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Show Hilltop Times Jan. 12, 1995 Widnall identifies objectives for tomorrow's Air Force Add Force from page 1 rich, but they don't expect to live in poverty either." I'm convinced that putting people first, concentrating on their concerns, and pressing for pay and benefits that reflect their worth are some of the best ways to guarantee the readiness of our forces. The Air Force is also setting new standards in the fair treatment of people. Air Force leaders at all levels are getting the word out discrimination or abuse have no place in our profession and will not be tolerated. We're also committed to expanding opportunities for professional growth, protecting our people's health, and assisting in transitions to civilian life. Preserving combat readiness High peacetime operations Finally, we have not compromised on combat training. Simulated wartime scenarios are not a luxury, but a necessity. Realistic daily training, tempos have created new challenges in terms of combat readiness. Heavily tasked units have fewer opportunities to hone their complete repertoire of combat skills. Delayed or inadequate funding for contingency operations has created readiness setbacks in some weapons flag operations and large composite force operations are key. We continually look for ways to provide realistic e training that is also cost-effectiv- and environmentally systems. Finally, high deployment rates are a significant source of stress on our people. sound. Building for the future We're working hard to overcome these challenges by broadening support bases for affected platforms, targeting family support for affected planning is key to our future. We're developroadmaps to preing needs. modernization our dict Our objectives cover the areas of rapid global mobility, air superiority, surface attack, and information dominance. is a success story, The the at lower replacing deliverwhile costs operating into payloads ing airfields. For air suis our top periority, the modernization objective. Its Long-rang- e 25-ye- ar units, distributing deployment burdens through our Palace Tenure Program, and working with our Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve partners to further balance mission loads across the Total Force. We're also promoting higher states of readiness through better readiness forecasting and improved logistical C-1- 7 C-1- F-2- methods. 2 integration of stealth, super- - cruise and advanced avionics will dominate the skies of the gathering, processing and disseminating of information on a global basis. We have three goals in space: provide reliable, routine space support to the war The Air Force of 1995 is well postured for the next century. Our objectives are clear, our plans are workable, and I'm certain we'll overcome emerging challenges. Faced with increasing demands and dwindling resources, one overriding consideration is that we recognize the importance of joint solutions. Each service must strive to be a team within a team. Only then will we be able to reduce unnecessary duplication and get the most from our defense budget. Let me close with a salute to the men and women of the United States Air Force. I've traveled to bases worldwide and seen them in action. I 've talked with new recruits, enlisted personnel and young officers, and listened to their concerns, career goals and launch routine and affordable. These ideas are already coalescing into a space warfare center, a space test program, and negotiations for the development of a commercial spaceport. aspirations. Air Force people are dedicated, well trained, totally professional and extremely good at what they do. They represent the highest ideals of American society. I'm proud of them and heartened that they are helping shape our nation's future. future. Stealth and precision are also hallmarks of our surface stealth capabilities. The will deliver and large payload B-2- B-5- fighter; improve military cooperation with civilian space efforts; and make space AFA S I Mega-Cente- 399-982- 6 Solar energy collector. Lets see any such military job specialty. Former employees may get credit The Base Chapel Singles Group is sponsoring a snowmobile trip to Yellowstone National Park Jan. The group will leave at 9 a.m. from Thornton Community Center. Bldg. 460. Trip includes transportation, two nights lodging, prime rib dinner and use of a snowmobile. Sign up at the base chapel on a basis. Cost is S53. For more information contact Chaplain (Capt.l Evan Spencer, Ext. 27-2- first-com- e, first-serve- d A 9. Deadline nears for updating 20 1 -- Chapel sponsoring snowmobile trip hosts luncheon The Air Force Association Industrial Associates Luncheon is scheduled for Jan. 19, 1 1:30 a.m., at the Officers' Club. Cost for members is included in S10; military or quarterly dues: civilian service. $7. Col. Richard Trainor is scheduled to speak on Mega-Cente- r operations and plans. r After his speech a tour of the facility is planned. For more information contact Donna Jacobson, Draper Labs. non-member- s, Effective Feb. 4, the Defense Commissary Agency-Hil- l Commissary will be open six days a week. Hours of operation are: Monday, closed; Tuesday-Friday- . 