The White Falcon - 29.04.1977, Blaðsíða 3

White Falcon
April 29.1 <377
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AFRS: 25 years of service
by JOSN
Well, it’s another mid-watch; every-
one has gone home; you're left with a
desk and a phone. But still there's
good music and a pleasant voice to keep
you company, brought to you courtesy of
American Forces Radio Service (AFRS).
Something special is now being prepared
to celebrate the radio station's 25th
year of service to the community; an
open house from 1 to 5 p.m., along with
24 hours of live radio.
All of us listen to AFRS for cur-
rent news, sports, weather and traffic
conditions as well as catching the
latest tunes from stateside. During
the day when you find yourself tapping
away at your desk to a tune, that tune
is probably coming from your radio.
"News on the hour's next..." with
round the clock newscasts provided by
AFRS Washington D.C. But it was not
always the vital link with the world
around us as it is today.
On May 1, 1952, 1484 AM came in-
to being. Tactical Forces Keflavik,
Bob Herskovitz
as it was first called, was only
producing six newscasts a day. This
was supported by shows like Our Miss
Brooks, Inspector Black of Scotland
Yard and Mid-Century Soundtrack.
It now offers you talent like Don
Tracy, Bob Kingsley, Gene Price,
Pete Smith as well as Casey Casum's
"American Top 40.'" Ike Taylor is host
for midnights, 0. J. Cottle is around
mornings, Stan Halstead can be heard in
the afternoons and Scott Markham is
found on the air in the evenings. It is
also supported by volunteers like Dave
Haviland, Dusty Rhodes, Bill Trumpler,
Jim Boyles and Marc Johnson, just to
name a few of the many faces who are
here so often just to lend a hand.
From time to time the names of
the announcers will change, but the
mission of AFRS will always remain
the same...information and enter-
tainment to military personnel and
their dependents.
Detachment 14 crew member relates part in rescue mission
(Editor's note: The following leads
up to a typical rescue mission)
by Capt. Scott Kemerling
There I was...just about to go to
lunch when First Lieutenant Steve
Tatsch notified me that there was a
possible mission to pick up an injured
seaman recently.
The first report didn't even have
his approximate location.
I notified Technical Sergeant Kenneth
tfones about the mission, and asked him
mo contact Pararescueman Senior Airman
Ed King.
While he did that, I asked the duty
weather forecaster for a general fore-
cast for the next six hours from the
north counterclockwise to the south to
about 250 miles.
His forecast indicated a 1,500-foot
ceiling, snow showers, nine to 12-foot
seas and freezing level on the surface—
getting higher further west.
Viewers to
Television programming. Certainly an
item that is discussed almost daily by
NATO Base personnel. Nearly everyone
has an opinion about his favorite pro-
gram and when it should be shown on
Channel 4. Such opinions are valid and
help determine when certain programs
will be aired.
A renewed effort was made by televi-
sion station personnel recently to more
closely align programming to that of the
major television networks, with recom-
mendations from AFRTS Los Angeles and
ideas from the viewing audience.
Consequently, local television view-
ers will note some changes in this
week's program schedule and may find
their favorite program has been changed
to another night or another time during
the same broadcast day.
"We realize that television networks
spend thousands of dollars annually to
poll viewers about television shows. We
decided to take advantage of some of the
final results," stated Air Force Tech-
nical Sergeant Robert Dyster, television
station manager.
"We have to consider several key
points before we write our weekly tele-
vision schedule," TSgt. Dyster contin-
ued. "First, we have to know what pro-
grams are coming to us, when they will
arrive onboard for telecast and for how
many weeks the series will run. All
this information is provided by AFRTS
Los Angeles by mail each week."
Another key factor for the station
is the content of the program. The sta-
tion receives a wide variety of program
types ranging from sports and commen-
tary/talk shows to family situation com-
edy and recommended for adult feature
length movies.
Obviously, certain shows cannot be
shown during the family viewing time nor
would would it be a good idea to run
children's shows after 10 p.m.
"With that in mind," states Training
Deviceman Third Class Cindy Stewart,
program director, "we determined that
the period 7 to 9 p.m. would be set
aside each evening for family viewing.
We've tried to keep programs that have
violence or those with sex-related
themes out of this time slot."
