July 27, 2012 Helping Hurricane Hunters Local · Lt.Gen. James Jacksontakes commandfromLt.Gen....

BY [email protected]

The next time you’re watching the weather and get reportson the latest hurricane in theAtlantic Ocean or Gulf ofMexico, know the information is supported by local experts.TheAerial ReconnaissanceWeather Officer, ARWO, also

known asWeatherbird software, is maintained by a teamhere. The team also supports Ground Based Station softwareat the National Hurricane Center, in Miami, Fla., and Keesler

Air Force Base in Biloxi, Miss.ARWOmission software is used onWC-130J “Hurricane

Hunters,” operated by the 53rdWeather ReconnaissanceSquadron at Keesler. ARWO is one of many software andcommunication lines used aboard the aircraft, which collectsdata used to provide information such as storm intensity.TheWC-130J team, so named after the aircraft, includes

six members who also spend half their time maintaining the

BY [email protected]

Responsibilities and reporting changes areoccurring throughout Air Force MaterielCommand as part of its transition to a five-center construct in response to a challengefrom the Department of Defense to find effi-ciencies and save tax dollars.At Robins, those changes include several

AFMC organizations which now report prima-rily to one of two areas – theAir ForceSustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base,Okla., which was activated July 10, and theAir Force Life Cycle Management Center atWright-PattersonAir Force Base, Ohio, whichwas activated July 20.For example, the following program offices

in the formerAerospace SustainmentDirectorate here have remained in place butnow report to respective program executiveoffices at theAFLCMC:

�The C-5 Division, C-17 Division andTactical Air Division report to the MobilityDirectorate.

�The F-15 Division reports to theFighters/Bombers Directorate.

�The Special Operations Forces/PersonnelRecovery Division, Predator/Reaper Branch

BY JENNY [email protected]

Robins recently conducteda basewide stormwaterdrainage study to identifyand develop solutions to itsexisting drainage system.The study, which began in

2008, identified 10 priorityareas across the base which,upon completion, will elimi-nate or reduce flooding bystorm waters, particularly on

the flight line and roadwayson the southwest side of thebase where traffic is heavy.Proposed improvements

include the upgrading orreplacement of existingpipes, abandonment of exist-ing pipes, installation ofadditional pipes or box cul-verts, the steepening orreversal of existing pipe gra-dients, widening of existingdrainage ditches, installationof lightweight bridges, and

other projects.One priority area is located

on the flightline betweenTaxiways B and H. Anystanding water can affect air-craft and airfield operations,said Kenneth Scruggs, 778thCivil Engineer Squadron proj-ect manager. The study’ssolution includes the installa-tion of a box culvert to pro-vide added capacity for drainpipes in the area, as well asreplacing old drainage.

Other projects, some possi-bly projected to start as earlyas this year or as late as 2020,would repair or replace exist-ing storm drains, refurbishretention ponds, install newculverts, and repair or replacechannels along heavy-trafficroads.All proposed project areas

include drainage of water thatwill eventually empty into theOcmulgee River watershed.

ROBINS TAKES ONMILITARY CHALLENGE

Flags at half staffThe flags at Robins flew at

half-staff earlier this week as amark of respect for the victimsof the Colorado theater shoot-ing.The President ordered flags

to be flown at half-staff fromJuly 20 through Wednesday atsunset on all federal buildingsand naval vessels throughoutthe United States and abroad.

AFRC Change of CommandAir Force Reserve Commandleadership willchangehandsMonday at 9a.m. whenLt. Gen.JamesJackson takescommand from Lt. Gen.Charles Stenner Jr. during aceremony at the Museum ofAviation’s Century of FlightHangar.Jackson, who is currently

deputy to the chief of Air ForceReserve, Headquarters U.S.Air Force, Washington, D.C.,will become chief of Air ForceReserve and commander of AirForce Reserve Command.Stenner, who has served as

chief of Air Force Reserve andAFRC commander since June2008, is set to retire.For more information, call

DSN 472-5999 or commercial478-222-5999.

July 27, 2012 Vol. 57 No.30

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U.S. Air Force photo illustrationStephen Lee, test lead engineer, and Aimee Hunt, configuration manager and document specialist, look at an aircraft position plot onthe 580th Software Maintenance Squadron’s Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer test station.

