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Show Hilltop Times MEWS July 13, 1990 (SoracbDOdaOo. Continued from Pago standardization of policies and procedures at g levthe Department of Defense el. That standardization is needed. It should result in the elimination of costly duplication that presently exists among the services," Mr. Checking the policy-makin- chockstand . Kent Gebauer, a technician with Davis said. Currently the finance and accounting activities of the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines and defense agencies function independently. Each manages its own operations; has its own policy, management and overhead structure; develops and uses its own systems; and sets many of its own priorities. A recent Defense Department study indicates that a single organization, once fully implemented, will streamline accounting functions throughout the department, improve accounting operations and result in significant savings annually. No date has yet been set for the consolidation to take place, Deputy Secretary Atwood said. The plan is estimated to save $150 million annually i once the consolidation is fully implemented just under 10 percent of the current operating costs, the deputy secretary said. No further financial consolidations are planned at this time, he said. prepares a checkstand scanner for installation at NCR, the Hill AFB Com-missar- y. The check-stand- s were moved into the newly constructed section which opened July 5. The SI' "" " Hit section features a new " produce department, a bakery and a deli. Construction will continue in the commissary to install freezer units and remodel the meat department. The commissary will remain open during this phase of remodeling. Continued from Pag T) U S. Air force Photo by Dave Harr.s General Dugan spent the last year on the front line, "helping shape a different face in Europe," Secretary Rice said. "So, if anyone knows the realities of the peace dividend and the budget, it's Mike Dugan. His leadership has helped our people already cope with and understand the history in the making as it's been unfolding in Europe. And at the same time, to understand the air power potential in this new world 1 period of time, and when they leave, they'll be good American citizens and good voters. They'll help us sustain the force." The announcement of his appointment by the president produced a sense of excitement in the halls of the Pentagon, Secretary Rice said. "If Omar Bradley, was the soldier's general, then Mike Dugan is the airman's general," he said. "In USAFE, they never could keep him on schedule because he would always stop and talk at length to the troops. That may have caused some consternation in other places, but you all know the satisfaction that brings to the people he depends so much on every day." :;$'v':'Mii order." combat missions, General Dugan's military decorations include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Purple Heart, Air Medal and Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. His early operational assignments were in He flew s during 1967 from Pleiku AB, and Republic of Vietnam, and Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai AB, Thailand. Other assignments include Air Force headquarn ters in Washington, D.C.; AFB, Ariz.; England AFB, La.; and Luke AFB, Ariz. General Dugan and his wife have six children: Colleen, an Air Force captain; Erin, an Air Force captain; Mike, an Air Force Reserve second lieutenant; . Sean; Kathleen; and Kevin. F-lO- A-l- A-l- s. Davis-Montha- General Dugan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1958 with a bachelor of science degree. He earned; a master of business administration degree from the University of Colorado in 1972. A command pilot with 4,500 flying hours and 300 r Scholarship opon to cirtnon A scholarship to help airmen at Hill AFB advance their undergraduate education is available through the Company Grade Officers Council. To qualify, applicants must be active duty, have the rank of airman basic through senior airman, be assigned to Hill and have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average based on any and all courses 6-- 8 Fathers and grandparents, p.m.; and other visitors, 8 a.m.-- 8 p.m.; siblings, 5:30-7:3- 0 p.m. "The new hours will be permanent to better serve our patients and to promote a more conducive mosphere for visitation of family members and guests," said Capt. Donna Lee Sykes, charge nurse, obstetrical unit. - sales," said Air Force Maj. Gen. Jeffery D. Kahla, AAFES commander. "Our sales and earnings were especially gratifying since AAFES intentionally operates some loss activities to provide needed exchange services in areas that otherwise'wouldn't have any." Sub-for-Sc- nta taken. The $250 scholarship is awarded in January and September of each year. Cutoff dates for application are Dec. 15 and Aug. 15 for the January and September boards, respectively. fund-rcis- " . AAFES has record sclos, earnings and Air Force DALLAS The Army Exchange Service announced record sales, earnings and Morale, Welfare and Recreation dividends for 1989. Compared to 1988 figures, sales increased 5 percent to $6.4 billion and earnings increased to $273.1 million from 1988's total of $214.2 million. When figures are added for Class Six stores for. the 10 months AAFES operated those facilities, total sales were $6.8 billion and earnings were $331.7 Selection criteria will be equally weighted between academic performance, career goals, military bearing and job performance. Interested candidates can obtain an application from the Education Office. A scholarship selection committee consisting of a senior level commanding officer, a company grade officer and a senior level noncommissioned officer will select the final winner. Questions should be directed to 2nd Lt. Tim Zad-zorExt. 74212; Capt. Kurt Schuman, Ext. 76625; or Capt. Ann Houseal, Ext. 70190. million. Now visiting hours Visiting hours at hospital obstetrical unit have be changed. New hours are as follows: Hilltop Times; , ; t Published by MorMedia, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S Air Force, under, exclusive writ' ten contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication; for. tnembers of the U.S. military services.' Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or of endorsed bv.the O.erft'rtmer.t ; sot or In support of the annual Hill AFB drive, several activities are being planned. The first event, a crafts bazaar and swap meet, will be held Sept. 29 from 10 am.-- 4 p.m. at the Lay-to- n Park bowery across from Layton High School. Event organizers are asking the Hill community to donate items they no longer need or any handcrafted items. Donations will be accepted by committee representatives until Sept. 14. For more information, call De Bingham, Ext. 76346; Shamia Nelson, Ext. 79129; Kathy Bedsaul, Ext. 75179; or Sheila Roberts, Ext. 76596. Sub-for-San- ta Sub-for-San- 'Defense or the Department of the Air Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, does not constitute en-- ; 5 .including inserts or supplements, : rdoreement by the of the Air Force or Department ' MorMedia, Inc. of the products or services advertised. . .Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ; marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. X ; .'. Editorial content "is edited, prepared and provided by the Ogden Air Logistics Center Public Affairs Office staff. pirty 1102. Room .1 ta Financial planning sorr.inar cn tap A free, financial planning seminar is being offered by the Hill AFB Family Support Center on Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30-- p.m. The seminar will be in Bldg. 308N, the Family Support Center. Call to make two-pa- rt 7 777-468158- 55 j - ! ; programs. The AAFES payments, used to support quality-of-lif- e MWR activities ranging from youth centers to libraries, equates to almost $139 for every active duty servicemember worldwide. "We've made every effort to provide better service to our customers, and the result was increased at U.S. Air Force Hospital, Hill's, Combat Sfrowgth Through toglttlcs " These record earnings translate into record payments by AAFES to Army and Air Force MWR a, ATZmX: 1 i K:: A ra tutorial Staffs 0ffiw ......Lt. IMA Col. Portia McCracken .....Maj. Jerry Meredith Chief, Internal Information ..Marllu A. Trainer Editor .......... Gary Hatch !e Public Affairs Staff Writers: . rHilSr9 rronsMMnf D.bbi. Chrlstlanson WrHr for later tvnMn call ' Mm ' Dave Harris Rocky Roab I. Col. ditr, 7732177323. |