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Show August 26, 1999 Radar squadron plans Wednesd ay open house The unit has a long distinguished history at Hill AFB. Originally known as the 4754th Radar Evaluation (Electronic Countermeasures) Squadron, it moved to by Capt. David Mulligan 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron The 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron will host an open house celebration Wednesday in recognition of "40 Years of Excellence" at Hill AFB. The open house will be held from 9 a.m.-- 1 p.m. in Bldg. 1283. Col. James P. Totsch, Odgen Air Logistics Center vice commander, and Lt Col. Mary M. Gillam, 84th RADES commander, will provide opening remarks at a brief ceremony on the front lawn of the building. Immediately after, visitors are invited to observe demonstrations of the unit's unique mission and analysis tools. Hill AFB on Sept. 1, 1959 from Hamilton AFB, Calif., to take over the entire long-rang- e radar evaluation mission for the Air Force. The 4754th RES set up operations in some converted barracks on the south side of base. On Oct. 1, 1979, the squadron was as the 1954th Radar Evaluation Squadron when it was transferred to the Air Force Communications Service from the Air Defense Command. After f",V?. Refreshments will be served. Among the displays will be radar data replays recreating some of the more notable aircraft mishaps the squadron has supported in recent years. These include the 1997 explosion of TWA Flight 800, the and sear ch and recovery of a missing last month's search and of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s downed aircraft. The 84th RADES is one of three spe- troubleshoots a Radar Data Interface System, one of the items that will be on display at Wednesday's open house at the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron. MSgt. Robert Parnell A-1- 0, rescue-recover- y cialized communications squadrons within the Air Combat Command Communications Group. The squadron received the Maj. Gen. Harold M. McClelland Award for large communications and information organizations Air Force wide. The squadron's mission is to Evaluate radar sensor capabilities and establish optimum radar configuration in direct support of U.S. and Allied operational forces; Ensure the integrity of theater air picture for the warfighter through con Health fair, speakers readied for retirees Hill AFB's annual Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Satur- day, featuring guest speakers and a health fair. The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with pastries, coffee and juice in the Officers' Club Lounge, provided by the Hill AFB Commissary until 8:30 a.m. The program starts at 9 a.m. in the club Heritage Room and ends at 11:45 a.m. The Enlisted Club, the Base Dining Facility, the Base Restaurant and the Army Air Force Exchange Services facilities will be open for lunch. The 75th Medical Group will conduct a health fair in the Enlisted Club at noon. They will offer have retiree special discounts, a wine tasting and other special events to celebrate the day. Keynote speaker is retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Dick Murray, current president of the National Association for Uniformed Services. Murray will speak about national defense and other issues of concern to retirees, particularly healthcare, the Army Air Force Exchange Service and the Commissary. Congressman Merrill Cook will be a guest speaker and staffers from other congressional and senators offices will attend to answer questions. Mike Pavich, president of the Utah Defense Alliance, will speak on issues affecting the future of medical screenings, health briefHill AFB and northern Utah ecoon ings, pharmaceutical advice medication and other services. nomic interests. A representative from the VetThe Utah Defense Alliance is a civic group based in northern erans Administration will be on hand to answer questions. The Utah with the mission of proMilitary Personnel Flight will moting the economic growth and issue identification cards, sur- welfare of the Utah Wasatch Front vivor benefits and personal affairs area by supporting the contincounseling. Auto registration uing prosperity and development will also be available. AFFES will. of Hill AFB. Hill FB Today r 5-d- ay weather outlook 1717UJ. tinuous assessment of sensor performance; and Exploit radar sensor information to enhance C3 center operations. In essence, the squadron is the sole organization tasked e to evaluate, optimize, and integrate radar sensor data for the entire Department of Defense. long-rang- by Marilyn Walker Civilian Personnel Division When an employee receives a traumatic injury, and loses work time due to disability or medical treatment, the "Continuation of Pay" provision compensates for wage loss for up to 45 calendar days. The provision is designed to eliminate interruption of the employee's income while the Office of Workers' Compensation processes the official injury claim. Continuation of Pay is different than the wage loss compensation benefit paid from the Office of Worker's Compensation and is subject to deductions for income tax, retirement and others. Some frequently asked questions are: Is the employing agency required to continue pay in all cases of job related, disabling traumatic injuries? Unless the employing agency controverts the claim, the employee is entitled to Con- tinuation of Pay for up to 45 calendar days of disability provided: The employee suffered a traumatic injury. work-relate- d The Form CA-1- , "Federal Employee's Notice of Traumatic Injury and Claim for Continuation of PayCompensation" is filed within 30 days from the date of injury; The disability begins "within" the y window, and The medical documentation clearly relates the disability to the work related injury. 45-da- Saturday Friday re-align- ed Supervisors are encouraged to alert their servicing compensation counselor as soon as they are aware of a Continuation of Pay injury so the counselor can verify eligibility and assist with tracking. Counselors and the directorates they serve are: Gaylene Brown, Ext Aircraft Direc- torate Technical Repair Division, 75th Civil Engineer Group, Civilian Personnel Division, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Office of Competition Advocacy, Environmental Management, Public Affairs, Specialized Management, Comptroller, History Office, Inspector General, Staff Judge Advocate, Safety Office, Space and C3I Systems, 6 Management and tenants. 75th Air Base Marilyn Walker, Ext. and ProPlans Wing, Contracting, Logistics, grams and Aircraft (except Technical Repair). Technology Carolyn Bronson, Ext. and Industrial Support, ICBM System Program Office, Armament, Training Systems Management and Commodities. F-1- Once it is granted, can Continuation of Pay be changed? The final approving authority for worker's compensation benefits, including leave. Sunday 3) Monday i - j 66s Low 919 High 65Q Low 92Q High 64Q Low 922 High 64Q Low Variable clouds, Partly cloudy, Partly Partly isolated afternoon distant afternoon cloudy thunderstorms thunderstorms cloudy Partly cloudy 89Q High 67Q Low 90Q High airfield-ops.hill.af.E- iii Con- tinuation of Pay, is the Office of Worker's Compensation Programs. If Continuation of Pay is granted and the claim or that particular benefit is later disallowed, the COP must be cancelled. The lost time will then be charged to the employee's personal i r sev- eral moves around the base, the squadron settled into its current home, Bldg. 1283, in January 1986. Ayear later, the squadron was transferred again to the 475th Weapons Evaluation Group under the Tactical Air Command, and changed its designation to the 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron. The squadron once more on July 1, was ACC Communications the under 1998, Group. The unit continues the tradition of excellence started 40 years ago. For more information about the open house celebration or the unit itself, conor tact Lt. Michael Barnes at Ext. Ext. at Nadeau Capt. Jeanette losoujoather o Recorded weather info 777-264- 3 V |
