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992082. Hometown holiday greetings reach millions
by Senior Airman Elaine Tarello
Army Air Force Hometown News Center
KELLY AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS (AFPN) -- Although Air Force Senior Airman Sally
Deleon is serving her country in Kuwait, thanks to the Army and Air Force
Hometown News Service and modern technology, she will also have the
opportunity to be "home for the holidays."
Deleon is just one of nearly 8,000 U.S. service members Hometown News
Holiday Greetings teams interviewed during their treks across the world in
September and October. Recently returned from hectic worldwide journeys,
the three three-member teams visited 14 countries in approximately 35 days
and recorded a total of 7,900 individual holiday messages.
Armed with little else but video cameras and microphones, the three teams
hit the road with a common purpose -- to find and record holiday greetings
from as many soldiers, airmen, Marines and sailors as possible. Their
territory was worldwide, reaching out to service members manning remote
locations as far away as Bosnia and Saudi Arabia.
"My team visited 18 different locations in 34 days," said Air Force Master
Sgt. Kyle Hammit, Hometown News TV branch chief, and team chief for the
European team. "We started in Iceland and ended up in Kosovo. It was a
great opportunity to see different locations and meet different people."
"The trip was intense," said Army Staff Sgt. Kat Flanagan, Hometown News
chief of radio, and team chief for the Pacific greetings team. "The work
was very repetitive, and I sometimes found myself dreaming about interviews
and identification cards. But morale was high because we knew we were doing
it for the troops."
The third team, headed by Army Staff Sgt. Scott Malone, traveled to units
throughout the Mediterranean area and Southwest Asia.
After their return, the still-jetlagged team members immediately embarked on
the daunting task of editing and packaging the tapes into greetings
messages, which will be sent to hometown television and radio stations for
broadcast during the holiday season. The greetings will ultimately reach
tens of millions of people throughout the country.
The feedback to this program has been considerable.
"Thank you for providing our viewers and, particularly the family members,
an opportunity to receive your holiday greetings," wrote Clarence Williams,
a producer and director for WRAL-TV, Raleigh, N.C., in a recent e-mail to
Tom Taylor, the Hometown News chief of broadcasting. "And, thank you for
providing us a method of 'saluting our troops.' "
Enthusiasm for the holiday greetings program is catching. In the 15 years
since its inception, the number of TV subscribers has increased from 100 to
1,100 stations, and more than 900 radio stations are now also participants.
"The reaction to the greetings program is phenomenal," said Taylor. "A
15-20 second recording brings a lot of joy to the families of the service
members, while providing service members an avenue to reassure their loved
ones back home that they're doing well."
Flanagan has experienced this reaction first hand. "This is my second
holiday greeting trip," she said. "I ran into some people I interviewed
last year. They couldn't wait to do the program again because the feedback
from their families was so enthusiastic."
And, in the final equation, the family members are what the program is all
about. Just ask Deleon's father, Raymond. "This is Sally's first holiday
season away from home," he said. "The holidays will be bittersweet for me.
Bitter because she's not at home, and sweet because I'll be able to see her
on TV and know I'm in her heart as she is in mine."
992081. Yokota conducts second repatriation ceremony
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFPN) -- A Department of Defense delegation has
returned from North Korea with remains believed to be those of three
American soldiers missing in action from the Korean War. The delegation
arrived here Nov. 11 for a brief ceremony on a day when America remembers
its veterans.
DOD and Central Identification Laboratory Hawaii officials flew to
Pyongyang, North Korea, Nov. 11 to accept the remains that were located
during the joint excavation which began in late October. The three
soldiers, thought to have been killed at the Battle of the Chongchon River
between late November and early December of 1950, represent only a few of
hundreds killed in that region during a period of fierce fighting. More
than 8,200 Americans remain missing from the Korean War.
Since joint recovery operations began in North Korea in 1996, the
United States has recovered remains believed to be those of 42 American
soldiers. Of those, three have been positively identified and returned to
their families for burial with full military honors. This latest joint
recovery operation is the last of three conducted in North Korea during 1999
and the 12th since 1996.
