8
Cerro Coso alums
schedule barbecue
at college June 22
All alumni of Cerro Coso Community Col-
lege and other interested persons are in-
vited to attend a western style "bar-b'que"
to be held at the college on Saturday, June
22
The AIUIJlDi Association is hosting the
evening of fun and food at the college, star-
tin~ at 6that evening.
Dinne.r that evening will consist of a half
a barbecued chicken, macaroni, potato or
green salad, baked beans, garlic bread, ice
cream and a beverage, at a cost of $6.50 per
person.
During dinner, music will be provided by
Verna Hill, and Wayne Paisano and tht'
" Roadrunners" will provide music for
dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
TIckets may be purchased at the Cerro
Coso College business office, The Music
Man, The Entertainer, The Country Junc-
tion, the Ridgecrest Chamber of Com-
merce, and Dan's Auto Parts in Ridgecrest.
Equivalency tests
slated at college;
registration opens
Cerro Coso Community College is ad-
ministering the General Educational
Development test (GED) to non-high school
graduates on June 25 and 26,1985.
Participants must be 18 years or older to
take the examinations which cover the
areas of English. social studies, natural
sciences, literature and mathematics.
It requires two days to complete the test
battery. Testing hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday.
California state certificates of
equivalency indicating educational
achievement at the high school level can be
applied for by persons successfully com-
pleting the series of GED tests.
Examinees are charged an advance fee
of $15 to offset expenses in monitoring and
scoring the tests. For reservations and in-
formation about additional testing sessions,
call the College Student Services Center at
37>-5001, extension 219.
Dad's Day gift idea
An unusual gift for Dad for this Sunday's
Father's Day can be purchased at the
Maturango M'!8ewn's gift shop.
The gift sho~ will be open today, tomor-
row and Sunday from 2to 5p.m.
WHO'S THE WINNER? - Linda Smith, Chairman of Volunteers for the
local chapter of the Navy Relief Society, reaches into the bag contain-
ing ticket stubs given as receipts for each $2 donation to the NRS fund
drive to pick the winning tlckets_ Holding the bag of ticket stubs is
LCdr. Rich Bruce, chairman of the fund drive. Winning the Suzuki
quadrunner was Lt Sarah Clinkscales; Schwinn bike, Ens. Max Buckle;
and the tickets for dinners at LeParc and Hideaway Restaurants, AECS
Barry Hileman and AQ1 David Olsen_ - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore
PRCA-approved rodeo slated at
fairgrounds tonight, tomorrow
Cowboys from the Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Association will put on two rodeo
performances at the Desert Empire
Fairgrounds this w.eekend.
Sponsored by the Desert Empire Fair,
the PRCA rodeo will bring top pros to
Ridgecrest for shows tonight at 7: 30 and
tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. The fair board is
also sponsoring a' western dance in Joshua
Hall tomorrow at 9 p.m., following the final
rodeo performance.
Bronc riders, steer wrestlers, barrel
racers and Brahma bull riders will head for
the rodeo arena at Uie fairgrounds for the
PRCA competition.
Entrants will compete for prize money
generated by their entry fees and that of
sponsoring organizations.
Area business people will compete in a
rope--and·tie event both days and local team
ropers will take part in the competition.
Advance sale tickets are still available
from the Desert Empire Fair office, Coun·
try Feed Barn, Music Man or Animal Em-
porium. Advance tickets are 50t each
cheaper than buying admission at the gate.
The 1985 Rodeo Queen will be crowned
during intermission tonight.
FWP manager from
NOSC to speak at
networking meeting
Tickets are still available for anyone
who'd like to attend a meeting of the East
Sierra Careerwomen's Network on Wed-
nesday, June 26. Speaker for the evening
will be Madelaine K. Silva, Federal
Women's Program Coordinator at the
Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego.
She will speak on "Professional De-
meanor."
The meeting will be held at LeParc Res-
taurant in Ridgecrest, with networking
beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 o'clock.
The price of $8.50 per person covers the
cost of the chicken salad, dessert, coffee or
tea, tax and tip.
Tickets may be purchased either by sen-
ding a check to ESCN, 429 Tepatitlan
Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, or may be
purchased at the Ridgecrest Chamber of
Commerce, 303 South China Lake Boule-
vard, Ridgecrest.
Rec Services Dept.