Several examples include moving
"Swiss Family Robinson" from 5:30 on
Tuesday afternoon to 7:35 Sunday night;
moving "Welcome Back Kotter" to Tuesday
night; VDonny and Marie" to 7 p.m. Mon-
lstLt. Tatsch, who was handling the
phones in the operations section, came
in with more information, identifying
the ship "Walter Herwig," the nature
of the seaman's troubles (an open
stomach wound) and the ship's location.
First Lieutenant Dick McGirr then
got out his map kit, and proceeded to
plot the position given.
When Major Ken Key arrived at the
unit and was briefed, I asked him to ac-
company us on the mission. His ex-
pertise and guidance proved valuable
throughout the mission.
By this time, the HC-130 "Hercules"
crew had already assembled, and a pre-
liminary heading for departure was
determined by the 130 navigator.
Captain Jim MacGuffie suggested
that all nonessential equipment be re-
moved from the aircraft, i. e., red
sled and crew chief box.
TSgt. Jones was told about our new
configuration, and the seven crew mem-
by JOC Jim Dewater
day; and moving "60 Minutes" from 10:15
p.m. Sunday to 6:45 Sunday.
Another key factor that determines
when certain programs will be aired is
viewer preference. Understandably, most
viewers don't call the station to com-
plain. However, their desires are made
known through association with station
personnel and do indeed play an impor-
tant part in scheduling.
"We were also concerned that our
viewers were not told when their favor-
ite program was ending or when another
favorite was starting," TSgt. Dyster add-
ed. "So, viewers may note that in the
schedule this week, we've indicated when
programs are starting or ending. We have
also showed what programs have been
moved to another time slot."
"We're pleased to announce another
important change that starts this week,"
states TD3 Stewart. "Starting Sunday,
May 1, we will begin our broadcast day
at 10:30 a.m. instead of at noon."
It is important to know that the
Channel 4 staff has no control over what
programs they receive or how many weeks
the show will run. AFRTS Los Angeles is
charged with the responsibility for con-
tracting with major television producers.
When a particular series is purchased,
it normally comes as a package and may
last for six weeks or up to 30 weeks.
Once this package is bought, it is
duplicated at Los Angeles and mailed to
AFRTS stations around the world. AFRTS
Keflavik receives the programs from sev-
eral other AFRT stations and, in turn,
must forward the package to another sta-
tion by a certain date.
The number of programs sent in color
or black and white is also determined by
Los Angeles. If a program arrives on-
board in color, it will always be shown
in color.
"What sometimes happens," added TSgt.
Dyster, "is that a program will first be
sent in color. Then, when the next
week's show arrives here, it will be in
black and white. We are sometimes ac-
cused of not showing color programs and
we really have no control over this mat-
ter. "
AFRTS Los Angeles has a limited num-
ber of shows they can reproduce each
week in color. This allotment will in-
crease probably by summer but, the prob-
lem still exists.
The new television schedule published
this week won't satisfy everyone. That
TAN THE AFTERNOON MAN cues up another
record for the going home crowd, (photo
by J01 Mike Murphy)
bers whom we would be tasking pro-
ceeded with the aircraft preflight.
Airmen King and Bert Eymberts ar-
rived and planned to configure the
aircraft with their equipment as re-
quired.
By that time, the decision was
confirmed to launch, and a sequence
of events was worked out with the 130
crew.
It was decided to depart Keflavik on
a flight planned route, and join up with
King 50 within the first hour to ensure
that our air refueling systems were
operable.
Initial onload would be 1,000 pounds
to allow us to come into the hover with
2,500 pounds on board, and give us re-
quired power (no wind) plus a healthy
reserve.
The 130 crew departed for their air-
craft .
would be a monumental task. Management
personnel at the station have requested
that NATO Base personnel bear with the
new schedule. Some changes will no
doubt be necessary but, only after the
new schedule has been run for a period
of time.
Providing radio and television serv-
ice to NATO Base residents—the best
possible service—is the prime objective
of AFRTS personnel. As long as the me-
chanics are there, that service will
continue. And, with the help of every
person, radio and television will con-
tinue as the best possible media for
information and entertainment onboard
the naval station.
HR embodied in ‘need
somebody to lean on'
"I just might have a problem you'll
understand. We all need somebody to
lean on." This song capsulizes the
foundation for councils and advisory
boards which exist on the NATO Base.
