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

Ongoing budget challenges,resiliency and force management werethe topics of discussion during anAug.27All Call conducted by Gen. JanetWolfenbarger, Air Force MaterielCommand commander.“If you were to ask me the question

as a senior leader what I think is ourbiggest challenge – it’s our budget –the reduced resources that we’re livingwith today and have been for severalyears,” she said. “Our financial statusin this country is a national securitycrisis.”She shared thoughts on long-term

strategic planning and discussions shetook part in, and how the current envi-ronment led to tough decision-makingsuch as with last summer’s sequestra-tion across the Department of Defense.AFMC in particular took a hard hit asthe command includes a 75 percentcivilian population, she said.Discussion also focused on ensur-

ing there exists a culture of resilienceand respect in the workplace.“That means we’re looking after

each other, that we’re good wingmenand we know what’s going on in eachother’s lives,’ said Chief Master Sgt.MikeWarner, AFMC command chief.Wolfenbarger encouragedAirmen

to continue to offer up good ideas aspart of theAirmen Powered byInnovation, a program to encouragethe submission of innovative ideas.“The aperture is wide open, more

than I’ve seen in my 34 years of serv-ice. For people to bring their goodideas to the table, there’s an appetite tobring those forward,” she said. “Youare responsible for our mission execu-tion – now is the time.”“I also credit this environment for

allowing us to do something that aftertwo years now in operation has provenitself,” said Wolfenbarger, referring tothe 2012 stand-up of theAir ForceSustainment Center.

� see TIME, 7

‘NOW IS THE TIME’

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

When it comes to maintainingaircraft, Team Robins mem-bers make sure they cover

everything. Once an aircraft arrives atthe Warner RobinsAir LogisticsComplex for programmed depot mainte-nance, a network of well-documentedpuzzle pieces must successfully fittogether from the moment its wheelstouch the flight line until its wings carryit back to home station.Let’s take a look at one particular air-

craft – a C-130H which was built in1974 and still performs missions aroundthe world to this day.It arrived at its new home away from

homeAug. 22 at 6 p.m., an early Fridayevening much like any other, except thisspecific C-130H had just travelled thou-

sands of miles across the Pacific Oceanand continental U.S.Its home is with the 374thAirlift

Wing, the host unit at YokotaAir Base,Japan.The base, located near Tokyo, was

opened by the Imperial JapaneseArmyin 1940, and was turned over toAmerican occupation forces in 1945.According to base history accounts, it

was then that the base became an aircargo installation, and in 1974 becamehome to U.S. Forces Japan.In 1978, the 316th Tactical Airlift

Group, a component of the 374thTactical Airlift Wing, arrived at Yokotato supervise C-130 intra-theater airlift,with the wing eventually transferringfrom ClarkAir Base in the Philippines.With well-written accounts of its

BY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs

He didn’t wear the right clothes, and the other kidsat school picked on him because of the way he talked.What did they expect?After all, his parents worked sewing clothes in what

was essentially a sweatshop, the only job they couldfind for those who spoke no English, the kind of placethat didn’t exactly yield the cash for theAir Jordans andTommy Hilfiger shirts that enveloped theAmericankids of the 1990s.Now, SeniorAirman Luke Hoang remembers it all

as he sits comfortably at RobinsAir Force Base, farfrom those schooldays in Southern California, even far-

ther from his birthplace in central Vietnam.Hoang, 78th Communications Directorate secure

network infrastructure technician, is one of roughly65,000 immigrants currently serving in the U.S. mili-tary – about 5 percent. According to the Department ofDefense, there are more than 28,000 serving who haveyet to obtainAmerican citizenship.Born in the small village of Hue, Hoang, 28, came

to the U.S. at age 6, along with his parents who soughta better life for their eight children away from the dis-mal routines of communism, settling just outside of LosAngeles.Life was anything but Hollywood.

‘Give me your tired, your poor ... ’IMMIGRANTS WHO SERVE SHARE THEIR JOURNEYS

U.S. Air Force photo by MISUZU ALLENSenior Airman Luke Hoang points out his hometown of Hu,Vietnam. Hoang came to the U.S. at the age of 6.� see JOURNEYS, 8

HOMEHOME

away from

� During the next several months,Robins Public Affairs will document theprogrammed depot maintenance of oneC-130H from Yokota Air Base, Japan.We will highlight various stages of theprocess, telling the stories of the peo-ple and organizations who make themission happen here every day.

