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Show Aug. 22, Strategy for a from page of life Quality the percent 1 January 1997 award with a repair contract forecast for January 1998, dependent on the results of the competition process. Draft requests for proposals are currently being prepared by the logistics centers at both Sacramento and San Antonio consistent with this refined acquisition strategy. The consolidated approach will permit the Air Force of privatization opportunities to reduce costs, enhance mission support and improve readiness, in a manner consistent with BRAC and all other applicable laws. to take full advantage from B Financial program offered The Family Support Center is starting a new monthly financial wellness program. The first class, "Understanding Your Retirement, will be held Sept. 4 and again on Sept. 17, 3 p.m., in Bldg. 308N. Discussion topics include the Civil Service Retirement System, Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan and Social Security information. For more information or to register call Ext. reached higher grades. Most indicated they required training on the technical requirements of their work and working on a personal computer. A goal of this year's survey was to find out the concerns of civilian employees regarding the perceived lack of recognition in their job, survey officials said. Most civilian employees wanted to receive the top promotion appraisal rating as their reward for good job performance. Supervisor feedback was viewed as constructive by 1-- 3 nrwK n ntBErDEOCX WnGi B A fn Tt. ln!!ilniMiniMii Better Healthcare On The Way (NAPS) According to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a new report prepared by four veterans' service organizations (VSOs) notes that at a time when the health care needs of America's veterans are increasing, the capacity of the VA health care system "may become more restrictive." These restrictions mean veterans will be turned away from the VA "just as they may not have other options and need its care most," states the VSOs Independent Budget report. Current VA eligibility rules force VA doctors to treat veterans in costly hospital beds when outpatient care would be equally appropriate and far less expensive. However, a bill in Congress backed by the VFW simplifying eligibility rules for treatment throughout the VA sytem and expanding outpatient care for veterans has passed the House but still faces Senate action. In the newly released document, AMVETS, the Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars note that the VA is facing a tight fiscal environment that "will make it difficult, if not impossible" to maintain healthcare services for veterans. In fact, VA budget proposals from Congress and Clinton administration don't account for the effects the of inflation during the next six years. "At the same time, similar budget troubles are collapsing other public health infras- tructures," the report said. "Veterans who use VA often have eligibility for other healthcare programs, such as Medicaid and Medicare. On the other hand, veterans eligible for VA care often use Medicaid and Medicare rather than VA to attain health care. As resources for all of these programs are squeezed, veterans are likely to leave one program and attempt to access services through another." The end result, concludes the report, is that "as space and resource limitations compel VA to abide more strictly by its priority system, current VA users may fall out a bash set bash will be held Saturday, 10 a.m.-- 2 p.m., at the Thornton Community Center, Bldg. 460. The carnival will feature rides, games, Jelly Bean the clown and McGruff the dog. All activities are free Coin Toss, the Boy except the Hill Scouts' Ring the Pop game and snacks. For more information call Ext. back-to-scho- 7tU ANNIVE1RSARY t1 U I 1 A IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY! p i Reforming VA's eligi- bility system would pro- vide significant managed care savings to help VA overcome bud- get shortfalls future. in the of its care system. In other words, veterans' needs may grow while VA's capacity may become more restrictive." Despite VA's efforts to shift facility missions, reallocate resources, and implement new programs, "the current funding environment will make it difficult, if not impossible, to make these changes and maintain health care services for veterans," the Independent Budget also notes. Imposing additional fiscal restraints on veterans' healthcare is opposed by a majority of Americans, a recent public opinion survey found. The poll, conducted for the Veteran's organizations, found a solid majority of Americans believe the nation has a continuing obligation to provide healthcare and other benefits to veterans and, therefore, oppose budget cuts to veterans' programs. More than three-fourt- of those who ex- pressed an opinion said funding for veterans' programs should be increased to keep pace with inflation instead of being cut to reduce the federal deficit or to pay for tax breaks. Additionally, 88 percent of survey respondents said the country has an obligation to provide ongoing medical care to the men and women who served in the armed forces. The Independent Budget is an annual report prepared by AMVETS, the Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. The document is designed to provide meaningful input to policymakers at a time when VA's budget is being debated. THE END IS NEAR!! 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The 1996 survey, officials here say, has given the Air Force a baseline to evaluate the assignment and evaluation systems. "We'll continue to ask those who are affected by these programs for their input," an AFPC official said. "We are already turning our attention to designing a survey for 1997 that will cover more topics including retirement, housing and pay issues. The more who take part in these surveys, the more information our military and political leaders have." m Back-to-scho-ol A Hilltop Times civilian employees and indicated feedback addressed both strengths and weaknesses. However, feedback other than at the close of the rating period was received by only about half the civilians. Only one in five identified themselves as supervisors and almost a quarter said their supervisor is a military member. Almost all of the career registrants who are a part of the service's 19 career programs recommended career program registration to other civilian employees eligible to register in career programs. "More than half of those responding said they believed that upper-leve- l paat 6 of the service's survey, 56 Through civilian employees indicated they would like more training with the percentage decreasing as employees News Briefs 1996 621-298- 7 OGDEN |