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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
4
General release conditions and submission deadlines for TEXACTS are listed. Entries must be delivered to Public Relations Office Building 843 Sheppard Field Texas by noon Wednesday, with Squadron Squibs due 5 p m Monday. CNS material credited with Beene Street Ni Co.
The piece honors military leaders for courage and ingenuity, noting 18 have died in combat. It highlights leaders like Patton and Buckner, praises the Central Field helicopter program at Sheppard, and stresses the essential support from instructors and mechanics alongside pilots. It ends with Gen. Bradleys praise of veterans and confidence in soldiers.
General Arnold urged officers in the Army Air Forces to stay in service despite the German Italian defeat and Pacific successes. He reminded specialists that their mission continues until Japan is defeated and all may go home.
A proclamation calls for celebration of 169 years since independence on July 4. It recalls the 1776 declaration and outlines continued wartime resolve under President Truman to maintain freedom and peace worldwide, invoking the Liberty Bell inscription and urging spreading liberty beyond national borders.
A retrospective lists 1940s to 1950s Army SF notes including a new discipline control system for officers, outdoor summer movie nights in the WAC area, distinctive post insignia vote, a German-born former sergeant now U S citizen in SF, a West Point appointment for a basic trainee, WACS joining the Army, 3500 men at the Special Training Unit, aviation meteorology cadet closures, an outdoor Lamar USO dance, a glider factory moved to SF for an instructors’ school, and a pay as you go policy at field PXs and shops.
The speech argues that true value comes from God and moral standards. It asserts freedom of belief, rejects license to harm faith, and cites Micah to urge just actions mercy and humility. It warns religion should unite rather than divide, blaming followers for sectarian harm.
Lt. Clifford W. Brown named Assistant Information and Education Officer at Sheppard Field. Lt. Roy E. Halladay, former Squadron B Training Officer, also selected as Assistant Information and Education Officer. Lt. Vincent J. Kennedy, previously A I and E Officer here, will depart Monday for overseas assignment in Kearns Utah.
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