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Roche Sworn in As 20Th Air Force Secretary WASHINGTON — Dr Friday, June 8, 2001 Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Vol. 45 No. 23 Peterson flag plaza dedicated Peterson Complex members remain standing after the flag is raised dur- ing the flag plaza dedication June 1. The event was also a noncommis- sioned officer and senior NCO pro- motion recognition and induction cer- emony. Twenty promotees were welcomed into the NCO and senior NCO corps. See page 10 for more on the ceremony. Photo by Cliff Blum Roche sworn in as 20th Air Force secretary WASHINGTON — Dr. James G. Roche was sworn and are justifiably proud of the Air Force’s numerous in as the 20th secretary of the Air Force June 1 during a achievements and bright future. ceremony at the Pentagon. “We must now respond to this century’s new and David O. Cooke, director of administration and man- emerging national security environment by fostering even agement for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, admin- more constructive relationships among the services to istered the oath of office. Roche was nominated by the more fully integrate for joint and combined operations,” president May 7 and confirmed by the Senate May 24. he said. As secretary, Roche is responsible for the function- Roche, a retired Navy captain, was a recipient of the ing and efficiency of the Air Force, formulation of serv- Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for the Navy’s most improved ice policies and programs, and timely implementation of combat unit in the Pacific in 1974. presidential and secretary of defense decisions and instruc- “(I look) forward to piloting the journey ahead for tions. the Air Force,” he said. “My vision is an aerospace future “I am honored to be confirmed as the secretary of the just as remarkable as its admired past. My pledge is that I Air Force, and to join one of the most innovative, dedicat- will serve the way Air Force men and women do every day ed and respected teams the world has known — the United throughout the world; with integrity, selflessness and in States Air Force,” Roche said. “I appreciate the confidence earnest pursuit of excellence.” and trust the president, the secretary of defense and the “We welcome Secretary Roche and his family to the Senate have in me to lead this proud aerospace team. I Air Force team,” said Gen. Michael E. Ryan, Air Force consider it an esteemed privilege to have this opportunity chief of staff. to serve with the Air Force’s outstanding men and women. “The secretary has had a distinguished and success- “Over the past decade, our nation has demanded ful military and civilian career,” Ryan said. “He brings a increasingly more effort and sacrifice from the Air Force unique and valuable combination of military experience, Courtesy photo team — our active duty airmen, civil servants, executive management expertise and proven leadership Dr. James G. Roche was sworn in as the Guardsmen, Reservists and contractors — and that team that will be an asset to our Air Force and our nation. I look 20th secretary of the Air Force, June 1, has responded brilliantly,” Roche said. “The American forward to serving with him.” during a ceremony at the Pentagon. people have the highest confidence in our military forces (Courtesy of Air Force Print News) Inside News GSU corner Feature News Page 3-8 FYI Page 9 People Page 12 Commentary Page 13 Sports Page 15-16 Congratulations to E-6 and E-7 Det. 2, 18th SPSS keeps watch on Local Air Force members lend a promotees - Page 3 the other side of the world - Page 5 hand in tornado clean-up - Page 10 SPACE OBSERVER 2 Friday, June 8, 2001 From the top Message from the Chief of staff outlines top priorities NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Most Air Force members love what they do, 21st SW commander Families, a balanced civilian workforce and mili- Ryan said. tary construction funding are high-priority issues They love the camaraderie and appreciate The past few weeks have been very busy around the that senior Air Force leaders continue to address, the challenge of the mission. "But their ultimate 21st Space Wing. Although not everyone was directly said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Ryan. concern is for their families. Families always involved in the vice president’s visit, the flag plaza dedi- "We are a family Air Force," Ryan said dur- have 51 percent of the vote," he said. "That's why cation and NCO induction ceremony and the planning of ing a visit here. "This is a recurring theme I we have to continue to work on driving the equi- Corona, we all played a role. We are all part of Team 21. encounter from airmen stationed around the tability of pay with the civilian counterparts. The vice presidential visit, as short as it was, came world. Most of our folks when they finish their People should not be penalized for serving their off without a hitch. We received numerous accolades first tour have families." country." from the secret service and the vice president’s staff. We Ryan said that the Air Force is an expedi- Ryan is not only concerned with the men presented a good impression of the Air Force during the tionary force, in the business of deploying. But and women in uniform who make up the Air first visit to Peterson by a member of the new administra- when members deploy, they want to know that Force. Civil servants have been a vital part of the tion. They saw the professionalism and commitment of all their families are stable, safe and secure. Air Force since its beginning. With more than 40 our troops. It was a great effort. "We, as a family Air Force, must make sure percent of the civilian work force eligible to retire The flag plaza dedication and NCO induction cere- they are taken care of, particularly those who live in the next few years, the Air Force could face a mony was another awe-inspiring event. Last Friday, the on the installations," Ryan said. "Approximately shortage of experience and skills. Ryan does not weather cleared and under a sun-filled, blue sky, the half of the military family housing needs rebuild- believe this will have a great effect on the force. American flag flew for the first time officially on the new ing; we are working very hard to take care of that. "Even though a great number will be eligi- wing flag pole. There is no sight more patriotic than the There is a plan in place to make this happen by the ble, not all will choose to leave when they reach flag waving in the breeze with the Rocky Mountains as a end of the next decade." that point. Many will stay on with us," Ryan said. backdrop. Another moment of honor was watching a group "We are expanding facilities on base, such "We have asked Congress for help in trying to of NCOs being inducted into the NCO corps. This is a big as child care, Ryan said. "When we focus on the shape the force. That is, to bring in more younger step in an enlisted members career, signifying their hard families, we can be sure that airmen are focusing people to balance our experience levels, and to be work and commitment to the Air Force. It was an honor for on the mission." able to give incentives to our folks who want to me to be a part of such an important step in their lives. In the last few years Air Force people have retire." And most recently, we received the news that received many much-needed pay and quality-of- "We have a wonderfully dedicated civilian CORONA was not to be held at Peterson, but instead in life improvements, such as across-the-board pay workforce," Ryan said. "They are part of our Washington DC. Although the news was immensely dis- increases, and just recently, the Family team; they are Air Force. But we have to ensure appointing, everyone involved deserves a pat on the back Subsistence Supplemental Allowance. Ryan that we are balanced so that it is a stable career for because the preparation for CORONA was a huge under- expects this trend to continue. our civilians. That's why we are currently work- taking. I must admit, I was disappointed when I heard the "The service chiefs came together and ing on incentives for those who want to retire news because I know, as a team, we were ready. We were worked very hard with the administration and early, opening the way for a younger workforce." confident the conference would run smoothly and I want- Congress to try and turn around the trend of pay- Relief is in sight for military construction, ed our base and our personnel to have the opportunity to ing our folks less as we ask them to do more," he he said. shine in front of our senior leaders. We had reached our said. "We think it is imperative that we compen- "For the past four years we have under fund- apex; we were peaking at just the right point. That is due sate our folks sufficient to the task that we ask ed MILCON and modernization to take care of to all the hard work of members of our team. them to do." families and readiness," Ryan said. "Budget caps So now, take some time over the next few weeks to Ryan acknowledged the great demand for have prevented us from increasing MILCON regenerate your batteries.
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