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Show PEOPLE ON THE HILL by Debbie Christiansen Hilltop Times staff writer I Hilltop Times 19 the people that you work with and treat them with concern and a little humor." But it hasn't been all business with Colonel Messamore. Admitting he is known as one of the "base clowns," he has been a master of ceremonies at base events and makes up half the team known as "M and M," the other M being Col. xcellence, excitement and humor. These are qualities Col. Claude E. Mes- samore has displayed as director of Con tracting and Manufacturing. The colonel will no doubt carry those traits to his next assignment as assistant deputy chief of staff in Contracting and Distribution at Air n Force Logistics Command headquarters, Ohio. AFB, time Colonel Messamore has been the During Hill AFB's with PM, the directorate has accomdeal. plished a great "We began a concerted effort to reduce contract delinquencies. As a result of that, we have reduced the number of late deliveries," he said. In April, PM was able to meet the Air Force deliveries. In the past, goal of 85 percent e Wright-Patterso- Colonel Messamore JJ director will carry Hill xraits or success to AFLC position. He will become assistant deputy chief of staff in Contracting and Distribution. on-tim- percent of deliveries were late; now that figure is down to less than 15 percent, the colonel said. "That means a lot more combat capability is available because we have the spares where we need them," he said. Teamwork, cooperation, quality and dedication all contribute to the level of success at Ogden, Colonel Messamore said, adding he is apprecia- 45-5- May 19, 1989 0 U.S. Air Force Photo tive of the support he has received from the people at Hill. "The key to any job is that you've got to be excited about the job and what you do' he said. "You also have to remember the importance of Kenneth G. Miller, director of Materiel Management. "We put on a lot of the parties," Colonel Messamore said. And golfing and skiing are two sports the colonel has taken the time to enjoy since coming to Utah. Originally from Knoxville, Tenn., the colonel said the two things he will remember most about Utah are the people and the incredible view. "Utahns are spoiled by the vista view they have and don't realize it," he said. Back on the business side of things, Colonel Messamore said there are a number of areas left to explore in contracting, such as electronic, paperless contracting and artificial intelligence systems. The colonel said he is looking forward to solving problems, moving the process forward and making it better and more responsive. "If you are going to progress, you've got to move," Colonel Messamore said. CHILD FIND OF AMERICA INC 7 INNIS AVENUE NEW PALTZ. NEW YORK 12561 Help Protect Your Child in 83 Seconds Child abduction affects us all. We can help by following some simple rules. The nine rules listed here take only 83 seconds to read. 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