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Show COMMENTARY TIMES August 13, 2009 526th ICBMSG AFS021 team training — leaders of change Hilltop TIMES Weekly cilice Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gomy Hilltop Times Editor Lee Anne Hensley Hilltop Times Writer Catherine Cornett Hilltop Times Correspondent Deadlines: Editorial and news items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items e-mail hiHtoptimes©standard.net or call 625^273. For Classified Advertising, call 625^300. For Retail Advertising, call 6254388. The Hilltop Times is published by Ogden Publishing Corporation, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under, and in compliance with, a Memorandum of Understanding with Hill Air Force Base. The content of the Hilltop Times does not necessarily represent the views of, nor is it endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Hill Air Force Base (collectively, the Government). The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Government of the products or services advertised. BY COL. JAMES D. FISHER 526th ICBM Systems Group commander A new focus on positive cultural change is under way at Hill Air Force Base. On June 22, the 526th Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems Group selected seven of the organization's "emergent leaders" to embark on the first Continuous Process Improvement training class conducted by Mainstream GS, a veteran-owned management consulting firm which assists organizations with process improvement, management effectiveness, Lean, Six Sigma and organizational development. The new team was led through a four-day training session which highlighted the concepts of Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st century, Lean and Six Sigma. The students learned about these Air Force-proven concepts and how to incorporate them, in everyday operations. The goal was to enhance effectiveness and direct positive cultural change while providing program management skills. The inaugural AFSO21 526 ICBMSG CPI Team included individuals involved in all aspects of the organization. Each group created a "problem statement" to solve. The teams are working on a variety of projects; a few are listed below. One team will be defining the Time Compliance Technimand Control Systems and class member. cal Order process for "Fixing broken processes and improving the Guidance Section the ones that do work will ensure that the of the 510th ICBM 526th is indeed fulfilling our mission to deSystems Squadron. liver unmatched strategic deterrent capaThis team will develbility to the warfighter, on time and on cost. op the flowcharts and With constant personnel shortages and the resulting heavy workloads, we all need and materials necessary deserve refined processes to relieve the to better define that tension the 526th has been experiencing for process, thus making years." it easier for workers and contractors alike Overall, the 526th is pleased to make a Col. Fisher to follow. Another commitment to positive cultural change team will be an Indeand is looking forward to the outcome of pendent Readiness Review Team for 526th this training and its effect on this important Mission Assurance. This team will provide organization. independent reviews and recommenda' About the 526th ICBMSG: The 526th tions to the commander so that he can make ICBM Systems Group is responsible for informed decisions at key decision points inception-to-retirement integrated weapfor Mission Assurance. A third team is adons system management ofMinuteman and dressing the process that program managPeacekeeper weapon systeins. The group ers within the 526th ICBM Systems Group develops, acquires, and supports silo based go through when they are putting together ICBMs and provides program direction specific instructions for the projects they and logistics support as the single face to are working on. This team's goal is to allevithe customer. The group is also responsible ate extra steps while projects move through for acquisition, systems engineering, and engineering, finance and contracting to depot repair; manages equipment spares; make the process flow more smoothly. provides storage and transportation; and accomplishes modifications and equipment "I hope to do as much as I can to improve replacement to maintain silo-based ICBM the internal workings of our Group," said systems. 2nd Lt. Zach McCarty, 526th ICBM Com- TEAM HILL IN ACTION When you call or send an e-mail, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible for action. Please give your supervisor and chain of command the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems before calling the Action Line. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest will be published in the Hilltop Times. 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Call 625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 625-4388 for Retail Advertising. 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil Phone numbers — The base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with JJjeir services;.. ,v ,.... Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 Security Forces _ :„« --777-3056 24-hr. Crisis Information 777-3056 (recording) Force Support Squadron S^~ 777-4134 loud Noise... 