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

The Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s FlightDemonstration Squadron, will headline the 2012Robins Air Force Base Air Show, scheduled forApril 28 and 29.It has been more than 13 years since the demon-

stration team visited Middle Georgia back in 1998,

but members are already travelling the continentalU.S., visiting cities where shows will take placenext year.A team of two Naval officers conducted a site

visit at the base on Friday. This time of year is pret-ty busy for visits, especially since the demo teamjust wrapped up its hometown show in Pensacola,

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Christmas Tree lightingThe Chapel will host the TeamRobins Christmas Tree LightingCeremony Dec. 1 from 5:15 to6:30 p.m. in front of the chapel.The event will feature localschool choirs singing traditionalholiday music, lighting of theChristmas Tree and preparationfor lighting the Menorah.After Santa Claus arrives on afire truck, families are invited totake pictures with Santa whileenjoying hot chocolate and cook-ies. All personnel and their fami-lies are welcome to attend.

Team RobinsQuarterly Awards CeremonyTeam Robins will conduct itsquarterly awards ceremony Dec.1 at 1 p.m. in the base theater.Those attending are asked to beseated by 12:45 p.m.

CFC updateThis year’s six-week CombinedFederal Campaign has reachedand surpassed the Robins goal of$1.4 million.The campaign formally endedThursday. The total as of Nov. 17was $1,529,291.The CFC victory celebration willtake place Dec. 14.“50 Years of Caring” was thetheme of this year’s campaign.The Middle Georgia CFC,which covers 17 counties, has agoal of $1.5 million. That includesRobins’ goal of $1.4 million.In 2010, Robins employees

gave more than $1.6 million. Ofthat amount, more than $650,000in CFC designations was award-ed to local organizations.Robins has exceeded its goalevery year during the last 10years.

Leadership class scheduleDeryl Israel, Warner Robins AirLogistics Center executive direc-tor, has developed a unique lead-ership and Lean thinking frame-work that will serve as the basisfor the center’s new LeadershipAcademy.The academy will develop lead-ers to make Robins a “worldclass” center of excellence.The framework consists of com-petencies, skills and tools aleader should possess to driveuniform and consistent leadershipacross the center. Instructed bycenter senior leaders, the classesare open to all Air Force MaterielCommand military leaders andcivilian supervisors. Attendance isvoluntary. The following classesare scheduled for November.�Doug Keene will present “HighVelocity Tenets” Monday from10:30 to 11:30 in the Bldg. 301,ASD Executive Conferenceroom.

�Ches Rehberg will present“Empowering” Nov. 30 from 2 to3 p.m. in the Bldg. 905, Room141.�Tim Nelson will present“Principles of ChangeManagement, LeverageTechnology” Dec. 5 from 2 to 4p.m. in the Bldg. 905, Room 141.

CCAFlist of graduates

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U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPLt. Mark Tedrow and Lt. Cmdr. Todd Royles, with the Blue Angels demonstration team land at RobinsFriday prior to a site survey for the team which will be performing at the base’s air show in April.

Requirements Symposium draws hundreds

POWER DUO NOMINATED FORAFATHLETES OF THE YEARBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

This year has been an extremely busy onefor 1st Lt. Franklin “Allen” Elliott andMaster Sgt. Tina Robinson. Both have beennominated for the 2011Air Force Male andFemaleAthlete of the Year.Both have impressive competition

resumes. Elliott, whose natural bodybuildingperformances have earned him countless topfinishes, switched to a new division, men’sphysique, introduced earlier this year.Competitors are judged on muscular symme-

try, body conditioning, stage presence andpersonality.Elliott, 25, has only been into bodybuild-

ing since July 2010, when he representedRobins in the International NaturalBodybuilding Federation’s Southern Natural,where he placed third in the Open Men’sMiddleweight category.Looking for a challenge and a level of

competition where he could still maintain hismilitary responsibilities, Elliott decided tobreak into bodybuilding.“It was appealing to me because it repre-

sented the focus and discipline that wrestling

did when I was in college,” said Elliott, agraduate of The Citadel. “I’ve always takenpride in my fitness and nutrition, so I decidedthis was the best of both worlds.”Among his accomplishments, Elliott

placed fourth in the NPC national qualifierevent for men’s physique; first place in theCoastal USAcompetition; and was evenselected among the ranks to participate withGen. Donald Hoffman, commander ofAirForce Materiel Command, on a five-mile trailrun last August.

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

Despite recent announce-ments regarding civilianworkforce adjustmentsand restructure fromAir ForceMateriel Command, it will notaffect the way companies dobusiness with Robins Air ForceBase.That was the message Maj.

