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Show November 24, repare yourself for winter, ractice 'Hill Field Shuffle' 'y Ron Rich Now that frost is on the pumpkin STEP R Three Air Force majors, who are currently students at the Air Command and Staff are (ACSC), College compiling a new Air Force dictionary as their required student research project. ! Durself, too? It's one thing to successfully negotiate the icy roads from ometo the Base, but if you can't make it from the parking lot your work station, then the effort means nothing. An ::cident in the parking lot or on the walkway can be just as gainful and costly as one on the highway. I Therefore, you have to winterize yourself and your thinking b terms of proper footwear and walking practices on ice. It's time to start practicing the "Hill Field Shuffle." Walking with short, shuffle steps rather than the normal heel-firstride is one of the best ways to safely cross an icy Stephen R. Miller, spokesman for the group, explained that the dictionary Maj. I will understand st Vietnam era language is missing," Major Miller said. "In order for us to compile a completewe up-to-da- te need the help of dictionary, as many people as possible." The dictionary will also acquaint Air Force officers with the various meanings of old and new terms they hear. Som examples of the kind of even if it's warmer. Arms make good emergency balancers, and hands in pockets expose unprotected elbows to a painful jolt in the event of a fall. So, winterize yourself this season. Don't be an unwise walker and a statistic on the accident sheet. Practice the Hill Field in your pockets, Shuffle. in the dictionary are: AW ACS, ), ATCA, WAPS, Eagle (F-15- FOI (Follow on Interceptor), YGTBSM. DOPMA and "Vulgarities are acceptable," said Major Miller. Information submitted by individuals should include the word, words or abbreviation and the complete definition. Also include where it is being used or was used in the past. Contributors should include their name, rank and autovon number. Submissions can be sent by official mail to: Slang PSC 2, Box 7, Maxwell AFB, Ala., 36112. Project, If personal required, 2485 f- ThANksqiviwq or 2487 rs, MUST GO!! A i Mutual Benefit mm (mm rmm rirvan . 1h 105 'S. 500 W. BOUNTI FUL ' miTp) UVAZJLU VWJUUU laJO --- nr INTHE FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CREDITUNION BLDG. We encourage members in the Bountiful - Salt Lake Area to do business at this address. Payroll Deduction available at that otfice for Insurance. V0' lOVt- ST OFFICE HOURS: 5:30 P.M. Tuesday through Friday 10 A.M. Saturdays to 3 P.M. Closed on Mondays and Holidays 10 A.M. -- o QtftattiiHi) (fenattire William D. Shelton, Ollice Manager o Gfite GLTn EVERYTHING THOUSANDS OF ITEMS TO CHOOSE FROM! Inquire About Low Cost o AUTO o MOTORCYCLE o o HOUSE o LIFE INSURANCE o SR-2- 2 399-334- 9 WALL AVE. Federal Employees Credit Union Building STORE FAMOILY FILLINGS BOATS TWO OGDEN LOCATIONS 3650 F.O.B. rll NOTE: All 3260 621-696- 1 LAYTON ITEMS ARE LIMITED AND SUBJECT TO PRIOR SAIE! WALL AVE. NO DELIVERIES BUT CAN BE ARRANGED FURNITURE MAIN & GENTILE is 875-248- 8, and leave a message. Major Miller, in ' speaking for his Majors C. Brannam and R. Guziec, concluded, "Any and all replies will be greatly appreciated, so don't think that someone has already sent in 'your word." (LOGNEWS) FAMILY FURNITURE SAY EVERYTHING - contact call autovon WE QUIT FOREVER!! Happy ma terms which will be included were in 1956 and 1966, which means all of the colorful st 'S IIS Force Air terminology. "The last efforts in this area st : unofficial an be compilation of Air Force slang, idioms and acronyms. It will be used in the Air University to help allied and sister services to better crea. ;This method of walking helps in two ways; first, it puts more choe, or traction surface, on the ice. When the regular heel-firstride is used, the body weight being transferred forward is placed on a small section of the heel, resulting in negligible surface contact and very little traction. Second, short, shuffle steps with the knees slightly bent keep the body balance more directly above the feet and therefore easier to maintain. The heel-firstride swings the body weight as forward you step, making balance more difficult if a shoe starts to slip. ;In addition to the shuffle, there are other personal precautions you can take to prevent a painful fall on the ice. Don't hurry, take your time. Wear proper footwear such as rubber overshoes with good tread. Don't walk with vour hands 21 slang, idioms sought for dictionary II WATCH-VOU- and the 9 iron begrudgingly Page Air Force BUI places the snow shovel in the storage room, it's time to insider the winter months ahead and begin making reparations. Much has been said about winterizing your vehicle and the , jquirement for extreme care when driving on icy roads. But ; ive you stopped to consider the necessity for winterizing -- HILL TOP TIMES 1976 |