FINANCE

There is no finance office on Shemya. All finance matters must be
handled by mail or telephone. People assigned to Shemya should be care-
ful to have allotments and other pay matters in order before departing Elmendorf or Fort Richardson. Air Force Officers are not paid the
ration allowance while dining in the contract dining hall. Army and
Navy Officers are charged the daily cost of a ration, which is deducted from their pay. After the Air Force dining hall is opened, normal meal payment procedures will be used.

MARS

A very up to date, fully equipped, Military Affiliate Radio System is
operated on Shemya. It is
not unusual to complete
phone patches to homes in
the "South 48" in 4 to 5
minutes.
    AMERICAN RED CROSS
Your loved ones should be
advised to have any serious
                                          emergency verified by their
local chapter of the American Red Cross. American Red Cross will advise your commander of the nature of a serious emergency. Leave procedures provide for travel by air to the State of Washington in TDY Status, if there is a justifiable emergency requirement for your presence.

AIR FORCE AID - ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF

See your unit commander immediately if you have an emergency need for funds. If you qualify, a loan or grant can be arranged through
Elmendorf Air Force Base or Fort Richardson.

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