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Show Times September 14, 2006 Justt Dousnging by tfhe pool come all the challenges regarding the move while maintaining their goal of zero defects. 16 aircraft," said Tech. Sgt. Brian "Our shop delivers the finest qualCongreve. That means performing ity jet engines being installed in said Sergeant Congreve. periodic inspections, teardown and buildup, plus accomplishing time "The association will supply the compliance technical orders and war fighter with greater, more efficient combat capabilities. It goes maintaining 128 engines." Sergeant Congreve, a jet engine along with our goal of maximizing mechanic with the 419th MainteAir Force combat capabilities by nance Squadron, said they'll "per- capitalizing on the strengths inherform everything from minor repairs ent in the Reserves and active-dut- y to complete overhauls." forces." An added benefit was the inThe consolidation, he said, aims to leverage the capabilities of each creased availability of equipment. "There is more equipment to use shop. "We are stronger together than we and more resources available," said are apart," stressed Sergeant Con- Sergeant Mathes. "And we not only greve. "I was previously stationed learn from each other, but also from at Travis (Air Force Base, Calif.), the young Airmen who have a lot to home of the mighty 5 Galaxy, and offer. They open our minds up to that was an associate wing, both the thinking 'outside the box.'" reserves and active duty working "I think the workforce has adapted to the changes admirably," said SerHere, the association of the two geant Congreve. "The reserve techpropulsion shops required moving nicians stepped up to the challenge the entire 419th jet engine shop of training the young Airmen. We personnel, tools and equipment enjoy sharing our knowledge with to the 388th's jet shop. It took six those who are eager to learn." months to complete; the challenges Sergeant Mathes agreed. "Flexiincluded shutting down F110 mainbility was definitely a must. Change tenance for several weeks as troops is going to happen with or without moved physically equipment, you, so it all depends on the person worked access to the 388th facility and if he or she wants to add their for the 419th reservists, and parkpiece into the puzzle." ing availability. Sergeant Mathes said it's all about ' y en"Modifying the floor plan to acproducing reliable, commodate equipment and expandgines. "From the Airman signing ing from a two dock to a four dock out tools, crew chiefs controlling system was first on the priority list," engine teardown and buildup to said Sergeant Mathes. It included engine test personnel, we work as office space for supervision and a unit." supply personnel, plus collocating support personnel and equipment Propulsion shop Continued from XT I' 1 C-- side-by-side- ." - Photo by Airman 1st Class Clay Murray Missy takes a breather after catching rubber ducks during her third annual pet pool party. Many dogs and their owners attend the party each year where treats, tug-toand plenty of water keep them entertained for hours. war-read- Hill museum cate their time. thing happen," Mr. Pepin said. "We have some people who "Without our volunteers, we have dedicated literally their .wouldn't have the museum, let and children's center located second life to this place," Mr. alone an event like this one." in Ogden. Spencer said. "We have volunOpen Aircraft Day is open "The YCC is a great place teers here from every skill in to the general public and acfor us to help out," said Carol the world. We have a retired cess to the museum does not Harris, a museum volunteer doctor, a retired' dentist, re- require a gate pass. coordinator. "They house tired school teachers, retired "We just want people to come women and children and find aircraft mechanics, airline in and enjoy the planes," Mr. jobs for the women and help pilots, military, you name it; Spencer said. "The museum to get the children placed in these guys have been there is the picture of the Air Force. child care and things of that and done it." People can come in here and nature. They are always very John Pepin, 75th Air Base see what the Air Force has done for the last 100 years." grateful." Wing, is involved in organizThe Open Aircraft Day ing the event and said it would For more information on event would not be possible if not be possible without volun- Open Aircraft Day, or to find it weren't for the many volunteers. out how to volunteer, call Continued from 1 teers at the museum that dedi I , ' . Answers to today's puzzle from page 8. TDSL JO I A t HEEDk iSCOTT RULER SL jMOU NTS E M TllAMCUS AWl F A AUMAK A L O C fALTl aQr e w a r 0i Ue Uk Ee M C M X L V IF LSE NAP Al E A RnD OGHOUSE El S P E A K SRD A M P I A L AI other." He also stressed that since quality in their business is an essential ingredient to success, they've over "The volunteers make every ....'", -- together. Sergeant Congreve said the "association forced both shops to scrutinize processes and how we go about our daily business. And from this, we've learned to use our time more efficiently. We've combined the strengths of both shops, reduc- -' ing many duplicated efforts, and will continue to learn from each I 1INDI II in A J C O A L O M pWp Mr AL c "lA UDf J F ALE Rr DEE IN A A Tjfi RNOLD - - c::zc:c cut ou.i new reduced AUTO liJSURAKCE RATES. give us your all. That's why we work hard to You rxTTTi?(TiTOT?nnn?Ti (iffliiraSi give you uncompromising customer service and our lowest auto insurance rates possible. 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