Honorarycommanderssworn in

Hannah Road closureHannah Road is now closed

so repairs can be made to theculvert near the cattle guardand the asphalt around thebridge.

Previous efforts to fix theproblem were unsuccessful.Signs have been placed alongSeventh Street and RichardRay Boulevard to redirect traf-fic.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity office closure

The EO office will closeTuesday at 11:30 a.m. toinstall new furniture. The officewill reopen for normal dutyhours on Thursday.

September 7, 2012 Vol. 57 No.36

NEWSYYOUOU CANCAN USEUSE

AFSC looks for world-record performanceBY RALPH MONSON

AFSC Public Affairs

Striving for world-record per-formance must be the commongoal of everyone in theAirForce Sustainment Center inorder to provide the cost-effec-tive readiness theAir Forceneeds.Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield,

AFSC commander, stressed theneed to set high expectationsduring a three-day senior leaderconferenceAug 22 through 24.The conference was attended bysenior leadership from all eightwings across the center.The general used the recent

gold-medal performance byAmerican swimmer Ryan Lochteto illustrate just how high the barneeds to be.“Our end goal is to achieve

“TheArt of the Possible” andthat means world-class results.And by ‘world class’ I don’tmean the standard definition, Imean by Ryan Lochte’s defini-tion of the world record,”

Litchfield said.Litchfield said leadership at

all levels of the center must notonly set high standards, but alsoenable their people to reachthem.“The strength of theAir Force

Sustainment Center is our dedi-

cated, competent and profession-al workforce,” said the general.“When given the right focus,they have repeatedly demonstrat-ed the capacity to do remarkablethings.”Defining the target of that

focus is part of what the leader-

ship team from across theAFSCtackled during the conference.The team collaborated on a newvision statement and positionedthe center to align its goals andobjectives with those ofAirForce Materiel Command andtheAir Force.The general told the leader-

ship team thatAFSC’s capacityto generate more cost-effectivesustainment products is vital tohelp theAir Force create thecapability of winning the nextwar.“The cost of readiness will be

a major factor in shaping the sizeof our force,” said the general.While pointing out that the

center is already demonstratingimpressive successes, he stressedthat the gateway to cost-effectivesustainment is through a commit-ment to continuous processimprovement and “TheArt ofthe Possible.”“We never stop getting bet-

ter,” he said. “It isn’t just aboutlooking good. It’s about beinggood!”

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U.S. Air Force photo by MARGOWRIGHTLieutenant Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center command-er, talks about the need for commanders to foster an environment for suc-cess during an AFSC senior leader conference at Tinker AFB, Aug. 22-24.Representatives from each of the eight AFSC wings as well as the AFSCstaff attended the three-day event.

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Medic’sMessage

Radiology changesPage 8

U.S. Air Force photos by EDASPERACorporal Marcus Lewis signals the “Power on Engine 2” command to Lt. Col. David Steele, MAG-49 com-manding officer, and Capt. Douglas Hackl, HMLA-773 operations officer, as they prepare their AH-1 SuperCobra for a flying mission in Georgia training areas.

RMG HOSTSRETREAT

CEREMONY

402nd Software Maintenance Group recertified a Star SiteBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

The 402nd SoftwareMaintenance Group at Robinshas been recertified anOccupational Safety andHealth Administration StarSite.A Star Site is the highest levelof Voluntary ProtectionProgram recognition awardedby the Occupational Safety andHealth Administration. Initially,the group received Star Siterecognition in November 2009,following a June 2009 visit byan OSHA auditing team.

During that time, the teamspent three days touring eightseparate facilities, reviewinghundreds of records, and inter-viewing employees.The 402nd SMXG becamethe first government organiza-tion at Robins to be named aStar Site by OSHA.OSHA reassesses its VPP StarSites to ensure they continue tosatisfy the rigorous criteria andhigh standards it has estab-lished. This is accomplishedevery three years, and this wasthe first three-year reassess-ment, according to ChrisMoore, 402nd SMXG deputy

director.The latest OSHA visit wasAug. 13 through 16.“The success of our VoluntaryProtection Program is withoutquestion attributed to ourworkforce and their commit-ment to maintaining a safe andhealthy workplace,” saidMoore. “As well as on the job,our folks place equal emphasison safety and health at homeand in their personal lives. Welook forward to continuing toimprove our program andworking with our sister organi-zations to make the entire com-plex is a VPP Star Site.”

