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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 16 November Personal 12, 1976 Tactical Fighter 388th Wing in 1947 is the following extract from a citation received by the 388th Bombardment Group (Heavy) L Eddins TFW, Commander With the coming of cold weather, we need to recommit ourselves to reduce energy costs. To do this, we must accept the challenge of taking care of our people and achieving the goal of "zero growth" over fiscal year 75 expenditures. The key to success in this program is the concern and involvement of all personnel. Although much of the Air Force energy dollars spent is for aviation fuel, we can help achieve Department of Defense goals by continued monitoring of energy use in all areas. Heating bills can be reduced by closing open windows and doors. Make sure heating, cooling and electrical systems malfunctions are reported for correction. Use rooms, lights, machines, etc., only when necessary. Get to know your building energy monitor and help him do his job. Energy conservation habits help reduce costs in two ways. By reducing energy consumption on base, we reduce demands and multiplied throughout the Air Force, this lessened demand helps reduce costs you may incur in your home or for your automobile. Energy conservation attitudes carried over to your home add up to additional personal savings. However, never conserve energy at the expense of safety, on or off the job. I expect all personnel to be actively responsible in our renewedr efforts to conserve energy costs in the coming months. -- Top gun Turkey Shoot for outstanding service combat... "The 388th Bombardment Group (H), is cited for outstanding performance in action against the enemy on three occasions over Europe. "The target for the 388th Bombardment Group on July 26, 1943 was a high priority tire and rubber factory at .Hanover, Germany, which produced a large portion of the tires used by the German Air Force. "This was the fourth combat mission flown by the group and took place at a time when the Luftwaffe was at the peak of its strength. "The 17 fortresses of the 388th were attacked by enemy aircraft as soon as the continental coast was reached and, although the intensity of these attacks Fighter Squadrons of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing recently competed against each other in a "Turkey Shoot." Simply put, the "Turkey Shoot" was a friendly competition between fighter squadrons to add a little spice to bombing and strafing practices and promote esprit de corps in the units. Rules for the "Turkey Shoot" were drawn up by the Wing Weapons and Tactics Office and the contest was conducted in conjunction with normal training so that bombs, ammunition, fuel and time were not wasted. Twelve aircrews from each squadron flew in seven events. Crittendon and Lieutenant Bures brought Captain home "Top Crew" honors to the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron, who also won best overall squadron. Dunn and Captain Lieutenant Abbate of the 4th TFS won "Low Angle Bomb," "Radar Laydown" and "High Angle Dive Bomb" awards. Captain Weyermueller and Lieutenant Taylor of the 34th TFS won "Dive Bomb." In the strafing event, Colonel Allen, commander, 34th TFS and his WSO Lieutenant Brownlow had top score. "Low Angle Bomb" went to and Martin Captain Lieutenant Austin of the 34th TFS and the "High Angle Dive were Toss" champs Calloni and Lieutenant Lieutenant Hicks from the 4th TFS. The wing plans to continue the competition on a periodic basis. First place winners will be awarded the "Top Gun" trophy and the losers will get the "Turkey Award" until the next competition. The 421st TFS will join in the competition in the near future. Lt. Col. Ralph R. Schneider has been assigned as commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing. Colonel Schneider has nearly 19 years of Air Force service and is rated as a command pilot with 2,375 hours flying time. From Ft. Collins, Colo., he graduated from Colorado State University in 1958 with a B.S. degree in physical science. Colonel Schneider and his wife, Natalie, are parents of a daughter. feet of the aiming point and ed pre-assign- 98 per cent were within 1,000 feet. "The enemy fighters continued their vicious the during onslaughts withdrawal until the North Sea was reached, sending accurate anti-aircra- down in more damaged another six... "The members of the 388th Bombardment Group (H) flames. "Throughout this gruelling aerial combat, the 388th maintained a tight defensive formation and, despite the overwhelming numbers of German forces, the valorous crew members of the group destroyed seven enemy aircraft, possibly destroyed demonstrated exceptional fortitude, bravery and courageous devotion to duty on this industrial objective, which were invaluable to the enemy in his efforts to wage a successful war." T3T increased ' ftp 0 2 fire, ft which knocked two bombers from the sky and damaged 12 others, bombs were still released with exceptional accuracy and vast destruction was wrought upon many SMOKE SCREENS OVER GERMANY B-1- 7s MSgt. John Brewer retires On Oct. 29, MSgt. John H. CHA- P- modifications Recent modifications in Humanitarian and CHAP a Have (Children Potential) assignment actions resulting from recommendations by Tactical Air Command and other commands will have "significant" advantages" for individuals, TAC Personnel officials say. (TAC) According to TAC's Director of Assignments, Col. Robert K. Simm, the primary change is a "responsibility shift" for the - an actual photo of 388th Bombardment Group's over Germany during World War II. (U.S. Air Force Photo) Top Care actions from commands to the Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC). "In the past," Colonel Simm explained, "some of our people had difficulties because of the length of time required to process their applications. Each case received a l review, a command review and frequently, an AFMPC review. The time period from submission to final action would often build to several weeks. "Now the decisionmaking process has been centralized at AFMPC and the processing time has base-leve- 4th TFS gets new commander buildings in the factory area ; 52 per cent of the bombs struck within 500 highly enroute to the target, the courageous crews of the 388th Bombardment Group (H) stubbornly fought their way to the assigned objective. "In the face of extremely winners announced The 4th and 34th Tactical of the commander 388th 388th History German industrial complex was prime target two more and bombers the three archives From productive From tho Col. Neil TFW 'Fighter County' ft EMS 3 been cut to three or four days. "This elimination of the major commands as 'middle men," the colonel "also eli continued, minatesthe inconsistencies that sometimes occurred when each command interpreted policy as they saw it." Colonel Simm explained that also unit commanders must now Brewer terminated 25 years of active service with the United States Air Force. Twenty-fou- r of those years were spent working as a crew chief on various flight lines throughout the world. He spent a total of 11 years in Thailand. He was assigned to the 388th TFW Organizational Maintenance Squadron at Korat RTAFB, Thailand before coming to Hill AFB last March. Upon his arrival at the base here, he found that no indorse all applications. "We feel this change will strengthen communications between the unit commanders and their people since commanders will have to be thoroughly familiar with the problems being experienced by their people." Emphasizing that assigned 388th TFW personnel had been entered into the maintenance management and control system (MMICS), and immediately started to correct the situation. He worked closely with the local CBPO and 388th MMICS personnel to ensure the system would work correctly and completed the monumental task of entering the 388th personnel into MMICS. Sergeant Brewer's future plans call for a trip back to Bangkok, Thailand to enter school. LA H t" t S it r decisions made in the past at TAC were "credible and deeply sensitive to the individual's ft 1 - needs," Colonel Simm said, vo 'The centralization at AFMPC will not result in line' production decisions. It's another positive action to insure equal treatment for all individuals," he concluded MSgt. John II Brewer (1) 1, congratulated by Col. NfJ L. Lddins upon h.s completion of 25 year, active service with the to the Jxsth "(I. " h.'? Va,uaWc Alr Force Phn4 by g' Cerf hn id tL or l. eWlon |