1-877-385-9595 Base Restaurants 777-2043 (complaints) RetiremeniyCompensalion 777- 6142 75th Medical Croup 777-4918 TIM BROUSSARD/U.S. Air Force The World Lightweight Ultimate Fighting Championship 101 was broadcast live at Club Hill for Hill Air Force Base patrons Aug. 7 on pay per view and drew a large audience. The club will also feature UFC 102 on Aug. 29 with free admission. (civilian) Social Actions 777-3516 Employer Relations 777-7129 Military Pay 777-1851 Civilian Pay 777-6246 Air Force Suggestion 777-6901 Program Hill Straight Talk....; :.777-9696 IC Complaints ; 777-5305 (lor appointment) 1G Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) Victory in Japan Day brought great changes to Civil Engineering 777-1856 Hill Pride Hotline : 777-7433 Public Affairs 777-5333 Military Housing 825-9392 Maintenance Safety Office , 777-3333 Safety Office Hotline 586-9300 Union 777-3257 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-1852 Family Assistance Center 777-3090 (when activated) Enlisted men at Naval Air Station, Beaufort, S.C., are shown celebrating Japan's surrender, Aug. 14, 1945, in this file photo from the U.S. National Archives. Courtesy of U.S. National Archives BY SENIOR AIRMAN AARON CLARK Ogden Air Logistics Center History Office FunMi Tip from I*W H*allh andV.'HlnMl C«nler Come to a class on "Prevention and Relationship Enhancement" at the Health and Wellness Center for engaged, newlywed and married couples on Tuesday, Aug. 18,11 a.m.noon and again Aug. 20. You must have attended Tuesday to be able to attend Thursday. Guest speaker will be Daryl Sondrup, 75th Force Support Squadron family advocate. To register, call 777-1215. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2009 DUls: 25 Hill's Last DUI: Unit Involved: Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when dasignatad drivers are unavailable. Call 777-1111 any time to request a ride. H aving ignored the Potsdam Declaration asking for the unconditional surrender of the Japanese Empire on July 26,1945, Emperor Hirohito felt the devastating repercussions of his choice the first two weeks in August. President Harry S. Truman stated, "Surrender or suffer prompt and utter destruction," and destruction at an unimaginable scale was employed by the Allied Forces. The United States would go on to drop two atomic bombs on Japan. The first bomb was detonated over Hiroshima on Aug. 6, and then three days later on Nagasaki. During this time the Soviets invaded Manchuria to move in closer and choke Japan. With these crushing attacks and growing Japanese governmental internal conflicts, Emperor Hirohito had no choice but to accept the terms of the Potsdam Declaration on Aug. 14,1945. For the first time ever most Japanese citizens heard their emperor's voice as he gave a radio broadcast announcing the defeat of Japan to the Allied Forces as he stated, "Should we continue to fight, it would not only result in the ultimate collapse and obliteration of the Japanese nation but would lead also to the total extinction of human civilization." This announcement devastated the highly patriotic Japanese because they were blind to the internal problems which had been evolving, so the surrender came as a surprising blow. Although this was a sad day for the nation of Japan, it was a glorious day in world history because it marked the official end of World War II. When the news reached the United States, President Truman spoke to the world on Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. (EDT) stating that, "This is the day we have been waiting for since Pearl Harbor. This is the day when fascism finally dies, as we always knew it would." He would later go on to announce an immediate two-day holiday and other Allied countries followed suit. There were no celebrations in Japan on Aug. 15,1945, but the rest of the world celebrated as this day was declared Victory in Japan Day. Across the nation many responsible adults would indulge in absolute silliness and fun with the wonderful news. At Hill Field, as Hill Air Force Base was known then, celebrations also ignited as emotions ran high with the highly anticipated news. Everyone working on base enjoyed the newly announced two-day holiday. After the holiday came the reality and impact of a world war ending. Immediately after V-J Day, funding for many programs in the area were cut. The local radio stations around Hill Field dropped three radio shows which were in place primarily to support the war effort and provide updates on the action across the sea. The "Hillfielder," which was the predecessor to the "Hilltop Times," was cut from an eight page publication to four. With the end of the war also came the monumental effort of force reduction. In September of 1945, as many as 100 military members were cleared each day at Hill Field for separation. Even though the end of WWII brought a tremendous decrease in manpower and funding to the base, there was still plenty of work to be done in preparing and preserving airplanes and their components as war reserves. Hill Field and its masterful civilian and military workforce productively carried on into the post war years preparing the country for future global threats and advancing aeronautical technology. |