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Show 2 Hilltop Times Year Jan. 11,1996 r (from page 1) mander's call in the base theater. Condon talked about his philosophies, expectations and the challenges faced by the center. Air Force chief of staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman approved 55 uniform changes. The 419th Combat Logistics Support Squadron completed the restoration , of a vintage aircraft now on display at the Hill Aerospace Museum. Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity ModeL TIS was given the ranking for its expertise in planning, managing and tracking software, as well as being a process-oriente- d organization. They were the second Air Force organization to achieve the rating. The 34th FS deployed for two weeks to Cold Lake, Canada, to particik multinapate in Maple Flag, a tional forces exercise. Ogden ALC played host to nearly 3,000 participants and more than 190 exhibitors at the seventh annual Software Technology Conference held in Salt Lake City. The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign exceed its goal by 25 percent, raising $45,605." Ogden ALC put laser technology to work. The first ever of its kind, a Laser Automated Decoating System was developed and is being used to remove paint from aircraft radomes. A car bomb destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Bldg. in Oklahoma City, Okla. More than 200 people died in the tragedy. A Civilian Transition Assistance Center opened in Bldg. 1231. The center is a clearinghouse for information and a focal point for workers who were affected by the reduction in force. Three members of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission visited HilL well-traine- six-wee- May The 75th MG's mammography culty was accredited by the American College of Radiology. To celebrate Arbor Day and Hill's designation as a "Tree City USA," General Condon planted a tree in front of Bldg. 1102. The tree is now part of "Commander's Grove," and is one of 13,500 trees planted around the base. A team of Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty inspectors from Russia came to Hill to begin a baseline inspection of all first-stag- e rocket motors on the Peacekeeper, Minute man II and III intercontinental ballistic missiles stored at i 0 if! J April As part of a cooperative effort by the 545th Test Group, the Army, Utah State University, Brigham Young University, the University of Utah and Weber State University, a Unity IV rocket was successfully fired from the UTTR. The project was designed to provide students with hands-o- n experience on hybrid rocket propulsion. Col. Bentley B. Rayburn assumed command of the 388th FW Hill's Software Engineering Division qualified at Level 3 on the Software ii Hill. Hill hosted an Integrated Weapons System Management Visions Confer- ence. The conference was attended by 130 senior military and civilians. Discussions included product management and and industrial support, operations. Two 388th FW squadrons deployed for two weeks to Cold Lake, Canada, to k participate in Maple Flag, a multinational forces exercise. The 4th FS deployed May 15 and the 421st FS left May 28. The 4th FS completed its conversion to the 6 Block 40, making the 388th FW the largest wing in the Air Force equipped with the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night System (LANTIRN). More than 600 civilian workers received reduction-in-forc- e letters. An early, retirement was offered to military personnel affected by the fiscal 1996 Force Reduction Program. Ogden ALC was placed on the list for further study by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Col. (Dr.) Kathryn L. Boehnke officially assumed command of the 75 th MG. Gen. Ronald W. Yates, AFMC commander, visited Hill AFB. Hill AFB hosted a first-eve- r site visit for five commissioners on the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. Thousands of Northern Utah community friends, family members and Hill employees turned out waving signs and banners to show support for the base. six-wee- F-1- V mm w TC ... ft m l ..iiJSKiiS,:! t tn If FT i I W3 L3 fa- Facility as part of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. The City of Ogden held a public forum to discuss current information about the future of Hill AFB and the Defense Depot Ogden. An operational readiness exercise opened at the 419th FW during the May unit training assembly. General Condon talked with Len Alradio personality, on the KLO KLO len, morning talk show. Condon took the opportunity to say thanks to everyone who supported Hill AFB during the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Committee's visit. The standard AFMC score for passing the Air Force Cycle Ergometry Test changed from Category 4 to Category 3. Hill AFB hosted the Air Force Association's 13th annual Focus on Defense Symposium and Charity Invitational Golf Tournament. Approximately 220 employees kept their jobs as a result of additional vacancies created by attrition and increased Herworkload associated with the cules and the 6 Fighting Falcon. To assist in providing a safe environment for youth, a curfew policy for youth living on base went into effect. General Yates, first commander of Air AFMC, retired, ending a Force career. Graham's domestic violence awareness program, "Safe At Home: The Workplace Program," to every individual employed at the base. The Hill AFB library didn't close. The Gerrity Memorial Library, Bldg. 440, was scheduled to close because of downsizing and budget cuts. However, the facility will remain open because of interest shown by its customers. More than 1,000 spectators watched Tops in Blue perform at Hill's Centennial Park. r, a Sue H. Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services member, visited the base to hear concerns from military women stationed at HilL The Environmental Management Directorate released a proposed plan for an interim cleanup at Operable Unit 8 as part of the Superfund hazardous waste cleanup at Hill AFB. The Air Force destroyed its first intercontinental ballistic missile motor at Hill's Oasis complex. Ten Russian inspectors witnessed the event. Genter-Schlesinge- arms-contr- illlliPilliSllillii JtIC 'V. 35-ye- JulyThe 4th FS deployed to Southwest Asia for three months to support Operation Southern Watch. The Air Force Reserve commander, Maj. Gen. Robert A. Mcintosh, visited the 419th FW for a series of tours and briefings. Gen. Henry Viccellio Jr. assumed leadership of AFMC. Secretary of Defense William Perry swore in John P. White as the new deputy secretary of defense. pilot Capt. Scott O'Grady, the shot down in Bosnia and rescued by United States Marines in a joint service rescue operation, visited Hill AFB to film an Air Force public service announcement. The Utah Power and Light Company invested approximately $8 million in a new energy saving performance contract on Hill AFB. The retrofit will save nearly 6 percent of Hill's current energy consumption. A helicopter crew from the 514th Flight Test Squadron rescued an injured women in Bear Hollow Canyon. F-1- 6 Col. Roger A. Brady became Ogden ALC's vice commander. Utah Attorney General Jan Graham presented her family violence program, "Safe At Home," at a luncheon held at the Officers Club. More than 250,000 spectators attended Hill's Air Show and Open House. The show paid tribute to America's veterans. AFMC commander Viccellio toured Hill AFB. August Hundreds of people celebrated at the 419th FW's annual Family Day at Hill AFB. g Hill welcomed a group of members of the 419th Thirty-tw-o Defense Department officials, Civil Engineering Squadron spent two weeks building training facilities in a re- including 16 generals, for Space Day. A new hazardous waste recycling mote area of Maine. The facilities will be used by law enforcement officials fight- center was opened. The center will reduce hazardous waste disposal by 322 ing the war against drugs. Seven members of Hill's Security tons per year, or about 30 percent. The Hill Aerospace Museum held a Police Squadron and two from the 75th CEG completed a rigorous S.W.A.T. V-- J Day and World War II commemo(Special Weapons and Tactics) team ration to honor the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II: training course. General Condon initiated the base's plan to take Utah Attorney General Jan See Ymr page 10. high-rankin- June General Condon signed the first U.S. Savings bond allotment to kick off the 1995 Savings Bond Campaign. Utah Jazz basketball player John Stockton learned about the 388th FW mission by taking a 6 flight. Russian team came to A Hill to inspect the UTTR Oasis Storage F-1- "Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. Global Power and Reach for America." 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