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Show raFfAFCLG Persons serving in a selective RANDOLPH AFB. Texas (AFNSi between Oct. 1 and Dec. 3 will receive retroactive payment if they were serving in a selective bonus skill. They will be paid under the terms of laws and regulations in effect Sept. re-enlist- ed 30, 1987. President Reagan signed the fiscal 1988 Department of Defense Authorization Act, Dec. 4. The act includes retroactive language, a r extension to Sept. 30, 1992, and the authority to continue paying 50 percent lump sum payments. Because of the retroactive language, airmen who in a Sept. 30, 1987, are entitled to an SRB at the multiple level in effect on Sept. 30. For example, Sergeant Smith in specialty code 821X0 on Nov. 20. Although that AFSC in Zone A was terminated on Oct. 1, Sergeant Smith will now receive an SRB. Also, Sergeant Brown in AFSC 113X0 on Dec. 1. Although the AFSC 113X0 SRB in Zone A was five-yea- re-enlist- ed skill-multipli- er re-enlist-ed re-enlist- ed NGtTJG Jan. bonus skill will decreased from 1 to 0.5 on Oct. 1, Sergeant Brown is eligible for a Zone A-- l SRB. On the other hand, the retroactive language doesn't cover the three new skills, 208X4J, 324X0 and 465X0, nor the three increased skills, 201X0, 208X3C and 304X6. For example, Sergeant White in AFSC 324X0 on Nov. 20. Although the Air Force recognized AFSC 324X0 as an SRB skill in Zone A for 0.5 on Nov. 20, the retroactive coverage doesn't recognize it, so Sergeant White isn't entitled to an SRB. However, Sergeant White may pursue the matter by applying to the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records. skill re-enlistm- ent re-enlist- ed Also, Sergeant Cook in AFSC 201X0 on Nov. 20. Although the Air Force recognized this the retroactive coverage specialty as Zone A-a result, Sergeant Cook Zones As recognizes will receive an SRB at a multiple of 0.4, but he too may apply to the BCMR. The Air Force will identify those who during the period and who were serving in an SRB re-enlist- ed l, A-0.- 5. 8, 1988 Hilltop Times get cash benefits that was in effect on Sept. 30. Also, those who between Oct. 1 and Dec. 3 and who are serving in an SRB skill multiplier that was added or increased during the Oct. 1 SRB change will be notified and provided counseling. Because of the delay in the enactment of the fiscal 1988 DOD Authorization Bill, authority to administer the SRB program lapsed from Oct. 3. Consequently, some people lost their eligibility to the SRB because of added active-dutservice. People who passed through Zone A (six years of active service) or Zone B (10 years of active service) and could have may add 3.5 months to the SRB eligibility zone if they before Jan. 15. The for maximum limit statutory service Zone C cannot be waived. Editor's note: More information about this program is available from the Hill AFB Consolidated Base Personnel Office customer service unit, Ext. ed y re-enlist- ed re-enli- st 14-ye- ar 71845. Air Force couple chosen for O'Malley Award WASHINGTON (AFNS) An Air Force couple described by the Chief of Staff as one "that cares and makes a difference" has received the 1987 Gen. and Mrs. Jerome F. O'Malley Award. Col. Ronald W. Iverson and his wife, Penny, received the award from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Larry D. Welch, Dec. 14 in ceremonies at the Pentagon. Colonel Iverson, a brigadier general selectee, is commander of the 3rd Tactical Fighter Wing, Clark AB, Philippines. The award is given annually to an outstanding wing commander and spouse. General Welch noted the award is unique the only one in the Air Force recognizing the contributions of an Air Force husband and wife. In accepting the award, Colonel Iverson said the young airmen working for him actually earned the honor. "The young kids are just outstanding," he said. "We only need to nurture them, take care of them and point them in the right direction." Mrs. Iverson, a longtime volunteer work for spouses to keep everyone ing formed on developments. General Welch said, "Working Col. and Mrs. Ronald W. Iverson believe fast-movin- in young people. Volunteers essential to base work centers and facility operation. I in the Air Force community, believes in those young men and women as well. She said that younger people are always eager to volunteer their time to help. , r " Colonel Iverson assumed command at Clark in March 1986 with the Philippine government in turmoil. Striking Filipinos barricaded the gates to the base. Colonel Iverson used volunteers to keep essential base work centers and e facilities operating. He set up shops to handle finances, distribute food and water and provide informaoff-bas- tion to stranded military people. Mrs. Iverson formed an information net together, they ensured the security and welfare of their people and kept a vital base functioning effectively." Mrs. Iverson began her volunteer work during the Vietnam conflict. She was among a group of volunteers who met the wounded aboard medical evacuation flights from Vietnam. "It was important they knew that someone cared," At Clark she said. AB, Mrs. Iverson has helped with a number of volunteer ef- forts. She has helped organize a safe house for battered spouses and a program for