The guardsman [Vol. 2, no. 2 (Feb. 1952)]

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THE
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S
MESSAGE
Fe Itow Guardsmen: Our valiant fellow Guardsmen are returning. Having only a few more
months of active duty remaining, our comrades in arms are completing their tour of duty with the fed era I government and are proudly wearing another campaign ribbon on their tunic.
It is certainly a proud moment for those of us who were not called to see our brother servicemen coming home. Some of them have paid the supreme price, have made the greatest sacrifice for us and our families. Some of them have volunteered to fight on. We shall not forget these soldiers and airmen.
We sha II not forget that what they fought for has not been lost. The battle is still raging. Blood still runs, life still ebbs in Korea. They have stemmed the tide of defeat there. Our battle still lies ahead. It is our task today to gird ourselves for combat, maintain a readiness and high degree of skill in training and be prepared for any further communist onslaught.
Our duty to our returning heros is clear- proficiency in training! We of the Georgia National Guard are proud of our veteran Guardsmen. Lest we forget their sacrifices, let us resolve to exert every ounce of our energy toward keeping our Guard up. Show our Korean veterans that we are ready to strike the enemy a death blow when we are called upon.

THE GURRDSffiRn
Vol. 2 February, 1952 No. 2

A publication of the Depart ment of Defense, Mi Iitory Division, State of Georgia. Published in the interest of the Georgia National Guard and distributed free to members of the National Guard of Georgia.

LT. COL. HOMER FLYNN Managing Director
CAPT. DOUGLAS EMBRY Editor

Publication and Editorial Office

959 E. Confederate Ave., S. E.

Atlanta, Georgia

COL. ROY LECRAW, Executiv.e Officer of the 116th Fighter-Bomber Wing, is shown

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with other former Georgia Guardsme n at their snow-banked headquarters in Japan. Col. LeCraw was formerly Commanding Officer of the 216th Air Service Group at Dobbins A FB, Mar ietta, when the unit was called into federal service. Pictured in

Honorable Herman E. Talmadge
Governor of Georgia

the group are, left to right, S/ Sgt. Robert J. Shaw, M/ Sgt. James H. Marks, Capt. George P. Murray, Capt. Charles E. Beard, Col. LeCrew, Cpl. Charles B. Gaston, Capt. James 0. Shealy and Capt. Albert L. Leiker. All are from Atlanta or vicinity. Air Force Photo.

Major General Ernest Vandiver

The Adjutant General

Model Machine Guns Being Distributed

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WASHINGTON- Distribution of cut- tronic devices for indoor gunnery

The opinions expressed in

away models of the .30 caliber training were distributed to National

THE GUARDSMAN are those of the Staff Writers of the publication and members of the Georgia NatioTIIJl Guard and do not necessarily reflect any official views of the Adjutant General's Department of Georgia.

Browning machine gun, the .30 caliber rifle and the .30 caliber carbine for the Armory training of Army National Guard units will start this month, Maj. Gen. Raymond Fleming, chief of the National Guard Bureau, has announced.
The models were developed and procured by the National Guard

Guard anti-aircraft artillery automatic weapons units throughout the country.
The classroom models are true reproductions of the actual weapons, enlarged to double size. They permit the demonstration of the disassembly, assembly, operation, and functioning of the weapons. They

Bureau in conjunction with Special may be assembled and disassembled

Devices Center, Office of Naval without any special tools, use

Research. Recently, special elec- special plastic dummy bullets and

are mounted on wooden bases.

SNOWBOUND GUNNERS of the 191st Anti-aircraft Artillery, former Georgia Guardsmen from Statesboro, huddle by the tail assembly of the Air Guard's "Georgia Peach" in December before heading deeper into the land of icicles at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, where the men are on active duty. The photo was tal<en in Chicago where the plane stopped for refueling. Other air transportation was to be furnished former Guardsmen of the 250th AAA from Augusta, but icing conditions along the route to Ft. Custer Michigan, prevented the flights.

Approximately 2000 of each of these devices will be distributed throughout the Army National Guard.
Production of these working models with the help of the Office of Naval Research continues the

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policy of providing Nationa l Guard units with the la te s t and best training tools available.

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GEN. MERRITT CONGRATULATES C(JL. HANCOCK, CAPT. KERSEY

GENERAL VANDIVER

Lto Colo John Mo Hancock New PresiJeni of Georgia
N ationali Guard Association

Macon Meeting Reflects Concern

Over Recruiting, Faith in Future

Lt. Col. John M. Hancock of Macon and a member of the 48th Infantry

Division Staff is the new president of the National Guard Association of

Georgia. Elected at the annual meeting of the Association in Macon in

January, Col. Hancock became the fourth Georgia National Guard officer to

hold the honored position since the reorganization of the Guard after World

War II.

Named vice presidents were Lt. Col. John P. Wallis, northern Georgia district; Capt.~ Holden West, middle district; and Lt. Col. Richard D. Evans, southern district. Col. Wallis is from Elberton, Capt. West from Macon, and Col. Evans from Savannah. Capt. Ben. L. Kersey of Macon was elected secretary-treasurer. Col. Wallace Commands the 950th AAA Gun Bn. Capt. Kersey is adjutant of the 121st Infantry Regt. Capt. West is Intelligence Officer of the 121st. Col. Evans is S-3 of the 48th Div. Arty.
Members of the board of directors elected to serve during 1952 are

Col. Jack G. Johnson, immediate past president of Thomson; Col. James C. Grizzard, now on active duty with the Air National Guard; Col. Roy E. Norvell, C.O. of the 122nd Infantry Regt. from Atlanta; Col. Roy W. Hogan, C.O. of the 121st lnf. Regt. from Macon; Brig. Gen. Patrict E. Seawright, Commanding General 48th Division Artillery; and Brig. Gen. B. F. Merritt, Asst. Division Commander, 48th lnf. Div.
Highlighted by spirited speeches by Major General Ernest Vandiver ao.l Lt. Gen. Henry D. Russell, retired, the association meeting revolved around the problem of

