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Show 388th Fighter Wing supplement to the Hilltop Times Twice Monthly Advrtimnla oonUtnad hfin do not contituM fidor mnl by thm Dapwtmrit of Dffw thm U.S. Ak Forcm or Hill AF8. IvrythlnQ advrti d l May 23, 1996 aviUbta wtthou ftywd to rtc cotorf religion, mm, ot othf norvrtfrt factor of th purchase, u r Of patron. Angry Warriors deploy to Kuwait 90-da- mission starts Tuesday y By SSgt J.C. Woodring Editor, Fighter Country is actually linked to different units, services and countries. These links are simulated during training exercises, accordAbout 100 Angry Warriors of the ing to Sturk. 729th Air Control Squadron will take off For Amn. Zach Sandvos, satellite for the desert sands of Kuwait, Tuesday, wide band communications shop, this will as part of Operation Vigilant Sentinel, be his first trip out of the country. which supports Operation Southern "I'm looking forward to going, said Sandvos. "It'll be nice to see new things Watch. mission. Both operations aid in protecting the and work on a zone of Iraq imposed by southern no-fl- y Although this is not the longest the United Nations at the end of the Gulf amount of time Sandvos has been away from home, he says it's different when War in 1991. The 729th ACS will be the third air you're deployed. y control squadron to make the "It'll be difficult knowing that my desert rotation to Kuwait There they will family is so far away, but that's part of operate the Ground Theater Air Control military life," he said. early System. GTACS is a ground-base- d, During most deployment exercise scenarios, the Angry Warriors would live warning system that can detect and monitor hostile air movements and direct al- in tents, according to Shirk. This time, the unit will live in a large lied aircraft responses to those movements. The system is also available to warehouse which is divided into separate plan, direct and control air support for areas. "I'm told the living conditions will ground forces. be comfortable,' said Shirk. "It may not This is the best training opportunity we could hope for, both for be a hotel, but it's a lot better than a tent." our rnamtainers and operators,' said Maj. Although the unit will have their food Brace Shirk, 729th ACS commander. prepared under field conditions, Sturk has The 729th is very well prepared for this heard it is supposed to be very good. mission. We trained to fine tune our opThe Kuwaiti hosts are making every erations, and now it's time to show our effort to make the American's off-dutime as pleasant as possible, according stuff." The squadron's maintainers will work to Sturk. under conditions and see how "We'll have some equipment availthe equipment works in sand storms and able for water sports and physical conditioning, he said. high temperatures. The Angry Warriors are scheduled to At the same time, the operators will get to work with an integrated system mat return to Hill in August real-wor- 4 ld 90-da- real-wor- ld ty real-wor- ld Briefly A 'major' event Congratulations to the following captains for being selected for promotion to major. The announcement was released Tuesday. " ' 4th Fighter Squadron - Howard D. Bclote Michael J, Jordan Patrick IS. Miller Richard t. Hennansen 34 th FS ; Kurt J. Gallegos Keith R. Pond John P. Montgomery 388th Logiitici Support Squadron HaiCVu - , 421st FS Michael D. Kcaton James B.McConnick, Jr. Richard E, Warren The entire list of all Air Force , officers selected for major is posted on the Air Force Person-- ? net Center world wide web home page. That home page can be accessed through the Air Force home page. Air Force LINK (http:www.af.mil) or directly (http:www.afpc.af.mil). Then, click oa the "major rank' to see the listing. Photo by SSgt J.C Wbodrinj TSgt. Steven Simberg sews stripes on to help prepare them for their deployment. desert uniforms r's Safety tips offered to kick off '101 Critical Days of Safety' By TSgt Floyd S. Westbroek NCOIC, HHIAFB Hospital Emergency Services Memorial Day weekend, the Air Force will kick off its 101 Critical Days of Safety campaign which will run through Labor Day. The campaign focuses on summer safety when the severity and number of mishaps increase. During that time, Emergency Services treats many illnesses and injuries that are unique to the summer months. There are measures that can be taken to minimize your chances of becoming a victim. The most obvious problem is sunburn.. Because of Hill's altitude, it takes very little time to burn. Many people come here from lower altitudes. They never experienced a sunburn at home and believe the same will apply here. This is not the case. The higher the altitude, the greater the likelihood and severity of sunburn. Great caution should be taken by doing the following: limit the time spent in the sun with exposed skin; always use sunscreen; protect small children with the highest available rated sunscreen; and infants should wear bonnets. If you wait to feel like you are getting burnt or red, it is already to late. While the pain of sunburn should be enough to cause caution, the long range prospects of skin cancer should be on everyone's mind. Dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are other complications of prolonged exposure to the summer heat These problems can result in true medical emergencies. A person experiencing these problems win "have any of the following symptoms: increased temperature; an inability to sweat; dizziness; thirst; nausea and loss of consciousness. ' To avoid these problems, drink large quantities of water. Soda pop and alcoholic beverages cause dehydration and will only increase the chances of becoming a victim of a heat related illness. Also, avoid prolonged exposures to heat and sun, and rest often when working outside. Insect and animal bites increase in summer as well. To prevent these, avoid contact with stray animals. While they may appear cute and playful, they can become dangerous at the blink of an eye. When bitten by an animal, clean the area thoroughly with soap and water, and seek medical attention. - In most cases, insect bites or stings are painful, but not life threatening. Localized swelling and pain is common. The warning signs of a more severe reaction may include any or all cf the following: hives; difficulty breathing; nausea; swelling in areas of the body away from the bite; multiple bites; and blistering at the site. While most encounters with insects can be treated at home, bites by Black Widow spiders and venomous snakes require quick medical attention. Your Healthwtse Handbook has a wealth of knowledge on how and what to do for most of the problems just discussed. Use of the handbook will provide you with the opportunity to ease your pain quickly without having to leave home. If you plan to camp or travel this summer, take the book with you. If you have a Healthwise Handbook, become familiar with it and be prepared wben tacea with these situations this sum388th Fighter Wing mer. If you have not received a handbook, contact the Health Safety Day Friday see details, Page 2A and 777-121- 5, Wellness Center to get one. at |