U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPPTim Doughty, test engineer, works at the C-130 Gunship console whichshows how avionics and firing software might work when used on an air-craft.

78th MDG recognizedby AF Medical Service

MISSIONREADY

BY LT. COL.CHRISTOPHER PAIGE

78th Medical Operations Squadroncommander

The 78th Medical Group haswon an Air Force award for thesecond quarter of fiscal 2012.Each quarter the Air Force

Medical Service recognizes itstop medical facilities for execu-tion of the military “Patient-Centered Medical Home”model.The patient-centered medical

home model is a nationwide ini-tiative in providing comprehen-sive primary care to adult andpediatric patients by creating apartnership between the individ-ual patient, their personalprovider, and family memberswhen appropriate. The provi-sions of the program allow forbetter access to care, increasedsatisfaction with care, andimproved overall health.This quarter, competing

against 60 other Air Force med-ical treatment facilities, Robinswas rated 8th overall. Thismakes the second quarter in arow that Robins is among thetop 10 military treatment facili-ties in the Air Force.The 78th MDG scored a

composite score of 99.63 per-cent based on the gradingparameters of patient continuity,low referral rates to emergencyand urgent care clinics, preven-tative health screenings likecholesterol, diabetes, cervi-cal/breast and colon cancer and,

finally, patient satisfactionscores.In addition, “Delta,” one of

the Robins Family HealthTeams, was awarded “MostImproved Family Health Team.”The Delta team is headed by Dr.Nader Tadros and PhysicianAssistant Glen Megran, with asupporting staff to include: reg-istered nurse Sara Simons andmedical technicians Mary Prior,Staff Sgt. James Edwards, andSenior AirmanArdella Kelly.The team was acknowledged

last week by the AF SurgeonGeneral staff. Amonetaryaward of $33,000 was awardedthe first quarter. This quarter the78th MDG received $44,000.The money is being used topurchase new equipment andother products to furtherenhance the facility.Furthermore, the team led by

Tadros won eight seats to attendthe prestigious Disney Institute“Disney’sApproach to BuildingACulture of HealthcareExcellence Course,” a programoffered through the DisneyCompany.“It is truly an honor to be rec-

ognized by ourAir ForceSurgeon General for our deliveryof quality care,” said Lt. Col.Christopher Paige, 78th MedicalOperations Squadron com-mander. “We would like tothank the entire Robins com-munity. These recent awardsare a result of the relationship

� see 78MDG, 5

Lance Corporal Matthew Mills, helicoptermechanic, performs a daily inspection on an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter tail rotor sec-tion.

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Page TwoBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

Robins inducted its newesthonorary commanders Aug. 30 ata ceremony in the Museum ofAviation. This year, 15 new com-munity members from MiddleGeorgia were selected to partnerwith base leaders.

The program is designed toencourage an exchange of ideas,experiences and friendship. Thisyear, the program was expandedto include mission partner com-manders. Together, the programincludes 60 participants.

Below is a list of each baseleader paired with his or her hon-orary commander:

Robins honorary commanders sworn in

�Col. Mitchel Butikofer, installation commanderChad Bryant, Ocmulgee Site & Environmental

Services owner and vice president�Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Bowen, 78th Air Base

Wing command chiefAura Lee Durham, Robins Regional Chamber of

Commerce vice president�Col. Roger Johnson, 78th Mission Support

Group commanderTravis Kelly, Cerberus Capital Management vice

president operations executive�Otis Hicks, 78th Civil Engineer Group director

Leslie Sewell, Pulaski County fire chief/EMAdirector�Col. James Dienst, 78th Medical Group com-

manderDonAvery, Fairview Park Hospital CEO�Timothy Nelson, 78th Communications

Directorate directorAmy Johnson, ComSouth Telecommunications

executive assistant/special events coordinator�Maj. Amy Rivera, 78th Security Forces

Squadron commanderTerry Deese, Peach County sheriff�Brig. Gen. Cedric George, Warner Robins Air

Logistics Complex commanderDr. Michael Stoy, Middle Georgia College president�Col. Tim Molnar, 402nd Aircraft Maintenance

Group commanderDale Richmond, First Response Service Inc. owner�Joe Harrison, 402nd Maintenance Support

