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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, Morch 14, 1986 Friends keep friends from driving drank By MSgt. William C. Kropff AFSC Safety Office Scott AFB. IlL "Cars 8 and 12, ambulances 1 and 2, rescue 6, respond to school bus and car accident at Fifth and Main streets. Numerous injuries reported." As the ambulance and rescue crews worked feverishly to extract the injured children, a patrolman asked witnesses what had happened. Several people said they saw a speeding car run a stop light, skid on the wet pavement and hit the school bus broadside. Off-dut-y Og-de- off-du- ty 30-3- er sleet and low temperatures perfect conditions for very slick roads. Add the "couple of beers" and you have an accident looking for a place to happen. How can we, as friends or. associates, stop this waste of life before it happens? A friend would take the keys away and keep a drinking driver out of his car. If he persists in wanting to drive home, a last resort could be to disable the car or call the police. Not a pleasant thing to have to do, but no one would be (AFNS-court- esy Scott AFB Intercom) injured. employment should be scrutinized Every commander, director, chief of staff office and division chief on Hill AFB, military or civilian, regardless of whether they are a member of n Air Logistics Center, 2849th Air Base Group or tenant organization, is personally responsible for ensuring that Air Force personnel under their jurisdiction are aware of restrictions dealing with employment and Such activities. procedures are out0 lined in Air Force Regulation and Ogden ALC Supplement thereto. In a recent letter to all the above individuals, Maj. Gen. Charles McCausland, commander, Ogden Air Logistics Center, stated that every represents the Air Force 24 hours a day, on and off duty. The letter stated that strict compliance with standards of conduct by all members is essential to the good blue-suit- Result: The driver of the car was dead and numerous children were hurt. Luckily, none of the children's injuries were serious. How did this happen? Tracing the driver's actions before the accident revealed he had been drinking at an office party, left there and went to a local pub with some friends for a couple more. When someone asked to drive him home he said, "No way, I'm fine; I've only had a couple of beers," and left the pub. The weather was rotten: rain mixed with some name of the Air Force and integrity as guardians of the public trust. Before any supervisor approves a request from an Air Force member to engage in employment or other outside activity, it should be clear that such employment or activity is authorized. off-du-ty Some of the reasons Air Force members may not engage in such outside employement or activity are: Interference with or incompati- bility with performance of Air Force duties. As a rule of thumb, any outside employment in excess of 20 hours per week would fall in this category. Immediate supervisors must monitor subordinates' duty employment to ensure it does not adversely affect their military duty. Conflicts with or creates an ap pearance of conflict of interest between private activities and official duties. Interferes with customary or regular employment of local civilians in their art, trade or profession. This restriction applies only to enlisted personnel. Reflects or brings discredit on the government or the Department of Defense. Involves employment by an organization on strike. Employment by such organization before a strike begins is permissible. However, employment after commencement or during a strike is prohibited, General McCausland's letter also stated that personnel authorized to participate in employment or activity must avoid any action which off-du- ty Allegiance: Proper respect for the personnel are prohibited from personal commercial solicitation and sale to military personnel junior in rank or grade, at any time, on or off duty, in or out of uniform. All Air Force personnel on active duty are also specifically prohibited from using their military or civilian titles or positions in connection with any commercial en- terprise. . Government facilities, property and manpower also may not be used in connection with employment or activity. This includes use of government stenographic and typing assistance, reproduction or mimeo-graphitelephone and transcription services and property, such as office supplies. off-du-ty c, flag a must right hand over your heart. It's even OK to sing along, if you wish. But if you're at the game in uniform, just face the flag and stand at attention. Singing along is not appropriate when in uniform; and remember, you don't salute the flag indoors. If you're attending a baseball game or some other event outdoors and the national anthem is played, show respect by saluting, if in uniform, or standing Capt. Stephen J. DeFeo AFLC Public Affairs By Our first action as Air Force members, whether officer or enlisted, was to take an oath. With that oath, we swore to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic" and to "bear true faith and allegiance to the same." There are many ways to show allegiance to our country. Doing our best at our jobs is one way. Exhibiting courage under fire is another. But there are also other everyday ways that may seem less dra- Realism... Strength... matic, but are equally important. Properly respecting the flag is one of them. As Americans, we're united by a symbol. The "Stars and Stripes" is a proud symbol which grew as the United States did and represents what we, as a nation, stand for. And something that important de- mands respect. How often have you heard the remark as the evening retreat nears, "You'd better hurry up or you'll get caught?" Get caught? Doing what, showing your loyalty to our flag and country? What's wrong with that? Supporting our country is what the Air Force is all about. If you're outside when retreat begins, don't duck for cover as if your life depended on it. Face the flag if it's visible, or the direction of the music if it's not. If you're in uniform, stand at parade rest when retreat sounds then snap to attention and present arms when the national anthem is played. If not in uniform, stand at attention with your right hand over your heart. If you're driving when retreat begins, don't race for the nearest gate -- STOP! You and your pas- - could result in or create the appearance of using a public office for private gain. Specifically, Air Force military Commitment. PEACE sengers must show respect by sitting quietly in the vehicle until the national anthem is finished. But showing proper respect for the flag isn't limited to weekdays, retreat, or military people alone. e After all, whether military or civilians, we're all for Americans. Respect the flag should be rendered any time it's appropriate, whether on base or full-tim- off. For example, you're at attention with your right hand over your heart if you're wearing civilian clothes. At events where the Pledge of Allegiance is recited, follow the same rules as during the national anthem. For military members, the oaths of enlistment or commissioning serve as our Pledge of Allegiance. Consequently, the pledge needn't be said when in uniform unless the participants are primarily civilian or in civilian clothes. Under these circumstances, the Pledge of Allegiance is optional. However, when in civilian clothes, stand at attention, face the flag, place your right hand over your heart and say the pledge. But not everyone on an Air Force base is in the military; what if you're a civil service employee? Or a dependent? Or just visiting? Respect for the nation and its flag is your obligation as well. When hearing the national anthem either indoors or outdoors, stand at attention with your right hand over your heart. If you're in your car during retreat, stop and sit quietly until the national anthem is over. Remember, the American flag is more than just a symbol of our country. It also represents the many brave people who've died forming this nation and . seat at an indoor for the game to wait basketball game and can hardly begin. Before the first basket can be made, however, there's that little reminder of our national identity-t- he "Star Spangled Banner." What do you do? If you're also honor their sacrifices and the liberties we enjoy in civilian clothes, simply face the flag and place your 'because of them. (AFLCNS) in your lave a safe St. Patrick's Day March 17 |