The White Falcon - 21.11.1980, Blaðsíða 2

2 White Falcon November 21, 1980
New AF decorations. . .____________________________________________________________________
Washington (AFNS) — The secretary of the Air Force has approved a^
new medal and three new ribbons for the Air Force recognition program.
The Air Force Achievement Medal was established to recognize service
members for their achievements. It ranks below the Air Force Commendation
Medal in precedence and may be delegated for award by wing commanders or
equivalent levels. The medal is worth one point toward promotion.
The three new ribbons are:
- Air Force Training Ribbon awarded for completion of initial
training;
- Air Force Recognition Ribbon awarded to recipients of special
trophies and awards as described in Air Force Regulation 900-29; and
- Overseas Ribbon awarded for completion of an overseas tour.
' Check with your personnel office for details on policy changes.
New space center proposed. . .____________________________________________________________
Washington (AFNS) — A draft environmental impact statement on pro-
posed western states sites for the Consolidated Space Operations Center
has been filed with the Environmental Protection Agency. The center will
control satellite operations and direct future Department of Defense
space-shuttle operations.
The statement reports that building and operating the center at
either the Air Force-preferred site near Peterson AFB, Colorado, or the
alternative sites at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, or Malmstrom AFB, Montana,
will have little adverse environmental impact at any of the proposed
locations.
Comments should be submitted to the Department for Environment and
Safety, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SAF/MIQ), Washington
D.C. 20330, by December 15.
The final impact statement is scheduled to be filed in February
1981.
Half-fare military discount. . .______________________________________________________________^
Washington (AFNS) — Half-off travel for active-duty military mem-
bers is being offered by five more airlines. Joining Trans World Airline?
in the 50%-off program are American, Continental, United, U.S. Air and
Western Airlines.
Not all the airlines' routes are included in the discount program.
Also the fare is not available December 19, 20 and 24, or January 3, 4 and
5. TWA and U.S. Air discounts apply to all their routes. American, Con-
tinental, United and Western Airlines offer the discount on selected
routes.
To qualify for the half-fare discount, active-duty service members
must be on leave or pass and traveling at their own expense. Family mem-
bers, reservists and Guard members are not eligible for the discount.
, Service members separating from active duty and wanting to use the dis-
“ count must conduct their travel within seven days after discharge.
Information about air-fare discounts may be obtained by calling the
carrier, a scheduled airline ticket office or a travel agency.
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Commander Iceland Defense Force
RADM Richard A. Martini
Public Affairs Officer
LCDR M. L. Sundin
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Mr. Mik Magnusson
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