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Show Hilltop Times Thursday, May 8, 1997 NEWS BRIEFS Russians visit Hill Aerospace Museum Bell dedication at museum A bell honoring those killed in combat or wounded in World War II, will be dedicated Friday, 10:30 a.m., at the Hill Aerospace Museum's Heritage Chapel. Eighty members of the 8th Air Force's 384th Bomb Group will be at the dedication ceremony. The public is invited to attend. For more information call Ext Russian Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty representatives took a short break from touring treaty sites in the United States to visit the Hill Museum Aerospace recently. Visitors included (front, third from left) Gen. Valentin F. Romashov, Nuclear Risk Reduction Center chief, Moscow, (back, third from left) Brig. Gen. Thomas Kuenning, e Inspection Agency director, (far right) Lt Col. Mike Francks, Magna Field Office. Serving as tour guide was museum volunteer, (back, second from left) Grant Hipwell. Briefing offered on promotability Lt Col. Jay Clark, Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command Promotions, will be giving a briefing on officer promotability, Tuesday, 3 p.m., and May 15, 7:30 a.m., at the Officers Club, Bldg. 150. The briefing is for majors, lieutenant colonels, colonels and civilians who supervise officers. For more information call Capt Angela Nichols, On-Sit- a I by Sue Berk In what was one of his last chances to represent Hill AFB, CMSgt John Brewer, Ogden Air Logistics Center senior enlisted advisor, 20-ye- recently spent two weeks at AFB, Ohio. Brewer attended the Air Force Materiel Command care, n commander, and Col. Carl Critchlow, 75th Air Base Wing commander, as well as AFMC's senior staff, commanders and senior enlisted advisors. He also participated in the Air Force Materiel Command Outstanding Airmen of the Year and First Sergeant of the Year selection process. This was his last TOY to n AFB Brewer is retiring May 30 after serving more than 28 years in the Air Force. Wright-Patterso- Commanders' Conference "During the conference the senior enlisted advisors talked about issues that are specific to the command," Jr Benken said in a memorandum to all senior enlisted advisors, that military benefits aren't eroding. He gave the example of an just out of high school, all he or she has is a diploma and no skills. What company would give that person the following benefits package: A retirement at no cost to the individuals, free medical and dental Hilltop Times staff Commanders' Spring Conference along with Maj. Gen. Pat Condon, Ogden Air Logistics Center i - ii .. Photo by Gregg Wixom Military benefits are not eroding Wright-Patterso- " (- I X CMSgt. John Brewer Brewer said. These issues include: The large number of civilians in the AFMC workforce. The fact that AFMC is spread out through product centers. The base realignment and closure process. 6 studies and priva- 75 percent tuition assistance, $1,200 for a $14,000 return for schooling, $200,000 life insurance for about $16 a month, an annual pay raise, access to a 50 percent subsidized child care, access to free fitness centers and low cost morale, welfare and recreation activities, commissary benefits and base exchange ings, an opportunity to A-7- tization issues. "We spend so much time dwelling on some of these seemingly negative issues, we lose sight of how good we really have it," Brewer said. "So, at the conference we spent a lot of time talking about what Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Eric W. Benken wants to emphasize changing the perception that benefits are eroding." savtrav- el, a promotion opportunity roughly every two years, and paid vacation yearly. Benken also said there 30-da- are other intangibles working with great people, serving your country, and a job that is challenging and rewarding. "The Air Force is still a great way of life and gener ous in its benefits package especially for those just beginning their career journey," Benken said. "So how are we going to get that word out to our people?" Brewer asked. "We're going to talk to our first sergeants and Airman Leadership Schools. The word can get out through them. But, we all need to remind people that we are all recruiters." "The conference was also a great opportunity to sit and listen to other senior enlisted advisors and share what good things are hap- pening at their bases," Brewer said. "It was a inforchance to cross-flow mation." Brewer took that opportunity to talk about Hill's Professional Enlisted Course Development (EPDP). "The 3 12 day seminar helps our staff sergeants with more than 10 years of service," Brewer said. "AFMC asked each center to develop the course, so it's not standardized which I like. This allows us to cover issues that are important to the people here at the center. Hill's course covers core values, discienlisted pline, progress reports and a myriad of 're-blu- e' TRI-CAR- other subjects that are important to middle-tie- r NCOs who are the heart See Benefits, page 5 nhancement IP Five more Ogden repair shops implement Depot Repair Enhancement Program (DREP) The Depot Repair Enhancement Program (DREP) was implemented in the ICBM Group Electrical and Aircraft WheelsBrakes (LMSTF) (LIOPWJLIOPWW) Carbon Brakes (LIOPWB) and Welding (LIOPSM) shops May 1. This gives us a total of seven shops currently operating under the DREP concept. By December 1997. Ogden ALC will have a total of 35 repair shops. 