missionobjectives. Not only does itaid a crew in preparing andconfiguring an aircraft for a

bomb run, but also good,structured adherence tochecklists helps with work-load management and deci-sion-making processes, andensures practical guidelinesare followed.

Every day on BollingAFB, organizations runchecklists based on a specificsequence of written guid-ance. Why? Because goodprocedures ensure thedesired outcome is pre-dictable and repeatable.Whether it’s a protocol offi-cer running a distinguishedvisitors quarters checklistchecking communicationequipment, or the commandpost running a quick-reactionchecklist to save lives andprotect resources; withoutproper checklist discipline,the forgotten may not getdone. Good checklist disci-pline provides a way toensure the (potentially) for-gotten is remembered.

Good discipline is anever-ending battle. Highoperation tempo often leadsto complacency, and we aretempted to cut corners, usepoor checklist discipline andperhaps run an organizationon the edge of establishedprocedures because we“know what we’re doing.” Arecent, unauthorized andmuch publicized B-52weapons movement provides

a great example. An aircraftcommander fails to followthe checklist, and the rest ofthe crew does not feelempowered — and is notforceful enough — to directthe proper action.

As an aircraft commanderin a B-52, I found the moreempowered my Airmen wereand the better our checklistdiscipline, the more success-ful the mission. We tried toweave these two conceptsinto the very fiber of our fly-ing activity. We briefed it, wepracticed it in the simulator,and we tried to make good onit when we flew. Good disci-pline overrides panic andreinforces the ability tomaintain control of the air-craft when faced with a seri-ous flight emergency. Thesame is true for our missionareas here.

A successful supervisorcannot co-exist with poordiscipline, and autocraticleaders who are microman-agers are not empoweringAirmen. Likewise, any air-craft commander who createsan environment that does notallow for good crewmemberempowerment or checklistdiscipline is preparing to buythe farm.

–This commentary waswritten by Col. Carl S.Gramlick, 11th Wing vicecommander.

Air Force colonel: By the book or buy the farm

Air Force leaders want toknow what’s on the mindsof Airmen.

The Air Force launchedits 2008 climate survey Oct.1 via an e-mail invitation toevery Airman across thetotal force, including civil-ians.

The survey covers homelife, work environment,leadership and moraleissues. It will run throughNov. 26.

“This is an opportunityfor Airmen to have a voice,”said Col. Daniel Badger, theAir Force ManpowerAgency commander. “Thesurvey has a huge impact onAirmen and their leader-ship.”

The results will help AirForce leaders understandthe organizational health ofpeople, unit mission readi-ness and organization pro-ductivity, the colonel said.

“The AFMA survey teamcreated a system that willassist the analysts in makingreports available to seniorleadership months earlierthan past surveys,” ColonelBadger said. “Leadershipthroughout the Air Forcewill be able respond andmake necessary adjustmentactions much sooner.”

More than 350,000 peo-ple have participated in the

survey every year since2001. The 2008 survey isthe sixth Air Force-widesurvey conducted since1997; however, this year'sversion has been stream-lined and will include 50percent fewer questions.

“This survey should onlytake about 15 to 20 minutesto complete instead of the45 to 55 minutes it took tofinish the previous sur-veys,” said DorathyFelberg, of the ManpowerAgency’s survey office.“We’ve had great support inthe past and again we’relooking for maximum par-ticipation.”

Once the data is gath-ered, the results will bebriefed to the secretary ofthe Air Force and Air Forcechief of staff, and thenreleased to the Air Force’sunit leaders sometime inearly 2009.

“Through the survey,people can voice their con-cerns on issues that directlyaffect them and their units’mission, with a view onimproving the Air Forcemission worldwide.”Colonel Badger said. “Lookfor your personal invitationcoming to your inbox Oct. 1through 8.”