distributing free baby care products and clothing to junior enlisted families. She also has led volunteers dispensing food and medicine to Filipino villages in the aftermath of a typhoon. General Welch said couples like Colonel and Mrs. Iverson "help Air Force people carry out their mission and make the Air Force and the community a better place for all of us." Force Smaller budgjefs reduced meain The WASHINGTON (AFNS) number of people in the military is expected to drop by about 5 percent over the next five years. Deputy Secretary of Defense William Taft IV told Pentagon reporters that smaller defense budgets in the 1990s will mean a smaller military force. He estimated that force reduction would be "in the 4 percent to 5 percent range." He said there would be civilian cutbacks as well. Mr. Taft reasoned that a smaller military is the "logical and inevitable r drought in approach" to a He outlined defense spending. Department of Defense efforts to cope with five-yea- budget reductions through the mid-1990- s. As part of a budget compromise with Congress, the administration has agreed to a 10 percent cut in defense spending this year and a 10 percent to 12 percent cut each of the next five years. That agreement helped avoid deeper cuts this year that would have been triggered by the law. Gramm-Rudma- n deficit-reductio- n the 1988 Under Gramm-Rudmadefense budget would have been $18.5 billion less, or $273 billion. The compromise defense budget for 1988 is n, $291.5 billion. DOD already submitted a $332 bil budget to Congress for 1989 but is reshaping it into a $299 billion budget request, a reduction of roughlion ly 10 percent. has asked the services to look at ways to meet the reduced budget DOD totals for 1989. Mr. Taft said the services should assume defense spending will be "similarly constrained" for the next five years. After considering service recom- mendations, Secretary of Defense Frank Carlucci will make the final budget decisions on which programs to cut. He will make those decisions in another month or so, Mr. Taft said. Vermont primary election scheduled March wAcuTMrvrnM - - i The na y nuithird w AFNSl tion's presidential primary of 1988 will take place in Vermont March 1. The contest is a no presidential primary in that delegates are chosen. Party national convention delegates are selected at the state party convention during the non-bindin- g third week in May. Members of the armed forces or merchant marine and their spouses and dependents may register and request an absentee ballot by submitpost card ting a completed federal application to the town clerk not later than 17 days before the election. The FPCA, when used to register, must contain a statement in the "Remarks" section that the voter has taken the Freeman's oath and it must be sworn to before a commissioned officer or notary. The Freeman's oath states, "1 solemnly swear (or affirm) that whenever I give my vote or suffrage, touching any matter that concerns the state of Vermont, I will do so as in my conscience I shall judge will most conduce to the best good of the state, as established by the constitution, without fear or favor of any 1 person. separate request must be made each for primary and for general elecA tion ballots. The state's primary election will be held Sept. 13. Absentee ballots will be mailed to voters about 35 days before the election and must be returned to the clerk by close of polls on election day. Questions that cannot be answered locally may be referred to the Direc- tor the Federal Voting Assistance Program, Department of Defense, Room 1B457, Pentagon, Washington D.C. 203O1, or call AUTOVON or commercial (202) of 225-066- 3 695-066- 3. Smoking prohibited on small aircraft WASHINGTON (AFNS) -No smoking is permitted on small military aircraft, according to recently released Department of Defense policy. Smoking on larger aircraft is limited to designated areas. The policy prohibits smoking on military aircraft with fewer than 30 seats. For planes with more than 30 seats and adequate ventilation, smoking is permitted in designated areas. Designated smoking areas will be situated so that non-smoki- ng passengers are not affected by tobacco smoke. Pipe or cigar smoking is not permitted. The policy allows troop commanders to authorize smoking on combat missions "consistent with flight safety and operational concerns." Troop commanders must coordinate smoking decisions with aircraft commanders. Smoking also is prohibited in military buses and vans. The Defense Department has set a goal to reduce smoking in DOD by 10 percent each year. apparel acceptable by AF Religious WASHINGTON (AFNS) Air Force will change its regula- tions in the next four months to allow flexibility in the wear of religious apparel while in uniform. The Defense Authorization Act, signed into law Dec. 4, authorizes wear of religious apparel while in uniform under certain conditions. Congress gave the services 120 days to enact the change. Until then, current uniform regulations remain in effect. Currently, Air Force dress and appearance regulations do not provide for the wear of religious apparel while in uniform, except during religious ceremonies. "The mere absence of war is not peace." John F. Kennedy 1917-196- 3 |
