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

Gaining perspective into the intricaciesof the federal acquisition process at Robinswas the goal of Wednesday’s forum con-ducted at the Mercer Engineering ResearchCenter in Warner Robins.

Including base contracting leaders, anaudience of more than 60 representativesfrom industry gathered to learn about whatit takes to do business with the base, acqui-sition expectations, the requirementsprocess, sourcing strategies, pre-solicitationactivities, market research, small businesscompetition, contract awarding and more.

An average of more than $5 billion incontracts is awarded annually at Robins.This can include everything from multiple

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Teen dating violenceawareness screeningAll teens and parents areinvited to attend a screeningof the film, “No One WouldTell” during a teen dating vio-lence awareness eventSaturday at the Base Theaterfrom 1 to 4 p.m.The goal of the film is to stopteen dating violence bybecoming more aware of thedangers and warning signs.Tomieka Daniel, GeorgiaLegal Services supervisingattorney, will lead a question-and-answer session followingthe movie.Food, drinks and door prizeswill be available.For more details, call SheilaMcLellan, Family Advocacy, atcommercial 327-8425 or 497-8425.

Exercise may cause delaysBeginning Monday, Robinspersonnel will be engaged inthe installation’s first emer-gency management andreadiness exercise conductedunder the newAir ForceInspection System.Team Robins should expectand prepare for delays duringthe exercise which is sched-uled to run through March 7.During that period, there willbe weather emergency exer-cises and other command andcontrol functions.There will also be an Abilityto Survive and Operate, orATSO, challenge at WarriorAir Base; an opportunity toprovide just-in-time training fordeployed military members inareas of self-aid and buddycare; weapons; Chemical,Biological, Radiological,Nuclear, and Explosives train-ing; and land mobile radiouse.

SE&TM awardsThe 2014 Robins Science,Engineering and TechnicalManagement awards will bepresented at a breakfastTuesday from 8:15 to 11 a.m.in the Museum of AviationCentury of Flight Hangar.Dr. Wade Shaw, MercerUniversity’s dean and KaolinChair of Engineering, will bethe guest speaker.SE&TM awards are present-ed annually to recognize theoutstanding contributions ofscientists, engineers and tech-nical teams to the installationmissions and to aerospacepower.AFMC winners will beannounced and recognized inthe spring. Cost is $2.For more information, callRebecca "Katie" Bartlett, at468-6451 or Rani McCormickat 497-4031.

National Prayer BreakfastTeam Robins will host aninterfaith National PrayerBreakfast Feb. 28 from 7 to 8a.m. at the base restaurant tohonor the deep spirituality andkinship of the base communi-ty.This event will includesinging, readings from varioussacred texts, prayers and aspecial message.Guest speaker will be Capt.Robert W. Greene, seniorpastor of First UnitedMethodist Church in Vidalia,Ga. Greene is an IMAreservist chaplain. Breakfastwill be ‘pay as you go.’

Federal acquisition forum goal to demystify process

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BY BRIAN SHREVEStaff Writer

For the past few years, some Robinsemployees have found getting to and fromwork less of a challenge thanks to masstransit – but the wheels of progress are stillrolling.

Currently in the works, a new featureproposed by the Macon-Bibb CountyTransit Authority known as Park and Ride,would consist of a designated area locatedoff base at Ferguson Park in Warner Robinsfrom which a feeder bus would transportriders to and from Robins.

The Park and Ride would be an additionto Buses into Robins Daily, or BIRD, theMTA’s partnership with Robins, which now

consists of three buses that transport Maconresidents to and from the base; two of thosewould remain as such, with one being usedas the feeder bus.

The effort would also add stops aroundthe base, service more areas and cut traveltime on the BIRD route.

Those not employed on base would alsobe able to board the BIRD from the park fortravel back and forth to Macon.

“With a feeder bus, the service area on(the base) could be extended,” said JadeDaniels, MTAoperations manager. “And, ifWarner Robins begins providing publictransit service, we could connect with thatalso. The possibilities are endless.”

