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NEWS NOTESScrap wood available

The Environmental Management Division will issue property passes to individuals who want to use scrap wood found on the depot for personal use. Scrap wood consists of plywood, crates and two-by-fours found at the recycling center in Building 66. Butcher blocks and pallets are not included.

Interested individuals can use off-duty time to look for wood and pick up a property pass. Off-duty time occurs during breaks, lunch, and before and after work. Passes will be issued on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis and are valid for the day the wood is removed. For more information, call X57098.

Restaurant thanks patronsThe Post Restaurant will issue $2 coupons

to depot employees at the end of October. The coupons are valid in all facilities.

Memorial on displayThe Wall That Heals, a half-size replica

of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, will be on display at Scranton’s Everhart Museum Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. With accompanying displays, it serves as a museum that tells the story of the Vietnam War and of the sacrifi ces of those who served during that war.

A number of events and ceremonies are planned in conjunction with the wall’s visit to Scranton. Volunteers are needed to set up and disassemble the exhibit, to assist visitors to the exhibit and to provide security.

More information is available by calling the Everhart Museum at 570 346-7186 or visiting its website at everhart-musem.org.

Depot gate hours changeThe Stroudsburg Gate hours have been

changed to the following:Monday though Friday—5:30 a.m. to

8:30 p.m.Saturday—6:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday—ClosedThe Scranton Gate is open 24 hours a

day, every day.

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Rocky Mountain repair A different point of view Around the Depot

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Tobyhanna passed a milestone in producing kits for a key system that enhances situational awareness on the battlefi eld.

As of Oct. 12, technicians in the Systems Integration and Support Directorate (SIS) produced 50,000 Blue Force Tracking installation kits for the Army and Marine Corps.

The system provides situational awareness and helps reduce the risk of fratricide.

Blue Force Tracking (BFT) allows Soldiers in the fi eld to see where they are via maps displayed on video monitors. It also pinpoints the location of other BFT-equipped units. Field commanders with BFT can observe the same data to maneuver

units to more strategic or safer positions. Soldiers and commanders can communicate with each other through radio and e-mail sent by a satellite, which also provides global positioning information.

BFT is composed of computers using Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-below software, video monitors, Position Location Ground Radios and satellite antennas.

The depot role includes design and manufacturing of the BFT kits by depot personnel in the Production Engineering and SIS directorates. The design phase of the mission started in 2001 and technicians in the Electronics Fabrication Support Branch began assembling and installing the kits in 2002.

“The kits are composed of a switchbox,

cables, brackets, mounts and other associated hardware,” said Joe Healey, a branch leader. “We produce several different kits for shelters, humvees, trucks, Stryker vehicles and the new MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) vehicles.”

The switchbox is the link between the BFT communications components and computers.

The cables are fabricated and tested by technicians in the Electrical Fabrication Support, Satellite Systems Support and Tactical Communications Facilities branches, who along with other SIS branch personnel also assemble the kits and package them for shipping. Both branches are in the Electronic Services Division, SIS.

Depot produces 50k Blue Force Tracking kits

See BFT on Page 8

by Anthony RicchiazziEditor

Charlene Nicholson uses a Cirris table top cable tester to test a cable used in various Blue Force Tracking Kits. Nicholson is a Defense Support Services electronics technician II. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

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TOBYHANNA REPORTERCommander, Col. Ron Alberto Public Affairs Offi cer, Kevin M. ToolanEditor, Anthony J. RicchiazziAssistant Editor, Jacqueline R. BoucherStaff Writer, Jennifer CaprioliPhotographers, Anthony S. Medici, Steve Grzezdzinski

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What do you do when you don’t feel like smiling? When you aren’t “on top of the world,” and when you feel down and “blue”? Does it mean something’s wrong with you? Is it normal? Should you always feel happy, and positive, and cheery? Or is it ok to “sing the blues” at times?

As you can imagine, having “Smiley” as a last name forces me to be as positive and upbeat as possible. It’s a great name for a chaplain, but at the same time, it can also be a burden.

Just like everyone else, I have days when I’m feeling sad, depressed and blue. Even I can’t “fake it” all the time. I always try to be pleasant, yes; but do I feel happy all the time – no, not always.

So, I thought I’d talk about what to do when you don’t feel like smiling. Let me start off by saying that it’s impossible to be happy all the time.

Human emotions ebb and fl ow for a whole lot of reasons; much like your bank account.

Have you noticed that after celebrating a big, emotionally-charged event such as a birth, wedding or a wonderful family

get-together, that you feel a little down, or depressed? Some people also feel this way after holidays or vacations.

Emotional energy is expended on all of these experiences, not just the negative ones. And when you withdraw emotional energy, once it’s used up, you feel down, depressed, sad and blue. Rest and quiet activity is required to recharge, putting deposits back into your “emotional bank account.”

Of course, continued deep depression can be a sign of physiological or emotional problems that require treatment. But the usual ups and downs of your emotions are normal and healthy. Don’t worry about them; just make sure you recognize your need to recharge and take the time to let your emotional levels recover.

Artists often say that their most creative times are when they’re experiencing the blues. I agree. People tend to be more introspective during this emotional state. It’s a good time for self-evaluation. When you’re happy, you tend to see everything as good. But when you’re down, you naturally look inward. I believe this is part of God’s design to help us balance our lives.

When I have these down times, I tend to think of the past, remembering old friends and past experiences. It’s also when I connect with music and re-examine family ties, the state of my life, and how I’m doing with the goals I’ve set for myself. Melancholy moods put us in a place where we can gain insights into ourselves. During these times I dig out my harmonica and accordion, and play hymns, songs, and ballads. I can get lost in them for hours.

I’m very concerned about how we live our lives today.

Very few of us live balanced lives. We race around, we burn the candle at both ends and sometimes in the middle, we deprive ourselves of much needed sleep, we spend less and less time on hobbies, and more and more on work. And instead of recognizing our emotional exhaustion, we take sleeping pills, then stimulants, tons of coffee, and keep right on trucking, ignoring our need to feel our feelings and deal with the blues.

