October 12, 2012 Vol. 57 No.41

Library SurveyThe Base Library is part-nering with Georgia Collegeand State University toincrease the library’s opera-tional capabilities and to addto the experience and knowl-edge of GCSU students inthe university’s graduatedegree program in LibraryMedia.To that end, a base-wideelectronic survey will be con-ducted between Monday andNov. 16 to gauge TeamRobins’ interest and con-cerns about the library.The results of the surveywill help both the library andGCSU with future planning.

Get on the trainTeam Robins will be exer-cising and training for thenext two weeks. It starts themonth with a deploymentexercise Monday throughOct. 19, with training eventsleading up to the actualdeployment process.During the entire trainingperiod, you can expect tosee some command andcontrol and emergencymanagement-type activi-ties.Everyone is advised to beaware of these scenarios.as they occur.

Robins to host MilitaryRetiree Appreciation DayMilitary retirees from allbranches of service and theirguests are invited to attendRobins’ Retiree AppreciationDay Oct. 27.The appreciation day is toinform, assist and honor allretired military members,spouses and survivingspouses, and their familymembers with base access.The day’s festivities willbegin with breakfast from6:30 to 8 a.m. at the WynnDining Facility.Registration will take placefrom 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. at theBase Theater.Retiree activities and brief-ings will follow from 9:45a.m. to noon.The briefings will includeinformation about the phar-macy, security forces andservices.A pay-as-you-go lunch willbe available in the HeritageClub’s Pizza Depot fromnoon to 12:30 p.m.Col. Mitchel Butikofer,installation commander, willprovide opening remarks at10 a.m.Vendors’ tables (at nocharge) will be available inthe Heritage Club’s BingoRoom from 10:30 a.m. tonoon.Vendors vary from baseservices to community busi-nesses interested in educat-ing retirees and their fami-lies about resources andservices provided by theirbusiness.Door prizes will be fur-nished by base services, aswell as many communitybusinesses.Drawings for door prizeswill be from 2 to 3 p.m.For more information, stop

by the Retiree ActivitiesOffice Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridaysfrom noon to 3 p.m., call327-4707, or emailrichard.delaney@robins.af.mil. You may alsocontact Pat Delaney at 225-

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U.S. Air Force photos by EDASPERABase firefighters train with membersof the Macon-Bibb County FireDepartment on aircraft crash rescuetechniques. According to Capt.Charlie Rugen, Robins FireDepartment, the training is mutuallybeneficial to both departments. Uponcompletion of the training, the fire-fighters can fight any type of blazewhether it’s inside or outside the air-craft.

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CFC kicks off MondayBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

For the first time, twocharity fairs were held to kickoff the Combined FederalCampaign here.

Sixty non-profit organiza-tions provided information tobase personnel ahead of thestart of the annual fall cam-paign at the fairs.

The Robins campaign runsMonday through Nov. 23.The Middle Georgia CFC,which covers 17 counties, hasa goal of $1.5 million,

including Robins’ goal of$1.4 million.

“This year’s campaigntheme is ‘Give a little. Help aLOT.’ That says it all,” saidJani Le, installation CFCchair. “There is an over-whelming amount of support

from Team Robins. We’llhave more than 300 volun-teers this year, and they’rethe people who make thecampaign successful everyyear.

“I’m grateful to my man-agement for giving me theopportunity to represent myfellow employees and mili-tary members as chair of theCFC,” she added.

CFC is the world’s largestannual workplace charitydrive, which includes more

Energy Month

Seekingways

to reduce, conserve

DLA, AF collaboration saves time, moneyBY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

The Maintenance Movers team here – comprised of membersfrom the Defense Logistics Agency-Aviation, DLA-Distributionand the Air Force – has created a turnaround when it comes to han-dling property – a 97 percent difference in one instance.

The team conducted a lean event at the end of December, and byMarch, it started to see some very interesting results.

By redesigning the flow in a warehouse inside Bldg. 645, whereavionics parts are staged and processed, it improved the way dailybusiness was conducted.

For example, by doing such things as creating standard operatingprocedures, and reconfiguring workstation layouts and drive-through truck patterns, improvements began to show within just afew weeks. Communication among the three entities played a vitalrole.

