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The Robins Air Force BaseChild Development Center staffworks hard to provide base chil-dren with a great environmentto learn and play in, and they’vegot the credentials to prove it.The CDC’s Airmen and
Family Services Flight’s childand youth programs recentlyearned its latest accreditationfrom the National Association
for the Education of YoungChildren.The Air Force Child
Development Center Programsare governed byAir Force regu-lation, to include Department ofDefense guidelines for compli-ance in areas of fire, health,safety, programming and busi-ness.The NAEYC addresses the
program quality and heart of the
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Robins has been nominated asa future test wing candidate forthe development of theAirForce’s insider threat program.Still in its early stages, prepa-
ration is underway for a springvisit here by members ofCarnegie Mellon University’sSoftware Engineering Institute,under contract by the Office ofthe Secretary of theAir Force, togather information to help devel-op the program.“The insider threat program is
about being proactive versusreactive,” saidAngela Vasser, theinstallation’s InformationProtection chief, and a memberof theAir Force’s Insider ThreatWorking Group. “An insiderthreat can be anything fromunauthorized disclosures ofnational security information to
workplace violence.”The program under develop-
ment seeks to learn more aboutexisting policies, procedures andactivities, such as those in place atRobins, in order to prevent andmitigate harm, according toVasser.For example, one program in
place is the Continuous EvaluationProgramwhich establishes a chainof communication in order tohighlight any security concernsshould an individual be flagged forany potentially disqualifying infor-mation.“It’s all about having an infor-
mation-sharing platform,” shesaid. “The intent is to help developwhat theAir Force insider threatprogram is going to look like andhow existing processes can beleveraged.”“By having this site visit,
Robins will be able to provideinformation so that data can be
used to develop an (Air Force-wide) implementation plan,” sheadded.Insider threats are when some-
one on the inside uses authorizedaccess to do harm to the securityof theAir Force andU.S. Thatthreat can include damage throughsuch things as espionage, terrorismor loss or degradation of depart-mental resources or capabilities.Protecting national security
remains a high priority across theDefense Department due to sever-al high-profile incidents in thepast.Those included the 2009 shoot-
ings at Fort Hood, Texas; the 2010leaks of classifiedmilitary anddiplomatic documents toWikiLeaks byArmy Pfc. BradleyManning; andNational SecurityAgency contractor EdwardSnowden, who stole highly-sensi-tive, classified intelligence infor-mation in 2013.
BY JENNY [email protected]
Even aircraft engines removed frompowerfulAir Force weapon systemsneed an oil change every now and
then.As part of our ongoing “HomeAway
from Home” series, which debuted lastSeptember, our in-depth coverage overthe last four months has highlighted vari-ous stages of the programmed depotmaintenance of a C-130H at the WarnerRobins Air Logistics Complex.During Gate 4 when scheduled
inspections occur, outboard engines onthe aircraft were removed in earlyDecember and routed to the C-130Engine Shop in Bldg. 44.After all, you can’t do anything with
an aircraft if nothing is there to power itup. That’s where the engines come in.And to make sure they’re safely and
properly maintained, a crew of at leastthree people arrived from the engineshop to first remove any connectionseach engine has to the plane, includingjust four bolts. Once that’s done, safetycaps and plugs are installed, and a cranegently removes and lifts the preciouscargo for transfer to its temporary homea few hangars away.So what happens when a 5000-pound
engine is hauled in? First, mechanicsopen up all the cowlings – the metal cov-ering the entire engine, to take a closer
look inside. Then, the oil is drained andoil filters are carefully checked for anycontaminants that could indicate anengine is malfunctioning.That’s one of many things the engine
shop mechanics look for to ensure theyhave a good engine.Sometimes when bearings start to go
bad, it will vibrate, which then causesmetal shavings to get bigger and biggeruntil they’re picked up in the oil, mag-netic particle plugs or in the engine’s fil-ters.If no metal particles are detected in
the oil magnetic plugs or engine filters,the fuel and hydraulic filters are removedand replaced. Then inspections begin.“We change the oil, all the filters; we
lubricate it; we check for minor prob-lems, and then we put it back together,”
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U.S. Air Force photo by ED ASPERAPatrick Dixon, left, and Ronald DeFreitas, both C-130 mechanics, move an outboard engine which hasbeen removed for maintenance during the PDM process.