Following the Yokota ceremony, the remains were prepared for transfer to the
Army's Central Identification Laboratory Hawaii where they will undergo a
complete forensic review, including the use of mitochondrial DNA, if
appropriate, to make identification.
Discussions concerning recovery operations during the year 2000 are expected
to take place with the North Koreans in December. (Courtesy of U.S. Forces
Japan Public Affairs)
992078. 353rd Special Operations Group aids in Vietnam flood relief
by Tech. Sgt. Michael Farris
353rd Special Operations Group Public Affairs
HUE, Vietnam (AFPN) -- The 353rd Special Operations Group from Kadena Air
Base, Japan, flew 19 tons of disaster relief aid across the Pacific Nov. 11
to assist in Vietnam's worst flooding in a century.
Nearly 22,000 pounds of plastic sheeting, 3,600 blankets and 5,000 water
containers were flown from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to Okinawa and
then on to Vietnam by two Kadena-based C-130s.
"For the U.S. Air Force to come back here on Veteran's Day is pretty sweet,"
said United States Ambassador to Vietnam Douglas Peterson. "This also
signifies how far we've come in building our relationship with Vietnam.
We're looking toward the future as opposed to the past."
Several of Vietnam's south central provinces have been plagued by weeks of
heavy rain and swollen rivers. Hardest hit has been Thua Thien Hue, site of
the Citadel and some of the bloodiest battlefields of the 1968 Tet
offensive.
According to Army Lt. Col. Frank Miller, American Embassy Defense Attaché,
more than 550 people have been killed by the flooding and several hundred
others are missing.
"There was a real timeliness issue involved in getting this shipment here,"
he said. "Special Operations Command Pacific saw we were going to be a bit
slow going through routine channels. Understanding the urgency, they offered
the services of the 353rd."
One crew each from the 1st and 17th Special Operations Squadrons flew the
six-hour leg across the South China Sea. While the C-130 isn't the quickest
bird in the Air Force arsenal, it impressed Miller. "The formal request was
made (Nov. 8). On (Nov. 10) SOCPAC stepped in and 30 hours later we're
unloading airplanes. This is incredible."
Logistics planner Tech. Sgt. James Polk worked around the clock to get the
mission off. "These are definitely not normal circumstances," he said. "It's
exciting to plan a real-world effort like this." Load plans, aircraft
configuration, and a slew of other details kept him busy through the night.
The supplies were handed over to the 353rd from the Agency for International
Development and the office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. Other U.S.
efforts include grants to build housing in the washed out region.
After landing, the two planes rumbled past farmers who were drying yellow
rice on the taxiways. The Vietnamese don't have K-loaders and special ramp
services bluesuiters take for granted, but they did have something that
worked -- volunteers. Hundreds of International Red Cross workers joined
Vietnamese soldiers and policemen as they transferred the goods from pallets
to waiting trucks.
"Its exciting to be involved in an operation like this," said Staff Sgt.
Bobby Casey, a loadmaster with the 1st SOS. "It's a great feeling to know
that we're here helping a former adversary. I've seen all the war movies,
but to actually fly in to see and hear the people is humbling."
Casey and the other crewmembers relied heavily on hand signals and facial
expressions to communicate with the Vietnamese. "It was a challenge, but
once they understood how to untie cargo straps or stack the pallets, it went
pretty smoothly," he said.
Crew chief Staff Sgt. Joseph Grillo, of the 353rd Maintenance Squadron,
stole a page out of Casey's playbook when it was time to refuel the airplane
at Da Nang. "We had some small communication problems at first, but we got
things squared away," he said. "I was trying to tell the Vietnamese fuels
tech we needed more gas, but he didn't understand. Finally he caught on and
gave us enough to get home." The Air Force bought 30,000 pounds of fuel and
the crews were on their way.
Lifting off from Da Nang, the planes crossed the South China Sea once more
to their home on Okinawa.
353rd Special Operations Group Commander Col. Mike Byers was pleased his
crews could accommodate. "The flooding is an unfortunate situation for the
Vietnamese. I'm happy we were able to help out in their time of need."