“Part of our plan was to improve our maintenance turn-inprocess by forward-locating inductors in Bldg. 645, reducing thenumber of touches and the processing time of assets for the cus-tomer,” said Gary Stillman, Performance Excellence Division chiefwith DLA. “We started to see the benefits almost right away.”

By applying lean principles and tools, a standardized process

took shape that reduced an asset’s processing time by 97 percent injust a few short weeks, from a baseline of 90 hours to less thanthree hours.

Another target that was exceeded was a 77 percent reduction inthe number of times a piece of material is handled prior to induc-tion.

Prior to the lean event, what’s known as frustrated material, ormaterial taken from a maintenance compound to be stored in a trail-er, had been sitting aside until an employee could perform addition-al research.

Now that step has been eliminated by sending the material backto its point of origin and correcting any mistakes on the front end.

“That basically gets the material on the shelves much morequickly, thus making it available for the warfighter,” said Stillman.“By doing the lean event, we were able to get material back into thesupply system, forward-locating employees into the maintenancecompound – all at a big cost savings.”

Team members included Alicia Friend, Eddie Greene, LesSquires, Janice Clance, Keenan Henderson, Mike Williams,Larry Belle and Mindy Kodya; the process owner was RobertSayles. Stillman, Eric Carter, Darryl Holmes and Leslie Fortneyserved as facilitators.

BY JENNY GORDONjenny.gordon.ctr@robins.af.mil

Efforts are continuing acrossRobins seeking ways to reduceenergy consumption.

To start the year, an energyforum was conducted in Januaryto discuss a way ahead for thebase. With a Department ofDefense mandate to reduceenergy intensity by 30 percent bythe end of fiscal 2015, Robinshas stayed busy with energy-reducing facility projects whilelooking for additional ways tosave. The Air Force is focused onreducing demand, increasing sup-ply and fostering a culture ofenergy conservation.

“We very much appreciate allthose who have made an effort tosave energy,” said TerryLandreth, 78th Civil EngineerGroup Energy Office supervisor.“Saving energy is not a fad. It’sgood management eliminatingwaste in all areas that we can.”

The base completed severalprojects this year to reduce ener-gy consumption, including theinstallation of high-mast lightingcontrols on more than 90 outdoorlights on the base.

Those controls allow the lightsto either be turned off or reducedby 50 percent at night, and willsave $100,000 annually.

Another project included airconditioning upgrades for baselodging units that appliedground-source heat pump tech-nology with a twist – using DuckLake as the heat sink instead ofdrilling multiple deep and expen-sive wells.

Energy MISER, or Measureand Investigate Site EnergyReduction, teams were also cre-ated, and will be looking atfacilities to identify waste initia-tives and any low-cost opportu-nities to reduce energy con-sumption.

Robins’ efforts to date havecontributed to a 6 percent reduc-tion in energy consumptioncompared to last year.

Bringing awareness to savingenergy will occur in October dur-ing Energy Action Month.

� see CFC, 2

� see ENERGY, 6

Team Robins Bash set for SaturdayThe Team Robins Bash will be Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at Robins Park, and the Fitness Center and YouthCenter grounds. The park is located at the corner of Ninth and Warner Robins streets.The event will include rides, entertainment and activities for all ages, including pro wrestling, wine tasting, anarts and crafts sale, a Mini-Adventure Race (registration is at 8:15 a.m.; start time is 9 a.m.), and more. Theevent will also feature the Air Force Reserve Generations Band. Entry and all rides are free.For more information, visit www.robinsservices.com.

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Positive workplace relationships enableeveryone to perform at their very best

than 200 individual cam-paigns throughout theU.S. and the world.

The overall campaignbegan Sept. 1 and runsthrough Dec. 15, andincludes pledges made byfederal civilian, postal andmilitary donors who sup-port eligible non-profitorganizations which pro-vide health and humanservice benefits.

In 2011, Robinsemployees gave$1,570,344. Robins hasexceeded its goal everyyear for 11 years.

There are now 50super monitors and alter-nates representing organi-zations across base, inaddition to the 300 key

workers and regular mon-itors.

Last year, nearly onemillion federal employees

pledged more than $272million to participatinglocal, national and inter-national charities.

