The White Falcon - 12.03.1993, Blaðsíða 4

Photographer develops award-winning image
Story and photo by
J03 (SW) Andreas Walter
PHI (SW) William M. Reed, was recently
selected as the Fleet Imaging Central, Atlan-
tic Oceana Detachment, Naval Air Station
Keflavflc, Sea Sailor of the Year.
The Harrisburg, Pa., native has been in the
Navy for 13 years, a decision he says, “I made
straight out of high school, I just was not
ready for college.”
Reed, 30, the Leading Petty Officer of the
Fleet Imaging Center, Atlantic, better known
as the photo lab, pursues a distinctive hobby
involving military miniatures.
“I have a strong interest in military science.
By using lead miniatures, that I paint with
their authentic battle colors, I can accurately
recreate famous battles,” he said.
In addition to this interest, Reed enjoys
fishing and finding the time for an occasional
hike in the Icelandic countryside with wife,
Amy.
“Our two children, Nicole, 7 and Robert, 2
are just at that age where we want to take
them to the more scenic places on the island,”
Reed reflects.
Between juggling a family and his job, he
is actively pursuing college classes. “I’m one
course short of an associate’s degree in pho-
tography. Looking ahead into the future, I
plan on earning a bachelor’s in history and
hopefully, time permitting, a
master’s in world affairs.”
After completing the Naval
Photographic Training Cen-
ter schooling in Pensacola,
Fla., Reed reported to the USS
Independence (CV 62). Dur-
ing this tour, he witnessed both
the liberation of Grenada and
action off the coast of BeiruiL
He views this tour as one of
the most valuable times spent
honing his photographic skills.
Reed left the Independence
and completed a three-year
assignment at the Navy Imag-
ing Command, Washington,
D.C., followed by a tour on
the repair ship, USS Vulcan
(AR 5), where he was nomi-
nated as the Sailor of the Year
for 1989.
Reflecting on his most re-
cent award, Reed says ‘The
important thing is that I never
tried for this recognition. I
believe it’s important to know
theNavy and your career field.
When the time is right, you’ll
be singled out for recognition.
You must be a reliable person
and care about those around
you.”
PHI (SW) William Reed completes a quality analysis check
on the photo lab's reconnaissance film processor.
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approval are dealt with on a case-by-case
basis in accordance with the process de-
scribed in the instruction. Commands requir-
ing copies of the instruction should contact
NAS Admin for assistance.
Question: Can we get emergency lighting
in Building 915-4 Maple?
Answer: Emergency lights are not in-
stalled in bldgs. 915, 917, 919, and 923 of
Tree Housing, SP Housing Units or in Coral
Sea and Bunker Hill Housing. When these
buildings were constructed, emergency light-
ing was not required and was not installed.
The NAS Fire Department stated that regu-
lations now require emergency lights in new
facilities where there are 12 units in one
stairwell, or four floors or more. As a result
of this cali, a work request will be submitted
to install emergency lights in the Tree Hous-
ing units identified above. The installations
of the emergency lights will be accomplished,
however the timing for this installation will
be given by station priorities and available
funding.
Question: I have a hard time getting sat-
isfaction from PWD when I put in trouble
calls.
Answer: As a result of this call, and a long
history of service complaints, there will be
supervisor attention to each service request
submitted by the caller.
Question: The commissary has been out
of stock of a lot of items lately. Is there a way
to get a better availability of items?
Answer: Shipment of semi-perishable
items were delayed recently due to rough
weather. Also with local custom law to clear
inspection, it will take five to seven move-
ments before the merchandise finally reaches
the commissary store.
And because of local weather, high winds
with blizzard snow and thick ice build-up can
hamper and slow warehouse personnel in
receiving, sorting, and delivering products to
the commissary. Sony for the inconvience,
the management is doing the best they can.
Numerous “DeC A items" are missing from
the stock assortment as well as many items
under the Navy Resale Systems Office. Some
of these items are being replaced by a similar
item if not deleted. The commissary has been
provided two group C Regional Stock List-
ing. Identification of DeCA items under
group C store has commenced and will be
completed prior to the March requisition
cycle, which does the facilitating of rotation
process of DeCA items and non-DeC A items.
Currently, Japanese model OM-RON, RS-
18 cash registers are installed in the commis-
sary. No reporting data is available through
this system. It is very obvious that we need
the latest registers as soon as possible with
product movement data. DeCA, Keflavik is
working hard to improve service.
Question: Can we get a day care area in
the gym?
Answer: A day care areas cannot be pro-
vided at the gym due to space limitations.
With the amount of programming and the
current high utilization of the gym, space i^
not available. However, this does not d«
courage parents from bringing their childreH
to the gym under their direct supervision.
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