"This is not going to go unnoticed," said Ambassador Peterson. "I'm
constantly evaluating how relations between the United States and Vietnam
add up. In some instances, it seems we haven't always delivered. Today we
delivered. Watching American C-130s come back in this capacity is a great
thing." (Courtesy of Pacific Air Forces Command News Service)
992076. MTMC gets high customer approval with POV moves
by Rena Clark
Military Traffic Management Command Public Affairs
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFPN) -- After one year in operation, an innovative
Military Traffic Management Command program for shipping privately owned
vehicles has gotten the thumbs up verdict from Department of Defense service
members.
Customer feedback shows that 99 percent of all Department of Defense service
members who shipped their vehicles since the Global Privately Owned Vehicle
Contract began last November are satisfied with how they, and their
vehicles, were treated.
"This was the best move in my 30 years of service," said Maj. Terry Spanier,
who shipped his vehicle from Belgium to Minnesota. "The inspection was the
easiest one I've had. The people were very informative, very helpful. There
was a personal touch to this move that I've never seen before."
MTMC's decision to use one contractor to handle all shipments is the crucial
difference between the old and new methods. Under the former shipping
methods, a vehicle could change hands up to nine different times during the
process, according to MTMC's Charles Helfrich, the program manager for the
POV contract.
Since American Auto Logistics, Inc. of Woodcliff, N.J., was awarded the
two-year, $394 million contract last year, service members have seen
improved delivery times and less damage to vehicles, said Helfrich.
Other significant changes to the system include convenient drop off points
near major airport hubs, one- hour vehicle processing, and on-site claim
settlements for minor damage. Service members can also track their vehicle's
location any time throughout the shipment process via the Internet or by
calling a toll free number.
Wendy McIntosh, a civilian employee at Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., who
shipped her vehicle three times, said she liked the convenient drop off
locations.
"I like that I didn't have to drive to strange locations to deliver and pick
up my vehicle," she said.
McIntosh said she was impressed that the process was simple and convenient.
"Everyone was interested in making sure the vehicle was delivered on time
and in good condition," said McIntosh.
Capt. David Andrus also liked the new drop off locations. Andrus, stationed
at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, shipped his vehicle from England
to Seattle in August.
"I like that they are using one company," said Andrus. "I can tell the
difference. Before I had to drive at least an hour and a half to drop off my
car. This time it was only a ten minute drive."
Tech. Sgt. Karen Brown, an Air Force communications specialist, said she was
pleased with her recent shipment from Atlanta to Belgium. "The personnel
were courteous and attentive in both places. I could call daily to get the
latest status of my vehicle and always got the facts.
"I take very good care of my car," said Brown, "so it was more than a relief
to see that my car was taken good care of. It was in the same condition as
when I shipped it."
Although damage claims have decreased under the new contract, if damage does
occur during the shipment process, it is easier to resolve claims. With the
old shipping system, it was harder to pinpoint liability because the
vehicles were "touched" by so many, said Helfrich.
The new contract eliminates that problem. Now, claims are settled quickly.
Ronda Echerd, the government representative at the vehicle processing center
in Seattle, Wash., said the on-site claims settlements, for amounts less
than $500, have increased customer satisfaction.
"I've seen several very happy individuals, because they no longer have to
worry about getting several estimates and filling out lots of paperwork,"
said Echerd.
Andrus agreed. He found minor scratches on his vehicle, he said, and his
claim was settled within an hour. "Overall it was a very positive
experience," said Andrus.
As the contract enters its second year, those administering the program,
such as Judith Dewing from the vehicle-processing center in Chievres,
Belgium, say the changes have made life easier for everyone.
"I feel like the Maytag Repairman because nobody comes to me to complain,"
said Dewing.
992075. Strategic Command partnership enhances 'cyber-security'
by Navy Journalist 1st Class Michael J. Meridith
United States Strategic Command Public Affairs
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. (AFPN) -- A unique partnership between U.S.
Strategic Command and the Peter Kiewit Institute promises significant
benefits for both organizations, especially in the realm of computer
security, said Air Force Maj. Jerry M. Kain, one of the organizers of the
partnership.