CFCContinued from 1

‘Long Shot’‘Long Shot’ By Harry Paige

If you have an idea for a ‘Long Shot’ comic,contact Geoff Janes at vance.janes@robins.af.mil,

or Harry Paige at harry.paige@robins.af.mil.

I want to take this opportunity to say“Thank You,” in advance, for your contri-butions to this year’s Combined FederalCampaign.

Team Robins has exceeded its CFCgoal every year since 2000 even in timesof increasingly tight budgets. I’m confi-dent it will do so again this year.

I’m also confident the more than 300volunteers here will make contact with100 percent of the workforce during thefirst two weeks of the campaign. This

will not only allow Team Robins toachieve “Early Bird” status, which it hasalso routinely done in the past, it willkeep anyone from having to wait to con-tribute.

If you’re like most governmentemployees and military members, youalready know how much you plan to give,as well as the charity or charities youwant to help with your donation. You justneed a pledge form for the current year,and to know whom in your organization

to deliver it to after you fill it out.Indeed, your contributions will help

cure diseases, feed the hungry, house thehomeless, care for the less fortunate, andsupport countless other acts of charity andgoodwill.

You also understand that even the mostmodest of contributions can make a life-changing difference in the lives of thosein need; no gift is too small, and everygift matters.

Thank you for opening your hearts!

Installation commander: Thank you for opening your hearts

Col. Mitchel Butikofer

U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPL-R, Sheryl Lynn McBroom, 78th Civil Engineer Group,talks with Sheryl Davis, a volunteer with Save A Pet, Inc.Robins kicked off this year’s campaign Tuesday andWednesday with a charity fair at the Base Restaurant andHeritage Club, respectively.

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Discovery Channelhighlights C-17The show “Mighty Planes” took aim at a new

plane, the C-17 Globemaster III, during a recentDiscovery Channel filming at Joint BaseElmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.“The whole show ‘Mighty Planes’ is exactly whatit is; it’s planes that are mighty, that are big,” saidStephen Grant, the director of the ‘Mighty Planes’feature on the C-17. “We’ve done planes thatchase hurricanes, planes that supply medical aid,but the C-17, much like the C-5 Galaxy, is largerthan life and people don’t get to see those everyday.”Grant said the maneuverability of theGlobemaster III impressed him.“The thing that blew me away is a plane that bigcan be that nimble in the air – we went up there,and we had 75 paratroopers, and it seemed itcould turn on a dime,” Grant said.“When that thing accelerated over the moun-tains, you could feel it, and it was awesome,” headded.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

Active-duty Airmen can passeducation benefits to dependentsMore than 86,000 active duty Air Force membershave transferred Post 9/11 GI Bill education bene-fits to family members since the benefit transferprogram was implemented in 2009.However, many who did so were unfamiliar withthe process and ended up in a difficult situation,while others want to transfer benefits but hesitateto do so because of commitments that come withthe program.Understanding how the transfer of educationbenefits program works starts with understandingwho is eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, saidMaster Sgt. Joseph Cummings, Air ForcePersonnel Center education services advisor.Anyone on active duty for at least 90 days on orafter Sept. 9, 2011 (with honorable service dispo-sition) is eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.Benefit amounts vary depending on how long amember served after 9/11, and what kind of edu-cation they seek (e.g., undergraduate degree,graduate degree or certification program).Members have 15 years after retirement to usetheir benefits.Being eligible for Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, how-ever, does not mean an Airman is eligible to trans-fer those benefits.To learn more, visit www.af.mil.

Moody’s first Combat Kingheads to aircraft ‘boneyard’After more than 20,500 flight hours, numerous

deployments and multiple assignments, aircraft 65-0987 took its final flight Sept. 25.The six-hour flight to the 309th AerospaceMaintenance and Regeneration Group, often calledthe “boneyard,” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base,

Ariz., marked the end of a long career for Moody’sfirst HC-130P Combat King.“I’m sad to see it go,” said Tech Sgt. BenjaminGibbs, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crewchief. “This is a big deal, and I was honored to be apart of the final mission.”Gibbs was part of the team that maintained 65-0987 since 2006. He said it’s a rare opportunity forcrew chiefs to accompany a specific aircraft flight tothe boneyard.The aircraft was delivered to the Air Force in June1966. During its 46-year tenure in the rescue com-munity, the aircraft flew missions with the U.S.Coast Guard and was instrumental in rescue opera-tions that saved four people from a sunkenHonduran freight ship in 1992.“Aircraft 65-0987 was the first aircraft I wasassigned to when I arrived at Moody,” said StaffSgt. Ryan James, 723rd Aircraft MaintenanceSquadron crew chief. “I took pride in maintaining itduring the last six years, and I was honored to beon its final flight.”To read more, visit www.acc.af.mil.