Group directorJudy Madden, president, Eastman-Dodge Chamber

of Commerce�Col. Theresa Humphrey, 402nd Electronics

Maintenance Group commanderDan Speight, State Bank and Trust Company COO�Ellen Griffith, 402nd Commodities Maintenance

Group directorKay Meyer, president, Jolly Nut Company�Wayne Osborn, 402nd Software Maintenance

Group directorDavid Pendleton, Bibb County Board of Education

deputy superintendent operations�Jorge Gonzalez, Engineering directorWalt Miller, GIGA Inc. Director of Operations�Col. Todd Pospisil, ContractingBruce Hullett, Qualified Staffing of Georgia Branch

Manager�Maj. Gen. Craig Gourley, Air Force Reserve

Command vice commanderArt Barry, Art Barry Properties�Bud Redmond, AFRC Director of

StaffMichelle Elliott, Pulaski County Archway Partnership

Professional, University of Georgia�Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen Buckner, AFRC com-

mand chiefTyler Bryant, Business Development, Rigby’s

Entertainment Complex�Col. Dean Worley, 461st Air Control Wing com-

manderMike Dyer, Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce

President�Col. David Foote, 461st Maintenance GroupArt Grady, Northrop Grumman, retired�Col. Daniel Talati, 461st Operations GroupChris Murman, Houston Lake Country Club owner

and president�Chief Master Sgt. Stephan Dolecki, 461st ACW

command chiefScott Free, Coldwell Banker Robbins & Free associ-

ate broker/co-owner�Col. Joseph Scherrer, 689th Combat

Communications Wing commanderDan Slagle, Cox Communications director of busi-

ness services�Col. William Waynick, 5th Combat

Communications GroupJohn Cole, The Law Office of John P. Cole, LLC,

lawyer�Chief Master Sgt. Quinton Otto, 689th CCW com-

mand chiefWende Blumberg, Marriott City Center Hotel man-

ager�Col. Dan Hicks, Defense Logistics Agency –

Aviation/DLA, represented by Gregory NobleTammy Hamby, HambyAutomotive Network secre-

tary/treasurer�Frank Holobinko – Defense Logistics Agency –

Distribution, represented by Debra McBeathJo Ann Dankel, Fort Valley Utility commissioner At-

Large Post�Bonnie Jones, 638th Supply Chain Management

directorDana Carpenter, The Imaging Center area manager�Lt. Col. David Steele, Marine Aircraft Group 49 Det

A commanding officerLeonard Bevill, Macon Occupational Medicine

owner/president�Sgt. Maj. Christopher Edmondson, MAG-49 Det ARandy Meade, Health Management Systems presi-

dent/Owner

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPCol. Dean Worley, 461st Air Control Wing commander, showshis new honorary commander, Mike Dyer, Greater MaconChamber of Commerce president, the 461st ACW guidon.

‘Long Shot’‘Long Shot’

The 78th Medical Group Immunization Clinic in Bldg. 700 has flu vaccines avail-able for active duty members. The deadline for active duty members to receive thevaccine is Oct. 1.Expectant mothers should consult with their physicians prior to receiving their vac-cination.Vaccinations are available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 a.m.to 4 p.m.; the first and third Thursday of the month from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and thesecond and fourth Thursday of the month from 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more infor-mation, call 497-7921.

Above, Kathleen Ferguson, incomingDeputy Assistant Secretary of the AirForce for Installations, meets JimHolton, Georgia Power key accountmanager for Robins, during a tourstop at Robins’ back-up generatorand combustion turbine site.Ferguson and a group of others visit-ed Robins August 27 through 29.

Right, L-R, Chris Barkley, 560thAircraft Maintenance Squadrondeputy director; Col. MitchelButikofer, installation commander;Debra Tune, Principal DeputyAssistant Secretary of the Air Forcefor Installations, Environment andLogistics; and Ross Marshall, AirForce Sustainment Center executivedirector, tour Bldg. 91.

Robins tour U.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPP

U.S. Air Force illustration by HARRY PAIGE

Perspectives

It takes integrity to run aworld-class business. Asthe new Air Force

Sustainment Center command-er, I’m challenging our per-sonnel to strive for world-class results. I want toimprove our business and giveour warfighter the best prod-uct with the highest quality,on time and on cost. In thisenvironment of excellence,there is no room for miscon-duct, and I’m reminding allfederal employees to maintaintheir integrity when conduct-ing business with defense con-tractors.

