By HOLLY BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Military members and civilians atRobins who think they can do drugs andget away with it need to think again.

Amphetamines, cocaine and marijua-na are only a few of the drugs the base’sDrug Demand Reduction Program ran-domly tests military and civilians for.

On any given day, a Department ofDefense mandated computer softwareprogram could pick a military or civilianmember to provide a urine sample for therandom testing procedure. Those select-ed are notified through their organizationor unit’s military or civilian trusted agentand must report to Bldg. 207 for the test.

Military members’ tests are sent toBrooks Air Force Base, Texas, for analy-sis, while civilians’ tests are sent to QuestDiagnostics in Pennsylvania.

Vera Seales, Drug Demand ReductionProgram manager in the 78th MedicalGroup’s Behavioral Health Flight since1997, said all active-duty military mem-bers are subject to the random testing,while 1,500 civilians in drug testing des-ignated positions are subjected to suchtesting.

Ms. Seales said as of April 30, 2,869military members and 1,045 civilianswere tested for drug use. Out of thosetests, 12 military members and 10civilians tested positive for drug use.

Slater Thorpe, assistant manager ofthe program, said drug use carries ahigh price tag. He said when a military

By AMANDA CREELamanda.creel@robins.af.mil

For many, the beginning of springsignals the opportunity to enjoy theoutdoors. And members of theRobins community have alwaysenjoyed the season with a trip toScout Lake with a loaf of bread inhand to feed the birds.

However, this year those whoheaded to the lake were met by a newsign prohibiting the practice.

The new base-wide policy pro-hibiting the feeding of birds or ani-mals has been under considerationfor some time, because of the poten-tial for birds, especially CanadianGeese, to cause an aircraft accident.

“We know it is not going to be apopular measure, but it is necessary,”said Lt. Col. Dana Nelson, chief offlight safety. “If the pond (ScoutLake) wasn’t located along the flightpath, we probably wouldn’t need tostop it, but because of the location ofthat popular spot we have to takeaction.”

The decision was not one baseofficials weighed lightly. BobSargent, natural resources managerin the 78th Civil Engineer Group’sEnvironmental ManagementDivision, said the base knew peoplewere going to be upset they couldn’tfeed the ducks and geese, because itcan be such an enjoyable pastime.

“We didn’t want to prevent peoplefrom enjoying feeding our birds,”Mr. Sargent said.

However, when the officialsweighed the pros and cons of allow-ing members of the Robins commu-nity to continue feeding the birds atthe base lakes, the risk to the flight

mission outweighed other factorsinvolved.

One of the things that weighedheavy on their minds was the crashof an E-3 Sentry Airborne Warningand Control System Sept. 22, 1995,during takeoff from Elmendorf AirForce Base, Alaska. The crash wascaused when the aircraft collidedwith Canadian Geese resulting in thedeaths of all 24 passengers. After theAlaska crash, the Air Force adopted ano-tolerance policy requiring basesto take action to keep the geese fromviewing bases as an attractive habi-

tat, Mr. Sargent said.“For the last two years, we have

had to remove geese from the air-field, more than 20 last year alone,”Mr. Sargent said.

The change is a part of manyefforts the base uses to discouragebirds as part of the Bird AircraftStrike Hazard or BASH program.Other actions the base has taken tohelp eliminate the threat include thetrapping and relocation of between350 and 400 geese during the past

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PROUDLY SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1954THE ROBINS REVUP

THET WO-MINUTEREV

101 CRITICAL DAYSOF SUMMER

The Air Force kicks off itsannual summer safetycampaign May 25, B1

INSIGHT

NASCAR SALUTESAIR FORCE

AF’s 60th anniversarylogo unveiled on hood of racing car, B3

SPORTS

WAGING WARAGAINST OBESITY

Robins ElementarySchool combats obesitywith healthy choices, A5

HEALTH

78th Services Division announces Memorial Day hours, page B4

U.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPPIn an effort to create a safe environment for aircraft flying in and out of Robins, officials have banned the feeding of birdson base. The decision to ban feeding helps eliminate the risk to the flight mission by discouraging geese and ducks frommaking Robins their home.

Random tests help deter drug use

Gate 5 closureGate 5 will be closed

for construction May 21to June 24. Use othergates during this time.

Team RobinsQuarterly Awards

The Team Robins 1stQuarter AwardsCeremony will be heldJune 1 at 2 p.m. in theMuseum of Aviation

Century of FlightHangar. Support yournominees and win thespirit award.

Nugteren Scholarshipwinner correction

Staff Sgt. T.J. Ablay,recipient of the scholar-ship, was incorrectlyidentified as a seniorairman in the May 11Rev-Up.

see FEED BAN, 2A

Bird feeding prohibited at base lakes

see DRUG TESTING, A2

Camellia Gardens Memorialscheduled for Thursday

U.S. Air Force file photo by SUE SAPPThe Robins Honor Guard presentsthe colors at last year’s CamelliaGardens Memorial Service.

Two from Robins earn Bronze Star Medals

The annual CamelliaGardens Memorial Service thatpays tribute to deceased mem-bers of Team Robins will takeplace Thursday at 10 a.m. inthe tranquil garden across fromthe Robins Officers’ Club.

The service, a patriotic trib-ute to the departed, is a 31-yeartradition rooted in a partnershipbetween Robins, the MiddleGeorgia Camellia Society, andthe Warner Robins Chamber ofCommerce. The three teamedup in 1976 to establish and ded-icate the garden, which memo-

rializes the dead by celebratinglife.

At the garden’s entrance, abrick and mortar wall displayson gold plaques the names of1,406 deceased military andcivilian members of Robinswho have been honored in pastmemorial ceremonies.

Military members attendingare asked to wear short-sleeved, blue shirt, open collar.

Club Drive will be closedfrom 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. for theceremony.

— Staff report

A sign posted at Scout Lake warnsvisitors not to feed the wildlife.

By DAMIAN HOUSMANWR-ALC Public Affairs

Master Sgt Gary Cheletteand Bryan Braud received theBronze Star Medal on Mondayfor their actions in Iraq.

Sergeant Chelette, a crewchief with the 653rd CombatLogistics Support Squadron,distinguished himself byexceptionally meritorious con-duct in the performance of out-standing achievement in Iraq.He was tasked with buildingthe new Iraqi Air Force from

September 2006 to March2007, and was exposed toenemy fire on many occasions.

Brig. Gen. Andy Busch,commander of the 402ndMaintenance Wing, presentedhim with his Bronze StarMedal in the ceremony.

“Sergeant Chelette is a C-130 crew chief to the core,”said General Busch. Turning toSergeant Chelette he said: “Itis an honor to have served withyou.” He said SergeantChelette helped bring tofruition one of our wartime

priorities, to give Iraq a self-sustaining national air force.

Sergeant Braud, a painter inthe 402nd AircraftMaintenance Group’s F-15shop, was a sergeant with theGeorgia Army National Guardand was deployed to Iraq. Hereenlisted in the NationalGuard following the events ofSept. 11 after a break in serv-ice.

He was a platoon sergeantfor the battalion commander’ssecurity detachment, the pla-toon sniper and had several

other duties. On one operationhis unit took mortar fire,resulting in shrapnel woundsto his face, but he continued tofight.

On Jan. 12, 2006, while hewas escorting a convoy in Iraq,the convoy hit an improvisedexplosive device. He wasthrown from his vehicle, andreceived wounds to his knee,shoulder and arm.

Col. Larry Dudney, com-mander of the 48th Brigade,

Master Sgt. Gary CheletteSgt. Bryan Braud see MEDALS, 2A

U.S. Air Force photo bySUE SAPP

Steve Hall and MattBradesku with the 78th CivilEngineer Squadron workfrom a cherry picker truckon installation of new trafficsignals at the intersection ofWarner Robins Parkway andPeacekeeper Way. The sig-nals were installed April 28and are expected to be fullyfunctional Monday. Driversshould use caution whenapproaching the new sig-nals.

GUIDING LIGHT

2A The Robins Rev-Up May 18, 2007

seven years and the use of explodingdevices such as shell crackers toencourage the birds to flee the area bycreating loud noises.

Mr. Sargent said by eliminating thefeeding of the birds it makes the base aless attractive destination. “We wantthem to view other areas or ponds inthe community as a good habitat,” hesaid.

He added the birds do not need to befed by the community because theyhave plenty of other resources avail-able to them.

Mr. Sargent said because the baselakes are just one part of the CanadianGeese’s territory the problem occurswhen they travel between attractivedestinations because the birds caninterfere with the flight paths ofRobins’ aircraft.

The size of the foul and the tenden-cy for the birds to travel in flocksraised concern because Scout Lake, themost popular bird feeding spot, allowsthe birds easy access to the approachpath for the flightline, Colonel Nelsonsaid.

The geese, which typically weighbetween 10 and 12 pounds, can cause

significant damage to aircraft if theyimpact the aircraft when it is travelingat a reasonable speed, Mr. Sargentsaid. Many of the Canadian Geese inthe Middle Georgia area are not migra-tory geese, but instead they are resi-dents.

These geese pass down learnedbehaviors to their future off-springsuch as returning to the same locationto molt their flight feathers. By dis-couraging the geese from callingRobins’ lakes home through the feed-ing ban, it will not only eliminate prob-lems now but with future generationsof the geese.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPCanadian Geese, like the one above,have the potential to cause an aircraftaccident.

member tests positive for drug use,“we inform the unit commander, theAir Force OSI (Office of SpecialInvestigation), security forces and theAlcohol Drug and Treatment Office,”he said. “Commanders take over thediscipline process from there. When acivilian tests positive, we inform theEmployee Relations Office and theyhave their own procedure. Usually, anindividual is terminated at that point.”

