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ENERGY, from page 1 __________

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may be times where you have to go to bed

early or not go out in order to get your

needed sleep. Family education and un-

derstanding is essential to success. Plan

sleep and activity schedules together.

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the right times can help improve energy

levels. A good pre-shift meal of protein

and complex carbohydrates, as well as,

protein-packed snacks throughout the

day, can provide the necessary nutrition

to keep you alert.

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to recharge the human batteries and can

help Airmen on shift work get extra sleep

and increase cognitive function. Regard-

less of shift a 20 to 30 minute nap is the

most beneficial way to improve energy

levels. In the world of constantly rotating

shift work and high-cognitive demands,

strategic naps are not a luxury; they’re a

necessity.

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regimen is an effective way to boost en-

ergy levels as long as sleep has not been U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen

deprived. Remember that devices such as televisions, computers, and DVD players can still use energy when turned off, plug these devices into

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however, coffee is the most natural and

best source. Remember, coffee can take of the vanpool company. “Vanpooling ings are equipped with motion lights bills, ensure home ductwork is properly

20 to 45 minutes to work and four to five was the perfect solution for several designed to turn off when no one is in sealed and insulated. People can lose up

hours to clear your system. Avoid using reasons; vanpools assist with removing the room. In order to save energy in the to 60 percent of heated or cooled air be-

caffeine four to five hours before bed to cars and pollution off the road, saving local community, the following tips have fore it reaches the register if ducts aren’t

not interfere with your sleep schedule. Airmen millions of dollars in expenses. been provided for home energy. insulated and travel through unheated

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AFB has a carpooling system of vans to ing our commuters save money is an third of the air circulating through keep refrigerators or freezers too cold.

drive personnel to and from work, which added bonus.” homes comes through the ceiling, walls Recommended temperatures are 37 to

takes about 400 cars off the road each Carpooling doesn’t take an actual and floors. Caulk and seal air leaks 40 degrees Fahrenheit for the fresh food

day. This initiative results in 317,520 gal- company to be successful, carpooling where plumbing, ducting or electrical compartment of the refrigerator and 5

lons of fuel being saved annually. with friends or coworkers can accom- wiring penetrates through exterior walls, degrees Fahrenheit for the freezer sec-

“[The vanpool company] was started plish the same mission of reducing pol- floors, ceilings and soffits over cabinets. tion. Because refrigerators are the largest

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to assist Airmen in saving money on congestion on the roads.
ers, and DVD players can still use energy turning down the temperature can save

their commute, a commute that had no Energy Efficiency when turned off, plug these devices into big on electric bills.

other options at the time except driving Due to the 24/7/365 combat mission a power strip and turn the power strip For more information on how to be

their own cars and carpooling,” said of Creech AFB, saving energy on base off to avoid excess usage. energy efficient, visit http://energy.gov/

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MENTORING, from page 1 ______ Thoroughly examining the conse- resource options, schedule changes, or them to perform the previous steps and
quences of a problem is a vital step toward
of experienced supervisors and mentors effectively articulating the stakes. Without renew focus on improving performance compare your solution to theirs as a de-
to aid in recovery, rather than waiting knowing the stakes, a leader could omit a
until the individual is in a position of critical motivator driving subordinates’ towards an end goal. Ensure goals are set velopment opportunity.
responsibility with high expectations willingness to embrace change. Ensure
and little experience. your subordinates know the relevant di- and scheduled to be reviewed at specific T: Tweak the process
rectives, plans, syllabus or other products
Unexpected and unplanned events and allow them to aid in researching the intervals. As a new process becomes the norm,
happen in an instant, so being prepared problem’s impact within their areas.
to deal with the any unrest is critical. The E: Execute the plan it might become easy for complacency
specific framework that I use as a super- P: Prepare a solution
visor to mentor subordinates through Armed with the awareness of a prob- By involving and empowering subor- to set in. Empower subordinates as
crisis is the REPEAT model. lem, relevant directives and associated
consequences, subordinates can moni- dinates through the first three steps, the sub-process or project owners and rotate
R: Recognizing a problem tor and assist with the development of a
Once a problem is recognized, notify solution. Example activities for the sub- leader will, ideally, have developed the tasks. Maintain open communication to
affected personnel and leadership. Artic- ordinate range from attending leadership
ulate the problem in terms subordinates meetings as a note-taker, drafting new subordinate into a stakeholder and create ensure that subordinates are comfort-
understand. Ensure personal and profes- policy memorandums based on provided
sional needs are met. If the problem was outlines, and researching the impact on sufficient motivation to execute the plan. able approaching you with emerging
reported by the subordinate, recognize the subordinate’s work center. For per-
their honesty and courage. sonal matters, the mentor may review Communication, encouragement and issues. Recognize milestones or accom-
E: Evaluate the impact
support will be critical to ensuring the plishments. Ensure continuity has been

plan meets the desired targets. provided for leadership and personnel

A: Assess results changes.

Engage with subordinates at the It is important for leaders not to miss

specified intervals to assess perfor- opportunities to develop their subordi-

mance. When possible, provide them nates. Allowing a subordinate to encoun-

with critical questions and allow them ter a crisis and participate in creating

to perform their own analysis to en- the framework for recovery will develop

gage them with the overall process. If critical resilience, experience and confi-

improvements can be made, encourage dence required of future leadership.