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Show May 23, 1996 Air Force celebrates WASHINGTON half a century. Air Force men and women have helped to keep America's skies free. In September, the service will begin activities celebrating its 50 years of air supremacy. Secretary of the Air Force Sheila E. Widnall will kick off anniversary activities at the Air Force Association's annual convention in Washington, said officials with the 50th anniversary plans and programs office here. An anniversary gala is slated for Sept. 18, 1997, (AFNS)-F- or in Washington, and celebrations will continue through December 1997. Events scheduled include an international air show at Nellis AFB, Nev., Nov. and Air Force Space Command's gathering of space and missile pioneers a special com 25-2- 6 manders' conference in August 1997. Air Education and Training Command is planning an Air Tattoo at Randolph AFB, Texas, in September of this year and Air Mobility Command plans to commemorate the Berlin Airlift in June 1997. In addition to official observances, Air Force supporters are also planning a host of activities to celebrate the service's 50 years. In fact, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman said supporters are planning so many activities, service members won't have time to participate in some of them. "We don't want to turn anyone off," said Fogleman. "We just want them (supporters) to come and join us (in activities already planned). The theme of the 50th an Scott NCO found guilty of disobeying order to give DNA sample by SSgt. Chris Miller 375th Airlift Wing SGOTT (AFNS) AFB, 111. In a court-martiwhich concluded May 10, TSgt. Warren Sinclair, 375th Medical Support Squadron, was found guilty of disobeying an order to give a DNA sample. He said he considered mandatory DNA collection a violation of the U.S. Constitution's Fourth Amendment against unreasonable search and seizure. The Defense Department wants samples of all service members' DNA should there be a need to identify remains. Approximately 1.38 million military members have already submitted to DNA testing. Rules aimed at preventing uses other than remains identification have already been issued, and legislation that would halt collection of samples has been introduced Congress. Sinclair, a in vete from page 2 "The Ogden Avionics Shop, which is really four servshops, has all AWP, AWM and all depot-owneiceable items under one roof, but their landing gear shop's a different story," the general said. He added that while the Ogden landing gear facility wasn't large enough to accommodate all the necessary parts and equipment, he nevertheless expected the shop to know the same as he will exwhere it is and its status pect every other Lean Logistics shop to know. The SSCs will be responsible for capturing data on inventory and cost on a systematic basis so that more reliable forecasts can be made than are now available. d Contractors "Privatization is not new to the Air Force, but it is critical to the Air Force's functioning," Viccellio said. "Thirty percent of what we do is dependent upon contractors and they must be as responsive as the depots are going to be in the Lean Logistics world." Comptroller taken FM out of the business, they certainly have a vital role to play as scorekeepers. "We gotta' know who is spending what." And, "We have to quit spending $40 million more than we are charging our customers!" Viccellio said. "We have to stop repairing things that are not going to sell! That's the only way we will solve our solvency problem." Under Lean Logistics, center commanders are given execution authority to give them flexibility so that PACER LEAN things will happen faster and cheaper. But, additional flexibility also has its pitfalls and it will be FM's responsibility to track funds to prevent overspending on projects. Viccellio said that the whole logistics community needs to be convinced to stop repairing things that are not needed and move Viccellio said that while he has g years of service niversary will be "Golden Legacy, Boundless Future ... Your Nation's Air Force." The theme "recognizes the tremendous contributions made by individuals through the years to build the Air Force and make it the powerful force it is today," saidLt. Gen. Lloyd tivities and the continuing importance of air and space power, said plans and programs officials. Additionally, activities are designed to: Increase pride in the Air Force team. Thank and honor Air Force veterans and their families. Educate the public "Fig" Newton, assistant vice chief of staff. Newabout Air Force contributon, who has overall tions to the nation. Thank citizens for responsibility for anniversary celebrations, supporting the Air Force. said the emphasis on the For more information nation's Air Force is about anniversary activimeant to inspire pride in ties including events, what the service reprehistory and products sents to all Americans. "Over the past 50 years, the United States has truly become the world's leader in aerospace technology," Newton said. The 50th anniversary program will highlight some of Air Force's ac ran, was sentenced to 14 days of hard labor and a reduction in rank to senior airman. The hard labor could mean shifts at his duty station. The prosecution in the case requested Sinclair be given a bad conduct discharge and demoted to airman basic. The defense requested a reprimand. the sen"Obviously, tence was not exactly what the government argued for, but in the eyes of the military judge, the sentence was appropriate for the offense," said Capt. Joe Pinjuh, chief prosecutor. He also said he felt the loss of NCO status was justified. The will be sentencing reviewed by Col. Michael Wooley, 375th Airlift Wing commander, the two-grad- e people can access the anniversary home page on the Internet. The address is: www.af.mil50th. People without access to the Internet can call the 50th anniversary plans and programs office at (703) 696-850- 0 or DSN 426-850- convening authority, and he has the option of ap- proving or lessening the sentence, but cannot increase it. There will be no further appeal because the sentence did not include a bad conduct discharge or confinement. In his closing arguments, Pinjuh said the Air Force is not a "debating club." He went