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Disclaimer: Truckin On is an unofficial newsletter published every month in the interest of serving Air Force active duty, civilian and retired vehicle operations

maintenance personnel. Articles submitted by its contributors are not to be considered official statements by the U.S. Air Force.

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SPECIALPOINTSOFINTEREST:

JLTVSTOREPLACEAGINGHMMWV FLEET-PG 1

BC3 TRAININGMACDILL-PG 2

Inside this issue:

Cold Weather Fleet PG 3-5

Veh Mx Safety PG 6

Job Market Info PG 7-8

Auto Related Jobs PG 9

A Story of Friendship

PG 9

CWAEurope PG 10

Willys Returns PG 11

Fed Agencies LowerFleet Costs

PG 12

Letter to the Editor PG 13

New Award Program PG 13

3D Printing PG 14

TRUCKIN ONDedicated to the Men and Women

ofAF Vehicle Operations & Maintenance Past, Present, and Future

Truckin On Reunion

3-7 Nov 2014

Las Vegas, NV

Interested Members

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JLTVs to Replace Aging HMMWV Fleet

30-year old HMMWV fleet going

the way of the Jeep

submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt

(Ret/2T3)

In 1984 HMMWVs supplanted the role

formerly served by smaller jeeps such

as the M151, 14-short-ton MUTT, and

other light tactical vehicles.

The HMMWV first saw combat action in

Operation Just Cause, the invasion of

Panama in 1989.

Now the HMMWV fleet will be replaced

by the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

(JLTV).

August 2012: Three companies were

awarded an Earnest Money Deposit

(EMD) contract: AM General, Oshkosh,

and Lockheed Martin whose illustration

appears below.

The JLTV is designed to replace many

of the current Army and Marine Corps

Humvee tactical vehicles, providing

significant advances in survivability

and capability.

Additional information for the JLTV can

be found at these websites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/

Joint_Light_Tactical_Vehicle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=ILZDouOFkeM


v=ddW56E6IUSU


v=ALNIzO4fk4A

See attached Congressional Report,

dated Jan 9, 2014, for further details.
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MacDill vehicle ops unit ramps up realistic training

by Senior Airman Melanie Bulow-Gonterman

6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

11/21/2013- MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Since 2003,

Air Force vehicle operators have been tasked with providing

convoy support for the operations conducted in the Middle East;

and due to the extreme nature of these taskings, Team

MacDill's 6th Logistic Readiness Squadron engineered its first of

many modified Combat Convoy Courses on Nov 2.

Prior to each deployment, vehicle operator personnel must train

to meet a full range of tasks that prepare them for the multitude

of situations that may arise during wartime and hostile convoy

and contingency operations.

In support of the first annual training were the Joint

Communications Support Element, 6th Security Forces

Squadron, and the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department,

who provided first hand experiences and mimicked real-world

scenarios.

"Our goal was to conduct ultrarealistic convoy operations and

the JCSE, SFS, CE (Fire-Department) did just that." said Master

Sgt. Thomas Dulin, 6th LRS, vehicle operations supervisor.

"Each entity played an integral role in our training, which

allowed us to make it as realistic as possible."

The training introduced a diversified set of "mock" threat

scenarios to include: vehicle-borne improvised explosive

devices detection, small arms fire ambushes, vehicle recovery

procedures, and proper vehicle formation attack and

assessment roles. Additional training insertions keyed in on

self-aid buddy care (SABC), calling in "9-lines," and helicopter

evacuations procedures.

"The vehicle operations training section successfully taught our

Airmen how to effectively communicate and respond in high

pressure situations," stated Tech. Sgt. Gany Gamboa, 6th

Logistics Readiness Squadron NCO-in-charge of training. "It's

was a fantastic way for the seasoned operators to refreshourselves and pass on our experiences with the younger

Airmen, so that they will be able to anticipate and react to the

situations they might face while deployed."

Because of the overwhelming success of the modified Combat

Convoy Courses training, the vehicle operators expand upon

their successful benchmark and have now begun to schedule

quarterly refreshers.

Editors Note: Additional photos of MacDills BC3 training are

located at the following website: http://www.macdill.af.mil/

news/story.asp?id=123371659

Editors Comments: This YouTube video is separate from the

above article, but closely related in subject matter. It is three

minutes and 41 seconds long, but very poignant and well worth

watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7A8 -pCGD8M

Airman 1st Class Jeffery Ball, 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron

vehicle operator, secures the area during combat convoy training,

Nov. 2, 2013 at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. The training is

designed to train transportation Airmen in basic combat skills

required to integrate with joint forces in hostile convoy operations.

