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Supply Native Is Adjusting To Life In U.S. Last Frontier BY ROLANDO GOMEZ U.S. Army/ Air Force Hometown News EIELSON AFB, Alaska ? Baby back ribs and chicken sizzling over a hot grill. Sun shining bright, kids playing in the yard ? all the ingredi ents of a typical 'not summer's day. They're normal activities for most of us, but for Timmy M. Marlowe, this icon of summertime is taking place near midnight and the place is not Supply, but America's last fron tier ? Alaska. Marlowe, son of Carolyn Bellamy of Route 2, Supply, is a staff ser geant stationed at one of the Air Force's northernmost bases where life is considered difficult enough to be an overseas assignment. Located just outside Fairbanks, Fielson is considered the "top cover for North America," a pivotal point connecting Asia and Europe. In an area where housing costs are about 25 percent higher than the national average, a gallon of milk can cost more than 55; the closest state is 2.5(H) miles away; a typical summer day lasts almost 20 hours; and daytime in winter usually lasts about five hours, Marlowe finds that there are quite a few adjustments that need to be made. "I had to adjust to all the snow, low temperatures, two hours of day light in mid-December, and the Northern Lights," said Marlowe. "The Northern Lights are really something, although at 50 degrees J below zero, it's a long way to go to see a light show." Marlowe, a crew chief with the 343rd Maintenance Squadron, finds his job in Alaska has kept him busy. "I'm a munitions storage crew chief. I train, supervise, and store aircraft munitions for the U.S. Air Force," said Marlowe, a 1982 gradu ate of West Brunswick High School. "My crew consists of eight air man. trained to drive a wide range of Air Force vehicles from 4.(XM) pound forklifts to 10-ton semi-trac tor trailers." For airmen stationed in Alaska, outdoor activity is synonymous with the state itself. Surrounded by four mountain ranges, with North Amer ica's largest peaks, downhill skiing, mountain climbing, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking and biking arc AIR FORCE STAFF SGT. Tim my M. Marlowe inspects ammuni tion as part of his duties as a crew chief at Eielson AFB, Alaska. Harsh weather conditions, a high cost of living and remoteness make life in Alaska seem like an overseas tour to most airmen. "In my free lime 1 fish, hunt and round with polar bears and packs of play basketball. The fishing and wild wolves. I thought I would be hunting are the best you can have leaving mosquitoes in North Caro anywhere in the world," commented lina," said Marlowe. "I was sur Marlowe. "The basketball competi- prised that Alaska had mosquitoes." tion isn't bad. either." . Many airman come to America's | _ just a few of the activities airmen and the families have available. "Before coming to Alaska, I had pictured it to be very cold year last frontier with a lot of preconcep tions ? some good, some bad. But almost everyone comes away with the impression that Alaska is far from an ordinary place to live. BOATS for a dry ride 1-800-545-2293 919-457-9080 $ 3 Charts Your Financial, .Course There's a whole new world of savings and financial options out there. Our experienced personnel will steer you right and help you weather unexpected storms. They'll lead you through the unfamiliar waters of these services: ?Interest-earning checking ?Savings accounts ?Certificates of Deposit ?Direct Deposit ?Home mortgages ?Home improvement loans ?Drive-up facilities ?Consumer loans ?Safety deposit boxes ?Traveler's checks ?Investment counseling ?IRAs Don't set off by yourself. Set sail into our offices today. : ,?* ? **, 4 ? Security SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION V. ?Southport 457-5246 ?Leland 371-6546 ?Shallotte 754-4371 ?Calabash 579-3595 (fill M.IIIC LENDER ?Long Beach J 278-6022^ IRw5! ^?Bro!5' ^ ' *%>**. AIR FORCE PHOTOS BREATHTAKING VIEWS of mountains, sky and wilderness are the norm in Alaska, a state two-and a-half times the size of Texas. Temperatures range greatly, from well below zero in the winter to nearly 90 in summer. Daylight also varies greatly, with close to 20 hours of sunlight in the summer to only five hours of light during the winter. WHITEVUJA i SeVv A99^ -assssss? *2^js?ss> f***U wl* >** WluWKf^ ^2 <\00^ *???*? y?5/ WE HAVE BUICK LaSAfiRE DODGE CARAVAN & TroSund^TI?N WB1 '90 BUICK ELECTRA STATION WAGON '91 CHEVROLET! BLAZER 4X4 '90 NISSAN STANZA '89 NISSAN 240 SX '89 PONTIAC FIREBIRD *AII mho |4u? Ijt K iitk Willi uctlii. #?b RICK EDWARDS an eowabds bros co .chevrolet?Geo-Pontlac-Bulck-Chrysler-Plymou?lvDodge Mon-Fri 8am-6pm From SHALLOTTE Sat 9am- lpm 642-3153 take HWY 130 SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS _ _ ^ __ IMAC t M J T i IJW AVAiiAHi.h 1-800 -280 -RICK only 23 min. to Whiteville
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