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Show Hil ltop HILLTOP TIMES US Air Force's European consolidation results announced T T IMES IME 6 January 15, 2015 Act, the DOD also used the EIC process to validate Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, streamlining efforts, previously approved and announced in 2012. The DOD has concluded the Lajes streamlining process should continue and is expected to complete by the fall of 2015. The Air Force will adjust the size of the unit to reflect the level of support required while keeping forces at the installation. "We understand these changes will have substantial impacts on the local areas, but we are dedicated to working closely with our community neighbors, defense partners, personnel and families to ease the impact of these transitions as much as possible," said Gen. Frank Gorenc, the USAFEAFAFRICA commander. "These infrastructure consolidations will By CAPT. SYBIL TAUNTON U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Public Affairs RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany — The Office of the Secretary of Defense announced the results of the European Infrastructure Consolidation review Jan. 8, which will realign several missions in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa within seven years. Under the EIC, the Defense Department will divest three installations in the U.K., including realigning missions from Royal Air Force Mildehnall to other installations in Europe, and consolidating intelligence centers at RAF Croughton. As required by the 2014 National Defense Authorization allow USAFE-AFAFRICA to better meet alliance mission requirements." The divestment of RAF Mildenhall will result in the move of currently assigned missions to other installations within the command. Upon completion of the realignment process, which is anticipated to occur after 2020, the Air Force is estimated to save $125 million annually, primarily in infrastructure maintenance costs and facility upgrades. Although there will be no difference in operational capabilities, the divestment is also projected to reduce approximately 1,300 military, civilian and local national positions. In addition, roughly 2,600 personnel are projected to be relocated to other locations in Sti 10611. nail, l54 Rea 8.1;, puil 1, 3r miler co ..mia in home and from Hill toreeme DC erring their r ur ox 7 the heroic Airmen r who made the nimil in combee haw earned nth mormeorre is alit r7/11 i See CONSOLIDATION I Page 11 MITSUBISHI MOTORS NEW YEAR Ask iroiSt fur %Sat MILITARY DISCOUNT • and our 10 yr.400,000 Mile Warranty! , • • a ." :Alikikt 1 I aVI*l in 2022 and the inactivation of the 501st Combat Support Wing. It will also result in the projected reduction of approximately 200 military, civilian and local national positions from Alconbury-Molesworth and the relocation of 1,200 personnel to RAF Croughton. "The RAF Croughton site ensures continuation of the strong U.S. intelligence relationship with the United Kingdom and will result in an exponential increase in U.S.-NATO intelligence collaboration efforts," Gorenc said. Not only will the consolidation of missions at RAF Croughton result in greater efficiencies and operational synergy, it will also allow the U.S. government to CUTRUBUS MITS UBI S HI Hill memorial for fallen EOD Airmen MI MOM t tau LW 0.1Q PM I. Mr W,1 aw.0 i Legla L.14, LOW lik) }MAE "11, the U.K. as well as to Ramstein and Spangdahlem Air Bases in Germany. "The U.K. remains an essential location for forward-based and ready forces," Gorenc said. "Our close relationship with the U.K. government and integrated missions with U.K. forces remain integral to USAFE's ability to execute successful missions in support of our NATO allies." Additionally in the U.K., intelligence and support elements located at RAF Alconbury and RAF Molesworth will consolidate. This will be an investment into a new intelligence complex at RAF Croughton to create efficiencies in operational mission support. This consolidation will result in the divestiture of RAF Molesworth and RAF Alconbury 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE DE ll° rri r .4f, I 1+ 411, . . P I i ,-- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE MICAH GARBARINO/Air Force Hill's 775th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight held a ceremony Jan. 7 at the Hill AFB Me- morial Park to remember the fallen Airmen of Team Lima — Tech. Sgt. Timothy Weiner, Senior Airman Daniel Miller, and Senior Airman Elizabeth Loncki. A few minutes before 9 p.m., members of Team Hill gathered at the Memorial Park, where the chaplain spoke a few words, and then the group stood in silence until "Taps" played. "Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends," said the chaplain. The three Airmen, all from Hill AFB, were killed investigating a vehicle-borne explosive device near Al Mahmudiyah, Iraq, Jan. 7, 2007 when it detonated. " Hill AFB Job Openings Site Internal civilian announcements are posted on the USAJOBS web site. Announcements for bargaining unit positions are posted any week day. The website is www.usajobs.gov . On the home page type "HILL" in the box titled "What". In the box titled "Where" type "UT" and hit the Search Jobs button. To view all vacancies that are currently open, under "Refine Your Results", top left hand section, select the "Jobs for Federal Employees" bubble. E VIA. r Hold your appointment between 9 am and 2 pm to receive 35% off your bill. 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