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Show - r; ff 8 i. 388th Fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Times Wednesday, November 26, 2003 Twice Monthly Wing A Wing gets looking helpful to exceed hand last 4 new chiefs " The 388th Fighter Wing recently promoted three senior master sergeants to chief master sergeant. Here r are the promotees: : . V .-- - - -.T Airman 1st Class Ryan Janusick, 388th year's Support Operations Squadron Intelligence applications apprentice, helps an Apple 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron CFC total Assisted Village Living Center resident pick out her food during the 388th Fighter Wing Thanksgiving The Feast Friday. Joseph Johnson 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron James Fleshman 388th Maintenance Group By 1stLL Detrick Grimes 388th Fighter Wing Combined Federal Campaign chief Thanksgiving Feast gave wing members the opportunity to visit with the Apple Village residents, as well as retired veterans from every U.S. service. Eddie Kalil Help prevent suicides point-of-conta- Photo by Airman 1st Class Madelyn Waychott The 388th Fighter Wing is concerned about recent suicides. There is help for those who need it. The chaplains here are available To con- k. tact a base chaplain during duty hours call hours call during non-dut- y 777-300To talk to someone off base, call 777-210- 6, 7. See page C for a suicide commentary.' Reflector belts mandatory belts must be Reflector worn during hours of darkness and inclement weather. GTCs can be canceled It is important to pay the government travel card bill on time and in full, not doing so could affect an airman's credit deployability, and Bank of America career. will not reinstate the card if there is a delinquency, a bill or misuse. Although there are exceptions to Bank of America's policy, very rarely have we been able to anything to get a card reinstated. The bottom line is individuals need to ensure their GTC. bills are paid, in full, within 30 days of receiving their bill. Failure to do so can result in permanent loss of the card. If you have any questions concerning this issue contact Chief Master Sgt. James L. Welker at non-payme- nt 777-782- 7. Get recognizedbeen Have you recently promoted or received an award? Have you returned from a deployment or been assigned to Hill Air Force Base? By filling out a hometown news release (DD Form 2266) you can let family and friends in your home-.tow- n know what achievements you've made through the local newspaper. Forms can be obtained from the 388th Fighter Wing public affairs office, Building 120, suite 113. For more information call ACC CC sends holiday greetings potential risks such as unfamiliar roads, adverse weather, heavy traffic and travel delays. let's all be actively Additionally, involved in preventing drinking and driving, ensuring seat belts and protective gear are always worn, complying with posted speed limits and staying alert to our By Gen. Hal Hornburg Combat Command commander Air We are rapidly approaching one of the most festive times of the year Thanksgiving through New Year's Day. It's a time we spend with family and friends. It's also an occasion to reflect on the past year and make plans for what lies ahead in the new year. Throughout the command, our people have much to be thankful for, and I'm vx-- f- - '4 extremely proud of each individual's efforts defending our great nation. Many members of Air Combat Command will be on duty supporting global operations and fighting the war against terrorism. Let's be sure to recognize those sacrifices and provide ACC-styl- e support for their families the during holiday season. of Many you will be traveling significant distances on the highways or flying home to spend time with family and friends this season. Before your departure, 1 fUiWtaj Gen. Hal Hornburg please ensure you're following smart safeplanning travels ty practices including: well, not over extending yourself, and participating in a personal risk assessment to ensure you have considered all of the surroundings. In particular, I want to emphasize to everyone that you are Airmen 247 and are a critical part of our war fighting capabiliOur people are our most valuable ty. resource. As we celebrate, make sure commanders and front-lin- e supervisors set the conditions for a safe and prosperous season for all our personnel and their families. Let's begin 2004 safe and ready for the challenges ahead. Enjoy the time off, but don't celebrate so much that you forget the right thing to do. In that regard, Cynthia and I wish you all a safe and happy holiday season! . ct By now, hopefully everyone in the 388th Fighter Wing has seen one of those little Combined Federal Campaign collection forms on their desks or around Our goal is their squadrons. always to contact each and every member of the wing and educate them on the importance of the CFC. Once the main goal of the campaign is reached, no member of the 388th should see one of those forms and ask, "What is this?" There are many first term airmen who have never heard of the CFC, and it is important that they understand that their contributions, no matter how small, can greatly benefit the lives of those around them. The CFC is a nationwide campaign to collect donations for a multitude of charities. Military