Mr. Thorpe said with the AirForce’s zero tolerance of drug use,military members can expect to faceseparation by court-martial or someother form of administrative actionand civilians most likely will losetheir jobs.

Robins takes drug testing a stepfurther by using squadron and gatesweeps to deter people from drug use.

“Squadron sweeps are conductedto ensure the health and welfare of thesquadron and make sure they’re mili-tarily ready and fit,” Ms. Seales said.“Usually, if a commander wants tocheck out his squadron or make surethat everyone is fit for duty, they canrequest a squadron sweep.”

So far in fiscal 2007, Robins hashad three squadron sweeps.

The 116th Air Control Wing’s330th Combat Training Squadronunderwent a squadron sweep in fall2006 and again in February 2007.

Lt. Col. Patrick Taylor, command-er of the 330th CTS, said the sweepsare an effective tool to keep hisAirmen accountable.

“Basically, for me as a commander,it’s a way that if I suspect the presence

of drug use, or notice individualsexhibiting bizarre or unlawful behav-ior, the (Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice) gives me the authority to testto ensure effective unit discipline,” hesaid.

Colonel Taylor said the sweeps arean effective tool for deterring drug useamong the ranks. And for those whochoose to take drugs, the colonel saidthere is no tolerance.

“Usually, it falls under the adminis-trative channel for military disci-pline,” he said. “I coordinate closelywith the 78th Staff Judge AdvocateOffice for disciplinary Article 15issues, and depending on their rank,

determine what recourse I have. Inalmost all cases, I try to dischargethem if they are illegal drug offend-ers.”

Colonel Taylor said there are otheravenues of punishment he can take asa commander.

“For an administrative discharge,we can prefer Article 15 punishmentand then recommend discharge afterthat,” he said. “That discharge getsapproval through the wing command-er. If I offer an Article 15 punishmentto an individual, they can turn it downand opt for a court-martial instead.”

The colonel said the matter thengoes before a judge or a court of offi-cers, depending on their plea and thenpunishment is determined on the per-son’s offense.

Colonel Taylor said squadronsweeps are an effective tool for com-manders to use.

“I think it’s a great deterrent,” hesaid. “It puts discipline and standardsat the forefront for me and it keeps theunit on its toes. It also reinforces thefact we’re held to higher standardsthan the general populace and theimportance of following Air Forcecore values, Air Force Instructionsand the Uniform Code of MilitaryJustice in accomplishing our missionis reinforced.”

A gate sweep, which is determinedby the base commander during a peri-od of time on any given day, is ameasure for random drug testing ofactive-duty military members whocome through Robins’ gates.

Ms. Seales said Robins is continu-ing its effort to educate commandersand those at the base about the drugtesting measures in an effort to furtherdeter drug use.

presented Sergeant Braud his medalsin the ceremony Monday. He earnedthe Bronze Star Medal, the PurpleHeart and the Army CommendationMedal. After receiving medical treat-ment in Iraq and at a hospital in

Germany, he was sent to Walter ReedArmy Hospital for further treatment,followed by 15 months at the medicalfacility at Fort Gordon, Ga. He wasmedically retired.“It is a privilege and an honor to servewith someone of Sergeant Braud’scharacter,” said Colonel Dudney.“Sergeant Braud embodies the warriorethos.”

MEDALSContinued from 1A

FEED BANContinued from 1A

DRUG TESTINGContinued from 1A

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPEspie Rozell seals a sample to besent to a laboratory for testing in fullview of the person being tested.

May 18, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 3A

Coin challenge, dining in help unitsbuild camaraderie, esprit de corps

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

People are hard at workand stress is high. Suddenly,the moment of intense silenceis broken with the sound of acoin hitting the floor.

That’s a scenario that couldhappen at any given momentin the 653rd Combat LogisticsSupport Squadron, wheresquadron coin checks happenwithout warning.

Senior Master Sgt. Robert“Al” Toler, first sergeant forthe 653rd CLSS for the pasttwo years, said his unit’s coinchallenge, which was derivedfrom the Army’s 10th SpecialForces Group, is a traditionthat has been a part of thecombat logistics supportsquadron for many years.

“They had medallionsthey’d wear around theirnecks, but instead of callingthem medallions, they calledthem coins,” he said. “Theway you recognized anothermember of the 10th SpecialForces Group was to look attheir medallion or coin andyou knew immediately theyare one of yours.”

For the 653rd CLSS, notjust any Air Force coin will dothough.

“For us, we’ve got a CLSSspecific coin we use to recog-nize other members of oursquadron, and we recognizethem in a fun sort of way,” hesaid. “We’ll do anything fromdropping a coin at a comman-der’s call, dropping a coin atP.T or while walking down thehallway. We’ll drop a coin justto see who responds and to seewho has a coin and who does-n’t.”

And when the challengehas been brought, SergeantToler said the unit’s coin mustbe no more than two stepsfrom their grasp or they’ll bereaching for their wallet tobuy a round of beverages.

If everyone has the unitcoin on hand, the challengermust buy the round of drinksaccording to the coin chal-

lenge rules set out by the unit.The first sergeant, who

keeps his unit’s coin in hisfront pocket and his first ser-geant coin in his wallet at alltimes, said the tradition bringspeople together.

“I think it gives everybodya sense of camaraderie andbeing a part of a smallerteam,” he said. “Yeah, we’reall part of the Air Force,which is a much bigger team,but once you individualizethat down to a squadron level,then that provides a sense ofbelonging that’s bigger insome ways than the big AirForce.”

Other units have their ownmorale-boosting rituals.

The 78th Air Base Wingwill hold a dining in at theMuseum of Aviation’sCentury of Flight Hangar June22 to boost its military andcivilian members’ morale.

2nd Lt. Eric Miller, officerin charge of unit deploymentfor the 78th Civil EngineerSquadron and arrangementsofficer for the dining in, saidthe event will give people achance to test their knowledgeof military customs and cour-tesies.

“It’s a chance for the unit toget together to exercise somecamaraderie, good fellowship,social rapport, just basicallyhave a good time and enjoy

yourself and the rest of theunit,” he said.

Lieutenant Miller said theevent includes a ceremony torecognize prisoners of warand those missing in action, adinner and numerous toasts.

As military members par-ticipate in their mess dressuniforms and civilians takepart in formal attire, all eyeswill be attentive and waitingfor someone to miss a rule ofthe mess.

Lieutenant Miller said therules focus on civilizedbehavior, prompt arrival, din-ing etiquette and other areas.

If one violates one of theofficial rules, he or she musttake a swig from the grogbowl, a mixture of unidenti-fied liquid contents tradition-ally kept in an unappealingcontainer such as a toiletbowl, as punishment for theviolation.

Lieutenant Miller said theevent will include an alco-holic and non-alcoholic grogbowl.

Repeat violators of themess will be ensured a saferide home after the event,Lieutenant Miller said.

Rules of the mess will bepublished prior to the diningin, Lieutenant Miller said.

The lieutenant said eventslike the dining in and othersare a great way for hard-work-ing people to take a much-needed break.

“It’s just a good chance foreveryone to get together andhave a good time,” he said.“Day to day, we’re here work-ing hard and we don’t havemany chances to get togetheras a wing and just have a goodtime with each other.”

WHAT TO KNOWTicket prices and sale loca-

tions for the 78th Air BaseWing’s Dining In will beannounced at a later date.

For more information call2nd Lt. Eric Miller, at 327-8887.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPUnit coin challenges can boostmorale.

MORALE BOOSTSA-76 CANDIDATE STREAM-LINED COMPETITION

Lt. Gen. Christopher Kelly,vice commander of the AirMobility Command, is initiatinga streamlined competition forthe following squadrons and airwings: 19th Aircraft Mainten-ance Squadron at Robins;436th Maintenance Operations

Squadron at Dover AFB, Del.;317th Maintenance Squadron atDyess AFB, Texas; 92ndMaintenance OperationsSquadron at Fairchild AFB,Wash.; 319th MaintenanceOperations Squadron at GrandForks AFB, N.D.; 6thMaintenance Squadron atMacDill AFB, Fla.; 22ndMaintenance Squadron atMcConnell AFB, Kan.; 43rd

Maintenance Squadron at PopeAFB, N.C.; and 60thMaintenance OperationsSquadron at Travis AFB, Calif.,in accordance with the Office ofManagement and BudgetCircular A-76. It affects a totalof 40 Department of Defensepersonnel: 35 enlisted and fiveappropriated fund civilians. Thecompetition runs from May 2through Aug. 1.

IN BRIEF

CORRECTION: The Open Skies photo that ran in the May 11 Rev-Up was of the Croatia andBosnia-Herzegovina Open Skies delegation.

The Air Force CivilianDiscipline and Adverse ActionsProgram is designed to develop,correct, rehabilitate and encour-age employees to acceptresponsibility for theiractions. The cir-cumstances ofevery disciplinarysituation, includingan employee’s pastd i s c i p l i n a r yrecord, are taken intoaccount when determiningappropriate discipline. The pur-pose of this article is to ensureemployees are more aware ofthe program and the conse-quences for misconduct

November actions:Ten-day suspension for fail-

ure to attend mandatory meet-ing, failure to properly requestleave and unauthorized absence.

