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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1944
Page
4
News for TEXACTS is available through the Public Relations Office at Sheppard Field Texas. Readers must submit news and contributions to Building 843 by Wednesday noon or Squadron Squibs by Monday 5 p.m. CNS material is used and reproduction requires CNS permission.
Orientation explains why we fight and who our allies are at Sheppard Field. It emphasizes knowing enemies, news significance, and faith in the United States. Military leaders say informed soldiers best distinguish friends from foes and stay focused on combat readiness and duty.
Attention to gas mask drills and chemical warfare protection rises as the threat of chemical weapons grows. Authorities argue training is essential for individual and equipment protection, noting reports of gas use and the need for readiness on any battlefront.
The report notes lingering Sunday noon to 5 pm transport gaps at Sheppard Field with long waits and bus bunching. North end riders suffer while south end gets better service. Improvements since three months ago show progress, but further action is urged to balance coverage and reliability. Hitler claims he was saved for greater things amid debate on a war guilt trial.
By SGT DON REID JR the piece marks 37 years since the Army Air Forces began as the AAFa team now a world power, noting the 35th anniversary of buying the first military aircraft in 1909 and Pearl Harbor era gains. It also praises MPs at Sheppard Field for commendations and reports on the Special Service Council meeting tackling taxi rates for soldiers traveling to Wichita Falls.
One year ago a Post Exchange was authorized for a new rifle range and bivouac area five miles west of the field. S. Sgt. Howard A. Sorenson earned the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Rabaul during a running battle with Zero fighters.
A Sheppard Field column recalls Cpl. Joe Kenny of Section A and his tale of a gun moll encounter in 1928. Kenny describes a photoflash escape, a back‑door exit, and the woman leaping the visitor rail to pursue him, with a joking nod to the old Inquiring Reporter feature.
Four guards from Section A attend a military policeman aviation course at the First MPTC at Barksdale Field Louisiana. The group includes Corporals Frank Atterak and Homer Ry Couch and Privates William R. McEwan Jr. and Joseph A. Stephany.
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