� see HOME, 8

*CURRENT C-130S AT ROBINS:19 PDMS; 4 are J-models;

6 are PDM/center wing combos;2 are center wing speedlines;

4 are unscheduled depot level maintenance* As of Sept. 5

BUILDINGS DEDICATED TO

C-130 PDM:Hangars 110, 44, 91, 2390, 2316

HANGAR SPACE:394,285 square feet

JAN. 1, 1958Warner Robins Air Materiel Area

officially takesresponsibility of

C-130 management*Robins Air Force Base History Office

Robins Rev-UpSept. 5, 2014 Vol. 59 No.35

Air Force Balltickets now available

BY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs

It’s comprised of more than 3,000 combat aircraftand 300,000 active dutyAirmen – by far the largestin the world.So, when it comes to birthdays, what do you get

for anAir Force that has it all?HonoringAmerica’s wounded warriors is a fit-

ting way to start. “AHero’sWelcome,” is the themeof this year’sAir Force Ball, which will celebratethe branch’s 67th birthday Sept. 20 at the MuseumofAviation’s Century of Flight Hangar.The event, hosted by theAir Force Reserve

Command, is set to kick off at 6 p.m. with a socialhour before the bell rings signaling the formal fes-tivities at 7 p.m.Tickets for the celebration are on sale now

through Sept. 15. Ticket prices are $30 for all rankspaid by cash or check only.

� see BALL, 7

THE AFSC WAYGATE 1

Induction & Disassemblyfor De-paintGATE 2

De-paint/WashGATE 3

Disassemblyfor DocksGATE 4

InspectionGATE 5

Repair & Build-UpGATE 6Paint

GATE 7Functional Test

U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERA

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTON

Building BlocksFamily Child Care Program offerssafe home-like environment grow

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MILITARY JUSTICE

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UNIT: 78th ForceSupport SquadronJOB TITLE:Pizza Depot managerTIME IN SERVICE:22 yearsHOMETOWN:Warner Robins

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Second Front

BY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs

The future of RobinsAir Force Baseand the steps needed to achieve thatvision were the topics of discussionamong base leadership and others duringa workshop held at Horizons EventCenterAug. 25 and 26.

The workshops are part of a newAirForce-wide requirement in order forAirForce Headquarters to evaluate all instal-lations on the same level.

“We’re looking at different sides ofthings,” said Sarah Bowen, MBI plan-ning lead for the project. “We’re identify-ing what’s available and how it can beused in an effective way – all assets onbase, such as housing, buildings, howthey can support missions and the oppor-tunity for growth.”

Outlining the proposals were mem-bers of the Michael Baker Internationalconsulting team – contractors hired byAir Force Civil Engineer Command. Theteam visited Robins as part of the

Installation Development Plan – a seriesof assessments and ideas aimed at ensur-ing Robins is equipped to handle thechanges and challenges in the yearsto come.

The team prepared a map with theentire installation broken up into districtsor workable pieces, said Theresa Norris,78th Civil Engineer Group planning sec-tion chief.

The drafted mission statement markeda step in an evaluation which began inMarch with MBI collecting data andconducting interviews with base leader-ship.

“This is going to be a document thattells us our capabilities,” said Norris.“The feedback has been positive.”

Aside fromMBI’s team of three, arepresentative from theArmy Corps ofEngineers, the group responsible foroverseeing the project, was also on hand.

With a focus on property, includingfacilities, computer systems, even pave-ment and roads, the team proposed sev-eral goals that will tie into the plan,

Bowen added, such as improved efficien-cy and sustainability of base utilities.

The workshop examined quality-of-life assessments for the purpose ofattracting the best people through a vari-ety of services like base dining facilities,recreational activities and flexible work-ing hours, including the possibility offour-day workweeks which could aidemployees while saving energy.

Other goals pertained to using thebase’s existing resources to improveenvironmental sustainability and areas ofeducation to support mission training.

The plan’s first draft also called fordesigns to ensure resiliency and flexibili-ty for future endeavors, ideas that maychange as different phases of the IDP arecompleted. Bowen said the plan is duefor a 35-percent submission to Robins inOctober with an overall completion dateexpected next March.

“Things change,” said Bowen. “It’shard to play fortune teller because know-ing what to expect is hard to do, but wecan make sure we’re prepared.”

Installation Development Plan looks to Robins’ future

Nelia Lewis

What does your work involve? “As managerof the Pizza Depot, we feed Team Robins per-sonnel whether it is for lunch or hosting specialfunctions.”

How does your work contribute to theRobins mission? “We ensure everyone hasaccess to a nutritious and fulfilling meal so theycan have the strength to support the mission.”