Info, Ticket, Tour
Office open longer
PLANNING - The new officers for the W_
omen's Auxiliary of the
Commissioned Officers' Mess are meeting during the summer to plan
next year's programs for the group_ The officers are (I. to r_) Gunilla
Glbgerlch, president; Trlsha Paschall, treasurer; Gabriella Schofield,
secretary; and Fayelene Thelen, vice president - Photo by PH2 Rick
Recreational Services Department's In-
formation, Ticket and Tour Office (ITT) is
now open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make
services more available to China Lake per-
sonnel. The office will continue to open dur·
ing the lunch hour as well.
For additional information on services
available call NWC ext. 2010.
=
June J4, J985
IEEE mtg. features
panel on pros, cons
of contracting out
Anyone planning to attend the meeting of
the China Lake Section of the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers at
which the pros and cons of contracting out
work will be discussed was probably con-
fused by the announcement in last Friday's
Rocketeer regarding the date of the panel
discussion.
The gremlin that scrambles type got
loose and the date was listed incorrectly.
The date of the meeting is Wednesday,
June 19. Time and location listed were cor-
rect, however: 11:30 a.m. at the Commis-
sioned Officers' Mess.
Speakers will be Dr. Peggy Rogers,
Frank Knemeyer, Harry Parode, and Doug
Haden. All of them have been Center
employees and have also either worked for
a contractor, consulted or are currently so
employed.
Reservations are requested and can be
made by telephoning Pat Keller, NWC ext.
6212; Dennis Mills, _1; or Clark Hay,
NWC ext. 5960.
Retirement party set
for Col. John Tyler
on Tuesday, June 25
Col. John Tyler, who serves as Deputy
Laboratory Director as well as Marine
Corps Liaison Officer, will retire on July I.
A retirement party honoring him and his
wife, Alice, will be held at the Commis-
sion~d Officers' Mess on Tuesday, June 25,
starting at 6:30 p.m., with presentations at
7 o'clock.
Their many friends and co-workers are
invited to attend. Those planning to do so
are asked to telephone NWC ext. 2634 so
that name tags can be prepared in ad-
vance. Dress for the occasion is desert
casual.
Adonation of $4 for hors d'oeuvres will be
collected at the door.
FRIDAY JUNE 14
NO MOVIE
SATURDAY. MONDAY JUNE 15, 17
M
THE COTTON CLUB "
Starring
Richard Gele ano GreoOfY Hines
(Mus,cal·Drama. Rated A. 129 min.)
SUNDAY JUNE16
"JUST THE WAY YOU AAEM
SIilrnng
Krlsty McNichol and M,chael Onlkean
(Drama. Rated PG. 91 min,)
TUESOAY JUNE 18
" PETEA PAN "
(Matinee)
Vo,ces By
Bobby Driscoll and Kathryn Beaumont
(Animated-Fantasy, Rated PG. 77 min I
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19
" EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL"
SlarrinG
Ehzabeth Edmonds and Sue Wallace
(Drama. Rated PG. 74 min )
THURSDAY JUNE 20
" THE BLACK STALLION RETURNS"
(Matinee)
Staffing
Kelly Reno and Vincent Spano
tAdventure. Rated PG. 103 mm )
Milll,nH I 2 00 pm £un,n9 / 7 00 pm
O.j.." O~"' M.lllnu 1 30 pm Evfnong 6 30 pm
G..",.,.,' A.," .
PG' ALL Alo ES A()\ lITTEO
p"".",., Ci" I,,,. ,. S. No ,'. )
' Fl . RESTR IC T£O
U.S. Government Pronltng Otlu:e
I"5 No 700Q9
FROM:
TO,
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
f =
Naval Weapons Center. Ch,nd Lake. California 93555·6001 Vol XL . No 24 June 14. 1985
Thompson, McLean Awards go to four on Center
June 7 is bound to remain an important
date in the memories of four outstanding
technical personnel at the Naval Weapons
Center. Three of them received the coveted
L.T.E. Thompson Award and the fourth the
acclaimed William B. McLean Award for
their service to NWC over the years.
Sterling Haaland, Cdr. B. C. Boatright
and Daniel Goss were presented the L.T.E.
Thompson Award by Capt. K. A. Dickerson,
NWC Commander.
Ronald Vetter of the Ordnance Systems
Departmertt picked up the McLean Award
from Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Direc-
tor. at last week's luncheon meeting.
The L.T.E. Thompson Award was est-
ablished in 1955 to pay tribute to the
Center's first Technical Director who, by
his leadership. vision and persistent efforts,
gathered at China Lake a strong compli-
ment of outstanding men and women. The
success of the Center in the field of ord·
nance has been in great part due to the ini-
tial guidance of Dr. Thompson and his skill
in integrating military and civilian person·
nel into an enthUSiastic, effective group.
