European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 21, 1987, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Friday August 21, 1987 the stars and stripes Page 11 letters civilians weight allowance questioned after working almost four years in imn importation 1 still have a question that has not been answered. The military population is unaware of the benefits received by department of defense employees i refer to that Elile group who Are sent to Europe on orders by the government. When it comes time to ship their property either to or from Europe they can so p 8 pounds. How inthe world anyone could use All that weight ii beyond me. Maybe along with he property they ship they include their House and possibly a cow thrown in. When school is out Uncle Sam pays to Fly teachers to the state and Back during the summer. What Hap pens to their property when they Are not Here Uncle Sam stores it until Rhey get Back. No matter what their status single or married they receive thoe benefits. These benefits have been in distance for Many years. Effective april i service members cannot ship their full joint travel regulation str allowance unless stationed at a Remote site. This includes All grades. The reason Lor the change is simple. The government wants to save Money. Now that Alt soldiers Are limited As to How much they can ship what about the Dod civilians surely they wish to save the government Money too. But alas there has been no change in their benefits. They can still ship 18,000 pounds. Why i la be eagerly wailing for a reply from someone. It should be interesting to see How they tiptoe through the tulips. I might add that i have nothing against Dod civilians Only their ridiculous benefits. Dan tsp Buta Sttne Given Germany editor s note Elizabeth Reid Chiyut personnel division office or the Deputy chief of suit he Usa eur replies Why an civilians authorized 18,000 Pound of Boose hold goods civilian Entill Emonts Lem from tide 5, United Stales code. In 1983 the us was amended to a rung the weight limit from 11,000 to 18,000 pounds. Dod a initial reaction was to hold civilians to 13,000 Pondi. Subsequently Dod relented and let Dod civilians hate a maximum of 18,000 pounds just like All other Federal Druian employees. Whit on be included in household goods the fed eral travel regulation defines household goods is personal property such As clothing household furnish Ings equipment and appliances furniture bocks and similar property. It does not include automobiles motor camper trailers boats Birds Pete livestock cordwood and building materials. To clarify your Point about teachers. Yes they May put their household goods in storage while they Are on renewal agreement travel. So can any other civilian employee a full on renewal agreement annl. However the str tiring quarters allowance is terminated far that period. What it Means to be the wife of an . I have read again and again about the dilemmas of the army wife. I am the wife of an air Force Security policeman. I just want to let these women know that they the not alone but that 1 am still proud of my husband and the Job he does. I support him All the Way. What is an . Wife an . Wife is a woman who is married to a Man who is married to his Job his shield and his Squadron. An . Wife can usually be found making breakfast at Midnight picking up uniforms ironing them wait ing and spending nights alone. An . Wife must be a Good listener not question ing him or his hours. She must be understanding when he goes out for a Beer with the Guys when he does t feel like taking her to the movies or has was to study for. She must be patient when he talks about living with a gun and the fear of terrorists haunting his Community and the people he swore to protect. An . Wife must live with shift work alerts what holidays bad jokes ulcers alcohol stress Bullet proof vests and a fixed income. She must Leam words like robbery rape assault child abuse accidents extra Rodeo ban applauded i am delighted to read that the mayor of ape doom Netherlands wishes to ban Rodeo Usa in his City. As a longtime opponent of rodeos 1 agree with mayor hubers and wish him Well in his fight against the Rodeo enthusiasts who exploit these defenceless and hapless animals. Rodeos have been called cruelty american style and 1 find it extremely embarrassing that this senseless and stupid activity is considered an american import to Europe. Gayle he Chardi Niem As Germany duly training off duty appointments and recalls. She is familiar with night school overtime toys and being on her own. Most women Are no born or raised to be an . Wife it is something they choose to do. Some can others cannot. She will spend each Day learning listen ing to understanding and having a Man that few peo ple understand or respect and whom most hate an . Wife makes Beds breakfast and love to a Man who spends More time with m-16s, dirt reports and partners than he does with her. She attends Din ners cuttings and sometimes funerals. When an . Wife kisses him As he leaves for work she will make a silent wish that he will return to her. Each Lime there s a Knock Al the door she will Pray thai it will not be the commander or the chaplain coming to say a few kind things about her husband and How Brave he was How dedicated he was being an . Wife Means a lot of Trust love and worry but when he says "1 love you and when you know what he docs for a living is important to him and to you it makes it All worthwhile. Name and location withheld Pef pals pl9 pub fish my Nama in Tow pan pal column. I am 22 Yean cd and i he Ryan Cape the. To  foundation in varsity Dumag alb City. Philippine i m arching Tor Many Fain pin i m 12 Yean Ltd Aruj non my Ina  Wych Bethh a . Puy my attn put  no by. And Irv Norwig Clun Oun Nufi hhd217dfaboh73f a Pony. 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S who sneak around for years depriving their wives of companionship and financial extras and then when they Are hit with a stroke or a heart attack they find god and want to be forgiven. I say throw the bum out and enjoy life for a change. Male Reader in Vermont dear Vermont please go Back and rend that coh Tui again sir. The wife said her unbind was miking remarkable Progress and she none ref if he could be Nauy Active again. I told her thai the bigger caution was could she forgive him and Foutt ant the Pul i then suggested Cowell no. The town my and intensity of the mail generated by thai letter floored me. The overwhelming majority of Reader log a Ltd is you did Bat the wife dump liner boy Pronto wheelchair and All of the other woman i door attn. I am not ready to go that far but there i a Tot of Wisdom out there and i m rethinking my answer. Dear Ann Landers pm 22 and quit College to get on the Job training in the advertising Field. It was the right move and i m doing Well career Wise. My personal life is something else. I Haven met or. Wonderful yet but my steady Friend is stable solid and Dull he wants to marry me. Frankly this aids thing has me scared to death. To considering saying yes and getting out of the rat race. I know he s healthy and i m scared to Date anyone else. Any advice Manhattan Mary dear Mary marriage pen to or. Hullsville is no guarantee of Fidelity and therefore no guarantee but hell never bring Home aids. Pot everything on hold. Dear Ann Landers what s the last word on removing Laliots 1 be heard it can be done quite easily and now you come along and say it s not the piece of cake that some people say. Let s have the straight Story Ann Landers i be had an old Girlfriend s name on my Arm for 10 years and my wife is sick of it Bill in Macon a. Dear Bill Ive talked to three dermatologists and this is what the said a lot depends on the Tattoo. 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