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Show 6 HILLTOP TIMES TIMES March 8, 2012 FEWER From page 3 impact all 54 states and territories. "Our collaborative process with the Guard and Reserve yields a force with the most effective posture for surge capability and steady-state operational employment," Schwartz said. "Achieving the right active and Reserve forces mix is critical for meeting our forward presence, rapid response, and high rotational demands with a smaller force." "The Air National Guard will also internally realign its remaining manpower at units across the United States to properly source emerging force structure requirements and bolster readiness," explained Brig. Gen. Brian Neal, Air National Guard Readiness Center commander. "We will also repurpose manpower positions at combat readiness training centers, command and control units and flying squadrons." "The realignment of military positions will improve our combat capability and ensure we are able to maintain our rapid response requirements as defined in Titles 10 and 32," Neal said. "Although we will retain fewer units available to deploy, we will maintain overall capacity and sustain command and control structure." "To prepare for the FY '13 end strength reductions, the Air Force is evaluating the entire suite of currently authorized force management programs to determine which ones will best size and shape the force to support force structure changes," explained William Booth, Deputy SHOW From page 1 Air Force is all about and we encourage the public to see firsthand the training and professionalism of our Airmen," Jansons said. Support from the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee will bring in several world-class aerial performers including Tim Weber, Dan Buchanan, the Red Eagles, the Red Bull Team, Erickson Air, and Smoke and Thunder just to name a few. Planning is currently under way to ensure this year's open house and air show is as successful as those held in years past. In an effort to bring some continuity to this year's open house and air show, but more importantly those that will undoubtedly be held in the future, officials are branding the event with the theme, "Warriors Over the Wasatch." "We want the 'Warriors Over the Wasatch' trademark to become a household name in Utah, as well as the aviation community DENTON From page 5 "Loading aircraft is the best part of our job," explained Byler, as he and Tech. Sgt. Lewis described the efforts to inspect cargo tie-downs and pallet build-ups in their everyday duties. The logistics readiness crew members are trained to be able move large numbers of personnel and supplies for deployments, and to send on supplies to the war-fighter, even at short notice. Included within the requirements for the field is a sound understanding of the forces and stressors that come into play on the cargo during flight. "We have to understand g force (from physics) and mathematics," said Lewis, in order to ensure the safe and uneventful arrival of cargo. "There's a lot of math, especially when it comes to load planning." "You get to see everything through from start to finish," in this career field, said Byler. The Denton Hu- Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Force Management Integration. "We plan to announce additional FY '12 programs for the active component in the corning weeks, but neither the Air National Guard nor Air Force Reserve currently has force management programs scheduled for FY '12 implementation." Booth said all components are exploring force management options for fiscal 2013. "As the Air Force takes steps to reduce our end strength, we will offer support programs to help separating Airmen translate their military skills into the private sector and facilitate the transition in a way that capitalizes on the tremendous experience in technical fields and leadership that they develop while serving," Booth said. Schwartz empha- across the country who participate in these events," said Kevin Ireland, Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce development director and TOUMAC's air show coordinator. "Many open houses and air shows around the country are well attended because they have a name that the public, particularly the aviation community, are familiar with," Ireland said. "Instead of creating a new name each year, Warriors Over the Wasatch gives a name that everyone can come to know." In honor of the event being held over Memorial Day weekend, officials are also giving this year's event a subtheme: "A Legacy of Valor." "We chose 'A Legacy of Valor' because we wanted to honor the sacrifices of those who have served and are currently serving," Jansons said. "It's a logical extension from our Airman's Creed that affirms we are 'faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor,' and we are planning activities to recognize that valor." "We are also planning ac- manitarian Assistance Program, administered through United States Agency for International DevelopOment (USAID), allows for the shipment of supplies provided by private U.S. citizens and organizations on a space available basis to areas where they are needed, and is named after Jeremiah Denton, a retired U.S. Navy rear admiral and Alabama senator. Denton supported legislation to allow for the use of Department of Defense cargo flights to ship such supplies as medical equipment, clothing, school supplies, agricultural equipment and other such items to countries where such shipments had already received authorization from the recipient nations. "It's awesome to see this cargo go to good use," said Tech. Sgt. Kris Worcester, 75th LRS, after this latest Denton initiative was complete. The load was sent off to Honduras with Chief Wiggles Operation Give and "Shipped from the State of Utah" beehive stickers securely attached. sized the tough decisions required in the fiscal 2013 president's budget request. "In this economy we had to make difficult choices to align with the new strategic guidance and with the cuts required by the Budget Control Act over the next 10 years," Schwartz said. "Finding the proper balance between force structure, readiness, activity levels and modernization was essential." The Air Force determined the best course of action is to trade force size for quality. "We will become smaller in order to preserve a high-quality and ready force, one that will continue to modernize and grow more capable in the future," Schwartz said. (Some material in this article was submitted by 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs.) tivities that will recognize those who currently serve, as well as those who have come before us," Jansons said."But we would be remiss if we only recognized our military members and veterans. "There are several members in our community who put their lives on the line every day in the name of service and sacrifice, and so were are taking steps to recognize some of our community members who wear the uniform in the name of service as well," Jansons said. "These events don't happen without the support of community partners, and for that we thank those who have already stepped forward to help put on this event," Ireland said. "However, there is still a need for sponsors and as a result, the Ogden Weber Chamber of Commerce created a website for those interested in sponsorship opportunities." Event and sponsorship information can be found at www. . Base intheutahairshow.com formation about the open house and air show can be found at www.hill.af .millwarriorsoverthewasatch. U.S. Reserves can offer flexibility, choices for active duty members Master Sgt. the traditional Dan Nichiporuk Reservist Proreminds those gram approach. active duty All these personnel who come with medare interested ical care (Triin the Air Force Care Reserve Reserves that Select), Thrift there is flexSavings Plan, life insurance, ibility as well as retirement, other benefits Master Sgt. by making the travel and caNichiporuk Reserves their maraderie. next choice. The Reserve offers The Palace Chase Promoney for college, job gram can offer a route training, the opportunity for the feeling of satisfacinto the Air Force Retion and a job well done. serve for all those active For more information duty who qualify through early release. contact Nichiporuk, InThe Individual MobiliService Recruiter, at 801zation Augmentee Pro777-3959 or 801-430-3900. gram can offer a variety He may also be reached of assignments. There is at dan.nichiporuk@hill. " Hill AFB Job Openings Site Internal civilian announcements are posted on the Air Force Personnel Center Web site. Announcements for bargaining unit positions are posted on Fridays. All other announcements may be posted any day of the week. The Civilian Announcement Notification System is a subscription e-mail service available to 2 assist employees in their job search. 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