The White Falcon - 05.12.1980, Qupperneq 1
Become involved--give to
CceDeFor Christmas Fund
(Story by YNC James Faulkner)
The IceDeFor Christmas Fund Is
a unique opportunity for all of us
serving In the Defense Force to
demonstrate our concern and
interest in the Icelandic com-
munity. Our Christmas Fund Drive
is not a charity; it is an oppor-
tunity to become personally in-
volved with the people of Iceland.
Presently our Christmas Fund
assists nine institutions. Since
the names of the institutions are
a bit difficult for us to manage,
let's just itemize their special-
ities. There is an institution
for the deaf and the mute; a
society for the blind; four in-
stitutions for the mentally handi-
capped; one home for indigent
children; a society for assisting
alcoholics and newly released
prisoners; the Catholic family out-
reach; and the Salvation Army.
All these Institutions have
highly skilled professionals who
give outstanding care to those who
are in need of help. The IceDeFor
Christmas Fund assists them to get
certain items for extra programs
that cannot be provided because of
budget restrictions.
The IceDeFor Chaplain meets with
representatives of each institution
on a regular basis to determine
needs and how we can best assist
them. To one group we are giving
tools for their workshop; to
another a specialized camera and
developing paper for a photography
class; to another some bicycles;
and food for Christmas meals to
the Salvation Army, the Catholic
Bishop and Vernd.
Your Christmas Fund contribution
is used in a positive and practical
manner. It indicates to the Ice-
landic neighbors that we care and
offers us the very real opportunity
to be of service to our fellow
man. If you wish more information
or would like to become personally
involved, call Chaplain Schade at
4211 or CDR Gott, IceDeFor (J-l)
at 4682.
Remember your contribution is
appreciated because it brings
added opportunities for learning
and happiness to others.
WHITE
Keflavik, Iceland
December 5, 1980
Volume 23, Number 48
FALCON
VCNO J. Watkins
visits NATO Base
Admiral James D. Watkins, the
Vice Chief of Naval Operations, paid
a brief visit to the NATO Base
November 26. He took time out to
address some 50 personnel from
various Keflavik commands.
Admiral Watkins expressed opti-
mism about the future of the Navy.
"It's an exciting time for the
Navy," Admiral Watkins said. "The
nation accepts that the Navy is the
strong arm of U.S. defense and we
are finally getting the recognition
that we deserve from the American
people."
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He said there has been a new
awakening about the importance of
e military since Vietnam and now
gress is beginning to show its
'pport. "There have been more
compensation-type bills passed in
the last two months than in the
last 15 years," Admiral Watkins
stated. "Our troops are spread
pretty thin and the new compen-
sation benefits will help greatly
to keep career people in and to
improve our total readiness."
During his talk, which lasted
approximately 30 minutes, Admiral
Watkins stressed the importance of
the NATO Base here. "You are not
isolated," the Admiral said, "and
the information you provide is
vital for world security. It's a
sensitive area and vital for NATO.
"The '80s are going to be very
unstable and you and the Navy will
play a major roll in deterring the
Soviets and others from being too
adventurous."
ADM Watkins visits
Rear Admiral and Mrs. R.A. Martini,
greet Admiral and Mrs. James D.
Watkins upon their arrival. Admiral
Watkins is Vice Chief of Naval Op-
erations.