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Show age HILL TOP TIMES 20 November 4, 1977 Guard communications souadron takes three national awards By TSgt. Enrique Tapia, Cap Byron G. Bradbury, 1881st Communications Jquadron Qommander and dvisor to the- - 299th Com-iiunicatio- ns Squadron, Utah ir National Guard, . that the guard group won third trophy as the its las most outstanding unit of its :ype in the nation. an-lounc- es The 299th Communications Squadron has provided radar control for the entire Hill Wendover - Dugway Range Complex for more than seven years. Many milestones have been reached by the 299th Comm. Sq. during that time. -- However, it wasn't until during Red Flag 299th realized its potential in a simulated wartime operation. NGA meet that the 9 The award was presented in recent ceremonies for the outstanding munications - Com- Electronics Meteorological (CEM) Unit in the Air National Guard. Never before has any unit won this honor three times. The other two trophies were won in 1973 and 1976 with the 299th taking the award as top communications unit in 1974 and overall Dugway Proving Ground to simulate a realistic enemy threat to friendly forces operating in the Utah ranges. This was the first time Eagles have operated from a forward area with limited support and facilities. F-1- and IT Lt. Col. Max L. Combe, the in western Utah ranges. They also provided ml Air Force Royal r s The 299th is manned by "citizen 50 Air women, (RAF) a J i, Li at Hill AFB offers military families a pamphlet with new advice on first aid for poisoning, according to Al Fontas, Director. "Family members should know what to do and what NOT to do if someone swallows something harmful or potentially fatal," he said. "Our free pamphlet contains the latest first aid information on poisoning from the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council," Fontas explained. "It can be posted on the medicine cabinet, in the kitchen or near V 1 a telephone." The poster also has space for inclusion of telephone numbers of the Poison Control Center and squad. full-tim- e medical academy findings from indicate the Guard. Congratulations from all the members of the 1881 Communications Squadron to the men and women of the 299th Communications Squadron. - Squadron at Hill serves as advisor to the 299th. (Air National Guard Photo) that vomiting should NOT be induced in a person who has swallowed poison, unless the Poison Control Center or a physician so advises. The Red Our exotic cuisine from France, fabulous Swedish Smorgasbord, and the famous Hunt's Brunch Buffet are only a few of the The pamphlet also offers first aid for both conscious and USAF Hospital, Hill, during the period Oct. Fire prevention SSgt. and Mrs. Danny N. Hawkins "The best course of action for anyone is to take a Red Cross first aid course," he Cross poster cautions against relying on first aid advice found on container labels. Such advice MAY be incorrect he said, adding that advice should be sought from the 'Heirforce' Fontas invites either parent to come to his office, Bldg. 397, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to pick up this information. poisoning, together with procedures for handling convulsions and for giving first aid in isolated areas such as campsites. . said. "Until that time, the public however, families with small especially children should obtain a - ff Parents -- Building Designs realize that most are relatively fire buildings Do you safe when constructed? It is the duty of all mankind to save life and property. Are you guilty of jeopardizing the security of others by bringing TSgt. and Mrs. Johnnie R. Priestly Ret. Army Warrant Officer and Mrs. Jon E. Bonnesen Maj. and Mrs. John A. Adams AlC and Mrs. Hans W. 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Convention facilities for groups to i.uuu, over uu nanasome ana spacious guest rooms, along with the elegance and charm of traditional Western Hospitality are only a phone call away. 'jf THIRD TIME WINNER Maj. John S. Sansom (right) accepts the Communications and Electronics trophy from Maj. Gen. John T. GuiceDirector of the Air National Guard, during the guard's 99th annual convention. It is the third time that the 299th Communications Squadron, Utah Air National Guard, has won the competitive honor. The 1881st Communications copy of this pamphlet as soon as possible." of victims Fontas stated, " - f Poison Control Center or a physician. unconscious Fontas noted that the latest 1 AVs l.li.''1 Red Cross office offers first aid for poisons The Red Cross Field Office - , " soldiers" National by Red Flag and controllers of the 299th was the operation of Command Weapons trollers temporarily assigned 77-0- 9. civilian employees of the Air other first experienced . One Con- Citizen-soldier- Guardsmen and many of whom are operation support for Tactical Air completion of Red Flag 5 Buccaneers management of the Red Flag to the Air National Guard 1975. '.' F-1- Air Traffic Controllers and Weapons Controllers of the guard were tasked with the control ranges. commander of the 299th, the commented that dedication to duty and attitude of all 5 air superiority fighters professional personnel involved in this joint from the Tactical Air Comimaided mand were deployed to the operation Michael Army Air Field at measurably in the successful Red Flag tasks at the National Guard Association Convention in New Orleans, 1977 August 77-0- (ANG) squadron for training. This was the first time an ANG Communications Squadron had been the controlling agency of a Red Flag operation since the program was started in December 1975. Jr. Buccaneer fighter bombers on the & draperlos |