Five-day suspension for dis-respectful conduct. Prior three-day suspension.

Three-day suspension forfailure to properly request leave,unauthorized absence, failure tohonor a valid denial of leaverequest and altering medicaldocumentation.

Termination during proba-tion/trial period for failure to sat-isfy attendance requirements ofthe vocational school for reten-tion in the CooperativeEducation Program.

Reprimand for failure tocomplete assigned task.

Termination during proba-tion/trial period for final denialof eligibility for access to classi-fied information or employmentin sensitive duties.

One-day suspension for care-less workmanship. Prior repri-mand.

Removal for failure to prop-erly request leave and unautho-rized absence.

Reprimand for misuse ofgovernment computer.

14-day suspension for send-ing an inappropriate e-mail andinappropriate conduct.

Termination duringProbation/Trial Period for negli-gence and failure to completescheduled training.

Reprimand for failure toproperly request leave and unau-thorized absence.

Seven-day suspension for fail-ure to observe safety practices.Prior three-day suspension.

Reprimand for inappropriateconduct.

Reprimand for failure toobserve safety practices.

Reprimandfor failure tofulfill supervi-sory responsi-

bilities and failureto complete scheduled

overtime. Five-day suspension

for failure to observe safetypractices and failure to follow adirect order.

Reprimand for failure toproperly request leave and unau-thorized absence.

December actions:Removal for failure to prop-

erly request leave and unautho-rized absence. Prior reprimand.

14-day suspension for failureto complete assigned tasks in areasonable period of time. Prior10-day suspension and two 14-day suspensions.

Reprimand for failure toproperly request leave and unau-thorized absence.

Reprimand for making inap-propriate comments.

Five-day suspension for fail-ure to properly request leave,unauthorized absence, failure tofollow a direct order, and failureto follow supervisor’s instruc-tions.

Seven-day suspension forunauthorized use of a govern-ment credit card.

Five-day suspension for fail-ure to follow a direct order.

Reprimand for negligence. Reprimand for sending an

inappropriate e-mail. Reprimand for unauthorized

absence and failure to completeassigned tasks.

Reprimand for misuse of agovernment computer.

Reprimand for failure toattend scheduled training.

Five-day suspension for mis-use of a government computer.

Reprimand for failure toattend scheduled training, failureto observe safety practices.

Reprimand for failure toproperly request leave and unau-thorized absence.

Reprimand for disrespectfulconduct and inappropriate con-duct.

Reprimand for making inap-propriate comments.

Five-day suspension for fail-

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Civilian discipline, adverse actions ure to properly request leave andunauthorized absence.

One-day suspension for fail-ure to obey a direct order and

disrespectful conduct. One-day suspension for

unauthorized absence. Prior rep-rimand.

Three-day suspension forinappropriate conduct.

Reprimand for making racialcomments.

Five-day suspension for fail-ure to observe safety practicesand negligence. Prior three-daysuspension.

than, less than and equal to. Onaverage, they do anywhere from800 to 1,200 steps in a 45-minute program. So I do keepthem very active.”

Ms. Hogan said it’s importantto teach children about the bene-fits of exercise early in life.

“I try to teach them that mov-ing is fun,” she said. “If I getthem at this young age and ifthey realize just getting out andmoving is a good thing, whenthey get to their parents’ age,they will have a reduced possi-bility of developing Type II dia-betes, heart attacks and strokes.”

Those valuable lessons aren’tsomething that should only betaught at school either, said LeaFloyd, a registered nurse at theschool for 16 years.

“Habits start very early inlife,” she said. “Unfortunately,children mimic what they see.They may not listen to what yousay, but they will follow whatyou do. So, if you set a good

example for them as far as whatyou’re eating, your daily rou-tines, they will follow thatexample.”

Ms. Floyd said it’s no sur-prise childhood obesity is on therise in America. But, she saidparents can put a stop to theproblem in their own homes.

“The one thing is to practicewhat you preach,” she said. “Ifthe children see what the adultsare doing, and if the adults areliving a healthier lifestyle as faras watching what they eat andgetting out and moving everyday in some form or fashion andletting their children know thatthey don’t drink sodas and theydrink more water, milk andjuice, then kids will learn.”

Ms. Floyd said parents havemore control over the habitstheir children form than theymay think.

“They’re going to have to setthe example because that’s whatthey’re going to see.”

positive so far.“We’re trying to introduce

children to different things,” shesaid. “What makes it difficult islunchroom food doesn’t alwayslook like the food they eat whenthey go out. It’s hard to enticechildren to try different things.We have introduced some newthings and we’ve had prettygood success with them.”

The lunchroom isn’t the onlyplace getting rave reviews in thehealth-conscious arena.

Robins Elementary studentsare getting excited about theactivities Deb Hogan, physicaleducation instructor at theschool for 18 years, has plannedfor their once-a-week physicaleducation period.

Whether it’s a game of tag orkickboxing and Taekwondo,Ms. Hogan finds fun activities toget kindergartners through sec-ond graders moving.

“I do an activity with themthen after I get them moving, Iask them to sit down and feeltheir own heart,” she said. “I hada pre-schooler who said, ‘Oh,my heart is dancing.’ He real-ized because of the activity, hisheart (rate) was accelerated.”

Third through sixth graderswear pedometers to see just howmuch they’re walking, Ms.Hogan said.

“They have to estimate thenumber of steps they take,” shesaid. “Then, at the end of class,they do a comparison of greater

May 18, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 5A

Elementary school students moving toward healthier lifestyle

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELD holly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Team Lean challengersaren’t the only ones at Robinslooking to slim down.

Robins Elementary Schoolhas stepped up its efforts to helpchildren eat healthier and getmoving to combat the risk forchildhood obesity.

Gwyn Maddox, food servicedirector for the Georgia andAlabama Department ofDefense Elementary andSecondary Schools Districtbased at Fort Benning, Ga. isresponsible for food programsat Robins Elementary, FortBenning, and Fort Ruckerschools. She said the schoolshave done all they can to cut therisk factor for childhood obesi-ty.

“One of the big things we’vedone in the past couple of yearsis removing deep fat fryers fromour kitchens,” she said. “Wedon’t fry anything anymore. Wealso have guidelines from theUSDA (U.S. Department ofAgriculture) in terms of fat,sodium and cholesterol, and wehave to meet those goals.”

Ms. Maddox said by thestandards, children must beserved two ounces of proteinand a combined total of threequarters of a cup of fruit andvegetables. Additionally, chil-dren must get eight to 11 serv-ings of bread each week.

To keep children’s nutritionneeds in check, RobinsElementary School’s cafeteriahas replaced white bread with amulti-grain version, tossed reg-ular potato chips in exchangefor baked ones, and replacedwhole milk with low-fat andnon-fat versions.

Ms. Maddox said fast food isnot allowed for anyone eating inthe cafeteria as well.

Overall, the change has been

Cutting the Fat

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPLeft to right, Chantel Ortiz, Mackenzie Raisanen and RebekahSwinford, 6th graders, work out with Deb Hogan, Robins Elementaryphysical education teacher, to a Tae Bo video designed for kids.

STRAIGHT TALK HOT LINEFor up-to-date

information in the event of a base emergency, call 222-0815.

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Community College of the Air Force helps Airmen reach academic milestones

BY HOLLY L. BIRCHFIELDholly.birchfield@robins.af.mil

Enlisted Airmen can get aleg up climbing the career lad-der with the CommunityCollege of the Air Force’s asso-ciate degree programs.

The college, which started atRandolph Air Force Base,Texas, in 1972, will graduate223 students from Robins in aceremony at the Museum ofAviation’s Century of FlightHangar today.

There are currently 231,000students enrolled in the school’sdegree programs.

With a diverse list of degreesto choose from, Airmen whowish to get a higher educationwhile boosting their shot atbeing promoted can put them-selves in good standing forachieving those goals in theeducation programs.

Andrea Harris, degree pro-gram administrator and guid-ance counselor at the Educationand Training Office, said thecollege, headquartered atMaxwell Air Force Base, Ala.,offers technical and hands-ontraining, as well as professionalmilitary education, in many AirForce Specialty Codes AirForce-wide.

For example, Airmen in thesecurity forces career field often

obtain degrees in the criminaljustice area, Ms. Harris said.Airmen may choose from near-ly 70 different degree programs.

Larrinecia Parker, a guid-ance counselor at the MilitaryEducation and Training Office,said the programs serve as astepping stone in servicemem-bers’ careers.

“Along with the opportunityfor promotions and things ofthat nature, it also gives them anadded confidence to be able topropel even further than theassociate degree,” she said. “Alot of the members don’t realizethat what they’re doing alreadyconstitutes school credit. Soonce they achieve that, then

they’re usually inspired to goon and obtain bachelor’sdegrees. A lot of them want tobe commissioned after thatpoint in time and even master’sdegrees after that. So I think it’sa huge boost to them and itmotivates them to gain furthereducation.”

WHAT TO KNOWFor more information, call

Andrea Harris, DegreeProgram administrator andguidance counselor, orLarrinecia Parker, a guidancecounselor in the MilitaryEducation and Training office,at 327-7312.

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPAndrea Harris, degree program administrator/ guidance counselor;Military Education Training Office, counsels Senior Airman SuzyHollis. Airman Hollis is going for her Community College of the AirForce degree and commissioning.