What do you enjoy most about your work?“Interacting with the customers, listening to theirconcerns and making sure we answer them.”

What prompted your interest in your cur-rent career field? “I started as a food serviceworker in 1992. I became a cook leader, cashier,delivery person and assistant. I did all those jobswhile in the cook leader position. While workingunder the previous manager, I developed a closerelationship with her. She recognized my hardwork ethic and mentored me which allowed meto be where I am today. What interested me inmy career field is that management will continueto allow you to learn and grow. Patience andhard work pays off.”

Who has been the biggest influence inyour life? “My parents. Growing up the secondoldest of nine, I had to grow up fast to help takecare of my siblings while mom and dad worked.They worked hard to make sure we had food onthe table. As I started elementary school, I startedworking in a factory. I would go to school in themorning and go to work in the evening. My par-ents inspired me to work hard and be patient.”

ALL INA DA DAYAY ’’SS WWORKORK

They’re going to need a biggertruck. The Robins’ Feds FeedsFamilies campaign wrapped upAug. 28. It was a swimming suc-cess.

After raising its food donationgoal from 2,000 to 4,000 poundsafter surpassing the original goal,the final tally came in at 8,712pounds across base.

Donations will be distributed tonine local food pantries.

“It was a great effort by TeamRobins,” said Master Sgt. DavidCounts, campaign co-chair. Of par-ticular note, the 431st Supply ChainManagement Squadron collected3,205 pounds of food.

Feds Feed Familiessurpasses old,

smashes new goal

Practice makes PreparedU.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTON

Far left, 2nd Lt. Nick Svirbely, AirForce Lifecycle ManagementCenter aerospace engineer, isassisted from a mock aircraft bat-tle damage repair site by SeniorAirman William Kesler, left, 402ndAircraft Maintenance Group struc-tural maintenance technician andSenior Airman Joshua MassasBorges, 402nd ExpeditionaryMaintenance depot aircraft battlerepair technician, during anOperational Readiness ExerciseAug. 27.

Left, Senior Airman William Kesler,402nd Expeditionary Maintenancedepot aircraft battle repair techni-cian, makes repairs to a damagedaircraft during the ORE. The exer-cise included Aircraft BattleDamage Repair scenarios andAbility to Survive and Operatetraining.

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONFrom left, Staff Sgts. Dallas Maltby, Shane Vandework, and Yelitza Turner, make the final Feds FeedFamilies campaign collection at the Robins Commissary Tuesday. Prepackaged donation bags wereput together by Kimberly Graham, Commissary personnel liaison, and placed near checkouts foreasy access to customers wishing to donate.

MANDATORYMOTORCYCLE SAFETYEVENT SET FOR TUESDAY

AMotorcycle Safety Focus Eventtitled “Survival Tactics” will be con-ducted Tuesday at the Base Theater at8 a.m. with a second session scheduledfor 3 p.m.

The event, hosted by the 78thAirBaseWing Saftey Office, is mandatoryfor all military members who are ridersor prospective riders. All motorcycleriders, including those who may notcurrently own a motorcycle but are con-sidering joining the community –including members of the civilian work-force who ride – are encouraged toattend.

For more information contactBrandon Mitchell at DSN 472-2059or 478-222-2059.

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Air Force OSI Tip Line offers easy,anonymous reporting tool

HQAIR FORCEOFFICE OFSPECIALINVESTIGATIONS – Reporting suspicious activityhas become easier.TheAir Force Office of Special Investigations estab-

lished a tip line for theAir Force to support the InsiderThreat mission.The Tip Line is an anonymous reporting tool used to

advise law enforcement of illegal activities. It provides aneasily accessible avenue for people to provide info toAFOSI.Tips can be submitted to report all types of suspected

criminal activity, such as fraud, theft, drug use, rape andespionage.There are three reporting methods individuals can use:

Web based, SMS and a smart phone application.

Use any of the following methods to send a tip:1. Go to the following website:

https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=1111

2. Text AFOSI plus your tip information to 274637, orCRIMES.

3. Download the TipSubmit Mobile application fromyour provider’s marketplace. Select Federal/Military, andthen select Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

AFOSI encourages using the line but reminds tip-sters that making a false report to law enforcement is aserious offense and may be punishable by law.Submitting tips for a training scenario is also not

appropriate. All tips received are taken seriously andfollowed up by AFOSI agents. Once submitted, aunique tip number is provided to the tipster. That num-ber can be used by the tipster to provide more informa-tion or update the original tip.It can also be used to establish an anonymous two-

way communication between the tipster and AFOSI.The AFOSI Tip Line provides service members and

civilians a safe, discreet and anonymous option toreport criminal information, counterintelligence indica-tors or force protection concerns.See something? Say something! Report suspicious

activity! At Robins call 468-EYES (3937)

