The Georgia guardsman [Vol. 14, no. 4 (July-Aug. 1964)]

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GO VERNOR CARL E. SANDERS

THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S MESSAGE

MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE J. HEARN

My Fellow Guardsmen:
As this edition of the Georgia Guardsman is coming off the press, your Georgia delegates to the annual conference of the National Guard Association of the U. S. will be in Detroit representing your interests.
While we will be there fighting to maintain the integrity of the Guard along with other State delegations, it is important for us in Geo rgia to consider the big picture as to our nationwide strength. In our Army Guard today, we are 708 officers and men short of our priority aggregate strength . Si nee the I ast of March, our strength has plunged by 352 men. This trend must be reversed.
The majority of our strength shortages may be attributed to about 23 units, some of which are battalion headquarters and headquarters
companies. It is to these commands I address my most urgent appeal to
conduct intensive recruiting efforts. To the other organizations which are in better shape, I urge that you try to achieve your PAS pi us 10%, but not to exceed this limitation. Retention of our veteran Guardsmen is even more important than recruiting.
It is regrettable that some units are so short of manpower while
others have waiting lists. Nevertheless, we need to bring about a
better balance of strength in Georgia if we are to uphold the levels
of strength that Congress has authorized and which we must attain.
It behooves us all to meet and exceed our projected strength if we
expect to get the respect and attention in Washington that has chara cterized the Guard in recent years.

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Vol. 14 July-Aug 1964 No. 4
A publication of the Department of Defense, Military Division, State of Georgia. Published in the. interest of the Georgia National Guard and distributed free to members of the Na tional Guard of Georgia.

HONORABLE CARL E. SANDERS
GOVERNOR OF GEORGIA
MAJ GEN GEORGE J. HEARN
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL
LT. COL. DOUGLAS EMBRY Editor
Publication and Edito rial Offic e P. 0. Box 48 39
Atlanta, Ge orgia 30302
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OUR COVER ...
A picturesque symbol of one of the Georgia National Guard's military missions, from the late 1940's to 1961, has been emplaced at the en trance to State Department of Defense headquarters on Confederate Avenue in Atlanta, This type 90mm anti aircraft gun now obsolete has sent many thousands of rounds of prajecti les into Fort Stewart skies during annual summer maneuvers and for two years was used by Georgia Guardsmen to defend northern metro politan areas from attack during the Korean conflict. Now it stands reso lutely on the approaches to the National Guard reservation in Atlanta as a reminder of its post-World War II service to Georgia and the Nation,
"I beg your pardon," sa id the man returning to his seat in the theater, "but did I step on your toe wh en I l ef t?"
"You certainly did,'' came the rep ly.
"Good, then I am in the right row ."
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Plans for a new $400,000 facility to house the 129th AC&W Squadron at Cobb County's McCullom Airport were discussed in early August. Fifteen acres of choice property was deeded to the State under the tentative agreement, pending receipt of construction funds. Participants in the negotiations are, 1-r, Brig. Gen. Paul S. Stone, Asst. Adjutant General for Air; Col. Charles S. Thompson, Base Detachment Commander at Dobbins AFB; Lt. Col. George Patsios, 129th Commander; Commissioner Herbert McCollum; and Major Iverson H. Copeland,
communications supervisor of the 129th.

ANG STRIPES
BAFFLE DADDY
Chief Master Sergeant William Brant and Senior Master Sergeant Gerald Sego both of Headquarters, Indiana Air National Guard were having lunch in a downtown Indian apolis restaurant.
The two non-coms were in full uniform, with the prematurely grey Sergeant Brant's eight stripes and Sergeant Sego's seven stripes in plain view on their sleeves.
Sergeant Brant's insignia car ries the six "rocker" stripes of a master sergeant plus two chief master sergeant's chevrons atop them, while Sergeant Sego's rank distinction has one chevron stop his six "rockers". The two ranks are the highest enlisted grades available in the armed forces.
A girl of about 10, noticing the two smartly uniformed non-commissioned officers, turned to her father and asked, "Daddy, what rank are those two men?"
The father, a 40-ish gentleman whose last experience with the armed forces may well have been in World War II, hastily called on his well-intentioned but slightly

New Kit Aids
Community Esteem
A new aid for unit commanders desiring to better their community relations has been published by NGB and forwarded to ARNG and ANG commands. The first such booklet to be put out in 10 years, the kit is titled "Influencing Community Opinion." A responsible officer or qualified enlisted man is designated by each commander to insure that the unit follows up on the sure-fire procedures outlined to better community understanding of the Guard. The kit contains historical data, fact sheets, sample press release, tips on radio and TV coverage, public service adver usmg, NG display data, suggestions on photo coverage and other valuable information.
fuzzy military memory. "Well, dear," the Air Guardsmen
heard him improvise, "the older gentleman with the white hair is a corporal, because he has two stripes up above, and the other is only a private first class, because he has just one stripe above the others."

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COL WAY, LEFT, INDICATES RELAY POSITIONS TO HEADQUARTERS PERSONNEL

PINEGROVE, PA. RELAY STATION
ATOP BLUE MT. ON APPALACHIAN TR AIL

224th Relays Messages Across

Picturesque Appalachian Trail

Operating from seven remote mountain-top relay stations and four base terminals, St. Simon's 224th Radio Relay Squadron es tablished a 247-mile communica tions net from Indiantown Gap, Pa. north to Griffiss AFB, N.Y. and south to Olmstead AFB, Pa., tying-in with other Air Force and ANG units during their field training 12 26 July.
Under the veteran command of Lt. Col. William A. Way, the seven officers and 139 airmen moved into their picturesque sites along the ridges and peaks of the Appalachian Mountains in small teams of highly qualified airman who perched their communications and power equipment upon perilous terrain and forrestry towers.
Weeks before, survey teams had leapfrogged across the Pocano Mt . chain to establish suitable sites. In a matter of hours, the sets were humming and traffic was flowing as the airmen settled in for the rou tine maintenance of equipment. Relay teams operated in shifts for an around the -clock mission. The men slept in nearby boarding houses or motels , wherever they could stay close to their sites.
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Arrangements were made at cafes and restaurants for feeding.
The equipment arrived in good shape, despite an 800-mile convoy from St. Simons. Returning home, the convoy made one 488-mile leg during the two-day trip -- a long drive for military convoys.
The Headquarters, Ga ANG Staff, led by Brig. Gen. Paul S. Stone, Assistant Adjutant General for Air, visited the 224th 1516 July and was briefed by Col. Way's staff. Lt. Claude Strickland told the seven officers and eight airmen (who had flown up by C-97 from Dobbins AFB) that the squadroo enjoyed a good re-enlistment rate . Major Wiley R. Deal, in charge of materiel, reported that equipment was in good shape except for some surging of their powerful generators.
One officer was out of uniform when the visitors arrived. Major A. V. Medlin still had on his cap tain's bars since he didn't know his promotion had been approved. Major Ben Bruce brought the good news and General Stone provided the new gold leaves to make the presentation. Other officers of the Staff visiting the 224th were Colonel Marion L. Clonts, Col. Homer R.

