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Show June ss secretsry Roche sworn in ing a ceremony at the Pentagon. David O. Cooke, director of administration and man- agement for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, admin- istered the oath of office. Roche was nominated by the president on May 7 and confirmed by the Senate on (I look) forward to piloting the journey ahead for the Air Force. As secretary, Roche is responsible for the functioning and efficiency of the Air Force, the formulation of the service's policies and programs and the timely About 1,500 Air Force people have been overpaid due to under collection of Social Security withholding of FICA and Medicare. This problem affects people who had adjustments to base pay, such as promotions, demotions, longevity increases, forfeitures and the Montgomery G.L Bill. The problem was created with last year's tax release to the Defense Joint Military Pay System and has recently been fixed, Defense Finance Accounting Service officials said. Amounts of overpayments ranged from pennies to $1,700. The overpayments, which affect all services, may not be waived and must be paid back. DFAS will reduce the May pay of about 700 peowho less. or owe $120 ple The remaining, about 800 people, will have the shortfall prorated and deducted from their pay for June, July and August DFAS officials realize this may create a financial hardship for some people and will work those repayments on a basis. A small percentage of people had more money withheld than required. This money will be added back in their May pay. In addition to the problem with 2001 taxes, about 140 people had incorrect FICA taxes for 2000. Officials say these amounts were much smaller, but still must be corrected. These overpayments will be corrected once DFAS processes and corrects 2001 taxes. For more information, contact local base finance WASHINGTON (AFPN) and bright future, "We must now respond to this century's new and emerg- ing national security envi ronment by fostering even a May 24. 1,500 AF people owe Social Security brilliantly," Roche said. "The American people have the highest confidence in our military forces and are ju stiflably proud of the Air Force's numerous achievements WASHINGTON (AFPN) Dr. James G. Roche was sworn in as the 20th secretary of the Air Force June 1 dur-- more constructive relationships among the ser- vices to more fully integrate for joint and combined operations," he said. Roche, a retired Navy cap- tain and was a recipient of the Arleigh Burke Fleet Tro- phy for the Navy's most improved combat unit in the implementation of decisions and instructions of the president and the secretary of end-of-mont- Pacific in 1974. '(I look) forward to pilot Air for the the ahead Force," he said. "My ing journey Dr. James G. Roche defense. "I am honored to be confirmed as the secretary of the Air Force, and to join one of the most innovative, dedi- cated and respected teams the world has known the United States Air Force," Roche said. "I appreciate the confidence and trust the president, the secretary of defense and the Senate have in me to lead this proud aerospace team. I consider it an esteemed privilege to have this opportunity to serve with the Air Force's outstanding men and women. "Over the past decade, our nation has demanded increasingly more effort and sacrifice from the Air Force team our active duty airmen, civil servants, Guardsmen, and that team has responded Reservists and contractors h end-of-mon- vision is an aerospace future just as remarkable as its admired past My pledge is that I will serve the way Air Force men and women do every day throughout the world, with integrity, selflessness and in pursuit of excellence." "We welcome Secretary Roche and his family to the Air Force team," said Gen. 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