(U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Patrick Gargan)

70th MTD BC3 Basic Combat Convoy Course

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This article was previously published in the January/February issue ofGovernment Fleetmagazine (www.gfleet.com). Republished withpermission.

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Vehicle aintenance SafetyVehicle maintenance - a dangerous place to

work -if you dont follow the rules

by Roger Storman, SMSgt (Ret/2T3)

One of my sincerest wishes for 2014 is that your shops/

employees are free from injury. But wishing doesnt make it

happen. It takes a safety conscious, proactive workforce to

prevent mishaps. Please dont be careless at work, and at the

risk of sounding clich, THINK SAFETY!

I dont mean to lecture, but theres never enough that can be

said about safety. Many of you have been around for as long or

longer than I have and, like me, youve stopped turning

wrenches. However, we have many Truckin On members who

are still plying their trade and to them I cant stress enough how

important it is to follow the rules and work safely.

I could cite all the applicable AFOSH Standards and OSHA

Regulations; however, I suspect you know those already, or

should. If not, see your supervisors/managers and get actively

involved with your shops safety program. Its vital to your

health and well being and to that of your fellow mechanics.

Instead, I thought I would list some of the vehicle maintenance

mishaps Ive either seen first hand or have knowledge of

through other sources. So, here are some of the more

memorable ones from my time in vehicle maintenance that

resulted in close calls, injuries, or death.

Working under a vehicle without eye protection: I was a

young airman assigned a job to remove and replace a

muffler. I had my safety goggles on my head because it

was hot and they kept fogging up. As I was banging on the

muffler, a piece of rust fell and embedded itself in my eye,

like a tiny spear. An ophthalmologist had to remove it and I

wore an eye patch for a week. Lesson learned for me.

Fire burned refueling maintenance shop to the ground:

The RFM office had an open flame heater and there was a

gap under the office door. A mechanic accidentally dumped

5,000 gallons of JP-4 onto the shop floor. It flooded the

shop and fuel flowed into the office where the heater ignited

the fuel. An NCO ran from the shop on fire. He was

tackled and rolled on the ground to extinguish the flames.

He sustained severe burns from which he eventually

recovered, but suffered psychological trauma and was

assigned to another section. The facility was a total loss.

Mechanic failed to secure 28-passenger bus while

parked on a hydraulic lift: Upon raising the lift, the bus

fell off into the adjacent bay. There were no injuries, only

damage to the bus. However, it could have resulted in

serious injury or death.

Mechanic horse playing with exhaust ventilation

system: I read about this in a safety bulletin while on the

5 AF staff. Some shops had a ventilation system to extract

exhaust fumes from the work bays. A hose was placed

over the exhaust pipe and a fan extracted the fumes to the

outside. One mechanic was horse playing and stuck an

exhaust hose over another mechanics nose and mouth.

The suction from the fan collapsed his lungs and he died.

NCOs failed to use proper equipment: Two NCOs were

removing an engine block from a wooden shipping

container. Instead of using a hoist, they attempted to lift

the block by hand. It slipped and pinched one of the

NCOs finger, severing the tip. He, his superintendent,

and squadron commander briefed the 5 AF/CC.

Inexperienced NCO placed his body between a raised

dump truck bed and truck chassis: He failed to properly

position the safety stand and then proceeded to remove

the bleeder screw from the hydraulic lift cylinder. The bed

came down and, by sheer luck, caught the safety stand.

Otherwise, he would have been cut in half. He worked for

me.

Mechanic failed to use tire cage: An untrained and

unsupervised mechanic inflated a split rim tire outside the

tire cage. The rim blew off, hit the ceiling, and came to

rest on the opposite side of the shop. He escaped injury

and/or death by perhaps inches.

These are real-life examples of what can and did go wrong

when the rules were ignored. Dont be that guy or gal who

takes a short cutdont become a statistic. The Air Force

needs you and your family needs you, so have a safe 2014.

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JobMarketWorking With Staffing Firms

1 Feb 2014

Job seekers - transitioning from active duty tothe civilian job market

by Billy Dover, CMSgt (Ret/2T1)

When I was separating from the Air Force, I was not having any

success on my own; finally, just prior to my retirement, I

provided my resume to a staffing firm that handled the

Northwest. I had a telephone interview, followed by a

face-to-face interview, within a week of arriving in Oregon.