Flynn, Col. William B. Wrigley, Lt. Col. Douglas Embry and Lt. Col. C. J. Perkins, commander, 116th Air Transport Group.
Staff personnel were treated to a visit to two of the remote sites the morning of the second day, traveling high into the picturesque hills at Pinegrove, Pa. and Bear Head Fire Tower. Once the visi tors hesitated along a rocky and precipitous trail to question a hiker. The man blandly replied that he was walking from Georgia to Maine along the Appalachian Trail. (Fortunately for him, at that point he was headed north.)
Blue berries and other fruit added to the comforts at the lone some relay sites, but duty at the terminals wasn't to be ignored. Teletype printers would trouble shoot the circuits and monitor traffic, and the base station per sonnel ate with the 274th Squadron from New York.
The main body of Guardsmen were flown to Olmstead AFB and returned by air to St. Simons by Air Guard transport squadrons , signifying the almost complete self-sufficiency of the Georgia Air Guard component.
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BEAR HEAD MT. SITE ADJACENT TO FIRE TOWER OVER LOOKS PICTURESQUE VALLEYS OF PENNSYLVANIA

AF ADVISOR TO THE 224TH, CAPT DAVID KIRK, CHECKS
UP ON VHF SET AT BEAR HEAD FIRE TOWER SITE. GIVING HIM THE SCOOP ARE, LR SSGT ROBERT MANOR, SSGT J. E. NIX, A3C J. R, BAKER AND A2C JOHN W.
UNDERWOOD

CAPT MEDLIN BECOMES A MAJOR WHEN GEN STONE PINS ON LEAF AS COL WAY LOOKS ON APPROVINGLY

GEN STONE TALKS TO OLMSTEAD AFB AIRMEN AS SSGT ROBT. COWMAN AND TSGT CHARLES AKINS ESTAB
LISH COMMUNICATIONS

~ut ston ding NCO of St. Simon's 224th Radio Relay Squadron s Chief Moster Sergeant Gordon P. Poppell, shown in left pho to receiving appropr iat e trophy from Lt. Col. William A. Way, 224th commander. At right, the 224th's Outstand ing
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Airman, A IC Paul M. Ell iott, receives a similar gratuity. Both were judged on basis of mi Iitory beori ng, job per formonce, leadership ability and potential qnd efforts toward
self-improvement.
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ATTACK ON GOLD BAR HILL IS NOCTURNAL AFFAIR

FOURTH PLATOON PRESENTED STREAMER AT RETREAT

Cadets Charge 'Gold Bar Hill' at Jackson

PFC William D. Grubbs 124 PIO Detachment

Displaying tremendous enthusiasm and "esprit de corps", the 121 officer candidates of Georgia Military Institute completed two rigorous weeks of field training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina,
July 26. Representing units from through-
out the state, the young cadets participated in the rugged physical and mental training program which demanded of them a maximum ef-
fort at all times. This was the second summer
encampment for the 44 senior cadets and terminated the 18 month GMI program leading to their commissions as 2nd Lieutenants at a formal ceremony held August 8, in the Dempsey Motor Hotel, in Macon.
The schedule of events for cadets at summer training was crammed with eight hours classroom instruction daily, plus a physical fitness hour, drill routine and two hours study hall. At the same time, under the ever-scrutinizing eyes of the nine tactical officers, directed by Senior Tactical Officers, Capt. George J. Hearn, III and Capt. 0. C. Malcom, Jr., compliance with strict military courtesy and appearance was demanded.

CADET MOSS DIRECTS TACTICAL PROBLEM AT FT. JACKSON

Throughout summer camp, cadets were placed in charge of squads, platoons and companies and were constantly graded on leadership ability. This is of prime importance since Georgia Military Institute, with Lt. Col. Gene L. Hodges, Commandant, has as its purpose, the development of qualified Guard personnel to fill the ever-present need for competent leaders.
Strict attention is given to insure the cadets have every assistance in their studies . All instructors have the latest subject material, training aids and equipment available. Major William E. Canady is the Director of Instruction.
One of the highlights for senior cadets came late the second week when the group completed an as-

sualt on "gold bar hill''. This was a tactical field problem, conducted in the afternoon and again at night with a simulated combat objective assigned. A small number of cadets were in defense and the remaining cadets worked out a plan of attack, with the Tactical Officers and Instructors observing and evaluating.
With the explosions of blank ammunition and grenades bursting on the hillside, the young "officersto-be" captured their objective, "gold bar hill".
For the 71 junior cadets \Yh o attended the GMI outing at Fort Jackson, there is still eight weekend assemblies and another summer session before they can qualify as officers in the Georgia National Guard.
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Lavonia Native
Is Army Advisor
For Georgia Units
A native Georgian heads the Senior Army Advisor's Office, He is Colonel Harry Brown Sewell, born in Lavonia, Georgia, 14 December 1916. He was graduated from the University of Georgia 1 June 193 8 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of Cavalry (Reserve),
He entered active military ser vice on 23 July 1940 with the 6th Cavalry Regiment, During World War II, he served with the 3rd Cavalry Group (Mech) in France, Lux embourg, Germany and Austria. His assignments inclu<ied S-3 of the Group and Executive Officer of the 43rd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron.
He left the military service on 29 September 1945 and reentered college where he pursued predental and dental studies, He returned to active duty on 3 October 1946, and in February 1947 was as signed to GHQ, FEC where he se rved in the G-2 Section. On 19 June 1947, he became a Regular Army Officer (Armor Branch). He is a graduate of Command and General 'Staff College, Fort Leavenwotth, Kansas. Upon graduation in J uly 1950, he was assigned to Headquarters, Florida Military District where he performed duties
as s- 3 for Reserve Units, and later
as Assistant Senior Army Instructor for the State, In September 1951, he assumed command of the 193rd Tank Battalion at Camp Polk, Louisiana. In July 1952, he became Assistant Corps Armored Officer of the XVII I Airborne Corps.
After attending a course in Danish at the Army Language School, he was transferred to Europe in March 1954 and per formed intelligence duties in Copenhagen, Denmark and with Head quarters, US Army, E urop e. In March 1957, he returned to the United States and was assigned to the Office of the Deputy Chief of
~aff for Military Operations, ser Vtng in the Western Hemisphere Divi s i on .
In October 1958, he became
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ESTAF Chief Becomes ANG Senior Advisor

COLONEL HARRY B. SEWELL
Senior Army Advisor
COLONEL JAMES M. JOHNSON
Senior Air Force Advisor
G-2 of the US Army Security Agen cy at Arlington, Virginia where he served until he entered the Army War College in August 1961. While a student at the Army War College, he received a Master of Arts Degree in International Af fairs from George Washington Uni versity. Up on graduatiQn, he was assigned as Deputy Chief, US
Army Security Agenc y Pacific, with station at Camp Zama, Japan, He served in this capacity until 15 August 1964 when he assumed his present duties as Senior Army Advisor to the National Guard of Georgia,