Sister-service PMEprovides valuable joint toolAs part of a career-broadening opportunity, anew nomination and selection process to attendsister-service enlisted professional military educa-tion courses has been established for senior non-commissioned officers.“The significance rests with the transformationfrom a first-come, first-served process to one thatincorporates deliberate development and a returnon investment,” said Chief Master Sgt. TimothyHorn, the chief of Air Force Enlisted DevelopmentalEducation. “We owe it to both our Airmen and ourAir Force to put this level of rigor into our develop-mental processes.”To be eligible for sister-service senior NCO

courses, Airmen must not only be nominated bytheir unit, but meet the specific criteria of theapplicable service.The package must then be submitted through aboard process at the unit’s major command, wherethe first cut is made.To read more, visit www.af.mil.

–compiled by Lanorris Askew

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Airman 1st Class Austin Jeanneret tackles the “TuffMudder” challenge at Lajes Field, the Azores,Portugal. Lajes Field used the event to kick off the2012 Combined Federal Campaign season. Jeanneretis assigned to the 65th Communications Squadron.

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Robins Public Affairs620 Ninth Street, Bldg. 905Robins AFB, GA 31098468-2137Fax 468-9597

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DELIVERYTo report delivery issues, call 472-0802.

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INTERNAL INFORMATIONCHIEFGeoff Janes

EDITORLanorris Askew

PHOTOGRAPHERSSue SappTommie HortonEd AsperaMisuzu Allen

GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATORHarry Paige

STAFF WRITERSJenny GordonHolly Logan-Arrington

Attentionto detailFrom left to right, Tech. Sgt. LuisQuinones, Airman 1st ClassSamantha Palacios, Staff Sgt.Darrin Kesler, Tech. Sgt. AngeloLino and Master Sgt. AshlyPatterson perform various mainte-nance functions on a KC-135Stratotanker at the 182nd AirliftWing in Peoria, Ill.

Courtesy photo by LUCAS SILVA

Where’s Waldo?

U.S. Air Force photo by AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JONALDERMAN

Foreign Military Sales a billion-dollar businessTINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Foreign

Military Sales are big business to the U.S. Air Force.Brig. Gen. James Haywood, director of the Air

Force Security Assistance and CooperationDirectorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,Ohio, is the overall administrator of a $128.3billion portfolio supporting Foreign MilitarySales to 100 countries and nine NATO organiza-tions.

U.S. Foreign Military Sales include not only avariety of weapon systems but also dozens ofcustomers throughout the world who speak amyriad of languages and observe a variety ofcustoms.

“That’s an expected part of our business,”Haywood said. “Our foreign partners – even ifthey’re halfway around the world – want U.S.Air Force capabilities. They are our customers.”

Different customers have different questions,different interests, different concerns, differentsystems, different levels of involvement, hesaid.

“Whatever it might be, though, we’re morethan willing to get and provide the informationthey need to have,” the general said. “We treateach customer as a valued partner.”

The general’s staff totals about 600 workers.However, much of the FMS activity is per-formed in program offices and sustainmentoffices, he said. When those personnel are

included, the number triples to 1,800-plus,including uniformed military personnel, govern-ment civilians, and private-sector contractors, hesaid.

During a recent visit to Tinker Air ForceBase, the general received several briefings onits FMS satellite office.

“I’m getting acquainted with the FMS-relatedactivities here, what the satellite office does,who they interface with, and how they’re able tointegrate the FMS functions that occur here.”

The general also received a similar briefing at

Hill Air Force Base, and he plans to visit Robins– which helped execute $10 billion in arms saleslast year – “sometime soon” to get familiar withtheir logistics complexes and FMS efforts.

