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Show B Continued from Pog 1 throughout the command. "This was a very lengthy process and the team members willingly worked overtime to prepare the document. But our efforts didn't step there. Before the evaluators arrived at Hill, people did many special things so that they we could put our best foot forward. Directorates prepared special briefings and displays in their areas," he said. "Our employees' outstanding work is well known throughout the Air Force. Their true commitment to quality products and services is part of their daily routine," the colonel said. "During the visit, they saw firsthand just how widespread this commitment is in the Ogden team. "Winning the award means that we have been recognized for the tremendous progress we have made on the journey to improved quality at HilL We also recognize Fact of life During the April 4 evaluation visit, many Hill employees showed how quality has become a part of their work life. Government organisations vying for the award are judged in eight categories. The president's award considers customer satisfaction to be the greatest indicator of quality. Of the 200 possible points, more than half are awarded as a direct result of customer interaction. Other categories include quality and productivity improvement results, focus on the customer, and quality assurance. Such other factors as management support strategic planning, employee training and recognition, employee empowerment and teamwork as well as measurement and analysis are areas the judges looked at. 3-- MM n t . : in that we have many opportunities for continued improve ments in the coming years," he said. "Every person who had an idea for improvements at this center, whether or not the idea was accepted or implemented, helped to change the culture at this center," said Colonel Lindsay. "Today, quality is a way of life at Ogden." " f S rr J . : 3 i1 U.S. Air Fore Photo Talking Quality Quality history Ogden's quality history goes back many years to the first efforts at involving employees in quality production and process improvement. Since Steve Harrison, seated, receives a briefing on one of the many areas quality programs have improved processes at Hill AFB. Mr. Harrison was one of two evaluators sent to Hill from the Federal Quality Institute in connection with the President's Award for Quality. a role in developing the AFLC and Ogden quality program to the level it is say said. that time, many programs have played He said the evaluators that visited Hill were greatly impressed with the personal involvement, interest and attitude of all Hill's employees. "I was very proud of every encounter the evaluators had. Every person today. "The employees have played a major role in that continuing process. Quality is based on teamwork and we have great teamwork here," Colonel Lind- - they talked to shared their personal feelings about how important quality is at this base. They were upbeat and genuine. The evaluators made numerous complimentary comments about the enthusiasm and involvement of every member of Ogden ALC." Command refreezes civilian promotions A freeze was originally implemented by AFLC for bargaining unit employees in April 1990, but expired Sept. 30. Negotiations then began on the impact and by Hilltop Times staff and news service reports AFB, Ohio (AFLCNS) Air Force Logistics Command officials and the American Federation of Government Employees Council 214 have reached an agreement on the impact and implementation of AFLC's decision to resume a civilian promotion freeze. The promotion freeze applies to employees at AFLC's five air logistics centers: Sacramento ALC at McClellan AFB, Calif.; Oklahoma City ALC at Tinker AFB, Okla.; Ogden ALC at Hill AFB, Utah; San Antonio ALC at Kelly AFB, Texas; and Warner Robins ALC at Robins AFB, Ga.; as well as the Aerospace Guidance and Meteorology Center at Newark AFB, Ohio. The freeze will remain in effect unWRIGHT-PATTERSO- N til Sept. 30. implementation of AFLC's decision to again freeze civilian promotions. According to command policy, temporary and permanent promotions will not be made except in critical situations and when approved by the center commander or vice commander. Other exceptions include career promotions from positions with known and documented growth potential such as trainees. Shortfalls in funding and reductions in workload have forced AFLC to implement the freeze. In the past, the command has also taken other steps to draw down the size of the civilian work force, including a command-widhiring freeze, early retirement e program and reductions-in-force- . Additionally, the agreement requires that bargain- - ing unit positions approved for fill through competitive promotion be publicized. This information will be published in the Hill AFB Bulletin to keep employees informed of bargaining unit positions the commander has approved for competitive promotion. However, this information should not be misconstrued as a vacancy announcement or a Forms 76, Employee Posisolicitation for tion Change Request Bargaining unit positions approved for fill by competitive promotion will be filled using a Civilian Promotion and Placement Referral System, which automatically screens, identifies and ranks qualified employees for referral to a selecting official. Hard-to-fipositions will be announced separately in the Bulletin so that interested employees may apply. OO-AL- C ll For further information, contact Dave Davenport, equal employment staffing specialist, Ext. 76808. NEWS BRIEFS LANTIRN system judged safe A finding of no significant impact was the conclusion of an environmental assessment conducted by the Environmental Management Directorate on the Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night system proposed for the 388th Tactical Fightlocated at Hill AFB. er Wing's The system allows pilots to operate the at low altitudes and under cover of darkness. In October 1989, information was gathered to write the environmental assessment for the proposed beddown of the LANTIRN system. The primary data gathered came from Roy, Clearfield, Sunset, Ogden, South Ogden, Layton, Riverdale, South Weber and the Utah Test and Training Range communities. During the last year, numerous briefings were given to these communities to discuss the F-1- 6s F-1- 6s LANTIRN system, its capabilities and safety aspects. The public comment period ended May 26. Copies of both the environmental assessment and the FONSI are located in the Information DepositoryAdministrative Record Section at the Davis County Library in Layton. 30-da- y Tops in DIuo salute the troops Tops in Blue will perform a special outdoor "Salute to the Troops" on June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Centennial Park. The Tops in Blue cast is made up entirely of active duty Air Force members who have been selected from progressive talent competitions. The company tours bases all over the world and has performed at the Superbowl in New Orleans, La. This performance is to celebrate the homecoming of troops from the Middle East. Hill is honored to have one of its own, SSgt. Kenneth Sawyer, in the cast. The show is open to the general public and is free of charge. Those who do not have access to the base are advised to use the South Gate for entry. Because seating is limited, spectators are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. 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