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t three chapters coverthe basic philosophy, appropriatecircumstances to wear uniformitems, how and where to purchasethem, roles and responsibilities,and grooming and appearancestandards.Chapters four through sevencover uniforms worn and maintained by all Air Force members:dress, utility, and physical traininguniforms. Chapters four and fiveinclude the dress and utility uniforms. Chapter six explains outergarments, headgear, rank insigniaand accessories, and chapter sevencovers the physical training uniform.The remaining chapters “customize” the uniforms of unique populations and discuss badges, awardsand decorations unique to individual Airmen.The final chapter contains instructions for recommendingchanges to dress and personal appearance policy or uniform designs.The revised AFI also added atattoo measurement tool.For onlinedress and appearance information,go to the dress and appearancewebpage on the Air Force Personnel Center’s website at http://www.afpc.af.mil/dress/index.asp.For more information aboutpersonnel issues, visit the AirForce personnel services websiteat https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil.(AFNS)Heartland Warrior

Physiologist can help with fitness goalsBy Tech. Sgt. Doug HaysPublic Affairs staffWalk into Juli Phelps’ office andyou’ll see posters of the humanbody, muscles, a skeleton, booksand pamphlets on healthy livingand physical fitness.As Grissom’s exercise physiologist, Phelps’s task is simple – promote a healthy life style and manage the wing fitness program.“I can help people achieve theirfitness goals,” the South Dakotanative said. “Through one-on-onecounseling I can help people starton a fitness program that meetstheir needs. They put in the workbut I can give them the tools andguidance they need to best usethose tools.”Phelps, a retired Air Force medic,also has a background in injuryrehabilitation.“If an old or lingering injury isaffecting people, I may be ableto offer some suggestions to helpthem overcome that injury and improve their fitness levels,” she said.With the fit to fight program inthe forefront of so many Airmen’sminds, Phelps said she can helpwith that as well.“She has suggested a program forme to help burn the maximum calories,” said Maj. Frank Hollifield,staff judge advocate.“You can tell just by talking toher that she’s very knowledgeablein exercise physiology, she doesn’thave to get back with you with ananswer – she knows what she’stalking about, and she doesn’t hesitate to help,” he added.“People just need to give me timeto help them; you can’t walk intomy office on Monday with a test onSaturday and expect great results,”she said. “But if you give me time,I can help draft a plan that willhelp.”“Juli showed me how to exercise better and see better resultsfor my time spent exercising,”said John Somsel, a construction inspector with the 434th CivilEngineers Squadron. “She kept meAugust 2011Juli Phelps, base exercise physiologist, helps Michael Riley, an air traffic controlspecialist with the 434th Operatiosn Support Squadron, use proper techniquewhile working out at the fitness center. Phelps can help tailor exercise plans tohelp members meet their fitness goals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. DouglasHays)motivated and didn’t allow me tomake excuses for any shortcomingsthat I may have experienced. Sheshowed me how to work aroundthose shortcomings versus lettingthem stop me.”The fitness center offers a varietyof classes to help people achievetheir goals, and Phelps teachesstrength and conditioning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.“Anyone who has access to thefitness center on base can come tothe classes, or make an appointment with me,” she said.Phelps hopes to expand some ofthe services she offers as she getssettled in.“I hope to add a spin class thisfall and am looking at workingwith our retiree population on somespecialized programs for them aswell,” she concluded.3

IDEAs pay offfor maintainersBy Tech. Sgt. MarkOrders-WoempnerPublic Affairs staffSenior Airman Richard Barrett, 434th Security Forces Squadorn, has hisidentification checked at the Troy Rogers, a Department of Defense police officer,as he pulls up the main gate. Barrett raised his goggles for the ID check and thenlowered them before departing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays)Rules to ride enforced at GrissomThe sunshine and warmth of thesummer season allows motorcycleenthusiasts plenty of opportunity toget out and ride.However, when riding on Grissom, riders need to heed additionalrules that the state does not require.Helmets, eye protection, full-fingered gloves, sturdy over-the-anklefootwear and reflective gear arerequired for all riders – and theirpassengers, said Staff Sgt. Andrew Julius, 434th Security ForcesSquadron. In addition, brightly colored outer garments must be wornon the upper body – even with theAirman’s battle dress uniform,”said Delbert Meador, base safetymanager. “That includes back-packs. Riders wearing a backpackmust have reflective gear on it aswell.”“Government owned all terrainvehicles must be designed for multiple passengers and there must bea valid operational need as well,”Meador added.“Many people feel that having awindshield on their bike eliminatesthe need for eye protection – it doesnot,” Julius said. “Goggles, wraparound glasses or a full face helmetthat meets the standards must beworn. The face shield on the helmetmust be lowered and in place.”Any questions about motorcyclesafety can be direct to the basesafety office at 688-3357.4As Victor Hugo once putit, “there is one thing stronger than all the armies in theworld, and that is an ideawhose time has come.”And for two Grissom maintainers, their ideas’ time notonly came, but improvedthe Air Force and paid themrewards.Senior Master Sgt. CharlesHoover and Master Sgt Tommy Patton, both air reservetechnicians with the 434thAircraft Maintenance Squadron, submitted their ideasthrough the Air Force Innovative Development throughEmployee Awareness (IDEA)Program, which is an incentive program that promotesprocess improvement andresource savings through ideassubmitted by military andcivilian employees.Hoover’s IDEA submissionwas t to inspect all fuel tankfiller caps for proper installation and condition only, notpart number, which takes toomany man hours as all incorrect caps were replaced in2009.Patton’s IDEA submissionwas to change an incorrectpart number in a technicalorder.Both ideas, filed under theAir Force Technical Ordersection of the IDEA program,paid each maintainer 200.On top of their cash awards,both maintainers were publically recognized by Col.William T. “Tim” Cahoon,434th Air Refueling Wingcommander, during a civiliancommander’s call held hererecently.Heartland Warrior

Annual picnic celebrates familiesMark and Troy, a local band, performs in Dock 6during the even. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt.Mark Orders-Woempner)Left, Senior Master Sgt. Tim O’Brien,superintendent of logistics plans, attempts a flipon a trampoline during Grissom’s annual FamilyAppreciation Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech.Sgt. Douglas Hays)Above, this young artist got close to her work as shedecorated a star during the annual Family Appreciation Day.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays)Left, Lt. Col. Daniel Harrison, 434th Force Support Squadroncommander, is bucked from a mechanical bull. (U.S. Air Forcephoto/Tech. Sgt. Mark Orders-Woempner)August 20115

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