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Show TIMES August 10, 2006 AFMC command chief visits Hill, discusses enlisted concerns BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS JENNYCHONG Hilltop Times staff Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Hake, the top enlisted leader of Air Force Materiel Command Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, visited Hill July 28-Aug. 2. The main purpose of his visit was to attend and speak at the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony July 28. "The induction ceremony was great," Chief Hake said. "I think the thing we need "It's always great to see peoto remember is that this is ple enthusiastic about taking not the first time that the Air on more responsibility." Duringhis visit, Chief Hake Force has reduced," he said. "When I joined the Air Force also took time for an inter.in 78, we had nearly 700,000 view with the Hilltop Times to 800,000 Airmen. Today to discuss some of the mawe have 358,000. Between jor concerns of the enlisted 78 and the numbers we corps, such as pending force have today, we have reduced shaping, uniform changes, education and quality of life significantly several times. Each time, there were some improvements for Airmen. But, we came out concerns. Chief Hake said that one of stronger and better prepared the major concerns he hearsthe mission." to accomplish about is force shaping. He added, "It's really a matter of 'Will there be a place for me on this team.' My answer to that is: There will always be a place on our team for people who do their absolute best." Chief Hake links forceshaping with Air Force Smart Ops 21, an initiative aimed at using several industry efficiency tools to improve customer value while reducing waste. "I've been an AFSO 21 fan long before it was called AFSO 21," Chief Hake said. "Simply put, it's continuous improvement. Every day, we ought to be looking at what we do and how we do it. If we have- fewer people, eventually, we do less with less. What the AFSO 21 initiative does for us is it allows us to look al processes and say, 'with fewer people, how can we do more and provide a good product?'" While Chief Hake empha- EST. 1929 -NDAVIS COUNTY FAIR£& PRCA RODEO ~ AUG. 16TH - 19TH Free Fair Admission Free Pony Rides Free Petting Zoo Free Entertainment Free Thursday Night Fireworks FREE CONCERTS: 16th-Mild-Life Crisis 17th ~ Brenn Hill 18th ~ Peter Brienholt 19th-The Sam Payne Project Brenn Hill Concert sponsored by Utah Arts Council & National Endowment for the Arts. 16th-19th ~ Fun Time Carnival 16th ~ Les Schwab Demolition Derby 17th ~ Truck & Tractor Pull 17th ~ Meadow Gold All-YouCan-Eat Ice Cream Tent 18th & 19th ~prca FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO WWW. DAVIS FAIR.COM OR CALL (801) 4514080. sizes the importance of a college education, he reminds Airmen that they have begun their education from the first day of basic training, where trainees were transformed into Airmen. "College is extremely important and certainly one of the major reasons why men and women join the Air Force," he said. "We have some of the best educated Airmen." . Chief Hake said that leadership is continually looking at ways to improve quality of life for Airmen. "We are looking at paying compensation as it relates to civilian pay," he said. "We're also looking at healthcare and housing allowances." Chief Hake was also seen on base donning the new ABU -Airman Battle Uniform. By the next Air and Space Expeditionary Force rotations 7 and 8, the first troops will wear the ABU, and by October 2007, the new uniforms will be issued to basic training recruits. "The ABU is a step in the right direction," Chief Hake said. "I think Airmen will thoroughly enjoy wearing this uniform." As far as the changes to the Air Force service dress uniform. Chief Hake said it's still a proposal. "The reason why we're looking at it this time is to give us a uniform that has more of a military look to it. It's going to draw upon our heritage as well." Chief Hake said he enjoyed his most recent visit to Hill. "It's always great to be at Hill," Chief Hake said. "This is a great team of outstanding professionals. It's always a pleasure." 'mi.u ill l/jwii. Bank with USAA and well reimburse your ATM fees worldwide. Refunding ATM fees when you use other banks' ATMs is just one way USAA has been helping our military members for more than 80 years. And it's just one more reason why a USAA No-Fee Checking account makes sense for you. 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