Colonel James M. Johnson re cently assumed the duty of Air Force Senior Advisor to the 116th Air Transport Wing (H), Georgia Air National Guard. He came to this assignment from Headquarters, Eastern Transp,prt Air Force, MATS, McGuire AFB, New Jersey, where he served for the past four years as Chief of Staff.
Colonel ..Jimmy" Johnson, a native North Carolinian, now makes his home in Vernon, Texas. After completing undergraduate studies at Davidson College, he attended North Carolina State earning a degree in textile engi neering. He entered aviation cadet training at Randolph Field, grad uating in 19 39 from Kelly Field with a commission and pilot's ra tin g.
His military career has included command, training and engineering assignments with the Air Training Command, Strategic Air' Command and MATS. During the Berlin Air lift he commanded the 317th Troop Carrier Group located at Weisbaden and Celie, Germany. He is a grad uate of the Armed Forces Staff College and the Naval War C::ollege.
Since 1949 he has been assigned to the Military Air Transport Service as a commander or staff offi cer, engaged in global airlift opera tions and in support of tactical ex ercises in various parts of the world. During his career in MATS he has been a part of the growing airlift force which has become so effective today on a world wide scale. He has logged more than 6,800 flying hours.
Colonel Johnson is married to the former Gene Moore of Vernon, Texas. They have two children: James, Jr., presend y a senior at SMU in Dallas and Gene Ann, a senior at Chamblee High School in Atlanta.
Even though having lived in the Far East, Europe and several places in the States he can be quoted as saying ..we are looking forward to the best assignment of them all.,
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GEN. GRIZZARD, LEFT, ACCEPTS PLAQUE FROM GEN,._ KUHN AT DOBBINS AFB RETIREMENT CEREMONIES

General Grizzard Retires

Retirement ceremonies for one of Georgia's original Air Guardsmen honored General James C. Grizzard at Dobbins Air Force Bas e July 19 when the 116th Air Transport Wing saluted the veteran officer.
General Grizzard joined the 128th Observation Squadron at Candler Field, Atlanta , March 20, 1941. He was commissioned a first lieutenant and became a rated aircraft observer. During WW II, he flew on 30 combat missions in the American Theater, winning a battle star and logging 100 combat hours on antisubmarine patrol over the Gulf of Me xico.
Later he was sent to the Mediterranean Theater as a military government officer. During this time , he won five additional battle stars during the campaigns for Na ples -Foggia, Rome-Arno, Sic ily, North Apennines and Po Valley. He also served in Austria.
Returning to the U. . , he rejoined the Air Guard as commander of the 154th Aircraft C ontrol and Warning Group. Recalled with the 154th for active duty during the Korean Conflict, he was stationed at Stewart AFB, Tenn., until June of 1952.
General Grizzard was awarded the State's highest medal, the Distinctive Service Medal, in June 1955 for his meritorious achievement in re-writing the old Georgia military laws and completing, with fellow officers, a new Georgia Military Code.
He has served twice as President of the National Guard Association of Georgia and for two years was a member of the 14th Air Force Reserve Policy Board.

His enlistment record dates back to October, 1931, when he joined the Georgia Guard's 108th Cavalry, known as the Governor's Horse Guard.
A graduate of Atlanta's Tech High SchooL he later attended Emory University and obtained a degree in Law in 1936.
At the review, with Wing personnel assembled in the hangar, General Grizzard was cited for his long record of accomplishment and was presented a plaque by Brigadier General Ralph G. Kuhn, wing commander. It read: "To General James C. Grizzard in recognition of faithful service to the Georgia Air National Guard, from 116rh Air Transport Wing, July 1964."
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Sg t Curtis Harris
Dies at Dobbins
A combat veteran of two wars was killed 29 July at Dobbins AFB in an accident involving a large generator of the 129th Aircraft Control and Warning ~qu~dron.
He was M/ Sgt Curtis E. Harris, a Georgia Air National Guard technician with the 129th, employed as a motorized vehicle and ground equipment specialist in his civilian capacity and as an electric power production technician in his unit assignment.
M/ Sgt Harris resided with his wife, the former Margaret Lee Perry, and two children Margaret Debra, 10, and Harriet Louise, 8, at 4 12 Depot Street in Rockmart, Ga. Born in Sycamore, Ga., 20 Aug 23, he graduated from Taylorsville, Ga. High School.
Enlisting in the Army 1 April 1943, he was highly decorated for his service during WW II in Europe, winning the Silver Service Star for participation in 5 major engagements: the Ardinnes-Alsace campaign, for combat in Central Europe, Southern France, RomeArno and the Rhineland. He was discharged 18 Feb 46 and reenlisted 10 Sep 46 for another three years in the Army. After this tour of duty was concluded, he again reenlisted 8 Nov 49, serving in combat during the second winter offensive in Korea and winning three additional battle stars.
His other decorations and awards for service in both c onflicts include the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal; Korean Service Medal, WW II Victory Medal, Japanese Occupation Medal, Meritorious Unit Cita tion with Bronze Arrowhead as member of U. S. Seventh Army, EuropeanAfrican-Middle East Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal a nd the Good Conduct Medal. He wa s honorably discharged from active service 19 ov 52 and joined the Air National Guard at Dobbins in F ebruary of 1953 at which time he became a full-time technicia n.
He was awarded the Air F orce Reserve and ational Guard service meda ls for more th a n 10 years service in the reserve components.

