-Caveat Lector- WJPBR Email News List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Peace at any cost is a Prelude to War! 0500. McClellan closes with a 'final salute' MCCLELLAN AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFPN) -- The Sacramento Air Logistics Center ended 63 years of service to the country during a "Final Salute Ceremony" here April 10. An estimated 4,000 well wishers and former employees attended the ceremony that concluded the Base Realignment and Closure action started nearly six years ago. The event featured remarks from acting Secretary of the Air Force, Dr. Lawrence J. Delaney and from Gen. Lester L. Lyles, commander of the Air Force Materiel Command. The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Chairman Roger Niello and District One Supervisor Roger Dickinson accepted the keys to the base from Jim Barone, center director. Lyles spoke of a story Barone had told him that symbolized everything he believes this organization stood for during the years. He told of a technician who was delayed reporting to personnel for out-processing on his final day of employment here. Several of this individual's co-workers were concerned and went looking for him. They found him at his workstation, but he refused to leave until he had finished his mission. "That man symbolizes the honor and professionalism displayed by Team McClellan, not only throughout this closure process, but throughout the long history of this installation," Lyles said. "The Air Force is honored by your accomplishments and a job well done," Delaney said. "McClellan's heritage is its people and their reputation for excellence. "You've made an impact on this country, playing a large role in preserving this great democracy," he said. "We will continue to celebrate the legacy of this base as we are celebrating your contributions today." The ceremony was concluded first with the encasement of the Sacramento Air Logistics Center flag to formally mark the completion of its mission and then the retirement of the U. S. flag by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Honor Guard. Following the ceremony there was a fly-by of several aircraft with a tie to McClellan AFB over the years including an A-10 Thunderbolt II, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, a P-51 Mustang, an F-15 Eagle and an F-117 Nighthawk. McClellan's history and heritage took center stage April 9 at the Sacramento Convention Center Ballroom as more than 1,100 people attended a dinner to mark the closure and transition of the facility to civilian control. In the convention center's lobby was a 60-foot long photographic display that depicted the base's history while several television monitors ran a video presentation on the same. Featured speakers included Delaney, Lyles and U.S. Rep. Doug Ose. Delaney spoke of McClellan's 63 years of service to the nation. "This installation, and the men and women who worked here, were instrumental in helping win the cold war and in shaping our world in the 20th century," he said. "I offer my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them." Ose spoke of growing up in the Sacramento area, and how much McClellan had meant to the community through the years. "In 1967 the base reached its peak of 26,000 employees," he said. "These employees formed a team that in many cases spanned generations of their families." He said "team McClellan met every challenge presented to them through the years, and then asked 'is there anything else we can do for you?'" The evening and an era ended with the playing of the Air Force song by the Air Force Band of the Golden West. (Courtesy of AFMC News Service) 0497. Next overseas EQUAL set for release May 8 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- The newest Enlisted Quarterly Assignment Listing of available enlisted assignments overseas arrives at military personnel flights and on the Air Force Personnel Center's World Wide Web home page May 8. This list includes assignments for overseas jobs opening during the January through March 2002 time frame. Assignment preferences must be updated by May 18 to ensure the information is in the assignment computer system before actual assignments are released on or about June 4. EQUAL advertises upcoming assignment requirements, by Air Force Specialty Code and rank, and gives people a chance to update their assignment preferences to match vacancies that need filling in a particular cycle. People should review, prioritize and list specifically those assignment options available to them on EQUAL. Separate listings for assignments available at overseas locations as well as assignments available for those returning from overseas areas are published quarterly. Special duty assignments appear on EQUAL-Plus and are updated weekly. Military personnel flights and commanders support staffs will have copies of the listings and can help people update their preferences. People who are on temporary duty during the advertising period should contact the nearest personnel office for assistance. People can also access the list on the AFPC home page at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil (Courtesy of AFPC News Service) 0498. AFROTC offers assignment opportunities for 2002 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Non-rated line officers in the ranks of first lieutenant through lieutenant colonel have some additional assignment opportunities with the release of the summer 2002 Air Force ROTC job listing. Rated officers are ineligible to apply. The listing includes assignments for 35 commanders and professors of aerospace studies, more than 80 assistant professors of aerospace studies, and seven regional directors of admissions at universities and colleges across the United States. For detailed application and timeline information, officers should check with their local military personnel flight's personnel relocations office or customer service office. For a complete listing of the projected vacancies, check out the AFPC assignments home page at http://afas.afpc.randolph.af.mil/careerbroad/rotc.html. (Courtesy of AFPC News Service) 0495. Now showing: April 16 edition of Air Force Television News SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- The latest edition of Air Force Television News highlights problems surrounding the introduction of a new aircraft as the Air Force's primary trainer for pilots. Staff Sgt. Bill Scherer went to Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, to examine shortcomings in the T-6A Texan uncovered during testing by a joint service investigations