Air Force team evaluates 704th Services Division

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The Air Force level Maj. Gen. Eugene L. Eubank Evaluation Team visited Arnold last week to assess the 704th Services Division facilities and programs.
Arnold's small unit was recognized by Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) as the best small base in the command. They are representing AFMC in the Air Force competition recognizing the best Services operations in the Air Force.
"Winning the Eubank award is important because it recognizes the hard work and accomplishments our people have done over the past year," Tom Fahrer, chief of Services said.
"What this award does is recognizes AEDC, the 704th Mission Support Group and the 704th Services Division for excellence in programming, facility improvements and outstanding quality of life."
According to Mr. Fahrer, the changes and improvements the 704th Services Division has made, show the strategic vision for moving the 704th Services Division forward expanding recreational opportunities for customers. Several capital improvements were made to the Arnold Lakeside Club, the Fitness Center and the Arnold Golf Course.
"This award shows we are listening to our customers and taking the steps necessary to improve the quality of life for the Arnold AFB community," Mr. Fahrer said.
The evaluation process was based on a site visit as well as results of the Air Force Services Customer Feedback Survey. Following completion of all major command on-site evaluations, scores will be sent to Headquarters Air Force where they will be added to the customer feedback survey results. The recommended winner is then sent to the Air Force Chief of Staff for approval.
"The visit went extremely well," Mr. Fahrer said. "The support from the entire base was tremendous whether it was attending the ice breaker or teen dinner to helping us prepare for the visit. I couldn't have asked for better support."
The Eubank award recognizes the best unit in the small base category with fewer than 6,000 assigned. It is named in honor of Maj. Gen. Eugene Lowry Eubank, who is known to many as a father of our modern-day Air Force for his contributions to aviation during World War II. He retired in 1954 as the Air Force's oldest pilot, having flown between 14,000 and 15,000 hours.