Gen. Robert McMahon, WarnerRobins Air Logistics Centercommander, stressed to about800 representatives who attend-ed the 9th Annual Require-ments Symposium Nov. 15through 17 at the Georgia

National Fairgrounds andAgricenter in Perry.The annual event is held to

enhance communication

between industry and govern-ment, and provide companieswho wish to do business anunderstanding of the broad

future needs of Robins.He reiterated that though

there would be future organiza-tional changes at the center,along with a name change, itsmission would remain the same.“When you come do business

with us, it is an opportunity to

� see DUO, 2

� see SYMPOSIUM, 3

� see ANGELS, 3

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPP

Maj. Gen. Robert McMahon,Warner Robins Air LogisticsCenter commander, speaks toabout 800 people at the 9thAnnual Requirements Symposiumat the Georgia NationalFairgrounds and Agricenter inPerry.

Angels on the flight line

Team RobinsThanksgivingEnergy contest

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

Team Robins can participatein some friendly competition thisThanksgiving.

Col. Mitchel Butikofer,installation commander, haschallenged everyone to take partin a “How Low CanWe Go”energy contest.The holiday period from

Thursday through Sunday willprovide an outstanding opportu-nity to reduce energy consump-tion across the base.By shutting down non-mis-

sion related activities, everyonecan play a role in reducing ener-gy waste.For example, during the

three-day Columbus Day week-end, electrical consumption wasreduced by 6.3 percent, com-pared to the prior year’s holiday.During this week’s challenge,

the Energy Office will use itsnew energy dashboard to tabu-late results from each area.The organization that has the

biggest percentage reduction inelectrical consumption duringthe four-day holiday, comparedto 2010, will earn not only brag-ging rights, but a certificate for adisplay titled, “2011 How LowCanWe Go” champion.

2012 air show preparations taking placeas Blue Angels advance team makes site survey to Robins

12 Days untilLCAP,

ESOHCAMPinspections

ServicesHoliday hours

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

The Workplace Safetyand Health Team, creat-ed in March to addressthe 39 citations issuedby the OccupationalSafety and HealthAdministration,officially stooddown as ofNov. 14.A huge

congratula-tions is inorder for theteam’s successes,who came together overthe last eight monthsfrom across the installa-tion, including from theunion, maintenance, civilengineer, base safety,bioenvironmental engi-neering, and other envi-ronmental representa-tives.Now that all 39 cita-

tions have been abated,the team’s work hasbeen completed.In its place, a new

Safety ManagementSystem ImplementationTeam has stood up.While there are AirForce Instructions andOSHA laws that tell youwhat to do, there are notnecessarily explanations

that go with achievingthose, said Bill Best,Occupational Safety andHealth director.“What we realized is

that to make sure that wekeep improving, weneeded a management

system put in placefor safety andhealth,” saidBest, whowill serveas theteam’slead. “Wewanted to

create a frame-work for how you do

these things, includingroles and responsibilitiesfor all those involved.”“This is a significant

milestone for us to con-tinue our efforts to beworld-class in occupa-tional safety and health,”continued Best.The team will be

working withMainstream, a consult-ing firm, along with sup-port from the GeorgiaTech Research Institute,which will give safetyand health an academicand industry perspective.Including Best, the

15-member SMSImplementation Teamwill include Dave

2 � The Robins Rev-Up � November 23, 2011

Page TwoIn the SpotlightUNIT PROFILE: Miltary Education and Training Office

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPSenior Airman Stevie Wakes, 402ndMaintenance Group, gets assistancefrom LaShondria Smith, EducationOffice guidance counselor.

What it doesBy the numbers

Why it matters

What they say

Joel WatsonFormaltrainingmanager

LaShondriaSmith

Guidancecounselor

“I enjoy the friendli-ness of thepeoplewhichencouragesme toover-come the challenges tomeet the requirementsof the jobwith reducedmanning.”

“I lovebeing able tohelp servicemembersand their spouses gaineducationopportuni-ties anddeveloppro-fessionally.”

CCAF graduatesin 2011.

Courses takenbymilitarystudents in fiscal2011.

4K+

Themissionof theMilitary Education andTrainingOffice is to pro-videquality educationaland training opportunitiesin support ofmissionreadiness andprofessionalandpersonal develop-ment formilitary popula-tions. Themotto:Everyone is a valued cus-tomer and theMilitaryEducation andTrainingOffice looks forward toassisting youwith yourtraining andeducationalneeds.

Oneof the reasonsmembers enlist and re-enlist in theAir Force is foreducational benefits. TheMilitary Education andTrainingOffice aids inAirForce retention efforts thatinclude tuition assistanceand theGI Bill. ProfessionalMilitary Educationoffersboth enlisted andofficerstheopportunity to gaintraining to assist them inbecomingbetter leadersandmanagers.

