July- August 1958 
 
 GOVERNOR MARVIN GRIFFIN 
 
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S MESSAGE 
 
MAJOR GENERAL CHARLIE F. CAMP 
 
Fellow Guardsmen: 
Since last issue, all of our Army and Air National Guard units have participated in annual field training for 1958, and as heretofore, I am happy to report you have again excelled in your performance of duty. 
Reports of Inspection by Nat1ional Guard Bureau and Regular Air Force personnel indicate that our Air National Guard training was most efficient and effective, and for the most part, on the level with Air Force units. 
The overall rating of Excellent was gained by the 48th Armored Division. Of the Georgia elements of the Division and the units under the 108th AAA Brigade, 160th Armor Group and other non-divisional units, it is impressive to note that 26 units received Superior ratings, 68 units Excellent, 20 units Very Satisfactory and 6 units Satisfactory. Only one detachment-size unit was rated Unsatisfactory and this was purely due to strength . 
The spirit with which each of you entered into this training and successfully carried out your mission is traditional of the proud record of National Guardsmen throughout the years. With such a record of combat readiness I cannot understand the thinking of some of our people of authority in the Federal Government to reduce, if not destroy, the capabilities of our National Guard in this period of international uncertainty. 
I congratulate you, the officers and men of the Army and Air National Guard, on your fine record and voluntary contribution to our State and Nation's defense. 
 
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-Vol. 8 July, August 1958 No. 4 
A publication. of the _D~p.artment of 
l)efease, Miht~y D~v1s1on~ State 
of Georsia. Pubhshed 1n the Interest of the Georgia National Guard and 
distributed free to members of the N.cioaal Guard of Georgia. The c;uardsman receives AFPS material. 
 
MAJOR DOUGLAS EMBRY Editor 
CAPT. R. H. SPRAYBERRY Art Editor 
 
(Journal-Constitution Photo by Bill Young) FARMER & HARRIS GET A GRIP ON "ALBERT" THE ALLIGATOR 
 
SERGEANT DON GREER Photographic Technic ian 
MISS GERALDINE CHILES Editorial Secretary 
 
Crocodile Tears Shed For "Albert" The Alligator 
By Wayne Kelley, Atlanta Journal 
 
MR. BEN L. ELLINGTON Printing Supervisor 
 
"See you later -- alligator," was a sober parting remark for some 600 Atlanta area Guardsmen at the end of summer camp. They meant every word. 
 
MRS. ANNE K. MILAM Vari Typist 
 
"Albert," a six-foot smiling alii gator, had become a mascot for members of the 122nd Armored Infan 
 
water. He was the object of curious attention for several days until camp 
 
Publication and Editorial Office 
 
959 E. Confederate Ave., S.E. 
 
Atlanta 2, Geor&ia 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
try Battalion during their two-week encampment at Fort Stewart, Geor gia. When the unit returned to At lanta, Albert made the trip, too. He is now awaiting the pleasure of their 
 
drew to a close. "One of the men at the armory 
told us that the Grant Park Zoo could use an alligator," explained Sp- 2 Farmer. "We brought Albert 
 
Honorable Marvin Griffin 
Governor or Georgia 
 
visits at the Grant Park Zoo. The reptilian mascot was captured 
in a swampy bivouac area at Fort 
 
back with us and I kept him at my house for one night." 
And one night of an alligator in 
 
Stewart by Sp-2 Oliver (Morton) the basement was enough for Mr. 
 
Major General Charlie F. Camp The Adjutant General 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Farmer and Sp-2 Samuel Harris. The Atlanta men came across Albert on a stretch of road as they were re turning to camp from a pass . 
 
Farmer. "Albert had my two children, my wife, and my dog all frightened to death," he said. 
The Mascot for the 122nd Armored 
 
The opinions expressed in the Geortitt Guardsman are those of the Staff Writers of the publication and mem6rrs of the Georgia National Guard "'J dCJ not necessarily reflect any 
 
"We put a rope around his head and tail," said Sp-2 Harris. "He gave us a pretty good fight, but we manageJ to get him across the hood of our 1948 Crosley car." 
The Guardsmen took Albert ho.ne 
 
Battalion is now drifting aimlessly <J.bout in his pool at Grant Park. He will certainly be looking for old friends through the bars. 
But as Sp2 Harris and Farmer point out  be a little careful when 
 
official views of the Office of the to the battalion motor pool where he you greet him. Albert's smile might 
 
Adjutant General of Georgia. 
 
was kept in a grease pit filled with just mean that he is getting hungry. 
 