The MTAhas been working in conjunc-tion with the City of Warner Robins on the

project, with plans awaiting a draft contractto be approved by the city attorney.

“We’re anxiously awaiting approvalfrom the City of Warner Robins to get itstarted,” said Daniels. “The ball is in theirhands.”

NEWSYOUYOU CANCAN USEUSE

U.S. Air Force photo by FAYE BANKS-ANDERSONA new proposed Macon-Bibb County TransitAuthority feature called Park and Ride couldhelp combat traffic problems at Robins.

BY BRIAN SHREVEStaff Writer

ATeam Robins service mem-ber was convicted late Saturdayof sexually assaulting a femaleairman from his own unit.

The defendant, a 16thAirborneCommand Control Squadron sen-ior airman, was sentenced to fiveyears confinement in a generalcourt martial convened by Lt.Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air ForceSustainment Center commander.

The defendant also received adishonorable discharge, reductionin rank to E1 and forfeiture of allpay and allowances.

The five-day trial began Feb.11. The court martial consisted ofa panel of officers, who deliberat-ed for several hours before reach-ing their verdict, according toCapt. Jonathan Terry, 78thAirBaseWing assistant staff judgeadvocate.

The 23-year-old airman plead-ed not guilty to violatingArticle120 of the Uniform Code ofMilitary Justice, following anincident that occurred March 3,2013 during a house party inByron.

The morning after the incident,the female victim – also a seniorairman – consulted with a physi-cian before notifying authoritiesshe had fallen asleep after a nightof drinking and thought she mayhave been sexually assaulted.

The convicted airman waslater brought into the Office ofSpecial Investigations for ques-tioning.

It has yet to be determined inwhat facility the convicted airmanwill serve his sentence.

Airmanconvicted of

sexual assault

BY TOMMIE HORTONtommie.horton.@us.af.mil

BobDenison has an undeniable passionfor airplanes. His attachment to themgoes all the way back to the day he

began aircraft maintenance school, just aftergraduatingAir Force basic training in 1954.

Today, the retired master sergeant can befound at the Museum ofAviation restoringsome of the very same type aircraft he main-tained during his 20-year military career. Just ashis service to our nation was voluntary, so is

the time that he spends restoring aircraft at themuseum.

Bob said he truly enjoys the role that heplays in preservingAir Force heritage, and he’svery willing to talk with others about his work.

The list of aircraft he has helped to restoresince beginning his service to the museum in2007 is quite impressive.

“It gives me a great deal of pride and satis-faction to see the finished products of my workon display,” he said.

There are other volunteers at the museum,� see MUSEUM, 6

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONBob Denison, Museum of Aviation volunteer, works to completely restore the nose section of a B-29 aircraftcurrently on display in the museum’s World War II Building.

U.S. Air Force photo by TOMMIE HORTONTony Baumann, director of contracting at Robins, discusses the acquisition processWednesday during a forum in Warner Robins. The purpose of the forum was to provideattendees a glimpse into the processes and procedures which drive acquisition strategiesand the decision making process at the base.

Transportation incentives keep moving along

Volunteers ‘exhibit’ various skill sets

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Second Front

ALLin a Day’sWORK

U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERA

Turning wrenchesU.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTON

Airman’s Attic openSaturday to all ranksDue to a surplus of donated items, the

Airman’s Attic will open its doorsSaturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to allranks with a valid I.D card.Come out to see what theAttic has to

offer and help us clear the way to movethe organization’s operations to the newlocation in Bldg. 660 (the old commis-sary).For more information, contact Master

Sgt. Dnitrist Knowlton, at 497-3951 ordnitrist.knowlton@us.af.mil; or Master SgtTheodore Lee, at 468-8110 orTheodore.lee@robins.af.mil.