240

Employees intheoffice.8

3K+ Customersserved fiscal2011.

1K+ Military person-nel sent to for-mal schools.

New SMS Implementation Teamto stand up, old team stood down

TITLE: Museum of Aviation cura-tor

BACKGROUND: Rowland hasbeen with the Museum of Aviationfor seven years.

HOMETOWN: Williamsburg, Va.

Mike Rowland

“I’m responsible for the artifact collec-tion. I develop storylines for exhibits. Iget to do a little bit of everything,including conducting tours.”

“I really like sharing stories with peo-ple about history, the people who madehistory and the technology that wasinvolved.”

Former career: “I was in the Air Forcefor six years prior to joining the muse-um.”

“I attended the University of Florida.”

Favorite meal: Spaghetti.

Hobbies: “Well, I have six kids, so Ilike doing home movies. I also enjoybuilding wooden toys.”

Decker, installationsafety and team co-lead; James Hogan,industrial safety; ToniHurley, bioenvironmen-tal; Dawn Morgan,occupational medicine;Dave Palmer, environ-mental; Fran DuPerry,hazard reporting tooland support; KennyDees, VPP; RobbieTidwell, MauriceZammit, Ray Fisherand Walter Zellner,American Federation ofGovernment Employees;Ron Welch, Mainstream;and Jim Howry andPaul Schlumper fromGeorgia Tech.The team will meet

on a temporary basisuntil April 2012. At thattime, a newOccupational Safety andHealth Working Groupwill stand under anESOH Council, whichwill also be chaired byBest.“That will provide

horizontal integration –a key word for every-thing we are doinghere,” said Best. “Whatthe working group willdo is take this safetymanagement systemwe’re implementingand execute it.”

REPORTSUSPICIOUSACTIVITY TO926-EYES KEEP’EM FLYING AFSO21

Elliott recently madethe move as an electricalengineer with the 402ndElectronics MaintenanceSupport Squadron, to aCommander’sActionGroup officer, helpingwith transformation assis-tance.He also recently com-

peted in the NationalPhysique CommitteeNationals in Miami, andhopes to participate inmore sponsorships andfitness awareness.Master Sgt. Robinson

is no stranger to competi-tion either. The NorthCarolina native recentlyreceived word she waschosen as the 2011AirForce Reserve CommandFemaleAthlete of theYear.“I am awed, humbled,

and honored to be named2011Air Force ReserveCommand FemaleAthleteof the Year and thankfulto my commander, Col.JoeWilburn for nominat-ing me,” said Robinson,who served in theArmyseveral years.Robinson, who works

withAFRC RecruitingService, has a host oftitles behind her name.Back in March, she

was the individual goldand team national titlewinner, participating in

USAPowerliftingMilitary PowerliftingNationals in SanAntonio,Texas.There she won individ-

ual gold for total weightlifted in her weight class,with a 245 pound benchpress, 330 pound squatand 350 pound deadlift.She was the only femalemember of the team thattook gold.She also won the

Overall Best FemaleLifterAward during the2011 Muscle ManiaPowerlifting competitionat KeeslerAir Force Base;and was this year’sAFRCOutstandingAirman ofthe Year, First Sergeantcategory.She took a three-month

break from powerliftingin order to prepare for fit-ness assessments earlierthis year. But she’s work-ing her way back into aroutine with biceps, tri-

ceps and shoulders condi-tioning.“I really want to do

well next year,” she saidon the upcoming springcompetition.Robinson uses the

Sumo-style approachwhen lifting weights.Due to her stature, shesaid it’s the bestapproach compared tothe conventional stylefor taller weight-lifters.The technique

includes where youplace your hands on thebars, and where youstand when deadlifting.She is currently

gearing up to competein March at the 2012USAMilitary PowerliftingNationals in Germany.In the meantime,

both are waiting for thefinal selections of AirForce Male and FemaleAthlete of the Year.

DUOContinued from 1

Courtesy photosMaster Sgt. Tina Robinson and 1st Lt. Franklin “Allen”Elliott have both been nominated for 2011 Air ForceFemale and Male Athlete of the Year.

Fla., during Veterans Dayweekend.

Lt. Cmdr. Todd Roylesand Lt. Mark Tedrowarrived early Friday after-noon, taxiing onto theflight line in the No. 7Boeing F/A-18 Hornet, theBlueAngels’ current demoaircraft.

Touring facilities withLt. Col. Dan “Gus” Badia,413th Flight Test Groupchief of standardizationand evaluations and F-15test pilot, the visitors wereable to assess hangarspace for its fleet of sevenaircraft and a C-130Hercules, affectionatelyknown as “Fat Albert.”