Omaha businessman Walter Scott founded PKI two years ago. The Institute
brings college students together with business leaders and government
officials to mold future leaders in Information Technology and engineering
career fields. Currently, PKI boasts more than 2,000 college members.
The partnership initiative grew recently when USSTRATCOM hosted a seminar
for members of PKI here. USSTRATCOM Commander in Chief Adm. Richard W.
Mies, and Air Force Brig. Gen. Trudy H. Clark, USSTRATCOM's chief
information officer, briefed the visiting representatives and provided them
a tour of the USSTRATCOM underground command center. The tour was followed
by an interactive discussion of information assurance and a reception
allowing PKI members and USSTRATCOM's senior leaders the opportunity to
network.
Since that visit, USSTRATCOM representatives have been instrumental in
collaborating with PKI and the University of Nebraska at Omaha to create a
college curriculum that satisfies the information technology needs of the
government and business.
"We initiated the effort to develop a cybersecurity certification program,"
explained Kain. "It's a new curriculum that hasn't been offered or even
thought about, but we saw a growing need for it, and local businesses
strongly endorsed our proposal."
Kain said that beyond joint research and curriculum development, one of the
partnership's greatest benefits is as a recruiting tool.
"It gives USSTRATCOM the opportunity to help educate the local community and
expand awareness of what we're doing here. The benefit for us is that we
have the potential to bring some of the best and brightest information
technologists into the government."
992079. Reserve health care benefits, entitlements study report sent to
Congress
WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen sent a report to
Congress Nov. 8 that recommends sweeping changes in the statutes and
policies covering health care benefits and entitlements for members of the
National Guard and Reserve.
The study contains 14 recommendations to ensure that medical treatment,
entitlements and force health protection measures for reserve component
personnel are sufficient at a time in history when reservists are
increasingly being called upon, and when they are increasingly going in
harm's way. Some of these recommendations have already been adopted by
Congress and included in the Fiscal 2000 National Defense Authorization Act.
"The findings of this report are compelling and important because the
changed nature of today's Total Force requires a new approach to providing
medical care to our reservists," Cohen said. "At the core of this new
approach is the notion that performance of duty, not length of duty,
establishes risk and exposure to harm. In other words, we will treat injury
or illness, sustained in the line of duty, regardless of the duty status in
which the individual is serving."
The study, formally titled, "Means of Improving the Provision of Uniform and
Consistent Medical and Dental Care to Members of the Reserve Component," is
part of a three-year effort to reassess reserve component health care
issues. Known as the 746 Study after the numbered section in the 1997 NDAA,
it was undertaken by the Offices of the Assistant Secretaries of Defense for
Reserve Affairs and Health Affairs.
The complete text of the report is available on line at
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/Sec746_111099.html (Courtesy of American
Forces Press Service)
992074. Military medical officials say stockpiling medications for Y2K
unnecessary
by Leigh Anne Redovian
Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs
BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C. (AFPN) -- The military medical leadership is
encouraging active-duty and retired members to resist stocking up on
prescription medications in preparation for the year 2000 rollover. A
national concern has been beneficiaries accumulating unusual quantities of
prescription drugs for the transition that could potentially create
artificial shortages.
In a Y2K White House Council initiative earlier this year pharmaceutical
industry leaders said they are confident their companies are ready to make
the transition to the new millennium.
The Air Force recognizes the industry's confidence and is assuring its
customers they will be able to obtain all their medications before and after
Dec. 31. The confidence level is based on industries' stated readiness of
their information technology systems, current inventories and their ability
to rapidly respond to emergencies of any nature.
To ensure adequate quantities of prescription medication and other medical
supplies, the Air Force medical community continues to closely manage its
inventories, and is especially vigilant of items considered critical to
healthcare.
"All Air Force medical facilities have contacted their key suppliers for
their written assurance there will be no disruptions to the supplies and
services they provide including pharmacueticals," said Lt. Col. Larry Van
Cleave, the Air Force Medical Service Year 2000 Program Manager.
"Facilities are also working closely with other base organizations to ensure
the continued availability of telephone services, electrical power and other
services they provide to support healthcare operations."