Nominees sought for2015 Joan Orr spouse award

JOINT BASE SANANTONIO-RANDOLPH,TEXAS (AFNS) – Air Force officials are seekingnominations for the 2015 Air Force Association JoanOrr Air Force Spouse of the Year Award.The award honors significant contributions made

by non-military spouses of Air Force military mem-bers.The nominee’s spouse must be serving in the Air

Force – active duty, Air National Guard or Air ForceReserve.Organization and base-level personnel must contact

their major command, field operating agency or directreporting unit for information regarding nomination.Each MAJCOM, FOAmay submit one nomination.

Completed nomination packages are due to the AirForce Personnel Center by Jan. 31, 2015.For details, visit: https://mypers.af.mil.

President pledges support to veteransWASHINGTON (AFNS) – The country is wel-

coming home a new wave of veterans, and Americanshave a sacred trust to get them the benefits theyearned, President Barack Obama said Aug. 26.In a speech at the American Legion’s annual con-

vention in Charlotte, N.C., Obama said more than amillion service members will return to civilian life inthe coming years.“We have to do more to uphold that sacred trust,

not just this year and next year, but for decades tocome,” he said.The Department of Veterans Affairs has had prob-

lems. There is a backlog of cases, and an internal VAinvestigation has found some hospitals cooked thebooks on waitlists for veterans to receive care.“We’re gonna get to the bottom of these problems,”

the president said. “We’re gonna fix what is wrong.We’re gonna do right by you, and we are gonna doright by your families. And that is a solemn pledge andcommitment that I’m making to you here.”To read more, visitwww.af.mil.

TheLookoutStaff Sgt. MichaelWright, a 459th AirliftSquadron UH-1N Hueyhelicopter crew chief,scans an area forobstacles during atraining missionAug. 12, near YokotaAir Base, Japan.

U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. MATT HECHT

Patroling the shadows

U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. STEPHANYRICHARDS

Staff Sgt. Luis Rodriguez, 177th Security Forces Squadron,conducts an early morning patrol around a ThunderbirdsF-16D Fighting Falcon at Atlantic City Air National GuardBase, N.J. The Thunderbirds are the premier flying demon-stration group and performed for Atlantic City’s ThunderOver the Boardwalk AirshowAug. 13.

Around the Air Force

COMMANDERCol. Christopher Hill

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EDITORLanorris Askew

PHOTOGRAPHERRay CraytonTommie Horton

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonBrian ShreveHolly Logan-Arrington

Legal

Robins military justice actionsNonjudicial punishment, pursuant to Article 15,

Uniform Code of Military Justice, provides commandersan essential and prompt means of maintaining goodorder and discipline, and also promotes positive behaviorchanges in service members without the stigma of acourt-martial conviction. The punishments are deter-mined based on the individual facts and circumstancesof each case.

The followingAirman has received courts-martial:�AnAir Force Life Cycle Management Center mastersergeant was convicted and sentencedAug. 19, for thewrongful use of marijuana on diverse occasions in viola-tion ofArticle 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice, ata special court-martial convened by Col. Chris Hill,Installation commander.The military judge accepted the accused’s guilty plea tothe drug charge and specification, and deliberated on thesentence after receiving evidence and hearing argumentby trial counsel and defense counsel.In summary, trial counsel argued that military standardsare important and must be adhered to by all Airmen nomatter their rank or circumstances.The accused was sentenced to five months confinement,reduction to the rank of senior airman and forfeiture of$500 pay per month for five months.

The followingAirmen have receivedNonjudicial Punishment:�A16th Airborne Command and Control Squadronsenior airman assaulted his spouse in violation of Article128, UCMJ. For this offense, the senior airmanreceived a suspended reduction to airman first class

and a reprimand.�A78th Security Forces Squadron senior airman will-fully damaged military property, to a sum of more than$500, in violation ofArticle 108, UCMJ.For the offense, the senior airman received a reductionto airman first class and a reprimand.�A52nd Combat Communications Squadron seniorairman failed to obey a lawful order by bringing a per-sonally owned weapon on an honor guard detail in vola-tion ofArticle 92, UCMJ.The senior airman also committed a willful derelictionof duty by bringing a personally owned weapon on basewithout authorization in violation ofArticle 92, UCMJ.For those offenses, the senior airman received a sus-pended reduction to airman first class, forfeiture of $250pay per month for two months and a reprimand.�A78th Medical Operations Squadron airman firstclass committed adultery in violation ofArticle 134,UCMJ. For this offense, the airman first class receiveda suspended reduction to airman, forfeiture of $88 payper month for two months and a reprimand.�A78th Security Forces Squadron airman was caughtsleeping on post in volation ofArticle 113, UCMJ. The

airman also used indecent language towards another air-man in violation ofArticle 134, UCMJ. For those offens-es, the airman received a reduction to airman basic and areprimand.