Robins Technology ExpositionThe 78th Communications Directorate

will host its annual Technology ExpositionMarch 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at theHorizons Event Center.There will be hands-on demonstrations

from more than 25 companies in variousareas of technology including wired andwireless headsets, scanners, software, andservices, SIPR Hardware Token, Multi-level Security Solutions, Signal andNetworkAnalyzers, Ruggedized PowerAdapters, Measurement and MonitoringSolutions, One-to-One Blade PCs.Refreshments will be served and give-aways will be available while supplies last.

To preregister and preview the list ofexhibiting companies, visitwww.FederalEvents.com.

Team Robins Annual AwardsThe 2013 Team RobinsAnnualAwards

Ceremony will be conducted March 13 at6:30 p.m. in the Museum ofAviation’sCentury of Flight Hangar.The semi-formal or mess dress affair

will include a social starting at 6 p.m.Cost is $10 for E1-4/ GS1-4; $25 for

E5-6/ GS5-7 and $35 for E7/GS-8/officers.The theme is “Honoring Greatness andCelebrating Success.”Sign up with your unit ticket POC by

March 6.

Annual Dixie Crow SymposiumThe 39th Annual Dixie Crow Technical

Symposium will be at the Museum ofAviation March 23 through 27.The theme for this year’s free electron-

ic warfare/information operations tradeshow is “21st Century Mission Successthrough ISR & Legacy EW Integration.”For a full schedule of events, visit

www.crows.org/chapters/dixie-crow-sym-posium.html. For more information, con-tact Lisa Frugé-Cirilli, symposium chair-man, at 478-750-4756 or by email atLisa.Fruge@baesystems.com.

Joshua Herrington, a 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group hydraulics mechanic,installs a C-5 landing gear Wednesday. The 402nd AMXG provides ProgrammedDepot Maintenance and unscheduled repair activities on F-15, C-130, C-5 and C-17aircraft. The group is also responsible for the repair, modification, reclamation andrework of more than 200 aircraft worldwide.

ONROBINSIT’S THE

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Name:Adam ButterickWork title: IllustratorUnit:Air Force Reserve Command Public Affairs GraphicsHometown: Warner RobinsNumber of years in federal service: 4

What does your work involve? “I design posters, covers, billboards,newsletters, and many other graphics to support print, Web, social media,and the Citizen Airman Magazine for AFRC Public Affairs. I am generallyfound drawing rough sketches for concepts, which turn into finished art-work in Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.”

How does your work contribute to the Robins mission? “For anyagency to be taken seriously, it must look its best. If you were to addressthe public, you would want to look your very best. Public Affairs deals withexactly that - the public.”

What do you enjoy most about your work? “I enjoy the freedom of

the creative process. I love when customers come to me without a plan,and I get to dig in and figure out a design solution for their project.”

What prompted your interest in your current career field? “ Eversince I was able to, I would draw with a pencil and a piece of paper. Manychurch bulletins never survived a service without doodles and characters. Idrew all over them. I continued to draw, and later in life I grew interested incomputers and the working of all things with a power button. I then decid-ed in college to apply myself to both fields and go into graphic design.”

Who has been the biggest influence in your life? “There are a lot ofpeople who have influenced my life in a lot of ways. One of whom has tobe my grandmother. She painted, drew and even fired clay. I attribute a lotof my art interest to her.”

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? “My mostproud accomplishment is finishing college with a Fine Art degree and mak-ing a career out of it.”

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Congress passed the first Civil RightsAct on March 1, 1875, guaranteeingAfrican Americans equal rights in trans-portation, restaurant/inns, theaters andon juries. The law was struck down in1883 with the court majority arguing theConstitution allows Congress to actonly on discrimination by governmentand not that by private citizens.

Celebrate diversity

As part of Robins’ cele-bration of heritage, the2014 Robins BlackHeritage Gospel Programwill be conducted Sundayat 3 p.m. at the MuseumofAviation Century ofFlight Hangar.

The event is free to thepublic and will featurevarious choirs and singers

including Minister ColbyMcKenzie, the MiddleGeorgia Unity HeritageChoir, the Fort ValleyUniversity Baptist StudentUnion, the New & LivingWay Church, CLGI Choirand more.

For more information,call Hildred Jones at 497-9733.