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IMAs step up for critical workloadBY JENNY [email protected]

TThere are many roles tofill in the Air ForceReserve – from the tra-

ditional reservist to the AirReserve technician.One role in particular is that

of the Individual MobilizationAugmentee. Their efforts pro-vide an invaluable resourcethat supports virtually everymission in the Air Force. TheIMA workforce is as diverse asthe jobs they perform.At Robins, there are cur-

rently 171 IMAs assigned tocarry out various duties in crit-ical areas such as aircraftmaintenance, acquisition, engi-neering, contracting, personneland installation management.IMAs are seasoned veterans

who maintain their trainingand competencies to be pre-pared to support critical opera-tions when the call comes. Asits name implies, these menand women provide importantexperience and knowledge to

the units they are assigned, andcan be ready to work whenev-er and wherever their assis-tance is needed.Master Sgt. Anthony

McCranie is a former IMAwith the Defense LogisticsAgency, and is currently an airtransportation craftsman withthe 78th Logistics ReadinessSquadron.A former member of the

Army National Guard, theRhine, Ga., native explained it’sthe flexibility of being an IMAhe enjoys most.“That’s probably the num-

ber one draw for everyone,” hesaid. “Instead of having oneset weekend per month tradi-tionally, we work with anactive duty supervisor toschedule our training andannual tour.“It’s not a well-known pro-

gram,” he continued. “It’s avery small part of the Reservecommunity. You see IMAsevery day, but you don’t knowwho they are. Many people

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U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPMaster Sgt. Anthony McCranie sits in the driving cab of a 25K loader. He isan IMA air transportation craftsman with the 78th Logistics ReadinessSquadron.� see IMA, 2

Stormwater study identifies areas of improvement

Weatherbird software maintained at Robins

Helping Hurricane Hunters LocalAFMC org

changesexplained

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may have heard of them, but don’t reallyknow what they do or where they fallwithin the Air Force.”McCranie has held a full-time civilian

job here for many years and is a pro-gram manager with War ReserveMateriel, working in an area that sup-ports deployment activities. As an IMA,he’s a Reservist assigned to an active

duty squadron.A supply management craftsman with

the 560th Aircraft Maintenance Squad-ron, Master Sgt. Geraldine Lovell willretire in September after 26 years ofservice. She was active duty Air Forcefor 12 years, and has served at Robinsfor the past eight after transferring fromanother unit as a traditional Reservist.IMAs work with civilian and military

supervisors, and enjoy a flexible sched-ule under the approving nod of thosethey work for.“My primary focus at Robins is to

provide support equipment to the main-tenance wing mechanics and techni-cians, and ensure they accomplish theirmission to return aircraft to the warfight-er on time and under budget,” saidLovell.James Depew is a civilian logistics

manager in F-15s in the 409th SupplyChain Management Squadron. Herecently deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan,where he was responsible for reviewing,validating, verifying and coordinatingfinancial and equipment-related transac-tions between U.S. forces, all coalition

forces in country, and Afghan Defenseforces.“As an IMA, I came to Robins in

2003, and am currently with the GRUSOF office as the superintendent (chiefmaster sergeant),” said Depew. “I’veaccomplished tasks from performingverifications and inspections for majormodification programs to engaging inpersonnel management actions.”IMAs will continue to serve across

the force. They will also continue toplay important roles in the Team Robinsof the future.

and U-2 Division report to theISR/SOF Directorate.

� The Support Equipment andVehicles Division, Automatic TestEquipment Division and ElectronicWarfare and Avionics Division eachreport to the Agile Combat Support

Directorate.� The Specialized Management

Division reports to the ArmamentDirectorate; and the Command &Control, Intelligence, Surveillance andReconnaissance and JSTARS programoffices report to the BattleManagement Directorate.Meanwhile, the newly-designated

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex,the 78th Air Base Wing, 448th Supply

Chain Operations Wing (whichincludes the 638th Supply ChainManagement Group at Robins), aswell as Financial Management,Contracting, Personnel andEngineering Operating Locations, andthe Small Business Office report to theAFSC.“There has been significant planning

and preparation for this reorganizationin order for it to be as seamless as pos-

sible for the personnel affected,” saidWendy Johnston, the complex directorof staff. “At the forefront of our plan-ning we’ve tried to ensure we mitigateany negative impact to our customers.”The five-center construct will reduce

and consolidate overhead, and improvethe way AFMC does its mission andsupport to the warfighter. The effortwill reportedly save about $109 millionannually.