According to Van Cleave, Air Force beneficiaries should not experience any
problems with any of the services provided by their Air Force medical
facility.
"Air Force providers will continue maintaining responsible and normal
prescribing patterns," he said. "Air Force patients should obtain their
prescription medication refills on schedule, usually five to seven days
before they run out of medication."
Air Force medical experts have written and are exercising and testing plans
to deal with any unforeseen Y2K impacts on healthcare operations.
"We do not expect any interruptions in our ability to deliver quality
healthcare due to the Y2K challenge," Van Cleave said. "The Air Force
Medical Service has engaged the challenge with comprehensive, fully
integrated plans and actions to identify and resolve all potential Y2K
problems to ensure that healthcare delivery is not adversely affected prior
to, on, and after January 1, 2000."
992083. Fulcrums dog-fight in Red Flag Exercise
by Capt. Veronica Kemeny
Air Warfare Center Public Affairs
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFPN) -- The simulated enemy threat has never
been so realistic here during Red Flag.
The added realism this Red Flag exercise, which ran Oct. 24 to Nov. 6
offered was the result of the first-time participation of six German air
force MiG-29 Fulcrum jets. Flying units from around the world were able to
train against a formidable threat they are likely to see in future
conflicts.
More than 2,000 people and more than 100 aircraft participated in Red Flag,
which provides aircrews from the United States, allied nations and coalition
forces with superior combat training, challenging even the most experienced
pilots. In the war games, the allied aircraft or "Blue forces" go head to
head with the aggressors or "Red forces."
As excited as the Germans were to be taking part in Red Flag, the U.S.
pilots were even more excited.
"The mission today went great," said Lt. Col. Paul Gruver, an F-16 pilot
from the 194th Fighter Squadron from Fresno, Calif. "The MiGs today were a
very formidable threat. We learned some good lessons by having faced them.
"We are preparing to go to Southwest Asia in the spring," he continued.
"This training is a perfect spin-up for SWA. MiG-29s are exactly what we
are going to be facing over there."
Capt. Keith "Mario" Bryza, officer in charge of Ground Controlled Intercepts
is part of the 414th Combat Training Squadron. His unit replicates the
former Soviet Union by targeting threats for the Red air pilots from the
ground.
"One of our big worries (in the airspace) was once the blue side would
identify a German MiG, everybody would want to come closer to see it as well
as engage it." Bryza said.
"No one did that today, though. Everyone was very patient, and the German
pilots are excellent pilots. They did an outstanding job and I would expect
it to go this way for the whole exercise," added Bryza.
The German pilots didn't seem to mind all the attention surrounding their
participation.
"We are getting a lot of attention and are excited about being here," said
Capt. Matthias Lumpp, a MiG-29 pilot from the 73rd Steinhoff Fighter Wing
from Laage, Germany. "The whole trip is historic."
"We are not here to win and be the heroes," he continued. "We are supposed
to die in some of the scenarios. The goal for the MiGs was to maximize the
training of the blue forces.
"We are getting used to the fact that everyone wants to engage us," said
Lumpp. "The Americans are excited anytime they get to fight MiG-29s.
"Most of the MiG pilots have been trained in the United States and are
accustomed to the way the U.S. trains," Lumpp said, adding he hopes to take
away from Red Flag the understanding of how big scenario exercises are
arranged and organized.
"When we fly at Laage we usually fly with between eight and 10 airplanes,"
he said. "It is a different experience flying eight airplanes in the air
versus 60 or 70."
For U.S. pilots, facing the German MiGs was a unique opportunity that they
took full advantage of during the exercise.
"One of the goals of Red Flag is to get maximum MiG-29 exposure to the Blue
forces, said Capt. Malcolm Kemeny," an aggressor pilot who has been flying
with the MiG-29s this week.
"We want to get the MiGs into the engagement as quickly as possible because
everybody wants to mix it up with the MiG 29s. "Having the MiGs here gives
us an opportunity to look at a weapon system that we talk about every day,"
continued Kemeny. "The MiGs are excellent dog fighters."
