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Show I ! 10 afaflc news T HIU TOP Frfcfey, May 22, 1987 - ran T- briefs " no Bmfr rauor cs3-V- v2 AF dovclspiag AFB, Ohio (AFNS) The Air Force has begun development of a new short-rang- e attack missile with award of a contract worth up to $214.5 million to the Boeing Co. The contract calls for advanced design work e with options for development and of 400 the first missiles. Air Force production of to the advanced missiles at plans buy 1,633 an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. The SRAM II would be carried on the and future manned bombers. WRIGHT-PATTERSO- vdsit to oun code AnrjuiiPT now ciYcs!t misstto N full-scal- B-1- B Savings bond intorosff rcto drops WASHINGTON (AFNS- )- The semiannual interest rate for savings bonds from May through October is 5.84 perbought rate of cent, down from the previous 6.06 percent. The rate is based on 85 percent of r the average market yield on the Treasmarketable securities. Bonds ury Department must be held five years or longer to receive the market-baserate. , market-base- d six-mont- h five-yea- d Bilingual sonior NCOs sought RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFNS)-- Force Air needs Presoderotf aoirOifffl rodeo of appears POPE AFB, N.C. (AFNS) President Reagan visited May 10 during the filming of Bob Hope's g birthday extravaganza The show kicked off Airlift Rodeo '87. Gen. Duane H. Cassidy, commander-in-chie- f of Mr. invited to Airlift Command, Military Hope the rodeo to focus national attention on the importance of the annual international tactical airlift compe- Turning to the predominantly military audience, he said, "Nothing in this job I have has made me more proud than these men and women in uniform. Believe me, Bob, they are the finest we've ever had. I thank all of you for what you continue to do for our country." Secretary of the Air Force Edward Aldridge Jr. also appeared during opening ceremonies. He greeted rodeo participants and presented Mr. Hope with the Exceptional Service Award. General Cassidy presented Mr. Hope with a crystal and gold globe that highlighted all of the locations MAC has transported the entertainer to in support of military members. Also appearing with Mr. Hope were comediennes Phylis DUler and Lucille Ball, actresses Brooke Shields and Phylicia Rashad, actors Don Johnson, Emmanuel Lewis and Kirk Cameron (from the television show "Growing Pains"), singers Barbara Mandrell and Glen Campbell, the country and western group Alabama and the Air Force Tops in Blue cast. ... Mr. Hope's wife, Dolores, also made an ap- tition. Rodeo events included competition for C-1- 30 and aircraft and crews in ground and air operations, air drops of cargo and people, maintenance, combat controller and security police tactics. About 12,000 military members and their families from Pope and nearby Fort Bragg and distinguished visitors watched the taping of the show commemorating the comedian's 84th birthday. "I thought for this particular crowd, you might have dropped in by parachute," Mr. Hope said to President Reagan. "Bob, I leave that to the experts. I might have landed on the cake," Mr. Reagan responded. The president went on to praise Mr. Hope, who has entertained service members around the world 1 for 46 years. "This has been a career with you on holidays and birthdays, and through three wars you went wherever our fighting men were to bring a little touch The show is slated to air on NBC May 25. Check local listings for air time. By Ken Perrotte of Public Affairs AFB, Ohio (AFLCNS) Air Force Logistics Command is curtailing its 1987 sports and recreation program in a move designed to bolster some activities facing reduced funding. Several events employing nonappropriated funds, such as AFLC's command wide talent contests and sports tournaments, are being eliminated under the new policy. The savings derived by the cutbacks will be used to help morale, welfare and recreation activities that operate with a mix of appropriated and nonappropriated funds and generally support a broad patronage at the base level. The action stems from a $21.5 million cut by Congress in appropriated funds from the Air Force's fiscal 1987 morale, welfare and recreation budget. The Congress also mandated that no appropriated funds be used for activities in large metropolitan areas, beginning in fiscal 1988. activities that receive Typical funds include base appropriated golf courses, bowlofficer centers and NCO and clubs. ing