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Supporting The Joint Warfighter - Today and Tomorrow•Summer 2002•Issue No.86 Featuring:

Vice President

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Treasurer

Maj Patrick T. Kumashiro treasurer@loanational.org

Assistant Treasurer Lt Col Roger A. Harville assttreas@loanational.org

Executive Senior Advisor Lt Gen Michael E. Zettler

ANG Advisor

Brig Gen Douglas S. Metcalf

Retiree Advisor Col Geary W. Wallace, Ret.

First Annual MOA Convention Revisited by Mr. Jim Maher

Acquisition & CrossServicing Agreements (ASCA) by Lt Col Scott Chambers

The 11th Logistics Group - The Uniqueness of a Mission by 2Lt Dawn L. Ebron

Has it Really Been Twenty Years? by Ms. Virginia Williamson

Andrews AFB...A Changing Logistics Community that Supports a Unique Mission by Maj Chris Froehlich

Chief Logistics Review Combat Wing Organization by Lt Gen Zettler

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Joint Logistics Information Technology by Lt Col Debra Shattuck

Executive Director, Public Relations Kimberly Kortum pr@loanational.org

LOA Scholarship Committee Chair

Lt Col James Hannon james.hannon@pentagon.af.mil

2002 Scholarship Winners

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LOA National PO Box 2264 Arlington, VA 22202 Issue No. 86 • Summer 2002

Passing of Great Ones by Lt Col (Ret) Larry Matthews

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Vantage Point Chapter Updates

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Editor’s Debrief On The Move

Cover Art: An RF Tag interrogator at a deployed location supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. This photo supports Lt Col Shattuck’s article, “Joint Information Technology - Automating the Future for Joint Warfare.”

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Vantage Point Col Richard A. Dugan, LOA President My fellow Loggies – it has been an honor and privilege to be your LOA President these past two years. A lot has happened to us all – from terrorist attacks on New York City and our Nation’s Capital, to the new demands you face on day-to-day operations you are responsible to execute to keep this great nation safe and secure.

The Exceptional Release written by logisticians for logisticians

A Professional Military Journal The purpose of the Logistics Officer Association (LOA) is to enhance the military logistics profession. LOA provides an open forum to promote quality logistical support and logistics officer professional development.

Publisher Col Richard A. Dugan, USAF

Editor-in-Chief Col Carmen Mezzacappa, USAF

Our association has had a lot going on in recent months too. We have taken great strides

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in planning our 2002 Conference to ensure it’s the best ever. We have collectively voted in a new executive board and begun online registration and renewing association dues all through our LOA web site. I am elated that the web transition is almost complete and extremely successful and would like to take this opportunity to thank BoundaryLight and Ben Davis (off to ACSC in residence) for their tireless efforts in making our web site what it is today. I’d also like to welcome our new web master, J.D. Duvall who brings a creative capability to us; we should all look forward to more improvements to this service.

Lt Col Reggie Hall, USAF

Likewise, our Exceptional Release publication has reached new heights. Under the talented direction of Ms. Kim Kortum, our “ER” has a modern, fresh look while continuing to provide you, the membership, with top quality articles and information. Many thanks to Kim and to all the “ER” contributors. In addition, the editorial staff of Kent Mueller, Carmen Mezzacappa, and Reggie Hall has made the “ER” the professional read second to none. We applaud your dedicated service to LOA. No words can adequately express my appreciation to the Executive Board of Dave Sowinski, Pat Kumashiro, and Roger Harville. These exceptional individuals have been my confidants and the inspired leaders we needed to keep the association on track. You have been a great team to work with.

There are always “unsung heroes” in every organization – and it is no different for LOA. Our “side-line” staff of Brig Gen Doug Metcalf (AFRC Advisor); Brig Gen Paul Kimmel (ANG Advisor); Geary Wallace (Retiree Advisor); and Jim Maher (Historian) whose contributions to this organization have been nothing less than spectacular. I want the entire association to know how much this executive board appreciates their efforts. In addition, two very special committees, Scholarship and Elections, remarkably succeeded in achieving association goals because of the persistence and tenacity of their chairs, Jim Hannon and Mark Atkinson. Stupendous effort – thanks.

Personally and on behalf of our membership comprising of over 2,000 Loggies, I want to express appreciation to our Senior Advisor, Lt. Gen. Zettler for your time, experience, personal commitment and your tutelage. You have been a guiding light over the past two years and we are better for it. Finally – we need to recognize our corporate members, retirees, and sponsors – all of which contribute time, effort, and resources to keep our association second to none. Thanks for a job well done.

A hearty welcome to our new executive board: Carmen Mezzacappa (President); Evan Miller (Vice President); Kevin Sampels (Treasurer); and Tracy Smiedendorf (Assistant Treasurer). They will continue the excellence of this association well into the future. This year’s conference will be the best of the best. The Capital Chapter has committed enormous time planning and creating the right atmosphere for all to actively engage with fellow members the theme of “Supporting the Warfighter – Today and Tomorrow”. Enjoy the conference – it will be a great opportunity for all.

That wraps it up for me – thanks again for all the support. CHEERS... 2

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Editor’s Debrief Col Carmen Mezzacappa, Editor-In-Chief Welcome to the 20th Anniversary Exceptional Release Conference edition. The ER, and the organization, has “Come a Long Way, Baby” in these 20 years. In this issue you will find an article by our historian, Jim Maher on the history of our conferences over the intervening years. Larry Matthews has contributed an article entitled, Has It Really Been Twenty Years? where he tells of the humble beginnings of the Maintenance Officer Association, now the Logistics Officer Association, and the first issue of “The MOA Newsletter” which was published in May of 1982! Larry also contributed the article, Passing of Great Ones, A Sad Day— July 5, 2002, discussing the baseball great and W.W.II and Korean War Marine Corps fighter pilot Ted Williams.

Lt Col Lorraine Souza’s (HQ AF/ILMM) article on what was once known as the Chief’s Logistics Review, entitled, Combat Wing Organization, gives the history, test results, expected benefits and training initiatives the Air Force is undertaking to improve our combat readiness. Two submissions from the Joint Staff are included in this issue as well. Lt Col Debra Shattuck’s article looks at information superiority and the initiatives logisticians have taken to leverage information technology to “facilitate four core capabilities by Joint warfighters”. Some of the initiatives covered include: radio frequency identification, Joint Total Asset Visibility system and optical memory cards. Lt Col Scott Chambers, also in J-4, contributed the article, Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements, The Combatant Commander’s Keys to Flexible Support. This article explains the background and history of such agreements and the mechanics and uses in acquiring logistics support from foreign government and commercial sources. I would like to thank 2Lt Dawn Ebron from the 11th Logistics Group at Bolling AFB for her article on The Uniqueness of a Mission that describes their group structure. Thanks also to Maj Chris Froehlich for his article on Andrews AFB that speaks to their changing logistics community.

I would encourage all of you to continue using the website or emails to keep the ER staff informed of your “On the Move” and “New/Renewed” status. I don’t know about you, but those have always been the sections of the ER I read first! Inputs have picked up again with the last two issues, so your fellow members thank those of you who have updated your records for us.

With this edition, I turn the editorship of the ER over to Lt Col James “Reggie” Hall. He was our “first assistant editor” when Col. Kent Mueller was the editor and I the assistant editor. Reggie has been my assistant editor this past year, and was responsible for the last issue of the ER, when he and Kim Kortum did a fantastic job. With my election as your next president, Reggie has agreed to step up to the plate as our editor starting with the next issue. Major Mike Moore (soon to be Lt Col Mike Moore) has volunteered to become your assistant editor. I know them both and am confident they will take the magazine to new heights. Congratulations to you both and thank you for volunteering to take this on.

I’ve been your ER editor for just a year. It has been my honor and pleasure, and I learned “a ton” from Kent, Kim, Reggie and the authors of the many articles I’ve read a couple of times each! I am even more honored to be elected your next president. I look forward to the Logistics Officer Association remaining strong and viable as our Air Force transitions into the new Combat Wing Organization. As logisticians working together we are an incredibly strong, formidable team and will make the transition as seamless as possible for the Air Force and our country. We must work in concert now, more than ever, to ensure the camaraderie and team work we’ve woven together being assigned together in Logistics Groups continues as we work toward a lighter, leaner, more lethal expeditionary force. If I don’t see you at this year’s conference in DC, I hope to see you at the next one—October 2003 in Oklahoma City!

Correction: In the Spring 02 Exceptional Release, Capt Mark Commenator (rather than Capt Mark Commentator) along with Capt Jim Long authored the article, “A Day in the Life of an F-22 Raptor Maintainer.” Due to the inclusion of some incorrect surnames/ranks in the New & Renewed section of the Spring 02 Exceptional Release, we decided to suspend the column for the Conference Edition in order to correct the problem. Please provide any feedback on how to make that section (or any section) of the Exceptional Release better to Lt Col James “Reggie” Hall at editor@loanational.org. The Exceptional Release, Summer 2002

First Annual MOA Convention Revisited Mr. Jim Maher, LOA Historian On 13 Oct 1983, retired Lt Col Larry

Code (AFSC) requirement. No question about whom could join.

Matthews sent a letter to the Maintenance Officer Association (MOA) membership announcing the first annual MOA convention. Larry was acting in the capacity of Convention Coordinator at the time. The dates selected for the convention were 11 and 12 Nov 83 and the place was the historic Chamberlain Hotel, on the water near the entrance of Ft. Monroe, in Hampton, Va.

“If a nominee wears wings, that fact must be identified.” Do I detect a sense of suspicion concerning rated officers, possible “rated supplement” types in maintenance slots, etc.?

It is interesting to note that the first day of the convention was

It is interesting to note that there was another restriction as well “you cannot nominate your boss. That could get sticky.”

Veterans Day. Friday was set aside for discussions on issues of importance to the maintenance world as a whole. Saturday was reserved for MOA matters themselves.

Retired Major General Jerry Rogers (USAF) was invited to be the convention’s keynote speaker. Friday’s panel discussion were. “The maintenance environment of the future”, a one-hour discussion with a half-hour question and answer period and “What can MOA do to improve the maintenance world?” another one-hour panel followed by a one-hour Q & A period.

On Saturday, MOA outlined the organization’s objectives, talked about organizational improvements, and discussed 1984 election procedures and miscellaneous MOA business followed by closing remarks. The first convention was not all business, however. Spouses were cordially invited. There was a scheduled social hour (1700-?) arranged for the Thursday evening prior to convention start. Friday included a no-host cocktail period from 1800-1930, followed by an association dinner and something loosely defined as “After-dinner Festivities (2100-?). The convention was scheduled to close at noon on Saturday, with the remainder of the day available for sightseeing and other activities in the local area. For you golfers out there, there was no MOA golf tournament associated with the first convention.

Rooms at the Chamberlain were available for $30.00 (single) and $35.00 (double). Bar and restaurant costs were advertised to be comparable to officer club prices. And a good time was had by all.

EARLY MOA ATTITUDE In an early 1982 letter congratulating a new MOA member on his acceptance into the organization, the MOA president addressed some of the screening criteria used to assess the suitability of new candidate members. A couple of things stood out. Historian’s editorial comments are in Italics: “The number one criterion is the requirement to be a professional (40XX) maintenance officer.” Note the specific Air Force Specialty

“Include data to support the contention that the individual is a maintenance professional versus an Ops toad who is marking time until a cockpit seat opens.” Whew! No friction detected here.

ER PREDECESSOR The “MOA Newsletter” was the first publication of the early MOA organization. Just prior to publication of the initial newsletter, Lt Col Larry Matthews, MOA President, described the purpose of the publication this way: “The MOA quarterly Newsletter will serve as a forum to keep members abreast of current happenings in the profession, provide feedback/cross-flow from all levels, spread “lessons learned” to fellow members, and provide for a fraternal network to enhance esprit de corps.”

CHARTER MEMBERS VS. FOUNDING MEMBERS Many questions have arisen over what a MOA Charter Member was, what a Founding Member was, and were they the same thing. The definition of a Charter member is contained in early organization bylaws and reads as follows “The original charter members were composed of the first fifty-one individuals who were offered and subsequently accepted membership in MOA

I have an early MOA membership list that contains 40 names. These would seem to qualify as 40 of the 51 charter members of MOA. This same list was published in the Fall 1997 issue of ER (Issue No. 67) as a list of “Founding Members”. Therein lies some of the confusion.

According to the same bylaws, there were ten MOA Founding Members. These ten individuals comprised the original MOA Membership Committee. The earliest reference to the membership committee that I have is in a 24 Apr 82 letter from Larry Matthews. But, the letter does not list the members. The next actual membership list I have is dated 11 Jan 1986 and contains 827 names, quite a jump in just a few years. I’m trying to trace the organization membership from inception to present. Anyone having membership lists or specific references in letters, etc. to Founding and Charter members, especially actual names,

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please send a copy to me by mail or e-mail at one of the following addresses: (this will also be helpful in providing due recognition to those memth

group. Several different variants. 11. MK106

K. 750 lb. thin cased general purpose bomb filled with 386 lbs. of tritonal or minol explosive. M904 nose fuze And M905 tail fuze. MAU-103 conical fins.