Black Heritage ObservanceGospel Program set for Sunday

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COMMANDERCol. Christopher Hill

HOW TOCONTACT US

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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.ctr@us.af.mil and

vance.janes@us.af.milSubmissions should be of broad interest to the base

populace. For information, call Lanorris Askew at 472-0806.

DELIVERYTo report delivery issues, call 472-0802.

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

This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper isan 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, the U.S.government, Department of Defense, or Department ofthe Air Force.The appearance of advertising, including inserts or

supplements, does not constitute endorsement by theDepartment of Defense, Department of the Air Force, orThe 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.

INTERNAL INFORMATIONCHIEFGeoff Janes

EDITORLanorris Askew

PHOTOGRAPHERTommie Horton

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonBrian ShreveHolly Logan-Arrington

SecAF outlines plan to address'systemic problems'

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Air Force SecretaryDeborah Lee James shared observations from her visitwith airmen across the ICBM community following reve-lations of a proficiency-test cheating scandal atMalmstromAir Force Base, Mont., last month.Speaking to an audience at the Center for Strategic

and International Studies, James discussed her visits tobases inWyoming, North Dakota, Montana andLouisiana.“I received command briefs, I took tours and I learned

about the mission firsthand,” she said. “And very impor-tantly, I talked directly toAirmen.”Using town hall meetings and focus group environ-

ments, James said, she spoke to missileers, securityforces, maintenance, support and facilities personnel – allwithout their commanders or any note-takers present.“I got a microcosm of all the different types of team-

mates,” she said. “And what I learned in all of these set-tings was actually very enlightening.”Based on the discussions, James said, she was able to

come up with seven areas that will be addressed as part ofthe action plan theAir Force owes to Defense SecretaryChuck Hagel within 60 days.”To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Air National Guard embraces‘One Air Force’ conceptARLINGTON, VA. (AFNS) – Emphasizing the impor-tance of embracing a “OneAir Force” concept, ChiefMaster Sgt. James Hotaling, command chief master ser-geant of theAir National Guard, addressed newly mintedchief master sergeants attending theAir Force District ofWashington Chief’s Orientation and RecognitionCeremony to educate them about theAir Guard and tofurther build upon relationships between the active andreserve components.As part of that, Hotaling, the 11th command chief

master sergeant of theAir National Guard, talked aboutthe National’s Guard’s 377-year history performing bothstate and federal missions. He then focused on three mis-sions where he said theAir Guard excels: protecting thehomeland, fightingAmerica’s wars and building globalpartnerships through the State Partnership Program.TheAir Guard is the first choice for homeland opera-

tions, said Hotaling, notingAir Guard personnel wereamong the first to respond to the tornado that tore throughMoore, Okla., in May.And, more recently, Airmen hadboots on the ground when winter storms ravaged theMidwest and water contamination threatened areas ofWest Virginia.To read more, visit www.ang.af.mil.

LaPlante confirmed for topacquisition leadership position

WASHINGTON (AFNS) – The senate confirmed Dr.Bill LaPlante as the next assistant secretary of theAirForce for acquisition Feb. 12.LaPlante, who currently serves as the principal deputy,

assistant secretary of theAir Force for acquisition, is

excited to bring his nearly three decades worth of experi-ence to this new position.“I’ve spent over 28 years around systems technolo-

gies, acquisition programs; touching all aspects of thoseprograms for all services,” he said during a confirmationhearing Jan. 16. “This experience, along with my time onthe Defense Science Board, offers firsthand impressionsof Defense acquisition.”Many of those years were spent at Johns Hopkins

UniversityApplied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md.,and eight more spent as the department head for theUniversity’s Global Engagement Department before mov-ing toMITRE as theMissile Defense Portfolio director.

