Vet Non-Com Is Named As Patient Of The Week
M. Sgt. Gilbert C. Eckert, veteran of seven years with 120 points, is featured as patient of the week at the regional station hospital. He served in the Southwest Pacific, helped design B-25 guns, and after recent operation enjoys convalescent softball while considering a continued Army career beyond the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vet Non-Com
M. Sgt
Gilbert C. Eckert
Southwest Pacific
Fas Anmbhat
Eckert
AAF
Australia
New Guinea
Fifth Air Force
81St
Rabaul
United States
Tucker Field
Oklahoma
Offensive Looms Against VD Rate
A meeting of venereal disease control officers at the G U Clinic discussed plans to cut the high rate of VD among permanent party at Sheppard Field. Capt Noah Kassman cited the current rate as higher than last year despite January improvement and urged an intensified drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. U
Sheppard Field
Noah J. Kassman
Sheppard
Western Technical Training Command
Beauties contest entries close with prizes at Sheppard Field
Deadline extended to 5 p m Monday for entrants including women in WAC and ANC who are eligible to compete. Winners receive 50 dollars and roses, with 25 and 10 dollars for second and third place. Judges include Major Pooley and Lt Johnston as GI audience vote determines Miss Sheppard Field of 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wacs
WAC
ANC
524Th Army Air Forces Band
Alan T. Johnston
W. L. F. Pooley
Bennett Hartman
Johnston
Sheppard Field
AAFBU
Waecs
Jay Kurtz
Florence Brennan
Jean Dziedzinski
Alberta Thompson
Dorothy Tschabold
Mamie Crow
Elizabeth Ford
Dorothy Corey
Doris Austin
MATC
Helen Denning
Charline Kronbetter
War Bond All Star Game At Sheppard Field Draws Big Crowd
Huff Wichita' Fails sponsor teams with war bond officials for a large season crowd at Sheppard Field. War loan drive support, ballot box favorites, and top diamond talent mix with music by Don Gray and the 78th AAF Base Unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff
Wichita
War Bond
Spudder Park
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
AAF
Don Gray
Sgt
Earl Bennett
Sergeant recalls daring Berlin mission and brave return
S. Sgt. Harold H. DeHart of the Helicopter Training School describes a perilous May 8 1944 flight from Berlin back to England aboard the Flying Fortress Miss Behaven. Despite two direct engine hits and radio destruction, DeHart and his crew evaded mobile German fire and were escorted home by five P 47s after a nerve wracking dash across enemy skies. He holds the DFC Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters Purple Heart and ETO ribbon with two stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Lee
Texacts
Berlin
Germany
England
Harold H. DeHart
Miss Behaven
Eighth Air Force
Behaven
DeHart
Missouri
Sheppard Field
Chanute Field
Lll
Airways Traffic Control Center Description
The Airways Traffic Control System coordinates air traffic from a central center. Pilots file flight plans which must be cleared before departure, giving the center control over aircraft routing by radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Airways
Airways Traffic Control Center
Three Will Receive Decorations Today
Sgt. Leon E. Bornt will receive the Bronze Star Medal from Col. E. A. Lohman at the Command Parade for meritorious services as platoon sergeant in an Italy based Coast Artillery searchlight unit. Webster New York native Bornt is praised for initiative and concern for his men. Weather prevented last Saturday’s parade, delaying awards for Sgts. Walter B. Satterfield and Billy W. O Dell who will receive Air Medals this morning.
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Leon E. Bornt
E. A. Lohman
Post Headquarters
Sergeant Bornt
Webster
N. Y
Coast Artillery Corps
Italy
Walter B. Satterfield
Billy W. O'Dell
Lohman
Arlie L. Bowling
Col Myers Named Director of Admin and Services at Lowry Field
Lt Col Francis C Myers formerly of Sheppard Field is named director of administration and services at Lowry Field Colorado. The 44 year old officer, native of Corning Kansas, came from Keesler Field Mississippi in October 1944 and transferred to Lowry at the start of the month. Also a Learn and Live note follows with a wife accusing her husband of an affair with his stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls County
Alabama
Myron A. Albert
W. G. Kimmel
Francis C. Myers
Lowry Field
Colo
Corning
Kansas
Keesler Field
Miss
Call for West Point candidates issued to EMs
Enlisted men seeking admission to the United States Military Academy at West Point must apply through the OCS board by June 2. Requirements include AR 40-100/40-105 physical standards, one year of active service by July 1, 1946, US citizenship, single status, high school completion, at least 135 on the Army General Classification Test, leadership quality, and a personal interview with qualification verification. Overseas service will be returned to the U.S. and cadet oath will bind eight-year service unless discharged earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Military Academy
West Point
OCS Board
United States Army
United States
Adjutant General
S. Sgt. Wilson
C-82 program grows at Sheppard Field with cargo plane focus
The C-82 fuselage with twin tail booms boosts air transport abilities from glider towing to cargo missions. Instructional use planned at Sheppard Field with a C-82 based model and C-46 as temporary alternative. Eight C-46 instructors travel from Keesler to assist, under James A. Salmon, as staff reshapes maintenance and glider training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Field
Malone
Keesler Field
Mississippi
James A. Salmon
Captain Malone
James R. McCarter
Kenneth D. Walker
A. M. Whitis
F. W. Vivian
H. O. Wineinger
Hagerstown
RAF
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Clarence H. Gulley
Marine Corps
Iwo Jima
San Diego
Arther V. Hibler
Czechoslovakia
Army
Coast Guard
Floyed Boyd
France
Sergeant
DE Hart
Mand
Col. Myers
A&s
USMA
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