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Show June 23. 2952nd has new commander 'Page j$A's VILLAGE TIRE Ma J. Gary D. Eppler arrived at Hill last week and assumed command of the 2952nd Combat Logistic Support Squadron (CLSS). He replaces Maj. Robert P. Weekley who departed last month for an assignment at Upper Heyford, England. The new 2952nd CLSS commander has been an aircraft maintenance officer throughout his Air Force career, except for schooling stints. HILL TOP TIMES 1978 12-ye- ar - He comes to Hill from attending the Air. ; Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. - , , 3 - 13U17Lz7L "I am really looking forward to this tour of duty," Major Eppler said. "I think my past experience has given me a good background for this assignment." .. They're good and tough. - '. He not only expressed his pleasure for his duty assignment, but said he was happy to be at Hill and in Utah. "I'm a skier and hope to get some time on the slopes this winter," he projected. Organizational Maintenance Sq. From Thailand it was a in Germany. Upon graduation from Officer Training School at Lackland AFB, Tex., in 1966, he volunteered for and attended the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course at Chanute AFB, m. four-yea- tour with USAFE r His first year there he was assigned to Sembach AB as a member of the USAFE Maintenance Standardization and Evaluation Team (MSET) primarily concerned with aircraft maintenance and job control. He traveled throughout Europe and Turkey on inspection trips. "I decided that if I was going to be in the Air Force I wanted to be as close as possible to airplanes," the major injected. His first assignment was at Loring AFB, He was then assigned to the Support Aircraft Section at USAFE Hq. in nearby Ramstein for his last three years in Germany. Maine, where he was an aircraft maintenance officer. From Maine he went to Takhli RTAFB, Thailand in 1969 where he was with the 355th Field Maintenance Sq., Propulsion Branch. Major Eppler is a graduate of Pratt Junior College, Pratt, Kans., which happens to be located in his hometown. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Washburn University and a master's degree in international relations from Troy State University, Ala. Major Eppler returned to the CONUS to Kinsley Field, Ore. in 1970 for a year's duty with the 408th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Sq. until going to Grand Forks AFB, N. Dak. for another year-assignme- Gas Pincher Steel Belted Radials Squeezes up to 31.7 extra miles out of a tank of gas." Two sturdy belts of steel under the tread guard against road hazards and reduces tread squirm. Polyester cord body soaks up road shock for a smooth comfortable ride. He is married to the former Alice Bartee. They will be making their home in base In 1972, he returned to Thailand, this time serving at Korat RTAFB with the 388th housing. GREAT VALUES IN MOBILE HOMES STILL AVAILABLE S I ; , 1 : ; ; i i i Roadmark Belted Benchmark Poly VJhitcvralls Two fiberglass belts under the tread resist wear producing squirm. Polyester cord body plies offer strength as well as absorbing road shocV Seven rib tread for road grip and control. Four full plies of polyester cord for strength, stability and stamina. A dependable, smooth riding tire at an economy price. Offer positive traction wet or dry. White&afls FET. SINGLE PRICE BR78-1- 3 $40.26 I i i FET. $1-9- ER78-1- 4 44.62 2.40 FR78-1- 4 46.09 2.58 GR78-1- 4 48.51 2.76 Size B78-1- 3 SINGLE PRICE FET. $27.74 $1.82 30.73 E78-1- 4 2.47 GR78-1- 5 SELECT FROM 15 MODELS HR78-1- 5 34 2 7 2.55 3.19 H78-1- 5 35.93 2.77 JR78-1- 5 LR78-1- 5 3.34 L78-1- 5 39.29 3.05 TRAILERS FROM SLIDE-IN- 2.83 52.16 3.03 54.58 57.00 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES EXTRA MILEAGE TIRES Plus Combination Truck & Camper G78-1- 5 FET. B78-1- 3 $ 23.22 $1.77 C78-1- 4 24.48 1.93 E78-1- 4 25.72 2.13 F78-1- 4 26.57 2.26 G78-1- 4 27.98 2.42 G78-1- 5 28.67 2.45 H78-1- 5 30.08 2.65 32.87 2.93 L78-1- 5 I S FROM SAVE! 49.72 SINGLE PRICE Size 2.34 3144 G78-1- 4 FET 2.19 31.75 F78-1- 4 fy Size A78-1- 3 Plus $1.69 Size A78-1- 3 Plus J1 71 F E.T. Plus SI. 87 SIZE 4-P- TRACTION TIRES EXPLORER TRAC inn ic 6 Ply no rfruuiu. F.E.T. 3.12 SIZE PLY 700-1- 5 6 700-1- 5 8 750-1- 6 6 750-1- 6 8 Ply Ply Ply Ply I PRICE $31.38 35.10 35.69 40.67 MOUNTING COMPUTER SPIN 2.85 2.98 3.41 3.64 ALIGNMENT 88 Purchase 320 II. MAIN, CLEARFIELD PHONE F.E.T. FRONT END BALANCE With Tire FREE I 773-027- 0 PLUS PARTS 9 |