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Georgia airmen were among more than 750 Air National Guardsmen, from 22 states and the District of Columbia, participating in the Air Guard's first non-stop fighter deployment to Europe 8-22 August.
Eighteen F-100 Supersabres and 12 RF-84F Thunderflashes made the more than 4,000 mile trip from bases in the United States to selected bases on the Continent. The jets were refueled three times enroute to Europe -- over Newfoundland, the Azores, and Spain.
Four Georgia Air National Guard transport aircraft were involved. A giant 4-engined C97G Boeing Stratofreighter of the 116th Air Transport Group, flown by personnel of the 128th Air Transport Squadron, left Dobbins Air Force Base at noon Aug 7th for Fort Smith, Arkansas to transport equipment and personnel of the 188th Tactical Reconnaissance Group of the Arkansas Air National Guard to Germany.
Another Georgia Air Guard C-97 from Savannah's 165th Air Transport Group departed August 9th for Andrews AFB, Md., to transport elements of the District of Columbia's 113th Tactical Reconaissance Wing to another base in Germany. The Air Guardsmen and their equipment were left in Europe and two more C-97's from the Georgia units returned to Germany to bring them to the United States.
The operation, known as "Ready Go", was under the combined direction of three of the Air Guard's senior general officers, Major General G. Reid Doster, commander of the 117th Tactical Recon naissance Wing, Birmingham, Ala. (RF-84s); Brigadier General Willard W. Millikan, commander, 113th Tactical Fighter Wing, Andrews AFB, D.C. (F-100s); and Brigadier General Howard T. Markey, commander, 126th Air Refueling
Wing, Chicago, Ill., (KC-97s ).
Rounding out the task force were more than 30 long range C97 and C121 aircraft from Air National Guard air transport groups from around the country. These aircraft
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airlifted support personnel, maintenance equipment and spare parts as segments 'of the Initial Support Tearns and the Enroute Support Tearns. The Air Guard tanker units were positioned at Ha~mon AFB, Newfoundland, La)es AB, the Azores and Torrejon AB, Spain.
Once in Europe the fighters performed missions in support ci the United States eventh Army and United States Air Forces, Europe (USAFE).
For the Air Guardsmen, the European deployment was their annual two-week field trammg encampment. Purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate the Air Guard's capability to move any where in the world in a matter of hours, instead of days. In 1961, more than 200 Air Guard jets de ployed to Europe by the process of "island hopping." The deployment took then 5-7 days. Operation "Ready Go" required only eight hours for the fighters.
Operation "Ready Go" was the Air Guard's fourth long range deployment in the past year. Units of the 117th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing deployed to Puerto Rico and to Alaska in 1963, and units from the District of Columbia, Missouri and Colorado have made two overwater deployments to Puerto Rico.
The regular Air Force support-

ed the Air Guardsme n all along the line of deployment. The Tac tical Air Command's Airborne Command Post,. a C-135 jet, moni tored the enure operation. The Strategic Air Command's base at Dow AFB, Maine, was the "leap off" point for the RF84Fs. Air Weather Service and Air Rescue Service, both part of the Military Air Transport Service, provided weather and air-sta rescue support. MATS Photographic and Charting Service is making a documentary film of the exercise.
Department of Defense authorized two newsmen to accompany each plane taking Air Guardsmen to Europe, and two Atlanta news casters were flown to Germany by the Dobbins-based crew that de parted 7 August. Making the trip were John Fulton, veteran Atlanta broadcaster now affiliated with WGUN, and Victor A. Lambert, WAGA television camerafllan who was assigned to the Georgia Guard's lllth Signal Battalion as as a filler when on active duty during the Berlin crisis at Ft. Meade, Md. Both newsmen were given a 10-day tour of military bases in Naples, Italy, Weisbaten, Germany; and Paris, France, before their return to the States. They have done extensive reporting of their experiences with the Air Guard since returning to Georgia.

Sgt. Major Carl A. Shugart, left, receives a gold wrist watch from CWO C. L Rutledge on behalf of fellow men:-bers of Calhoun's Hq Co, 2nd Bn, 108th Armor. The occasoon was the last field training for the veteran Guardsman )Nho. retires in March of 1965 after more than 32 years servoce.
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CANADY I HEARN
AWARDED DSM'S
Forty-four Georgia Guardsmen became new second lieutenants when their golden bars were pre sented to them at graduation ceremonies of the Georgia Military Institute in Macon August 8.
The honor graduate of Class No. 2, Lt. Ralph G. Turner of Statesboro, delivered the graduation address for this class, Class No. 3. The GMI staff, instructors, and tactical officers were present with wives and parents of the Cadets at the commencement ceremonies at the Dempsey Hotel.
Major General George J. Hearn, The Adjutant General of Georgia, made the principal address at the banquet, speaking on "Shared Leader hip." A reception and dance were also on the agenda for the ne w lieutenants who devoted two two-week summer training periods and eight weekend assem blies in the past 18 months to become National Guard officers,
Brigadier General Charlie F. Camp, Assistant Adjutant General for Army, gave the Cadets their Oath of Office and swore them into the Guard's officer corps.
Lt. Col. Gene L. Hodges, Com mandant of GMI, presided at the ceremonies,
Honored were Lt. Benjamin B. Blount, Jr. of Wrightsville, who won the Hearn Trophy for being the Honor Graduate. Lt. Robert L. Moss of Rome captured the Associ ation of the U. S. Army Plaque for leadership.
Winn\ng the Erickson Trophy for high academic standards was Lt. Lt. Herman A. Stephens of Colu~ bus, The Tactical Officers Trophy was won by Lt. David M. Helms of Columbus for his outstanding com mand ability, The Instructors Trophy was captured by Lt. James T. Pritchett of Atlanta for exceptional instructional ability.
On hand for the ceremonies was Miss Marsha Ames of Americus, who became Miss Georgia Military Institute in July upon the marriage of the original winner crowned last May.
The following are graduates of Class No. 3:
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COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS GIVEN BY LT. RALPH G. TURNER, HONOR GRAD UATE OF CLASS NO, 2

HONOR GRADUATES

Second Lieutenant Benjamin B. Blount Jr. (Hearn Trophy) Second Lieutenant Robert L. Moss (Association of the United States Army Plaque )
Second Lieutenant Herman A. Stephens (Erickson Trophy) Second Lieutenant David M. Helms (Tactical Officers Trophy) Second Lieutenant James T. Pritchett {Instructors Trophy)

GRADUATES

Edmund T, Bacon; Co A, 5th Bn, 1OSth Armor

Buford H. Baker; Hq Trp, 1st Sqdn, 748th Cav

James F. Baker; Co A, 3rd Bn, 108th Armor

Louis D. Beri; Btry A, 1st Bn (HJ), 214th Arty

Benjamin B. Blount Jr; Hq Co, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

James P, Brown; Co B, 3rd Bn (M), 121 st lnf

Jimmy F. Brown; Hq Co, 2nd Bn, 108th Armor

Johnny D. Brown; Hq Co, 2nd Bn, 1OSth Armor

VIrgil T. Brown; Hq Btry, 1st Bn (HJ), 214th Arty

John W. Chamess; Hq Co, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

James D, Davis; Hq Co, 1st Bn, 108th Armor

Kenneth J, Duncan; Btry C, 1st Bn (1 05/SP), 118th Arty

Evander D. Evans; Co A, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

Joseph R. Evans; Co C, 2nd Bn, 1OSth Armor

Kenneth J, Goodroe; Hq, 648th Malnt Bn

James D. Gowen Jr; Btry B, 2nd Bn (1 05/SP), 118th Arty

Len B. Graddy; 406th Ord Co (GS)

George L. Grantham; CoB, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

David W, Gunn; Co A (MS), 648th Maint Bn

Lawrence C .Hancock Jr; Co C, 2nd Bn (M) 121st lnf

David M. Helms; Co E (Bridge), 560th Engr Bn

Peyton M. Howard; 406th Ord Co (GS)

Roy C, Howard; Trp B, 1st Sqdn, 748th Cav

Emory S, Jiles Jr; Co C, 3rd Bn, 108th Armor

Darwyn William

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Kelley; Btry A, 1st Bn (HJ), 214th Lord; Co A, 1st Bn, 108th Armor

Arty

Lawson B, Meadow; Co D, 560th Engr Bn

Robert L. Moss; Co B, 2nd Bn, 108th Armor

James T. Pritchett; Co B (FC), 248th Sig Bn

Gerald J, Robertson; Hq & Det

Paul L. Rushing; Hq Co, 3rd Bn (M), 121 st lnf

Joel W, Seymour; Btry B, 1st Bn (HJ), 214th Arty

David L. Sharpe; Co C, 3rd Bn (M), 121st lnf

Douglas E. Smith; Co C, 4th Bn (M), 121st lnf

Mallory S. Smith Jr; Co B, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

Ernest L. Spivey Jr; Co A, 2nd Bn (M) 121st lnf

Hermon A, Stephens; Co A, 560th Engr Bn

Alvin L. Stump; 548th Admin Co

Dwight J, James W.

