16 mj 2 o f!l -_.... WE NEED YOUR HE Moving This Merchandise OUTA HERE! MAKE AN OFFER, BARGAINS ON EVERYTHING, MOVING THIS STUFF OUT CLEARANCE SALE! YOU Tell US What You Want To Pay! No Reasonable Offer Refused! We Need To Make Room For NEW MERCHANDISE! Mention This Ad & Receive: I ~~% OFF SHORTS I OFF SWIM SUITS T-SHIRTS 2 or More lor $9.50 ea. ~~% OFF SUNGLASSES ~~% OFF THUGGS 219 N. Balsam ~t. JI.J'l8 2. 1989 371-2420 American Heritage Week agenda-p.8,9 Naval w.,.rpons Center, China Lake, Ca/ifornia93555-6001 Quality Circles prove theories-po 13 'L-_______________ Vol. XUV. No. 22/JI.J'l8 2. 1989 SAR group excels in mission; nominated for national award HANGING IN THERE-Andrew Mitchell, a member of the China Lake Mountain Rescue Group, and Hummle Mann, an Injured Climber, are pulled up Mount Whit- ney to a place where a helicopter can land to pick up the victim. By Peggy Shoaf Dedication 10 saving lives and their unselfish commitment 10 the aims of their orpnization caused Capt. Joho Burt, NWC Commander, 10 nominate the China Lake Moon- lain Rescue Group (CLMRG) for the President's Volunteer Action Award, This nomination was endorsed by D.L. Kline, former NWC Public Affairs Officer; Sgt. Dan Lucas, Inyo County Sherifrs Office; and Lt Carl Sparks, Kem County Sheriff's Office. ''The mere knowledge that they are available to assist this depart- ment (Jnyo County Sheriff's OffICe) when needed for search and rescue (SAR) missions is very reassuring," staled Sgt. Lucas in his endorsement Ieuer." Lt. Sparks noted in his endorse- menlletter, "I would never hesitate 10 recommend the China Lake Mountain Rescue learn 10 any coun- ty or stale agency for any type of search and rescue mission involving lost persons or missing aircrafl" The President's Volunteer Action Awards were created in 198210hon- or those individuals and groups who make unique contributions 10 their communities through volunteer ser- vice and 10 focus public attention on these outstanding and innovative volunteer efforts. TheChina LakeMountain Rescue group has been in exislence since 1958, and has responded 10 well over SOO SAR requests from California and other Stales, plus several from other countries. Most of CLMRG's activity is in the nearl>y Sierra Neva- (Continued on Paqe 12) A HEARTY HANDSHAKE-Congratulatlons are In order for Larry Pace of the A-6/AV-8B test and Instrumenlatlon branch (Code 3143), Gerry Schiefer (len) presented Pace with the Technical Director's Award while NWC Commander capt. John Burt (right) looked on_ Photo by TID. TO recognizes Pace By Julie Paulsen Dr. Ed KulChrna, head of the Air- crafl Weapons Integration Depan- men~ recognized the values of hard work, innovation, knowledge and diplomacy when he nominated Larry N. Pace 10 receive the Technical Director's Award. Pace serves as Oight syslelllS engi- neer for the SyslemS Weapons integ- ration Program (SWIP) for the A-6E aircrafL During the program's deve- Iopmenl and improvemen~ he was responsible for all Oight engineering and instrumentation for the ...t and evaluation efforts. The nomination Ieaer signed by Dr. Kutchma staled, "Larry has c0n- sistently demonstrated ahighly inoo- vative approoch, combining a solid baclcgroud of knowledge and !eChni- cal expertise with the ability 10 anal- yu requirements, anticipate problem areas, and devise methods ofprevenl- ing or alleviating them. He has con- tribuled immeasurably to the prog- ram's success because of his dedica- tion, outstanding knowledge, IeChnicaI skills, innovative ideas, and the talented ability 10 work with divene groups of personnel from all areas to pull the program togetherand continue 10 make it work regardless of problems (X' setbacks," NWC Technical Director Gerry Schiefer surprised Pace with the award at a May 22 gathering in the (Continued on Page 12) Two earn TO Award for AIM-9R contributions Long hours and hard work paid look place al NWC early this off for Keith Clark and Greg month. Watson recently when they were Schiefer, in presenting the award presented the Technical Director's to a pair of surprised employees lasl Award for Outstanding Technical Thursday said, 'you've done well Accomplishments by Gerry and we wanl to recognize you for Schiefer, Naval Weapons Center this outstanding work.