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recruiting _ and the future of the National Guard. Gen. Vandiver thanked the officers for their cooperation in obtaining nearly 100 percent membership in the National Guard Association of the United States. He also impressed the officers with his determination to secure our National Guard facilities at Dobbins Air Force Base.
Gen. Russell applauded Gen. Vandiver's stand and said that he was proud that his Adjutant General had displayed the courage to defend the National Guard.
Also speaking to the National Guard officers were Gen. Seawright, Gen. Merritt, Col. Johnson and Col. Seymore Thompson, U. S. P. &
D. 0. of Georgia. Col. Johnson
thanked the officers for their cooperation during his pres ide ncy and reviewed the accomplishme nts during 1951.
Lt. Col. L. E. Jacob y, Senior Army Instructor, told the offic ers that last year's training at Ft. McClellan was the best yet from a
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LT. GENERAL RUSSELL

COL. JOHNSON SPEAKS TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS IN MACON

tactical and logistical standpoint. Several resolutions proposed by
the legislative committee were adopted for presentation to the State legislature now in session, but none have been acted on to this date. Lt. Col. Sanders Camp, past secretary-treasurer of the association, read the minutes of the meeting in 1951, summed up the association's membership situation and gave a financial report indicating the association has money in the till for any future activities.
Lt. Col. Homer Flynn, National Guard Public Information Officer, gave the officers some recruiting ideas and information and showed the new movie "Your National Guard." He encouraged the officers to send in news material to The Guardsman, giving an impetus to morale by publicizing their Guardsmen.
The 1952 meeting of the National Guard Association of Georgia adjourned with renewed determination on the part of the officers to build up their unit's strength and to go into their summer training period with a full contingent of Georgia Guardsmen.
Lady who objects to tobacco : "If I were your wife I'd give you poison."
Smoker: "If you were my wife, I'd take it."
FEBRUARY, 1952

'GILET BDHHET MJLJTAILT CLUB' FD!tMEn BY B!tUHSWJCK UHJTS

A social club for the Brunswick National Guard units has been formed in the name of the "Grey Bonnet Military Club". Members of the Club will be the officers and enlisted personnel making up the two local guard units, Hq & Hq Company of the 2nd Battalion and Company H, 121st Infantry, Brunswick, Georgia.
The objects of the club will be to ]I"Ovide an organization to further the aims and objectives of the National Guard and offer social benefits for the members and their
WIVeS.
Master Sergeant Hildre G. Coulter has been elected president of the organization, Sergeant First Class Alfred H. Spaulding, Vice-President and Sergeant Thomas C. Champion, Treasurer. Lt. Alton I. Rushing will serve as representative of the Brunswick Military Association on the Board of Directors. Committees are now being appointed to handle the other affairs of the club and they will be announced at an early date.
The business of the club shall he carried on by a Board of Trustees

consisting of the three officers of the club, an officer from the Brunswick Military Assoeiation (which is com]rised of the officers of the local guard units) and two enlisted men from each unit. All officers of the club will he elected from the enlisted personnel of the guard and will serve six-month periods.
Preparations for the club have been underway for several months and are now about complete. A brick unit of the local armory has been renovated and furnished to include card tables, a snack bar, a kitchen and a dance floor. Plans are to install a television set and radio within the month.
The club room will be open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays of each week for members. Honorary memberships will be offered to certain personnel that have been associated closely with the guard in recent months.
The officers and enlisted men of the Guard hope that the new venture will help to keep the local organization's morale at a peak and further the ensuing enlistment drive to fill the ranks of the guard.
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RADIO AND MACHINE SHOP INSTRUCTORS train the Air National Guard's new Airmen at Dobbins AFB where the 8128th Air Base Squadron has been activated under the command of Major John M. King, Jr. T/Sgt. Roy A. Roberson, left, shows T/Sgt. John R. Rainer, Chamblee; Pvt. Billy E. Noles, Atlanta, and Pvt. James R. Picklesimer, Smyrna, haw to test radio tubes. Sgt. Roberson is chief of the squadron's communication section. In the right photo, T/ Sgt. Judson Barber, right, shows Pvt. Herbert C. Fabian, Atlanta, and Pvt. Noles the technique of welding steel tubing. Sgt. Barber is chief of the squadron's machines hop. Over 50 airmen have been sworn into the new squadron since 1 January. In July the airmen will be integrated into the new air National Guard units being returned from federal service.

New Dobbins Air Base Squadron Begins Active Airmen Recruiting

Future Airmen of the Georgia Air National Guard are signing up for aviation careers at Dobbins Air Force Base in Marietta as formation of the ll6th Fighter-Intercepter Wing begins.
Major John M. King, Commanding Officer of the new unit, reports .that he has recruited over forty veterans and young men just out of high school to fill the existing vacancies. Several hundred more airmen are needed before July when some of the former Air National Guard units called into active service in October 1950 return to Dobbins for reactivation.
Seventeen airmen signing up Wednesday night January 16th were listed as T / Sgt. John R. Rainer, Chamblee; Herbert C. Fabian, Atlanta; Hugh W. Mitchell, Atlanta; Billy F. Noles, Atlanta; James R. Pickelsimer, Smyrna; John D. Vaughn, Marietta; Douglas R. Rhodes, Marietta; Robert F. Crittenden, Marietta; Isaac L. Poss,

Smyrna. Sgt. Dalor M. Connor, Monroe;
Sgt. Gerald 0. Blanton, Marietta;
Sgt. John H. Francis, Atlanta; Sgt. R. G. Williamson, Atlanta; Cpl. Ronald D. Kee, Newnan; Sgt. Roy E. Mooney, Newnan; James E. McTyre, Smyrna; and Sgt. Harry K. Atherton, Atlanta.
Capt. B.P. Casteel Shot Down in Korea
Captain Barney P. Casteel, former Engineering Officer of the l28th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, has been killed in Korea. Capt. Casteel was well-known and popular throughout the Georgia Air National Guard. It is reported he was fatally injured when his parachute failed to open after his F-84 Thunderjet was shot down.