AF launches new civilian development siteMAXWELLAIR FORCE BASE,ALA. – Air

Force civilians now have another tool available to buildtheir careers.The Ira C. Eaker Center for Professional Development

recently made available a new tool to assist civilians withtheir professional development.The Civilian Development Resource Center is an

online clearinghouse providing access to developmentroadmaps, learning programs and thousands of no-costcourses, books, videos, job aids, simulations, articles andmore.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Former Tinker official sentencedto 30 months in prison for accepting bribesOKLAHOMACITY, OKLA., –A former item man-ager at TinkerAir Force Base, Okla., was sentenced todayto 30 months in prison for conspiring to commit wirefraud, accepting bribes, and participating in governmentcontracting under an illegal conflict of interest, announcedSanford C. Coats, United StatesAttorney for theWesternDistrict of Oklahoma.In July of 2013, a federal jury heard evidence that

from about 2002 to 2006, Loman accepted large cash

payments from an individual associated with DaytonaAerospace, Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla., in exchange forfavorable treatment in theAir Force’s purchasing of air-craft replacement parts.This sentence is the result of an investigation by the

Defense Criminal Investigative Service and the UnitedStatesAir Force Office of Special Investigations, withassistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation andthe Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Departmentof Transportation.

Finalsalute

Capt. Philip Gunn participates in aflyover during the internment cere-mony of Brig. Gen. RobinsonRisner, Jan. 23, at ArlingtonNational Cemetery. Risner was theAir Force's 20th ace and survivedmore than seven years of captivityas a prisoner during the VietnamWar. Gunn is a 336th FighterSquadron weapons system officerassigned to Seymour Johnson AirForce Base, N.C.

U.S. Air Force photo byAIRMAN 1ST CLASS PRESTONWEBB

Pushing it

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Maintainers push a KC-135 Stratotanker engine into placeat Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England. Each engineweighs about 5,000 pounds and takes several Airmen andan engine trailer to move.

Around the Air Force

Air Force news

BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS ZADE C. VADNAIS18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENAAIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) – Marinesfrom the 9th Engineer Support Battalion at CampHansen, Okinawa, Japan, are participating in a six-monthfield exchange program here withAirmen from the 18thLogistics Readiness Squadron.The idea for the program hatched from a conversation

between Master Sgt. Jason Bowman, the 18th LRS fueloperations section chief, and Gunnery Sgt. DamianSinanon, the 9th ESB, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, BulkFuel Company first sergeant last year.“I attended the advanced course at Camp Hansen and

when I was in the academy I met Marines that did myjob,” said Bowman. “I met a gunnery sergeant, and westarted talking about the different opportunities eachbranch has, and he told me, ‘My guys never get to workwith aircraft. Do you think we could bring them downthere to train?’ and it just kind of took off.”The training program is designed to familiarize

Marines with an aspect of their job they wouldn’t nor-mally encounter, all while working in a joint environ-ment. To facilitate this, the five Marines participating inthe program, are embedded with the 18th LRS. Theyeven stay in the same dorms with theirAir Force peersand eat meals with them in the dining facility.“We’re training with theAir Force to see what they do

here,” said Cpl. Daniel Ramirez, a bulk fuel specialist.“Back at (Camp) Hansen, we’re more of a ground-sup-port unit, so I’ve never seen anything like this.”

The six-month program gives Marines 4,800 hours oftraining, rotating them between distribution, fuelshydrants, fuels laboratory and cryogenics training.The participating Marines aren’t the only ones benefit-

ing from the training program. TheAirmen they trainwith, as well asAir Force and Marine Corps leadership,are gaining valuable experience that can be applied tofuture joint efforts.“Having this opportunity to experience what our