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Our Cover... 
 
toilfeother: Lt. Louis E. Watts preflights his jet prior to toke- 
 
Scenes of the wing and divi sian encampments decorate the cover this month and point toward other photos of summer camp activities inside this edition. Looking from arrowhead to 
 
off' at Travis, Armored infantrymen from Gainesville charge over a crest of sawdust at Ft. Stewart, armament personnel check the gun comportment of on -F-84F and General Charles L. Davis inspects his artillerymen on the Howitzer range. 
 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
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GOV. GRIFFIN WELCOMED BY GEN.'S WILSON, GRIZZARD, FINCH, DAVEY, RILEY 
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AIRMAN SCARRATT & RUNAWAY GUN 
 
--------------------------------- 128TH'S HAYES, MEADORS, PEASE, PARROTT, MORSE, DAVIS 
 
SHAW AFB ALTITUDE TAKES PRESSURE OFF PILOTS 
 
WING FLIES LAST FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR MISSIONS 
 
ON EVE OF CONVERSION TO AIR DEFENSE ROLE 
 
Georgia's 116th Fighter Interceptor Wing completed its last encampment as a fighter-interceptor unit at Travis Field June 22. 
Converting to an Air Defense Wing under the command of Brigadier General Bernard M. Davey, the fighter squadrons are in the process of shucking their F -84F Thunder streaks for radar equipped F -86D' s and L's. 
Under blue Savannah skies the Wing's jet pilots completed 740 gun nery missions the first week before the weather closed in and grounded the high-powered stove pipes during the remainder of the training period. 
Racing around their airtoair gun 
 
nery pattern off the coast of Savan nah, the pilots expended 42,986 rounds of ammunition in seeking to hit the panel targets tow ed by T 33 jet trainers. 
Level-headed thinking by a couple of Georgia airmen prevented the possible loss of lives and valuable equipment in separate actions at Travis. 
A/ 1C Harry A. Scarratt, a member of the 128th Fighter Interceptor Squadron's armament section, was charging the . 50 caliber guns in the nose section of one of the F -84's prior to a gunnery mission when a malfunction in the breech mechanism caused to the gun to start firing. 
 
Quickly reacting to the emergency, Airman Scarratt reached into the compartment where the wildly recoil 
ing weapon was firing and swi ftly cleared the gun. 
For his prompt action in prevent ing what could have been a catas trophy Airman Scarratt was com mended by General Davey as fo llows: 
"On 10 June 1958, Airman Scarratt by his astute action in stopping the firing of a runaway . 50 caliber air craft machine gun, prevented the possible injury or death of other of ficers and airmen in the area in fro nt of the gun. 
" Captain James L. White was on the boresight range, Travis Field, 
 
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JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
 AIRMEN PARADE BEFORE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF AT WING REVIEW 
 
A E DISTINCTIVE SERVICE MEDAL AWARDED M/ SGT AARON ROBERTS BY GOVERNOR MARVIN GRIFFIN 
 
CAPT. HENDERSON'S OJT FOR ADMINISTRATOR-SUPERVISORS 
 
SCORING TARGETS AFTER JET GUNNERY MISSION 
 
KITE & HOPKINS MAKE CONNECTIONS 
Savannah, Georgia with a crew or airmen harmonizing the machine guns on the aircraft when a rapid succession of four shots was heard,immediately followed by the bullets flying through the grass adjacent to the personnel. Captain \\hire indicated that had the gun not been stopped from firing that the dispersion of bullets would have possibly hit some of the personnel. 
"Airman Scarratt lly his high sense of loyalty, attention to duty, and knowledge of his specialty in armament, immediately took the action to stop the malfunctioning machine gun. Such action subj ecred Airman Scarratt to possible injury to himself by ex- 
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LT. JOINER'S GOOFED UP GEAR 
ploslon of .SO caliber bullets. "The action taken by Airman 
Scarratt brings great credit upon himself, the 116th Fighter Intercepter Wing, Georgia Air National Guard and the United States Air Force. Airman Scarratt is hereby commended for a job well done." 
When a defective gear pin lock gave way on lst Lt. Edward S. Joiner's jet fighter while in the gunnery pattern, the landing gear extended accidentally. The left gear was jolted past the "down and locked" position and hung at a dangerous angle - the strut protruding through the wing. Showing his ability to fly skillfully while under pressure, 
 