12. LUU-2

L. 114 inches long, 18 inches in diameter. W-25 nuclear warhead. Unguided air-to-air rocket. Double folding fins provide stability in flight.

13. M61A1

M. 42.5 feet long, 12.2. feet wide, 9.4 feet high, 9,600 lbs., inertially guided, nuclear warhead mis sile.

14. AIM-4D

N. Freefall or retarded nuclear bomb.

15. AGM-45A

O. 750 lb., aimable fiberglass/plastic cluster dis penser for leaflets.

16. AGM-69A

P. 79.27 inches long, 6.4 inches in diameter, 134 lbs., infrared, passive guided missile, destroys aer ial targets. HE warhead detonates on impact.

17. AGM-86/B

Q. Modified BLU-1C/B using MXU469 or MXU383 fins, no fuze. Designed for use on high per formance aircraft. CS-1 or CS-2 agent is dissemi nated when dispenser bursts on impact. Chemical warfare bomb.

18. AIR-2A

R. 500 lb. general purpose bomb filled with tri tonal explosive. M904 nose fuze, FMU-54/B tail fuze or FMU-112. MK 15 retarder fin. Provides high speed, low altitude bombing capability with safe separation for delivery aircraft.

19. ADM-20C

S. Comprised of the cruciform wing weapon (CWW) or planar wing weapon (PWW) config uration which use various modular components to counter a large spectrum of targets at either close or standoff range. Can have a variety of warheads.

20. AGM28B

T. Cluster Bomb composed of SUU-30H/B dispenser, 217 BLU-61/B bomblets and a CNU-180/E container. Spin-armed, impact fuzed bomblets with incendiary capability for use against material targets.

bers at the 20 Anniversary Conference in September.)

MAIL: Jim Maher, 2 Chetfield Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680 E-MAIL: jim.maher@honeywell.com or maherje@aol.com

HISTORY QUIZ Test your munitions knowledge. Match the munition item in the left column with the description in the right column. Information from USAF munitions pamphlets circa 1982. Answers on Page 7. 1. MK 82 RE

2. M117

3. LGB

4. GBU-15

A. 120 inches long, 8 inches in diameter, 400 lbs., fragmentation warhead, radio or radar guided, passive anti-radar missile. B. 25 lb., teardrop shaped, metal body with tube cavity. Conical afterbody with cruciform fin. Carried in SUU-20 or SUU-21 dispenser or bomb racks. Practice bomb. C. Airborne illuminating device producing 2 mil lion candlepower for an average of five minutes. Timer allows various free-fall distances before ignition. D. Anti-armor dispenser composed of MK 7 dis penser, 247 MK 118 bomblets and a MK 427 con tainer. Air armed, impact fuzed, armor penetrat ing shape charge warhead. Ant-tank.

5. BLU-52

E. 5 lb., blunt nosed, thin cased cylindrical prac tice bomb with lengthwise tube cavity, fwd strik er plate and welded fin

6. M129

F. Air cooled six barrel rotary cannon using elec trically primed 20MM ammunition. Combines with storage drum, conveyer unit and feeder assembly for internal mounting on aircraft.

7. CBU-52

G. 168 inches long, 17.5 inches diameter, 2,230 lbs. W-69 nuclear warhead, short range air to ground missile. Inertial guidance. Two-pulse solidpropellant rocket motor. Can be carried inter nally or mounted on external pylons.

8. MK-20

H. 12 feet, 11 inches long, 5.6 feet wide, 3.8 feet high, 923 lbs., no warhead, strategic decoy that simulates a bomber radar pattern.

9. B43

I. 249 inches long, 12 foot wing span, 47 inches high, 1,500 mile range. W-80 nuclear warhead. Air-to-ground winged subsonic weapon launched from penetrating bombers.

10. BDU-33

J. Laser guided munition consisting of a GP bomb, a computer control group, and an airfoil

Check out this picture and see if you figure out the munitions item from the above list it belongs to:

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Passing of Great Ones: A Sad Day – July 5, 2002

Lt Col (Ret) Larry I. Matthews, USAF The headlines on the Saturday morning edition (7/6/2002) of the Washington Post announced the death of Ted Williams, one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. As the article went into great detail about his life and career, the baseball statistics chronicling Ted Williams’ greatness were not what struck me as significant. Instead, the paragraph that jumped out at me read, “Williams missed the 1943, 1944 and 1945 seasons to World War II. He was a Marine Corps fighter pilot in the war, then spent another two years as a Marine pilot during the Korean War, when his baseball skills were at their highest. He flew 49 missions over Korea. At the time of his retirement from baseball, his 521 home runs placed him third on the all-time list even after missing those five seasons.”

By contrast, just the previous day, the same Post had published a lengthy article about the likelihood of a strike by major league baseball players who insist they are due an even bigger chunk of the pie. That contrast was striking: the modern day gazillion-dollar-a-year ballplayers striking for more money as compared to one of the all-time greats who gave up years of his career and his ballplayer salary to be a Marine O-3. To illustrate further, Ted Williams was once asked by a reporter why he was so obsessed with the art of hitting a baseball. He replied, “If someone is going to pay you $25,000 a year to hit the baseball, you are obligated to give it your best shot.” Hoo-raah!

In the spring of 1966 while TDY to Hickam AFB, I was eating breakfast in the O-Club snack bar and looked up to see General Davis and a striking woman Then Colonel Benjamin O. Davis (whom I learned later was his wife) coming across the parking lot. I said knowingly to my tablemate, “That is Lt Gen Davis, the 5th Air Force Commander.” The only reason that morsel of knowledge was in my repertoire was because the previous month the C-141 Test Team (I was the Air Training Command representative on the team) had taken a C-141 into Japan (Yokota AB) for the first time.

The Air Force and the Japanese government made a big PR deal out of that first C-141 arrival. The greeting party for the elaborate ramp-side ceremony included not only Gen. Davis, but the Japanese vice premier, the president of Lockheed, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, a number of Japanese movie stars, and members of the Japanese national dance troupe in full geisha dress bearing dozens of roses. In the arriving party, I was definitely the ‘horse holder’. The aircraft commander (the test team director) was a full colonel and the rest of the aircrew was made up of lieutenant colonels and four chief master sergeants. The rest of the arriving party consisted of corporate VPs from Lockheed, Pratt and Whitney and General Electric. I was so far back in the line coming off the airplane I think the ceremony was almost over when I came down the ramp.

Ted Williams as a Marine Fighter Pilot in the Korean War. In the same edition of the paper telling us of the death of Ted Williams was an obituary that was even more important to me. Buried in the rear of the Metro section of the Post was an article discussing the death and the life of General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. (USAF, retired), one of the most impressive people I ever met. Here is why I say that.

Meanwhile, back to the Hickam snack bar. There stood Gen Davis, a tall and distinguished, silver haired, recruiting poster-type figure, resplendent in his class-A uniform. He came in the door, looked in our direction and then started across the room with his companion. When I suddenly realized he was coming over to our table, I almost turned the table over getting to my feet. As he approached the table, he smiled warmly, stuck out his hand and said, “Good to see you again, Lieutenant. Keep your seats.” (Yea, right) He first introduced himself to the lieutenant with me, then continued, “Gentlemen this is my wife, Agatha.” He then explained to Mrs. Davis that I was one of “the fellows who brought

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the C-141 over last month.” After some pleasant small talk, they excused themselves and went to their table.

Throughout the conversation, I was dumbstruck. At that point in my career, not only had I not met a general officer, I think Gen Davis was the only general officer I had ever even seen in person. In addition, this was the USAF era during which the famous (or infamous) generals were noted for being bullying, cut-off-theirheads, dictatorial tyrants. They even had the appropriate nicknames, “Whip” and “Sundown” (as in “be off the base by..”). I am sure that Gen. Davis must have walked away from that table wondering when the Air Force started commissioning mimes. I can’t tell you the number of times over the years that I longed for a doover on that conversation. It was only several years later that I became aware of Gen. Davis’s place in history. His WWII combat record and his role as leader of the Tuskegee Airmen were not the type of things that a green second lieutenant had on his radar scope. I certainly was not aware that he was the first African American general in the USAF and only the fourth black to graduate from West Point. Reading about Gen Davis years later, I found it hard to imagine the strength of character it must have taken to complete West Point – with no roommate (not even a tent mate on field exercises), and with the cadet corps as a whole giving him the silent treatment for the entire four years. It was a testament to the man that President Clinton awarded him his fourth star some 18 years after he retired from active duty. Hear! Hear!

LOA Coasters! As many of you know, the 2001 Logistics Officer Association Conference in Atlanta was cancelled as a result of the 9-11 event. The Middle GA LOA Chapter was hosting that event and was prepared to sell/make available to LOA members, a special absorbent LOA Coaster.

Two deaths on the same day, two obituaries in the same paper, and two great men from different walks of life. But the modern day contrast of the professions that they came from is what struck me. Look how far the Air Force has come in 50 years. And then look at the direction that baseball has been going for about that same period of time. It appears to me that baseball, like many other sectors of our society, could use some men with the character of Ted Williams - and some leaders like General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. They left the world a better place. Lt Col (Ret) Larry Matthews was the founding President of the Maintenance Officer Association (MOA). He can be reached at lmatthews@casedesign.com.

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•16-20 and the picture = You are AMMO … and probably retired!

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•11-15 = You have some munitions background and might just be AMMO • 6-10 = Been around ammo & some lucky guesses. But you ain’t AMMO either. • 0-5 = You ain’t AMMO…and you know what that means! Check your score PICTURE = MK118 Bomblet contained in the MK20 (Rockeye) anti-tank dispenser, 16. = G

15. = A

9. = N

8. = D

2. = K

1. = R

18. = L

17. = I

11. = E

10. = B

4. = S

3. = J

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19. = H 12. = C 5. = Q

20. = M. 13. = F 6. = O

14. = P 7. = T

Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreements (ASCA) The Combat Commander’s Keys to Flexibility Support Lt Col Scott Chambers Did you ever wish you could legally borrow a logistics item from a coalition partner? Or have a legal way to provide a coalition partner with the same? Have you ever wanted to buy something from an ally on short notice when in a contingency or disaster relief operation? Have you ever wanted to provide a logistics service to a fellow soldier from another country in need but didn’t know how? Well, now you can use the ACSA authority as the legal avenue to provide and receive all sorts of logistics supplies, services, and support. As we fight more and more with coalition partners now, and certainly in the future, we must learn all we can about promoting better teamwork—the ACSA is a great tool for just that.

Background In

the 1970s, Congress required the Department of Defense (DoD) to reduce the number of US forces deployed in Europe. To comply with this requirement, DoD decreased the logistics “tooth to tail” ratio by reducing the number of support personnel stationed in NATO countries. This reduction resulted in a greater dependence upon our NATO allies for logistics support.

contracting procedures—it cuts out tons of red tape! It also authorized the DoD, after consultation with the Department of State, to enter into cross-servicing agreements with NATO allies and NATO organizations and granted authority to provide logistics support outside normal FMS channels in exchange for cash or replacement in kind.

As originally enacted, the NMSA limited its application to NATO allies, NATO organizations and US forces stationed in Europe and in its adjacent waters. Since then, Congress has amended the statute several times. First, it expanded NMSA to allow the US to exchange logistics support with non-NATO nations. Second, it altered the replacement in kind criterion from identical replacement to include equal value exchange. Third, it permitted the loaning of equipment as well as the exchange of airlift services. Finally, it expanded the statute to permit the sale of non-lethal items not listed as significant military equipment on the US Munitions List, for example, some pieces of communications equipment. Two ACSA Authorities

Acquiring logistics support from both foreign governments and

The ACSA statute has two main legal authorities from Title 10 US

commercial sources required the use of highly formalized procedures. As such, it was both cumbersome and time-consuming. Similarly, providing support to allies was equally difficult. It required the processing of formal Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases under the Arms Export Control Act. Neither acquiring nor providing support was easy—read this to mean lots of red tape! Consequently, many “good soldiers” made effective complaints that worked their way through the process and up to Congress for action.

Code—an Acquisition Only authority (US Forces only) (Section 2341) and a Cross-Servicing Agreement Authority (Section 2342).