Airman and Family Readiness Center classes, workshopsAirman and Family

Readiness Center sponsoredclasses, workshops and semi-nars are open to all TeamRobins personnel and their eli-gible family members.

Absences from duty sec-tions to attend these offeringsare the responsibility of theemployee to coordinate withhis or her supervisor. Becauseroom assignments are subjectto change, specific room num-bers will be confirmed at the

time of registration.A&FRC is located in Bldg.

794, across the street justbefore the enlisted club. Hoursare 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday. Formore information or to make areservation, call 926-1256.

Home buyer's seminarEducation for Consumer

Credit Counseling Service ofMiddle Georgia will host a free“Home Buyer's” seminar

Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m., Bldg.794.

The seminar is designed totake some of the confusion outof home-buying and will covertopics such as: building wealththrough ownership, after-taxbenefits of home ownership,the role of the real estate sales-person, determining a comfort-able price range for the bor-rower, mortgage financing andunderstanding purchase con-tracts.

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During the 2006-2007 schoolyear, registration files withinDomestic DependentElementary and SecondarySchools were audited to ensuredocumentation to comply withour governing statute andDepartment of DefenseInstruction were in each child'sfile. In a number of instancesfiles were incomplete. We havebeen asked to individuallyreview each file for the upcom-ing 2007-08 school year. Inorder to comply with thisrequirement, you may be askedfor documents you have eitherprovided previously or neverbeen asked to provide in thepast (such as copies of thesponsor's orders). We regretthis inconvenience; however,this is a requirement. After thisinitial year, documents verifyinginformation that will not changefrom year-to-year (such as thechild's birth date and/or proof ofcustody/guardianship for non-biological children) will beretained as long as your studentis enrolled. Re-registration infuture school years will onlyrequire documents that haveexpired (such as PCS orderswith rotation dates prior to the

beginning of the new schoolyear) or forms that requireannual signatures (such as theForm 600 and internet agree-ments.)

Following is a list of therequired documentation forenrollment:

Sponsor will updateRegistration Form (Departmentof Defense Education ActivityForm 600). DoDEA Form 600must be signed by the active-duty sponsor. If the sponsor isdeployed, it may be signed byhis or her spouse with a Powerof Attorney (a copy of the POAwill need to be submitted withenrollment documents). If thisis not possible, ask the schoolregistrar for further assistance.

Child's social security card. Acopy of the card will be retainedin student's registration file.

Certified birth certificate fromthe Department of VitalStatistics of the state of birth.The certificate must include theparents' names and cannot bea pocket card or hospital orcongratulatory certificate. Acopy of the certificate will beretained in the student's regis-tration file.

If the sponsor is not listed on

the birth certificate as a biologi-cal parent, the child's depend-ency and custody determinationmust be documented beforeenrollment is granted. Ask theschool registrar for furtherassistance.

Sponsor's current militaryorders. Orders dated prior to 36months before the start of the2007-08 school year will requirean amendment, updated orderor the registrar can provide aform to be completed by thesponsor's unit.

Verification of family housing.A signed leasing agreementand a current billing statementwill verify your housing assign-ment. Families who are still onthe waiting list for housing willneed to verify that the registrarhas a copy of their original 180-day housing letter.

A Georgia Certificate ofImmunization is required for allstudents. An eye, ear, and den-tal examination is also requiredfor students entering school forthe first time (preschool, pre-kand kindergarten). This must beon the state form, the yellowshot record cannot be accept-ed.

– Superintendent of Schools

New Robins Elementary School documentation guidelinesMILITARY "BRATS" DOCU-MENTARY AT MUSEUM The Museum of Aviation willhave a free showing of the 90-minute documentary.“BRATS: Our Journey Home”Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in theVistascope Theater. ArmyBrat and filmmaker DonnaMusil will be present at theshowing and will have a ques-tion and answer session withthe audience after the show.Her seven-year work of pas-sion in making the film fea-tures rare archival footage,home movies and private pho-tographs from post-war Japan,Germany and Vietnam. Formore information about thedocumentary visit www.brats-film.com.

78TH MSS CLOSUREThe 78th Mission Support

Squadron will be closed todayfrom noon to 4:30 p.m. for anofficial function. The staff asksthat all patrons schedule theirneeds around this time. Foremergencies call 954-2774.

IN BRIEF

“Just as Billy Mitchell endeavored to prove the potential of air power to a skeptical nation, we mustnow prove the critical importance of cyberspace as a warfighting domain. In the past, we viewed elec-tromagnetic energy (e.g. computer networks, communications systems, GPS) as an enabler to airoperations. Today, the Air Force recognizes cyberspace as a warfighting domain, along with air andspace, in which we must fight to gain and maintain dominance.”

– Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne

Best metro format newspaper in the Air Force 2003, 2004 Best metro format newspaper in Air Force Materiel Command 2002, 2003, 2004

Commander’sAction Line

Col. Theresa Carter78th Air Base Wing

commander

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Action Line is an open doorprogram for Robins Air Force Basepersonnel to ask questions, makesuggestions or give kudos to makeRobins a better place to work andlive.

Remember the most efficientand effective way to resolve aproblem or complaint is to directlycontact the organization responsi-ble:

Security Forces 327-3445Services Division 926-5491EEO Office 926-2131MEO 926-6608 Employee Relations 926-

5802; Military Pay 926-3777 IDEA 926-2536 Base hospital 327-7850 Civil engineering 926-5657Public Affairs 926-2137 Safety Office 926-6271 Fraud, Waste and Abuse

hotline 926-2393 Housing Office 926-3776.

To contact the Action Line, call222-0804 or for the quickestresponse, e-mail one of the follow-ing addresses: If sending from amilitary e-mail system select,Robins Commanders Action Linefrom the Global Address List.

If sending from a commercial e-mail account, use action.line@robins.af.mil. Readers can alsovisit https://wwwmil.robins.af.mil/actionline.htm. Pleaseinclude your name and a way ofreaching you so we can provide adirect response.

This gives the organization achance to help you, as well as achance to improve their processes.

Action Line items of generalinterest to the Robins communitywill be printed in the Robins Rev-Up. Anonymous action lines willnot be processed.

Airmen live, learn warrior ethos

Q. I am having trouble enter-ing my performance plan into theNSPS Performance AppraisalApplication. When will wereceive more customer friendlyguidance on how to use the tool?

A. As many of you mayknow, recent enhancements have beenmade to the Performance AppraisalApplication. WR-ALC/DPN has createdquick reference sheets to assist both super-visors and employees in finalizing theirperformance plans and entering interimassessments in the PAA.

These quick reference sheets supple-ment the Performance Application UserGuide. To access the quick referencesheets please go to the WR-ALC/DPNCommunity of Practice athttps://afkm.wpafb.af.mil/ASPs/CoP/OpenCoP.asp?Filter=OO-DP-WR-05. Oncethis page is opened, scroll down to

Document Management, click onPerformance Appraisal Guide &Performance PP Form 2906. The firstitem listed is the step-by-step process forcreating and approving performance plansto include the higher level reviewer capa-bility, second item is the step-by-stepprocess for creating and approving interimreviews and the third is the PAA Guide.

It is strongly recommended that anyemployee without an approved plan in thePAA has one completed as soon as possi-ble. The Interim Review process cannotbe worked in the PAA until thePerformance Plan is approved in the PAA.

As a rule, all performanceplans should have Jan. 21,2007 as the Rating CycleStart Date (the system mayhave auto populated thisfield with Oct. 1, 2006 asOct. 1 is the normal start

date for a full NSPS appraisal cycle). Theexception is for those employees whoentered on duty into an NSPS positionafter Jan. 21, 2007 - in these cases, youwill have to use the employees date he/sheentered on duty in an NSPS covered posi-tion.

Please note that questions should stillbe directed to your organizational NSPSpoints of contact. If necessary, the organi-zational POC will contact the servicingEMR specialist for assistance. This fun-neling process will allow your POCs togain proficiency and rapidly respond tointernal needs.

NSPS Performance Appraisal Application tool guidance

The following Action Line,originally published Nov. 22,2006, is being reprinted due tocontinued questions aboutproper Reveille etiquette.

Proper Reveille Response Here at Robins there seems to

be some confusion as to whatactions individuals outside duringthe playing of reveille in the morn-ing should take. Our Army folkswill stop and render a salutetowards the sound of the musicbeing played over the sound sys-tem. I’m a former military traininginstructor and to my knowledgewe do not need to render anytype of action. As you mayremember when this music wasplayed you were being woken upgently by us training instructors. Icannot find anything in the regula-tion 36-2203 Drill andCeremonies that gives us guid-ance. What do we need to do?There are some of us who aretired of people yelling at us tostop our PT for the playing of thismusic.

Colonel Carter's Response:In addition to AFPAM 36-2203,

we must also review proceduresfor ceremonies as governed byAFI 34-1201, Protocol, andAFPAM 34-1202, Guide toProtocol, both dated Oct. 4, 2006.Since our base US Flag is flown24 hours a day, seven days aweek on a stationary flag pole,we’ve opted not to use a ceremo-nial approach for raising the USFlag. Flag raising and loweringprocedures and times are deter-mined locally by the installationcommander. At 7 a.m., here, wehonor our traditions by soundingthe bugle call Reveille to signalthe start of the official duty day.Accordingly, while driving or walk-ing on base during the morningand reveille sounds, continuemoving towards your destinationor with your physical fitness activi-ty. The primary difference here isthat we do not use a ceremonyfor flag raising accompanied bythe playing of the NationalAnthem or To The Colors. If wedid, then we would follow thesame procedures as we do forRetreat. Thank you for makingsure we are all paying the properrespect to our US Flag and mili-tary traditions.

