A little 'OT' to make your life 'EZ' Published Sept. 19, 2013 By Master Sgt. Kevin Wallace 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- The shifts are long and tasks grueling, but for one team of supply Airmen, gratification comes in teamwork, motivation and in knowing the fruits of their labors will be shared by an entire fighter wing. Ten months after the ribbon was cut, officially opening Building 1132 as the Mountain Home Air Force Base Logistics Readiness Center, assigned 366th Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen are assembling the complex shelving and bench-stock systems, one step away from moving F-15E Strike Eagle parts and components into the warehouse, where the buildings main purpose will come to fruition. The LRC is an 80,000 square ft. modern facility, and is already home to Airmen from nine different Air Force specialties and all base supply operations, except individual protective equipment and hazardous materials. The building's potential hasn't yet been utilized because there were leaks in the roof, which could have jeopardized the hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of F-15 parts set to be stored there, said Kevin Curl, 366th LRS Material Management Flight chief. A watertight seal was put on the roof, and now supplies can be moved in, said Curl, a retired chief master sergeant who's worked here since July 1999. "The supply portion of LRS is currently housed in six separate facilities. This move will enable the consolidation of most supply operations," said Curl. "Co-location of all supply operations under one roof will streamline daily work processes and should increase overall supply efficiency." Centrally located logistics not only provides more convenient support for internal customers, but eases the supply process for the whole wing. Curl's team, commanded by Capt. Sarah Allen, is expected to begin moving parts in Sept. 23, and the warehouse should be stocked, and up-and-running before Christmas, said Curl. "There'll be minimal, if any, effect to daily operations from a customer's prospective as a result of this move," said Curl. The Airmen are working normal shifts, and then contributing an additional two to three hours after normal duty shifts, to complete the state-of-the-art consolidated supply warehouse. Some people may consider two or more hours tacked on to the end of a full-work day to be a nuisance. According to one Airman, it's a burden worth bearing. "I relish in stepping back at the end of a long shift and looking at everything I completed, thinking, 'I made that,'" said Airman 1st Class Delsa Saseve, a 366th LRS material management apprentice from Reno, Nev. "It keeps me motivated to put in my all on, and after, each shift and every day." Curl agreed; and had a message for fellow Gunfighters. "A move of this size is a time-consuming endeavor and we thank you all in advance for your patience," Curl said. "Once the move is complete, efficiency of operations will be easily recognized throughout the wing." The Aircraft Parts Store will be operating as normal from Building 1361, said Curl. Advanced notice will be provided prior to the Parts Store relocating to Building 1132. The 366th LRS Customer Support Element will send updates to supply customers as they shift to different phases of the move; however, customers are always welcome to contact them directly by calling (208) 828-6116 or 3820.