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Show PROFILE OF A WARRIOR I ai Hilltop Times-sta- ff And the wide variety of equipment used there ranges from the basic to the complex. On any given day, Mr. Hunter works on anything from a simple writer If Ross Hunter didn't do his job, landing gear mechanics in the Directorate of Maintenance would have a hard time doing theirs. As a digital computer mechanic in the directorate's landing gear support branch, Mr. Hunter helps repair and maintain the electronic repair equipment used in the facility. In addition to responding to trouble calls, he and his perform preventive maintenance on to equipment stop problems, before they happen. "I've always enjoyed fixing things," he said. "There is a lot of satisfaction in repairing something and getting it back on line." The landing gear repair facility at Hill AFB is one of the largest in the world. Repairs are done there for virtually every type of aircraft used by the Air Force, Mr. Hunter said. hoist to sophisticated computerized U.S. Air Force Photo by Debbie Christiansen repairs Ross Hunter, a digital computer mechanic in the Directorate of Maintenance, performs repair work on a computerized grinding machine. said.-- Mr. Hunter has commuted from American Fork since he began working at Hill six years ago. Though he said the one-hodrive each way is hard, particwhen work shift work, his family's to he has ularly roots are too deep there to move. In spite of the long commute, Mr. Hunter said he still finds time to play chess, work with his computer at home and go jogging. ur 1 Term insurance at lowest rates ever from MBA! The Mutual life Insurance Company of New York On... frfpvj II wo hundred years mm- i after the drafting of JLL the Constitution, Americans are still working to LUMP SUM PAYt'SNT PLAN ' pass the legacy on. U.S. Sav? t - MONTHLY INCOUE PLAN $1,000 a month for 180 months ings Bonds can be a valuable part of that legacy. With market- - based rates, Federal income privileges, tax-defer- ;. exemption from State and local income taxes, bonds are a safe, competitive invest ment for the individual and a way to help America grow. Premium refunds up to 50 Premium refunds up to 61 Military Benefit Association has been offering Military Benefit Association's insurance plans feature: insurance to military personnel for over 30 years. We No war clause; 'j 'C-lare backed by The Mutual Life Insurance Company of ble Lifetime coverage New York (MONY), an A (Superior) rated company as long as you remain a member of MBA and : .. by A.M. Best . V pay your premiums; ., for an active duty net current insured premium monthly Coverage for military flight crews; member under age 31 after applying the 1989 refund Low-coCHAMPUS Supplement Plan available (full dividend and schedule of insurance coverages and premiums " available upon request) 62 under for members 'w''";""' guaranteed acceptance; age - For more information about the MBA insurance plans available; Dependents' protection ' call below mail the or coupon ; ; Dividends as declared can reduce cost your substantially ; 801 566-666- 9 Ask for Kevin Bauer: " Although not guaranteed, re- funds were declared in 1989, and it is anticipated that they I Return to: G005 Union Park Canter Quite 505 will continue in future years. Military ueneni Association Midvcle, Uteh 04047 Depending upon your age and pay Please provide me with information on your group term life insurance plans. grade, purchase up to $600,000 Check if you prefer: Q lump sum Q monthly payment of coverage ($2,000 a month for 25 years) with the monthly income plan Rank. Name. or $280,000 death benefit with our ; lump sum payment plan. ' coverage--non-cancela- con-tinu- es - : non-smok- er . st MY' 11 ; y " . Branch of Service MILITARY BENEFIT .Date of Birth. . mo. day yx. Address. ASSOCIATION Home Phone & ?' . '' S K'.j.-..- . i Work Phone. ' AMERICAN INVESTMENT 1743 Broadway Active Duty Retired Reservist Ready U.S. Government ,,;, Civilian Employee The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York THE GREAT " repair equipment. "There are so many different types of equipment that it is almost impossible to become an expert on any one type," he said. Keeping up with the rapid advances in technology as well as the variety of work keeps the job interesting and challenging, the American Fork resident co-work- Pass The Legacy 17 Mechanic keeps computers running, finds satisfaction in 'fixing things' I by Debbie Christiansen Vital .Hilltop Times July 13, 1990 . |