Haaland, Associate Department Head for
the Weapons Department, was honored
with the Thompson Award for "his excep-
tional technical and managerial abilities
along with his high standard of excellence
which have contributed greatly to the rec-
ognition of the Naval Weapons Center as a
leader in technology; and for his unselfish
dedication to the encouragement and sup-
port of Weapons Department personnel and
junior professionals."
jects Officer for the Weapons Department.
Following presentation of the award he
said he had been fortunate to work with
people like Dillard Bullard, head of the
Weapons Department, and Bill Porter,
NWC Test and Evaluation Director. Cdr.
Boatright credited the Center for providing
,
the atmosphere and opportunity for
military and civilian personnel to get things
done.
Bringing the Thompson Award to Cdr.
Boatright was " his dedication to advancing
technology in air-ta-air missile system
concepts through strong technical leader-
ship and superb airmanship."
Heading the Fuze Systems Division in the
Fuze and Sensors Department, Daniel A.
Goss earned the L.T.E. Thompson Award
for his "technical, managerial and lead·
ership contributions to the mission of the
(Continued on Page 3)
A Montana native, Haaland has been at
NWC since 1968. " It has been a tremendous
place to work. . .I've worked with some
outstanding people," said the award reci·
pient.
Cdr. Boatright first arrived at NWC as
Commanding Officer of Enlisted Personnel
in 1980. Today he heads the Anti-Air Pro-
TOP AWARDS - Capt. K. A_ Dickerson, NWC Com·
mander (far right) presented the LT.E. Award Thomp-
son Awards to (from left) Sterling Haaland, Cdr. B. C.
Boatright and Daniel C. Goss. The Thompson award is
the highest honor for individual accomplishment that
can be presented by the Naval Weapons Center.
MCLEAN AWARD WINNER - Ronald Vetter (right) stands with Burrell
Hays, NWC Technical Director, after Hays presented him with the
William B. McLean Award at a special luncheon last Friday.
VEAP deadline approaches
for active duty sailors
The clock is running out for military per-
sonnel who plan to enroll in the military
education assistance program. the current
version of the GI Bill for education.
Sign ups for the Veterans Educational
Assistance Program IVEAP , will be cut off
for all service members who enlisted after
Jan. I, 1977 on June 30 of this year.
Personnel who enlist after June 30 of this
year will automatically be enrolled in a
new program. That new GI Bill will not be
available to service members on active du·
ty before that date.
The VEAP program will continue for
those who enroll before the June 30 cutoff
date, but those who miss it will lose out on
their chance to have the military help fi·
nance their education.
Under VEAP, contributions can be as lit-
tle as $25 or as much as $100 per month. At
the end of 12 consecutive months of con·
tribution, the government contributes 52 for
every SI the servicemember saved.
Contributions are limited to S2,400 during
a two-year enlistment or $2,700 if the
military person IS serving a three or more
year enlistment. The contribution is taken
from the service member's check after
taxes ; the government contribution IS tax-
free.
To enroll in this program, those nuw on
active duty must start an allotment (lr
make a lump sum payment at their local
finance office by June 30.
Military personnel can lOcrease the
amount of payroll deductIOn or make a
lump sum payment to increase their VEAP
(Continued on Page 5)
NRS drive nets $19,300
Although a lotal of more than $19,300 has
been turned in so far in the annual Navy
Relief fund drive at China Lake, there's
still more money outstanding, says LCdr.
Rich Bruce, who spearheaded this year's
efforts.
He asks that key personnel and those in-
volved with the bowling tournament held
for the drive turn in any money yet
outstanding so that the books can be closed.
Already this year's fund drive has proven
to be the most successful held locally. The
largest amount collected on board in the
past was collected last year when the total
reached slightly exceeded $16,600.
That this money is urgently needed for
NRS services is indicated by the local
chapter having made loans or grants this
year exceeding $37,000. The money col-
lected in fund drives goes directly into pro-
viding services because the offices are
staffed by volunteers, and overhead is paid
from the interest on moneys invested prior
to World War II.
Thosewho still have oul.tanding money
should get in touch with LCdr. Bruce at
NWC Code 3017A, NWC ext. 5608.