– courtesy Air ForcePrint News

Air Force climate survey now under way

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C-130 team wins 21st Century Partnership Team Quality Award

U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTONThe C-130 Fuels Problem Solving Team from 402nd Maintenance Wing was recently awarded the 21st Century Partnership TeamQuality Award for determining improvements to the C-130 fuel system processes associated with programmed depot maintenance.Jack Steed, 21st Century Partnership awards chairman, and Maj. Gen. Polly Peyer, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center commander,presented certificates to all team members. Acting team lead Bernie Long accepted the Team Plaque on behalf of the team members.Team members are Col. Clifton Blanks, team lead (deployed), Lawrence Dickson, Steve Haynam, Steve Hohnadel, Ronald (Mark)Johnson, Donnie Keene, Bernie Long, Paul Queensen, Raymond Sullivan, Kelly Williams, Scott Wilson and Randall Wisener.

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Summer Bash attendees enjoyed many activities and rides like the carousel shown here during the end of summer celebration held Sept. 27 at Robins Park.

Above, Bash attendees ride a train, one of the many attractions at the Summer Bash. Other attractions and ridesincluded a roaring dual lane water slide, cars two lane slide, rock and joust, carousel, Wacky World Playland, JungleCombo and three lane bungee run.

Below, Darci Griffith, wife of Army Sgt. 1st Class Sidney Griffith with the 138th Military Intelligence, has a snackbreak with sons Brayden (lap) and Chase (stroller) during Summer Bash.

SummerBash 2008

Above, Summer Bash attendees try out the rock wall, one of several attrac-tions at the end-of-summer event.

Below, Staff Sgt. Frances Kness, Air Force Reserve Band operations coordi-nator, serenades the crowd during Summer Bash Sept. 27.

U.S. Air Force photos by GARY CUTRELL

FRIDAYFirst Friday “Oktoberfest” will be

held in the Heritage Club andHorizons from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.Oct. 3. First Friday means greatfood, chances to win cash andprizes, entertainment and drink spe-cials. Members must be present towin. Cost is members free and non-members $5. Sponsored in part byVerizon Wireless. No federalendorsement of sponsor intended.For more information call theHeritage Club at 926-2670.

SUNDAYWatch WWE Wrestling “No

Mercy” Oct. 5 and “CyberSunday” Oct. 26 in the HeritageClub lounge, located in Bldg. 956.The action begins at 8 p.m. for bothevents. Cost is free for members and$5 for nonmembers. For more infor-mation call the Heritage Club at 926-2670.

Take a trip to see the AtlantaFalcons versus Chicago BearsOct. 12. Tickets go on sale Oct. 5 atnoon in the Heritage Club lounge.Cost is $60 (20 tickets available) andincludes tickets, transportation, snackand beverage on the bus. Limit twotickets per person. First come, firstserved with limited seating. Open toall ranks and grades (club membersonly). For more information callHorizons at 926-2670.

MONDAYExciting classes starting Oct. 6

in the community center. Pianoclasses starting Oct. 6 from 7 to 8p.m., cost $65 per person; salsadancing starting Oct. 7 from 5:30 to6:30 p.m. and belly dancing from6:30 to 7:30 p.m., cost $40 per per-son when you register for one class,get the other for free. All classesneed to be paid in advance. Formore information call the communitycenter at 926-2105.

UPCOMINGThe Youth Center and Child

Development Centers will providechild care Oct. 9, 10 and 14 from6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. while HoustonCounty Schools are on fall break.For more information about Youthand CDC services, please call VeraKeasley at 926-6741. An online reg-istration form is available at theServices Web site at www.robinsser-vices.com.

School’s out for fall break sobring the kids and have fun bowl-ing. Bowl three games Oct. 9 from 1to 4 p.m. and pay only $5 (includesshoes). On Oct. 10 from 1 to 4 p.m.children six years and younger bowlcan have fun with bumper bowlingfor $.75 a game with a paid adult

and Oct. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. enjoythunder alley for only $6 per person.For more information call the bowlingcenter 926-2112.

Bring your lawn chairs and blan-kets to Movies Under the StarsOct. 24 for a presentation of“Monsters, Inc.” The movie will startat dark (8:30 p.m.) in a new locationbehind the Heritage Club. For moreinformation call the community cen-ter at 926-2105.

A fall festival will be Oct. 24 from3 to 4:30 p.m. Children and parentsfrom CDC East and West andFamily Child Care are invited. Formore information call ChildDevelopment Center East or West at926-5805 or 926-3080.

