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BY ANGELA WOOLENRobins Public Affairs

The swamp is slowlyburying the metalremains. Sixty-eight

years ago, seven people werekilled when a UC-45 crashedshortly after takeoff fromRobins Air Force Base.The airplane was returning

to Wright-Patterson Air ForceBase with its crew of inspec-tors. Shortly after 9 p.m. onFeb. 13, 1947, it crashed intothe swamp just north of therunway which at that time ranfrom north to south.Six military men and one

civilian died in the crash. Thebodies of the men were allrecovered. Lt. Col. Gilbert E.Layman, Capt. William W.Whalen, Lt. Col. Robert A.Zaiser, 1st Lt. Laverne W.Gonyer, Tech. Sgt. Austin E. Casebier, civilian T. R.Billings and Maj. Charles H. Greiner were those whoperished in the accident.Two of the pilots had extensive flight experience.

Zaiser, the listed pilot at 33 years old, had 1,092 totalflight hours, with 166.5 hours in this particular type ofaircraft, according to the accident report.Conflicting stories from witnesses said that Layman

was the pilot. Whalen was listed as the co-pilot but thereare witness accounts that he was not in one of the twofront seats at takeoff.The plane was loaded with fuel for its roughly 600-

mile journey to Ohio. An explosion was heard by sever-al witnesses.

“The force of the impact ripped off the propeller,”said Bill Paul, collections manager at the Museum ofAviation. “It was moving fast when it hit to tear it uplike it did.”

Weather most likely a factorDuring Paul’s research, weather was most likely a

factor in the crash. A low ceiling and a typical February

evening caused the aircraft to hit one tree after another.The second tree that was hit was about 75-feet tall.The remains of the aircraft are strewn about in a 450-

foot by 50-foot area. Trees have fallen on part of thecockpit. Pieces of the side section of the plane stick outof the murky water. Moss has settled on one of theexposed engines and the tail section a few feet away.Smaller pieces scattered around the area are buriedbeneath dirt and leaves.Volunteers and members of the media trudged

through the swamp to reach the spot where the remainsof the wreckage lay exposed.This was a first-time visit for Paul who has extensive-

U.S. Air Force photos by ROLAND LEACHClockwise from left, Bill Paul, collections manager at the Museum of Aviation, inspects a piece of the aircraft during asite visit Feb. 11. Paul, assisted by museum curator Mike Rowland (in blue) and museum volunteers Arthur Sullivan andJeff Brett, carry a propeller from the crash site. A piece of the engine still lies in the swamp.

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achieve-ments by African Americans and the central role they haveplayed in U.S. history.One of the countless contributions happened in the

1940s, when Benjamin O. Davis Sr. became the Army’s firstAfrican-American general. In the ’70s, Barbara Jordan of Texas became the first

African-American woman from the South to be elected to theU.S. House of Representatives. She served three terms.

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Construction is scheduled to begin next week on Martin Luther King Jr.Boulevard to renew the asphalt road, curb and gutter, sidewalk with crosswalks, andhandicap-accessible curb ramps. It widens the ramps at the intersection of RobinsParkway. The road will operate with two lanes open and will alternate half waythrough the project; side streets and driveways will remain accessible. Once con-struction begins, the intersection at MLK Jr. Boulevard and Page Road will be inac-cessible to all traffic for the first couple of weeks; Gate 4 (Commercial Gate) onPeacekeeper Way will be open for outbound traffic, right turn only, during that time.Estimated project completion is August 2015.

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

There are about 6,500 items acrossRobins that currently use AutomaticIdentification Technology. Users are able to keep track of

valuable equipment using the real-time location systems which useradio frequency identification.Several years ago the AIT Program

Office here engaged in variousresearch pilot projects, one of whichresulted in the successful develop-ment of the Air Force GlobalEnterprise Tracking software infra-structure.“This program grew out of the

requirement for total asset visualiza-tion,” said Jeff Brackett, Robins AITprogram team lead. AFGET is a web-based system

that manages AIT-enabled informa-tion of assets, to include its location,status and movement. It’s used not only at Robins, but

also Hill and Tinker Air LogisticsComplexes, AMARG and Joint BaseSan Antonio. To help showcase the program’s

capabilities, the office hosted an openhouse last month offering visitors an up-close tour of how the technology is usedin maintenance operations on theRobins flight line.Representatives from Headquarters