Recently, there have beenseveral incidents regardingmisconduct of governmentpersonnel while interactingwith current and potentialdefense contractors. The AirForce is specific when itcomes to personal relation-ships with contractors and

vendors supplying parts, serv-ices and information. Businessrelationships are great, butaccepting cash or gifts morethan $20 in value, from con-tractors or potential contrac-tors is not acceptable.

Many who work in theAFSC have developed rela-tionships with these contrac-tors through the years, andmany of those are positive andprovide great benefit to ourrapport with our industry part-ners. But, there is also inher-ent risk to those relationships– it can draw scrutiny andpotential conflicts of interestor the perception of a conflictof interest. Inappropriatebehavior can lead to adminis-trative, civil and even criminalpenalties.

Inappropriate behavior, likeaccepting cash in exchange forpromoting the vendor’s com-pany in a future contract, is

One month remains for NCOsto volunteer for retrainingNoncommissioned officers in unrestricted careerfields affected by the fiscal 2013 NCO RetrainingProgram have a month to volunteer for retraining, AirForce Personnel Center officials said Aug. 30. AffectedAirmen in restricted fields, however, have until today tovolunteer.NCOs who volunteer during Phase I have moreopportunities to choose their next career field thanthose who “wait and see” if retraining will be neces-sary, said Master Sgt. Angela Harris, AFPC SkillsManagement Branch Superintendent.“Most Airmen are in the field of their choice becausethey know and like the work they do, so it’s under-standable that few are interested in retraining,” shesaid. “But, overmanned career fields cannot be sus-tained, so retraining is going to happen – voluntarily orinvoluntarily. If you are selected in Phase II as a non-volunteer, you won’t get to choose the career field youwant.”More than 1,400 NCOs are affected by this year’sprogram, and by late August, only 20 percent of thoseneeded to retrain had volunteered.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Air Force restores movesto Keesler Air Force BasePermanent changes of station and temporary dutyreporting has been restored for Airmen and civilianstraveling to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., Air ForcePersonnel Center officials said.The 81st Training Wing commander implementedthe stop movement order in response to HurricaneIsaac. The stop movement order was lifted today, andmilitary and civilian members who were stopped inroute are directed to proceed to Keesler, said WilliamHouston, the AFPC assignments advisor.“Airmen who were put in a TDY hold status will needan amendment to their orders by the military person-nel section at the TDY location issued before theydepart to ensure their time is accounted for. Airmenwho don’t hear from the issuing MPS should contactthat section for amendment information,” Houstonsaid.To find out more, visit www.af.mil.

Airmen, Kyrgyz studentsring in ‘First Bell’The first day of school across the Kyrgyz Republic isa welcome celebration known as “First Bell” and isdeeply rooted in a Russian tradition that takes placeSept. 1 each year.First Bell marks a rite of passage where seniors, intheir last year of studies, escort first-year students in aceremony symbolizing the start of a new school year.

The ceremony closes when a senior student hoists afirst-year student onto their shoulders and walks aboutthe crowd ringing a bell to signal the first day ofschool.Airmen from the Transit Center at Manas traveled toNiznechuiskiy School 1 to help celebrate the ringing ofthe first bell with students and village partners fromNiznechuiskiy Village, Kyrgyzstan, on Sept. 1. The

Airmen also brought the students new sports equip-ment and uniforms to help start the new schoolyear.“Welcome to your first day of school, students,” saidCol. Shirlene Ostrov, 376th Expeditionary MissionSupport Group commander, during her remarks to thestudents, faculty and staff. “We are honored to be partof your First Bell ceremony and congratulate all thechildren on such an important day.“To the teachers and parents, we have the utmostrespect for what you do and the difference you makein these children’s lives,” said Ostrov, a native ofHonolulu, Hawaii.For further details, visit www.af.mil.

