SCOPE Newsletter, 193 Special Operations Group, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, February 1991

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PAGE 2. THE SCOPE FEBRUARY. 1991

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT HITS SECURITY POLICE FLIGHT WITH A BANG!
Our unit's Security Police Flight delved into the spirit at the holidays this past Christmas
with the enthusiasm at Santa Claus. This year many gifts were donated and collected,
by the Security Police for the benefit and use of patients of Lebanon Veterans Hospital.
These gifts included comfort items such as cards, board games and toilet articles. Those
who have donated to the Christmas program include 193rd personnel as well as It -
Civil Air Patrol.

The Veterans Hospital has approximately 650 patients, both men and women with ages
ranging from 20 96. Most patients have been involved with World War I, 11 and Viet
Nam. The facilities of the hospital range from an indoor swimming pool to a miniature
golf course. Many patients enjoyed the visit of several Security Police members and
appreciated their thoughtfulness. Special thanks goes to Sgt. Kaiser and SSgt. Warsavage
for their commitment to the program.

ADDITIONAL GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE AVAILABLE
In Nov. 1990 the Pennsylvania Insurance Department approved issuance of a new group
term life insurance program for all members of the Pennsylvania and Air National Guard.
This is a policy you may enroll in, in addition to the Serviceman Group Life insurance
you may already be enrolled in with the unit. The Pennsylvania National Guard Associa-
tions (officer and enlisted) will administer this program for the benefit of all Pennsylvania
Guard soldiers and airmen. Guard members do not have to be members of the officers
or enlisted associations to participate in this program.

This policy is unique in that all Guard members are entitled to $250 of life insurance
at no cost to the member. Airmen will be offered the opportunity to purchase an addi-
tional coverage up to $50,000 on the member and $5,000 on spouses and dependents.
The coverage continues up to age 65 and contains no exclusions for deaths caused
by war, suicide. aviation or hazardous duty. The policy is underwritten by the American
Life and Casualty Insurance Co. and you may use payroll deduction to pay for it. For
more information write: Pennsylvania National Guard Associations. P.O. Box 604, Carli-
sle, PA 170130604, or call (711) 258-1972.

FREE FINANCIAL PLANNING GUIDES
The Armed Forces Benefit Association has provided 193rd members a 64-page financial
planning guide at no charge. This 14 chapter book covers military financial topics from
Active Duty Benefits to Vet********************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************t deposit. The Air Force policy is now like that of the Army, which has re-
quired direct deposit for its Desert Shield - activated Guard and Reserve. The Air Force
will grant waivers to this policy on a case-by case base.

NOTE: The deadline for articles to be included in next month's SCOPE is Sunday's UTA, 2 p.m.

- "This funded Air Force Newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the U.S.
military services. Contents of "Scope" are not necessarily the official views of, or en-
dorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the Department of the
Air Force. The editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Public Affairs.
Office of the 193rd Special Operations Group. 193rd SOG Editorial Staff: Commander,-
Col. Lawrence F. Santerini; Chief, Public Affairs, Capt. Kathleen M. Blokzeyl Roth;
Administrative, A1C Kristi L. Cassell."
An Award Winning Newsletter - Recipient 1989 NGAPA Best Pennsylvania Air National Guard Paper