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Show 2 Hilltop Times April 20, 1995 ""Sl U from page perished in the 021 accident in Alabama," said Secretary of the Air Force Sheila E. Widnall and Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, Air Force chief of staff, in a joint statement. "Two of the Air Force's senior leaders were aboard the plane Clark G. Fiester and Maj. Gen. Glenn A, Profitt II and we are grateful for their contributions to our nation and those of the other passengers and crew aboard the aircraft,' As assistant secretary for acquisition, Fiester was responsible for Air Force research, develop- -' ment and acquisition activities. An experienced manager of electronic defense system organization, he had 38 years' experience in design and AFMC seeks command slogan Ohio AFB, (AFMCNS) One command, one mission, one slogan. Air Force Materiel Command officials are seeking a concise, slogan that describes the command's mission. It is hoped the slogan will help people more quickly identify the command's mission and role in national defense. Officials are asking the AFMC workforce to offer ideas for a slogan that will sum up the command in a brief phrase. AFMC's mission is to be an integrated team delivering and sustaining the best products for the world's best Air Force. AFMC researches, develops, tests, acquires, delivers and logistically supports every Air Force weapon system. Many organizations have slogans that characterize their missions. For example. Air Force Special Operations Command's slogan is "AFSOC: Anytime, Anywhere." The former Air Force Logistics Command, a forerunner of AFMC, had a slogan that Lifeline of the Aerospace Team." read, "AFLC Suggested slogans should be mailed to HQ AFMC PAN, 4375 Chidlaw Road, Suite 6, Wright-PattersoAFB, Ohio, 45433-500Slogans can also be phoned in to DSN or commercial, (513) Respondents should include their name, organization and phone number. WRIGHT-PATTERSO- easily-recognizabl- e n 6. 787-377- Road repair, construction started Crews have started making road repairs on base and are scheduled to continue the work through July. The tentative schedule is: Now through May 27, Army and Air Force Exchange gas station entrance. Arsenal Road curb, the road north of the base theater and the West Gate expansion. The work at the West Gate will add a turn lane to M Street and a portion of 6th re-rou- te Street. Hot Pad 3 repair. Work will involve the May replacement of a cement section on the hot pad to handle loaded aircraft all year. June hospital parking lot repair and construction of an ambulance emergency exit as well as additional parking on the west side. June 7, Area F housing road repair. Taxi Alpha shoulder repair and cement J uly slab replacement on the north end of the runway. 0, y 8, First sergeants sponsor flea market The Hill First Sergeants' Council is sponsoring its second annual flea market April 29 beginning at 7:30 a.m. For more information or to reserve a space call any first sergeant or MSgt. Robert Martin, Ext. O Dental countermeasures and imagery systems. He is survived by his wife, Christine, and their two children. Profitt, a command pilot with more than 6,000 flying hours, began his Air Force career in 1965. He was responsible for developing and implementing operational plans, programs and policies for AETC undergraduate flying training, EURO-NATJoint Jet Pilot Training, survival training and combat crew training for fighters, airlift, tankers, and special operations crews. Secretary of Defense William Perry, a close personal friend of Fiester and also a Penn State O information about the plan. Callers can dial seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to reach the Audio Response System. The system is available to callers from anywhere in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. Information on eligibility, family member history and claim status is available Monday through Fria.m. EST and from 4 a.m. to 6 p.m. day from PST, by dialing the same number. For more information about the Audio Response System or to obtain a handout explaining the new feature, contact the Health Benefits advisor, Ext. 800-337-999- 7-- 9 or call DDPDelta Customer Service at 800-337-999- 1. Vet offers morning clinic The base veterinary clinic will be open April 29 from 9 a.m. to noon. The Saturday clinic will provide pet vaccinations, heartworm testing, feline leukemia testing and eye and skin checks. Appointments can be made Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. Call Ext. or For more information call Ext. Plan adds toll-fre- e number The Dependents Dental Plan, DDPDelta. now has a number for quick and easy access to toll-fre- e Diabetic fair planned The fourth annual diabetic fair will be hosted by the 75th Medical Group, May 19, beginning at 1 p.m., at the Enlisted Club. Dr. Jack Wahlen, endocrinologist, McKay-De- e Hospital, Ogden, Utah, along with his teaching team, will present an update on diet and complications often seen in diabetics. Door prizes, handouts and refreshments will also be available. For more information call Sylvia Garcia, Ext. 