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Show . ,2a headsUp ' Dec. 7, 1995 tV' : . ; , . ; Review your. LES to ensure SGLI coverage Mcintosh sends Have a safe, happy holiday by Maj. Gen. Robert A. Mcintosh Commander, Air Force Reserve I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all Air Force reservists and their families a happy and safe holiday season. This year was an extremely busy and productive one for the Air Force Reserve, and we've been successful due to your hard work and sacrifices. The year was also a time of change and turbulence for us. I know change is difficult, but your positive attitude and dedication are truly a team within the team. I look forward to 1996 and good times ahead. Again, Susie and I wish you and yours all the best for the new year. Does your Leave and Earnings Statement reflect the correct amount of Servicemen's Group Life Insurance coverage you elected per your SGLV-828- 6 Form, maintained in your military personnel records? Example, if you elected $200,000 of SGLI coverage, your LES must reflect a monthly premium deduction of $18. If you elected less than the $200,000 maximum SGLI coverage available, the monthly premium deduction reflected on your LES should be as listed below: Coverage Monthly Premium Mcintosh $17.10 $190,000 16.20 180,000 15.30 170.000 14.40 160,000 13.50 150,000 12.60 140,000 11.70 130,000 10.80 120,000 9.90 110,000 9.00 100,000 8.10 90,000 7.20 80,000 If you declined 6.30 70,000 coverage, there 5.40 60,000 should be no 4.50 50,000 deduction. 3.60 40,000 2.70 30,000 1.80 20.000 .90 10.000 All military personnel are strongly encouraged to visit the military personnel flight, customer service element, to review their SGLV-828- 6 Form, and to ensure the level of coverage and appropriate monthly premium are annotated on their LES. Delay in payment of insurance proceeds to beneficiaries could arise if there is a discrepancy between the level of coverage elected, as stated on the SGLV-828- 6 form, and the monthly premium being deducted. Also, personnel are encouraged to periodForm for desired level ically review their SGLV-828of coverage, and their LES for accuracy of monthly premium deduction for the elected level of coverage to make sure they are compatible. When is the last time you checked your documents? If you believe there is an error or if you are unsure of the coverage you elected, take your LES to the military personnel flight or see your personnel representative to verify your coverage. Thanks for a great year of success by Col. Charlie Stenner Commander, 419th Operations Group This is the last article I'll be writing as a member of the 419th Fighter Wing as I prepare to depart for the 944th at Luke AFB, Ariz. As I reflect on the year I've spent here, I marvel at the 419th's accomplishments. We had an unprecedented year of success: We wrapped up a superb deployment to Turkey in support of Operation Provide Comfort II. While deploying with the 12th Air Force Inspector General looking over our shoulders, we successfully completed Phase I of an operational readiness in76-da- spection (ORI); y B We worked hard and did extremely well on Phase II of the ORI as well, literally making members of the 12th Air Force Inspector General team say "wow" and achieving the highest possible rating for the overall ORI. I used the term "we" a lot. That's because my impression of the 419th is that it's a solid team. I see strong teamwork, supervision and leadership at all levels. I see scores of talented and motivated individuals willing to tackle any task. I see innovative ideas being implemented everyday, leading to more productivity and more combat capability for the wing. But most of all, I see a group of caring folks willing to do their best and work together for a common good. You're all remarkable individuals, who can be justifiably proud of your accomplishments and of the 419th family. I'll remember my time with this family fondly and hope to work with you in the future. Thanks for a great year and for teaching me the 6 business. It has been marvelous! F-1- Stenner Smits new AFRES SEA 6 When ROBINS AFB, Ga. (AFRESNS) CMSgt. Carol Smits became the Air Force Reserve senior enlisted advisor Oct. 1, she cited three priorities she wanted to tackle first. Those priorities are to: increase two-wa- y communication up and down the chain of command among commanders and their staffs and the enlisted force; raise issues at the right place and time so they get to the key executive staff members to be worked; and B clarify policies, to include explaining the wing mission statement to young people so they know the mission and what is expected of them. Smits based those