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Show O MllllllJ IlllK-- AFOSI recruiting new special agents HillAFB weather 5-d- ay The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is recruiting as special agents. military members interested in AFOSI headquarters will be conducting a recruiting briefa.m. on Feb. 21 in ing from 8 a.m.-- p.m. on Feb. 20 and should bring a Records Bldg. 450. Interested individuals their from orderly room. Review RIP with them, available of a highly members and OSI special agents are volunteers and crimes persons against trained team that investigates comcontract base-levand fraud, deter and property, defeat bat threats to our information systems and technologies, and for its force provide the Air Force counterintelligence support mission. protection in Eligible are senior airmen with less than six years time with service, and staff sergeants through master sergeants seroutstanding records and fewer than 12 years of military t staff of sergeant-selecin the grades vice. Security forces members Members must are eligible. through master sergeant have at least 18 months Officers must have less than 12 years total active federal milcomitary service and less than six years total active federal mission service to apply. The Air Force Personnel Center must agree to release the officer applicant in order to apply. Applicants with foreign language, computer and technical skills are among those highly sought by AFOSI. Applicants accepted into the command will attend the AFOSI Special Investigations Course, USAF Special Investigations Academy, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick, outlook cross-trainin- g . www.airfield-cps- hill.af.miloswweather 3 time-on-statio- .1 ) 28 High 20" Low Mostly cloudy Photo by Gary Boyle Ogden Air Logistics Center's Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Koenigkramer talks to Airman 1st Class Eric Moses during a visit to the Hill Fire Station. Hill's new command chief plans on meeting with airmen to discover their part in completing the Air Force mission on base. Mentoring, quality of life emphasized by command chief 9 by Gary Boyle Htop 7mes sfaff 30 High 15 Low Mostly cloudy The team at Hill has a new chief, as Chief Master Sgt. Robert Koenigkramer became the 12th command chief master sergeant since 1974 taking over from Chief Master Sgt. Deborah Brian in December. Arriving from a tour as the Maintenance of the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadcna Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, the veteran was responsible for balancing sortie production with fleet health of the Air Force's largest overseas combat wing and was responsible for the welfare and morale of the 2,500 people assigned to the MXG. "My goal is to make things a little better for everybody here at Hill. I want to emphasize mentorship with our senior NCOs, NCOs and our first line supervisors. We have to take the time to talk to and mentor our young airmen," said Koenigkramer. "If our folks understand why they're here and how important the job they're doing is, then they'll better understand what their mission and roll is in their unit. It helps them become team players and prepares them for a future in their Air Force. when we're part of a team we "It's simple work harder, faster and smarter because it's not just a job anymore we're all working toward the same goals. Make no mistake, we're here to do a job, a tough job, but we're here to do it together. If we take care of our people, talk to them, listen to them, and help them; they will take care of the mission and make sure the job gets done right the first time." Emphasizing a philosophy, Koenigkramer is planning on touring the base and discovering as much as he can about Hill's diversity and myriad of missions. "This place is so huge with so many diverse missions, to understand what everyone does will take some time. Just getting my arms wrapped around where all the enlisted folks are and the missions that they're doing is my biggest challenge. My expectations of the enlisted core are simple ones maintain the highest standards, resX'ct their suix'rvisors and work hard together to get the job done," said Koenigkramer. "They can expect me to make every attempt to provide them the tools to be successful, to meet their safety and security needs, making sure they have adequate housing and ensure they develop their technical skills and have the chance to excel in the community. Provide them strong academic opportunities and the education necessary for them to become good leaders. That includes a strong airmen leadership school and to make sure our most qualified folks go to the NCO and Senior NCO academies." The importance of education is a family affair Super-intende- 25-ye- ar ..L,., mid-lev- ..i. n 34 High 20 Low Mostly cloudy back-to-basi- 34 High 20 Low Partly cloudy r 1 39 High 25 Low Partly cloudy Dream not ended by assasination from page 0 4 1 my hand. As we walked down the line, policemen said the nastiest things to my daughter and I. They were the mob." As the civil rights movement progressed, so did Kyles' ascent to leadership. In 1968, Memphis garbage workers went on strike against appalling work conditions. A march was organized and King was invited to attend, but his staff said he was too busy with his Poor People's Campaign and the concern of death threats against him. King overrode his advisors saying the strike was what the campaign was all about. He made a six'cch and then joined the march, which was broken up by a violent mob, according to Kyles. Saddened by the event, King agreed to return to Memphis and lead another march. He did so on April 3, 1968. The night before the march, a meeting was sched- ld el in the chief's house. His oldest daughter Tiffany is on the dean's list at Florida State University where she attends with the help of a scholarship. "She not only is an "A" student but she's involved with the school and the community, I couldn't be prouder of her!" r He and his wife, Brenda, also have a old girl, Katelin. "Katelin is learning and growing every day, she certainly helps to keep me feeling young. Having a young child helps me stay in touch with the issues we have in the community like childcare and the Youth Center and all the different activities offered for our children. I'm part of that, I'm going to be at the soccer games and basketball games and the things that are going on for our kids. I'll be experiencing our great programs first hand," said Koenigkramer. "Family support is essential. There are so many things we as military members get asked to do that without the love and support of our families we simply would struggle on the job with the stress of uncertainty at home. We have to know our families are comfortable and doing good back home." The chief has been to 15 different duty locations, including tech schools and four overseas assignments. He's been stationed in