Afghan airmen learn language of flightWhether an Afghan airman needs to fly an aircraftsafely, communicate with air traffic controllers, ormaintain and fix equipment, the airman must first learnthe language of flight.English is the language of flight used around theworld, and Afghan airmen are learning to speak it flu-ently at the Kandahar English Training Center,Kandahar Air Wing.The center is one of six in the country, and hostsseveral different class levels. Students assigned toKAW spend about 30 hours a week in the classroom.“It’s a full-time job for them,” said Master Sgt. JoseRivera, who oversees student enrollment and staffingoperations at the center.“If we fly, we need to understand English. Everyonein the Afghan air force needs to learn English,” saidAAF pilot instructor Maj. Abdul Wodood, who spentthe last six months here learning English.For further details, visit www.af.mil.

– compiled by Geoff Janes

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Capt. Dennis Zabka checks his mask for leaks Aug.27 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Zabka, a pilotassigned to the 11th Bomb Squadron, is competing inthe Global Strike Challenge.

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HOW TOCONTACT US

Robins Public Affairs620 Ninth Street, Bldg. 905Robins AFB, GA 31098468-2137Fax 468-9597

SUBMISSION GUIDELINESSubmissions must be received by 4 p.m. Wednesday,the week prior to the requested Friday publication.They should be e-mailed tolanorris.askew@ robins.af.mil andvance.janes@robins.af.milSubmissions should be of broad interest to the basepopulace. For information, call Lanorris Askew at 472-0806.

DELIVERYTo report delivery issues, call 472-0802.

The Robins Rev-Up is published by The Telegraph,a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. AirForce, under exclusive written contract with Robins Air

Force Base, Ga.This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is

an authorized publication for members of the U.S. mili-tary services. Contents of the Robins Rev-Up are notnecessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, theU.S. government, Department of Defense, orDepartment of the Air Force.The appearance of advertising, including inserts or

supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, Department of the Air Force,or The Telegraph.Everything advertised in this publication shall be

made available for purchase, use, or patronage withoutregard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,marital status, physical or mental handicap, politicalaffiliation, or any other non-merit factor of the purchas-er, user or patron.

EDITORIAL STAFFPUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTORRick Brewer

INTERNAL INFORMATIONCHIEFGeoff Janes

EDITORLanorris Askew

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonHolly Logan-Arrington

PHOTOGRAPHERSue Sapp

Steamingit upStaff Sgt. Samuel Aldrichoversees liquid oxygen trans-ferring to a 50-pound cart atYokota Air Base, Japan, Aug.24. Oxygen freezes at -361.1degrees Fahrenheit and caus-es large amounts of vaporand condensation when incontact with ambient air tem-peratures. Aldrich is assignedto the 374th LogisticsReadiness Squadron as acryogenics supervisor.

U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JOHN PARTLOW

Man in the mirrorU.S. Air Force photo by MASTER SGT. JEFF WALSTON

Federal employees reminded to maintain professionalism with contractors“I expect you to conduct yourselves, as you

always do, with the highest integrity demandedby the public we serve ... TheAmerican taxpayerexpects the highest standards of conduct fromus, and I demand the highest standards.”

Lt. Gen. Bruce LitchfieldAir Force Sustainment Center commander

inexcusable. That type of behavior can beillegal and will not be tolerated withinAFSC. But, while handing over cash seemslike a fairly obvious form of misconduct,other gifts like tickets to a sporting event,weekend getaways or restaurant gift certifi-cates, are also prohibited. In short, federalemployees are not allowed to accept giftsfrom current, former or potential defensecontractors.

I expect you to conduct yourselves, asyou always do, with the highest integritydemanded by the public we serve.

Employees should consider their relation-

ships with contractors that might provide anundue advantage when the governmentawards contracts. The American taxpayerexpects the highest standards of conductfrom us, and I demand the highest stan-dards.

Keep your work centers free from profes-sional misconduct, and striving for world-class business capability.

Thank you for all you do!

– This commentary was written by Lt.Gen. Bruce A. Litchfield, Air ForceSustainment Center commander.

September 7, 2012 � The Robins Rev-Up � 5

BY AIR FORCEMATERIEL COMMAND

WELLNESS SUPPORT CENTER

During the month ofSeptember, Air Force MaterielCommand will be promoting its“Colorful Choices: Fruit andVeggie Initiative.”

September is National Fruitand Vegetables Month, anexcellent time to revisit thesebright and colorful powerhous-es of a healthy nutrition plan.Eating the recommended serv-ings of fruit and vegetables canhelp protect you from heart dis-ease, bone loss, type 2 diabetes,and certain types of cancer.

