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Show July 28, The Air Force has filed a draft environmental impact statement for proposed future development actions on the MX missile program. MX is a proposed advanced intercontinental missile ballistic dustry locations. Full-scal- e development engineering includes selecting a basing mode, designing the MX system and manufacturing and testing prototype equipment. development program. Air Force officials said program objectives are to study ways to assure continued survivability of the missile force and to develop technology for an advanced ICBM. land-base- d A Department of Defense e announcement stated MX engineering full-scal- development is not expected to significantly alter the environment except for the effect of multimillion dollar projects in aerospace in- - HILL TOP TIMES Page 35 sMerne nt file f Dux 1978 The announcement said the projected missile im- provements do not represent new or otherwise significant environmental effects. There will also be about 20 flight tests launched and flown in the Air Force's western test range during Splashdown will be in the Pacific Ocean near the Marshall Islands. 1983-8- 7. Vandenberg's nOs primary J, w Mitel mission for 20 years has entailed launching 50 different types of booster vehicles comprising more than 1,400 major space and ballistic missions. These Vandenberg AFB, Calif., has been proposed as the primary location for MX ground and flight testing. Planned testing includes two missile ejection tests with the inert missiles landing within the base complex or near the shore. programs have been conducted with minimal environmental impact to the area. The MX project is expected to have similar minimal impact to the area, officials said. The draft impact statement also analyzes four alternative concepts for future deployment of the MX. The concepts include horizontal shelter, vertical shelter, slope-side- d pool and hybrid buried trench basing modes. (AFNS) Ny"- mi Sill IP SMSgt. Jay J. Robb. assigned to the Communications Operations branch with the 1881st Communications Squadron, has traded his Air Force Blue uniform for civilian attire. In recent ceremonies held in the 1881st CS, Capt. John L. Woodward Jr., commander of the 1881st, presented Sergeant Robb with both his retirement certificate and the Air Force Commendation Medal First Oak Leaf Cluster, which he earned for Meritorious Service as Communications Operations Superintendent. (U.S. Air Force Photo) RETIRES WITH MEDAL catisniiig? Pack some extra valuable protection. Add a Personal Articles Floater to your homeowners policy. Remember to pack extra insurance protection for your camera or golf equipment. And for all the valuables you're leaving at home, like furs, stamp or coin collections, jewelry or antiques. A Personal Articles Floater insures you will be covered (up to the limits you select) at home or wherever you travel .. anywhere in the world. See me today about a Personal Articles Floater. . Sentry INSURANCE AGENCY Heinz J. Bruehl 2583 Ogden 621-696- 1 Ave. I liPl ((((iff ! "PREFERRED CARS FOR OUR PREFERRED CUSTOMERS" eoiOTis mmom Ml |