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CHANGESContinued from 1

EC-130J Commando Solo software. The GBS soft-ware used on the aircraft allows the user to viewwhat the ARWO sees while in the air collectingdata. The system can handle data from and track upto five aircraft.The software was transferred to Robins in April

2011; it was formerly maintained by Lockheed Martin.The team from the 580th Software Maintenance

Squadron includes Khristine Vullo, project softwaremanager; Jim Belcher, Alex Chen and Michael Vining,software developers; Aimee Hunt, configuration man-ager; and Stephen Lee, test lead engineer.“It feels great to be part of a project that is vital to

saving lives and property,” said Vullo.Lee admitted he gets a kick out of watching

Hurricane Hunter specials on television, realizing howamazing and important the technology is. He explainedthat being able to see graphs and trends through thesoftware allows experts to predict and interpret data inmultiple ways.His primary responsibility is to ensure that the soft-

ware works as expected; in particular, it does notadversely affect other functions.The team performs software modifications as need-

ed, maintains and implements automated test scripts,and performs live testing off-site in coordination withthe NHC and Keesler, all while keeping up with thelatest software development tools in the field.One example of what the team does includes imple-

menting and maintaining changes to the software’smessage structure as defined by the National Oceanicand Atmospheric Administration. Data collected byWC-130J equipment is processed by the software intoweather messages, which includes vortex (hurricaneeye), reconnaissance, high density observation anddropsonde buoy observations.As a plane is flying within a tropical storm or hurri-

cane, the software is monitoring and capturing weath-er-related data, which is displayed on a screen numeri-cally and graphically. The aircraft then transmits thisdata to ground-based stations, and NOAAmakes thedata available online for everyone, including forecast-ers and meteorologists at the NHC.Another example of the software is performing

checks on a course-correction indicator. Maintainingand testing this feature allows the ARWO to correctly

convey to the pilot where he should fly to find the cen-ter of a storm.Being a part of such an important mission is not lost

on the team, which is currently working to build alocal software integration lab for development and test-ing purposes.“We are honored and privileged to be sustaining

software that has tremendous success in predictingtropical storms and hurricanes,” said Vullo.

HURRICANEContinued from 1

IMAContinued from 1

U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. JAMES PRITCHETTWC-130J Hurricane Hunter aircraft are flown by members of Air Force Reserve Command’s 53rd Weather ReconnaissanceSquadron at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.

Air Force running goes digitalBeginning Sept. 1, Air Force medical officials willtake new strides to get Airmen running safely.The Air Force Telehealth Office will conduct a six-month study to investigate the outcome and effi-ciency of online running instruction.The study will examine the effectiveness of anewly-developed set of computer-based trainingmodules that is currently in the final stages of test-ing and expected to be available to Airmen soon,officials said.One year ago, Army leadership banned the use of"toe shoes" during in-uniform physical training ses-sions, after encountering a change in Soldier'sclothing habits.Air Force policies have taken a slightly differentturn. While no running technique is officiallyendorsed or any particular style of running or run-ning shoe mandated, officials said they recognizethat wear of minimalist shoes, with flat, flexiblesoles that lack traditional cushioning, has increasedamong Airmen. To prevent injuries among thosewho make the transition on their own accord, aneducation program will offer basic instructions sothat service members can transition safely andeffectively.To read more, see www.af.mil.

Top AF scientist:'Airmen key to cyberspace success'The chief scientist of the Air Force outlined theservice’s future in cyberspace Tuesday during theAir Force Association’s monthly breakfast inArlington, Va.Dr. Mark Maybury said Cyber Vision 2025 is the AirForce’s vision for assuring cyberspace advantage,and like all Air Force missions, Airmen are the key.“These Airmen are the high performers ... we wantto be able to predict who is going to be in the top10 of that environment so we can attract, developand retain them,” Maybury said.According to Maybury, selecting highly qualifiedAirmen to provide recommendations about thevision and future will assure the cyber advantageacross all of our missions.“Without the right talent, we are not going to beable to do anything,” he said.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Air Force’s national museum to receiveNASA’s 1st Crew Compartment TrainerAfter many months of intensive planning, the firststeps have been put in motion to move NASA’s firstShuttle Crew Compartment Trainer from JohnsonSpace Center to the National Museum of the U.S. AirForce.CCT-1, which was one of three trainers built to trainastronauts for space missions, is scheduled to arrive

at the museum, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,Ohio, later this summer.For more than 30 years, CCT-1 was housed inJohnson Space Center’s Space Vehicle MockupFacility in Houston. It was used to train crews fromSTS-1 through STS-135 as a high-fidelity representa-tion of the Space Shuttle Orbiter crew station. Usingthe trainer, astronauts learned how to operate many ofthe orbiter sub-systems in more than 20 differentclasses.

