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Show Hilltop Times Nov. 10, 1993 W filled! s3( - WASHINGTON (AFNS) The Air Force has revised its policy for awarding the Southwest Asia Service Medal following a recent review of the eligibility criteria. Results of the review indicated that deserving Air Force people deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm rotational policy. The following rules apply throughout the period from Aug. 2, 1990, to 90-da- y Continued from Page 1 job. The mission, since July 3, 1992, has been to feed the more than 2.7 million people in the former Yugoslavia who've been hurt or displaced by the civil war. d U.S. Air Force and cargo aircraft continue to fly humanitarian aid missions into U.N.-flagge- " may not have received the medal, Air Force personnel officials said. The Air Force is particularly concerned about those who served in the area of responsibility from Aug. 2, 1990, to June 1, 1991, before the start of the Air Force the-cloc- k C-1- the beleaguered country almost daily. With 6,000 flights over 500 days, Operation Provide Promise the airlift for Sarajevo overtook the historic Berlin Airlift Oct. 8 as the longest sus a date yet to be determined for award ' of the medal: O Air Force people actually participating as a crewmember in one or more aerial flights directly supporting military operations in the area are eligible for the medal and should be credited with appropriate campaign participation. D Air Force people, attached to or regularly serving with a military unit which deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Desert Shield or Storm, who participated for at least one day in the operations in the Gulf, are eligible for the medal and should be credited with appropriate campaign participation. For example, a medical officer who deployed with a unit in the Gulf - tained relief effort in Air Force history. In terms of overall aid for Bosnia, Christopher said the United States is the single largest donor of humanitarian supplies with more than $370 million spent since 1991. He said the allies have delivered more than 10 million meals to the Bosnian people since February, with U.S. Air Force planes making 80 percent of the airdrop flights. "American policy toward the terrible conflict in responds to our strategic in Bosnia-Herzegovi- terest in preventing the conflict from spreading to neighboring countries and our humanitarian interest in helping to relieve the suffering of the people in Bosnia," Christopher said. "We will constantly reassess our assumptions to be sure they are truly validated by events. And any situation in which American men and women may be put in harm's way will always hold the highest priority for me and for every member of this na News Briefs Boy Scout food drive on tap Each year at this time, the Boy Scouts of America sponsors a food drive. Saturday, the base Cub Scout Pack 55 will be distributing plastic bags in base housing areas. The bags will be tied to each front doorknob. Residents are requested to fill the bag with for 15 days and directly supported the effort. D Air Force people assigned to the area of responsibility TDY rather than attached to or serving with a deployed unit are' eligible for the medal after serving 30 consecutive or 60 consecutive days. For example, a protocol officer or aide who traveled with a general officer in the area. Officials said the purpose of a military campaign medal, such as the Southwest Asia Service Medal, is to provide special recognition for those servicemembers who participated in combat operations or significant military operations where the threat of hostile action was imminent. season, there will be a health insurance officer from Personnel present to assist with changes or enrollments. No service will be available on weekends or Nov. 11, 19, 25, 26 and Dec 3. Direct any questions to Carolyn Bronson, Ext. Saturday, the host family is asked to deliver the cadets to a central location at Hill AFB so the cadets can board buses to take them to Salt Lake City. Or if the host family is going to the game, they may drive the cadets. After the game, the host family will food. DOD drawdown statistics Then on Nov. 20, place the filled bag on your front pick up the cadets from the same central location. The remainder of Saturday is free time. No forcollection 9 a.m. for the base The Defense Department continues to shrink, as Boy mal events are scheduled for the cadets or doorstep by by their host Scout Troop 55. released strength figures show a decrease recently All the food collected will go to a local storehouse families. The cadets- will depart from the base Sunof almost 5,000 service members in July. Compared . , j for distribution to the needy.: ,1, day morning. the same time last year, the numbers are down .1 o volunteer, contact znd L.t. Harry rieiser, Ext. .with 133,600. J officials said these figures Military personnel Vollcstrauertag planned represent regulars and reservists on active duty, as To commemorate Volkstrauertag, the German Tickets available for game well as officer cadets at the three military academies. Day of National Mourning, a ceremony at Fort Tickets for the Air Force Academy vs. UniversiThe Army has 579,224 individuals currently on acLake is Douglas Military Cemetery, Salt City, ty of Utah football game Saturday can be ordered tive duty, down 3,119 from June. On July 31, 1992, 10 a.m. for Sunday, planned the Academy Ticket Office, the by calling Army strength stood at 637,856. On this day, all victims past and present of war Figures indicate 511,913 people now wear the and oppression are being commemorated. This traNavy uniform, compared with 512,678 at the end of dition dates back to 1919, just after World War I, acseason on health insurance June. Almost 30,000 more, or 541,080, were onMawhen the German people mourned over five million Open tive this time Numbers for the last year. duty dead. The tradition is similar to Memorial Day. Open season for health benefits plans continues The German Air Force liaison officer from Hill through Dec. 13 to allow employees to enroll or rine Corps dropped 82 from the end of June to 179,529 on July 31. A year ago, the Marines had AFB will give the commemorative address and a change enrollments. This can be done at the follow187,731 on duty. German choir, "Harmonie," will sing German ing locations and times: Currently serving in the Air Force are 446,998 peoEast Nov. Area: 19, Today through hymns. Bldg. 244, German-American- s a.m. and 12:30-- 4 p.m. ple, down from 447,823 on June 30. The Air Force living in the Salt Lake City Rooms 12A and 12B, and Ogden areas and representatives of the U.S. Plan representatives will be available to sign up had 484,597 members just a year ago. military will attend this celebration. Anyone wish- employees Nov. 15 and 16. On those days, the hours will be extended to 5 p.m. to accommodate swing Memorial honors women vets ing to participate is invited. shift employees. The Women in Military Service for America No plan representatives will be available Friday Memorial Foundation is sponsoring a registration Host families needed for cadets or Nov. 17 and 18. drive during National Women Veterans Recognition Affairs members officers and Committee Nov. West Area: 13, Bldg. 1279, Room Week, Nov. Military of women veterans and active duty are needed to house cadets from the U.S. Air Force 5, a.m. and 12:30-- 4 p.m. servicewomen for the memorial's computerized Plan representatives will be available to sign up register. Academy Friday through Sunday when the cadets Hours will be extended to 5 accompany their football team to Utah for the Air employees Dec. The 1990 census reports that there are currently Force vs. University of Utah football game. . 1.1 million women veterans in the United States. p.m. on Dec. 13 only to accommodate all employees. Volunteers are asked to host two or more cadets. No plan representatives will be available Nov. If you are an American woman who served in the c The cadets will eat dinner on Friday, all meals on 2. armed forces at any time, or is currently serving, or Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday with their host Representatives from the various health benefits know of one whom you would like to register, call family. This is in addition to spending Friday and plans will be available for counseling during the or write to WIMSA, Dept. 560, d Saturday nights at the host family's home. periods. At all times during the open Washington, D.C. 20042-056door-to-do- or non-perishab- le . v- . . 1 22-De- c. 3, 6-1- 3. 22-De- above-specifie- 0. 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