In 1980 Congress passed the NATO Mutual Support Act (NMSA). NMSA gave DoD a special, simplified authority for acquiring logistics support, supplies and services without having to use traditional

Although the US rarely uses the first authority, it is there if we need it. It says that even without a signed ACSA, the US can still acquire logistics support, services, and supplies if the country in question falls under one or more of four categories including: has a defense alliance with the US; permits the stationing of members of the armed forces or the home porting of US vessels in the country; has agreed to preposition materiel of the US; or serves as a host country to US military exercises. Used far more often and routinely referred to as an “ACSA” is the

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Cross-Servicing Agreement portion applicable when the US has a signed ACSA with another country. This document is considered an international agreement approved by DoD and the Department of State.

Mechanics Acquiring an ACSA is a two step process. First, the combatant commander determines he desires interaction with a specific country and requests that DoD gain ACSA eligibility status. DoD, in collaboration with the Department of State, determines if the request is in the best US national interest and then can declare a country “ACSA eligible.” Once eligible, CINC representatives, in concert with foreign counterparts, develop the agreement. Once approved by both countries, the combatant commander is delegated the authority to sign the international agreement. Key Tenets Five key tenets make ACSAs powerful logistics tools. First, when countries use ACSAs to make purchases they pay the lowest DoD rate for logistics goods and services, not the Foreign Military Sales rate. Second, payments for goods or services acquired through an ACSA may be cash, replacement in kind or equal value exchange. Third, payments may be made “after the fact.” Fourth, payment accounting, reporting, billing and collecting remains a Service responsibility. Finally, when an ASCA is used to support contingencies, humanitarian or foreign disaster assistance efforts, the established dollar ceilings do not apply.

Status and Use The United States has ACSAs with 56 countries and 72 other countries are “ACSA eligible.” Existing ACSAs are routinely used to respond to peacekeeping, disaster relief, and contingency operations throughout the world. For example, ACSAs have been used to: •Airlift supplies to some 3 million people left without electrical power during ice storms in Canada •Provide two roll-on/roll-off ships to deploy the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) into Croatia (not sure if it is Corps?) •Deliver vehicles and equipment in support of a noncombatant operation in Africa •Loan radio beacons to allied forces in Bosnia •Provide food and billeting in exchange for bridge construction in Hungary •Provide medical services in Tuzla in exchange for like services in Sarajevo •Provide and receive base operations support (meals, MREs, billeting, laundry, and medical care) •Receive aircraft part from Turkish Air Force •Provide strategic lift for the global war on terrorism •Receive

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services •Receive housing and office support •Dozens of other examples exist!

Permitted and Prohibited Items

Summary

The ACSA statute permits the exchange of “logistics support, sup-

ACSAs provide the combatant commanders a flexible and respon-

plies and services.” This includes (according to Title 10 U.S.C. 2350) food, billeting, transportation, (including airlift), petroleum, lubricants, clothing, communications services, medical services, some ammunition, base operations support, storage services, use of facilities, calibration services, port handling, and training services (not training itself). It does not include weapon systems, major end items, initial quantities of replacement parts & spares, or significant military equipment items listed on the US Munitions List under the Arms Export Control Act.

sive tool to use during peacekeeping, disaster relief and contingency operations thereby furthering their strategy of cooperative engagement. The ability to promote interoperability while enhancing operational readiness is one of the most attractive features. Finally, ACSAs provide both a means for obtaining and providing cost effective mutual support outside normal FMS channels while also reducing the logistics tail for joint exercises and contingencies. Lt Col Scott Chambers can be reached at scott.chambers@js.pentagon.af.mil.

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Has It Really Been Twenty Years? From a 10-person MOA to a cast-of-thousands LOA in just 20 years Lt Col (Ret) Larry Matthews, USAF A letter I sent to nine of my contemporaries on 16 December 1981 started the Maintenance Officer Association (MOA). I selected the nine based not only for their collective demonstrated talents but also because of their dispersal throughout the Air Force. It seemed logical that the fledgling organization should be, at least initially, representative of the maintenance officer population. So the nine were in different MAJCOMs (including the overseas commands), geographically dispersed, and at varying organizational levels. Fearing that I might step on some toes by exclusion (which I did, by the way), I explained that I, “.. put together the above list of names to provide a broad cross-section of professional maintenance officers based both on present assignments and past experiences. It in no way is intended to be all inclusive of the professionals in our business”.

The first MOA newsletter was distributed in May 1982 with the clever title of The MOA Newsletter. At the time that first newsletter was distributed there was a grand total of fifty members. However, keep in mind the times. This was pre-Email, before the introduction of call-anywhere-in-the-country cell phones, and to call an overseas installation required booking with the overseas operator (and, MOA matters were not ‘official business’). As a result, by today’s standards, things moved slowly.

The first newsletter reiterated the organization’s purpose and focus; “The Maintenance Officer Association (MOA) is an association of maintenance officers (MOs) committed to enhancing the USAF mission by improving the maintenance world. Consistent with that overall objective, MOA is committed to upgrading the image, visibility, and promotability of the maintenance officer corps”. Plain and simple. Well, maybe not simple. And, note that there is nothing even alluding to MOA being anti-anything. The idea that MOA was started, or grew as an anti-OPs organization is poppycock!

The Start-up was fun! Once we realized that the organization was ‘a go’, and that the Selectric typewriter trick wasn’t going to work when it came to updating membership lists, day-to-day correspondence and publishing a newsletter, that is when things got interesting. We needed a computer. Again, keep in mind the times. For the most part, the only USAF people with any computer knowledge and experience were the IT nerds down in the headquarters computer room. So my wife, Marian (the first MOA volunteer), and I went out and bought a computer. Not only was this computer pre-Windows, it was pre-DOS – an operating system called CPM. One of the charm-

ing things about CPM was that there were no icons, menus or shortcuts. The screen booted up blank with a blinking cursor and you had to type in a computer code string for everything you wanted to do. And CPM did not recognize peripherals so you had to tell the computer what printer you had and where it was connected, all by some magic code. Computer documentation at that time was written by nerds for nerds, oft-times neither of who claimed English as their native language. And the computer whiz-bangs at the local computer store spoke in tongues only they understood. Somehow, we got through all that, although in the process Marian invented some new words and I was the recipient of several new and rather descriptive terms of endearment.

Along those same lines, in the early months, MOA decided to pay Marian $.75 a month per member for her time. At one point, we figured out that when MOA hit 250 members, she would be making almost a dollar per hour! I am convinced, as is Luke Gill, the 2nd MOA president, that MOA survived the start-up primarily due to Marian’s energies. MOA and the ‘new’ Air Force There were a lot of changes in the maintenance officer world during my career in the Air Force, particularly in the late ‘70s to mid‘80s timeframe. I, and my non-rated counterparts, had a career briefing in OTS that said in essence, if you work hard and do well you have a chance to make O-5 before you retire. I assure you that was not the same briefing that our OTS classmates headed to undergraduate flying training were getting. Yes, there were separate briefings! That was the system. Yet a number of my aircraft maintenance contemporaries became general officers, and one (that I know of) earned his third star. We came a long way, baby!

I am not naïve enough to believe that MOA was the catalyst of those changes. The guys at Palace Log (MOs who ran the career field at MPC—now AFPC) were a major factor, as was some very enlightened leadership at the upper levels of the AF logistics organization over a period of years. Also, the Ops guys at MPC started managing the rated supplement program with some goals in mind as opposed to the rather helter-skelter approach that program took when it was run at the wing level.

I am convinced that the Vietnam War had a big impact on the maintenance career field as well. There were a lot of Wing Kings who fell on their swords in SEA trying to ignore the realities of maintenance capability under the myth of ‘keep ‘em flying till we win’. But, I am convinced there were even more SEA wing commanders who left

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lament?) I don’t contend that it was smart, it just was.

that experience with a first -hand understanding of the concept of maintenance capabilities and an appreciation of what a soundly managed maintenance force could really produce, even long-term.

What’s a LOA

The Logistics Community’s’ Rivet- initiatives in the ‘70s and ‘80s were also a big ‘get well’ factor. The realization that the functional managers have to stay connected with their manpower, personnel and training (MPT) counterparts was a big wake-up call that led to major changes in the normal way of doing things in the MPT arena.

So MOA did not single-handedly change the world, but I do believe that the organization was a contributing factor. If nothing else, I am convinced that, for the first time some of the more junior officers started to view the career field as a profession rather than a job. And, many of the more senior maintenance officers started paying much more than just lip service to the concept of mentorship. Over the years, we quit “eating our young.”

So why a Maintenance Officer Association? Most of the maintenance officers of my era did not consider us loggies! We were aircraft maintenance officers who, because of some strange AFSC numbering system we did not understand, came under the logistics umbrella. Sorry, LOA but that is a fact. For many of us a logistics career broadening assignment was viewed as a fate worse than kissing your sister. Maybe, more like kissing your brother in-law. .... at the family reunion. .... and Uncle Fred got it on tape. If the people you worked with were not in fatigues and the smell of JP4 was not coming under your office door, you were in the wrong job – and looking for a ‘right’ one. (Sound like a fighter pilot’s

I’ve been asked several times in past months what I thought of the MOA-to-LOA transition. Well, first of all I am not sure I am qualified to respond. I have been out of the loop and completely out of touch for a number of years. I would also speculate that the time has long passed to be debating whether MOA-to- LOA is/was good. What would appear to me to be far more relevant are the challenges facing LOA in the future. Given the inevitable crunch years that are coming with the USAF maintenance re-organization initiatives, I suspect we need to re-focus on aircraft maintenance officers once again. The base-level senior maintenance officer pool is diminished, depleted, or non-existent depending on who is telling the story. So, I will pose the following questions to LOA members: 1. Is the original focus of MOA (see paragraph #3) still valid? 2. Is LOA’s focus consistent with the original MOA thrust? 3. How can LOA assist the USAF get over the base-level maintenance officer experience shortfall hump?

Assuming that LOA wants to be more than just a social organization, the real relevance of the organization is what it adds to the Air Force. It’s not even as simple as the ‘part of the problem or part of the solution’ dilemma. What can LOA add? If you are not, as an organization, stepping up to the plate on relevant issues you become irrelevant by definition. Lt Col (Ret) Larry Matthews was the founding President of the Maintenance Officer Association (MOA). He can be reached at lmatthews@casedesign.com.

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The 11th Logistics Group – The Uniqueness of a Mission 2Lt Dawn L. Ebron In the heart of D.C., on the Potomac River, lies

Upon assuming command, the 11th Wing Commander, Colonel

a small Air Force Base that sometimes goes unnoticed to the rest of the AF population. This base is not known for its aircraft or its miles of flight line, but at Bolling AFB, a group with a unique mission is making a name for itself. As it stands now, the Logistics Group at Bolling is composed of the Logistics Plans and Programs Division and 3 squadrons: Contracting, Supply, and Transportation. On the surface, it is obvious that each organization has a unique function, but if you take a closer look, their importance is even more evident.

William Chambers made one of his goals for the wing very clear— “Wartime Customer Support.” The 11th Contracting Squadron abides by this and works every day to exceed every customer’s needs and expectations. This squadron’s five flights flights, consisting of 88 personnel, support more than 250 customers in the National Capital Region (NCR) and throughout the United States.

The Logistics Plans and Programs Division (LGX) is a newly acquired asset to the Logistics Group. This division, headed by a GS14, is primarily responsible for negotiating support agreements for Headquarters USAF, the 11th Wing, and Air Force Elements. In addition, they are responsible for conducting the 11th Wing readiness programs. Support agreements are no small task for the support agreement section — manned by only eight people who oversee 321 worldwide agreements.

Recently, the biggest undertaking for LGX has been the 11th Wing’s increased state of readiness. With every member now assigned to an Air Expeditionary Force (AEF), LGX works overtime to oversee the overall state of readiness for the wing. This includes conducting Unit Deployment Manager training, readiness briefings to senior staff, and deployment exercises. At any other wing, deployment exercises may seem mundane, but until recently, the

The Civil Engineering Support Flight, within the Contracting Squadron, constantly remains in the spot light. They are directly responsible for the renovation of all General Officer Housing and the revitalization of the Wing’s headquarters building. One recent accomplishment was the completion of the Honor Guard flight line. This marvel can be admired regularly 1Lt Jamie Failla conducts a site visit at the new Enlisted Base at Change of Housing. Commands, Air Chief Arrival Ceremonies for foreign and domestic dignitaries, plus Wing and General Officer retirements.

Unique to Bolling’s Contracting Squadron is the National Capital

Recent mobility exercise processing. 11th Wing members only deployed in ones and twos to fill AEF shortfalls across the Air Force—never an entire wing or function.

Region Support Flight. This flight services customers such as the Air Force Pentagon Communication Agency, Defense Security Service, Air Force Publishing and Distribution Office, and the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office. Contracts managed in this flight are of high dollar value and range from $120 million to $600 million.

The Supply Squadron Command Position China given is also known for its to all 4-Star Generals.

