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Show Hilltop Times Aug. 3, 1995 Minuteman III BRAG the 91st MG; the 321st MG, Grand Forks AFB. N.D.; and the 341st MW, logs 100 million hours, Malmstrom AFB, Mont. The Minuteman Ills were replaced with Peacekeeper missiles in 1986 at the 90th MW. Today, the 530 Minute-ma- n FRANCIS E. WARREN AFB, Ills are the Air Force's primary The Air Force's Minuteman Wyo. weapon system and III ICBM system surpassed 100 mil- account strategic for over 90 percent of the nalion operational hours as America's tion's ICBM force. There are 150 each backbone of nuclear deterrence last at Francis E. Warren, Grand Forks Saturday. and Minot, and 80 at Malmstrom. The Minuteman III system has been The Air Force plans to continue to in the Air Force's inventory 25 years, the Minuteman III system for reaching initial operational capability operate another 25 years with a least at June 1970 and combat ready status, fleet of 500 missiles. projected milAug. 19. 1970, for a unit cost of $7 Air Force is responsible for The 20th Minot Missile lion at the 91st Group. y the N.D. its operations of the natenure, AFB, Throughout over 95 percent of the Minuteman Ills tion's ICBM force. Those units are the 90th MW, the 91st MG, the 321st MG, have been on alert, providing the United States with a rapid response, deter- the 341st MW, and the 351st MW, rent, strategic force. By 1975, 550 Whiteman AFB, Mo. For more information call Capt. Lee Minuteman Ills were operational at four units including the 90th Missile Volker-Cox- , 20th Air Force Public AfWing, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wyo.; fairs Office, (307) page 1 Still, he said he's confident a round still going strong "I think it's far in 2001 will occur. enough out that there's a very good chance they will," he said. "I'm surprised to see how many senators who were at real risk have issued statements saying they agree with this on-ale- rt result." The independent commission, formed as part of the 1990 Base Closure and Realignment Act, investigates and analyzes DOD recommendations for base closures. Dixon said it works well. "This law has worked so much better than people expected it would," he day-to-da- 775-531- from said. It's also a process Dixon said puts pressure on local governments, military members and lawmakers. That is one reason Dixon wants to hold off on further closings until 2001. "I'm pretty sure I know enough about politics 0. to know they don't have the stomach for another base closure in two more years," said Dixon. "Nobody wants to go through that." He mentioned the comments of one senator, who said there's nothing more exhilarating than being shot at three times and being missed each time. It was reference to installations saved by the commission after appearing on DOD closure lists. However, Dixon said he doesn't think most congressional leaders are inviting a fourth shot at a base two years from now. Dixon's recommendation for more rounds echoes remarks made last winter by Defense Secretary William Perry. In announcing 1995 DOD base closure recommendations, Perry also said he'd ask for more base closings. "We need time to absorb the closure of over 100 major bases, but we are continuing to refine our force structure and our mission," Perry said at the time. "Each service has told me that, ultimately, they can do more." mm Hospital closes for Commander's Call The Hill AFB Hospital will be closed for three days commencing at noon Aug. 11 and ending at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 14. This closure will allow for an extended Commander's Call. All services will be closed except the pharmacy and emergency services, which will be operating on a limited basis. STARS program needs tutors The Students and Tutors for the Advancement of Reading Skills program needs 375 volunteers to help students learn to read. Tutors, military and civilian, spend one hour a week with students in grades kindergarten through fifth. For more information or to volunteer call Sheila Peery, Ext. Karen Candice Barr, Florence Rowe, Ext. or Sherry Draper, Ext. McCrite, Ext. 399-778- 1; Arts and Folk Festival planned The Summerfest International Arts and Folk Fesfrom 10 a.m.-ltival will be held Aug. p.m. each day. The festival features fine art and craft booths, ethnic food and international folk dancers. Admission is free on Thursday; $2 for ages 12 and up. or $8 per family on Friday and Saturday. For more information contact the BountifulDavis Art Center, 10-1- 2 O 292-036- Conference registration ends soon Air Force Singles Registration for the Aug. Conference '95 at the Estes Park Center in Colorado ends Aug. 10. The cost to the first 15 Hill AFB singles who sign up is $50. otherwise it is SI 00 each. A permissive TDY letter authorizing leave is available at the base chapel. Contact Chaplain Evan to register or for more inforSpencer, Ext. mation. 21-2- 4 hotline available Paralympic hotline is now available for information activities for the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games to be held Aug. To access the hotline call A toll-fre- e on ticket sales and game-relate- d 16-2- Gerontology conference slated In an effort to promote gerontological education, the Utah Gerontological Society will host its third annual conference Sept. 1 at the Salt Lake Hil- ton. 150 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City. Conference fees paid before Aug. 18 are S35 for UGS members and seniors and students; $15 for UGS senior and student members; and $65 for members. Each category increases $10 after Aug. 18. Send registration fees to Utah Gerontological SociSalt ety Third Annual Conference, P.O. Box Lake City, Utah 85152-174For more information call Joy Ward or Michael Caserta at (801) non-UG- S non-UG- S 521-74- 0, 0. 