I’d like you to try something different the next time you feel down and are singing the blues. Instead of medicating your feelings, embrace them. Listen to what your emotions are telling you, and consider if you need to make some changes. Put some deposits back into your emotional bank account. See if you’re missing out on some important experiences in your life. Listen to old records, (they came before CDs, and yes that dates me.) read old love letters, call dear friends, re-live childhood memories. Explore the past. And then do some planning for the future.

When you read about the prophets and great men in the Bible, you fi nd them spending lots of time in solitude, listening quietly, thinking deeply; preparing to go on God’s missions.

When you don’t feel like smiling, take stock to see if you’re emotions are running on empty, then use the experience to know yourself better.

A college professor of mine used to say that he was there to “stir up our pure minds.” I hope this article helps you to do the same. Introspection and melancholy are often very good states of mind.

Thanks for reading my ruminations.

CHAPLAIN’S CORNERby

Chaplain (Maj.) Philip Smiley

Emotional deposits help balance the books

THANKSThanks to all my co-workers and friends for

the cards, e-mails and prayers after the death of my father, Arch Hawk, on Sept 30.

Judith ZipayProduction Management Division

Feature stories soughtThe Tobyhanna Reporter is looking

for feature stories about depot employees. If you have, or know someone who has, an interesting story to tell, contact the Reporter staff (see contact information on Page 2).

We’ve published articles about employee interests ranging from boat racing to blacksmithing; some have earned awards at the highest levels of the Army.

Several Tobyhanna volunteers supported the 2007 Spring and Fall Day of Caring (DOC) events in Luzerne, Lackawanna, Monroe and Wayne counties.

Sixteen employees joined hundreds of volunteers who participated in the 13th annual United Way of Wyoming Valley community-wide Day of Caring on May 10 and the Lackawanna County Day of Caring on Sept. 6.

During both events, community volunteers complete service projects to benefi t United Way’s participating organizations and other non-profi t organizations. This year, volunteers opened area campsites, painted and

helped staff with clerical tasks, landscaping, carpentry, outdoor maintenance and other indoor projects.

From 1996 to 2007, 642 depot employees have volunteered over 5,600 annual leave hours to help organizations such as the Red Cross, YMCA and Habitat for Humanity.

“The agencies were saved thousands of dollars through Day of Caring,” said Nancy Jackson Matthews, DOC chair. “[Volunteers] saw fi rst-hand the all-important work of our partnering agencies and at the same time, the agencies themselves were thrilled to have so many projects completed that otherwise might never be accomplished in the course of providing vital services in our community.”

The depot joined 25 area

companies, including Gentex, Pennstar Bank and Sandvik Steel during the Fall DOC.

“The day began with breakfast, sponsored by Community Medical Center in Nay Aug Park. United Way President Gary Drapek spoke and volunteers received T-shirts. After that, they headed to their work sites,” said John Ross, a DOC chairman and chief of the Ground Control Approach Branch, Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Directorate.

“Depot employees have been incredibly supportive of our annual Day of Caring efforts” said Nikki Keller, vice president of Community Impact Marketing for the Lackawanna County United Way. “From painting, landscaping and carpentry work to cooking in the soup

kitchen and volunteering one-on-one with clients, the depot’s Day of Caring team is a tremendous resource for our United Way and for the community at large.”

Linda Dolph views volunteering as one way to give back to the community.

“Volunteering one day of annual leave is the least I can do for the community,” Dolph said. She is a security assistant in the Industrial Risk Management Directorate’s Security Division and has volunteered for 10 years.

Employees who volunteer are required to sign a United Way release form.

“The United Way matches individual skills with the jobs available,” says Ross. For more information, contact Ross, X57256, or john.j.ross@us.army.mil.

Employees support United Way Day of Caringby Jennifer CaprioliStaff Writer

OCTOBER 23, 2007 TOBYHANNA REPORTER 3

A team of depot technicians is supporting the warfi ghter from a new location in the Rocky Mountains.

The Forward Repair Activity (FRA) opened at Fort Carson, Colo., Aug. 17 to provide Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) repair support for all installation units and activities. There are fi ve workers, STAMIS employees and tactical operations centers fi eld service representatives on-site who repair computers, printers and other peripherals.

“We provide in-house service and support to the warfi ghter,” said Jay Cannavo, FRA Central Branch chief. “We also participate in fi eld exercises with Soldiers to provide over-the-shoulder training and maintenance support.”

The site leader, Edward Scroggins, explained that the FRA acts as a liaison between the depot and the geographically separated units. Fort Carson is home to the 4th Infantry Division.

“I feel really good about the work being accomplished here,” Scroggins said. “We are able to provide a one-stop shop for the Soldiers to bring equipment for repair.” He added that the workload keeps them “really busy.”

The electronics mechanics and equipment specialists work on Tactical Operations Center (TOC) and air defense/air management system (ADAM Cell) equipment. The staff also supports the Air and Missile Defense Workstation System (AMDWS), which is used to monitor unmanned aerial vehicles, and the Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS), which is a mobile communications and digitized battlefi eld automated system for airspace management. AMDWS and TAIS are part of the ADAM Cell.

“We’re the government’s version of ‘geeks on call,’” Scroggins said.

The TOC is a remote operator’s station that is part of

the Army’s Command Post Platforms. It allows an operator to remote-link shelter functions to a centralized command tent. The ADAMS consists of fully-integrated separate boxes [for air defense and air traffi c control] in one cell, according to Scroggins. “It gives the commander a better picture of what assets are available to support the mission,” he said.

Scroggins explained that work requests range from lost fi ber optic connectivity between two pieces of equipment to an

auxiliary power unit generator going down. “We even had an air conditioner quit not long ago.” He also recalled receiving 12 requests for TOC assistance in a week, and remarked that recent Reset efforts encompassed 14-16 vehicles.

