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Show I SPECIALS? ores Columbus DayfYlonday COLLECTIONS as NO. Vol. 39 O Hill AFD, Utah Oct. 7. 1900 Have a fun but safe holiday. Antenna work Three members of the 729th Tactical Control Squadron apply a little elbow grease to put up a point-to-poi- radio nt antenna. More than 250 v. mem- squadron bers deployed to now familiar grounds, the Utah Test and Training Range, for a "back-to-the-basic- s" exer- cise. The new squadron com- mander was pleased with the results. mm , ,., ,... a blsSi mi, awwww... ""-- v...- - -"' See story and photos, Page 13. ; U.S. Air (3(5 (?QDLlD(o?(3DgDLnf) Trainor by Marilu ALC Ogden Public Affairs Office Northern Utah's and Hill AFB's Combined Federal Campaign kicked drive Thursoff its 1989 day with a luncheon at the NCO club. Representatives from all federal agencies in this region attended the event. The local theme for this year's CFC is "Make A Difference-Lig- ht fund-raisin- g Chunk stfcaffff Up Some Lives." The 1989 campaign is scheduled to end in November. "The goal for Hill, including tenant organizations, is $450,000," said Brig. Gen. Charles E. Fox, Ogden Air Logistics Center vice commander and this year's CFC chairman. "This represents almost a $100,000 increase over the past two years, when Hill made a deliberate commitment to QDDflCsOcBO3 increase its participation in the campaign," the general said. Kathy Garcia, Ms. Wheelchair Utah, was the keynote speaker at the kickoff rally. The premiere showing of the local campaign film, produced by Detachment 8, 1365th Audiovisual Squadron members, was shown at the luncheon. The film features Utah families who have received services agencies. through Kisely WCsD The leadership for Hill's CFC cam- paign includes Vern Williams, Directorate of Contracting and Manufacturing, and Col. John W. Stone, Directorate of Maintenance, who are serving as campaign officers. Unit project officers are listed on Page 5. "In the Utah area, one out of every four individuals benefits in some way ct O See CFC, Page 5, please. CFC-funde- d gears up for moss flu immunizations The flu season is here again and U.S. Air Force Hospital, Hill, officials have geared up for the mass immunization of the base military population dur- ing October. According to MSgt. Shirley Burrell, noncommissioned officer in charge of the hospital immunization clinic, all" servicemembers on Hill assigned, attached or tenant must get a flu shot this month. This year's vaccine contains three major influenza strains: ATaiwan186, dluW Force Photo by SSgt. Gary ASichuan287 and BVictoria287. However, according to the sergeant, people who are not allergic to the vaccine have nothing to worry about. "All the viruses in the vaccine are dead. They cannot give you influenza, contrary to popular belief," she said. Side effects are minimal. "The chief of staff and surgeon general have em- phasized the importance of 100 percent immunization against influenza to avoid the potential loss of mission effectiveness in the event of an epidemic or People should also remember that the clinic is closed during exercises, when the staff participates outbreak among the military population," Sergeant Burrell said. That means that flu shots are mandatory for all active duty members, in accordance with Air Force Immunization Requirements Regulation 161-1and Procedures. People won't have to get a flu shot in mobility processing. The normal immunization clinic hours (and flu vaccination schedule times) are: a.mand p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 7:30-1- 1 a.m (no afternoons) Thursdays; and 8:30 7:30-11:3- 0 3, when medical authorities determine that a clearly defined and documented medical reason exits for them not receiving one. Flu shots won't be given to pregnant women unless approved by a physician. Flu shots will be given at the hospital immunization clinic during normal clinic hours, unless the staff is away visiting base units to administer vaccines. However, a firm schedule of when the staff will be visiting units, and away from the clinic, has not been finalized, according to the sergeant. Therefore, she said, people might show up at the clinic and not find the staff there. a.m.-noo- n and 2-- 4 p.m. Fridays. Members of flying units will get . their shot through the flight surgeon's office. Sergeant Burrell said people shouldn't forget their immunization records either. "Air Force directives are explicit on this matter. We must annotate the date, manufacturer and lot number on all shot records at the time the shot is given," she said. Editor's note: Civilians can also get flu shots this month. They will be available at the Occupational Health Clinic, Bldg. 249, Oct. Shots will be given from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is $4 per shot. For more information, call Ext. 73661. 24-2- 8. 1 Small businesses Get $40 million in Hill contracts Santa's helpers Sub-for-San- ta members to meet 4 Artificial intelligence Big fair planned at NCO club 14 |