FOOD SERVICE AIRMEN & STEAK 
Lt. Joiner made a smooth landing at Travis avoiding collapsing the gear. 
Governor Marvin Griffin was guest of honor at Governor's Day ceremonies at Travis Field, 14 June. The Commander-in-Chief of the National Guard was briefed by staff officers of the \~ ing on the accomplishments of the Guardsmen, during their first week of training. The Governor spoke to the assembled airmen at a Wing formation on rhe Travis Field apron, after which the 1500 Air Guardsmen passed in review. 
Action scenes on these pages illustrate the activities of AFNG units and personnel at Travis Field, June 8-22, 1958. 
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 L T AKIN PRE-FLIGHTS F-84F 
 
AIRBORNE COMM SECTION IN ACTION 
 
AIRMEN RETOUCH VEHICLE DO OR 
 
2/ LT RONALD 0. BAYNHAM Primed for a Jet Flight 
 
1/ L T IRVING M. EVERTON Ready to Fire Up 
 
CAPT. ROLAND H. RIECK Bock from a Mission 
 
F-84F FIRE CONTROL UNIT CHECKED FOR SHORTS BY INSTALLATION SQUADRON AIRMEN BLOUNT & SPEARS 
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L T BETTY SILAS, CAPT ELLEN JONES NURSE A/ 2C LEONARD B. GUYER BACK TO HEALTH 
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OFFICERS READY FOR '58 CONVENTION Vehicle Windshield 
 
A angements are shaping up rapidly for another convention of the National 
 
Gimmick Guages 
 
Guarrrd Association of Georgia. . All roads will lead t.o Atlanta September 6.th 
 
ben officers and warrant officers of the Army and Au Guard components will 
 
91 verge on the Gate City of the South to take care of a little business and 
 
~o~dentally (or specifically) enjoy the social amenities associated with a 
 
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cktail party, banquet and dance. 
 
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co Scene of the gathering will be the 
 
One of the best bands in town will 
 
Convoy Interval 
An effective device for accurately measuring distance between vehicles in convoy was introduced at Field Training this year by the 48th Ar- 
 
Biltmore Hotel where some 400 to greet the Terpsichorean artists at mored Division. The device is sim- 
 
SOO officers are expected to assem- the Exhibition Hall at the Biltmore plicity itself, consisting only of a 
 
ble. \\ ives and sweethearts are also Saturday night when Capt. Leon D. square made by black grease pencil 
 
expected to sw:e.ll the crowd and add aesthetic quahues to the 1958 con- 
 
"Lannie" Frye's Band gets in tune with the times and tempos. The ver- 
 
on the windshield of each vehicle. Through this square the driver 
 
vention. 
Major General Maxwell E. Rich, President of the A~jutant's General 
 
satile bandleader is Production and Control Officer of the 116th Field Maintenance Squadron at Dobbins. 
 
looks at the vehicle immediately ahead. \\hen his distance is correct, the preceding vehicle outline exactly 
 
Association of the United States, 
 
One of the best features of the fills the grease-pencilled square. 
 
will speak to the officers at the Saturday afternoon business session. Major General \\ins ton P. Wilson, Deputy Chief of the National Guard Bureau, will speak at the banquet. 
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Major General Charlie F. Camp, TAG, and Colonel Charles S. Thomp- 
 
Ball is the Hall, which is so spacious no tables will have to be moved for dancing. Non-dancers may remain seated throughout the banquet and dance. 
The Adjutant General has again authorized the expenditure of unit funds for sending one delegate from 
 
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son, USP&FO for Ga., will deliver key addresses. Other speakers and distinguished guest will also appear 
 
each company-size unit to the convention. 
Uniforms will be the preferred 
 
The "gimmick" was introduced by Captain Sikes of the 48th Division staff. 
 
on the informative program. 
 
