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White Falcon
January 6, 1978
Navy Exchange news
by Darlene Johnson
Refresh your wardrobe
Has your wardrobe developed into a
drab, tired look? Let your Navy Ex-
change fabric care department, better
known as the Laundry/Dry Cleaning Cen-
ter, restore that lively look to your
wardrobe. Also, it's a fact that per-
manent press garments look and wear
better after drycleaning. Stop by and
restore your garments to a brighter,
more lively look. The center will also
do wonders for that holiday suit or
dress that you danced the night away
in.)
Just for sew
The Navy Exchange Sewing Center,
located at Toyland, has just received a
shipment of African-print material for
your sewing pleasure. This material
may put you in an exotic mood for sewing
a beautiful sari or a comfortable caftan
for your leisure wear. Check out the
Sewing Center for the many patterns and
notions available and start sewing right
away.
Driftwood Cafeteria news
Mitzi has returned and is now fea-
turing her famous steak sandwich at a
special luncheon price. And, should
you not be in the mood for steak, try
one of her scrumptious egg omelets,
fixed just the way you desire it, or
try a dish of her Japanese fried rice
for your oriental appetite. Come to
the Driftwood and try one of the many
taste-tempting features offered Tuesday
through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Vending machine beer price increase
There will be a 10 cent increase on
the price of beer in the vending ma-
chines. This increase is because of the
increase by the vendor.
The increase will be kept at a bare
minimum to you, the patron.
These vending machines, known as
"silent salesmen", have been provided by
your Navy Exchange to serve you through-
out the week, 24 hours a day. Should
you ever have any question on the ser-
vicing of one of these machines, call
the Navy Exchange Vending Department at
4575 or 6105.
NEX quality control
The infusion of "new blood" into the
Navy is an ongoing process. And, the
Keflavik Navy Exchange realizes that
many of its customers are newccmers who
may not be familiar with the NEX and its
many operations.
Surprisingly, even some of the old-
timers are not totally up-to-date on re-
cent changes. For these reasons, NEX
finds it worthwhile to periodically ex-
plain various facets of the operation.
One such facet is quality control—
those things that NEX does to make sure
that you. get your money's worth when
you buy something from NEX.
NEX needs and appreciates your busi-
ness, so you may safely bet that a num-
ber of safeguards are used to reduce
the chances of defective merchandise
being sold at the NEX.
One method is by procuring from
reputable sources. The items that NEX
sells are purchased from listings of
carefully screened manufacturers and
suppliers. They are periodically re-
viewed and modified, and merchandise
excellence is a prime factor for
listing eligibility.
Another quality control measure is
the inspecting of merchandise samples.
Experienced buyers examine samples ot
items being considered tor acceptable
standards of appearance, performance and
durability. "Seconds" or "irregulars"
are quickly rejected.
When goods are received, they are
checked at the exchange warehouse during
the tagging process and checked again
when placed on the sales floor.
Bear in mind that the competitive
pace of today's manufacturing and as-
sembling processes increases the chance
of an item slipping through the screen-
ing procedures, and there is always the
possibility that a faulty item may
reach the sales floor . .even when the
article is accompanied by a tag that
reads: "Inspected by No. 6." But,
should this happen, that item faces
the ultimate test—the Navy Exchange
customer.
NEX experienced customers know
about the no-hassle refund policy.
They also know that NEX has a con-
tinuing need to be informed about de-
fective merchandise, so that the re-
maining items may be checked and, if
necessary, removed from the sales
area.
NEX knows well that low prices alone
won't keep you coming back. That's
why quality control of the items NEX
sells is high on the operations' list.
Military News
Air Force film
Air Force master and senior master
sergeants may gain considerable insight
into the operating procedures of senior
non-commisioned officer (NCO) promotion
boards-in one easy lesson at the Air
Forces Iceland Consolidated Base
Personnel Office (CBPO).
Military personnel report number 116,
recently distributed to CBPOs, is a 32
minute super-8mm Palace Flick film
designed to remove some of the mystique
surrounding the board evaluation process
for E-8 and E-9 eligibles. It was
filmed during the first day's activities
of last year's E-8 board which convened
April 25 at the Air Force Military
Personnel Center, but the activities
cover procedures for all boards.
Film content ranges from how the
makeup of the board is determined and
members are selected to the actual
instructions and guidance given to
senior and cheif master sergeant
selection board members. Areas covered
include senior NCO promotion program
background, the two-phased weighted
factor and "whole person" board evalua-
tion selection process, selection folder
contents and development of board
scoring.
The AFI CBPO expects to receive this
film shortly.
Navy bells toll again
The Navy has selected more that 100
ships and squadrons to participate in
the wear testing of a new edition of the
traditional Navy bell bottom uniform
Around the world
later this year.
