The White Falcon - 09.07.1976, Blaðsíða 2

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POs to be quality controlled
A quality control review board is now
in session at the Bureau of Naval Per-
sonnel, with the task of reviewing all
records of second class and first class
petty officers.
This is the first time E-5 and E-6
records have been subjected to this
screening, which is done annually for
all chief petty officers. The board is
made up of 13 members tasked with the
job of determining if all the petty of-
ficers are measuring up to expected per-
formance standards.
The majority of the approximately
140,000 service records will be screened
by computers. Then, those falling below
acceptable standards will be examined
individually by the board.
The board may recommend administra-
tive discharge, reduction in rate, or
reenlistment restriction for poor per-
formers and may issue warning letters to
marginal performers.
Lateral conversion scores go down to 37
The Bureau of Naval Personnel has an-
nounced some changes to enlisted ad-
vancement examination policy, and en-
listed distribution requirements and
policies.
Effective with the August 1976 exam
cycle, advancement exam scores required
of personnel desiring a lateral conver-
sion to another rating, will be lowered.
In the past, test scores of 45 for E-4,
50 for E-5 and 52 for E-6 were required.
Under the new policy, a score of 37 on
the exam is all that will be required
for any of the three pay grades.
The Bureau also says a more complete
answer sheet will be used for advance-
ment exams with the August 1976 exam
cycle. The new answer sheets should al-
low for a more rapid processing of exam
results by reducing discrepancies. In
distribution changes, enlisted personnel
will retain their present programmed ro-
tation date (PRD) when they are ad-
vanced to E-7, E-8, or E-9.
exchange
new<?
New items
The following items should be ar-
riving in two weeks: Children's
games (large assortment), electric
appliances (G.E. and others), men's
shoes, yo yos, woodenware, books,
construction toys and fabrics.
Also expected are: Aluminum ware,
food items for Mini-Mart, power tools
and dolls, pre-school toys, ladies'
handbags, towels, metal trucks and
cars for Toyland.
A and R Speakers, rugs and tobacco
items should arrive, too.
Bicentennial dance
A well done is given to our club
employees for their fine efforts on
the dance in Hangar 885, especially
Club Manager, Klaus Bauer, who was
last seen at about 5 a.m. the morning
after resurrecting equipment from the
hangar.
Exchange float
The Exchange float tied for first
place honors in the parade. We sa-
lute our leading petty officer, CM1
Fuller and all the men of the divi-
sion for their fine efforts on the
float.
Coke and Pepsi
Message communication has confirm-
ed that plenty of Coke and Pepsi will
be arriving on the "Goddsfoss", due
this week. Look for it on sale in
the next few days.
Charcoal
For those of you who haven't no-
ticed, charcoal is on the shelves—so
enjoy your barbecue now.
Sale a success
The 4th of July Sale was a tremen-
dous success. We hope the patrons
enjoyed the excellent buys. We sa-
lute our Display Department, espe-
cially Helga who put in so much time
and effort in giving the store its
Bicentennial appearance. We thank
you, the patrons, for shopping at
your Navy Exchange.
Ships
Spanish ships were selling well
last week. We still have some left
in assorted sizes. We've reordered a
few of the. more popular sizes and ex-
pect their arrival in a few months.
Carlton
Carlton cigarettes have finally
arrived for you low tar/low nicotine
cigarette seekers. We've also order-
ed other brands of this type of
cigarette and expect their arrival
within this month.
Film
We're sorry for our inability to
supply your film needs for the 4th of
July. Our supplies of the more popu-
lar films were not sufficient to meet
the heavy demand. We are expecting
large shipments within the next week.
The products should definitely be on
sale by the end of this month.
Bicentennial blankets
We still have a good stock of
Icelandic Bicentennial blankets. We
are keeping the price at $18 until
they're all gone. They make excel-
lent gifts and will not be produced
again. Stop in and take a look at
them if you haven't had the oppor-
tunity .
