European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - February 28, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse Sunday february 28, 1988 the stars and stripes Page 9 military contractors get warning of Genera demands better reliability by Richard la Tiley fab. A. N it the chief of the tac air Conid says he has told companies producing fighter planes and other War Materiel that he will no longer accept their products unless they arc made More Relia ble. Weapons that break or Wear out in a relatively Short time have Long troubled military commanders not Only because they jeopardize operations but also be cause i hair replacement or repair is costly in time spare parts and people. Now. Budget constraints set by president Reagan and Congress have Given the Pentagon new leverage with which to demand More reliable weapons and equipment from manufacturers. Gen. Robert d. Russ said in an interview at his headquarter Here. This warning to manufacturers comes from a senior officer whee command. Like the strategic air come and the military Airlift come is a major component of the air Force. The tac air come operates 4.000 planes. V Gua scout cookie time it s that calorie Laden time of the year again when the girl scouts in Europe begin sates of their Papular cookies. At the Frankfurt military Community s shopping Center saturday. Brownie Katie Eck 7, hands or the cookies to her customer it bile Nancy Eck her Mother helps by collecting the Money