Thornton; Wade; Co

Co C, 2nd Bn E, (Brigade), 5

(6M0)t1h

121st Engr

lnf Bn

Chris E. Walker; CoB, 1st Bn (M), 121st lnf

Quinnon S. Walk er; Co A, 2nd Bn (M), 121st lnf

Robin 0. Walker; Btry A, 3rd Bn (105/ SP), 118th Arty

Bobby L. Wynn; Btry C, 3rd Bn (105/SP), 118th Arty

Augusta Rome
Cordele Elberton Wrightsvi lie Swainsboro Resaca Resaca Elberton Dublin Macon Savannah Douglas Chattanooga Atlanta Waycross
Hinesville Douglas
Tucker Albany Columbus Walthorville Douglasville Macon Dewy Rose Macon Columbus Rome Atlanta Austell Statesboro Elberton Lyons Gainesville Douglas Albany
Columbus Atlanta Albany Columbus Fitzgerald Albany Brunswick Port Wentworth

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GENERAL CAMP GIVES OATH TO NEW OFFICERS

HON OR GRADUATE BLOUNT CONGRATULATED BY ADJ. GEN.

MISS GMI GREETS HONOR GRADUATES: LR, L TS , HELMS. BLOUNT, MOSS, STEPHENS AND PRITCHETT

LT. JOHN W, CHAMNESS GETS BAR PINNED ON BY WIFE

GM I graduat ion cere mon ies we re h ighl ighted by presentat ion of t wo Georgia Dis t in c ti ve Ser vi ce Medals. Ho nore d were Ma jor Wi ll iam E. Ca nad y, s how n at left rece ivi ng meda l from ~r ig, Gen. Charles L. Da vis, a nd Capt. George J. Hear n, Il l, rog ht, rece iving DSM fr o m his wi fe , Betty . Maj o r Canady, fro m Dub Iin, wa s cite d fo r outstand in g meri tor iou s a chi e ve me nt while s e rv ing a s in st ructor for GMI d uring t h e past thr e e
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years and for his enhancing of good relations between Guard and his c o mmu n ity. Capt. Hearn, assistant commandant and senior tactical off icer of GMI, was commended for the ext ra tim e and enerP,Y devoted to GMI, his "abundant pro fessiona l kno w ledge ' wh ich has resulted <n the successful gr aduati on of ove r 150 second lieutenants and for preparing a
Guide fo r Tact ical Off icers.
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Upson Guards Get 3rd Bde Trophy, Awards Presented Thomaston Firms

Two major generals and a colonel went to Thomaston 24 August to make some presentations the y said were "well-deserved." ince the accolades came from no less than The Adjutant General, Ma jor Gen eral, Major General George J. Hearn, and the 48th Armored Division General, Major General Benjamin F. Merrit, plus Colonel Paul E . Innecken, Third Brigade Commander, there was unanimous approval.
Top laurels went to Captain William Jenkins, Commanding Of ficer , Co B, 4th Bn, 12 lst Infantr y. His company won a glistening tro phy for ranking highes t among the 20 units assigned to ol. Innecken's brigade . In making the pre e ntation, the colonel cited the unit for having
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95.1 percent of personnel MOS qualified and a 98.8 percent attendance record at field training .
Gua rdsme n Award certificates, attractively mounted on mahogany, we re presented to re presentatives of Thomaston's B. F . Goodrich Mills . Gen . Hearn presented a cer tific a te to S. Wayne Hempstead of Goodrich, and Gen . Merritt made th e presentation to George Hightower of T homas ton Mills . Both firms were cited for their extremely cooperative attitude toward letting their Guard employees off to attend urnmer camp. Almost one-third of the Thomaston Guardsmen are employees of the two fi rms which have consistently sacrificed their work schedules in order tha t the Ups on

County Guardsmen might train to fight for their country.
Recognition also came to ls t Sgt Frank Eidson, who was pre sented with boar's head attachment to his serv ~ .:~ ribbon signifying 20 years loyal service in the Georgia Guard . Ten-year service medals were a lso presented to Capt. J en kins , lst Lt Grover Worsham, 2nd Lt William A. Daniel a nd 13 enlis t ed Guardsmen: P / Sgt Talmadge Hudgi ns , P / Sg t Thomas J. elson, P / Sgt John Huckaby, Sfc Berle E. Gilbert, Sfc Ernest Gore,. Sfc Shelly C . James, fc Au brey 0. Brya n, Sfc William R. Partridge, Sfc William Simmons, Sfc Clarenc e Millen, Sp 5 Cecil Greathouse , Sg t Will ia m McGa ha an d gt John T ay lor.
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GENERAL MERRITT PRESENTS GUARDSMAN AWARD TO THOMASTON MILLS' VEEP GEORGE HIGHTOWER

GUARDSMAN AWARD PRESENTED BY GENERAL HEARN TO S, WAYNE HEMPSTEAD OF GOODRICH MILLS

CHOICE OF GOODIES GREETS PRIZE 3RD BRIGADE COMPANY JULY,AUG1964

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Georgians Assist - nth Air Division
Men of the Georgia ational Guard' s Hinesville - based 406th Ordnance Company vaulted into a crash program to render combat ready 70 M-42 40 mm (anti-aircraft) artillery pieces by September 3, two days prior to the mammouth lith Air Assault Division test evaluations.
The 406th thus becomes one of the five ational Guard units which will participate as aggressors in the problem,
The Army enlisted the support of the 406th in early August, with four to five weeks in which to prepare the modified World War II vehicles for shipment. Luckily a majority of the 406th personnel hold civilian jobs at the Fort Ste wart a tiona 1 Guard Field Training Equipment Cone en tration site (popularly known as the Con Site,) Thus, their everyday civilian work is synonymous with that of the summer camp training.
Captain Richard C. Cohan, a 19--year veteran of the Army- arion al Guard, has at his command 73 enlisted men, four officers and two warrant officers.
A lOman detachment will remain throughout the entire mane~ vers in the Carolinas to maintain the 70 M-42'
Major Charles C. Rickett~, Asst. State Maintenance Officer, will head the 10-man contingent of Guardsmen on duty in the Ft. Bragg area. Three men are mem bers of Hq & Hq Der and the other
six are from the 406th.

