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Show 2 Hilltop Times NEWS Nov. 3, 1989 Hill well (M ots way to mmeeJoinig) CFC About 76 percent of the Hill AFB 'Can we afford not to give?' is question most often asked. $500,000 Combined Federal Campaign end of the goal was collected by the second week of official canvassing. Hill According to base CFC officials, than more has collected a little kickoff $378,000 since the campaign's Oct. 17. The campaign this year is statewide with all other federal agencies. The campaign runs through Nov. r 15. Associated Press LaserPhoto Change of command Gen. Charles McDonald, right, receives a flag from Gen, Larry D. Welch as CMSgt. Jack Bowerman looks on. General McDonald Is the new commander of the Air Force Logistics Command. logistics, Headquarters Military Airlift Command, Scott AFB, 111.; and procurement process by awarding commander of the 314th Tactical preferred "blue ribbon" status to out- Airlift Wing, Little Rock AFB, Ark. General Hansen is a command pilot standing contractors based on past to This enabled AFLC with more than 7,000 flying hours. His performance. get "the best buy for the Air Force." experience has ranged from refueling His past assignments include being operations as a KC-9- 7 tanker pilot in director of logistics, Organization of 1955 to flying more than 100 combat the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washing- missions over Vietnam as an A-- l pilot ton, D.C.; deputy chief of staff for with the 1st Air Commando Squadron. CFC is the yearly charitable program for federal employees that gives them the opportunity to en- fund-raisin- g contribute and provide year-roun-d support to a large number of volunteer human health and welfare agencies. " 'Can we afford not to give?' has been the real question asked most often. With rising costs, major reductions in federal programs and international turbulence, we did not need a hurricane on the East Coast, flooding in Kentucky, and an earthquake in California to identify people in need," Mr. Yearsley said. "This year's campaign will undoubtedly be the most successful ever. The Hill family knows the value of a team effort, has earned the reputation of being the best, and has the genuine desire to share with those in need," he said. The Eagle Club, established for major contributors, provides the recognition that, until last year, went virtually unnoticed. More than 430 found guilty on cocaine charge Sergeant staff the A Hill AFB defense asked for and was granted a delay. The sergeant was found guilty of of use cocaine Wednesday. court reassembled Monday to hear the case and wrongful SSgt. Patrick F. Spata, 2849th Civil Engineering members announced the verdict Wednesday afterSquadron, was convicted as charged contrary to his noon, after deliberating for about 30 minutes. , plea of not guilty, according to Col. John' R. Bron-catoSergeant Spata's sentence was three months' con; ; V: staff judge advocate. finement, reduction to airman basic and a bad conThose involved in the case assembled Oct. 13 and duct discharge. - certificates as recognition. Neldon Hamblin, Directorate of Distribution and chairman of the base Eagle Club, stressed that payroll deduction is the best way to give. "It's painless," he said. thusiasm, coupled with hard work, has been clearly evident during the campaign thus far," he said. 3 Continued from Page 1 cate of improving the command's "The generosity and timely response of Hill employees is impressive," Gerald Yearsley, Directorate of Material Management CFC project coordinator, said. "Unit project officers and key workers were highly motivated during the initial training period. This - employees at Hill are listed as charter members. New club members will receive an impressive desk plaque bearing an eagle statuette while renewals warrant update tags and framed The charges arose as a result of a routine urinalysis inspection. The court martial panel heard evidence regarding how the sample was collected and forwarded to the Air Force Drug Testing Laborato- ry at Brooks AFB, Texas, where it tested positive. Sergeant Spata is presently confined at Hill. The case will automatically be appealed free of charge to the Air Force Court of Military Review, which must review and approve the findings and sentence before the bad conduct discharge may be executed. DEvJS BRIEFS Promotions announced "The employee was exiting the building when the accident occurred. He was the only fatality," Mr. available at all MWR activities. Contact the Officers' Club at Ext. 72908 or the NCO Club at Ext. 73841 for more information. Seven senior master sergeants at Hill AFB were said. recently assigned line numbers to put on the rank DuPriest The Occupational Safety and Health Administra-- ' of chief master sergeant in the coming months. is tion investigating the accident. 'A Dream' comes They are: Melvin L. Herl, 2701st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Squadron; Kenneth M. Ellis, 2952nd Air Force entertainers, "Tops in Blue," will perCombat Logistics Support Squadron; Eugene P. form Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the base theater. This year's show, "A Dream into the Future," will Applications being accepted Carrillo, Directorate of Distribution; Parke E. Davis, and Roger L. Martin, 388th Aircraft Generation Applications are still being taken for the Air Force play at more than 200 Air Force bases worldwide E. 729th Mark Tactical Control Houston, Logistics Command Morale and Welfare Recreation and will be seen by audiences of over 500,000. Squadron; Karen and Radar Evalua- Club Card Plus. They will be taken at the Officers' S. Kearl, 84th Due to limited seating, the Squadron; performance and NCO Clubs. tion Squadron. is open only to military members and their depenMembers will not be able to charge with the old dents. Seating is on a first-comAir Forcewide, there were 5,514 senior master serd basis. membership cards after Dec. 1. The final grand prize For more information contact the Recreation Center geants eligible for the promotion. and fourteen were selected, for a percentage of 13.55. drawing for more than $3,000 worth of prizes will at Ext. 73661. : ; be held tonight at each club. All club members who have completed the new Gerber Rice Cereal recalled Freak accident kills worker club card application will be eligible for prizes. Gerber Rice Cereal, manufactured by Gerber KELLY AFB, Texas A civilian contractor was Members must apply for the new card to retain Products Company, has been recalled by the Food killed at Kelly AFB, Texas, Oct. 30 while working their membership privileges. The card offers all the and Drug Administration. on a depot warehouse being built by the U.S. Army same features as the old cards including check cash-in- g Eight-ounc- e boxes of the cereal labeled with GerbCorps of Engineers. privileges and reciprocal membership in open er Product Company, General Office, Fremont, Killed in the accident was Danna Steele, 23. messes worldwide. 49412 should not be used if the lot numCard holders may use the card as a commercial Michigan "It appears that a strong, unusual wind weakened ber SI through S8 with the "better if used by" date the temporary panel supports holding up a concrete credit card. Charge privileges will be offered in all of 24AUG91 ' appears. wall, causing three of the panels to fall. One panel major MWR faculties and billeting at Hill and at The cereal may contain metal particles. The fell on top of a Spaw Glass Construction Company other AFLC bases. product with this date and lot number has not been front end It will also be accepted at any e employee who was operating a Bob-Cestablishsold in the Hill AFB commissary, a commissary offiloader," Gary DuPriest, a spokesman for Kelly, said. ment which honors MasterCard. Applications are cial said. true 90-minu- e, te first-serve- Seven-hundre- d at ATZ.C Combat Strength Through logistic Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S.' Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise A ii T?ra nawgnnrwr ia an anf VtrtriraA niiK1!nf tnn fnr member of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop r&nes are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the Department of , off-bas- ',';; Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 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