Charles to Thomas, of the MWR DirecAccording torate at AFLC headquarters, the command spends some $137,000 annually in nonappropriated funds on the sports and recreation program. In addition, scaling back the program is expected to save about WRIGHT-PATTERSO- . g . revenue-generatin- g ' 1 Mr. Thomas noted an additional savings factor will come in future years as the Air Force reduces, the size of its active duty force. The Department N revenue-generatin- budget ... $20,000 annually in nonappropriated funds for each r TIT oi vr Lis s oases, Mr. Thomas said. . A . of Defense has called for a 1 percent reduction in Air Force strength by 1992 and Congress has directed a 6 percent cut in the number of officers by the end of fiscal 1989. "These reductions are going to mean people will have to remain on duty in lieu of performing extended periods of temporary duty for athletic competi-- . tion. The dollars and manpower savings will be meaningful," Mr. Thomas said. "We're still encouraging our bases to continue their varsity sports and recreation programs. There are still plenty of opportunities to give our gifted athletescontestants quality competition in their local area.. "And the continuation of a intramural program is also considered vital to the majority of our people seeking wholesome physical activity," Mr. Thomas said. Col. Lee Cook, the Air Force's director of MWR, was quoted in a recent Air Force News Service article, as stating that an Air Force task force has been studying how to make the mandated cuts without decimating the MWR program. He said the group's findings are being reviewed, but a date hasn't been set to formally release the findings. well-round- . ed n Academy noeds 'chuto' instructors ' pearance: AFLC .curtails 1 987 MWK AFLC Office Au-tovo- - 487-255- 2. of home," said Mr. Reagan. high-flyin- C-14- senior noncommissioned officers for duty in Spain, Italy and Haiti. Requirements are for a master sergeant, 7029U, who speaks Spanish; a master sergeant, 49171, fluent in Italian; and a French-speakin-g master sergeant, 70270. Additional information is available by calling SSgt. Hector Baez, at language-qualifie- d AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AFNS- )- Airmen qualified to work as parachute instructors are needed at the Air Force Academy for four-yea- r controlled tours. Applicants must have at least 150 free-fa-ll jumps, either military or sport. Additional information is available from SSgt. 0 David Porter, Autovon or 3750, Colorado Springs, Colo. 80840-500259-281- USA-FADPR- A, 0. f.avcrfdi rdss!!o contrast cwerdod - Air Force has WASHINGTON (AFNS) awarded two contracts worth more than $378 million for 3,607 Maverick missiles. air-to-grou- nd Hughes Aircraft Co. will build 2,404 of the mis siles, as well as 16 training missiles. Raytheon Co. will build 1,203 missiles and provide 57 spare guidance control sections. Both contractors also will provide data and warranties. The Maverick is used against pinpoint targets such as tanks and columns of vehicles. Workors expose bad contractors Ohio Warner Robins Air Logistics (AFLCNS) Center members at Robins AFB, Ga., likes nothing more than blowing the whistle on unsatisfacWRIGHT-PATTERSO- N AFB, tory contractors. The people in Contracting and Manufacturing there have developed a procedure for exposing contractors who have provided unsatisfactory service performance (defined as a situation whenever a service contractor is issued a cure notice, show cause letter, or is terminated for default). The information on contractors is called a Contractor Performance Alert. It is shared with other air logistics centers and is useful in determining the degree of responsibility of prospective con- tractors. Officials there said they hoped other centers would share similar information about contractors that may do business across the command. Robotics mclxoc spray fob safer WRIGHT-PATTERSO- N AFB, Ohio (AFLCNS) A robotic arm is making life easier and safer for the people in the Propulsion Division at Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker AFB, Okla. During plasma spray operations, a five-axi- s robot arm wields the spray gun while the repair: able part rotates on a turntable. The automated system is driven by a computer which controls 12 different plasma spray parameters. In addition to increasing safety by removing the plasma spray operator from the hazardous environment of the spray booth, the robotic arm shortens spray times and reduces bonding . failures. |