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Show NEWS Construction freeze pushed to November by Debbie Christiansen Hilltop Times staff writer A second extension on the moratorium for military construction projects means Hill AFB will lose a year of construction time on several planned projects, a 2849th Civil Engineering Squadron official said. Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney originally declared the moratorium in January, scheduling it to last until April 30. However, Secretary Cheney extended it until June 15, and now until Nov. 15. The moratorium halted designs being done by contract at the next fiscal stopping point. designs can In-hou- se be continued, but construction projects cannot be awarded. The latest extension allows for waivers to be provided by the Depart Dead porfforencneo schodulod A brown bag luncheon performance will be presented by the 562nd Air Force Band at Hill AFB's Centennial Park Wednesday from 11 a.m.-- l p.m. The 562nd Air Force Band has been an active component of the California Air National Guard for more than 40 years Attached to the 146th Tactical Airlift Wing, the band operates out of the Channel Islands ANG Base overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Ventura County, Calif. 11 with As the other Air National Guard bands around the country, the 562nd can perform in several musical configurations: traditional military concert band, marching band, and,! in a more . . contemporary mode, jazz ensemble. Smaller combos are also utilized for a variety of functions. Civilian occupations of band members range from professional musician and music education to computer programming, accounting, engineering and law enforcement. As Air Guardsmen, all 36 band members are re '"5 in-hous- e, ty. . - Inrpoefcr Ooncrcl tocm horo A team from the Air Force Systems Command Inspector General's office will be at Hill AFB Monday through Friday to conduct a Unit Effectiveness Inspection of the 6545th Test Group and its subordinate units, the 6501st Range Squadron, the 6514th Test Squadron and the 299th Range Control Squadron. During this inspection period, the team will conduct private, individual conference sessions to hear fraud, waste and abuse, or other complaints from any concerned AFSC workers, or from people who have official dealings with any AFSC entity. For more information, call Lt. Col. John J. Gorman or Maj. Andy Clark, Extsi 7785234. AssoclsSlcn sbcSxisp Ccr;!o Sceete . The National Eagle Scout Association is attempting to locate and involve 100,000 Eagle Scouts. By joining the association, a person can easily become active in scouting once again and do as much or as little as he wants. . 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Come See CXir Newest location In Ths Perkily Center ct Flsc Points 3 A decision on the waivers should be made Bob McKenzie, chief of the engineerby the end of July, he said. enTwo other construction projects, an ing and planning branch in civil addition to the base child development gineering. This is the approach officials are tak- center and a consolidated telecommuing with several construction projects nications facility, also continue to be here affected by the moratorium. delayed by the moratorium. "We have canceled construction bidOfficials have applied for a waiver on the planned 2701st Explosive Ord- ding for the telecommunications facilnance Disposal Squadron facility ity," Mr. McKenzie said. "It. will 'go based on explosives safety. The facil- back out for bid in, November and ity's design is complete and the project hopefully work can start next, spring." Design for the child development recently became ready to advertise, Mr. McKenzie said. center has not yet been started. The Another project officials are hoping Corps of Engineers may be doing the which would avoid , to get a waiver on is a depot procure- design ment The project is being any further delay .caused by the held at 35 percent design completion. moratorium. A decision will also be Civil engineering is pursuing a waiver made on that by the end of the month, Mr. McKenzie said. . based on economics, he said. two-wee- k Priccs .. ment of Defense in some cases, said quired to meet two days a month fori training and performance. They also participate in a training and concert tour every summer. During this annual tour, the band functions in the same manner as an active duty Air Force Band, rehearsing, traveling and performing. Past tours have included Alaska, British Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New,. York, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, ;; , Wyoming and California. AFSC Hilltop Times July 13, 1990 1 $9S99 after Rebate 7 |