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Show August 30 2001 Korean War vets recognized Big blast signals range by Jucty Grojean Air Force Personnel Center Public Mairs re-enlistm- ent RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFFN) Mailing almost 600 medals Air action Center's the Personnel Force special day. per team here knows there are more than 1.7 million veterans still eligible for the Korean War Service Medal, including the next of kin of deceased veterans. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Korean War, the Republic of Korea issued a medal to pay tribute to the US. Korean war-med- by Mary Galbraith Hilltop Tunes staff Staff Sgt. Kobert Boston's commitment to the Air Force blew audience members away at the Utah Test and Training Range when he during a detonation. Atop the range's Bug Hill, the sergeant took his oath during a detonation he helped orchestrate. "I don't know how many have occurred up here in these circumstances, but it was certainly a blast." he said smiling after the ceremony. "I've got the best job in the Air Force. They pay me to blow things up and play in the mud. Can you believe that?" First Lt. Neal Vanllouten conducted the ceremony. He said when he and Boston realized that the sergeant wouldn't be able to make it back to Hill in time for on base, they made him at the range. plans to Vanllouten said Ikiston initially wanted a simple ceremony, but because of their location the lieutenant wanted to make things unique. "I asked 'What do you really want?' and he said he'd really like it done in front of a detonation." Vanllouten said. "So I said let's . go up to Bug Hill and bring a flag." So in front of a small crowd and large bang, Boston Boston has been in the Air Force for 16 years and has Pholo by Mary Galbraith no plans to retire in the immediate future. Staff Sgt. Robert Boston, right, uid his ceremony at the He said he enjoys his job and "the excitement of being on death's Utah Test and Training Range was a "blast" First Lt. Neal VanHouten, door and never knowing if a mishap is going to launch you someleft, conducted the ceremony. where else other than here." Boston has been stationed at Hill since 1996 and enjoys mak"I like coming out here because it's a break in the monotony to the trek UTTR. Utah's a chance to actually come out and do your job," he said. and the and desert ing War veterans for their historic endeavors to preserve freedom for Korea and the free world. The Air Force provides the medal at no cost, on a basis. To qualify, the veteran must meet the following criteria: Served in Korea, its territorial waters or airspace between June 25, 1950 to July 27, 1953 for 30 consecutive days or 60 noncon-secutifirst-com- e, first-serve- ve days; or Served as a crew member of aircraft in aerial flight over Korea participating in actual combat operations, or in support of combat operations. Veterans who served in Japan, Guam, the Philippines or other countries are not eligible. For more information on how to apply for the medal, contact the Air Force Personnel Center, weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDTat (800) The fax number is (210) or (210) st - r - We have 4 Locations in Clearfield Sc Layton Sq Ft. 800-17,0- People may also write to HQ AFPCDPPPRA 550 C Street West Suite 12 Randolph AFB, Texas 781504714 or visit the AFPC Web site at https:www.afpc.randolph.af.milawards. General information on the medal can also be found by calling (703) 604)831, visiting the 50th Anniversary of the Korean Wrar Commemoration Committee Web site at https: Aorea50.army.mil, or by writing to the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee, 1213 Jefferson Davis Highway Crystal Gateway 4, Arlington, VA 22202 mm Full Floors Available 7,500 to 12,500 Sq Ft. Will Design to Suit Tom Hart 62 1 03 3 O 565-243- 558-140- 565-311-8. -- i pit?) 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