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Show July 15, 1993 delivers equipment to keep peace in Balkans AF SKOPJE, Macedonia (AFNS) -Sixteen Starlifter and Galaxy aircraft have delivered nearly 460 tons of equipment to this former Baltic republic during the first days of Operation Able Sentry. More than 40 Air Force personnel were in place for Monday's arrival of elements of the U.S. Army Europe's Berlin Brigade, which will contribute to the United Nations peacekeeping ef- 437th AW, Charleston AFB, S.C.; and the 463rd TALCE, Dyess AFB, Texas, are establishing the infrastructure for the deployment. The first aircraft delivered a fire truck, maintenance trailers, aircraft generation equipment, and to unload pallets of additional supplies and equipment. "This is probably the most diverse group of people I've seen assembled," said Maj. Michael A. Meritt, airlift control element commander. "They're forts in the region. Airmen from the 62nd Airlift Wing all professionals and have meshed very at McChord AFB, Wash.; 314th Mis- well, considering their varied backsion Support Squadron, Little Rock grounds and experience levels." Air Force members from nearly a AFB, Ark.; 362nd Tanker Airlift Control Element, Rhein Main AB, Germa- dozen bases and at least as many ny; 436th AW, Dover AFB, Del.; specialties have joined protection C-- 5 C-1- "This operation would have come to a screeching halt had it not been for the help of our new friends here in Skopje and our allies in the U.N.," said SSgt. Jaime Gomez, an airfield operations specialist working out of a portable Air Force command center flown in on the first "It's a great opin on the ground floor to portunity get of an operation like this. Working with troops from Finland, Norway and Sweden has been wonderful. We've learned a lot from each other." A skeleton team arrived at the small, austere airfield July 2 and there has been a steady flow of personnel and equipment since. "You couldn't ask for a better group of folks," said Gomez, a member of the 463rd TALCE from Dyess AFB. "You won't hear a single complaint from the people on ramp. The days are long, but the work is very rewarding. This is what we all train for." 66 You couldn't ask for a better group of folks. You won't hear a single complaint from the people on 1. the ramp. The days are long, but the work is very rewarding. This is what we all train for. 99 Airfield operations specialist, SSgt. Jaime Gomez Texas 463rd TALCE, 5 Hilltop Times Dyess AFB, forces from the U.N. Nordic Battalion to get the Army unit established. News Briefs Pet policy in base housing base residents are allowed Motorcycle course offered munities. The Experienced Motorcycle Rider course, which is required before a rider can register a motorcycle on base, is offered free through the Ogden ALC Safe- Waite said that requests for exceptions to the By regulation, housing two pets (cats or dogs) in a family housing unit. Res- number of pets allowed must be approved by the idents of Thunderbird Park (Area C) and the 649th Support Group Commander. He said waivers allowed in for more than the specified number of pets are grantArea are F fourplexes housing one ed pet. only for unusual circumstances such as handionly assistance dogs. All other requests will be The chief of the housing management branch, capped disapproved. Robert Waite, says this pet policy is aimed at proThe regulation governing the procedures for postecting the health and safety of families and animals environand control of animals on Hill AFB is and harmonious session Hill also a to at provide 161-1ment for the densely populated base housing com- two-bedroo- m ty Office. The class lasts from 7 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m. The next class is scheduled for July 23 and every other Friday thereafter the Compressed Work Schedule "up" Fridays. It is free to all DOD employees. To sign up for the class or for more information call Terry Olsen, Ext. 0. "I want car insurance with a good price. . .and great value." Be smart, d oo yr, A f PARK COLLEGE at Hill A.F.B. provides you the opportunity for MHaaaaHHWMwiiaii SUCCESS IN THE FUTURE!!. .... MM 9th of Begins the and ends : Low down-payme- Easy payment plans August : Oct. 2, 1993 ! Money-savin- g 24-ho- ur deductibles countrywide service Offices near most military bases Call: 1981 or Gt CO Co Companion M9$ Or call 773-469- 2 PARK COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY 773-059- 5 North Main Street Layton (Corner of Antelope Dr. and North Main St.) FOR DETAILS 2 Immediate coverage Overseas car insurance available .S()(),()()() militaryfederal insured k Young drivers welcome if Free rate quote nt Put a Degree on your resume 777-999- EDOO go with toll-fre- 24 hours a day. e Kndorscd By These Military Organizations (JKICO Is K mfilm Insurance INSTITUTION fm fans AMoaJbon t Mivemmenl r At. ( 'X ( ienertil tnnirnm-- e Q. (UH'A) Imlctnnilv Q. |