“We’re really pleased with the quality of work coming from the FRA,” said Frederick Morris, Force Modernization Supervisor, 1st Army Field Support Battalion at Fort Carson.

“They [Tobyhanna employees] have been here only a short time and have already made improvements allowing us to better meet mission requirements.” Morris explained that the fi eld support battalion supports the warfi ghter and logistics armaments representatives.

Work days consist of a myriad of tasks, according to Brent Zimmer, TOC fi eld service representative. He said duties include repair, training, administration and shipping. On any given day, Zimmer fi elds service calls on TOC-related equipment, performs retrofi tting of TOC equipment and helps maintain the FRA facility.

“This will be very challenging to both me and the unit,” Zimmer said. “But, when you see what the TOC equipment can do in the fi eld environment, you feel so proud that you played a part in the operation.”

A six-month deployment to Iraq helped Laura Michael understand the importance of the work being accomplished at the Fort Carson FRA.

“The work performed here is challenging and rewarding,” said Michael, an electronics digital computer mechanic. “The Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and civilians that serve are grateful for the service that we provide on-site as opposed to having to send their equipment back to the depot.

“We can react immediately to their needs by going to them when needed,” she said, adding that it takes a lot less time to get a unit back online. “Hopefully that will save lives and that is what makes it all worthwhile.”

Employees assigned to the FRA Central Branch perform operations in six locations: Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Bliss, Texas; Fort Riley, Kan., Huntsville, Ala., Fort Carson and Fort Knox, Tenn. The branch is responsible for accomplishing the depot’s TOC Reset mission, providing fi eld service representatives to work directly with the Soldiers and their equipment, fi elding and transferring new equipment to Army units, and repairing computer equipment. The branch is part of the Command Control and Computers/Avionics Directorate.

“These people work long hours and support exercises,” Cannavo said, explaining that the FRA provides round-the-clock support. “Whenever the Soldiers need us, we’ll be there.”

by Jacqueline BoucherAssistant Editor

Tobyhanna opened a new FRA in Fort Carson, Colo., Aug. 17. (Photo by Edward Scroggins)

Brent Zimmer, an equpment specialist electrician at Fort Carson inspects a piece of communications equipment used in Iraq. (Photo by Julie Lucas)

Edward Scroggins heads a team of technicians who repair computers, printers and other peripherals at the new FRA. (Photo by Brent Zimmer)

New FRA sets up shop at Fort Carson

TOBYHANNA REPORTER

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While the holidays may still seem far away, Americans hoping to show their support to deployed troops must be aware of approaching deadlines set by the Military Postal Service Agency: mail going parcel post must be sent by Nov. 14 while fi rst-class mail must be sent by Dec. 10 to arrive by Dec. 25.

In addition to deadlines, several other factors must be considered when sending mail downrange. For example, each country has customs regulations that apply to all incoming mail, pertaining to everything from food items to reading materials. Furthermore, military units may also have additional restrictions concerning incoming mail imposed by unit commanders relative to size and weight to ensure logistics support can handle the heavy mail load. Finally, all packages and mail must now be addressed to individual servicemembers as required by U.S. Department of Defense regulations.

In order to help facilitate the

mailing process and avoid many of the obstacles that come with the traditional care packages, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service created “Gifts from the Homefront,” a campaign that allows anyone to make a direct and tangible contribution to military morale with a gift certifi cate that can be redeemed for nearly anything servicemembers want.

AAFES currently operates 53 facilities in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom.

“Gifts from the Homefront” can be sent to deployed troops by logging on to www.aafes.org or calling 877-770-4438. From there, the gift certifi cates are sent to individual service members (designated by the purchaser) or distributed to “any service member” through the Air Force Aid Society, American Red Cross, Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, Fisher House, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, Operation Homefront, Operation Interdependence® or USO.

“Gifts From the Homefront” gift certifi cates can be redeemed at exchange facilities worldwide.

Holiday mailing deadlines setAAFES Public Affairs

TOBYHANNA REPORTER OCTOBER 23, 20074

An employee’s visual impairment doesn’t prevent her from enjoying life.

Linda Kresge, a liquid dispensing equipment operator in the Component Paint Branch, has lived with poor eyesight her entire life.

“I have optic nerve damage due to premature birth,” says Kresge. Before coming to work at the depot, she was a hostess/cashier at a restaurant.

Kresge has worked at the depot for 21 years. For most of her career, she worked in the Component Paint Branch. She would use a paste and apply it using a squeegee to fi ll in the engraved lettering on equipment after it was painted. “For a while I did the job by hand,” she said. “Then in the early 90s I began to use a machine with a foot pedal to do my work.”

About six weeks ago, Kresge was temporarily assigned to the Tool Crib Operation Branch as a tool and parts attendant where she uses special equipment to inventory tools such as saw cutters and drill bits. The branch is part of the Production Management Directorate’s Material Management Division.

Because of her impairment, Kresge uses a video magnifi cation system to help her identify writing on tools. The adjustable power zoom magnifi es objects or writing,

allowing her to see them displayed on a television screen. The depot has provided Kresge with the video magnifi cation system and MAGic, a computer program that helps people with impaired vision view information on a computer screen to aid with her work. The program comes with a speech synthesizer for the hearing impaired.

Kresge also uses the same type of equipment at home. “I use the video magnifi cation system to help me read my mail and write checks,” she says.

Although Kresge has worked here for almost 22 years and is familiar with her

working area, sometimes she needs to rely on her co-workers to watch out for her well being. “Co-workers warn me, ‘be careful,’ so I don’t get hurt. They’ll move stuff out of the way for me; they help me,” she says.

Because the depot provided her with equipment to work, she was able to be around people, which she enjoys. “It meant a lot that the depot provided me with the equipment to do my job,” she said.

