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Show HillAFB weather outlook 5-d-ay www.airfield-op- s. hill.af.milosww8ather New allowance helps large families If the entitlement is granted, it will Subappear in the Basic Allowance for by Mary Gaibraitrt Hiinop Times staff A sistence. new allowance is helping some Air Force families w ith their grocery bills. To help remove military members from the Food Stamp program, Congress through the Fiscal Year 2001 National Defense Authorization Act added the Family Subsistence Supplemental Allowance in May. FSSA provides large military households with a low income an additional e subsistence of up to $500 per tax-fre- 70' High 42' Low Sunny 74" High 46 Low month. Dale Garringer, Air Force Aid officer for Hill, said eligibility is based on total household size and gross income for all members living in the residence. A teen's or elderly parent's income must also be included when calculating benefit eligibility. According to an Air Force briefing, if the gross household income is within 130 percent of the poverty line estab-lishe- d by the Department of Agriculture for a household of a given size (see chart), the member qualifies for FSSA. Garringer said people who think they may qualify, should fill out an application at the unit orderly room. Sunny kid 78s High 48 Low ference between programs because a family that qualifies for food stamps may not qualify for FSSA and vice versa. Garringer added there are some advantages of the FSSA. The big difference in this program, is if they were on food stamps and the member was deployed they would deduct that member from the total family size, but continue to count his income so most members would lose food stamp eligibility," he said. "On this program that doesn't happen." To sign up for the briefing or to schedule an appointment w ith Garringer, call Ext. Dale Garringer Income eligibility The table shows the U.S. Department of Agriculture gross monthly income eligibility limits based on household size. For more information, visit www.fns.usda.gov. Household Size 48 States Alaska Hawaii 1 $1,130 $1,524 $1,917 $2,310 $2,703 $3,097 $3,490 $3,883 $1,039 $1,401 $1,763 7 8 $950 . $1,219 $1,533 $1,848 $2,162 $2,476 $2,790 $3,104 EachA.ddl.Mbr. $315 2 3 4 5 6 " 'i by Capt. Ted A. Lewis -- '.W A Operation Air Force program director 81" High 52" Low Sunny ings, tours, interface with active Sunny' developed a briefing that will be available once a month. The first briefing is Monday at 1 p.m. in the Family Supwhich port Center's large classroom seats up to 45. He said briefings w ill clarify the dif- The big difference in this program, is if they were on food stamps and the member was deployed they would deduct that member from the total family size, but continue to count his income so most members would lose food stamp eligibility. y M ZL to achieve three goals: develop breath and depth of under-- , standing Air Force operations, focus cadets on their career field interests and inspire lead- PUIDWI Report Date of last DUI: April 7 Days since last DUI: 68 Each session is divided into three major themes to highlight the dynamics of Hill AFB and develop an understanding of how these work centers operate to meet the Air Force mission. Week one focuses on the 75th Air Base Wing, week two will shift interest to the 388th Fighter Wing and week three culminates with the Ogden Air Logistics Center. Spending one week in each major work center fortifies the cadets' understanding of the diversity at Hill AFB, Congratulations to the airmen, NCOs of the 388th Fighter Wing for being DUl-fre-e for 45 days! Your "Zero DUI Day' is Friday. Current as of June 13, 2001 Airmen Against Drinking and Driving 586-AAD- D (586-223- 3) $362 Bonds drive continues ing Range tours are packed into the program. Each week starts off with the cadets meeting with Col. David Beecroft, 75th ABW commander; Col. John Weida, 388th FW commander; and Maj. Gen. Scott Bergren, Ogden ALC com-- ' mander. Another area, the Shadow Program, is tailored to each 20-3- 0 Cadets participating in the first round of Operation Air Force 2001 at Hill AFB are, from left, front row, Steve Jensen, Scott Meyer, Brian Mueller, Benjamin Powell and Margaret Krase. Back row, Chris Rondeau, Dana Bochte, Kristi McElmurry, Andrew Dendinger and Douglas Ericson. and strengthens their knowledge of how each organiza- tion's mission supports the warfighter. During the 75th ABW week, security forces, explosive "pointers" from these experienced professionals. tours and mission briefs from the units as well as training. ings from operations, communications, transportation, ord-nanc- each panel session, cadets ask questions receiving invaluable The 388th week encompasses cadets receive tours and brief- e, medical, civil engineering and others. Additionally, two separate tabletop sessions with groups of chief master sergeants and first sergeants on base expose the cadets to enlisted leadership. During Hill AFB Air Base Wing and - $394- ne a cific career field. Without the Their final week is spent within the Ogden ALC with tours of the Aircraft and Commodities Directorates, ICBM System Program Office, 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron and other areas. Additionally, Thiokol Complex and Utah Test and Train by Peggy Anglin and officers 75th $3,572 understanding within ership and officership. Hill AFB $3,210 one-on-o- flights. The program is designed Sunny $2,487 $2,849 cadet. The cadets are matched with an officer in one of their career field's of interests. Multiple "shadow" sessions focus full- - and half-da- y time with officers to provide the depth of knowledge and duty and experience incentive 82" High 52" Low " $2,125 Cadets learning from wings, ALC Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC cadets are spending part of their summer at Hill AFB, learning Air Force operations. Operation Air Force 2001 kicked off at Hill AFB with the first group of cadets arriving June 4. The annual nine-wee- k program is separated into three, three-wee- k sessions, from June 4 through Aug. 3. Approximately 36 cadets are billeted on base to attend brief- "Vi The Family Support Center does the counseling on the program and other entitlements and how they're supposed to work." he said. This in essence is taking the place of food stamps. Members can't take both." Garringer said anyone w ith questions should contact him. He's also Savings Bond Campaign chairman The payroll savings plan for U.S Savings Bonds is an excellent and convenient way for people to put their money to work without risking it. When they enroll in the payroll savings plan, their savings are set aside before they get their paychecks. Bonds can be purchased in small hard-earne- d amounts. For as little as $25. When people pay themselves first, they 11 be surprised how fast their savings will grow! In addition, savings bonds are liquid, so when "shadow officers" on base volunteering their time and experience, this aspect of the program simply would not succeed. The Hill AFB Operations Air Force Core Team is comprised of seven personnel with points of contact in each major work center. Team members include 1st Lt. Lee Dang and Capt. Andrew Caggiano, 388th FWT; 1st Lt. Shenen Hoefferle and 1st Lt. Charles Monette, Ogden ALC; Capt. Paul Waite and 1st Lt. Luke Osborne, 75th ABW. Team members spent many hours coordinating and planning this year's program, but without the participation of each squadron, group or directorate at Hill AFB, the program would fail. people need money unexpectedly, it's readily there. People can redeem them anytimeafter six months. Whether they select.! or EE series bonds, their money grow and remain safe because they are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. The Hill AFB 2001 SaYinffaTftTrrTSmoaifirn will run through Junef 30: 'Eachwork center has a designated representative who will contact Find out more about the payroll savings plan and how to begin planning for the future by investing in U.S. Savings Bonds by visiting the savings bond Web site atwww.savingsbonds.gov. iarateeiiQ rs. POOR i |