Sp6 Shores Mourned
A veteran Georgia Army ation al Guardsman, Sp6 Thomas P. Shores, died 25 August after a long and distinguished record of service to his State and Nation. The Atlantan was assigned to Hq & Hq De tachment at th"e time of his death. He first joined the Guard's Ho wit zer Co, 122nd Infantry, 1 Feb 33 and served until the organization was redesignated Hq Btry, 179th Arty 20 Feb 39. In 1954 he rejoined th e Guard's Co B, 878th Engrs, later moving up to Hq & Svc Co of the 878th. In 1960 he was assigned to the 379th Ordnance Detachment, tran sferring to Hq Det in 1962. He was a turret artilleryman. Sp6 Shores was given a military burial by friends in the Guard.
N.C. Sqdn Gets C-2
Eastern Transport Air Force has extended congratulations to one of the Georgia Wing 1s squadrons located in another state. The !56th Air Transport Squadron located at Charlotte, N.C. was cited for the rapid upgrading of flight traffic specialists to loadmasters. The unit now has a total of nine load masters., and is the only former Aeromed unit in EASTAF that is C-2 (a high readiness category).

TECHNICIANS HOP
ON INSURANCE DEAL
The newly adopted Technician Insurance Program is being participated by 97.8 percent of Georgia's Army and Air National Guard technicians according to a report by Colonel Paul E. Inecken, Technician Personnel Officer. Offered to all full-time Guardsmen in a series of briefings, the plan includes an optional income replace ment provision in addition to a group life insurance policy that is available to all of the nation's 30,000 Guard technicians. Premiums are payroll deductible. Hospitalization coverage will be offered in the near future. The plan is underwritten by the Life Insuranc e Company of North America and is administered by the Administrator, National Guard Association of the U. S. Insurance Trust.
OMS CHIEFS BRIEFE.D
A series of four one-day maintenance schools was conducted by the State Maintenance Office at four locations in July to orient technicians assigned to OMS shops on new Army equipment records producures. The briefings were conducted by CWO Jesse C. Englis h, in Atlanta, Hinesville, Albany and Augusta.

Major J, B, Duncan, Jr., operations officer of Augusta's 5th Bn, 108th Armor, has the unique privilege of swearing in his son, J, B. Duncan Ill, recently. The ceremony at the Augusta Armory kept the Duncan clan in the National Guard fold, perpetuating a high family regard for National Guard service. Young Duncan is a student and member of the ROTC
at Richmond Academy.

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Augustans Find
Lost C h i.ld ren
A pre-dawn callup of Army Guardsmen from Augusta 22 July resulted in the discovery of three lost children in rural Richmond County.
Alerted at 0300 hours, per sonnel of HHC and Co B, 448th Supply & Transportation Battalion, 108th Armor, mobilized in the armory and departed for an area near Fort Gordon at 0415.
The small children, ages 4, 7 and 9, were believed to be in the vicinity of their home near Barton Chapel Road and U. S. Highway No 1. Arriving in the area to as sist civilian authorities, the Guardsmen began walking through the woods and residential areas, covering almost 10 miles before the search ended.
At approximately 0835 hours, the missing children were found in a home about one-half mile from their own house. They had entered by breaking a window. The occupants were away.
Warrant officer Hugh C. Middle ton, a s sisted by CWO William Johnson, was credited with locating the children. Both are mem bers of the 448th Ba tta lion.
U.S. Flags Honor
164,000 Veterans
More than 164 ,000 American flags used to drape the caskets of deceased veterans were issued in 1963, the Veterans Administration revealed. That was about 11,000 more than in the previous year when 153,183 were given out.
These flags are used to drape the caskets of veterans with war time service who were discharged under conditions other than dis honorable, or who served at least one enlistment during peacetime, unless discharged or released from duty for disability in line of ser vice.
Customarily these flags are given to next of kin, close friends or associates of the veterans at the conclusion of the funeral or burial service.
Flags may be obtained from the VA Regional Office and at most post offices over the state.
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Construction is underway on this new home for Hq and Co B, !48th Aviation BottaIion at Fulton County Airport near Atlanta. A unique comb ination of armory and hangar, the facility will contain 17,520 feet of floor space, 5,500 of which
is for the hangar. To cost $258,701, the armory is scheduled for completion in Apri I, 1965. Battalion is commanded by Lt. Col. Jack L Conrad.

3/121 FINDS BODY
Statesboro Guardsmen of HHC, 3rd Bn, 12lst In, were called on to furnish 20 men in July to search for a drowned person. The group reported to local authorities in Rocky Ford 26 July about 4 p.m. The search was conducted at a site on the Ogeechee River where the victim, Wilbur Finch, was be lieved to be submerged. The body did not surface until 3 a.m. the next morning. Eight 300 watt lights rigged up by the Guardsmen illuminated the river enough for a Guards man and a civilian to spot the body after it had surfaced.

B/2/121Advertises
Guardsmen of Tifton's Co B, 2nd Bn, 121st In. took a unique way of thanking rhe citizens of their community for the support given the Guard during the past year. This support and cooperation resulted in the unit receiving the awards enumerated in the adver tisement reproduced below that appeared in the Tifton Gazette. The company is commanded by Capt. Leah H. Stallings.
Thank You
't'Ve take this opportunity to thank the &eneral public in Tiltarea. for the wonderful support they have (iven our organization.
We want to thank our Wives, Sweethearts, and Parents, who have spent lonely nights when we were at drill, lonely weelu when we're away at Camp.
We want to thank our employers, wno have many times released us from work early to attend drill and have given us time to attend summer camp. We appreciate their understanding and coopera tion, and their fine patriotic spirit.
The wonderful support you have given us is reflected In the "espri t de corps" and performance oC Tifton's National Guard Unll We have just returned from a two week summer training encam~ mcnt, in whith Company B, 2nd Bn. (Mech.) ! 21st Infantry GaANG, won the following awards:

STATE TROPHIES:
Adjutant General's Trophy 0 0 Best Supply & Administrative Unit

BRIGADE TROPHIES:
General John W. Bowett Trophy 0 MarUmanahip Captain James B. Schill Trophy o o Rifle Competition Best Administrative Company Trophy Best Drilled Soldier: William L. (BllJ) Warren

BATTALION TROPHIES:
Best Admlnistntive Compa ny Trophy Colonel William Wilder Trophy . . Ri!Je Marktman~hJp Best Training Trophy Best Drilled Soldier: William L. (Bill) Warren

Our n..nb To &ch Of YOI Tile Vry , .....
Officers eM E'nlisttd PenonMI 01
Company I , 2nd ln. IMKh.) 12ht lf., GIANG J IFTOH, Ci0lGIA

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The future of a country is safe only in the hands of those to whom
her past is dear. - William Ralph lnge.

