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Show 22 distribution HILL TOP TIMES July 10, 1M7 tep M(a5irDteirD(2aifD(se ds dhMhM Dim By Ralph C. Ogden ALC Jnsen Affairs Public pirDirDfly fed(liMes Office Moving large quantities of diversified materiels at Hill AFB is a tough enough job, but keeping the systems up and running demands the skill and technology of the facilities services branch. The branch is part of the Materiel Processing Division in the Directorate of Distribution and keepconveyor ing conveyor belts up and running, systems on their course and a link between distribution and freight services is no easy job. "We're here to make sure distribution and its facilities run as smoothly as possible," said branch chief Mahlon Lundquist. "We understand the mission of distribution and are proud to be part of the undertaking. We are responsible for preventive maintenance, repair or modification of the mechanized materiel handling system." According to Mr. Lundquist, the branch is responsible for directorate facilities other than real property and for the requisition, control and disposal of common construction and to repair items used in support of the Directorate of Distribution. The organization deals in the millions of dollars when it comes to keeping distribution up and running. They maintain a $10.6 million automated in-flo- or warehouse system and make sure a $6.3 million automated storage module is working properly. They have many other projects that keep the maintenance end of the operation busy. "We spent a Saturday replacing chains on the elevatedvtransfer vehicle," said Richard Jensen, an equipment mechanic. "This is a necessary service that is vital to the mission of distribution and we understand the need to do the job right." Mr. Lundquist and his associates look to the future in the distribution business, anticipating the installment and maintenance of an air terminal operations center, complete with cameras. He also looks forward to a management engineering system that will feature a computer system for the branch and seven satellite shops. "The future is an automated world," said Mr. Lundquist. "We look forward to working in the future with our skilled technicians." The facilities branch depends on a smooth operation. Five divisions within the operation assume responsibility for electronics, carpentrypaint, electrical, maintenance and support and the five work together, making sure destinations with the Directorate of Distribution can be reached at the optimum of efficiency. if . s "7 i '' 4 - s- : i (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ralph C. Jensen) man Fix-- it Richard Jensen, an equipment mechanic, adjusts the chain on the elevated transfer vehicle at the freight terminal. NEW decor, NEW menu & all NEW soup, salad & potato bar FAMILY RESTAURANT 175 6. 200 S. Clearfield, UT 8401 S mmm 773-938- 5 FASTERTHAN FAST FOODS 1986 Chev 1984 Buick Nova 4 dr., Regal air. 5 spd. 1983 Nissan Pulsar 1983 Subaru 5 spd., 4 cyl. 2 dr. hardtop, 5 spd., air. Auto., WE CATER SUMMER PICNICS!' (any size group) GL . WD 1980 Ford Mustang 5 air cond. 1986 1985 Chev Hyundai Cavalier 4 dr., 5 spd. spd., fl 1982 Buick Regalair. 2 dr., auto., 1985 Chev Sprint 5 spd!, air cond. 773-938- ID 1982 Olds Rabbit Firenza 4 mm Auto., I - i i La FREE salad or potato bar with any meal over... $3.00 EXPIRES JULY 18. 1987 IL. Colt :::::::::.:: 1982 Ford Bronco 4 cyl. Std. shift 1979 Chev 1980 Chev Impala Blazer S. W., 9 pass., auto. air. Si 4spd.,V8 mm 01 00 CLOCIUG COCTC "7" LOCATIOtJO DECORATED MODELS s cuEvnounr ' I too mm 1985 Ply. 4 dr., 5 spd. i- cyl.', wad mm 1984VW dr., 4 cyl., air. spd., 5 Wide menu choice available Let us do ALL the work or any pan of it Our mobile facilities can accommodate any size group Beer available (cans or keg) You pick up or'we deliver 1981 Ford Mustang 4 4 Sta. wgn., 4 spd., 4 cyl. r A IVORY AND VA i COMPANY 451-700- 9, 770-353- 0, 825-5G0- 0, 770-050- 5, 773-110- 0 |