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Show HILLTOP TIMES Hillto MES August 18, 2011 New recruits raise their right hands as they get sworn in on the field during the ceremony conducted by Col. Sarah Zabel, commander of the 75th Air Base Wing. RAPTORS From page 7 Above, the Melodic Medics of the 75th Medical Group sing the national anthem. KIM COOK/U.S. Air Force Col. Sarah Zabel, 75th Air Base Wing commander, throws out the opening pitch of the Raptors ballgame as they face off against the Idaho Chukars at Military Appreciation Night at Lindquist Field on Aug. 12. CHIEFS From page 8 from leadership and pilots made this particular ceremony special, said Fenner. A crew chief's name on an aircraft's canopy signifies "pride, ownership, and most important, the flight chiefs and supervisors' trust in you to manage that jet," he said. Along with their names on their respective jets, the crew chiefs each received coins from the 4th FS pilots, and the pilots received an engraved mug with the crew chief's name on it. "It's nice to see the maintainers recognized for all the hard work they do and the behind-the-scenes support they provide to do our mission," said F-16 pilot Capt. Anthony Generous. "Our relationship with the crew chief is very important 4 they're the last hand we shake before taking off." Additionally, the ceremony serves as a motivator for junior Airmen aspiring to become dedicated crew chiefs, Fenner said. "Dedicated crew chiefs are handpicked, and pilots put their trust in the dedicated crew chief to have an aircraft that will bring him home safely," said Col. Michael Costello, 388th Maintenance Group commander, at the ceremony. "They are a cut above the rest." Costello also emphasized the importance of having the dedicated crew chief ceremony and said it's an essential recognition program for the wing Col. Michael Costello, 388th Maintenance Group commander and for the Air Force. Col. Scott Long, the 388th Fighter Wing commander, addressed the crowd and also expressed the importance of recognizing crew chiefs for their efforts in maintaining the wing's fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcons. "It requires a special team to fly these jets," he said. "It takes a lot of work and dedication behind every sortie to generate it. When that jet goes up into the air, every mission it supports is powered by maintenance, and with the crew chief's name on it 4 he can take pride in all that jet participates in. "I'd like to iterate the words from the poem, 'Remembering the Forgotten Mechanic:' Now pilots are highly trained people, and wings are not easily won. But without the work of the maintenance man, our pilots would march with a gun. So when you see the mighty jet aircraft as they mark their way through the air, remember the grease-stained man with the wrench in his hand; he is the man who put them there,'" Long said. 8.1050 W. MOTOR VII 5368 RIVERDALE SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8 AM - 1 PM BUYERS FREE ON SAE! Visit Our Indoor Shops! A Great Place for Those Hard to Find Bargains! SELLERS VISIT US AT www.motorvu.com or call 394-1768 * SWAP SHOPS AVAILABLE FOR RENT* tanners Colvir oi B :al ai osiers ",4 BVI We 'Print virix)F4c)xtivizkrr Posters and Banners DRIVE-IN & SWAP MEET 394-1768 et the squad. Baldwin has also been an effective force at the top of the lineup, while Pederson contines to battle Pioneer League pitchers in each at-bat. Anne Morrison, Hilltop Times staff, contributed to this article. "Dedicated crew chiefs are hand-picked, and pilots put their trust in the dedicated crew chief to have an aircraft that will bring him home safely" * SWAP MEET ALL YEAR ROUND * 2 Idaho Falls pitcher Jo Sanchez as Scott Wingo doubled, Baldwin was hit by a pitch and Noel Cuevas walked to fill the bases. Pederson singled two home, then O'Koyea Dickson doubled home two more runners. Mark Threlkeld and Runey Davis hit homers for the Chukars. Wingo, Dickson and Scott Schebler each had a pair of hits for the Raptors, who appear to be regaining some of the swagger they displayed in the first half of the Pioner League season when they earned the south Division playoff berth. Wingo, who was the most valuable player in the recent College World Series before signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has played well since joining ft AFFORDABLE BRACES FOR EVERY P . Utah Orthodontic Care would like t Hill AFB personnel for their servic " $500 off full treatments* for military families " no down-payment, no-inter monthly payments " covered by most den UTA ORTHODONTI CARE 801.999.4431 I UTAHORTHODONTICCARE.COM IDEAS can be submitted at https:iipdt csd,cliso, mil 'Active duty military and immediate family. www.accucolor.biz 801.779.2420 1020 W 300 N Clearfield (Next to Winegars) le C |