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Show LJ W fe D spring Hill AFB, Utah ,o 1 www.hilltoptime3.com hilltop.pahill.af.mil Vol. 58 No. 13, April 4, 2002 84056-582- 4 workers impress visiting defense officia ing, utilities, environmental clean-uthe 6 by Ma. Shawn Mecham p, Ogden ALC Public Affairs director Retiring Utah Congressman Jim Hansen joined Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Raymond F. DuBois Jr., and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Fredolin W. Kuhn on a base visit March 27 and were impressed by the people who execute the mission. "I've been most impressed with the hard work and dedication of the folks I've met here at Hill AFB, DuBois said. "I toured the fabrication, landing gear and composite areas, saw up close the maintenance of the and the 2 low observable composite technology shops and think that Hill AFB is doing a remarkable job in supporting the warfighter." Appointed to his position in 2001, DuBois is responsible for oversight and policy guidance for all DoD installations and environmental programs. His area of purview covers a land area of 46,000 square miles containing 600,000 structures valued at more than $600 billion. "This is my 41st visit to a major installation in 14 months," DuBois said. "Our visit today is to look at the portfolio of missions that are assigned here. We specifically are looking at the general infrastructure, sustainment, restoration, modern functionality of the hous APRIL 7 ont hour INSIDE: !!n::rs tsst Feres Ssts? D Page 2 defense department 1 &zzii7z IS HtoawMMtwigt r Airman wins Marsasz award Page 7 Gi Powftr psintlng speeds prscgss a look around," said Ogden Air Logistics Center commander Maj. Gen. Scott Bergren as he welcomed the group. "I think youll be impressed with the quality, quantity and variety of work we do here. I'm always proud to put our workforce on display and the jobs they do for our nation." The conference began Tuesday and ends today. With more than 150 parconference is a ticipants, the three-da-y rare opportunity for AFMC single managers to get together and discuss new ideas and initiatives. "We established the conference so managers can get together and get the latest information coming from higher headquarters. Exchange ideas on how best to perform a difficult mission and learn from each other so we benefit from our successes and not repeat each others mistakes," said AFMC director of requirements, Maj. Gen. Michael Wiedemer. "The single greatest source ment as "Inasmuch encroachment is an increasing problem, Congressman Hansen and I visited the Utah Test and Training Range 0 Staff Photo Matt Lohr first-han- want to talk to that individual right away. Because they are either anticipating or dealing with an identical situation." The managers chose Hill because they wanted a base that would provide them enhanced information access to Participants toured base facilities, a first for some, to see how Ogden ALC operates and perhaps get some ideas to take home. Single managers are directly responsible for maintaining systems from cradle to grave and produce the products and services utilized by the warfighter community. As the Air Force's fleet and systems age, single managers are the people who must face the challenge of keeping those systems flying and functioning. "They have to modernize, develop, and maintain. We're modernizing and maintaining aging systems that were supposed to only be in operation for say eight years, now these systems are measured in generations," said Wiedemer. "These systems age because of their use so they have to be repaired more frequently which takes money away from modernization. The managers get caught j 0 ilUHim IIIHIIIl Hilltop Times i I up in a Catch-2- 2 situation. As the systems get used more they age and require more repair. There are fewer systems to use in the inventory, so what's available gets used more. As a result, more money goes into repair instead of development which could break the cycle." The more challenges the single managers face the deeper their resolve to create solutions and support the Air Force mission. . I V '.v .' r. C Mi I rL, a Air Force Assistance Fund campaign workers gather after g updating the sign. Pictured from left are, front row, Capt. Kelly Jost and 1st Lt Scott Bole. Back row, Master Sgt. Kenneth Hernandez, 1st LL Jamie Carsten project officer, 1st LL Chris Miser and 2nd LL Vic Harris. fund-raisin- r POOR COPY! ; i staff the 2002 Air Force Assistance Fund camhad paign topped its $60,159 goal by more than $2,000. "We've collected $62,865 in cash and payroll donations," said 1st Lt Jamie Carsten, Installation Project Officer for the 2002 AFAF drive. The goal was pretty daunting this year, but we kept to our original plan and asked base senior leadership to help us with the final push. It worked better than we could have hoped for, and we met the goal on the original timeline." Carsten credits the success of this year's campaign to the outstanding work done by his team and the enormous amount of support they got from Team HilL "I couldn't have asked for a better AFAF team. Our four high-levunit project officers CapL Kelly Jost, 1st Lt Scott Bole, 1st Lt Chris Miser and Master Sgt Kenneth Hernandez were outstanding. 