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Show April 23, 1992 A 4 ty? stone's throw R I've noticed quite a few pickups on base with tires that extend past the fenders. According to Utah state law, that is illegal, and I got a rock chip recently from one of them.." .Li-f.v- ' Since it is against Utah law, can the drivers of these trucks be ticketed or not be allowed to have a decal to drive on base? I share your concern for the safety and of all motorists on Hill AFB, but the security police tell me Utah law allows tires to extend beyond the original fenders. This is allowed, providing the top 50 percent of the tires are covered by rubber or other flexible fender extenders. Of course, this doesn't completely prevent rocks from being thrown by tires; even vehicles with "normal" tires will throw rocks occasionally. To receive a base decal, a person must present proof their vehicle is legally registered, denoting the state's safety requirements have been met. The particular vehicle you mentioned is being investigated by security police. If a violation does exist, I assure you corrective action will be taken. well-bein- g Get word out: recycle has become an H integral part Recycling recycle monitors and volunteers, assisted by a facilitator from the Quality Office. OOALC-HAFB- of our environmental awareness. The recycling of cardboard and paper alone saves our valuable trees, yet with this on our minds, I still repeatedly see base dumpsters being filled with paper and cardboard. I'd like to see organization commanders become more involved and an article run again in the Hilltop Times explaining the recycling program. " I I applaud your concern for environmental issues and suggestions as ways of involving our people in avoiding the waste of discarded materials as a means of protecting our natural resources. The combined concern of all base citizens is vital to our success in this area. DOD Directive 4165.60, AFR 215-- and 19-address the issue of recycling and direct that we recycle all our paper and J"i 19-- 5 states that each organization ap- point recycle monitors by the division chiefs, commanders and organization heads to promote and oversee the recycle program in their building or organization. The RRRP working group is in the process of identifying these monitors and organizations which do not have representatives. Once accomplished, assistance and information will be provided to help them function more effectively in seeing discarded recyclable materials are channeled into the recycling program and not into the waste stream, as you so keenly observed. There are significant benefits to all of us in making this program work effectively. Hill AFB uses taxpayer dollars to collect and haul waste off base to the tune of approximately $100 per ton. Each ton of material that is saved from the waste stream by recycling saves us taxpayers $100. This is known as cost avoidance. Currently, an average of 110 tons of paper and cardboard is shipped off base monthly to be costs. In recycled, thus avoiding sold to these materials are the addition, recycling industry and proceeds from these sales go into the Morale, Welfare and Recreation program, thus staying right here at Hill, benefiting our military and civilian workers. Here is a program to which each individual on base can contribute and personally benefit from if they desire. There is an article on recycling on Page 10 of this issue of the Hilltop Times in conjunction with the annual command-wid- e promotion of which Awareness Week, Recycle began Monday and continues through Saturday. The Hilltop Times ran an article on Page 10 of its April 16 issue regarding Earth Day Celebration and AFLCHAFB Recycle Awareness Week activities. If anyone has an interest in volunteering time to the recycle effort, either ongoing or just for Recycling Awareness Week activities, or if you want recycling info, please contact Alyric Ray, RRRP manager, or any of the recycling technicians, Bldg. 1248, or call Ext. waste-handlin- g 8 5 . cardboard. I am pleased to assure you that our MWR Resource Recovery and Recycling Program is functioning daily to carry out these instructions. We have a very active and energetic recycling program on base; perhaps the most successful of its kind in Utah. The workers of Hill are to be complimented for their participation and support of this fine program. As your observations suggest, there is much room for improvement and a need for more support and even greater participation on the part of our people. This issue is currently being worked by a team composed of RRRP personnel, I'm a professional CHAMPUS provider in the community. I've had occasion to call the Family Support Center with questions from time to time about long distance phone numbers and information dealing with CHAMPUS in various states. There is a secretary, Liz, who answers the phone and who has always been very friendly and helpful. I just wanted to let you know that she has been very helpful. Recently I had a case where I had to , deal with CHAMPUS in Aurora, Colo., and they had sent me the wrong address. The post office didn't know what to do and when I called Family Support, she was able to immediately get me a long distance phone number in Colorado and an address, which saved me some valuable time. This is just a little bit of encouragement and praise for a job well done. Thanks again. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to respond to the positive service you received from the Family Support Center and , Elizabeth Ciccone. It's great to hear this base is trying to improve the quality of service to our customers. I have passed your comments on through the 2849th Air Base Group commander and Ciccone's supervisor. Her efforts will be recognized in their staff meeting. Also, a Eye contact Why won't the optometry clinic provide prescriptions for contacts when they have the equipment on base and people trained to provide that service? The simple fact is that the optometry clinic does not have the.personnel to permit cosmetic or elective fitting of contact lenses. They are trained to fit contacts and have the equipment to do so for two reasons: 1) Tactical Air Command has an ongoing program for aircrews to determine if contacts are a better solution than spectacles ments of in high environ- biological warfare or chemical Kudos note will be put in her personnel file. Thanks again for your time, interest and positive feedback. would like to commend SrA. Scott D. Bexell for giving his rank and name when answering the phone at the South Gate I Reception Center. Most of the time when you call there they fail to give their name and rank so you have no idea who you are talking to. Bexell is one of the first ones to actually answer the phone properly and I think he should be complimented on his attitude and behavior on the telephone. Thanks, for taking the time to express your appreciation. I have passed your kind remarks on,to his commander, who in turn, will recognize Bexell in the presence of his peers in the appropriate forum. Our office would like to extend our thanks to Lisa Fresques of the 1 88 1 st Communications-Compute- r Systems v Group. I know her division is very busy, but Fresques has always found the time to Hilltop Times 13 warfare. This is funded by the TAC squadron or wing operations and maintenance account and is a line program, not medical. 2) Certain complex refractive problems simply cannot be managed with spectacles, but can be managed with contact lenses. Obtaining acceptable visual acuity for these individuals requires contacts. The resources of the Optometry Clinic are limited, and when vision is readily correctible with spectacles, we can't afford to deny or delay care to others, even to retirees and dependents who do not have priority for basic services, to fit contacts for cosmetic purposes. Out of luck on Friday members at understand the I military flight records are on the same work schedule as the civilians and it makes it very difficult for us when we can't get the flight folders we need for an accident board on the Friday they are off. Can something be done so we can get the records we need on the Fridays they are closed? You have a good point, and we should continue to follow base requirements in spite of the Compressed Work Schedule. A recall list of obtaining an aircrew member's flight record folder was sent to all tenant flight safety offices and flight management offices on Jan. 17. This recall list should be used in an emergency situation if information is required for an aircraft mishap board that cannot be retrieved from the AFORMS computer at the wing or squadron flight management offices. The command post can also be called for this recall list. I am confident this step will alleviate the difficulty in obtaining flight folders during off Fridays. personal Getting in the service and I'd I've got 28 years like to create a resume and print it out. can't find a regulation that covers whether or not using a government computer and laser printer to do that would be fraud, waste and abuse. Could you clarify it for me? I The answer to your question is found in AFR 700-2- 6 (25 Dec. '88), Page 6, Para titled: Personal Use. graphs Do not use government-owne- d hardware and software for personal projects unless authorized by the unit commander. This approval authority may be delegated to unit supervisors. Examples of authorized personal projects are professional military education, other education programs, or projects considered beneficial to the Air Force. In these cases, personal use must not interfere with the performance of government business. Compliance to this regulation is the responsibility of the unit commander. 2-1- 6, return our many phone calls. She always -answers our questions or she finds out who can solve our problems. She deserves praise for her excellent customer service. It's always a pleasure to receive positive comments on our customer support efforts. Lisa Fresques has been informed of your comments and certainly appreciates them Thanks for taking the time to compliment good performance. A letter of appreciation has been prepared for her, would like to offer a kudos to Diane Brubaker and her staff in the Military Clothing Sales Store.. They have been exceptionally helpful the last several weeks in helping me get ready for some different things. They provide excellent customer service, and every time I have gone in there they have always had smiles on their faces, ready to help me with anything I need. I feel they deserve a pat on the back for all the good service they provide in helping all of us in the military. Thank you very much. Dewey Brown, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service's general manager here, has contacted Brubaker and informed her of .your praise. It's always a pleasure when I can convey news of this type. Thanks for the v I call. |