Memorial Day highlights sacrifices made for us all

U.S. Air Force photo by TECH. SGT. LARRY A. SIMMONSA basic trainee low crawls through the first obstacle of the tactical assault course at the field training site on Lackland Air Force Base,Texas May 2. This half-mile course, consisting of numerous obstacles, tests the trainees' newly-acquired defensive tactics skills andenforces the need to properly communicate with their wingmen.

Just over 16 years ago, Iwatched a television showafter operations Desert Shieldand Desert Storm that high-lighted the sacrifices militarymembers made during thatwar.

I was so moved by the showthat I immediately thoughtabout what it would be like tojoin the military and do some-thing as great as these militarymembers had. What did theydo? They gave their lives fortheir country. They gave theultimate sacrifice.

At the time, I was workingin a civilian job driving heavyequipment for a lumber com-pany. I worked many longhours on that job. One week Iworked almost 90 hours. Afterwatching that show, however, Ithought that any sacrifice Imade at work didn’t comeanywhere close to the sacri-fices those servicemembers

made.Before Memorial Day

1991, I was at the MilitaryEntrance Processing Station inMilwaukee, Wisc., signing upfor delayed enlistment in theAir Force. By February 1992, Iwas on my way to starting mymilitary career with that sameTV show ringing in my head.

You see, that show high-lighted the 293 military mem-bers who gave their lives insupport of that operation. Itspoke of the servicemembers,their families and what heroicacts they did for their nation.

To me, there is nothingmore honorable than thosewho gave their lives in defenseof our freedom, no matter whatconflict -- the Gulf War, WorldWars I and II, Korea, Vietnamor the war on terrorism.

That’s why Memorial Dayis so important. It gives us aday to honor all those military

members who made the ulti-mate sacrifice.

According to the VeteransAdministration, MemorialDay was officially proclaimedthree years after the Civil Warended, and first observed onMay 30, 1868. Flowers wereplaced on the graves of Unionand Confederate soldiers atArlington National Cemetery.Called “Decoration Day,” theday was established as “a timefor the nation to decorate thegraves of the war dead withflowers.” The history added,“It is believed May 30 waschosen as the date becauseflowers would be in bloom allover the country.”

Memorial Day has been setaside for us all to reflect onhow someone’s ultimate sacri-fice has been a sacrifice for usall. Heroes who have giventheir lives show me that free-dom isn’t free.

That Gulf War televisionshow I watched never men-tioned Memorial Day, but ithighlighted the sacrifice thatAirmen, Soldiers, Sailors,Marines and Coast Guardsmenand others have made indefense of our freedoms. Butnow I don’t need a show toremind me of the importanceof sacrifice.

Every time I learn a com-rade in arms has given the ulti-mate sacrifice, I recognize hisor her sacrifice and thank himor her for it. During MemorialDay this year, I urge everyoneelse to do the same. Take amoment to remember thosewho have sacrificed for us all.Don't wait for a televisionshow to remind you of it.

– This commentary waswritten by Tech. Sgt. ScottSturkol, U.S. Air ForceExpeditionary Center PublicAffairs.

We all regularly check ourchemical warfare masks, butwhen did you last check yourwill?

All Airmen warriors are inthe fight.

“In addition to operationalreadiness, legal readiness is avital part of overall deploymentpreparation,” said Maj. Gen.Jack L. Rives, the JudgeAdvocate General.

A current will that describesyour desires is a key compo-nent of legal readiness. Your

family’s ability to carry on —financially, emotionally, per-haps even concerning the careof your children — depends inlarge part on an accurate will.

Many life events canimpact an existing will.Marriage, divorce, a change infinancial status, the birth of achild or the loss of a loved oneare common events that canhave significant effects on awill, perhaps even invalidatingit entirely.

Take a moment this evening

to look at your will. If you wantto make any changes, the1,000-plus military and civilianattorneys in your JAG Corpsstand ready to promptly andeffectively update your will.

Let these experts discuss thechanges with you; writing on awill or trying to make changesyourself can lead to veryunpredictable results. A fewminutes today may save unin-tended hardships on your lovedones later.

Your JAG Corps attorneys

provide wills as one part of arobust legal assistance pro-gram, which can also help withliving wills, powers of attorneyand a variety of other personalcivil matters. Let us help youget your legal affairs in orderso that you can focus on yourfamily before you deploy, andon the mission once you’rethere.

– This commentary waswritten by Maj. LanceMathews Judge AdvocateGeneral’s School.

Keeping your will updated is of utmost importance

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First Robins prepares for 101 Critical Days of Summer with education, awareness campaign

Each year, manyAmericans take to the waterfor pleasure boating or sailing,fishing, water or jet skiing, orjust cruising the nation's lakes,rivers, and inland waterways.Sailing is a fun sport, but it'snot a breeze. Operating a boatrequires concentrated skill anda keen sense of awareness inthe boat and on water. A clearhead and a responsible outlookare necessary to make a day onthe water as smooth and safeas possible.

Many Air Force membersand their dependents havedrowned or been seriouslyinjured in boating mishaps in

the past. The majority of acci-dents would not have hap-pened if the victims had takentime to learn proper small boatoperating procedures.

If small boat enthusiastsobserve the following rules,they will be nautical milesahead in personal fun andsafety.

Know your boat - what itcan and can't do.

Don't overload - checkthe boat manufacturer's capac-ity plate.

Keep a good lookout andsituational awareness of otherboats and objects.

Operate at safe and legal

speeds - watch your wake. Know and respect the

weather - heed weather warn-ings.

Take sufficient fuel inproper containers. Know yourcruising radius.

Keep your boat ship-shape; check safety equip-ment.

Take necessary equip-ment such as fire extinguishersand personal flotation devices.

Secure the boat properly.Stow loose objects.

Learn boating laws andobey them.

Never operate a boatwhile intoxicated.

Sunburn While moderate doses of the

sun's ultraviolet light give you adeep, dark tan, overdoses causesunburn. Knowing the effects ofsunlight will help you protectyourself from the pain of sun-burn. These factors fall intothree main groups:

Individual susceptibility. Conditions determining

the amount of ultraviolet radia-tion you're exposed to.

Length of exposure time. The longer the exposure

times, the worse the sunburn.Many people seem to forgetthat sunburn symptoms appearseveral hours after overexpo-sure. Atmospheric conditions,time of year and nearby reflec-tive surfaces greatly influencethe amount of exposure.Sunstroke

These are the symptoms ofsunstroke:

Headache Visual disturbances and

dizziness Feeling of oppression Flushed face High temperature Rapid and full pulse Skin hot and dry

If you recognize someonewith these sunstroke symptoms,send for an ambulance and thentake the following first-aidsteps:

Move the person to a shad-ed area and loosen his/her cloth-ing.

Lay the patient on theirback and elevate their head andshoulders.

Apply cold packs to the

head, as the brain is more rapid-ly affected by high temperature.

Wrap the person's body ina sheet, or other material, andpour on cool water. Fan the wetmaterial to increase evaporationand reduce temperature.

Rub the person's limbs inan upward direction towardtheir heart.

If transporting the personto the hospital, continue treat-ment en route. Leave windowsopen so airflow will continue tohelp cool the person's bodytemperature.

Do not give the person anystimulants like caffeinateddrinks. Heat Exhaustion

The symptoms of heatexhaustion are:

Muscular cramps, achinglimbs and joints

Dizziness, nausea andstaggering

Frequent vomiting Profuse sweating (espe-

cially around the face and fore-

head), and clammy skin; exces-sive sweating is the main sign aperson is suffering from heatexhaustion and not sunstroke.

Dry mouth Weak pulse and shallow

breathing Possible unconsciousness

for short periods The person may feel cold

as their body temperature islow.

Since heat exhaustion resultsfrom dehydration of body fluidsand salts, it's important to rehy-drate the person. Take the fol-lowing steps:

Move the person to circu-lating air.

Keep the person warm andadminister stimulants, like cof-fee or caffeinated soft drinks.Only give stimulants if you'resure the person is not sufferingfrom sunstroke.

Get the person to drinkwater, slightly salted if possible.

Place the person's headlevel or lower than his/her body.

The rise in temperature dur-ing the lazy days of summer hashistorically gone hand in handwith the season’s rising numberof off-duty mishaps and Robinsis looking to head off tragedyduring the 101 Critical Days ofSummer by ensuring all itsAirmen have the tools to makesmart choices.

The 101 Critical Days ofSummer campaign, which offi-cially runs from Memorial Dayweekend through Labor Dayweekend, has been the Air

Force’s largest safety push formore than two decades. Aimedat educating Airmen on how tostay safe during the summermonths, the campaign urgesgreater vigilance and aware-ness of personal safety.

David Decker, ground safe-ty manager, said Robins willunofficially kickoff its localcampaign today with an infor-mal base-wide Safety Day.

“We’ve left it up to com-manders as far as what timeduring the day to talk safety

issues,” he said. Because the 101 Critical

Days of Summer campaign is aconcerted effort to reducemishaps and fatalities by rais-ing awareness for all Air Forcemembers and their families, thesafety day will allow leadershipthe opportunity to get someface-to-face time with the work-force and impart some safetyknowledge.

