Robins watches as President Obama takes oath Published Jan. 23, 2009 By Wayne Crenshaw 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Felicia Meadows had planned to take the day off Tuesday to watch the inauguration of President Barack Obama, but a meeting on the schedule meant that duty called. She was delighted, however, when she showed up for work and got an e-mail invitation to watch the inauguration on a projection screen in the 402nd Maintenance Wing Command Center. Ms. Meadows, a depot maintenance activation planning specialist, ate her lunch as she watched history unfold in the command center. "I think about those in the past who struggled, the ones who gave their lives for this day," she said. "It means a lot to know that all things are possible, and to never tell someone what they can't do. I see us coming together as a people where race is not seen, and it means a lot." Staff Sgt. Mike Mathew, who works in the command center, said he had a busy schedule Tuesday but he still took time to watch the ceremony. "I think it's very significant for everybody as far as Americans go and people working for the government," Sergeant Mathew said. Many people in the Base Restaurant were watching intently as President Obama began taking the oath of office. One of those was Mark Livingston, a contractor in the 584th Combat Sustainment Squadron. "It means a new beginning," he said. "A lot of people paved the way for Barack to get to where he is today. To me, as an African American, it proves that with good hard work and education, anything is possible in this great nation. This is something I didn't think I would see in my lifetime. America has moved forward."