The wear test period is necessary
because the old melton cloth, from which
earlier bell bottoms were made, is no
longer available in the quanity needed*
A new material, somewhat lighter, will
be used, and must be tested for
wearability, serviceability and other
qualities.
During the first three months of
this year, teams from the Navy Clothing
and Textile Research Facility will visit
selected units to take measurement for
the uniforms which should be delivered
beginning in late March. All deliveries
should be completed by June.
The final report of the test should
be at Bupers in February 1979.
Only Navy men in pay grades E-l
through E-4 will wear the bells. Also,
it must be noted, the old blue uniform
is not authorized for wear at any time.
Airlines extend military fares
Four United States airlines plan to
extend reduced military fares, according
to the Military Traffic Management
Command (MTMC). Delta, Eastern, United
and American airlines have told MTMC
that they plan to extend the reduced
fares beyond their scheduled March 31
end.
While extensions are subject to Civil
Aeronautics Board approval, MTMC said
early statements by the airlines is an
indication that other airlines will
follow suit.
TOURS &
TRAVEL
by Nancy Walker
Eurail passes
Eurail passes entitle the holder to
unlimited first class travel on the
national railroads of Austria, France,
Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Holland,
Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Finland arid
Greece for the duration of the pass
validity.
Travel on many private transportation
facilities such as the ferry boats and
steamers on the Rhine and Danube rivers
and Swiss lakes is also included.
Prices of Eurail passes depend upon
the length of pass validity. The
shortest length of validity available
is eight days, and the longest length
of validity is three months.
Student railpasses are available to
any person who is under 26 years old
and enrolled full time in an institution
of learning. The student pass, offered
at a special rate, offers unlimited
second class rail travel in the 15
countries for period of two months.
United States military personnel
and their dependents who are stationed
in Iceland may obtain Eurail passes,
but the Eurail pass must be issued
from stateside. Therefore, applica-
tions for the passes must be sent to
the French National Railroad Office
which is located in New York.
Brochures and applications, along
with address information and prices,
are available at the Tour Office. If
you are interested in obtaining an
Eurail pass, call 4200.
Edinburgh excursion
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, is un-
doubtedly one of the most beautiful
cities in the world. More than 19 cen-
turies of romantic history characterize
the city.
A world of adventure awaits you in
Edinburgh. You may trace Scotland's
history and discover what the Scottish
culture is all about.
There are many places to visit, in-
cluding the theater, museums, cathedrals
and picturesque parks and gardens.
The Tour Office is planning an ex-
cursion package to Edinburgh. The ex-
cursion flight is tentatively scheduled
to depart the morning of Feb. 17 and re-
turn the evening of Feb. 20.
If a tour to Edinburgh appeals to
you, contact the Tour Office. The of-
fice wants to obtain a list of names of
interested persons. Also, if you have
any suggestions on things you would like
to see included in the package, contact
the Tour Office. Plans, including
prices and dates, should be definite by
the end of Janaary.
Customs regulations affect
everyone, everywhere
All military and civilian employees
of the United States Government and
their accompanying dependents who are
returning to continental United States
on permanent change of station orders or
as indicated in paragraph 8003 of the
Department of Defense Instructions
5030.49R are authorized duty-free entry
into the continental United States. All
personal and household effects which
were in their direct personal possession
while overseas is subject to the
following limitations:
Not more than one US gallon (128
ozs.) of alcoholic beverages of which
three quarts must be manufactured and
bottled in the US. This exemption must
accompany the individual and cannot be
for resale. Dependents claiming this
exemption must be 21 years old or older
at the time of entry into the US.
There is no specific limitation on
the number of cigarettes that many enter
duty-free for personal use but unreason-
able quantities will be prohibited. Not
more than 100 cigars for personal use
may be imported duty-free.
For more information contact “ —
Military Customs Office at Bldg. T-790
or call 4639.
SEE IT ALL...DO IT ALL ON
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New arrivals
Heath Edward Ruppert was born Dec. 30
at 2:26 a.m. He is the son of HM2 Troy
Francis and Candice Susan Ruppert. HM2
Ruppert is assigned to the Hospital.
Joseph Daniel Heckler was born Dec.
28 at 8:24 p.m. He is son of Joseph E.
and Bonnie M. Heckler. Mr. Heckler is
assigned to the ROICC.
Jessica Kristin Keyes was born Dec.
21 at 8:44 a.m. She is the daughter of
CTT2 Bart A. and Johanna Keyes. CTT2
Keyes is assigned to NSGA.
Terri Lynn was born Dec. 19 at 12:27
p.m. She is the daughter of Major Mayo
A. and Susan N. Hadden. Major Hadden
is assigned to IDF Headquarters.
IF IT’S NEWS
CALL 4612
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
Public Affairs Officer
JOC James E. Dewater
Editor
J02 Jerry Foster
Staff
J02 Ray D. Oosterman
JOSN William M. Taylor
Gerald Hansen
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