“The 101 Critical Days ofSummer is the period when wehave the most mishaps and

accidents so we try to push outas much safety information aswe can to commanders andsupervisors to pass along to theworkforce so that we can allhave a safer summer,” said Lt.Col. Jeff Schwoob, WarnerRobins Air Logistics Centerchief of safety. “We want to getas much knowledge as we canout there.”

Col. Theresa Carter, 78th AirBase Wing commander, agreed.

“We stress the 101 CriticalDays of Summer to raise peo-

ple’s awareness of the inherentrisks associated with summeractivities, from driving longdistances to participating inrecreational activities that aremore dangerous,” she said. “Ifyou look over the last fiveyears, 37 percent of all AirForce fatalities occurred dur-ing these 101 days, even thoughit represents only 27 percent ofthe calendar year. Moreover,the week of July 4 and the lastweek of August, when everyonetries to get in that last bit of

vacation time, both had amishap and fatality rate 50 per-cent higher than any other weekduring the 101 days. So thiscampaign is about getting peo-ple to take a step back, recon-sider their course of action andapply sound risk managementprinciples. After all, losing oneAir Force member, military orcivilian, is one too many.”

Below are tips from theRobins safety team on how tostay safe this summer.

– Lanorris Askew

Safety Putting

Proper boating operating procedurescan prevent injuries, save lives

Identifying and treating heat-related illnesses

This year, close to one-thirdof athletes will suffer a sports-related injury requiring theattention of a doctor. And, withthe rate of injuries on the rise,many organizations havepassed strict rules regarding thesafety of equipment andtougher safety rules for contactsports. You should be aware ofthese rules and help coachesand officials enforce them.

Many injuries are due tooveruse of immature bones andmuscles as more athletesdevote themselves year 'roundto a single sport. These minorinjuries can lead to chronicnagging pain and predisposethe athlete to more severeinjuries. Strains, sprains, pulledmuscles or a broken bone canlead to the end of a season formany athletes.

Physical conditioning:Before you even set foot in acompetitive sports arena, makesure you are in proper physicalcondition. Athletes who partic-ipate in different activities in ayear should have several healthexams throughout that year toevaluate stress on bones andmuscles. Coaches should havethe ability to handle a medicalemergency if one should occur.Knowledge of basic first aidshould be required. If coachesand fans pressure an athlete,needless injuries may occur.

Fitness and Training:

Coaches should have a generalknowledge of fitness. Trainingmethods should be gearedtoward the strength, enduranceand flexibility requirements ofa particular sport. Proper train-ing for athletes should beginone to two months before thegiven season begins. Eachweek, there should be a gradualincrease of 10 percent in theamount of time, distance andrepetitions required in the train-ing. It has been shown thatappropriate strength trainingdecreases the incidence ofsome overuse and acuteinjuries. To avoid injury, eachpractice session and gameshould be preceded by five to

10 minutes of warm-up exer-cises and followed by a cooldown period.

Equipment: In most con-tact sports, equipment is wornfor the safety and protection ofthe athlete. This equipmentshould not be allowed to bealtered in any way that willdefeat the purpose. Coachesshould be aware of the latestprotective and safety equip-ment and insist that all the ath-letes under their supervisionwear it in its proper way. Yourparticipation in sports could bea great opportunity to buildself-esteem, self-discipline andleadership skills. Make sure aninjury doesn't sideline you.

Injury prevention plain and simple

U.S. Air Force file photos by SUE SAPPIt is very important to stay hydrated while working or playing inhigh temperatures.

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, up to one-half of injuries sustained in organized sports are preventable.

Warm weather activities like bicycling, tennis, relaxing on the beach and motorcycling can be lots of fun,but they can also be deadly if proper safety procedures are not followed. Commanders, first sergeantsand supervisors shouldn’t forget to give their people a predeparture safety briefing prior to their goingon a trip, whether it’s for temporary duty or vacation. The briefing is required for military members 26 or under and must be documented. The safety officestrongly recommends predeparture safety briefings be given to all Robins employees regardless of age.

Boating safety begins before the boat ever leaves shore by making sure all necessary equipment isin place.

Employee-relations specialists at 926-5307 or 926-5802 have information andinstructions concerning requests to receive or donate annual leave.

To have an approved leave recipient printed in the Robins Rev-Up, wings shouldsend information to Lanorris Askew at:lanorris.askew@robins.af.mil.

Submissions run for two weeks. The following people have been approved as leave recipients: Lori Anderson,

78th CONS, POC is Dawn Hardison, 926-3666 and David Stephens, 577thSMXS/FLT-G, POC is Mark Campbell, 926-1367.

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FRIDAYTHE REAPING

Hilary Swank, AnnaSophiaRobb

A former minister turned herback on the cloth after losingher young daughter and hus-band while doing missionarywork in the Sudan, and nowseeks answers through scientif-ic investigation rather thanprayer. As a university profes-sor, she has become the fore-most debunker of supposedmiracles, called to sites all overthe world to investigate weep-ing statues, wall stains resem-bling saints and palms thatbleed. Rated R. 98 minutes

SATURDAYARE WE DONE YET SHOWTIME@ 2 P.M

Ice Cube, Nia Long The Persons family decides

to move from the big city to thesuburbs of idyllic life. A houserenovation leads to chaos, par-ticularly when the contractorwho clashes with Nick, bondswith his wife and the two kids.Rated PG. 90 minutes

FIREHOUSE DOGJosh Hutcherson, Bree

TurnerRex, Hollywood’s top-gross-

ing canine, is known for hisextreme athletic abilities anddiva-like demeanor. His perkspackage, rivaling that of any A-list celebrity, includes Kobebeef, a poodle harem, and adiamond collar. Rex’s luck—and Hollywood high life—runsout while shooting a commer-cial; an aerial stunt goes awry,leading Rex’s handlers to pre-sume he’s dead. But Rex ismerely lost—alone, filthy andunrecognizable in an unfamiliarcity. Rated PG. 111 minutes.

CatholicCatholic masses are held at

the chapel each Saturday at 5:30p.m., Sunday at 9:30 a.m., onHoly Days of Obligation at noonand a 5 p.m. vigil the day before,and Monday through Friday atnoon. The Sacrament ofReconciliation is Saturday from4:30 to 5:15 p.m.

Islamic Islamic Friday Prayer

(Jumuah) is Fridays at 2 p.m. inthe chapel annex rooms 1 and 2.

JewishJewish service is Fridays at

6:15 p.m. at the Macon syna-gogue.

Orthodox ChristianSt. Innocent Orthodox Church

service is at the chapel on the sec-ond Tuesday of each month at 5p.m.

Protestant The traditional service meets

Sunday in the Chapel at 11 a.m.featuring hymns, anthems, con-gregational prayers and readings.Contemporary service meets at 11a.m. in the Base Theater, singingthe latest praise and worshipmusic. The gospel service meetsat 8 a.m. at the Chapel, praisingGod with inspirational music.

Religious education meets inBuilding 905 at 9:30 a.m.

The chapel helps with spiritualneeds that arise. For further infor-mation, call the chapel at 926-2821.

Feeling the burnAdult ticketsare $3.50;children 11years oldand youngertickets are$2. Moviesstart at 7:30p.m., unlessnoted. Formore infor-mation, callthe basetheater at926-2919.

TODAYAn after work super cool party, with

complimentary snacks, food andentertainment will be held every Fridayafter First Friday starting at 5 p.m. at theofficers’ club. For more information callthe officers’ club at 926-2670.

The teen center will host a poetrynight tonight at 7 p.m. and a debatenight May 25 at 7 p.m. For more infor-mation call the teen center at 926-5601.

SUNDAYSunday champagne brunch is open

to all ranks and grades from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Robins Officers’ Club. Enjoyall-you-care-to-eat breakfast, dinnerentrees, carving station, salad bar,dessert and ice cream bar and muchmore. Cost is $12.95 adults, $6.95 chil-dren (3 to10 years old) and children 3years and younger are free. Membersreceive a $2 Members First discount.For more information call officers’ club at926-2670.

Texas Hold ‘Em is held Sundays withsign up at 1:30 p.m. and games at 2 p.m.Prizes include the following: First place$85 gift card, second place $55 gift card,third place $35 gift card and fourth place$25 gift card. The entertainment fee is$10 for club members and $15 for non-members and includes snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Texas Hold ‘Em isopen to all ranks and grades. For moreinformation call the enlisted club at 926-7625.

MONDAYThe Robins Officers’ Club will be

closed today for maintenance andcleaning and will reopen Tuesday. Formore information call the officers’ club at926-2670.

Triple S Mondays with soup, saladand sandwiches has arrived at the offi-cers' club from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for$5.95. Enjoy made to order sandwichesor a full course salad bar with a variety ofrotating gourmet soups. New special:soup and half sandwich combo only$5.25. Lunch is open to all ranks andgrades.

TUESDAYLunch buffets are held every

Tuesday through Friday at the offi-cers’ club. Cost is $6.95 for hot lunch ora salad bar or $7.95 for both hot lunchand salad bar. Club members receive a$1 Members First discount. Lunch isopen to all ranks and grades. For moreinformation call the officers’ club at 926-2670.

Enjoy movie night on Tuesdays andThursdays starting at 8 p.m. Vote forthe movies you want to see by filling outa ballot at the dining facility.Complimentary popcorn will be provided.For more information call the dining facili-ty at 926-6596.

Free tacos are available to club mem-bers Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. atthe Robins Enlisted Club at 926-7625.

