The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 06.01.1978, Blaðsíða 2

The White Falcon - 06.01.1978, Blaðsíða 2
Page 2 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 U ■ OUI— I I I I I— I— 4 1 iJ HkW m , * 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 The White Falcon is published every Friday in accordance with. SECNAVINST 5720.44 for distribution to U.S. military personnel, Naval Station, Keflavik, Iceland, and their dependents, and to military and civilian employees of the Iceland Defense force and their families. It is printed in the Naval Station Print Shop from appropriated funds in ac- cordance with NAVEXOS P-35. The opinions and statements made herein are not to be construed as official views of the Department of Defense or the U.S. Government. News items, questions, suggestions and comments may be submitted by calling 4612 or by visiting AFRTS, building T-44.

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