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Show April 25, 1996 Hilltop Times 7 iicflifiiiiiii DPaintball war games planned What's expected of AF people A paintball war games squadron challenge will be held May 18, 9 a.m.-- 3 p.m., at Rose Hill Paintball, Mountain Green, Utah. Each team will consist of four people who must be 18 or older. Cost is $80 per team. Deadline to sign up is May 10. A minimum of four teams and a maximum of seven teams are allowed to participate. Teams will be provided with the use of two rifles, two rifles, all safety equipment, 200 rounds of ammunition, and transportation to the event. A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winning team. This competition is only held twice a year, in May and September. For more information call Ext. pump-paintba- - ll D Federal Women's Club luncheon set A Federal Women's Club luncheon will celebrate the Utah Centennial at the annual election meeting May 18, 12:30 p.m., at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building's Nauvoo Room in Salt Lake City. Reservations must be made by May 15, and no cancellations will be accepted after that day. To make reservations, individuals living in the Ogden and North Davis areas should call Ruth Carper, or Emma Peterson, Individuals living in the Salt Lake and South Davis areas should call Billie Murray, or Lula Jean Secrist, 773-026- 544-987- 295-533- 295-144- Job Corps opens its doors 9. The Job Corps Center has more than 80 acres of facilities to help teach students a large variety of skills from academic to advanced vocational training. Students from all over the nation and 20 countries have made Job Corps their choice for higher learning. HYellowstone trailer rentals available - The 366th Services Squadron Outdoor Recreation Program at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho, has trailer rentals available in Yellowstone National Park to military identification cardholders and Department of Defense employees. The trailers are modern and well maintained. Cost is $30 a night. Reservations for May and June are now being taken. July reservations will be taken starting May 1 and August and September reservations starting June 1. For more information or reservations call Mountain Home AFB, or DSN 728-633- B Two Mozart concerts planned The South Davis Civic Chorale and Orchestra will : present two all Mozart concerts Friday and Saturday Womfor to benefit the Davis County Shelter Battered en and Abused Children. The performances will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Davis High School Auditorium, Kaysville. Admission is $5 per person. D Centennial reading challenge begins' The Weber County Library System and the ''Count on Reading Count on Utah Steering Committee" is challenging Weber County residents to read 100 books during Utah's Centennial. The program is sponsored by the Utah State Office of Education. It's simple to individuals or groups should register at participate any Weber County Library branch, keep a journal of book titles and authors and start reading. The total number of books read by an individual or group is reported to Weber Country Library branches, who then reports the number to the Utah State Office of Education. The results will be reported nationally. For more information call Anna Zanarini, - 773-255- Volunteer facilitators sought Field grade officers interested in volunteering as facilitators for the Lieutenant's Professional Development Program should contact Maj. Kathy Lawhon, course is taught everyday The week-lon-g Ext. from 8 a.m.-- p.m. Classes will be held sometime in the summer or fall. 5 DNew style enlisted chevrons The mandatory wear date for the new style enlisted chevrons has changed. Effective Oct. 1, 1997, all enlisted personnel will be required to wear the new chevrons on all uniform combinations. The chevrons are available at the Military Clothing Sales Store, Bldg. 332. For more information call Military Personnel Flight, Ext - - More briefs on WASHINGTON (AFNS) Lately, there's been a lot of discussion about the renewed emphasis on standards and accountability within our Air Force, to include the concern that we're fast becoming a one-mistake Air Force. I want to help set the record straight on these issues by providing you my perspective on what we ' . ' expect of Air Force people. Let me say at the outset that the senior leadership realizes that our people are the strength of the Air Force. It's the outstanding active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian members of our team who make us the most respected air and space force in the world. You are the foundation of the combat capability that we provide the nation and its theater commanders to defend America's security interests - around the world. As a group, you are the best educated, most motivated, most innovative people we've ever had in uniform. Many have stayed with us through the turmoil : of demobilization, restructure,, base closures, and mission realignments. We're fortunate' to have all of you on our team. I'm particularly proud of how you've stepped up to the increased pace of contingency operations driven by the unstable post-Col- d War environment. When our nation has called, you've responded magto relieve human suffering, to demonnificently strate American resolve, to compel rogue regimes to comply with United Nations mandates, to force warring parties to cease hostilities and to enforce tenuous peace accords. In doing so, you've earned the praise and respect of theater commanders and national leaders alike. On the other hand, we've seen a number of indications that in all the Services, we have accessed people who don't understand the unique requirements of our military profession. In my view, it is critical that all Air Force members know and understand these requirements. The :jfact of the matter is that the Air Force exists to fight and win America's warst We are entrusted with the security of our great nation in a world. The tools of our trade are lethal. We engage in operations that involve risk to human life and national treasure. And we all have voluntarily taken : an oath to support' and .defend the Constitution of " : ': the United States. . our' we standards must of what because do, Now, "be higher than those that prevail in society at large. The American people expect this of us, and properly so. In the end, our behavior