Bring your dancing partner andarrive in costume to a Halloweendinner and dance Oct. 31 from 6 to11 p.m. with dinner from 6 to 8 p.m.and dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. Costis $15 members and $20 guests andincludes choice of prime rib, sautéedsalmon or grilled chicken.Entertainment will be provided by theBob Cummings band. For moreinformation call Horizons at 926-2670.

ONGOINGThe Child Development Centers

East and West have openings forages six weeks through 5 yearsold. Both centers are accredited bythe National Association for the

Education of Young Children andoffer full time care. Hourly care isavailable at CDC West. For moreinformation call Child DevelopmentCenter East or West at 926-5805 or926-3080.

A Fantasy in Lights/CallawayGardens trip will be held Dec. 22in Pine Mountain, Ga. Cost is $45per person, $65 for one parent andchild and $75 for couples. Meet atoutdoor recreation at 2 p.m. fordeparture at 2:15 p.m. Van will returnaround midnight. A minimum of 10people is required for outdoor recre-ation to host this trip. Register byDec. 10 at outdoor recreation, Bldg.914. For more information call 926-4001.

Information, Tickets and Travelhas tickets to the GeorgiaAquarium. Cost is adults $23; chil-dren, three – 12 years old $18 andseniors (55 years and older) $20.Tickets are also available to theSleuths Mystery Dinner Show inKissimmee, Fla. for adults $42 andchildren (three – 11 years old) $20.

ITT is also selling the following tick-ets:

Atlanta Motor Speedway- Oct.24, 25 and 26 for the Hot ShotNASCAR Sprint Cup QualifyingNight, ATLANTA 200 NASCARCraftsman Truck Series Race andPep Boys Auto 500 NASCAR SprintCup Series Race. Cost is $90 for thethree-day package. For more infor-mation call ITT at 926-2945.

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CHAPEL SERVICES

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THURS

CatholicCatholic masses are at the chapel each Saturday

at 5:30 p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., on Holy Days ofObligation at noon and 5 p.m. vigil the day before,and Monday through Friday at noon. The Sacramentof Reconciliation is Saturday from 4:30 to 5:15 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.

SERVICES BRIEFS

SERVICES PHONE DIRECTORY

Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-5491Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2105Outdoor Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-4001Arts & Crafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-5282Horizons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2670 Heritage Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-7625 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327-8761 HAWC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .327-8480 Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2128 Fitness Center Annex . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2128 Youth Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2110 ITT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2945 Bowling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-2112 Pine Oaks G.C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-4103Pizza Depot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .926-0188Additional information on Services

events and activities can be found in The Edge and at

www.robinsservices.com

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS1. Craze4. Declare8. Huge12. First female U.S. Attorney General13. Tomb Raider Croft14. Egyptian goddess of fertility, and wife

of Osiris15. Existence16. Fall17. African river18. Start again19. Animal doc20. Feline21. Model/actress Carol22. Woodwind25. Lyrical poem27. Horse food28. Rustic31. MAJCOM Old Dominion State base

is assigned34. Podium36. Rot38. USAF annual health exam39. Made a lap41. Hurricane center42. F-15; plane assigned to the Old

Dominion State base45. Colorless48. Mil. ID49. Business accords51. Epoch52. Zero53. Gawk at54. Speck57. 192 FW at Old Dominion Base is this

component of USAF Total Force59. Dined on61. Red or pink cosmetic for coloring the

cheeks or lips63. Strip off a rind64. Converts hides into leather66. Moderator67. Ripped68. Among others, briefly69. Latch on to70. Raggedy Ann’s pal71. Depend on72. Attempt

DOWN1. Evasive action2. Actress Heche3. Old Dominion State tree4. USAF PME for SrA5. Bibcock6. Great Lake7. F-22; plane assigned to the Old

Dominion State base8. Aut ___ Aut Mori; Old Dominion State

Base unit shield motto9. Continent home to 374 AW10. Fine sand11. Mao ___-tung; Communist China

leader12. Fishing equipment15. Swimsuit part23. Sheep’s noise24. ANG base in Mass.26. Bomb failure29. Pilots with 5+ aerial victories30. Potato chip maker31. Mock32. African country33. Actor Nicolas of National Treasure35. Blue37. Desire40. Oak or elm43. Namesake of the Old Dominion State

base44. NY Giant46. ___ We There Yet?47. Current 1 FW commander at the Old

Dominion State base50. Current 1 FW Command Chief at the

Old Dominion State base53. Of, pertaining to, or involving punish-

ment, for crimes54. Wonderful55. Double curve molding56. Golf prop57. Long time58. Geek60. Capt. Steve ___ of 71 FS at Old