In order to prepare the more than 24,000-poundtrainer for its flight to the museum, engineers firstneeded to design a specialized adapter to allow it tobe transported on NASA’s Super Guppy aircraft.According to Jill MacGregor, Space Vehicle MockupFacility mockup manager, planning to move an objectthat wasn’t designed to be moved again after it hadarrived at Johnson Space Center has proven quitechallenging.“The most difficult part of moving the CCT-1 is coor-dinating all of the different parties involved," saidMacGregor. "You've got folks from Johnson SpaceCenter transportation who are going to box-up all ofthe small items; you've got JSC Riggers who do all ofthe lifting and the truck moves; you have aircraft load-masters and engineers who have to be involved withhow to orient the trainer into the aircraft, how to chainit down and how to analyze all of the loads to makesure it flies safely."To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Panetta lauds firstinternational F-35 delivery to U.K.After a meeting earlier this month with the UnitedKingdom’s top defense official, Defense SecretaryLeon Panetta lauded an important milestone in theU.S.-U.K. defense relationship.British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond willtake the first international delivery of an F-35 JointStrike Fighter, Panetta told reporters at a Pentagonnews conference.“The United Kingdom was the first partner nationto join the F-35 program and has been a tremen-dous partner throughout the development, testing,and the initial production,” the secretary added.For details, see www.defense.gov.


U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST CLASS MAURICE HODGES

A 509th Bomb Wing B-2 Spirit receives fuel from a22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker. The509th can launch B-2 sorties directly from Miss-ouri to any spot on the globe.

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Load ’em upSenior Airman JonathanGonzalez inspects an AIM-9Sidewinder air-to-air missile dur-ing a quarterly weapons loadcrew competition at Nellis AirForce Base, Nev. The load crewcompetition gives the crews anopportunity to display their skillsfor the wing. Gonzales isassigned to the 757th AircraftMaintenance Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1st CLASS MATTHEW LANCASTER

Perspectives

Airman’s quick responseLETTER TO THE EDITOR

I would like to take a momentto tell you about an incident thathappened July 17. As we wereall coming to work, an automo-bile and motorcycle accidentoccurred on Ga. Highway 247,just north of theAir NationalGuard Gate.

I pulled up as the “smoke wasclearing” and observed a femalemilitary member coming to theaid of the motorcycle rider, whowas laying in the middle of theroad.

I went over to the two ofthem and asked several questionsto ensure we had the right infor-mation for the emergencyresponders. That’s when I metTech. Sgt. Tracie Gross.

Gross was doing everythingshe could to comfort the motor-cyclist during his time of dis-tress. I recognized the motorcy-clist as a Robins employee aswell, and in talking with himremembered he is a civilian inthe 78th Civil EngineerSquadron. His name is RandallMarkham.

While waiting for paramedicsto arrive, Gross sat down on theground behind Randall, andallowed him to lean back on her.

I heard her talking to andcomforting him the whole time.

After the paramedics hadloaded Randall in the ambulance,Gross came over and gave meher phone number, and asked meto please call her and let her

know how Randall was doing.This great wingman warmed

my heart with her actions. It alsomade me even prouder to be apart of the Robins family, toknow we have people of the cal-iber of Gross protecting our free-dom each day. I salute her.

– Roger HayesWarner Robins Air LogisticsComplex Director of Safety.

Courtesy photoTech. Sgt. Tracie Gross, 128th Airborne Command and Control Squadron,comforts Randall Markham, 78th Civil Engineer Squadron, following amotorcycle accident July 17.

Team Sustainment:On July 18, we completed

the last of 12 ceremonies neces-sary to stand up the newAirForce Sustainment Center – anhistoric undertaking thatrequires us to meet thedemands of our operationalcustomers, while at the sametime making strides to satisfyour national priority for effi-ciency gains.

Consisting of eight mission-focused wings located at Hill,Tinker, Scott and RobinsAirForce bases, AFSC is 32,000Airmen strong (military andcivilian), all dedicated to sus-taining mission capable andready weapon systems. Whilewe have a new name, and newteammates, our missionremains constant: We are theAir Force lead for global sus-tainment support. We have anenormous mission, with evengreater expectations. To meetthese expectations, we aregoing to embrace a philosophycentered on delivering “art ofthe possible” results. Throughprocess improvements efforts,disciplined resource manage-ment and leadership support-ing our innovative workforce,

we will improve the speed andquality in the products andservices we deliver to thewarfighter, as well as enhanceworkforce safety … whileseeking the most cost effectivemanner.

Mission success depends oneveryone making it bettertomorrow than today, and thatbegins with teamwork.Championship teams are creat-ed when individuals pulltogether as one, and thoughour team is big, this createsmore opportunities to learnand grow together. My role astheAFSC commander is toenable success at every levelwithin the organization. Inshort, my job is to help every-one be successful as we gener-ate airpower.