Marine partners do and vice versa is absolutely critical tothe future of the military,” said Chief Master Sgt. DanielJanssen, 18th LRS fuels manager. “We’re going to con-tinue to push more toward a joint environment as we

grow as a force and I think this is very, very important.”Boasting the largest refueling fleet and operational

cryogenics production plant in theAir Force, the 18thLRS Fuels Management Flight was the winner of the2014 Raymond H. Gross award for Best FuelsManagement Operation in the PacificAir Forces, makingit one of the best locations for these Marines to learn newaspects of their job.“The way we currently deploy, and the state of opera-

tions that we have overseas, means there’s no longer justanAir Force base or a Marine Corps base,” Bowmansaid. “The fact that ourAirmen and these Marines areable to work together here is going to make them moreproficient at working together in a wartime scenario.”Once the Marines complete the training, they’ll be

expected to pass their new knowledge on to their peerswith the ultimate goal of being able to perform both air-craft and ground refueling procedures.“As soon as they get back to (Camp) Hansen they’re

going to be much more knowledgeable on fuel handlingprocedures,” Bowman said. “When they’re tasked todeploy in support of hurricane relief or a wartime missionthey’re going to be able to fill a multitude of positions forthe Marine Corps.”So far, the program has proven to be invaluable, pro-

viding professional development while giving MarinesandAirmen the opportunity to build camaraderie throughtraining together.“We’ve brought them in and made them part of the

family we have here,” Janssen said. “We certainly lookforward to having them here and making us better.”

Airmen train Marines on aircraft refueling

U.S. Air Force photo by NAOTOANAZAWATech. Sgt. Richard Crom,18th Logistics Readiness SquadronNCO in charge of the fuel lab, presents a container of a fueland water mixture during a field exchange program Feb. 6,at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The Field Exchange Program isthe first of its kind which combines the Air Force and MarineCorps training on fuel procedures.

From theCommandDown

Team Sustainment,We are just six weeks into the new

calendar year, but the pathway to suc-cess is already much clearer than it wasfor most of 2013.

The budget has passed and we prettymuch know what toexpect. The AirForce SustainmentCenter, like otherorganizations acrossthe defense depart-ment, is transitioningfrom more than adecade of war to apeacetime readinessstance as we drawdown our combatforces in Afghanistan.

Our troops overseas are still our toppriority, but the magnitude of supportneeded is decreasing. So far, we’vedone an amazing job at this transition.We have delivered everything the AirForce has demanded, and you should beproud of these accomplishments.

With our smaller budget and smallerworkforce, we have to re-focus ourefforts from effectiveness to cost-effec-tive readiness. Last December weimplemented an approach called the“Road to a Billion.” The goal was toachieve $1B in savings or cost avoid-ance in the upcoming year.

We have now reached the $900 mil-lion mark and have changed the nameto “Road to a Billion and Beyond.”

While there are many components toour approach, the unifying element weall share is to make improvements on adaily basis in our work centers. Usingstandard process improvement tools wehave the ability to greatly increase out-put without additional resources, andwithout people working harder thanthey already are.

In essence we become a “bettervalue” at delivering readiness for ourAir Force. The better our value, themore work we can and will bring intoour Center, and the more opportunitywe have at delivering more capability atless cost. So why is it important toeveryone? The answer is easy: the costof our products is a significant factor inthe size and capability of the force wecan afford. The size and capability ofthe force will determine how we fightthe next war.

It is our responsibility to ensure suc-cessive generations are ready to fly,fight and win! Bottom Line: what wedo today will determine the future.There is no bigger responsibility on ourshoulders than ensuring our sons,daughters and grandchildren have thesame dominant Air Force capability weenjoy today.

Thanks for all you do. Keep’emFlying

– This commentary was written byLt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air Force

Sustainment Center commander.

Everyone makes a difference

Litchfield

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U.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTONTop, Grant Fossum, Museum of Aviation volun-teer, works in the archives and library section ofthe museum.

Above, Karl Demello, Museum of Aviation volun-teer who works as a greeter in the World War IIBuilding, always welcomes visitors with a smile.

weapon systems supportedhere to the daily cost ofoperations.

“This forum helps todescribe what and howwe think, why we makethe decisions we do, andhow the process works,”said Tony Baumann,Robins director of con-tracting. “The concept issimply to understand thatthe process is open – dia-logue is what makes itmore trustworthy.”

Acquisition is theprocess by which goods,supplies, commodities

and services are boughtby the government.

Additional topics cov-ered included contractlaw, small business pro-grams and the AcquisitionCenter of Excellence.