Adj. Gen. Appointed
To US NG Association Legislative Committee
Major General. Ernest Vandiver, Adjutant General of Georgia, has been appointed to the Committee on Legislation of the National Guard Association of the United States, Maj. Gen. E. A. Walsh, president of the association announced.
General Vandiver will attend the annual meeting of the Adjutants General Association of the United States in Washington 25, 26, 27 February. The Adjutant General is a member of the Executive Committee. Also attending the meeting will be Colonel Charlie F. Camp, As st. Adjutant General; Colonel Seymore Thompson, U.S.P. & D.O. of Georgia; and Lt. Col. Hom er Flynn, National Guard Public Information Officer.
"NATIONAL GUARD" OLD
The name "National Guard" was first applied to a state militia on 16 August 1824, when New York units took the title in compliment to General Lafayette, who was then visiting the U. S. He had commanded the "Garde Nationale" in Paris in 1789.

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DALTON GUARDS SPONSOR SCOUT
FIRING COURSE

In a blazing volley of small-bore rifle fire, Dalton and Cherokee District Boy Scouts January 12th completed the first annual Boy Scout Marksmanship Course offered by Company H, 122nd Infantry, Dalton National Guard unit. Firing on Catoosa Range, near Ringgold, Scout Larry Ellis of Troop 111 took first honors with the highest score fired on the range, closely followed by Scout Wesley Walraven of Troop 64. Scout Virgil Talley, Troop 90, was third place winner.
Beginning early Saturday morning the Scout shooters fired steadily all day at the official NRA smallbore targets, using the prone and standing positions. Corrections and coaching were effected by a noncommissioned staff from the Dalton Guard Company, including M/ Sgt Hugh Gross, Sgt Dick Hackney,Sgt J, W. McClure, Sgt. F. G. Rogers, Sgt F. R. Thompson, Cpl Robert K. Butler, PFC L. F. Arrant, PFC J, R. Lacey; Pvt F. D. Callahan, and Pvt. A. T. Welch. Capt W. R. Slate and Warrant Officer Bill Armond acted as Range Officers.
Commenting on the day's activities on the range, M/ Sgt Gross said, "I have seldom seen a better disciplined group of boys or men on the firing line. Their fine spirit of co-operation contributed greatly to the smoothness of range operation. The Scout leaders who have instilled this enthusiasm and discipline into these Scouts are certainly to be commended. Speaking for myself and staff of instructtors, it has been a great pleasure to work with these boys."
A number of the highest scoring targets, including a group of perfect bulls-eyes, have been mounted on a display board and may be seen in the window of Guthrie Hardware.
Last night, Wednesday, the Scou Is gathered at the City Hall with parents and friends for the

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STAFF OFFICERS of the 190th Heavy Tonk Battalion of the Georgia Notional Guard of Forsyth here discuss convoy plans for returning to their home station from two weeks active duty training at Ft. McClellan. Commanded by Lt. Colonel Wesley D. Willingham, Forsyth, the 190th is equipped with Sherman Tonks and has been on realistic bottle maneuvers in the hills of Alabama engaging in target practice. Officers in the picture include, left to right; WO Hugh W. Mercer, Forsyth; Captain John P. Jones, Eatonton; Capt. George W. Darden, Adjuto11t of Forsyth; Major Jesse Reeves, Fitzgerald; Copt. Perry T. Wynne, Forsyth; Colonel Willingham and Major Hill W. Searcy, Executive Officer of the 190th, also from Forsyth.

final session of the Marksmanship Course. At this time Capt Slate congratulated the Scouts on the participation in the course, and awarded silver cups to the three Scouts with the highest scores tallied on the range Saturday.
In addition to the three silver cup awards, the following Scouts, listed in order with their aggregate scores, were awarded distinctive certificates attesting to their acquired knowledge of rifle care and cleaning, techniques of range fire, elementary ballistics and safety factors:
Larry Ellis, 324; Wesley Walraven, 318; Virgil Talley, 306; Jimmy Rogers, 275; Howard Cordle, 272; Norman McCoy, 271; Tucker Childers, 258; Clyde Wolf, 257; Eugene Rogers, 254; Billy Boyd, 252;
Franklin Trammell, 246; Ralph Hughes, 246; Larry Puryear, 245; Douglas Puryear, 245; David Robinson, 239; Sammy Antower, Raymond Walker, 230; Frank Mitch-

ell, 229; Hub Boggus, 227; Ray Cornelison, 227; Alvin Patterson, 221; Johnny Porter, 221; Anthony Shields, 220; Freddie Antower, 216;
John Jamison, 216; Carter Pittman, 207; Edward Jennings, 201; Billy Woodard, 190; Lamar Hardin, 189; Arthur Davis, 188; Benny Robinson, 185; Joe Cox, 183; Sammy Burchfield, 180; Jerry Ware, 176; Trammell Adams, 167; Donald Faucette, 158; Billy Wood, 152; Billy Roberts, 144;
Julian Saul, 134; John Bates, 84; Billy Jennings, 59; and Alvin Roll ins, 41.
"Zilch hasn't had a haircut in 10 years."
"Boy, he must be stingy." "No. He's bald."
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Pvt: "I like jokes when they're not over my head."
Cpl: "Yeah. That's the way I feel about pigeons."
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"Well, I guess I might as well put the motion before the house," said the chorus girl as she pranced out onto the stage.

