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Show March 1, 1974 Computer converts information Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) testing being per-- . formed by the 6514th Test Squadron has developed a new dimension at Ogden AMA. An Interim Data Digitizing System (IDDS) has been installed in Building 100 as part of the Data Automation Branch. HILL TOP TIMES We Do Not Sell Factory This equipment will be used in the data reduction process of the engineering information gathered during a flight test of lems or Seconds 15) an RPV. consists of analog tape time division demultiplexing equipment, and a computer tape formatter. This equipment working as a system converts telementry tapes recorded at the Hill Air Force Range during a test of an RPV to digital tapes that are compatible with the IBM 360-6- 5 computer. The computer then converts the raw data to engineering units which are used to analyze the RPV flight test. The design and installation of IDDS was under the direction of the Flight Test Center at Edwards AFB, recorders, - (A T CONFIGURATION tin r ( 11 i - Bob Van Scoyk loads a tape on the In- terim Data Digitizing System. AFLC announced Acquisition Logistics deputate is Brig. Gen. Charles E. Buckingham. Gronewald, who will command AFLC's Military Aircraft Storage and Disposition (MASDC), Dewey K.K. Lowe, director of Materiel Management, San Antonio Air Materiel Area (SAAMA), Kelly AFB, Tex. Colonel Lowe was recently nominated for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. Col. William R. Coleman, another general AFLC n AFB, Ariz. MASDC's present commander, Col. Jack K. Massie, will become chief, Pacer Torch Management Center, Ogden Air Materiel Area (00 AMA), Replacing will General be Col. Buckingham Davis-Montha- Col. Hill AFB, Utah. Warren E. Drack, present chief, SMAMA's Systems Logistics Division, will be Management A one-quart- per cent er Administration (VA) an- nouncement. In ordering a drop from 8.5 to 8.25 per cent on VA loans, officials noted that the new lower rate has been established for Federal Housing Authority loans by the secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD). KXPLAIMNG that the lowered interest rate can save as much as $1,530 over the life of a mortgage on a $25,000 home, officials expressed the hope that the reduction would encourage 30-ye- ar many veterans and service people to reenter the home buying market. The new loan rate does not apply to VA mobile home maintenance of the system. advice He replaces Col. James H. Chance who will be retiring from military service. All changes, with the ex- insurance coverage under the Servicemen's Group Life of ception Buckingham's , General will take place on or about March 15. (AFLCNS) E. Goodman, legal advisor Members of the Armed Forces are eligible for life Insurance program pay ad- ministered by the Veterans Administration. Active or retired members of the Armed Forces and dependents are THK REDUCTION is the first drop in interest rates since Feb. 18, 1971. Interest rates were reduced three times between Dec. 2, 1970, and Feb. 18, 1971. Rate increases marked the program from its founding in June 1944 until December 1970. A law enacted in July 1973 VA ad- Uniformed Services facilities and at civilian facilities under the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS) IN ADDITION to these benefits, members of the precise steering, and smooth driving comfort. So stop in and start saving today. Armed Forces are covered by Social Security,' a form of insurance both for the con- tributors' survivors and for the contributor and family in the case of total disability. If a member of the Armed Forces is concerned about the health coverage of dependents not covered by the member's supplemental benefits, he first should seek assistance and advice from the Base Legal Assistance Office or from the Base Insurance Counselor. 40000 Mllf WAMftANTV ttarrntv Com- mand (AFLC) personnel officials have advised commanders and supervisors to start thinking about nominations for the Command's Outstanding Airman. ACTION 8004248580 T eaM m X ftVPT? 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The new maximum rate was set after a series of market indicators had demonstrated the old 8.5 per cent figure, in effect since Aug. 25, 1973, was very near the par for commercial home loans. the by t-r eligible loans which differ from authorizes 8 proa performing operation and lega Interest rate drops reduction in the maximum Gl home loan interest rate became effective in January, according to a Veterans performed at Edwards Range but was moved to the Hill and Dug way Ranges because of the greater capabilities of these combined ranges. IDDS was designed from surplus equipment, saving the Air Force thousands of dollars. The RCA Service Co. located at Patrick AFB, Flo. , put the equipment in operation and installed it at Ogden. Kentron Hawaii, Ltd. is moving to SMAMA's director of Maintenance. Col. Frank J. Mueller, assistant deputy chief of staff for Plans and Operations at command headquarters, will brigadier assume duties as the comand mand's assistant chief of staff. nominee presently director of Maintenance at Sacramento Air Materiel Area (SMAMA), McClellan AFB, Calif., has been named assistant deputy chief of staff for Maintenance at AFLC headquarters. He will replace Col. Harry L. Our goal is to sell qualify products that won't come back to customers who will. I I " Ken Holt Co" i i Calif. RPV testing was formerly staff changes Seven key staff changes within Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) have been announced by Gen. Jack J. Catton, AFLC commander. Assuming the post of deputy chief of staff for the newly it '."...V.V.V.V.V.V.'.V.V.V.V.'.'.V.V.W IDDS t-- Pag Yt v ft The airman selected for this honor will represent AFLC in comthe Air Force-wid- e Ken Holt Co petition. The intent of the program is to honor the Outstanding Airman solely for his ac- complishments during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974. Officials stated that detailed instructions concerning the program will be distributed after they are received from Headquarters, U.S. Air Force. I Dear, I know you were late yesterday but isn't this a little ridiculous? " 1 - 2 locations 1591 No Main Lay ton 1987 Wash Blvd Ogden I'4 I |