The Georgia guardsman [Vol. 14, no. 5 (Sept.-Oct. 1964)]

THE

ADJUTANT

GENERAL'S

MESSAGE

GOVERNOR CARL E, SANDERS

MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE J, HEARN

My Fellow Guardsmen:
Federal Inspection time is upon us. For the next few months, the IG's will be checking our equipment, records, security and training. Last year we had 18 Superiors, 70 Excellents and 10 Satisfactories out of the 98 ARNG units in Georgia.

While this is not a bad showing at all, it still behooves us to improve this record, particularly in view of the present efforts by the Department of Defense to place less and less emphasis on our nonpriority division. If we as commanders, staff officers, non corns and individual Guardsmen can continue to improve our organizations in the face of these national set-backs, we will be standing on firm ground when we point out that we continue to function as a highly trained, battle-ready mob iIi zation force.

However, no improvement in our IG ratings can offset the damage being done through our constantly declining strength. This should be a source of concern for everyone. Our priority aggregate strength is 8976, but we have dwindled to a dismal 8129, a shortage of 847. We cannot afford to continue this plunge.

NOW IS THE TIME to pull out all stops in recruiting efforts. Immediate drives to meet necessary strength objectives should be the paramount interest of all commanders concerned.
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Let's do our share toward attaining combat readiness now and proving it during our annual inspections so that there will be no doubt about what the National Guard can provide for our nation's defense when and if the occasion arises.

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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN
Vol. 14 Sept-Oct 1964 No. 5
A public ation of th e De pa rt ment of Defe ns e , Milita ry Di visio~ , State of Georgia . Publis hed in the interest of the Georgia National Guard and di stribute d fr ee to me mbers of th e National Guard of Georgia.

HONORABLE CARL E . SAN D ERS
GOVERNOR OF GEORGI A
MAJ GEN GEORGE J. HEARN
THE ADJUTANT GENERA L
LT. COL. DOUGLAS EMBRY Editor
P ublication and Editorial Office P. 0. B ox 48 39
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
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OUR COVER ...
Hi storic Hinesville has a new Guard armory. Dedicating it was Governor Ca rl E. Sanders, shown arriving at the entrance 20 September as the honor guard salutes, The armory was named for Lt. Gen. Joseph B. Fraser. At low er left Mrs, Pearl Fraser unve ils portra it of husband. Story and oth e r photos appear ..m p(!ges e ight and nin e
of fhi s ed ition.
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T / Sgt Ja mes F . Smith of Savannah 's 165th Support Squa dron rece ive s letter of commendati on, c iting him for outs ta nding ab i l it y in t ranspo rtati o n ma tters. Pr ese ntat ion is bei ng made by Lt. Col . L . P . Ga ha gan, Chief of Supply and Serv ic es for
t he A NG at Tr avis F ie ld .

T/Sgt James F. Smith Jr . Cited by SE Traffic Region

Proud Air National Gua rd officials at Travis Field announced recentl y that Technical Sergeant James F. Smith, Jr. has been commended by Colonel W. B. Avery, Regional Commander of the Sou.theastern Traffic Region, Defense Traffic Management Service, Atlanta, fo r the capable and effective manner in which Sergeant Smith performs his duties as an Air Transportation Supervisor at Travis Field. "Sergeant Smith has, on his own initiative and without the benefit of for mal technical training acquired a knowledge and comprehension of traffic and transportation rarely observed outside of a major mil itary installation", said Colonel Avery.
TIFT MEN CITED
Two Tifton Guardsmen have rec eived le tters of appreciation from the Commanding Officer of a company in a F t . Dix, N. J ., training regiment. Privates Gerald D. Clark and Larry W. Roberts were comme nded for their assistance in obtaining The Best Unit in the Ba tta lion ci ta tion for the company. Specifically, the men were cited for " the vig orous execution and extra effort" put into all tasks.

Sergeant Smi th is assigned to the 165th Support Squadron, Commanded by L ieutenant Colonel William A. Win burn, III , of Savannah. T he 165th Support Squadron is assigned to the 165th Air Transport Gro up (Heavy), Commanded by Lieutenant Colonel William F. Summerall .
Sergeant Smith was also recently commended by the Training NonCommissioned Officer in Charge d uring a Staff visit by personnel from Eastern Transport Air Force (MATS), for the outstanding training program he has conducted for the Air and Ground Transportation Sections.
In 1950 he graduated from Commercial High School early in order that he could accompany the Air National Guard whe11 it was called to active duty during the Korean Conflict. He was among three graduates who had the honor of having the Commercial High chool annual dedicated to him.
Sergeant Smith has been employed by the Air Technician Detachment of the Air National Guard at Travis Field since April 22, 1953. The Detachment is under the command of Colonel William H. Kelly, Base Detachment Comman der.

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Coi.Siaton Presides As

DELEGATES LISTEN TO CONVENTION ORATIONS

G Associati on Ins talls Rhodes~
ames McJKenna Presid en t-el ec t

Hears Sanders, Stephens, Hearn, Cantwell, Richardson, Southward, Goewey praise Guard

One of the most informative and entertaining conferences ever held by the National Guard Associ a tion of Georgia took place in the Augusta To n House 12 13 September, shelter ed from the constant rain and wind resulting from Hurricane Dora, But the lights were bright and the stars of many general officers were shining in the new convention hall where Lt. Col. Ed Slaton laid

on a colorful program for the 500 plus Army & Air Guard officer and their guests.
Before the conference adjourned, a new slate of officers took over: Lt. Col. Creighton L. Rhodes, commander of Savannah' s 117th AC&W Flight, mo ved up from president-elect to president. Col. Andrew McKenna became new presi dent-elect. Vice-president named

were Col. James E. Deadwyler, Lt. Col. Thomas C. Ti llman, Jr. , and Major Arthur Patton. Re-el ected sec etarytreasurer was L t. Col. Ben L . Kersey, Jr. New directors elected were Lt. Col. Robert T. Baird, J r. and Lt. Col . Homer V. Hockenberry.
However, it was Lt. Col. Slaton's big weekend, and he and his committee on arrangements had the

CROW DED LOBBY HERALDS OPENING OF CONFERE NCE 2

DIVISIO N COMMANDE R SIGNS IN AT REGISTRATION DES K SEPT, OCT 1964

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POST ING OF COLORS SIGNALS CONVEN I NG OF ASSN.