Each of you has an impor-tant role withinAFSC.Together, we play a criticalpart in the defense of our greatNation. I’m excited about ourfuture … and what we can dofor our nation when we deliveron the “art of the possible.”

– By Lt. Gen. BruceLitchfield,

AFSC commander

‘ART OF POSSIBLE’

Global Reach

Air Force workers can find help hereFinances & Work-Life Balance Airman & Family Readiness Center 926-1256Health and Wellness Education Health and Wellness Center 327-8480Health Screenings Civilian Health Promotion Services 327-8030Work, Personal or Family Issues Employee Assistance Program (800) 222-0364Work Stress, Psychological Issues Organizational Consulting Office 327-9803Mental Health & Substance Abuse Houston Healthcare 922-4281Unplanned Pregnancy Houston Healthcare 922-4281Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255Sexual Assault & Victim Advocacy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 926-2946Crime Victim Advocacy Victim Witness Assistance Program 327-4584

AFMC Wellness Support Center — www.afmcwellness.com

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On the FlyMOAseeksvolunteersThe Museum of

Aviation is seeking volun-teers who can help visitorsduring their visits, includ-ing explaining what’s inthe Museum and how toget there.Volunteers receive

training and usually workwith another volunteeruntil they feel comfortablewith the duties.“Volunteer shifts are

from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1p.m. to 5 p.m.,” said DanHart, Museum ofAviationvolunteer coordinator. “Weespecially need people forSaturday mornings, andSaturday and Sundayafternoons.”

The museum needsvolunteers to man fourexhibit buildings everyday except Easter, Thanks-giving, Christmas andNewYear’s Day, and after1 p.m. on Christmas andNewYear’s eves.Last year, more than

600,000 visitors came tothe museum from acrossthe United States andmany foreign countries.Those interested in

finding out more aboutvolunteering should con-tact Hart at (478) 926-4242 or [email protected].

UpcomingThe Middle Georgia

Chapter of the ArmedForces Communicationsand Electronics Associa-tion will host a freeInformationTechnology ExpoWednesday from 9:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at theHeritage Club.Attendance is free to

all DoD, government andcontractor personnel witha security clearance.

Refreshments will beserved.Come view the latest

state-of-the-art technolo-gies from more than 25companies including: 4KSolutions, AFCEAMiddleGeorgia Chapter, Anixter,ATEC Inc., Cxtec, EatonWright Line, FiberInstrument Sales, Graybar,HP, Jupiter Systems,Kardex Remstar, Maxcell,MLC CAD SystemsSolidWorks, Newark,Panasonic, Panduit,Plantronics, QuantumData, Techni-Tool,Technical Innovation,Tektronix, Test Equity,Wolfvision, WorldWideTechnology, Xerox Corp.and more.No federal endorsement

is intended or implied.For more information

call 1-877-332-3976 or 1stLt. Michael Love at 201-5154.

CivilianJobs.com willhost a Career ExpoThursday from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. at the HeritageClub.Early registration

begins at 9 a.m.; floorexhibits open at 10 a.m.All military and prior mili-tary may preregister onlineat www.CivilianJobs.comto be matched with com-panies based on career andgeographical preferences.National and regional

opportunities include:management, medical,driving, engineering,sales, administrative, avia-tion, customer service,law enforcement, logisticsand maintenance.Veterans and prior mil-

itary who are non-IDCard holders will begranted access to attendthe job fair if their nameis on the EntryAuthorization List.If you’re a veteran and

are not a current ID cardholder, you must pre-reg-ister atwww.CivilianJobs.comand email the followinginformation no later thanWednesday to [email protected]:First and last name, birthdate, state of driver’slicense issuance and dri-ver’s license number.For more information,

call (678) 819-4153.

Come honor the 2012staff sergeant selectees ata Hawaiian style Luau inthe Heritage ClubBallroomAug. 3 at 3:30p.m.Grab a lei and your

grass skirt and let’s hula.Open bar, great food andamazing fun. The eventwill be one for the ages.Cost is $20 for selecteesand free for all others.

The 4th Annual“Feds Feed Families”Food Drive runsthroughAug. 29. FFF isa voluntary effort under-taken by federal employ-ees to bring non-perish-able food items to theiroffices for distribution tolocal food banks. The2012 goal for the AirForce is 348,000 pounds.For more information,

call 1st Lt. Alicia Harveyat 472-5553 or visitwww.fedsfeedfamilies.gov.

Et ceteraTo have a leave recipi-

ent listed here, emailLanorris Askew at [email protected].