WEDNESDAYThe Wynn Dining Facility offers fun-

filled events throughout the month.Enjoy an Airmen appreciation night todayfrom 5 to 7 p.m. For more information callthe dining facility at 926-6596.

Enjoy Wednesdays at the enlistedclub with M.U.G. night and Karaokewith DJ X-Man. Customers may bringtheir own mug and get refills (up to 30ounces) for only $2 from 7 p.m. to clos-ing. Cost for entry is $2 for nonmembers.For more information call 926-7625.

All retirees get a free fountain drinkor iced tea with a $5 minimum pur-chase when they show their retiree I.D.card along with coupon on page 23 ofthe May Edge on Wednesdays in May.For more information call Pizza Depot at926-0188.

Enjoy pizza on Wednesdays from 5to 7 p.m. at the Robins Officers’ Club.

UPCOMINGMay Fitness Month continues

throughout May with the followingactivities: Today an Armed Forces fam-ily run 10 a.m. and spinathon from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 19. Most activitieswill be held at the fitness center unlessnoted. Some activities require advancesign-up. For complete details and sched-ule of events call the fitness center at926-2128 or the Health and WellnessCenter (HAWC) at 327-8480 or go onlineat www2.robins.af.mil/services.

During May Fitness Month come outand play Fitness BINGO for a chance towin prizes. Bingo is open to all author-ized fitness center patrons. Bingo sheetsmust be completed with all contact infor-mation and completed by noon May 29to be eligible. Need not be present towin, limit one prize per person. Drawingis not open to Services Division man-agers and employees or their familymembers. For more information contact

the fitness center at 926-2128.

Start building those beds for theNinth Annual Bed Race to be held May30 at 11 a.m. Teams will consist of fivepeople (four pushers and one rider) andwill meet in the parking lot of Bldg. 956.Winning teams will receive first, secondand third place trophies and a People’sChoice award for the best looking bed.For complete details or to enter a team,call Lynne Brackett at 926-2105.

“Picnic with Altitude” events will beheld June 9 and July 14. Check outthe current fleet, information on avionicsand equipment, meet current and newinstructors, talk with other pilots andexplore class opportunities. Food andprizes will be available to all membersand their families as well as prospectivemembers of the Robins Aero Club.Membership is open to all active dutyand reserve military, DOD civilians andretirees. For more information call theaero club at 926-4867.

Robins Child Development programwill offer a Junior Summer Camp forchildren entering pre-K or kindergarten.Camp will be held June 4 through Aug.3. This program will provide diverseindoor and outdoor activities and experi-ences designed to foster creativity, buildself esteem, and promote school readi-ness. Junior Summer Camp is for chil-dren who will be four years old by June11 and will enter a pre-K or kindergartenprogram in August. For more informationcall either CDC at 926-5805 or 926-3080.

Robins Officers’ and Enlisted Clubmembers and their families may applyfor the Air Forces Services club mem-bership scholarship program, spon-sored by Coca Cola and Chase Bank. AirForce-wide six scholarships will beawarded: first prize, $6,000; second,$5,500; third, $4,500; fourth, $3,500; fifth,$3,000 and sixth, $2,500. Nomineesmust provide an essay of no more than500 words. The essay theme is com-memorating 60 years of air supremacy“Why is Air Superiority Critical Today.”Essays exceeding 500 words (excludingtitle) will be disqualified. Participant mustalso provide a single-page summary oftheir long-term career goal and accom-plishments. Essays must be typed in 12-point Arial or Times New Roman font,single-spaced, with double-spacingbetween paragraphs and submitted onstandard white bond paper with one-inchmargins top and bottom and one-and-one-quarter inch on left and right sidesand submitted on CD or floppy disk withone hard copy of the essay. Applicantsmust also provide a copy of their collegeor university acceptance letter.Nominations are due to ServicesMarketing, located in Bldg. 983 by June15. For more information, visit www-p.afsv.af.mil/clubs or call 926-5492.

No federal endorsement of sponsorintended.

Outdoor Recreation For more infor-mation on these programs and eventscall outdoor recreation at 926-4001

Join outdoor recreation on a trip toRock City, Lookout Mountain, Ga. May26. Meet at outdoor recreation at 9 a.m.for departure at 9:30 a.m. Bus will returnat 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per adult, $35 perchild (ages three though 12 year olds)and $140 for family of four (two adultsand two children). Package includes selfguided rock tour, swing-a-long bridge,lover’s leap, fairyland caverns, MotherGoose Village, 90-foot water fall, variousgift shops and eateries throughout thetrail and ride to and from Rock CityGardens. Deadline to sign up is May 18.A minimum of 12 people are required foroutdoor recreation to host the trip.

Join outdoor recreation on a trip tothe World of Coca Cola June 28. Meetat outdoor recreation at 9 a.m. for depar-ture at 9:30 a.m. Bus will return at 4:30

p.m. Cost is $54 for 12 years and older;$52.50 for 55 years and older and $49for children one to 11 years old. Costincludes transportation to and from andentrance into the World of Coca Cola. Aminimum of 10 people are required foroutdoor recreation to host this trip.Register by June 15 at outdoor recre-ation, Bldg. 914.

A community water safety class willbe held June 25 at 9 a.m. in the enlistedclub pool. Cost is $10 per person sixyears and older (14 years and youngermust be accompanied by an adult). Aminimum of 15 people are required toparticipate. Register at outdoor recre-ation, Bldg. 914 by June 18.

A CNN Studio tour will be held July 6in Atlanta, Ga. Cost is $53 for 12 yearsand older; $51.50 for 55 years and olderand $49 for children one to 11 years old.Meet at outdoor recreation at 9 a.m. fordeparture at 9:30 a.m. Bus will return at4:30 p.m. Cost includes transportation toand from and entrance into CNN Studios.A minimum of 10 people are required foroutdoor recreation to host this trip.Register by June 27 at outdoor recre-ation, Bldg. 914.

ONGOINGSeveral new tempting and value-

added selections are offered duringevening dining at the officers’ club.Tuesday through Thursdays children, 10and younger, eat free from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. with a paid adult entrée. OnWednesdays prime rib is offered from5:30 to 8:30 p.m. for $11.95 andThursdays Butcher’s Choice is featuredfrom 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Eat steak, lobster,lamb, shrimp shish kabobs and manymore choice cuts that will be wonderfullydisplayed on ice to select (item prices willbe determined by market). On Fridaysand Saturdays enjoy an a la carte menuwith rotating dinner specials from 6 to 9p.m. Dinner is open to all ranks andgrades. For more information call theofficers’ club at 926-2670.

Pizza Depot is now open in Bldg. 956offering the same great service and food.Hours are Sunday through Saturday 11a.m. to 9 p.m. and on-base delivery isavailable 5:30 to 8:45 p.m. Hours vary onholiday weekends. For more informationcall Pizza Depot at 926-0188.

The Robins Enlisted Club barbershop is open Monday through Fridayfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9a.m.to 4 p.m. All ages, ranks and gradesare welcome. For more information call923-9593.

The Officers’ Club barber shop isopen Monday through Thursday from8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed forlunch from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. All ages,ranks and grades are welcome. For moreinformation call 918-0775.

Come out to the officers’ club duringyour birthday month and receive a $15coupon to redeem toward your meal.Birthday coupons are available to clubmembers of all ranks and grades.Coupons may be picked up at thecashier office. For more information callthe officers’ club at 926-2670.

Information, Tickets and TravelRobins Enlisted Club, Bldg. 956 has thefollowing tickets for sale. For more infor-mation on these or other events, call 926-2945.

Tickets are available for the GeorgiaRenaissance Festival to be held nowthrough June 3 in Fairburn, Ga. Enter thegates of a magnificent 15th century king-dom where you will find the king and hiscourt, castles and cottages, cheery pubsand over 150 elaborately adorned shopsoffering an array of unique treasures.Cost is $13.50 for adults, $6 for children6 to 12 years old.

Enjoy a historic tour of Savannahwith ITT July 26. Cost is $164 and

includes transportation by motor coach,time on River Street, historic grand tourof Savannah on a trolley, early dinner atLady and Sons and a show “The BeatGoes On.” Transportation will departBldg. 956 July 26 at 7:30 a.m. and return1:30 a.m. July 27. A deposit of $80 isdue by May 14 and balance will be dueby July 9. Must have a minimum of 25people for trip.

The bowling center has the followingspecials. To learn more call 926-2112.

The Air Force Services SummerStrike Force bowling promotion takes offJune 1. Patrons will receive punch cardswhen participating in bowling center pro-grams for the chance to win $500 firstprize or $250 second prize and otherprizes. Summer Strike Force sponsoredin part by Qubica AMF and Coca-Cola.No federal endorsement of sponsors isintended.

All retirees receive a complimentarygame of bowling when they show theirretiree I.D. card along with coupon onpage 23 of the May Edge Tuesdays inMay.

Reserve your lanes in advance foroffice parties, wingman days or fundrais-ers. Cost is $5 per person and includesthree games and shoes.

Enjoy Thunder Alley glow-in-the-darkbowling Fridays from 9 to 11 p.m.; cost12 years and younger, $5 and 13 yearsand older, $10 and Saturdays from 9 to11 p.m.; cost is $10 for everyone.

Register for Peterson Point, a kidsfun or mixed bowling leagues now.

Pine Oaks Golf Course has the follow-ing specials. To learn more, call 926-4103.

Every Monday through Thursday inMay pay $20 for green fee and cart start-ing at 2 p.m.