Harold Parker, Past Commandant
"What is the Old Guard of the Gate City Guard?"
An ancient military command of about 100 upstanding men who, because of patriotism, civic duty and former military service, have banded themselves together to preserve the traditions and chivalry of our country by accepting change as necessary to progress and at the s arne time cherishing the glorious history and triumphs of our forefathers.
The infectuous camaraderie of old soldiers is the moving spirit of the Old Guard staff meetings and social functions. This ties together in a common bond a group who perform many interesting and worthwhile functions and have great fun doing them.
This 110th year of the Gate City Guard's existence is a mo mentous one. A Past Com mandant of the Old Guard, James C. Wise, has been elected Commander of the Centennial Legion of America and will be installed at a ga la ceremony in Atlanta on April 26, 1965.
The Old Guard enjoys a close association with the Gate ity Gqard its counterpart in the active National Guard. The occasion of the Old Guard's visit to Fort Stewart during the 48th Armored Division's summer encampment was a highlight of this long friends hip . The Gate City Guardsmen rolled out the red, red carpet as the Old Guard relived a few hours of the wonders of army life. The singing of old army songs, the nostalgia, fellowship and conviviality of the
occasion inspired Major Marvin W. Medlock, genial secretary of the Old Guard, to s ugges t that the Old Guard begin a collection of old army ballads from colonial days forward in order that this enchanting bit of Americana will

COLORFULLY ATTIRED IN THEIR TRADITIONAL UNIFORMS, OLD GUAR D BATTALION OF GATE CITY GUARD SALUTES COLORS AT FT. STEWAR T
REVIEW, COLONEL BEN BUTLER, LEFT-FRONT, IS 1964 COMMANDAN T

be preserved. Colonel Ben Butler, Commandant of the Old Guard, appointed Major Medlock official custodian to receive, edit and later on, publish these songs. His address is 1149 St. Charles Place,
. E. Atlanta, Georgia 30306. All old soldiers are urged to send in their favorite ditty, no matter how ribald. Major Medlock will spruce it up propeel y. The title of this opus is to be " Songs My Mother Never Taught Me."
The Old Guard, together with the Gate City Guard, will celebrate the founding of the Old Guard Peace Monument in 1911 at the Fourteenth Street entrance to Piedmont Park at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 1964. An interesting program of speaking and martial music will be held at the monument site in Piedmont Park. Following the ceremony. the two commands, together with their ladies , will adjourn to refreshments at one of the City' s exclusive clubs.
The Old Guard of the Gate City Guard associates itself with all that is good for our City, our State and our ation. This ancient military command is moving into the second century of its existence, still under th e blessing of th e inimical Joseph Emerson Brown who sent the Gate City Guard off to war in the spring of 1861 with this admonition: "Go then and may the God of Battles go with you, and lead, protect and defend you. "

Veterans Retire
An increasing number of WW II veterans are retiring from National Guard service after 20 years of "honorable and faithful service."
Platoon Sergeant (E 7) Tony G. Ursitti, HHC, 3rd Bn, 108th Armor, Macon, joined Svc Co, !21st Infan try 14 July 47 after almost five years of active duty during WW II. Later be served with Hq & Svc Co, 162nd Tan k Bn before getting his final assignment. His retirement was effective 13 July 64.
SSGT (E6) Aaron M. Atkin son , Jr., Btry C, 3rd Bn, 118th Artillery, Savannah, also served with Btry B, 118tb Fa Bn and Co C, llOth Sig Bn, during his Guard service from 11 July 49 to 1 Aug 64. His federa l duty included two tours , one fur two and a half years during WW II and another for three years fro ru 1946 to 1949.
SSGT (E6) Clarence C. Maxwell , HHC, 560th Engr Bn, retired 31 Aug . He first joined Hq o , 3rd Bn, 12 2nd Inf back in July of 1924, serving for four years. After a break in service, he put in another seven years with the Elberton unit. Three s hort tours followed, ending in 1939. He rejoined the Guard in 1956 serving his last eight years with the 560th in Columbus.
The best wishes of the National Guard were exte nded by the Ad jutant General for their long a nd distinguished record of service.

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Appointments
ARMY NATIONAL-GUARD
lst Lt Gerald W. Bohanan, CoD, 348th Med Bn 2nd Lt Herman A. Stephens, Co A, 560th Engr Bn 2nd Lt Alvin L Stump, Jr, 548th Admin Co 2nd Lt Dwight J. Thornton, Co C, 2nd Bn (M), 12lst Inf 2nd Lt James W. Wade, Co E (Bridge) 560th Engr Bn 2nd Lt Chris E. Walker, Co B, lst Bn (M), 12lst Inf 2nd Lt Quinnon S. Walker, Co A, 2nd Bn (M) 12lst Inf 2nd Lt Robin O. Walker, Btry A, 3d Bn (105/SP) 118th Arty 2nd Lt Bobby L. Wynn, Btry C, 3d Bn, (105/SP) 118th Arty 2nd Lt John W. Chamness, Hq Co 1st Bn, 108th Armor 2nd Lt James D. Davis, Hq Co, 1st Bn 108th Armor 2nd Lt Kenneth J. Duncan, Btry C, 1st Bn (105/SP) 118th Arty 2nd Lt Evander D. Evans, Co A, 1st Bn (M), 12lst Inf 2nd Lt Joseph R. Evans, Co C, 2nd Bn, 108th Armor 2nd Lt Goodroe, Kenneth J ., Hq 648th Maint Bn 2nd Lt James D. Gowen, Jr, Btry B, 2nd Bn (105/SP) 118th Arty 2nd Lt Len B. Graddy, 406th Ord Co (GS) 2nd Lt George L. Grantham, CoB, 1st Bn (M), 12lst Inf 2nd Lt Edmund T. Bacon, Co A, 5th Bn 108th Armor 2nd Lt Buford H. Baker, Hq Trp 1st Sqdn, 748th Cav 2nd Lt James F. Baker, Co A, 3d Bn, 108th Armor 2nd Lt Louis D. Beri, Btry A, lst Bn (HJ) 214th Arty 2nd Lt Benjamin B. Blount, Jr, Hq Co, 1st Bn (M) 12lst lnf 2nd Lt James P. Brown, Co B, 3d Bn (M) I 21st Inf 2nd Lt Jimmy F. Brown, Hq Co, 2nd Bn, 108th Armor 2nd Lt Johnny Douglas Brown, Hq Co 2nd Bn, 108th Armor 2nd Lt Virgil T. Brown, Hq Btry 1st Bn (HJ) 214th Arty 1st Lt Don T. Rodgers, Co B (TMT) 448th Sup & Trans Bn CWO W-2 Howard W. Wachenheim, Co A (AM) 148th Avn Bn CWO W-2 William F. Helms, CoB, 148th Avn Bn 1st Lt James R. Howard, Hq Co, 3d Bde, 48th Armd Div
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AIRMEN ATTENDING BASIC AT LACKLAND AFB
Aa Lewis A. Edge, Jr. AB Hugh E. Meek, Jr. AB George L Cochran III AB Ammie L Palmer ' AB John M. Parker AB Henry D. Summers, III AB Andrew W. Gill, III AB Robert J. Harrington AB James E. O'Bryan AB Jack L. Huffman AB James D. Armour AB John P. Broxton AB Hood W. Deal AB Lloyd C. Fulcher, Jr. AB Jan S. Mirsky AB Stanleigh E. Burleson AB John E. Tomlinson
NEW NSLI BENEFITS
Two bills recently signed into law by President Johnson will benefit veterans who hold National Service Life Insurance policies, the Veterans Administration an nounced.
More than 5~ million World War II and Korean Conflict veterans who hold National Service Life Insurance policies will benefit from an extension of premium waiver provisions. At present the law provides for the waiver of premiums if the insured becomes totally disabled before his 60th birthday.
The new law, applying to all NSLI policies, raises the disability deadline to the insured's 65th birthday.
This provision will be auto matically included in all policies.
The new law takes effect J an uary 1, 1965.
The second law authorizes the granting of a new total disability income provision which provides a monthly income of $10 for each $1,000 of insurance if the insured becomes totally disabled before reaching his 65th birthday. The present law, an official explained, has an income provision if the disability oc.curs before the insured's 60th birthday
Those who are eligible must be in good health. They must file an application and must pay an additional premium.
Application forll}s for the disa bility riders will .be available this fall.
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Byrd, Walter L. Smith, Lanier H. Brewer, Wilmon F. Davison, Robert C., Jr Zackary H. Hayes Peace, Joseph D. McGough, Donald W.
Westmoreland, James 0, Salmon, Willie C. Price, Stephen H. Burnett, Richard H. Wyatt, John W. Bundrant, William D. Davis, Kenneth R, Peacock, William R. Flanagan, Dudley D. Holley, Jack E.