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Rugged "Jeep" Gets Face Lifting; New Cargo Vehicles Have Automatic Gears,
Snorkel Underwater Breathing Tubes

Design of a revamped version of the World War II "jeep" has been ap-

proved by the Army Ordnance Corps, and production is expected to get

underway at the Willys-Overland, Tole do, Ohio plant this spring. This new edition of the "jeep" features advanced safety features, as well as improved

operation, gasoline economy and comfort for the crew.

Designated the M3841, four by four, one-quarter ton truck, the new Willys-Overland product is powered by a bigger engine, stepped up from 60 horsepower in the WW II model to 72 in the new "jeep". The new engine, plus a bigger gas tank and better fuel economy, increases the range from 180 to more than 300 miles, without refueling. Another feature of the newstyle "jeep" is its ready conversion for underwater operation. Department of Defense officials state that the entire conversion operation takes only 15 minutes, and is much easier than the technique which took several hours during WW II.
A special kit which comes with every "jeep" contains the necessary breathing tubes and other equipment needed to convert the truck for submerged operation. The
driver has only to install the air

bumpiness associated with the WW II model. A machine gun mount has been placed within easy reach of the driver, giving him better protection from enemy fire.
The new "jeep" is five inches longer and two inches wider than earlier models. Ordnance spokesmen revealed that there is ample room under the hood to make all engine parts easily accessible to mechanics. When transporting supplies to front-line troops, this one improvement can help to avoid serious delays.
Development of another Army vehicle equipped for underwater operation was announced late in the week by the Army. A two-and-ahalf-ton cargo and personnel carrier, in production at the General Motors' Pontiac, Michigan plant makes use of the same type breathing tubes with which the "jeep" is equipped to enable it to run with the engine submerged. Another

intake and exhaust tubes, insulate the ignition system, pull a lever on the dash to close the oil breather, and the vehicle is ready for use in water -all in a matter of minutes.
In modernizing the "jeep", Willys' spokesmen p_oint out that

feature of the cargo carrier is the use of Hydramatic drive, which is expected to r~duce greatly the time required to train drivers.
The automatic transmission has four speed ranges forward, each of which has a high and low range

driver comfort has not been over- division giving a total of eight

looked. The old, canvas covered seats have been replaced with

forward speeds. A number of these Ordnance Corps-designed trucks

softer, plastic cushioned ones, supported with springs. Also, chassis springs and suspension has been greatly improved, providing a more even ride, free from the

already has been delivered to the Transportation Corps training center at Fort Eustis, Va., for use in training crews and as demonstrators.

Girl: "Sometimes my father
takes things apart to see why they don't go."
Sgt: "So what?" Girl: "So you'd better go."

"Anyone would think I was nothing but a cook in this house," the wife complained.
"Not after a couple of meals they wouldn't," her husband retorted.

Guard Commissions Increase as 10 Series Qualifies 2,233 EM
A total of 2,233 enlisted men have been commissioned as second lieutenants in the National Guard during the past 18 months as a result of having successfully completed the Army extension course program, Major General Raymond H. Fleming, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, announced 21 January.
Enrollment in the 10-series Army home-study courses is open to all enlisted Guardsmen, regardless of time in service, with approval of unit commanders. Length of time for completion depends on the individual student. However, after successfully completing the courses, candidates must meet the following requirements for appointment and Federal recognition as commissioned officers: be 21 to 28 years of age; at least one year of total service in the Armed Forces, the National Guard, or both, prior to appointment; high school graduate or equivalent; recommendation by an examining board; availability of a table of organization space.
General Fleming also reported that State Officer Candidate Schools, supported by State funds, are expected to prove an increasingly important source of National Guard junior officers. Eventually it is hoped that each State and Territory will have at least one school for the direct training of officer candidates.
Officer Candidate Schools of four States - California, Massachusetts, South Carolina, New York - were given Federal accreditation in the past year. A to_!;al of 153 Guardsmen were graduated from these schools in the past year. With a current total enrollment of 739, an increase in the number of graduates from the four schools is expected during the current academic year. Present total capacity is 975.
General Fleming stated that

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48TH DIV. BAND, 122ND REGT. HQ RATE SUPERIOR

Once again the 48th Divis ion Ba nd has won a Superior rating on the ir annual federal inspection, repeating the high honor won last yea r. 13and Leader CWO Charles E. Stee ley is now in charge of the ba nd.
He a dquarters and Headquarters Compa ny of the 122nd Infantry Reg iment also has bee'n awarded a Superior rating on their annual federal inspection. Col. Norvell, his officers and men responsible for this fine s howing have been commended by Defense Department He adquarters who previously comme nded the Band for their outstanding accomplishment.
civilians and enlisted men in the following additional categories may qualify for National Guard Commiss ions:
l. Former officers of any compo ne nt of the United States Armed Forces with a minimum of 6 months' honora ble active Federal service.
2. Warra nt officers and enlisted me n of the upper three grades, now in the National Guard, who have not passed their 28th birthday, with a t leas t 6 months' previous honorabl e active Federal service in those grades in any component of the Armed Forces.
3. Former warrant officers and e nlisted men, up to 28 years of age, with at least one year of honorable servi ce in any of the Armed Forces of t he United States between Dec ember 7, 1941, and June 30, 1947 , who hold a degree from a rec ognized college or university.
4. Graduates of accredited ROTC units.
5. Graduates of Department of the Army Officer Candidate Schools .
6. Clergymen, doctors and dentis ts, who may be commissioned wit hout previous military experience .
FEBRUARY, 1952