1
, OCR Text: 8
Cerro Coso alums
schedule barbecue
at college June 22
All alumni of Cerro Coso Community Col-
lege and other interested persons are in-
vited to attend a western style "bar-b'que"
to be held at the college on Saturday, June
22
The AIUIJlDi Association is hosting the
evening of fun and food at the college, star-
tin~ at 6that evening.
Dinne.r that evening will consist of a half
a barbecued chicken, macaroni, potato or
green salad, baked beans, garlic bread, ice
cream and a beverage, at a cost of $6.50 per
person.
During dinner, music will be provided by
Verna Hill, and Wayne Paisano and tht'
" Roadrunners" will provide music for
dancing from 8 p.m. to midnight.
TIckets may be purchased at the Cerro
Coso College business office, The Music
Man, The Entertainer, The Country Junc-
tion, the Ridgecrest Chamber of Com-
merce, and Dan's Auto Parts in Ridgecrest.
Equivalency tests
slated at college;
registration opens
Cerro Coso Community College is ad-
ministering the General Educational
Development test (GED) to non-high school
graduates on June 25 and 26,1985.
Participants must be 18 years or older to
take the examinations which cover the
areas of English. social studies, natural
sciences, literature and mathematics.
It requires two days to complete the test
battery. Testing hours are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday and Wednesday.
California state certificates of
equivalency indicating educational
achievement at the high school level can be
applied for by persons successfully com-
pleting the series of GED tests.
Examinees are charged an advance fee
of $15 to offset expenses in monitoring and
scoring the tests. For reservations and in-
formation about additional testing sessions,
call the College Student Services Center at
37>-5001, extension 219.
Dad's Day gift idea
An unusual gift for Dad for this Sunday's
Father's Day can be purchased at the
Maturango M'!8ewn's gift shop.
The gift sho~ will be open today, tomor-
row and Sunday from 2to 5p.m.
WHO'S THE WINNER? - Linda Smith, Chairman of Volunteers for the
local chapter of the Navy Relief Society, reaches into the bag contain-
ing ticket stubs given as receipts for each $2 donation to the NRS fund
drive to pick the winning tlckets_ Holding the bag of ticket stubs is
LCdr. Rich Bruce, chairman of the fund drive. Winning the Suzuki
quadrunner was Lt Sarah Clinkscales; Schwinn bike, Ens. Max Buckle;
and the tickets for dinners at LeParc and Hideaway Restaurants, AECS
Barry Hileman and AQ1 David Olsen_ - Photo by PH2 Rick Moore
PRCA-approved rodeo slated at
fairgrounds tonight, tomorrow
Cowboys from the Professional Rodeo
Cowboys Association will put on two rodeo
performances at the Desert Empire
Fairgrounds this w.eekend.
Sponsored by the Desert Empire Fair,
the PRCA rodeo will bring top pros to
Ridgecrest for shows tonight at 7: 30 and
tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. The fair board is
also sponsoring a' western dance in Joshua
Hall tomorrow at 9 p.m., following the final
rodeo performance.
Bronc riders, steer wrestlers, barrel
racers and Brahma bull riders will head for
the rodeo arena at Uie fairgrounds for the
PRCA competition.
Entrants will compete for prize money
generated by their entry fees and that of
sponsoring organizations.
Area business people will compete in a
rope--and·tie event both days and local team
ropers will take part in the competition.
Advance sale tickets are still available
from the Desert Empire Fair office, Coun·
try Feed Barn, Music Man or Animal Em-
porium. Advance tickets are 50t each
cheaper than buying admission at the gate.
The 1985 Rodeo Queen will be crowned
during intermission tonight.
FWP manager from
NOSC to speak at
networking meeting
Tickets are still available for anyone
who'd like to attend a meeting of the East
Sierra Careerwomen's Network on Wed-
nesday, June 26. Speaker for the evening
will be Madelaine K. Silva, Federal
Women's Program Coordinator at the
Naval Ocean Systems Center in San Diego.
She will speak on "Professional De-
meanor."
The meeting will be held at LeParc Res-
taurant in Ridgecrest, with networking
beginning at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 o'clock.
The price of $8.50 per person covers the
cost of the chicken salad, dessert, coffee or
tea, tax and tip.
Tickets may be purchased either by sen-
ding a check to ESCN, 429 Tepatitlan
Court, Ridgecrest, CA 93555, or may be
purchased at the Ridgecrest Chamber of
Commerce, 303 South China Lake Boule-
vard, Ridgecrest.
Rec Services Dept.
