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Show O JLQ HEADS UP Fridoy, April 11, 1986 ' ..... 'Wi3L V . Communicate three deep A mobility exercise faces 419th reservists this weekend. Later this month, wing play aggressors in the upcoming 10th Air Force F-- 4 Fighter Comp F-1- 6s staged at Yuma, Ariz. For our newcomers, the term "summer camp" no longer describes the period we are tasked to support the active duty. The training is throughout the year. With many of our units deploying soon on their annual tours, communication can be the most difficult challenge any organization has to deal with. No matter how big or small the squadron, communicating is one of the toughest jobs. comWith only two days a month to reach our reservists manders and supervisors have to establish procedures and use techniques to make sure the word does get out. One method a past Tactical Air Command commander used was to "communicate three levels deep." The key is to teach people how to get out information accurately, then double-checat the lowest level to make sure what was said is, in fact, what on-goin- g face-to-fac- e, k everyone heard. street downward. You have to know what Communicationis not a are how are feeling and what their problems are. Be thinking, people they sensitive. Listening will definitely help make better decisions and solve k6 S Col. John J. Closner, 419th TFW Commander one-wa- y (U S. Air Force Reserve Photo) Left to right, SSgt. Joel Neiswender, TSgt. Louis I. TRAINING Martinez and SrA. Vince Sandoval, 419th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Munitions Branch, hang an AIM-9- L missile during a practice load before the Combat Archer deployment to Tyndall AFB, Fla., 10. April AIM-9- L 27-M- ay Facts dispel AIDS mhcomicepHomis By 2nd Lt. Karen Fackrell 419th TFW TAC Hospital As public awareness of AIDS has grown, so have myths and rumors surrounding the disease. Although scientists have acquired much information on AIDS in a short time, many misconceptions " persist. In 1984, doctors in the United States and France which isolated and identified the virus HTLV-IH- , most experts consider to be the cause of AIDS. As a result, a blood test was developed which can identify those exposed to the virus. In 1985, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger announced that all new Armed Forces recruits must have a negative blood test for HTLV-III- . A positive HTLV-II- I test indicates exposure to the infecting virus but does not mean the person has AIDS. The incubation period is typically seven infected persons are perfectyears. Most HTLV-II- I ly well for years, even though the virus is in their blood. Previous studies indicate that 10 to 40 percent of infected individuals develop AIDS symptoms within three years. There are four ways the virus can be transmitted: receiving an injection of infected blood by transfusion; sharing contaminated needles frequently used by drug abusers; sexual intercourse with an infected person, either heterosexual or homosexual; through the womb from an infected mother to an infant. HTLV-II- I can be found in the saliva or tears of infected individuals, but contact with these secretions has not been shown to transmit the virus. The following is a list of myths and facts concerning AIDS: MYTH: You can get AIDS by being near a victim or someone who carries the virus. FACT: AIDS is transmitted only through sexual contact or contact with the blood of an infected person. There is no evidence that it is spread through sneezing, coughing, talking or shaking hands. MYTH: AIDS is a disease of "gay" men. FACT: More than 70 percent of AIDS victims are homosexual males, 17 percent are intravenous drug abusers, 5 percent are Haitian immigrants, 1 percent are hemophiliacs and the rest are from the general population. 68flh APS supports APS (Reserve) saw 32 747s, 12 DC-9four two four members of the 68th Aerial Port s and 94 Squadron recently returned from their deployment "Osan is a very busy place. It's a very good place to Osan AB, Korea. to learn and they strictly enforce security and safeMore than 80 percent of their training was insaid SrA. Connie Dunn, after her first trip over volved in Team Spirit 86, a joint service exercise ty," held every year in Korea. "This was a great opportunity to fine tune skills because we saw all kinds of equipment in the Air Force and Civil Reserve Air Fleet inventory," said CMSgt. Ben A. Jones, deployment Noncommissioned Officer in Charge. Reserve members need to brush up on their medThe 68th aerial porters were integrated with the exical 611th APS. "The 611th management provided eligibility benefits, announced Lt. Col. (Dr.) David Jahsman, Officer in Charge, 419th Tactical cellent exposure to our management and supervisory personnel. We were readily accepted and Hospital Surgical Services. allowed to actively participate in the decision mak"Reservists are eligible for physical exams, medical Kirk Van Lt. 1st Leeuwen, deployreview, immunizations and evaluation to detering process," mine fitness for duty during Unit Training ment Officer in Charge, reflected. Lieutenant Van Leeuwen pointed out that the Assemblies and active duty tours of 30 days or "unsung heroes deserving recognition were the peo- less," he stressed. Reservists will receive care for injuries or illnessple on the front lines. The airmen and NCOs build- and ones sustained as a result of duty, officials stated. aircraft, conducting ing pallets, control terminal air and Medications also carry eligibility criteria. "Only operations special handling medications can be provided durfunctions all exhibited outstanding ing UTAs and previously existing conditions can s, Twenty-tw- DC-lO- s, C-12- s, o KC-lO- ed person. FACT: The virus has been found in the saliva of only a small percent of AIDS victims and then only at very low concentrations. Most researchers feel that exposure at high levels of the virus is necessary for infection, so even kissing where saliva is exchanged is an unlikely way to acquire AIDS. "Dry" social kissing poses no risk of infection. MYTH: There is a high risk of acquiring AIDS from a blood transfusion in a hospital. FACT: Virtually all blood donated in the United antibodies. States is being screened for AIDS-viru- s is considered of blood nation's the Therefore, supply safe from AIDS contamination. MYTH: Food handlers infected with AIDS should not be allowed to continue handling food. FACT: In restaurants, food handlers and waiters who carry the AIDS virus are not thought to pose a risk to patrons. Despite the recent medical advances concerning AIDS, new cases still develop. At the present time the only solution to controlling the disease is prevention through education and an emphasis on judicious sexual practices. exercise In two weeks the 68th processed 13,485 passengers and 1,237 tons of cargo. The ramp crews By SSgt. Tim Fiscus 68th jjoomifl MYTH: You can get AIDS from kissing an infect- C-14- inn CCoireoi seas. "It was interesting to see how an overseas base is run, and to get to live and work in a differ- ent culture." Col. Albert L. Abernathy, commander of the 611th Military Airlift Support Group, cited the 68th's involvement as being critical to the accomplishment of their mission. 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