Dominion State base; shot down Iraqi F-1Mirage during Operation Desert Storm

62. Actor Sharif63. School org.65. Cunning

By Capt. Tony WickmanUSAFE Public Affairs

SOLUTION

Old Dominion State Base

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

SATURDAY — 7:30 P.M.MIRRORSRATED R

Curtis Palmer – adown-on-his-luck for-mer high school foot-ball star – turns hisniece, Jasmine, intothe quarterback of thelocal team, TheMinden Browns, andgets his stride backwhen he becomes theteam coach.

Ben Carson was sus-pended from the NYPDfor fatally shootinganother undercover offi-cer; he tries to pull hislife together. Carsontakes a job as a nightwatchman at theburned-out ruins of theMayflower departmentstore that devourednumerous innocentlives. As he patrols thestore, he begins tonotice horrific images inthe ornate mirrors thatadorn the Mayflowerwalls.

NOW PLAYING

FRIDAY — 7:30 P.M.THE LONGSHOTS

RATED PG

Comic misadven-tures of a group ofridiculously attractivetwenty-something’sduring one fateful nightas they try to maketheir way to safetywhile every known nat-ural disaster and cata-strophic event hits thecity and their path asthey try to end therampant destruction.

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Mission accomplished

UPCOMING:DISASTER MOVIE

RATED PG-13

courtesy photoThe 19th Annual Museum of Aviation Foundation Georgia InvitationalGolf Tournament reached its goal Sept. 18-19 with a total income of$352,200. The annual scramble at Pine Oaks Golf Club has nowraised a total of $4,815,100 for the Museum of Aviation since it beganin 1990.

DONATE YOUR LEAVE Employee-relations specialists at 926-5307 or 926-5802 have infor-

mation and instructions concerning requests to receive or donateannual leave. To have an approved leave recipient printed in theRobins Rev-Up, wings should send information to Lanorris Askew at:lanorris.askew@robins.af.mil.

Submissions run for two weeks.

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

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

MUST SEE TVIf I want to see a defensive

battle, I’ll tune in to an SECgame (i.e. Auburn atVanderbilt). However, since Ienjoy a good shootout withoffensive fireworks, the gamethat most intrigues me aspotential for pure entertain-ment is the Tulsa/Ricematchup (8 p.m., CBSC). Lastyear, the two teams combinedfor 91 points, 1,292 yards and13 touchdowns.

Tulsa has scored more than45 points in each of its fourgames this season, while Ricenetted 77 against North Texaslast week.

Both teams are unbeaten inthe Conference USA, whileTulsa remains unbeaten on theseason and has an outsidechance of earning a NBCSbowl invite. With both teamsrunning the spread offense andboth teams needing a win,expect another shootout.

Prediction: More than 80points scored!

UPSETS ABOUNDNine teams in the top 25

were defeated last week,including three in the top fivespots (USC, Georgia andFlorida). When an unrankedteam like Oregon State candefeat the best team in thecountry, that’s the beauty ofcollege football. This sport isscreaming for the need of aplayoff system.

UPSET SPECIALThis week’s upset special

comes from the Big 12. TexasTech has climbed to the No. 8spots behind record breakingQB Graham Harell. There’s no

question the offense is good.The defense, however, is allow-ing 346 yards per game. KansasState has its own star quarter-back in Josh Freeman, whoranks No. 8 in passing efficien-cy. If Kansas State’s defensecan slow Harell and the RedRaiders’ explosive offense,they will win by a touchdownin a high-scoring affair.

BCS BUSTER WATCHUndefeated teams in non-

BCS conferences with a shot ata BCS bowl include Tulsa,BYU, Utah and Boise State.Utah and BYU play each otherlate in the season.

SUPER SECThe Southeastern

Conference’s reputation took afew hits with losses by Floridaand Georgia. But two of the topfour teams in the country arefrom the SEC with Georgia,Florida, Auburn and Vanderbiltstill in the top 20.

