The White Falcon - 09.06.1978, Blaðsíða 3

New Navy Career Counselor
gives information
A man of dominate interest, intelli-
gence and positive intention has arrived
at Naval Station Keflavik, Iceland for
the benefit of all military personnel
and dependents. His name is Ralph Tice.
He is the new Navy Career Counselor.
Petty Officer First Class Tice has
served the Navy more than 20 years, but
has the enthusiasm of a new recruit. He
is one of those rare individuals with a
continuous determination of accomplish-
ing the ultimate in his rate.
"I want to accomplish one particular
thing while I'm here; and that is to put
out maximum information on what is avail-
able and to let the individuals concerned
choose from those options of his or her
own career pattern," he said.
Petty Officer Tice radiates a comfort-
able easiness. He relates in a friendly
manner rather than the expected platonic
style.
"I want to try and change the image of
the Navy counselor. We have the image of
being here only to reenlist people. I
want everyone to know my job is to "give
information." I believe the decision to
reenlist comes much earlier than your
final visit to the'career counseling of-
fice. We are going to stop attacking
people the last six months of their en-
listments."
"I want to let all personnel know
what they have going for themselves.
This is not Navy, not stay Navy, this is
what you have going for you at this par-
ticular time in you life," Tice stated.
Being such an outgoing and ambitious
personality, Petty Officer Tice has been
recognized for his naval achievements.
At his last command in Naples, Italy, he
was awarded a Navy Commendation medal
for special work. He was also the first
black recruiter ever assigned to Missis- -
sippi.
Petty Officer Tice intends to give
presentations on surviver benefits and
customer service to various clubs and or-
ganizations on the base. He feels every
military individual should be familiar
with pertinent information that will as-
sist one's military experience
"I think people are satisfied if you
give the straight scoop. I believe all
personnel want the answer they really
desire, but I think, more important than
that is that people want answers; and, if
you give them a factual, prompt answer,
although it may not be what they want to
hear, people have less of a problem (deal-
ing with it," he commented.
Naval Station Keflavik, Iceland wel-
comes Petty Officer Ralph Tice, a man who
will serve his two-year tour with the
greatest of Navy pride and achievement.
A. T. MAHAN GRADUATION—Graduate Robin Hollier sings her own composed song
for the 1978 class graduation ceremony. Twenty-six seniors graduated at
the ceremony held in the base chapel last Friday. (Falcon Staff Photo)
Red Cross
Swim and
Stay Fit
Program
"Some people cope by using alcohol or
other drugs. I prefer strenuous exer-
cise," said Lieutenant John Adolfson,
who recently completed the 50 mile mark
in the American Red Cross "Swim and Stay
Fit" program.
Lt. Adolfson, the Naval Station Human
Resources Officer, started swimming in
the program Feb. 1 and completed the 50
miles on May 25.
Swimming, like running, is an aerobic
exercise that promotes cardio-vascular
fitness and well being in the individual.
The program was developed by the Amer-
ican Red Cross to promote and develop
physical fitness. In order to earn the
prestigious 50 mile award, an individual
must swim a quarter mile each time he
swims. Contenders are able to use the
regular crawl, breast, side or elementary
back strokes in order to swim their 50
miles.
At the completion of each 10 mile seg-
ment, an individual is awarded a certif-
icate according to his accomplishment,
up to 50 miles. A certificate and patch
are then awarded.
There is no age limit to participate
in the program and no fee is charged.
All are encouraged to take advantage of
the program and its benefits.
Contenders who received awards from
Bob Weekley, Red Cross Field Director and
congradulations from Richard Bednarsky,
Water Sfety/First Aid Chairman are; Doris
Miller, wife of Chaplain Hal Miller, 10
miles, Captain Bruce Bennett, Iceland
Defense Force Legal Officer, 20 miles,
Lieutenant Jon Meires, Dental, 40 miles,
and Lieutenant John Adolfson, Human Rela-
tions , 50 miles.
Keflavik notes
FAA examinations administered
A Federal Aviation Administration Re-
presentative will visit the Naval Sta-
tion from June 22 to June 25, to admin-
ister written examinations and flight
CPO initiation
All E-7s, E-8s and E-9s are Invited
to attend a Chief Petty Officer initia-
tion Friday. The ceremonies will be
held at the Windbreaker Club which will
be closed for normal business from 12 to
proficiency checks.
Personnel interested in taking these
FAA written examinations should contact
Chief Fesler at 2121 or 2122.
under wraps
5 p.m.
A buffet lunch will be available to
all attendees and will cost $2.50 each.
All E-7s and above are asked to help
support this traditional Navy event.
Youth Center summer schedule
The Youth Center will begin summer
hours, starting Monday as follows:
Mon.-Sat.
Sunday
Mon.-Thurs.
Fri.-Sat
1-6 p.m.
1-10 p.m.
1-10 p.m.
1-11 p.m.
ages 6-11
7-12th grade
ages 11-19
ages 11-19
Youth Center discos for teens begin
tonight and will continue to be held
every Friday night throughout the sum-
mer. Dancing will be from 8 p.m. to
midnight. Admission is one dollar.
All teens are invited.
The Youth Center will sponsor a swim
trip to the Reykjavik pool Thursday for
all youths ages eight to 14.
A one dollar bus fee is payable at
the time of departure. 100 kronur will
be required for pool admission.
Permission slips are available at the
Youth Center. Names will be placed on
the list only after a signed permission
slip has been turned in.
The bus can only carry 20 people, so
sign up now! For more information, call
7822.
USO excursion and events
Don't miss the ever-popular Krisivik-
Kleifervatn tour, departing Keflavik to-
morrow at 12:’30 p.m. The mini-bus will
go to a glacial lake, a hot springs area
and a lava black beach. The USO is
again going factory shopping Tuesday at
12:30 p.m. . Come with USO and take ad-
vantage of big bargains and big business
at the ice cream parlor.
A ping pong tournament will be held
Sunday at 2 p.m. USO will be offering
prizes for the winners, so spend the
afternoon, having good times and re-
ceiving prizes'.
Monday evenings are USO game nights;
Monday at 7 a domino tournament will be
featured. Drop by for fun and games
and free junk food to enhance the
evening.
Pinochle enthusiasts, the U£0
Pinochle Club will meet Tuesday at
6:30 p.m. and every subsequent Tuesday
at 6:30.
Signups will be beginning for the
second monthly USO bowling party, hap-
pening at 1 p.m. June 17.
Did you know that the USO offers
Icelandic ysa from 11 a.m. on Friday
until 75 pounds have been devoured and
then again from 9:30 p.m. until 4 a.m.
every Friday and Saturday night.
USO's Ann Williams bids farewell
and thanks to the Keflavik community
for the support given to USO during
her 18-month stay.
Wheelers
new hideout
The Rocky Road Four-wheeleid have
changed their meeting place. The club
now meets at the Rod & Gun Club building
every Tuesday at 7 p.m.
FATHER’S DAY ...
JUNE 18
TO DADS
EVERYWHERE!
“Mr. Brook will be so happy
—I finally oiled fhaf slicking
file drawer!”