The White Falcon - 16.11.1990, Page 2

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Few people realize how many hazardous
materials you come in contact with every day.
Batteries, solvents, cleaners and metal pol-
ishes are just a few examples of the things that
can be very dangerous if used improperly. The
same is true of how we dispose of these mate-
rials. If not careful, we can end up doing a
good deal of harm to the environment. The
good news is that with a little effort, these
hazardous wastes can be disposed of properly
without causing any environmental damage.
The environmental division of the Public
Works Department is responsible for the dis-
posal of all hazardous materials on base.
Although in the past we have concentrated on
ing and housing also produce wastes that we
should be disposing of safely. To allow us to
do this, we would like NATO Base residents to
keep hazardous materials out of their house-
hold trash. Instead, dispose of waste paints,
solvents, metal polishes, batteries, antifreeze,
petroleum products, corrosives and other
hazardous substances at the collection center
located at the Navy Exchange Gas Station
parking lot.
Old flashlight batteries can also be depos-
ited in the special containers located near the
battery racta at all Navy Exchange stores.
Please take the time to separate your trash, as
this will allow us to dispose of these wastes
properly.
incinerator to be burned, large metal objects
(like bicycles and bed frames) and aerosol
cans should also be kept out of the dumpsters.
The aerosol cans explode in the incinerator
and the scrap metal damages the incinerator
equipment. These items can also be deposited
at the Navy Exchange Gas Station.
Once you get in the habit of separating your
trash, you’ll be surprised at how easy it really
is to maintain. First, keep hazardous wastes
out of your household trash. Then take it with
you when you go to the gas station, and drop
off the hazardous items at the collection point.
Please contact me at 6404 if you have any
questions or if you would like to get involved
in the environmental program on base.
Thanksgiving Day Messages
Commander, Iceland Defense Force
Thanksgiving Day is a time for reflection, celebration, and re-
membrance of our American spirit. As we all gather together to
celebrate this wonderful holiday with our family and friends, I
would like to send each of you my own
sincere appreciation for your super
dedicated service to your country and
the NATO Alliance.
We as Americans have plenty to be
thankful for this Thanksgiving. Today
we continue to enjoy the basic freedoms
our forefathers fought to attain, specifi-
cally the rights to live, speak, work and
worship as we choose. Our military
stands ever-ready and able to deter
aggression and preserve these precious
freedoms. The men and women of our
military forces presently in the Middle
East supporting Operation Desert Shield
are a true testament to this noble cause.
Peace through a strong/ready defense
continues to be our nation’s military
posture. Our superb military forces in Ice-
land support that position.
My wife Barbara and I would like to
extend a special invitation to all single and
unaccompanied personnel in Iceland who
will be unable to be at home for Thanksgiv-
ing to join us at the NAS Galley at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving
Day for a traditional meal prepared by our outstanding galley.
Once again I would like to express to each of you how much I
appreciate the many sacrifices each of you makes when called upon
in support of the Iceland mission. One of the things I am most
thankful for this Thanksgiving is that we have so many outstanding
men and women like yourselves in our military forces that are
willing to serve their country with such pride
and dedication. Have a great holiday and a
joyous upcoming Christmas season.
Thomas F. Hall
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy
Commander, Air Forces
Iceland
On behalf of all the commanders in Air
Forces Iceland, I extend a special thanks to
every Air Force member stationed in Iceland.
Through great sacrifice and dedication, you
are helping to preserve the freedom of our
great nation. I’m particularly aware of the
special sacrifice those of you are making who
have left your loved ones behind. I also want
to join you today in giving thanks for the
abundant blessings we enjoy—our family, our
country, and our freedom. Thank you and
happy Thanksgiving.
William A. Payne
Colonel, U. S. Air Force
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