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Show 6HO.UTOPTUAK 1985 mra o"eeginiDzes To recognize the role of the military spouse, President Reagan proclaimed May 23 as Military Spouse Day throughout the Department of Defense Col. John W. Wolfe, Hill AFB commander, stated that he was personally aware of the many contributions spouses make. They not only strengthen the military community, but increase combat capability readi- ness as well. To commemorate this special day and assure that military spouses on Hill AFB are recognized, the following activities will be held: (May 23 only, unless specified) On the golf course, there will be reduced green and cart fees to all spouses playing on that day. The base gym will offer a free Nautilus equipment clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. and free daily use of a locker to spouses. The base restaurant will offer a half-pric- e ilioiry spouse7 s ompirfiiri)se special to all military Shoppers in the commissary will be treated to an extra 15 percent savings on selected items in each department marked with "Smart Buy" signs. An open house and tour of the security police function will be held that day. In addition, spouses of security police personnel may ride in patrol cars and visit in the work areas. In the community center, many bargains will be available for spouses. At the base exchange, there will be hourly giveaways of boxes of health and beauty aids valued at $15. At the hot dog stand, each spouse will receive a free drink of their choice with each purchase. The beauty shop will provide one free shampoo and set or one blow dry to random spouses coming in during the day. The flower shop will give one red rose in a bud vase to a spouse, selected at random during the day. One free haircut and one free spouses. The.NCO Club will offer all spouses a reduced rate at the special activities night. The Officers' Club will give a free dinner to the spouse of any active duty or retired officer, provided they are a club member, when accompanied by their spouse, who must pay the regular price for his or her meal. It will give the spouse a choice from 10 entrees on the present menu. Morale, Welfare and Recreation e day on supply will offer a for the rental camping equipment the when weekend Memorial Day spouse shows a dependent ID card May 23. Guided tours of the control tower will be provided by personnel from the 1881st Communications Squadron. a.m. and Tour hours are p.m. will from the lobby of Tours depart the passenger terminal. half-pric- 10-1- 1 1-- 2 Worldwide special events will honor those married to active duty member Military Spouse Day MAY 23 May 23 will mark the second year Air Force spouses have been honored with a special day. At installations around the world special events will be taking place. Last year a number of Air Force spouses spoke out about how their lives are affected by being married to an active duty military member. Because the Air Force is so mobile, some of these people may not now be stationed at the bases they were a year - ago. ; ' ; In some instances the Air Force spouse is also a military member. Take the case of MSgt. Chris and SSgt. Pam Barker who were at March AFB, Calif., last year. The Barkers have been married about 11 years, have three children, and both work full time. "It's really easier being a military person married Questionnaire makes of life inquiries quality More than of United States 53 percent military members are married, and the Department of Defense is well aware of the influence a spouse can have on military readiness. So, wives and husbands of military personnel are being surveyed on what they think of military life. "This is the first spouse survey DOD has ever conducted. We know that spouses are a major factor in a member's decision to remain in the service, so quality of life affects readiness. We're hoping for a maximum reponse to the survey," said Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower) Lawrence J. Korb. The 1985 Survey of Military Spouses includes questions on relocation, quality and availability of family separation, employment of spouses, medical and dental care, and degree of satisfaction with military family life. h The questionnaires were mailed in to wives and husbands of members selected to participate in the 1985 DOD Survey of Officer and Enlisted Personnel, which addresses economic as well as quality of life issues. Reserve personnel and their spouses are expected to receive similar questionnaires in late 1985 and early 1986. "It is extremely important that those who receive the questionnaires fill them out and return them promptly," a DOD offical said. "We want a good representation of what people out there think about their quality of life as a military spouse." mid-Marc- to another military person. Married military couples tend to have a more complete understanding of each other's job and career," Staff Sergeant Barker said. The Barkers understand that there is always the possibility of assignments that will separate them. Master Sergeant Barker said, "It's getting to that point where we could get an assignment at any time. Both of us being on active duty means we could be separated for an extended period