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Show 4t '' .; ilk"" :'" i r I - - .. .Vi, Twice Monthly 388th Fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Times Thursday, January 29, 2004 CMSAF pays 388th special visit General expects Bronze AEF Star awarded return to Lt. Col. Grant Bishop, 4th Fighter Squadron commander, was recently awarded the Bronze Star for his leadership as the 22nd Fighter Squadron director of operations during Operation Iraqi Freedom. fj. 'steady state' .11 By Airman 1st Class Katie Booher 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs 388th Munitions MINOT Stockpile Inventory beginning A 100 ' percent stockpile inventory affecting all 388th Fighter Wing munitions custodians will be held March must be All turn-in- s 24 If Feb. completed by any issues are required during this time all AF Forms 2005 need to be turned in by close of business Feb. 17. If, for any reason this deadline cannot be met only justified emergency issues will be handled after this date. For more information contact Munitions at Element Accountability 5. Photo by Master Sgt. Terry Nelson visit to the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray sits down for a quick lunch at Fast Eddie's during his two-da- y 388th Fighter Wing Jan. 15 and 16. During his visit he met with all the base enlisted people to discuss any issues airmen may be having and his goals for the future of the enlisted in the Air Force. Anniversary festivities tomorrow By Airman Tomorrow the 388th Fighter Wing will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 6 "Fighting Falcon." The festivities will take place all day in Hangar 37. The celebration begins at 8 a.m., and will include a flight simulator, aircraft on display, includthat first arrived ing an original here and information booths. "This (anniversary) gives us the opportunity to take a break from our daily routine of flying and fixing the 6 to think a little about this greater legacy that the 388th is a part of," said Col. Charlie Lyon, 388th FW commander. 'Twenty-fiv- e years is a long tome for any weapons system to be in the active inventory and that's what we will be celebrating tomorrow." The celebration is open to everyone on The following people from the 388th Fighter Wing reenlisted for the month of December. 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron A Tech. Sgt. Keith Steele Senior Airman Niko Helm Senior Airman Lindy Ann Morris Senior Airman Cheryl Scott F-1- 388th Component Maintenance Squadron Master Sgt. Craig Burgett Tech. Sgt. Craig Bare Tech. Sgt. Michael Weimer Tech. Sgt. David Wheeler Tech. Sgt. Gwendolyn McKisseth 729th Air Control Squadron Master Sgt. Antonio Santiago III Tech. Sgt. Patrick Deighan Senior Airman Albert Foley 1st Class Madeiyn Waychoff 388th Fighter Wing Public Affairs reenlistees Christopher Melrose 388th Fighter Wing Master Sgt. Peter Ozdowski 421st Fighter Squadron celebrates 25 years in AF F-- 16 December Billy Bell Jr. Tech. Sgt. Jason Gray Tech. Sgt. Paul Lueth Tech. Sgt. George Morgan Staff Sgt. FORCE 90-da- 777-032- 8. 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Chief Master Sgt. ' Joseph Johnson Tech. Sgt. AIR BASE, N.D. - The Air Force expects to return to its regular steady state deployment schedule under the Air and Space Expeditionary Force plan within the next several weeks, said the man who's responsible for running the system. Speaking to military members and local community leaders during a visit here Jan. 9, Gen. Brig. Anthony Przybyslawski said the Air Force expects to keep less than 10 percent of its total force on extended deployment tours lasty ing more than the planned rotation dictated under the AEF plan. "Those folks who are on extended tours are in critical career fields, including security forces members, air traffic controllers and civil engineer specialty services, the general said." If another major conflict breaks out, the Air Force is ready to make a smooth transition from the steady AEF rhythm to support the high operations tempo that comes with preparing for conflict, the general said. "With all the lessons learned t. from a 11, 2001, steady state to building up the forces for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and then peaking and providing more than 100,000 airmen for Operation Iraqi Freedom, he said. "We are once again postured to be able to execute (our forces) in the same manner. base - military, civilians and family members, as well as special guests invited from the com- You're invited! munity. What: The 25th Anniversary Celebration of "Everyone who flies, fixes, maintains or supports the 6 today, or over the past 25 years, should be a part of this celebration," said Colonel Lyon. "I really see this as an opportunity for those who first flew and fixed the 6 here to come and celebrate with us and to look at the changes that occurred over the 25 years since its been here." The 388th Fighter Wing was the first unit in the Air Force to receive the operational F--1 6 on Jan. 16, 1979. Since then the F-has been the focal point of our wing, said Colonel Lyon. See 6 page C the Fighting Falcon. 6 Who: All base employees and their families, as well as specially invited guests from the community are invited. When: Open house Friday, Jan. 30, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Retired Maj. Gen. Lee Downer, former Air Combat Command director' of operations and 421st Fighter Squadron commander, is the featured speaker. Where: Hangar 37 on the 388th Fighter Wing flightline Why: There will be entertainment for everyone. A static display of the 6 A, the first 6 here, F-1- pre-Sep- F-1- F-1- a life support demonstration, a flight simulator display, weapons displays, information booths and pilots and maintainers to answer any questions. See AEF page F-1- D Fourth quarter award winners announced . The 388th Fighter Wing announced its fourth quarter award winners Friday. Nominees in all civilian categories were: Ms. Cynthia Derrington, 388th Range Squadron; Ms. Joan Merrill, 388th RANS; Mr. Shannon Goodrich, 388th RANS; and Mr. Michael Crudele, 388th Fighter Wing. Nominees for airman of the quarter were: Senior Airman Christopher Manning, 388th Maintenance Airman Senior Group; Andrew Talley, 729th Air Control Squadron; Airman 1st Class Sonya Neuman, 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Airman 1st Class John Bettencourt, 388th Maintenance Component Squadron; Airman 1st Class Michelle Blackford, 388th Support Operations Squadron; Airman 1st Class Rawn Sahai, 421st Fighter Squadron; and Airman 1st Class Jocelyn Hershey, 4th Fighter Squadron. The officer of the quarter nominees were: Tech. Sgt. Michael Dannenmueller, Maintenance 388th Operations Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Felisha Scott, 34th Fighter Squadron; Staff Sgt. Christopher Redmond, 388th company grade officer of the quarter were: Capt. Paul Griffin, 388th FW; Capt. Josef Sablatura, 388th EMS; Capt. Jason Scott, Equipment Maintenance Tracy Glazer, 388th OSS; 1st Lt. Abigail Ramos, 388th MOS; and 2nd Lt. Travis Perry, 388th CMS. NCO of the Senior NCO of the Quarter CGO of the Quarter CMS; Staff Sgt.' Mark Jones, 388th 388th AMXS; Capt. James Moss, 34th FS; Capt. Stephane Wolfgeher, 421st FS; 1st Lt. Quarter Staff Squadron; Maurice Sgt. 729th McKelly, ACS; Staff Sgt. Ariel Chardon, 388th OSS; and Staff Sgt. Marchell Herrod, 388th FW. Senior NCO of the quarter nominees were: Master Mahrnelle Sgt. Mc Alexander, 388th CMS; Master Sgt. Scotty 388th Barnhart, Master AMXS; Sgt. Robert Regan, 729th ACS; Master Sgt. Tina 421st Mathews, FS; and Master Joseph Sgt. Voldase, 4th FS. Nominees for a. 8I , 1 Airman of the o a I u 8 1 Civ. Category Category I of the Quarter o ftstV' zg j i sal v i , II the Quarter 1 w ' oo Civ. Quarter s S ggl IS - ; i s v i 3 of |