dress for all officers. Khakis are OK 
 
One means of employment is to 
 
Lt. Col. Albert J. Twiggs, association president, will preside. 
Schedule of events: 
 
for all functions. Ladies will dress semi-formal for the cocktail party, banquet and dance. 
 
equip convoy commander with a card 
with three squares, for 2~, /4 and ;/4 
ton vehicles. The convoy commander 
 
Registration (Sept 6) ------ 0900 
 
An extra feature of the Saturday places the card on the windshield of 
 
Opening session --------- 1400 
 
session will be the appearance of each vehicle and traces the outline 
 
Cocktail party ---- 1900 to 2000 Banquet-------- 2000 to 2130 
 
the AFNG' s 530th AF Band which will play selections before the busi- 
 
of the preceding vehicle thereon. Drivers are cautioned to keep head 
 
Dance --------- 2130 to 0130 
 
ness session begins. 
 
erect when sighting_ through the 
 
Morning session (Sept 7) 
 
0930 
 
Interest in the meeting this year square. The squares shown below 
 
Ladies will have an opportunity is already high. What promises to be are for distances of 100 yards. 
 
to attend Rich's annual F ashionatta one of the most exciting conferences 
 
and luncheon at the Dinkier Plaza in association history is in the off- 
 
Hotel Saturday at noon. Some 100 tickets to the colorful event have 
 
ing. Sidelights on the recent controversy over proposed cuts in the 
 
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been secured by Mrs. John M. King, chairman of the ladies entertainment 
 
ARNG will probably come under discussion as well as the high- 
 
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committee. Some of the top models lights. 
 
and fashions in the nation will be 
 
Among the interesting committee 
 
featured. 
 
reports is one anticipated from Col. 
 
Transportation to and from the William B . \\rigley's Committee on 
 
Dinkier Plaza will be furnished. History, when Col. Thomas J. Moran 
 
Buses will leave the Biltmore at is scheduled to relate some more 
 
It has been suggested that all 
 
12 o'clock noon. 
 
startling facts concerning Georgia's three squares be placed one within 
 
Registration fees of $4.00 per early militia. 
 
the other on a decal and affixed to 
 
person are payable in advance or at 
 
Don't miss this one. Bring the the windshields as a permanent 
 
the registration desk. Fees include wife or girlfriend. Back your asso- sighting device. 
 
tickets to the cocktail party, banquet ciation with your presence, add your 
 
This is only the basic idea; com- 
 
and dance. Checks should be made voice to the deliberations and we'll manders can take it from here for 
 
payable to the National Guard Asso- see you at Atlanta's Biltmore Hotel further development and embellish- 
 
ciation of Georgia. 
 
Sept. 6th. 
 
ment. -- Col. \\ illiam R. Robinette 
 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
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HURRICANE DIVISION STIRS FORT S ART DUST AT 1958 SUMMER CAMP 
 
A new Commanding General and a whole Concentration Site full of new M-48 tanks greeted Georgia National Guardsmen of the 48th Armored Division when they once again found themselves on the pine-studded plains of Fort Stewart, 8-22 June. 
Moving up from the assistant diVlston commander spot, Brigadier General Maxwell C. Snyder of Florida picked up another star and the top command of the Florida-Georgia 
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Division. Stars were also protruding from 
the collars of two of Georgia's veteran officers. Brigadier General B. F. Merritt of Macon stepped smoothly into the number two position as assistant division commander, and Brigadier General Charles L. Davis of Savannah took over the lanyards of the Division Artillery. These experienced officers, trained for many years under the capable commands 
 
of Generals Fraser and Seawright, kept their citizen-soldiers under close s urveillance. 
In a professional manner born of many encampments the convoys moved into Fort Stewart. Led by veteran officers and non-coms, the units deployed to their designated areas, unloaded equipment, erected tenting and settled down for two intensive weeks of tactics and gunnery. 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
On the tank ranges, the tankers took a good look, a practice run and prohounced their new M-48 tanks "dandy pieces of machinery.'' More comfortable and with superior driving ease, the M-48's--more than 200 in all -- give the 48th Armored Division an extra powerful punch. 
In the midst of their training the Guardsmen paused for Governor's Day ceremonies July 14th. Governor Marvin Griffin trooped the line and 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
reviewed the 9,000-man division. Speaking briefly to the sun-drenched troops, the Commander-in-Chief said the people of Georgia are proud of the contribution individual Guardsmen make in sacrificing their time to participate in National Guard training. He avowed at the same time to see to it that plots to destroy the effectiveness of the Guard would fail, telling them that he would resist to the limit the Pentagon plan 
 
