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Show "XT' kmmmfMi "THT limes oMJltop AFB, Utah Hill INSIDE: www.hilltoptimes.com hilltop.pahill.af.mil Vol. 62 No. 21, June 19, 2003 B 84056-582- 4 commander visits AFMC Lyles says Hill leads command in initiatives, partnerships I by Gary Boyle Clinic monitors health of recently deployed airmen Page 2 Forest Service arrives at Kill Page 2 Returning to the base he once commanded, Gen. Lester Lyles noted that Hill is leading the command in several areas Tuesday. The commander of Air Force Materiel Command visited with the base people carrying out the Air Force mission and providing global support to America's warfighters. "The challenge for Hill is to continue moving forward and that has always been the tone of the leadership of this base. Hill continues to play a major role in supporting the needs of the nation's warfighters," said Lyles. "The Ogden Air Logistics Center continues to do a fantastic job. Looking at the indicators we use to measure our centers' abilities, Hill is leading the command or setting the trend in many categories. New initiatives are being instituted and wei're doing better in business operations and partnering with industry. Hill leads the command in many of those aspects." Lyles came to Hill in 1992 as the ALC vice commander and left in 1994 as its commander. He led the base through an era of reductions and cutbacks throughout the Defense Department. With another round of Base Realignment and Closure coming up in a few years Hill, like all Defense installations, will be evaluated by BRAC Commission officials. "My advice is don't get so focused on BRAC that you lose sight of the basics of accomplishing the mission. The cream always rises to the top and the excellence of this base will always put it in a good posture relative to anybody lookveteran. "Continue the ing at its future," said the initiatives of the center and from the base's resident orga- Deployed mom speaks out, defends choice Page 3 o Hill employes wins big cn TV game show See Lylea, page 4 Base prepares for Considering ths value of time Page 7 J" t ' 5 n " line Tuesday. The group was among about 500 people and dozens of pallets of cargo that were processed this week as part of a Phase I exercise. It was the latest in a series of exercises the Ogden Air Logistics Center and 75th Air Base Wing have undergone in preparation for a visit by the Air Force Material Command Inspector General team July "We're almost to the point where we need to be," said Col. Sob Romano, 75th ABW commander. "We have two more opportunities to practice next week one last Phase I exercise and a Threat Response (FSTR) exercise but, I've seen some amazing progress in everyone's responses over the past several months." mtmammmmmmmmmtmmmmmm The colonel had nothing but praise for all the hard work appreciate what people have shown during the past few everyone has done exercises. so far, and we should "I appreciate what everyone has done look forward to VHf 2 Force's athlete c 1 . m all 'wowing' the inspectors in July. Page 9 so far, and we should all look forward to "wowing' the inspectors in July "he srid. During a battlestaff meeting Tuesday, the colonel urged everyone to continue to "lean forward" in "" accomplishing exercise taskings, and to continue to pay attention to detail in filling Col. Seb 1 miam sponsors Mntt Lohr community The Air Force's premier musical performance group, High Flight, will present two free concerts at venues in northern Utah this month, and perform at the Hill AFB Centennial of Flight Ball. High Flight will kickoff its Utah engagement with the military ball, June 27, in the 419th Fighter Wing hangar. The dinner-danccelebrates the 100th anniversary of powered e flight. local communities for their support to our troops both here at Hill and deployed around the world. "Our local community has been great." said Maj. (Jen. Scott C. Bergrcn. commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center. "This is just a small token of our appreciation." High Flight will perform June 28 at 7 p.m. in the Peery Egyptian Theater's outdoor amphitheater in downtown Ogden. The group's final Utah performance is June 29 at 7 p.m. in the Henley Amphitheater