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superior customer service. One might ask, “What does a Supply squadron do without a functioning flight line?” In supporting the 11th Wing, Pentagon, DoD/Federal Organizations and Tenant Organizations, the Supply Squadron keeps busy with several unique services. One such unique service is the storage and distribution of special command - position china. Every four star general is given their own Air Force issued china to entertain their guests. Additionally, Supply provides sole mobility bag support not only to the 11th Wing, but also to all HQs USAF personnel and 12 tenant organizations. Another feature of this squadron is its retail store, which is completely contracted out. All office supplies can be purchased or ordered with the government credit card at the Office Eagle store maintained in the supply warehouse.

11th Transportation Squadron, Vehicle Maintenance Flight, prepares a Civil Engineering Dump Truck for snow removal. At Bolling AFB, their fleet is a fleet of 30 coach buses - with 10 being full-size, 49 pax coach buses—, vehicle operators transport the USAF Honor Guard and Band around the NCR and on tours throughout the country. The squadron also supplies transportation for distinguished visitors, foreign dignitaries, and General officers around the Metropolitan area. In addition, the unit directly supports the unique needs of HQs USAF and the Military District of Washington.

The absence of a flight line or the sweet smell of JP-8 does not stop 11th Supply Squadron Office Eagle Store. In the Transportation Squadron, the Traffic Management Office (TMO), Vehicle Operations Flight, and Vehicle Maintenance Flight support a myriad of customers. TMO’s customer service reputation has extended far beyond the gates of the base. Each move is personally handled from start to finish. Their wartime customer support attitude is evident as they receive customers from the Pentagon who chose instead to have their move handled by this office

the 300 members of the 11th Logistics Group from takeing on every challenge with the pride and fortitude of an “operational” wing. The service they provide is both unique and vital to the 11th Wing, the National Capital Region, and the United States Air Force. 2Lt Dawn L. Ebron is a Transportation Officer at Bolling Air Force Base. She has been assigned to the 11th Transportation Squadron since graduating from Officer Training school in Aug of 2000. 2lt Ebron can be reached at dawn.ebron@bolling.af.mil.

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Andrews AFB…A Changing Logistics Community that Supports a Unique Mission Maj Chris Froehlich Without a doubt, the 89th Airlift Wing’s mission is one of the most unique in the U. S. Air Force. Its mission is to provide worldwide airlift and logistical support to the President of the United States, vice president, cabinet members, and other high-ranking U. S. government and foreign officials. To acknowledge the importance of the logistics community to the 89th Airlift Wing’s mission, Brig. Gen. Glenn F. Spears, 89th Airlift Wing commander, said, “The wing’s logistics community has a monumental task of providing safe, reliable and comfortable worldwide airlift to our nation’s leaders. Their work is extremely challenging due to the extraordinary amount of attention-to-detail required each and every day by the maintenance, transportation, supply, contracting, and logistics plans personnel who provide our nation’s leaders world-class airlift.”

Each day at Andrews brings its share of logistical challenges, but according to Col. David B. Lee, 89th Logistics Group commander, “The greatest challenge the group ever faced was the A-76 outsourcing of the maintenance and supply functions to an all contractor workforce. The 89 AW logistics outsourcing was one of the Air Force’s most difficult, diverse and challenging to date.”

Over the past 18 months the logistics structure at Andrews has changed significantly. DynCorp Technical Services along with its subcontractor, Trend Western, began a oneyear, five-phased transition April 1, 2001. During this transitional period, the wing saw the inactivation of the 89th Supply Squadron, 89th Maintenance Squadron, 89th Aircraft Generation Squadron and eliminated the 1st Helicopter Squadron’s maintenance flight. The only maintenance and supply functions untouched by this outsourcing are the Presidential Airlift Group which directly supports presidential aircraft and the 89th Logistics Group’s flying crew chiefs for C-32 (757)

and C-40 (737) special air missions aircraft. The transition was successfully completed March 31 with DTS and Trend Western completely replacing 815 military and DoD civilians, and fully becoming part of Team Andrews.

The 89 AW’s mission requires quite a few one-of-a-kind logistical functions that do not exist elsewhere in the U.S. Air Force. For example, the 89th Transportation Squadron maintains an executive driver service to transport high ranking military and government officials, as well as distinguished visitors in the national capital area. In the past two years, the 89th Transportation Squadron has transported over 2,000 three and four-star military and civilian equivalent officers. The 89th Aerial Port Squadron supports the worldwide deployment of personnel/equipment on Air Mobility Command aircraft that accompanies the President wherever he goes in the world. Additionally, the 89 APS maintains AMCs Passport and Visa Office that communicates daily with foreign embassies to facilitate and process military passport and visa requirements. In support of the wing’s commercial airframes, the C9, C-20, C-32, C-37 and C-40, the 89th Logistics Support Squadron oversees four contractor operated and maintained base supply organizations, which directly support the maintenance operations by providing aircraft parts or equipment and technical field representatives. These COMBS not only support the 89th Airlift Wing, but also support the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and other government agencies with similar commercial airframes.

The diversity and complexity of the 89th Airlift Wing’s maintenance operations is seen each day as logisticians work on eight different MDS airframes both fixed and rotary. This is not typical in Air Force operations.

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In addition, the 89 AW is only wing in the Air Mobility Command with UH-1N helicopters, and also is the single largest fleet with 19 aircraft, in the United States Air Force. As for OPSTEMPO, Andrews transient alert flight is the Air Force’s busiest with an average of over 6,000 landings annually. By the fact that its existence is to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable logistical support to one customer, the President of the United States,

the Presidential Logistics Squadron is a truly unique organization within the United States Air Force.

Over the past two years, Brigadier General Glenn F. Spears proudly notes “the 89th Airlift Wing’s logisticians have proven themselves ready for any challenge and will continue to excel in providing logistical support to our nation’s leaders.” Major Chris Froehlich is currently the 89th Logistics Support Squadron Commander at Andrews AFB, Maryland. He assumed command in June 01 and has been a member of LOA since last year. Major Froehlich can be reached at chris.froehlich@andrews.af.mil.

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Joint Logistics Information Technology — Automating the Future for the Joint Warfighter Lt Col Debra A Shattuck, USAF In July 1996, the Joint Staff published Joint Vision 2010, which challenged DoD personnel to harness the power of the information age to achieve four new operational concepts: dominant maneuver, precision engagement, full dimensional protection, and focused logistics. Joint Vision 2020, published in June 2000, built upon this transformational framework and established “full spectrum dominance” as the overarching vision for joint forces. Full spectrum dominance means that U.S. forces can “conduct prompt, sustained, and synchronized operations with combinations of forces tailored to specific situations and with access to and freedom to operate in all domains—space, sea, land, air, and information.”1 Joint Vision 2020 contended that “Information Superiority” was the key to achieving the competitive advantage sought for U.S. military forces, and urged creation of a “global information grid” that would provide “decision superiority” to U.S. forces.

execute a given operational plan (OPLAN). Each Service has its own process and uses different automated information tools to craft and source its portion of the TPFDD. Ultimately, the final product ends up in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).

Once consolidated in JOPES, logisticians must conduct detailed analysis to determine whether the TPFDD, as constructed, is logistically feasible. In other words, is there enough lift (land, sea, and air), throughput capacity at specified ports of embarkation and debarkation, and time allotted, to move the required forces, equipment & sustainment to their ultimate destinations by the required delivery date?

Constructing, sourcing, and analyzing a TPFDD is an extremely

This article looks at efforts undertaken by logisticians to leverage information technology to facilitate four core capabilities needed by joint warfighters to achieve the new operational concepts introduced in the Joint Vision documents. They are: the ability to rapidly build and source a time phased force deployment data (TPFDD) file, the ability to track the execution of the TPFDD in real-time, the ability to maintain real-time total asset visibility (TAV) of all forces, equipment, and supplies supporting an operation, and the ability to achieve and maintain decision superiority over an adversary.

Rapid TPFDD Development and Execution Tracking. Though generally considered the purview of the operations community, rapid development of an effective, executable, TPFDD has major ramifications for logisticians. A TPFDD lays out in great detail exactly what forces, equipment, and sustainment are required to

complex process and, not surprisingly, takes a great deal of time. One of the challenges the logistics community has undertaken is to field joint automated information tools that help expedite this process. One of the tools currently in development is the Transportation Coordinator’s Automated Information for Movement System II (TC AIMS II).

The TC AIMS II program began in the mid-1990s as an initiative to streamline the TPFDD build process and to improve the in-transit visibility of the TPFDD execution. The program appraised 149 Service/Agency legacy automated information systems supporting the TPFDD development and execution processes and selected five key systems to form the backbone of the new joint tool. The joint system is based on two Marine Corps unit movement and planning systems, the Air Force’s traffic management system, and the rail load and convoy management modules of two Army legacy systems. TC AIMS II is fully deployable and enables units to perform a wide variety of transportation and TPFDD-related tasks. For example,

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of lines of varying thicknesses. Can store 17-20 alphanumeric characters. - Two Dimensional Bar Codes (2D Bar Codes): Next generation bar code. Can record approximately 1850 characters. Contains several layers of redundancy and so can be read even if damaged. Can contain both supply and transportation data. More durable than linear bar codes. - Optical Memory Cards (OMC): Also known as “Laser Card” technology. Similar to a recordable CD. Currently cannot be reused. Can store 2.8 MB of data. Can include data encryption and other security features. Can withstand very rough handling.

The DoD ID Card sports both linear (top) and twodimensional (2D) bar codes. using a tailored database, units can quickly create the Unit Deployment List (complete with associated equipment and Unit Line Numbers) which forms the basis of its input to the consolidated joint TPFDD. Using the same file it sends forward for the TPFDD input, units can automatically populate Radio Frequency (RF) tags and other Automatic Identification Technology (AIT) tools, print transportation control movement documents, print and scan Military Shipping Labels, and create rail load and convoy management reports. The beauty of TC AIMS II is that it enables users to access and apply source data to multiple applications without having to “fat finger” the data over and over again. It also contributes to breaking down artificial barriers between logistics functional stovepipes by enabling seamless interface between transportation and supply processes.

Enabling Total Asset Visibility. It is one thing to effectively and efficiently craft a plan to deploy forces, equipment, and sustainment, it is quite another to facilitate monitoring the deployment of those items in real time. Achieving joint total asset visibility of a deployment is probably the greatest challenge facing warfighters today. Given the need for forces to be agile and flexible, it is imperative that warfighters have “the big picture” as forces begin to flow into their area of responsibility (AOR). Without detailed information on exactly what is flowing into their AOR and when, exactly, it will arrive at a particular location, joint warfighters cannot respond rapidly to changing scenarios (i.e. loss of a key port of debarkation or staging base) and new operational requirements (i.e. new mission focus). There are a number of ongoing joint initiatives to facilitate total asset visibility. One of the major undertakings is to field a suite of AIT tools and integrate them with Service and joint information systems to enable automated, accurate, and timely generation/transmission of the source data that forms the backbone of TAV. The following table describes some of the AIT tools currently in use within DoD. - Linear Bar Codes: Common AIT used extensively in civil sector for things like Unit Product Codes (UPCs). Consists of a cluster

The Optical Memory Card enables automatic receipt of requisitions and supports asset tracking. - Smart Cards/Common Access Cards: An integrated circuit card that stores from 2 KB to 16 KB on an electronic chip. Data can be secured with a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Come in read only, read/write memory, or a combination of the two. Some cards include other media such as bar codes or magnetic strips. Information on the cards can be segmented for different uses with firewalls between the data sectors. The new DoD ID cards fall into this category. - Radio Frequency Identification (RFID): Commonly known as RF Tags, these reusable devices enable real-time tracking of assets and in-the-box visibility of containers and pallets using fixed interrogators and/or hand-help terminals (HHTs). RF Tags come in a wide variety of sizes and contain various amounts of memory - Satellite Tracking Systems (STS): Uses Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) feeds and/or two-way key-entry data to provide An RF Tag real-time ITV of assets/personnel. Used widely in the commercial trucking industry. USEUCOM utilized an STS

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Chief’s Logistics Review

Lt Gen Zettler This is an exciting time for Air Force logisticians! We spent the last

by the CSAF — The Combat Wing Organization (CWO

year superbly supporting the War on Terrorism. Make no mistake, the logistics community is robust…collectively, we have excelled in moving personnel and materiel unthinkable distances in tremendous quantities. Indeed a Herculean success. Yet as we’ve learned over the last few years, there’s room for improvement.

