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White Falcon
March 31, 1978
Exchange news
by Darlene Johnson
AF Aid Society
Help when
you need it
Faced with a temporary financial
emergency? Don't know where to turn?
Perhaps the Air Force Aid Society can
help!
Over the years the Air Force Aid
Society (AFAS) has provided emergency
financial assistance to thousands of
Air Force members and families to help
them through unforeseen difficulties.
The society has recently expanded its
policies to further the Air Force phi-
losophy of "taking care of its own."
Because each case is considered on
its own merits, it is not possible to
develop a list of all circumstances
which qualify for assistance. As a
rule of thumb, an emergency is gener-
ally defined as an unforeseen occur-
rence, requiring an urgent remedy.
Applying for assistance is a simple
matter. Just contact your AFAS
officer at the AFI personnel office.
Fill out an application and AFI
personnel will contact the national
headquaters.. If a need is deter-
mined, the society will write the
check.
Air Force Aid Society assistance
is provided only to Air Force members
and their families. This included
retirees as well as dependents of mem-
bers who die on active duty or in
retirement.
AFAS provided some $1.6 million in
loans to some 7,500 members and families
and grants of approximately $100,000 to
about 375 members and their families.
Educational loans totaled $2.5 million.
The Air Force Aid Society is parti-
cularly sensitive to the needs of
junior enlisted personnel, including
temporary financial problems which may
arise as the result of a permanent
change of station move. In many cases,
the AFAS can provide the necessary
cushion to help them through a finan-
cial crisis.
Your local AFAS officer can provide
more details on the program.
Getaway luggage
For many people, spring and summer
seasons mean travel—a time to hit the
road, visit friends and see new places.
Well, the Navy Exchange has a new as-
sortment of luggage, ideal for the oc-
casion, regardless of how far or long
you intend to travel. The selection
ranges from small totes to large-size
pieces, in soft-side and hard-shell
construction. Also available are
attache cases and small suitcases,
designed to fit neatly under the seats
of most airline carriers.
The money you save on Navy Exchange
luggage can make your getaway that
much more enjoyable.
Feel spring fresh
The arrival of spring and wearing
freshly laundered clothes develops a
fresh outlook on life. So take advan-
tage of the quality laundry/dry clean-
ing service provided by your Navy
Exchange and enjoy a fresh outlook on
life throughout the year.
New car sales
New car sales can offer an added
savings to Navy Exchange authorized pa-
trons through the following major auto-
mobile manufacturers' represenatives:
Ford/Chrysler----Mr. Mooney---Taxi
Stand
General Motors---Mr. Roberts----Re-
creation Bldg.
American Motors Corp----Mr. Cleaver---
Recreation Bldg.
Delivery in the United States nor-
mally takes 12 weeks. Orders are begun
after receiving a reasonable down payment
and you must pay the remaining amount due
upon delivery. Orders for 1978 models
will be cut off soon, so see the dealer
of your choice and have your new car
waiting for your arrival in the United
States.
32 years young
The Navy Resale System actually came
into being 32 years ago with the formal
establishment of the Ships Store Office
on April 1, 1946, by James V. Forrestal,
then Secretary of the. Navy.
Before that time, Navy resale activi-
ties consisted of many fragmented
operations, conducted by countless ships
and units of the Navy. This disjointed
situation evidenced inconsistencies in
goods and services provided, as well as
logistic and regulatory differences.
Clearly, a Navy committee found,
there was a pressing need for consoli-
dation of the various activities into a
structured organization. Such an
organization, the committee success-
fully reasoned, would result in signi-
ficantly improved benefits to Navy
members and their authorized dependents.
Since the urgency of World War II had
subsided, attention was then given to a
consolidation plan, approved in February,
1946.
During the past 32 years, the Navy
Resale System has grown into a multi-
faceted network of Navy Exchanges, com-
missary stores, Ships Stores Afloat,
Military Sealift Command exchanges and
Navy Lodges around the world. The goods
and services provided by these agencies
have been a significant factor in the
dramatic improvement of Navy life that
has taken place in the last three
decades.
The Keflavik Navy Exchange, as an
important part of the system's struc-
ture, proudly shares in the Navy
Resale System's heritage and the occa-
sion of this anniversary. But, more
importantly, NEX proud of its member-
ship on a team that is dedicated to
providing professional resale services
to Navy men and women.
Most good things are not easily a-
chieve as it is with the many benefits
made available by existing Navy Resale
System facilities.
Many people played a part in making
the system what it is today, and many
people are doing their utmost to make
it even better. Not only congressional
and military leaders, but also, the
many people all the way down the line
as well have contributed. Included are
people such as yourself— the loyal
customer who recognizes the personal
value of the system and actively par-
ticipates in protecting it from abuse.
With your continued support, the
future of the Navy Resale System pro-
mises to upstage its impressive past.
The NEX staff invites and encourages you
to join with NEX this anniversary oc-
casion, in its renewed commitment to yet
even greater service to the Navy family.