WHO WILL FINISH FIRST?If I had a vote in the coach-

es poll, I would give my voteto Missouri as the top team inthe country. Alabama is off toa strong start with impressivewins over Clemson andGeorgia, and is a definite titlecontender. Oklahoma has atremendous offense and LSUis the defending nationalchampion. But I really likewhat QB Chase Daniels andthe Tigers are doing, bothoffensively and defensively.

The team will have a toughroad game this week inNebraska, where it hasn’t wonsince 1978. It takes on No. 5Texas on the road Oct. 18.

Wins in these road games willset up a Big 12 title gameagainst No. 1 Oklahoma.

COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF’STROPHY

Air Force, Army and Navycompete each year for theC o m m a n d e r - i n - C h i e f ' sTrophy, which is emblematicof service academy footballsupremecy. The trophy goesannually to the winning acade-my with the best record inround-robin competition. The

President of the United Statespresents the trophy to the sen-iors from the winning teameach year at a ceremony at theWhite House.

The 2008 season marks the37th year of trophy competi-tion. Air Force has a 46-25-0all-time CIC record and haswon 16 trophy titles. AirForce's overall record andnumber of trophy titles are bestamong the three academies.Air Force finished second inthe 2007 CIC Trophy chase.

Courtesy photoNavy has defeated Army and Air Force for five straight seasonsto win the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy. Air Force hosts NavySaturday. The game will be broadcast on Versus at 4 p.m.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL COACHES POLL

A look at the top 10 teams in the USA Today CoachesPoll — By Kendahl Johnson

1 OKLAHOMA (4-0) — The Sooners rolled intothe top spot followed by a 35-10 win overTexas Christian and a loss by USC. They willface Baylor this weekend.

LSU (4-0) — Upsets by three of the top fiveteams propelled SEC darling LSU into thenumber two spot, even with a lackluster winagainst Mississippi State. Tigers have a bye,then play No. 13 Florida Oct. 11.

MISSOURI (4-0) — Missouri was idle lastweek, but still climbed two spots in thepolls. Tigers face Nebraska this weekbefore a national audience (ESPN, 9 p.m.)

ALABAMA (5-0) — The Crimson Tide con-tinued its climb in the national rankingsafter a resounding 41-30 defeat of then No.3 Georgia. Team faces Kentucky Saturday.

TEXAS (3-0) — The Longhorns continued to roll, pound-ing conference foe Arkansas 52-10. Theteam looks to hand down the same whippingthis week when it travels to Colorado to take onBoulder.

PENN STATE (5-0) — Penn State makesits first appearance in the top 10 afterhanding Illinois a 38-24 loss. The NittanyLions take on Purdue this week.

BRIGHAM YOUNG (4-0) — After sitting atNo. 11, upsets among ranked teams cata-pulted the Cougars to the No. 7 spot. TheCougars, riding the nation’s longest winningstreak, take on Utah State today.

TEXAS TECH (4-0) — Texas Tech was idle lastweek and faces conference opponent KansasState. The Red Raiders’ high-powered offense willface a similar scoring threat in K-State.

SOUTHERN CAL (2-0) — USC was shocked byOregon State, 27-21, becoming the first No. 1team this season to be defeated. The team looksto exact its revenge this week against Oregon.

GEORGIA (4-0) — The Bulldogs came outflat against Alabama and fell behind 31-0,eventually losing 41-30. Georgia will havea week off to lick its wounds and then hostTennessee Oct. 11.

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TEAM W L78 MDG 8 0581 SMXS 8 278 SFS 6 278 LRS 6 3402 AMXG 4 3116 ACW 4 478 CEF 3 5330 ASW 2 65 CCG 2 6138 MICO 1 6JSTARS 0 7

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:Oct. 678 MDG vs. 402 AMXG116 ACW vs. 5 CCG78 SFS vs. 138 MICOOct. 7581 SMXS vs. 78 SFSJSTARS vs. 138 MICO78 LRS vs. 330 ASWOct. 8116 ACW vs. 402 AMXG78 CEF vs. 581 SMXS5 CCG vs. 78 MDG

INTRAMURAL FOOTBALLRegular season standings (through Oct. 3)

Disabilities don’t stop marathon participantsBY DEREK KAUFMAN

88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

A paralyzing injury from amotorcycle crash at age 20took away Andy Houghton’sability to use his legs, but hestill finished his first marathonSept. 20.

