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Show Page April 27. 1973 HILL TOP TIMES 4 As W(S3i01S (siii b Johnny G. La France has obtained his High School Diploma through the Base Education Office's High hours. Classes were held in Education Office (DPT) class rooms beginning Jan. 29 and the 1550th Organizational ending Apr. 9. Maintenance Squadron. Nine other airmen, who took a school "Not having these classes, are so close to high a to diploma is barrier many high school graduation that military personnel, who are Weber has ordered diplomas otherwise capable of taking for them, Mr. Larkins stated. college courses and advancing These men are: Amn. Michael in the more technical career A. Arnold (USAF HOSP) ; Sgt. ); fields," stated Alton H. William G. Bradley Larkins, Education Services Sgt. John Ft. Grover Branch, Personnel. "Airman (1550 OMS); TSgt. Lewis Ft. La France is now free of this Middleton (1550 OMS); Amn handicap to his ambitions for Ruben Palacios career advancement and a Amn Richard W. Peck (1550 OMS) ; Amn Ernie L. Reding college education." A1C Airman La France was a (1550 ATTW); member of a class of 32 Christopher O. Sharp (USAF military personnel who at- HOSP); and Sgt. Francis J. tended classes in English and Zurawski (1550 FMS). Math under the VA PREP Military personnel now have School Completion Program. He is a Helicopter Mechanic in S' (2849-DSYA- ); ItliiiniinniMHi - -- 7zi$jc comp-lete- d educational VA and implementation fact. creases. (2) An effort to utilize energy in the most efficient manner commensurate with the tools and equipment with by Civil Engineering since the introduction of the utilities which we use. conservation program a few years ago. Despite these conservation measures, utility costs continue to rise. Thus, we are faced with a continuing Programming action for more efficient systems is a continuing effort but like most action in this direction, considerable lag time is present from programming, funding. FOOTNOTES - years in Each individual should strive to participate in the program to the maximum extent possible, as it is his own money being saved. To be effective, heat conservation does not necessarily imply that people will be made uncomfortable. It does mean that a common sense approach is required in the effective use of energy - fuels in dollars must be reduced notwithstanding rate in- Several procedures have this case. The Civil Engineering approach is manifest in the by Andersen Shoes Vk m n 1 Board of Education. Personnel with IOV2 years of education have an excellent chance of gaining a high school diploma from Weber if they complete two classes in the PREP Program. If not, good preparation for taking the GED Test will be gained by taking the classes in English and Mathematics. All Airmen who do not have either a high school diploma or equivalency certificate from their home state should contact the Education Office in Bldg. 368, Ext. 2710 and enroll in this program. benefits CANVAS Values to $8.99 Dan Post WESTERN BOOTS Now $iloo O $M Off One Group WOMEN'S SANDALS Values to $30.00 Not all Sizes How U Price DOWNSTAIRS STORES For rp KM rcn OFF ) And More J directorates have been If you are knowledgeable about F-design, you are with a hookfamiliar probably like structure located under and directly in front of the tail of the aircraft. This hook is manipulated in emergency situations by what as "hook is known engagement" m save Dianes 1 B was designed for aircraft without hooks. The more "back-nine- modernized barriers are " located l.ooo feet inside the MA-lA- is the older The "MA-1A- " type, and employs the use of nylon webbing which can be raised to 32 inches off the ground to catch most aircraft just below the nose. This webbing can be electronically raised by the tower upon being notified of its need. The pilot lowers his hook insure engagement with the barrier via and subsequent the webbing. n Anchor chains are connected to either end of the barrier and run along each side of the strip. Their links get progressively heavier as the aircraft is very' shortly and safely brought to a halt their weight. The landing gear (back tow wheels) pulls on the webbing g responsible for all 'breaking aircraft) at MA-1- operation than initial hook engagement, since the MA-1- Gordon Harter. increasing by space temperatures. This follows the simple first law of heat transmission, in which heat flows from a higher temperature body to one of lower 'emperature by radiation and convection - the radiation component being the major culprit in this case. A common sense cooperative effort approach is solicited from every base to minimize employee discomfort to each of us and to obtain maximum benefit from every Air Force dollar spent. monitors vital part of the These barriers are utilized to rescue aircraft which have lost control during take-of- f or landing. Two types of barriers are used on the Hill