Air Force, U.S. TransportationCommand, the Navy and industrygained insight while watching demon-strations on AFGET, AutomatedMateriel Issue Centers and theMaintenance Operations CenterVisualizer. When someone wants to find a piece

of equipment, such as tools, aircraftparts, aircraft ground equipment andtask kits, each item is outfitted with anactive radio frequency identification tag.This tag basically sends out a signal to anearby sensor, which is picked up bycentralized software that lets users findits location anywhere in the industrialarea.The AIT office here, which includes

a team of more than 20 involved indevelopment and sustainment, opera-tions and application program manage-ment, stood up in 2004 in order toresearch a way to track assets electroni-cally versus manually. All testing andtechnical support occurs here, as well asthe development of all new installations. Since its early days, projects have

tested different types of RFID coveragein different areas. For example, recentsuccess stories have included the suc-

cessful tracking of items inside and out-side of buildings.Another project was the rapid track-

ing and inventory of task kits used dailyby aircraft mechanics.One project that’s lending itself to

some excitement includes the MOCVisualizer, which will soon providereal-time asset status, including aircraft,and location information. This will be a tremendous benefit to

personnel in the MaintenanceOperations Control Centers across thecomplexes once it goes live this spring.This will be a boon for everyone

involved, according to Brackett.“This is a huge step from the way

business has been done in depot mainte-nance in the last few decades,” he said.“It will be a standardized processacross all Air Force MaterielCommand complexes.”

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Put your handstogether deadline today

The next “Put your hands togetherfor ... ” will run in next week’s Rev-Up.The Deadline is today at 4:30 p.m. Tohave an award included in the feature,submit a brief write up of the award andthe people who have earned it.

Photos may be submitted, but spaceis limited. Submissions should be sentas a word document; photos should be.jpegs. For more information, contactLanorrisAskew at lanor-ris.askew.ctr@us.af.mil or Geoff Janesat vance.janes@us.af.mil.

Either can be reached by phone atDSN 468-6386.

Team Robins AnnualAwards Banquet

The Team RobinsAnnualAwardsBanquet will be conducted March 5 at6:15 p.m. in the Museum ofAviation’sCentury of Flight Hangar.

The semi-formal or mess dress affairwill include a social starting at 5:45 p.m.

Cost is $20 per person. The theme is“Celebrating Excellence.”

For tickets, contact Tech. Sgt. TomekaGordon at DSN 497-2126 or Staff SgtAmber Collum at DSN 468-5889by Feb. 27.

2015 Program ExecutiveOfficer Review &Outlook March 26

The 2015 Program Executive OfficerReview and Outlook is slated to be con-ducted March 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Museum of Aviation.

This is a one day event designed toinform the private sector on portfoliofocus areas and acquisition forecasts atRobins necessary to accomplish its mis-sion.

The PEO R&O will bring interestedparties together for a series of presenta-tions by Air Force Life CycleManagement Center and Air ForceSustainment Center leaders along withthose of other base organizations.

Participants will have the opportunity

to learn more about the capabilities ofthe base and requirements that mayhave to be satisfied by contracts solicit-ed to large and small businesses. In2014 Robins had about $200 millionworth of contracts with Cobb, Fultonand DeKalb counties.

Attendance is open to all interestedparties. All event materials and discus-sions will be unclassified. Invited speak-ers include Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield,Air Force Sustainment Center com-mander and Lt. Gen. John Thompson,Air Force Life Cycle ManagementCenter commanders. Air Force programexecutive officers will also be speakingon agile combat support, mobility, com-bat mission support, battle managementand other topics.

Cost for private sector attendees is$75 until Sunday when the registrationprice increases to $90. Lunch is includ-ed in the price. Current governmentemployees will be admitted free andmay purchase lunch for $15.

Additional information on the eventagenda and confirmed speakers is locat-ed at the PEO R&O registration site:http://warnerrobinsgacoc.weblinkconnect.com/events/AIC-Program-Executive-Officer-Review-and-Outlook-800-am-5210/details.

Reporting HazardsAccording to

AFI 91-202, ahazard is a condi-tion, procedure orpractice that creates a potential for pro-ducing death, injury, illness, fire, proper-ty damage, equipment damage or envi-ronmental damage.