AFSAC also has an SO at Hanscom Air ForceBase and maintains a close, collaborative rela-tionship with FMS personnel in the Air ForceArmaments Directorate at Eglin Air Force Base.

The reorganization of Air Force MaterielCommand will “improve our FMS informationflow,” Haywood said. It will “streamline how wedo our business.” Previously, “We had to go upthe chain, over into any one of the former prod-uct or logistics centers, and back down, in orderto conduct business.” Now, though, “We’ve gotthe FMS business largely consolidated withinthe LCMC. That makes it easy for me to com-municate with the program offices that executemuch of our work.”

FMS financial processes are being stream-lined, too, he said. “Instead of dealing acrosscenters, we’re now largely consolidated withinone center.”

Haywood said he’s “waiting to see” whethersequestration will have much impact on hisdirectorate.

“It may ultimately affect our FMS business,”he conceded. However, he added, “Because ourforeign partners pay to support and run the FMSbusiness, in some ways we’ll be less impacted.

U.S. Air Force photo byMARGOWRIGHTBrig. Gen. James Haywood is director of the Air ForceSecurity Assistance and Cooperation Directorate atWright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

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On the FlyTriple Ribbon Month events

BY OFFICE OFEQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Supervisory comments that coulddeter an employee from engaging inprotected EEO activity constitute‘Reprisal Per Se’ and are a violationof Title VII.

Case studyThe complainant, a union steward,

had contacted an Equal EmploymentOffice counselor about an allegationof sexual harassment.The counselor immediately con-

tacted the resource management offi-cer and told him about the person’sallegations.Several days later, the RMO con-

tacted the local union president aboutthe possibility of using mediation toresolve the issue.The RMO, however, went one step

further and told the union presidentthat if the complainant was not tellingthe truth, he could be subject to disci-plinary action.The union president relayed the

RMO’s message to the complainant.Although the RMO testified that

his remarks were not intended as athreat against the complainant, theOffice of Employment Discriminationand Complaint Adjudication found theRMO had engaged in Reprisal Per Se,where the supervisor intimidates anemployee and interferes with his orher EEO activity in any manner.Note that in the proceeding

instance the RMO didn’t take an ulti-mate or significant adverse actionagainst the complainant involving theterms and conditions of his employ-ment.However, it was concluded the

complainant reasonably perceived theRMO’s remarks as intimidation and athreat.Not only were the remarks ill

advised as a matter of sound leader-ship practice, they also constituted

reprisal, in and of themselves, eventhough the remarks had no concreteeffect on the complainant’s employ-ment.The test for per se reprisal is objec-

tive, not subjective, and regardless ofthe RMO’s actual motives, his cau-tionary advice to the complainantclearly falls within the kind of con-duct proscribed by the concept of perse reprisal.

Violations of Title VII have beenfound where managers exerted pres-sure on complainants to drop EEOcomplaints or not file them at all;complained about, criticized, or dis-credited EEO activity; and, threatenedcomplainants with reassignment, ter-mination or defamation suits becausethey engaged in protected activity.Moreover, the complainant need notshow that he, himself, was deterredfrom filing an EEO complaint due tothe manager’s conduct.

Bottom lineSupervisors must never make state-

ments that could be interpreted bysubordinate employees as a warningagainst filing EEO complaints.Regardless of the degree or quality ofharm to a particular complainant,retaliation harms the public interest bydeterring others from filing a charge.The chilling effect of retaliatory

activity carries with it the distinct riskthat other employees will be deterredfrom protecting their rights underEEO statutes or providing testimonyin EEO proceedings.Supervisors would be well-advised

not to mention the fact an individualhas filed an EEO complaint.

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Bldg. 936Robins AFB GA. 31098Commercial- 926-2131

DSN: 468-2131

EEO lessons learned

Three key healthissues – drug abuse,domestic violence andbreast cancer – are thefocus of Triple RibbonAwareness Month.The Health and

Wellness Center is plan-ning events throughoutOctober the spotlightthose important topics.All events are free andopen to anyone withbase access.

�Today – 5K run/walkand Health and WellnessFair, beginning with a 7:20a.m. balloon release inhonor of those touched bythe triple ribbons.