AFB strip, one of each at both ends of the main runway, stated TSgt. to eliminated chain. This is actually a more runway barriers. building Improper seating brings about what is termed the "cold wall effect" and is not reduced or accept the responsibility to insure that no unauthorized changes are made. Building monitors can effectively respond by a continuing effort to conform to base standards. Each individual can further the progress of this program by not making unreasonable demands and wearing adequate clothing in the cold season. closed as much as possible in cold weather. Recirculation of inside air in amounts commensurate with good hygienic and ventilation practices are slow-dow- 3 43 No. Main -- Bountiful Homo of Quality Shoes unless Large warehouse doors have been or are being repaired and must be kept before landing All Famous Brands mm new system design provides heated ventilation air and automatic shutting off of fan hours. systems during non-us- e Insulation thickness is being increased or installed in buildings of current design. on Seating can be prearranged so that people are not seated with their backs to an outside masonary wall or window. 7, 4 - Complete Stock temperature water used for space heating are turned down or off when outside temperatures reach 65 degrees; Bo rners a. u Mens and Boys directed to adhere to the space as temperature limits 91-in AFR prescribed Section F, paragraph 18, and this was followed up with a concerted effort by Civil zone men Engineering resetting thermostats. This is all wasted effort generating steam or high All - YV vl Boilers for ways: following in use. MONTH END CLEARANCE Men-Women-Child- TTirriA r mi Johnny G. LaFrance, 1550th OMS, reviews courses with Alton Larkins, Education Services Branch. Airman LaFrance recently accumulated required credits for his diploma from Weber Adult Senior High School. DIPLOMA his record of to increase our effort in this direction. : ( 1 ) The problem is two-fol- d The demand on Air Force stated Col. L.C. Porter, Jr., Civil Engineer. & ii - A1C challenge significant contribution, All Acme liM English, Mathematics, and History in Bldg. 368. These classes will be taught for 10 weeks and will each rate one full credit. Military personnel enrolling in these classes will be released from duty, if approved by their commanding officer. The cost of enrollment and tuition fees will be covered under the Veterans Administration PREP Program. A registration fee of $10 will be charged. However, this will be refunded upon receipt of the VA reimbursement for the total cost of the classes. Participation in the PREP Program does not reduce the tlr 3 The Weber School District is very liberal in allowing credit for civilian work experience and military service. In addition, five credits are allowed for passing the GED Test at the levels set by the Utah State ncem yourself with heot conservation is is This business. everybody's one of the few programs in which the effort of each individual can make such a been implemented in classes (2849-DFSE- Heat Conservation earned by the serviceman. another opportunity to gain credit toward a high school diploma, or to prepare for taking the High School GED Test. Beginning May 7, Weber Adult High School will conduct Program. These classes were taught by Weber Adult High School teachers during duty A1C s. The restraining device for the back-nineis situated underground, as m feet of durable, tightly wound nylon tape is powered by units connected to each end of the barrier. 14 saves or stopping an Hill last year. is NCOIC of Harter Sergeant barriT maintenance. Being subject to emergency call at any hour, he and his two man crew are provided with a little extra incentive for their dutv! s JUMPS I'pon hook engagement, the tape is spun into action by its motors and tugged by the aircraft. Maximum pressure is usually attained after 500 feet of the tape has been atret-cheIf the aircraft can't be stopped after 9:) feet, it must next barrier rely on the ahead. The back nine usually finds itself handling its full capability in pound which usually won't take off unless one of the back-nine- s is in operation. back-nine- s The were d F-4- s. Have you cut utility costs today? coming The Joint Military Pay System (JUMPS) is coming to Hill AFB Sept. Leave and 1. Earnings Statements will provide you with faster, more accurate pay and leave information than you have ever had before. They will show you all of your entitlements, deductions and allotments, pkis any payments that have been charged to you in the prior month by type, amount and date of payment. Head your statements -don't throw them away. They will save you time and trouble if you ever have a problem. But if you do, call the Accounting and Finance Office, ext. 75450. Counter service will also be available from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p m. Monday through Friday. |