Mr. Houghton fromHollywood, Fla., completedthe 26.2 mile 12th annual AirForce Marathon piloting asleek handcycle equipped witha derailleur and other compo-nents.

Always someone wholoved sports, encouragementfrom people Mr. Houghtonworks with and for was hisinspiration to enter the race. Hecurrently serves in a positionappointed by President GeorgeW. Bush as chairperson for theCommittee for Purchase FromPeople Who Are Blind orSeverely Disabled, an inde-pendent federal agency.

More familiarly known asAbilityOne, the program pro-vides employment opportuni-ties for people who are blind orhave other severe disabilities.Mr. Houghton said disabledpeople provide more than $2billion in products and servicesto the federal government.With 43,000 employees,AbilityOne is the largestemployer for the severely dis-abled in the U.S.

AbilityOne tries to match

skills for people across theentire spectrum of disabilities.Veterans with traumatic braininjury, one of the signatureinjuries of the current war, areamong those who find employ-ment via the program, Mr.Houghton said.

Now 42 years old, Mr.Houghton said he gets greatpersonal satisfaction throughsports and exercise and hopeshis competing in the marathonwill encourage others with dis-abilities to surprise themselves.

“If I can show some of thefolks in our program that I cando a marathon, I hope it willinspire them to try somethingnew and out of their comfortzone,” he said. “Sports is oneof the greatest motivators forpeople with disabilities.”

As with many first-timemarathoners, Mr. Houghtonsaid he felt he ran into a brickwall in the latter part of therace, especially as the tempera-ture rose under the sunny sky.

“At around mile 23, I waspretty tapped out. My righthand was completely numb,”he said.

But encouragement fromvolunteers at hydration stationsand fans along the course real-ly motivated him to keep up thepace, he said.

“It was great to take part inthis event. It was also great tocome on base, meet with Gen.Bruce Carlson (the Air Force

Materiel Command command-er) and see how our program ismaking a difference ... by giv-ing disabled people an oppor-tunity to both learn new skillsand give back to the military,”Mr. Houghton said.

Another person who would-n’t let a disability slow himdown was Army Capt. IvanCastro. He lost his eyesight as aresult of combat injuries sus-tained in Iraq.

Captain Castro, assigned tothe 7th Special Forces Group atFort Bragg, N.C. finished theAir Force Marathon an unoffi-cial time of 4:16:52. Runningalongside him every step of theway was Fred Dummar, anArmy lieutenant colonel whocommands the SpecialOperations Recruiting Unit atFort Bragg.

Captain Castro said this washis first Air Force Marathon,but it definitely will not be hislast. The Solider has made run-ning long-distance races a keypart of his therapy after a mor-tar round exploded next to himin Iraq on Sept. 2, 2006, leav-ing him, among other seriousinjuries, totally blind.

He decided to travel toWright-Patterson AFB with hiswife, Evelyn Galvis, and run inthe Air Force Marathon in partbecause he does most of histraining at Pope Air ForceBase, N.C., adjacent to FortBragg. He thought it would

also provide a good baselinepace time for his next big race,the Marine Corps MarathonOct. 26 in Arlington, Va.

“I know the Pope Gym likethe back of my hand,” CaptainCastro said. “The Airmen thereare fantastic.”

He acknowledged anotherreason he was honored to runin the Air Force Marathon wasAirmen were always therewith “top cover” close-air sup-port for coalition ground forces“whenever we needed them.”

“This is a team fight. Iwouldn’t be here if it weren’tfor everyone who helped putme back together. I’m verygrateful,” he said.

Captain Castro’s wife saidshe hopes his running willinspire other servicememberswith debilitating combatinjuries to find the innerstrength to adapt and over-come them.

“I want them to know ifIvan can do it, so can they,” shesaid.

His training partner,Colonel Dummar, said CaptainCastro’s optimism and strengthin the face of adversity areinfectious.

“It’s an honor to run withhim,” Colonel Dummar said.“I think I get a lot more out ofthis than he does.”

