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Show " Supplement to the Hilltop Timea v I k - , . . -- x Hill AFB, Utah v i - , s i Jrjr v , S ? I 3. N July 9, 1992 Uv Safety first! Have a safe and fun summer, but don't clown around where injuries may occur words of wisdom from two who are ex- - ; perienced at both clowning around and helping the injured. TSgt. Tammy L Mayo, left, and Capt. Janell J. Smothers, both from the 419th Medical Squadron, were a special attraction to all attending Family Day. . Lmi .i... s.a r Kvt ) jjff-- .- ....-...- a - ., .... -- ..n A.- 66 419th FW Public Affairs Office Maj. Gen. John J. Closner, Chief of Air Force officials have reReserve, and other cently applauded the efforts of the Air Force Reserve for its achievement in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System Program. DEERS, which is the Pentagon's computerized roster of people eligible for military benefits, is important to a reservists' dependents in the event the in reservist is activated. Not only is DEERS critical to reservists during deployments such as Desert ShieldStorm, Cheryl Pattarozzi, chief of customer assistance for the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, explained that reservists who are on a tour of duty for more than 30 days also receive the benefits of DEERS. The medical care for dependents is the most significant benefit for those eligible for DEERS. g The Air Force Reserve has been the leader among the reserve components in the DEERS Phase I program from the very beginning. 99 pre-enrollm- Porters take national award Page 2a Mai. Gen. John J. Closner Chief, Air Fore Reserve in DEERS," "All reservists should be said Pattarozzi, who also pointed out that Hill is sitting "very high" among the Reserve units. "It's important that members constantly keep pre-enrolle- Long-rang- d t ni new children or any this information updated in marital should be reported status change your Pattarozzi. said promptly," Closner expressed his appreciation to the members of the Reserve and commended them for their cooperation in ensuring enrollment of their family members. "We still have some things to do in catching up with the active force in the DEERS program and some new programs for retirees and the Individual Ready Reserve; however, I am confident that the exemplary performance of the past will be sustained in these future endeavors," said Closner. Reservists are routinely screened in order to ensure their DEERS records are up to date. Usually the information is obtained when unit members are inprocessed; however, Pattarozzi explained that it's not always an easy job. "It's a constant battle to make sure that people are enrolled in DEERS, and to keep it updated," she said. Helping e planning Page 2a ' or the Department a Is a Reserve supplement to the Hilltop Times, published by MorMedia, Inc., private . with contract the written exclusive under Ogden y 5. j, force, d wj,h Is an authorized publi- Air Force newspaper commercial enterprise M c P hUcAffairs Office This U.S. military services. Contents of headeCIp are not cation tor mvForca Reserve members ol the endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense . hH.Uo fiWirina ilrtmiWn Photo by SrA. Charles Freeman by SrA. Charles Freeman high-rankin- ..i ii.inlrHiim miflrtfirliimni.iiif a..,-- , out Page 3a of lh Air Force. Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. Advertisements contained here- in do not constitute an endorsement by the Department of Defense, the Department ol the Air Force or Hill AFB, Utah. Everything advertised is available without regard to race, color, religion, sex or ether no.nmerit factor of. the purchaser, user or patron. ""jT""1"" "" |