European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 11, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                General says of still unsure it forced separations needed by Kevin Dougherty Kaiserslautern Bureau Ramstein a Germany a the air forces draw Down plans Are on schedule for fiscal 1992, but the services assistant vice chief of staff said Friday that it is too Early to Tell whether involuntary separations Are necessary to meet fiscal 1993 goals. Airmen have until april 15 to apply for separation from the military under the voluntary separation incentive or the special separation Benefit and air Force officials expect a last minute Rush of Early out applications next month. After the april 15 deadline said it. Gen. Charles a. May jr., a if figures show that we have a problem for fy93, then Well have to make some decisions As to How we can draw Down to meet those fy93 values As we know them  he went on to say that the Nijm Egen March does no to come off until july but master sgt. Gary Morris makes sure that his wolfhound team from soc Sterberg a Netherlands is Well prepared for the grueling four Day 100-mile ordeal that washing tons amps the air Force has completed its schedule of selection boards for 1992. The schedule for the boards All of which will be held at the air Force military personnel Center Randolph Alu Texas is a March 12 air National guard Federal recognition review Board for colonels first session. A april 27 special selection boards and judge advocate Captain Board. A july 6 line colonel Board chaplain colonel Board medical service corps colonel and major boards biomedical sciences corps lieutenant colonel and major boards nurse corps lieutenant colonel Board and judge advocate major Board. A sept. 9 air National guard Federal recognition review Board for colonels second session. The fiscal 1993 goals a depend on what the Congress does with the presidents budget which is just beginning its Road through the  May passed through Ramstein Aben route to Italy for meetings with leaders of that country a air Force. At the Pentagon May oversees the Day to Day management of the air Force staff. May said the air forces draw Down and restructuring plans Are a on the right path to meet All of the mile stones that we have set whether its in terms of numbers of air planes or numbers of people or numbers of a discs since the draw Down began two years ago More than 87,000 service members have left Europe. As of february the troop level was 227,000. The Bush administration plans to have about 150,000 troops stationed in Europe after the draw Down and base closures and base turnovers Are completed. From the Pentagon to Capitol Hill there is a genuine concern for those leaving the armed forces earlier than they had planned May asserted. A i think it is quite Clear that the sentiment in the Congress in the department of defense As Well As the air Force is to make sure that we do everything we can to make the transition to civilian life As palatable As possible for All of our people a May said. Will test the stamina of marchers from Many countries. Morris who is putting the 32nd fighter group team through its paces a few Miles from the Oesterberg base is a five time Veteran of the Netherlands March. A sept. 21 Central medical and dental corps Board. A sept. 28 Central Captain Board. A oct. 19 Central chief master sergeant evaluation Board. A nov. 16 line lieutenant colonel Board judge advocate colonel and lieutenant colonel boards nurse corps colonel and major boards biomedical sciences corps colonel Board medical service corps colonel and lieutenant colonel and major boards. A nov. 30 special selection boards. A dec. 7 line major Board and chaplain major Board. Criteria for the boards is usually announced four to five months before each Board convenes officials said. More information can be obtained from the promotions and testing unit at consolidated base personnel  contest theme is How to wage future War Annapolis Maryland a the us naval Institute is offering prizes of up to $1,000 to the winners of its essay contest. The contest is open to everyone. Essays must address the question How would you handle any future conflict a essays can discuss the hardware and tactics and How to use them in the next conflict. All aspects of warfare including doctrine tactics hardware training and mental preparation May be covered in the  Institute s editorial Board will judge the essays and winners will be published in the institutes monthly Magazine. Writers of the top three essays will receive $1,000, $750 and $500, respectively. Each essay must be original and not exceed 3 000 words. Entries should be sent to editor in chief proceedings War fighting . Naval Institute 118 Maryland ave., Annapolis my. 21402-5035. Entries must be postmarked no later than april 15. Essays should be typewritten and double spaced on 8w-by-11-Inch paper. Each participant must include an address phone number biographical sketch and social Security number with the entry. For More information Call Jennifer Paytas in the United states at 410 268-6110.af banquet planned Ramstein a Germany a an awards banquet honouring outstanding logistics personnel in the . Air forces in Europe is scheduled for March 24 at the Ramstein officers club. Those interested in attending must make reservations by Friday. Tickets Cost $20 apiece. Anyone is Welcome to attend. The banquet begins at 6 30 . Appropriate attire is mess dress for officers and semiformal for civilians and enlisted service members. To make reservations Call maj. John Lyle at Ramstein military 480-5713 or civilian 06371475713.new Wing created to assume control of Tanker Mission Raf Mildenhall England a amps the 513th airborne come and control Wing was inactivated and the 100th air refuelling Wing has been activated. The commander of the former 513th airborne come and control Wing col. Jonas Blank jr., assumed command of the newly established Wing on Jan. 31, according to a news release. The 100th air refuelling Wing will command the european Tanker task Force when the air refuelling Mission is transferred from the strategic air come to the . Air forces in Europe. A Date for the Transfer has not been set said base spokesman Jim Sherman but no changes Are expected in the base population of about 4,000 . Military and civilian workers. Currently the refuelling Mission belongs to Milden Halls 306th strategic Wing where the european Tanker task Force operates with .-based Kc-135 strato Tanker refuelling aircraft that deploy for 45 Days at time. When the 100th assumes the Mission nine tankers will be based at Mildenhall and at least six tankers from stateside bases will continue temporary rotations Sherman said. The 513th inactivated after a june announcement from the . European come eliminated the airborne command Post Mission. Four ec-135h aircraft from the 513th were to be airborne command posts if the ground based Headquarters for Neucom or shape were threatened or knocked out during a War. The aircraft have since left the base. The 100th regional support group formerly a detachment under the 513th, was formally established during a changeover ceremony. The group one of four Safe logistical centers for War Reserve Materiel will oversee Sites in the United kingdom and Norway. I he group will add about 400 military members to the base in the next four years officials say. Getting in step Early of completes boards schedule