Wainwrights Talk on Training and Philippine Defense
General Wainwright described universal military training as a way to field a well trained nation with officers ready to lead, likening trained citizens to Minute Men. He recounted the Luzon defense, MacArthur’s withdrawal to Australia, and the death march, then arrived at Electra for talks, a chuck wagon dinner, and a Texas outfit presentation.
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Plnwright
the Rock
Wec
Stary
Bataan
Regidor
Pearl Harbor
Wainwright
Crumbie
Luzon
MacArthur
United States
Australia
Pacific
Mindinao
Onel Baisley
Electra
Chuck Wagon
Guard of Honor
Texas
General Wainwright
Sheppard Field
Fort Sam Houston
Contest Opens For Miss Sheppard Field 1946
Special Services announces the annual Miss Sheppard Field contest for civilian girls on the post. The event will be held Monday June 17 on the Victory Stage with entries due by June 12 at building 961. Judges will be named soon and thousands are expected to attend the parade of entrants.
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Sheppard Field
Special Services
Special Services Office
Texacts
Permanent Party To Get Battle Jackets
O D battle jackets are to be issued to permanent party personnel according to the Base Supply Officer. Jackets will not be issued before June 30 to those slated for separation. The winter jacket is issued under the WD plan for a standard Army uniform. supply officers said they would hold jackets until the 30th of next month.
Devers Urges Public Support for Army Morale
General Jacob L. Devers urged public backing for the Armed Forces, stressing unity under a single command and the need for sufficient regular, National Guard, and reserve forces. He warned against indifference and outlined four wartime tasks including continental defense and garrison duties.
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Devers
Richmond
Jacob L. Devers
Richmond Light Infantry Blues
U. S
Marine Corps
AAF and Navy Plan World’s Fair Aviation Participation
The Army Air Forces and the United States Navy approve plans for the World’s Fair of Aviation in Omaha Nebraska from July 18 to 21. Nations invited through the State Department to exhibit aircraft and to attend the event concurrent with the National Aeronautic Association meeting. Both services will showcase late model planes and flight tactics. A long serving soldier retires after thirty years with a $100000 pension and a $999999 inheritance from an uncle.
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United States Navy Today
Omaha
Nebraska
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State Department
National Aeronautic Association
AAF
Navy
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524Th Aaf
Wojg Bruno
Michaels
Thomas Henry Huxley
Navy Plug Air World Fair
Miss Sheppard Field
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