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Show WDewpofiimtt ODBSfiacDiBS Ho cceaittDue be as simple as the fear of failure or the fear of criticism. I will bet many good ideas have been lost to the Air Force because someone just didn't take the chance to try something different. The third category, intellectual obstacles, can result from being too rigid in our problem-solvin- g strategies. I know we have heard this one in the Air Force as well "We have always done it this way and you are not going to change our by Col. Henry L. Taylor Director, Aircraft Directorate As the director of the Aircraft Directorate, my days are filled with meetings, paperwork, conferences, phone calls, ceremonies, and just plain walking around. To this add the requirements to be a decision maker, motivator and counselor. These challenges can add up to a very busy day and sometimes night. To provide some balance to a busy schedule, I have developed a routine of taking one day of the weekend to do absolutely because well, almost nothing nothing I like to grab a book and catch up on the rest of the world. A few weeks ago, I picked up a book I studied when I was working on my master's degree. The book was written by Arthur VanGundy, one of my professors. d 'Training Your Creative Mind" is an about book developing the prowess ""f"'"': of the right brain. One of the main themes in the book was the fact that there can be obstacles to ative thinking. Since we are trying to sustain an environment at Hill where we are innovative and striving to set the standard in everything we do, I thought I easy-to-rea- cam) toe eDiBniiiniaiiteidi tBniinillDDig procedures." I think the last two categories are related cultural and environmental obstacles. For example, in the Air Force we Col. Henry Taylor would share just a few of these obstacles in this article. VanGundy pointed out that there are five major categories of obstacles to creative Jhtoking.Theyare mdejgvjrotjmi&ital' itiojritpflectt Jer ceptfial obstacles ian result frorn imposing too many constraints on a problem or imposing constraints that don't really exist. I am sure you have heard things like, "I can fix this but they won't let me." I say, "Just do it." Secondly, emotional obstacles can have many traditions. Blind adherence to these traditions can create an environment where we hesitate to question why we do things. In an empowered organization, we need to attack these obstacles and free our creative minds. At Hill everyb.o.dycounts..-Everperson is just play a part in making this place a world-clas- s Air Force base. We must be innovative, and a good way to unleash our total energies is to train our creative minds. Training the mind can be just like training the body. Dne of the most effective all Gasoline prices are ac iiuis gasoline prices lower QWhy than prices at the AAFES pump? I know there's a state increase of 5 cents, but that shouldn't matter since we're on federal land. And why do we pay taxes on gasoline but not on other merchandise purchased at AAFES? off-bas- In the case of gasoline pricing, AAFES has not and wuTriot participate in 'pricing pV&ctice'satitiayfce interpreted as "price gouging." Under normal circumstances, our pricing policy is to survey the service stations nearest the installation and establish that AAFES A prices are equal to the lowest price surveyed. Our gasoline prices are fair and competitive with the local community, yet allow enough income to cover operating expenses and generate monies for the morale, welfare and recreation fund. We think our survey method is fair to our customers and helps us maintain good relations with the local community. Generally, the BX, as a government instrumentality, is immune from state and local taxes unless the which immunity is waived by an act of Congress they did with motor fuel sold by AAFES (Hayden-CartwrigAct, 4 USC 104). The BX isn't subject to state and local tax laws and regulations on items sold in its retail stores, but does pay state and local motor fuel taxes as well as underground storage fees and other costs. The taxes and other applicable fees paid by AAFES are included in the motor fuel prices to the military customer. If you have any further questions on gas prices at the Hill Service Station, call Linda Bai7 or Ext. ley at ht 776-027- for D ' in to refurcontrac- given option of renovating existing buildings to bring them up to Air Force standards or hous-demolishing existing, buildings and building-nerorce me contractor ir inai meeis sianuarus. mg opted. to jexexcisettheiSeijond option je:piost economical solution. I have reviewed the floor plans and construction quality of the new units and I am confident they will provide years of quality housing for the residents and more economical operation for the Air Force. I'm sure you or other Air Force members who live in these houses will be very satisfied with their quality and improved features. '. 24-h- r. .... Safety Pwrand "Air Force people buitdwg Published by 'WorMcdia. tnc-.- .' a private rirfn In no way Connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military service. Content of the Hilltop ' OR COPY Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT, CALL ........ Office .... ... ., Union AFOSI Narcotics Hotline : .;;:;':;':;vHilltopTm.e'si';' .' 1 Employee Relations Military Pay :.j Civilian Pay Air Force Suggestion Program. 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We can authorize permissive TDY for base participants, thus saving leave time, in Area D and completely rebuilding them. I was under the impression that they were but we cannot approve appropriated funds for travel, per just going to refurbish them. They seem to be good diem or other associated expenses. Appropriated funds solid houses and from what I've seem and heard, may be used to buy team uniforms for those teams repthe newer houses aren't good quality. I don't under- resenting Hill AFB or Hill organizations. For more inforthe Hess stand why. they are. tearing down good solid houses mation concerning these regulations, contact ' Ext. at :. staff Center Fitness to put up some rhatchboxes,. ' i.i ', vV; House plans JLilNfc r 17 4th of July Stadium of Fire was a Hill civic event that honored the 50th anniversary Air Force. The 388th Fighter Wing and 75th Air of Base Wing commanders decided that per diem payments for the participants were appropriate to make up holiday time and meal expenses supporting the event Air Force" regulations (AFIs and address the use of appropriated funds for special 1 ture of continuous improvement. We need the creative effort of everyone at Hill Air Force Base. " noticed that TDY money was available to participating in the Stadium of Fire in I'd like to participate in a marathon at Wright-Patterso- n AFB, Ohio, that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Air Force. Will TDY money and time off be available for that? 34-20- done-practi- ce, tice. In developing the climate of trust, it is important to give everyone a stake in the mission, delegate responsibility and authority to the appropriate level, set goals, measure progress, and reward performance. We should also strive to deliver a quality product to our customers and foster a cul- "ACTION ' your com ments will be TeaMped and staffed through the agency 1 responsible for action. Please give your supervi Gen. Rich H. Roellig sor and chain of command Maj. the opportunity to work with you ih. answering questions and solving problems before calling ACTION LINE. This will help me better serve your interests. Hems of basewide interest to the Hill workforce will be published in the Hilltop Tunes. QI Provo. 65-10- 6, system and possibly some handsome rewards. On the other hand, you don't have to get as formal as the Suggestion Program. Try improving areas you have control over. Start with little things and build on your successes. We used to talk about breaking down paradigms. Have you broken a paradigm lately? (No, I didn't say "a pair of dimes.") We all need to become active in trying to find better ways to get the job practice, prac- an Running funds AtheThe n is your opportunity to make Hill AFB a better place to live, work and play. When you call Ext 7- on twv or send LOGDIS to "Actjod" or on e Thank you our project your interest A bish Area housing units. The building the tor was either methods we use in training our bodies is exercise. The same can be true for training the mind. A good way to practice being creative is by using the Suggestion Program. Not only does this provide an opportunity for presenting new ways of doing things, it also provides a built-i- feedback ; i Reach . . . , foh?jerica. I Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Maj. Gen. Rich Roellig Maj. J. 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