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Show 2 Hilltop Times Aug. 5, 1993 ; . Invasion of the giant ants? This giant ant, along with a few friends, mysteriously appeared on mounds of dirt at a -- rS vF construction site near the Officers Club swimming pool at Hill AFB a few weeks ago. Nominee breezes through confirmation hearing If confirmed as Air Force be the first woman to hold that position in fact, the first woman to lead any branch of the armed forces. And if women had had more opportunities secretary, Dr. Sheila Widnall in her early years, she might be Air Force chief of will be first woman to lead staff today instead of civilian secretary." She has the ability and experience Widnall's a branch of the armed forces. nomination an important milestone to lead the Air Force during this symbolizing the progressiswomen are making in the by TSgt. Sarah Hood said. military, Kennedy Air Force News Service crucial period. He also said that her appointment is "a welcome sign that old prejudices are falling more rapidly than WASHINGTON (AFNS) President Clinton's He expects her to inspire many young women ever." choice for secretary of the Air Force breezed through considering military careers and those in other fields a confirmation hearing teeming with praise for her Sen. Edward Kennedy "who will see by her example that opportunities in job qualifications July 29. all aspects of our national life are The Senate Armed Services Committee recom"In a year when combat cockpits have been more available, but more equal. becoming not just mended confirmation of Dr. Sheila Widnall for the ' A Americans should be opened to women, where the first woman has begun proud of this nominaposition July 30. to train to fly fighters, where the first woman mis- tion," he said. Widnall told the committee she sees If confirmed, Widnall would be the first woman sile leader has taken command, it is really the squadron to be the woman first service secreopportunity head to a branch of the armed forces. She will take fitting that we have a leader of one" of our armed tary as just that "an an unpaid leave of absence from the Massachusetts opportunity, , not an services who is also' a woman." achievement." Institute of Technology, where she is an associate believKerry said Widnall comes to the Accepting an invitation from servicemembers to provost. She plans to return to MIT when her term ing that capitalizing on the talents position all of members work with them, she said it has been a partnership as Air Force secretary is complete. of society enhances capacity and competitiveness, that continued and grew. The president announced his intent to nominate "whether in the field of science, engineering or the a shared professional interest in started "It with Widnall July 2, describing her as "a woman of high military." the of study flight through air and space!. It became achievement" who would do an "outstanding job of He cited the enthusiasm and creativity she would much more. I've considered myself part of the Air guiding the Air Force through this period of post-Col- d bring to the job as what Force Air the ' needs Force . just family for a long time." War change.' V v , as it adapts its mission to a changing global and poTo meet the challenges she would face as secreCalling it a "banner day!' for Massachusetts, Sens. litical landscape. : Widnall sees her 'primary role as "building a tary, John Kerry and Edward Kennedy .added that Widnall will serve as secreKennedy quality Air Force for today and tomorrow." offered further support for Widnall's nomiin "a period of great challenge." tary She said the Air Force's ability to handle its global nation as they introduced her to the committee. the Air Force is getting smaller, he said reach and global Though on the power responsibilities "She is really a superb nominee for this moment it faces new threats, "and all of us understand the contributions of everyone. "Quality hinges make in time when the Air Force people indeed, the entire milineed to maintain the strength that our technical ad- ours the Air Force of the world." quality is tary restructuring, rebuilding, because she is provide." "We will continue to assign the most qualified perknown to be a builder someone whom, as she has vantages "She has the ability and experience to lead the Air son to each job, tap the talents of all our people, and said, is not just willing to learn the ropes quickly, Force during this crucial said period," to get the job done," she said. them Kennedy. empower but who really wants to learn how to make the ropes "She told me that one of her g dreams member deserves equal treatment and a "Every from scratch," Kerry said. was to become secretary of the Air Force. She will sense of pride in service." 66 the - 99 s.) (D-Mas- (D-Mas- long-standin- WocCr. Continued from Pag 1 tio will change so that Hill receives a progressively larger workload in the following years. "There's great potential for Hill to gain this;" however, nothing is certain until the options are exercised," said PepperL In Hill's favor are comments by Farrell Nielsen, chief of the armament production unit, Commodities Directorate, "Our people are extremely skilled at what they do and the Sidewinder modifiraHnn can be handled with ease. There's no doubt in my mind that we have the talent and we have the equipment to do the work. "The Ogden ALC Sidewinder Repair Facility set a record in the third quarter of fiscal 1993 by repairing 687 missiles," Nielsen said. The usual number processed per quarter is 300-33The AIM-- 9 Sidewinder can be installed on many 0. "AirForce people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. 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