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Show Page 4 HILL TOP TIMES June Editorials . . . MjsTThpTMWiS HERE RESTS IN HONOBS) j"vr GLOEY An Airman's Prayer ARE PEOPLE By Chaplain (Major) V. E. Mikesell "Lord God of earth of sea and sky, hear us, soar and fly. Forgive our foolish, earthv wav .JrX:who thoughts to Thee in praise. Support us with Thy strl!?! and grace. Thy cross to love, Thy truth embrace. Lord God of cloud and space,' imbue knowledge, skill and grace, the men sustaining us in fibu tnrougn ngnt oi aay ana dark of night. Support them win! Thy strength and grace, Thy cross to love, Thy truth embrace Lord God of turbulence and might, of thunderhead and flashing light, grant peace to comrades now who fly, eternal pathways through the sky. Support us all with strength and grace, Thy cross to love, Thy truth embrace. Lord God of sacrificial love, our lives we give to thee above, through Jesus Christ our Lord who came, to save us from our guilt and shame. Support us with Thy strength and grace, Thy cross to love, Thy truth embrace. Lord God our Father, Blessed Son, Most Holy Spirit three in one, In glorious praise, our lips confess, Thy match' less love, Thy righteouness. Support us with Thy strength and grace, Thy cross to share, Thy truth embrace. Amen. The Air Force has under study what it calls its ten most important personnel problems. Do you know what they are? You know your own ten most important problems, but do you know how many of your own problems are on the AN AMERICAN SOLDIER KNOWN BUT TO GOD MulbHfcv Sacrifices Made Freedom Possible Memorial Day, observed last Tuesday, commemorates the men and women of our Armed Forces who have given their lives in the service or defense of our Nation and way of life since 1861. First proclaimed as Decoration Day in 1868 by General John A. Logan, it was to honor the men who had fallen in the Civil War. After World War I it became known as Memorial Day and commemorated those Americans who died in all wars. The occasion is marked by parades, patriotic observances, memorial services and decoration of graves of servicemen and veterans with flowers. Since the Civil War, more than 603,000 American servicemen have ,died in battle. On bloody battlefields from Shiloh in the Civil War to Hill 881 in the Republic of Vietnam, these Americans unhesitatingly gave their lives for the cause of freedom and democracy. We should all say a silent and grateful "Thank You" to the thousands whose supreme sacrifice made it possible to enjoy the freedom we have today. Guard Your Conversation Would you leave a military safe open? Naturally not. All Americans, save a handful, are loyal to their country and would not divulge classified information. Then why do we leave our mouths open too often in ways and places where the compromise of classified military information is a distinct possibility? Sure, we've got a war on in Southeast Asia. Things are tough. make Mistakes talking when we shouldn't things tougher. How would you like to be a fighter pilot on tomorrow's mission, the coordinates of which were announced by operations to headquarters over the telephone? You know it takes only about $5 worth of equipment,- an amplifier and headset, to listen in on a conversation, especially in a disputed land where wiretapping is an enemy tactic. The telephone isn't the only source of a possible security violation. There's HF, UHF, VHF radio and the teletype. And there are many people who do not realize that when they use a telephone for long distance calls in the Pacific, the call often goes over a radio. And it only takes a $40 HF radio receiver to get an earful of what anyone is saying. Communications, when unsecured, is a two-edgsword. It can be used for or against either enemy or friend. A communications system is only a device. That is why we must guard our conversation. When the Viet Cong can use a black market $10 transistor radio to listen to the many conversations over the AM radio band, transmission security is a must. It's up to you. sun-drench- ed Air Force's list? Here is the Air Force list: 1. Inadequate military pay and allowances; erosion of so-call- ed fringe benefits. 2. Inadequate authorization of field grade officers. 3. Family housing shortage. 4. Need for increase in the number of airmen in the top six grades. 5. Increase in pilot training rate to offset projected deficit. 6. Higher enlistment and retention incentives. 7. Military personnel appropriation problems (long-rang- e CAPSULE LAW Legal Assistance Office Has planning). 8. Career development enhancement for the individual. 9. Implementation of new Air Force ROTC Program. 10. Development of civilian employees' overseas rotation plan. There is convincing evidence that Air Force leaders are very much concerned about these critical personnel problems, and are taking appropriate action to secure early and adequate solutions. It is reassuring to realize that there is official concern for the personal worth and dignity of the military man and his family that military professionalism is being recognized by more than (NEXT WEEK: Plus) Leadership-Motivatio- A notary public is a public official who is given a coa state to perform certain official acts within the i. 4.4. li J uy iiiusli. suites it. are uie ine oiuciai acts anoweu to administer power to take acknowledgments and affidavits, oaths and to certify to the authenticity of documents. A notary certifies that a signature on a document is genuine. This requires that the notary see the signature bwith eing made. Notaries are bonded to require compliance the law. an Many legal assistance offices have a notary public as to employee. They perform their services without charge mmission by a - J. mi staue. 1 servicemen and tneir iamnies. Further, nearly all states allow a commissioned to act as a notary for military personnel under conditions. Contact your Legal Assistance Officer to have a document notarized. Water Safety - officer certain when you need First in The time to seek water as a means of relaxation n here once again. fun. It's stimulating, invigorating and just plain to way Most important, probably, it's a very healthful p shape. keep our body in . i nt, nnA oven tt can be dangerous u neaiw., But water of respea life itself, if not treated with a certain amount measures, Following are ten "rules" or cautionarysummer. d if you prefer, for a healthful and and swimming 1. Don't overestimate your strength ability. is nearby 2. Never swim alone. Make sure someone fun-fille- who can help. one with 3. Swim at a safe place, preferably guards. 4. JUST CAM T WIT POC THE LIGHT TO TURN oBEEN ... IS OF TEW SQUASHED B AUTOS. MAKING. THE ASPHALT L'MTlO RACER CAM USLAU TCAVElS IN PAIC5 K IDENTIFIED UAD6 BY EAUCOUS KOtSE ST2AW5E PIPES THE SITE OF A PEA. BV - HAS Don't swim right after eating f or when heated or overtired. . is water the sure 5. Before divjng, make enough and has no hidden objects. don 6. Distance over water is misleading estimate your endurance. 7. Take a boat along for distance swimming water. the goal of the Zero Defects Program. I am counting on each individual to strive for this goal." (Gen. John P. McConneU, Air Force chief of staff, Washington, D.C.) .ciii tip-to- Quote of Note e. Notary lip-servi- ce. ed "Experience in industry and in the field commands of the Air Force has proved that it is possible to work for long periods without making mistakes. If you take pride in your That is work, you will be satisfied only when it is error-fre- Comments CHAPLAIN'S CORNER PERSONNEL 1 2, rescue 8. Learn safe handling and safe taking out boats. upset, 9. Most small craft wUl float when with your boat or canoe. to wim, 10. Most important of all, learn prove your swimming ability. o ott |