The White Falcon will run a series on
these councils and boards, beginning
with the Human Relations Council, to ex-
plain their objectives and goals aimed
at the individual's need to find help.
The Human Relations Council considers
many areas in minority matters and race
relations. Among these general areas,
some prime considerations are suggestions
which are solicited from any source to
improve race relations.
Other matters which the council re-
views are recreational, special programs
or other activities directed to minority
groups.
Also, the council appraises reports of
off-base housing problems relating to
minoritv groups.
The council considers the numbers and
rank or rate of minority group personnel
stationed with the defense force.
Instruction or training in race rela-
tions is reported to the council.
Navy Exchange items of interest to
minority personnel are related to the
council.
Chaplain (Lieutenant) F. F. Spilka is
the Human Relations Council chairman.
Chaplain Spilka may be contacted at the
Naval Station Chapel at 4211 or 4111.
NEWS
BRIEFS
OT commissioned
For the first time, an oceanographic
systems technician recently was commis-
sioned a Navy warrant officer.
By his appointment as a designated
electronics technician, Chief Warrant
Officer Allan J. Warden, Naval Facility
Keflavik, was promoted to his present
rank from chief oceangraphic systems
technician.
CW02 Warden has received orders to
Naval Facility Brawdy, Wales as assis-
tant electronic material officer.
Lsw Day USA
Sunday will be "Law Day U. S. A."
Established by Presidential proclama-
tion in 1958, May 1 was set aside in
1961 by Joint Resolution of Congress as
a "special day of celebration by the
American people in appreciation of their
liberties and the reaffirmation of
their loyalty to the United States of
America."
Each year the President issues a
proclamation and local Law Day procla-
mations are made by governors and
mayors.
The purpose of Law Day is to advance
equality and justice under law; to
encourage citizen support of law obser-
vance and law enforcement; and to foster
respect for law and understanding of its
essential place in the life of every
citizen of the United States.
Sponsored by the American Bar Associa-
tion, an estimated 50,000 Law Day pro-
grams and other observances are held in
the United States on or near May 1.
AFMPC visit
The AFI Junior Officers' Council is
sponsoring a visit for two Air Force
Military Personnel Center representa-
tives .
While at Keflavik, Captain Carl
McPherson and Senior Master Sergeant
J. T. Levi will discuss personnel con-
cepts and answer individual questions.
Arriving Wednesday, the two repre-
sentatives journeyed to Hofn yesterday.
Monday, they will conduct briefings
and field questions for AFI personnel
as follows:
Officers—2-4 p.m. at the Officers'
Club ballroom and enlisteds 9 a.m. to
11 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m. at Andrews Theater.
The visitors will tour AFI units and
staff agencies, conducting small dis-
cussion groups and responding to indi-
vidual queries Tuesday.
Captain McPherson and SMSgt. Levi
may be contacted at BOQ 637 and BEQ
760, respectively.
Flos Market
Tomorrow the annual Family Services
Flea Market will be held at Hangar 885,
beginning at noon.
The affair, which will feature an
auction, will include more than 55
booths.
Child can class
A child care class will be held in
the Dispensary lounge Monday at 7 p.m.
Dr. B. P. MacHaffie will discuss
child care, growth and development and
care of childhood illness.
Couples are invited to attend. Call
Outpatient Clinic at 3301 to register.
GS Camp
Girl Scout Day Camp will be held
June 20 through June 24 at the Girl Scout
Hut.
Adult help is needed. If interested
call Charlean Wilson at 7108 or Eileen
Andrieu at 2150.
Training dates will be announced later
for leaders and helpers. Registration
for girls will be held in late May and
early June.
NCO Wives
The NCO Wives Club will hold its
monthly meeting in the home of Chris
Piwko, 931-2E at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
All wives of E-ls through E-9s
are invited.
The club will host a bake sale, to-
day in the Main Exchange Lobby. Baked
goods may be bought 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
6TORK
cLud
Yolanda Maria Benson was born 23 April
at 11:30 p.m. She is the daughter of
Maria Rosa and Aviation Boatswain Mate
Senior Chief Petty Officer Robert G.
Benson. ABCS Benson is attached to Air
Operations, Naval Station, Keflavik.
note changes in television programming