The followingAirman has receivedan administrative demotion:�A52nd Combat Communications Squadron technicalsergeant was administratively demoted to staff sergeantfor failing to fulfill noncommissioned officer responsibil-ities underAFI 36-2618 when he operated a motor vehi-cle off-base while under the influence of alcohol.

The followingAirmen have receivedadministrative discharges:�A78th Security Forces Squadron airman basic wasdischarged for minor disciplinary infractions includingproviding a false statement to the first sergeant, failing toreport to duty, sleeping on post, wrongfully drawinganotherAirman’s firearm for an unauthorized purposebeing disrespectful to a senior noncommissioned officerand making inappropriate comments to a senior airman.For this misconduct, the airman basic received a Generalservice characterization.�A16thAirborne Command and Control Squadron air-man was administratively discharged for a pattern of mis-conduct, conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline,including wearing the incorrect rank, stealing headphonesfromAAFES on three separate occasions while deployedand shoplifting at an off-base store. For this misconduct,the airman received a General service characterization.

– Courtesy 78th Air Base Wing Legal Office

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In the Spotlight

Building BlocksBY BRIAN SHREVERobins Public Affairs

arenthood is a gargantuan job.Throw in the additional challengesthat come with serving in the mili-tary, and you’ve got yourself alitany of urgent responsibilities

and one frenzied life.But the Robins Family Care Center is here to

help alleviate the tough task of finding a well-qualified babysitter right here on base.For decades, the FCC’s Family Childcare

Program has supported Airmen, Department ofDefense civilians and their families by offeringdaycare services in FCP providers’ homes.The benefits are substantial to Robins par-

ents, who can rest assured the licensed child-care providers are well suited for the job,according to Tricia Gurr, 78th Airman and FamilyServices Flight chief.Parents know the provider’s home is thor-

oughly inspected on a regular basis to meet AirForce environmental and safety standards forin-home childcare and the provider has receivedthe required yearly training in emergency proce-dures and appropriate care methods.Gurr said the in-home method offers a small-

er, more intimate environment, representing analternative option to the services provided at thebase’s Child Development Center, which caresfor up to 144 children in four age groups.Speaking from her own experience in 1985,

Gurr added that for many parents, that’s a cru-cial component.“For me, I had a special-needs child in the

program,” she said. “This offered a warm,homey atmosphere for a child who may havebeen overwhelmed with a larger program, espe-

cially when parents’ hours can be so long.”To obtain a license, providers must have an

active duty or retired military member as a spon-sor and live on base or in off-base housing atHuntington Village. The process takes roughlysix weeks due to an extensive backgroundcheck on all adults living in the home, andproviders must attend a 40-hour orientation onconducting the business.The providers can’t provide care for more

than six children at a time and no more than twochildren under age 2.And the program also offers significant

incentives to the providers themselves. The FCClending center in Bldg. 942 provides them withall necessary supplies, such as bedding, toysand even food for those who enroll in a connect-ed program with the U.S. Department ofAgriculture.“You can take care of your own kids and

make money helping others,” said MariaCamacho, who has worked as an on-baseprovider since 2009. “That’s not too bad.”Perhaps more importantly, providers are

allowed to set their own, competitive prices.The FCP currently has four providers and is

in the recruitment process, with orientation setto begin in a few weeks, according to ShirlettaMurray, FCC coordinator.As for the future, the FCC is trying to estab-

lish a program that offers care during off-dutyhours or even 24-hour care, as more providersbecome licensed, Murray added. Currently,providers’ working hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6 pm.“This is a good time to come on board and be

a provider,” she said. “It’s a good business, andwe have all the things available for you. And ifyou get licensed here and go to another base,you can transfer it and continue to provide care.”

U.S. Air Force photos byMISUZU ALLEN

Maria Camacho isone of four FamilyChildcare Programproviders who carefor children in theirhomes. The FCC isnow in the recruit-ment process andanyone who liveson base or inHuntington Villagecan apply to be aprovider.

