The White Falcon - 07.04.1978, Blaðsíða 2

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White Falcon
April 7, 1978
CFK staff officer receives DMS medal;
Exchange news
by Darlene Johnson
commended for JCS computer operation
A Commander Fleet Air Keflavik staff
member received the Defense Meritorious
Service medal recently.
Lieutenant Commander William (Bill)
E. Davies Jr., Tactical Support Center
director, was given the medal by Rear
Admiral Karl J. Bernstein, Commander
Fleet Air Keflavik, March 23.
The 36-year-old officer, who arrived
at Keflavik March 8 from the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, was awarded the medal
for "exceptionally meritorious service
from March 1975 through January 1978."
While with JCS, he was an automated
data processing (ADP) operations of-
ficer in the Operations Data Branch of
Information Systems Division, Opera-
tions Directorate. LCdr. Davies was
responsible for the large computer
support system as part of the World-
wide Military Command and Control
System (WMCCS).
He helped develop several important
new concepts in the operation of the
Joint Operation Planning System com-
puter system, of which he was the
primary technical manager. The com-
mander also wrote and staffed the
basic publication for the ADP system
and developed several new files and
innovative improvements tc existing
files.
Iceland is not a new scene for
LCdr. Davies. He has deployed to
Keflavik four times with patrol squad-
rons throughout the past 10 years. As-
signed to Keflavik for a two-year tour,
the commander will be joined by his
wife, Carolyn, and their three children
in June.
TOURS &
TRAVEL
By Magna Gudmundsdottir
AIRLINE TICKET AGENCY
For the benefit of all the newly ar-
rived military and dependents on the
base: The Tour Office, located in the
Viking Building, is an airline ticket
agency for Loftleidir Airlines. It can
make reservations and issue tickets for
you if you are traveling to the states
or to Europe...and it always ensures
that these are at the best available
price.
It also offers discounts at two ho-
tels in Reykjavik: Hotel Loftleidir
and Hotel Esja. For more information,
contact the Tour Office at 4200 or 4420.
HVITARBAKKI LODGE
The Tour Office announces that the
Hvitarbakki Lodge will open in the near
future.
Hvitarbakki is a recreational facility,
leased by the Navy. It is located in
the lush farming district of Borgarfjor-
dur about 100 miles northeast of Kefla-
vik.
Hvitarbakki is an ideal recreation
area, regardless of your interests. If
you are looking for relaxation, you will
find the peace and quietness only avail-
able in the Icelandic countryside.
Hvitarbakki is a converted three-story
farmhouse. The bottom floor houses a
large kitchen which has two stoves, a
large grill, deep fryer, meat slicer,
electric potato peeler and French fry
press.
There are plenty of pots, pans and
kitchen utensils available; however,
plates and flatware are limited.
On the bottom floor you will a cozy
lounge, a large walk-in cooler plus
sauna and shower.
The main floor has a large, com-
fortable living room/lounge.
The manager's quarters are also lo-
cated on this floor. You should check
in with him when you arrive.
The upper floor has several bedrooms,
equipped with bunk beds.
Once the opening date has been set,
reservations may be made at the Tour
Office in person, and paid for at the
same time.
Bedding, camping equipment, food and
personal necessities must be supplied
by the guests as none is available at
the lodge.
CHAMPUS extended
Military
News
Commanding Officer
Capt. Jack T. Weir
\fjL|i0 Public Affairs Officer
VyniTU jo2 Jerry L. Foster
Editorial Staff
con J02 Ray D. Oosterman
AR Karen Mayo
Gerald Hansen
The White Falcon is published each
Friday in accd-tdance with SECNAVINST.
5720.44 for distribution to U. S.^
military personnel, Naval Station
Keflavik, Iceland, and their depen-
dents, 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, sugges-
tions and comments may be submitted
by calling the Naval Station Public
Affairs Office at 4612 or by vis-
iting the Naval Station Public Af-
fairs Office in Bldg. T-44.
for private ambulance
Civilian Health and Medical Program
of the Uniformed Services (CHAMPUS)
coverage has been extended for private
ambulance transportation to military
hospitals and for treatment of service-
connected illness and injuries.
Private ambulance service to military
hospitals has been extended as an inter-
im measure pending finalization of a
plan that will provide better interface
between CHAMPUS and the Uniformed Ser-
vices Direct Code System.
Private ambulance service to mili-
tary hospitals must meet criteria of the
program’s regulation. For example, it
must be medically necessary and related
to a covered condition. Voluntary am-
bulances for which the operating organi-
zation requests a contribution but does
not issue a legally binding bill are not
covered by CHAMPUS. Neither is service
provided by such vehicles as medicabs
and ambicabs.