the west and throughout the southeast part of the country and enjoyed the Florida beaches the most, but is quickly adapting to Utah's ever changing seasons and the activities it provides. "We went skiing in December. Tiffany came home from college for the holidays and we all took a ski lesson, even Katelin got some time on skis. We put her in a program and she went up a rope tow and came down with an instructor. I'm not a cold weather person but just a few weeks here and I'm learning there's more to do in the cold weather other than just snuggle in front of a fire," said Koenigkramer. A summer golfer who jogs to stay in shape, Koenigkramer plans on serving in the Air Force until he's forced to retire. Enjoying what he's doing and working with people he respects, Hill's new chief only sees clear skies for those in the Air Force. "There's more to it than just money, it's being part of a community where we take care of each other and make sure our needs are met. We've got good supervisors leading good people in a rewarding career. Especially nowadays, we've got fantastic jobs and a sense that you can do something good for yourself, your family and your country. Mom and dad back home can be real proud of their sons and daughters for the job they're doing today," said Koenigkramer. "We spend a lot of time away from home, that's the nature of the Air Force now, we're an expeditionary force, but we also have spend the time taking care of our troops." tiled but stormy weather and tornado warnings convinced King the turnout would be small. He decided to stay at his hotel and work on the Poor People's Campaign and sent Jesse Jackson, Ralph Abernathy and Kyles instead. Upon arriving, the three men were greeted by a full house of cheering people, anxious to see the famed civil rights leader. Kyles told Abernathy to call King and tell him to get there. "He didn't pick a subject that night, he just started talking. I never heard him talk of death as much as he did that night," Kyles recalled. "He said 'God has allowed me to go to the mountaintop and see the Promised Land. I may not get there, but you will. And tonight I fear no man. My eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.' I am so certain he knew he wouldn't get there with us. "It was at this he preached through the fear of death, he just got it out of him. He always told me he would n't make it to 40 years he was 39 years old." The next night Kyles invited King to have dinner at his house. Kyles went to the Lorraine Motel to pick up the civil rights leader, who was in no hurry. Ga. Students will attend orientation, FLETC Criminal Investigations Training Program and AFOSI Agent Specific Basic. The course includes instruction in law, investigative theory, report writing forensics, interview techniques, and other subjects designed to prepare special agents for the challenges of investigative duty. For more information on AFOSI special agent duty prior to the team's visit, visit the OSI website at www.dtic.mil or contact the Hill AFB AFOSI detachment at Ext. Tour four-yea- T f I i I Photo by Gary Boyle First Deputy of the General Staff Army of the Czech Republic LL Gen. Miroslav Kostelka, right, and Maj. Gen. Rostislav Kotil, left, listen as 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron commander LL Col. Craig Hall explains his aircraft repair operations. Kostelkova was invited to tour American military Installation by his counterpart Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as a way of maintaining the two nations military and political relationship. The party visited directorates and flights to get a feel for the mission carried out and the capabilities provided at Hill. Federal employee group will explain benefits by Beth Young Hilltop Times staff Representatives from the Federal Employee Association will be presenting information about this program, which offers what it calls "Off the Job Benefits." The meeting is open to all federal employees, including contractors who are working for the federal government. Anyone interested in learning more is invited to the Thornton Community Center, Tuesday at 2 or 3 p.m. and Wednesday at 1:30 or 3 p.m. 'The Federal Employee Association is a nonprofit organization that was started originally by two federal employees whose primary goal was to save money," said Judy Bonham, FEA counselor. The program also offers a scholarship program, which is open to the member, their spouse and children. The $500 scholarship is awarded by lottery, instead of grades and is for those attending any four-yea- r college, vocational or trade school. Membership dues are $24 for a year and $60 for three years. For more information call (801) "So there we were, three preachers King, in Room 306 at the LorKyles, and Abernathy raine Motel, talking about lighthearted things. About a quarter to she, we walked out on the balcony together. Martin was greeting a crowd in the courtyard. I walked away saying 'C'mon guys, it's time to go' as Martin was leaning over the railing," Kyles recalled. "I got about five steps away when the shot rang out. I looked back and he had been hit and knocked back on the side of the balcony. I rushed to his side and there was a tremendous hole on the side of his face. There was a bigger wound under the shirt that I could not see. There was blood everywhere. I ran into the room and picked up the phone, which needed an operator to make a call," Kyles said. "What I didn't know was the operator had heard the shot walked out into the courtyard to see what had happened and saw Dr. King had been shot She had a heart attack and died a few days later. The police arrived and I called out, 'call an ambulance Dr. King has been shot!' They asked where the shot came from and that's the picture you have seen of us pointing to the rooming house across the street. 288-287- 1. "For many years I wondered why I was there. And it troubled me so. If he hadn't been going to my house would he have been killed? I know now he was being stalked, but I didn't then. I didn't know why I was there until God revealed it to me. I was there to be a witness. Here I am 35 years later witnessing what some people were too young to remember, witnessing for those who had not yet been born," said Kyles. "Martin Luther King Jr. didn't die foolishly. He didn't overdose. He didn't get shot fleeing the scene of a crime. He wasn't shot by a jealous lover. Here was a man with a PhD, a Nobel Peace Prize winner with oratory skills second to none. Here he is dvine. helDinir earbao-- wnrWc And the dream busters said, We will shoot your dreamer and then see what happens to the dream.' "And this witness is here to say the dream still lives!" Following the presentation, Maj. Gen. Scott Bergren, Ogden ALC commander, presented Kyles with a Buffalo Soldier plaque, inscribed with a quote by King, reading "peace is not merely the absence of aggression but the presence of jus- bee. ! .. . 1 4 POOR |