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Base nominated to developAF insider threat program
“We change the oil,all the filters; we lubricate it;we check for minorproblems, and then we putit back together.”
– Stephen Welchel560th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron Engine Shop supervisor
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Robins Air Force Base's Wood Crafts Clubwill hold its first general membership meetingJan. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Heritage Club Ballroom.Meetings will bring all potential members up
to date on safety rules, fees, hours of operation,opening dates. They will also begin takingmembership applications for those interested injoining the club.
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The Museum of Aviation Foundation is sponsoring its annualmarathon, half-marathon and 5K, which will take place Jan. 17.Last year, more than 1,500 racers from all over the world partici-pated, and more than $70,000 was raised for our local museum,thanks to the efforts of more than 120 volunteers.For those wishing to volunteer to assist with the race, contact
Capt Ryan Schleiden at (724) 272-4923, by email [email protected], or Senior Airman Marie Palma at(318) 547-2723 or [email protected]) by Jan. 14.
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said Stephen Welchel, 560th AircraftMaintenance Squadron Engine Shopsupervisor.
The engine, which takes 40 quarts ofoil, is inspected from front to back aspart of its 56-hour work package. They’lllook for hoses that are out of date.Teflon, for example, can be used indefi-nitely; rubber hoses wear out and mustbe changed.
Clamps and bushings are checked; theentire engine is checked for signs of anycracks, and six fuel nozzles are removed,checked and reinstalled. Boroscopes areused to visually inspect all the engine’sblades for any chips and cracks.
Just like in a car, an aircraft’s enginecontains an igniter, located at the back.
“It’s nothing more than a spark plug,”said Welchel. “It just takes one time tostart things up, then it sits there until it’sneeded again.”
Once you have ignition, the turbineturns providing the pilot with bleed air,hydraulic, AC and DC power, and thetorque necessary for take-off and flight.
Few if any pieces from the inside arecompletely removed from the engine. Ifmajor damage is found, it’s a phone callto home station to see what the customerwants done.
As part of that work, the engine’s pro-pellers, which take 22 quarts of hydraulicfluid, are also inspected. Its edges arechecked for any chips, possibly as a resultof rock damage.
On this day’s inspections everythinglooked good, and there were no oil con-taminants, according to Welchel.
There are several road constructionprojects happening this month.
The first involves traffic signalimprovement that will upgrade the trafficsignal at Richard Ray Boulevard andRobins Parkway to be similar to the oneat Watson Boulevard and RobinsParkway. Construction began this week.
The project will result in improveddriver safety, reduce queue time at thelight and reduce maintenance.Construction is estimated to last 45 days,weather permitting.
The contractor is required to keep theintersection open with the existing signaloperational. Pedestrian pathways may beimpeded due to heavy equipment.Periodic lane closures outside of peaktraffic flow times will be needed to erectand hang signal heads.
Beginning Monday, a project willrepair and repave damaged sections of thePerimeter Road/Perimeter RoadExtension ‘Y’ intersections near Bldgs.43 and 59. Construction is expected tolast 21 days, weather permitting.
During the construction, PerimeterRoad and Perimeter Road Extension willbe closed but not simultaneously. Theroad not closed will allow two-way trafficflow, and the contractor will have signageand a flagman on site to ensure specifictraffic flow is known. Parking alongPerimeter Road and Perimeter RoadExtension will be limited or closed tominimize disruption to the constructionand maximize traffic flow.
In related news, work has continuedon the milling and paving ofMilledgeville Street. The project removesexisting asphalt and road-base material. Atotal of 25 parking spots located on thestreet will be closed until the estimatedcompletion date of Jan. 24.
The street will be partially or fullyclosed for three weeks as work is phasedto minimize impact. Phase 3 and 4 willclose entire sections of the street with thefinal work involving striping of the newasphalt. Inclement weather can delay allthese projects. Drivers are urged to exer-cise caution during this time.
Let’s Get theShow onthe Road
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U.S. Air Force photo by RAY CRAYTON
program, Tricia Gurr, the CDC’SAirman & FamilyServices Flight chief, said.
“Overall, theAir Force’s focus is to provide parentswith available, affordable and quality childcare andyouth programs,” she said. “The programs provide sup-port to the installation mission. The development of thewhole child requires support in areas to includestrengthening and enhancing of the children mentally,emotionally, physically, socially and cognitively.”