I was hired the same day as my face-to-face interview and spent

12-years with the company prior to moving to Leavitt's Freight

Service.

It worked for me and since the fees are the responsibility of theemployer, I'd encourage others to use this option.

If any Truckin' On readers are interested in Oregon/Washington,

I would urge them to use Quantum Recruiters, Inc.; contact

information follows:

Stephanie Smith, VP

Quantum Recruiters, Inc.

541.683.1757Office

541.221.9903Cell

www.quantumrecruiters.net

Tips for working witha staffing firm

When working with a staffing firm, there is NEVER A FEE

to the candidate. The firm's fees are paid by the hiring

company.

If applying to a position listed on a staffing companywebsite, make sure tospecify the position, and if available,

the location, job/position number, and contact name for

that posting.

A Microsoft Word version of your resume is preferred(unless otherwise specified) with your updated emailaddress andcontact information included.

The same guidelines apply to supplying resumes, coverletters, and interviewing. The recruiter is working as an

agent for thehiring company, as well as representing you to

those companies. Make the same effort to impress them

as you would to impressany potential employer. If you have resumes on file with several staffing firms,

make sure you keep them all current, including

certifications additional education, or new work

experiences. The more skills you have on file, the betteryour chances of matching the criteria for an open position.

Advantages to working with a staffingfirm

There are many reasons why working with astaffing companymight be perfect for you. Staffing firms know where the jobs

areBusinesses of every size, in every industry, rely on staffingfirms for qualified, reliabletalent.

Flexibility for your life

Many employees enjoy the flexibility of short-term

opportunities available through staffing firm, completing one

assignmentand moving on to another, often with differentemployers.

A portal to long-term employment About three quarters of

contingent

employees are hired by client companies. Temporaryassignments enable you to get your foot in the door with a

hiring company,increasing yourodds of finding a long-term

position with the company.

Broad Selection

Staffing firms can expose you to a variety of companies, jobs

and opportunities. Theycan play a vital role in an effective jobsearch strategy, providing skilled candidateswith a variety ofopportunitieswithrespected companies locally and worldwide.

Putting staffing firms to work for you

Staffing firms provide a simple service - connectingemployers a n d employees. Many firms have distinct areas

of specialization (Information Technology,Accounting andFinance, etc.), so when selecting a staffing company,

investigate their Web sites to determine which providers are

best able to serve your needs.

Many hiring companies take advantage of a particular

staffing firm exclusively. Having your resume on file at several

firms provides access to jobs not listedelsewhere. It also

increases your chances of finding a match.

For contingent positions, the candidate is employed by the

firm itself, assigned to work at the client company. As anemployee of the firm, you may qualify forbenefits they offer.

For contingent positions, the candidate is employed by the

firm itself, assigned to work at the client company. As an

employee of the firm, you may qualify forbenefits they offer.

For professional search and direct-hire placements, staffing

firms recruit a candidate on behalf of their client, and the

employee immediately begins working for the client

company.

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Job MarketWorking With Staffing Firms

Along with practice specialization, most staffing companies

offer a variety of employment options to job seekers,

including:

Contingent placement

Providestemporary employment

Contingent-to-hire

Assignments that may convert todirect hire jobs

Direct-hire placement

Recruits candidates for full-time opportunities

Professional search

Connects hard-to

-find talent with niche industry positions

Making the most of your interview

The interview is your opportunity to reveal the experience

behind your resume. While many people get nervous about

interviews, remember that the interview isn't a "test" that

you need to pass-it's an opportunity for the hiring

manager to get to know you, and for you to determine your

interest in the position and the company.

Before the interview, thoroughly research the company.

Investigate their Web site for information about theirproducts and services, mission and/or vision statements,

and recent press releases.

Knowledge of the company demonstrates your interest,

shows that you've done your homework, and mayprovideinsights that allow you to better respond to interview

questions.

Your resume will be the roadmap for the interview, soprepare in advance to verbally expand upon the skills and

experiences listed in your resume. For the interview be

mindful of these items:

Interview Basics

Punctuality: Arrive early. If you're unsure of the office

location, drive there aday or two beforehand to ensureyour timing is correct. Being late, searching for an

address, and struggling to find parking adds unwanted

stress to thesituation.

Presentation: Dress conservatively in clean, profession-

al clothes. Even if you know that the company has a

casual clothing policy, look sharp. You want to be

remembered for what you said, not for what you wore.