To get a healthy variety,think color. Eating fruits andvegetables of different colorsgives your body a wide rangeof valuable nutrients.

Red fruits and vegetablessuch as tomatoes, watermelon,and apples contain lycopeneand anthocyanins, which helpreduce the risk of some cancersand keep your heart healthy.Orange fruits and vegetableshelp to improve the immunesystem, strengthen your vision

and protect against infections.Robins Civilian Health

Promotion Services will beoffering numerous classesthroughout the month calledColorful Choices at either theHAWC or the Fitness CenterAnnex. The goal of our initia-tive is for participants to attendtwo Colorful Choices classesand complete a pre- and post-survey.

Participants who completethese steps and turn in theirwellness profile certificate willbe able to choose from one ofthree incentive awards whilesupplies last.

The three choices are: AYear of Health Hints Book, AFitness Gym Bag, or an EatRight for Life Book.

The initiative is free to DoDcivilians and uniformed servicemembers. Civilians will need tobring a copy of their wellnessprofile certificate to class andservice members need onlybring themselves.

For more information, con-tact your Robins CHPS team at497-8030 or visitwww.afmcwellness.com.

Robins joins initiative to promote‘Colorful Choices’ in September

LOCAL CLASS LIST�Today – 11 a.m., HAWC Bldg.

827, Colorful Choices 2�Monday – 1 p.m., Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 2�Thursday – 11 a.m. to 12:30

p.m., HAWC Bldg. 827, ColorfulChoices 1&2�Thursday – 10 to11:30 a.m.,

Bldg. 207, Room A-120 class-room, Colorful Choices 1&2�Sept. 14 – 1 p.m. Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 1�Sept.14 – 11 a.m., HAWC

Bldg. 827, Colorful Choices 1�Sept. 19 – 1 p.m., Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 1�Sept. 20 – 11 a.m., HAWC

Bldg. 827, Colorful Choices 1�Sept. 21 – 1 p.m., Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 2�Sept. 21 – Noon to 1:30 p.m.

HAWC Bldg. 827 ColorfulChoices 1&2�Sept. 24 – 1 p.m., Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 1�Sept. 26 – 1 p.m., Fitness

Center Annex, Bldg. 301 EW,Colorful Choices 2�Sept. 26 – 11 a.m. to 12:30

p.m., HAWC Bldg. 827, ColorfulChoices 1&2�Sept. 27 – 1 to 2:30 p.m., Bldg.

207, Room A-120 classroom,Colorful Choices 1&2

To register for one of theseclasses, call 497-8034 or emailApril.gray.ctr@Robins.af.mil.

Throughout September, CHPSwill be offering these ColorfulChoices activities:

•Fruit and Veggie HealthEducation Classes;

•Cardiac Risk ProfileScreenings;

•Blood Pressure Screenings.

To participate in the initiative:1) Have an online account at

www.afmcwellness.com; Depart-ment of Defense civilians need tohave a current

Health Risk Assessment. Activeduty members don’t.

2) Attend a Colorful Choicesclass.

3) Take a 5- to 10-minute pre-survey (participant identity isanonymous).

4) Attend a second ColorfulChoices class.

5) Take a 5- to 10-minute post-survey (participant identity isanonymous).

6) Receive your completionaward.

COLORFUL CHOICE TIPS

BY GWEN HOPKINSEqual Opportunity director

Communication is an important element in effectiveequal employment opportunity counseling.

Procedurally, the EEO counselor uses communicationtools of reframing, reflecting and active listening to assistall parties in achieving a mutually-acceptable agreement.

The process generally encourages additional feedbackand further discussions between the parties during coun-seling, and thereby increasing the chances of reaching aresolution at the informal stage.

Counseling EO complaints can sometimes be very dif-ficult work.

EEO counselors are called upon to help resolve con-flicts that often seem stubborn and sometimes involvedestructive emotions or even physical or verbal alterca-tions in some rare cases.

To help, EEO counselors must stay calm and ground-ed. With the goal being to help heal the parties and thesituation, counselors must always remain neutral,detached, open minded and attentive.

Counseling can be difficult but also very rewardingwhen agreements are made before reaching the formalstage of the EO process.

Age DiscriminationTheAge Discrimination in EmploymentAct sooner or

later affects every member of every group who reachesthe age of 40.Age discrimination is present if an individ-ual is 40 years of age or older and is treated unfavorablyin terms and conditions of his or her employment.

