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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 4 WflzJlMMM. Editorials. . . A I Jul Comment CHAPLAIN'S CORNER 1 Am An American With a purpose dedicated to preserving freedom and its maintaining peace, the United States- has invested two more than of in a team military might and know-ho' :.: individuals one-hamillion ;."" and Since this nation's beginning, uniformed members of the armed forces have played a major.role in retaining the freedoms and heritage envisioned by writers of the Constitution of the United States. In peacetime as in war, millions of United States military personnel abide by a Code of Conduct. Dailythethey go globe about their chores, as a team positioned around Commander-in-Chie- f, the established react to orders to by ready the President of the United States. One of the most widely repeated statements made by the late President John F. Kennedy was in his 1961 for inaugural address, "Ask not what your country can dochalThis ask what you can do for your country." you is being answered by every American serviceman lenge and woman around the world performing as a "Guardian of the Nation." Regardless of service, the uniform worn by members of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard proudly reflects the image of "I Am An American." Today's American in uniform is an ambassador abroad and a "Defender of Freedom," as described by Abraham Lincoln in 1858, "Our defense is in the spirit which prized liberty as the heritage of all men, in all lands everywhere." The 20th Century American in uniform is "An Enemy of Tyranny," fulfilling today what Thomas Jefferson defined in 1800, "I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." The message, "I Am An American", is echoed by every United States soldier, sailor, marine and airman wherever assigned as an "Enemy of Tyranny"; "Defender of Freedom"; "Protector of Liberty" and "Guardian of the Nation." 'This is the heritage of the Armed Forces of the United No Power Can Undo Damaoe It's a strange thine: about - 1 -- lf States ! Air Superiority The air superiority element of airpower needs to be more clearly understood and more positively considered in our plans, our definition of force characteristics, and our conduct of operations. Air Superiority is "that degree of dominance in the air battles of one of force over another which permits the conduct of operations by the former and its related land, sea, and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force." Air Supremacy is "that degree of air superiority wherein the opposing air force is incapable of effective in- terference." Control of the air has been a precondition for security of the surface beneath it since the advent of modern Progress in airpower weapons and opposing defenses indicates that control of the air will continue to be a first priority military objective. The speed, range and versatility of airpower its unique ability to swiftly and effectively destroy enemy targets in a variety of hostile environments makes it air-pow- er. particularly useful in demonstrating national intent at the outset of a crisis. Immediate air response may be the swiftest and best way of preventing the initial objectives of enemy aggression from becoming unchallenged accomplishments. Air superiority reflects our national strength and helps make our deterrent actions credible. To assure that we can gain air superiority we must provide and train the proper forces. We must be prepared to win air superiority. We must not assume it. We need at least one preferably two or all three of the following interdependent advantages: numerical tactical superiority (including training); andsuperiority; technical superiority (e.g., aircraft performance). Militarily, air superiority begins in the heart of the our aircraft and missiles strike enemy air facilities, including radar communications, POL, airfields, and surface-to-ai- r defenses, on a rapid and recurring basis. Pressure successfully applied by our offensive count-erat operations gives us the initiative and forces thP Withh,d a 81'nificant Portion of his aircraft for defese Air supremacy is the eventual object of counterair operations. With air supremacy comes dominance of the air medium over the entire battle area. i pens maybe a mere moment before you're Vh I il H n4 one: who's,got the say, "the captain of your d .. .......But the it. happens, char, at once you're the bottom man, the everything devil WI10 gets; poor nrvf o urliOa TTUki. ttaii'vo v man any more, or you'rp j n.or of stretch and pain costly reDairs nr long A m rt XI Via no Tivtrtl as me riQTif mwi wuwi now uv. oo iinng squad a j w split-secon- '' r We HAVE STAKED THE WHOLE FUTURE OF AMERICA NOT ON THE POWER OF GOVERNMENT; ttl IT Ok TUP PADAITV fff MAM KIND FOR ""fciii - - uvuuv. as x;ne hantmv mv.iivii wo ucivic it Happens who there are probably a number t v"v still th top man at Sometimes it's the mere lifting of a finirer tfc0 of an eye, the decision to do, or not to do. SnmKm ...(JwseMAPsotf walking a few feet to lock out a switch, or get a or a better look. Maybe it's spending a few seconds to J) US for the "WALK" signal or to ask a question of sonant J knows, or to get a long, clear view before you pass the J aneau. Pocketbook But if you fatt to do the right thing, or' blunder Vo tTTvnm rr l i n nnmno mat vvjbii Hi- - "u"6 winifi, buu tunica iUni cxpiUQing momtf of shock, agony, blackness. And after that, too often the! Morality isn't a power on earth that can undo what has been do? Payday is a day of celebra- Tfte scientist,111 tne surgeon, the greatest human intelligeni tion in the Air Force. The BX and skill can do nothing more than mop up the mess. and the commissary are crowdAnd the main point is that now while you read ed. Mother gets her new hat, before the accident. You're the top man right dad gets his steak, Johnny has his bike repaired, and new You've got the final say. It's all pretty much in your haul tires can be bought for thenar. So, which is it going to be: "Captain of your soul" or" ski to suffering and sorrow? A festive spirit seems to per4-T- m4-- rv" 1 .. MM noi vade the base. The clubs put on special programs, and there are special payday activities. For some, however, payday is blues day. This depressed state of mind may strike at any level regardless of rank or income. The festivities sometimes result in accidents and incidents which add up to tragedy. The bills pile up, and a few payments here and there make little progress in the struggle to make ends meet. Discouragement sets in. Nerves become frayed. Promotion anxieties come to the surface. A spirit of blame and bitterness drives all joy away. How to live within one's income appears to be a big question on payday and every day. But payday blues are not inevitable. There are ways to save, to shop wisely, to economize, to discipline your spending, to supplement your income, and to prepare now for future Tailing off on leave? Go with an HFC Traveloan No matter how you travel, an HFC Traveloaa can help you rest and relax on your leave. Houtehold will provide money to cover every clothing, nd cost: transportation, lodging, even a cash reserve for meetinj unexpected expenses. Repay conven'entjJ when you return. Do what more than ervicemen do every year. Sorrow confidents from HFC Household Finance. ad- equipment vancement. If you need guidance in your financial planning, you can ask for professional help. The Air Force provides assistance through its chaplains, legal assistance officers, and Family Ck Affairs personnel. Payday blues won't go away by themselves, but they can be driven away by more responsible attitudes and more intelligent planning. (Next Week: How'h Your Credit Rating?) 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