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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, August 22, 1986 new of the til TFW work eKeefSffieiragal fir $rmiin ergiesisTiv ewinis tion to technical sergeant in less than seven years. His prior booster was last January when he was named 388th TFW noncommissioned officer Maintenance Professional of the Year for 1985. By A1C Brandy Joersz 388th Tactical Fighter Wing The 388th Tactical Fighter Wing has a new technical sergeant, promoted through the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, presented by Col. James M. Johnston III, 388th TFW commander, Aug. 5. TSgt. Gerald L. Beck, 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated avionics (U.S. Air Force Photo by A1C Brandy Joersz) 34th Aircraft Maintenance Unit integrated avionics TSgt. Gerald Tactical Fighter Wing 388th a Fighting Falcon. The specialist, repairs his the to rank was promoted through Stripes for Exceppresent sergeant tional Performers program by Col. James M. Johnston III, 388th TFW L. Beck, F-- 16 Colonel to leave Hill for training squadron When he received that award, he was working on the flightline. Since July 1, he's been in the 34th AMU support section which issues, receives and mobilizes equipment and tools for the 34th AMU. "It's good to get experience in the other side of the house. I needed a break, but I miss the flightline," he specialist, said, "I was really excited about this promotion. It was a big honor and a surprise. "I went home to share the surprise with my wife and she couldn't believe it was for real." Sergeant Beck knows it's for real and hopes he can help other people receive the recognition they're due. "When I'm in a supervisor's position, I recognize the people who work for me. It's important to take notice of people who exert themselves in the Air Force. It helps keep the morale up. Sergeant Beck's most recent personal morale booster was his promo said. Support section work is done on a rotation system. After six months, Sergeant Beck will return to his job on the flightline. As an integrated avionics specialist, he's starting on some future plans. When the time is right, he would like to be a technical instructor for integrated avionics. But the softball season and a baby on the way have put his future plans in the holding stage. six-mont- h and the instructor's course which trains pilots who Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, Luke AFB, will become instructor pilots. 5. on ceremonies in Ariz., Sept. The colonel is anxious to begin training fighter the of commander new 311th the As TFTS, meet and to enable him feels will to share with them his own experiences, this position colonel pilots which include more than 4,000 flying hours in the a lifelong objective. Part of his flying "All my life I've wanted to be in a position to F-- 4 Phantom II and the F-- 4 were 131 combat missions in in will AFB be to the hours mission Luke at others. spent My help over Laos and North Vietnam. mold 6 Fighting Falcon pilots into some of the "I enjoyed my assignment here. I've had the opbest fighter pilots in the Air Force," he said. The squadron offers three courses to pilots: the portunity to fly with some of the best fighter pibasic 6 course for new pilots, the transition lots in the world. This will be a tremendous asset course for pilots with previous fighter experience, in my new job," he said. F-1- 6. By A1C Brandy Joersz F-1- 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Lt. Col. Raymond "Sonny" L. Head, 388th Tactical Fighter Wing's chief of operations and division, will take command of the 311th F-1- P.THE NEW SAMONS STORE (OLD TOM WINEGAR D 3 0 BUILDING) INVITES Q D D D D D D D C D 1Mm mm If JrO d D vv of- D -. D D D D D Q D D D 0 0 D D D D D D UV y CELEBRATE OUR GRAND OPENING WITH THIS GREAT DISCOUNT! COME ON AND SEE OUR NEW STORE! v'x&W Jf?V? OFFER EXPIRES 9486 MUST PRESENT THIS COUPON PLUS BASE I.D. conditioning! U iK v 'AH ItW Hit f V-U ; j) K s vjj I I 1 1 I I . I ! I." A I n 1 "3 1 M D I ? it; r;.? M D . 1 1 't I D J D Mil I I |