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Show Octets' activates AFPC RANDOLPH AFB,Texas (ATTN) control center stop-los- s is to assist and advise major commands' personnel staffs and military personnel s flights in the execution of the CoL Rich said Lt Binger. AFPC program, separations branch chief. "But we are also here to help those affected d he said. "We will work by with the military personnel and separations sections to help people get the answers they need." Local personnel flights will continue processing retirements and separations actions and are the first place to turn for those s with questions, Binger said. At first, people in every Air Force specialty code are prevented from leaving active duty in this action, Binger said. During the first 30 days, major command, personnel officials and career field man- Offi- cials here set up a control center that can s explain applies to the nearly 1 1,000 people previously approved to retire or separate from active duty between Oct 2 and April 30. s Control CenExperts at the ter are answering questions about retirements and separations for personnel flights, commanders and individuals who have s specific questions. which became effective Oct 2, gives military service secretaries authority to keep on active duty people who would normally be planning to retire or leave the service. More than 11,000 people have received approved separation or retirement dates between Oct 2 and April 30, officials said. There are 926 officers and 4,593 enlisted people with approved retirement dates s that are now held by action; and and officers 4.741 enlisted who have 1,256 dates approved separation through the end of April Those numbers may include some who are exempt from Stop-Los- s as previously announced. "So far, the attitude of the callers is impressive we're not hearing from a lot of angry people," said Master Sgt Mike Potter, AFPC superintendent of retirements. "People are concerned, but not angry." AFPC's separations branch primary role Stop-Los- Stop-Los- Stop-Los- Stop-Loss,- Stop-Los- s those undergoing involuntary discharge, or mandatory separation or retirement because of disabilities or hardships, offi- cials said. s will not affect promoSo far, moves tions, permanent or training class schedules, officials said. "Every effort will be made to ensure that Stop-Los- Stop-Los- change-of-stati- Stop-Los- s once agers are matching warfighting needs M Want to work in paradise? 565-237-4 y, 665-237-4 daily 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., CDT. m by Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service U.S. Central Command officials WASHINGTON have asked that Afghanistan, its airspace and the seas near it be declared a combat zone, DoD officials said Oct. 9. Service members participating in the attacks on the Qaeda terror network and Taliban military targets would receive $150 per month combat pay and be excused from federal taxes for the month. The Central Command request has come to Washington. It will go through the Joint Staff to Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld for approval and then to President Bush. The president may name the area a combat zone via executive order. If approved, officials can backdate Al the pay. 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Military personnel flights or commander's support staffs, as well as interested individuals, can reach the control center at (210) or DSN Stop-Los- Mal-one- Stop-Los- ian life," Maloney said. This is the first time since the air war over Kosovo that this emergency authority has been implemented. Based on the numerous calls received thus far, the control center staff has put together a frequently asked questions Web page on the AFPC Web site at Stop-Los- MAJ-CO- on ends, everyone has the flexibility in making the transition to civil- with the possibility that some career field s restrictions could be lifted. "But obviously, operational needs will be the first priority," Binger said. Waiver applications are also being accepted and will be evaluated individually by commanders, according to officials. Some of those already far enough along in the process of leaving the Air Force are being allowed to outprocess. s "We learned a lot from our Kosovo Lt. said Col. 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