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Show r B Continued from Page 1 operational commands a single source of expertise and support for their aerospace systems. Weapon systems, such as aircraft, missiles and spacecraft, are developed and acquired through AFMC's four 3 Hilltop Times July 9, 1992 product centers, using science and technologies developed at their affiliated laboratories. The systems are then tested at the command's three test centers, and are serviced, overhauled and modified at the five air logistics centers. At the end of their service lives, aircraft are retired to AFMC's storage and reclamation facility in Arizona. AFMC also provides support to other U.S. military services and allies in addition to its responsibility of handling major aerospace projects for the Department of Defense. These include the research and development, testing and evaluation of rocket boosters, satellites, space probes and associated systems in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Desert Shield and Desert Storm that McDonald considers the command's greatest accomplishment during his tenure as commander. During the Gulf War, AFLC managed the shipment of thousands of tons of munitions and supplies to the Middle East and made sure U.S. aircraft were combat ready. McDonald is a 1956 graduate of the University of Wisconsin and received his master's degree from the University of San German, Strategic Air Command and Headquarters Air Force as well as AFLC before he assumed command in 1989. His military decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster. As McDonald retires, so does the command he guided. AFLC has ensured the readiness and sustainability of all Air Force weapon systems through a worldwide logistics network that bought, supplied, maintained and repaired everything needed to keep the Air Force combat ready. AFLC traces its lineage to 1921 has proven so flexible that its 1950s design will still be working for us in the next century," the general said. "By the time we have the first operational squadron, the will have given us air superiority d of the hisfor 30 years, about of manned tory flight." Talking about the history of the command, Yates said, "We've come a long way ... but the power of technology in our Air Force has never been "We are part of a great metamorphosis that's changing the Air Force one that is anticipating tomorrow, not waiting for it," Yates said. McPeak also presented AFSC headquarters with an Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for exceptionally meritorious service from May 1, 1990, to April 30, 1992. Anyone assigned to the headquarters during that time can wear the award. The ceremony ended with a formal retreat after which the last flag to fly over the AFSC headquarters building was presented to Yates. That flag and the command flag will become part of a permanent AFSC exhibit at the Air Force Museum at AFB, Ohio. McPeak said the command has "set the agenda, established the framework for integrating the nation's scientific and engineering efforts." He concluded by saying, "We will not become what we need to be by remaining what we are. As we transition to Materiel Command, we will never forget that you set the standard by which we will measure the successes &FIL(5 O Continued from Page 1 2 as a pilot and as a flying hours forward air controller in Vietnam. Under the general's leadership the command, whose mission was to provide the Air Force the support necessary to keep its aircraft and missiles ready for combat, became a government leader in environmental protection and Total Quality Management. It won the 1991 President's Award for B-5- Inter-Americ- Quality. But it was AFLC's extensive an Puerto Rico in 1966. He had numerous assignments with sup- port for U.S. forces in operations when the Army Air Service's Property, Maintenance and Cost Com- pilation Office was established at Fairfield Army Air Depot near Dayton and not far from where the command's headquarters is located today. The organization grew as air power gained in size and importance. It became Air Force Logistics Command in 1961 and its first commander was Gen. Samuel E. Anderson. AFS& D Continued from Page "The 1 with a great heritage must be an occasion for sadness," said McPeak, "but in this case, it is also an occasion for pride, an opportunity to move forward toward a better Air Force." The event was witnessed by around 150 headquarters people and their families. Distinguished guests included two former AFSC commanders: retired Gen. Bernard P. Randolph and retired Gen. Thomas B. Marsh. McPeak said AFSC had produced wonderful machines because of wonderful leadership. He said the command has given the Air Force a systematic approach to harnessing technology which has resulted in such and success stories as the F-2- 2 F-1- 5 one-thir- questioned and air power, as an in- strument of national strength, has never been more respected. We have just fought a war where air power was the dominant force. Some were surprised at that outcome. But no one should have been. F-1- 5. B-5- 2 B-5- 2 Wright-Patterso- n ahead." In his closing remarks, Yates said the inactivation should not be viewed as a somber or sorrowful event. but a "This is not a funeral celebration of change. We're not laying tombstones, we're laying stepping stones." Military - Civilian,Persorinel nienienLand Quick Cash!! V .1 yOash fofpersonal needs; vacations, etc. BORROW 'UP TO $200 INSTANTLY! i Military (HO ( fi i ID and Post Dated Check is J. nmrii 7 s-- -- nr-ii 1 all you need. IF YOU NEED INSTANT CASH, COME SEE US AT o)) n or Civilian ID I i t J k ' i ft V.,. 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