in I .ay ton Commons Park in I.ayton. Concert admission is free and on a basis, due to limited For concert information, call Ogden seating. ; for the I.ayton concert, call lirst-com- starts at 6 p.m.. following by dinner and dancing at 7 p.m. Dinner options are prime rib and grilled shrimp or a grilled vegetarian plate. The cost is $10 for grades l and $23 per person for all oththrough ers. Dress for the gala is mess dress for for enlisted, and formal officers, or coat and tie for civilians. Reservations and payment are due by Friday. For tickets or more details, contact Debbie Heather Vickers, Ext. Turner, Ext. Senior Master Sgt. Pam Peck, Ext. Donna Magana, Ext. 19; Sharon Ext. Slaubaugh, Ext. Judy Rusti WalJulie Wilson, Ext. Social hour first-serve- d 395-3222- 546-857- K-- E-- 6, semi-form- al 1 ter, Ext. Capt. Monica Bland, Ext. Aileen Stebly, Ext. Maxine Jan Drain, Ext. Ronda Reynolds, Ext. Fouks, Ext. a unit first sergeant or Ogden ALC Protocol, Ext. The concerts are open to the general public, as well as the military community, and are being given as a way for Hill AFB to thank the Liz Schell, Ext. j niu in "i r n High Flight features five vocalists backed They play pop, rock, jazz and country. High Flight blends these styles into a range of floor shows that encomby four instrumentalists. pass medleys, oldies, contemporary dance music and patriotic songs. Audience participation is encouraged and is often a feature of High Flight performances. Vocalists for the show are Senior Master Sgt. Paul Eschliman. Senior Master Sgt. Mike Pattsic, Tech. Sgt. Ryan Carson, Tech. Sgt. Christin Foley and Tech. Sgt. Regina Coon-rod- . Instrumentalists are Chief Master Sgt. Jay Jernigan, group manager and guitar; Senior Master Sgt. Rob Henley, keyboards; Senior Master Sgt. Randy Jennings, drums; and Master Sgt. Blake Waters, bass. Technical support is provided by Master Sgt. Dave Graves. For more information call the Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office at Ext. iinnTTT mi imii in mi m ji hi pmiiiiiii mi Romano out deployment processing paperwork. He pointed out that the "real" test isn't whether or not the base can pass the IG inspection with flying colors, but whether or not the base can meet any wartime or contingency taskings that might crop up. The exercises next week will be the last before the inspection, so Romano stressed that those exercises are key. The FSTR will test the base's functions as well as actions carried out by members of the disaster control group. FSTRs can span the gamut of disaster scenarios from a major aircraft crash to terrorists using "dirty" bombs against the base's assets or populace. Plans call for the AFMCIG team to hold a FSTR on the day between the Phase I and Phase II insertions. The IG team will also conduct a Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program inspection during the same timeframe, l inspecting various partsof the Ogden AI involved in maintenance. MSEP is a compliance-baseinspection of maintenance management, technical data, tools and test equipment, and personnel qualification and training. These areas are inspected to ensure procedures and people at Hill comply with Air Force and local regulations, Air Force Occupational Safety and lealth standards, and applicable technical order guidance. A command-and-contr- depot-leve- d 1 COPY iirirtritfttH by Stnff Sgt Force Materiel Command commander, Gen. Lester Lyles, thanks members of the Maintenance Directorate for their professionalism and dedication to the Air Force mission. The general toured Hill AFB directorates and flights Tuesday. Ogden ALC Public Affairs Ogden ALC Public Affairs 4-- iGmmtoifrlmnwimmikHttiUM wr mm ..irjruwCTim-- 1st Lt. Garrett Grochowskl I Hill fiCO Is Air inn by Capt. Monica Bland and 6 ; fc - dinner-danc- e, by Master Sgt. Elton Price of military members slowly made their way through a processing 1 v- High Flight performing for last exercise before July's ORI, MSEP 1 11 J k Air Inching along, a single file line Page 5 Page )f Photo even though there may be occasional frustrations." book drive Vr ' 35-ye- nizations. Continue this trend of innovative success QSC :; 1 - Hilltop Times staff High Flight A ' inn iLuiiiiaminuii,.,. |