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Are you applying your time and unit funding efficiently to meet your leadership’s vision? As we transform in the Air Force today and in the future to win the fight, take care of our people, and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges we must use our limited resources wisely. One way to do this is by working smarter not harder; focus our time and efforts on what is important.
The 72 Comptroller Squadron AKA Finance mission is to deliver world-class Financial services to Warfighters and improve services to the Airman. One of the ways we do this is to increase the range of financial service options to you the customer and save you time to do your mission. The 72 Comptroller Squadron is preparing now for the future when financial document processing and customer service will be provided by the AF Financial Services Center (AFFSC) at Ellsworth AFB. As Finance transforms to the future not only will customer service and support to Airmen improve but over 90 finance operating locations will consolidate into 1 operation. This is estimated to save $200M Over 10 years, with 598 Manpower Authorizations Eliminated.
The Air Force is in currently in the first phase of Financial Management transformation. The AFFSC is in the middle of consolidating base-level finance backshop operations to the central finance site at Ellsworth AFB. IOC was established October 2007 and all MAJCOMs plan to be fully operational by October 2008. The second phase will establish a 24/7 Full Service customer service contact center. The Contact center will provide contact by phone, email, and internet. It is scheduled for IOC in October 2008.
Another part of the Finance mission is to educate and train customers so you are better prepared to handle your own financial needs with the tools available. To do this in the future you can CLICK first, then Call, and then walk to Finance as a last resort.

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Rep. Nitz sets office hour in Eau Claire Saturday
Friday, May 16, 2008 12:45 PM EDT
EAU CLAIRE - State Rep. Neal Nitz will hold a district office hour on Saturday, May 17, at Eau Claire District Library, 6528 E. Main St., Eau Claire.
From 10 to 11 a.m., Nitz, R-Baroda, will be available to discuss legislative issues and constituent concerns with area residents.
No appointment is necessary. Residents unable to meet Nitz during the scheduled time can contact his Lansing office toll-free at 1-888-373-0078 to make an appointment.

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BEIJING - Beijing will meet its pledge to have clean air for the Summer Olympics, an environmental official said Tuesday, playing down worries that the city’s notorious smog will overshadow the Games.
Pollution-cutting measures in Beijing and surrounding areas were being intensified to make sure the air meets required standards, said State Environmental Protection Administration Vice Minister Zhang Lijun.
“After we have implemented all the measures, there is no problem for Beijing to meet the standards. We can deliver on our commitment,” Zhang said at a news conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the National People’s Congress, China’s legislature.
Zhang’s claim came a day after world marathon record-holder Haile Gebrselassie of Ethiopia said he might skip the long-distance running event in Beijing because of the city’s poor air quality.
Considered the world’s best distance runner, the 34-year-old Gebrselassie - who has asthma - fears his health could be damaged by running through the streets of the Chinese capital.
He said he would make a final decision in May after he finds out whether he qualifies for the 10,000-meter race. He would be a gold medal favourite if he did take part in either event.
A murky haze blankets Beijing on most days. With the Olympics around the corner, China has constantly been on the defensive over the pollution level.

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