There are several ways to report ahazard to include:

� Inform your immediatesupervisor;

� Inform your Unit SafetyRepresentative;

� Submit your concern via theHazard Reporting Tool on your gov-ernment computer or by using an AirForce Form 457 Hazard Report;

� Contact your facility manager forfacility issues;

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Second Front

BYANGELAWOOLENRobins Public Affairs

Robins Air Force Base is readyingfor its Military Saves week-long cam-paign as part of the Department ofDefense Financial Readiness CampaignMonday through Feb. 28.

As part of the week, briefings, semi-nars and other events will be held byRobins Federal Credit Union andSunTrust Bank.

Financial planning, however, isn’tjust a one week per year endeavor forthe Airman and Family ReadinessCenter’s personal financial readinessservices division.

With classes and personal one-on-one counseling sessions, Anthony Pope,Accredited Financial Counselor, andcommunity readiness specialist at theA&FRC, does this week in and weekout at Robins.

Since taking over the program threeyears ago, Pope estimated that he hashelped hundreds of military and civilianpersonnel get out of debt.

“It can really change people,” Popesaid about getting people out of debt.

During a recent transitions classwhich helps retirees and those transi-

tioning out of the military, the coupledozen attendees were given the toolsthey needed to help set a budget forwhen their time at Robins comes to anend.

His main point of the afternoon washelping people with a spending plan. Hecautioned attendees about living withintheir incomes.

“Why do you need a budget?” heasked them. “So you don’t spend morethan you’ve got.”

The credit industry is a multi-trilliondollar business, Pope told his class.

The DOD is mindful of the fact thata negative credit report and financialtroubles can lead to disciplinary actionswith military members which is why theMilitary Saves campaign is so critical tothe mission, Pope said.

He will be at the Wynn DiningFacility Monday morning handing outbrochures.

This year, if military members visitwww.militarysaves.org and “Take ThePledge,” they will be eligible to receivea true FICO score, according to Pope.

“My whole goal is for everyone onbase to have a savings plan,” he said.

To set up one-on-one appointmentsor for free financial classes, call (478)926-1256.

Military Saves Weekemphasizes fiscal fitness

U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTONWalter Anderson and Tiffany Englehart, Airman and Family Readiness Center community readi-ness consultants, discuss ways to assist active duty members and their families with personalfinancial readiness issues to better meet their needs, which allows them to focus on the mission.

BYMASTER SGT. ROGER PARSONS116th Air Control Wing Public Affairs

The 116th and 461st Air Control wings, workedwith the Navy here to enhance joint-service trainingin a contested environment.

The Navy’s composite training unit exercise testedthe crews’ ability to respond to a variety of threatsusing the E-8C Joint STARS’ long-range radar capa-bility to provide land and sea radar information to theCarrier Strike Group 4 based out of Norfolk, Va.

“Six years ago when we initiated the AirForce/Navy integration effort, the E-8C was one ofthe first Air Force aircraft to participate,” said aJSTARS liaison officer. “Being on the ship, I sawhow JSTARS was looked at as the expert in nowwhat is known as Navy JAM-GC, short for JointConcept for Access and Maneuver in the GlobalCommons.”

Supporting the new joint warfare concept,JSTARS joined more than 10 different aircrafttypes, providing one-of-a-kind command andcontrol, intelligence, surveillance, reconnais-sance and battle management capabilities.

Flying on board JSTARS was Navy Lt. j.g. JohnDuffner, a naval flight officer with Carrier AirborneEarly Warning Squadron 126 out of Norfolk.

“The precision of the radar and the sheer size ofthe crew on JSTARS enables them to do more thingssimultaneously than we can do,” said Duffner. “It hasbeen a very interesting week, and I definitely know alot more about how JSTARS works than I didbefore.”

During the missions, the naval aviator receivedhands-on training and got to compare the E-2CHawkeye command and control platform that he’saccustomed to with the JSTARS platform.

“I came here as a liaison officer to gain a betterunderstanding of what JSTARS can do so I can take

it back to my squadron and see how we can worktogether to better accomplish our mission set,” saidDuffner. “I was also able to help the JSTARScrewmembers gain a better understanding of how theNavy does things.”

The U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier, the USSTheodore Roosevelt, along with its carrier strikegroup, shipped out to sea in January to begin a seriesof exercises designed to prep the ship’s crew for afuture deployment.

Not in use? Turn off the Juice!

