Elite USAF pilots prep for 1962 Fighter Weapons Meet at Nellis
The Nellis range will host final practice sessions for TAC USAFE and PACAF elite pilots ahead of the 1962 Fighter Weapons Meet. Top scorer earns the General Jesse H. Anton Trophy for total points, with specialized trophies for radar nuclear delivery and non nuclear categories.
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Tactical Air Command
United States Air Forces
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Pacific Air Forces
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Jesse H. Anton Trochy
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Kent ‘Corer
Major trophies for air weapons duel and Bullpup missile event
The article outlines trophies for top performers in bombing strafing and rocketry phases of a tactical aircraft competition. It notes the Major Thomas B. McGuire Trophy for supremacy in nuclear delivery, the Martin Company donated trophy for highest total points in scoring the GAM-83A Bullpup air to ground missile, and recognizes ground support members.
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Thomas B. McGuire
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Nellis Colonel Receives Air Force Commendation Medal
Lt. Col. Besley F. Holmes, recently named group operations officer for the 4520th Combat Crew Training Group at Nellis AFB, received the Air Force Commendation Medal in a Wing Conference Room ceremony. Brig. Gen. Boyd Hubbard Jr. pinned the award. Holmes was cited for his work with the Latin American Training Division and Latin American Plans and Training, and for developing a special T-33 gunnery course while with the Caribbean Air Command.
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Tactical Air Command
Nellis Afb
Air Force
Caribbean Air Command
Holmes
Is Marriage Not For Everyone Dear Ann Landers
A reader asks if some people are not cut out for marriage after multiple divorces and unhappy outcomes. Ann Landers advises that marriage is not for everyone, teaching commitment and maturity rather than luck, with examples and guidance on relationship expectations.
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Dear Ann Landers
Ann
Ann Landers
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Jordan Lends Relics To Smithsonian
The Government of Jordan will lead a Smithsonian display in Washington DC of an archaeological collection spanning the Neolithic and Islamic Ages. The Antiquities Department in Amman announced the exhibit will be shown under Jordan’s name.
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Jordan
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, DC
Antiquities Department
Former Boston players lead Red Sox farm clubs
Former Boston players hold key roles in the minors with Johnny Pesky managing Seattle in the Pacific Coast League and Mel Parnell piloting York in the Eastern League, marking notable posts for ex Red Sox talents.
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UPI
Red Sox
Johnny Pesky
Seattle
MelParnell
York
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