Guard Air Service Wins Draft Exemption
The 138th Fighter Squadron of the National Guard, under Lt. Col. Michael Maione, offers draft exemption for men aged 19 to 25 who join before the conscription bill is signed. After the law passes, under 18 and a half may qualify. older draftees lose exemption. Hancock Field is the base, with 40 to 50 trainee vacancies and limited experienced pilots sought.
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138Th Fighter Squadron
National Guard
Robert J. Stacy
Michael Maione
Joseph O. Dixon
Joseph Johnson
Armed Forces
Truman
Col
Maione
Guard
Malone
Hancock Field
Malden Rd
Many Youths Sign Up With Guard in Central New York
More than 100 youths in Central New York face the prospect of the draft and enroll with the National Guard. Col. George Wood of the 108th Infantry reported about 30 enlistments Monday night with more expected. In addition, 40 men underwent physicals for the 249th Field Artillery and 13 for Company C, 153d Engineers. The draft becomes effective upon President Truman signing the bill. Col. Michael C. Maione announced a new aircraft warning radar station at Han cock Field with 280 assigned and about 150 vacancies.
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Truman
Michael C. Maione
138Th National Guard
Ono
Hancock Field
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