2nd Lt Victor Harris also played a pivotal role as the alternate Installation Project Of ficer and as the AFAF bookkeeper for this year, one of the toughest jobs of the campaign. Our hats also go off to Thomas Watters and his Services team who were there every step of the way to ensure our success," Carsten said. "We met often and had spirited discussions on how to best approach meeting Hill's goals. Key personnel had leave and TDYs during the campaign, but everyone worked together and showed what Team Hill can accomplish," said Carsten. As of Monday, I 1 i -- 1 Photo by Gary Boyle An Aircraft Directorate official briefs Air Force single managers about Hill's 6 maintenance and modernization work. by 2nd Lt. Garrett Grochowski ' W aillMIIIMIMIWWMIMIMiBMIUIIIIIIMIMMIihiftiilWlTWMTraM r ij? inspection is June 20, 2002 Get ready T rj ation and when that person is done presenting two or three other folks will 41S3I Ficbfor Wlsg now! M Sgt. by to see how it impacts aircraft division chief, points out some of the repair activities taking place to Maj. Theresa Humphrey, the training, testing and Utah Representative Jim Hansen and Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Raymond DuBois Jr. The visitors range operations there," were touring Hill to see first hand the varied missions performed here. Dubois said. "We were craft come on board. The rapid aging communities. also impressed with the people, facili"Defense Secretary Rumsfeld and I of Air Force aircraft puts more importies and the training that is taking place out there. It's our goal to prevent and see the need to reduce infrastructure tance on maintenance and these repair facilities, preclude test and training ranges from to more closely match our warfighting d the superb said. DuBois and traincombat to restricted "Today I've seen plans requirements," becoming ing. We want to support our military "We have worked with Congress to ALC innovations that you are working men and women by providing the best relook the Base Reduction and Closure and the excellence with which they are issue again in 2005. The three Air Force being done," DuBois said. "They are equipment and training possible." This was DuBois' first visit ever to depots we have are valuable and irre- definitely vital to the future of the Air Utah yet he understands the importance placeable resources to ensure our aging M See DuBois, page 4 of Hill to both the internal and external aircraft are maintained until new air i 1 Pages ' 0 "Our managers are the salt of the earth to me. They produce the goods and services that our warfighter community needs and there are times I think they are a Utile under appreciated," said Wiedemer. "You see on television the success of our new weapons systems being used in Enduring Freedom. Our single managers are the people who make those systems happen and support the platforms that deliver them." Air Force Assistance Fund exceeds $60, 159 Pages 7 A-- 0 concerned is encroach- of help is from lessons learned across programs. A speaker will talk about what ""appears to be a unique or unusual situ--" Single managers from through out the Air Force Material Command converged on Hill this week for a series of meeting, conferences and presentations to improve the way they do business. "If you've never been to a depot before I hope you take the opportunity to take au,a Pag 3 Entasis A-l- Hilltop Times staff o ju installations that has both congress and the by Gary Boyle i2 a employees." Another significant issue affecting DoD Single managers share ideas, successes dm fz Housing Allowance and all other quality of life issues affecting all Hill day-to-d-ay s, Air A-7- program, Basic hard-worki- B-- Page 2 FAST o . ill forward Set ctock ahead 1 goal As the campaign draws to a close, there's still time for Hill members to make a contribution by contacting their unit project officers. "Since we've met our goal and there is still more than a week left in the campaign, what comes next' Right now, we are in the 'and then some' mode. This is the time to ensure those who have been deployed, onTDYor on leave are given a final opportunity to donate. Well be collecting until April 12, so there is still time to donate," said Carsten. Some units have also planned internal events to help them reach their own goals. ITiese included a shoeshine fundraiser and bowling tournament Many ofthe Air Force units who donate to the AFAF have seen first hand ho w their donations have an impact, in the form of financial assistance, to Air Force families in need. "The overall AFAF goal at the 388th Fighter Wing is $26,860. Donations to the AFAF have been returned to the wing many times over in past years," said Tech. Sgt SonjaWWttiiigton,388mBVPublicAfairs. "Forinstance, more than $15,000 was given to members of the 421st Fighter squadron in the form ofloans and grants last year. Members of the 388th Component Repair Squadron received more than $12,000 last year. These two squadrons alone received more money in grants and loans through the AFAF than the entire wing's donation goal is for this year." "It has been a great experience, and it means more to me since I know this money goes directly to support our troops here at HilL" said Carsten. i |