This structure will standardize operations across the Ai

Many of you are presently engaged in widespread and fundamental changes that will lead to a lighter, leaner, more lethal expeditionary force. As you may recall in my first article (Winter 2001), I drew a roadmap outlining where we’ve been, what were working on, and where we needed to go in order to more effectively conduct successful expeditionary operations anywhere in the world. In my second article (Fall 2001) we examined the Chief’s Logistics Review (CLR) in detail, discussed CLR’s impact on our wing level logistics processes, and related its importance to EAF strategy and power projection. In this, my last article on CLR, I will provide a final update, relay the results from CORONA Top, and describe the new Combat Wing Organization and how it postures our wings to provide combat capability throughout the full spectrum of combat planning, deployment, execution, sustainment, and redeployment.

power across the entire range of complex operation arrangement to meet 21st Century challenges. It includ to providing support to an expeditionary, rapid reactio scope of sustainment and deployment operations. This approach to delivering combat capability and will inc Squadron (LRS). The tests highlighted the advantages plans into the LRS, and supported development of a Officer (LRO). The professional LRO will possess an un garrison support to contingency beddown to in-transit transportation systems integration. This logistician will k

Adapt or Die Our world is changing, vast distances are traversed in a matter of minutes, speed is an expectation, and lines of communication are becoming more streamlined and more complicated at the same time. Our reduced footprint overseas and increasing number of contingency taskings require new methods and organizational structures that are flexible in every dimension, yet, strong enough to effectively respond and sustain combat forces all over the globe. Innovative ideas and transformation efforts allow us to leverage limited assets, explore new ways of doing business, and identify revolutionary processes that can incrementally or dramatically increase our warfighting capability.

redeploy our air expeditionary forces and will bring valu

The CWO will enable warfighters in the Operations G

Organizing toward Efficiency — CLR and the Test Results

the employment of our weapons systems at the tactica tional level of war. Under the CWO, flightline maintain new Maintenance Group where they will be mentored nection between operations and maintenance remains deploy with the squadron they support. Operations an er. The only difference from our current structure is trained by a professional maintainer. The Maintenance G ment and will balance sortie production with the long-te

CLR testing was conducted at 17 test bases from 13 Aug 01 through 28 Feb 02 and revealed

Expected Benefits

valuable information that right now is leading to improvements in policy, processes, training, and wing organizational structure across the Air Force. It focused on four areas—technical training and officer development, material management, contingency planning, and sortie production/fleet management. Although CLR provided a solid assessment, the tests also revealed that adjustments to AF organizational structure were necessary. Most significantly, and not surprisingly, the tests also demonstrated sortie production and fleet health activities were not mutually exclusive—there is an inextricable link between the two. In March 2002, following examination of the test results, analysis of comments from the field, and after careful deliberations with MAJCOM Commanders, a new wing structure was approved

What benefits do we hope to gain from the Combat

As professional logisticians, it is our responsibility to rigorously test new ideas, and determine which have practical application worthy of development. Otherwise we will fall behind, become less efficient, less relevant, and less lethal. Right from the start, the Chief’s Logistics Review was designed to dissect and examine key wing level logistics processes and investigate new avenues of innovation with the goal of improving combat readiness under the Expeditionary Air Force construct.

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improve combat readiness and heighten our expedition ning, deployment and execution. We will instill the sam duction, and stabilize our flying hour program execution improve the Total Not Mission Capable for Maintenance and second term 5-level maintenance technicians by imp cer development and training for rated and logistics offic capable force across all logistics disciplines. However, no out a dedicated and concerted effort to train and devel

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e Air Force, enhancing the way we deliver air and space ational missions, and will ultimately provide the best cludes standing up a Mission Support Group dedicated action, contingency-based Air Force focused on the full This new wing organization will provide an integrated l include a new squadron — the Logistics Readiness ges of combining supply, transportation, and logistics of a professional logistician — the Logistics Readiness n understanding of a broad range of vital skills — from nsit visibility; from crisis action planning to supply and will know what it takes to deploy, operate, sustain, and

Officer Training and Development: A Cornerstone of the CWO Major Air Staff training initiatives and improvements are underway to better prepare officers for air expeditionary logistics. The Chief’s guidance is clear — it’s every Airman’s responsibility to master his or her career core competencies. A Ph.D-level of proficiency in expertise and leadership is only possible if we grow, groom, and educate our leaders to develop greater depth in their career fields. Accordingly, we are exploring a certification program for aircraft maintainers, munitions maintenance and logistics readiness officers.

Maintenance training for rated officers also continues to be an important element of reorganization. Mission ready pilots on their way to command a squadron will attend an aircraft maintenance officer course covering wartime and peacetime maintenance operations.

The first Logistics Readiness Officers are preparing to graduate from the challenging 18-

valuable expertise to the Mission Support Group.

ns Group to focus on planning, training, and executing ctical level while taking time to learn about the operantainers will move from the Operations Group to the ored and trained by other career maintainers. The conains paramount, a team, — maintainers will continue to s and maintenance will train together and fight togethre is maintainers will be commanded, mentored, and nce Group will focus on maintaining aircraft and equipng-term health of our aging fleets.

mbat Wing Organization? First and foremost, we will itionary capabilities. We will enhance contingency plansame level of concern for fleet health as for sortie protion. When we successfully achieve these goals, we will nance Rate, and increase the retention rates of our first improving stability. We must continue to improve offiofficers, and produce a more professionally trained and r, none of the expected benefits will come to pass withevelop our best officers for the challenging future that

week Logistics Readiness Officers’ basic course at Lackland AFB in November. After careful analysis and integration of inputs from the MAJCOMs, Air Staff working groups carefully identified 69 expeditionary combat support core competencies and incorporated them into this training. Officer development will not stop there, major reviews of other contingency training and exercises are underway. For example, the target audience attending Silver Flag, the one-week, premiere Civil Engineer, Services, and Personnel employment/ sustainment/ deployment training conducted at three sites (Tyndall AFB, Ramstein AB, and Kadena AB) is under review to determine how integration of a broader mission support group audience can be successfully adapted to teach operations in an expeditionary environment. The curriculum for Phoenix Readiness at Fort Dix Air Mobility Center, is also being reviewed to better reflect the wartime skill sets needed to be successful in an expeditionary environment. Additionally, offerings like the Contingency Wartime Planning Course at Maxwell AFB is open to all AFSCs and offers a challenging exposure to crisis action and deliberate action planning.

It’s All About Improved Combat Readiness Dramatic changes on the world stage combined with political and fiscal realities have resulted in significant reductions in US presence overseas. However, our ability to rapidly project people, equipment, and supplies to any area of the world needing US military might is a warfighting necessity. The Combat Wing Organization under the EAF leverages the capabilities of air and space power to meet operational challenges now and into the future. But we can’t do it without you. This new Combat Wing Organization is going to need energy, its going to need even better ideas and strategies over time, and its going to need each of us to take an active role in officer professional development and training across the board. Although our Air Force is changing, officership remains constant. Our high technology instruments of war will always need sharp, dedicated Airmen to implement, integrate, and deploy them. The Logistics Officers’ Association is dedicated to these principles and I know there will be some lively discussion at this year’s conference. Organizers have selected a dynamic program that includes an impressive assemblage of leaders from government and the aerospace industry. Lt Gen Zettler is the Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics, USAF. He currently serves as LOA’s Executive Senior Advisor.

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Two key joint automated information systems enabling joint total asset visibility are the Joint Total Asset Visibility (JTAV) system and the Global Transportation Network (GTN). Both tools compile information from a host of Service/joint AIT and automated information systems and display it in response to tailored user queries. The vision for JTAV is to provide users at all operational levels with timely and accurate information on the location, movement, status, and identity of units, personnel, equipment, and supplies from “factory/depot” (i.e. wholesale level) to “foxhole/ship” (tactical level). GTN aims to provide a similar breadth of information targeted at personnel/items “in-transit” (i.e. moving), whether within the Defense Transportation System or commercial carriers.

The challenges associated with providing joint warfighters with total asset visibility are immense and have not yet been overcome. There are literally thousands of Service/Agency/civilian sector legacy tools, cutting across multiple stovepiped functional areas, which must be accessed to create the source data building blocks of TAV. Many of these systems are outdated and support only “batch processed” data transmission that hampers real-time asset tracking.

The foundation of decision superiority is information—accurate, timely, secure information delivered to decision makers in the optimum format. There are scores of joint information technology tools under development, all aimed at providing joint warfighters with decision superiority. It would be unrealistic (and inefficient) to expect joint warfighters to tap into each tool individually to get the information and capabilities they need. Instead, joint logisticians are developing the Global Combat Support System (GCSS) Combatant Command/Joint Task Force (CC/JTF) tools.

Logisticians must find a way to seamlessly integrate the data from all these disparate systems, even as they strive to create new, streamlined tools for facilitating TAV.

GCSS (CC/JTF) is not so much a “system” in the traditional sense, as it is a “concept” to deliver decision support tools to the warfighter that integrate Service/Agency logistics data with operations and intelligence information already resident in the Global Command and Control System (GCCS) to create a common operational picture. The Joint Staff Directorate of Logistics and the Defense Information Systems Agency are working together to make GCSS (CC/JTF) a reality. They are leveraging the capabilities of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create a suite of logistics joint decision support tools (JDSTs) that will give warfighters near real-time collaborative operations and logistics capabilities that supports planning, execution, monitoring, and rapid re-planning. Information will be presented in a variety of visual formats, including maps, graphs, charts, and tables that support “drill down” capability and that employ “intelligent agents” that alert users that pre-selected thresholds have been reached.

Logistics Decision Support Tools. Joint Vision 2020 states

All of the joint information tools described above are in varying

that “decision superiority” is a must for effective joint warfare. Decision superiority means that U.S. forces can make and implement better and faster decisions than the enemy, and successfully shape a developing situation or rapidly react to changes. Decision superiority must characterize all aspects of U.S. force application — from planning through execution and must be facilitated at all operational levels from the smallest tactical units to the highest strategic joint warfighting organization (i.e. Combatant Command or Joint Task Force).

stages of development. Acquiring and fielding information technology tools is a complex and expensive process. But, thanks to the concerted effort of DoD personnel and a host of dedicated civilian-sector information technology experts, we are making progress in harnessing the incredible power of information technology to give America’s fighting forces “full spectrum dominance” in any scenario.

Joint Vision 2020. Joint Staff, circa 2000. p. 6

Lt Col Debra Shattuck works in Joint Staff J-4, Logistics Information Fusion Division. She can be reached at debra.shattuck@pentagon.af.mil.

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2002 LOA Scholarship Winners The competition was keen, but these logistics professionals rose above the rest. We could have devoted an entire issue to these superstars, but these couple of pages will have to suffice. These winners will be presented with their scholarships at the banquet during the LOA Conference. Please congratulate them and wish them well. You could say you knew them when! NAME: MSgt Jose M. Alvarez, USAF AFSC: 2A071A Base: Eglin AFB, FL Duty Title: Consolidated Avionics Intermediate Shop (CAIS) Supervisor. Academic Data: Aggressively pursuing Electrical Engineering Degree from prestigious Cleveland Institute of Technology. Completed 46% of Associates Degree curriculum while maintaining an impressive 3.9 GPA Leadership and Duty Performance: Master technician; single-handedly saved Air Force well over $600,000 in depot exchange costs. Driving force from 1990 to present in the testing of over 17,000 avionics assets vital to support of over 100 exercises and contingency actions including Operations DESERT FOX and NOBLE EAGLE Community Involvement: Ambassador in blue; provided outstanding support to the Air Force Enlisted Foundation; awarded Letter of Appreciation from 33 FW Commander and retired CMSgt of the Air Force for his unselfish dedication

Awards and Decorations: Outstanding NCO; Lt Gen Leo Marquez Award winner for 33d Maintenance Squadron in 2001. Name: MSgt Ted R. Garrison Jr., USAF

AFSC: 2T071

Base: Eielson AFB, AK

Duty Title: Superintendent of Traffic Management Flight, Academic Data: Wayland Baptist University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Traffic Management. Currently holding a 4.0 GPA, has completed 97 of 124 hours required.

Leadership and Duty Performance: Maintains an average 6-hour initial movement time on 1,075 shipments annually of priority 999/MICAP, Lean Logistics, and 2-Level Maintenance cargo; well under PACAF and Air Force standards of 24 hours.

Community Involvement: Elected by peers as founding president of the squadron Top 4; identified policy and finalized constitution.As Eielson Top 3 fund raising committee chairman raised over $8,000 for use in quarterly awards, NCO promotion recognition, Professional Military Education and more.

Awards and Decorations: Selected as the HQ AFMC CLSS Professional Transportation Craftsman of the Year for 1998 Name: TSgt Paul S. Raymond, USAF AFSC: 2T071 Base: Hickam AFB, HI Duty Title: NCOIC, Transportation Cell, PACAF Regional Supply Squadron (RSS). Academic Data: Currently enrolled in CCAF, has accumulated 57 credits toward an Associates Degree in Transportation, and has maintained a 4.0 GPA. Leadership and Duty Performance: Handpicked to be the first PACAF RSS Transporter to build the squadron’s Transportation Cell from the ground up, TSgt Raymond is an unparalleled manager and technician. He aggressively formed a comprehensive communication network with 35 logistics agencies and 250 key transporters, and created the first-ever RSS 2T0X1

Community Involvement: TSgt Raymond is actively involved in American Association of University Women/Girls Engaged in Math and Science (GEMS), Oahu 4-H Club speech festival, Hickam Hana Keaka Youth Drama Club and Teen Center, Nimitz Elementary School’s Hickam parent liaison, Honolulu First United Methodist, Hawaii Food Bank, and various squadron and wing level organizations.