They had requested15,000 square feet ofhangar space for aircraftand were impressed withthe size of Robins as theywere given a windshieldtour Friday afternoon.

A requirements briefingwas conducted at the 78thAir BaseWing conferenceroom, attended by baserepresentatives, the airshow director, FederalAviationAdministration,hotel contacts, and

recruiters who help withthe team’s’ educationalmission of visitingschools.

“It’s to get eyes on theshow site, so when westart looking at imageryand charts we know whateverything looks like. It’sto introduce ourselves toyou, since we’ll be work-ing hand-in-hand withfolks over the next severalmonths,” said Royles,events coordinator.

“It’s our job to comehere and see what isunique to this show site,”added Royles. “No twocities are identical.

“We want to do every-thing safely so we meetwith the FAA to make sureour maneuvers, based onwhere the population isaround this airfield, theobstructions, etc., can beconducted safely,” he said.

When the BlueAngelstravel from show to show,their crew includes 14officers, seven F-18 pilots,two C-130 pilots, anevents coordinator, main-tenance officer, flight sur-geon, administrative offi-cer, public affairs officer,and about 40 enlisted per-sonnel and maintainers.

The team requests up to

15,000 feet ground levelclearance, which caninclude five variations ofdemonstrations based onthe weather. With FAAconcurrence, they can flyall the way down to 1,000feet with an overcast ceil-ing and three miles of visi-bility with all six aircraftand still fly safely.

The team is in its 66thyear of BlueAngel flightdemonstration.

Pilots typically stay fora two to three-year rota-tion, which provides aunique stepping stone intheir Naval careers.

“We’re training to bewarfighters, and that’swhat we’ll continue to doonce we’re done with thistour,” said Tedrow, whocompleted deploymentsaboard the USS RonaldReagan in support ofOperation EnduringFreedom.

In the meantime, pilotsconduct winter training,which began last week, attheir home base Naval AirStation Pensacola.

They go through suchthings as taxi training, sec-tion takeoff maneuvers,smoke cadence training,diamond flight and solotraining. Then in January

touch the entire Department of Defense,” saidMcMahon, referring to various units and agencies whohave a presence at Robins. “I offer to you that the fourthings we are looking for from you are quality, cost,delivery and safety.”

Keynote speaker Maj. Gen. Samuel Cox, U.S.Transportation Command director of Strategy, Policy,Programs and Logistics, gave an overview of how peo-ple can make a difference.

“What you’re doing here today is going to have animpact on trying to figure out better ways to accomplishour business,” said Cox.

For example, Cox pointed out that in 2011, there were90 million pounds of supplies that were air dropped intoAfghanistan, which equaled to 2,500 missions, support-ing 10 to 15 forward operating bases.

Helping figure out ways to be more precise with airdrop systems is a potential area that can be explored, hesaid.

Deryl Israel, center executive director, gave anoverview of current and future acquisition expectations.During a time of diminishing defense budgets, Israelnoted that services offered at Robins will continue.

“Despite all you may have heard, program execution

remains at Robins,” said Israel. “They will still be hereand we need to continue that work.”

There were 26 Canadian companies at the sympo-sium, out of 370 represented.

The majority of the two-day event centered on numer-ous break-out sessions, which focused on such areas astechnology requirements, Aerospace SustainmentDirectorate, 78thAir BaseWing, 638th Global LogisticsSupport Center, 402nd MaintenanceWing, SmallBusiness Office, Air Force Reserve Command, DefenseAcquisition University, Georgia Center of Aviation andGeorgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center.

Senior leaders, program managers, engineers andtechnical acquisition and community members whoacquire and sustain weapons systems or commoditieswere available.

“The law of the land here is competition,” said StevenZamparelli, center contracting director. “It’s the basis ofcapitalism and it’s where we get the best advantages. It’swhere new ideas are driven by competitive cost andapproaches to business.”

“Overall, the symposium went very well. It was anopportunity for us to exchange ideas for what we do sothat industry can help us figure out how to do businessmore effectively,” he added.

In fiscal 2011, $5.4 billion was awarded in contracts,which has been about the average in the last severalyears, he said.

November 23, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 3

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPRequirements Symposium keynote speaker Maj. Gen.Samuel Cox, U.S. Transportation Command Strategy,Policy, Programs and Logistics director, points out that in2011, 90 million pounds of supplies were air dropped inAfghanistan, equating to 2,500 missions supporting 10 to15 forward operating bases.