Family Child Care Program offerssafe home-like environment to grow

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U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTON

A little bad weather didn’t stop Middle Georgia music lovers from coming out for a fewfree tunes. Members of Sky Country performed for more than 160 people at the Museumof Aviation Wednesday. Sky Country is the newest ensemble of the U.S. Air Force Bandof the West from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Two of the musicians, StaffSgt. Jason Byrd, a guitarist, and Staff Sgt. Andy Wendzikowski, a drummer, are formermembers of the Band of the Air Force Reserve which was deactivated at Robins due toAir Force budget cuts. The concert, originally scheduled for Tuesday, was postponeddue to inclement weather and a power outage.

MMAAKKIINNGG MMUUSSIICC

USE YOUR WITS NOT YOUR WATTS

Septembert 5, 2014 � The Robins Rev-Up � 7

Dress for military is mess dress or semiformal; and civilians, formal attire. Guestspeaker will be retired Maj Gen. JimGraves, the formerAssistant to Chairmanof the Joint Chiefs of Staff for ReserveMatters.

Senior Master Sgt. LeeWright will bethe DJ for the evening.

POCs for ticket sales:�CMSgt. Angela Vazquez – DVs�SSgt. BrenaWilkerson – 5th CCG�TSgt. Jessica Helgerson – 51st CBCS

�SrAAbosedeAjayi – 52nd CBCS�TSgt. JanineWhite – 53rd CBCS�TSgt. Felecia Jones –AFRC�MSgt. Lesharee Hicks – 78thABW�MSgt. Dawninella Ghoddi – 116th�TSgt. KYGreene – 116th�MSgt. Nicholas Caines- 461st�TSgt David “DJ” Bace – 461st Ops�SMSgt Carlos Rivera-AFLCMC�Capt. Justin Shetter –ALC�TSgt. Lawence Henry –ALC�Urania McCormick –AFSC OIs�Dennis Shema – DLA�1st Lt. Loren Bryant – CGO�SMSgt. TJ Duplantis – Off base sales

BALLContinued from 1

U.S. Air Force file photo byMASTER SGT.

ROGER PARSONS

Andrew Ollikainen, amanager with the C-17Globemaster AircraftStructural IntegrityProgram, enjoys danc-ing with his wifeStephanie last yearduring the RobinsAir Force Base 66thAnniversary Ball at theMuseum of Aviation’sCentury of FlightHangar.

Warner touched briefly on force management actionsand personnel programs, discussing VERA/VSIP,Headquarters AFMC staff reductions, military reductionin force boards and others.

When joining the service during the 1980s, he said theAir Force was at 660,000 members; at the beginning ofthis fiscal year, it was 330,000. The goal is to reduce toabout 310,000.

Wolfenbarger thanked the Robins workforce for itssupport for the mission, saying it was important to beable to visit bases throughout the year and share informa-tion.

“I’m excited about the progress we’ve made,” shesaid, citingAFMC’s current five-center organizationalconstruct. “I think we’re just at the forefront of realizinghow much we can accomplish.”

The two-day visit included stops in the 402ndAircraftMaintenance Group, 402nd Commodities MaintenanceGroup, 402nd Software Maintenance Group and theC2ISR Division, and a luncheon with community repre-sentatives.

TIMEContinued from 1

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ability to operate missions across variousmilitary commands, the C-130 is said tobe the go-to aircraft, performing globalairlift operations from sometimes difficultlanding and takeoff strips, to airdroppingtroops and equipment, and aerial deliveryfor humanitarian assistance.It’s been around for much of the latter

half of the 20th century, with the C-130Hfirst deployed in June of 1974.Now, fast forward to 2014, and this

C-130 is being prepared for an extremelythorough once over by nearby skilledmechanics.During the next six months it will be

here, floating through different locationsas it moves through various processes, orgates, within the complex.A total of 791 mechanics and support

personnel in the 560thAircraft

Maintenance Squadron will handle mostof the details throughout – men andwomen who are aircraft mechanics, sheetmetal workers and electricians. Avionics,and hydraulics specialists will performwork on the plane, and planners, sched-ulers and forward logistics specialists willalso roll up their sleeves.Other areas include management and

program analysts, administrative and pro-gram specialists, logistics managementand equipment specialists, tool and partsattendants and production supervisors.“There are so many things that feed

into the C-130 PDM line,” saidAlHainse, 560thAMXS PDM Flight chief.“There is a method to the madness.”After arriving, the aircraft was first

marshaled to the “X,” a designated loca-tion where the crew disembarks, personalbelongings are removed, and the aircraftis signed over by its air crew.Mark Marley, 560thAMXS aircraft

mechanic, will have boarded the plane,and for about an hour, taken countless,detailed pictures. He does so for everyincoming C-130.“It’s for accountability, but also to

identify any defects or damages to the air-craft when it gets here,” he said. “Forexample, I photograph every antenna,every panel, every part of the plane’sexterior, wheel wells, the flight deck ...everything.”Photos are saved and available for use

by planners and engineers during PDM.He also takes inventory of the plane,

removing personal equipment and otherloose items, which are stored for safe-keeping.The induction phase is part of Gate 1,

which also includes a disassemblyprocess for de-paint operations. That workwill be completed this week.There are seven gates every plane at