AlC TSgt AlC 2Lt A3C A3C SSgt
SSgt Ale A3C 2Lt 2Lt 2Lt Maj SSgt SSgt SSgt

202d Comm Maint Sq 202d Comm M.aint Sq 165th Materiel Sq 128th AT Sq 128th Aeromed Evac Flt 128th Aeromed Evac Flt 202d Comm Maint Sq
116th Materiel Sq 116th AT Gp 128th Aeromed Evac Flt 128th AT Sq 128th AT Sq 128th AT Sq 158th AT Sq 202d Comm Maint Sq 202d Comm Maint Sq 202d Comm Maint Sq

Auto Track

Keesler AFB, Miss 43 wks

Radar Rprman

Air Traffic Con

Keesler AFB, Miss 46 wks

trol Radar Rprman

Arcrft Elect Navig Keesler AFB, Miss 40 wks

Equip Rprman

Undergrad Pilot

Webb AFB, Tex

55 wks

TrginGrade

Med Preceptorship Scott AFB, Ill

12 wks

& Aeromed Evac

Med Preceptorship Scott AFB, Ill

12 wks

& Aeromed Evac

Outside Wire &

Sheppard AFB, Tex 15 wks

Antenna System

Installations & Maint

Arcft Mechanic,

Sheppard AFB, Tex 16 wks

Recipro Engine

Flt Eng Tech Trning Knoxville, Tenn 8 wks

Med Preceptorship Scott AFB, Ill

12 wks

& Aeromed Evac

Undergrad Pilot

Moody AFB, Ga 56 wks

TrginGrade

Undergrad Pilot

Laredo AFB, Tex 56 wks

TrginGrade

Undergrad Pilot

Laredo AFB, Tex 56 wks

TrginGrade

Air Comd & Staff

Maxwell AFB, Ala 46 wks

College

Radio Relay Equip Keesler AFB, Miss 37 wks

Rprman

Cable Splicing

Sheppard AFB, Tex 15 wks

Specialist

Cable Splicing

Sheppard AFB, Tex 15 wks

Specialist

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SCHOOL

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Gerrald, Fred 0. Carter, Lounoble Bedgood, Joseph C. Rountree, Jack W., Jr Blog, Raymond Auld, James A. Stallings, Leah W. Dunlap, Lloyd E. Deal, James L.
Driskell, Henry C. Dunman, Thomas E.
Meeks, Garlon E. Sharpe, David L,

Sgt E5 Sp5 E-5 Sp5 E5 2dLt SP5 2dLt Capt 2dLt CWO-W3
Sfc lstLt
lstLt 2dLt

Co A, 148th Avn Bn Co E, 648th Maint Bn Co E, 648th Maint Bn AR, HHC, 5jl08th Armor Co C, 648th Maint Bn Arty HHB, 48th Armd Div Co B, 2/121st Inf Co B, 148th Avn Bn HHC 3/121 Inf
Hq Co A, 648th Maint Bn HHC, 4/108th Armor
Arty, HHB, 3/118th Arty Inf Co C, 3/ 121st lnf

Helicopter Sch Helicopter Sch Helicopter Sch Armor Off Basic Fld Radio Rep Fixed Wing Aviator As soc Inf Off Career Fixed Wing Aviator Organizational Maint Off Welding Course Mil Pers Off
Comm Off Armor Off Basic Crs

Camp Wolters, Tex Camp Wolters, Tex Camp Wolters, Tex Ft Knox, K} Ft Gordon, Ga Ft Rucker, Ala Ft Benning, Ga Ft Rucker, Ala Ft Knox, Ky
Aberdeen, Md Ft Benjamin Harison, Ind Ft Sill, Okla Ft Knox, Ky

36 wks 36 wks 36 wks 9 wks 23 wks 34 wks 19 wks 34 wks 10 wks
11 wks 4 wks
10 wks 9 wks

Jim: If you had three glasses sitting in a row and two were full, what king would that remind you of?
Tim: I don't know. What? Jim: Philip the third.

Rex: Bet you a quarter I've got the hardest name in the world.
Tex: O.K. What's your name? Rex: Stone. Tex: Pay me. My name's Harder.
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- Promotions
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Samuel F. Dunn to Capt Alton H. Craig to Maj Robert W. Gladden to 1st Lt Marion R. Lowery to Lt Col Lem J. McLendon to Capt Homer D. Oliver to Capt Oliver C. Large to 2nd Lt James H. Gentry to Capt

Young A. Beall to Maj Alvin L. Siebert to Lt Col Garland T. Byrd to Lt Col
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Shannon Henson to Lt Col Harold T. Newton to Lt Col Gerald H. Eggleston to 1st Lt Harry Evan Rollings to Colonel Dennis B. Dixon, Jr, to 1st Lt
JULY, AUG 1964

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