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Show 2a 419th Fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Times April 15, 1993 headsUp IPME mroystf fee clearVis The obvious isn't always the ated here. Each member of 419th must set the example by openly expressing their intolerance when any form of discrimination is encountered. To be silent is to condone prejudicial acts or language. We must put our differences and prejudices aside and come together in order to effectively meet the requirements that go with being ready to go to war. There is no room in this organization for people who suffer from superiority complexes. No one should be made to feel inferior. A person who feels respected and valued will perform at a much higher level than someone who doesn't. And the team will be better off too. Everyone you meet and work with is wearing an invisible sign that says, "Notice me. Make me feel important." Quality dictates that we do that, whether they are customers or Remember: Our most important resource is each other. We must work hard to protect that resource ... to protect each other. Brig. Gen. Forrest Winebarger One of the most obvious and universal principles of American society is that all people are created equal and, therefore, should be treated with equal dignity and respect. But some people just don't get it. Unfortunately, I've observed a tendency on the part of a few people in the wing to treat people differently based on gender, race, religion, job, etc. Discrimiratory practices can't be tolerated in society because they contradict our Constitution and create stress and animosity between people both being barriers to teamwork and morale. In a military unit, discriminatory practices destroy esprit de corps and hinder successful mission accomplishment. As commander, I understand the importance of the contributions of every individual to our overall mission. Everyone in the wing should have this same understanding and acceptance of the individual importance of all members on our team. Commanders and workers at all levels must work to create an atmosphere where those who openly display discriminatory practices are put on notice that it won't be toler Commander, 419th Fighter Wing No doubt you've heard our friends in the active duty side of the house talking about the need for professional milia prerequisite as tary education Merrill A. Gen.for promotion. of staff, chief Force McPeak, Air a recently produced videotape discussing this idea, along with several others related to the Year of Training. Some of you may be wondering what this means to the Air Force Reserve. As briefly as possible, here's the story. We expect you to complete the appropriate level of PME for your grade before you advance to the next grade. If you don't get it done, you won't get promoted. The only difference between us and our active-dut- y partners is that we still allow you to complete the courses by correspondence. It's a fair policy because it recognizes the unique nature of your service and the many com- peting demands for your time. In- residence PME may not be an option for you, so correspondence work offers a viable alternative to enhance your value to the Reserve and keep you competitive. Military profes - -- dmie . 1 OPEN DOOR sionals realize that training often spells the difference between victory and defeat. That's why the Air Force Reserve recruits highly experienced people who come to us prepared to succeed. Then we build upon that experience by giving you the opportunities you need to hone your skills to a razor edge. The most important elements of our equation for success are you and your willingness to learn. Whether you are a trainer or a trainee, make the most of your training opportunities. Maj. Gen. John J. Closner Commander, Air Force Reserve Falcon's Roost just a few short steps away The restaurant is operated by the base restaurant to support the 419th. All the proceeds filter right back into the restaurant and the Civilian Recreation Fund. "The reason the Falcon's Roost was put in was because we wanted someby SSgt. Jay Joersz 419th FW Public Affairs Otfice thing better than the old break truck," said Col. Terry E. Paasch, commander of the 419th Logistics Group. "We Only a short jaunt away for all meme bers of the 419th Fighter Wing is a couldn't justify a restaurant, n scaled-dowversion quick and tasty bite to nibble on at the so we designed a Falcon's Roost Restaurant. that meets our needs. It is a very Appropriately named for its prox- definite improvement over the break imity to the "roosting" hangar for the trucks." Paasch