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Show The Sampler, April 24, 1886 GO Mm XJ, . , , ' by Usa Slmunacl t Pressing his fingers together, the colonel leans to one side of his highbacked chair. The desk in front of him flaunts baseball caps among the neatly stacked piles of paper; a bottom drawer serves as a footrest supporting his patent leather shoe. A silver star will soon replace the eagle on his shoulder and that's exciting, yet very humbling to Post Commander David A. Nydam. "I'm sure there are others that are just as deserving," Nydam said. "I was just very fortunate to be recognized and selected." Being a brigadier general is like starting all over, he plained. ex- "It can be worse than being a second lieutenant or private he said laughing. E-l- ," Though he surpassed a personal goal when he made the rank of colonel, "the real goal has always been the same," he said. "I try to do my best with the challenges the Army gives to me." commander says people rank high est DPG Mo arose. "I guess I've been lucky," he said. People have told him that his job appears to be stressful but, he doesn't consider it that way. "I enjoy it all," he said with his quiet voice. "I like hard work and long hours." When he's not in the office he admits he usually gets cornered at the commissary, PX or the theatre. "I try not to talk business then, but the subject usually comes up. If someone has a concern, I listen to them, figur- ing it's probably the only chance this person has to see me one on one." The things people bring up outside the office are useful, he said. "The conversations are usually constructive, if I didnt take the time to listen, I think I'd be missing a lot." Talking with people on and off duty, Nydam feels, has a di People are one of his key con- Whether it's briefing visitors, events, attending communityother soand dinners going to it considers he cial functions cerns. "Everything is done through people. If something doesn't get done, it's because, someone didn't do their job pro-"perly- ." - 4'.' ' pending on someone to do something and to have them not do it Fortunately, I haven't gotten upset too many times since I've been here." The part of his job he calls protocol is important to him. rect effect on an organizations success. "Making a good first impression gets the personality obstacle out of the way; when things need to be taken care of we can get down to business." He had always planned to stay in the Army until he got an assignment he didn't like. In 27 years, that situation never '' an extension of his job. "It's time consuming, and Even though the majority of this military installations work- it gets expensive," he laughed, "but I think it helps this organization to meet its goals." His wife, Hannah, has been supportive and understanding, he said. "But more than that, she's a participant in the activities and a big contributor to my force is civilian, the situation is not unique to Nydam. "Many of the organizations I've been assigned to were civilian-heavy"Each person is an individual, some of us choose to wear the green uniform and others choose a civilian uniform. The goal, however is the same. It truly is a total Army concept. The civilians here are just as dedicated as the military. I continuously ." Post commander, Col. David A. Nydam will get the challenge of a new rank and a new Job next month. (U.S. Army photo by Michael Perez) career." As he goes for a jog over the lunch hour, or hiking on the weekend he doesn't consider it a handball or skiing though." As the 49 year old colonel prepares to leave Dugway he faces a new challenge and a new rank. "The organization is in good hands; I feel the leadership at all levels will continue in a most efficient and effective manner." something else. "But, I believe a person needs to have exercise. Just get your heart rate up for 20 minutes a day. You can find "break" from his work. "It's just part of it since a lot of constructive things come out' of those periods," he said. He claims he's not a runner, try to educate other military people of that." He trusts his people to do what's expected of them. thing that upsets me most is de times a week. "I much prefer that he'd much rather be doing 20 minutes any day and run anywhere: here, TDY, you can always exercise. Nydam, runs three to four WcjcicchovsExi 'Just say like it's spelled' by Usa Slmunacl As the people of headquarters company practice the spelling of their new commanders last name, Capt. Ronald said, "Just say it like it's spelled," as he tried to hold back a laugh. He made it through grade school using a shortened version, "Wojee". But,' since high school he's been Wojciechowski, and finds that it s an advantage, not a set back. 13-lett-er ki Woj-ciechows- somotimos so are wild elaims and crazy To toll you Cho ftrufth, vjq. With all fEio oCJcro you Cinov sotncftEiing is vrong. VJo have been in business 53 years by us chance hones? Give a and (fair. being " '..! VvlvV VI' ."'. '.' - "Say watch-a-husky- the ,' man said, "(the one about having a name good thing like that is people nevert forget 38-year-- : .:ri-r-"r-.- : V.- . f,"i'" yn:- - ' .1 - 1;. ' SGOQ 'V ,,He is looking forward t& bis challenge of Company Commander. "An officer is trained to be with troops," he new- - said. . Being a former enlisted man himself will make his job a little easier. "I know how it feels to be on the short end of the stick," SPECIAL i i j.i mree nnui Aiier spending half years enlisted as a chemical lab specialist, he spent five and a half years as a Warrant Officer. After a three year break from the Army, he came back as a commissioned officer. "My .civilian job was great, but after duty - life was. boring and dull," he said. He missed, the. Army family. "It's just not the same. Army life is much better than civilian life." he said. Most of his career has been spent in criminal investigation s p G , -- ton fleetslde CC20903 V8 engine, 4 speed trans., Scottsdale V4 ' 6-0- 53 MSRP 13178" I A $I0 L "D i- labs. "I've seen over 100 autopsies," he said looking through his tinted glasses. were mostly drug over- They ' : .i..i,AliM ..'Tva ur ucoui oikvuuuvo. j Closes seen people that injected drugs j that were intended to be smoked.: They die in about an hour," he said, with disgust in his voice. That experience makes drug use his number one pet peeve. The Army has programs to help those who abuse drugs and E)D. DQLCrw1 - Luxury big car loaded with options. The boss' car J 6-0- 01 MSRP 15750 . (Special svgs. on this one) 0D GGiKf .032333033 alcohol. "I like to see those work," he said. When people continue to abuse drugs inspite of help, that upsets him: Taking care of his troops is his number one concern. "They need to be well trained, get the training they need, have a good quality of life, and be physically fit." "I think it's also my duty to make sure their personal problems don't effect their duty per" formance." the that him to It's important troops keep moving up. "I'd like to provide them the opportunity the education they need, to ' or get them apply for warrant help, . , officer or OCS." The must important thing for a soldier though,, he said. "Is that they have the desire to. :' CS ex-;ce- L- 6040 4 cyl, automatic, air nicely equipped economy car. , ram H iiifl MSRP '8179 SAVE 770 'i Till Apr. 30, 1986 , ' 4 DR. SED. Cheyroigt r 6.9 Financing Finance s7000 for 30 months at 245.75 77 |