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Show 2 Hilltop Times NEWS July 12, 1991 PBiofl B Continued from Pogt 1 the U.S. Air Force, he (was) committed to the concept of duty, honor and country above self. Unfortunately, Capt. Mike Chinburg made the ultimate sacrifice for his country and his profession." Navarro spoke very highly of the captain and his accomplishments, as well as all Gulf War veterans. "We are here to pay special tribute to our Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans whose magnificent performance has given all of us a new source of pride and patriotism. Personally it was an honor h professional team," serving with such a the he said during ceremony. "Desert Shield and Storm serve to remind us that freedom isn't free. It has cost our nation its most precious national treasure, the lives of American men and women. top-notc- k i j AUf Great American In "Mike Chinburg joined that long line of great young Americans who sacrificed their lives to preserve our way of life, and to secure and defend our freedoms with peace. They often are the unsung heroes of American history. "Today, we memorialize Mike Chinburg as our hero," Navarro added. "May this simple ceremony and memorial dedication keep him alive in our memories and hearts. He represented the best and brightest our country has to offer. He stood for the highest ideals of the profession of arms, and the courage of a fighter pilot." Following the remarks by the commanders, Mr. Chinburg unveiled a plaque dedicated to his son and all other Desert Shield and Desert Storm participants, while his wife clutched a bouquet of roses given to her by General Thompson. The Chinburgs also accepted the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, presented posthumously for their son. "We are glad to be here," Mrs. Chinburg said at the conclusion of the ceremony. "It's part of the healing process. It's been a hard six memoriam Col. Michael Navarro, commander, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, stands with Ellen and Pete Chinburg July 4 at the newly dedicated memorial to the couple's son, Capt. Michael L Chinburg. Captain Chinburg was the only Hill AFB member to lose his life in support of Operation Desert Shield. He was killed Jan. 8 in a night training mission crash in Saudi Arabia. l; v " months." Emphasis now becomes cost, quality depot maintenance operation costs on competed workloads since competition was initiated. The business office at each air logistics center, with support from the product directorates, will be responsible for putting together the bid package in response to the request for proposal. A proposal solicits bids from prospective repair by Capt. Ann Farmer AFLC Office of Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSO- AFB, Ohio (AFLCNS) N As air logistics centers gear up to compete against other services and private industry for depot maintenance workloads, the emphasis will be on cost, schedule and quality. What allows this new competition process to waiver in a law that prohibits happen is a one-yeand services from competing Air other Force the sources. A team of experts from logistics, financial management and contracting will gather the needed information for the package going to Air Force Logistics Command headquarters for final source selection. Included in the package will be a statement of work, technical data, material and labor standards and cost estimates. For the pilot program, an Acquisition Strategy Panel, comprised of senior officials at AFLC ar against each other and private industry. The pilot program will measure how competition increases efficiency and drives down the cost of running depot maintenance operations. The Navy, which has received waivers to compete since 1985, claims a 20 percent decrease in Continued from Page 1 workloads. Either option will hinge on AFLC's performance. "AFLC's future workload depends on our ability to beat the compet- ition," said Gen. Charles C. McDonald, AFLC commander. "We have to provide a better product at a lower price. "I'm convinced the quality philosophy we have embraced keeps JSTimC our competitive edge sharp and we're ready for this challenge," the general said. DMRD 908 directs the Department of Defense to save $3.9 billion by 1995 through depot maintenance operations cost reductions. The Air Force portion exceeds $1.1 billion. Competition plays a major role in this strategy that includes: Combat Strength Through Logistic 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 HiUtpptTiw ar.npt jiecssarUy the official views of., or, endorsed by.' the US." government, the Department of headquarters, met recently to determine the contracting technique to be used for each workload being competed. The streamlined source selection method was chosen for four of the workloads being competed. Awarding a contract by source selection ensures cost, schedule and quality are the primary criteria weighed during the award process. The remaining ALC workload will be awarded based on the lowest price offer. The source selection authority for the pilot program lies within the deputy chief of staff of Contracting at AFLC headquarters. A team of experts will analyze bid proposals before a contract award is announced. All workload contracts will be awarded by Sept. 30. Increased interservicing (Army, Navy and Air Force) for depot maintenance workloads with at least 10 percent of DOD depot maintenance work being interserviced by 1995; and, Public and private sector competition for depot maintenance work- loads that requires awarding assignments to the bidder with least overall cost, best schedule and needed quality, regardless of whether it is completed at a military installation or a private contractor. AFLC has begun the competition process with each air logistics center preparing a bid for an individual workload. All contract awards for workloads will be completed by Sept. 30. j Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute en dorsement by the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia, Inc. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factorof the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by ,the Ogden Aic logistics. Center, Public, Attains, Office , staff. Bldg.1102. Room 118. "Ext.4- 77321 - Hill AFB Editorial Maj. Gtn. Dalt W. Thompson Jr Maj. Wadt J. Habshoy Marilu A. Trainor Gary Hatch SSgt. Barbara Fishtr Francts Kosakowsky Donna Davis DeadHius: Staff: C Commandtr, Affairs Public Dirtctor, Chitf, Inttrnal Information OO-AL- Editor Assistant tditor Staff writtr Contributing writtr Editorial and "around tht hill" ittms, noon wetk befort Thursday, publication; sports articles, noon Monday, wtek of publication; classified ads, 2 p.m. Wtdntsday, |