U.S. Air National Guard photo byMASTER SGT. ROGER PARSONSA 461st Air Control Wing aircrew member points out details about the operator work station to U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. John Duffner, anaval flight officer with Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126, during a mission aboard an E-8C Joint STARS. Duffner,from Naval Station Norfolk, flew two missions with Team JSTARS. During the exercise, JSTARS used their unique Commandand Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Battle Management capabilities to provide the warfare commanderlong-range, air-to-surface wide-area surveillance to track ground and maritime targets in all weather conditions. (Portions of thephoto have been blurred and JSTARS crewmember name withheld for security purposes)

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BYMIKE MERIDITHAir Combat Command Public Affairs

ORLANDO, Fla. – Four seniorAirForce leaders gathered Feb. 12 to discussthe key issues facing the nation’s CombatAir Forces.Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Air Combat

Command commander, joined Gen. FrankGorenc, U.SAir Forces Europe-AirForcesAfrica commander; Gen. LoriRobinson, the commander of Pacific AirForces; and Lt. Gen. StephenWilson, AirForce Global Strike Command command-er, on a panel at theAir ForceAssociation’s annual Air WarfareSymposium.During the discussion, the leaders

touched on a variety of issues includingbudget concerns; ongoing operationsagainst the Islamic State of Iraq and theLevant terrorist group; the future of fifth-generation fighters like the F-22 Raptorand F-35ALightning II; and the chal-lenges of emerging cyber-based threats.

The impact of sequestrationWith the Budget Control Act still the

“law of the land,” the leaders were unani-mous in their concerns about its potentialfuture impact on theAir Force based onwhat they saw during the 2013 sequestra-tion.“An important thing we learned about

operating in a sequestered environmentwas the effect of not flying airplanes,”Gorenc said. “If you have a squadron sitdown for a month, it takes an exponentialeffort to get it back to readiness. The cor-rosive effect of having squadrons not fly-ing can’t be understated ... it does long-term damage to ourAir Force.”Carlisle reinforced the point, noting

that although theAir Force is better pre-pared in terms of planning than in 2013,operating at Budget Control Act-levelbudgets would have a significant impacton the CAF’s capabilities.“We have to produce the very best Air

Force we can, given the resources theAmerican people give us,” he said. “If welive through BCA-level budgets into thenext decade, we won’t be able to do whatwe do today.”Robinson added that beyond lost capa-

bilities, the cost of sequestration extendedto international relationships.“We did pay a price in partnerships

when we had to cancel exercises and tem-porary duties,” she said. “It’s a concernfor the long-term commitment, trust andconfidence of our partners and allies.”Collectively, the leaders pointed out

that at least one positive impact of seques-

tration was that it highlightedAir Forcecapabilities to theAmerican public, serv-ing as a reminder of the importance of theservice’s mission. The point was madeespecially clear byWilson as he discussedAmerica’s nuclear enterprise.“Most people don’t think much about

the ICBM leg of the [nuclear] triad. Ourmissiles are foundational to our nationalsecurity because they prevent an out-of-the-blue attack on the U.S.,” he said, reaf-firming theAir Force’s commitment toensure a credible strategic deterrence forthe nation which became all the moreimportant when planes were not flying.

operation inherent ResolveCombat operations against ISIL took

center stage during the discussion, withaudience members questioning the effec-tiveness of air power in OperationInherent Resolve. Carlisle expressed somefrustration with the perception by somethat air power was not working, notingthat substantial impacts had been made.“Air power is actually very effective,”

he said. “We have changed the way they[ISIL] operate. Their ability to mass, com-municate, and control their forces hasbeen degraded significantly.”To read the full story, visit

www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/566063/leaders-discuss-combat-air-forces-future-at-symposium.aspx.

