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Show flMES October 26, 2006 Clothing allowance changes Family advocacy speaks out against domestic violence BY BETH YOUNG Hilltop Times staff Effective the beginning of this month, the annual clothing allowance for military members has decreased from $417.60 to $370.80 tor men; and from $464.40 to $421.20 for women. "It is important to note that all enlisted members were given a temporary increase in fiscal year 2004 clue to the new Air Force physical training uniform becoming a mandatory uniform item," said Chief Master Sgt. Wesley Whittington. 75th Comptroller Squadron superintendent. "We were authorized an extra clothing allowance for two years to off-set the cost of purchasing the PT uniform." Chief Whittington also points out that excluding the temporary increase for PT uniforms, there has actually been an increase in the clothing allowance. "For example in fiscal year 2004 males received $309.60 and now, for fiscal year 2007 they will receive $370.80, an increase of $61.20 over that time frame," he said. "So it may appear and feel like a decrease, but after you take out the temporary authorized allowance for us to purchase the PT uniform, we are actually seeing a slow increase annually." Enlisted members will see the allowance change when they receive their standard clothing replacement allowance at the end of their anniversary month. "I see no effect (of the decrease) if the person views the allowance as Wingman Day Continued from 1 Hill will host the Volunteer and Weliness Fair 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wingman Day. The fair will feature health screenings, donation bins and opportunities to volunteer and donate to troops. "People will be able to bring things like canned food items or winter clothing and donate them on the spot," said Cindy Gill, 84th Combat Sustainment Wing. "They can also sign up to 'Adopt a Hero' and send Airmen care packages. We will also have materials at the fair for people to send cards and letters to troops." Representatives from volunteer organizations throughout Weber and Davis counties will be on hand to provide information and volunteer registration. The fair will also focus on the concept of wellness. Blood cholesterol, bone density, blood pressure and diabetes health screenings will also be available. The fair it is designed, and they used the extra allowance to purchase the Air Force PT uniform," Chief Whittington said. As of the first of this month, wearing the PT uniform became mandatory wear for all organized physical training events, as determined by the commander. "It is important to remember that the allowance is paid at a replacement rate not to pay for all new sets of uniforms every year," Chief Whittington said. "Additionally, uniform upkeep, washing or dry cleaning is not covered in the annual clothing allowance." For more info, reference Air Force Instruction 363014, Clothing Allowances for Air Force Personnel at http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/ will also stress the health benefits that come from committing acts of kindness. "We wanted to take a perspective of giving back to the community and giving back to people less fortunate and the amazing things that can happen from doing those things," said Ms. Schwartz. According to Ms. Schwartz and Ms. Gill, the concept for this base-wide Wingman Day came from Col. Penny Bailey, 84th CSW deputy director. "Colonel Bailey had this great idea of doing an event for the entire wing," said Ms. Schwartz. "As we started to approach some different agencies, the 75th Air Base Wing said they wanted to cosponsor it. They jumped on board and presented it to General Sullivan and said we should make it a center-wide event." The Volunteer and Wellness fair is open to all military, civilians, reservists and their families. Donations will be accepted for blankets, children's toys, canned food, winter clothing, and household items. Photo by Beth Young The row of purple silhouettes displayed on base is part of the Hidden Secrets, community awareness initiative for the prevention of domestic violence sponsored by family advocacy in observance Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. maltreatment, with 13 men and 12 women victims. A row of life-sized purple silhouettes of "The rate of maltreatment to men is men, women and one child stand silent, higher than the off base community," Mrs. but their message is one of speaking out Pinchak said. against domestic violence. "Now, with the help of the community, the individuals behind these silhouettes "Each of the silhouettes represents a confirmed case of domestic violence at can once again, stand tall against doHill during fiscal year 2005 with two ex- mestic violence," Mrs. Pinchak said. "As ceptions," said Julie Pinchak, family adyou drive by the silhouettes, decide what you will do to help prevent domestic viovocacy outreach manager. "One adult represents the unknown victims and the lence." one child represents all children who are To help prevent domestic violence, Mrs. affected by the violence in their home." Pinchak said Team Hill members can start The display, which has been at several at home by honoring their own families. different areas on base, is part of the Family advocacy also encourages othHidden Secrets, community awareness ers to reach out, by reporting suspected initiative for the prevention of domestic abuse or seek treatment if they are abused violence sponsored by family advocacy in or abusing someone. observance of Domestic Violence AwareIo report domestic violence or receive ness Month in October. assistance, contact family advocacy in At Hill, there were 25 confirmed cases of Bldg. 547 or at 777-3497. 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