She says that she likes the sense of accomplishment that goes along with working. “I like being able to do something for myself,” she said. She becomes

frustrated because sometimes she has to rely on other people. “I car pool here but when my car pool doesn’t come to work, I have to fi nd another way to get here,” she added.

But she doesn’t get discouraged; she just fi nds another way to do whatever she wants to do.

“I can’t read novels, so I order them on CD. If I want to go grocery shopping, I’ll contact a family member or call a cab,” she noted.

One of her hobbies is bowling in a Wednesday night bowling league. “I’ve been bowling since I was 10,” she says. “I average about 120.” Kresge also enjoys motorcycle rides, swimming and boating.

In 1988, Congress declared the month of October “National Disability Employment Awareness Month” (NDEAM) to educate Americans about issues related to disability and employment. Various programs, ceremonies and activities carried out during October highlight the employment barriers that still need to be addressed and removed. NDEAM is a time for refl ection on past accomplishments and presents a foundation for facing the challenges of the year ahead.

“By enhancing the workplace environment for people with disabilities, employers can help provide access to jobs that allow these individuals to demonstrate their potential and realize their dreams,” said President George W. Bush during a speech he gave on Sept. 28 recognizing NDEAM.

by Jennifer CaprioliStaff Writer

Linda Kresge uses a video magnifi cation system that helps people with impaired vision view information on a computer screen. (Photo by Tony Medici)

Video system helps employee see things clearly

‘Nobel’ achievement: Army earns 12 Shingo awards

WASHINGTON—Army Materiel Command (AMC) received 12 Shingo Public Sector Awards Oct. 11 for using Lean manufacturing practices.

The Shingo, considered the “Nobel Prize for Manufacturing,” recognized various Army depots who manufacture, repair, overhaul and maintain Warfi ghter equipment.

The Army earned triple the Shingo prizes in 2007 than last year’s four.

Gen. Benjamin S. Griffi n, AMC commander, said this increase “recognizes the men and women in our work force responsible for improvements.... [this] is an affi rmation of the best business practices we have integrated into the Army’s industrial base.”

The awards were presented Thursday during the 3rd Annual Public Sector Shingo Prize ceremony at the Hyatt Regency, Crystal City, Arlington, Va.

Established in 1988, the Shingo Public Sector Awards for Excellence in Manufacturing and Achievement, is administered by Utah State University and is considered the Nobel Prize for Manufacturing.

The Army earned prizes this year in all three categories: Gold awards, Silver, and Bronze.

The achievement exemplifi es the AMC commitment to readying the Army for the challenges of the 21st Century, according to Gen. Griffi n. He said a more effi cient, cost-effective, and productive Army will have more of an impact and will help Warfi ghters maintain Army readiness.

“I am extremely proud of AMC’s efforts to provide Warfi ghters with equipment much faster, better quality, and at a lower cost,” Gen. Griffi n said. “This three-fold

increase in awards also recognizes the men and women in our outstanding work force who are directly responsible for these improvements.... [These] awards are an affi rmation of the best business practices we have integrated into the Army’s industrial base.”

Recognizing his own leadership in guiding the Army toward the challenges of a new century while improving the manner in which the Army does business across depots everywhere in the continental United States, Gen. Griffi n himself was awarded with Shingo Hall of Fame status. He was honored in a Pentagon ceremony at the Hall of Heroes Oct. 11.

Recipients of the 2007 Shingo, Gold medal winners include Tobyhanna Army Depot in Pennsylvania; the Joint Manufacturing & Technology Center at Rock Island, Ill.; and the Red River Army Depot in Texas.

Tobyhanna is being honored for its work on the AN/TPQ-36 Firefi nder Antenna, increasing production and reducing repair cycle times. Rock Island Arsenal is being recognized for resolving safety and ergonomic issues related to its Forward Repair System, while also increasing monthly production of FRS units. Red River, meanwhile, has exponentially increased its Humvee production while also achieving a signifi cant cost avoidance of almost $4 million.

The 2007 Silver recipients are: Letterkenny Army Depot in south central Pennsylvania; Anniston Army Depot in south central Alabama; and two additional Silver awards earned by Red River.

Letterkenny’s efforts in Humvee recapping increased production and lowered the cost of the repair process.

Anniston’s Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle, or FAASV, production increased total units by 41percent and signifi cantly reduced cycle time.

In winning two Silvers, Red River was recognized for its output increase of the Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical

Truck, known as HEMTT, and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle-Power train which reduced labor hours and expanded output.

Those awarded the Bronze this year are: The Aviation and Missile Command at Fort Rucker in Alabama; Letterkenny; Corpus Christi Army Depot in Texas, and Anniston.

Fort Rucker’s AMCOM specifi cally worked on saving costs and reducing the cycle time of the C20J Engine Line TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopter.

Letterkenny’s power-generator maintenance operations have been recognized for their ability to increase output at a lower cost.

Corpus Christi’s project on the HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter reduced labor hours and achieved a cost avoidance of $287,000. Lastly, Anniston’s AGT 1500 Turbine engine (found in tanks) operation is being lauded this year for a number of milestones, including a 100-percent on-time delivery.

“[These] awards acknowledge AMC as a viable partner in lean manufacturing processes and procedures,” said Gen. Griffi n.

by Walter MontanoArmy News Service

Tobyhanna will celebrate Gold award tomorrow

Tobyhanna Army Depot’s celebration of the Shingo Gold Medallion for the AN/TPQ-36 Antenna Transceiver Group will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Building 1C6. The ceremony will recognize the successful efforts of Team Tobyhanna and include highlights of the Oct. 11 ceremony in Washington, presentation of the Gold Medallion to personnel representing the AN/TPQ-36 team, and remarks by Col. Ron Alberto, depot commander; Frank Zardecki, deputy commander; and Dave Sharman, director of the Logistics Readiness Center, CECOM LCMC.