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AFannounces nominationof newAFMCcommander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIRFORCE BASE, Ohio – Air Forceofficials announced Feb. 13, thePresident’s nomination of Lt. Gen.Ellen Pawlikowsi to the rank of gener-al with assignment as the commanderofAir Force Materiel Command.Officials also announced the retire-ment of currentAFMC CommanderGen. Janet Wolfenbarger.No date has been announced for

the retirement and change of com-mand.Pawlikowski is currently the

Military Deputy, Office of theAssistant Secretary of theAir ForceforAcquisition at the Pentagon inWashington D.C.Pending Senate confirmation as

AFMC commander, she would over-see some 80,000 people and manage$60 billion annually, executing thecritical mission of warfighter supportthrough leading-edge science andtechnology, cradle-to-grave life cycle

weapon systems management, world-class developmental test and evalua-tion, and world-class depot mainte-nance and supply chain management.Pawlikowski entered theAir Force

in 1978 through the ROTC program atthe New Jersey Institute ofTechnology. She then attended theUniversity of California at Berkeleyand received a Doctorate in chemicalengineering in December 1981, enter-ing active dutyApril 1982.Wolfenbarger, who became theAir

Force’s first female four-star general in2012, will retire after more than 34years of service.

AFannounces nominationof newAFsC commander

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIRFORCE BASE, Ohio –Air Forceofficials announced Feb. 13, thePresident’s nomination of Maj. Gen.Lee Levy II to the rank of lieutenantgeneral with assignment as the com-mander ofAir Force SustainmentCenter, Air Force Materiel Command,

TinkerAir Force Base, Oklahoma.No date has been announced for

the reassignment.Levy, who previously served at

Robins as the 402nd MaintenanceWing commander, is currently theVice Director for Logistics (J-4), JointStaff at the Pentagon inWashington,D.C.Pending Senate confirmation as

AFSC commander, he will ensure thecenter provides operational planningand execution ofAir Force supplychain management and depot mainte-nance for a wide range of aircraft,engines, missiles and component itemsin support ofAFMCmissions. He willbe responsible for operations spanningthree air logistics complexes, three airbase wings, two supply chain manage-ment wings and multiple remote oper-ating locations, incorporating morethan 32,000 military and civilian per-sonnel.Levy entered theAir Force in 1985

as a Louisiana State University ROTCgraduate. He is a career logistician.

U.S. Air Force photo by STAFF SGT. DARLENE SELTMANN

Preflight check

Gen. Frank Gorenc responds to a question during a panel discussion on Combat Air Forcesat the Air Force Association’s annual Air Warfare Symposium and Technology Exposition Feb.12, in Orlando, Fla.

Airman 1st Class Daniel Cowan, 66th Rescue Squadronflight engineer, goes over the HH-60G Pave Hawk preflightchecklist Feb. 5, prior to a mission over the Nevada Testand Training Range. Red Flag missions are conducted onthe 2.9-million-acre range, with 1,900 possible targets,realistic threat systems and opposing enemy forces.

Around the Air Force

Leaders discuss Combat Air Forces future at symposium

U.S. Air Force photo by SCOTT ASH

in other news

BY STAFF SGT. CHRISTOPHER GROSSAir Force News Service

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Codyoutlined his top priorities for the enlisted force dur-ing the Air Force Association’s annual Air WarfareSymposium and Technology Expo in Orlando,Florida, Feb. 12.Cody talked to those in attendance and focused on

key areas such as enlisted development, resiliencyfor Airmen and their families, and advancing theforce.He talked about the anticipation over the new

enlisted evaluation and promotion systems, andexplained it won’t change who gets promoted, ratherthe order in which they’re promoted.“We’re getting after a lot of things our Airmen

have been asking for, and that creates some uncer-tainty because they knew where they fell before –where everybody else fell,” Cody said. “Now, peopleare going to kind of fall in a little different order.”Cody discussed his vision of the developmental

pyramid, which Airmen should see as a model forcareer progression. The different layers and sides ofthe pyramid represent different stages or opportuni-ties in an Airman’s career, and serve as steppingstones to progress.

That progression doesn’t come without resiliency– something Cody said is the critical link for Airmenand their families.“You just can’t care enough – resiliency is not a

program, (it’s) a core strength,” he said. One of theways the Air Force is instilling good resiliency prac-tices is by starting from square one.“We’re doing a lot as we move forward to kind of

build that resiliency from the ground up,” Cody said.“So what better place for us to look at this (than

basic military training).”Cody said the first group of Airmen who will go

through Capstone Week just recently arrived at basicmilitary training. After seven and a half weeks ofintense and rapid training, and being transformedfrom trainees to Airmen, they will attend a finalweek where they can decompress and consider whatit means to be an Airman.The week is set aside to focus on building charac-

ter skills that are going to be essential for thoseAirmen to succeed, Cody said.Cody said it’s a time to understand what they’re a

part of, to really internalize those core values and tohelp them understand that character is important.Being resilient will allow Airmen to not only

bounce back but to also be innovative and move theforce forward.Cody said we “have always been an Air Force of

innovative Airmen.” He said today’s Airmen aremore innovative than ever, mainly because theAirmen joining today are smarter than ever.He said the key to continue being an innovative

Air Force is for leadership to ensure they’re not sti-fling those Airmen with good ideas. Rather they needto take the time, listen and be supportive, becausethat’s the only way we’re going to continue tomove forward.