CONGRE SSMAN ROBERT G. ST EPHENS

officer delegates busy keeping pace with the interesting activities.
First on the agenda, after the posting of the colors and his official welcome, Col. Slaton intro duced the Acting Mayor of Augusta, William C. Calhoun, who spoke with pride of the military heritage of the City of Augusta. Major Gen eral Benjamin F. Merritt, 48th Di vision Commander, made his tra ditional response with an appropriate joke to lighten the spirits of the conventioneers.
Next, the "meaty" part of the afternoon's program began with a distinguished array of speakers: Congressman Robert G. Stephens, Jr., Brig. Gen. Walter B. Richardson, Brig. Gen. harles L. South ward and Major General J ames F. Cantwell.
Congres man Stephens advised the group that ht> ascribed to the principles of the Bill of Rights, particularly to the one which assur d the maintenance of the Army and Air Guard as an integral part of the nation's first line of defense. He also indicated his support for a bill that will clarify the status of Guardsmen injured while performing additional training or training with out pay.
General Richardson, the com ma nding general of Fort Gordon, recalled how the Guard helped furn ish much of the equipment that was in short supply for the Korean Conflict. He said, "I regard Guardsmen as patriots of the highest order,
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giving of their own time their own efforts. Their role today is even more critical (than) what it was two years ago. It has not been unusual to ask Guardsmen to lea ve their jobs and farms to fight in the cause of freedom. However, the call in recent years has been not to fight a war, but rather to prevent one. Certainly the Guard has been in step all the way."
He said "Large, powerful tank formations could well be decisive against a sophisticated enemy in many parts of the world," indicating that it is not only essential that we have sufficient forces, but our for ces must be fle xible enough to respond to a varietyof enemy threats and mobile enough to meet these threats in a world-wide basis.
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In conclusion he said, "The United cates has always held in high esteem the self-reliant indi viduals with tireless energy and unswerving faith who have supplied the primary emphasis so necessary for achieving success. It is my belief that this kind of man is among you in today's Army and Air Guard. It explains the ever increas ing role the Guard has in today' s s'ervices."
Called on to introduce the next speaker, General Southward, was Major General George J. Hearn. Georgia's Adjutant General described the Assistant Chief of the National Guard Bureau for Army as one who has exihibited "dogged determination to pre serve the integrity of the National Guard."
General Southward countered with, "I don't know anyone who fights harder for the ational Guard than General Hearn."
He cautioned the Guard officers with this statement: "The defense requirements that have been placed on us for post mobilization short of readiness objectives leaves no doubt in anyone ' s mind that a second line force will have a hard time justifying resources to keep them in being. And we will not be recog nized as a member of the first team until we have first team missions. The demon stration of readiness capabilities by a small part ot the National Guard is not enough. We must show capabilities of the National Guard across the board 1n every unit in every tate."
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MAJ. GEN. GEORGE J, HEARN
The only valid concept in the Guard today is not that of a back-up or augmentation force, "but that of an operational, immediate-ready Army and Air a donal Guard. "
Increased readiness, he indicated, would come about as a r~ sult of weekend drills, more participation in exercises, battalionlevel tests, and operational deployments. The flexible training program envisioned more year-round maneuvers, extension of field training periods to coincide with the length of operational exercises conducted by the joint services, breaking up of field training into smaller increments as the situation dema nds.
General Cantwell, President of the National Guard Association of the United States, was introduced by General Hearn in glowing terms. Refering to Gen. Cantwell's character, integrity, loyalty and devotion to the National Guard, General Hearn said "he is one of the most highly respected officers in Washington, D.C. He's a true battler for the Na donal Guard. "
The popular and dynamic Guard association leader spoke with enthusiasm about the Guard's achievements, saying "there isn' t any chore that yo u can give the National Guard that we in the National Guard cannot accomplish, to the be s t degree possible with what you give us to do the work."
He mentioned two Georgia Guards men who have gone far beyond the call of duty to illustrate a point:

MAJ1 GEN. JAMES F. CANTWELL
"We are sustained by a spirit of patriotism and a desire to serve our States and the Nation s uch as exists in no other organization in this country. In no State in this Union, I might say, is the spirit, and this dedication to a cause, more evident or more strongly ex pressed than it is in your own State of Georgia."
He referred to Sgt. "Shorty" Malone of Macon, who went to fi eld training this year at his own expense after his retirement to help feed the men of the division's headquarters company, and to Sgt. Joe Dasher, "who went out and raised nearly $10,000 to buy a site on which to build a new armory in Glennville."
General Cantwell then explained the significance of his report to the Department of Defense on the need for a ground force of more than th e 22 divisions (Regular Army and Guard priority) to be placed in a higher state of readiness. He advocated realignme nt of the (juard' s 23 divisions to assure that eve ry State would support some immediate reserve elements.
Before adjourning th e Saturday afternoon business session, Col. Slaton called on Lt. Col. James E. Sensenbrenner to explain the pro gress of his special committee to study insurance programs for th e Guard.
Meanwhile, lady guests of the Guardsmen were being entertained in an adjacent meeting. Mrs. Slaton pre ided over a fashion show.
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COL , & MRS, SLATO N LISTEN TO GOV. SA NDERS

LADIES AWAIT FASHION SHOW AND TEA

The evening's festivities began with a refreshment hour, continued wi th a banquet and ended with traditional dancing.
Governor Carl E. Sanders was the scheduled banquet speaker. The Guard's Commander-in-Chief flew into the hurricane-drenched city to tell the Guard officers he believed that "if each member of our State's Army and Air Guard were awarded decorations not just for his individual efficiency and ability, but al so for his dedication, his compassion, his concern for the general protection and welfare of our ci ti zens, and for the honor he brings to the State, one would not be able to see his uniform through his array of medals,"
The Governor, who visited the division and Wing encampments this summer, said, "It has been my lopg-held belief that the National Guard offers our Nation and our

State the greatest value per dollar spent than almost any orher element in our society."
The State's Chief Executive also complimented rhe Guardsmen who responded so rapidly and willingly to render assistance along rhe coastal areas in the wake of Hurricane Dora. "It is fitting, also," he said, "that I take this opportune moment to extend the gratitude of all Georgians to our most capable Adj utant Gen-
eral, George J. Hearn, who sprang
immediately into action at the first sign of this recent crisis to provide the guidance and to exercise unified control over the civil defense activities wirhin our State, This essential coordination and clear-thinking once again turned a time. of cris is into a time of vi ctory. "
In addition, the Governor commended the division for its high ratings achieved after only one year since being reorganized under