INSPECTION OFFICIALS gathered at the Atlanta Armory Monday night, 28 January, when Btry B, 179th Field Artillery Battalion, had their annual federal inspection. The occasion was highlighted by the visit of Brig. Gen. Patrick E. Seawright, left, Commanding General of the 48th Division Artillery. Shown in the group are, left to right, Gen. Seawright, Col. John D. Salman, Third Army IG; Col. L. E. Jacoby, Senior Army Instruct or; Lt . Col. Wyant Bean, 179th Commander, Col . Marion H. Schultz, Senior Artillery Instructor; Capt. Charles T. Cox, 179th Instructor; Capt. Lucious K. Tims, Btry B Commander; and Major Grady Hext, Adjutant, 48th Division Art illery.
CONGRATULATING uUARDSMEN who have completed recent Army service schools, Br ig. Gen. Patrick E. Seawright, left, CG of the 48th Div. Arty., is shown at the Atlanta Armory during federal inspection of Btry B. 179th FA Bn, 28 January. Lt. Col . Wyant Bean, CO of the 179th, looks on at right. Both Cpl. Clyde P. Millican, left center and Cpl. Franklin D. Boozer, right center, have completed the basic and advanced auto mechanic courses at Conley Depot and the Track Vehic le Mech courses at Aberdeen, Maryland. They are members of Btry B which received an Excellent rating.
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A ,Cesson for All of Us

By Lt. Dan Bullard
You are a Georgia Guardsman I The Georgia National Guard is about to embark on 0 ne of the largest recruiting drives it has ever undertook and you as a member of this organization play a large role in the success of the campaign. Perhaps you will stop and scratch your head and say to yourself, "What can I do?" "How do I fit into the picture?" Well soldier, you are a mighty important person to the Georgia National Guard. You are the fellow that makes the Guard tick. Yes, you are the very backbone of the Georgia National Guard. How does this figure? Just read on and perhaps you will see how you help to keep us in business. To start, where would the General be if it wasn't for the Recruits and Privates that keep the Corporals, Sergeants, Lieutenants, Captains, Majors and Colonels busy? It takes all of those and then some to keep a crack Guard going. The only trouble is there aren't enough of us. And this is how you fit into the picture. When you joined the Guard you had a reason for doing it and it must have been a mighty convincing reason' oc you wouldn't have put your John Henry on the dotted line. Now if your reason for joining was good enough to sell you then it is good enough to sell a friend of yours. And there is no time like the present to start selling The Georgia Guard. We have got to keep a strong Guard and there are no ifs, ands or huts about it. We have got to show our Brother Guardsmen who are now on active duty that we are willing to carry our share of the burden. Some of the best Guardsmen in the country are at this very moment spilling their blood on the hills and ridges of Korea. And yet you are still only having to devote two hours a week to the defense of our
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by Elaine Sandler. a Red Cross nurse

One of the warmest and most impressive sights I've ever witnessed

was a Korean veteran, wounded three times, limping into our donor

station and announcing his desire to donate a pint of blood.

There have been similar events since the beginning of the blood drive.

A 21-year-old Marine with grey eyes who "had a debt to repay." A soldier

who had received 26 transfusions and wanted "to even the score." A Navy

corpsman who administered blood to many of his wounded comrades and

decided "it's one thing in which you can't afford a shortage."

I've taken the blood of perhaps a thousand Servicemen and civilians.

I've learned to distinguish those men who realize the importance of the

present emergency. Invariably, they have given their blood before-but

not through a sterilized tube and needle.

At camps and bases I've watched every type of Service personnel

volunteer as blood donors. There is a lot of kidding, date baiting, jokes,

laughter and nervousness.

I can understand everything but the nervousness. I'm not a big girl

or very strong, yet some Servicemen become flustered and frightened

when they see me-and the needle. It's an awful blow to a girl's ego.

Let's get one thing straight. The pain involved in donating a pint

of blood is so small it shouldn't be mentioned. I've had men ask me

when the "operation began" AFTER they had donated. And the risks

involved are absolutely zero.

In case you're worried about donating, here are a few tips you can

follow: Try to relax while waiting to donate; when you're on the table

don't tense your muscles; don't eat too heavily before we take the pint;

don't smoke a cigarette for at least 20 minutes after the donation; and

get a good night's sleep afterwards.

That wraps it up, fellows. I might not be your nurse, but I can guar-

antee that the girl who waits on you will be as quick, thorough and

painless as Florence Nightingale herself.

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I'll be looking for you. Don't disappoint me. I hate being stood up.

(AFPS)

country. True enough we could be called
at a moment's notice. But after all that is why we are here. But if you put forth your best effort, as you have done in the past, and help to build the strength of the Georgia Guard then the chances of our being called will be less. Why ?
If we build a strong Guard it's only logical that none of the bullies would dare choose to tangle with us. It's like a boxer who spends his time in the training camp keeping himself fit for all opponents and the boxer who spends his time in the pool rooms and saloons. When they meet who but the boxer who is in top physical shape can be the winner.
Your commanding officer can talk 'til he's blue in the face about recruiting, but you are the fellow that has the contacts. You know those who would be interested in the many opportunities which the Guard has to offer. You are the salesman for you are the Guard. Go to it and Keep Your Guard Up.