U.S. Air Force photo by AL BRIGHTRunners and wheel marathoners honor the playing of the nation-al anthem and arrival of the American flag via a parachutist dur-ing the Air Force Marathon opening ceremonies Sept. 20.

6B The Robins Rev-Up October 3, 2008

ROBINS KIWANIS CLUBHelp kids by joining

Kiwanis. We’re in the processof forming a new KiwanisClub for Robins personnel -and participants are needed.The club will meet for lunch,30 minutes each week, and bepart of a “global organizationof volunteers dedicated tochanging the world, one childand one community at a time.”The club’s mission is to helpkids, and the Kiwanis Clubjust partnered with the Boy’sand Girl’s Clubs of America tostrengthen that mission. Ifyou’re excited about helpingkids in your community thencall Lisa Ann Wright at 225-2576 or 850-814-4857 orMike Brennan at 397-3366.

TROOPS TO TEACHERSBill Kirkland, program

manager for the Georgia,Troops to Teachers andGeorgia Spouses to Teachersprograms, will be at theRobins Education Center, Oct.17 from 10 to 11 a.m. to takequestions about Troops toTeachers, a cooperative pro-gram between the U.S.Department of Education andthe Department of Defensethat provides referral andplacement assistance to menand women who have servedthe nation as members of theArmed Forces and who are

seeking a second career asteachers in public schools.

For more information onthe program, visit the follow-ing website: www.proud-toserveagain.com. Mr.Kirkland will also discuss theSpouses to Teachers program.Information on this compan-ion program can be found atwww.spousestoteachers.com.

The briefing will be held inBldg 905, Room 137, noreservations are necessary. Formore information, contactAndrea Harris at 327-7312.

SACRED HEART TO SALUTETROOPS

Sacred Heart CatholicSchool will hold its annual fallfestival Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to5 p.m. at the school on S.Davis Drive, Warner Robins.This year’s theme is “Tributeto the Troops”. There will bemilitary demonstrations andcare package collections forthe Hearts to HeroesOrganization.

Bring a donated item andreceive a free premium raffleticket for a chance to winprizes such as, a NintendoWii, trips to Disney/Orlandoor Hilton Head, a gas card andmore. There will also be asilent auction. Among the kid-friendly activities offered atthe event are kiddie courtyard,rummage sale, arts and craftsvendors, food, BINGO, cakewalk, lottery raffle, paint ball,

pony rides and games. Someof the rides include twistingteacups, spiderwalk, bungeetrampolines, rock walls, andmore. In addition, there willbe a health fair to include flushots. Child ID kits will beavailable. There will be ashowcase of local talent.

For more information con-tact Bridgette Cooper at 953-4190.

DAU COURSESThe DAU Continuous

Learning Center offers contin-uous learning opportunitiesdesigned to maintain currencyand help AT&L employeesmeet the DOD requirement tocomplete 80 points of continu-ous learning every 2 years.

The center includes nearly200 self-paced continuouslearning modules that addresstopics important to the AT&Lcommunity.

Register for ContinuousLearning Resources

General Information -http://clc.dau.mil/

Browse modules -http://learn.dau.mil/html/clc/Clc.jsp

Register for modules -https://learn.dau.mil/html/clc/Register.jsp

For more information con-tact Debbie Johnson at 926-9409 or debbie.johnson@dau.mil or Donna Casey at988-6800 ext. 3005 ordonna.casey@ dau.mil

IN BRIEF

TITLE: Financial analyst in the580th Aircraft Sustainment Group’sFinancial Flight

BACKGROUND: Mrs. Bowmanmoved to Warner Robins in 1965when Brookley Air Force Base inMobile, Ala., closed and her par-ents were transferred to Robins.

HOMETOWN: Mobile, Ala.

WHAT IS THE KEY TO A SUC-CESSFUL CLOSEOUT: “Financialmanagement is not something youjust do in September. It is some-thing you must maintain every sin-gle day. Closeout is hectic, espe-cially for O&M funds becausethose types of funds will expire atmidnight on Sept. 30. Also, Fiscal2006 procurement money willexpire at the same time. So,there’s a lot to closeout.”

HOBBIES: She enjoys reading,collecting movies, and flower gar-dening.

MaryBowman