Awards and Decorations: The 2001 PACAF Regional Supply Squadron NCO of the Year, the 2001 HQ PACAF Directorate of Logistics NCO of the Year, the 2001 HQ PACAF NCO of the Year, the 2001 PACAF Transportation NCO of the Year and the 2001 United States Air Force Transportation NCO of the Year. Additionally, he garnered the 2002 PACAF Regional Supply Squadron Volunteer of the Quarter and 2002 HQ PACAF Directorate of Logistics Volunteer of the Quarter.

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Name: TSgt Jeffrey W. Prescott, USAF

AFSC: 2A177

Base: Kadena AB, Japan

Duty Title: Electronic Warfare Systems Shift Supervisor Academic Data: Presently enrolled with University of Maryland University College, GPA 4.0; after completion of current class, 67 transferable credits (including 12 upper level) will be accredited by UMUC toward B.A.

Leadership and Duty Performance: Directed installation of AAR-44A Infrared Warning Receiver Kevlar Debris Shields; first in Pacific. Protects $375K sensor units from damage during unimproved runway landings; enhanced missions

Community Involvement: Tirelessly devoted time to participate in the 353 SOG Special Olympics commissary fundraiser. Outstanding effort contributed to over $1300 being raised; received a Letter of Appreciation.

Awards and Decorations: 353 MXS NCO of the Quarter for April-June 2002; received $400 Pitsenbarger Award from AFA for outstanding scholarship.

Name: SSgt Deanna D. Renn, USAF

AFSC: 2T071

Base: Grand Forks AB, ND

Duty Title: Traffic Management Craftsman. Academic Data: Park University, B.S. Social Psychology, GPA 3.375, 100 College Credits Leadership and Duty Performance: Demonstrated an exceptional mastery of professional skills as the NCOIC of Non-Temporary Storage. Expertly managed 240 active storage lots valued in excess of $325,000 annually. Processed over three million pounds in support equipment for a Patriot missile battery deployment in the Korean peninsula; assisted in devising an alternate method to off-load improperly positioned equipment and saved 65 manhours and enabled the Patriot battery to immediately assume a defensive posture.

Community Involvement: The Master of Ceremonies for the 2002 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. remembrance luncheon for the base and Grand Forks community; event was a huge success, drawing more than 100 participants.

Awards and Decorations: 319th Logistics Group NCO of the Quarter Jan-Mar 02, 45th Logistics Group Airman of the Year 1996 and 8th Logistics Group Airman of the Year 1994. Received acceptance into the AFROTC Enlisted Commissioning program.

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LOA 2002 Executive Board Election Results are In! From 1 July 2002 to 31 July 2002, the Logistics Officer Association held elections for the LOA Executive Board. This was the first time that elections were held online, and we were extremely pleased with the record-breaking 44 percent voter turnout! The new Executive Board members will be introduced to the membership at the 20th Anniversary Conference - so please feel free to congratulate them when you see them!

President Colonel Mezzacappa is the Deputy Executive Director for Conventional Ammunition, Joint Activity, for Army Materiel Command in Alexandria, VA. She is responsible for leading a jointly staffed office to advocate Military Service needs within the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) organization, which is run by the Army for DoD. She has served in numerous munitions and maintenance assignments at wing, center, and Air Staff levels. She has also served as Commander, 7th Logistics Group, Dyess AFB, Texas. Col Mezzacappa was the SALOA chapter president from 1994-96, hosted two national conferences, and served as the Lone Star chapter senior advisor. She is the current editor of LOA’s Exceptional Release magazine.

Vice President Lt Col Evan Miller is the commander of the 7th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Dyess Air Force Base, TX. He leads 415 squadron members performing maintenance for the 7th Bomb Wing’s B-1 and the 317th Airlift Group’s C-130 aircraft. Lt Col Miller has served in maintenance positions at the wing and center level, including F-22 acquisition logistics and B-1 squadron maintenance officer. He has recently been selected for reassignment to the Air Staff. A LOA member since 1995, Lt Col Miller has served as the Dyess Chapter president.

Treasurer Major Kevin L. Sampels is a Depot Maintenance Program Manager at the Air Staff. He has served in a variety of supply and maintenance positions at the wing, center, and MAJCOM levels. Before being assigned to the Pentagon, Maj Sampels was a logistics career broader at Ogden Air Logistics Center, a logistics assignments officer at the Air Force Personnel Center, and executive officer at HQ AETC/LG. A LOA member since 1998, he has served as the San Antonio Chapter secretary and Hill Chapter vice president.

Assistant Treasurer Lt Col Tracy Smiedendorf is a member of the Executive Action Group, HQ USAF, directly supporting both the Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff. He has served in a variety of wing and MAJCOM aircraft maintenance positions at McChord, Rhein Main, Scott, and Fairchild where he was the Commander of the 92d Logistics Support and Maintenance Squadrons. Additionally he served a tour at Elmendorf AFB as a Transportation officer. He has recently served LOA as the Fairchild Chapter president.

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Logistics Officer Association’s 20th Anniversary Conference “Supporting the Joint Warfighter - Today and Tomorrow” September 4 - 6, 2002 Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Virginia Hosted by the Capital Chapter As of June 1, 2002

Tuesday, September 3, 2002 (Pre-conference Activities) Time 1200 – 1700

Activity Golf Tournament (Andrews South and East Courses - bag lunches available)

1200 – 1900

Registration at Hyatt Regency Crystal City

1400 – 2100

Exhibitor Set-Up

1800 – 2100

Icebreaker/Recognition of Association Founders/Presentation of Golf Prizes (heavy hors d’oeuvers/cocktails)

2000 – 2300

Social (Tidewater Room, includes dessert, coffee, and cocktails. Dress: Smart Casual)

1900 – 2100

Flesh Peddler Central (Boardroom on 3rd floor, just above Tidewater Room, meet one-on-one with AFPC)

Wednesday, September 4, 2002 Time

Activity (Spouse Tours to Washington DC Tourist Sites) 0700 – 1130 Registration Continues

Speaker/POC

0730 – 0740

President’s Welcome

Col Dugan, LOA President

0740 – 0840

View From The Top

Lt Gen Zettler, AF Deputy Chief of Staff, Installation & Logistics

0840 - 0850

Chapter Roll Call

Col Dugan, LOA President

0850 - 0900

Capital Chapter Welcome/Administrative Remarks

Maj Gen Saunders/Lt Col Reggie Hall Capital Chapter Senior Advisor/President

0900 – 0920

Break in Exhibit Area

0920 – 1015

HAF & SAF IE&L Transformation

Mr. Ron Orr, Prin Deputy Asst Sec for IL&E

1015 – 1115

Civil Engineer Support of Operations Noble Eagle & Enduring Freedom

Maj Gen Robbins, Air Force Civil Engineer

1115 – 1130

Break in Exhibit area

1130 – 1300

Lunch - Luncheon Address: “Changing the Logistics Landscape”

1300 – 1330

Break in Exhibit Area

1330 – 1430

1430 – 1450 1450 – 1550

General Lester Lyles, AMC/CC

Room A

Room B

Room C

Room D

Room E

Logistics Initiatives

Munitions 101 Col Saeger OO-ALC

AEF Logistics School Col Caudill Lt Col Morani ACC

F-22 Logistics Support

Maj Gen (sel) Gabreski AFMC/LG

AF Logistics/Joint PME Career Opportunities Lt Col Dave Blanks AFPC

Col Scott SMO-22

BREAK

Spares Campaign

Agile Combat Support Bare Base/Troop Support Brig Gen Skoch, ILC Col Larry, ILV

Wing Reorg Panel Col Vanhouse, Col Pruitt, Col Morrow, & Col Atkinson

Transforming Training

EUCOM J4 Experience

Brig Gen Mansfield AF/ILI

Col Simmons 82 TRW

1550 – 1600

Break (Relocate to main room)

1600 – 1645 1645 – 1730

The U.S. Air Force in the 21st Century The U.S. Air Force in the 21st Century

1730 – 2000

Reception in the Exhibit Area (heavy hors d’oeuvres/cocktails, dress is uniform or smart casual.)

Brig Gen Ann Harrell

Maj Gen John Barry, AFMC/XP General Jumper, CSAF

Thursday, September 5, 2002 Time

Activity (Spouse Tours to Washington DC Tourist Sites) 0630 – 0730 Chapter President Breakfast with LOA Executive Board

Speaker/POC

0730 – 0745

Administrative Comments

Col Dugan, LOA President

0745 – 0830

KEYNOTE JOINT ADDRESS

VADM Holder, Director of Logistics, Joint Staff

Col Dugan, LOA President

Time 0830 – 0900

Activity Break in Exhibit Area

Speaker/POC

0900 – 0945

“Logistics Chain Management”

Lt Gen Beauchamp DCG, Army Materiel Command

0945 – 1015

Break in Exhibit Area

1015 – 1100

Future Logistics Environment

1100 – 1130

Break in Exhibit Area

1130 – 1300

Lunch - Luncheon Address: “Where it all began”

1300 – 1330

Break in Exhibit Area (Relocate to Seminar of Choice)

1330 – 1430

1500 – 1600

1600 – 1630 1630 – 1730

Mr. Larry Matthews, First MOA President

Room B

Room C

Room D

Room E

TRANSCOM 101

AFIT Courses/ Opportunities

Critical Infrastructure Protection Program Marty Henry NSWC

Desert Logistics - The Enduring Freedom Challenge Col Jones, CENTAF A4

Room A JSF Logistics Support Lt Col George Col (Ret) Luke Gill AF PEO

1430 – 1500

HON Diane Morales, DUSD (L&MR)

Maj Gen Welser TRANSCOM

Capt David Collette

BREAK

Joint Logistics 101

DLA 101

AEF

Applying Technology to Logistics

Col (Sel) Shattuck Col Scott Olsen, USMC

Maj Gen Saunders, Vice Director HQ DLA

Maj Gen Pepe (T) Hq USAF/CC-EAF

Industry Panel KPMG, Boeing, Oracle Geary Wallace Moderator

Mr. Reboulet, AF AIT PM

BREAK

LOA - Where do we go from here? Maj Gen Wetekam WR-ALC/CC

Logistics Readiness Officer Transition Maj Gen Sullivan

Acquisition Contracting BGen Scott SAF/AQ

20th Anniversary Banquet (Service Dress for military/business attire for civilians) 1800 – 1900 1900 – 2200

Cocktails in Exhibit Area “Stars & Bars” (O-1 to O-3s meet informally with GO/FOs in Tidewater Room Banquet KEYNOTE ADDRESS: “On the Horizon” General George Babbitt (USAF, Retire) Scholarship Presentations Col Sowinski, LOA VP LOA – 20 Years of Excellence Presentation Lt Col’s Hannon and Hall

Friday, September 6, 2002 Time 0700 – 0800

Activity Administrative Comments/LOA Business Meeting Introduction of new National LOA Officers/Closing Remarks Preview 2003 Conference

Tinker Chapter President

0800 – 0845

Logistics Acquisition: Breaking Old Paradigms

Hon Michael Wynne, PDUSD (AT&L)

0845 – 0915

Break in Exhibit Area

0915 – 1000

Acquisition Transformation

1000 – 1030

Break in Exhibit Area

1030 – 1200

Joint Logistics Senior Leader Panel Planning and Resourcing Future Support

VADM Holder, LTG Mahan/VADM Moote Lt Gen Zettler/Lt Gen Kelly/ VADM Lippert/Mr. Mason (Moderator)

1200 – 1215

Closing Comments

New LOA President

1215

Adjourn

1300 – 1700

Professional Development Tours National Air & Space Museum - Garber Facility (Aircraft Restoration Facility) Pentagon

Speaker/POC Col Dugan, LOA President

Ms. Druyun, SAF/AQ

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AAI ACL Technologies

AAI Corporation

38, 39, 40

ATTI

28, 29, 46, 47

AFLMA

Air Force Research Laboratory

44, 45

AIT

ARINC

BAE Systems

32, 33, 42, 43

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CACI International

CDO Technologies

Defense Contract Management Agency

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20, 21, 22, 23

ESSIbuy

Honeywell

HQ SSG

Hyperion

Kansas City Plant

KLSS

KPMG Consulting

KPMG/Spares Campaign

LOA

Lockheed Martin

49, 50, 53, 54

NCR Teradata Division

Northrop Grumman

34, 35

OO-ALC/TIS

Oklahoma City CVB

Paravant Computer Systems

Parker Aerospace

Pratt & Whitney

PWC Consulting

Raytheon Aerospace

Rockwell Collins

Sheppard AFB, 82 TW

80, 81

Systems Exchange/TFD Group

Telos Corporation

The Nordam Group

TRW

78, 79

USAF Aging Aircraft Program

Wing Enterprises

WL Gore & Associates

27, 48

WR-ALC

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Chapter Updates

The Gateway Chapter - Scott AFB We gave our senior advisor BG Peter J. Hennessey a great send off! The men and women of the 375th Maintenance Squadron did a superb job of getting the MX facility prepared for the LG’s going away and the quarterly awards ceremony. I would like to thank Lt Joe Austin and Lt Mark Rardin for heading up this huge task! We would like to thank Gen Hennessey for his time and dedication to LOA. He truly inspired us to achieve our goals and even some we didn’t think possible.

