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Show I HHIAFB weather outlook 5-d- ay www.airfield-ops- Base, community leaders discuss composite partnering Hiiitop Turnes staff Looking for a way to . hi!l.af.miloswweather now. a possibility might be the using facili- by Sue Berk create a world-clas- s composites design, manufacture and repair center representatives from Hill AFB, industry and academia met to discuss future partnership opportunities Friday. About 70 people attended the first of what y dialogue many hope is a continued to develop ideas about a joint venture that could benefit both the base and private indus- B-- two-wa- try. 95' High 71 Low Partly cloudy 94' High 72' Low Partly cloudy with evening thunderstorms 2. This is a tremendous turn out." said Brig. Gen. James Totsch, Ogden Air Logistics Center vice commander. "We are very, very pleased." Congress made the idea of partnering a legal reality when centers of industrial and technical excellence were designated a couple of years ago. In January, Hill was named the Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence for Composites, opening the avenue for partnering. With that. Hill brought to the table its current composite workload, projected capability and the vision of where partnering might fit in. But, discussing and sharing ideas is open. "What we want to do is create a center that is focused on technology for doing composites and various applications," said Lt. Col. Marc Owen, integrated product team lead. "The Air Force would act as an anchor, and what we would get out of this is the infusion of technology that allows us to keep the Air Force on the leading edge in supporting the warfighter." The vision for partners is unlimited. For thunderstorms Partly cloudy F-l- F-- 4. Military Appreciation Day at Raptors Stadium 500 free tickets available include a material science laboratory, design center, system, component and process engineering, manufacturing plant, maintenance, repair and overhaul operation, battle damage repair and environmental process development, according to Owens. Partnership benefits for industry may include shared facilities, equipment and information, reduced overhead costs, technical infusion and greater job markets for industry. Academia interest could be the potential collaborative research activities, a pool of composite experts, graduate student research projects, internships or coop positions. "There's unlimited potential for the future," said Col. Robert McMahon, director. Aircraft Directorate, told the attendees. "What is it you bring to the game? We don't have we hope you do." the answers To lay the partnership groundwork, attendees were asked to provide answers to written questions handed out at the meeting by Sept. 14. Officials hope these answers will be a starting point on where the path may lead in future partnerships. FPCON by Staff Sgt. Amy Parr Allen said. "Installations routinely post their THREATCON status at entry control points and building entrances," he said. These will all be changed to read FPCON." Another change is the classification of the Antiterrorism Plan and FPCON measures. In the past, measures were generally for official use only, Allen said. Now, the policy requires the AT plan to be classified confidential, at a minimum, if it contains a comAT measures plete listing of linked to a FPCON. To keep awareness at the forefront, level 1 antiterrorism awareness training is now an annual requirement for all active duty military, regardless of duty station. future. This change is effective immediately, said Maj. Melvin Allen, from Air Force Security Forces at the Pentagon. Even though there has been a name change, site-specif- he said thtondition levels normal, alpha, remain the same. bravo, charlie and delta The Defense Department, however, is updating the associated protective measures, and these will be released to the field within the next few months. The conditions are used to describe progressive levels of protective measures taken in response to terrorist threats to U.S. military facilities and people. The USS Cole Commission recommended the name change to avoid confusion with the term Threat Level. That term is used to quany tify the terrorist level of threat on a basis. Threat level terms are low, moderate, significant and high. The challenge will be educating people to recognize FPCON as they do THREATCON, country-by-countr- 89 High 68 Low A-1- 0. F-1- 6. Threatcon changes to WASHINGTON The word "THREATCON," for terrorist threat condition, is fast becoming a thing of the past. As the military moves ahead, a force protection conis the wave of the or FPCON dition Partly cloudy with evening 2. The annual Military Appreciation Day at Ogden's Raptors Stadium is Aug 16 at p.m. Maj. Gen. Scott Bergren, Ogden Air Logis7 tics Center commander, "Furthermore, level 1 training is also Web-base- Web-accessib- le For more information, call Master Sgt. Samuel Ingram at Ext. the first pitch. About 500 free game tickets, which free food prior to the game, will be distrib- - v uted by Hill's first sergeants. i( For more information, call a unit first sergeant L , Mission, people come first says Jumper by Master Sgt. Rick Burnham Air Force Print News , WASHINGTON The mission comes first. It is a central theme to military service, played over and over from the first ' day of basic training until retirement. But most commanders will say that because it takes good people to accomplish the mission, people are as important as the mission itself. Gen. John Jumper spent significant time addressing people issues during his Senate confirmation hearing Aug. 1. Jumper, currently commander of Air Combat Command, was confirmed Aug. 3 to become the next Air Force chief of staff, succeeding Gen. Michael E. Ryan, who will retire in Septem-- ; ber. "Our young men and women in uniform today (active- no and committed Guard are than Reserve less any duty), generation of Americans has ever been," he said. They look for leadership, and when you give them that leadership, they perform with all the patriotism and commitment of any generation." A number of initiatives designed to reward that commitment have been instituted in past years, including expanded bonus incentives and enhanced commissioning opportunities, Jumper said. More, such as educational incentives for family members, are on the way, he said. One proposal is to transfer all or part of unused Montogomery GI Bill entitlements to family mem- -' bers has significant merit. "I have always been a firm believer in the theory that we' recruit the individual, but retain the family," he said. "We'll work to package the transfer of these benefits in the manner ' that best meets the needs