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Show Patio . HILL TOP TIMES June 25. 1976 drip is more A SUMMARY AECP May Be the recent maiden flight of the third l "further assures that all test objectives will be met or exceeded by November when we expect to award production contracts." Rescued C. Reed said The House Appropriations Committee has approved funding for the airman education and commissioning program (AECP). The Air Force has requested 200 slots for the AECP, which provides an Air Force-pai- d education and commission to qualified enlisted personnel. A Senate Appropriations te Become Specified Command B- -l The Rolls Out aircraft, Boeing Aerospace Company's entry in the Air Force advanced medium short takeoff and landing transport (AMST) prototype program, was unveiled June 11 at YC-1- 4 Seattle, Wash. The AMST program is designed to demonstrate advanced technology and potential operational utility necessary to provide options for modernization of the tactical airlift transport fleet. About the size of a commercial 727 airliner, the prototype YC-1- will undergo extensive ground tests before it begins flying tests at Boeing in August. Is Flying The Air Force's third prototype B-- l bomber successfully June 14. The aircraft took off from completed its first flight and landed at nearby Edwards AFB, Calif., Palmdale, Calif., 2 9 a minute hour after flight. The first three B-- l prototypes have successfully completed 39 missions for a total of 188 hours 3 minutes of flight testing. Six hours 23 minutes of that time has been at supersonic speeds. Secretary of the Air Force Thomas 'Mr First Sergeant Field Being Modernized The Air Force is taking new initiatives to enhance the first sergeant career field. CMSgt. Royce A. Flynn has been appointed functional manager for this project on the Air Staff. He is currently working areas such as orderly room operation, dormitory management, career progression, and the problem of span of control in large organizations. Chief Flynn said, "Our goal is to increase the effectiveness of first sergeants and make their function totally compatible with the needs of today's and tomorrow's Air Force." Base Gym Floor Closed Until Monday The base gym floor is being resealed and will be closed today at 1 p.m. until next Monday at 9 a.m. Only the gym floor is closed. Handball courts, swimming pool, etc. will be open for business as usual. AS NONE CONSERVE! AFLC ENERGY CONSERVATION Overseas dependent schools are being placed under control of the Office of the Secretary of Defense and control of administration the Director IMDlDPMARl Admitting- - Reface Cabinets With Formica Education, Dependents' it There will be three geographical school areas called the Department of Department of , Assistant 5eems only SENSIBLE. PROGRAM DoD Takes Control Of Overseas Schools Defense Office of Overseas Total Kitchen Modernization Custom Wood 1 4 The Joint Chiefs of Staff ( JCS) have been directed to convert the Military Airlift Command (MAC) to a specified command by Deputy Secretary of Defense William P. Clements, Jr. Under the arrangement, the JCS would include MAC in planning for JCS exercises and for war. They would also direct the allocation of airlift resources, and prioritize competing movement requirements. The Air Force would retain responsibility for administrative and logistic support. The conversion plans are to be submitted to Secretary Clements for approval Sept. 1. Third B-- YC-1-4 Subcommittee had a mark-u- p session on the bill June 16, preparing it for study by the full committee and the full Senate. If both the House and Senate pass the Defense bill it will be discussed and finalized by a joint House-Senaconference. MAC To than a drop in the bucket... of Secretary Defense for Manpower Reserve Affairs. and Defense Dependents' Schools, Europe, Pacific, and Atlantic. Civilian personnel assigned to manpower spaces of the school system will be transferred July 1 to the rolls of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. (AFNS) Counter Tops Floor Coverings BANK UTAH OF i i We Are A Locally Owned Company Financing Available Service and Motor Banking at Clearfield, Ogden Area, Brigham City and Salt Lake City Full Top Quality cabrtQt co. i i ! L "Hi- - 3930 WASH. BLVD. Suite201 TO I'nt en fWifv A'i( ." Including Tn CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATE J94;6616 AIMRTISE: Sorry, Classifieds By Mall Only P.O. Box 186 Kaysvltle, 84037 lillili r.r J FREE CHECKING WE FURNISH THE CHECKS TOO OGDEN -39- 4-9655 LAYTON--KAYSVILL- E SALT LAKE CITY i 376-506- - 277-465- 0 5 il |