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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 14 Xx 1 X March 14, 1980 Workforce praised by boss, says he couldn't be prouder B ' ' - WW Eighty thousand "marvelously talented X'KSi " f" and resourceful civilian workers make Logistics Command one of the most technologically expert groups of specialists around in the world. "They are internationally respected craftsmen and skilled workers. "They manage billions of dollars of incredibly complex and sophisticated projects and do it all superbly. "I could not be any prouder of any group I would command." These words of praise for the Air Force : Logistics Command work force came from their boss, Gen. Bryce Poe II, AFLC commander, as he addressed the Air Force Association Airpower Symposium, March lin 1llltpfi Chicago. General Poe's commendation for AFLC employees came as he outlined how Log Command is trying to help solve some of the problems the American military faces today in meeting the current "threat to our peace." Notes steady Soviet build-u- p AFLC's commander noted ' 'the Soviet build-uboth its steady development over the past decade and the first real exercise of that strength, Afghanistan." He said, "Afghanistan is a real, tangible example of the courage that strength has given them." General Poe pointed out that when you analyze the defense programs of the United States and the Soviet Union in U.S. dollars, "the Soviet effort equaled ours back in 1971 and now is greater by approximately 50 p, IfiliillliiSiiliiHM Ma). Benjamin D. Smith, 16th TFTS, explains the cockpit Instruments of an Ronald Bennett, Youth Commander for a Day. (U.S. Air Force Photo) fSemume'ffl F-1- 6 to gefls oroside look Ronald Bennett, a senior at Ogden High School spent a day getting an inside look at how a military installation is run and experienced the feel of a base commander's job sitting in as Youth Commander for a Day. Bennett was escorted around the base by the Senior Enlisted Advisory Council touring the 388th flightline, the 6514th Test Squadron, the control tower, the base weather station and other points of interest. He has been involved in the Junior ROTC program for the last three years and is presently the Battalion Commander and Commander of the Ogden High martial arts team. His scholastic percent." Focusing on the condition of our forces to meet the Soviet threat, General Poe talked about an American defense program, for which funding has lagged over the last 10 years. interests are math, aeronautics, science and public speaking. physiology r biology, military The youth commander is actively involved g is an stands for that merely a material that can keep unit fighting during the first surge of a conflict (War Readiness Spares Kits - Base Level "WRSK-BLS- S in the Boy Scouting program as an instructor in winter survival and emergency preparation and plans for a military career are in his future. Self-Sufficien- Spares). we have underfunded those "Historically, supplies," said General Poe. May owe state too Federal taxes half the burden Paying what you owe to Uncle Sam is only one part of your tax burden. You may also either owe or have a refund coming from your home state. If your home state has an income tax and if it has not made arrangements with the Department of Defense to withhold your tax liability through deductions, then you may have to come up with a sum of money on April 15. First the good news. The following states have no income tax, so if one of these is your home state, no worry: Florida, Nevada, New South Hampshire, Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Next the medium-goo- d news. The following states have made arrangements with the Department of Defense and income tax is deducted from your pay already: Alabama, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Maryland, Massachusetts, , New Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey Mexico, New York Oklahoma, , North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin. A member whose legal (Explanations: residence is in one of these states but who is not stationed in that state pays no state income tax. But if he or she is stationed in the state, deductions are made. arcane-soundin- acronym which "In we were funded 94 percent; in 1978, 49 percent; in 1979, 32 percent; for this fiscal year 15 percent. "For FY 81, our WRSK-BLS- S funding is 32 back to only up percent. "This kind of financing will provide, at best, but not until marginal combat capability FY 1983," said AFLC's commander. The problem of lack of regular funding, he said, is complicated by inflation. And, "a serious problem which adds months to any solution we come up with is leadtime the period from the time you order a product until that product is delivered and functioning." 1977, Increase current production As an example of one Air Force system affected by this problem, General Poe cited the 0 attack aircraft. He said Air Force A-1- wants to increase the current production rate. "The manufacturer would like to oblige and could double his plant capacity, but he can't get the materials." The big forgings that make up the main frame, for example, have to be ordered 114 weeks in advance! General Poe observed that, "any discussion of our major force problems inevitably returns to the subject of money. "No matter how you try, you cannot explore this question in much depth and avoid the conclusion that a major reason we are in this fix is because we have failed to compete with the Soviet funding levels over the past nine or ten years." Associated problems include: rapidly rising costs, the age of our inventory aircraft, and potential difficulties in importing raw materials. "All these factors are reflected in the steadily increasing leadtimes for basic materials, parts, and systems." A good many of these factors, General Poe said, are at the whim and will of international economic forces. But many, like energy, use are under direct control. He cited "many other areas" in which "we are working to cut back money without sacrificing quality and performance." And he praised the AFLC work force for making these projects possible. (LOGNEWS) Happens during deployment A member whose legal residence is in one of these states and who meets the three Airman's dreams come true abode must a state tax certificate, before any complete on state income tax withholding can changes be made. State tax certificates may be requirements concerning Everyone has a dream to visit Hawaii, but the additional dream of meeting the top pro football players was the ultimate dream come true recently for SrA. Barbara Pace, an Air Force Reservist with the 68th Aerial Port Squadron here. During the 508th Tactical Fighter Group's three-wee- k deployment to Barbers Point obtained at a finance office or directly from the state taxation authority.) Now for the bad news. If your home state is not among those listed above, then you probably owe some state income taxes. Naval Air Station, Pace traveled with her As a servicemember and as a citizen of husband Bud, also an Air Force Reservist your home state you are responsible for filing assigned to the 508th TFG. and paying state income taxes. There are In the IV2 years of her enlistment, she has for if to even failure no tax is file, penalties traveled to Texas, Oklahoma, Washington, due or if a refund is forthcoming. Hawaii, and in May will go to Germany. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Pace thinks that just being an Air Force active is exciting enough, but being able to from double Reservist protects duty personnel to taxation both the home paying taxes join her husband on missions and meet state and the state where he or she is interesting people as she did in Hawaii is stationed. indeed "a dream come true." The Pro Bowl football players that she met However, if a servicemember has a part-tim- e in state the Hawaii are Roger Staubach (Dallas in where assigned, then that job would state have the right to collect taxes on Cowboys), Terry Bradshaw (Pittsburgh ' Steelers),"Mean" Joe Green and Franco any money earned in that manner. of not Harris servicemembers are Spouses (Pittsburgh Steelers), Walter Payton the Act. protected by (Chicago Bears) and Cliff Harris (Dallas State income tax forms and answers to Cowboys). detailed questions may be obtained' by writing In civilian life, both Paces work at Hill directly to the state tax authority for your AFB, she in the Directorate of Distribution state as listed in the accompanying chart. and he on the Management Engineering Team. (AFPS) - X if JSLn 'j "Wr. I' h ' jp . w -- mr- if ;., SrA. Barbara Pace displays the trophies she received at the Pro Bowl. (U.S. Air Force Photo) |