OCTOBER 23, 2007 TOBYHANNA REPORTER 5

Excellence in Electronics

Around the Depot

Woodworking/Fabric Application Branch

System Integration and Support Directorate

The branch’s 59 employees fabricate multiple compartment cabinets, chests and cases, which involves cutting, shaping and assembling wooden parts as well as complex pattern making. They also mold, shape and assemble non-metallic and non-wood items such as composite materials, epoxies, fiberglass resins and Kevlar. Custom stamps are fabricated using a computerized photopolymer processing.

Equipment SpecsThe Woodworking/Fabric Application Branch executes the requirements of overhaul, special fabrication and manufacturing for C4ISR systems, subassemblies and components as well as a wide variety of weapons systems, equipment and associated components for the Armed Forces and other government agencies.

Bill Lorenzen routes out a counter top for an AN/ASM-190 ESV. (Photo by Tony Medici)

Gerard Mirro, carpentry worker, works on a counter top in an electronics shop van. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Vince Sabatini, fabric worker, lays out material for a tarp. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Christine Bennett-Thorne, fabric worker, works on barriers for AN/ASM-146 and AN/ASM-147 shelters. (Photo by Tony Medici)

Mike Stevens, carpenter worker, installs Davis plates on a counter top in an electronics shop van. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Ed Guaschino, carpentry worker, performs fi berglass work on a radar antenna. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Phyllis Miller, fabric worker, fabricates a bag in the fabric shop. (Photo by Tony Medici)

Mark Christian, fabric worker, measures material for a project. (Photo by Tony Medici)

Barbara Foreit, left, and Kathleen Sewatsky, fabric workers, work on rubber gaskets. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Paul Stephanick, applies rubber matting on a shelf for an AN/ASM-190 ESV. (Photo by Tony Medici)

TOBYHANNA REPORTER October 23, 20076

OrganizationTitleCara Burks Sheet metal worker D/SISStephen Calles Materials handler D/PWLydia Galvan-Moreland Secretary D/PMGeorge Howard Electronics mechanic D/ISRJeffrey Koory Equipment specialist, electronics D/C3/AvionicsWilfredo Serrano Electronics mechanic helper D/C3/Avionics

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WELCOME TO THE DEPOT

NEW SUPERVISORSS

Davis

VLTPThousands of Tobyhanna employees have

donated more than 44,852 annual leave hours to help 430 people over the past 19 years.

The voluntary leave transfer program (VLTP) lets federal employees donate annual leave to employees who have exhausted annual and sick leave because of a personal or family medical emergency.

People in “use or lose” status can donate excess leave days to employees participating in the VLTP.

Employees planning to donate “use or lose” annual leave are encouraged to do so as soon as possible, since there are limitations on the number of hours you can donate at the end of the leave year. The 2007 leave year ends on January 5.

For details, call Theresa Planchock, X57963 or Joseph Heitman, X57324, Management Employee Relations Division.

There are 27 active VLTP cases. They are:Edward J. Baker, Materiel Management

Division, Production Management DirectorateErich C. Buehring, Industrial Services

Division, Systems Integration and Support Directorate

Robin Campbell, Electro-Optic/Night Vision, Division, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Directorate

Melanie Canonico, Environmental Management Division, Industrial Risk Management Directorate

Brian Diehl, Refi nishing Division, SIS Directorate

Lisa Dougher, Equipment and Supply Division, Public Works Directorate

Alice Fitzgerald, Contract Administration Division, Contracting Directorate

Sally Franks, Materiel Management Division, PM Directorate

Roy David Fulkersin, Electronic Services Division, SIS Directorate

Nilla A. Goldson, Electronic Services Division, SIS Directorate

Jason Haupt, Firefi nder Division, ISR Directorate

Anne Kruizenga, Satellite Communications Division, Communications Systems Directorate

James E. Lanier, Command, Control and Communications (C3) Division, C3/Avionics Directorate

Paul T. Mahoney, Refi nishing Division, SIS Directorate

Michele S. Mondero, Range Threat Systems Division, C3/Avionics Directorate

Maureen Pitcavage, Industrial Services Division, SIS Directorate

Raymond R. Ragnacci, Range Threat Systems Division, C3/Avionics Directorate

Robert J. Safko, Engineering Division, PW Directorate

Larry Shaffer, Tactical Communications Division, CS Directorate

Diane Sosi, Electronic Services Division, SIS Directorate

Sebastian M. Szerszen, Firefi nder Division, ISR Directorate

Mark F. Williams, Technical Development Division, Business Management Directorate

Robert R. Jones, Logistics Support Activity, Packaging, Storage and Containerization Center

Justin Frey, Defense Distribution Depot-Tobyhanna, Light Distribution Team

Jake Haff, Defense Distribution Depot-Tobyhanna, Light Distribution Team

Karen Swartz, Social Security Administration

John Tirva, Defense Distribution Depot-Tobyhanna

Thomas E. Davis is the electronics measurement equipment mechanic supervisor, U.S. Army Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) Support Center.

He supervises six people who calibrate TMDE equipment for Tobyhanna Army Depot and customers in northeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and New England.

Davis served eight years in the Air Force serving in Texas, Mississippi, Massachusetts, Republic of Korea and Alaska. During his

military career he was a ground communications equipment technician.

Prior to his current position he was a physical sciences technician. He began his career at Tobyhanna in October 1983.

Davis is a 1970 graduate of Greenwood High School in Millerstown. While in the Air Force, he attended classes at the University of Maryland, Far East Division and University of Alaska in Fairbanks.

He and his wife, Paula, reside in Scranton. They are the parents of Daval, 34, Jennifer, 32, and Rebecca, 26.

Davis is a bi-vocational pastor with the Worldwide Church of God in Wilkes Barre.

CAREER MILESTONE

From left, Charles Leek, Donald Walker, Wesley Dervinis, depot deputy commander Frank Zardecki, Chester Cwalinski, Edward Kozik and John Ross attend the Oct. 17 Length of Service ceremony.

Six Tobyhanna employees were recognized for their years of government service during the Oct. 12 Length of Service Ceremony.