the ROAD concept, cited the ANG for its achievement of C- 1 status (the highest under MATS), and prai sed the AC&W units for t heir particip ation in Operation Desert Strike.
Fo llowing the Governor's address, rhe officers and their gue sts were entertained by a highly talented vocalist who regaled the group with a lively patter, mentioning (in jest) some of her encounters with the amorous brass. Five of our s talwart Guardsmen were then called to the stage and were dressed in some rather ridiculous cos tumes. (If they think they've lived it down, they should see one of th e accompanying illus trations of this event.)
A rollicking dance band with an artistic twister fo r a vocalist brought out onto the floor even the most rickety Guardsmen, who were inspired to limber up those heretofore stiffening sacroiliacs.
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Chaplain (Lt Col) William A. Sanders of Macon opened the Sun day morning session with an in spirational message. The division chaplain conducted an unusually fine devotional service as is his custom whenever he is called upon.
Featured speaker for the morn ing session was Vice Commander of the Eastern Transport Air Force, Brigadier General Robert J. Goewey, who was lavish in his praise of the Georgia Air Guard in particular and the Air Guard transport squadrons in general.
"During the past year," Gen eral Goewey said, "the 116th Air Transport Wing flew almost a thousand hours a month and moved over four million pounds of cargo in support of EA T AF missions. This effort was a very significant and timely contribution to a vital job. I personally cannot foresee the t!rne when the citizen elements of our National Defense Establishment will not be badly needed."
Stressing the Guardsman's unique role in the community, he told his rapt audience "you have a tremendous opportunity to shape the future of this Country by actively spreading in your communities especially amongst our youth - the old fashioned tradition of love of Country, of genuine patriotism."
He continued his theme on the ne ed for more patriotic fervor and
oncluded with, "We have watched you with admiration and with respect and pride. We admire your soldierly qualities and your professional competence. We respect your evi dent patriotism and we are proud, very proud, to be associated with you as comrades in arms,"
Col. Slaton then related, in his presidential report, how important it is for the junior officers to take more interest in association acti vities. He echoed the idea that patriotism must be encouraged, and suggested that the Guard should be the foremost institution in fostering this loyalty to and love for our Country.
He asked for suggestions how more Guard officers could be en couraged to attend the association convention and emphasized the need for mo re applicants for entry into the Georgia Military Institute.
Colonel Kersey, genial secre tarytreasurer, then rendered the association's financial report. Attesting to the solvency of the
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organization, he said $..4,809. 56 was deposited in the operating account,
$5,235.54 is in the savings account and $3,.342.28 in the contingency fund.
The Report of the Adjutant General was next with General Hearn advancing to the microphone to call for more emphasis on en rolling cadets into GMI. He said the State still needed 165 officers to fill out the Ga ARNG officer corps. More than 687 enlisted men are needed, he said, to meet our priority aggregate strength. (This figure has now increased. See AG's message. -- Ed)
"If we expect Congress to provide for a 400,000rnan Army National Guard," he said, "we must produce an organization of that strength nationwide,"
General Hearn had high praise for the attainment of a C-1 rating by the ANG's 116th Air Transport Group at Dobbins, "putting the Air Guard unit on a level with active Air Force transport commands."
He also commended Georgia's 48th Armored Division for its excellent ratings during summer train ing at Ft. Stewart, The ANG's two AC&W squadrons from Marietta and Savannah were lauded for their out standingly successful participation in Operation Desert Strike.
He indicated he was pleased with construction progress at Ft. Stewart and on Air Guard installations at Travis Field, St. Simons Island and at Macon's Cochran Field.
General Hearn's presentation covered details on the new priority system which places units in either the immediate or reinforcing reserve, the MOS testing program and the military aid to civil defense program.
Brig. Gen. Charlie F. Camp's report on National Guard history
documentation by Col. T. J. Moran
brought out that excellent progress has been made and recommended the project be continued. The As sistant Adjutant General for Army said his committee recommended that the historical period should cover 1732 to 1783 rather than 17~2 to 1815. The earlier time block "represents a complete unit in the development of Georgia from an infant colony to an established State in the new Union," Gen. Camp revealed.

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Research on this has been corn plete-d, he said, and informed the Guardsmen that Col. Moran judged it would take an additional two years to condense his material and put the history into narrative form.
Lt. Col. Douglas Embry, Stafe information officer, mentioned in his public relations report the completion by his office of a color movie of the 202nd Cornrnunica tions Maintenance Squadron, the availability of pamphlets and pos ters for use in recruiting programs , and the successful result of summer camp publicity efforts.
Col. Paul Innecken, reporting on the Military Code, reported no action by his committee but indicated forthcoming changes may be made in regards to ROP A and the Uniform Code of Military Justice relating to non-judicial punishment,
Major General Benjamin F. Merritt, division commander and heading the committee on member ship, reported 99 % on the rolls.
Lt. Col. Robert T. Baird, speaking for his finance commit tee, recommended a budget of $1 ,842.50, the same as last year, for operating expenses. Adopted.
Incoming president Rh~des re
ported that his time and place committee selected Savannah fo r the association' s convention 11-12 September 1965. Approved.
General Camp recommended that the association contribute $1 ,000 from its contingency fun d for the maintenance fund for th e
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NEW OFFICERS: RHODES, DEADWYLER, MCKENNA, HOCKENBERR'r, BAIRD, PATTON, TILLMAN, KERSEY, LLORENS

GAVEL OF PRESIDENCY HANDED COL. RHODES

National Guard Memorial Building in Washington. Approved.
Col. McKenna's committee on resolutions urged the passage of the following resolutions:
1To urge the . G. Assn. of the U.S. and the AG 's Assn, to "continue action to prevail upon the proper authorities to retain Staff Training Assistants in rein forcing reserve division." Ap proved.
2That a bill be introduced at the next State legislature to pro vide distinctive and free license plates for Georgia Guardsmen, Adopted,
Resolutions 3- 6 expressed
thanks to the Town House manage ment for their fine services, ap predation to Col. Sl aton and his committee on arrangements for their many courtesies, thanks to the City of Aug usta for its warm welcome, and gratitude to Col. Kersey for his devotion to duties as secretary treasurer during the past 12 years. All passed unanimously.
Lt. Gen. Pat Seawright, veteran retired division commander, in giving his report on continuity made an appeal for retired officers to continue their memberships in both associations.
There followed a thorough airing of Col. Sensenbrenner' s insurance report. When it was all over, a motion was made by Lt. Col. Sanders that the association mem bers be "circularized concerning
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full details" of the plan so that those wanting it could apply for the insurance or reject it. This motion finally carried, after all others had failed. Col. Sensenbrenner had stated that the premiums would be $1.25 per month for a basic policy
of $5,000 or 25 per thousand, provided 75% of association mem bers s ubscribed in accordance with state law.
At this point Brig. Gen. PaulS. Stone made a motion that the association contact our Congressmen and urge passage of a bill that would permit

unit vacancy promotions in the Air Guard. Approved.
To conclude the action-packed program, Col. Rhodes presented .an engraved gavel to Col. Slaton in appreciation of his services as president during the past year and pledged to "bring nothing but credit upon this organization i n my future endeavors as president,"
Adjourning at 1230 p.m. dele gates and their guests left the luster of the brightly lit motor hotel for a quiet afternoon' s drive under murky skies to their homes.