Whenever an employee contacts an EEO counselorwith an allegation of age discrimination, the counselormust ensure the aggrieved understands his or her rightsconcerning the available procedures for processing agediscrimination complaints.

EEO Counselors must fully inform the employee ofthe procedures below so they’re able to make aninformed decision on how they wish to proceed.

Unlike complaints filed under Title VII of the CivilRightsAct of 1964, as amended, and the RehabilitationAct of 1973, as amended, age discrimination complaintsmay:

� Elect to bypass the administrative complaint processset out in 29 CFR Part 1614; and

� File a civil action directly in an appropriate U.S.District; but must first file a written notice of intent to filea civil action with the following Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission office:

Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionOffice of Federal OperationsFederal Sector Programs

P.O. Box 19848Washington, D.C. 20036

Counselor Connection –message from Robins EO

between our medicalgroup and the patientswho get their care here,but most importantly, aresult of the outstandingservice the Family HealthClinic and entire medicalgroup provide.”

In order to continue toimprove your healthcare,access us athttps://www.facebook.com/78MDG, text us sign-ing up athttps://www.micare.va.gov/Portal/Index.aspx, visitour web page athttp://www.robins.af.mil/units/78thairbasewing/78thmedicalgroup/index.asp,or make an appointmentonline athttps://www.tricareonline.com/portal/page/portal/TricareOnline/Portal.

78MDGContinued from 1

The MunitionsOperations Office willbe closed Mondaythrough Sept. 14 for asemi-annual inventory ofthe munitions stockpile.Only emergency issue

requests, submitted inwriting and approved bya group commander, willbe accepted during thistime.

The Robins Chapel islooking for a Catholicmusic director. App-licants must have experi-ence playing the organ andat least four years experi-ence directing Catholicparish choirs.

Applicants must submitto a criminal history back-ground check. Resumedeadline is Sept. 24.Interviews and skill

demonstrations will beSept. 26. The contract willbe awarded based on“Best Value” to the gov-ernment.For more information,

contact Tech. Sgt. DerekJohnson atderek.johnson@robins.af.mil.

The following leader-ship classes are sched-uled for September:

�Max Wyche willpresent “External Aware-

ness and Partnering”Thursday from 2 to 4p.m. in Bldg. 905, Room141.

�Gregory Huttner willpresent “FinancialManagement” Sept. 19from 2 to 4 p.m. in Bldg.905, Room 139.

Clarification: The filephoto that ran with thestory, “Local C-130 PDMteam takes DoDMainten-anceAward” in theAug.30 edition of the Rev-Upshows a C-130 in Bldg.110. The actual location ofthe PDM work accom-plished for the Robert T.Mason award is Bldg. 91.

Museum, base historiansreceive top honors

TheAir Force hasselected the 2011AirForce History andMuseum Program awardrecipients and Robins hasdouble dipped.Dr. William Head and

Diane Truluck, base histo-rians were awarded theAlbert F. SimpsonAwardfor best Non-Appropriat-ed Funds Center,Laboratory-level programin the Excellence inHistory Programs catego-ry.The Museum of

Aviation’s TuskeegeeAirmen: A Proud Heritage

Exhibit also broughthome accolades by win-

ning anAir ForceHeritageAward.

Avoid travel cancellationBeginning Oct. 1, any authorization

that includes air travel must be approved72 hours before the trip start date toavoid reservation cancellation.Under the new policy, if an authoriz-

ing official does not approve an authori-zation within 72 hours of departure, theairline reservation will be cancelled in theairline’s system.Those travelers making travel plans

within 72 hours of departure must havetheir authorization approved within 24hours of creation to avoid cancellation.Travelers are not advised to rebook at theairline counter. To rebook a flight, travel-ers should follow their normal travel tick-et procurement process. To read the fullarticle visit: www.defensetravel.dod.mil.The point of contact is Delayna

Mumford at 497-9301.

The Robins POW/MIA Committeewill host a recognition ceremonySept. 20 at 3 p.m. in the Museum ofAviation’s Century of Flight Hangar.J.D. Lankford, author of “Walk

With Me” and former World War IIPOW and Korean War veteran, willbe the guest speaker.For more information, call Tech.