“In acquisition wedefine our requirements,identifying what we needto processing throughplacement of a contract,”he said. “We solicitindustry for bids, wenegotiate prices, awardcontracts, and in the endadminister them untilthose goods and servicesare ordered.”

While there are a myr-iad of deliberate stepstaken during the contract-

ing process that manymay not realize,Baumann stressed thethree fundamental princi-ples in contractinginclude competition, fairand reasonable pricingand fairness during theprocess.

A yearlong process iscurrently taking placeacross the three air logis-tics complexes to stan-dardize contract docu-mentation. Rapidimprovement events willbe held throughout 2014to further define theprocess, said Baumann.

A requirements sym-posium is scheduled for2015.

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but not all of them perform aircraftrestorations. Many of them sit at thevisitors’ desks of each of the fourexhibit buildings which are open to thepublic for free. There, they greet andwelcome visitors to the museum.

Some conduct tours for groups asso-ciated with the military. Others performtasks in the archives and library sectionof the museum. Some assist customerswith purchases in the gift shop. Theyeven conduct 90-minute history-basedtours to groups of various ages.

Although there are many qualitiesthat make a person an ideal candidatefor museum service, two qualities thatseem to stand out the most are an inter-est in military or aviation history, and apleasure for meeting new people.

The service of volunteers helps tofill gaps in the personnel and resourcesneeds of the museum.

“The work that volunteers performhere is absolutely vital to keeping themuseum running,” said Dan Hart,museum volunteer coordinator.

The museum, which sits on a beau-tiful 51-acre site next to Robins AirForce Base, is the second largest muse-um in the U.S. Air Force.

Exhibit buildings are open from 9am to 5 pm daily.

Editor’s note: Volunteers maychoose the number of hours thatthey wish to serve. Persons interest-ed in volunteering should contactDan Hart atdan.hart@museumofaviation.org.

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BY HOLLYLOGAN-ARRINGTONholly.logan-arrington@us.af.mil

Looming deadlines,coworker conflicts andunexpected tasks – all ofthese can be summed up inone word – stress.

Under stress, the bodyreleases adrenaline into theblood stream, causingone’s heart rate and bloodpressure to increase tem-porarily. A body that’s con-stantly under stress doesn’tget the chance to restbecause it’s always in highgear, and as a result, theartery walls becomedamaged.

Stuart Bapties, Healthand Wellness Center flightcommander, said everyoneneeds to get stress undercontrol to be healthy.

Here are some tips tocontrol stress:

Think aheadEffective time manage-

ment is one key to lessen-ing stress. Start projectsearly to guard againstscrambling before dead-line. Measure the timetasks or projects require soyou can best manage yoursupervisors’ expectations.

Avoid the stress ofbeing late to meetings bysetting your watch five to10 minutes ahead.

Focus on one projectat a time

Accomplish one thing ata time. Answer emails fora time. Next, focus on fin-ishing the report that’s due.That helps minimize stressand will help you focus onthe objective at hand.

Take a breakEveryone needs to build

rest periods into the day.Try taking 30 to 60 min-utes to step away fromyour desk and decompress.You’ll come backrefreshed.

Adjust expectationsWhile it’s important to

challenge yourself at work,taking on more than you

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A Better YouLIGHTEN YOUR LOADReducing stress can save your life

Emergencystress stoppers

These can be extremelyeffective in the work envi-ronment. Different stressstoppers work for differentsituations. Sometimes com-

bining methods helps.�Count to 10 before you

speak.�Take three to five deep

breaths.�Ask for time to handle astressful situation on your

terms.�Take a walk.

�Don’t be afraid to say,“I’m sorry,” if you make a

mistake.

can handle can create stress. Findways to decrease the demandsmade upon yourself, even if thatmeans being less self-critical orhaving a frank conversation withyour superior about adjusting yourworkload. Believe it or not your

supervisor is probably just as con-cerned with your stress level inrelation to your workload as youare.

For more information or tipson stress management, call theHAWC at 327-8480.