Robins passes through.After incomingoperations checks are performed, eachplane must first be de-fueled. The aircraftwe’re following for this story had about1,000 gallons removed from its tanks by amember of the 78th Logistics ReadinessSquadron Fuels Service Center.Other tasks at this stage will involve

the removal of many items, includingflight controls and floorboards, as the air-craft is being prepped for whether it will

need a full de-paint or wash-only prior toits move to Gate 2.In Gate 3, it’s disassembled, and more

parts are removed, such as the cargo doorand wing leading edges. Fuel tank foam isremoved from most of the wing fueltanks, as well as plumbing and pumps,bladders and wings, if required.

This plane will require an isochronalinspection, conducted at Gate 4, beforemoving to Gate 5 for Repair and Build-Up.At that stage she’s basically madewhole again.Once the aircraft is completely re-

assembled, Gate 6 is where aircraft arepainted as needed. After paint, the air-craft gets weighed and balanced, andthen avionics checks are performed onall instruments and avionics systems dis-turbed during the PDM process. Once theavionics checks are completed, it movesto Gate 7 for Functional Check Flight.

Editor’s note: So, you think you knowPDM at Robins? Journey with us duringthe next several months to learn moreabout the people and processes whichmake this incredible production machinemove forward.

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“I found it really hard to gain accept-ance where I grew up,” he said. “Wewere very poor. When I was a kid Idreamed of going to Disneyland, butthat couldn’t happen.”Hoang said his family valued educa-

tion and honor – integral factors in hischoosing to enlist in the Air Force –which provided him with both thosethings. “I wanted to fulfill their wishes for

me to be successful,” he said. “I’mtelling my family all these wonderfulthings I’m doing – opportunities theynever had. They’re really happy. That’sthe biggest reason they came toAmerica.”Though all Airmen aim high, the path

toward those heights may be a bit moreextensive for those born abroad.Senior Airman Princeter Fazon, 78th

Comptroller Squadron quality assurancemanager, was born in the Philippines

and remembers well his days as a youngimmigrant in Houston.Even to other Filipinos, given his

accent, he was referred to as a “FOB,”meaning fresh off the boat.Enlisting in the Air Force before

gaining citizenship, Fazon said the mili-tary, particularly unit cohesion, has pro-vided him with connections with thosefrom all walks of life.“It makes me appreciate my own cul-

ture and want to share it with people,”he said. “Everyone has a story, a storythat matters. Being part of the Air Forceis getting to know someone’s story, andevery one can relate and find some sig-nificance in that.”If you ask Staff Sgt. Aliaksei

Krasouski about the American dream,perhaps his mind will flash back to thelong and winding bread lines, waitingfor hours in the howling winds of theSoviet Union just to eat. Maybe he’llrecall the days he and his friends shareda single piece of gum, each one chewingfor 15 minutes at a time before passingit to another.

But as the renowned American poetDr. Seuss once wrote, “Oh, the placesyou will go … ”Krasouski, 78th Aerospace Medicine

Squadron medical technician, arrived inthe U.S. from Minsk, Belarus at age 25,alone and with hopes of making it witha cruise line company in Miami. Though the Iron Curtain had long

since fallen, Belarus remained animpoverished nation in which Krasouskiworked three jobs and still couldn’tafford to pay rent. Service in the Belarusian military

was mandatory, and Krasouski spent hisown six months there, earning the equiv-alent of $5 a month.“We didn’t even have shoelaces, no

socks,” he said. “I had to wrap clotharound my feet. And, we were marchingand running in these shoes in the coldlike something from the second worldwar. I wasted my time in the Belarusianmilitary. That’s how it was.”Krasouski, now 32, said he initially

came to the U.S. with plans to makemoney, save up and return home. But

things quickly changed, and a couple ofyears later he joined the U.S. Air Force,started his own family and obtained hisfull citizenship in 2010.His main obstacle was his English, he

said, but he always made it a point tohave a dictionary handy because he’sthat appreciative. “I liked it here, and life gradually got

better,” Krasouski said. “And I thoughtif I choose to stay in the U.S., I need todo something for this country, some-thing more important. I wanted to besomething bigger than being just anotherimmigrant.”Hoang said if he had to give any

advice to those born outside the U.S., hewould say, “Just do it,” inadvertentlyquoting the popular slogan of a brand ofshoes which his parents couldn’t pro-vide.“Take every opportunity you can,” he

said. “Don’t be close-minded and evalu-ate what you want to accomplish in life.Don’t let your culture hold you back.”And though he was much older, yes,

Hoang did indeed get to see Disneyland.