and civilian personnel in the Department of Defense are contacted each year to donate cash or a portion of their monthly pay in support of a charity or charities of their choice. What makes the CFC so great See CFC page D Wing welcomes new MXG CC as Col. Ryner bids farewell to the Air Force after 31 years Col. Bruce Schmidt took command of the 388th Maintenance Group Nov. 7. He offered his thoughts on taking over command of the group. What were your expectations before arriving? I remember the day Maj. Gen. Terry Gabreski, Air Force Materiel Command logistics director, told me I would have the honor of coming here. The first feeling I had was joy! I was going to work with one of the most awesome and versatile weapon systems in the Air Force at Hill, one of the most beautiful places on earth. During this interview, General Gabreski woke me up from my revelry with a sternly worded direction to take good care of the men of women of the 388th. You see, the 388th was where General Gabreski had her first Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 4th. I am still impressed that after more than 20 years, her concern for the wing was still intense. What were your early observations? There are more blessings at the 388th than any other place I have ever seen. We have great chiefs and we have outstanding commanders! Col. Lee Hall is an outstanding Operations Group commander with great maintenance experience. In Col. Charlie Lyon we have a great commander who knows how to lead. It is a tremendous advantage to be part of team Hill! I couldn't be happier. What are the things your like, that are being done well? I love the way our senior officers, especially the chiefs, are taking care of our folks. Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Martin, the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, is the best of the best! Chief Master Sgt Ricky McMichael has been an absolute blessing for a new group commander. There is more caring concern at this wing then any other place I have been stationed. What are some areas for improvement? We need to ensure our folks continue to grow and take care of each other. We must continue the good work of reducing driving under the influence incidents and other alcohol related incidents. We can ill afford to lose any of our out- - V 1 Highlights of Col. Peter Ryner's Air Force career f IS Peter Ryner has it packed up and headed to the sunny beaches of Florida since retiring from the Air Force Nov. 7, after 31 years of service. He had commanded the 388th Maintenance Group since August 2002. After receiving an Army draft card in 1972, Colonel Ryner decided to enlist in the Air Force that October. He earned a bachelor's degree in in Distributive 1976 Col. F-1- Col. Bruce Schmidt standing professionals or cause the death of a family due to someone operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Similarly, we need to help our airmen to seek help when life gets too difficult. What are your commitments and expectations? My commitment is to provide safe aircraft to our pilots, take care of our folks and ensure we can perform our mission. What is your vision? Winning matters! No one plays basketball without keeping score. We are far more important than any NFL football team, because they do I believe that the not protect our nation. American people should spend their Sundays watching the young men and women of the 388th yelling and screaming pulling for us.... Because what we do matters and with this team, WINNING MATTERS! What is your leadership style? I love being with the people who make it happen. Whether it is in the backshop, on the flight-lin- e, working supply or deployment issues, getting quality enlisted performance reports into our records, I love being with people. Education from Indiana University, and later two master's degrees: one in technology from the University of Texas and another in National Asset Strategy from Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He commissioned in 1978 through Officers' Training School. Colonel Ryner told a reporter July 3 that he is proud of how the Air Force has treated its people over his career. "We led the pace for improved race relations; we brought women into the military on an equal basis; we've come a long way in taking care of our folks." As a career logistician with a primary background in bomber and tanker aircraft, Colonel Ryner has held a vari ety of aircraft maintenance positions at Minot Air Force Base, N.D.; Anderson Air Base, Guam; and McConnell AFB, Kan. He commanded two maintenance squadrons at Griffiss AFB, N.Y., and served in sevat staff positions eral Barksdale AFB, La., the Pentagon, Washington D.C., the U.S. and Central MacDill AFB, Fla. Command, Before coming to Hill AFB, he was the deputy commander of the 27th Logistics Group at Cannon AFB, N.M. Major awards and decorations Colonel Ryner has earned include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation Force Air Medal, Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Achievement medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit award with three oak leaf clusters, and 1986 Strategic Air Command Company Grade Officer of the Year. Colonel Ryner is married to the former Gail Reed of Annapolis, Md., and has three children: Julie, Doug and John. |