on to say, "We do not put orders to a vote to see if everyone agrees before acting. We have been given a sacred trust to defend our nation against all enemies, both foreign and domestic. In order for the military to function properly, good order and discipline must reign supreme. There never has, nor will there ever be, room for anarchy in the modern military." News Briefs BMeal card holders meeting set A meeting for all enlisted personnel who have meal cards will be held Tuesday, 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; at the base theater, Bldg, 441. for more information call MSgt. Suzanne Pino, Ext. BNew dining hall contract awarded Food Services, Inc. of Gainesville, Ga., will be the din ing hall's new food service contractor starting June 1. serv- A new feature the contractor will offer is take-ou- t ice during all meals from either the short order or main entree lines. Seconds are not authorized for take out. The carry-ou- t meal now available from 6:30-8:3pm will be discontinued. Also, starting June 1, the fire station kitchen will no longer be provided. Firefighters will be authorized to eat in the Hulcrest Dining Hall, Bldg. 519, and alert personnel will be able to go to the front of the line. Reserved parking for fire trucks will be avail able behind the dining hall. For more information call MSgt. Suzanne Pino or SSgt, Karen Joy, Ext. 0 B Security Police change uniform All security police personnel in organizations above group level may now wear the Security Police shield and blue beret with all authorized uniform combina tions. The change will be reflected in the next revision of Air Force Instruction "Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel For more information call SSgt; Manuel Martinez, Military Personnel Flight Customer Service, Ext. HAir National Guard positions available The Minnesota Aii National Guard has immediate openings under the Palace Chase and Front Programs at the 133rd Airlift Wing, located at the Minneapolis-St- . Paul International Airport, These part-tim- e resm e openings exist in the following Air Force Specialty Codes: 1WOX1, 2A1X3, 2A1X7, 2E6XI, 2FOX1, 2SOX1, 3CIX1, 3E1X1, 3E4X1 and 3MOX1. Individu al's home of record must be Minnesota. For more inFax formation call TSgt. Mike Sertic, DSN toll-freDSN or call Military Personnel Flight Customer Service, Ext. 825-566- 825-643- 2, e nutah State offers class Utah State University is offering ECE 661 Eke tromagnetics, index number 1965, during the Z996 fall hour, graduate level quarter. This is a three-cred- it course which will be taught by Doran Baker, The time and location is yet to be determined. Registration for fall quarter is being held now through May 31. To The three-digpreregister by telephone call year and term code requested is 96 (year) and 2 (term). For more information call Kim Olson, it B Hilltop Times corrections Lean decision-makin- 50 7 Hilltop Times away from the philosophy that funds must be obligated at all costs. "If you can get the job done and that's good in today's environment," he said. "We've had work stoppages happen because of lack of obligation authority and we hope those limitations will be removed with this execution authority," the general said. Customer "I want the customers to feel they are driving the train," Viccellio said. "We need the field to respond promptly to our redistribution orders, but there's a tendency in the field to hang on to serviceable items because there's a tendency for items to disappear into a black hole once they're sent to a depot." He said it's common for field units trade among themselves because it is considered to be the most reliable way to get parts. To cure this, Viccellio said, "We're (the depots) going to have to change our behavior first." In summary, the general said, "We're creating a team on the production floor that has authorities, responsibilities, and visibilities that are vastly different than today's shop floor. It's going to serve us very well because we're going to move away from the separation of responsibilities that make it so easy to lose track today." These new concepts are going to be put to use and demonstrated in ten shops across the Command beginning June 1. At the Ogden Air Logistics Center, the shops will be the 6 Avionics Shop and the 6 Emergency Power Unit Shop. F-1- Editor's not: This is the third in a series of articles based on the Senior Leader Materiel Class held in AFB, Ohio. In subsequent Aprilat Wright-Patterso-n articles each of the items listed above will be explored in detail On page 2 of the May 16 Hilltop Times, the second sentence in paragraph 9 of the 6 avionics story should read, "We aren't certain 2LM works during warF-1- time operations.' On page 18 of the May 16 Hilltop Times, the first sentence in the first paragraph of the suggestion awards story should read, "The Air Force Suggestion Program paid $81,308 for 294 suggestions from Oct, 1, 1995 through April 30, 1996." B Defensive driving seminar offered Civilian Recreation is offering a free defensive driv ing seminar June 5. The seminar will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Thornton Community Center, Bldg. 460. Discussion topics include the definition of defensive driving, safety belt use, driving on a variety of road conditions, alcohol and driving, vehicle maintenance and the four R's of collision avoidance. For more information or to register call Ext. BVeterinary services limited The Hill AFB veterinary clinic is without a veterinar ian until sometime in September. The clinic office will remain open for individuals to register their pets and receive heartworm tests and medication. Individuals e must take their pets to an veterinary clinic for all other services. For more information call Ext. off-bas- fl Personnel survey being conducted a to last year's Quality of Life Survey, As a follow-o- n the 1996 Air Force Personnel Survey is now being conducted. The survey revisits, in detail, the issues of mili tary assignments, evaluations, civilian training and career programs. It's a computer-basesurvey that's available to every active duty military member and civilian employee. For more information contact a designated unit representative or 2nd Lt. bean Jones, Ext. The surveys must be returned by May 31. d |