Preparation: Know your interviewer's name, title,

spelling, and pronunciation. Because you may beinterviewing with two or more people,have extra copies

of all relevant documents, including extra resumes,reference lists, portfolio material, and whatever else you

may bring.

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Visit these websites that specialize in hiring

veterans:

http://www.hireveterans.com/

https://www.hireheroesusa.org/

http://www.fedshirevets.gov/

http://www.showyourstripes.org/main -carousel-

articles/veterans/welcome.html
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Auto Alliance.driving innovationAuto Alliance.driving innovationAuto Alliance.driving innovation

Auto related jobs across 50 stateshow does your state stack up?submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt, (Ret/2T3)

The image below is interactive. Click on it and it will take you to theAuto Alliancewebsite and a map of the United States. Run

your cursor over each state and it will display the number of auto related jobs and the percentage of the labor force it represents

within the state and auto jobs across the country.

NOTE: THIS WEBSITE IS NOT FOR JOB SEARCHING. IT DOES, HOWEVER, PROVIDE SOME VERY INTERESTING

STATISTICS, INFORMATION AND NEWS ABOUT THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY.

A Story of FriendshipB-17 pilot, Herb Heilbrun, and original TuskegeeAirman John Leahr tell their amazing story

submitted by Reade Holzbaur, WS-12 (Ret/2T3)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agwnwqCdwl8

The book is called Black & White Airmen: Their True History. It was

published in 2007 and is still available through Barnes & Noble and

Amazon.

Herb Heilbrun and John Leahr have shared third grade, World

War II, and postwar friendship as a bomber pilot and a

Tuskegee airman who protected him. The B-17 behind the

airmen is similar to those flown by Heilbrun. Photo by Fredrick

A. Johnsen.

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A report from CWAEuropean chapter

by A1C Brianna Walberg

Hero is a unique word, generally defined as: a person who is

admired for his or her courage, outstanding achievements, or

noble qualities. What do you call a person who is not always

recognized for his or her valor? In the profession of arms we

call those people Airman, Soldiers, Marines, and Seaman.

These are people that have signed the unlimited liability clause

and agreed to defend our country at home or abroad regardlessof task at hand.

There are numerous organizations in the military and civilian

community designed to honor, respect, and remember these

heroes. These organizations play a vital role in thanking and

supporting members that have participated conflicts

(both past and present) while preparing our future heroes

through lessons learned. One such organization is the Convoy

Warrior Associations (CWA).

The CWA is an emergent military association with chapters

throughout the United States, Europe and Pacific. The driving

purpose of the CWA is to build camaraderie with fellow Armed

Forces personnel that have contributed to, supported or

conducted convoy operations in conflicts both past and present.

Recently, the Ramstein and Spangdahlem chapters of the CWA

teamed up to hold the inaugural European CWA banquet.

With 76 people in attendance, the ceremony began with both

the German and American National Anthems. Upon conclusion

of the National Anthems, the crowd was asked to observe a

moment of silence as the 52nd Fighter Wing honor guard

assembled a Warriors Cross.

The Warrior Cross is symbolic replacement of a cross on the

battlefield that serves to show honor and respect to the fallen.

Upon the completion of the cross and moment of silence the

event emcee, MSgt Brian Fitzsimmons of the 86 Vehicle

Readiness Squadron, introduced guest speaker Lt. Col Curt

Stewart.

During OIF LTC Stewart served as the Joint Logistics Task

Force (JLTF) commander and led over 1,500 Soldiers and

Airmen responsible for performing convoy operations. During

his speech, LTC Stewart was candid and spoke of the

memories, challenges, and teamwork required while executing

this arduous mission. He discussed the history of convoyoperations in Iraq, and skepticism he felt about Airmen

performing a traditional Army function.

As JLTF commanders before him, LTC Stewart grew to respect,

trust, and admire the professionalism that the Airmen in his

command displayed. He talked in detail about the missions

performed under his command and how the JLTF would not

have been successful without the contributions of all services

involved. LTC Stewart closed by stating that his signature

accomplishment of his last tour in Iraq was the safe return of all

Soldiers and Airmen in the JLTF.

As 2200hrs neared, the event began to wind down and the

crowd started to dwindle. The departing attendees were able to

take something home: A piece of history, a memory, and an

increased level of respect for the men and women that have

supported, performed, and sacrificed while performing the

convoy mission.

