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Show OO-ALC- '7 PA Hill AFB, UT 84056-59- U.S. OFFICIAL MAIL" 90 u.S.POSIASE Serials Order Department University of Utah Libraries Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Hill AFB, Utah force. Arana-Barrad- as ALC Public Affairs Office A local newspaper's report claiming that congressional budget cuts may mean the trimming of more than 800 jobs at Hill AFB is premature, according to base personnel officials. The story, printed in Sunday's Ogden Standard-Examinereported that Air Force Logistics Com- r, mand might have to cut approximately 4,000 jobs at air logistics centers. It also alluded to the possibility that of those Base officials agree that congressional budget discussions will have an impact at Hill. "It would be premature for us to speculate on how budget discussions currently under way at the national level will impact the employment situation at Hill," said Dennis Heins, Ogden ALC civilian personnel officer. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Les Aspin, If passed, it would cut 10 percent from the billion Air Force operations and maintenance $21.3 budget for fiscsl 1988. However, personnel officials said, what's important to remember is that the measure has not been authorized yet. Base officials are not totally mum on the subject. D-Wi- Program eliminations not likely, but prices will rise By Ernie J. Shannon A projected $70 million cut in morale, welfare and recreation funds for the armed services is threatening some activities at Hill AFB with a noose. And while Scotty Wilson, chief of the MWR Division at Hill AFB, doesn't expect the elimination of any programs, they will cost users more and perhaps be available fewer hours each week. The disruption is resulting from a congressional decision last year to trim $69.5 million from MWR funds. Air Force officials are appealing the verdict, which would take $21.5 million from their coffers, but according to Mr. Wilson, the cold fact remains that there's less money to work with. "We could be facing some real problems with the cuts and we've already seen some changes here," Mr. Wilson said. "The most serious problem is that our golfing and bowl- ing activities that used to support other organziations have now lost all their funding." To date, the bowling center and golf No course are now acthese funds from excess can longer tivities support the gym or child care center. At the same time, Air Force officials are considering how much to take from the Officers' and NCO clubs. According to Mr. Wilson, the clubs won't lose all of their nonappropriated money, but a hefty percentage will be chopped away. To this extent, Hill is at a disadvantage. Some bases, located in remote areas, such as Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, will not be affected by the cuts. But bases in metropolitan areas, like Hill, will take the full brunt of the reductions. Thus far, Hill has lost more than $600,000 for MWR and Mr. Wilson sees a total of $1 million lost by the self-supportiv- - e. VJortitnn cpooflpg DOD policy outlines rights S 0.8 8: "Based on the most current guidance we have received, we can confirm several things," said Mr. s. Severing of MWR funds threatening base activities Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office hivate See details in next week's issue cuts, 800 could be cut from the Ogden ALC work Constraints will impact Hill; authorization not yet given Ogden o "rjsesaa h November 6, 1987 3pnte By SSgt. Louis A. 657 - tt SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Vol. 41 No. 44 NOV -- 66. Heins. He said if budget constraints require base officials to reduce the workforce, "We will seek to minimize the impact." That will come through several avenues. The impact would be minimized through normal attrition and limiting the number of new people hired. Also, "Tightening our belts in such areas as overtime work and temporary duty travel will help," said Mr. Heins. Another measure would be to request permission to offer early retirement to some employees. "If these measures do not sufficiently reduce our employment levels, more stringent measures could be required," he said. nnnnnnni v.1.1.1..1. :;iilfiiliiiii" . We could be facing some real problems with the cuts... we've already seen some changes. Scotty Wilson Chief, MWR Division ' 99 end of fiscal 1988. "Those cuts will, in some cases, be passed on to the customer as in the child care facility. In other cases, gym hours could be cut, and fees raised, as with the bowling alley and golf course." Bowling costs are up 10 cents a line and golf charges will certainly go up in the spring. There are also some management reorganizations in the works, Mr. Wilson said. In speaking to Congress recently, Lt. Gen. Thomas Hickey, Air Force deputy chief of staff for personnel, said such massive cuts as the legislative body directed will mean a complete revamping of the MWR organization. He said the Air Force will have to rethink the way it carries on MWR activities. "We're already being affected by that now. For instance, with the clubs, we've had three managers throughout the day, but now we must exist with two managers," Mr. Wilson said. In another arena, MWR officials will consider marketing their facilities. Although the gym and the golf course are generally filled, Mr. Wilson said, a marketing effort could increase income and maintain the present level of services. Elsewhere, Mr. Wilson said the officials here would simply have to wait and see the extent of the cuts. "We provide an atmosphere that is still cheaper than in the community and I'm confident we can keep things pretty much as they are." ) ' " Hill officers - "- V U.S. Air Force Photo by Chris Boierschmidt '...a child shall lead them...' Clay Kohler (hands over face) and Mary Katherine Tate (right) pray at a meeting of the puppet ministry at the Hill AFB Chapel. See story and photos on Page 13. Dho Shodow forlinovjg' Cadets tail m ' a day H A II DDcnd concorfg AF Band of the Golden West hits Utah & 2) |