Break Down of
Money Spent at PX
Ever wonder how soldiers and airmen spend their money at the PX?
The annual report of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service lets us in on the facts. Based on a single dollar spent, 20 cents goes for food and service, 20 cents for tobacco, 13 cents for clothing, 12 cents for sundry items, 11 cents for bottled drinks, 8 cents for candy, 7 cents for drugs, 5 cents for stationery and 4 cents for jewelry.
Of the same dollar, the PX uses 78 cents to buy more merchandise, 14 cents for wages and expenses and the other 8 cents goes to the installation commander to be used in troop welfare programs. (AFPS)
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An elderly lady driving along, nonchalantly turned a corner and ran over a poor inebriate crossing the street. Without a change of emotion, she stopped the car, rolled down the window and called, "You had better watch out there, young man."
Rising on one elbow, the drunk replied, "Gosh, lady, don't tell me you're gonna back up."

FEBRUARY, 1952

CRUSADE FOrt FREEDOM HAILED
Departments of the Army, Navy and Air Force have received a memorandum from the Department of Defense which is reproduced in part for your information and guidance.
"l. Because of .the number of requests which have been received for Armed Forces assistance in the Crusade for Freedom, a clarification of the status of this movement is believed to be desirable at this time.
"2. Although many leaders in Government and public life are lending their suppoct to the Crusade for Freedom, the movement is not sponsored by the Government, nor is it identified, either directly or indirectly with the Government. The Crusade is entirely an effort on the part of Americans as private citizens to give aid and comfort to the millions of people in certain other countries who have lost their freedom but not their hope of regaining it. The program represents a strong popular effort. truly in the American tradition, led by outstand'ing citizens with the vision, faith, and initiative which inspire courage among all freedom loving people.
"3. As individual citizens, military and civilian personnel may take an active personal interest in the Crusade for Freedom and may be encouraged to contribute, without compulsion, financially or otherwise.
"4. Requests for Armed Forces assistance in connection with Air shows, parades, rallies, ceremonies, and other special events designed to promote public participation in the Crusade for Freedom must be evaluated in the same light as other proposals for Service participation in public events, under (existing policies and regulations) and in relation to all pertinent factors, such as availability of personnel and equipment and the priority of training and mobilization requirements."
FEBRUARY, 1952

25 Guardsmen Get West Point Exams
The names of 25 National Guard enlisted men who have been designated to take the official competitive examinations in March, 1952, for entrance to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, were announced recently by Major General Raymond H. Fleming, Chief, National Guard Bureau.
The group includes PFC Frederick C. Scott, 406 Pinehurst Pl., Port Wentworth (Savannah) 48th Div Arty, among successful candidates from enlisted Guardsmen who took special competitive examinations conducted last July by the Army and Air Force. Names of 14 other successful candidates from National Guard ranks who will take the examinations were announced last September 5.
The Guardsmen will be among 78 enlisted members of the reserve components who will compete for 13 allotted vacancies to West Point. Those making the highest marks at the March, 1952, examination, irrespective of component, will enter the Military Academy in July, 1952. Examinations will be given at examining stations in the United States and overseas.
All qualified members of the National Guard between 17 and 22 and with aggregate service in the National Guard of 12 months at time of entering the Academy are eligible to compete for the appointments from year to year.
World War I Vet: "I had never kissed a girl before I married your mother. Will you be able to tell your son that when you become a father?"
WW II Vet: "Not with such a straight face, Dad."
Cpl: "Can "'you"' g"i've me a defi-
nition of an orator?" Pvt: "Sure. He's a fellow that's
always ready to lay down your life for his country."
"' "' "'
The difference between a bachelor and a married man is that when a bachelor walks the floor with a baby, he's dancing.

THE GUARDSMAN
P FC Charles F. Scott, Ill
Pfc. Charles F. Scott
Selected to Enter US
Military Academy
Private First Class Charles F. Scott, III, 18, of Savannah has been selected on the basis of an examination open to all members of the National Guard, for an appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. A member of Hq and Hq Btry, 48th Division Artillery, Georgia National Guard PFC Scott is the first Guardsman from Savannah to qualify for such an appointment since the system was inaugurated.
A student at Savannah High School, Scott decided to take the examination only four days befor~ the date it was held and had very little time to prepare for it. He has been a member of Hq and Hq Btry for the past thirteen months. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Scott, Jr., 406 Pinehurst Place, Port Wentwocth, Savannah.
Pfc.: "Hey, look what the laundry did now! They sent me the wrong shirt. This collar is so tight I can hardly breathe."
Cpl.: "Don't be silly; that's your shirt. You have your head through a button hole."
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Defense Department Pertinent Bulletins
1. GUARD STRENGTH
With many units of our National Guard reaching the mmtmum strength for Federal recognition, it has become necessary that serious thought be given to the problem. Aggressive recruiting of new members is the only solution. The pool of young men who have not reached their eighteen and onehal years is practically untouched. Apparently there is an apathetic submission to the situation. Unit commanders, officers, and noncommissioned officers are concerned with their personal affairs and cannot devote their time and thought to the solution of the problem. The administrative assistants are available for this duty and should be assigned thereto. Their office duties take only a small part of their time. A carefully planned campaign should be initiated. A list of the names and addresses of prospective enlistees should be prepared. Then the administrative assistant should personally contact each individual. We will have to combat the aggressive recruiting of the agencies of the regular establishment. These recruiting agencies continue to entice our key men. The advantages they cite are often not factual. The National Guard of today offers greater advantages to the youths of our land than ever before. Increased pay, two weeks' field training, weekend training, and retirement with pay are some of the advantages of being a Guardsman. Now is the time to fill our ranks to full strength.
2. VANDIVER TROPHY
Several units have been designated as winners of the battalion and regimental competitions. The deadline for reporting the winners has been extended to 15 February 1952. This will permit a later determination, and, if so desired, a change in the units designated as

t The
Chaplain's Corner

By HERMAN /HLEY
Chaplain 950th AAA Gun Bn

CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS

Paul wrote Timothy: "Endure hardness as a good soldier of Jesus Christ." He was aware of the temptations and dangers which this young man faced. Timothy was in Ephesus where there were many Roman soldiers. Paul was acquainted with the life of a soldier in the Roman legion. He wanted young Timothy to be prepared in order to live as a Christian soldier.
In these days of stress and strain when the moral fabric of our civilization is threatened, we ought to be good soldiers of Christ. Just as recruits have "Basic Training", so there is that necessary training in the Christian experience. The new soldier soon learns the importance of obeying orders. As soldiers of God we must learn to obey the orders He issues.
To be a "good soldier of Jesus Christ" means we will endeavor to build noble character. We will not be satisfied with a good reputation. We will be more concerned with what we really are. General Robert