Info, Ticket, Tour
Office open longer
PLANNING - The new officers for the W_
omen's Auxiliary of the
Commissioned Officers' Mess are meeting during the summer to plan
next year's programs for the group_ The officers are (I. to r_) Gunilla
Glbgerlch, president; Trlsha Paschall, treasurer; Gabriella Schofield,
secretary; and Fayelene Thelen, vice president - Photo by PH2 Rick
Recreational Services Department's In-
formation, Ticket and Tour Office (ITT) is
now open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to make
services more available to China Lake per-
sonnel. The office will continue to open dur·
ing the lunch hour as well.
For additional information on services
available call NWC ext. 2010.
=
June J4, J985
IEEE mtg. features
panel on pros, cons
of contracting out
Anyone planning to attend the meeting of
the China Lake Section of the Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers at
which the pros and cons of contracting out
work will be discussed was probably con-
fused by the announcement in last Friday's
Rocketeer regarding the date of the panel
discussion.
The gremlin that scrambles type got
loose and the date was listed incorrectly.
The date of the meeting is Wednesday,
June 19. Time and location listed were cor-
rect, however: 11:30 a.m. at the Commis-
sioned Officers' Mess.
Speakers will be Dr. Peggy Rogers,
Frank Knemeyer, Harry Parode, and Doug
Haden. All of them have been Center
employees and have also either worked for
a contractor, consulted or are currently so
employed.
Reservations are requested and can be
made by telephoning Pat Keller, NWC ext.
6212; Dennis Mills, _1; or Clark Hay,
NWC ext. 5960.
Retirement party set
for Col. John Tyler
on Tuesday, June 25
Col. John Tyler, who serves as Deputy
Laboratory Director as well as Marine
Corps Liaison Officer, will retire on July I.
A retirement party honoring him and his
wife, Alice, will be held at the Commis-
sion~d Officers' Mess on Tuesday, June 25,
starting at 6:30 p.m., with presentations at
7 o'clock.
Their many friends and co-workers are
invited to attend. Those planning to do so
are asked to telephone NWC ext. 2634 so
that name tags can be prepared in ad-
vance. Dress for the occasion is desert
casual.
Adonation of $4 for hors d'oeuvres will be
collected at the door.
FRIDAY JUNE 14
NO MOVIE
SATURDAY. MONDAY JUNE 15, 17
M
THE COTTON CLUB "
Starring
Richard Gele ano GreoOfY Hines
(Mus,cal·Drama. Rated A. 129 min.)
SUNDAY JUNE16
"JUST THE WAY YOU AAEM
SIilrnng
Krlsty McNichol and M,chael Onlkean
(Drama. Rated PG. 91 min,)
TUESOAY JUNE 18
" PETEA PAN "
(Matinee)
Vo,ces By
Bobby Driscoll and Kathryn Beaumont
(Animated-Fantasy, Rated PG. 77 min I
WEDNESDAY JUNE 19
" EXPERIENCE PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL"
SlarrinG
Ehzabeth Edmonds and Sue Wallace
(Drama. Rated PG. 74 min )
THURSDAY JUNE 20
" THE BLACK STALLION RETURNS"
(Matinee)
Staffing
Kelly Reno and Vincent Spano
tAdventure. Rated PG. 103 mm )
Milll,nH I 2 00 pm £un,n9 / 7 00 pm
O.j.." O~"' M.lllnu 1 30 pm Evfnong 6 30 pm
G..",.,.,' A.," .
PG' ALL Alo ES A()\ lITTEO
p"".",., Ci" I,,,. ,. S. No ,'. )
' Fl . RESTR IC T£O
U.S. Government Pronltng Otlu:e
I"5 No 700Q9
FROM:
TO,
PLACE
STAMP
HERE
f =
Naval Weapons Center. Ch,nd Lake. California 93555·6001 Vol XL . No 24 June 14. 1985
Thompson, McLean Awards go to four on Center
June 7 is bound to remain an important
date in the memories of four outstanding
technical personnel at the Naval Weapons
Center. Three of them received the coveted
L.T.E. Thompson Award and the fourth the
acclaimed William B. McLean Award for
their service to NWC over the years.
Sterling Haaland, Cdr. B. C. Boatright
and Daniel Goss were presented the L.T.E.
Thompson Award by Capt. K. A. Dickerson,
NWC Commander.
Ronald Vetter of the Ordnance Systems
Departmertt picked up the McLean Award
from Burrell Hays, NWC Technical Direc-
tor. at last week's luncheon meeting.
