The White Falcon - 26.03.1993, Síða 2

In memory
PFC Smalley will not be forgotten
A week ago Thursday, on another cold
snowy day at Naval Air Station, Keflavfk, a
memorial service was held for a fallen ship-
mate, a Marine who few of us had time to
meet, but one who has touched us in death if
not in life.
His name was Private First Class Steven J.
Smalley, U.S. Marine Corps. A new arrival
to the Keflavik community on the morning of
March 13. He was 19-years-old, from Twin
Falls, Idaho, and had served proudly in the
U.S. Marine Corps for seven-and-a-half
months.
It was a moving service full of song and
remembrance, producing the pangs of pain
that swell your chest, grab your throat and
result in tears.
Members of our communi ty - seaman from
the air station, airmen from Air Force squad-
rons, and senior officers from most com-
mands - joined Rear Admiral Haskins, our
chaplains and fellow Marines of the Marine
Coips Security Force Company, Keflavik, to
reflect on the tragedy. This young Marine’s
short life will have a lasting impact upon the
many men and women of our community.
People who did not know PFC Smalley
were not aware, as Chaplain Craig Fenske as-
tutely pointed out, the young man not only
lived the life of the Corps’ motto of “Semper
fidelis” of “Always faithful” while in uni-
form but also throughout his lifetime.
During the service, there was praise for his
life and solace in the belief that he is with the
God he so dearly loved. There was an ever-
present hope and plea from Admiral Haskins
that PFC Smalley’s untimely and unneces-
sary death due to a shooting incident would
serve as a constant reminder to all who handle
weapons and who operate aircraft and poten-
tially dangerous equipment. He stressed that
we should always be vigilant in doing our
work, with the precision required to always
be safe.
I can tell you and his father, Steven L.
Smalley of Twin Falls, Idaho, and his mother,
Judy McClimas of Jerome, Idaho, that al-
though I never knew him in life, I have
known him in death and I will never forget
their son, their Marine.
May God bless PFC Smalley, his family
and friends, and the Marines of Keflavik.
“Semper fi.”
A shipmate
From the Marines
The officers and Marines of Marine
Corps Security Force Company,
Keflavik, would like to express
sincere gratitude to the entire commu-
nity for the warm, sincere concern we
have received during our time of sor-
row over the tragic loss of PFC Steven
J. Smalley. Even though he was only
with us for a short time, we will never
forget him.
We are a small contingent of Ma-
rines who stand our duty proudly and
honor our traditions. It is encouraging
to know that when we needed assis-
tance from outside our group, that there
were those who responded to our need
and who truly cared. There are too
many people to list individually, but
we do want to let everyone know that
the out-pouring of community spirit
has been heartwarming and very much
appreciated.
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Separation—it can be an easy process
In an effort to assist service members and
their families as the military implements a
mandated drawdown, the federal government
has created a number of new programs and
enhanced many of the existing programs.
These programs are designed to provide
assistance in the areas of employment, fi-
nance, separation, education and retraining.
Here is a brief sketch of what is currently
available to eligible personnel.
Employment Assistance
Military personnel and their spouses are
eligible to attend a three-day seminar offered
by the Family Service Center (FSC) each
month. The workshop addresses job coun-
seling, interviewing skills, resume prepara-
tion, skills assessment, relocation informa-
tion and VA benefits.
Defense Outplacement Referral Service
(DORS)
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Commander, Iceland Defense Force
RADM Michael D. Haskins
Public Affairs Officer
LT Joseph L. Quimby
Deputy Public Affairs Officer
Fridthdr Kr. Eydal
Chief Petty Officer in Charge
JOC Terry J. Bamlhouse
DORS is a mini-resume system advertis-
ing service members and their spouses to
prospective employers. It is a valuable mar-
keting tool with over 3,000 potential employ-
ers subscribing to the database.
Transition Bulletin Board (TBB)
TBB is a computerized bulletin board
employers utilize to post job availability; it
includes salary, qualifications necessary for
the position and location of employment.
This service is also offered to spouses.
Priority In affiliating with guard and
reserve units
The DoD grants priority to eligible mili-
tary separates upon application to the Guard
or Reserves within one year after separation.
Financial Assistance
Unemployment compensation
Separated military personnel are eligible
for benefits based on individual state laws.
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DM2 Danielle J. Kim
Editor
J02 Colleen “Ghostwriter" Casper
Journalists
J02 Carlos Bongioanni
J03 (SW) Andreas Walter
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Print Plant. Photo processing is provided by Fleet Im-
aging Command Detachment Keflavik.
The FSC has current information for ne
every state.
Education Retraining
Assistance
Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
Eligible separating personnel may enroll
in the MGIB program prior to separation and
receive financial assistance for educational
expenses. Certain members currently eli-
gible for Veterans Educational Assistance
Program may convert to the MGEB pro-
gram. Look for a seminar in April telling
how to apply for VA education benefits.
It is important to note that many of these
opportunities and benefits are available to
family members as well as the active duty
person. For more information about these or
other benefits for which you may be eligible,
contact the FSC at ext. 4401 for more infor-
mation.
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