Convoy Warrior Association Holds Banquet

Convoy Warrior AssociationEuropean Chapter

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1 Feb 2014Willys Returns

LA-bound 2014 Jeep Wrangler special edition gives us

the Willys for $25,795

byJeffrey N. Ross -Posted Nov 18th 2013

The Jeep Wrangler might be the reigning king of special

editions, but with sales records being broken almost all year,

this plan is obviously resonating with buyers. Joining new

models like theDragon EditionandPolar Edition,the 2014 Jeep

Wrangler is adding a new Willys Wheeler Edition to pay homage

to Jeep's military heritage.

Getting ready for its big debut at theLA Auto Show, the 2014

Jeep Wrangler Willys Wheeler Edition is inspired by early Willys

CJ (Civilian Jeep) models with exclusive styling and upgraded

off-road goodies. Starting with a Wrangler Sport, these

upgrades include a Dana 44 rear axle with limited -slip

differential and 3.73 gears, along with meaty BF Goodrich KM

Mud Terraintiresmounted to the Willys Wheeler's black 17-inch

wheels. For more of a classicJeeplook, this model adds a gloss

black grille, "Willys" hood stickers and rock rails to protect the

side sills.

Jeep is also tossing in a D-ring, tow strap and gloves that are all

kept in a special carrying bag.

When it goes on sale early next year, the Wrangler Willys

Wheeler Edition will start at $25,795 for the two-door model,

while the four-door will start at $29,595. There's an official press

releaseposted below,and we'll be sure to have live images of

the special-edition Wrangler live from the LA Auto Show floor

later this week, so stay close. Autoblog website:

http://www.autoblog.com/2013/11/18/2014-jeep

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Fed Agencies Lower Fleet Costs by $88MDecember 10, 2013

Federal agencies reduced their fleet costs by $88 million in fiscal-year 2012, a 1.98% decrease over FY-2011 levels, according

to the annual Federal Motor Vehicle Fleet Report released by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) in November. A

10,000-vehicle reduction helped contribute to the reduced fleet costs.

The federal fleet inventory in 2012 consisted of approximately 650,000 motor vehicles around the world. These vehicles drove

more than 5 billion miles, consumed nearly 400 million gallons of fuel, and had operating costs of approximately $4.35 billion.

The 10,000-vehicle reduction represents a 1.5% decrease from FY-2011. Of these reductions, military agencies reduced their

fleets by 5.02% and the U.S. Postal Service by 0.69%. Civilian agencies actually increased their fleet count by 0.57%. Civilian

agencies also increased their miles traveled by 4.68%, while military agencies and the USPS decreased their miles traveled.

A 2011 presidential memorandum required that all new leased and purchased light-duty vehicles must be alternative-fuel

vehicles by December of 2015. In 2012, 64% of all new light -duty vehicles leased or purchased were alternative-fuel vehicles

(AFV), increasing the AFV count by nearly 5,000 vehicles. In 2012, AFVs represented more than 30% of the entire federal motor

vehicle inventory. Civilian agencies have the most AFVs, increasing their AFV count by 11.9% to 90,173 vehicles in 2012. AFV

counts in the USPS and military agencies decreased.

Finally, the GSA reported that agencies reduced petroleum consumption by more than 5% in 2012 after falling short of their

annual 2% reduction targets in recent years.

Editors Note: This article, dated Dec 10, 2013, reports statistics for FY 2012, which ended Sep 30, 2013. Its the most current

report available.

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1 Feb 2014

LertoheEditr

Chief Baird offers perspective on

budget cuts

by Al Baird, CMSgt (Ret/472)

Okay, so you are talking about

cutbacks; well, you aint seen anything

yet. Just wait until all of our troops

come home from current conflicts and

an elections ugly head peeks over the

horizon.

Then you are going to see real cuts

such as sequestration, austerity

programs, cutbacks, forced reductions,

and base closures.

You really don't have to bevery old to

have gone through one of these tough

austerity periods. One such period

came shortly after the Korean War from

1953 to mid-1960, during my

stayatSewart AFB, TN.

After returning from the Far East as a

Staff Sergeant, I reenlisted at Sewart

AFB and stayed there for six and one

half years, as did mosteveryone else.

The reason for this extended stay was

that Congress slashed our budget to

absolutely bare bone levels after the

Korean War, and real tough timesensued.

During those years, I only remember

our base receiving four new vehicles,

andthe only promotion that I remember

anybody getting during that entire

timewas when I made Tech Sergeant.

In those days instead of replacing

vehicle components we rebuilt them. I

remember our commanders nagging us

to submit money saving suggestions.

I was the general purpose shop

foreman at Sewart for six and one half

years, probablya record for active duty

military.

