The White Falcon - 25.03.1977, Side 1

( White Falcon ~)
Volume XXXIII Number 12
. Kellavik. Iceland
March 25, 1977
AFI raises more than half
AF Assistance Fund goal
The Air Force Assistance Fund Cam-
paign for Air Forces Iceland has reached
55 per cent of the assigned goal.
With generous contributions, AFI will
surpass the target amount, and support
the three charitable agencies which de-
rive funds for maintaining the high
level of assistance rendered to other
members of the Air Force family.
Contributors may designate funds to
any one or combination of the following
charities:
The Air Force Aid Society, which
renders low cost loans or grants to
members of the Air Force (and members
of sister services under a reciprocal
agreement) for valid emergencies when
funds are urgently needed. The Society
also lends money for tuition so that
wives can augment thejservicemember's
income or to support dependents of ac-
tive/retired members.
The Air Force Enlisted Widows Home
provides a place for widows and orphans
of servicemembers who need an economical
residence.
The Air Force Village provides
basically the same services for of-
ficers' widows.
All of these charitable organiza-
tions rely upon individual contribu-
tions for their continued existence and
expansion of services to the Air Force
family.
When approached by your unit pro-
ject officer or keyman, an opportunity
will be given to contribute to the
agencies of your choice.
For further information, contact
Captain Guy D. Ogan at 7495.
• Teresa Village accommodates EM widows, dependents
Have you ever wondered what your
wife's circumstances will be in later
life? Perhaps she would have to face
life as a widow with a few home ties.
The Air Force Enlisted Men's
Widows and Dependents Foundation—
Teresa Village—may some day be just
what she would need.
Teresa Village, located at Ft. Walton
Beach, FL, was founded to provide a
residence for widows of Air Force en-
listed retirees and a number of re-
tired couples.
Presently, the living accommodations
consist of 80 two-bedroom apartments.
Plans are being studied to provide
a new 200-unit facility nearby that will
be designed especially to accommodate
specific needs of residents.
Each apartment has one bath, a kit-
chen/dining room combination and a
living room.
Heating and air conditioning are in-
dividually controlled by thermostat
within each unit and all appliances are
electric.
Residents pay for electricity and
their own telephone and cable televi-
sion, but sewage and garbage pickup is
furnished by the foundation.
Teresa Village has a modern laundry
on the premises and residents have free
use of the swimming pool, tennis court,
library and television room.
Plans call for a game and craft room.
Churches of most denominations are
nearby.
Eglin Air Force Base is only five
miles from the front door for convenient
exchange and commissary shopping.
Thanks to the NCO Wives Club at
Keesler AFB, MS, Teresa Village escorts
residents on recreation tours.
The Air Force has a proud history of
doing things for people, according to a
spokesman.
Teresa Village, in providing housing
and services for older members of the
Air Force family, is an illustration of
that tradition, he adds.
Teresa Village is an example of what
is meant by "the Air Force takes care
of its own."
Your opportunity to help support
this and other worthwhile Air Force
charities is available now through the
Air Force Assistance Fund.
A unit project officer or keyman
will contact Air Forces Iceland person-
nel for contributions.
For more information, call Captain
Guy D. Ogan, Air Force Assistance Fund
Campaign officer, at 7495.
• AFA membership drive to begin
Freedoms Foundation contest still open
Captain Pat Gandee of the 57th
Fighter Interceptor Squadron today
announced that the Air Force Association
will conduct its annual membership drive
at Keflavik Naval Station beginning
April 1.
In announcing the drive, Captain
Gandee pointed out that AFA's current
membership is 150,000. Citing the fact
that membership in the association is
entirely voluntary, he also went on to
say that "AFA represents all Air Force
people and is, in essence, the profes-
sional society of the Air Force."
More than 60 new members joined AFA
from last year's drive on the NATO Base.
Captain Gandee expressed hope that this
year's drive will add even more members
from this station.
Membership in the association is
open to all active duty personnel and
to all others who have served with the
Armed Forces of the United States. AFA
members receive many benefits including
a monthly cc y of AIR FORCE Magazine
and eligibility for a number of low
cost group insurance programs.
Membership dues are $10 per year,
or $24 for a three-year period.
Life membership in the association
is also available for a one-time fee
of $200.
The drive will continue through
April 30.
For more than a quarter of a century,
the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge
has had one basic goal—to make Ameri-
cans proud of America. One of their
most successful programs towards this
goal has been their annual Valley Forge
Patriots Awards, which includes an award
category for members of the Armed For-
ces, Reserve Forces, National Guard and
ROTC.
So, because you are in the Navy, you
are eligible to enter the competition.
The subject for this year's contest is
"My Responsibilities in Keeping My Coun-
try Free." Write a "letter" (statement,
essay or poem) between 100 and 500 words
in length and send it to Freedoms Foun-
dation, Valley Forge, PA 19481.
YNC Hall presented
Joint Service Com medal
Chief Yeoman Ernest Hall of the Naval
Communication Station, Keflavik received
the Joint Service Commendation Medal
last week.
Captain R. L. Spaulding presented
the medal to Chief Hall. He was cited
for distinguished performance and out-
standing achievement while serving as
Administrative Technician of the United
States Armed Forces Bicentennial Cara-
van Project.
His technical knowledge, supervisory
skills and consistently distinguished
accomplishments contributed significantly
to the planning and production of the Bi-
centennial exhibit vans, assuring the
ultimate success of this vital program.
YNC Hall's exemplary performance
of duty has reflected great credit upon
himself and the Department of Defense.
Be sure to include your full name,
rank, service/social security number,
branch of service and your permanent
home address. You have until Oct. 1,
1977, to submit your entry.
Some of the awards include savings
bonds, honor medals and certificates.
Top winners will be invited to the
awards ceremonies held at Valley Forge
on the official George Washington Birth-
day holiday.
Civilian employees and dependents
cannot enter this particular division,
but they are eligible to enter in other
categories. Full details can be ob-
tained by writing Awards Administration,
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge,
Valley Forge, PA 19481.
The following members of the 932nd
Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron
at Rockville were presented awards
recently: Major John C. Meyer, Joint
Service Commendation Medal; Lieutenant
James A. Clifford, Master Sergeant
William J. Jackson, Technical Sergeant
Paul Goldschmidt and Technical Ser-
geant Armando G. Juarez were awarded
the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Chief Yeoman Ernest Hall receives Joint Service Commendation Medal from
Captain R. L. Spaulding.