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Show July 18, 1996 News Briefs D Minimal hospital staffing July 30-3- 1 Due to an Alternate Medical Facility Exercise July the Hill AFB Hospital will be at minimal staffing starting at 2:30 p.m. July 30. To evaluate the AFM exercise, duty sick call will be held in Bldg. 249, Oc30-3- cupational Medicine, the morning of July 31. The hospital will resume normal operations by 9 a.m. July 31. BRoad work scheduled Due to the installation of an industrial waste line, "A" Lane and South Gate Ave, north of 1st Street, will be reduced to one lane of traffic now through Aug. 10. Vehicles with a large turning radius should use an alternate route. For more information call David Murray, Ext. Ferrets not allowed on base Because of a recent change in Davis Country law, ferrets can now be kept as pets in Davis County. However, ferrets are still not allowed on military installations because it's unknown how long it takes them to shed the rabies virus. For more information call the Veterinary Clinie, Ext. B Limited services at vet clinic During the absence of a veterinarian, the veterinary clinic can only provide heartworm testing. Also, all pets e must be registered through the veterinary clinic, Bldg. 401. Registration requires an annual rabies vaccination. If the vaccination is given by a civilian vet, individuals must bring a written verification to the vet clinic. The cost to process a registration is $3 for one pet and $4 for two. The vet clinic will issue three written notices that an animal's rabies vaccination is due. After the third notice the individual's commdnder will be notified. This policy is strictly enforced. For more or information call Ext. 5 Hilltop Times COMMENTARY Dorn explains need for 'can do' attitude SAN ANTONIO -The secret to surviving as a smaller force, says Edwin Dorn, is to cultiattitude. vate a can-d- o Dorn, under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness, discussed this view during a recent visit to San Antonio and in the current issue of Defense Magazine. "The men and women of the armed emplify forces o Magazine. "But I worry about something. I worry that at-- . this country's can-dtitude is being replaced attitude. by a I worry that we focus costs more on short-ru- n o on We have to replace over-archin- the can't do with the can do... 99 ex- the kind of can-d- optimism that made this nation great," writes Dorn in Defense than "Nowhere have things changed more in recent years than in the area of national security. Today, instead of a cold war, we have a fitful peace. We have moved from a focus g on one danger to several diverse dangers," he said. To meet these dangers, Dorn explained why the military must be "extraordinarily flexible," and equally capable of warfighting and peacekeeping. In Defense Magazine, Dorn also says military people need a vision for the future. "I think we need to ask ourselves: Do I believe in this country's greatness? Do I support leaders who bring us and reject together those who spread bitterness and spite? Can I embrace change? Am I willing to join hands with my fellow Americans and walk toward tomorrow's light?" u by MSgt. David P. Masko Air Force News Service long-ter- benefits. I worry that we have become instead of a nation of visionaries; a of bean nation Spill counters." At the same time, Dorn said today's military has the "generosity of spirit" to help in lands where nobody else cares. Even with the military's own hardships in Bosnia and the Arabian Gulf Region, he said "we were willing to come to the aid of strangers." Dorn said he's especially critical of those who have a preoccupation with the short term, and not with a willingness to invest for the 77 NaturaI Mi'nekaI long term. "We must abandon this 'Look out for No. 1' attitude with the realization we're all in this together. We have to with replace the can't-dhe said. the can-do,- " Although Dorn told Air Force News Service that the drawdown is more or less over, he said people still need to realize that it takes years to reshape something as large and complex as America's defense establishment. o Quart Size CoUoicJaI $25.00 VaIuE Concentrate NaturaI PIant Deposits DERivnd From Plan now to attend our Annual Summer Parking Lot Sale! Saturday, -July 20th 524 Antelope Square, Layton 2146 North Main 9 Close to Bargains galore, crafts, supplies, antiques and lots more! 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