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Show HILLTOP TIMES Hill Lop TIMES Aug. 30, 2012 AFLCMC unveils new emblem AFLCMC Public Affairs W RIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — The offiical emblem for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has been approved by the Air Force Historical Research Agency marking another step in the development of the new center. AFLCMC, which provides "cradle to grave" management of Air Force aircraft, communications, armaments, cyber and other systems, activated July 9 and is scheduled to reach initial operating capability on Oct. 1. Inaugural commander, Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore II previewed the emblem during a recent commander's call. The emblem depicts a globe representing the worldwide impact of the center and its ability to develop solutions for the war fighter for night, day and in all situations. A lance and lightning bolts outline a stylized aircraft system, representing the full range of systems — aeronautical, armament and electronic — that the center provides to the United States Air Force and its international partners. The shield also contains the required Air Force colors of ultramarine blue and Air Force yellow. Blue alludes to the sky, the primary theater of Air Force operations, and yellow refers to the sun and the excellence required of Air Force personnel. The AFLCMC emblem design began last spring with a contest to solicit suggestions. AAC, AFSAC, ASC and ESC personnel and organizations submitted 26 proposals. A joint panel of senior center officers reviewed the submissions and refined them to 10 finalists. Moore and the center commanders then made the final selection. The winning concept was based on a design developed by Air Armament Center's John James and Todd L. Carnahan. Several features drew Moore and the center commanders to the winning de- WE TAKE ADES sign. They thought the connecting lightning bolts, lance and outlined aircraft system aptly captured heritage organizations and represented the full range of systems that AFLCMC was charged with integrating. The placement of the globe within the basic design emphasized the new center's worldwide impact and responsiveness to the warfighting community. Finally, the design's unity symbolized AFLCMC's team approach to its integration mission. As directed by AFI 84-105, AFLCMC was unable to submit the design for approval until the unit was officially activated. Once the center's activation order was issued in June, the proposal was sent to the Air Force Historical Research Agency for review and approval. The Army Institute of Heraldry prepared the official graphic artwork and drawings for the unit patch and flag. The center is now in the process of requisitioning unit patches and flags. As with all official Air Force unit emblems, the unit retains exclusive use of its approved heraldic emblem. The center commander controls and determines the proper use of the AFLCMC emblem. Non-Air Force individuals and organizations may use the symbol only with the AFLCMC commander's permission HI EST .TRADE ivALUES PIN TOWN. See store associate for details. EDWIN WATTS GOLF UINTA SALT LAKE CITY • 560 E 2100 South " 801.487.8233 SANDY • 10855 S State Street " 801.571.5770 RIVERDALE • 5360 S Freeway Park Drive " 801.825.4009 OREM • 1666 S State Street " 801.221.7494 ST. GEORGE • 2376 E Red Cliffs Drive, Ste 312 " 435.256.6496 ,adwinwattsgolf.comirr$ Marc M., USAA me USAA Auto Insurance. Earned once. Cherished from generation to generation. At USAA, our commitment to serve the financial needs of our military members, veterans who have honorably served and their families is without equal. In fact, families regard USAA Auto Insurance so highly, 95% of USAA members plan to remain with USAA for life' usaa.com/insurance 1800-531-3550 Insurance Banking Investments Retirement Advice We know what it means to serve? 'Based on 2010 Member Communications Trend Survey. Use of the term "member does not convey any legal, ownership or eligibility rights for property and casualty insurance products. Ownership rights are limited to eligible policyholders of United Services Automobile Association. The term "honorably served" applies to officers and enlisted personnel who served on active duty, in the Selected Reserve or in the National Guard and have a discharge type of "Honorable:' Eligibility may change based on factors such as marital status, rank or military status. Contact us to update your records. Adult children of USAA members are eligible to purchase auto or property insurance if their eligible parent purchases USAA auto or property insurance. Automobile insurance provided by United Services Automobile Association, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, USAA General Indemnity Company, Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company, USAA County Mutual Insurance Company, San Antonio, TX, and is available only to persons eligible for P&C group membership. Each company has sole financial responsibility for its own products. D2012 USAA. 139269-0712 3 |