Lt. Col. Alvin L, Siebert, new commander of 1st Bn, 118th Arty, Savannah, gets his silver leaf pinned an by the Presi dent of the National Guard Association of the U.S, in cere monies at Augusta, Also moving up was Major Young A. Beall, executive officer, who received his bronze l~af from Maj. Gen. James F. Cantwell. At left is Col. Richard E.
Evans, Commander, 48th Division Artillery,
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POSTING OF COLORS OPENS ARMORY DEDICATION CEREMONIES

G1 1 Hinesville Ar Dedicated,

Named for

Joe Fraser

GENERAL FRASER ADKNOWLEDGES TRIBUTE IN NAMING ARMORY FOR HIM

GOV. SANDERS MAKES DEDICATION ADDRESS IN NEW ARMORY

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GENERAL HEARN PRESENTS HINESVILLE ARMORY KEYS TO CAPT. COHAN

Historic Liberty County's Hines ville ational Guard organization h s had its new $116,0 33 armory dedicated by Governor arl E.
anders to Lieutenant General Joseph B. Frase~
The 20 ep 64 ceremonies honored General Fraser for hi partlctpation and leadership of
ational Guard organizations, culminating in his command of the 48th Armored Division from 1952 to 1956.
An honor guard saluted Governor ander s upon his arrival at the encrance of the attractive armory, and the Gua rd Commander-in-Chief wa escorted to the rostrum in the assembly room by Capt. Richard C. Cohan, commander of Hines
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ville' s 406th Ordnance Company. Welcoming the Governor and the
large gro up of Liberty ounty citi zens to the dedication were Lt. Peyton M. Howard, master of ceremonies, p5 John B. Lee, Presi dent of Liberty Independent Troop, and Mr. Russell miley, County Commission Chairman.
The Governor, who was intro duced by Repre entative Charles Jones, recalled that "The Liberty Independent Troop was organized in 1788 at Riceboro as a troop of light horse for protection against
the Indians." Later, he said, it served in defense of t. Marys during the War of 1812. During the War Between the tares, the Troop became Co G, 5th Georgia

Cavalry and was actively engaged during the latter part of the War.
The Liberty Troops also saw service during the Mexican border clash and later during WW I when it was part of the 31st "Dixie" Division, serving a year in France shortly after the war ended. Reciting its most recent history, the Governor spoke of the Hinesvill e Guardsmen's WW II service in ew Guinea and the Philippines as Btry B, 10 l st Coast Artillery Bn (antiaircraft).
The Hinesville unit's historic role in the defense of our country also includes service during the Korean War when the 90mm battery was assigned to the antiaircraft defense of the Chicago area,
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"This is truly a proud history of sacrifice and service," the Governor said. "It is a history that is shared by other units of the
a tional Guard. The National Guard means much to Georgia and its citizens, not only for service in time of war, but also as a vital source of strength when natural disasters strike."
The Chief Executive recalled the recent call up of Guard forces at the onslought of Hurricane Dora, saying "It did not bring the tragic loss of human life that would have occurred if our State had not been able to call upon the men of our ational Guard."
In conclusion, the Governor pledged full support of the goals
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of our militia, the National Guard, and will work for the further strengthenin g of Georgia's Army and Air ational Guard."
A portrait of General Fraser was unveiled by Mrs. Fraser. The general responed to the resultant applause by describing his post military service as most "rewarding and beneficial. "
Capt. Cohan then presented the Georgia National Guard ervice Medal to "Sergeant" James R. Waite, colorful retired veteran of the Liberty Independent Troop who served over a span of 45 years from 1890 to 1935. From 1905 to 1907 he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant but is known throughout the community as "Sergeant." The

old soldier is now 89. The Service medal he received was adorned with the Silver Boar's Head appur tenance in recognition of hi$ more than 30 years of service.
Traditional presentation of the armory keys was made by Major General George J. Hearn, Georgia Adjutant General, who charged Capt. Cohan with the safekeeping of the armory and its federal property. He thanked the citizens of Liberty County for their support of the Guard in Hinesville and praised Gov. anders for his interest in and support of the Guard during his ten ure of public office.
Open House and refreshments concluded the colorful ceremonies. Ft. Stewart' s 80th- Army Band furnished music for the event.
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The following is an address by Mr. Phil Cauthon on the occasion of th e 54th anniversary of the Old Guard's Peace Monument at Atlan ta's Piedmont Park 10 Oct 64.

"It is indeed a pleasure to join with you today in the celebration of this most unique occasion. I am sure that few organizations have the distinction of having pres ented such an interesting piece of statuary to their city and nation as this Peace Monument.
"I have long known of the Old Guard and as an old soldier myself I salute you and all the wonder fully fine things you stand for - your lofty ideals, your background of high endeavor and great achievements. Your intense patriotism in the support of our American government is a cherished heritage.
"I particularly commend you for your support of the ROTC and the encouragement and inspiration you gi ve to our youth in providing the coveted Old Guard medals to out standing cadets in our highschools and colleges. The presentation of the Navy sword at Georgia Tech is also a much-looked-forward-to oc cas ion.
"Your affiliation with the Gate City Guard shows that you value the efforts and contributions of our citizen soldiers in the National Guard. You recall Daniel Webster's aHmonition that "God grants liberty onl y to those who love it and are willing to defend it." Your recog nition of these fine men for their difficult role is probably yo ur greatest activity. A lot of us talk about patriotism and you and I both have laid down our work and gone when our nation called, but these men who compose our National Guard are doing something about patriotism he re and now, by using their spare time - evenings, weekends, holidays and vacations to be sure that our country rem ains Stro ng. I hope that yo u and I will ever be mindful of their most worthwhile s acrifice,

Ten Georgia Guardsmen, employees of the Equi,pment Concentration Site at Ft. Stewart, are shown at Camp MacKall, N.C. where they were on duty for "Project Team" --an exercise to test and evaluate air mobility of the 11th Air Assault
Division, On' duty since early September, the men are maintaining 70 M52's a s part of the "aggressor forces," Front row, 1-r, .SpS Frank Denson, SpS Harve y Bragg, SpS Harry Martin & M/Sgt Olin Wright, Back row, 1-r, S/Sgt Phillip Troha, SpS Carlos Moody, SpS Robert Grimoud, S/Sgt Victor Flounoy, S/Sgt Eli Evans & M/Sgt Luther Ussery, Members of the 406th Ordnance Co, they were under the
supervision of Major Charles Ricketts, Asst. State Maintenance Officer.

