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Show Hilltop'December 7, 2000 Laws change VERA, VSIP DoD to offer separation incentives to by Scott Stranger Civilian achieve workforce restructuring. Examples include correction of skills Personnel Division Recent legislation has changed the imbalances, achieving strength reductions, or reducing the number of laws governing Voluntary Separation high-grad- Incentive Pay and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority. Until recently, VERA and VSIP could be used only to reduce the impact of involuntary separations resulting from Reduction in Force. VERA and VSIP were used at Hill AFB during the 1990s, when this installation was impacted by Brig. Gen. Jim Totsch, Ogden Air Logistics Center vice com-mande- r, presents Cynthia Sepulveda with the Ace Award for her work with the MICAP program. a series of RIFs. The new laws allow agencies within Cynthia Sepulveda by Senior Airman Russ Martin Hilltop Times staff Recipient: Cynthia Sepulveda, Systems Mechanic alternate supervisor, Commodities Directorate Contribution: A recent United States Air Forces in Europe requirement on 0 Pneu-drauli- cs A-1- hydraulic slat actuators received high-levvisibility due to its impact on the war fighter. These units had not been produced since the transition of the workload from Sacramento Air Logistics Center, nearly a year ago. After review, it was determined that Ogden ALC had the responsibility to produce 20 units. Five of these units were MICAP and required immediate attention. Sepulveda stepped forward to ensure the Ogden ALC produced the required MICAPs within four days and completed the other 15 units in a timely manner. Even with her many associated duties, she took the necessary steps to ensure would not be grounded. that USAFE Achievement, Commitment, and Excellence el A-l- We have so many MICAPs and high priorities, its hard to get to the front of the line, said Sepulveda. Things just worked quickly in this case. The importance of last minute taskings is what the military is all about. The Air Force has to be able to react to any tasking within a moments notice. I hope that others understand the importance of working to supply the Air Force with requirements that keep aircraft off the ground, Sepulveda said. I have a wonderful crew that all work together and get along well. We all do taskings like this every day. We try not tolet it go unrecognized. managerial, or supervisory positions. There are no plans to make use of the new legislation at Hill AFB in fiscal year 2001. This installation has been in a growth mode over the past two years, with a number of other workforce-shapin- g initiatives already in place. Fur- thermore, funds to pay for incentives werent made available this year. McCall reappointed to committee WASHINGTON (AFPN) Secretary of Defense William Cohen has reappointed Vickie McCall as chair of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services for 2001. Members typically serve a three-yea- r term on DACOWITS. There have only been five occasions when the chair was asked to stay on for a fourth year. All positions on the DACOWITS commit- tee are non-salarie- positions. d McCall was appointed to DACOWITS in 1998 where she served on the Forces Development and Utilization Subcommittee and then became the vice chair of that same subcommittee a year later. As chair of the full committee, she has championed a number of issues including a review of childcare services and fostered a stronger partnership between DACOWITS and the leadership of the uniformed services. In 1951 then Secretary of Defense George C. Marshall established DACOW- ITS to advise him on policies and matters relating to women in the armed forces. It has been in existence ever since. The committee is composed of 30 to 40 civilian members selected on the basis of their achievements in business, professional fields, civic service, and by geographic location. The latter criterion fosters diverse representation throughout all areas in the United States with a military presence. Additionally, McCall announced the selection of the 2001 Executive Committee. The selections are effective January 1. Chosen from existing members, the executive committee provides the leadership and coordination for the committees activities. The executive committee members for 2001 include: McCall from Ogden, Utah, chair; Deborah M. Ching, Honolulu; Hawaii, vice chair; Susan L. Patane, San Bernardino, Calif., second vice chair; Donald H. Green, Chevy Chase, Md., chair, Equality Management Committee; Barbara P. Glacel, Oak Hill, Va., vice chair, Equality Management Tlhe Q endless Qua n Dibed Os Bear ProyjcO To iinunioiiainice Santo's REAL Reindeer are coming to town! Santa's Reindeer e, FIRST lOO KIDS TO SRING THIS COUPON IN RECEIVES A FREE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH FROM -7 HEY KIDS!!! ENTER OUR COLORING CONTESTTO WIN FREE PRIZES!! 1- AS CHRISTMAS EVE DRAWS NEAR, SANTA AND THE QUILTED BEAR INVITE YOU TO VISIT THESE MARVELOUS, MAGICAL & REAL LIVE REINDEER!! SE SURE TO STOP BY AND SEE MRS. SANTA CLAUS. 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