18 materiel manager shops, and seven shop service centers (SSC) operating under the DREP concept. The first two PACER LEAN test projects shops to initially test DREP began operation in July - August 1996. The PACER LEAN experience provided an opportuni- - Commissary to display race car The 1997 National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) Winston Cup Spam Chevrolet Monte Carlo will be on display at the Hill Commissary, May 23, 10 a.m.4 p.m. A representative from the team will be there to answer questions and there will be giveaways throughout the day. For more information call Jackie East Ext or 2176. D AFAIA luncheon at Officers Club Make reservations by Monday for the Air Force Association's Industrial Associates May luncheon. The luncheon is May 15, at the Officers Club, Bldg. 150. The social will begin at 11:30 am., with lunch at noon. The menu is beef birds. Guest speaker Mike Pavich, director of the Ogden Local Redevelopment Authority, will be addressing: "Update Defense Depot Ogden and Hill Air Force Base." Cost to IA members is included in their quarterly dues. The cost to nonmembers, military and civilian, is $7 at the door. Make reservations by leaving a voice-ma3 or by calling Penny message with Ted Helsten, Ext Lathrop, il 622-958- D Pager swap out begins Monday A new contract for commercial pagers was awarded to "Pagenet" May 1. Commercial pagers serviced from existing contracts with AT&T, and West Link will have coverage through midnight May 31, to allow for a transition period to swap old pagers for new pagers. Walk-i-n service for swap outs is Monday through Wednesday, 8 a.m.4 p.m. each day, in Bldg. 800, Bay 7A (east end). Individuals from the 75th Communications Squadron and Pagenet will be available to provide training on the new pagers and hand out instruction booklets and coverage maps. After May 14, swap outs will be done by Base pagers appointment only in Bldg. 891, Ext don't have to be swapped out Even though many pagers were purchased and belong to the using organizations, if a pager billing is processed through the 75th CS, it's still necessary to register next week to ensure billing coverage and associated funding requirements are addressed. For more information call Sylvia London, Ext and TSgt Jeff Ingraham or A1C Tony Loftus, Ext Randy Richter, Ext Area code to change in Utah counties The new area code 435 has been approved for all coun- ties in Utah except in Utah, Salt Lake, Davis, Weber and Morgan counties. A phase-i- n period will begin 21. that will to use either callers able be Sept time, During 801 or 435 to place calls in the area. Use of the new area code is required March 22, 1998. six-mont- h, ty Club membership offered at discount Depot ir MR I Ext rogram ty to test, integrate and evaluate various processes. After proving that the concepts worked and incorporating improvements, additional shops were scheduled to implement DREP. By October. 35 Ogden Air Logistics Center shops will be using the DREP approach. Your DREP points of contact are: Aircraft Directorate. Tom Garcia, Ext. Management Directorate. Dale Code. Ext. Commodities Directorate. Steve Black, Ext. ICBM System Program Office. Wendy Peterson. Ext. and Technology' and Industrial Support Directorate. Lt. Col. Dennis Piper. Ext. See future editions of the Hilltop Times for more DREP updates. F-1- 6 Military members who have limited access to Air Force Clubs because of the distance from their home to work can get a club membership with a 50 percent reduction in dues. The Hill Clubs are also offering free dues incentives for new members and member sponsors for two months. Each club has special promotionals throughout the Air Force Club Membership Drive. For more information call Trina McDonald at the Officers Club, Ext or Jill McQuirk at the Enlisted Club, Ext Meeting scheduled for Park grads Park College will hold a meeting May 15, 4:30 p.m., Bldg. 383, Room 112. Attendance for graduates is recommended. Information about the graduation ceremony, invitations and reception will be provided. Nominations for "Outstanding Graduate" will also be taken. Individuals who can't make the meeting should call Becky before the meeting at Ext D Weiner-Mobil- e The Oscar Meyer coming to Hill will be at the Hill Commissary. Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be free hot dogs, activities and prizes. Children can meet at the Youth Center. Bldg. 883, right after school and a van will take them to the commissary. Cost is free. Participants must by May 8, For more information call the louth Center, Ext. Briefs continue on page 6 pre-regist- er Weiner-Mobil- e |