Fishing gear
We've just received word a large
order from Austerbakki Sporting Goods
of ABU fishing gear has arrived.
Check the shop. They may have just
the item you've been looking for to
get that long-sought-after salmon.
Christmas is coming to Toyland
We've just received advanced no-
tice on lots of toys to start arriv-
ing late this month. We urge shop-
pers to buy items early because it
gives us the opportunity to re-order
the very popular items for arrival in
December. We realize Christmas is a
long way off, but you're helping us
help you by deciding what you want
now. So, let the kids flip through
the Sears Catalog and keep those ears
wide open for the helpful hints on
what to tell Santa to bring.
Dungarees
Plenty of dungarees are available
in the Clothing Store. Stop in and
take a look while the size selection
is good.
Beauty Shop
Leaving Iceland? Look your best,
give Valerie a call the Friday or
Saturday before you leave and make an
appointment. Our beautitians are
happy to serve you.
Any and all suggestions and com-
ments are welcome, use the suggestion
box. A survey will be taken soon on
the hours and days you would like the
shop open.
Throughout the month of July, the
Beauty Shop is offering 25% off on
all permanents and frostings includ-
ing shampoo and styling.
Personalized Services
Don't miss the "Cost Price Sale"
now through Thursday. We are selling
all plaques at cost price.
We are also selling shirt decals
without the shirt. If you have a
favorite shirt, bring it in and have
it imprinted.
The Navy Exchange Bulletin is compiled by exchange employees. The opinions
and comments expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the opinions and pol-
icies of the Department of Defense or the White Falcon Editorial Staff. Men-
tion of specific consumer products in this column is intended solely for the
benefit of authorized exchange patrons, and in no way implies Department of
Defense endorsement for those products. Correspondence or comments relating
to this column should be addressed to the Navy Exchange Officer.
by Fran Preston
Are you going to Madrid and Torrejon?
Come by the tour office before you go—
a six-page handout is available on all
sorts of things to see and do in Madrid,
plus the office can now make room reser-
vations at two hotels in downtown
Madrid. The tour office is located in
the Viking Building, just past the Navy
Exchange outlet.
Overnight
Do you have a stopover in Erding be-
fore you get to your E and M destina-
tion? If you do, remember that for
overnight stops which the C-118 may
make, you are responsible for making ar-
rangements for accommodations. Rooms
are not automatically provided for by
passenger service. Don't be caught
without a place to spend the night.
Check your itinerary and see if you have
to make an overnight stop. If you .need
any help with billeting, contact the
tour office and we will assist you.
Wednesday sightseers
Mid-week sightseers...don't forget
about the two Wednesday specials. Next
Wednesday there will be a bus tour to
Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir. Tic-
kets must be purchased by noon on Tues-
day. The following week will be the
overnight camping tour to Snaefellsnes,
leaving July 21 and returning July 22.
For that special 25 people must sign up
and be willing to go by Friday or the
tour will be canceled.
Faroes
Situated in the Atlantic are 18
rocky, but green islands... the Faroes...
which can provide you with a most inter-
esting and refreshing vacation. The
Faroes are the islands for the lovers of
nature.
Camping is the way to really see the
islands, and to enjoy the pugged untamed
beauty. However, if you're not a
camper, all of the main towns have hotel
accommodations.
Torshavn is the capital city, and is
located on the most central island,
Streymoy. Torshavn has three hotels,
two in the tourist class with prices for
rooms ranging from $10 to $15 per person
and one in the deluxe class with rooms
about $20 to $40 per person. There is
also a youth hostel with beds available
for about $5.
Once in the Faroes, there is a multi-
tude of things to do and see. Tours are
conducted by bus from Torshavn to some
of the outlying villages and districts,
and by boat to view the fantastic bird
cliffs. Also sea-angling tours are
available.
Besides the tours, one may take many
scenic hikes; visit and explore other
major towns and fish in numerous lakes
and streams. At the end of July, the
big National Day Festival, St. Olav's
Day, is held in Torshavn with all sorts
of functions and festivities.