Participants should sign inat 7 a.m. by the RobinsPark pavilions to fill out atribute tab for placement inthe balloons and an hon-orary bib to run or walk inhonor of someone. Therun/walk will be from 7:30to 9 a.m. on the naturetrail. Entire units wishingto participate should con-tact the HAWC at 497-8480.

The health fair will befrom 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. inthe old fitness center.

For more informationabout these activities, call327-8480.

�Tuesday – HoustonHealthcare will host a Pink

Picnic from 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Museum ofAviation.

�Oct. 19 and 26 –There will be an EducationRoad Show from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at the BaseExchange, commissaryand all dining facilities.

�Oct. 23 – A self-defense class will beoffered in the fitness cen-ter aerobics room from4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

During October, every-one is encouraged to par-ticipate in WednesdaySpirit Days. Wear anappliqué on your IDbadge; red on Wednesdayand pink on Oct. 24.

The following leader-ship classes are sched-uled for October:

�Ellen Griffith willpresent “Communicationand Interpersonal Skills”Monday from 9 to 11 a.m.in Bldg. 905, Room 141.

�Carl Unholz willpresent “Diversity”October 30 from 3 to 5p.m. in Bldg. 905, Room141.

Robins will observeHalloween on Oct. 31

from 6 to 8:30 p.m.Vehicle operators shouldslow down during thesehours.Residents who are par-

ticipating need to ensurean exterior light is on dur-ing these hours, whilethose not participatingshould leave exteriorlights off.The security forces

squadron will increasesafety and security meas-ures in the housing areas.For more Robins

Halloween activities, seenext week’s Rev-up.

Equal OpportunityRefresher Training formanagers is scheduledOct. 23 and 24 at the basetheater.EO refresher training

for employees is sched-uled Jan. 22, 23 and 24,also at the base theater.For more information,

call Susan Carey orJeanette Draughorne at497-2131.

The Military PersonnelData System R12 Upgradeis set to take place over a23-day period in Decem-ber.The Military Personnel

Section here is prepared toprovide seamless person-nel support, especially crit-ical pay actions before,during and after the migra-tion.Members should deter-

mine now if they needpersonnel support, actionsor updates.For information, con-

tact:�Customer Service at

472-6862;�Career Development

at 472-6863;�Force Management

Operations at 472-6861;�Personnel Systems

Management at78mss.a1wps.hrsys@robins.af.mil;

�Military Testing at497-7358.

–78th Manpower andPersonnel Flight

MilPDS upgradedue in December

they can prescribe yousomething we carry.There are two ways to

get refills at the RobinsPharmacy. You can callthem in on our refill line at(478) 327-8150 or (800)537-2137. You can alsoorder refills online at

www.tricareonline.com.Refills ordered before 2

p.m. Monday throughFriday will be ready thefollowing duty day after 3p.m.. Refills ordered after 2p.m. on Fridays and week-ends will be ready Tuesdayafter 3 p.m.

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U.S. Air Force photo by SUE SAPPKathy Berryhill, pharmacy technician, fills a prescriptionat the base pharmacy.

BY MASTER SGT.MICHELE OLDS

NCOIC Pharmacy Support

To celebrate NationalPharmacyMonth, theRobins Pharmacy will bebringing you informationabout the pharmacy, phar-macists and pharmacytechnicians all month.The pharmacy is located

in the 78th Medical Group.There are 10 pharmacists,18 pharmacy techniciansand 12 volunteers from theAmerican Red Cross andRetireeActivities Group.The pharmacy dispensesan average of 1,100 newand refill prescriptionsdaily.Hours of operations are

7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Mondays through Fridays,except federal holidays andAFMC Family Days. Thepharmacy is also closed at11 a.m. on the second andfourth Thurs-day of everymonth for training.The pharmacy is con-

stantly expanding its for-mulary and, in the pastyear, has increased it by 48percent, adding 292 med-ications.At what cost toyou? Nothing. If you getyour prescriptions at a net-work pharmacy, it can costup to $25 for only a 30-daysupply. You can alsochoose Express Scripts, theTRICAREmedicationhome delivery service.They will charge up to