9:30 a.m. for handicapped shopp.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m.-- p.m.; pers, then 10 a.m.-7:3and Sunday. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. For more information contact Kim Laubach at Ext. or DOD civilian personnel offices are surveying former nonappropriated fund employees to determine how many would be eligible for civil service retirement credit if Congress were to pass new rules. Congress is considering giving civil service retirement credit for nonappropriated fund service between 1966 and 1986. and directed DOD to determine the number who might be eligible for such credit. DOD officials stress Congress is merely studying the issue. No legislation on retirement credit is currently pending, so the Entitlements and Benefits Office will be unable to answer questions. Under any legislation proposed by Congress, employees would be required to make appropriate deposits in accordance with Civil Service Retirement System or Federal Employees Retirement System regulations in order to receive credit for NAF service. Only current DOD employees participating in the CSRS or FERS with at least one year's nonappropriated fund experience from the period Jan. 1, 1966 to Dec. 1. 1986 should complete the survey. The questionnaire includes instructions for submitting responses, which are due by Jan. 20. Former nonappropriated fund employees can pick up questionnaires at the Civilian Personnel Entitlements and Benefits Office, Bldg. 1245. Room 12 (American Forces Information Service) 2 military operations: the Commissary expands service 0 's massive firepower in the opening hours of a war. Followed with by the B-- l and the bomber the enhanced PGM, force gives us critical leverage in a conflict and a responsive swing capability if a second fight erupts. Finally, effective space systems will allow us to establish and maintain information dominance. Our space forces are central to the revolution in Sexual abuse survivors meet The Hill AFB Mental Health Clinic is offering a weekly therapy group for women who were sexually abused as children. The group meets every Friday at 1 p.m. in Bldg. 1295. The group is open to all active-dut- y inmilitary and CHAMPUS-eligibl- e dividuals. You must see a mental health provider before attending. Call Ext. for an appointment. The way ahead if there 's Officer photos no longer required As of Jan. 1, officer photos are no longer required personnel records. In addition. Air Force Military Personnel Center has approved the inclusion of race, gender and ethic information to the officer selection brief. For more information contact TSgt. Bryan Gantt or SSgt. George Chief. Ext. in official Reynolds to speak at museum Air M arc Reynolds, retired Force lieutenant gener- al, is scheduled to speak Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hill Aerospace Museum. Reynolds was assigned to the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, flying from AB. Vietnam. He flew 230 missions over Vietnam and Laos. Reynolds served as commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center and retired as vice commander of Air Force Logistics Command. Wright-PattersoAFB. Ohio. Ton-son-n- ut The cutoff date for updating employee 201 files is Jan. 20. Current transcripts, typing or shorthand proficiency scores, evidence of veteran's preference, accuracy of service computation dates, and or military or nonfederal experience should be included in employee records. For a copy of current experience briefs contact a staffing specialist. Chapel Singles host doggers The Chapel Singles Group is sponsoring the Hay Day Cloggers Jan. 21. 7 p.m.. in the Chapel Fellowship Hall. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Chaplain (Capt.) Evan Spencer. Ext. WMMIMMK. "No one who accomplished things could expect to avoid mistakes. Only those who did nothing made no mistakes." Harry'S. Truman n Learn to decorate on a budget Teresa Hunsaker. Utah State University Extension Service, will discuss practical, inexpensive ways to make your house come alive at the Family Support Center, Tuesday at 1 1:30 a.m. She will discuss ideas from the front door to the basement, from flower arrangements to fresh smells, and how to add a finishing touch. To register or for more information call Ext. Update emergency data records Military members are responsible for updating and correcting information on their DD Form 93. "Record of Emergency Data " 'nformation is used to notify next of kin in the ev- ..t of death. To update DD Forms 93 or for more information, contact Customer Service. Ext. - n7 (1884-1972- U.S. ) frtsiient "Life happens at the level of events not of words." Alfred Adler (18701937) Austrian psychiatrist "When you have eliminated the impos- sible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." A. Conan Doyle (18591930) British author |