'Health wise for Life' available The Healthwise For Life book is now available to retirees. Books are distributed at the one-homede ical workshops sponsored by the 75th Medical Group. Individuals attending the workshop will also receive a community resource guide and a pharmacy starter kit. In addition, the workshop will give retirees an opportunity to hear about TRICARE and HAWC, Hill's Health and Wellness Center. To sign up for a workshop or for more information call Ext. or ur self-car- Published by MorMedia. Inc.. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. crash. The has been in the Air Force inventory since 1984 and there are currently 80 aircraft in the fleet. The only other Air Force 1 crash occurred in January 1987, also near Maxwell. The last Air Force general officer killed in an aircraft accident was Maj. Gen. Winfield S. Harpe, 16th Air Force commander, who died in an 6 near Torrejon AB, Spain, in December 1988. An Air Force board has been appointed to in- Appointment system changes 39496S5 1 F-1- vestigate the cause of the crash. calling the central appointment desk. Patients can no longer call the clinics directly for an appointment. A consult is still needed to been seen in these clinics. B Fridays, beginning at 9 a.m.. is the best time to access retiree appointments. If you have any questions call MSgt. Bryan Kerr, Ext. Museum offers extended hours - PATRICK AFB, Fla. (AFNS) Often referred to as the "best kept secret in town," Cape Canaveral Air Station's Space and Missile Museum is now open to the public seven days a week. New hours for the museum are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Weekend hours will continue to be Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed on holidays and during launch operations, according to 45th Space Wing officials. The museum grounds are filled with echoes of days long past. For more information on the museum, interested persons may call 45th SW Public Affairs, (407) or DSN 494-763- 854-763- 1, 1. - RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFNS) The Air Force recently released the selection board schedule for the second half of calendar 1995, according to the Air Force Military Personnel Center here. July 31 Special Selection boards Aug. 14 Regular Air Force Board Air National Guard Colonel Federal Sept. 6 Recognition Review Board, second session; Judge Advocate Captain Board. Central Captain Line and Chaplain Sept. 11 Board. Oct. 10 Central Colonel Line, Chaplain, Medical Service Corps, Biomedical Service Corps, Nurse Corps boards. Oct. 23 Chief Master Sergeant Evaluation Board. Nov. 6 Medical Corps and Dental Corps boards. Special Selection boards. Nov. 27 Central Lieutenant Colonel Judge Advocate, Chaplain, Biomedical Service Corps and Nurse Corps boards; Major Judge Advocate Board; and Captain Medical Service Corps. Biomedical Service Corps and Nurse Corps boards. 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TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT, CALL C-2- C-2- The base hospital is always looking for ways to better serve its customers. To do this several changes have been made to the hospital's appointment system: When dialing the hospital central appointment system, callers will be greeted with a recording and a menu of services and their phone numbers. Appointments for the Orthopedics and Ears. Nose and Throat (ENT) clinics should be made by 'Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force Hilltop Times University alumnus, expressed his personal condolences to the families of those killed in the Selection board schedule released 8, 257-377- 30-Jul- development of advanced intelligence, electronic 532-777- Hill AFB Editorial Staff: Command.,, P!t.C,J?dLOB jTm Jay ' Jo.r, Su. B.,k Doodlir,.,, Idiiorfol OBd ZZZZ"' t. "Around clot, 9 a.m. Monday, wool, of publication, 2 p.m. w..k of publication. Foe Hon, call h editor, Et. Way 4 OO-AL- C ; Dir.eor, Public Affair, 98. 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