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Show r u v Vol. 33 No. 48 specIaf OGDEN. UTAH (November mm TTY7 u October winds had barely blown out the candles of Halloween when TSgt. Jeffrey Grindstaff, 2952nd Combat Logistics Support Squadron (CLSS), came into the Hill Top Times office with the photo of his personnel erecting their sign signifying the opening of Santa's Toy Shop. "Our shelves are bare, but the elves are ready, paint pot filled and hammer and nails are plentiful," said Sergeant Grindstaff, coordinator. "We are ready to go on this year's program as soon as we get some ;. -,- . toys." Last year, the squadron's toy shop and 63 other organizations were able to distribute Sub-for-San- Sp., :! :;' ta Sontfca'c helpers 2952nd CLSS elves SSgt. Jim Stlger SrA. Ronald Watts, TSgt. (kneeling). William Miller, SSgt. Robert Crowe and TSgt. Jeff Grindstaff display their sign as a reminder that they lots of toys to repair before need Christmas eve. (U.S. Air Force Photo by George Whetton) (l-- r) approximately 8,000 bikes, games and clothing to approximately 700 families in the to area, surrounding amounting approximately $45,000. "This was due to the help of all people in the area, both on and off base, who donated the items," Sergeant Sub-for-San- ta Grindstaff said. "Toys were brought to building 332, some good, but a lot in need of repair, such as a little paint here and there, a dab of glue, a nail, screw or bolt," he said. The squadron crew works full time, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays to repair and distribute toys at Christmas time. (Continued on page 24) Wo u ' : ?-- - t 38.-197-9, "I J. ' i I I . ' 1 !" HAi.U iwr more $25 savings bonds sold Savings bond allotments for the new series EE bonds will be converted automatically beginning with the last pay period in March 1980 for civilian employees and on March 1, unless the 1980 for military members, of allotment. the submits a change purchaser Series E bonds will be replaced by the new series EE bonds by June 1980. The new bonds will cost 50 per cent of the face amount and will be available Only in $50, $75, $100, $200, $500 and $1,000 denominations. There will no longer be a $25 savings bond. Accounting and finance officials will notify bonds purchasers to change allotments by using forms included in bond mailings or with time card distribution. savings . W2 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE ' GETS NEW NAME authorization forms to payroll offices before March 3, 1980, if they don't want to have their savings bonds deductions converted automatically.. Military bond buyers will have to complete a new pay allotment authorization (AF Form 1547) to change or cancel bond authorizations. LAST RETIRES last week. After Time ran out for the 25 years of service with the Air Force and Air National Guard, the last Super Sabre mission was flown Nov. 10. Ceremonies marking the event were held by the Air National Guard's 181st Tactical Fighter Group, Hulman Field, at Terre Haute, Ind. F-1- 00 er organization performs. KELLY AFFIRMATIVE ' CHIEFS MAY APPLY FOR 33 YEARS' TENURE Chief master sergeants will be able to extend their tenure to 33 years when the Extended High Year of Tenure Board meets, in January 1980. Selection of some percent of eligible s is expected (See story, page 7 .) 5-- 10 E-9- . F-1- 00 The Air Force Communications Service has been redesignated the Air Force Communications Command to more accurately reflect the full range of communications, air traffic control and data automation services the 49,000-memb- Civilian employees must send new bond ACTION PRAISED The president's special assistant for Hispanic affairs had high praise for the affirmative action program at Kelly AFB, Texas, saying it "surpasses anything I've seen anywhere in the country." Esteban E. Torres toured the base and its San Antonio Air Logistics Center recently. He noted progress made by Hispanics in the technical skills and professions. Kelly is the The Hill Top Times is an unofficial newspaper published every Friday in the interest of per sonnel at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, of Air. Force Logistics Command. It is published by MorMedia Sales, Inc., 1152 West Riverdale Road, Ogden, Utah 84403, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Air Force. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers These forms will be available in January from Publication Distribution Offices with information on purchase plans for the new EE savings bonds. For civilian employees, the following methods will apply, if a purchaser decides to let Air Force change authorizations (Continued on page 24) largest single employer of Hispanics in the federal government. Almost 60 percent of the 16,000 civilians employed are Hispanics. AFIT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES FORMS An association of graduates of the Air Force Institute of Technology is being formed. Membership is open to anyone who has earned an academic degree as a result of AFIT sponsorship. DEC. 4 SET FOR DELIVERY Dec. 4 has been set as the delivery date for the first Stretch Starlifter to the Air Force. Ceremonies will be at the Lockheed plant in Marietta, Ga. The modification that produced the B model adds some 23 feet to the Starlifter fuselage. 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