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Show 4 1 Ulkop Times August 4, 2005 Commander's Call Continued from 1 vilian physical fitness program? It's not emphasized and they make rules more restrictive than those for Air Force members. A. In his Civilian Fitness Program guidance, AFMC commander Gen. Gregory Martin emphasized that the health and fitness of everyone in this command are a top priority. I realize supervisors are faced with many challenges in balancing workload requirements with personal needs and desires of their employees — including time for participation in fitness activities during duty time — but I expect all of our supervisors to adopt General Martin's policy A recent review of statistics for Ogden ALC shows there are a significant number of employees participating in the program. Information went out to supervisors in early June reminding them to ensure the requirements of this beneficial program are met. Questions concerning the program may be directed to 75 MSS/DPCE at 7754968. Q: How will current funding constraints affect manning positions, temporary duties away from Hill, training, etc. A: While the Air Force and the entire Department of Defense will see tighter budgets in Fiscal Year 2006,1 believe there will be sufficient funding to support authorized end strength for the Air Logistics Center. The FY '06 budget for non-payroll requirements will be more of a challenge. We will have to continue to carefully evaluate travel and training requirements -- much like we have done this year — to ensure these limited dollars are applied to our highest priorities. Q: Why aren't all exits utilized at the gates? The West Gate has three lanes but only two are utilized? This routinely adds 15 minutes to evening commutes. A: The security environment of all Department of Defense installations has changed noticeably since 9/11. The Air Force Chief of Staff mandated the use of barriers to control the flow of traffic as part of our response to this environment change. Meeting this mandate here requires the loss of a traffic lane. Although inconvenient, it is necessary to ensure base security. The delay can be alleviated by using staggered work hours to ease the traffic flow at peak times, and I encourage supervisors to consider doing this when possible. Q: The residents of BIdg. 341 have fully equipped kitchens yet we are forced to use the meal card and eat in the dining facility. Why are we unable to receive the Basic Allowance for Subsistence and utilize the kitchens? A: The kitchens in the dormitories were never intended to provide full time cooking capability for residents. The intent is to allow members the ability to prepare a snack or small meal in addition to the meals provided in the dining facility. We have an excellent dining facility and want to use it to the fullest extent possible, as required by the Department of Defense's Basic Allowance for Subsistence Policy. FIREARMS - ACCESSORIES - GUN3MITH1NQ - INDOOR FIANCE Martin Continued from 1 Nepotism Continued from 1 to serve my last tour with the outstanding men and women of Air Force Materiel Command," General Martin said. Referring to both military and civilian members of the command as Airmen, General Martin said they are essential to America's success in the Global War on Terrorism. "They make it possible for our Air Force to engage and destroy the enemy anytime, anywhere, by delivering war-winning capabilities on time and on cost," he said. Prior to commanding AFMC, General Martin served as commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe; commander, Allied Air Forces Northern Europe; and Air Force Component commander, U.S. European Command, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. General Martin entered the Air Force in June 1970 with a commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. While at the Academy, he was the 1969 NCAA Parachuting Champion, completing more than 840 parachute jumps as a cadet and another 10 jumps while on active duty. He went on to command the 67th Tactical Fighter Squadron, the 479th Tactical Training Wing, and "It's a proactive measure to ensure that supervisors are aware of the law regarding the hiring and supervising of relatives," said Andy Flowers, Civilian Personnel director. "The memo is designed to eliminate issues of nepotism before they arise." Reports of nepotism are investigated through the appropriate chain of command. If it is found that the act was willful and intentional, disciplinary action is taken. Management officials who fail to report relatives in their chain of command could also face disciplinary actions. Human resource specialist Kathy Cooper says Hill employees are sensitive to what they perceive as preferential treatment to relatives. Since the release of the memorandum she has received many inquiries. "Most of them did not fit the parameters of the law," she said. Ms. Cooper says that if nepotism was to occur that her office would most likely work to discipline the offender, but this may not be the only negative effect of being hired by a relative. "The law says that a person can't be paid if they were appointed or promoted in violation of this law," she said. , Gen. Gregory Martin the 33rd and 1st Fighter Wings. He served as the Joint Staff's vice director, Force Structure and Resources; Air Force director, Operational Requirements; and principal deputy in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition. General Martin is a command pilot with more than 3,800 flying hours in various aircraft, including the AT-38, F-4andF-15. General Martin said his successor is a superb leader. "Just as it is time for me to move on, tt is also time for General Bruce Carlson to take over. He is a person I have known and admired for 32 years and I know that he will take this command to even greater levels of achievement. May God bless you all!" General Carlson was commissioned in 1971 after completing the University of Minnesota's Air Force ROTC program as a distinguished graduate. He began his Air Force career as an Undergraduate Pilot Training student. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours in various aircraft, including the F-117 and B-52. General Carlson also was an F-4 pilot with the 417th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Holloman AFB, N.M., where he flew with General Martin; and an OV-10 forward air controller, instructor pilot and flight examiner. General Carlson's other assignments include; vice commander, 366th Wing, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho; commander, 49th Fighter Wing; and four assignments in Washington D.C., including the post of senior military assistant to the deputy secretary of defense. 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