Do it yourself and save
The high cost of labor has literally
transformed the do-it-yourself craze
into a permanent way of life. In fact,
power and hand tools are selling like
never before—15 to 25 percent increase
in demand over last year and manufac-
turers say the end is nowhere in sight.
Unfortunately, the same labor cost
escalation also influences the,prices
you pay for money-saving tools as well
as everything else.
If you're a smart consumer, you'll
shop now for the tools you want, es-
pecially during the April Do-It-Your-
self Sale. You'll minimize the
possibility of encountering out-of-
stock conditions and probably get the
best deals. (NEX assumes that you
already realize that most items will
become more expensive the longer you
wait.) One thing is fairly certain:
You can count on the Navy Exchange to
come through with attractive prices
despite inflation.
Guaranteed satisfaction
Perk up with a quick snack from the
different vending machines provided by
your exchange for your pleasure and
enjoyment.
For information or servicing of
vending machine, call the Vending De-
partment at 4575.
'PWOC
What’s that?
By Pat Foster
The last Thursday of the month has
become a special day for many single and
unaccompanied personnel. It is on this
day that the Protestant Women of the
Chapel sponsors a free chili supper,
complete with rolls and dessert.
What is the Protestant Women of the
Chapel (PWOC) and what is it they do?
Every woman who attends the Protes-
tant Chapel service on Sunday is
considered a member of the PWOC, and is
encouraged to participate in its acti-
vities .
The aims of the PWOC are: To lead
women to accept Christ as their personal
Savior and Lord; to teach women the
history and beliefs of the church
through worship and Bible study; to
develop prayer, evangelism, stewardship
and social service; and to involve
women in Chapel work.
"We are Workers Together for Christ,"
became the official motto in 1957.
The monthly meeting is held on the
first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
at the Chapel. After general business
is discussed, a devotional is given a-
long with inspirational programs. The
meeting ends with social time.
Friday mornings a Bible study is
held at 9:30 a.m. at Qtrs. 1045D.
Along with the chili supper, the
PWOC sends baked goods to Hofn every
month, visits the sick, aids those who
need the help, presents a plant to new
Chapel community members and maintains
a constant prayer chain.
New projects are always in the mill
and ideas are always welcome.
The PWOC hope to see you its next
meeting, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Chapel.
If you have any questions or re-
quests, call Charlene Bennett at 7875
or Margaret Dearmond at 7340.
A.T. Mahan school lunch menu
Monday—Cream of mushroom soup,
grilled ham steaks or chili hot dogs,
French fried potatoes, buttered green
beans, salad, dessert, lemon gelatin and
chocolate pudding.
Tuesday—French onion soup with crou-
tons, Newport fried chicken, brown
chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, buttered
peas, salad, dessert, strawberry gela-
tin and butterscotch pudding.
Wednesday—Split pea soup, spaghetti
with meat sauce and meatballs or grilled
cheese sandwich, French fried potatoes,
buttered broccoli, chef's salad, des-
sert, lime gelatin, vanilla pudding and
garlic bread.
Thursday—Minestrone soup, hot open
face pork sandwich, brown gravy, mashed
potatoes, buttered corn, fruit salad,
dessert, orange gelatin and chocolate
pudding.
Friday—Vegetable soup, Icelandic
fish, battered fried shrimp, sloppy
joes on toasted buns, baked macaroni
and cheese, seasoned peas, salad, lemon
gelatin and butterscotch pudding.
TOURS &
TRAVEL
by Madeleine Grimsley
Summer excursion rates
Great news for families planning to
visit the United Kingdom, Scandanavia or
Finland this summer. Starting Apr, 1,
a family plan is scheduled on the 8-
21 day excursions. The head of the
family will pay full fare; the rest of
the family pays 50 percent of the fare.
This fare applies only to the above
countries. It adds up to quite a
savings. Call the Tour Office for more
information.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is a wonderful city to
visit. It has history, life and warmth.
To get an overall view of the city,
several tour operators exist* such as
Bergmann or American Express. The
American Express operates the Amsterdam
Sightseeing Tours; departures are daily
at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. and last about
two and a half hours. You can also take
a canal tour of the city from a number
of locations.
Often on a visit to Amsterdam, the
exciting shopping street, so close to
the train station, is overlooked. You
will find that one of the most interest-
ing experiences in Amsterdam is to walk
along this narrow shopping street,
which parallels the broad Damrak and
Rokin Streets. The Damrak is the main
avenue from the train station. The way
to find the shopping street is to look
for the McDonalds at Muntplein.
“Red Cross is an
organization of
physical action,of
instantaneous
action; it cannot
await the ordinary
deliberation of
organized bodies
if it would be of
use to suffering
humanity..”
Clara Barton,
Red Cross
founder
White
Falcon
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
Public Affairs Officer
J02 Jerry L. Foster
Editorial Staff
J02 Ray D. Oosterman
AR Karen Mayo
Gerald Hansen
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