Coverage for service-connected in-
juries and illnesses has been extended
temporarily until Jan. 1 1979 while
Congress considers several bills that
would do away with the exclusion of
this care, which is based in law.
CNO to
study uniform
Chief of Naval Operations, James
L. Holloway III has convened a special
uniform board to study shipboard work
uniforms.
The board will review uniform re-
quirements for normal working condi-
tions and also address special require-
ments for protective clothing.
Various proposals for a general all-
purpose shipboard working uniform are
being considered as a part of this
study.
NEX DOESN'T WHOLESALE
Navy Exchanges are nonappropriated
fund activities and do not receive any
taxpayer's money from congressional ap-
propriations to pay for operating ex-
penses. From revenue received through
the cash registers, exchanges must pay
for the cost of renovating and refurbish-
ing facilities, new construction and all
operating supplies. Navy Exchanges also
have the responsibility of generating
funds to support Navy welfare, morale
and recreation programs.
To pay for all these items, Navy Ex-
changes must apply a markup on items
and services provided. However, a num-
ber of items, highlighted as price
breakers, are sold at cost or slightly
above cost to provide additional savings
to Navy Exchange customers.
PLANT NEEDS
The Navy Exchange Main Retail Store is
well-stocked with several plant grooming
items. Plant food, sprays, tools and
potting soil plus an assortment of plant-
ers are now available. Start some today
and use the helpful supplies that the
exchange has to offer.
WOMEN'S PLUS COORDINATES
The Navy Exchange Store has a selection
of women's coordinates from "Tomorrow's
Dream" and "Catalina Plus." These co-
ordinates consist of separates in quality
knit pants and tunic tops for sizes up
to 20. Check out the fashion coordinates
in the ladies' section of the clothing
store.
BARBECUEING ACCESSORIES
Toyland is this year's center for all
your barbecueing needs. Charcoal and
lighter fluid is on hand with an assort-
ment of Ekco barbecueing tools. These
tools include tongs, turners, forks and
basting brushes. Of special interest
is the "Weber Kettle Grill." The
quality and versatility of this grill
adds a new dimension to the "outdoor
cooking" pleasure. Built for long,
trouble-free life, the Weber grill is
made of heavy materials with a baked-
on enamel finish. If you haven't al-
ready been enjoying that great "char-
coal taste" from outdoor cooking, try
it today.
ICELANDIC GIFTS
The Main Retail Store is well-stocked
with Icelandic giftware from Rammager-
din. A new assortment of sweaters in
different styles for both men and wo-
men are available with a variety of
"Ice-Wool" scarves, gloves and pillows.
Icelandic jewelry and replicas of the
Viking men adorn the shelves and show-
case. These gifts make wonderful pre-
sents for transferring personnel and
to those special people stateside. Be
sure to stop by and see these interest-
ing items from Iceland.
SUMMER TIRES ARE IN
The Navy Exchange Service Station has
received summer tires. The Service Sta-
tion asks that you make your appointment
early, keeping in mind that May 15 is
the deadline for studded tires. Call
today and make your appointment for y0ur
tires to be changed. The phone number
is 4470.
SHARING IN SONG, "The Icelandic Christian Singers" visited "The Well"
in Bks. 747 Saturday.
A.T. Mahan school lu
nch menu
Monday
Chicken noodle soup, grilled ham-
burgers or cheeseburgers, crisp potato
chips, Boston baked beans, chef salad
and cherry jello or pineapple pudding.
Tuesday
Creole soup, Roast beef au jus,
mashed potatoes with natural gravy, sea-
soned mixed vegetables, garden salad,
and strawberry jello or coconut pudding.
Youth Center
'fleas’ entry
Wednesday
Cream of mushroom soup, simmered hot
dogs or sloppy joe on toasted bun,
French fries, seasoned sweet corn, tos-
sed green salad and lime jello or vanil-
la pudding
Thursday
Chicken rice soup, chicken fried beef
steaks, snowflake potatoes, brown gravy,
seasoned lima beans, fruit salad, and
orange jello or chocolate pudding.
Friday
Manhattan clam chowder, grilled fish
cakes, deep fried shrimp, French fried
potatoes, seasoned green beans, pear
salad and cherry jello or orange pud<-
ding.
On April 14 and 21 there will be a
required admission of a usable item to
be sold at the Family Services Flea Mar-
ket. Usable items are unperishable
foods, clothes, toys, household goods
and others.
Hospital to check
microwave ovens
The Station Hospital will check mi-
crowave ovens for leakage when purchased,
after shipping to Iceland and after re-
pairs. Contact the Enviromental Health
Services at 4109 for scheduling and/or
further information.
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