board, and how the service is already in the process of correcting the problems. A shortage of engineers in the Air Force is the focus of a story by Senior Airman Michael Noel, who reports the service is trying to attract the brightest engineering students to fill vacant engineering jobs. Senior Airman Israel Aviles reports on the use of civilian pilots for a navigation training program at Randolph, a move that is freeing up dozens of active duty pilots for more critical assignments. Senior Airman Marty Rush travels to Washington State to spotlight a joint Air Force-Navy operation that the Defense Department calls the busiest in the military. And, Scherer also reports on how a Penn State University ROTC Detachment, an Air National Guard unit and members of a Civil Air Patrol squadron rolled out the red carpet for a young cancer victim as part of the Make-A-Wish program. Air Force Television News is a biweekly production of Air Force News Service. It is distributed on videotape to more than 3,000 military and civilian outlets worldwide, and is seen on more than 700 cable outlets nationwide. The program is the only military television production offered to viewers with closed captioning. Viewers can comment on the program by sending e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 0496. RED HORSE keeps dining hall construction rolling in Southwest Asia by Tech. Sgt. Steve Elliott 332nd Air Expeditionary Group Public Affairs SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFPN) -- Construction of a new dining facility at a Southwest Asia base here is proceeding along at a gallop, thanks to the hard work of the 820th RED HORSE Civil Engineers from Las Vegas, Nev. The $1.3-million-dollar quality-of-life project became an Air Force priority late last year, when former Air Force Secretary Whit Peters visited the base and saw the conditions and smelled the raw sewage water that had accumulated, at that time, under the exisiting dining facility. Civil engineers were already at the base conducting a site-survey for a supply warehouse, when they got the call to build a new dining facility. They leapt into action and adapted plans already developed for a facility at another base in the area, and configured them for use here. "We had less than two weeks to coordinate travel, buy materials, and pack up tools and materials," said Capt. Oscar I. Betancourt, RED HORSE engineer. "We had two other deployments we were also preparing for and most of our tools were already allocated for these (temporary duties). I was really impressed how our people accepted the challenge and got the job done. It took lots of long days and nights, but we were able to do it." The 14,000 square-foot facility will feature more space and lights. At the current facility, users continuously bump into each other trying to find a seat, and experience long service lines. "A building, first, should be functional, and second, express the emotion that you want the users to experience" Betancourt said. "I think the workers will also benefit from a sturdier floor, better ventilation, and more room." About 45 RED HORSE people are at the base, with 20 of them working on the dining facility, and the others working on the warehouse or other projects. When the dining hall was originally given the green light, it took Airman 1st Class Horace Brittian, project designer, about two weeks to get the most critical drawings done, like the foundation, floor plan, plumbing and electrical diagrams, as well as doing his usual workload. "To me, this is what RED HORSE is all about," Betancourt said. "We train tirelessly to be able to deploy quickly. To see all the different parts of this come together is an awesome sight." A firm date on the opening of the facility is still up in the air, but the building is to be turned over to the base civil engineers on May 15. After that, Services will begin installing kitchen equipment and bringing in furniture and other items. 0494. Air Force testing new ID card WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- People at four active-duty Air Force installations and an Air National Guard unit are currently testing the Department of Defense's new identification card, known as the Common Access Card. Test sites for the new ID card are Langley Air Force Base, Va.; Lackland AFB, Texas; Hurlburt Field, Fla.; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; and the Air National Guards's 203rd Red Horse Squadron in Virginia Beach, Va. The CAC replaces the standard military identification card and will eventually be issued to about 4 million active-duty military, Selected Reserve, DOD civilians, and eligible contractors. In addition to being the new Geneva Convention ID card, Air Force officials said the CAC will also be the principal card used for physical access to buildings and controlled spaces and for logical access to unclassified computer networks and systems. The new card is about the size of a credit card and contains an integrated circuit chip, bar codes, magnetic strip, color digital photograph, and printed information. The CAC will enable cardholders to digitally sign e-mail, encrypt information and establish secure Web sessions to access and update unclassified information via the Internet. These provisions are intended to enhance individual privacy in the Department as computerized systems replace paper-based systems, said Col. Thomas Zuzack, chief of the networks division, Headquarters Air Force. The CAC will play a key role in the information assurance defense-in-depth strategy for sensitive but unclassified information, said Zuzack. Smart card technology has been in use by the Air Force for several years, primarily in pilot projects and concept demonstrations, Air Force officials said. The Air Force and DOD will leverage the capabilities of these projects as they now work to integrate the card with many of the Air Force's standard systems and processes currently in use. DOD plans to have the CAC implemented by October 2002. *COPYRIGHT NOTICE** In accordance with Title 17 U. S. C. Section 107, any copyrighted work in this message is distributed under fair use without profit or payment to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving the included information for nonprofit research and educational purposes only.[Ref. http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/17/107.shtml ] Want to be on our lists? Write at [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a menu of our lists! <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. 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