Child development programs service children 6weeks to 5 years of age providing opportunities for chil-dren to play, socialize and become active members oftheir own age group and peer community, Gurr said.
“The children learn through play how to apply theprinciples and values learned at home and school totheir daily lives,” she said.
The program was initially accredited several yearsago, and recently achieved its second re-accreditationwhich is valid through Oct. 1, 2019.
The CDC’s latest accreditation is a testament to thecenter’s commitment to RobinsAir Force Base chil-dren, Gurr said.
“High-quality programs provide a safe and nurturingenvironment while promoting the development ofyoung children,” she said. “NAEYC-accredited pro-grams show their quality by meeting the 10 NAEYCEarly Childhood Program Standards, which are basedon the latest research on the education and developmentof children.”
Accreditation is a goal that requires continuousimprovement and growth while promoting the develop-ment of young children, Gurr said.
“It’s apparent in the staff’s tenacity that they weregoing to achieve this incredible honor one way oranother, and without question proved it,” she said. “TheCDC program is accredited and shows the level of pro-fessionalism and dedication needed to even embark onsuch a journey.
“The staff will have to work even harder to take theprogram to the next level, and there’s no doubt that inthe next five years we’ll have grown even stronger inproviding a safer and more nurturing learning environ-ment for the children at RobinsAir Force Base,”she said.
Editor’s note: The center’s programs cover:Child Development (6 weeks to 5 years); FamilyChild Care (2 weeks to 12 years); Youth Center (9 to12 years); School Age Program (Kindergartenthrough 12 years); Teen Center (12 to 18 years); andtheAirman & Family Readiness Center is availablefor military and spouses.
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CDCContinued from 1
U.S. Air Force file photoThe Robins Child Development Center staff works hard to provide base children with a great environ-ment to learn and play in. The programs provide support to the installation mission. The developmentof the whole child requires support in areas to include strengthening and enhancing the children men-tally, emotionally, physically, socially and cognitively.
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. –As theAir Force’s No. 4acquisition priority, the Joint STARS Recapitalization program continuesto progress through risk reduction efforts and refine requirements, all thewhile growing in size and significance.The Recap was designated its own division within the Battle
Management Directorate at HanscomAir Force Base recently.With the new division beefing up in personnel and resources, the team
has its sights set on preparing and managing the next cycle of contractsleading up to the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development phaseanticipated to begin in 2017.At the helm of the new division is Col. David Learned, a 19-year
defense acquisition veteran and former resident of Hanscom.As theJSTARS Recap senior materiel leader, there will be no more than two lev-els of review between Learned and the milestone decision authority.The JSTARS Recap Division is comprised of three departments: a sys-
tems engineering, integration and test branch; a platform branch responsi-ble for aircraft and communications; and a mission systems branchresponsible for radar and battle management command and control. Allwill work together to integrate and field a complete weapons system solu-tion.“Currently, the legacy Joint STARS office has less than 10 people as
the program moves into sustainment at RobinsAir Force Base after thetransition from the Electronic Systems Center to theAir Force Life CycleManagement Center in 2012.As of Jan. 1 there is no remaining legacyJoint STARS support at Hanscom as the capability and mission shiftsfocus to the new, modernized weapon system during the next decade.Since hosting an industry day inApril, the Recap team continued the
risk reduction phase of the effort by spending $18.5 million in subsystemrisk reduction contracts with industry for radar and BMC2 systems.
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Boeing completes successfulfirst flight in KC-46 Program
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIRFORCE BASE, Ohio – The KC-46 development program complet-ed its first flight of Engineering,Manufacturing and Developmentaircraft #1 Dec. 28.The aircraft is a provisioned
767-2C freighter and is the criticalbuilding block for the KC-46 mis-sionized aerial refueler.The maiden flight took off at
9:29 a.m. from Paine Field inEverett, Wash., and landed threehours and 32 minutes later atBoeing Field in Seattle.“Getting in the air is a critical
step in the development of thisimportant capability for thewarfighter,” said Brig. Gen. DukeZ. Richardson, Program ExecutiveOfficer for Tankers at the AirForce Life Cycle ManagementCenter. "The team at Boeing hasdone a remarkable job creating an
entirely new aircraft that will soonbecome the backbone of our abilityto project power anywhere in theworld.”
