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Volume XXXIII Number 13__Keflavik. Iceland_April 1. 1977
AFA begins membership drive
The Air Force Association begins its
annual membership drive today.
AFA is a national nonprofit organiza-
tion with no personal, political or com-
mercial interests. It publishes AIR
FORCE Magazine, the largest aerospace
magazine in the free world, and current-
ly has more than 150,000 members, in-
cluding both active duty and civilian
personnel.
AFA affiliation is open to all U.S.
citizens. Dues are $10 per year or $24
for a three-year period.
In its recent Policy Statement on
People, AFA strongly affirms support of
"people programs" for the Air Force pro-
fessional, be he in uniform or in a civ-
ilian capacity, at every level and of
every rank.
Pointing out that "the surest way to
make the volunteer force (concept) work
is by enhancing the values of the pro-
fessional military career," the state-
ment criticized those who would "chip
away, deride, distort and legislate
against benefits provided to service-
men."
It concludes by saying that the men
and women of all armed services have
"never needed help more urgently, (and)
they will get it from the Air Force As-
sociation to the fullest extent of our
abilities, our resources, and our ener-
gies."
Representatives for each agency and
unit at Naval Station Keflavik are cur-
rently contacting all military and civ-
ilian personnel assigned.
Applications for membership are
available at the 57th Fighter Intercep-
tor Squadron Headquarters and the 932nd
Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron or
may be obtained from the following:
Captain Pat Gandee, 57th FIS, Captain
J.H. Harris, AFI, Captain R.H. Andreiu,
Det. 1, Captain J.H. Dubois, AFI Supply,
Lieutenant Watts, Det. 14, and Master
Sergeant Young, 57th FIS.
Dispensary issues rate guide
The Naval Station Dispensary announ-
ces the following guidelines received
from the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
The guidelines provide information on
reimburseable rates for medical care for
[civilian employees and their dependents:
1. Out-patient visits, resulting
from a recent in-Datient hospital stay
are not chargeable if ordered by a med-
ical officer. Visits not ordered by a
physician will'be chargeable.
2. Out-patient visits, unrelated
to a recent in-patient hospitalization,
are chargeable such as all pre-natal
visits and six week’ post-partum check.
3. Long term chronic conditions are
chargeable for the first visit. Follow-
up care ordered by a medical officer is
not usually chargeable.
4. Allergy patients will be charged
at the regular immunization rate unless
a new condition arises which necessi-
tates further evaluation.
5. Cast changes: Cast "checks" are
nonchargeable visits, however, cast
"changes" after an extended period of
time will usually be chargeable.
6. Prescription refills will be non-
chargeable visits provided it is not
necessary for a physician to reevaluate
the patient.
7. Return visits for weight control
or blood pressure checks are not charge-
able.
8. All appointments with physicians
are chargeable as are visits to the Em-
ergency Room when definitive treatment
is rendered.
This information is provided as a
summary only. Detailed information may
be obtained at the hospital in the Med-
ical Administrative Office or from the
Hospital Administrative Officer.
FROM WITHIN, the inner man rests in serene places such as the sitting room,
(above) back porch, (below) or out behind the barn (right), (photos by
ATCS Larry D. Sutherland)
Seder meal set Thursday
The Catholic Community will partici-
pate in a Community Celebration of the
Seder Thursday at the Glacier Hut at
5:30 p.m. The Seder will be combined
with a potluck, and each family is asked
to bring a vegetable dish. The meat
will be provided as well as the wine and
matzah. For additional information con-
tact Father Spilka or Father Higgins at
the Chaplains' Office or call 4111 or
6206.
The Seder Meal
The ritual meal which commemorates
the events of the Exodus is called the
Seder.
The primary aim of the Seder is to
transmit to future generations the story
of the Exodus, the central event in Jew-
ish history.
.Ideally, a family gathers around a
table in the home to celebrate the
Seder, sharing in a meal which symbol-
izes their consciousness as a people and
their faith in the future.
The Exodus story pertains to all per-
sons since it tells of the right of all
persons to be free.
Passover
Passover is the great Jewish feast of
redemption and liberation, the memorial
of the Israelites' deliverance from
their bondage in Egypt.
In the story of the Exodus, Yahweh
"passed over" the houses of the children
of Israel in Egypt.
Passover is also known as the feast
of the Unleavened Bread since, in their
haste to flee Egypt, "the people carried
off their dough, still unleavened" (Ex.
12:34).
The lamb offered at each Passover
meal recalls the first Passover sacri-
fice. Its blood protected the Israel-
ites from the avenging angel of Yahweh
(Ex. 12:21-33).
Passover is a festival of great re-
joicing, which reveals how God "led us
from captivity to freedom, from sadness
to joy, from mourning to feasting, from
servitude to redemption, from darkness
to brilliant light."
Celebrating Heritage
In the Christian tradition, the Pass-
over Seder is also believed to be when
Jesus instituted the Eucharist.
Gathered around the supper table with
His disciples, Jesus told them "I have
longed to eat this Passover with you be-
fore I suffer; because I tell you, I
shall not eat it again until it is ful-
filled in the kingdom of God."
Then, taking a cup, He gave thanks
and said, 'Take this and share it among
you, because from now on, I tell you, I
shall not drink wine until the kingdom
of God comes' Then He took some bread,
and when He had given thanks, broke it
and gave it to them, saying 'This is my
body which will be given for you; do
this as a memorial of Me.' He did the
same with the cup after supper, and said
'This cup is the new covenant in my
blood which will be poured out for you.'
(Lk 22:15-20)
The Christian observance of this
ritual meal celebrates not only the tra-
dition of Christ's last supper but also
the Jewish heritage which provided the
context for Jesus' institution at the
last supper.
Hvitarbakki opens today
According to the Recreation Depart-
ment, some new additions have been made
to the Hvitarbakki recreational facili-
ty which opens today.
The Navy-leased lodge has purchased
four horses, and delivery is expected
later this week. A total of six are
tentatively expected. A horseback
riding program will be established at
a later date.
The site's barn is also available
for children's recreation. It will be
renovated in the future as an indoor
playground. Playground equipment is on
order, and is expected to arrive in
August or September.
The lodge kitchen is being remodeled.
Dishes, pots and pans and a baby crib
are available for family use.
Fishing is free at the Hvita River at
lodge.
Reservations must be made in person
at the Recreation Main Office in Bldg.
T-170.
Located in the Borgarfjodur farming
district about 100 miles northeast of
Keflavik, the area is one of the most
attractive valleys in Iceland. Ice-
landers find it popular resort place.
The facility, an eight bedroom unit,
features a sitting room, downstairs
lounge, a sauna bath and a spacious
kitchen for guest use.
Several hundred campers also may
use the adjacent campground, and
share house functions.
In the fall, goose and duck hunt-
ing may be done in about 2,000 acres.
Across the valley is an outdoor
swimming pool, fed by nearby hot
springs.
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