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Show June 20, 1980 HILL TOP TIMES Page 18 Military pay lags inflation "Compensation is one of our biggest problems," said Gen. Robert E. Huyser, commander-in-chie- f of the Military Airlift Command. In an interview with Robert Blanchard, a t, reporter with the St. Louis General Huyser said, "While the draft cures the problem of getting new people, it has no significant bearing on retaining our skilled, Globe-Democra- people. "The real of problem (military), compensation is that it has failed to keep up with inflation. It has lagged so far behind, it does not provide a decent standard of living. "We do not intend for military pay to match civilian pay, because if it did, our people would be in uniform merely as a job and would not be here because they are dedicated. We have the only employer who may require one to lay his or her life down for our country," the general said. From October 1972 to October 1979, the cost of living rose 78 percent but the regular base pay plus, military compensation allowances for housing and subsistence rose only by 51 percent. Money worries have become the "No. 1 people problems" in the Military Airlift Command, the general said. Twenty percent of the Military Airlift Command enlisted members and six percent of the officers moonlight according to the general. And their wives have been forced to look for jobs. "There are many ramifications in wives being forced to work, and 60 percent (of enlisted members' spouses) are now working. Many do not have the confidence that when they move they will be able to keep working," said General Huyser. "These matters affect family life and society. There's not much need to have a strong defense if we do not have a strong society; a democratic country must have both," he said. Thousands of service members have been receiving food stamps, "and that's deplorable for people willing to put their lives down for their nation," the general said. General Huyser sees pay increases as essential throughout the coming decade simply to keep up with inflation and provide an acceptable standard of living. General Huyser said retention of trained personnel is essential because "we do not have a piece of equipment that can operate without a person. The key ingredient is '(AFNS) people." L. Woodward, Jr., commander, 1881 Comm. 5q and A1C Robin M. Steinsick out a new purchased by the squadron. The bike will be used by try radio maintenance people to go on short distance repair calls. Equipment and tools can be carried In the baskets unless the job calls for transporting a large piece of gear to be brought Into the shop. However, the majority of repairs can be completed at the work center. "The bike Is expected to save considerably on fuel and maintenance costs on our government vehicles," stated Harold Atkens, squadron vehicle officer. "You might say we're experimenting," he added. "If we get favorable results with this one, then we plan to purchase a couple more for other repair sections." (U.5. Air Force Photo) Maj. John three-wheel- . Changes seen for homebasing tours VETERANS & dependent children)! 100 deceased Veterans may also qualify. Widows er disabled or of Eligibility for homebasing and follow-o- n assignment programs now includes overseas locations where the unaccompanied tour length is 15 months or less. Previously the programs were available only to those serving unaccompanied tours of 12 months. Officials at the Air Force Military Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, Tex., also announced a change to the short-tou- r credit policy in Turkey. Air Force personnel arriving in Turkey on or after Jan. 1, regardless of the type tour being served, receive short-tou- r credit. station status on .Those in Turkey on a permanent-change-o- f Jan. 1 or later, who serve at least half of their elected tour will now be awarded short-tou- r credit. This adds up to 181 days for short tours and 365 for accompanied tours. The change came about as the result of the expansion of the homebasing and follow-o- n assignment programs. Officials said the change should also help alleviate some of the financial (AFNS) hardships Air Force people face. . , m as -- Don't Lose Your G.I. Benefits! They Are A Valuable Asset To You! 10 Years After Separation From Active Duty They Are Gone Forever! Weber State College offers you programs in over 100 different areas. Shouldn't you plan to improve your employability? Take advantage of this opportunity for higher education. You might not get a second chance. SCHEDULE OF BENEFITS II II II ll ww m airog'll 'W 'm . ,,.,,- - 'IMI -I- II. L w wr 1,1, M m .. 1 p,.-- W. v j i nmCEKH r J SH laCCLLLbC a y m w -- CALL -- Hill cay w mr? ,- ft .....l B' 4f- "H- - - 4i ' 79 IT175F 79 IT250F 79 YZ250F 79 YZ400F 79 YZ125F $109500 $139500 $149500 $1595 $109500 626-60- 39 SOME SPECIALS 0U Weber State Veterans Affairs Office "We Are Interested In Your Future" 3750 Harrison Blvd., Ogden, Utah 84408 - Phon 626-603- 9 j J GPgyQiTftfoQasb '00 MODELS |