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Show miiiress e Desert Storm commander c lauds troops' performance A ) . " . i then-suppo-rt r U.S. Aw forct Photo Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf Continued from Page 1 In other relief efforts since the end of the Gulf War, U.S. Central Command forces have provided more than 500,000 meals, distributed 1 million gallons of water, treated thousands of Iraqi patients and evacuated more than 350 Iraqi civilians for treatment at American and Saudi Arabian hospitals. Iraq reported outbreaks of cholera in seven towns and cities May 9, and appealed for international help in preventing the spread of the disease. U.N. representatives have also reported cases of cholera, as well as people suffering from cholera-liksymptoms and the diarrhea that is symptomatic of severe dysentery among refugees at a Kurdish camp border. along the Turkish-Iraq- i disease has believe do not the "They become a major problem," Mr. Hall said at a Pentagon briefing. "The joint e Continued from Page WASHINGTON (AFNS) The Army general who led the American liberation of Kuwait got a special welcome home when he addressed a joint session of Congress on May 8. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf was enthusiastically received with thunderous applause as he paid tribute to his troops and thanked Americans for of the war effort. His address was intended as a special congressional tribute, and to welcome America's "hero" to Capitol Hill. "We were the thunder and lighting of Desert Storm," General Schwarzkopf said. "We're the United States military. And we're damn proud of it. "And we were black and white and yellow and brown and red. And we noticed that when our blood was shed in the desert, it didn't separate by race. It flowed together." During the Gulf War, the general said, 147 people were killed in action, and 188 American troops died in the deployment and since the termination of Desert Storm. 1 gunships, forward air controllers, most helicopters and some reconnaissance aircraft. Open to women are transport and strategic aircraft, tactical airlift, tankers, airborne command and con- - task force believes the international medical community has the situation in hand." Medical personnel have been focusing on measles vaccinations at several camps, he said. The plan calls for 92,000 children in the camps to be vaccinated. As of May 7, 3,500 children have been given the needed shots. Some military experts have said the quick allied relief operation is reminiscent of the Berlin Airlift, but while the Pentagon has discussed similarities, it has not yet released comparison figures, pointing to the fact that the operation is still under way. During the Berlin Airlift, the Allies fought the Russian blockade of Berlin and supplied the city of more than 2 million people with everything it needed for survival by airlift. As it did during the Berlin Airlift, Military Airlift Command and other trol, mission support, some helicopters, reconnaissance and flying training. All enlisted career fields except four are open to women: defensive aerial gunner, pararescue, combat control, and tactical air command and control. IT "By their example, we should all remember that the freedoms we enjoy in this great country of ours do not come without a price. They are paid for and protected by the lives, the limbs and the blood of American servicemen and women." General Schwarzkopf, who served two tours in Vietnam, also paid tribute to Vietnam veterans. "We feel a particular pride in joining ranks with that special group who served their country in the mountains, jungles and deltas of Vietnam," he said. "They served just as proudly as we served in the Middle East." In his address, the general also thanked God, the president, Congress and his fellow soldiers; but most of his praise was focused on the people who supported the war back home and the families. "The prophets of doom, the naysayers, the protesters and the flag burners all said that you wouldn'J stick by us. But we knew better. We knew you'd never let us down. By golly, you didn't." The families, he said, were the ones who endured hardships and the separations because they chose "to love a soldier, a sailor, an airman, a Marine, or a Coast Guardsman." "But it is your love that gave us strength in our darkest hours. Military families are the wind beneath our wings." Air Force aircraft have supported Operation Provide Comfort. As of May 8, the task forces have provided 12,832 tons of relief supplies, with MAC cargo aircraft dropping food, water, tents and clothing. U.S. aircraft have flown more than 1,500 missions in support of the operation, and airlifted more than 6,300 tons of supplies. Air Force units now engaged in the operation include: P 61st Tactical Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark. Q 37th TAS, Rhein Main AB, Germany. 306th Tactical Air Wing (Reserve), Peterson AFB, Colo. 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, RAF Bentwaters, England. 52nd TFW, Spangdahlem AB, Germany. 552nd Aviation Warning and One special duty, sensor operator, is also closed. But within some of the otherwise open career fields are some specific positions closed to women due to combat exclusion, such as special operations missions. C-13- low-lev- 0 Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Okla. El 502nd Aviation Regiment, Aviano AFB, Italy. Other Air Force units helping the combined task force include two evacuation teams and seven aero-medic- al tanker aircraft. Air Force relief efforts in Southwest Asia have also taken on added urgency following the devastating cyclone that ravaged Bangladesh. A spokesman for the Defense Department's office of humanitarian from the assistance said a MAC 60th Military Airlift Wing, Travis AFB, Calif., and a C--5 cargo aircraft working out of Saudi Arabia delivered relief supplies to Bangladesh May 10. Other relief efforts are continuing in the Persian Gulf area, as well as in other parts of the world where the airlift of humanitarian relief supplies KC-13- 5 C-1- 41 is needed, officials said. In 1989, the Air Force opened aircraft as airdrop missions, and well as the The physiological restrictions on the TR-- 1 and U-- 2 were removed, opening these aircraft for the assignment of women. C-1- 41 C-1- 30 C-1- 7. el NEWS BRIEFS Roy, North gates change hours Effective Monday, the Roy and North gates will be open from 5:30-- a.m. and from 2:30-- 5 p.m. k trial basis The new hours will be on a to accommodate early shift workers, said MSgt. David Malley, 2849th Security Police Squadron superintendent of law enforcement. 8 two-wee- Clearfield paints the tovn The Clearfield Chamber of Commerce plans to celebrate Memorial Day by decorating the town in red, white, blue and yellow. has been designated as "Honor the businesses in the area. U.S. Troops Week" and city officials have already "We want them to see a real celebration of their each at entrance of the city wel- glory and feel the triumphant embrace of the comhung large signs home the coming troops. munity united behind them." For more information, call the chamber at In addition, the chamber will hang red, white and blue banners with the design of the American flag along both sides of the street and encourage resiTrading Post holds open house dents and businesses to fly their flags, wear yellow On May 18 the Trading Post will hold its 10th anribbons and tie yellow ribbons to every tree. niversary open house and furniture drive. People "We would like the troops and their families to who have large items that they would like to donate see the pride and support of our entire community," can call TSgt. Gayla Jones or MSgt. Ken Guerin at states a letter the chamber mailed to more than 400 1 to arrange for a pickup. May 20-2- 7 825-589- 3. 777-492- Combat Strength Through Logistics Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia. Inc.. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. 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