to cut the Guard. Under the test of field conditions, 
the Guardsmen performed effectively and efficiently. Scenes on these pages of NG activities at Fort Stewart show an array of powerful equipment and weapons capably manned by division personnel. The photos also depict the diversity of activities which, combined, forge the division elements into a potent combat organization. 
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THOMASTON TANKERS ON M-48 TANK FIRING LINE 
 
VEHICLE MA INTENANCE BY 122 AlB 
 
121ST AlB MORTARMEN CHECK 4.2~ ' WEAPON 8 
 
560TH ENGINEERS EMPLACE STEEL TREADWAY BRI DGE JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
 OFFICIALS RESPONSIBLE FOR NEW ARMORY LINE UP 
 
JAMES D. GOULD IV UNVEILS PLAQUE AS SENATOR LOOKS 
 
NEW HQ FOR J44TH ARMD INF BN 
 
Brunswick Armory Dedicated to Col. James D. Gould 
 
tate Senator James D. Gould saw a dream come true July 8th, when Bruns years military service and was a 
 
wick's new $150,000 National Guard armory was officially dedicated. Appro warded the Silver Star Medal for 
 
priately it was named for a man who waged a long and successful fight for the gallantry in action and cited for ex 
 
much-needed facility. 
 
and their fellow citizens in the com traordinary heroism while serving in 
 
Governor Marvin Griffin delivered munity are to be commended "for France with the 82nd Division during 
 
the principal address, after which he contributing funds over and above WW I. Colonel Gould was responsible 
 
assisted James D. "Jamie" Gould that required in the original esti for reorg anizing the Brunswick units 
 
IV in unveiling a bronze plaque on mates, in order to have an even bet of the National Guard after WW II, 
 
which the following was inscribed: 
 
ter facility." 
 
the Governor said, pointing out that 
 
"In recognition of long, faithful 
 
The Governor specifically com the spirited senator flatly rejected a 
 
and distinguished service to the mended the officers and men of the proposal that the Brunswick unit be 
 
Georgia National Guard and to the Brunswick units "for the superior activated as a" searchlight battery." 
 
other military forces of the United job accomplished in the reorganiza- 
 
Keys to the armory were officially 
 
tates, this building is dedicated to tion of the Georgia National Guard turned over to Col. Lambright by 
 
James Dunn Gould, Colonel, Georgia some two years ago. It was a job Major General Charlie F. Camp, the 
 
National Guard." 
 
quickly, efficiently and effectively Adjutant General, who charged the 
 
The beautiful structure is the home accomplished,'' he said. 
 
battalion commander with the respon 
 
of Headquarters and Company A, 
 
Governor Griffin highly praised sibility for protecting the citizens of 
 
l44th Armored Infantry Battalion, Senator Gould for his interest in the the community when and if he is 
 
commanded by Lt. Col. Edwin G. National Guard. He recalled that the called upon in the interest of public 
 
Lambright. Hundreds of Brunswick retired colonel is a veteran of 20 safety. 
 
and Glynn County citizens witnessed 
 
the dedication ceremonies pre sided 
 
over by Mr. Freeman Darby, president 
 
of the local Chamber of Commerce. 
 
National Guard officers and several 
 
enlisted men of the battalion attend- 
 
ed. Col. Wesley D. Willingham and 
 
other staff officers of the 160th Ar 
 
mor Group were present as were 
 
many Army Advisor personnel. 
 
Governor Griffin, introduced by Mr. 
 
Ray W. Whittle, a member of the 
 
Glynn County Commission, spoke en 
 
thusiastically of the progress the 
 
Georgia National Guard has made in 
 
armory construction in recent years and told the assembled guests they 
 
GEN. CAMP PRESENTS KEYS TO COL. LAMBRIGHT 
 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
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 Governor Morvin Griffin presents George G. Finch, center, retired commander of the 14th Air Force and veteran Air Guardsman, with certificate bestowing upon the Georgia airman the rank of Lieutenant General, Georgia Air National Guard, Retired. The ceremony, wh ich took place in the Governor's office, was witnessed by Major General Charlie F. Camp, The Adjutant General. General Finch has remained active in visiting 
Air Guard and Air Force installations and ceremonies. 
 