SYMPOSIUMContinued from 1

ANGELSContinued from 1

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPLt. Cmdr. Todd Royles and Lt. Mark Tedrow talk with Lt. Col. Dan Badia, center, in ahangar about requirements for housing the Blue Angels while they’re performing hereduring the air show in April.

the team heads to ElCentro, Calif., wherepilots fly 15 flights in sixdays, and begin to inte-grate all six aircraft, prac-ticing in the desert andover a runway. Oncethere, an FAA air showcoordinator and Navy

admiral watch the demon-strations and certify themto take the show on theroad.

One of the primarymissions of the BlueAngels – an all volunteerforce – involves a recruit-ment as well as education-

al aspect. They visitschools and summercamps to infuse them-selves in local communi-ties. “We are here to rep-resent the Navy andMarine Corps, so comingto a base like this isgreat,” said Royles.

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COMMANDER’S ACTION LINETo give kudos, ask questions or suggest ways to make Robins a better place to live, learn, work and play,

call 468-2886 or e-mail action.line@robins.af.mil.

BY MAJ. GEN. ROBERT MCMAHONWR-ALC commander

It’s sometimes said – and at all timesgood to remember – that it’s alwaysappropriate to give thanks.

I’m sure that with all the recentnews, taking that positive view everymoment of every day may be difficultfor some. Change can be unsettling;especially when combined with anydegree of uncertainty. So some negativeemotions are only natural.

On the brighter side, change is aimedat improvement. And given the Robinstrack record in that regard, we haveplenty of reason for optimism.

Recent history provides the definitiveexample. I’ve been at Robins for a yearnow, and in just those few months I’vewitnessed dramatic progress in our mis-sion performance.

I have seen that the reputation thatprecedes this team is not only well-earned, but spot-on accurate.

Assembled here on one industrialcomplex is a tremendously talented,well-seasoned workforce that bleedsred, white and blue. What’s more, it’s aforce backed by the best base-communi-ty relationship in the world. Yes, therewere issues and concerns, but theexpertise and ability were in place totackle any and every challenge.

Last year, I was happy that my firstmessage to you as your commander wasa Thanksgiving message. Thankfully,

my life’s blessings that I shared withyou remain – my wife, Hope, and awonderful family, and my proud, 33-plus-years in this greatAir Force.

I also told you thenthat I was thankful tohave the opportunity tojoin Team Robins, tobe associated with themembers of the Robinsfamily, and to live in acommunity that trulyvalues our contribu-tions to this greatnation.

At the time, I may have thought itimpossible, but after one year I’m moreproud of this team and more thankfulthan ever before.

I’ve asked more from you, and youhave responded with quality. I askedbetter from you, and you deliveredexcellence. Then, in the wake of yoursuccesses, I delivered news of therecently announced change, and youhave acted with dignity, willingness andunderstanding.

I’m tremendously proud of my staffand the entire center population – par-ticularly those most impacted by therestructuring.

Overall, I am very proud of the jobeach of you has done to return thisinstallation to the storied stature it hasbuilt upon for 70 years.

Indeed, these are difficult times. For

our nation. For our state. In our profes-sional lives. But there is still, thankful-ly, much for which we can be trulythankful.

We see it in our mission. We see it inour worth to this center and the accom-plishment of that mission. We most def-initely see it in the brave men andwomen who carry out that missionaround this globe for the good of us all.

I see it in your efforts on behalf ofthose war fighters. In your dedication tothe cause despite the complexities andchallenges wrought by drastic change.

Thanksgiving is once again upon us.A day set aside to give thanks for allthe blessings we have received. But weall know some days the load feels a lit-tle heavier than other days. That’s whyit bears repeating that every day shouldbe a day of thanksgiving – that remem-bering all the good helps us to make itthrough those tougher days.

Please, enjoy the long holiday week-end and the break you have all so richlyearned. Also, please take every precau-tion to make this a safe, accident freeThanksgiving for you and your family.

And remember to keep our deployedmembers and their families in yourthoughts and prayers during this holi-day. They are standing guard for us sothat we may enjoy these carefree hoursin the comfort of freedom. My thanksagain for all you do.

Hope and I wish you and your fami-lies a safe and happy Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving message

McMahon: appropriate to give thanks

McMahon

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On the FlyNovember 23, 2011 � The Robins Rev-Up � 5

Members of the combined 116th and 461st Air Control Wings, receive the 379thExpeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron “Knucklebusters of the Month” awardrecently, while deployed. The wings, flying the E-8 Joint STARS aircraft, earned theaward for dedication to duty and hard work resulting in aircraft mission effective-ness, positive aircraft performance indicators, leadership and maintenance groupactivity involvement.