Shane’s Rollin’RibShack is now open onbase.The black and red trail-

er with its unmistakable“smoke shack” logo islocated in the parking lot

�Pay and Personal Recognition�Money for college�Job training�Camaraderie, satisfaction and pride�Life insurance, medical care and re-employment

rights�Travel�Special allowances�Thrift Savings Plan and retirement�Individual Mobilization Augmentee Program�Traditional Reservist Program�Palace Chase�Palace Front

For more information, contact Master Sgt. KimonoAkins at 497-7367, 327-7327 [email protected]

Master Sgt. Kimono AkinsYour In-Service Recruiter

afreserve.com

In an effort to look after the safety and welfare of Robins motorists, and in particularmotorcycle riders, an inbound lane at the Russell Gate was blocked Tuesday for repairs toa pop-up barrier. The problem has been a recurring issue, where a piece of metal popsup. The barriers are still under warranty and according to Scott Hastings, the base isworking with the manufacturer to resolve the problem.

Back to the grindU.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP

next to Bldg. 2066 on Blunk Drive.Hours are Mondays through Fridays

from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, call Margie

Daniel at 929-3110 or 747-6744.

Robins continues to partner withTheCleanAir Campaign to help reduce localtraffic and air pollution.To participate, visit

www.logyourcommute.com/TeamRobins.

To assist in reducing alcohol-relatedincidents, the 78th Force SupportSquadron is offering a designated driverprogram at the Heritage Club, and Pizza

Depot.For groups of two or more, designated

drivers will receive free fountain softdrinks, fruit juices or non-alcoholic frozendrinks. To learn more, call 468-2670.Also,AirmenAgainst Drunk Driving

provides rides free of charge to any RobinsDoD ID card holder. Coverage is fromPerry to Macon.For a free, anonymous ride, call 472-

0013.

TheU.S. Postal Service ContractUnit in Bldg. 910 is openMondaysthrough Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.For more information, call Roy

Williams at 229-332-0098.


BY HOLLY [email protected]

The On Spot Cafe is cookingup changes to the restaurant,aimed at keeping customershappy.

The café, which opened aspart of the Robins BowlingCenter in 1964, is receiving newfloors and new walls to enhance,upgrade and modernize theeatery.

A reorganized cooking linewith new equipment wasdesigned to improve customerflow and service.

Additionally, the cafe willreceive an upgraded and mod-ernized front service counter andnew menu boards to better serveits customers. Reconfiguredseating with new furniture willcomplete the new look.

Tessie Price, On Spot Cafemanager for more than 20 years,said the updates are long over-due.

“I feel that modernization ofa facility is a key to the successof any business,” she said. “Wehope this renovation willimprove our quality of service,and that our customers will

enjoy the new atmosphere dur-ing their meal times.”

Dan Bueno, Robins BowlingCenter manager, said the nearly$200,000 project, supported byAir Force Materiel Commandnon-appropriated funds, beganin late June and is expected tobe complete within a fewmonths.

“We hope that the renova-tions to the On the Spot Caféwill make mealtimes for ourcustomers more efficient byimproving traffic flow not only

for our customers, but for ouremployees as well,” he said.“Providing efficient customerservice is important as we striveto improve our customers’ expe-rience and satisfaction.”

Local contractors and thebowling center staff are workingvarious parts of the project,Bueno said.

Current changes aren’t thefirst the cafe has undergonesince its start.

The snack bar underwent anextensive expansion in the 1970sand a minor facelift in the early1990s.

Although the cafe is tem-porarily closed for renovations,its staff is satisfying customers’appetites by moving its opera-tions outdoors in front of thecenter.

“We are still grilling ourfamous super burgers and offer-ing a limited menu for you tochoose from,” said Bueno.“Check back with us, as we willalso be offering barbecue spe-cials in the weeks to come. Youcan check for these specials onour Facebook page – Robins A.F. B. Bowling Center – or bycalling 468-2112.”

Renovations mean betterservice at On Spot Cafe

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPL-R, Fred Babcock, Robins Bowling Center janitorial technician, holdsa ladder for Rick Catlett, maintenance manager, to check on somecable during renovations of the On Spot Cafe.

RENOVATIONOPERATING HOURS

An outdoor kitchen is tem-porarily operating while theinside kitchen is undergoingrenovations. Hours areMondays, Wednesdays andFridays from 10:30 a.m. to 4p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdaysfrom 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.;Saturdays from 1 to 5 p.m.,and closed on Sundays. A lim-ited snack menu will be avail-able inside the bowling centerwhen the outdoor kitchen isclosed.For more information, call thebowling center at 468-2112.