Copt. O'Dell Scruggs, center, who is staff assistan t to the 230th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, receives the Chat ham Artillery Gold Medal for his services as Secretary to the his. 
toric Savannah Organization. Lt. Col. Richard E. Eva ns, Chat. 
ham Arti II ery president, presented the meda I at th e 172nd anniversary dinner and dance held at the General Og lethorpe Hotel in May. Capt. George F. Hoffman, historian, recei ved a gold watch for his faithful contributions to the can noneers. 
 
$1.00 Fee Transfers 
NG License Tags 
Are you confused about wha t to do with your National Gua rd license tag when yo u se ll your car and buy another? 
The details are explained in State Department of Defense Circular No. 4 , dated 23 Apri l 1958, which re lates some recent and more advantageous c hanges. 
G uards me n may no w ~ ave th e tag transferred to a new or different vehicle upon submitting .an application and a fee of $ 1. In addi tion , you will be required to pay the difference in the cost of the tags, if the weight of your newly ac quired vehicle exceeds the limit a llowed for your original tag . For example, if you had a car with a $7 .50 tag and trade for a heavie r car which require s a $ 10 or $15 tag, you will have to pay the difference plus the $ 1 fee. There will be no refund if th e transaction goes the other way. 
Previously, you would have to pay the original fee again in order to have the tag transferred to a nother car. 
Transfer reque s ts must go through unit commanders. If you trade cars a nd wish to stay within the l aw, check with the first sergeant. 
 
McGowan Lauds Magazine Staff 
The staff of The Georgia Guardsman received the personal compliments of Major General Donald W. McGowan, Chief of the Army Division, NGB, for "the outstanding May-June issue" which featured the colorful new Georgia medals. The general praised the "bright and clear" color illustrations specifically. 
We are particular! y proud of the good reception our last edition had, especially since it was purely a home-grO\vn product. Col. William R. Rob inette, ARNG Training Officer, designed the new medals and made water-color sketches from which Capt. Bob Sprayberry, our art editor, made the finished drawings. 
The expert color separations, requiring a fine eye, were produced by Sgt. Don Greer, photo technician, who also made the intricate negatives and the finished plates. The press work was capably handled by Mr. Ben Ellington, who has printed the Guardsman since 1951. 
Mr. Ellington, the Department of Defense's printing supervisor, did what we call "strickly downtown job" of color registration. 
The older one gets, the harder it is to make ends meet ... fingers and toes especially. 
A large group of Russians re- 
cently left a Brussels hotel in a 
huff. Thought they'd been staying at the Comrade Hilton. 
Motorists' hand signals often are deceptive-people don't always turn out as we expected. 
 
New Honor Won 
By Btry D, 101st 
In a ddition to winning th eir thi rd consecutive Superior rating (for 1957), Waynesboro's Btry D, lO lst AAA Bn, has been commended for placing highe s t in the State in competition for the Third US Arm y G Unit Training Trophy . Comma nded by Cap t. Paul S. Stone, th e unit scored 87.75 point s . It was th e second consecutive year Btry D has captur ed thi s honor. 
Commendations were received from Major Ge neral Crump Garvin , Dep uty Commanding Ge ne ral of Third Army; Major Genera l Charl ie F. Camp , The Adj uta nt General; Brigadier General George J. Hearn, Commanding Ge neral, 108th AAA Bri g ade; Col. Jack G. J ohnson, Co mm ander, 214th AA A Gp; and Lt. Col. Bothwell A. Johnso n, Commander of the 101st AAA Bat talion. 
Gene ra l Camp wrote : "These accomplishments are manifestations of superior l eadership a nd planning on the part of the commander and officers, and devotion to duty, teamwork, zeal, enthusiasm and esprit de corps of the enli s t ed men of the unit , reflecting c redit to th e unit, the individua l s th ereof, a nd the entire Georg ia Nation a l Guard." 
 
