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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1946
Page
2
News and contributions for TEXACTS should be forwarded by mail or delivered to Building 843, Public Relations Office, Sheppard Field, Texas, by noon Wednesday. Deadline for Squadron Squibs is noon Monday.
The leader commends the Technical Training Command for its wartime achievements and large-scale schooling. The focus shifts to peacetime mission: sustaining airpower through continued soldier training, technical instruction, eligible recruit programs, skilled staff, and ongoing training research.
The article extols evening retreat as the supreme military ceremony. It emphasizes the bugle, cannon, anthem, colors, and solemn halt as a deep expression of love for country. It warns that neglect shows disrespect toward the flag and nation, urging personal duty and patriotism.
First Lt. Peter Barretta Jr speaking at Sheppard Field promotes joining the Air Force Association as an associate member. The published AIR FORCE magazine will report association news and airpower advances. annual membership is three dollars with free automatic subscriptions for members. The AFA, founded January 24 1946, aims to foster camaraderie and support airpower recognition, education, and public information.
Correction corrects earlier misidentification of Regular Army officers Captain Thomas H. Mills and Captain John E. Gannon. Mills from Huntington Park California is assistant processing officer and pilot who entered service May 1943 and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal and Distinguished Unit Citation. Gannon from Pensacola Florida is ground safety officer pilot who entered service March 1942 and holds the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters.
Temporary officers elected by organizers will lead the Air Force Association until a broad membership can elect a democratic governing body. Former Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle heads the organization with vice presidents and a board of directors drawn from former RAF personnel. Local chapters will form regions with their own quarters and social events.
The article urges perseverance drawing from biblical and historical examples. It cites Luke 9 62 and Edison, arguing that quitting turns success away and patience turns trials into stepping stones toward a richer life. It frames difficulty as an opportunity to strengthen character and achieve lasting improvement.
Maj James A. Crombie supervisor of basic training leaves Sheppard Field after 22 months service. He served at Buckley Field and Sheppard, with 21 months in the Caribbean Theater. He is one of the first to receive the Army Commendation Ribbon. Capt Paul B. Erdmann will assume his duties.
Detailed listing of services by faith groups at multiple chapels and buildings. Includes times for Christian Science Church of Christ Baptist Catholic Jewish Protestant Catholic mass and prayer meetings with weekday and Saturday slots.
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