To save money,Air Force personnel

stationed overseas were offered and

encouraged to accept other overseas

assignments rather than return home.

Many of them did,which saved money

but it also created an unwelcomed

homesteading situation in the CONUS.

After about three years at Sewart, we

were offered the opportunity to cross

train into thejet engine mechanic field.

About two or three of our people

accepted the offerand moved on.

I ran into one of those jet engine

mechanics at the Langley NCO Club In

1974. We were both Chiefs at that time

and I was processing out of the Air

Forcefor retirement.

Sewart AFB was one of the best. We

worked hard,played hard and our

people were the best. The aircraft there

were C-119s and later C130s, which

still fly over my neighborhood some54

years later. When they finally started

moving us aroundagain, I was off to

Turkey.

After retiring in Nashville, TN in 1974, I

metLt Col (Ret) DonBoggus, a former

flying safety officer at Sewart. We

fooled around with real-estate

together and played golf all over the

South for about 25 years until one

dayon a 4th of July, he died.

Sewart AFB, a bomber training base

during WW2, isnow closed.

An Air National Guard unitis currently

stationedthere; the runways are still

active, and the basegolf course is

stillopen and better than ever.

Editors Comments: For those who

are new to Truckin On, Chief Baird

served from 1948 to 1974 and offers a

unique, first-hand account of active duty

life in the Air Force that many of us

dont remembersome were not even

born. He turns 84 this month. Happy

birthday, Chief!

New award program recognizes

technician of the month

submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt

(Ret/2T3)

Government Fleet Magazines new

award program gives public sector fleet

managers/supervisors an opportunity to

recognize a technician of the month.

Click on the link below for details:

http://www.government-fleet.com/

content/awards.aspx?

utm_source=quicklinks

This includes government fleets at all

levelscity, county, state, federal, etc.

Its your chance to compete with the

best across the country. To be eligible

to nominate someone, you must be a

member of Fleet Toolbox.

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1 Feb 2014

3D printing amazing technology

submitted by Roger Storman, SMSgt (Ret/2T3)

If youve never heard about or seen 3D printing, then youre in

for an incredible demonstration of relatively new technology. I

saw it a few weeks ago for the first time on the History

Channels reality show, Counting Cars.

In this episode the guys were restoring a 1963 Chrysler Imperial

and needed taillight lenses that were no longer available on the

market. The old ones were oxidized and scratched, so they

used 3D printing to recreate exact replicas.

I had never heard of this technology before, so I became

curious and did some research. The following is an excerpt

from Wikipedia:

While 3D printing technology has been around since the 1980s,

it was not until the early 2010s that the printers became widely

available commercially. The first working 3D printer was created

in 1984 by Chuck Hull of 3D Systems Corp.

The 3D printing technology is used for both prototyping and

distributed manufacturing with applications in architecture,

construction (AEC), industrial design, automotive, aerospace,

military, engineering, civil engineering, dental and medical

industries, biotech (human tissue replacement), fashion,

footwear, jewelry, eyewear, education, geographic information

systems, food, and many other fields.

The complete article can be found at the following website:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3D_printing

A very formidable statement:

I also found a YouTubevideo that demonstrates the capability

of this technology. As the video title says, its amazing! If you

havent seen this before, I urge you to watch it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aghzpO_UZE

Controversy:

The 3D printing technology, however, is not without debate.

Cody Wilson, a 25-year-old law student, produced the worlds

first 3D printed gun and successfully fired it in Texas. The gun,

made almost entirely from plastic, is receiving attention from

law-enforcement agencies worldwide due to its controversial

nature.

More information on this story can be found at these three

websites:

http://designtoimprovelife.dk/3d-printed-gun-

controversy/

http://singularityhub.com/2013/10/01/cody-wilsons-war-

saving-the-world-from-3d-printed-guns/

http://associationof3dprinting.com/who-gets-to-

regulate-trade-and-production-of-3d-printed-goods/

Editors Note: Metal handguns have also been replicated

using 3D printing.

More information can be found on the Internet by typing 3D

printing into your search engine.

Three-dimensional printing makes it as cheap to create single

items as it is to produce thousands and thus undermines

economies of scale. It may have as profound an impact on the

world as the coming of the factory did....Just as nobody could

have predicted the impact of the steam engine in 1750or the

printing press in 1450, or the transistor in 1950it is

impossible to foresee the long-term impact of 3D printing. But

the technology is coming, and it is likely to disrupt every field it

touches. The Economist, in a February 10, 2011 leader

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