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Show .nlMtop Hill AFB, Utah 84056-582- 4 hilltop.pahill.af.mil www.hilltoptimes.com Vol. 63 No. 24, June 17, 2004 INSIDE: . D n 3 tzzzitzlz:: j ? ' w-JS- f FC3 3 fP 0 v j t .,.... . ...3 rra C::i yf C: . a Record breaker i Pc:3 e i Photos by Capt. Michael Sobers, left, and Airman 1st Class Micah Garbarino fraction ol the visitors to the first day of Air Show 2004 gather at the flightline and view aircraft and exhibits, above. The weekend show to be held on the installation drew show the first two-da- y 257,000 visitors on Saturday and 150,000 on Sunday, the largest attendance at any Air Force air show this season. Left, three aircraft the and the the fly past representing Hill AFB the tower as part of the activities. "I am extremely proud of everyone who worked so hard to make the air show such a success this past weekend; it was the best I have ever seen," said Col. Joe Sokoi, air show director. "I was really excit- ed over the weekend, it was such a great show it brought back the feelings I had when I was a kid. I hope you also felt, as I do, that it was an honor to show our base and community a glimpse of what we are about and give them something back. The overall support and dedication was second to none and we received many great comments from our community leaders and performers. "This last weekend really showcased two of our three core values: service before self and excellence in all we do. Our sense of pride and willingness to go above and beyond, no matter what the additional workload really stood out for all to see. I was proud to wear my USAF uniform and be part of a great operation." See related story and photos, pages A A-- i C::1 C::"3 x Vlzzzzz ' tzzz:'.:j 13 Pc;:j 4-- 5. Symposium focuses on transformation A-- D by Karl Tilton Hilltop Times, assistant editor Hffl AFB hosted the 25th Annual Air Force Association Focus on Defense symposium Wednes--, day, and attendees are participating inacharity golf tournament here today and Friday. The symposium, titled, Transforming Logistics and Acquisi- tion - Improving Warfighter 0 Ml. i :i r I fill La I O : stir' f vvinn Capability for the Air and Space Expeditionary Force," drew M3 j more than 300 leaders representing the aerospace industry, along with key military personnel, national AFA leader- ship, Aerospace Education Foundation and local, state and national government leaders. The group gathered at Club Hill where they heard speeches by various Air Force acquisition, installation, maintenance, and logistics experts. "We've invited speakers who are at the center of these topics to discuss Air Force acquisition restructuring and the refined sustainment focus of the Air Force's Air Logistics Center commanders,'' said Rick Schankel, AFA Focus on Defense sym- Father's Day June 20 posium chairman. The symposium and golf tournament were part of Utah's Military Appreciation week, designated by Gov. Olene Walker, who was in attendance for the symposium. "We're very appreciative of Hill AFB and afl it does and Tm proud to be a part ofthis symposium,'' said the governor. "Those who work at Hill are dedicated to our military and to this country and they deserve much praise." Photo by Airman 1st Class Micah Qarbarlno Force Association symposium speakers joined Utah's Gov. Olene Walker at Club Hill for a news media question and answer session about the vent From left, Maj. Gen Kevin Sullivan, Ogden ALC commander; Governor Walker; Dr. Marvin Sambur, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition; Rick Schankel, AFA Focus on Defense chairman; Lt Gen. Donald Wetekam, Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics and John Politl, AFA chairman of the board. Air Tournament aids education The Focus on Defense symposium charity golf tournament raises money for the Aero- -. space Education Foundation, the educational arm of the AFA. Over the past 25 years, the tournaments dollars have raised more than to support grassroots programs aimed at science and technology education, according to Rick Schankel, symposium chairman. "Hundreds of people in the local community have been recipients of money raised through AEF," said Brad Sutton, Utah AEF pres ident "It's a very special feeling to be able to help someone further their education." Also in attendance for the symposium were Wilson McConkie, of Clearfield High School who was named teacher of the year by the AEF; Kit Workman, Clearfield High School ROTC program manager; and John Barainca, of the Jordan School District, who relies AEF funds to help pay for special "Mission to Mars" science programs. Utah's AEF spends nearly $70,000 each year supporting educational programs around the Dr. Marvin Sambur, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition was a keynote speaker event and disduring the y cussed the Air Force's dedication to process improvement and transformation efforts. Dr. interview ing a with the Hilltop Times. The pressure to change will be coming," he said, noting that a "train wreck" will occur if organizations throughout the Air Sambur called his speaking points a "burning platform,'' dur processes. Air Force personnel need to all-da- Force don't change their programs, state science grants for items such as telescopes, microscopes and other science or technology related educational projects and teacher workshops within local schools. The AEF also provides education grants for spouses of active duty Air Force personnel here and Community College of the Air Force graduates and provides financial support to the Civil Air Patrol and the Hill Aerospace Museum. state including ROTC fair programs, educational adapt and evolve processes to a changing climate, he said. Aircraft that the Air Force was planning to retire wfll now be staying in the Air Force's inventory longer due to a lack of funding for modernization. Less funding for modernization creates a need for more money to be spent keeping older aircraft flying, and ultimately, a need for processes to work smarter, he explained. The sustainment community needs to be able to work within constrained budgets," he said, adding that those in this com-U See Symposium, po?e $ |