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A Better You

�Group Pre-Separation Briefings(separatees) - Tuesday and Sept. 30from 8:30 a.m. to noon. (retirees) –Sept. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

�Writing aWinning Resume –Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m.

�Right Start –Wednesday from8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

�DoL/TAP/VAWorkshop – Sept.15 through 19 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

�Career Technical Training Track– Sept. 17 through 18 from 8 a.m. to4 p.m.

�Bundles for Babies – Sept. 23from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call 478-327-8398 to register.

�Navigating USAJOBS & ResumeWriting – Sept. 24 from 8 to 11 a.m.

�VABenefits Briefing – Sept. 24from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

�Educational Track – Sept. 25through 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call478-327-3410 to register.

�Military and Family LifeCounseling –Mondays through Fridaysfrom 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

�PreDeployment Briefings –Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to2 p.m.

�Survivor’s Benefit Plan –Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 4 p.m. by appointment only.

Editor’s Note: All A&FRC classesrequire pre-registration. For more infor-mation, call DSN 468-1256, commercial478-926-1256, or visit Bldg. 794Mondays through Fridays from 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Airman & Family Readiness CenterClasses, workshops & seminar schedule

Civilian Health Promotion ServicesYou’re always invited to join Civilian

Health Promotion Services in the FitnessCenterAnnex conference room in Bldg.301, east wing,Wednesdays at 1 p.m. for aweekly wellness class. Classes are open toanyone with base access. Classes typicallylast 45 to 60 minutes.

Call DSN 497-8034 or emailApril.Gray.2.ctr@us.af.mil.

Upcoming class:�Nutrition Labels –WednesdayFor a calendar of all CHPS classes and

health screenings, visitAFMCwellness.com.

Editor’s note:Workload permittingand with prior supervisory permission,employees may be excused to attendCHPS classes. Employees may use anyleave options that are available to them.

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ON TAP2014 Education FairToday10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFor details,call 497-7312.

First FridayToday5 to 7 p.m.Heritage ClubFor details,call 472-7899.

Robins Youth BowlingLeague RegistrationSaturday11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Bowling CenterFor details,call 468-2112.

NFL Kickoff Party!Sunday

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Heritage ClubFood & PrizesFor details,call 472-7899.

UPCOMINGAirman Chef CompetitionOct. 36 to 9 p.m.Base RestaurantFor details,call 478-926-3031or DSN 468-3031.

Asian CuisineMembership PartySept. 165 to 7 p.m.Heritage Club BallroomFree to all Robins ClubmembersFor details,call 472-7899.

Family Movie NightFinding Nemo

Sept. 196:30 p.m.Base TheaterCost is $2 and includespopcorn and drink.For details,call 468-2001.

Military RetireeAppreciation Weekend�Sept. 25 through 27; com-missary case lot sale 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.�Sept. 27- Military retireepay-as-you-go breakfast,briefings open at 5:30 a.m.�Sept. 27 - yard sale 8 a.m.to noon�Sept. 28 - golf tournament1 p.m.

Job FairSept. 269 a.m. to 1 p.m.Heritage ClubOpen to all Team Robinsmembers and eligible familymembers with base access.

Robins Air Force Base on FacebookCheck out Robins on Facebook.

Get regular news updates and other base information.Visit www.robins.af.mil and click on the Facebook link.

Technology ExpoSecond Lt. Ani Ifon, 78th Air Base Wing Information system security engineer, talksAug. 26 to Amy Blankenship and Mike Brown of Keysight Technologies about their prod-ucts during the Technology Expo at the Horizons Event Center. The Expo showcased ven-dors displaying state-of-the-art information technology hardware, software and communi-cations solutions. Interactive displays included radio frequency identification devices;touch-and-enable software; system-integration software; test inspection and tactical equip-ment; signal and network analyzers; and multi-level security solutions for secure and non-secure platforms which provide secure connections for servers and desktops.

U.S. Air Force photo by MISUZU ALLEN