Cody gives enlisted viewpoints at AFAperspective

commanderCol. Christopher Hill

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Chapel gets a makeoverBY JENNY GORDONjenny.snider.ctr@robins.af.mil

alk into the RobinsChapel today and

you will immediately senseand see something notice-ably different.

Extensive renovations thattook place during much of2014 have been completed.

Look down and visitors tothe chapel are welcomed bythe warm, blue tones of newcarpet. Look around in themain sanctuary, and there’snew energy-efficient lighting,refurbished pews and a newsound system.Anew energy-efficient heating and air sys-tem was installed that pro-duces even airflow throughoutthe day.

The upgrades have been along time coming, accordingto Father Thomas Fey, thechapel’s Catholic priest.

“This has made the wor-ship atmosphere much nicerand more conducive toprayer,” said the retired lieu-tenant colonel who has lookedforward to the recent upgrades

for many years.Since March, weekly

chapel services were held atthe base theater while renova-tions took place. Worshipresumed in the chapel in mid-December.

People conveyed that theywere happy to be home and ina place of worship, he said.

For Sunday, the chapeltotals about 200 duringCatholic services and 350 forProtestants.

Several months ago thechapel sent away more than40 pews to be refurbished,replacing its then green uphol-stery to a moreAir Forceroyal blue, something that tiedin well with the carpeting.

For the heating and air, thesystem’s old ductwork wasremoved and new air handlerswere installed.

Energy-efficient fluores-cent lights along the sidewalls were also added.

When they’re fully lit –along with several overheadlights that were replaced – theresults now include a bright,yet restful ambiance.

Three rows of sidelightsjust above the altar were alsoconnected. Visitors will noticethat with the new fluorescentlighting, there is no hummingnoise.

And, dark spots that wereformerly apparent in some ofthe front pews have beeneliminated due to a more evenspread of light.

New wiring was runthrough the chapel’s publicaddress system, so while thesame speakers are in place,the sound is much clearer.

There’s also the addition ofrecirculated, heated water inthe chapel’s baptismal font, anew fire alarm system and theaddition of the Giant Voicemass notification system inthe sanctuary walls.

Other decorative changesinclude freshly-stained wain-scoting and a new coat ofwhite paint on the sanctuary’sceiling.

Forwhatwe accomplished,we got the biggest bang for ourbuck in terms of a cost-con-scious project in making themoney as far as it could go.”

U.S. Air Force photos by ED ASPERATop, Father Thomas Fey, Robins Chapel Catholic priest, points outsome of the facility’s improvements.

Bottom, recent renovations included new energy-efficient lighting,refurbished pews and a new sound system.

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6 �February 20, 2015�The Robins Rev-Up

In the Spotlight

UniT: 78th CivilEngineer Squadron

JOBTiTLE: Wastewatertreatment operator

TimE in sERviCE: 10years

HOmETOWn: Cochran

Ken Lovett

ALL INA DA DAYAY ’’SS WWORKORK

What does your workinvolve at Robins? Treatingwastewater for the entire base.

How does your work con-tribute to the Robins mis-sion? If the plant fails, the wholebase shuts down and stops pro-duction.

Who has been thebiggest influence in yourlife? My dad. I got my work ethicfrom him and saw what a goodman he was.

What do you enjoy mostabout your work? Workingwith my hands repairing things.

What is something peo-ple would be surprised toknow about you? That Inever drank or used drugs inmy lifetime.

What is an accomplish-ment you are most proudof? Getting through U.S. MarinesForce Recon training. It’s some-thing not many people have done.

What prompted yourinterest in your currentcareer field? I wanted tolearn new things.

What’s your favoritemovie? “The Godfather.”

BY HOLLY LOGAN-ARRINGTONholly.logan-arrington@us.af.mil

Guys aren’t the only ones into cars.Just ask Monique Brisson, a 581st

Software Maintenance Squadron electron-ics engineer, who recently became thesecretary of the RobinsAuto Craft Club.