The L.T.E. Thompson Award was est-
ablished in 1955 to pay tribute to the
Center's first Technical Director who, by
his leadership. vision and persistent efforts,
gathered at China Lake a strong compli-
ment of outstanding men and women. The
success of the Center in the field of ord·
nance has been in great part due to the ini-
tial guidance of Dr. Thompson and his skill
in integrating military and civilian person·
nel into an enthUSiastic, effective group.
Haaland, Associate Department Head for
the Weapons Department, was honored
with the Thompson Award for "his excep-
tional technical and managerial abilities
along with his high standard of excellence
which have contributed greatly to the rec-
ognition of the Naval Weapons Center as a
leader in technology; and for his unselfish
dedication to the encouragement and sup-
port of Weapons Department personnel and
junior professionals."
jects Officer for the Weapons Department.
Following presentation of the award he
said he had been fortunate to work with
people like Dillard Bullard, head of the
Weapons Department, and Bill Porter,
NWC Test and Evaluation Director. Cdr.
Boatright credited the Center for providing
,
the atmosphere and opportunity for
military and civilian personnel to get things
done.
Bringing the Thompson Award to Cdr.
Boatright was " his dedication to advancing
technology in air-ta-air missile system
concepts through strong technical leader-
ship and superb airmanship."
Heading the Fuze Systems Division in the
Fuze and Sensors Department, Daniel A.
Goss earned the L.T.E. Thompson Award
for his "technical, managerial and lead·
ership contributions to the mission of the
(Continued on Page 3)
A Montana native, Haaland has been at
NWC since 1968. " It has been a tremendous
place to work. . .I've worked with some
outstanding people," said the award reci·
pient.
Cdr. Boatright first arrived at NWC as
Commanding Officer of Enlisted Personnel
in 1980. Today he heads the Anti-Air Pro-
TOP AWARDS - Capt. K. A_ Dickerson, NWC Com·
mander (far right) presented the LT.E. Award Thomp-
son Awards to (from left) Sterling Haaland, Cdr. B. C.
Boatright and Daniel C. Goss. The Thompson award is
the highest honor for individual accomplishment that
can be presented by the Naval Weapons Center.
MCLEAN AWARD WINNER - Ronald Vetter (right) stands with Burrell
Hays, NWC Technical Director, after Hays presented him with the
William B. McLean Award at a special luncheon last Friday.
VEAP deadline approaches
for active duty sailors
The clock is running out for military per-
sonnel who plan to enroll in the military
education assistance program. the current
version of the GI Bill for education.
Sign ups for the Veterans Educational
Assistance Program IVEAP , will be cut off
for all service members who enlisted after
Jan. I, 1977 on June 30 of this year.
Personnel who enlist after June 30 of this
year will automatically be enrolled in a
new program. That new GI Bill will not be
available to service members on active du·
ty before that date.
The VEAP program will continue for
those who enroll before the June 30 cutoff
date, but those who miss it will lose out on
their chance to have the military help fi·
nance their education.
Under VEAP, contributions can be as lit-
tle as $25 or as much as $100 per month. At
the end of 12 consecutive months of con·
tribution, the government contributes 52 for
every SI the servicemember saved.
Contributions are limited to S2,400 during
a two-year enlistment or $2,700 if the
military person IS serving a three or more
year enlistment. The contribution is taken
from the service member's check after
taxes ; the government contribution IS tax-
free.
To enroll in this program, those nuw on
active duty must start an allotment (lr
make a lump sum payment at their local
finance office by June 30.
Military personnel can lOcrease the
amount of payroll deductIOn or make a
lump sum payment to increase their VEAP
(Continued on Page 5)
NRS drive nets $19,300
Although a lotal of more than $19,300 has
been turned in so far in the annual Navy
Relief fund drive at China Lake, there's
still more money outstanding, says LCdr.
Rich Bruce, who spearheaded this year's
efforts.
He asks that key personnel and those in-
volved with the bowling tournament held
for the drive turn in any money yet
outstanding so that the books can be closed.
Already this year's fund drive has proven
to be the most successful held locally. The
largest amount collected on board in the
past was collected last year when the total
reached slightly exceeded $16,600.
That this money is urgently needed for
NRS services is indicated by the local
chapter having made loans or grants this
year exceeding $37,000. The money col-
lected in fund drives goes directly into pro-
viding services because the offices are
staffed by volunteers, and overhead is paid
from the interest on moneys invested prior
to World War II.
Thosewho still have oul.tanding money
should get in touch with LCdr. Bruce at
NWC Code 3017A, NWC ext. 5608.
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