Flights from Reykjavik leave three
times weekly in the summer...contact the
tour office and find out more about the
Faroe Islands.
Bus tour
Next Saturday the bus tour goes to
Grindavik, Hveragerdi and Thingvellir.
Buy your tickets for it by noon on Fri-
day. For more information on tours,
call the Tour Office at 4420 or 4200.
Promotions contd....
senior to the junior unrestricted line
officer.
For limited duty officers, the junior
officers in the zone for commander and
lieutenant commander are 19387-70 and
40649-50, respectively.
All lieutenant JGs with dates of rank
of April 1, 1975 or earlier are eligible
for promotion to lieutenant.
Warrant officer temporary promotion
zones include CW0-3s with a DOR of
September 30, 1974; CW0-2s with DOR of
September 30, 1974; and all CWO-ls after
one year in grade. The promotion plan
for permanent warrant officer promotions
will be released with the FY-78 officer
promotion plan.
Below-the-zone
Below-the-zone selections will be
authorized for promotion to the grades
of captain, commander and lieutenant
commander in FY-77, however, no more
than 10 per cent of authorized captain
and commander selections, and five per
cent of lieutenant commander selections
may be from below the zone.
NEWS
BRIEFS
Commendation
Sergeant Suzanne Boyle, Air Forces
Iceland Supply administrative spe-
cialist, received the Air Force Com-
mendation Medal June 29. Major Larry
Curl, Hq AFI Sq Commander, made the
presentation. Sgt. Boyle was cited
for meritorious service with the
418th Tactical Fighter Training
Squadron at Luke Air Force Base,
Ariz., before coming to Iceland.
Sponsors
More sponsors are needed for in-
coming Department of Defense teach-
ers, according to the teacher spon-
sorship chairman.
The Parent Teacher Organization
requests an additional four or five
teacher sponsors the chairman stated.
A total of about 36 teachers are
expected to arrive in Iceland for the
fall term. Presently, BOQ rooms and
flight numbers are unknown. These
teachers should come to Keflavik the
latter part of July or in late Au-
gust.
If anyone is interested in spon-
soring a DOD teacher, please contact
Lieutenant W.B. Duquette, chairman,
at 4225.
VBS
Vacation Bible School registration
is tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the lobby of the Main Exchange. The
school is for ages 2 through 13-year-
old ninth graders. The theme of Bi-
ble school is "Jesus is Love."
Library program
This year the Summer Library Pro-
gram at the A.T. Mahan Elementary
School begins on Monday and lasts
until August 13.
All girls and boys who attended
school last year are invited to join
the library activities Monday through
Friday from 9 a.m. to noon.
In addition to reading and check-
ing out books, audio-visual material
will be ready for use. Each week,
a theme will be developed. This week
it's "Learning About Other Lands and
People."
For the active reader, a book club
will be featured. Keep summer inter-
ests alive and "Read On" with the
Summer Library Program.
Rockville rec.
The Special Service Recreation
Department at Rockville is offering a
one-day tour to Thingvellir-Gullfoss-
Geysir tomorrow. Tickets must be
purchased before noon today at the
Recreation Office. On Sunday a tour
of the Reykjanes Peninsula has been
scheduled. The bus leaves from the
Special Services Office.
C C School
A Career Information and Counsel-
ing School will be held July 27, 28
and 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Naval
Station Conference Room, bldg. 752.
All NATO Base collateral duty Caree^
Counselors are requested to attend,
Reenlistments
RM2 Phillip Haney reenlisted June
30 for six years. RM2 Haney is as-
signed to the Naval Facility.
DP2 James Hanson reenlisted on
July 4 for six years. DP2 Hanson is
ilso assigned to the Naval Facility.
Commanding Officer
Capt. John R. Farrell
Public Affairs Officer
JOCS James A. Johnston
Information Chief
J01 Jim Miller
Editor
J02 Glenna L. Houston
Staff
J02 Jerry L. Foster
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