concerns on what she saw as a wing senior enlisted advisor and the discussions she had with fellow wing SEAs. "A senior enlisted advisor should and must take care of all enlisted members' needs and concerns," said the former SEA of the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson AFB, Colo. "The only thing that changes from being an SEA at the wing level and one at the command level is the number of people. "I'm a true believer that you can't understand where someone else is coming from until you've walked in their shoes or worked alongside them. To do that, I'll need to get out and talk to everyone: individual mobilization augmentees, traditional reservists, active-dut- y members assigned to the Reserve and air reserve technicians." Among her goals is ensuring all people within the Reserve are able to reach their full potential. In the past, she feels the command didn't do a very good job of bringing a diverse group of people up through the ranks and into leadership positions. That's changing. The command established a Human Resources Development Council to help prepare for the year 2000. That's when economists predict 85 percent of all new work force entrants will be women or minorities. "If we truly understand this, then we need to be looking at career development, assignments and promotions for those who fall into this culturally diverse group of people who make up the Air Force Reserve," Smits said. Units to close, move ROBINS AFB, Ga. (AFRESNS) In less than two years the Air Force Reserve will take on new missions, transfer two numbered air force staffs to other locations and inactivate two flying non-flyin- g units. CMSgt. Carol Smits discusses her plans for the future. "Quality of life issues are also high on my list. Among those, it's imperative we find a way to solve our billeting problems. This nightmare our people struggle through month after month must be addressed," she added. Other areas of concern include how people are promoted and evaluated, how the available professional military education is being provided and how the Reserve will deal with decreasing m.At-- A . F-1- manpower levels. Smits also emphasized that people need to assume more personal responsibility for managing their careers. She encourages people to pursue military and civilian education, to evaluate whether they need to remain in their present job or move on to a more challenging one, and to consider special duty assignments and additional duties to broaden their military and civilian skills. To help with the career development process, Smits wants to see a during her watch strong mentoring program established throughout the Reserve. headsUp J J ! I L... L- - A 1 6L t:-- L tin n a Office. DEADL'NE for submission of articles Is 10 working days before ach scheduled wing unit training assembly. Articles should bo typed, double-space- d on a line. For more information, call the 419th Public Affairs Office, lie Affairs iMtuil ! These actions are the result of 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) and Air Force force structure decisions. Reserve officials announced the dates of these actions Nov. 1. Decisions of the 1995 BRAC became law Sept. 28. As a result of BRAC, the 924th Fighter Wing and its subordinate units at Bergstrom ARS, Texas, will start drawing down support activities March 31, 1996, and will inactivate when the base officially closes Sept. 30, 1996. The wing's 6 fighter aircraft will transfer to Homestead ARB. Fla., to replace older aircraft. Headquarters 10th Air Force will transfer from Bergstrom to Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base. Texas. Headquarters 4th Air Force will leave McClellan AFB. Calif., in 1997 for its new home at March ARB, Calif. July In other BRA(driven actions, the 928th Airlift VVing and its subordinate units at O'Hare International Airport will start drawing down support ac- 31 1997 "K inactivate June 30. VVeIarch 1997. The wing's will be transferred to other Reserve units. March ARB will also host two new Reserve units th 4th Combat Camera Squadron and the 701st Combat Operations Squadron. The combat camera unit picks up many of the video and still camera duties currently provided by active-dut- y units. The The new chief speaks - ErJitftrinl 't 419th fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Times . ter 777-271- 3. t! l9HZi ? Maj. Km Wottm C-13- . N.a is. Sat. fapaiad.ra, S.ofcaj. j Urn SSflt. Chart ft man SSft. Jay Jaarss operations squadron will provide wartime battle staff augmentation to 7th Air Force at Osan AB. juuin ivorea. aio.lku, n 41 rW Cwwiw CkWf, fvfcU Affair ,,,, NCOfC, ... walk Affair fwam Affair SaactaD taW Unit Hirtortaa |