"The activities of the Old Guard are found in history books, the trek of Colonel Joseph F. Burke and his devoted band through the north to bring a new understanding of peace and brotherly love to a divided nation is here inscribed in imperishable granite on the Old Guard's imposing Peace Monument,
and your brilliant social affairs have set the pace for Atlanta society for a hundred years. Certainly, no military organization ever had such a history. Your activities often seem like inspirations, asking nothing for yourselves, but always lending your influence, prestige and services for the public good.
" You have the enviable reputation of holding dear the traditions of the past and, at the same time recognizing that true strength lies in our a bility to meet the evercha nging future. As we progress down the corridors of time, I hope th e coolh eads, the understa nding he a rt s and the s teady hands of the Old Guard will ever be ready to offer the olive branch of peace to soo th e ruffled tempers, pour the oil of tranquility on troubled waters so that the peace which surpasseth all under standing wi ll always belong to our p eople and our nation. "

"Your exqu1s1te uniforms depict that you go ba ck in hi story to th e time when our nation was young and they commemorate the colorful and gallant deed of our forefathers. You have earned your place among the ancient and honorable military organizations of our country. Next year, one of your former commandants , Colonel James C. Wise, wi ll be, I am told, elevated to the exalted position of Commandant of the Centennial Legion of America.
"I want to thank personally The Old Guard for its invaluable assi stance in the transition of the Confederate Soldiers Home and of escorting the fragile widows - our last human link with the Old Southto their new home at Warm Springs, Your thoughtful participation in this affair added pomp, ceremony and color to an otherwise sad occasion. Your unwavering support of the State' s determination to clos e this expensive and outmoded institution not only helped us to provide infinitel y better care for these widows of Confederate soldiers but saved the State hundreds of thousands of dollars in administration and remodeling co sts, Your continued interest in the well-being of the Confederate widows is solicited.

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Pete Gets NIDAN

While on a rec ent training flight

to Japan , M/ Sgt Henry E. (Pete )

Bagley of the 128th ATS (H) was

tested for his second degree Black

Belt (NIDA ) in Judo at the Kodo-

kan Judo Institute in Tokyo. His

test was administered by Prof.

Katano, Ninth Degree Black Belt

who is in charge of al1 foreign

training at the Kodokan. Sgt Bagley

has been notified by letter and di-

ploma that he passed the test and

is now a NIDAN.

M/Sg t Bagley visited the home

and offices of his friend and bene-

factor in Judo, Dr. Eihachi Yama-

guchi, a noted bone doctor in Tokyo. The doctor was ill at the time and passed away on the 9th of August. Dr. Yamaguchi started Sgt. Bagley in the sport of Judo in August 1954

Lt, Col. George H. Smith, left, commander of 202d Communications Maintenance Squadron, Georgia ANG, receives Air Force Commendation Medal for outstanding achievement from Maj, Gen. C, B. Root, commander of Rome Air Materiel
Area, Grlffiss AFB, N, Y,

while he was stationed in Japan at

Kisarazo Air Base. Sgt. Bagley

received his First degree on the 1st of September 1955 and has been

l/C Smith Awarded AF Medal

in and out of the sport since. He

has instructed at the Atlanta and Marietta YMCA's and was Director of the Atlanta Judo Club until it was disbanded. Also he has been Director of several Judo meets in the area and organized the First Southern Judo Invitational to be held in Georgia.
Sgt. Bagley says that Judo was an Olympic sport for the first time this year.
Sgt. Bagley is employed as an aircraft mechanic in our ANG techmclan program and is a C-97 flight engineer with the 128th AT

A stock speech and color filmstrip were distributed to NG armories throughout the state for use by commanders or staff officers in making presentations to local civic organizations, high schools, etc, The text is intended to build support for the Guard at community level through explanation of the mission of the Guard and its accomplishments.
Dobbins Air Force Base in his mili-

The Air Fotce Commendation Medal has been presented to Lt. Col. George E. Smith, commander of Georgia's 202d Communications Maintenance Squadron, Air National Guard.
Presentation ceremonies were held in the office of Maj. Gen. C. B. Root, commander of the Rome Air Materiel Area, Griffiss AFB, N.Y., 28 October. ROAMA is one of nine air materiel areas assigned to the Air Force Logistics Command of the United States Air Force.
The citation accompanying the

award said of Colonel Smith, "his

initiative, technical competance

and enthusiastic support of the

Technical Order Compliance and

reparable programs of ROAMA have

resulted in a notable contribution

by his unit to the ROAMA mission

of Communications and Electronics

support to the United States Air

Force."

Colonel Smith, who makes his

home at 351 Rogers Ave., Macon,

commands the Air National Guard

squadron which is headquartered 'at

Colonel Charles S. Thompson, left, Base Detachment Com-
mander at Dobbins AFB for the ANG, presents a model of the C-97 St_ratofr.ei~hter ~o Governor Carl Sa.nders in the Co m mander-1n-Ch1ef s off1ce at the State Cap1tol, Looking on is

Cochran Field, Macon. A native of Macon, Colonel
Smith was graduated from the Lanier High School and was awarded his

Brig, Gen. Paul S, Stone, right, Asst. Adjutant General for Air, The presentation marked the third year Georgia Air
Guard crews have flown the Boeing-built aircraft on global
missions for MATS, The model was o gift of the 116th Air Transport Wing,

A. B. degree from Mercer Universi ty, He entered the -Air Force in 1942 serving during World War ll and the Korean Conflict.

SEPTI OCT 1964

11

THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-Hurricane Dora Calmed
By Georgia Guardsmen

Hurricane Dora swept across the coast of Georgia early in Septem ber, but she didn't catch the Geor gia National Guard sleeping. Georgia's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. George J. Hearn, kept his civil defense directors throughout the state on the alert, as well as Coastal Guard organizations.
When it became evident that the storm might hit the Savannah area and the shores of Brunswick, ANG C-97s at Travis Field were evacuated to Nashville, Tennessee on September 8. During this period of alert, personnel of the 165th AT Group at Travis were dispatched to Towne's Convalescent Home in Savannah Beach and evacuated the patients to the Chatham Nursing Home in Savannah at the request of civil defense authorities. Two am bulances and one bus transported
the patients, with Air Guard medical technicians on hand. Civil defense was also furnished a list of generators which would be available to them in emergencies. This equipment was among that of the l65th AT Group, 117th AC&W Fit and Permanent Field Training Site.
On 9 September, when the threat became even more ominous, General Hearn alerted Col. Bill Kelly, Base Det Comdr at Travis, advlstng him of the necessity of setting up a kitchen in case Dora
hit Savannah. Later, generators were installed at the Savannah Police Department, Southside Fire Department, and the Chatham Nur-
sing Home for the Aged. A 10-kilowat generator was borrowed from the 224th Radio Relay Squadron at St. Simons and installed at the Travis Field Mess Hall.
On the afternoon of the 9th, civil defense authorities requested that provisions be made to take care of the 68 families living in trailers at Travis Field. Food and supplies were secured and paid for by the Red Cross, but it was the Guardsmen who set up 225 cots with blankets for the di~tressed citizens of Travis Field Base. The families were housed in Hq of the 165th AT Group at Travis. Later that evening, Col. Kelly introduced