Knucklebusters

Air Force workers can find help hereFinances & Work-Life Balance Airman & Family Readiness Center 468-1256Health and Wellness Education Health and Wellness Center 497-8480Health Screenings Civilian Health Promotion Services 497-8030Work, Personal or Family Issues Employee Assistance Program (800) 222-0364Work Stress, Psychological Issues Organizational Consulting Office 497-9803Mental Health & Substance Abuse Houston Healthcare (478) 922-4281Unplanned Pregnancy Houston Healthcare (478) 922-4281Suicide Prevention National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255Sexual Assault & Victim Advocacy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 468-2946Crime Victim Advocacy Victim Witness Assistance Program 497-4584

AFMC Wellness Support Center — www.afmcwellness.comNote: Unless otherwise noted, numbers listed in the Rev-Up are DSN numbers. If calling from a commercial oroff-base phone, dial prefix 222 if listed as 472; 327 if listed as 497; or 926 if listed as 468.

STRAIGHT TALK HOT LINEUp-to-date information

during base emergencies222-0815

Team Robins membersare invited to come outand support their fellowAirmen at the FallCommunity College oftheAir ForceGraduation Monday at 1p.m. in the Base Theater.

The guest speaker willbe Col. David Souther-land, 78th Air Base Wingvice commander.

For more information,call Staff Sgt. StephanieWatson at 497-7555.

The following Airmenwill graduate during theceremony:

Air Force Materiel CommandTSgt Sonya AnthonyTSgt Scott BartonSSgt Randy BarzeyMSgt Leo BellSSgt Alex BlodgettSSgt Jacob BrakeSSgt Curnita BrisbyTSgt Jeremy BryantSSgt Corey CowellTSgt Stephanie ErskineTSgt Bobby GatesTSgt Gregory GillTSgt Alexander GonzalezSSgt Anthony GrahamA1C Charlton HannaTSgt Lesharee HicksSSgt Devin JacobsMSgt Tamara JonesSSgt David KjeldgaardMSgt Tammala LawsonSSgt Joseph LoflinTSgt David MarshallSra Michael MasonloveMSgt Bernalhee McFaddenSra Jeremy MooreTSgt Michael ReidTSgt Jacob Riesgaard

MSgt Steven RoqueSSgt Cedrick RutherfordTSgt Tracey TuckerA1C Sabrina ValentineSSgt Nichole WhiteSSgt Anthony Wright

116th Air Control WingTSgt Jeffrey AshbySSgt Laquann BatchkoffMSgt Ingo ChristlSSgt Michael CromerMSgt Boris EspinozaSSgt Jonathan EubanksTSgt Monolissia FilpoMSgt Roy FrenchSSgt Matthew GardnerMSgt Joshua GavulicMSgt Antonio GonzalezSSgt Francis GrimmTSgt Dwight HineSSgt William HoustonSSgt Caylon KimballTSgt Valshia MillerSSgt Marcus MitchellMSgt Robert MortensonSSgt Susan NardiTSgt Cornelius PaceTSgt Jose PadillaMSgt Anthony PowellSSgt Michael RoseboroSSgt Gabriel ScarberryTSgt Frederick SheppardSSgt Travis SmallSSgt Miranda WilliamsMSgt Bryan Ybarbo

689th CombatCommunications WingSSgt Valerie AvalosSSgt Russell BurnsSSgt Nicholas ChristiansMSgt Scott DobbersteinA1C Christopher FarrellSSgt Rundel FreemanTSgt Shawn GambillSra Carl McQuillenSSgt Kent ParsonsSSgt Aviel PerezSSgt Stephen SmithSSgt Jamius Virgil

A1C Chad WannerSSgt Krystle Winters

Air Force Reserve CommandCMSgt Margaret AndersonTSgt Jamie BakerfloresSMSgt Alexander BrownMSgt David ByrdMSgt Clayton CallahanCMSgt Cosimo CarboneSMSgt Mark CoolingMSgt George CrumbleyMSgt Robert DenehySSgt Michael FanningTSgt Monolissia FilpoMSgt Michelle GardinerMSgt Joshua GavulicTSgt Kathleen HansenMSgt Jesse HazlettCMSgt Regina HoctorMSgt Timothy HorganSMSgt Valerie JamesMSgt Dominique JeffersonTSgt Freddie JonesTSgt Tony JusticeTSgt Chase KaiuwailaniMSgt Lisa MaceTSgt Michael MackayMSgt Jason MaineTSgt Keisha MatchemTSgt William McDonaldMSgt Robert MielkeTSgt William MoyerSMSgt Diane PetersonTSgt Tiara PuroMSgt Gilberto RendonSMSgt Antony RiceTSgt Kevin RomanMSgt Joseph SampsonTSgt Ray ScearceSMSgt Michael SealsMSgt Daniel SlaterMSgt Hal SmithMSgt Douglas TejadaMSgt Natasha ThomasMSgt Thomas TriceTSgt David VittetoeA1C Chad WannerTSgt Kimberly WhiteSSgt Miranda WilliamsMSgt David Williford

U.S. Air Force photo by SENIOR AIRMAN PAUL LABBE

Safety saves lives. Start your savings account today.