must continue to merit l.heir trust, their respect, and their support. So, it's imperative that Air Force commanders and supervisors ensure their troops understand the reand measquirements of our military profession ure up to them. Together, we must insist on disciplined and principled behavior byour troops., :When an individual fails' to: meet the' higher start-- ' dards expected of military professionals, then we must hold him or her accountable, and document the offense in their records. We must also be consistent in our disciplinary and personnel actions concerning such individuals. If an officer receives a letter of reprimand, then I would Officer Performance not expect to see a Report covering the time frame when the LOR was administered. Nor would I expect a decoration or choice assignment to immediately follow that LOR. In the end, ours is. not a have it your.way" .kind of air force. Service members cannot be allowed to pick and choose which aspects of Air Force standards, Air Force Instructions, Department of Defense directives, or the Uniform Code of Military Justice they will comply with. That would undermine the good order and discipline that's so crucial to any fighting outfit. I will tell you straight out that if you are unwilling to comply with Air Force standards, to embrace ...... The Clearfield Job Corps Center is opening its doors to the public May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in learning what the Job Corps is all about is welcome to attend. To get to the Job Corps Exit 335, and go west two miles on Antetake lope Drive. For more information call Dan Pontius, 774-445- the values by Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force : - . fire-walle- d . of our profession, to meet the unique requirements of military service or to accept the resulting limits on individual behavior, then you need to get out of the Air Force. Our responsibility for safeguarding America is far too important it's just too critical for us to allow it to be jeopardized by those who are unwilling to measure up to the profession of arms. I'm convinced, though; that those individuals in our service who fall into this category are few in number. Instead, the vast majority of Air Force people are dedicated professionals who strive to live up to our service's core values. They understand that integrity is essential in a military organization where we count on fellow members to do their part, and that honesty is the glue that binds the members of an outfit into a cohesive team. Air Force professionals realize that the purpose of our profession is too important for its practitioners to violate tech data, to pencil-whitraining requirements or to falsify documents. They readily take responsibility for their actions, and exhibit the courage to do the "right" thing. In the end, they albehavior, ways exhibit the utmost in principled ....... well as on. ' Air Force professionals place service before self. They willingly subordinate personal interests for the good of their unit, the Air Force, and the nation. They also embrace what Gen. Sir John Hackett has called the "unlimited liability clause" associated with our military profession. That is, if called upon to do so, they are willing to risk their lives in defense of our nation, its democratic values, and its citizens. Furthermore, professionals in our service strive to excel in all that they do. They understand that our responsibility for America's security carries with it the moral imperative to seek excellence in all our military activities. So, they work hard to develop their skills, and seek to become the very best at what they do. They routinely give their all to each and every task no matter how small or seemingly insignificant because that's the way of the professional. In recent months, there has been growing concern - over the e perceived development of a Airljorce. " I will tell you"thaftjiB&&!lyiduals who strive to do it right, who seek to be dedicated Air Force professionals day in and day out need not e Air Force," bebe concerned about a cause it doesn't exist for them. Air Force leaders understand that their people will make honest mistakes' in the course of their military endeavors. These mistakes are a normal part of our people gaining experience as they grow and progress in their careers. When they commit honest mistakes, our troops must acknowledge them, take the necessary corrective action and then press on. On the other hand, when an individual exhibits personal negligence, misbehavior or disobedience, that is not a mistake it's a crime. And crimes are matters of serious concern for superiors. Thus, if a service member willfully ignores Air Force standards, " falsifies reports, disobeys a superior,, engages in iny behavior or the like,' then we appropriate must immediately take the appropriate disciplinary action. For such an individual, our Service may well e Air Force." become a In the end, it's the responsibility of our commanders and supervisors in the field to sort all this e out. They must deal with individuals on a basis. A commander's loyalty to an individual who does not demonstrate loyalty to the Air force as an institution, is misplaced and is wrong. I count on commanders to do the right thing. As we approach the dawn of the 21st century, I am convinced it will be the century of aerospace power. It will be an exciting time for our Air Force as the air and space capabilities we provide the nation grow in importance. I am confident that our dedicat-- ' ed professionals will continue to provide the Ameria can people the kind of Air Force they deserve ready, innovative, and disciplined force with a set of values and standards that make us all proud to serve. p : .- "one-mistak- "one-mistak- off-dut- "one-offens- case-by-cas- to speak in Salt Lake May 23 Fogleman Gen. Ronald R. ice members who have U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Foglemen, is the keynote speaker at a May 23 "Salute to the Military" banquet being held in conjunction with the 1996 National Image, Inc. Training Conference and Convention in Salt Lake City May An award ceremony is scheduled where 12 serv 22-2- distinguished themselves meritoriously will receive awards. For more information on the conference and banquet contact Rosina Griego by calling or write her at 441 S. Glen Dr., Fruit Heights, UT 84037 no later than May 11, page 10. POOR COPY |