AF government travel cardsreceive tech upgrade
WASHINGTON (AFNS) –Beginning this month, Citibank isissuing chip and PIN-enabled gov-ernment travel cards to new cardapplicants, individuals whose cardsexpire in 2015 and individuals whohave reported lost or stolen cards.This is the first phase in a multi-
phased rollout, which enhancessecurity and convenience of gov-ernment travel and pay systems.The new cards are embedded
with a microchip that provides fortransaction encryption and an ele-vated level of authentication.Chip and PIN technology
strengthens data security, betterprotecting cardholders’ personallyidentifiable information, as well as
the government’s sensitive transac-tion and payment data.“The cards are yet another tool
to combat potential fraud,” saidEric Cuebas, the director of AirForce financial services. “Byworking together with chip-enabled terminals, they ensure amore secure transaction by validat-ing both the card and cardholder.“Additionally, Citi’s chip and
PIN cards don’t use radio frequen-cy functionality and are strictlycontact-only cards. They’re notsusceptible to the skimming issueencountered by radio frequencyidentification cards.”All cardholders should log into
CitiManager and review mailingand email addresses and contactinformation under “My CardAccount/Card Maintenance.”The cardholder can also review
their information using the accountlisting report in Citibank’s customreporting system.
U.S. Air Force photo byMASTER SGT. SCOTT THOMPSON
Hitchin’ a ride
Team JSTARS aircraft crew chiefs recover an E-8C Joint STARS returning from a mission in supportof Exercise Iron Dagger at Robins. The 116th and 461st Air Control wings created the first ever IronDagger exercise which involved more than $1 billion worth of joint service assets from four differentstates and included Air Force, National Guard, Army, Navy and U.S. Customs and Border Protectionpersonnel and equipment.
Senior Airman Tyler Trocano, left, and Tech. Sgt. MatthewSpittler wait for extraction on a CH-47 Chinook helicopterfrom the Illinois Army National Guard during a recent exer-cise. Both Airmen are Joint Terminal Air Controllers fromthe 148th Air Support Operations Squadron, FortIndiantown Gap, Pa.
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In Other News
COLUMBUSAIRFORCE BASE, Miss.(AFNS) – Secretary ofthe Air Force DeborahLee James visitedColumbus Air ForceBase Dec. 17 and 18,where she met withAirmen of all ranks andflew on a training flightin a T-38C Talon.She also conducted an
all call, where she dis-cussed her top prioritiesas the secretary of theAir Force.James said she pre-
dicts 2015 will be anoth-er challenging year onthe world scene, and thatthe Air Force will contin-ue to be on the frontlines.She said because of
that, she’ll continue tofocus on her top threepriorities: taking care ofpeople; increasing readi-
ness; and making everydollar count.Prior to her visit to
Columbus, the secretaryannounced there will beno involuntary forcemanagement programs infiscal 2015.She also said the Air
Force’s readiness hasgone down during thepast few years.The year of sequestra-
tion was a particularlybad year, and we defi-nitely need to get ourreadiness levels upacross the Air Force,” thesecretary said. “That’sprecisely why we choseto invest additional bil-lions of dollars into ourreadiness accounts liketraining and infrastruc-ture going into thefuture.”James said the Air
Force is high-tech and
part of becoming, andremaining, the best 21stcentury Air Forcerequires the best technol-ogy.
“We want to be onestep ahead of the poten-tial adversaries,” shesaid. “We don’t want tobe equal, and we for sure
will never let ourselvesbe behind.”James said current
unexpected issues areexamples of why the AirForce needs to raise itsreadiness levels.“All you have to do is
read your morningmedia, and you can readabout the fight againstIslamic State of Iraq andthe Levant in the MiddleEast where our Air Forceis very much in the leadand that demonstrateshow we need to beready,” the secretarysaid.“Or, you can read
about humanitarian airdrops in the Pacific, orabout West Africa andEbola. I could go on andon but all of this is unex-pected, she added.“For all of this we
must rise to the occasion
and it talks to our trainingand our readiness.”James said the Air
Force is doubling downon training because train-ing and education are animportant part of thedevelopment of Airmen.At Columbus Air
Force Base and otherundergraduate pilot train-ing programs there arethree principle aircraftused to train future pilotsfor the Air Force.James said one of the
aircraft used in training,the T-38C, is gettingolder, and the Air Force isconcerned about the ageof that aircraft.She predicted that dur-
ing the next few years theAir Force would finalizethe requirements to investin a new generation oftrainer, currently calledthe T-X.