E. Lee, whose birthday we recently celebrated, was a man of unimpeachable character. He wo~ld not sell his name.
Then, too, we will be possessed of a great Christian courage. We will not be afraid to stand up for that which is right. This courage will enable us to strive for righteous living in government, in society, and in all areas of our experience.
As good Christian soldiers ours will be lives of consecration. There will be that dedication to a Power higher than ourselves~ We know that with God we can be victorious. Our marching song is,
"Onward Christian soldiers! Marching as. to war,
With the cross of Jesus Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle, See His banners go!"

winners. The inspector, designated by this headquarters, will not announce his schedule of inspection in advance of his arrival. It is desired to see these facilities in everyday clothes and not formally attired for a reception. Gen. Vandiver's trophy will again be awarded to the winner on a permanent retention basis. The competitions in the three past years have resulted in a great improvement of armories and facilities.
3. ROUTE TO HEADQUARTERS
Out of town visitors to our headquarters have experienced difficulty in reaching Confederate Park. Those without transportation can board the bus marked "Soldiers'

Home" at Five Points. The bus will be headed east on Decatur Street. Those coming by car will follow Memorial Drive east to Boulevard, turn right and proceed to Grant Park, marked by two stone pillars; they will note East Confederate Avenue on their left. Follow East Confederate Avenue for one mile and Confederate Park and the Confederate Soldiers Home will be seen on their right. The handsome new building facing the Confederate Soldiers Home is the headquarters of the Department of Defense. General Vandiver continues to plan for efficient operation by assembling all agencies of the Department at Confederate
Park.

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GA. MAINTENANCE OFFICERS CONFER

HEADQUARTERS TIDRD ARMY, Atlanta, Ga- Economy was the keynote when approximately 50 National Guard maintenance officers from the seven Southeastern s tates within the Third Army area convened at Third Army headquarters, Ft. McPherson, Ga., on J a n. 28-29 for their annual confere nce on maintenance matters.
Directing the sessions at Ft. McPherson was Lt. Col. E. W. Posse, Chief of the Maintenance Section, National Guard Bureau, Washington, D. C. Arrangements were coordinated by Lt. Col. E. J. McKeon, Chief of the Inspection a nd Maintenance Division, Supply Se ction, Third Army.
National Guard maintenance men from Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Mississippi, and a contingent from Puerto Rico were present for the two-day cdnference, which featured talks by THird Army
officers representing all Army
te chnical service branches. P urpose of the conference,
similar to others conducted in each Army area by the National Guard Bure au, is to insure uniformity in equipment maintenance standards and policies among the various state Guards, as well as to advise Guardsmen on the latest Army data and procedures in maintenance work.
A primary aim- and a primary result-of these conferences 1s the furthering of maintenance ec onomy. Through an extensive and free exchange of ideas and informa-

NATIONAL GUARD MAINTENANCE officers of Georgia attended an annual conference on maintenance matters at Third Ar my Headquarters, Fort McPherson, Ga., 29 January 1952. It was conducted by Lt. Col. E. W. Posse, Chief of the Maintenance Section of the National Guard Bureau, with the cooperation of Third Army Maintenance officers. From left to right, they are Capt. Henry Jarvis, instructor-advisor, Geogria National Guard; Lt. Col. Emmett Plunkett, State Maintenance Officer; Lt. Cal. Posse; Capt. Ralph Brown, Supervisor of Automotive Maintenance, Georgia National Guard; and Lt. Col. E. J. McKeon, Chief of the Inspection and Maintenance Division, G-4, Third Army. - U. S. Army Photo
tion on economical and efficient methods found to be successful in certain state Guards, greater overall improvement in the operations of all units is effected.
As pointed out by Colonel Posse, the National Guard has long been a leader in effecting economies in maintenance operations. And through further coordination and cooperation with the Army the Guard hopes to achieve still further success in paralleling the supply economy program now being vigorously conducted by the Army.

4. l 22ND RATES SUPERIOR
This fine regiment received one "Superior", eighteen ''Excellent", a nd two "Satisfactory" ratings at armory inspection. The Regimental Hea dquarters Company was rated "Superior" at the inspection made on 30 January. We commend the regimental commander, his officers and men, for this fine demonstration of training and administrative proficiency.
FEBRUARY, 1952

We' ve Got a Date!

DISPLAYING the Confederate flag in Japan with his room-boy, S/ Sgt. E. C. Warren , 116th Fighter-Bomber Wing, is shown at his foreign base where he works in the communications office. Sgt. Warren was formerly based at Dobbins AFB, Marietta and Victorville, Calif. Ironically, his room- boy 's home was bombed by B-29' s pro bab ly made at Marietta during WW 11.
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SIGNING UP at the Christmas party and dedication ceremonies of the Upson Guards is Amos Hunt, veteran of three years in World War II. WOJG Frank Ei dsan, Adm Asst of Co K, 122nd Infantry of Thomaston, observes the signing. Hunt was so impressed by the party and dedication that he decided to sign up on the spot.
20Jst Roll . Swells
As Capt. Brown's
Strength Increases
Four new members of the 201st Ckdnance Medium Maintenance Company, Georgia National Guard, have been sworn into the unit so far in January, Capt. Ralph Brown, C.O. of the 20lst reports.
"The boys are really bringing them in," he said, "and we hope to have at least 100 on the rolls by summer camp time." The new men as listed by Capt. Brown are Raymond D. Corbett, Warren T. Edge, L. C. Gilbert and Cleveland Carlan.
"Don 't go to press yet.I" says SFC William Floyd, 201st administr.at I.ve assi.stant. "We 're recruiting SIX more men Thursday night and want to get them in the story."
"Sign 'em up, Sergeant, and we'll run their names m our March edition."
Doctor: "Your stomach is out of or der. You'll have to diet."
Patient: "What color ?"