Sgt. Justin Laws at 468-5332; Tech.Sgt. David Marshall at 468-1434; orDave Cowles at 497-3476.

Robins to host POW/MIA ceremony

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Courtesy photoTuskegee Airmen: A Proud Heritage located in theMuseum of Aviation’s Scott Exhibit Hangar includesmost of the original exhibit, plus a 30-foot long muraldepicting a scene from Moton Field in Tuskegee, Ala.,where the Airmen trained.

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Above left, a formation of Airmen from the Air Force Reserve Command ReadinessManagement Group was led by Col. Patti Frisbie, RMG deputy commander during theceremony.

Above right, The flag is lowered marking the end of the duty day.

Robins hostsRetreat Ceremony

U.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPPSenior Airman Arthur Burney, 78th Communications Squadron, Senior Airman ArdellaKelly, 78th Medical Group, and Senior Airman MacKenzie Thompson, 54th CombatCommunications Squadron, retire the flag during Retreat Aug. 30.

The 4thAnnual Feds Feed Families Food Drive campaign ran June 1throughAug. 30. This voluntary effort is undertaken by federal employeesacross the U.S. who collect and donate food and non-perishable items for foodsbanks in local communities.This year Robins collected and distributed 2,405 pounds of non-perishable

food to food banks in Warner Robins. Those banks included Sacred HeartChristian Center and New Hope International food banks. A total of 15 collec-tion points were located across base during the summer months.The 2011 summer food drive resulted in federal employees donating 5.8 mil-

lion pounds of non-perishable items. That government effort included more than40 agencies. The annual event is a federal food drive organized by the ChiefHuman Capital Officers Council in partnership with the Office of PersonnelManagement.

Base drive collects 2k pluspounds of food donations

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP1st Lt. Alicia Harvey collects donated food Aug. 30 for the 4th Annual Feds FeedFamilies Food Drive. Feds Feed Families is a voluntary effort undertaken by federalemployees to bring non-perishable food items for distribution to local food banks.

Effective Oct. 15, the78th Medical GroupRadiology Department willno longer be able to providemammography or fluo-roscopy services. Patientswill be required to obtainthese services at an off-baselocation. Please contact yourlocal TRICARE office toobtain a list of approved off-base facilities.Prior to obtaining a

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location, patients must report to the RadiologyDepartment to pick up their previous studies. Theoff-base facility will require these images forcomparison. Mammography patients who require3- or 6-month follow-up imaging will be contact-ed with further instructions. For more information,contact the Radiology Department at (478) 327-8184.

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ON TAPFirst FridayToday5 to 6 p.m.Heritage ClubFor details,call 472-7864.

Youth BowlersRegistrationSaturday11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Fee $18For details,call 468-2112.

Clinic& Exhibition EventNextLevelBowling.comSaturdaySession 1from 8:45 a.m. to noonSession 2from 1:45 to 5 p.m.For details,call 468-2112.

Teen CouncilMeetingsSaturday and Sept. 223 p.m.Youth CenterFor details,call 468-2110.

Keystone MeetingsSaturday, Sept.15,22 and 294 p.m.Youth Center

For details,call 468-2110.

Ropes CourseSept. 22$50 per personPanola MountainState ParkRegister by SaturdayFor details,call 468-4001.

Glow-In-The-Dark BowlingSaturday nights9 to 11 p.m.Bowling Center$10 per personFor details,call 468-2112.

USAJobs Resume WritingThursday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Pre-Separation BriefingsRetireesThursday and Sept. 2712:30 to 4 p.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

UPCOMINGWine TastingSept. 145:30 p.m.$20 for one or $35 for two

Horizons Event CenterFor details,call 468-2105.

Wild AdventuresAttn: Single AirmanSept. 15$35For details,call 468-4001.

Six Flags MilitaryAppreciation DaysSept. 15 and 16Sept. 22 and 23For details,call 468-2945.

Home BuyingSept. 179 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Bundles for Babies& Passport to ParenthoodSept. 188 a.m. to noonBldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Pre-Separation BriefingsSeparateesSept. 2012:30 to 4 p.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

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Lisa Keller pushes her 16-month old daughters, Rebeccaand Anna, during the Women's Equality 5k run and walkAug. 24, hosted by Marine Aircraft Group 49, Det. A.

Women’s Equality RunWomen’s Equality RunU.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP

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