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Show 'western mmgge an awv 4 The passing of former President Lyndon Baines John- -' son brought additional grief to the Dugway community this week. Hie death of the old Texan came only 28 64-ye- daVs "Serving the personnel of the Deseret Test Center" Ft by Ina, BM hm Dugway, Utah, 84622 ItaMatptJoflttb FubUthf way cwrrtid wtt Cm, Tawla, tftak a art Dtpirtani af.tfto Aiaqr. OpWaM an tkrfr own mi an aat SThmh tf -- d by pabltdiir aa4 writan herein axsMMoa by nit Department of tht Amy. Tba la an pubUeatiOB oom not Moadtafta a of lha Anpy of tba products or service advilfrad. Vol. 4 No. 19 Friday, January 26, 1973 G greater than from the old residence to the old duty station. Even then, circumstances surrounding a particular case, for example, relative commuting t.me, may suggest that the relocation of residence was not incident to the transfer.". 8. Q. How many school age children will be moving to DPG? Will this be a hardship on the school, or are they prepared to handle the increased enrollment? A. The exact number of school age children will not be known until all personnel who are to be involved in the move decide whether they will reside at Dugway Proving Ground. At the present, however, a survey is being conducted to determine the approximate number. It is not expected that the increased enrollment will result in undue hardships on the school 9. Q. Will those military with less than six months before ETS be given exception to the early out program and be released at the time of move, instead of being moved to DPG and then moved home? That is, E-- ETS on 16 November with three month early out on 16 August - only 1V4 month of productive time at DPG. To save money give him an early out at the time of move on 30 June 1973. A. No provisions exist for the DTC Commanding Officer to authorize "drops" in excess of the DA established three month "early out" policy. The Military Personnel Office is checking further with DA officials concerning the subject. It should be noted, however, that three month drops are not automatic. Each case must be handled on an individual basis. 5 However, each case will be reviewed and apindividual circumstances and grade. based on proval 6. Q. Will the move from Ft. Douglas to Dugway Proving Ground be considered a permanent change of station (PCS) so that all entitlements will be payable (travel, dependent travel and dislocation living allowance)? A. A qualified yes for moves made at the convenience of the government. Joint Travel Regulations may affect some few special situations. 7. Q. If the move is not a PCS, what expenses, if any, will the Army incur? A. All moves for the convenience of the government will be treated as PCS moves and the expense will lie covered by the government. Moves for civilian personnel will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with Para. C4108, JTR, which reads: "In determining that the relocation of residence Is incident to the transfer, the tra-vel-- approving official should take into consideration such factors as commuting time and distance Ietween the employee's residence at the time of notification of transfer and his old and new duty stations as well as the commuting time and distance between a proposed new residence and the new duty station. Ordinarily, a relocation of residence should not lie considered as incident to a permanent change of station unless the one-wa- y commuting distance from the old residence to the new duty station is at least 10 miles A. Yes. - On the inside. "The Dugway Mall" . Auto tag information. Prayer breakfast set. Mustang sports. . . . . . . f, Harry Blood drive nets meager 25 donors The semi-annu- al ay nil blood drive at Dugway netted only 25 pints of blood last week in one of the lowest turnouts in the event's history. The last drive, held in July, produced 61 pints of blood. Red Cross representatives said that "about 100 pints is con- sidered a good drive." The event is sponsored regularly by the Red Cross and Dugway 's Army Community Services. Blood from the drives goes to over 40 hospitals in Utah and Nevada. ACS representative Sp4 Ed Wisely expressed concern over the low turnout, but was optimistic for future drives. Donna Ormsbee, Red Cross registered nurse, places a blood donation pac on the arm of blood drive sponsored by the Red Mary C. Wieland of Dugway during the Cross and Dugway'i Army Community Services. The January drive netted 25 pints of blood. semi-annu- Danganan becomes Hospital CO Feb. 1 It's your hospital way? . commander-in-chie- Dr. (Col.) Sergio S. Danganan will assume command of Dugway' s U.S. Army Hospital Feb. 1. CHANGE OF command ceremonies will be held Jan. 31 at 4 p.m. in the Aviation Hanger at the Ditto Area Retiring Hospital Commander Col. Wallace E. Capel will be presented the Legion of Merit. A native of Manila, Dr. Danganan came to the United States in 1953 and joined the military service in 1958 as a reserve officer. He began active duty in April of 1959. Dr. Danganan did his work at the University of Santo Toinas, and earned his doctorate at the Manila Central University. Dr. Danganan and his wife Liwayway arrived at Dugway Sept. 15, and reside at 524A Bonafin Drive. Since his arrival, Dr. Danganan has worked as a special assistant to Col. Capel. He is in the process of