FSM notams: Hail and Farewell

Flying Safety, April, 2002

The baton is passed. Effective with this issue of Flying Safety magazine (FSM), CMSgt Jeff Moening takes over as your new Maintenance/Technical Editor. You'll find Chief Moening supremely qualified to be your Maintenance advocate here at the Air Force Safety Center. A 2A300 by trade, he possesses an incredible wealth of experience in the bomber, tanker, fighter, special ops and rotary wing aircraft worlds. He has also held key positions in the Log Group, the Ops Group, been a Chief of QA and served in a headquarters slot (that is a plus!).

Even more than those qualifications though, I've known Chief Moening since 1995 and believe you'll discover quickly what I already know: He's as fine a Maintainer as you'll find anywhere. Please keep him in mind when you have info--good, bad or otherwise--that will benefit your fellow Maintainers and keep them safe. E-mail him your words and ideas and he'll work with you to ensure they're given widest exposure in FSM.

As for me, 30 years service is all the US Air Force will allow. In particular, this final assignment has been one of my most interesting and enjoyable tours. To all of you I've met, worked with and learned from these last four years, both within and outside the Air Force Safety Center: I couldn't have done this job without you. Thanks! It has been a terrific ride!

As I move on to the next chapter, I look back and find the good memories outweigh the bad ones a thousand times over. All I can think of are the great people, places and experiences; finally "growing up;" and the privilege to have served our great country in uniform. Whether you do one hitch or a career, I hope you too can look back when it's over and feel the same.

My personal "Thanks" to every one of you who continues to serve our nation. I'm honored to have worn Air Force blue and served beside you, and render a final, smart salute as you continue to defend our freedoms. The baton is passed.

Chief Mike Baker Outgoing Maintenance/Technical Editor