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JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
 LT. GEN. CLARK L. RUFFNER 
GENERAL C. L. RUFFNER COMMANDS 3RD ARMY 
Lt. General Clark Louis Ruffner, a be-medaled veteran of some of the fiercest fighting of the Korean War, is the new commander of the Third United States Army, replacing retired Lt. Gen. Thomas F. Hickey. 
General Ruffner assumed command of the famous Third Army 1 May 58, coming to Ft. McPherson fom Germany where he was Chief of the Military Assistance Advisory Group. 
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1903, he began his military career at Virginia Military Institute from which he graduated in 1924. Commissioned 15 June 24, he became a Regular Army Cavalry officer and had troop-duty assignments with the 4th and 5th Cavalry in several western states. 
His first Washington assignment came in 1941 after he graduated from the Command and General Staff School. Shortly before Pearl Harbor, General Ruffner was assigned to duty with the VII Army Corps, serving as Deputy Chief of Staff when the Corps moved to Jacksonville, Fla. In May 1943, he went to Hawaii where he later served as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Forces in the Pacific Area. 
Returning to the U.S. in 1946, h~ served with the Army Personnel Review Board and in 1948 became Chief of the Legislative and Liaison Division of the Army. 
Shortly after the Korean War erupt ed, General Ruffner was assigned to the Far East as Chief of Staff of the X Corps, which on 15 Sep landed at Inchon, Korea. He was at this post through the Wonson landing and Hamhung-Hungnam withdrawal. 
JULY, AUGUST 1958 
 
l T'S CHAPMAN AND PITTS WELCOMED BY LT. BARNEY WARD 
 
Griffin's 117th Surgical Hospital Unit Gets First Georgia Army NG Nurses 
 
In January 1951, he assumed command of the 2nd Infantry Division, Eighth Army, in the mountainous center of the UN line at Wonju. This "International" Division - U.S., French, Netherlands, and ROK Troops - made headlines by its famous defensive stands, as at Chipyong Ni, by its utilization of air support in difficult terrain, and by crushing offensive blows dealt to the Chinese Communists in the spring offensives of 1951. During 
his command, the 2nd Division was awarded the Presidential Distinguished Unit Citation. 
Returning from Korea in July 1951 with the Silver Star and Oak Leaf Cluster, plus many other decorations, General Ruffner had assignments in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense and was Acting Chief of the DA's Information Office. 
In 1954, he assumed command of the U.S. Army Forces, Pacific, and in 1955 was named Commanding General, 2nd Armored Division, Europe. 
Besides the Silver Star, General Ruffner holds the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary hero ism in action against the enemy during the period May 16-24, 1951, while commanding the 2nd Inf Div in Korea: the DSM with 0 / L Cluster; Legion of Merit with 0 / L Cluster; Bronze Star Medal; Air Medal with two 0 / L Clusters and the Army Commendation Ribbon. 
 
Two Griffin nurses have become the first women ever to join the Georgia Army National Guard. 
Margie Dell Pitts, 27, and Eleanor Joyce Chaprr :m, 34, both nurses at the Griffin-Spalding County Hospital, were sworn in as First Lieutenants in the Georgia National Guard's 117th Surgical Hospital unit 25 June in Atlanta. 
A board of four officers approved the nurses' applications and determined from their experience that they were qualified to be granted federal recognition in the rank of First Lieutenant. Swearing-in ceremonies were held in the office of Major General Charlie F. Camp, Adjutant General of Georgia. 
Griffin's Surgical Hospital unit is the only one of its type in the National Guard in the southeast. The unit is authorized 29 officers, including 9 nurses, and 72 enlisted men. 
Officers of the board were Colonel Edward J. Mackey, Commander of the Georgia National Guard's Combat Command C in Atlanta; Lt. Col. John R. Johnson, Regular Army Advisor to the National Guard; Major Marilu Neal and Major Nina E. Rusk, both Army Reserve nurses assigned to the 158th General Hospital unit. 
Both Lt. Pitts, whose hometown is Thomaston, and Lt. Chapman, whose hometown is Barnesville, reside at 524 W. Poplar Street in Griffin. 
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Capt. Harry G. Hammock, Co C Com mander, and F/ Sgt James T. Baxter proudly hold the trophy given them for having the best trained unit of the 48th 
l<econ Bn. (Griffin Daily News Photo) 
Spalding Grays Win 
Best Trained Trophy 
The Spalding Grays, Griffin's Com pany C, 48th Reconnaissance Bat talion, has been awarded a trophy for being the best trained company in the 48th Reconnaissance Battalion during Summer Field Training. 
This trophy is awarded each year to the unit that excells in efficiently trained personnel, efficient instructors, military courtesy, appearance, and overall military bearing of each member of the unit. Judging of the units for the award is done by Bat talion Staff Officers. 
Another honor received was a Cer tificate of Award for the best Mess Hall in the Battalion. This award is based on results of rigid daily in spections for cleanliness and sani tation practices, preparation and serving of food. 
Members of the Mess Platoon are SFC James E . Mathews, Mess Stew ard, SP2 Lamar E. Martin, SP2 V. S. Phillips, SP3 James B. Bradley, SP3 Joel E . McDaniel, and PFC William M. Jeffcoat, Jr. 
 