Hunting season is infull swing in MiddleGeorgia. There are about200,000 licensed huntersin Georgia and many ofthem work right atRobins.Did you know that

under the right circum-stances, just one blastfrom a shotgun can causepermanent hearing loss?Studies show that 80

percent of hunters don’twear hearing protection.Hunting activities pres-

ent unique challengessince the ability to hear allenvironmental sounds iskey to a successful andsafe hunt.Therefore, traditional

hearing protection is oftennot practical for hunting.But, there are many

types of hearing protectorswhich designed especiallyfor the hunter or firearmsenthusiast.These special hearing

protectors allow the wear-er to hear game, fellow

6 � The Robins Rev-Up �November 23, 2011

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPSenior Airman Samuel Davis, left, 78th Combat Arms and Training Maintenance instruc-tor, assists an Airman during training. Hearing protection on the firing range, just aswhen hunting, is very important to preventing hearing loss.

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hunters, range commands,and protect hearing at thesame time. These devicescan be found whereverfirearms accessories andhunting supplies are sold.There are several nice

products available for lessthan $100.In addition to preserv-

ing hearing, hearing pro-tection may decreaseflinching while shootingwhich improves accuracy.In the long run, the enjoy-ment of the hunt may alsobe prolonged because youcan still hear what’s goingon around you.

If you ever notice ring-ing in your ears aftershooting, then your earsare telling you it’s time towear hearing protection.If not, those symptoms

can become permanent.So preserve your hearingand consider purchasinghearing protectors speciallydesigned for shooters.

– Maj. Tressie Waldo, StaffAudiologist

Editor’s note: Medic’sMessage is a recurringseries in the Robins Rev-Up.

� FSS Admin . . . . . .468-3193� Community Center . 468-2105� Outdoor Rec . . . . .468-4001� Base Chapel . . . . .468-2821� Arts & Crafts . . . . .468-5282� Horizons . . . . . . . .468-2670� Heritage Club . . . .468-2670� Library . . . . . . . . . .497-8761

� HAWC . . . . . . . . .497-8480� Fitness Center . . .468-2128� Fitness Annex . . . .472-5350� Youth Center . . . .468-2110� Tickets, Travel . . .468-2945� Bowling Center . . .468-2112� Pine Oaks G.C. . .468-4103� Pizza Depot . . . . .468-0188

78th FSS DIRECTORY

Note: Unless otherwise noted, numbers listed in the Rev-Up areDSN numbers. If calling from a commercial or off-base phone, dialprefix 222 if listed as 472; 327 if listed as 497; or 926 if listed as 468.

$2 per entryBowling CenterFor details, call 468-2112.

Loan LockerLocated in OutdoorRecreation, Bldg. 914(Previously located atA&FRC)For details, call 468-4001.

Mickey’s Very MerryChristmas PartyMagic KingdomTheme Park Sunday,Tuesday and Nov. 30Tickets can be purchasedat ITT and at thepark window.For details, call 468-2945.

ONGOINGBasketballCoaches NeededYouth CenterBldg. 1021For details, call 468-2110.

Breakfast atthe Fairways GrilleSeven days a week7 to 10 a.m.For details, call 923-1717.

Celebrate Native AmericanHeritage Month at yourlibraryChildren dress upthe library turkeyby pinning on a feather.For details, call 497-8761.

Closed for RenovationThrough Jan. 2Fitness CenterTemporary shower traileris available.For details, call 468-2128.

Pizza Depot CateringSpecialLook in the Edge magazine,page 5 for five or morecatering specials.For details, call 468-0188.

Get OutHAPPENINGS

ON TAPBowling Movie“Lion King”Today2 p.m.$5 for 12 years and younger$6 for 13 years and olderIncludes three games, rentalshoes, movie and popcornFor details, call 468-2112.

Thanksgiving Big BINGOToday7:15 p.m.More money, door prizesand foodHeritage Club BINGO RoomFor details, call 468-4515.

Wynn DiningThanksgiving MealThursday11 a.m. to 2 p.m.For details, call 468-6596.

HorizonsThanksgiving BuffetThursday11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Members $13.95;Guests $16.95Children 3 to 10 years $7.95Free for 2 years and youngerFor details, call 468-2670.

Late Vet Clinic DaysMonday9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Bldg. 703

For details, call 497-8448.

Quick Shot BINGODouble Tuesdays inNovemberBowling CenterFor details, call 468-2112.