the 15 technicians he had to assist him and briefed the families in the armory concerning the first aid available and the other necessities which they might require during the night. Field ranges and emergency vehicles were on hand, including two ambulances.
75 persons spent the night in the shelter. A TV room and a game room were set up for the comfort of the people. Also a nursery was set up for a six-year-old baby who was very sick. Three expectant mothers also were in the group. The 165th USAF Dispensary was manned in the event of a major disaster.
However, the threat passed and the next morning the ANG shelter was evacuated. The 117th AC&W facility was on standby for additional patients.
Meanwhile, Hurricane Dora proved a challenge to the flexibility and responsiveness of the 224th unit at St. Simons. Beginning September 8th and continuing for the next 6 days, 6 men from the unit were called on to support the civil defense agencies: police, fire departments, the forestry department, the State patrol, and evacuation centers at St. Simons Island and at Brunswick. Working day and night against the onslaught of the storm, and in recovery operations in its aftermath, a team lead by 1st Lt. Claude M. Strickland and com-
posed of Master Sergeants Johnny J. Jacobs, John R. Williamson, Ned C. Willoby J r, Staff Sergeant Gene F. Green, and Airman 1st Class Paul M. Elliott, distributed cots and blankets to the evacuation center at St. Simons. Then they deployed 26 auxillery power generators to key locations in the St. Simons Island-Brunswick area.
23 generators powered radio equipment used in coordinating state rescue recovery operations. The limited number of people available to the Air Guardsmen caused the six-man team to work as long as 20 hours at a time, often singlehandedly deploying, setting up, and activating the power units. Their duties were made more hazardous

by mnd-whipped rain and salt spray, fallen trees and complete darkness.
Brig. Gen. Anthony T. Shtogren, Eastern Comm Regn Commander, cited the Georgia Guardsmen for their outstanding response to a major emergency: "Your performance of duty in this instance demonstrates your outstanding ability to respond to the emergency needs of your state and community, and reflects great credit upon yourselves, your unit, and the ANG."
At one point, during the crisis, Gen. Hearn called to tell the 224th to evacuate their facility on St. Simons, since it was predicted that Brunswick might receive the full force of the hurricane. In addition to the 10 power units furnished the Brunswick area, 4 generators were sent to St. Mary's Georgia, south of Bru'nswick, where it appeared the brunt of the storm would .itrike. On the lOth of September, Lt. Strickland, M/Sgt Jacobs, and Maj. W. T. Roberts of the Ga ARNG at Brunswick went on an inspection tour of St. Simons and Sea Island at the direction of Gen. Hearn. This resulted in power requirements for State Forestry at Kingsland, Georgia.
In the City of Brunswick, 79 members of the Army Guard's 3rd Bn, 118th Arty, were called to active duty by Governor Sanders on 10 September. Under the direction of Maj. W. T. Roberts, Staff Assistant, the Guardsmen assisted city and county police in directing traffic in areas where roads were impassable and where there was general congestion.
Sentinels were placed at stores and other buildings, where windows had been blown out, to prevent looting. Assistance was rendered to civil defense in activities such as communications, evacuation, feeding of displaced persons in shelters, making damage surveys and transporting of generators to stricken areas.
The Georgia Guardsmen Involved In emergency operations during the hurricane have been commended by Governor Sanders (see article on National Guard Association in this issue) and other officials who witnessed the laborious efforts of the Guard to bring comfort to the distressed, food to the hungry and power to stricken homes and hospitals.

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SEPT, OCT 1964

----------------------------------------------------------------------THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

CHILDREN EVACUATED FROM NEARBY TRAILERS

Dublin Armory Named for Major Charles Stroberg

ANG MEDICS MOVE PATIENTS FROM BEACH INTO SAVANNAH

Waycross Man
Rescued by NG
A contingent of 56 Georgia Army National Guardsmen from Waycross found an 80-year-old white citizen 13 September after a two-day search for him 20 miles northe ast of Waycross in the Nichols community.
Tlie lost octogenarian was Hamp Meeks who packed his luggage and wandered from his rural home at 3 p.m. Friday.
After a request from local authorities, the Guardsmen were notified by Major General George J. Hearn , Georgia's Adjutant General, who was authorized to put the Guardsmen into the search by Governor Carl E. Sanders, the Guard's Commanderin-Chief. Personnel participating we re members of Hq, Hq & Svc Co, 2nd Battalion, ll8th Artillery, from Waycross,
Called in on 12 Sep, the Guardsmen abandoned their search at

Col. Morgan Dies
Col. Albert C. Morgan, U. S. Army, retired, former National Guard instructor in Macon, died Oct lst in a military hospital in Mobile, Ala., at 65.
Col. Morgan came to Macon in 1948 as advisor to the 48th Infantry Division under the command of Maj. Gen. Henry D. Russell.
The Regular Army officer was a graduate of West Point Military Academy in 1918. He had served in many posts in Georgia, in the Panama Canal Zone and in the Philippines and came to Macon following service in Germany. His wife, the former Nonie Anderson of Atlanta, was active in newspaper and public rei ations work in Macon during Col. Morgan's tour there.
9:30 p.m. that night, but resumed the search the next morning. They found Mr. Meeks alive and apparently unharmed in the woods near his home at 10:30 a.m.

SEPT, OCT 1964

The naming of the Dublin armory in memory of former Major Charles E. Stroberg, recently highlighted ceremonies celebrating the lOth anniversary of the !lublin National Guard organization.
Honoring the late officer, who was one of the principal organizers of the Guard unit in 1954, were Dublin Mayor, L. R. Price; Lt. Col. Lloyd C. McNally, commander of Dublin's 1st Battalion, 12lst Infantry; Capt. Rufus R. Bateman, headquarters commandant, and Major William F. Canady.
Major Stroberg served as the Battalion's executive officer for many y~ars under Lt. Col. William V. Crowley who moved from Dublin last year. The popular major, who died in December, 1962, was a combat infantry veteran of WW II, serving in the Pacific Theater. He was noted, also, for his active interest in business, civic and religious affairs of his community.
Also taking part in the program were Rev. James M. Carter, Capt. James M. Cook, Battalion Adjutant, and M/ Sgt Donald F. Hattaway, Sergeant-Major.
Principle speaker for the occasion was Lt. Col. Robert L. Hawkins, retired Army veteran. Approximately 450 citizens, veterans groups and Guardsmen attended the ceremonies.
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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