said Falcon's Roost is in the wing's 6 Fighting Falcons, the inin located is the conspicuous facility wing to serve all wing personnel, and northwest corner of Bldg. 590. he encourages everyone to utilize the Eatery needs customer support full-scal- F-1- ous operators. He also said the restaurant is always open to suggestions for improvement. For 'instance, a recent suggestion resulted in the addition of a convection oven and microwave oven. Future plans include adding a grill, if customer numbers show the need and funding can be found. Some of the cuisine the facility offers includes a variety of salads, soups, hot breakfast and lunch, donuts and rolls, beverages, desserts and other snacks. The hot meals served are the same served in the other base restaurants at Hill and it is only a short walk away from just about any worker in the wing. Restaurant hours are 7 a.m. to 1:30 Monday through Friday, except down-daFridays. On Saturdays during unit training assemblies it closes at 1 p.m. However, Paasch said there is a quality team currently working to expand the hours to have the restaurant remain open longer to meet the current needs of the customers. "For a small facility, it provides quite a good variety of food and it's convenient," Paasch said. "Sharing lunch with another member of the 419th can be very enjoyable in the pleasant surroundings of the Falcon's Roost. Try it you'll like it." y Personnel actions Retirements Quick thinking Lt. Col. David Perry, The following personnel are retiring from the wing: 419th FW: TSgt. Reuben G. Barney. a pilot with the 466th 419th Maintenance Squadron: SMSgt. Frank E. Goniotakis, MSgt. Larry L. Sitton and TSgt. Richard T. Cowan. 67th Aerial Port Squadron: TSgt. Floyd M. Martinez and SSgt. Gerald Christiansen. Fighter Squadron, won the January-Marc1993 419th h Fighter Wing quartersafety award. Shortly after takeoff on Feb. 23 while deselecting afterly flight burner, he experia nozzle He malfunction. an declared quickly Promotions The following wing personnel were promoted March emergency and even- tually manuevered the aircraft for a safe 1: 419th Maintenance Squadron To master sergeant: Harlan M. White enced v.: wwrfr""" " -- - To technical sergeant: Timothy A. French and Lon A. Hansen. To staff sergeant: Dennis C. Holm and Dar-re- ll P. Volk. To senior airman: Brian R. Christensen, Scott M. Corfield. Justin D. Naegle and Lori J. Ostler. .' landing. His skill in stopping the aircraft in a high-speeheavy-weigh- t situation saved a valuable Air Force asset and possible loss of life. , 1 d, Photo by Sr A. Cborto Frttmon headsUp Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the 419th Fighter Wing Pub-li- e Affairs Office. DEADLINE for submission of articles ts 10 working days before each scheduled wing unit training assembly. Articles should be typed, double-space- d line. on a For more information, call the 419th Public Affairs Office, ter 777-271- 3. v. facility. The restaurant has good food, reasonable prices and friendly, courte- 419th LSS To staff sergeant: Richard J. Willoughby. To senior airman: Angela A. Durrant. Rulon N. Walker and David J. Western. To airman first class: Tauna J. Hatch. 419th Medical Squadron To staff sergeant: Brenda L. Boardman. 405th Combat Logistics Support Squadron To master sergeant: Ronald E. Anderson and Roger G. Stephens. To technical sergeant: Richard A. McKee. 466th FS Aria. Can. tnrrm.t C U!uk. .. UU TSgt. Nail Werensbiold Bill Hensley $A. Chariot Freemen SSgt. Joy Jomnx u.-.- a Air ri. 419th Logistics Support Squadron: SSgt. David Q. Barker and SSgt. Kenneth S. Smith. 405th Combat Logistics Support Squadron: SSgt. Milton W. Ricketts. L. 466th Fighter Squadron: MSgt. Glade R. Dopp. To technical sergeant: Cris J. Garrelts. 67th APS To senior airman: Brian N. Goodman and Brent D. Tribett. To airman first class: Ryan J. Ogan. The following individuals were promoted under the Promotion Enhancement Program, effective April 1: 67th APS: To senior master sergeant: Albert W. Hepler. Ill To staff sergeant: Bertrand V. Chaston 466th FS 405th CLSS To master sergeant: Robert L. Klein To technical sergeant: Shane K. Dustin. Jeffery W. Holstad and Mark Ripke To master sergeant: Roberta J. Simon To technical sergeant: Phillip H. Eckersley 419th Mission Support Squadron To technical sergeant: Darnell V. Nelson 419th Maintenance Squadron To technical sergeant: David B. Bedell 419th FW STAFF " .. 419th Logistics Group: CMSgt. Everett Aird. ' 419th FW Commander i.ni.1, ruoiic nno ...NCOIC, Public AHoin Public Affairs Specialist Editor ..Stoff Writer ...Administrative Specialist |