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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES November 29, 2007 Ogden man plays support role in Guam in War on Terror D., DONA rw.. FAIR c.m Universitv of California. Berkeley. . ^ ^ _—.of California, Berkeley. University Andersen is no stranger to strategic Air Force News importance, though. The base was created as a staging area and airstrip NDERSEN AFB, Guam — Most in 1944 to allow B-29 bombers to attack people are drawn to this tiny mainland Japan during the latter part of Pacific island for the warm World Wai'II. weather, pristine coral reefs and lush The base has grown tremendously in tropical flora. Japanese honeymooners importance since then, mushrooming to flock here and this U.S. territory is closer more than 15,000 airmen with constant to Japan, the Philippines and Australia B-52 missions over the old North Vietnam than to its closest American neighbor, during the early 70s. Since Desert Shield/ Hawaii. Desert Storm in the early '90s, Andersen Because of its location in the western has become a deployment mecca for B-52, Pacific and west of the international B-l and B-2 bomber units focusing on a dateline, it's the first place on American new mission — the global war on terror. soil to see the sun rise each morning. "We have been incredibly busy and But for the son of an Ogden man, have flown some incredibly intense this tropical paradise is the backdrop to missions due to the integrations with Fwhat is shaping up to be one of the most 16 aircraft, Navy aircraft and ships, and strategic and important staging areas for ground controllers. I have been deployed the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific region. to two other locations on combat Capt. Brook Sweitzer, son of David deployments — neither of which was Sweitzer of Ogden, is helping transform as valuable as the training that I have this sleepy outpost into one of national received here," he said. importance for U.S. military strategy in Off duty, Sweitzer and fellow airmen the 21st century. are privy to a literal paradise. On a Sweitzer is an aircraft commander tropical island 30 miles long and nine with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb miles wide, airmen can find white sandy Squadron. beaches ringed by pristine coral reefs, "I fly the B-52 aircraft from Guam to Hawaii, Alaska and Australia for military crystal-clear water teeming with exotic marine life, a balmy tropical climate and training exercises," said Sweitzer, who gentle trade winds. graduated in 1995 from Box Elder High School in Brigham City and received a Add a slew of restaurants, resorts and bachelor's degree in biology from the shopping areas and it's easy to see why A CHANGE From page 1 personnel in each unit, four new functions and sections will be created in the 75th MPF to include customer service, force operations management, career development and personnel readiness. Some of the major changes include combining -CU V \/~t outbound assignments, retirements and separations, promotions, and reenlistments into the career development section. Additionally, evaluations and duty status and changes will combine into the force operations management section. Identification cards, Servicemembers Group life Insurance, in-processing, awards and decorations will now fall LARRY SIMMONS/US. AIR FORCE Capt Brook Sweitzer is an aircraft commander assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Guam has become the Air Force's bestkept secret. "Guam is 80 degrees every day and always cloudy. I have never seen a clear sky yet. One minute the weather will be hot and sunny, and the next minute it will be pouring down rains only to be quickly under the customer service section. According to the 75th Mission Support Squadron, the organizational focus is a new concept which eliminates single point failures and stove-piping of skills. • "No longer will there be one single airman responsible for evaluations, awards, decorations, etc," said Maj. Letitia Marsh, followed by sunny skies again," Sweitzer said. "During my off-duty time, I have enjoyed some great scuba diving. I have been very lucky to deploy to such a great place that has most of the comforts of home." 75th military personnel flight commander. "Every individual in each office will be a generalise able to answer any question or process." The MPF will continue to train and educate each section in order to continue to provide all personnel services. All AFMC customers needing personnel services should visit the MPF office at Building 180, Room 108 to sign in. A MPF representative will direct the customer to the appropriate section for assistance. Individuals requiring an ID card should call customer service at 586-5434 to schedule an appointment. The MPFs new customer service hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Dillard's announces r.-| iMMUVM^IMM^ Si. - « Military Appreciation Days Wednesday, December 5th & Thursday, December 6th In sincere appreciation of the sacrifices our military heroes and their families make daily for our country, Dillard's is extending a ' 20°/c0 DISCOUNT to military personnel on all purchases* made on Wednesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 6th. *1O% discount for furniture and appliance purchases. This discount applies to: • Active military members and their immediate family • Full-time active guardsmen and their immediate family • Activated guardsmen and their immediate family • Activated reservists and their immediate family The above individuals or a representative from their immediate family are cordially invited to shop any area Dillard's store on either or both days. Guests from the military are asked to SAVE their sales receipts. Upon completing their shopping, guests are asked to take receipts for the two days to a Dillard's Customer Service area and show valid active or full-time military ID. Immediate family members shopping on behalf of full-time or activated members of the military not present will be asked to present ID that notes they are family of such military personnel. Dillard's will gladly deduct the discount from participants' total purchases in the same form of payment they used for purchases. Discount must be redeemed the day of purchase in customer service. Dillard's The Style of Your Life. |