Brisson has always been interested inworking on cars, though her experience islimited.

“I settled on looking to get a 1947-1953 Chevy 3100,” she said. “I felt thatjoining the auto club would not only giveme a place to work on my car, but wouldalso surround me with people who haveextensive knowledge who could provideguidance and insight.”

Bill Gurr, Outdoor Recreation director,said theAuto Craft Club was establishedwith people like Brisson in mind.

The club givesAirmen a place to workon their vehicles, while saving money andlearning a lifelong skill and hobby, Gurrsaid.

Brisson agreed.“The club is good for people at Robins

because it gives them a place to work ontheir vehicles and access to auto lifts andother specialty tools the average autoenthusiast might not have in their tool boxat home,” she said. “Having the rightequipment and a place to work on a vehi-cle makes even a simple job like an oilchange easier and faster.

The club is open Saturdays andSundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for newmembers to join and get their safety train-ing.

Once they’re trained and pay the mem-bership fees – $15 a month or $5 a monthfor airman basic through staff sergeant –

they’re eligible to use the shop equipment.The club has three lifts, a flat bay, tire-

changing equipment, battery-charging andoil-changing stations, and hand toolsavailable.

People who aren’t members can usethe shop on an hourly basis. To do so,they must pay $5 an hour. To check outthis service, see a club council member.

“First priority will be taking care of theAirmen and their families,” Gurr said.“Come out and support this activity orjust stop by the facility for a tour. If youlove cars or want to learn the simplethings, we have a club member waiting tohelp.”

The club is located in Bldg. 985 on10th Street, behind the OutdoorRecreation andArts and Crafts building.All ID card holders with access to baseare eligible to join.

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONMonique Brisson checks the condition of her car’s air filter at the base Auto Hobby Shop.

Auto Craft Club provides mechanics of car care

ABOUT THE CLUBTheAutoCraftClub is locat-

ed inBldg.985on10thStreet,behind theOutdoorRecreationandArtsandCraftsbuilding.

All IDcardholderswithaccess tobaseare

eligible to join.Formore information, callBillGurr at926-4001.

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FROM THE 78TH DENTAL SQUADRON

Many parents across the countrywill issue a common refrain at dinner-time tonight, “You’d better eat that;it’s good for you!”

There’s another old favorite in theparental arsenal of dietary admoni-tions, “Don’t eat that; it’ll rot yourteeth!”

Now more than ever, kids are facedwith a bewildering array of foodchoices – from fresh produce to sugar-laden processed convenience mealsand snack foods. What children eatand when they eat it may affect notonly their general health but also theiroral health.

Americans are consuming foodsand drinks high in sugar and starchesmore often and in larger portions thanever before.

It’s clear that junk foods and drinkshave gradually replaced nutritious bev-erages and foods for many people. Forexample, the average teenage boy inthe U.S. consumes 81 gallons of softdrinks each year. Alarmingly, a steadydiet of sugary foods and drinks canruin teeth, especially among those whosnack throughout the day. Commonactivities may contribute to the tenden-cy toward tooth decay. That includesgrazing habitually on foods with mini-mal nutritional value, and frequentlysipping on sugary drinks.

When sugar is consumed in large,often hidden amounts, the harmfuleffect on teeth can be dramatic. Sugaron teeth provides food for bacteria,which produces acid. The acid in turncan eat away the enamel on teeth.

Almost all foods have some type ofsugar that cannot and should not beeliminated from our diets. Many ofthese foods contain important nutrientsand add enjoyment to eating. But thereis a risk for tooth decay from a diet

high in sugars and starches. Starchescan be found in everything from breadto salad dressing, so read labels andplan carefully for a balanced, nutri-tious diet for you and your children.

Reducing children’s riskof tooth decay

�Sugary foods and drinks should beconsumed with meals. Saliva produc-tion increases during meals and helpsneutralize acid production and rinsefood particles from the mouth.

�Limit between-meal snacks. Ifkids crave a snack, offer them nutri-tious foods.

�If kids chew gum, make it sugar-less – chewing sugarless gum aftereating can increase saliva flow andhelp wash out food and decay-produc-ing acid.

�Monitor beverage consumption.�Help your children develop good

brushing and flossing habits.�Schedule regular dental visits.

