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Show NEWS " ' """"" ,m" -- 14 "' " May 3, 1991 "' 1,"r"" H.'.itop Times 7 mm jwiwhwi Squadron's new facility ... J, provides room -- r-- - . , " . Smooth move cv - V by Oebbie Christiansen Hilltop Times staff writer The 2952nd Combat Logistics Support Squadron moved into its new home April 22 and a ribbon-cuttinceremony and open house were held Wednesday to make it official. Maj. Gen. Dale W. Thompson Jr., Ogden Air Logistics Center commander, cut the ribbon for Bldg. 237. "This new facility will provide the 2952nd CLSS an added edge in combat capability to repair and F-- aircraft," General Thompson damaged said. In this age of tight budgets, getting a facility like the new 2952nd CLSS's building isn't easy, and all who played a part in making it become a reality should be commended, the general said. The new building is a "1,000 percent improvement," said Lt. Col. Samuel Brown, 2952nd CLSS commander. "When you put a class operation in a class facility, it enhances their performance even ft iLr--- r: ' v rr'-- - g F-1- 6 f. I - . , I - - l i 1 . '; u! t - Logistics Support Squadron remove the cover from an aircraft brought to the squadron's new facil- - - J Three members of the 2952nd Combat ity for repair. The 2952nd CLSS held a f' ribbon-cuttin- g 'V The squadron's new home is located near the Crosswinds restaurant. In addition to office space and classroom space, the 32,000 square-foo- t facility has enough hangar Feauturing: Denise with Color Analysis Jalene and Karla on Nails PERMS reg. $35 & Special MENS HAIRCUTS reg $10 Special U space to work on four jets simultaneously, Roy Before moving into its new building, the 2952nd CLSS was spread out in three different locations. Having everyone under the same roof has greatly improved the span of control and improved communication, he said. The primary mission of the squadron in wartime is repair of battle damaged aircraft. In peacetime, the 2952nd CLSS sends out depot field teams to do aircraft modifications and repair, as well as supply and transportation teams, the colonel said. For the second year in a row, the squadron has 0 $8 foic 1'hoto by Len boi. e sma: 3 776-397- Ait been honored for its outstanding performance with the Air Force Logistics Command Maintenance Effectiveness Award. For the same unit to win the award two years in a row is unprecedented, said Colonel Brown. General Thompson presented the award during Wednesday's ceremony. "You've established quite a record," he told squadron members gathered for the ceremony, "one that has become the norm and reflects well on the job you do at Hill and the job you did deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. It has been truly outstanding and I commend every one of you." said Colonel Brown. 2654 W. 6000 So. (Dreotiues & Wednesday. "How do I get the best price on insurance?" car my Makeover PEDICURE wmassage, reg. $15 Special $ 1 . ILo o o Xf iw mix mm its new building, Bldg. 237, 4 more." in ceremony "'" ST. TO U.S. MILITARY HkiONHLrrblrtiiDtHK WITH ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY ID. FREE Cleaning ol American C-Go- Rags 9T3mZ id on all Services through May 31, 1991. Not Valid with other Promotions od "IK Your CLEANERS DOWNTOWN OODEN 2898 Washington Blvd. 394-264- SOUTH OGDEN NORTH OGDEN No. Pointe Shopping Center 2600 No. Wash. Blvd. 782-656- 5366 5 Country Hills Plaza 4305 Harrison Blvd. 479-113- 4 ROY W. So. 1900 (Next 773-010- 8 0 BOUNTIFUL CENTERVILLE 5 Points 1501 So. Main Parrish Sq. Center 118 Parrish Lane 295-262- :o to Harmon's) 292-755- 2 ENDORSED wi BY The Military Insurance Experts Immediate coverage Overseas insurance available 440,000 militaryfederal employees insured Free rate quote Low down payment Easy payment plans deductibles Money-savin- g countrywide service Offices near most military bases -- 1 24-ho- ur PI H I youRVAiET 1H961 j Ei ffl 1991 Nf H AW I Call: 1981 773-059- 5 North Main Street Layton (Corner of Antelope Dr. and North Main St.) Government Employes Insurance Co. GEICO General Insurance Co. GEICO Indemnity Co. 026 |