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Show eaeeeaaBSsiaflBatiBfeeidessetiati&d 6ti3tiSM6ai6eseBsaiaiatiBsa66fii iWVBfa HiKtop;;; July 13, 2000 Anthrax vaccinations slowed temporarily WASHINGTON (AFPN) The Department of Defense announced July 11 that it is temporarily slowing its Anthrax Vaccine Immunization Program (AVIP) effort Photos by Mary Galbraith The back wall of the Brians home is lined with rosebush- Most of the remaining vaccine will be used to help protect those most at risk serving in the High Threat Areas of Southwest Asia and Korea. DoD will continue new starts for the highest risk personnel serving in the High Threat Areas; other new starts will be deferred. Those personnel who have begun the shot series, but have since departed the High Threat Areas also will be deferred. A full resumption of the vaccination effort will occur when a sufficient supply d and certified safe and effective vacof cine is available. While we regret this necessity, we do not have a sufficient supply ofvaccine at this time, said Secretary of es. Several other perennials and annuals fill the yard with color. Bird feeders and baths attract base wildlife into the backyard. BYrtVi Yard changed from violation to winner FDA-approve- Defense William S. Cohen. We will expand our vaccination effort as soon by Mary Galbraith Hilltop Times as logistically staff sible, with When Hills Command Chief Master Sgt. Deborah Brian thinks about green space, its not always connected to Air Force camouflage. She has a green thumb that was cultivated during childhood. She and her husband Joe, grew up on farms. Their farming background is evident at the top of the Lincoln in base housing where the couple Circle lives and was recently recognized as a June Yard of the has a lot of Month recipient. Brian said the pride and the hard work of neighbors keeps her motivated. Other June Yard of the Month recipients were Tech. Sgt. Daniel and Staff Sgt. Wendy Cormier, Senior Mascul-de-s- ac ter Sgt. Kenneth and Ok Hamilton and Master Sgt. Conrad and Karen Caldwell. May recipients were Senior Airman Thomas and Pamela Hall, Sgt. 1st Class Craig and Janet Schatz, Staff Sgt. David and Jamie Woolrich and Senior Airman Jayson and Sonia Heeks. During the June presentations Col. A1 Dremstedt, 75th Air Base Wing vice commander; Col. Per Korslund, Civil Engineering commander; Hinton Whitehead, chief of facilities; and Merry Stowell, housing inspector congratulated winners selected by a volunteer panel that includes previous Yard of the Month recipients. Yards are judged primarily on the health of the lawn and second on flowers and landscaping. The chief feels she has now made restitution for what she described as a slightly embarrassing incident last fall involving her daughter Morgan, the famdoo-doily Sheltie, Jake, and doggie When we moved in we went over the rules of engagement on keeping up the yard because this is the first time in many years that weve lived on base, said Brian. Housing residents are required to clean-u- p after pets daily. Brian said the dog belongs to Morgan, so caring for Jake is her responsibility. When the family arrived, Brian was busy assuming her responsibilities as the command chief on base while Joe was moving in the familys household goods. While everyone was settling in, Morgan was less successful with pooper scooper duties. Brian said she was cleaning up after Jake once a week or so, but before long there was a pink slip on the door with a five-poicitation. Base residents receive citations for infractions ranging from failing to mow lawns to unauthorized construction. Most citations carry a five-poipenalty. Residents who accumulate 30 points or more during a one-yeperiod receive a warning letter. Accumulations of 60 points can result in a notice to vacate housing. Brian said the citation was a good lesson in responsibility for her daughter. She realized moms name was on the citation, not hers, and mom was getting blamed for her inaction and she felt really, really bad about that. Shes been working hard since then and weve not gotten any citations, said Brian. It was a good lesson in responsibility and I thought it was worth five points. But still, youre trying to set the ld o. nt nt ar Hill AFB 5-d- ay feaed vaccine. In making the decision to protect our servicemembers against anthrax, we put safety first We determined that vaccination is the safest most reliable way to protect our servicemembers from a potential threat that is 99 ac cul-de-s- FDA-certifi- Ogden ALC Command Chief Master Sgt Deborah Brian, center, and husband Joe were recently awarded Yard of the Month by Col. Al Dremstedt. Both of the Brians grew up in a farms environment and they enjoy spending time in the garden. percent lethal to unprotected, untreated individuals. Anthrax remains the top bio- example being the CCM. You want to try and walk your talk but I guess it just goes to show that were all human. So this is a long haul to go from a dog violation to yard of the month. chores. Joe is somewhat compulsive about the condition of the lawn, while the chief logical warfare threat to U.S. troops, and the vaccine is our safest most effective weapon to protect our people against that threat he said. d vaccine is again available, the When full scope of the program will be resumed. Precise plans for resuming vaccinations will be based on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and consultation with the Food and Drug Admin- said. Brian added that because their base green space is limited, they make the most of it In addition to an immaculate lawn, a curving boarder around the house is filled with a mix of perennials and annuals brightening the front and back lawns. From the patio, the family can enjoy a row of rosebushes that lines the back wall. The roses were planted by the previous resident, who Additionally, we need to assure a sufficient, longterm supply of vaccine, said the secretary. Protecting our servicemembers is far too important for us to rely on a single source. We are immediately and aggressively seeking a second U.S. source of anthrax vaccine. By having a second source, we can have greater confidence and comfort that a sufficient supply of safe and effective vaccine.will be available to protect our servicemembers against anthrax, said Cohen. A request for a second supplier was published in the July 3rd Commerce Business Daily. More than 455,000 service members have started their vaccinations and more than 1.8 million vaccinas tions have been given. To be fully protected, FDA-release- The Brians compliment each other in their outside istration.' enjoys working on the flowers and plants, keeping the beds weed free. She said theyre both perfectionists and enjoy being outdoors. I think thats probably because were farm people. We came from the country. We lived on a farm when I was in little Rock her previous duty station and had vegetable and flower gardens and fruit orchards, she service-member- are vaccinated using the the chief gives much of the credit for the yards design. Brian said the basics were set out and all they had to do was add their own touch with some annuals, hostas and her favorite little creatures throughout the landscape. e Those creatures include ladybugs, snails, bunnies, frogs and a pig. Another perennial favorite is the peonies that remind her other mothers bushes back home. Its my bit of the country. When I go out in the back yard, I can see green and the flowers and the trees. It makes me feel good, like Im at home, she said. Its something that we enjoy doing and were proud of our home and living on Hill AFB. I hope maintaining our home and taking care of our yard and showing people that we care reflects that And no one has to watch their step on the Brians lawn. 94g High 66s Low Partly cloudy Partly cloudy ed 18-mon- th period, still-lif- weather outlook 91s High 639 Low protocol of six immunizations over an plus annual boosters. FDA-approv- ivuw.airfield-ops- Hill AFB DU1P17I Report Date of last DUI: July 1, 2000 Days since last DUI: 12 (75 ABW and 388 FW leadership will grant a pass if we go 45 days without a DUI.) Current as of July 10, 2000 one-da- y Airmen Against Drinking and Driving i,. . , 586-AAD- D (586-223- 3) liill.af.milosivAveather 95s High 66s Low 93s High 65s Low Partly cloudy with Partly cloudy with chance of afternoon thunderstorms chance of afternoon thunderstorms 94Q High 66Q Low Partly cloudy with chance of afternoon thunderstorms |