The White Falcon - 30.04.1971, Blaðsíða 7

Action Line speaks out
new sound
RAPPING
about people...
The beautiful summer weather we've been experiencing this past
week has been bringing forth many new sounds and sights throughout
the countryside.
One of the newer sounds, and one totally unfamiliar to base resi-
dents, will soon be springing up-
on the ear, the sound of the mo-
torcycle and motorscooter.
The Commander has considered
for some time a reasonable ap-
proach to motorcycles, taking in-
to consideration the guidelines
of Z-Gram 57 and the climatic
conditions of Iceland. Accord-
ingly, the operation of motorcy-
cles and motorscooters is ap-
proved on a trial basis.
A forthcoming change to cur-
rent traffic regulations will
permit the operation of privately
owned motorcycles and motorscoot-
ers. The change will permit
their operation on the base under
similar traffic laws and regula-
tions applied to owners of pri-
vately owned vehicles.
CAL feels it only fair to point
out the built-in driving and
K rating hazards of these vehic-
. The operation of motorcy-
s and motorscooters here pose
problems not encountered with
their operation stateside. The
suddenness of weather changes,
loose lava rocks, absence of
street curbing, chuckholes which
appear almost magically and pro-
longed periods of darkness —
these are but a few of the factors
bearing directly on the operation
of two-wheeled vehicles on the
island.
CAL would like to impress upon
operators of these vehicles that
the safety and well-being of both
operators and passengers is of
paramount concern. So, if you
are one of those Who will soon
take advantage of this change, be
sure to read carefully and tho-
roughly digest the regulations
attendant with the machine's op-
eration. And, by all means,
drive as though your life depend-
ed on it — it does!
Older chiefs, firsts
can apply for WO
More births
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Recent births at the naval
station dispensary were:
• Travis Aaron, son of AX2
Crowell A. and Reba L. Lisenby,
bom April 5.
• Andrew Henrey, son of A02
Richard H. and Virginia M. Eas-
ton, bom April 17.
• Martin Edward, son of AZ3
Larry E. and Karen M. Adams, bom
April 19.
• JoAnne Marie, daughter of
AK2 David and Manuela A. Richard-
son, bom April 19.
• Erika Jo, daughter of CT03
Ronald G. and Sara A. Maleta,
bom April 20th.
• Matthew Hunter,son of Marine
Capt. Joseph R. and Dorothy H.
Welsh, bom April 24.
• Debra Ann, daughter of CS1
Alfred J. and Mildred Plachinski,
Jx>m April 27.
If it’s news... call 4156
The Navy is switching to a new
policy starting July 1. This new
way of thinking will allow older
chief and first class petty offi-
cers to apply for warrant officer
status.
This change came about with
the issuance of Z-Gram 81, which
gives age limitation Increases up
to two years for each pay grade.
Under the new change, master
chiefs as old as 39 can still ap-
ply for warrant status. Senior
chiefs can be 37, and E—7s can be
35. POls must be at least 23 and
not more than 33 years of age.
The required time in service
will remain stable throughout' the
pay grades at a minimum six years
and a maximum of 14 years.
The changes were made, accord-
ing to Admiral Zumwalt, to pave
the way for a vast resource of
qualified specialists to find
greater fulfillment in aNavy car-
eer. These changes will soon be
incorporated in theBuPers Manual.
For more information on the
warrant officer programs, contact
your career counselor.
SLAGHUIS
HALL
CARLSON
WOOD
• Air Force Major Jimmy L.
Wood has been awarded the Meri-
torious Service Medal while serv-
ing as the Chief of Safety, Air
Defense Weapons Center, Tyndall
Air Force Base, Florida, from May
1969 to March 1971. During that
time, his efforts resulted in ma-
jor contributions to the effect-
iveness and success of the Air
Force's safety program.
• Sgt. Donald B. Carlson has
reenlisted for four years in the
Air Force. He was given a ride
in an F-102 for taking the oath
again. The Jet ride is offered
by the 57th FIS as a reenlistment
incentive to squadron first-term
reenlistees.
• SN Roger L. Hall has been
named the Sailor of the Quarter
for the Naval Security Goup Ac-
tivity. He works in NSGA's oper-
ations division.
• ETN2 William E. Slaghuis has
reenlisted for six years. He is
the second naval station sailor
to get a VRB of $10,000. Earlier
this month, he departed Keflavik
for new duty aboard the antisub-
marine warfare carrier Wasp.
Remember insurance!
Remember,May 12 ends the grace
period for renewing your automo-
bile insurance. Insurance expires
tomorrow!
WHITE FALCON
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