Tips to avoid heat-related illnessIt’s a hot, humid

Saturday. You’ve beensoaking up the sun at thebeach all day and playingsoccer with your friends.

You suddenly start tofeel nauseous and weak.Your vision begins to tun-nel. The next thing youknow you wake up on agurney in the emergencyroom. The doctor saysyou’ve been diagnosedwith heat exhaustion. Howdid this happen?

Heat illness can affectanyone at any time, butwe’re most vulnerable in

the United States duringthe summer months. Otherthan temperature, humidityis one of the biggest fac-tors in heat illness.

That’s because highhumidity can preventsweat from evaporating,thus causing the body’scooling system to fail.

The two most commontypes of heat illness areheat exhaustion and heatstroke. Heat exhaustionoccurs when you’reexposed to high tempera-tures and the body can’tcool itself sufficiently. You

begin to dehydrate due toexcessive sweating. Somesymptoms include: nausea,vomiting and musclecramps. Heat stroke typi-cally occurs after you’vereached the point of heatexhaustion. The problem isthat you don’t cool down.Basically, your core bodytemperature continues torise, which could causedamage to your brain, kid-neys and muscles.

Delaying emergencytreatment can also lead toother severe complicationsand possibly death. If you

think someone is suffering fromheat exhaustion or stroke, call 911.Move the person to a cooler areaand remove their outer clothing.Fan and mist the person with water,and provide cool drinking water.

Taking preventive measures isthe key to avoiding heat illness.Supervisors are responsible for pro-viding training. Other preventivemeasures include: making sureworkers have access to water, pay-ing attention to the heat index (tem-perature + humidity) and providingrest periods in shaded or air-condi-tioned areas.

– Air Force Safety Center U.S. Air Force graphic by STAFF SGT. AUSTIN MAY

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July 27, 2012 � The Robins Rev-Up � 7

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BY JENNY [email protected]

The sun is shining,it’s warm outside; it’sthe perfect backdrop forgetting in a quick run.Your shoes are poundingthe pavement. But asyou’re running on aroad, close to the side-walk, you’re unawarethat behind you is a carbarreling out of controland headed right towardyou.Texting while driving

can have fatal conse-quences. But are youaware that running on aroadway, wearing a sim-ple iPod or other listen-ing device, can be justas dangerous? It’s alsoprohibited on base.That’s because the

music you are listeningto, using some type ofportable headphone orother listening andentertainment device, iscovering up the verybody part that can warnyou of pending danger –like that out-of-controlcar.“The wear of portable

headphones is prohibit-ed while walking, jog-ging, running, bicycling,skating, or skateboard-ing on roadways due tothe person not beingable to hear things intheir surroundings, suchas vehicles or emer-gency signals or sirens,”said Dave Decker, 78thAir Base Wing GroundSafety chief.If you enjoy wearing

headphones while exer-cising, consider otheralternatives, such asusing the outdoor fitnesstrack or staying indoors

on a treadmill.Bottom line, the goal

is to always be aware ofyour surroundings, andto take away any distrac-

tions which may harmyou. Let others know toplay it safe too, soeveryone can go home atthe end of the day.

Headphonesmay pose

safety hazardsif worn whilenear traffic

Senior Airman Lizeth Abreu, Keesler Air Force Base,Miss., demonstrates proper wear of headphones whilestretching in PT gear. Headphones are authorized duringpersonal PT, but not while in formation or during organ-ized unit PT sessions.

U.S. Air Force photo by KIMBERLY GROUE

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Four-person team event tests endurance, teamwork

MILITARY CHALLENGEMILITARY CHALLENGEU.S. Air Force photos by MISUZU ALLEN

Team 78th Operations Support Squadron competes in the Military Challenge, here July 17. The team did the low crawl, crossed hurdles and rescued wounded as part of the LitterCarry Rescue event.

Above left, Team 78th Operations Support Squadron members assemble weapons during the Military Challenge.

Above center, Maj. Mark Jarrett, Team JSTARS, carries 45-pound kettle bells around an obstacle course. Team JSTARS was the overall winner of the challenge.

Above right, members of Team JSTARS and Team 78th Operations Support Squadron start the rucksack race. Participants had to run 400 meters with a backpack loaded with weights.

2nd Lt Raphael Martinez, 138th Military Intelligence Company executiveofficer, hoists a container in the ammo can lift event.

Team JSTARS pushes a High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

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The PLAYpass program has been extended through December 2012.To get your PLAYpass, stop by the 78th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office inBldg. 983, at the corner of Tenth and Warner Robins streets, Monday through Friday from9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more details, call Venus Mansourzadeh at 468-5492.