Chester Cwalinski—35 years, electronics integrated systems mechanic, Satellite Communications Division, Communications Systems (CS) Directorate.

John Ross—35 years, GCA/Sensors Branch chief, Air Traffi c Control and Landing (ATCALS) Division, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate.

Charles Leek—30 years, machinist, Industrial Services Division, Systems Integration and Support Directorate.

Donald Walker—30 years,

electronics mechanic, Range Threat Systems Division, Command, Control and Computer Systems/Avionics Directorate.

Wesley Dervinis—30 years, materials handler, Communications Security Division, CS Directorate.

Edward Kozik—30 years, electronics mechanic, ATCALS Division, ISR Directorate.

In addition to their service certifi cates and pins, employees with 35 years of service receive an engraved mantel clock and 30-year honorees receive a framed American Flag that includes a photo of the depot.

Depot deputy commander Frank Zardecki presented the awards.

RETIREESSOrganizationRetirement date

Gerald Casari Oct. 3 D/CSJoseph Monahan Oct. 3 D/ISR Carolyn Qualters Oct. 3 D/PMEllen Wilson Oct. 3 D/C3/AvionicsFrank Hampton Oct. 19 D/ISR

Name

Service desk starts 2nd shift The Information Management Directorate

will staff the Service Desk to provide support for second shift employees on a trial basis for 60 days. For assistance, call the Service Desk, X56677.

Prayer breakfast setThe 10th annual Veterans Day Prayer

Breakfast has been scheduled for Nov. 8 in the main cafeteria, Building 11.

Tickets will be on sale Thursday and Nov. 1. Cost is $5. Tickets will also be available at the door. Guest speaker is Chaplain (Maj.) Philip Smiley, depot chaplain. For more information, call Les Sharp, X57767, or Tom Salek, X59653.

Holiday luncheonThere will be a Thanksgiving luncheon buffet

at The Landing, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 5-8. Cost is $13 per person. For reservations, call X57998. All payments must be paid by Friday.

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TRADING POST

• Greenwood, Minooka, Moosic: 1 opening, 6-7 passengers, van, travels routes 307 or 502, “A” placard, nonsmoking, 5/4/9, runs both Fridays, call Dave Pietryka, X57361 or Ron Kryeski, X56270, or send e-mail.• Hamlin: 2 openings, van, meets at the Episcopal Church in Hamlin on Route 590, 5/4/9, fi rst Friday, call Barry, X59021 or Stan X59215.• Pittston: 1 opening, 7 passengers, van, 5/4/9, “A” placard, runs every Friday, pick up point is the Kmart Parking lot on the Pittston Bypass, call David Williams, X56213 or Bill

Klimchak, X57230 or send e-mail to david.a.williams10@us.army.mil.• Scranton, West Side: 2 openings, van, pick up point is Rite Aid parking lot on Luzerne Street and Meridian Avenue, and Route 307/Moosic Street, call Bill Thomas or Bob Jones, X58140.• Clarks Summit: 1 opening, van, 5/4/9, “A” placard, nonsmoking, call Paul Sacco, X56725 or Rich Joyce, X56774.• Mountain Top, White Haven: 3 openings, van, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., nonsmoking, “A” placard, call Janet, X57532.• West Scranton, Taylor, Moosic Street: 2 openings, van, 7 passengers, 5/4/9, “A” placard, house-to-house pick up, runs both Fridays, call Joe Manley, X56839 or X56840.• Freeland, Drums, White Haven, Mountain Top: 2 openings, van, 7 passengers, 3rd shift, nonsmoking, “A” placard, call Mike, X56313 or Pete, X59467.• Nanticoke, Sugar Notch: 1 opening, van, 14 passengers, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., pick up points are the Nanticoke National Guard Armory and Sugar Notch parking lot, call. John Bienick, X57361 or X57646.• New Ringgold: individual seeks van pool, 5/4/9, fi rst Friday, non-smoking, “A” placard, lives in Schuylkill County, near South Tamaqua, Lehighton and Weissport, call Michael Winderbaum, X57661 or e-mail michael.s.winderbaum@us.army.mil.• Taylor: 1 opening, 7 passengers, van, 5/4/9, second week, meets at Saint Joe’s (negotiable), call John Novak, X59368. • Clarks Summit: 1 immediate opening, 1 opening in January, 5/4/9, meets at VFW at 6 a.m., call John Bevard, X56250.

• Archbald, Jessup, Dunmore: 2 openings, van, 5/4/9, nonsmoking, “A” placard, shared driving, pick up points are the St. Thomas parking lot, Cousins, park and ride, and Holiday Inn, contact Mike, X56550 or mike.chapman@us.army.mil.• Dupont, Avoca, Moosic: 1 opening, 7 passengers, van, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., call Janice, X56269.• Wilkes Barre, Plains: 1 opening, 5/4/9, call Mike, X58806.• Plains, Wilkes Barre, Miners Mills: 3 openings, 15 passengers, van, 5/4/9, non-smoking, Route 315, Oct. 1, call Joe Walski, X57240.• Wilkes Barre: 2 openings, 7 passengers, van, 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. shift, meets at Sam’s Club, call Rosanne, X57285 or Arlene, X58008.• New Milford: 1 opening, 7 passengers, van, 5/4/9, non-smoking, “A” placard, runs every Friday, will stop at any exit on I-81, send an e-mail to Gerald Keene.• Back Mountain, West side: 1 opening, van, 5/4/9, non-smoking, meets at Luzerne Shopping Center at 5:45 a.m., call Don Engel, X57182 or Joe Craig, X56644.

