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Show 2 Hilltop Times Aug. 17, 1995 Ogden ALC gets new vice commander 1 they wanted to fly, I wasn't that way," he recalled. "I didn't grow up in a military family. I got caught by Bill Orndorff Chief of Internal Information up in the Vietnam thing like everyone in my generation. I attended a land grant college where ROTC was mandatory for the first two years. Faced with the draft, ROTC looked like a good idea. "The Air Force is something I fell in love with as I went along. I wanted something that I could get excited about and really commit to that was the Air Force." Brady was sent to Vietnam as an air intelligence officer with the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron from 1969 to 1971. He later received pilot training aircraft at at Vance AFB, Okla., and flew KC-13-5 Rickenbacker AFB, Ohio, as part of the 301st Air Refueling Wing. He has also served as an instrucand tor pilot in the aircraft. . of has tours served Brady duty in operations and personnel at Air Education and Training Command As a wing commander. Col. Roger A. Brady worked to make a difference in the lives of his airmen. Now, as Ogden Air Logistics Center vice commander, he hopes to provide similar expertise. Brady, who arrived at Hill earlier this month from Reese AFB, Texas, where he was 64th Flying Training Wing commander, is to be advanced in rank to brigadier general in October. He started his current job by getting acquainted with the base. "I'm here to learn. For the next couple of weeks I'm meeting people and immersing myself in the business of the center," Brady said. "This is a fine organization with a great reputation. I 'm here to do what I can to help General Condon Maj. Gen. Pat Condon, Ogden ALC commander and the center meet the needs of customers. If I can do that, I'll be T-3- happy." Noting that he has an operational background, Brady said he plans to focus on customer service. "I'm going to be focusing on customer orientation, emphasizing looking at customers' needs and being customer-focuseMy background lends itself to that more than anything," he said. "I'll have the opI portunity to add that perspective to work that we ' The Brady Family do and provide that input. "The logistics centers, at rock bottom, have to Caroline, Andrew, Litha, Roger aircraft. provide the products, such as mission-readThat's obviously critical to combat capability. What zation we need everyone's talents. My leadership we should do is focus toward that end goal of providstyle is to elicit the best from everyone. The key to aircraft and components to the what we call Quality Air Force is a simple concept ing mission-read- y user." using the talents of every individual in the organiBrady said he looks for people who want to im- zation to make things better. If we can motivate peoprove themselves and conditions around them. ple to perform at their very best, then we'll be "I look for people who want to serve; people who successful." want their piece of the puzzle to be better," he said. Born Sept. 11, 1946. in Okmulgee, Okla.. Brady "Whether it's an ALC or whatever, I think of units received a bachelor of arts degree in foreign service as a team where everybody's got a position to play. from the University of Oklahoma in 1968. He was If we're the best we can be individually, and sensi- commissioned as a second lieutenant through the tive to where we fit into the team, then we'll all be Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, and successful. received training at the Armed Forces Air Intelli"From a leadership perspective. I always tell peo- gence Training Center at Lowry AFB. Colo. "Unlike some in the Air Force who knew from Day ple I've never been the smartest guy in the organi- d. 1 (l-- r) y F.E. WARREN' AFB. Wyo. (AFNS) After 32 years of contributing to strategic deterrence and the nation's defense, the 351st Missile Wing at Whiteman AFB. Mo., entered the history books July 31 as the Air Force's last Minuteman II missile wing to inactivate since the end of the Cold War. "Since 1963. the 351st has been at the forefront of nuclear deterrence, the tip of America's nuclear spear," said Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman, Air Force chief of staff, in a congratulatory message. "Rest assured your hard work has made the United States a safer place." "The unquestioned result of your dedication to this vital mission is a lasting peace, culminating in our ultimate Cold War victory. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, you once again took the lead in ensuring the safety and security of the United States by building a more stable world with fewer nuclear weapons." said Maj. Gen. Bob Parker. 20th Air Force commander, responsible for operating and maintaining America's ICBM force. Activated as the 351st Strategic Headquarters; in research, development and acquisition at Air Force Headquarters; plans and policy at Allied Air Force Southern Europe Headquarters; and as 3415th Support Group commander at Lowry AFB. Brady bases his work philosophy not only on his past experience, but also on his faith. "My Christian faith is important to me," he said. "That foundation tells me that if we provide people an environment in which they are respected, and a mission they can identify with, they will excel. "We need to listen to our people. We have incredible talent in our Air Force whether they're miliand it's tary or civilian, officer or enlisted becoming more important every day as the budgetary environment gets more austere that we operate more effectively. We can't afford to overlook anyone's talents, and we can't afford not to listen to anybody who has ideas." Brady and his wife, the former Litha Keator of Shreveport, La., have two children. Caroline, a high school junior; and Andrew, an eight grader. "My family and I are excited to be here," he said. "Utah is a beautiful place. Everyone we've met at Hill has been extremely warm and friendly and made us feel very welcome. We look forward to being part of this great community." 351st Missile Wing at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Last Minuteman missile wing inactivates Missile Wing Feb. 3. 1963, the unit operated Minuteman I missiles until October 1967 when it converted to Minuteman II ICBMs. Deactivation of the 351st Missile Wing's 150 Minuteman II ICMBs began Sept. 27, 1991, when President George Bush announced his plan for peace and removed America's 450 Minuteman II missiles and strategic bombers from alert status. Although it took less than four hours to take the missiles off strategic alert, it has taken nearly four years to remove them from their launch facilities, 20th Air Force officials said. The unit's inactivation was completed six months ahead of schedule, saving the Air Force more than $10 million. The last Minuteman II in Mis souri was removed from its launch facility May 18, 1995. As a result of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty signed by President Bush and President Mikhail Gorbachev of the former Soviet Union, the Minuteman II silo launchers must be demolished and rendered inoperable. As part of the Air Force's measures, equipment is salvaged from the silo prior to destruction. More than 11,400 items worth $168 million have already been recycled and returned to the Air Force's inventory. The first Minuteman II silo implosion at White-ma- n AFB occurred Dec. 8, 1993. "In the shadow of the Cold War victory, you safely and successfully accomplished the monumental task of dismantling an instrumental part of 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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TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT, CALL 394-965- 5 our nuclear deterrent force," said Sheila Widnall, secretary of the Air Force, in a congratulatory letter. "You met this challenge head-on- , finding new and better ways of accomplishing operations, maintenance, and support activities." "You effectively helped preserve world peace through deterrence with ever vigilant and ready ICBM forces," said Gen. Joseph W. Ashy, commander in chief. United States Space Command. "The unit is inactivating, but the legacy behind the 351st flag still lives on aiid will be preserved with great honor." cost-savin- g "Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force Hilltop Times T-1- A 8 (OGDEN) OR The Minuteman II is a three-stag- e solid rocket capable of carrying one remissile weighs entry vehicle. This 60-foot more than 73,000 pounds and has a range of over 6,000 miles, reaching speeds in excess of 1 5,000 mph. 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