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Show Page 10 HILL TOP TIMES November 14, 1980 lh)ii7ififiiirBte irg)iniD To(2iinispr,f(oi,!l,5irD Officials in the Directorate of Distribution recently hosted the Ninth Annual Air Force Logistics Command Transportation and Packaging Conference. . Attending were top transportation and packaging administrators from all over the United States, including representatives from the Department of the Air Force, Military Traffic Management Command, Military Airlift Command, Tactical Air Command, AFLC, Water Port Liaison Officers from four major water ports, all Air Logistics Centers and their host air base groups and other units. transportation-oriente- d . -- result in positive contributions to our nation's security and readiness." In other remarks to attendees, Col. David F. Schafer, director of Distribution, said he was looking forward to the productive interchange of new ideas, technology and techniques which would emerge from the conference. He indicated he was positive the gathering would result in improved support to the worldwide defense mission. Other speakers were Brig. Gen. A. Paul Bruno, Ogden ALC vice commander; Lt. Gen. Billy Minter, deputy chief of staff, Logistics and Engineering, Department of the Established future goals The conference was the culmination of efforts of transportation and packaging - water port liaison , offices, traffic management and air terminal management. During the AFLC Transportation and Packaging Awards banquet at the end of the conference, keynote speaker General Minter reviewed the wide spectrum of problems to overcome and progress to achieve in the coming decade. .... O ' niinni '''' ..an....) t II i - .1'" r r.riirj.in fiiinil r inii-nV- - success. Receiving engraved plaques were: Richard Bingham of the base Traffic Branch received the Outstanding AFLC Transportation Civilian of the Year Award. For the third consecutive year, the base Vehicle Operations Branch was named AFLC Motor Vehicle Operations Unit of the Year. Named AFLC Outstanding Traffic Management Office of the Year was the Ogden ALC Transportation Operations Division. It was also a third repeat of that award. impact of commercial deregulation. Workshops included packaging, vehicles, and units. It recognized achievements, savings and accomplishments during the past year and established goals and programs for the coming year. In welcoming remarks, Maj. Gen. John J. ALC Ogden Murphy, commander, "The commented, emphasis of the conference as indicated in the theme 'The Challenges of the Eighties,' is timely. . . . This decade has been characterized by a movement toward enterprise and traffic patterns. "This environment," he said, "will require more effective and responsive management in the field of transportation and packaging if we are to have a growing economy and an effective defense posture. "With the breadth of experience among those of you in attendance, I am confident that you will be able to chart a course that will epitome of transportation careers and military sales, logistical airlift utilization and individuals deregulation, higher fuel costs, higher inflation and changing commercial General Winn was master of ceremonies. Col. James K. Lowman, director of Distribution, AFLC, presented the following awards as a result of intense competition within AFLC and which represented the Air Force and Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Otis Winn. The agenda covered a wide spectrum of topics, including recent traffic management initiatives, hazardous- materials handling, energy impacts, the MX program, containerization-consolidatio- n points, foreign ... ,,, '''""''''i ,. j A? r x J4 -- deputy chief of and staff, Logistics Engineering, Department of the Air Force, was keynote speaker at the recent AFLC Transportation and Packaging Conference here. (U.S. Air Force Photo) Lt. Gen. Billy M. Minter, ' Richard Bingham checks board for status of a bill of lading. He was recently recognized AFLC Transportation Civilian of the Year. (U.S. Air Force Photo) as Outstanding f James L. Mar berry, chief. Transportation Operations Division, accepts' the award for "Outstanding AFLC Traffic Management Office of the Lt. Col. MSgt. Franklin Patton accepts an award naming , base Vehicle Operations Branch, the ABG, as "Outstanding AFLC Vehicle 2849th Year" from Col. James K. Lowman. The award was attributed to the efforts Operations Branch of the Year." Sergeant Patton Is and professionalism of chief of the organization. Col. James K. Lowman, Transportation Operations Division, Directorate o f AFLC almost 600 people In the Distribution. Force Photo) (U.S. Pol 5e director ' of Distribution, made the presentation. (U.S. Air Air Force Photo) cCnoldl owsifo(5if By SSgt. Herman I. Jackson Jr. 2849th Security Police Squadron Child abuse, assault, off base arrests, shoplifting and damage to government property were some of the incidents reported to security police last week. The dependent daughter of an active military person was brought to the base hospital with bruises which occurred off base. The injury is believed to be child abuse and the incident is being investigated by the base Child Advocacy Board Four individuals threatened an NCO and his wife as they were leaving building 460 after a pool game. One of the individuals kicked at the NCO and broke his pool cue. Investigation is continuing. In another incident, an airman reported that he had been assaulted by another airman who struck him with an unknown object causing scrapes and abrasions. Both airmen had been involved in an argument. A civilian employee reported that person (s) had scratched an obscene word on her privately owned vehicle which was parked in the lot of building 349. An airman was apprehended in the incident. Base exchange personnel notified police they were detaining a retired Army individual for attempting to leave the establishment without paying for merchandise. The individual was given a court date with the U.S. Magistrate. An NCO was causing damage to his on base quarters while under the influence of alcohol over a problem with his estranged wife. He was transported to the base hospital and then to a local hospital for observation. The dependent wife of an active military (abys, ossoyllfs person reported that person (s) unknown had entered her quarters (on base) and removed several items. There were no signs of forced entry. civilian employee reported theft of her purse containing money from the maid's room in building 142. A suspect was apprehended. Off base, an NCO was arrested by the Utah Highway Patrol for DUI. He was given a threathalyzer test with results of .09 plus. Bail was set at $300. A female airman was assaulted at Weber State College by an unknown male assailant. The airman was transported to the base hospital and admitted for observation. Investigation is continuing into the incident by off base authorities. An airman was arrested in Ogden Canyon for public intoxication. A check revealed that A o "J1 he was away without leave from Nellis AFB, Nev. The airman will be returned to military authorities. reported that two juveniles were rocks at his on base quarters and throwing had made holes in the door. The juveniles were detained until arrival of police, who released them to their parents. An airman reported that windows to his quarters had been damaged by rocks and what appeared to be a BB gun. There are no suspects. REMINDER Motorists entering the base during hours of darkness are reminded to use their parking lights when approaching the base entry controller. This gesture will enable the policeman to see your decal and expedite your entry onto the installation. An NCO on-ba- se |