• Wheels, tires: 4 each, aluminum wheels/tires, nice condition, 5 lug pattern with Cooper tires, less than 2,000 miles, P265/75R16, fi t 1988 Ford F-150 and 1999 Dodge 1500 (4x4s), 5 ¼ lug pattern, $600, call Jim LoPresti, 253-5402.• Misc. items: Recliner, $50; sofa, $25; love

seat, $20; end table, $15, call Paul, 655-8207.• Pool: Olympic Gold Pecan, above ground, 15 foot, round, new 1HP pump, Jacuzzi fi lter, new solar cover, net type winter cover, all accessories, buyer must remove, asking $300, call Bob Lance, 346-5176 after 5 p.m..• Misc. items: Exerciser stepper, like new, paid $300, asking $200 OBO; over 250 stuffed animals, all kinds/sizes, $30; bike, 5-speed, paid $350, asking $175 OBO; 2 sewing machines, both work, good condition, fl oor/table model, $40 OBO; basketball sneakers, like new, worn once, size 10, paid $150, asking $90 OBO, contact Denise, 436-8828 or e-mail lotsandlotsofpets@yahoo.com.• Fountain Pen: Cross Townsend Fountain Pen, black with gold-plated trim, 18k solid gold medium nib, butter smooth, starts immediately, reliable, wet fl ow, barely used, mint condition, comes with several black ink cartridges, and cartridge converter, retails for $240, asking $180, call 585-4068, leave message.• Ludwig Drum: with case, stand, 2B hickory sticks, mint condition, call Eridania, 839-1834• Truck: 2006 dodge Ram 2500, diesel quad cab, dark red, 7,000 miles, tonneau cover, spray-on bed liner, 2” leveling kit, 33x13.50-20 Mickey Thompson tires on 20x9 MKW wheels, asking $39,000, call Larry, 427-9864.• Kennel: Chain link fence, gate, 7 ½ x 7 ½ x4, asking$75, call Joe Manley, 342-2197. • Truck: 2000 Dodge, 1500, 4x4, tow package, 78K $6,000, call Vikki, 237-1109.• Misc: Thomas the Tank Engine table with Great Railroad Adventure play board, call 839-1834.

VAN/CAR POOLS

Editor’s Note: The Community Bulletin provides an avenue for depot and tenant employees to advertise van or car pools, and for-sale items. Money making items such as rentals and personal business will not be accepted. Information must be submitted via e-mail to Jacqueline.Boucher@us.army.mil, or written items can be mailed to the Public Affairs Offi ce, mail stop 5076.

Submissions must include a name and telephone extension. Only home phone numbers will be published in the Trading Post section. Ads wi l l be publ ished in four consecutive newspapers. It is the customer’s responsibility to update or renew items listed in the Community Bulletin.

For information, call Jacqueline Boucher, X58073.

Saving lives and fi re safety were the topics for 750 Pocono Mountain School District elementary school students during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-12) at Tobyhanna. Depot fi refi ghters and emergency medical technicians used four exhibits to show how they fi ght fi res and treat the injured. C.J. Penwell, left, Environmental Management Division, and a Pocono Mountain School District bus driver help children to “Practice the Plan” to exit the Fire Safety House. Above, Firefi ghter Steve Chervenitski explains how a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus would be used to rescue people in a smoke-fi lled house, as well as how other specialized equipment helps protect fi refi ghters and save lives. Safety Division personnel assisted during the event. (Photos by Tony Medici)

STOP, DROP, ROLLFirefi ghters teach local youth about safety

TOBYHANNA REPORTER OCTOBER 23, 20078

BFT from Page 1

Michael Mariani, Defense Support Services electrician, strips insulation from conductors, in a multi-conductor cable, before installing individual pins that will be assembled in 50-contact connector assembly. (Photo by Steve Grzezdzinski)

Technicians in the Automatic Test Equipment Repair Branch test the BFT Tactical Operation Center Light kits. The branch is in the C3/Avionics Directorate’s Command, Control and Computers Division.

Other kit components such as mounting brackets are prepared by the Industrial Services and Refi nishing divisions.

The Sheet Metal Fabrication Branch and the Machining Branch manufacture metal subcomponents from raw stock, said Michael Fisher, Industrial Services Division chief.

“These include piece parts and subassemblies of brackets and associated items that facilitate mounting of the electronic components into the vehicles,” he explained.

“We make or modify switch boxes and switch covers, tripod adapters and brackets” said Paul Hartz, Machining Branch chief.

These sub components move into the Welding Branch, where they are joined into unfi nished components.

The next step is taken at the Industrial Operations facility, where the components are etched and painted or plated. Once through the IOF, the raw stock has completed its transformation to a complete item ready for installation.

All components and parts purchased or manufactured are

routed to the Assembly Branch, Fisher said. The Assembly Branch assembles these items into the fi nal product by identifying and packaging the discrete components and parts required for each type of vehicle that receives the kit in accordance with drawings and other technical data.

“There is a variation of 16 different assemblies that we put together and ship,” said Robert Abromavage, Assembly Branch chief. “As they come in we separate for the weekly requirements. We install hardware and fasteners and assemble the brackets into completed confi gurations. We take the completed items, put them together with the installation hardware and cable assemblies. They are then inspected and shipped to the customer’s account.”

“BFT cable fabrication was started in this branch in May due to increasing workload,” said Ron Pugliese, chief of the Tactical Communications Facilities Branch. “We have two shifts going now and will add a third shift in another month.”

Jerry Demeck, chief of the Electrical Fabrication Support Branch, said depot and contractor employees are working two shifts because of the current mission.

“In fi scal year 2003, the entire depot had about 2.3 million manhours of work,” he said. “This fi scal year, this directorate alone will have 2.4 million manhours of work.

“We’re producing hundreds of kits per week between the three branches,” Healey added.

Victor Narsavage, a Tactical Communications Facilities Branch leader, said they can fabricate thousands of cables monthly.

“Fabricating the cables and switch boxes to meet the demand is very challenging,” he said. “They are the most complicated components in the kits.”

Personnel from all branches credit teamwork and Lean for being able to meet the schedule.

Pugliese and Demeck said a lot of intershop coordination must be done. Coordination not only between the three main branches, but also between the other SIS branches, production controllers, engineers, requisitioners and expediters, is crucial to meet the growing demand.

