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Show ri irrniriinriii-- B JFIT.Lrr CwOt ry November 1 6, 2000 12th AF commander recognizes ORI effort 30 October 2000 Colonel Johnny A. Wcida Commander, 388Ih Fighter Wing 5887 D Avenue, Suite 232 Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056-501- 7 Colonel Weida my distinct pleasure to congratulate the 388 Fighter Wing for the excellent rating received during your recent Air Combat Command Operational Readiness Inspection Your landslide victory only confirms what I already knew; that the men and women of the 3 88th Tighter Wing arc true professionals. You and your team epitomized the Air Force spirit by excelling under austere conditions, which is a true testament of the character and leadership within your wing. It is Andrew Bouck addresses the crowd fter taking command of the 388th Component Repair Squadron Thursday. The 388th Maintenance Squadron became the 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron while the 388th CRS was reactivated. Maj. Steven Morani commands the 388th EMS Maj. Again, congratulations on a job well done. while Major Bouck commands the 388th CRS. When-th- e .388th Fighter Wing received additional the number of maintenance squadronpersonnel increased to more than 700. The growing size of the MXS lead to the decision to reorganize it into two separate Sincerely F-1- 6s, WILLIAM T. BOBBINS Lieutenant Gencal, ()ISAF Commander, TwljjtH Air Force squadrons. Prep vehicles for winter weather Editors note: This article was provided by the 388ih Fighter Wing Safety Office. Winter survival kit When was the last time you inspected your cars trunk? Go ahead, give it a try. If youre like most people, youll probably find a trunk filled with tennis balls, baseball bats and other assorted A few feet difference in altitude can make all the difference with the weather. A sunny day at Hill Air Force Base might not equate to a from years past. Ever stop to wonder what would happen if you or a family member were Flare or Heavy, warm or clothing warning light Ice scraper or blankets Snow shovel brush y Flashlight 'foocUV with extra CandfeWami batteries Booster cables matches odds-and-en- ds involved in a roadside emergency? Vulnerable and stranded iq the mid- die of nowhere, how safe would you feel with a trunk full of discarded sports equipment? With winters early arrival, the need to prepare your car against sudden, unforeseen roadside emergencies intensifies. Most experts agree a vehicle is less likely to break down on the road. But in the case of a cold weather-relate- d well-maintain- ed roadside emergency, what you keep the trunk and glove compartment of your car can make all the difference in the world. To help you and your family be safer in the event of a roadside breakdown, the 388th Fighter Wing Safety Office recommends the following items be kept in your cars trunk: Flashlight, flares andor reflecin tive danger signs. A flashlight will come in handy at night and can be used to flag down a passing motorist or to signal your location to tow trucks or service vehicles. Reflective signs or sunny day in the mountains or to the south. Being prepared can save your life. Keep these items in your car and in an easily access ibf e location : First aid supplies - High-energ- Anyone who wants more information on winter driving safety, but cant attend the briefing may borrow a winter driving safety video from the FSC, said Mrs. ... Parker. . Keep the phone number of your service station and local towing agent, or insurance toll-fre- e number in an in envelop your glove compartment, along with plenty of change for emergency phone calls. If you have a cell phone, take it with you and keep the battery charged. To help avoid breakdowns, the experts also encourage car owners to have their'cars serviced annually. Checking and replenishing vital and corrosion engine fluids, maintaining proper tire air pressure and cleaning deposits from the engine can help keep a car operating more efficiently and help avoid roadside breakdowns. protection. What you keep in your glove compartment is just as important as what you keep in your cars trunk. keep you and your family safer and better prepared in case of a breakdown this winter. 50-perc- viding freeze-u- p, boil-ov- er A volunteer from the Utah Safety Council will present a winter driving safety course 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the family support center. Randy Cooper spends an hour and a half discussing winter driving tips, such as what people should do to prepare their vehicles for winter driving and what to do if stuck, said Bonnie Parker, family support center representative. Although the class has been fully booked, people may show up the day of the briefing to see if space is available, she said. - - flares will make other motorists aware that a problem exists so they can drive accordingly. A tire pressure gauge. Also, be certain you have a spare tire with air and the necessary tools to change a flat tire. You should read your vehicles manual for the proper method of changing a flat. Supplies such as jumper cables, a gas can and road salt. Also, store an old winter coat and gloves to help you keep warm if stranded on a cold roadside. A jug of antifreeze. A solution of antifreeze and water protects your cars cooling system by pro- FSC offers advice, winter driving course Following these guidelines will FSC representatives The family support center has representatives for each squadron within the 388th Fighter Squadron. The representatives are the units focal point for questions regarding services the FSC offers. The POCs can be reached at 777- - 4681. 388th Fighter Wing Master Sgt. Andre Pires 388th Logistics Group and subordinate squadrons Tech. Sgt. Kevin Padberg 388th Operations Group, 388th Range Squadron Barbara Ferguson 421st Fighter Squadron Larry Dawson 4th, 34th FS Dave Larsen 388th Operations A Support Squadron Beth Wetherell Published for People Like... Name: James Terhardt Rank: senior airman Job: commanders support staff First place, small Unit: 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Time in Service: 4 years Goals: to finish my bachelors degree Most recent accomplishments: becoming a coach and commissioner for Junior Jazz basketball team. The Hill junior team combined with Sunsets team to form the Junior Jazz team. e newspaper, Combat Command Contest commercial-enterpris- 1997 and 1998 Air Editorial Stnff - Joh" Weida Capt. Erin Shuler. Staff Sgt. 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