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Show n A Joint Ammunition I 5rT-- I 1 - fzz7&iyL Coordinating Group To Meet At Hill Monday See Page 31 I a II iafl Vol. 2) No. 25 OGDEN, UTAH Retirements Minimize Attrition, Maj. Gen. Rafalko, commander, Edmund Ogden A. ALC announced Wednesday that the projected reduction in civilian personnel at Hill was handled internally, which means that no employe forced to leave was employment here. "As many as 425 to 510 permanent employe losses were projected less than a year ago," the general said as he spoke at the Hill AFB Administrative Club's annual awards luncheon. Personnel Status Traced to ' talking management group, In the the general traced the personnel situation back to last July; the explained present favorable conditions; and expressed hope for a bright future at the Ogden Air logistics Center. He told of an study that spawned the action to cut civilian personnel forces here. A short in some functions at Hill brought about by some AFLC reorganization kept the reduction to a minimum, but th Hill was still i7onblp rut. expecting a The general expressed his gratitude to all of the planners, civilian personnel staff, and managers who brought about the personnel reduction as painlessly as it occurred. Impact Minimized To minimize the impact on the Hill workforce, plans were instituted last July to: - Use normal attrition to eliminate as many of the slots as possible - Restrict new hires - Provide for early optional retirement Internally realign personnel some downgrading rather than release personnel Arrange for functional transfers "Another problem was an imbalance of some work skills," the general related. He told how this imbalance was alleviated because some of the surplus aircraft - June Do mechanics, electricians aircraft and sheetmetal mechanics possessed needed electronic and instrument mechanic skills. General Rafalko cited some factors that helped the personnel cause at Hill. Attrition Eased Impact The attrition was more rapid since it was based on a "low - economy" year (FY 1975). when jobs were not only hard to get but those who held them didn't change jobs. "It was during that year that our attrition was at historic lows and we had to use that particular attrition factor in our planning," the general and January it had gotten away from that figure and was about back to normal. Early Retirements He stated that the last part of 1975 the attrition was about Additionally, from January to June some 224 employes took the early retirement route which had a favorable effect on the personnel equal to these "historic low" figures, but that in December retirement said. situation. Disability also figures Base Will Celebrate July 4 With the Utah Aeromodelers, bicentennial flag, and poster displays a Boy Sf'out dunking tank are part of the day's Two days of food, fun and entertainment is in store for Hill military and civilian personnel attending "Liberty Days" July 3 and 4 at Centennial Park. A birthday cake, 125-pou- skydiving' 'performance, fireworks display and a variety of old fashioned games . and contests will highlight the two-da-y program celebrating the nation's bicentennial. Activities will get underway at 11 a.m. July 3 with a drill exhibition by the Utah Wing Civil Air Patrol and will continue throughout the day. A model airplane show by 25, 1!76 RDF showed an increase according to civilian personnel officials. downgrading was of but the required, Some approximate 4(X) who were downgraded, most were able to take advantage of "save-pay- " clauses, without any loss of money. Today many of these (See Page 31) 'liberty Days" Marx Brothers and a and Roadrunner the 388th movies, Tactical Fighter Wing, will tumbling and juggling act by wind its way from the Base the "Commedia Plays" of activities. Centennial Park Exchange Parking lot to Weber State College. will be open all day for picnics Centennial Park at 3 p.m. A 9 p.m. fireworks display and food will be sold by the Following the parade, an will conclude the weekend Youth Center and the Base afternoon of games and races program. Restaurant. Birthday parties including three According to Capt. Ron legged at the Hill Golf and NCO clubs contests, watermelon eating Sandhop, a coordinator for the are part of evening activities and spitting competition, a Bicentennial Committee, the and are open to all personnel.. male leg beauty contest and weekend events will be July 4 activities begin at frog jumping meets will begin. similar to last year's July 4 An awards ceremony and 11:15 a.m. with a Protestant "Crazy Days" celebration. He said most activities are the at Service base will off kick Worship birthday party A Mass is Catholic free events. and added the program is chapel. evening slated for 12:30 p.m. at the Other activities include a directed to base personnel and park and will be followed by a sky diving performance, their families and is not open outdoor Laurel and Hardy, to the general public. picnic. "Kiddie sponsored by A Parade," Frasier, LeMay, Woford Three Ogden Three key members of the Ogden Air Logistics Center (ALC) staff will trade their Air Force blue uniforms for the more colorful ones of civilian life when they retire from active duty next ALC Staff Members Retire From Air Force Duty Oklahoma City, Okla., and they are parents of three children. After a summer tour over the Alcan highway to Alaska, the Woford's plan to return to Utah Wednesday. Colonel Woford's. Force career that began with replacement is Col. Jack G. the U.S. Navy during World War . I. His Air Force assignments Hilden. Col. the RobcrLL-Erasie- r, Ogden WllongJirf Judge Agfocatep illend: tyffjfff Charles B. Woford, of Materiel director end will an Air Management, Force caree? that began with his enlistment in 1942 at Stillwater, Okla. During his service career. Colonel Woford has served on; three assignments Col. service in Florida, California, France, Germany, Texas, Illinois, have included J UN 2 ' ir continents, the European Theatre of Operations, headquarters Pacific Air I ... with one Oak Leaf CI aster ' fOLC), Bronze Star, Air Medal with four OlXX Air Force Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam " Air Force Colonel Frasier and his wife, Pat, plan to return to the Lone Star State to make their home. They are the parents of a son and a daughter. Colonel Frasier will be replaced by Col. Daniel B. Peyser. Col. Lowell A. LeMay, chief of the Joint Conventional Ammunition '..V - i j Program Coordinating Group (JCAP-CGDirectorate of Materiel Management, will end a 27 year Air Force career. His military assignments have included bases in South Carolina, Nevada. Germany, England, Oklahoma,, Thailand and Southeast Asia: His military decorations ). include the Distinguished . Flying Cross, the Air Medal, ""' the Military Commendation Service Medal, Outstanding Unit Award and the Vietnam Campaign Distinguished Colonel Woford is married to the former Betty Bloom of the Medal with Commendation two OLCs and the Meritorious Service Medal with one OLC. A native of Waco, Tex., . Force and the United States. His military decorations include the Legion of Merit Service Medal, second class. Air Service Medal with honors and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm. His military decorations include y f n Thailand and Alaska. i.A'i- Lii - .. r, :i" m ltd Col. Robert L. Frasier Col. Ivrll The Hill Top Time h an unofficial newspaper published every Friday In the Interest of personnel at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, of Air Force Logistics Command. Ills published by Mor Media Sales. Inc., a private firm, in no way connected w ith the Department of the Air Force, Opinions expressed by publisher and writers are their own and are not to be considered an A. lMay Col. Charles H. Woford ribbon. Colonel LeMay is married and he and his wjfe, Wanda, are parents of four children. After retirement. Colonel and Mrs. LeMay will make their home in Austin. Tex. A replacement for Colonel LeMay has not been named. olficial expression by the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements including supplements and inserts. In this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Air Force of products or services advertised. |