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Show December HILL TOP TIMES Page U JUcBfB'D'IrQT 1, 1978 By Capt. Michael Perini 388th Tactical Fighter Wing "Readiness is our profession" so goes the slogan of Tactical Air Command (TAC). It is more than a mere catch phrase. It is very much a way of life for those within the command very much a serious to commitment exemplify and honor. SIMPLE TERMS, readiness is how quickly and with what effect peacetime forces can be used in time of need. It is both a state of being and a state of mind. IN Readiness involves our ability to mobilize, deploy, engage and sustain effective combat forces. This includes many considerations: the motivation of our people; the proficiency of our units; the adequacy of our equipment; the relevancy of our tactics; and the utilization of our resources. TdlSoilcaSS 4 CD HILL'S TAC UNIT, the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW), recently demonstrated its capability and resolve to instantly respond to an enemy threat during a simulated ." wartime deployment called "SEAHAWK f y 78-03- x X X SX - x- The unit's ability to be ready to deploy and employ personnel and aircraft on short notice was vigorously tested and evaluated by inspectors for five days, giving unit personnel i if " X N an immediate view of what was expected and, in the event of shortcomings, providing guidance in correcting deficiencies. FOR MOST OF THE EXERCISE, snow and chilling winds were evident. But 388th TFW personnel, assisted by Ogden Air Logistics Center (ALC) and the 2701st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron, worked around the clock to process, mobilize, generate, deploy and employ people and equipment. 7 X. x f I XC- - NV. Xv.x. X.,,, TSgt. Gerry Dltchfleld prepares to remove an empty pallet from the Air Cargo - - X. XSS- "-- Mar- shaling Area after deploying personnel had claimed their baggage. Heavy snow and cold temperatures made the marshaling of cargo loads hazardous; however, no Injuries were reported during the entire exercise. (U.S. Air Force Photo) 9. 4V ' 5v -- xstf aircrews were being debriefed, aircraft were being turned around and prepared for strike missions. People were called to report during early morning hours, bags were packed, and items like dog tags and shot records became of paramount importance to those who processed the long lines of personnel. s vxs By the end of the week more than 200 sorties were flown. Brig. Gen. Davis C. Rohr, 388th TFW commander, called SEAHAWK 3 the best executed exercise he had seen since his arrival at Hill. 78-0- WHILE PEOPLE were being processed, equipment and spare parts were being collected and packaged for shipment. II It a Quality Control Inspector, shows cargo carriers Amn. klchard Busklrk (left) and Sgt. Gary Montgomery the verified weight and cubic Inches of various mobility equipment prior to loading. (U.S. Air Force Photo) MSgU E. D. Canlvan, Members of the 67th Aerial Port Squadron (AFRES) took time to honor several unit for members their achievements during the past year, and to pay tribute to a former commander and a retired Two members of the 6514th "'est Squadron, Air Force Systems Command, recently leceived Air Force Commendation Medals. TSgt. missile John C. Roniger, maintenance technician, earned the first rak leaf cluster to the medal br service as chief quality ontrol inspector and missile maintenance technician, 432nd Tactical Drone Group, AFB, Ariz., from June 16, 1971 to Jul. 31, 1978. He was cited for significant contributions to the successful completion of numerous remotely piloted vehicle operational and evaluation test flights. TSgt. Michael P. Doyle, instructor flight engineer for the 6514th Test Squadron, earned the medal for Davis-Montha- n meritorious service as flight engineer and instructor flight engineer for aircraft, C-1- 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, from May 29, 1973 to May 18, 1978. His outstanding knowledge and leadership were cited as factors contributing to the mission of his effectiveness organization. during the month of October. The reservists held their second annual squadron awards banquet in Roy on Friday, Oct. 13th, to recognize NCO individuals within the unit for their personal contributions to the squadron's the development since of 1978. beginning MSgt. Monan Lovell, an Air Transportation Supervisor with the 67th, was named as the Middle Manager of the Year for his efforts DoOrjBacao ai?E?Q70 Twenty more Belgium Air Force enlisted men arrived at Hill AFB Tuesday for assignment to the aircraft program. F-1- 6 sergeants, will spend from several months to two years here. year past, while Glade Palmer, also an Air Cargo Specialist, was named as the Airman of the Year. Clerk Smith, Chief for the 67th, was . the as Staff Specialist Outstanding for his work in support of the administrative squadron's operation. recognized Col. Norman E. Olsen, a former commander of the 67th, was honored with a caricature drawing prepared members, as was MSgt. Clair Russell, who retired from the 67th earlier this year. by squadron Ihankcgiving Pay vjqc multfnatioiu! koay off E3I1I It was an international Thanksgiving Day last Thursday at Hill AFB for some 200 foreign nationals, their families and U.S. Air Force hosts. THE EVENT was sponsored by the foreign training office in conjunction with Detachment 1, 6 Multinational Operational Test and Evaluation Unit (MOT&E). Hill AFB project officer, Capt. Marta Tisdale, said that the festivities began at noon in the MOT&E building. F-1- Some will be involved in the aircraft's operational multinational test and evaluation program while the remainder will train on the 6 F-1- sub-system- THE FOREIGN nationals, whose rank is equivalent to U.S. Air Force senior master Alan Fawcett, an Air Cargo Specialist, was recognized as the Outstanding NCO for the Dan and with the efforts of Ogden ALC, we can be confident that, should the occasion arise, the 388th TFW will be ready. For readiness is our We are ready now! profession throughout the unit's training weekends and annual active duty training tour. TSgt. deploy Let's hope that the ultimate proof of the wing's readiness will never be required. But I If to mobilize, their capability employ. processed personnel were directed to isolated areas to simulate being at another location. FAs were launched and when they returned to Hill, they and their aircrews were isolated, to simulate arrival at a new location. While " off. ALSO, BY THE END of the week, the people of the 388th TFW had demonstrated Final checks were being made on aircraft, as maintenance crews made sure that the unit's F-- 4 Phantoms were ready. ONCE THE EXERCISE entered the deployment and employment phase, s. THERE ARE 34 Belgian Air Force personnel at Hill out of 90 foreign nationals assigned to the 6 program. Others are from Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway. BESIDES THE TRADITIONAL TURKEY and all the trimmings, some 75 foreigners and their families brought food and drink that were traditional in their countries for this type event. foreign nationals from Turkey, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark are in training at Hill on aircraft systems, most of which are assigned to the new 6 fighter program. .Seventy-fiv- e F-1- F-1- THE GUESTS AND THEIR FAMILIES demonstrated native dances following the dinner. |