- Technical Director. The letler of commendation for Clark and Watson were saluted Watson read, in part, 'You bave for their key contributions 10 the played a key role as the elecUOnics successful development of the design engineer responsible for the Sidewinder AlM-9R. The first complex circuitry used in the AIM- • successful inren:eption of a targel 9R hardware design. This included ':-• .ain;rafl·_b)! _ the. AJM.~ m~j~ •. the .dev~.o'pmept,.q{. the unique. layout procedure to eliminate team effort to develop the AIM-9R. corruption of the high-speed signals Clark's letter of commendation in the multi-layer printed wiring read, in pan, "Your lechnical bawds.. ..Your technical expenise accomplishments included the combined with your personal development of the gimbal which dedicatiy Sierra Neva- (Continued on Paqe 12) A HEARTY HANDSHAKE-Congratulatlons are In order for Larry Pace of the A-6/AV-8B test and Instrumenlatlon branch (Code 3143), Gerry Schiefer (len) presented Pace with the Technical Director's Award while NWC Commander capt. John Burt (right) looked on_ Photo by TID. TO recognizes Pace By Julie Paulsen Dr. Ed KulChrna, head of the Air- crafl Weapons Integration Depan- men~ recognized the values of hard work, innovation, knowledge and diplomacy when he nominated Larry N. Pace 10 receive the Technical Director's Award. Pace serves as Oight syslelllS engi- neer for the SyslemS Weapons integ- ration Program (SWIP) for the A-6E aircrafL During the program's deve- Iopmenl and improvemen~ he was responsible for all Oight engineering and instrumentation for the ...t and evaluation efforts. The nomination Ieaer signed by Dr. Kutchma staled, "Larry has c0n- sistently demonstrated ahighly inoo- vative approoch, combining a solid baclcgroud of knowledge and !eChni- cal expertise with the ability 10 anal- yu requirements, anticipate problem areas, and devise methods ofprevenl- ing or alleviating them. He has con- tribuled immeasurably to the prog- ram's success because of his dedica- tion, outstanding knowledge, IeChnicaI skills, innovative ideas, and the talented ability 10 work with divene groups of personnel from all areas to pull the program togetherand continue 10 make it work regardless of problems (X' setbacks," NWC Technical Director Gerry Schiefer surprised Pace with the award at a May 22 gathering in the (Continued on Page 12) Two earn TO Award for AIM-9R contributions Long hours and hard work paid look place al NWC early this off for Keith Clark and Greg month. Watson recently when they were Schiefer, in presenting the award presented the Technical Director's to a pair of surprised employees lasl Award for Outstanding Technical Thursday said, 'you've done well Accomplishments by Gerry and we wanl to recognize you for Schiefer, Naval Weapons Center this outstanding work.- Technical Director. The letler of commendation for Clark and Watson were saluted Watson read, in part, 'You bave for their key contributions 10 the played a key role as the elecUOnics successful development of the design engineer responsible for the Sidewinder AlM-9R. The first complex circuitry used in the AIM- • successful inren:eption of a targel 9R hardware design. This included ':-• .ain;rafl·_b)! _ the. AJM.~ m~j~ •. the .dev~.o'pmept,.q{. the unique. layout procedure to eliminate team effort to develop the AIM-9R. corruption of the high-speed signals Clark's letter of commendation in the multi-layer printed wiring read, in pan, "Your lechnical bawds.. ..Your technical expenise accomplishments included the combined with your personal development of the gimbal which dedicati