BY JANIS EL SHABAZZAir Force Personnel Center Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SANANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) –An up-to-date family care plan can help to easeuncertainty and boost family resilienceand readiness.

Family care plans are instructionsdeveloped by service members to identifycare givers who have agreed to take careof family members during the sponsor’sabsence.

“One of the most important considera-tions of family readiness is to ensure fami-lies are taken care of when military obli-gations requireAirmen to be away fromhome for training, mobilization or deploy-ment,” said Staff Sgt. Jodie Vahle, a per-sonnel specialist with theAir Force

Personnel Center’s special programsbranch.”

Although all Airmen with familymembers are encouraged to develop afamily care plan, only single military par-ents, dual military couples with familymembers and military members withcivilian spouses who have unique familysituations are required to develop writtenplans.

“These plans are maintained by thecommander or first sergeant,” Vahle said.“CivilianAirmen and contractors in emer-gency essential positions are also stronglyencouraged to establish family careplans.”

Airmen required to maintain writtenplans must update and verify them annu-ally. Failure to comply with the mandato-ry requirements to develop and maintain a

current plan may result in disciplinary oradministrative action.

“You should prepare a family care planwhether you expect to deploy or not,”Vahle said. “Taking care of these consider-ations now will help you and your familybe prepared for any period of separation.”

The following guidance is providedforAirmen who need todevelop their plan:

�Assign a guardian for your family in aspecial Power ofAttorney and make surethe guardian understands his or herresponsibilities.�Obtain identification and commissary

cards, register in the Defense EnrollmentEligibility Reporting System, and check tomake sure all ID cards have not expired.�Sign up for Servicemembers Group

Life Insurance or a similar group lifeinsurance, and update all beneficiaryinformation.�Arrange for housing, food, transporta-

tion and emergency needs.�Inform your spouse or any caretakers

about your financial matters.�Arrange for your guardian to have

access to necessary funds.�Arrange for child care, education and

medical care.�Arrange for necessary travel and an

escort to transfer family members to theirguardian.�Discuss your plans with your older

children.

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Out and AboutON TAPBoss-n-BuddyToday4 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeClub members free,$5 for guestsFor details,call 472-7899.

Par 3 Golf ChampionshipSaturday9 a.m.Gold Course$25 for members$40 for nonmembersIncludes golf fees, rangeballs and prizes.Sign up in the Golf ShopFor details,call 468-2110.

Ice SkatingSaturday10:30 a.m.Cost $10Transportation $3For details,call 468-2110.

T-Ball, Baseball& Softball registrationSaturdayYouth CenterFor details,call 497-6836.

Thrift Savings Plan(Military Saves Week)Monday1 to 2 p.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

Spend Plan Basics(Military Saves Week)Tuesday2 to 3 p.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

Racquetball BeginsTuesdayFitness CenterFor details,call 468-2128.

USAJOBS Navigatingand Resume WritingWednesday8 to 11 a.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

Debt Reduction(Military Saves Week)Wednesday3 to 4 p.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

Career TechnicalTraining TrackThursday and Feb. 288 a.m. to 4 p.m.A&FRCFor details,call 468-1256.

Pajama Literacy DayFeb. 27 and 28Dr. Seuss' BirthdayCDC East/WestFor details,call CDC West at 468-3080or CDC East at 468-5805.

UPCOMINGZoo AtlantaSign-up deadline isWednesdayActivity is March 1Adults - $35Children (3 to11) - $25For details,call 468-4001.

The 14th Annual Travel& Recreation Trade ShowMarch 2010 a.m. to 1 p.m.Heritage BallroomVendors include UniversalStudios, Wonderworks,Panama City Beach CVBand morePrizes will be given away.For details,call 468-4001.

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Power HourDaily4 p.m.Youth CenterHomework assistance andcomputer and game playFor details,call 468-2110.

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The Base Library will have new hoursbeginning Monday. The hours will beMondays through Thursdays from noon to7 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.It will be closed on Fridays and Sundays.

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