“The people in this mission put quality before quantity,” said Bob Olshefski, electrical worker, Electrical Fabrication Support Branch. “Our branch developed more effi cient processes to meet the schedule before we implemented Lean techniques. We have a double verifi cation program. Every cable is tested electrically, electronically and mechanically before it goes to the quality personnel for fi nal verifi cation. When Soldiers plug that system in using our kit, the system works.”

Pugliese credits Lean for allowing his entire branch, which works on other satellite communications-related missions, to increase productivity after the BFT mission was added in

May. “We worked with PII (Productivity Improvement and Innovation Directorate) to integrate our new equipment into the Lean concept, organizing the branch into cells and using Lean to work towards total Lean automation,” he said. “I’m sure we will improve further.”

“We have not only the BFT kits, but also the spare cables and other parts, and our other missions. I expect this mission to grow. It seems the more kits and spares we send, the more demand we get,” Demeck point out.

Jason Keyser, a DS2 contractor employee in the Electronics Fabrication Support Branch who has worked on the mission for three years, said he appreciates the depot work ethic. “I’m very impressed with the pride people here take in their work. They meet schedules all the time.”

John Kalenak, production controller, says that although Tobyhanna normally ships kits to Red River Army Depot, Texas, for distribution to units, they regularly received urgent requests from the fi eld.

“We have been contacted from units all over the world, especially from Southwest Asia, who need BFT kits shipped them directly,” he said. “We absolutely have been able to meet those requirements. It’s not uncommon for us to send a group of kits in one direction and another group in another direction.”

Kalenak works in the Manufacturing Scheduling Division, Production Management Directorate.

Debbie Shea, Manufacturing Scheduling Division chief, said Tobyhanna produced thousands of spare cables last year alone and will produce thousands more in fi scal year 2008.

“We are exceeding the demand for the top three priority kits and meeting demand for all other types of kits,” she said.

Kalenak, who served in the Air Force, said it feels good to be able to consistently fulfi ll troop requirements.

“I’m sure everyone here feels the same way,” he said. “We have a fabulous team with fantastic support from all of our shops involved here at Tobyhanna.”

Benjamin Bray, a Security guard who deployed to Iraq in 2004 and 2005, used Blue Force Tracking while on duty there.

“A great system!” said the Army Reservist staff sergeant. “I have convoyed with BFT and without; its presence in my vehicle was a comforting enhancement. The terrain we covered daily wasn’t always familiar and that birds-eye view of our vehicle, the rest of our forces, and the environment signifi cantly increased situational awareness.”

“There is not a person working this mission anywhere on the depot who doesn’t take pride in this work,” said Robert Tambasco, a Tactical Communications Facilities Branch electronic worker. “They know where the fi nal product goes, the Soldier.”

Submitted by Dan McCauleyEmployee Assistance Program Mgr.

The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of Americans during the last week of October every year. By wearing red ribbons and participating in community anti-drug events, young people pledge to live a drug-free life and pay tribute to DEA Special Agent Enriqué “Kiki” Camarena.

Life and Work of Agent CamerenaEnrique (Kiki) S. Camarena was born

on July 26, 1947, in Mexicali, Mexico. He graduated from Calexico High School in Calexico, Calif., in 1966, and in 1968 he joined the U.S. Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps for two years, he joined the Calexico Police Department as a Criminal Investigator in 1970. In May of 1973, Kiki started working as a Narcotics Investigator with the El Centro Police Department.

In June of 1974 he joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). His fi rst assignment as a DEA special agent was in a familiar place - Calexico, Calif. In 1977, after three years in Calexico, he was reassigned to the Fresno District Offi ce in Northern California.

Four years later, Kiki received transfer orders to Mexico, where he remained on the trail of the country’s biggest marijuana and cocaine traffi ckers. And in early 1985, he was extremely close to unlocking a multi-billon dollar drug pipeline. However, before he was able to expose the drug traffi cking operations to the public, he was kidnapped on Feb. 7, 1985.

On that fateful day, while headed to a lunch with his wife, Mika, Kiki was surrounded by fi ve armed men who threw him into a car and sped away. That was the last time anyone but his kidnappers would see him alive.

History of Red Ribbon WeekShortly after Kiki’s death, Congressman

Duncan Hunter and Kiki’s high school friend Henry Lozano launched “Camarena Clubs” in Kiki’s hometown of Calexico, California. Hundreds of club members pledged to lead drug-free lives to honor the sacrifi ce made by Kiki Camarena.

These pledges were delivered to First Lady Nancy Reagan at a national conference of parents combating youth drug use. Several state parent organizations then called on community groups to wear red ribbons during the last week of October as a symbol of their drug-free commitment.

The fi rst Red Ribbon Week celebrations were held in La Mirada and Norwalk, Calif.

In 1988, the National Family Partnership (NFP) coordinated the fi rst National Red Ribbon Week with President and Mrs. Reagan serving as honorary chairpersons.

How to celebrate Red Ribbon WeekThe NFP estimates that more than 80

million people participate in Red Ribbon events each year.

The campaign is a unifi ed way for communities to take a stand against drugs and show intolerance for illicit drug use and the consequences to all Americans. Schools, businesses, the faith community, media, families, and community coalitions join together to celebrate Red Ribbon Week in many ways, such as: sponsoring essay and poster contests; organizing drug-free races; decorating buildings in red; handing out red ribbons to customers; holding parades or community events; and by publicizing the value of a drug-free, healthy lifestyle.

DEA joins with community coalitions and prevention groups to plan and carry out Red Ribbon activities, ranging from classroom events to stadium-sized rallies.

What you can do:Participate in your local events.Be an advocate for a healthy, drug – free

living.Talk to your kids about dangers of drugs.Wear wrist bands and T-shirts with a “I am

drug free” theme.

Red Ribbon Week: oldest, largest drug prevention program