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Show Page HILL TOP TIMES 6 November 21, View From The if m fr .lain iimrcMminaw-l- Thomas Paine said, "What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; 'tis dearness only that gives everything its value. "Heaven knows how to put a proper price upon its goods; and it. would be strange indeed, if so celestial an article as Freedom should not be highly rated." If this is true, and I believe it to be, then we should frequently remind ourselves of the price we have paid. I hope you will have a safe and pleasant holiday, and that you will take advantage of the occasion for reflection it offers. Next week we will observe Thanksgiving Day. Hopefully, most of us will take at least a moment to reflect on those circumstances that should give rise to feelings of l&f i.iiiii 1975 gratitude. Both personally and professionally, I think most of us have a great many things that could serve that purpose. At the Ogden ALC, we have been most fortunate during this past year. The excellent morale and cooperative spirit among our workforce continues to serve us well. We are at peace. Our freedom is secure. Our fortunate situation allows us simply to take these things for granted. However, we might devote a minute or two to recall that these happy circumstances were dearly bought. -- s- Edmund A. Rafalko Maj. Gen., USAF Commander W Former Secretary OfD efense Schlesinger's Farewell Remarks Editor's Note: Following are former Secretary of Defense Schlesinger's remarks to the men and women of the Department of Defense at a farewell ceremony held at the Pentagon on Nov. 10 1975: "The time has come to say farewell. "In so doing, I should like to return to those larger issues of national purpose, raised in my remarks at the welcome ceremony some 28 months ago. I do this for several reasons. "First, the vitality of the. nation's military establishment, its perception of itself, its precision of mission, flow from a sense of purpose deriving from that larger national unity and spirit. "Second, in our Western democracies we face a testing time. "Around the world the number of states with a vibrant faith in the values of freedom continues to fall. "Among the remainder there has in recent years been an evident malaise. Vision and confidence have diminished; a vacuum of the spirit has appeared. It has become a grave question whether national combined with unity, a still elicits freedom, response sufficient that, in Lincoln's phrase, 'nations so conceived and so dedicated can long endure.' "Necessary in no small measure to the restoration of that larger vision is a revitalized sense of history, for it is that sense of history that defines us as a nation, that defines the values that we and also represent, underscores the differences between these values and the and customs values prevailing in other societies. "That perception conveys to our citizens why it is that we seek to defend this particular national entity. "In a period of cultural relativism, observers between totalitarian and free states becomes blurred. "We need again to sharpen "No institution, our sense of values. "Unless we articulately our redefine values, we those are identifying this in "Perhaps Bicentennial year we shall rekindle and historically feel for that which defines this nation, ultimately recreating that sense of national purpose and national destiny that inspires unity. prepared to fight for, the health of the nation's military forces will ultimately suffer. "The Department ''Without that of Defense is sustained by the general health of the society, but it, in return, contributes in many ways to sustaining that social health. "I cite but one. "Today, along with some serious thought, there is a wide- - spread picking at our national "From Pearl Harbor, derivative from the older reinforced by the Korean War, attitude, has ceased. until the middle of the "For it, we must substitute Vietnam War, there was only a broader of limited debate the role' ofunderstanding public our military regarding our foreign policy. establishment, abstracted "Perhaps there was too from most foreign policy little. alternatives. "Nonetheless, support for the defense establishment our own derived from that consensus understanding, will continue military strength regarding foreign policy, and to dwindle, perhaps from the established premise but certainly in absolutely, that polit ics should stop at the relation to that of the soviet water's edge. union, irrespective of foreign "Plainly there is no policy debates, and foreign emotional or political base for this policy alternatives, that attitude today. military "The broadest elements of establishment plays a critical more no than nation or man, can live by bread alone. institutions; "In government, industry, unions, the armed forces. "A national mood of skepticism has gone too far. a "While judicious is always indeed skepticism necessary, a mood of undiluted skepticism forces on the concentration the constitutional political and difficulties of recent years, the nation's nation's military establishment served as a pillar of stability. "All were impressed and reassured by its. steady performance, and from it the nation drew confidence in troubled times. "But will the department's ability to perform its mission display equal stability? In part, its continued strength will require a and ignores the permanent and valuable. inconsequential comment on the problems common to all societies. are also its is it has said, Each, indispensable, they organize distinctive advantages and men for common purposes. weaknesses. "Without them we would unproductive conflict "Everything seems have no and and complex pooling of effort. gray. International trends may "This larger social vision therefore appear to be of bears on the health of that lesser significance. nation's armed forces. "Institutions foreign policy will inevitably, and properly, be debated. "The rise of the third world, the dispersion of power, the breakdown of political imply "Since politics can no longer be counted on to stop at the water's edge, a major element of support for the nation's overall foreign relationship policy, defense posture and public support, changes have occurred. redefinition "The critical distinction the among of Recent newspaper accounts portrayed photographically an elderly retiree defending his Social Security money against two young assailants who waylaid him as he returned from cashing his monthly check. "He sure was a tough old dude." said the photographer who captured the action, having spotted the incident a while driving down AFLC Payroll and Travel Division. "With the direct deposit plan, check cashing trips aren't necessary' he said, "and theft of checks neither the nor the long term mortgages or increase special savings. "Thieves become sensitized to our huge payroll evcrytime we get a raise and begin looking for people to rip off," said Woods. "Better to be a 'smart old dude' than have to be a tough one." he added neighborhood street. Interestingly, photographer onlookers interceded in behalf of the "old dude." The incident points up one reason why the direct deposit plan is such a success around Air Force Logistics Command 'AFLC) bases, says H. C. 'Bob) Woods, chief of the from mailboxes can't happen." Under the direct deposit plan, pay is credited to Beware, The Backbiter By 2nd Lt. Esther S. Perantoni For some reason, civilian and military offices have a few individuals known as "back-biters.- " These people take particular delight in "chewing" certain other people apart, especially behind their backs. Backbiters also have the distinct physical feature of being Being quite ingenious, the Cannibal Back Specializer, when in direct contact with the unfortunate victim, turns the other check (so to speak) and appears very amiable. The victim, of course, never realizes he has been ripped to pieccs.-Howcvcr. sooner or later, the vicious little backbiter becomes careless after feasting, leaving morsels scattered about the office. The victim, seeing the flesh, feels his back and realizes he has been ripped off. A period of morose time passes until office peers begin to notice a new appearance in the victim ; he looks happier for he too has turned tUnther cheek. look on in horror, the has-beeAs his victim turns into a new Cannibal Back Specialist, hungry for any innocent Pr Pl., ... l!U,000 (ft . J UVIUAN ViPO ' , (T''jj checking or savings accounts at banks, savings and loan associations or credit unions. Additionally, a portion of the pay can be allotted to pay off pt-rr- s n by-stand- 5' V c A , -- : '. r r J of fi Cf Thus, the process is completed. The raging war encompasses both backbiters attacking one another, and innocent by standers. New backbiters develop from over exposure to old i back biters Even more unrtunate, this story is tori often a reality in many offices. The viciousness is real, the backbiting is real: the individuals are real. -- - UjOGNEWWSi in tlm publication 'Continued On Page 12) two-face- muU he mad available for purchase tsp or to the race, creed, color, national origin or e of the pure haer. patronage without regard user, or patron, A confirmed violation or rejection of thiv policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser wiil Krrythmg adertispd "Whether we are successful detente or we hedge against the possible failure of detente, a military balance remains necessary.. "Debate regarding specific foreign policy actions or proposals will and should continue. 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