CALIFORNIA NG GIVEN NIKE MISSILE MISSION 
The Army National Guard will be come a full-time partner in the na tion's missile defense early w September when selected units in California take over NikeAjax sites from the Active Army, the Department of the Army announced. 
The changeover will mark the beginning of an important new era for the National Guard alid will clima:: more than a year of intensive train ing, planning, and coordination. 
From August 16 to 30, units of California's 720th AAA Missile Battalion will conduct annual field training at four Nike sites in the Los Angeles area. This training, con ducted under supervision of active Army personnel now stationed at the sites, will mark the final stage in the battalion's missile conversion program . Shortly thereafter, the Army will officially turn over equipment and operational responsibility of the sites to the Guard units. 
In announcing the conversion, Sec retary of the Army Wilber M. Brucker said acceptance of the Army Air De fense role by the California National Guard is of "tremendous significance'' to the nation. "The National Guard will become our first reserve component to be given an active role in surface-to-air missions," he said. 
NG ASSN. OF US MEETS ATLANTIC CITY 29 SEP 
The 80th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States will be held Sep tember 29 to October 2 in Atlantic City, N. J. 
According to Major General James F. Cantwell, New Jersey's Chief of Staff, it will be the largest meeting in the association's history . Attendance at the States Dinner, highlight of the conference is predicted to reach 5 ,000, including two dozen State governors, ranking defense officials, members of Congress and a star-studded array of general officers. 
Georgia's delegation, not yet selected, will be present to lend its weight to the association's deliberations. 
 
Microfilming Solves NG Record Problem 
The State Department of Defense is beginning to win the battl e of filing cabinet space. 
Fifty-eight, four drawe r fi ling cabinets are bei.1g eliminated from th e halls, corners, nook s and cranies of the National Guard reservatio n in Atlanta as microfilming of personne l and dead file records progresses. 
Microfilming, the techn ique of photographing records, etc., on spools of film, was install ed he re by Remington Rand to copy the bulk of the forms. Now office personnel are checked out on the e quipme nt and will be able to keep the operation going on a day-by-day basis . 
A duplicate copy of the film is made and stored outside Atlanta for safe keeping. 
Among the records being fil med are morning reports, special orders and payrolls. Ready refere nce to filmed records may be made by threading the film through a special "Reader" which enlarges the im age and projects it onto a large screen built into the machine. 
The original files will be stored in the warehouse of the State De partment of Archives. 
(AFPS Weekly Feature) 
Warning his teenage son about the evils of drink , a father cautioned: "Remember, the man who drinks like a fish is easily hooked. " 
Jack: "My wife gave me the perfect gift for the man who has everything." 
Neal: "What did she give you?" Jack : "Nothing." 
"What brought me here?" asked the rosebud. 
"The stalk," answered the rose. 
A conscience is a kill-joy It takes away the fun 
You had in doing something You shouldn't oughta done. 
 
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Peeping out from this mink coot is Tina Louise, one of Broadway's and moviedam's most glamorous queens. Photographed in Atlanta recently when she was in town to plug her latest film, "God's Little Acre," Tina posed for National Guard photographer Jerry Huff, who re ceived the enjoyable assignment from his bass, Atlanta Newspaper, Inc. A member of Atlanta's 48th Armored S ignal Company, Sp3 Huff composed this particular shot with Guardsmen in mind - says he. 
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