New NG Obiectives To be Emphasized In Future Training
A new program for National Guard training is being formulated, based on an evaluation of the accomplishments made during the past three years. No unit has yet been able to reach all of its previously prescribed objectives. It was felt necessary, therefore, to emphasize certain new objectives during future training.
The following objectives will be emphasized during the armory program prior to the 1952 field training: l. Filling all cadre and critical specialist positions, and qualifying all individuals assigned to these positions; 2. Placing all key personnel of the cadre and key specialists in Army service or Area schools when appropriate training cannot be offered in the armory; 3. Stressing of junior officer and noncommissioned officer training in leadership, small unit tactics, and capabilities and employment of weapons; 4. Emphasizing individual and small unit training; and 5. Removing of technical waivers by all officers now holding commissions under such waivers. -Report to the Army.
Air Guardsmen at Shaw
News from Shaw AFB, Sumpter, S. C., where Col. Charles M. Ford, Jr., is deputy commander, is that Capt. Edward S. Smith, formerly of the 216th Air Service Group, Ga ANG, has been transferred to Shaw
from Alexandria, La., and has been
assigned to the 363rd Air Installations Sq.
Captain Paul J, McGraw, formerly of the ll6th Fighter Gp at Dobbins, now Supply Officer of the 363rd AI Sq, was seriously injured recently in an auto accident in Sumpter and is now recuperating in the USAF Hospital, Detachment of Patients, Ward 18, Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Capt. McGraw would appreciate hearing from any of the old 54th Fighter Wing comrades.

State Flags Given Military Acaclemy By NG Association
A set of the flags of all the States, Territories and the District of Columbia was presented to the United States Military Academy by the National Guard Association of the United States, in a colorful ceremony at West Point January 5th.
The presentation-authorized by
Delegates to the Association's recent 73rd annual General Conference -was a highlight of the observance of the Academy's 150th anniversary.
The presentation was made by the Association's president, Maj. Gen. E. A. Walsh, in the cadets' massive dining hall. A review of
the Corps of Cadets following the presentation.
The 4-1 / 3 by 5~ foot emblems will be a permanent decoration in Washington Hall. Along with them
will go a suitable plaque. In the authorizing resolution,
delegates stated the Association "desires to recognize the contributions which said Academy has made to the growth and development of the United States, notably in the field of National security; and, further, desires to establish and maintain harmonious relations and cooperation between the members of the .National Guard of the United States and the Air National Guard of the United States and the United States Military Academy, based on mutual respect, understanding and integrity."
The draft board doctor was examining a prospective recruit.
"Read that chart," he commanded.
"What chart?" asked the draftee.
"That's right," said the doctor, "there isn't any chart. Boy, you're in!"
"Dear Mom: * * *
Here you spend 20 years trying to teach me to get up early in the morning, hang up my clothes, shine my shoes, eat good food and go to bed early. The Army has taught me to do those things in three months.
Love, Junior."

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AMessOIJC to tkAmericanAople

YOUR ARME

ARE SHORT

30l000 PINTS OF BlOOD AMONTH !

K oREA broke upon us with the sudden surprise of a line squall over Kansas.
Again, as in virtually every generation since American blood bought freedom for this country 175 years ago, American blood was reddening a battlefield.
With one major difference, this time. Now, in Korea, 97 out of every 100 wounded GI's reaching the most forward hospitals are being saved. That's two more per hundred than were saved in World War II ... six more per hundred than in World War I.
That major difference, of course, is the use of plaama, derived from whole blood. Your blood.
* * *
So swift was the outbreak of war in Korea, thet there was literally .no tims to appeal to the American people for life-giving blood.

To meet the emergency we drew upon our reserve ... blood reeerves carefully built up and hoarded since the end of World War II.
But the erithmetic of defense is simple ... dangerously simple:
Your Armed Forces require 300,000 pints of blood a month. As of last August, it was
mat coming the 1'0kof30,000pintsa month.
With a drain like that, how long can any reserve last?
* * *
Industry can produce the bombers, the munitions but only you can give the blood. To date, there is no known substitute, chemical or otherwise, for the lifegiving blessing of your blood.
H you have given already, tell someone who has

never given how little time and effort are required how painless is the giving and how proud the knowledge thet he hes opened up his heart to heal a wound, to save the life of an American fighting to save his!
H you plan to give-then, in the name ofa nameless soldier, sailor, marine, airman-don't wait till it's too late ... GIVE NOW I
CALL YOUR . RED CROSS TODAY!

What Happenedto That Pint ofBlood J&u Were Going to Give? c:o.n.um> AS A PIJIUC 1B-.a TO TH! """' .aoas KOOD DONOO "OGOAM IV
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, STATE OF GEORGIA

LET'S FILL UP THE RANKS! RECRUIT YOUR BUDDIES TODAY!

Let's Go To Summer Camp With Every Unit Up T o

FULL STRENGTH

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Invite Your Friends To
JOIN THE GEORGIA -NATIONAL GUARD

* Learn A Trade Train With Your Friends * Retirement Pay Two Weeks Summer Ca mp