assembling an information honk-lon Dugway s hospital for residents, outlining the hospital's role in the community and procedure for optimum il's pre-medic- al 8 et i Dr. (Col.) Danganan . . m HwWSHBnWiBMSSSW I S. Truman, passed away. And just as Dugway mourned the 33rd President, so they mourned the 36th President. SALUTES ON THE half-hobegan at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. An MP from the 65th MP Platoon once again marshalled the thunder from a 105min howitzer placed in front of post headquarters. The blast echoed through the sub-zer- o air, reaching every house and building, just as it had done less than one month ago. The atmospliere of expectancy was gone that mornas the military filed into the post theater at however, ing, ten for the reading of the order. Everyone knew what was to come this time the unearthly silence of 300 men standing at attention, while a lone voice intones a message already all too familiar. The day of interment brought a 2 1 -- gun salute at noon, and a n salute at retreat, just as in December. THE MP'S again manned the guns, and again members of the command braved somewhat inclement weather for the ceremonies. And just as for Truman's mourning day, silence permeated the proceedings. Rut it was different somehow. , . Harry S. Truman, for most of the enlisted men present, at least, was a historic figure, a man too far removed for recollection. The respect of that ceremony was for a historic figure, a man who had shaped the course of America's actions. BUT LYNDON JOHNSON, for these same men, was a living figure from their earlier lives. Many had attended school while he was in office most had grown up with newscasts that centered upon his Presidential actions. His name was a household word, a daily name, present and concrete. His life directly touched theirs. Now he was dead, removed from life at the age of 64. This too was history, but the history of the present, the history that touched each and every man, woman and child present in an immediate and way. Lyndon Johnson spent most of his mature life serving America, both in government and in the military. Yes, in addition to his tenures as Senate majority leader, vice president and president, he also served in uniform, as a lieutenant commander in the Navy. In fact, he was the first member of Congress to join the service at the outbreak of World War II. The passing of a former president, certainly no common experience, leaves everyone with a sense of history. And our most recent former President's demise only adds to this feeling.' day-to-d- Command answers queries on DTC-DPcollocation . ar 50-gu- Douglas, Utah 84113 1908-197- 3 What military positions have been cut from the Center Joint Table of Distribution (JTD) Test Deseret and what will be the military grade structure of DTC following collocation? A. Currently, the JTD is being completely reworked. We expect that it will be ready for submission in early February, at which time copies of the proposed JTD will be available for the information of DTC personnel. 2. Q. How soon will the official letter of transfer be given to employees? A. The DTC Civilian Personnel Office estimates that the letters will be sent to employees during the latter part of February. 3. Q. If secretaries find other employment within the next month, will the collocation announcement allow them to collect severance pay by refusing to move? A. To be entitled to severance pay the employee must be in receipt of a letter so stating. The employee may resign any time after the receipt of the letter. If the employee resigned to take private employment prior to receiving the letter, no letter would be issued, hence, no entitlement would exist. 4. Q. Is this headquarters receiving separate funds to affect the collocation? It has been estimated that it would cost $300,000 to $500,000 to move people, pay for housing costs, make additional office space available, etc.; will this added expense mean more personnel cuts? A. Separate funds have leen requested, and although the final approval has not leen received, the outlook is considered to be favorable. We do not expect that moving costs will be paid for through additional personnel reductions. 5. Q. Does the Post Commander have authority to grant BAQ to military if they choose not to reside at Dug- after another former ur tics Lyndon B. Johnson Q-- . lrl Jstfndon Johnson n 1. mourns m rip The community health service program at Dugway is intended to meet all your health needs and is designed for you. A comprehensive program of health services to include hospitalization, outpatient care, preventive medicine, dental care, a school health program and veterinary services is available in our military community. In addition, under certain conditions, you have a right to use civilian medical facilities if you so desire. Our goal is to provide prompt, courteous and efficient treatment to all personnel authorized care. It is realized that due to personnel limitations that some waiting period will be required. In this respect, we ask your indulgence and understanding. Every attempt is being made to expedite the service rendered to you and any suggestion that you have which will assist us will be welcomed. This is your hospital and the only reason for its existence is to serve you. SERGIO S. DANGANAN, M.D. |