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Show Engineers train on Ogden's new River Parkway See story, Page 3a. Supplement to the Hilltop Times' Hill AFB, UtahNov. 15, 1991 SHORT BURSTS Quick britf for read j rtwrviits II New command named 1 i . o 5 7 (AFNEWS) Langley AFB, Va., has been named the future headquarters for Air Combat Command, one of two new commands to be created as the Air Force dissolves Tactical and Strategic Air Commands, as well as Military Airlift Command. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Merrill A. McPeak announced the selection at the Air Force Association symposium in Los Angeles Oct. 24. "The merger of SAC, TAC and MAC eliminates the artificial distinction between tactical and strategic airpower," McPeak said. "It will organize us in peacetime to be ready for the integrated use of airpower during conflict." When operational, ACC will carry out deterrence, air superiority and global power taskings, while the other new command, Air Mobility Command, will be assigned global reach missions. ACC resources will include ICBMs and some tankers and bombers. fighter-bomber- U.S. Air Force Photo by Commander from the land of 'SH' Bill Hensley With the finflash of "SH," 507th Tactical Fighter Group reserve commander, Lt. Col. Bob Lytle, Tinker AFB, Okla., readies an Okie for a flight home. Seventeen commanders from 10th Air Force fighter and tanker units were hosted by the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing for a conference F-1- 6 last month. s, Reserve speakers needed For who those enjoy an audience, especially being in front of one, or if you like to talk about your s Air Force Reserve job to children, or adults, the 419th Tactical Fighter Wing Speakers' Bureau invites your enlistment. The Public Affairs Office is revitalizing its speakers' program and is looking for volunteers from any unit within the wing who would like to talk to people in organizations, clubs and schools in the comteen-ager- eseirve activates team f choc out AR1 program (AFRNS) The Air Force Reserve seeks new ways and methods to harness a variety of survey and other feedback data to improve the quality of life for air reserve technicians. A process action team appointed in August by Maj. Gen. John J. Closner, chief of Air Force Reserve, is studying the career life cycle of ARTs from recruitment to separation and retirement. Brig. Gen. Forrest S. Winebarger, 419th Tactical Fighter Wing commander, and CMSgt. Richard Carroll, 41 9th Quality Central, are team members representing the fighter missions. ART enlisted and officer members from airlift, weather and tanker units are also key PAT players as well as ART representatives from AFRES headquarters and numbered air forces. Other areas under review by the PAT include 66 Some of these issues can be fixed right at AFRES headquarters, but many of them will require legislative action because of the personnel ties to the civil service system. 99 munity. All 419th speaking engagements are handled by the wing Public Affairs Office, who get the right people to the right audience and assist all presenters with properly cleared material. Stop by the PAO in Bldg. 593, Room 105, or call Ext. 72713 for more information. Wing's best selected The 419th Tactical Fighter Wing selected its top three airmen last month: SMSgt. John K. Searle, Headquarters Squadron; TSgt. Jan T. Heinz, Secur- ity Police Flight; and SrA. Eddie P. Blandford, Civil Engineering Squadron. This trio will represent the wing during competition for the top three reservists at Hill AFB scheduled after the first of the year. CMSgt. Richard Carroll 419th TFW Quality Central training, utilization and sustainment. After the review, the team will create measurable ways to accomplish and track objectives. "In the past, we explored many options for improving the quality of life for our ART pilots," said Maj. Gen. Dale Baumler, 14th Air Force commander and leader of the PAT. "We commissioned several of home station or from a deployed location. So, we don't have the aircrew status problems that the airlifter units have," he said. Asked when ARTs could expect some changes, Carroll commented on the task. "This is a very complex undertaking needing much effort on the part of all concerned to develop lasting solutions. But I'm optimistic we will make significant recommendations for improvements during the next three to six months. Some of these issues can be fixed right at AFRES headquarters, but many of them will require legislative action because of the personnel ties to the civil service system." scientific studies and collected from them some valuable information to help us plan for and incorporate improvements geared specifically to pilots. However, this team's work goes beyond pilot issues because it involves all ARTs serving in support specialties as well as flying functions. Through these efforts, we hope to be able to attract and retain more technicians who are important keys to our combat readiness," the general said. Umbrella of quality So what makes this approach different? According to Baumler, the answer lies in using the quality management process. "We are experiencing superb results in many areas by applying quality improvement and problem-solvintechniques," said the general. "I see no reason not to expect the same success when working issues important to ARTs." The Reserve unit program has more than 10,000 ARTs. More than 70 percent of them work in aircraft maintenance. Screened 1 50 issues Initial screening surfaced about 150 issues needing further examination and resolution. Carroll said we all have different problems referring to the tanker, airlift, fighter and weather missions. "For isntance, in the fighter area we don't have the aircrew problems the airlifters have because they are all over the world in many different statuses. Our fighter mission is fast and we usually satellite out g Froiffi) flue tf 000 Thanksgiving traditionally is a day for counting the many blessings we enjoy. We are blessed with freedom as is no other nation on earth and hold it most dear of all our gifts. ,This Thanksgiving Day, because of the courage, dedication and sacrifice of Air Force reservists from across this nation, a people and country half a world away are once again blessed with freedom. On this day I am thankful for each of you who stepped forward without hesitation or trepidation to fight a battle for people little known to you. I am thankful for the understanding and support of our families and employers, our readiness and the wisdom of our leaders. Most of all, I am thankful that I can serve with you, the men and women of the Air Force Reserve, as part of the finest fighting force in the history of this great nation. May God bless you all. Maj. Gen. John J. Closner Chief of Air Force Reserve E is a Reserve supplement to the Hilltop Times, published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with the Ogden , ALC Public Affairs Office. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publi-of not are Contents services. 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