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Show WESTERN fcSSGM a) "L3 a!gxl - Vol. 30 No, 22 DHL U0 UMOli if June 3, OGDEN, UTAH 1977 Ogden ALC Commander HO Gen. Edmund A. Rafalko, Ogden ALC com- Maj. mander, will end his military career when he retires the end of August, it was announced last Thursday at the OALC staff meeting. His replacement will be 35-ye- ar Maj. Gen. James P. Mullins, deputy chief of staff for plans and programs for the Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC). General Mullins was Ogden ALC vice - commander June 15, 1973 to April 1, 1975. General Rafalko became commander of the Ogden ALC in July 1974, following an assignment as deputy chief of staff, plans and operations for AFLC. He previously served as Ogden ALC vice - commander .from" June 1972 until June 1973. IS lull The general's career began at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1942. He completed an accelerated three - year program at the Academy in June 1945, graduating with a commission as a second lieutenant, his pilot rating and a bachelor of science degree. While at the Academy, he earned letters in football, basketball and baseball. His athletic prowess was called upon when in July 1963 he began a four-yea- r assignment as director of athletics at the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. General Rafalko completed and transition training in bombers then flew with the 21st Troop Carrier Sq. in the Pacific. In January 1948, B-2- 5 B-2- 6 to the United States Strategic Air Command (SAC) bomber pilot at Davis-Montha- n AFB, Ariz, followed by a tour as an air- he returned as a craft commander at Chatham AFB, Ga. there. While at Maxwell, he received his master of arts from degree George Washington University in an program. stint Following his four-yeas the Air Force Academy director of Athletics, General Rafalko returned to SAC as of the 2nd off-dut- y ar In November 1950, he transferred to Hunter AFB, Ga., where he served as an aircraft commander in the 96th Bombardment Sq.; 2nd Air commander, coma and Refueling Sq.; mander of the 96th Bombardment Sq. Seven years later he was at Torrejon AB, Spain serving first as deputy base commander and then as of the 3970th Combat Support Grp. After graduation from the Air War College at Maxwell AFB, Ala., he joined the staff vice-command- of the Squadron Officer School er vice-command- er Bombardment at Wing Barksdale AFB, La., and within four months became the Wing commander. He was transferred in November 1968 to the 4258th Strategic Wing at Thailand to serve as vice commander. In January 1970, he became Deputy Inspector General for SAC. i . -- r i I t ( , I General Rafalko General Mullins exercise. They reported that facilities and Norton AFB, Calif., was on a data - gathering visit regar- - security support provided by the host base Security Police management systems. Team covered included the vehicles down for parts procedures, COPARS priority, and accident repairs. Depot plant modernization (See page 4) H SSS Four separate sets of inspectors from Tactical Air Command (TAC), Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) converged on Hill AFB in the past couple of weeks, and all found here operations or better. satisfactory Hard Work " Referring to the 10-da- y inspection of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing by nearly 70 TAC team members headed by Col. Nicholas J. Donelson, Gen. Robert J. Dixon, TAC Commander, had some encouraging words for the wing and complimented Ogden ALC as well as he ended his visit to Hill last Friday. "The wing has progressed well since its arrival here in December of 1975," the general commented. 'The overall 'SATISFACTORY' inspection rating represents hard work by the 388th's men and women and outstanding support from Ogden ALC agencies. I am confident the wing will continue to improve in the future," he added. ORI.MEI.NCI The May 17-2- 6 TAC in- spection covered operation management effectiveness and nuclear capability. A personal con- readiness, ference period vyas held May and a formal critique conducted last Thursday. 20 Some 'Excellent' The 388th TFW received an overall satisfactory rating in the TAC inspection, but several special subject areas gained excellent marks. The wing successfully demonstrated their ability to generate aircraft in support of their combat role and were highly rated in flying effectiveness. Good Support Inspectors found that the Ogden ALC units provided exceptional support in the mobility ding aircraft configuration 'A total base effort' "It was a TOTAL Hill AFB effort!" said Maj. Gen. Edmund A. Rafalko, Ogden Air Logistics Center commander, as he expressed his appreciation to all who contributed to satisfactory or better ratings from four recent, simultaneous official inspections. e In the of May about 80 inspectors from U.S. Air Force, Tactical Air, and Air Force Logistics commands were testing and evaluating military and time-fram- civilian 17-2- 6, personnel ac- complishments of this base on such diverse subjects as combat capability to weight control from vehicle maintenance to management of aircraft configuration systems. General Rafalko said that results of the inspections involving everyone clearly points out that Hill AFB personnel are working toward a common set of visible goals. "These efforts enhance and focus on readiness mission responsibilities. "Reports of the inspection show that we are doing a good job," he said, "but any areas needing improvement must receive closer scrutiny. I am confident that such areas will be quickly brought up to standard." and equipment programs were the subjects of review for the second AFLC team led by Lt. Col. Kruger B. Smith. AFSC team IG A the Air Force team from Systems Command (AFSC) will be on base June 7 to inspect the activities and personnel of the 6-1- 6514th Test Sq. Team chief for the Systems Command inspectors will be Col. Patrick J. O'Toole. Also visiting during the inspection period will be Brig. Gen. James H. Marshall, AFSC Inspector General. INSIDE SP's&4 ORI...P.10 .... ' READY FOR TEST - F-- 4 Phantoms of the 3XXth Tactical Fighter Wing taxi to the runway during the wing's Operational Readiness Inspection last week. Nearly 70 inspectors of the audit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by SSgt. Gerry Tactical Air Command were on base for the y Ditchfield.) Division exceeded regulatory requirements. Among items needing some improvement were personal military appearance and better housekeeping in the dormitories. USAF Team 10-da- The Hill Top Times is an unofficial newspaper published every Friday in the interest of per- sonnel at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, of Air Force logistics Command. It is published by Mor Media Sales, Inc., 1150 West Riverdale Rd, Ogden, Utah 81103, a private firm in no way con- nected with the Department of the Air Force. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers are The USAF group from leader was Col. Charles Pfeiffer. A. Procurement Conference P.4 AFLC Items One AFLC team headed by Lt. Col. Raymond Hollis, looked at vehicle maintenance Hot Weather tips... P.6 control material and procedures. Specific areas their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Air Force. 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