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Show S r ( - nLJn .'"if ' I '.yi r . "' - " I . Supplement to the Hilltop Times Hill Newslinea Promotions The following members have been promoted to fee tank indicated: Master sergeant Jerry L Santoro and James T. Simpson. Technical sergeant: Scott A. Abeyta, Tony Atherley and Janet C. Green. Staff sergeant: Joshua J. Jex and James R. Robinson. Update DEERS on-lin- https:www.drndc.osd.miIswgowawebguard.l ogin ?apl9012&nde-0- 2 Visit the 419th Fighter Wing Military Personnel Flight customer service office, Bldg. 593, Rm 200. ' Call the Defense Manpower Data Center Support Office (DSO) Telephone Center at ; Members can make changes to their DEERS program by doing one of the following: Contact the 419$h MPF customer service office at 1 7 Fax address changes to (831) Mail the change information to the DSO, ATTN: COA, 400 Gigling Road, Seaside, Calif. 4. 655-831- 93955-677- 1 Ensuring the DEERS status data is correct will ; most likely prevent any problems associated with the eligibility of family members and the services they are fully entitled to receive. CDC high ': scores Master Sgt. Debra Siegel, 419th FW passed her end of course Career Development Course exam with a score of 99 percent Congratulations on such an impressive achievement by Senior Airman Lara Gale 419th FW Public Affairs Office 67th Aerial Port Squadron received the ultimate from its active-dut- y counterparts when it was in Air Mobility Command's Transportation Awards for 2001. The unit, one of 44 in the Reserve Command, took first place in Air Reserve Component Aerial Port the category for the of year. Squadron The reason is in the numbers, said Chief Master Sgt. Ray Rendone, Chief of aerial ports for 10th Air Force. In 2001, the squadron supported more than 50 events, organizing the passage of more than 31,000 passengers and 15,000 tons of cargo for more than 1,600 cargo aircraft coming in from or leaving on missions worldwide. "That's what makes this squadron special you know if their numbers are good it's because they've put in the work behind them," said Chief Rendone. "Those numbers really reflect their leaders' effective management and effective training style." In addition to filling more than its own taskings to support the Air Expeditionary Force at Aviano Air Base, Italy, the squadron supported a major exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, a project to ship medical supplies in Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. and Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and six annual tours worldwide. the squadron has augmented the 75th Air Since Base Wing on a continual basis, to support Operations Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom and the Joint Task Force for the Olympic Games. In fact, the squadron's file of members who will deploy anywhere at any time is 25 pages long and growing. "We've got a lot of really motivated, professional people, and we find that they're happiest when they're busy," said Lt. Col. Jack Reed, commander of the 67th APS. The squadron trains as much as possible, said Chief Sill. Each year, several teams of five or six are sent on "flyaways" to McChord AFB, Wash., for extra training working with passengers, and to Nellis AFB, Nev., where they work with aircraft from all over the world in support of Red Flag exercises. At home, the squadron supports the 75th ABW during its monthly training drills. "We've got hard workers, that's what it comes down to," said Chief Master Sgt. David Sill, 67th APS transportation specialist. "At the same time, we're a little lucky. We have the kind of squadron you want to stay in because it's fun and you're proud to be here." The ed er real-wor- ld assigned to the 419th Plans Office. Employer Appreciation Day rescheduled - The 419th Employer Appreciation Day is slated for May 4. This event is intended for those employers who were scheduled to attend the employer day last October, which was postponed due to the terrorists attacks. - Among other activities, employers will have the from the wing aerial opportunity to see refuel while aboard a tanker aircraft near the western Utah desert. I ... For more information, contact the 419th Public Affairs Office at F-1-6s 777-271- 3. training currency and undergo inspections. However, the requirement for AFRC support personnel needed to fill Air Force Reserve Command officials recently revised the Air Expeditionary Force construct to prepare for an increased need for Reserve to members support worldwide. contingency operations Under the previous AEF construct, AFRC units were ll to fill these positions for one cycle and were off the following two cycles. Command officials used this blueprint to draw volunteers from 12 to 13 wings at a time when filling In contingency requirements. units were 30 months given exchange, between rotations to of down-tim- e "The volunteer concept reduces the stress on our reservists, their families and their employers," said Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard PJ, commander of AFRC and chief of Air Force Reserve. "It's the best way for us to operate. I will do everything I can to fill our requirements using volunteers." Support members in the 419th Fighter Wing aren't scheduled to be up for taskings until cycle 4, but more than 30 reservists have deployed to support AEF requirements since August. Volunteering is still encouraged, but as the wing prepares Readiness for an Operational Inspection in April 2003, members are being asked to assess their availability carefully. Two exercises, Nov. 8 and Mar. 22-2combined with the deployments recently increased from 800 to 2,300 positions, sending Reserve officials back to the Under the new drawing board. schedule, wings maintain a off schedule, cutting on, down-tim- e in half and freeing up 19 to 20 wings to offer volunteers for each cycle. Because Reserve members balance civilian employers with military needs, volunteerism is the norm for Reserve integration into operational missions, and the commander of the Air Force Reserve wants to keep it that 90-da- y th on-ca- 2-- way. 8, Service 829-104- 0. O