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Show Page 10 April 23. HILL TOP TIMES 1976 Meet The Chief Of The 308th, CMSgt. Jesse T. Barnett One of the most important members of a commander's staff is his Senior Enlisted Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the NCO Academy Graduate Ribbon, the Expert Marksmanship Medal and the Advisor. The Senior Enlisted Advisor for the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFWg) is CMSgt. Jesse T. Barnett. Working Col. Neil hand-in-han- Republic ""'"IIIIIIIIIIIMiin BS"""' with d L. Eddins, commander, 388th TFWg, Chief Barnett solves countless problems daily concerning Tactical attended School Leadership Asked how military life has affected his family, Chief Barnett replied, "It's a good life! The Air Force has treated my family and me very well." Chief Barnett is active in the civilian community. He is presently the first vice president of Layton High School's Parent Teachers Association (PTA) and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America when he was cub master for Hill AFB Pack 55 during the early part of this j ! Col. Neil L. Eddins, commander, 388th TAC Fighter Wing, discusses the number of wing personnel assigned rooms in the barracks with CMSgt. Jesse T. Barnett. (U.S. Air Force year. Photo) Air NCO January, 1973. His decorations include the Bronze Star, the Meritorious of education as a member of the the many educational y opportunities through education and professional military schooling. "The only thing you have to lose is your ignorance." off-dut- Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf- - Cluster, the Armed Forces Expeditionary military professional in Chief Barnett gave the following advice to first term and career airmen alike, "Seek out and take advantage first Senior NCO Academy class at Gunter AFB, Ala. in September, 1959, at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa and the NCO Academy, Headquarters Command, at Boiling Air Force Base, Washington D.C., in July, 1963. He continued his Command's 30th anniversary. a is Chief Barnett for professional example young airmen to follow. He Vietnam Jimmie. health, welfare and morale of enlisted members of the wing. Entering the Air Force in August, 1952, Chief Barnett has had a variety of positions and assignments, including four overseas tours (totaling nine years) and has been assigned in 10 different states. He has been a first sergeant for seven years. Chief Barnett has been instrumental in many projects hosted by the 388th TFWg. For example, he organized and trained a Color Guard and group escorts who performed admirably during the wing's Dining Out last month which celebrated of Campaign Medal. Chief Barnett is married to the former Bonnie Barrett of Evansville, Ind. They have four children, Herbert, serving in the U.S. Navy; Laura, Rhonda and : I ir A" V' . : , .: V t ' H if iiiin- r-ii wyl H " y a m syi :i UJ C- -f ' !' .'Ttni "' ' ' 'mm .i. m i Amn. Terry Moreland and CMSgt. Jesse T. Barnett discuss the importance of a good inspection and servicing section in the ACE Branch (uhere Chief Barnett spent the early years of his career). (U.S. Air Force Photo) l- -r mi i.iiiih U . jp Mm r rtYrwri tmwtn in www tmmui-yChief Barnett introduces a new member of the 38lh TAC Fighter Wing to the secretary for the Deputy Commander for Maxine Steele. Chief Barnett and Sgt. Robert Resources thaffin. (U.S. Air Force Photo) iiini Hill 1 ! 4 - " ' I ' ' - f y ' I ' i , - iWri Amn. James- Harris, Sgt. Johnnie Yeltock and Amn. Michael Butch listen as Chief Harnrtl talks about (raining of other crew members during a Inspection. (U.S. Air Force Pholol - pre-flig- ht I |