581-819- 8. Cancer screening clinics scheduled The Utah Department of Health Cancer Control Program will conduct cancer screening clinics for women 18 years or older on: Aug. 7, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Washington Terrace 7th & 8th S. 300 W., South Ogden, Utah. Aug. 28, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m.. Community Action Center, 3159 S. Grant Ave., Ogden, Utah. Aug. 30, 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Huntsville Ward, 277 S. 7400 E., Huntsville, Utah. -- Ward, 4800 Although some of the clinics are being held in church buildings, they are for all women regardless of religious affiliation. Appointments are necessary, so please call 1 -- 800-7 The cost is based on annual family income and family size. The 17-181- $5-$2- 1. 5 examinations are given by specially trained registered nurses and include a Pap test, pelvic and breast examination and blood pressure check. Hemocult kits to test for colorectal cancer, health education information on risk factors, signs and symptoms of cancer, and referrals for medical will also be provided. SHARE follow-u- p seeks host families The Student Exchange Program is seeking local host families for international students arriving for the 1995-199school year. All SHARE students speak English, have medical and accident insurance, and bring their own spending money for personal expenses. For more information call SHARE'S national office at mid-Augu- st 6 Fogleman expresses grief - WASHINGTON (AFNS) Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ronald R. Fogleman announced July 19 he has requested that the Army lead the investigation into the joint training accident July 18 at Fort Sill. Okla.. where an Air Force OA-1aircraft bomb, accidentally killing one dropped a Army soldier, and injuring four other soldiers and five Marines. In his announcement. Fogleman expressed his grief at the death of the soldier and injury to the other soldiers and Marines. "Such losses touch all of us in the profession of 0 500-poun- d "Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force Hilltop Times Published by M or Media, Inc., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. Contents of the Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by. the U.S. government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 532-777- Latest drawdown numbers released - RANDOLPH AFB. Texas (AFNS) The latest numbers of people who have applied for early retire ment under the fiscal 1996 Voluntary Early Retirement Program were released by the Air Force Military Personnel Center here. The total number of applicants as of July 19 was 1.264. Enlisted senior airman 4, staff sergeant 103. technical sergeant 345, master sergeant 356. Total - Officers 808. captain 70. major 304, lieutenant colonel 82. Total 456. Volunteer goals are 1.200 enlisted and 1,000 officers. The fiscal 1996 Voluntary Early Retirement line capProgram is no longer open to tains. All applicants have 10 working days to withdraw their application once they are notified they've been selected for promotion. Ixxral military personnel flights have more information on the early retirenon-deferre- d ment program. Hill AFB Editorial Staff: Moj. Gen. Pot Condon Commander, OO-AL- C Moj. J. Robert Ballew .Director, Public Affair Office Bill Orndorff Chief of Internol Information Frances Kosakowsky Editor Jay Joersi, Sue Berk Staff writers patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Ogden Air Logistics Center Public Affairs Office staff, Bldg. 1102. Room 118. Ext. Unless otherwise indicated, all photos are U.S. Air Force photos. 394.965S (OGDEN) OR Attention, no gas available! The pumps at the base service station will be closed for four to six weeks because of renovation of the station's pumps. Army and Air Force Exchange Service officials apologize for any inconvenience. Global Power and Reach for America, " The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia. Inc. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age. marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT, CALL arms, and my condolences go out to their families and friends. "It is important." he continued, "that we ensure such accidents are avoided by thoroughly investigating all the surrounding circumstances. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Dennis J. Reimer, Marine Commandant Gen. Charles C. Krulak and I all agree it most appropriate that the Army take the lead in this investigation since the Army experienced the loss of a fine soldier. The Air Force, along with the Marines, will provide operational and technical experts as required to determine the cause of the accident. We will make all information necessary for the investigation available to the Army. "We have learned lessons from previous joint training accidents, one of which is for all the services to work very closely together to exchange information and uncover all possible causes to avoid future similar accidents. In today's increasingly joint environment, working more closely together to improve the safety and interoperability of all the services is a top priority." Deadline ss Editorial and "Around the Hill" Items, 3 p.m. Tuesday, nine days before publication; sports articles, a.m. Monday, week of publication; classified ads, 7 p.m. Tuesday, week of publication. For more informa- tion, call the editor. Int. 4 (SALT LAKE CITY). |