Highlight of o 22 Oct tour of Morietta's- Lockheed-Georgia Company by Georgia's Assistant Adjutant General of Georgia for Air, was his flying of the C-130 Herc ules, At the con trois before take-off, Brig. Gen. Paul S, Stone gets instruc
tions from the Air Force P lant Manager. Included in the tour of Lockheed's elaborate faci lities were Colonel Charles S, Thomps on, Jr., Base Detachment Commander at Dobbins

AFB; Colonel James M. Johnson, Senior AF Ad visor; Co l, William B. Wrigley, Hq, Ga ANG Commumications and Elec tronics Staff Officer; and Lt. Col, Douglas Embry, Opera tions Staff Officer, Hq, Ga ANG, The Air Guo d officers wer e shown the Lockheed C-141 Starl ifter production lin e a nd were briefed on the Hummingbird VERTOL and the C-130's capabilities, At right, tail assembly of C-141 and C- 130 in
flight.

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AFt'S

NEW MILITARY PAY SCALE

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0-10 0-0 00-7 o-6 0-5 0 -4 0-!1 0-2 0-l

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1302.00 1153. 0 14l4:i.20
68.20 643.!!0 514.50 43 1.10
353.70 281.-10 2 41.:!0

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13>17.00 11 a.~ 1076.40
027.60 707.40 604.80 5:!8.00 450.9 0 38-1.30 307.50

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$1347.00 1200.60 1101.90 027.60 753.:10 6t5.00 563.70 481 .80 461 .40 38-1.30

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'13-1 7 .90 1209.60 1101.00 0 2 7 .6 0 753.30
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$13-17.90 1200.60 llOl.OU 06 .70 75.1.80 (145.00 57:1.00 558.60 486.110 38-1.30

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111330..20 1240.20 118:1.!>0 !J6!il.70 753.:10 641'0.00 509.70 570.00 486.00 384.30

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111500.00 121}).50 1240.20 1025.10 753.30 7 0 2 .0 0 676.50 640.50 486.00 384 .30

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111 500.00 1201.50 1Z40.20 11176.40 770.10 74 .20 707.40 6 5 6 .1 0 4 8 6 .0 0 384.311

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$1566.00 1300..20 120 1::10
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$1614.:10 1 3 0 9. 2 0 1347.0<> 12416.00 048.00 850.80 758.40 6 5 6 ..10 486.00 384.30

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111722.00
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$ 1820.70 1614.30 1455.60 12416.00 1112.10 007.20
7~8.40
656.10 486.00 384.30

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SEPT, OCT 1964

---------------------------------THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN

Sdtud ~ett4
AIR NATIONAL GUARD

GRADE

COURSE

SCHOOL

James E. Estes Christopher P, McRae Joseph E. Winburn, Jr Guy H. Kent
NAME

SSgt 2d Lt 2d Lt A3C
GRADE

165th Materiel Sq 128th AT Sq 158th AT Sq 128th Aeromed Evac Flt

Arcrft Elec Nav Equip Rprman
Undergrad Nav Training Undergrad N av Training Med Preceptorship & Aeromed Evac

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

UNIT

COURSE

Keesler AFB,

38 wks

Miss

Connally AFB, Tex 49 wks

Connally AFB, Tex 39 wks

Scott AFB, Ill

12 wks

SCHOOL

~

Marvin D. Smith
Joseph D. Anding
Grady C. Riner
James M, Boyer Claude E. Cochran
Eugene A. Pierce
Junior D. Tuten
Norman F. Bone David M, Helms Kenneth J, Goodroe, Jr
Robert L. Smith Kenneth E. Kersey Jimmy K. Wilson

2d Lt
2d Lt Sp 5 1st Lt
1st Lt
1st Lt SSG
2d Lt 2d Lt 2d Lt SP 4
E-5 2d Lt

- Promotions
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
Alvin L. Siebert to Lt Col Dennis J. Pounder to Capt John R. Harrison to Maj Myles M. McManus to Lt Col Robert T. Agee to Capt Harold J. Earwood to Capt William H. Ashburn to lst Lt Leo Donald Bowen to Capt
AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Joseph M. Cheshire to Lt Col Claude M. Strickland, Jr to Captain Ira W. Rogers to Lt Col

Football coach: "Who ever told you that you were a football player?"
Freshman: "When I was born my father took one look at me and said, "This is the end."
* * *
SEPT, OCT 1964

Co B, 148th Avn Bn
Co B, 148th Avn Bn
Co E, 748th Maint Bn
Co A, 5/ 108th Armor
CoB, 148th Avn Bn
Co A, 2/121st lnf
Co A, 148th Avn Bn
HHC, 560th Engr Bn
Co #, 560th Engr Bn
Hq & Co A, 648th Maint Bn Co E, 648th Maint Bn
Hq & Svc Btry 1/118 Arty Co B, 148th Avn Bn

Off Rotary Wing Qual
Off Fixed Wg Aviator Single Engine Airpln Rep Assoc Army Off Career Off Rotary Wing Qual Assoc Armor Off Career WO Indoctrination Tng Engr Off Basic Crs Engr Off Basic Crs Trans Off Basic Crs

Ft Wolters, Tex
Ft Rucker, Ala Ft Eustis, Va Ft Knox, Ky Ft Wolters, Tex Ft Knox, Ky Ft Wolters, Tex
Ft Belvoir, Va Ft Belvoir, Va Ft Eustis, Va

8 wks
34 wks 13 wks 19 wks 8 wks 19 wks 36 wks 9 wks 9 wks 9 wks

Avn Electronic Eqp Rpr Radar Repair Off Rotary Wing Aviator

Ft Gordon, Ga

28 wks

Ft Monmouth, N. J, 33 wks Ft Wolters, Tex 38 wks

Appointments

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD

lst Lt Jasper H. Boatright, 116th Support Squadron Capt Thomas E. Fox, 128th Air Transport Squadron CWO, W-2 Christopher Findlay, Jr, 148th Avn Bn 2d Lt Rodric A. Storrs, Hq Btry 48th Armd Div Arty 2d Lt Wiley M. DeWitt, J r, Btry B, 3rd Bn, 118th Arty

AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Capt James W. Buckley, 158th ATS 2d Lt Fred A. Roney, 129th AC&W Squadron

Clerk: These are especially strong shirts, madam. They simply laugh at the laundry.
Customer: I know that kind. I had some come back from the laundry with their sides split.

Label on vegetable crate: Caution-Squash, Do Not Crush.


If you want to get even with

your wife for using your razor

blades to sharpen pencils, use her

power puff to shine your shoes.