of our airmen." Similar proposals to assist Air Force men and women were discussed during a recent summit attended by representatives of each major command, along with the Air Force Personnel Center and the Air National Guard, Jumper said. "We approved 19 initiatives, including career assistance advisors, patient advocates, an enhanced spousal employment prochildcare," he said. gram and subsidized It is all about improving the lives of bluesuiters and their families around the globe, Jumper said. Doing that will allow them to better focus on the task at hand defending the nation. "Our youngsters out there look only for the opportunity to be a part of something that's bigger than they are," he said. "We should strive to improve the quality of their lives in every way we can." . ic now required annually for all (Defense Department) personnel who are based overseas or eligible for overseas deployment," Allen said. "Previously, training was only required within six months of deploying or (making a permanent change of station move) overseas." d level 1 trainLater this month, to comavailable be will individuals for ing on computer. This plete any will alleviate the need for training classes at installations, Allen said. off the game with will kick Force protection program changes Air Force Print News 92 High 72 Low ties and equipment currently available on base, helping to fill critical shortages of composite engineers, and combining experience and expertise to advance composite capabilities. Currently. Hill's composite workloads l. and include the fabrication and rubber plastic, fiberglass and manufacture. "(But), the composites workload is projected to grow significantly," Owens said. Future composite workload growth could . in-ho- SecDef speaks on defense policy, budget 71 86 High 67 Low Partly cloudy Hill AFB PUIPW Report Date of last DUI: July 11 Days since last DUI: 27 t. " "When we think of having to be prepared fojf "t that two major regional conflicts, and then simulta- - i by Senior Airman strong. Jennifer Glaser the central theme of importance to the armed forces is the people," he said. "We sim- There's no question neously doing all of these other things, it's pretty1 , clear that's asking a lot of the force structure we. ' currently have," Rumsfeldm said. "What we'rf , ply have to find a way to show looking at is the ability of the United States of' HICKAM AFB, Hawaii people that we have the things America to engage in a major regional conflict ' (AFPN) Secretary of to attract and retain them in anywhere in the world and prevail on our termsj ' Defense Donald Rumsfeld and the service. "In government, then simultaneously be capable of repelling an U.S. Secretary of State Colin we end up a little bit with the attack somewhere else in the world." Powell made a short stop at Rumsfeld said he was optimistic about the future ' one size fits all concept Hickam July 30 on their return which isn't true, one size doesof the armed forces and has a great deal of con- trip from Australia. So all. to in the people who are a part of that force,; . we're fidence n't fit While at Hickam, Rumsfeld trying manfind can we involved in the military and govv better "I've been ways on issues spoke top concerning age the things that are impor-tan- t ernment for most of my life," he said. "In the '50s, defense policy reviews and to people in terms of I was a Naval aviator, in the '60s I served inl" the military budget. Rumsfeld said he's currently retaining them. One of the Congress, and in the '70s I was the secretary ojf j, with Bush President things we did was the pay defense. working "When I think about the difference in the mili-'- f increase. Rather than makand Congress on defense polit the across board, ing straight and throughout the years, what amazes me is !' reviews tary icy budgets. Donald Rumsfeld on the the what's was raise that targeted "We've been working on the basically the same is the people," he havwe said. areas are particular budget, which will be the first "We have a wonderful group of young men and ',' budget for this administration," he said. "Other ing difficulties in retaining people." who serve, and who do it voluntarily as'1' retenwill a aid women that both Balancing at were the budget we're budgets looking prepared by tion and prepare the armed forces for tomorrow opposed to the conscript force 20 years ago. They 15 previous administration. We're still bringing peois challenging, according to Rumsfeld. Focusing come from all parts of the country, all different ' ple on board to help with the projects. do "The president wants to several things: on the future brought up new issues that the pres- backgrounds, and are constantly providing ident is addressing as well. that attributes to peace and stability in one of these is to take steps to improve the cir"We have not had the force structure to support the world. cumstance of the men and women in the armed I think that's the common thread that will conservices, " he said. "And as a result, he offered the construct of two simultaneous wars for sevto run through the military." eral tinue Rumsfeld is due the said. to This some initiatives when he first arrived in January years," During their trip to Australia, Rumsfeld and that involved funds for housing, pay increases shortness of ground forces, the shortness of airPowell worked with Australian leadership to disand some funds for infrastructure of various types. lift and we've been short in other s assets such as EP-3and other cuss security and trade issues in the Southeast The president is also interested in seeing that Asian region. the military increases the research and develintelligence gathering capabilities. "We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the "What a we're now is different doing testing opment budget for the services and the departconstruct which is more like a reflection of the alliance and it's a very important" ment so we can begin the process of transformation that will ensure we have the capabilities we need year 2001 and the things we've actually been relationship to us, Rumsfeld said. "Fifty years not necessarily today, but in the coming five doing," he said. "We have been helping with dozens is impressive. We have a very close and cooperto 10 years," he said. "So we're hard at work at of lesser contingencies in Haiti, Somalia, Kosovo, ative relationship where we've worked together evacuations and East in every conflict over that time. Now we're coopBosnia, that." Rumsfeld said these incentives and goals will Timor. We're training people in Africa, the erating in East Timor." (Courtesy of Pacific Air. in Iraq and we have some troops in Mesodonia. 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