Play golf after 2 p.m. on weekends inMay and pay only $22 for green fee andcart.

Every Monday through Thursday inMay pay $15 for green fee and cart start-ing at 5 p.m.

The 78th Services Division offersdesignated driver programs at theRobins Enlisted and Officers’ clubs andPizza Depot to assist in reducing alcoholrelated incidents. For groups of two ormore, please identify yourself as the des-ignated driver to the operations assistanton duty. They will provide fountain softdrinks, fruit juices or non-alcoholic frozendrinks during your visit free of charge. Tolearn more about Services DesignatedDrivers programs call 926-2670.

Telling us what you think about the78th Services Division activities, prod-ucts and services has never been easierwith the new Interactive CustomerEvaluation program. To use ICE, go towww2.robins.af.mil/services and click onthe ICE icon. At the next screen, click onthe activity link that you want to provide arating and/or comment. Please providecontact information about yourself if youwant to receive an answer. To learnmore about ICE, call Services Marketingat 926-5492.

The Airmen Against Drunk Drivingprogram provides rides free of charge toall Robins DOD card holders. Coverageis from Perry to Macon. For a free,anonymous ride, call 222-0013.

Have the latest 78th ServicesDivision information electronicallydelivered to you. Subscribe to theServices Cutting Edge electronicnewsletter by going to www.robinsser-vices.com and click on the subscribeicon at the top of the home page. Fromthere click on the Services newsletter linkand complete the questionnaire.Subscribe to the overall Servicesnewsletter and receive all information orto only those activities of interest to you –the choice is yours.

U.S. Air Force photo bySUE SAPP

Senior Airman TylerDavis exercises on thelap row at the RobinsFitness Center.During May FitnessMonth play FitnessBINGO for a chance towin prizes. Bingo isopen to all authorizedfitness center patrons.Bingo sheets must becompleted with allcontact informationand completed bynoon May 29 to be eli-gible. For more infor-mation contact thefitness center at 926-

2128.

sports May 18, 2007 The Robins Rev-Up 3B

Intramural champs542nd Combat Sustainment Wing wins soccer title

Courtesy photos

Members of the 542nd Combat Sustainment Wing: Back row (l to r): Aaron Ayers, Ibrahim Akyol, Jeff Seguin, Ryan Pospisal, Joel Hansen,Habib Maagoul, Matthew Dillard. Middle row: Ed Rosner, Adrian Zinnerman, Richard Rodriguez. Front row: Jared McClure, CleveRodriguez, Steven Paul, John Parsons, Ty Dinh.

The 542nd Combat Sustain-ment Wing claimed the champi-onship trophy in this year’s 6-side intramural soccer league.

The 542nd defeated theCompany Grade Officers Assoc-iation in the championship game,3-0. The 542nd scored two goalsin the first half to take a 2-0 half-time lead and the defense held tonotch the shutout.

Richard Rodriguez scoredtwo goals and Ibrahim Akyol

produced the other goal. The 542nd won the

Premiership Division in the reg-ular season with a 7-0-1 record,while the CGOA advanced tothe championship game by win-ning the Bundesliga Divisionwith a 6-1-1 record.

In the third place match, the5th Combat CommunicationsGroup defeated the 78thComptroller Squadron, 2-1.— submitted by Fitness Center

Ibrahim Akyol takes a shot on goal. Akyol scored agoal in the championship game, helping his teamwin the game and intramural title.

Department of Defense photo by William Moss

The U.S. Air Force 60th anniversary logo is unveiled on the hood ofNASCAR driver Ward Burton's State Water Heaters car during anunveiling ceremony May 8 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Charlotte,N.C. The unveiling was in recognition of "American Heroes MemorialDay Salute to the Armed Forces.”

A slew of events packs theschedule for the annual SummerSports Day. With the exceptionof golf, which takes place May30, all events take place May 31.

Teams will participate in 14different events. Squadrons orunits wishing to field a teammust sign up at the RobinsFitness Center no later than noonMay 29.

The scheduled eventsinclude:

Golf — two-person scramblewith a shotgun start

BowlingOne-pitch softball

Track and field — includes100 meter dash, 1600 meterrelay, long jump and one milerun.

Three-on-three basketballPT challenge — follows the

Air Force fitness test procedures RacquetballVolleyballSwimming — includes 50

meter freestyle, 50 meter back-stroke, 50 meter breaststrokeand 150 meter medley relay

Skeet shootingHorseshoesDodgeball — five on fiveTug of war

Summer Sports Day slated for May 31

4B The Robins Rev-Up May 18, 2007

RCG SCHOLARSHIPRobins Chiefs Group is

accepting applications for 2007-2008 Enlisted ScholarshipAwards. The scholarship awardsare designed to recognize andassist eligible applicants partici-pating in undergraduate or post-secondary school vocationaltraining programs. An applicantmust be: on active duty (includesactive-duty reserve componentmembers), in the grade of E-1through E-8 and assigned toRobins or be the dependent of anactive-duty member meeting thepreceding criteria. Each scholar-ship awarded will be for no lessthan $250. The number of schol-arships presented varies anddepends on the number of appli-cants. The deadline to apply isMay 31. For more informationand an application packet, con-tact your unit's Chief MasterSergeant, First Sergeant or theRobins Education Office. Youcan also contact Chief MasterSgt. Judy Turner, 327-7998, orChief Master Sgt. Roy Lapioli,327-4407, or email us atinfo@robinschiefsgroup.org.

THRIFT SHOP NEWSThe Robins Thrift Shop is

taking summer items.Remember when you are gettingready to PCS the thrift shop

allows you to consign 30 items.Call before bringing in largeitems to make sure there isroom.

All proceeds go to OSC wel-fare and help the Robins commu-nity. We will continue with regu-lar hours through May and June;with the exception of closingJune 27 and 29. The Thrift Shopwill be closed for the month ofJuly and reopen Aug.1. Hours ofoperation are Wednesdays andFridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wednesdays from 3 to 6 p.m. andthe first Saturday of every monthfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

PALACE CHASEActive-duty members, are

you interested in applying for anearly separation? The PalaceChase program allows eligiblemembers to apply to separateearly, and continue their partici-pation on a part-time basis. AllAir Force Specialty Codes andranks are eligible to apply. Referto AFI 36-3205, or contact Tech.Sgt. Deserie Jackson, In-Servicerecruiter, at 327-7367, ordeserie.jackson@robins.af.milfor requirements and questionson this program.

NETWORK 56 CAR SHOWNetwork 56, a junior enlisted

organization here, will host afund raising car show Saturdayat the Watson Central Shopping

Center at 2195 Watson Blvd.The proceeds will be used tosend care packages to deployedAirmen.

Everyone who makes a dona-tion will be given a vote on thePeople's Choice award and qual-ify for door prizes.

There will be 24 vehicleclasses and more than 50 tro-phies awarded. The first 50 regis-trants will receive a dash plate.To register a vehicle e-mailrobinsnet56@yahoo.com.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SKILLSPROGRAM.

This on-base youth volunteerprogram is funded by the AirForce Aid Society. Dependents,in grades 9 through 12, of activeduty Air Force membersassigned to or living on Robinsmay apply. The program affordseligible teens an opportunity tolearn valuable work skills whilehaving a positive impact on theircommunities. Program participa-tion incentives are in the form ofdollar credits for grant funding.Students “bank” volunteer dollarcredits toward their post-second-ary education at a rate of $4 perhour volunteered. Participantsmay accumulate as much as 250hours for a $1000 scholarshipover all four years of high schoolcombined. For more informationcall Marvin Hawkins programcoordinator at 926-5601.

IN BRIEFOpen

Bowling Center, May 28 from 1 to 6 p.m. Fitness Center, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Flight Line Kitchen, 24 hoursGolf Course, normal hours and tee times Honor Guard/Mortuary Affairs/Readiness, normal hoursLodging, normal hours Rasile Indoor Pool, May 28 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wynn Dining Facility,normal hours

ClosedAero Club, administration and sales Arts & Crafts CenterAuto Skills Center, May 30Bamboo GrillBase LibraryBase Restaurant, May 28; all snack bars will close at 1 p.m. May 25CDC East & WestCommunity CenterEnlisted Club, May 27 and 28Equipment Rental CenterFamily Child Care, May 25 and 28Fitness Center Annex, May 25 and 28Flight Line Dining Facility

(fast food)Food Service officeHuman Resource officeInformation, Tickets and Travel

MarketingOfficers' Club, May 27 and 28Pizza Depot, May 27 and 28Resource Management officeSkeet RangeTeen CenterUS Veterinarian Services

Wood Hobby shop, May 29Youth CenterAll 78th Medical Group services (including pharmacy) will close at 4:30 p.m. Thursday and reopen at 7:30 a.m. May 29.

Services Memorial Day hours announced

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPYMEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

6B The Robins Rev-Up May 18, 2007

Asian Pacific American elebrating

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPAbove, A group from Doug Rankin's Taekwondo Plus give a demonstration during the Asian PacificAmerican Heritage Festival Friday. The festival was hosted by the Robins Asian Pacific AmericanHeritage Month committee.

Below left, Holly Kieffer and Saleh Harris model native Korean costumes. She is wearing a Chogori andhe is in a Cheogori and Paji. The festival included a roaming fashion show with traditional attire fromvarious Asian countries.

Below center, The spectators were given the opportunity to sample various Asian dishes.

Below right, Ken Percell looks at glass globes used as floats for Japanese fishing nets.

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