The White Falcon - 17.09.1993, Side 9

School lunch program guide
Recently, authorities from the Department of Defense Dependent School (DoDDS)
system announced a reduction in cost for children’s lunches at school. The information below
explains who is eligible for either free or reduced lunches. Parents in with this many and have this # of Paygrade years of service family members E-2 2 2 3 or more are eligible for this program reduced lunch free lunch
E-3 3 2 3 or more reduced lunch free lunch
E-4 4 2 or 3 4 or more reduced lunch free lunch
E-5 4 3 4 or more reduced lunch free lunch
6 3 or 4 5 or more reduced lunch free lunch
E-6 4 3 or 4 5 or more reduced lunch free lunch
E-7 10 4 or 5 6 or more reduced lunch free lunch
If there are any questions concerning the Free/Reduced School Lunch program contact the
Naval Air Station Food Service at ext. 2719.
WOODPECKERS:
from page 1.
50-page document will en-
hance and encourage joint
operations between the Air
Force and Navy in the fu-
ture,” said Anthony.
“We’ll be able to take this
back to Jacksonville and
use it throughout the De-
partment of Defense.”
From the maintenance
point of view, ADI (AW)
Francisco Garcia, the
Power Plant Work Center
Supervisor, said the de-
ployment went very
smoothly. “We didn’thave
any mishaps throughout VP-49 personnel stayed busy during their deployment, thanks to
the entire deployment The exercises like Northern Viking ‘93 which tested the squadron' s
airplanes were up for op- readiness. (Photo by PH2 David Difuntorum, VP-49)
erational use, while the
breakdowns were very minimal. That al- squadron personnel said they enjoyed seeing
•lowed us to meet every mission assigned to the country and being part of the Keflavik
us-” community. But, without a doubt, the VP-49
Being deployed to Iceland for six months, “Woodpeckers” are looking forward to their
thousands of miles away from home, has its trip home to re-unite with family, friends and
hardships but is not without benefits. Many loved ones.
Navy Campus
adds new rule
for students
seeking TA
After September 19, anyone wish-
ing to utilize the Navy’s Tuition
Assistance (TA) Program, is required
to attend a workshop prior to apply-
ing for the program.
According to officials at Navy
Campus, the new requirement is a
directive given from higher authori-
ties in Washington. Those who don’t
comply with the new directive will
not be eligible for Navy TA.
Workshops will be given two to
three times a week at the Navy
Campus starting Sept. 20 and run-
ning through Oct.
The Navy’s Tuition Assistance
(TA) program is financial aid for
active duty personnel who are at-
tending school part time. TA is used
to pay for a portion of the tuition and
instructional fees at approved high
schools, colleges and vocational/
business schools. This includes class-
room and correspondence courses.
TA does not pay for your books,
registration, or other fees.
Enlisted who use the TA program
incur no extra obligation. However,
officers who use the TA program
incur a two-year service obligation
upon conclusion of any course. This
is not cumulative or added on to any
current obligation.
There is no limit to the number of
courses per term that a service
member can take. But Navy Campus
can limit the number of courses if the
Educational Specialist (ESO) con-
siders the applicant not academically
prepared or qualified to take all the
courses requested.
If there are any questions about the
Tuition Assistance Program call Navy
Campus at ext. 6226.
Reminder from the
Provost Marshal
Before leaving the base, it’s your
responsibility to notify the cus-
toms official of items that must
be claimed. It is not the customs
official’s job to ask you.
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