Unassigned Pool Builds New Officers From Minter Field
The Unassigned Pool at Minter Field trains and assigns recruits for aviation roles. It widened to include RAF and Canadian Army transfers, sent men to glider pilot school and Officers Training at Miami, and produced new officers while maintaining hope for future service.
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RAF
RCAF
Canadian Army
Robert G. Hoyt
Ottawa
Canada
United States
Minter
Uncle Sam
Crosby Clarinet Player And James Drummer At Minter
Crosby Field bands add Morgan Miller from Detroit on clarinet and Joe Manning from Winona Minnesota on drums. Miller has played with Bob Chester and Bob Crosby, while Manning studied with Gene Krupa and Chick Webb and has backed Harry James and Bunny Berigan. They join the Minter Field Air Force band and the Jive Bombers swing crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Miller
Detroit
Way Points
Bob Chester
Bob Crosby
Boon
Miller
Joe Madding
Winbna
Minnesota
Joe
Gene Krupa
Chick Webb
Harry James
Raymond Scott
Bunny Berigan
Manning
Minter Field Air Force
Jive Bombers
Nine Organizations Produce Candidates For Officer Training
Minter Field sent many of its sons to Officers Training School in Miami. Enlisted men from the 324th, 325th, 326th, 526th School squadrons, Headquarters squadron 72nd Air Base, 78th Materiel, 64th Air Base squadron, and the medical detachment passed the Army General Classification test scoring 120 or better and then the Officer Candidate exam scoring 9 or better. They will undergo three months of Air Force administrative training before commissioning as second lieutenants in the United States Army Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillery
Miami
Florida
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
William Timmermann
Charlie Anderson
Minter Field
Officers Training School
72Nd Air Base
Air Force
Target Lapel Button Inspired War Bond Pledge
Citizens are urged to wear a target lapel button as a badge of patriotism for investing at least ten percent of income in War Bonds each pay period. The program encourages support for war financing and cites leaders like Adolf, Benito, and Hirohito as examples of those who would back the bonds.
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Adolph
Benito
Hirohito
Voters Election Help for Servicemen Draws Near
The National Association of Secretaries of State offers an absentee voting system for service members. By writing to their state Secretary of State with name, serial number, permanent and military addresses, soldiers can receive mail guidance on home state voting laws and absentee ballot procedures. This enables servicemen to participate in elections despite posting abroad or away from home.
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National Association of Secretaries of State
Secretary of State
Standards Changed For Glider Pilots Training
The Ninth Corps Area Headquarters at Fort Douglas issued revised qualifications for glider pilot candidates at Minter Field. Applicants aged 18 to 36 may be accepted without prior aerial service if they pass Class 2 physical and mental requirements and achieve required scores on Army General Classification or Aviation Cadet tests. Tests occur before enlistment. course covers late models and full glider training. A limited number will become 2nd lieutenants with rest as staff sergeants on flying status. Local applicants are referred to Captain C H Van Norman for enlistment information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter Field
Ninth Corps
Fort Douglas
C. H. van Norman
Minter Field Personnel Officer
Military officer candidate schools opened at multiple posts
Minter Field announces new officer candidate classes for Ordnance Chemical Warfare and Anti Aircraft Artillery. Chemical Warfare Officers begin July 1 and July 15 at Edgewood Arsenal Maryland. AA Officers start July 16 at Camp Davis North Carolina. Ordnance OCCO opens July 2 at Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland. Applications require physical exams and forms to squadron commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minter Field
R. P. Cousins
The
West
Edgewood Arsenal
Maryland
Camp Davis
North Carolina
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Uncle Sam Needs Pilots At School Secretary Office
A brief recruitment notice invites interested men to inquire at the School Secretary’s office about joining as pilots for Uncle Sam. The item emphasizes eligibility and prompts action for those seeking wartime service.
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Sam
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Tent City
Walter Tillery
William T:amermann
Ross Knighton
Australia
J. B
K.p.'s
Clerks
Ent
United States Army Air Force
van Nuys
Andy Devine
Gravel Throat
Devine
Pyle
Christy
Cumstances
San Joaquin Pipe & Company
Chester Ave
Beiersfield P. Oo
Central Market Locally Owned
Home Service Dept
Ron Ri Ciao
Home Service Department
Southern California Gas Company
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