A parking lot is a place where

you pay 60 cents so you won't get

fined a dollar while you go in to

get a 10-cent so_da that costs a

quarter.



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THE GEORGIA GUARDSMAN---------------------------------------------------------------------

Albritton Makes 20
The Bronze Boar's Head Ap purtenance to the Georgia National Guard Se rvice Medal has been awarded to Capt, Ralph C. Albritton, Jr. , Hq 1st Bn, 118th Arty, Savan nah, The award is for co~~Fletion of 20 years "honorable and satis fac tory service" as a member of the Georgia Guard.
Other members of Capt, Albrit ton's organization receiving the lOyear medal and ribbon were Capt. J arne s D. Hagin, Capt. Willi am H. McLendon, 1st Lt Gerald E. Thomas and 2nd Lt Byron A. Ste phens,
Guardsmen of Co C, 348th Medical Bn, Forsyth, receiving the Service Medal were SFC William F. Shiver, S/ Sgt Johnny M. Holliman, Sp6 Henry S. Walk er, S/Sgt William L. Waldrep and Sp5 Jack N, Pittman.
Sgt Haynes Retires
First Sergeant Alfred E. Haynes, Btry A, 1st Bn, 2 14 th Arty, veteran member of the Guard from Elberton retired 15 Sep after more than 30 years of honorable and faithful ser vice, His "long and distinguished" career began 14 February 1925, when he joined Co M, 122nd Inf. He remained in this historic orga nization and Co I, 122nd lnf and Btry G, 214th C.A. (AA) until 1940 when he was inducted into federal service, After WW II, he rejoined the Guard as a member of Btry A, 950th AAA AW Bn, and continued service with th e Elberton unit through its redesignations until retirement, The "best wishes of the National Guard of Georgia" were extended to l Sg t Haynes upon the occasion.
Knight Leaves Arty
Capt. John C. Knight, S.4 of Savannah' s 1st Bn, 118th Arty, has retired after mo re than 20 years of honorable and faithful National Guard service and has been pro moted to major, Major Knight's service began during WW II, but he enlisted in a Savannah artillery organization 21 July 47. He was commissioned in 1951 and became a captain 27 Mar 60. The best wish es of the Georgia Guard were ex tended Major Knight on the occa sion of his retirement,
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Colonel Harry B. Sewell{ left, Senior Army Advisor, presents the DA's certificate a appreciation to Major Richard B. Peacock upon his retirement in October from advisor duties with he Georgia Guard's 248th Signal Battalion, The popular
officer also received the coveted Army Commendation Medal from Col, Sewell, Major Peacock retires after more than 20
years of loyal and faithful service to the Army,

165 AT GP CITED
The 165th Air Transport Group (Heavy), Georgia Air National Guard, commanded by Lt. Colonel William F . Summere ll of Savannah, has been commended by Eastern Transport Air Force (MATS) for actively engaging in airlifting cargo and personnel for the Military Air Transport Service and the National Guard Bureau.
During the first six months of 1964, a total of 20 overwater mis sion s were flown by th e Air Guards men, Since May 1964 the 158th Air Transport Squadron of the 165th Air Transport Group has flown 40 missions transporting Guardsmen and equipment to s umm er e nc amp ment sites, The Guardsmen airlifted a total of 1,8)0 troops and 50 to n s of equipment to a number of train ing sites throughout the United States, The 158th is commanded by Major Ben L. Patterson, Jr.
116ATGPLEADS
Not only has the 116 Air Trans port Group/128 Air Transport Squadron, Marietta, Ga, taken the lead position among EASTAF / ANG units by becoming the first unit to have 13 aircrews operationally ready, but they are also leading with 15 formed aircrews, In sec:-ond place is the 15 7 Air Transport Group/ 133 Air Transport Squadron, Manchester, NH, wi th 12 aircrews op erationally ready and 15 formed aircrews. (EASTAF/A.NG, NEWS. LETTER)

Mai Waddy Retires
Major Charles M, Waddey, veter an Augusta Guardsman of Hq, 5th Bn, 108th Armor, "having served honorably and faithfully for more than 20 years, " retired effectiv e 31 October, Having risen to execu tive officer of the battalion und e r Lt. Col. William Britton, Major Waddey retired with the rank o f lieutenant colonel by reason of completion of 20 years service. Colonel Waddey enlisted in the ERC in September 1942, follow e d by federal service until 1946. After a period of a year in the ORC, he affiliated with the Aug usta Nation al Guard organization as a first lieu tenant of artillery 13 August 47 . He remained in the artillery branch un til 30 April 1962 a nd became armor with the 5th Tank Battalion, The best wishes of the National Guard of Georgia were extended to L t. Col. Waddey on the occasion of his retirement.
"When you stop to think, don't forget to start again."
CAMP SAFETY-Recently a 16 year old yout h on a cam p ing trip was found dead in his newly cleaned sleeping bag. The cause of death was found to be t he chemicals. in the cleaning solution. THOROUGHLY AIR BEFORE USING THEM BOTH SLEEPING BAGS AND PARKAS THAT HAVE BEEN DRY CLEANED.

SEPT, OCT 1964

......

FLASHING A PROVACATIVE SIGNAL TO LUCKY AIR GUARD OBSERVERS AT DOBBINS AFB, BRENDA LEE BRISENDINE, 23, "MISS MOON MAl D" OF THE GEORGIA EXPOSITION OF INDUSTRY & TRADE, STEPS UP INTO ONE OF THE AIR GUARD'S C97G STRATOFREIGHTERS. SHE'S NOT ON HER WAY UP TO THE MOON EXACTLY. SHE PREFERS TO STAY CLOSER TO GEORGIA ATMOSPHERE WHERE SHE CAN PURSUE HER AMBITION OF BEING A FASHION MODEL. RECENTLY .APP EARl NG AT THE EXPOSITION'S AIR FORCE MOON BASE IN THE ATLANTA MERCHANDIZE MART., SHE WAS LAUNCHED INTO THE POSING PROFESSION AS A STUDENT AT THE PATRICIA STEVENS MODELING AGENCY. NOW ON HER WAY UP IN THE RARIFIED ATMOSPHERE OF MODELING ON HER OWN, THIS FORMER SECRETARY SPORTS A SHAPE THAT WOULD LOOK GOOD ON ANY LAUNCHING PAD: 35-22-34. WHILE ONLY S' 1" AND WEIGHING 105, SHE PACKS A LOT OF PERSONALITY INTO HER MOON MAID ATTIRE. ANYMORE VOLUNTEERS FOR THE AIR GUARD?

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NATIONAL

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GUARD :~

Th_ Univ e r s ty of Geor g ia Lior

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The University of Georgia

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Athens, Georgia

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