of time, due to availability of our jobs or a remote assignment." And it was an extended separation for 2nd Lt. Kay Russell last year when she was interviewed. While her husband was attending the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright-Patterso- n AFB, Ohio, she was stationed at Keesler AFB, Miss. "We both decided it would be better for his career to go ahead and get his master's degree while he was still young," she said. Lieutenant Russell estimates it costs an additional $600 a month in phone, travel and living expenses e to maintain a marriage. For couples the inevitable facing separations caused by a career, she recommends: "Remember that it's not forever. It may seem like it at times, but by planning you can minimize the separations, and you're not the only person in the world this is happening to." Another way families can be separated is by remote assignments. How each family deals with a remote is unique, but the majority agree that communication is essential. Marty Furnish, whose husband, SSgt. Richard Furnish, was assigned to Shemya AFS, Alaska, explains her situation: "You've got to try to fill the emptiness by keeping busy and, above all, by communicating with your spouse. You can't sit at home and sulk," she said, "or put yourself in a shell. You've got to get involved in something." Mrs. Furnish filled her time working as the chairman of the welcoming committee at Family Services. "Working with Family Serv long-distanc- Published by MorMedia Sales, 1 1 52 West Road, Ogden, Utah 84405, phone Deadlines: Editorial, 4 p.m. Monday before publication date; announcements for "Around the Hill," 1 0 a.m. Monday before publication date; classified ads, 2 p.m. Wednesday before publication date. A&les.naybeJurneo; ip t Booro J J 8..Bldg.A1j02. River-dal- e 394-965- p tames ..,-- i ' moustache trim will be given by the barber shop throughout the day. The optical shop will provide a pair of optical quality sunglasses by Wilshire to some spouse visiting that shop sometime during the day. At the service station, there will be 20 percent discount on all Vector tires bought that day. A Black and Decker tire inflator valued at $24.95 will be given away during the day. The Shoppette will offer all 35t candy bars five for $1. The Thrift Shop will give two $25 gift certificates to be used at the Thrift Shop to two spouses visiting that facility any time during the day. On May 25, the swimming pool will offer free swimming from 6 to 9 p.m. to all military and their spouses and a free daily swim pass to spouses on May 23. On May 26, special emphasis on spouses will be addressed in all worship services. A 5. , . ices has given me a chance to make new friends and help others," she said. Not all military spouses are female. Mike Sisson are survivand his wife A1C Ruth Adams-Sissoe reversed-rolof a and downs marriage ing the ups at McChord AFB, Calif. n "A more specific problem in the military husband syndrome may be caused by the man's ego, or his need to be the head of the n, wife-civilia- house,' " said Airman Adams-Sisso"Fortunately, in our case, Mike has been very understanding," she said. Mr. Sisson is presently attending school and using his GI Bill before it runs out in 1989. Jose Boya, who is married to 2nd Lt. Tommasina Boya, was asked what it is like to be a man married to an Air Force member. Mr. Boya says it is not much different from the other side. "One thing that some people don't seem to understand is that when your spouse is in the military, it's just as if you were too. The spouse has to adjust to certain things," he said. The Boyas both worked last year at Grand Forks AFB, N.D. He is a U.S. Postal Service employee and his duties are primarily at the base. Lieutenant Boya is part of the shelter management team during exercises. Mr. Boya said the only thing that is hard to get used to is her getting up at midnight or 1 a.m., while he has to get the kids ready and do the housework. Karen Thorn, wife of SrA. Robert L. Thom, at Grand Forks AFB, N.D., feels good about her role as a military spouse. "The pay is good, and Rob has a job that he likes. You know it's a secure job." Mrs. Thom is active in the squadron wives' club. She explained that they have a bake sale once a month called fat Tuesday, one added that the club also gives a college scholarship each year. Lynne Palmer at Maxwell AFB, Ala., says, "I have been an Air Force dependent all my life, half as an officer's daughter, half as an enlisted man's wife. I see the importance of both sides, and the primary word I would use to describe being a military spouse is 'pride.' "I take pride in my husband, TSgt. Fred R. Palmer, and the job he does," she said. Sergeant Palmer works with the Chaplain Resource Board at n. Maxwell. "We all have our pet peeves within the military system, but there is joy, love and a sense of family if we take the time to find them. There are times to be dependent and independent. incic cue new iiieuusmps ana. locations to explore, and military life provides a golden opportunity to understand the many cultures in our own 50 states," she concluded. between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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