$25, but for a 90-day sup-ply. This option may workfor those who have to trav-el a long distance to visit usor if you are deploying.To get a copy of our

formulary, ask for one atthe pharmacy or visithttp://www.robins.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheets.asp?id=8025. Take a copy toyour off-base provider so

October is National Pharmacy MonthThis year’s theme is “I amAir Force Energy.”Displays about energy

savings will be posted atthe Base Restaurantthroughout the month.Everyone can continue

to do their part throughoutthe year by turning off hisor her computer monitors,consolidating personalappliances in workspaces,and looking at the job theydo every day by evaluat-ing how energy is used

and finding ways to do itsmarter.If your office would

like to receive an energy

awareness brief from anenergy office member,contactArt Howard at468-2848.

ENERGYContinued from 1

ENERGY CONTESTSRobins’ Energy Office is sponsoring three contests to promoteawareness during Energy Action Month.

Contest guidelines:1. Personnel are encouraged to submit nominations for the

following categories – Energy Hog, Energy Champion, EnergyCreative/Innovative.

2. Submissions in bullet format – five bullets max; 10words max for each bullet.

3. Identify a building, organization or area for the award.4. Send nominations to

78.abw.energy.office@robins.af.mil.For full details, visit the Robins public website at

www.robins.af.mil.

8 � The Robins Rev-Up �October 12, 2012ROBINSOUTANDABOUT

ON TAPBiltmore CastleSign up by todayTrip is Dec. 27 through 29$500 - $700For details,call 468-4001.

Friday FamilyNight Bowl9 to 11 p.m.Bowling Center12 years and under $513 years and older $10For details,call 468-2112.

Mini Adventure RaceSaturdayFitness CenterRegistrationbegins at 8:15 a.m.Race starts at 9 a.m.Individual, 2-manor family bike and runMay pre-registerFor details,call 468-2128.

Base GolfChampionshipSaturday and Sunday9 a.m. tee timeGolf Course$50 per player plus $10optional skins gamesFor details,

call 468-4103.

Writing a WinningResumeMonday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Bundles for Babies& Passport toParenthoodTuesday8 a.m. to noonBldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Volunteer ResourcesWednesday9 to 11 a.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Pre-SeparationBriefingsSeparateesThursday12:30 to 4 p.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

Oriental BuffetThursdays in October11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Heritage Ballroom$8.50 per personFor details,call 472-7864.

UPCOMINGBoss N’ BuddyOct. 194 to 5 p.m.Heritage Club LoungeMembers FreeGuests $5For details,call 472-7864.

Volkssport@ Red Top MountainSign-up by Oct. 20Trip is Nov. 2$30 per personFor details,call 468-4001.

Teen Council andKeystone MeetingsOct. 20 and 274 p.m.Youth CenterFor details,call 468-2110.

Pre-SeparationRetiree BriefingsOct. 2512:30 to 4 p.m.Bldg. 794For details,call 468-1256.

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About 60 people par-ticipated in theHispanic Heritage 5-KRun/Walk on Friday atthe Health andWellness Center. Therun is one of theRobins HispanicHeritage Month eventscelebrating "DiversityUnited, BuildingAmerica's FutureToday." Ed Montano,402nd AircraftMaintenance Groupdeputy director, kickedoff the event.

Hispanic Heritage Month 5K run/walkU.S. Air Force photos by SUE SAPP

L-R, top finishers in the run were Marcus Lewis, 2nd place male;Felcan Peleon, 3rd place male; Lt. Col. David Steele,1st placemale; Lisa Diaz, 2nd place female; Alyson Jones, 1st placefemale; and Jennifer Alicea, 3rd place female.

Keeping it cleanU.S. Air Force photos by TOMMIE HORTON

Dormitory residents, supervisors, senior lead-ership and mission partners from the 461st AirControl Wing and 689th Combat Communi-cations Wing perform grounds maintenanceand self improvement projects surrounding thedorms Friday. The Fall Fling and Dorm Appreciation Day, isthe part of an ongoing effort to maintain thegrounds. A similar event is conducted in thespring and is facilitated through the RobinsDiamonds Group and sponsored byHuntington Village and Robins commissaryvendors. A picnic followed the clean-up.