Employer recognition Members of the Reserve and National Guard can register your employer with DOD's new Reserve Employer Database. Your input will be used by Reserve Force planners to help on reduce the impact of any future call-ureservists and their civilian employers. The input will also be used to provide employers with information in support of Reservists and National Guard members. To register, go to http:www.esgr.com click on the "Register Your Employer" button and follow prompts. ps i inspection itself, will account for the members' entire annual tour next fiscal year. Reservists who have availability for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2002 may still support AEF taskings as long as they can participate in the upcoming exercises and inspections. Squadron commanders will review these requests on an individual basis. Our wing has a great history of volunteerism, said Brig. Gen. F.C. Williams, commander. "But our to people have obligations so much and time. employers only Until this ORI is completed, it's going to have to take first priority." (Air Force Reserve Command contributed to this article) Medical, logistics units get new commanders 419th FW Public Affairs Office members supporting the war in Afghanistan will receive significant tax breaks as a result of an executive order signed by the President The order is effective Sept 19, 2001-t- he day troops first began deploying for Operation Enduring Freedom. The combat zone tax exclusion applies to service in Afghanistan and the airspace above it Members supporting the mission from other locations are also eligible if they are receiving imminent danger or hostile fire pay. Members interested in confirming eligibility for the tax break can go to the IRS web site an IRS http:www.irs.gov or contact at (800) representative ' Senior Airman Riley McFarland, 67th Aerial Port Squadron, secures cargo on a trailer before transporting it to an awaiting aircraft His unit Air Force for superior performance in was recognized by the active-dut- y the Air Mobility Command's 2001 Transportation Awards. by Capt. James R. Wilson Combat zone tax break 'mx''t' Photo by Capt. James R. Wilson maintain 419th FW Public Affairs Office Congratulations to Maj. Kenneth Hull for being selected as Air Force Reserve Command Operations Plans Senior Manager of the Year. Also, Maj. Jim TrammeU was recently chosen AFRC Logistics Plans Field Grade Officer of the Year. Major Hull and Major Trammell are both i.JhT Reserve changes process to meet AEF requirements by Senior Airman Lara Gale D Kudos 3 Volume 18 Number 3, April 4, 2002 U 84056-541- 0 Aerial Port Squadron garners AMC award AMC-Gain- e Members are encouraged to check their Defense Eligibility Enrollment System status after making any personnel actions such as promotions, reeolistments, extensions, address changes, family status changes, etc. It has been found that "glitches" .in the DEERS program may occur after a change or when additional personnel action has been entered into the members individual record. Members can check their DEERS status by either of the following ways: website the visiting By 777-002- AFB, Utah Spring ylfel in Utah usually means two things. end of ski season is near and of command ceremonies aren't LIU 3 v 7 4 too far behind. The 419th Fighter Wing, certainly no stranger to the winds of change, felt them blow among 4 its leadership ranks Mar. during its Unit -r- 23-2- Training Assembly. Col. Charles Joseph relinquished command of the 419th Medical Squadron to Lt. Col. Chris Crnich who returns to Utah following a stint at Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command. "This is a lot like coming home for me," said Colonel Crnich. While clearly pleased with the opportunity to return to the unit he served in as a young captain, Colonel Crnich acknowledged the squadron has a tough row to hoe. "I'm realistic about the future. We have some very real challenges ahead of us. But I know we will all bear down. We'll work hard together, we'll play hard together and we'll excel together." Colonel Crnich completed a four-yeactive duty enlistment in the Air Force prior to graduating from the University of Utah in 1975. He entered the Air Force Reserve in 1982 as ar - St, L Photo by Capt. James R. Wilson Col. Ailan Dalplas addresses the members of the 419th Logistics Group during a change of command ceremony. a veterinarian with the 508th Medical Other include Environmental Health assignments Officer and Public Health Officer both with the 419th Fighter Wing. He left Utah in 1998 to serve as Public Health Officer for Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Base, Ga. In a separate ceremony, Col. Gerald Yearsley relinquished command of the 419th Logistics Group to Col. Allan Dalpias of the 419th Combat Logistics Support Squadron. Colonel Dalpias' first and foremost message to members of the logistics groupand the wing at large-w- as one of gratitude. "I'm honored and humbled to lead," said the colonel. The fact that his tenure as commander will offer such challenges as a shortage of spare parts, aging aircraft, and manpower shortages left him unfazed. "I focus on people, and I will continue to focus on people," said Colonel Dalpias. "If your people aren't properly trained, equipped and motivated, you will fail in your mission. Ultimately, I want to focus on bringing in good people and getting them trained." A native of Ogden, Utah, Colonel Dalpias received his commission from the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Utah State University. His career in the Reserve began in 1983 following a two-yestint as the Chief of for the Utah Air National Guard in Engineering Salt Lake City. Later, he served as the chief of engineering for the 41 9th Civil Engineer ar COMMANDERS , continued on page C Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. Advertisements contained herein do not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense, AFB, Utah. Everything advertised is available without regard to race, color, religion, sex or other nonmerit factors of the purchase, user or patron. the Department of the Air Force or Hiil |