UPCOMINGThe following openings areavailable in ChildDevelopment Centers as ofNov.14:�CDC West, DSN 468-3030- 2 infants, 6 pre-toddlers, 9toddlers, 16 pre-school�CDC East, DSN 468-5805 -3 pre-toddlers, 2 toddlers, 3preschoolCDC features:� Accredited by NAEYC� Full time and hourly carefor children 6 weeks andolder�Enrichment programs for 3 -5 year olds�Evening child care once amonth

Holiday Kids KraftsDec. 6 and 135:30 to 7 p.m.$5 per sessionArts & Crafts CenterFor details, call 468-5282.

Turkey ShootoutWin 25 lb. turkey throughleague play

Safety saves lives. Start your savings account today.

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Auto HobbyThe Auto Hobby Shop is located in Bldg. 985 for your automotive needs. Hours of opera-tion are Wednesdays and Thursdays noon to 7 p.m., Friday noon to 5 p.m. andSaturdays and Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 468-2049.

The PLAYpass program has been extended through Dec. 2012 to also includeassignments to Kunsan Air Base, Japan and other remote locations. To get yourPLAYpass, stop by 8th Force Support Sqaudron Marketing in Bldg. 983, cornerof Tenth St. and Warner Robins St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday – Friday.For more details on rewards and discounts and what to bring, call VenusMansourzadeh at 468-5492.

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78TH FSS THANKSGIVINGAND FAMILY DAY HOURS

OPEN TODAY�Base Library, open today from 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. and Friday from noon to 5 p.m.�Fast Food, open today until 12:30 p.m.�Cafeteria, open today until 12:30 p.m.�Mobile Routes (1, 2, 3 and 4) open todayand Thursday�Snack Bars (645, 640, 376, 300 Hallwayand Foyer, 301, 140 and 210), open todayuntil 1 p.m.�Snack Bar 91 Nights, open today until 7:30p.m.�Snack Bar 125 Nights, open today until 8p.m.�The Afterburner, open today until 12:30p.m.

OPEN�Bowling Center, open Friday from 11 a.m.to 11 p.m.�Equipment Rental/Outdoor Recreation,Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.�Fitness Center, open Friday from 8 a.m. to4 p.m.�Flight Kitchen, open 24 hours�Golf Course Pro Shop, open Thursday from7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5p.m. (snacks provided)�Horizons, open Thursday from 11 a.m. to2:30 p.m. (only) for Thanksgiving buffet�Lodging, 24 hrs�Rasile Indoor Pool, open Friday from 8 a.m.to 4 p.m.�Wynn Dining Facility, open Thursday forThanksgiving meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.,military personnel from 2 to 4 p.m.

CLOSED�Aero Club, closed Thursday and Friday�Airman and Family Readiness Center,closed Thursday and Friday�Airman Leadership School, closedThursday and Friday�Arts & Crafts Center, closed Thursday andFriday�Auto Skills Center, closed Thursday andFriday�Base Library, closed Thursday�Base Restaurant�Mobile Route 1, 5 and 6 closed Wednesdaythrough Friday�All mobile routes closed Thursday andFriday�Cafeteria, closed Thursday and Friday�Fast Food, closed Thursday and Friday�Snack Bar 91 nights, closed Wednesday

through Friday�All Snack Bars closed Thursday and Friday�Vending, closed Wednesday through Friday�BIG Bingo, closed Thursday and Friday�Bowling Center, closed Thursday�CDC East and West, closed Thursday andFriday�Equipment Rental/Outdoor Recreation,closed Thursday�FAMCamp, closed Thursday and Friday�Fairways Grille, closed Thursday andFriday�Family Child Care, closed Thursday andFriday�Fitness Center, closed Thursday�Fitness Center Annex, closed Thursday andFriday�Flightline Dining Facility, closed Thursdayand Friday�Heritage Club, closed Thursday throughSaturday�Honor Guard/Mortuary Affairs/Readiness(answering machine checked every 2 hrs)�Horizons, closed Friday�Human Resource Office, closed Thursdayand Friday�Information, Tickets and Travel, closedThursday and Friday�Manpower & Personnel Flight, closedThursday and Friday�Marketing, closed Thursday and Friday�Military Education & Training Office, closedThursday and Friday�Pizza Depot, closed Thursday throughSaturday�Professional Development Center, closedThursday and Friday�Rasile Indoor Pool, closed Thursday�Resource Management Office, closedThursday and Friday�Skeet Range, closed Thursday and FridayThe Afterburner, closed Thursday and

Friday�U.S. Veterinarian Services, closedThursday and Friday�Wood Hobby Shop, closed Thursday andFriday�Youth Center, closed Thursday throughSaturday

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