Dental Dangers:Sipping, Snacking and

Tooth Decay

A Better You

8 �Robins Rev-Up �FEBRUARY 20, 2015

First Wednesday of each month from11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for aBible devotion and FellowshipLocation: Base RestaurantParty Room

The

FILLINGStation

‘Filling the Body and Soul’

According to Air Force Instruction 91-207, allmotorists and passengers must wear seat belts

when operating and/or riding in a movingvehicle. Individuals found not wearing a seat belt

in a moving vehicle may be issued a ticket bythe 78th Security Forces Squadron.

Don’t Forget toWear Your Belt

ly researched the crash.“It’s interesting. Over the years I’ve

known about it, but to come and see it is awhole new experience,” he said.

The river is slowly burying itA team of five museum volunteers set

out Feb. 11 to salvage pieces of thewreckage. They were joined by basearcheologist Dwight Kirkland.

“The river is slowly burying it,”Kirkland said. He walked through thewreckage documenting with a GPSdevice where each piece was located.

Some of the aluminum pieces wouldslowly erode away into the silt of theswamp while the metal pieces would becovered a little more each time the swampbed flooded, Kirkland said.

The spot where the crash site is locatedis surrounded by part of the Ocmulgeeflood plain. The team had to cross a smallstream on a fallen log to reach the cock-pit.

The crash site is of significance toarcheologists because soon it will becomean archeological site. Thousands of yearsfrom now, people might dig in this siteand find the remains of the wreckage, saidKirkland. It was his job to document thesite for future generations.

Because of the remoteness of the loca-

tion, the museum team was only able tobring out a few pieces. The biggest ofthose was the right propeller which wasloaded onto a medical gurney.

Museum curator Mike Rowland andvolunteer Arthur Sullivan donned hipwaders to bring the heavy piece of theplane across the muddy creek from thewreckage site. Once across the water, ittook four men posted on each corner tocarry the propeller through the swamp towhere the vehicles were parked about amile away.

Other than the propeller, the team gath-ered a rudder switch, a throttle quadrantand several additional small components.The items were loaded into a van to betaken back to the museum.

Both Rowland and Paul have volun-teers working on restoring a C-45 – a sim-ilar aircraft – which was donated by theDepartment of Agriculture. The projectedcompletion time is in about 18 months.

Once the aircraft is completely restoredit will be part of an exhibit at the museumhonoring those seven men who lost theirlives in the crash. Rowland hopes thatfamily members of the victims mightcome forward to shed light on those wholost their lives. The pieces of the wreck-age will be part of the display.

The museum hopes to bring the tale ofthe fateful flight out of obscurity beforethe remaining pieces of the aircraft sinkslowly into the swamp at Robins and outof view.

CRASHContinued from 1

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on tApTips from the ProTuesday4 to 5 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CourseAll the balls youcan hit for $5For details,call DSN 468-4103.

UpComIng& ongoIngCouples Movie NightTheory of EverythingFeb. 276:30 p.m.Base Theater

Cost is $2 and includespopcorn and drink.For details,call DSN 468-2001.

Twilight RatesEvery day2 to 5 p.m.Pine Oaks Golf CoursePlay 18 holes with cartfor $20 per personFor details,call DSN 468-4103.

Fit 2 FightNow through Feb. 28Mondays, Wednesdays &Fridays11 a.m. to noon

Fitness CenterFor details,call DSN 468-2128.

AfterburnerFebruary SpecialMondays through Fridays5:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Base Restaurant, Bldg. 166Salted Caramel BruleeFor details,call DSN 472-7827.

Dream Higherthan EverThe Aero Club isnow open to the public.For details,call (478) 926-4867.

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Happenings/Services Reading is fundamentalFor more details on Read-A-

Coaster, a 78th Force SupportSquadron youth reading pro-gram, call Tiffany Lewis at DSN497-6834.

Before &After School CareIf you are in need of before

and after school care, contactthe Robins Youth Center at (478)327-6834 or DSN 497-6834.

Youth Sports InitiativeDue to a P-4 Sports Initiative,

parents who plan for their chil-dren to participate in spring soc-cer should contact CentralGeorgia SoccerAssociation at478-987-2455, Sacred Heart at478-923-9668 or PerryRecreation Department at 478-988-2860 concerning registration.