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Show Page 6 ' March 26, 1982 HILL TOP TIMES di tor la is sss CEuo? off Staffff "We have established a good foundation for an effective fighting force a foundation upon which we can build the capabilities needed to protect Western interests in the face of a massive Soviet buildup." Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Lew Allen Jr. expressed this view in a speech delivered earlier. this year. . "The Air Force is, today, a strong, effective fighting force," he said. Admitting that the attention of the public, and that of the media, focuses primarily on what's wrong with the military, General Allen said, "We need to remain aware of the very potent capabilities our forces possess." , He said Air Force units are staffed by highly motivated and skilled men and women, are equipped with effective, , reliable weapons systems, and are ready for combat. He said recent defense budget in- -, creases have helped make improvements in the nation's military capabilities, but challenges still exist. One of the areas showing improvement is retention. - "The exodus of skilled personnel. . ., which drained much of pur experience, has been reduced markedly," the chief "Our reenlistment rates for of staff said, to Hay s provement of the near term combat' capability of conventional forces. "Our fighting units are now better equipped 15-2- Therefore, our recruiting and training requirements are high." Another area receiving priority emphasis in recent budgets is im fectively," the general said. The "our stocks of munitions and spare parts are still too low to support a prolonged conflict." Other areas discussed by the general included the upgrading of tactical forces with - a new generation of advanced fighters and the improvement of rapid deployment capabilities. challenge that is area, must continue "because we are locked in a long arduous competition with the Soviet Union." He called this competition a classic confrontation Myth: "Belts ' are important at- highway speeds, not on short trips." Fact: Three out of four accidents occur within 25 miles of ... ,. i. y, home; e Accident rates are much higher on city streets than high' ways; Fatalities have occurred at parking lot speeds (e.g., 12 mph) Myth: " It's better to be thrown clear of the car." - -- v .' General Allen said, "Among the countries of the western world, only the United States has the capacity and the will to counterbalance the massive growth of Soviet power. We cannot abdicate this awesome responsibility. "To fail to face up to this challenge by making needed defense improvements would be to entrust our destiny to the of an adversary whose brutal actions at home and abroad provide no grounds for optimism about our fate were we to allow Moscow to call the tune. V. ' "I am confident that our people will be up to the challengre." self-restrai- Allen said these improvements, and those in the strategic ; -- " General ' seat belts when operating motor vehicles. This statistic seems incredible when one considers the volume of information which clearly shows that ' seat belts save lives.: is refuse to to causes it people Perhaps mythwhich be motivated, refuse to be led and refuse to learn from someone else's experience. The most common myths from the school of hard knocks are presented below: . respite." operational units are flying more and training more realistically- - and ef- From National Highway Traffic Safety 'Administration Workshop Series r 20 of drivers Fewer than wear the nation's percent .' and our for. combat c between opposing political philosophies and economic systems and "a contest in which the Soviets have given us no , . last year were up by 0 percent. . . increased 30 pilot retention percent." But, General Allen said, "we still have shortages caused by earlier losses. to Air.-Foir- nt , '"V"' (LOGNEWS) Fact: The chance of being killed is 25 times greater if ejected; Belts stop people from going through windshields and doors, hitting objects or the road, and being crushed by the car. Myth: "Belts may trap people in fire or underwater." of one percent of all accidents result in Less than one-hal- f Fact: fire or submersion; Belts' help people avoid injury or unconsciousness, thus helping their escape in most cases. Myth: "Seat belts themselves cause injuries." Such injuries are very rare; Fact: e They are almost always less than what a would have experienced; 9 They are often caused by improper wearing. Myth: "Some people should not wear seat belts (e.g., children or pregnant women)." Both the pregnant" woman and the fetus are safer, Fact: provided the lap belt is worn as low on the pelvis as possible. (American Medical Association) Children under the age of four or weighing less than 40 use an approved child restraint. Others are probably should pounds better off in a than in nothing. Myth: "Rear seat passengers don't need belts." Unbelted rear seat passengers are more at risk than Fact: " non-wear- lap-be- , lt -- belted " passengers; They are also more of a risk' to - . occupants. front-sea- t Leadership B you meosyreiyp By Col. Jerry N. Hoblit Vice Commander, 27th TFW Cannon AFB, N.M. There are all sorts of leaders. Some are tall and handsome like Blackjack Pershing; others are short and '"dumpy , like Napoleon Bonaparte. Others are people of great moral strength like Jesus . Christ, Martin Luther King Jr. and Golda Meir. Some have a despicable life view like Adolph Hitler and Joseph Stalin. . Some are men of great physical strength like Alexander the Great. Others, like Mahatma Ghandi, are physically spare. are smart and eloquent like . Some Winston Churchill. Others, like Ulysses Grant,, are taciturn. . If leaders come big and small, strong and weak, smart and not so smart, then what is the common denominator of leadership? I propose that it is the ability to set standards and to cause others to live up to them. Standards come in many variations. The moral standards of religious leaders, idiological standards of political leaders, technical standards of Indianapolis racing and aircraft maintenance teams, the discipline of the Greek phalanx and flying formations of the Abbeville Pirates are just a few examples. Ask yourself these questions: Am I a standard setter or a standard fighter? Do 1 do it better than what's required or do I look for ways to shortcut just to get by? If I'm a standard setter, do I do it so well and with such dedication that others adopt my standards as their own? If the answer to the first question is that you're a standard setter, you're going to be a success not only in the Air Force, but at anything you do. 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