Gruver agreed. Gruver, who pulled alert and trained to face the MiG-29s at
Hahn Air Base, Germany, in the 1980's, never thought he would be dog
fighting MiGs today.
"This was a great experience to see these guys visually and go head-to-head
with them," he said. "You can't beat this training. It's worth any price
to bring the MiGs over here."
992080. Air combat training brings 'Bunches' together
by Master Sgt. Rob Fuller
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFPN) -- For some people, the thought of
flying at supersonic speeds, pushing thousands of pounds of metal to the
limit and training for combat with some of the most sophisticated weapons in
the world is just a dream. But, for one father and son it's a reality -- in
fact, it's a family business.
Col. Phil Bunch is the 188th Fighter Wing commander at Ebbing Air National
Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Although the colonel is part of the Arkansas
ANG, 70 members of his wing (including himself) and six of the 188th's F-16s
have been on temporary duty here providing dissimilar air combat training
for some of Tyndall's F-15C student pilots.
The colonel's son, Capt. Lance Bunch, is stationed at Tyndall as a student
pilot with the 1st Fighter Squadron.
The unusual opportunity for a father and son to train on the same base is
rare. It was even more rare when the two came close to flying against each
other during a training mission. And, although the mission was cancelled,
both pilots were excited and anxious for the chance to fly against each
other.
"I was thinking, here comes an opportunity for the bragging rights of a
lifetime," Capt. Bunch said. "But in all honesty, it made me a little
nervous."
The captain's father shared the same excitement about the mission. "I
thought it was a great opportunity," the colonel said. "I'm very proud of
my son and would love to fly with him, and in this case, against him."
Flying in the Air Force is a long-standing tradition for the Bunch family.
"My dad retired after 22 years in the Air Force," said the colonel. "He
flew B-24s during World War II and C-54s during the Berlin Airlift."
Even though flying has been a part of the Bunch family for a long time,
Colonel Bunch, who has flown more than 5,300 hours in a variety of aircraft,
said this wasn't what he originally planned to do. "I never flew an
airplane until I came into the Air Force in 1968," he said. "When I
graduated from the University of Texas, the Vietnam conflict was going on. I
wanted to be a weather officer, but the Air Force would only take me if I
went through pilot training - it was the best thing that ever happened in my
life."
>From watching his father's career and growing up around the Air Force, Capt.
Bunch wanted to follow in his dad's footsteps. "I can honestly say I never
wanted to do anything else," the captain said. "I'd go to the base when I
was a kid and see the planes flying - it just looked really cool."
Capt. Bunch shared his aspirations to become an Air Force pilot with his
father at a very young age. "When he was six years old, he told me he was
going to the Air Force Academy," Col. Bunch said. "He said he wanted to be
a fighter pilot."
The captain delivered on his promise. Since entering active duty in May
1992, he has been a co-pilot, flying B-52s at Minot AFB, N.D. and a T-38
instructor pilot at Laughlin AFB and Randolph AFB, both in Texas. After
graduating from Tyndall's F-15C course in December, he will fly with the
18th Fighter Wing at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
Capt. Bunch is also setting goals for the rest of his career. "I want to
get to Kadena, upgrade as quickly as possible and become a squadron
commander one day," he said. "Of course, there's always the fact that my
dad's a colonel and his dad retired as a major, so I have the challenge of
putting him in the position to call me sir, someday."
Although the two pilots were only able to train on the same flightline for a
short time, they both seemed to enjoy it. "It's been great spending a
couple of weeks here with my son - seeing how he's doing, hearing the
positive things coming out of the squadron and flying with Tyndall's
pilots," Col. Bunch said. "I'm really proud of him."
Capt. Bunch shares his father's sentiments. "It's been nice having my dad
TDY here," he said. "What a unique experience to taxi down Tyndall's ramp
in an F-15 and see the Arkansas Air National Guard F-16s parked here - the
same jets I watched when I was a kid."
Although the two pilots don't know what air or space adventures lie ahead
for the next 'Bunch' generation, they know that being Air Force pilots is in
their blood - to them, it's a family business. (Courtesy of Air Education
and Training Command News Service)
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