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ON TAPAutomaticBumper BowlingEvery day in July1 to 5 p.m.Six years and younger can bowlfor 50 cents when accompaniedby a bowling adultFor details, call 468-2112.

1st Annual4-Ball ChampionshipSaturday and SundayTee time is 9 a.m. both daysGolf CourseOpen to all juniors 8 to 13 yearsand 14 to 18 years oldwith one military connection$75 per player or $150 per teamFor details, call 468-4103.

AfternoonThunder Alley BowlingEvery Monday in July2 to 4 p.m.$6 per personFor details, call 468-2112.

Bowling Movie DaysEvery Wednesday in July

2 p.m.$6 per personFor details, call 468-2112.

UPCOMINGSummer Strike ForceNow through Aug. 5Bowling CenterFor details, call 468-2112.

Private PilotGround SchoolAug. 6 through Sept. 26$605 per personTuition assistance available forthose who qualifyFor details, call 468-4867.

Canoeing atVeterans State ParkAug. 11$35 per personRegister by Aug. 8For details, call 468-4001.

Casino CruiseAug. 25Brunswick, Ga.$35 per personRegister by Aug. 8

For details, call 468-4001.

Volkssport in Rome, GASept. 8$35 per personRegister by Aug. 25For details, call 468-4001.

Ropes CourseSept. 22$50 per personPanola Mountain State ParkRegister by Sept. 8For details, call 468-4001.

ONGOINGTennis coaches neededFor details, call 497-6831.

Seeking VolunteersWood Hobby ShopFor details, call 468-5282.

Golf ShootOutOpen to anyonewith a USGA handicapEnter as many timesas you want for $2 per attemptQualifying tournament heldeach month

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For details, call 468-4103.

ITT�South Carolina Aquarium�Atlanta Falcons TicketsBldg. 956For details, call 468-2945.

Pools Open Noon to 7 p.m.

Heritage Club and Horizons PoolsFreeFor details, call 468-4001.

FSS Wireless Hot SpotsParticipating facilities includethe Golf Course, BaseRestaurant and Afterburner.

SUSPICIOUSACTIVITY? CALL468-EYES


MedmessageToo often today’s head-

lines bring news of yetanother alcohol-relatedtragedy involving a youngperson – a case of fatalalcohol poisoning on acollege campus or a late-night crash involvingdrinking.

People ages 18 to 25are at higher risk thananyone else for problemsinvolving alcohol.

It’s not only that youngpeople are drinking butit’s the way they drinkthat puts them at such ahigh risk for alcohol-relat-ed problems. Researchconsistently shows peopletend to drink the heaviestin their late teens andearly to mid-twenties.

Young adults are espe-cially likely to binge.Binge drinking is definedas consuming five ormore drinks in a row atleast once in the pastmonth.

The recommendeddaily limits for moderatealcohol consumption areno more than two drinksfor men or one drink forwomen.

According to theNational Institute onAlcohol Abuse andAlcoholism, men may beat risk for alcohol-relatedproblems if their alcoholconsumption exceeds 14standard drinks per weekor three drinks per day,and women may be at riskif they drink more thanseven standard drinks perweek or two drinks perday.

A standard drink isdefined as one 12-oz. bot-tle of beer, one 5-oz. glassof wine, or 1.5 oz. of dis-tilled spirits.

Binge drinkingcan cause

real problems

The first drink of alco-hol starts messing withyour brain activity. As youdrink more, the effects ofthe alcohol multiply.

When do you knowyou’ve had enough?

•When you get a littleclumsy?

•When you ruin dinnerplans?

•When you are arrestedfor domestic violence?

•When you lose privi-leges to drive a vehicle?

•When you put yourAir Force Career in jeop-ardy?

•When those you lovecan’t take it anymore?

Tolerance to AlcoholAlcohol tolerance can

lead someone with a dan-gerously-high consump-tion rate to be falsely reas-sured that as long as they

don’t feel drunk, they willbe fine. The reverse is true.Needing a lot of alcohol toget drunk proves that youare already drinking toomuch, too often.

Alcohol tolerance canbe compared to a lack ofthe ability to feel pain. Ifyou didn’t feel pain, youwouldn’t immediatelyremove your hand from ahot stove and notice it wasburned until it was toolate.

If you have developeda tolerance for alcohol,you can no longer trustyour body’s signals to tellyou when you’ve had toomuch. Being able to “holdyour liquor” is a sign oftolerance – and risk – not abragging right.

You may consider notdrinking at all – everyoneisn’t doing it.

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