SecAF talks priorities – no fiscal 2015 involuntary programsperspective
U.S. Air Force photo by ELIZABETH OWENSMembers of the 14th Medical Group meet Secretary of theAir Force Deborah Lee James outside of the Koritz Clinicduring her visit to Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. Alongwith touring some of the base facilities, James sat downwith groups of Airmen to answer questions, and learn moreabout their daily missions.
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BY STUART BAPTIESRobins Health and Wellness Center director
By using the Federal EmployeesHealth Benefits program, all federalemployees and retirees – as well astheir spouses and dependents – havefull access to evidence-based tobaccocessation treatments at no out-of-pock-et cost.FEHB covers an estimated 8 million
people, including 2.2 million activefederal employees, 1.9 million retirees,and almost 4 million spouses anddependents. The U.S. Office ofPersonnel Management estimates thatabout 18 percent of current federalemployees – or about 400,000 people –smoke, compared with about 20 percentof the general population.FEHB enrollees who smoke now
have access to the kind of cessation treat-ments that help smokers quit for good.All FEHB health plans are required to
cover the seven FDA-approved cessationmedications and individual, group andtelephone counseling – the treatmentsidentified as effective in the U.S. PublicHealth Service Clinical PracticeGuideline “Treating Tobacco Use andDependence: 2014 Update.”The health plans are required to offer
coverage with no co-payments, coinsur-ance, deductibles or annual/lifetime dol-lar limits.While medications and counseling
can each be effective on their own,they’re even more effective when usedin combination. Tobacco users who useboth medications and counseling canpotentially double to triple their chancesof quitting successfully.The FDA-approved first-line medica-
tions are as follows:• Bupropion SR (Zyban)
• Nicotine gum• Nicotine inhaler• Nicotine lozenge• Nicotine nasal spray• Nicotine patch• Varenicline (Chantix)FEHB plans are required to cover at
least two quit attempts per year, with aminimum of four counseling sessionsof at least 30 minutes for each attempt.However, the new benefit won’t
cover over-the-counter medications thatare purchased directly by enrollees,only those medications that are pre-scribed as part of a doctor’s visit or aspart of a cessation program are cov-ered.Robins has taken the further step of
ensuring that Federal Employees havefree access to Group Counseling andCessation Services either through theTobacco Cessation counselors at the baseHealth andWellness Center or by callingour very own contractedAmerican LungAssociation Tobacco QUITLINE at 1-877-695-7848 seven days a weekbetween 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. central stan-dard time and letting them know you're afederal employee at Robins.For more information check out
www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/special-initiatives/quit-smoking/ or con-tact the base Health andWellness Centerat 478-327-8480 and ask to speak withStuart Bapties.
mAKE THE cALLCall the American Lung
Association Tobacco QUITLINE at 1-877-695-7848, seven days a weekbetween 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. centralstandard time and letting themknow you're a federal employee atRobins.
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Robins evaluating floor drains, sinks inindustrial areas to meet requirements
Robins was issued a new industrialstormwater permit from the GeorgiaEnvironmental Protection Division inJune 2012. As part of that permit, theEPD requires the base to evaluate pipesystems in buildings constructed prior to2006 to determine whether the pipeswere tied into the correct drainage sys-tem.
The base must evaluate floor drainsand sinks associated with industrial activ-ities such as equipment maintenancebays, chemical storage areas or locationswith the potential to discharge pollutantsto verify the discharges go to wastewatertreatment facilities, rather than thestormwater system.
The project includes some of the fol-lowing methods to assess the drain dis-charge location:
Dye testing – Introducing dyed waterinto a drain/sink and monitoring down-stream points to detect the dyed water.The dye is non-toxic.
TV surveillance – Inserting closedcircuit television cameras into the pipesand moving them by remote control toinspect the pipes and their connections.
Review of as-built drawings – Asavailable, a facility’s schematics thatshow the plumbing design and other fea-tures can be reviewed to provide therequired verification.
Robins has completed a project toidentify facilities that require a full-scalefield inspection. The project included theinspection of 13 facilities. At five facili-ties, the drains and sinks were confirmedto be connected to the proper location. Atthe other eight, corrective actions oradditional field work is required, and hasbeen submitted to civil engineering. Theremaining facilities will be inspectedbefore the permit expires in May 2017.
Editor’s note: For more informa-tion, contact Jim Rieker, WaterQuality ProgramManager, 468-9645.