Effective 23 Jan 2002, the SNCO Logistician of the Quarter award is renamed to the Lt Col Jack Sargeant SNCO Logistician of the Quarter award. Lt Col Jack Sargeant is being recognized due to his hard work and dedication over 40 years ago that brought the 463L pallet to life. The 463L pallet has influenced the design of every major cargo aircraft and material handling equipment since it was introduced. The Scott Logistics Officer Association is proud to recognize one of our original logisticians.

Our Logistician of the Quarter program is simply something we our proud of. Not because it gets our organization known on base but that we take the time to recognize our outstanding enlisted and civilian logistics personnel on Scott AFB. Maj Lee Wilcox (HQ AMC/DO) has done an excellent job of soaring this program to new heights. Logistician of the Quarter Award Winners

Logistician of the Quarter Award Winners

(Oct - Dec 01)

(Jan - Mar 02)

Lt Col Jack Sargeant SNCO: MSgt Johnathan Bey, USTC-J3-OP

Lt Col Jack Sargeant SNCO: SMSgt Connie Billinglsey, HQ AMC/LGS

NCO: TSgt Raelene Parker, 375 MXS

NCO: SSgt Kenneth Denise, 375 Med Spt Sq

Amn: SrA Natalie Ulloa, AMCRSS

Amn: A1C Charlotte Forester, AMCRSS

Civ: Judith Fisher, TACC/XOG

Civ: Mr. John Francis, 375 MXS Sq

Brig Gen Loren Reno presents Mr. John Francis his Civilian Logistician of the Quarter Award.

Brig Gen Reno and Gateway Chapter President Capt JD Duvall pose for a photo opportunity.

The following individuals were elected to the Executive Council on 23 Apr 02: President - Capt JD DuVall

Vice President - Lt Mallisa Wall

Treasurer - Maj Mark Weber

Membership - Lt Tim Souhrada

Secretary - Capt Heather Hunn

Awards - Maj Lee Wilcox

Events - Lt Joe Austin

I am pleased to announce the Logistician of the Quarter award winners: The chapter’s nominee for the LOA Scholarship program was SSgt Julia M.Nelson, NCOIC, Fuels Laboratory, 375th LSS. We wish her the best of luck!

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We are excited about the direction our chapter is heading and proud to have BG Loren M. Reno on-board as our new senior advisor. We are developing plans to jumpstart a membership drive focused around our civilians, corporate individuals, Guard, Reserve, and retired logisticians in the greater St Louis area. Our plans are to step up from the 4th largest chapter in LOA to the 3rd by 2003 with room to spare. By having a larger and Total Force membership we will enable greater opportunities not only for professional development but local mentorship for our junior officers and civilians.

Over the past few months we have had the unique opportunity to host some of our fellow officers from other AMC bases. Each officer leaves with a greater understanding of what “Global Reach for America” really means. How USTC, HQ AMC/LG, TACC, AMC Regional Supply Squadron and the En-route System work in concert to ensure the other parts of the Mobility Air Force machine stand ready to support our nation. A tour of Scott AFB will open your eyes...and you’ll understand “the sun never sets on AMC.”

We are anxiously looking forward to several chapter events that we have planned. Maj Mark Weber is working with FEDEX to get a tour of their Memphis facility scheduled for this fall. Capt Josh Meyers is working with Boeing to schedule a half-day road-trip to their St Louis Museum. Lt Mallisa Golubic is making plans for a visit to McConnell AFB for late Fall. Currently Lt Golubic is in the inaugural LRO course at Lackland AFB. We wish here the best of luck and can’t wait to have her as a guest speaker to tell us all about it! v/r Capt JD DuVall President, Gateway Chapter

The Air Capital Chapter - McConnell AFB We’ve had a very busy year. The Air Capital Chapter’s membership has more than doubled. The increase in membership is a direct reflection of the dedication of our chapter leadership. Our new leaders are: President: Major Steven Dorfman, Commander, 22 MXS Vice President: Major Mark See, Maintenance Supervisor, 22 AGS Secretary: Lt Theresa Fountain, Fuels Management Flight Commander, 22 SUPS Events Chairman: Lt Sam Aston, OIC, Procedures and Analysis, 22 SUPS Treasurer: Lt Jodi Krone, OIC, Maintenance Support Element, 22 SUPS

We took trips to OC-ALC/Tinker AFB, Oklahoma and the RSS at Scott AFB, Illinois. At OC-ALC, Tinker AFB, we toured industrial shops, paint facilities, and engine test cells to name a few. Our visit resulted in a better understanding of depot production and assembly. At Scott AFB, we got a first hand look at what the RSS does — touring their computer operations, KC 135 operations, stock fund management, etc. What outstanding operations! Thanks to Tinker and Scott AFBs for the great experiences!

We’re constantly striving to keep up-to-date on the latest and greatest happenings. Lt Col Robert Hamm, 22 LG/CD, briefed us on his experiences while TDY to Tuzla, Bosnia and Major Charles Deckett always kept us abreast of the CLR, VML, and other vital processes.

All in all, it’s been a very productive year and we’re looking forward to the new challenges and rewards of the upcoming year.

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The Gateway Chapter - Scott AFB (Continued)

Chapter Updates

The Fuji Chapter - Yokota AB The Fuji Chapter has been very busy the first quarter of 2002! We started off with a briefing from Maj Schwing concerning the upcoming Logistics Readiness Officer career field, with over 20 chapter members in attendance. On 9 May, we had a highly successful trip/tour to Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, for some joint cross-talk with our Naval Supply Officer brethren. Our day started with a tour of the Fleet Industrial Supply Center, where all vessels in the US 7th Fleet are supported from. This huge operation is run by over 800 US Navy and Japanese civilian personnel, supporting over 70,000 requisitions each year. Next, we visited the Defense Depot Yokosuka Japan, a DLA facility responsible for joint supply support to US Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine units throughout the Pacific Region. We then had a joint luncheon at the Yokosuka Officers Club with members of the US Navy Supply Corps of Officers, with over 60 personnel in attendance. At the luncheon, Maj Marvin Arostegui, USAF, Commander of the 374th Supply Squadron at Yokota gave a briefing on USAF Supply Officer professional development and career progression. After the luncheon, we toured the USS Cowpens, CG63, a Ticonderoga-Class AEGIS cruiser. The highlight of our trip, the tour of the Cowpens was conducted by a US Navy Supply Officer, so we could see first-hand the challenges of logistics aboard a US Navy vessel. Our chapter at Yokota has grown by over 60% national members since Feb 2002, and we look toward the future. Many thanks to our Vice President, Capt Jason Edelblute (5AF/SEW) and Secretary 2Lt Jared Still (374CONS), who aggressively put together our chapter functions and make the President look good!!!

On 11 Jun 02, the Fuji Chapter met in a luncheon format, and were briefed on Contingency Contracting Officers (CCO) by the 374th Contracting Squadron. This highly critical logistics function, especially in a deployed environment, is crucial to mission success. Chapter members learned about the training process for CCO’s, their duties while deployed, and ended with highly interesting “testamonials” from Yokota CCO’s and their real-world deployment scenarios. Overall, it was an outstanding briefing, and taught other Yokota LOA members the importance of this area of logistics support. In addition, it was decided that Capt Jason Edelblute (5AF/SEW) would move up into the President position and 1Lt Jared Still (374 CONS) would move to the Vice President position for Yokota LOA. Maj Richard Schwing, founding president of Yokota LOA, will be PCSing to Sheppard AFB on June 22, 2002. Lt Col Richard Schwing Founding Fuji Chapter President

The Kitty Hawk Chapter - Seymour Johnson AFB The Kitty Hawk Chapter is proud to nominate TSgt Carlene Poore for the LOA National Scholarship. Here TSgt Poore is shown receiving her $250 local scholarship check from Col Donald Chew, 4 FW/LG and Chapter Advisor. The Chapter members recently completed a Golf Tournament to help raise funds for this local scholarship and other programs, and are looking forward to another great year with the "Fourth But First" team.

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Besides helping keep C-17s moving at an amazing pace in support of Operation Enduring Freedom this past year, the logisticians who make up the LOA Globemaster Chapter at Charleston Air Force Base have been heavily pursing a variety of professional development opportunities. We started off the year with a desire to gain a better understanding of the logistics behind our sister services mobility requirements. To meet this end, we received a briefing on and a tour of the US Army’s Material Command Combat Equipment GroupAfloat (CEG-A). CEG-A, which is a tenant unit at the Charleston Naval Weapon Station, is solely responsible for receiving and servicing Army Prepositioned Stocks located on eight different ships deployed around the world. Directly following our tour of CEG-A, we received a briefing from Military Traffic Management Command’s (MTMC) 841st Transportation Battalion. The 841st, which is responsible for stowing the equipment on the ships, also gave us a tour of the USS Pomeroy, which was currently in dock. Looking at the logistical requirements of the commercial sector, we received a briefing on the production of the C-17 from Mr. Howard Chambers, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Airlift and Tanker Programs. The rest of the Spring was packed with a briefing from Brigadier General “Rusty” Findley on his experiences as Director of Mobility Forces (DIRMOBFOR), a briefing from

Colonel Tommy Hixon on the forthcoming CLR changes and a Hail and Farewell steak dinner hosted by the Globemaster Chapter. Wait…we’re not finished, yet! For the remainder of 2002, we are looking forward to briefings from Colonel Brooks Bash on his experiences as a Deputy Executive Secretary on the National Security Council, a briefing/training session from USTRANSCOM on the Global Transportation Network (GTN) and finally a brief from Air Mobility Warfare Center on TWCF. So, is it any wonder why the Globemaster Chapter has grown by leaps and bounds this past year? However, the numbers don’t show it all because what they don’t reflect are the half-dozen maintenance officers of the 315th Airlift Wing who were activated last October. They have played a large part in all of our activities and will genuinely be missed.

The Wasatch Warriors Chapter - Hill AFB Hill AFB, UT is the place to be! After enjoying the 2002 Winter Olympics, the Wasatch Warriors swung into action. We kicked off the quarter with a fantastic briefing by our very own OO-ALC/CC, Major General Scott Bergren. He gave us his “State of the Center” address. His agenda included A-76 studies, MSEP/UCI Prep, privatized housing, Depot Maintenance Reorganization Team, and benchmarking.

We hosted the Luke LOA in April and introduced several loggies to the depot business. Since Col Dugan is a Wasatch Warrior, the Luke officers got a sneak preview of the LOA Conference in September. Mountain Home LOA also got into the travel mode and drove down in May to visit. Along with the depot tours, they enjoyed a briefing on the 388 FW’s CLR test initiative. Also in May, Col Andy Kiracofe visited with us from Air Staff to speak about the CLR and LRO initiatives.

A Hill AFB Logistics Officer of the Year Award was developed and will be sponsored by the Hill LOA. Our first board is in August. We are also making plans to hold our 2d Annual Hill LOA Combat Dining-In on 11 Oct 02. The first one was a huge success and we are expecting an even better showing this year. If you are in the area, plan to attend. More information is on our website. We had our chapter executive council elections in June. Our new chapter officers include: President: Lt Col Craig Hall Vice President: Captain David Dutcher Secretary: Captain Stephanie Halcrow Treasurer: Capt Jim Upchurch/1st Lt Chris Boring

We’d like to thank the efforts of our past executive council: Col Peter Ryner, Maj Kevin Sampels, Maj Teresa Humphrey, and Capt Scott Grover. M aj Humphrey and Maj Sampels PCSed to the Pentagon this summer. We will miss their energy and enthusiasm for the Hill LOA. All these folks made Hill LOA the outstanding organization that it is today.

Looking forward to the Conference in September, the Wasatch Warriors will be there in force! Capt Stephanie Halcrow Secretary, Wasatch Warriors

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The Crossroads Chapter - Tinker AB The Tinker Crossroads Chapter is very proud to be the hosts of the 2003 LOA National Conference in Oklahoma City (OKC)! We’re already rolling with our preparations to make this a great event. Our team is assembled and will be in force at the D.C. Conference… please track one of us down and ask about Tinker and Oklahoma City. We’ve worked out the hotel contract details with LOA National… they are signed and in place! Many thanks to the LOA National staff for helping us work through the wickets and getting this important milestone behind us.

In June, we gave a fond farewell to our Senior Advisor for the past two years, Brig Gen Loren Reno as he moved to take on the logistics challenges at AMC as the LG. We also gave a warm welcome to our new Senior Advisor, Brig Gen (s) Polly Peyer… ma’am we look forward to your leadership. Captain Dana McCown has passed on her duties as membership chair to Maj William Zeck. Dana did an absolutely outstanding job fine-tuning our membership database and raising our active and local members to an all time high… many thanks Dana! We’ve been busy with several events as well: We were lucky to have all four Senior Executive Service (SES— meaning general officer equivalent) civilians from our Air Logistics Center give us their thoughts as a panel on the future of depot logistics, leadership, and career advice. We hosted a second visit this year with the Logistics Legend, Lt Gen Leo Marquez. We had the 72d Support Group Commander, Col Thompson, brief us on his very informative experiences as the deployed support group commander during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. We have a Squadron Commander’s perspectives panel and our annual golf tournament scheduled in July… we wouldn’t be a good chapter without having some fun, right? For August, we have a Wal-Mart distribution center tour on the books and after the D.C. convention we plan to make a trip to an American Airlines heavy maintenance facility in Dallas, TX.

We can’t wait to see everyone in D.C. for this year’s conference… We’re looking forward to showing you what great things Tinker and Oklahoma City have to offer! You may even get to see our winning bid package skit!! I thought I’d attach an excerpt from our last update to refresh you on some of the details: “Some of you may be saying: OKLAHOMA?!?! It’s nothing but a dustbowl with tumbleweeds! Well, my fellow loggies, you are in for a sweet surprise! Oklahoma City more than stands up to the caliber of previous conference sites. You’ll be staying in two outstanding hotels (the Renaissance and Westin both within JTR funding) connected via skywalk/tunnel to a recently renovated 25,000 square feet convention center. The hotels are a short walk to Oklahoma City’s Bricktown which includes a downtown Riverwalk with water taxis, 20 restaurants, the new Bricktown Ballpark, Myriad Botanical Gardens, and Variety of Nightlife/Clubs (Comedy, Dance, Micro-Brewery, etc.). For more info, check out the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau website: http://www.okccvb.org/ and http://www.bricktown.com. On the outskirts of the city is Tinker AFB. Tinker is home of the largest Air Logistics Center in the Air Force supporting the B-1, B-52, KC-135, and E-3 production lines, various commodities, and is the Air Force engine capital maintaining over 22,000 engines. Stay tuned to our chapter website for the latest updates.” OKC in 2003!! Capt Rob Triplett LOA President, Crossroads Chapter

The Iceman Chapter - Eielson AFB Greetings from Alaska! We currently have 11 active members, 7 inactive members and 10 other local members ... for a total of 28 local members. Our new Chapter Leaders are: President: Capt Brady Wilkins Vice-President: 2d Lt Rick Parent Treasurer: 2d Lt Joe Toup v/r 1st Lt Robert M. Rowton, Chapter Recorder

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Maj Richard Nelson writes:

Lt Col Dave Huni writes:

This note is a little late but in Feb, 2002,I moved to AF/ILMM after spending over two years in the dark side, AF/XOOT, where I worked as a 16G on the AF flying hour program. It’s nice to be back.

Finished up my Army training at Ft. Leavenworth and moved here to AFPC as Chief of Maintenance Officer Assignments. We have safely arrived in San Antonio and our new home. Luckily we were not affected by the floods at all so the move went pretty well. We are still unpacking but starting to feel like we are in “our home”. Hope all is well with you all. Here is our new info:

My family and I are back in Europe after a 7year stint in the states—this time as Deputy Chief Munitions for HQ USAFE. I look forward to getting out to see the loggies in the command as I get spun up. If you are in the Ramstein area TDY, stop by and see me in Bldg 526...2nd floor.

Maj Eric “Meat” North writes: I have PCS’d from Hurlburt to Wright Patterson AFB. I am currently on the HQ AFMC/LG staff working in LGPW—workload branch. Maj Randy Harvey writes: Headed to Altus this summer to be the 97 LG/CC.

Rich, Leanne, Hannah and Erik Nelson 3556 Piedmont Place Schertz, TX 78154

Major Bruce Bartholomew writes: After completing the year-long lobotomy at Air Command and Staff College, I’m now assigned as the Operations Officer for the brand new 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

(210) 658-1246 Lt Col Dan Henderson writes:

Col Pamela D. Carter writes: Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I’m PCSing from Hickam to Wright Patt. I’m currently the Deputy Director for Logistics, HQ PACAF,and I’m moving to be the Director of the Joint Depot Maintenance Activity. I’ll send a new mailing address when I have it. Thanks. Maj Enid T. Lynch writes: I will be leaving the fun job of Maintenance Supervisor, 319 AGS, Grand Forks AFB, ND in late July and am bound for the US Embassy, Gaberone, Botswana, where I will be the Deputy, Office of Defense Cooperation. When not in the office, I expect to be out watching Botswana’s wealth of wildlife. Capt Steve Oliver writes: I graduated with a Master’s degree from AFIT’s Logistics Management Program about a year ago and am now working as a Logistics Analyst for the Air Staff at the Air Force Logistics Management Agency at Maxwell AFB - Gunter Annex Lt Col Frank Dolcater writes: After 5 years on the sunny Gulf Coast of Mississippi we’re moving to the sunny east coast of Florida. I’ll command the 920th Maintenance Squadron until 1 April 2003. On 1 April, the 920th Rescue Group gets upgraded to wing status and I get the honor to be the first commander of the 920th Maintenance Group.

Hopefully we will be here for about three years so you can probably write this one down in ink this time. Looking forward to hearing from all of you. Cheers to all, The Nelson’s Col Steve Wilson writes: I’ll be leaving Seymour Johnson in a few weeks to assume command of the 35 Maintenance Group at Misawa AB on 11 Sep. Drop me an email, or stop by Misawa for a visit. There’s always beer in the fridge! Capt Althea Loschinskey writes: I landed at Fairchild AFB, WA in June. I’ll be serving as the 92d AGS Falcon Sortie Generation Flight Commander. Colonel Jones, Donny “Bogie” R. writes: After thirty years in service to the United States I have retired. I was honored to have Maj Gen Bielowicz officiate a small ceremony at the Kelly Veterans Memorial in San Antonio. We will be in Helotes, Texas for anyone passing through SA. Bogie sends. Major Jeff Meserve writes: Greetings. My wife, Janet, and I just arrived at Beale and I assumed command of the 9MUNS (AFCOMAC) on 12 July. Great mission and super troops! AMMO!!!

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I was recently selected as the 136th AW (ANG) Logistics Group Commander. My previous positions include the Wing Executive Officer, the Chief Of Supply, the LSF Commander, and the AGS Commander. The position also affords me an opportunity for promotion to Colonel. Major Jamie Allen writes: I’m leaving Langley this month after two great years as a maintenance inspector on the ACC/IG Team. I highly recommend doing an IG tour to anyone. I’m heading to ACSC at Maxwell for 10 months of school. Lastly, my hat is off to the Langley LOA chapter! Great job! I’ll certainly miss the meetings. Col Judy Kautz writes: I’ve completed a wonderful and rewarding two years as the 12th Logistics Group Commander at Randolph. I’m now headed to Tinker to be Deputy Director, Aircraft Accessories. Major Gloria J. Edwards writes: I have changed jobs from Maintenance Operations Squadron Commander previous LSS/CC for about 6 hours on 1 Jul 02 to a Logistics Plans Officer at HQ Defense Logistics Agency in the Logistics Readiness Center. My work number is (703)767-2704 or DSN 427-2704. Great to be in Virginia...

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Lt Col John Harris writes:

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Capt Art Heaphy writes:

Colonel Don Stone writes:

Lt Col John W. Mabes, Jr writes:

PCSd from HQ PACAF to the 723d Air Mobility Squadron (OIC, Air Freight) at Ramstein AB,

Now at HQ AMC, Tanker Airlift Control Center as Director of Global Readiness. As my directorate is the contingency and JCS Exercise team, we’ve been busy since last September.... My phone number is DSN 770-1930 and my email is donald.stone@scott.af.mil.

Moving from Commander 52d Munitions Support Squadron, Kleine Brogel AB, Belgium to Deputy Commander, 35th Logistics Group, Misawa AB, Japan, effective 26 Jul 02.

Maj. Ret. Bob Bal writes: After my retirement a little over two years ago from Mountain Home AFB, ID, my family and I have settled in Davidsville, PA. I have been working as a Senior Operations Analyst with Concurrent Technologies Corporation, supporting contracts within our National Security Division. Col Gary C Bryson writes: I graduated from Air War College in June 02 and assumed command of the 8th Fighter Wing Logistics Group, Kunsan AB, Korea on 2 Jul 02. It will be a short lived LGhood as the Wolfpack will transition in a reorganization from the Logistics Group to the 8th Maintenance Group on 5 Aug 02. Col (S) John Miller writes: I’ve finished three years at the Hill depot and I’m headed to Kadena to be the Deputy LG. I earned a lot during my tour but would be lying i9f I said that I wasn’t looking forward to getting back out on the ramp! You can reach me there beginning 27 July. Colonel Gene Collins writes: Currently serving as Chief, Power Systems Division at Ogden ALC and is headed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to be the Maintenance Group Commander effective 4 Sep 02. On the Move! Col Dave Nakayama writes: Recently moved from HQ USAFE Deputy LG to Director of Avionics at Warner Robins ALC, GA. Lt Col Larry Hinkin writes: I have ended a wonderful tour as commander of the 9th Munitions Squadron and the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center. I am now at the Pentagon as Chief, Conventional Munitions in ILMW.

Lt Col James C. Howe writes: I’ve PCS’d from Korea and left Maj Scott Simmons at the helm of USFK J4 Log Ops and Plans. I assumed command of “Absolutely the Greatest Squadron” (319 AGS) on 1 July 02. Team Grand Forks continues to crank out tanker sorties enabling global reach for combat air forces worldwide. I also kept my parkas from previous tours in Omaha and Rapid City!! Lt Col Eric C. Lorraine writes: PCS’d in Jun 02 from Moody AFB, turning over the 347th Maintenance Squadron to take command of the 100th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at RAF Mildenhall. Capt. Matthew R. Berg writes: Moved out of Maintenance (TEMPORARILY!) to teach ROTC at the University of Memphis. See you in 3 years! Col Dannt G. Sprouse USAF (ret) writes: Effective 1 September 02, after two years as the HQ AFMC/IG Team Chief including over three months as HQ AFMC IG. He plans on staying in the Dayton, OH area and putting his extensive 30 years of aircraft maintenance and logistics experience to use in the civilian sector. (dgsprouse@email.com) Capt AJ Mims writes: I’m leaving Hurlburt Field after a very good three years, and will be the Chief of WRM at 7 AF. Lt Col Susan J. Golding writes: I recently completed Army War College and moved to Hickam as the Chief, Munitions Division for HQ PACAF. Sue will pin-on 0-6 1 Sept 2002.

Col Walt Munyer writes: I left the Commodities Directorate at the Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill AFB, UT, to become the Commander of the 412th Logistics Group, Edwards AFB, CA. Col (Sel) Dave Underwood writes: I’ve departed my joint assignment with Alaskan Command and joined the Armament Product Directorate at Eglin AFB as the Deputy Director. It’s exciting to participate in the acquisition of new armament at this point in our nation’s history along working with the munitions community across the Air Force and within the other services. If you are in the Eglin area, please stop by and visit. I can be reached at (DSN) 872-2746, ext 6051; or by e-mail at David.Underwood@eglin.af.mil Maj Kevin Sampels writes: I’ve recently been reassigned from Hill AFB to the Pentagon where I’ll be working in HQ AF/ILPY as the Depot Maintenance Program Manager. Colonel (ret). Jim Putnam writes: I have returned to Tinker AFB and am working in the B-2 Weapons System Support Center. I work for Northrop Grumman as the on-site customer support rep for sustaining engineering. It’s another look at logistics for the long term on mature weapons system. Brig Gen Henry L. Taylor writes: I’m moving from Deputy Directory Logistics Operations HQ AFMC to Vice Director J-4, Joint Staff Washington D.C. 1st Lt Rene V. Alaniz writes: Off to Sheppard AFB, Texas to join the AMMOC Instructor Cadre...see you all back in the field in about three years. Keep ‘em flying IYAAYAS!!!

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