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Show 'AX rr": r 1 ' Commander POSTAGE AND FEES PAID DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S. Army Duawav Provlna GrouAdvX Dugway, UT 84022-5000 v' i ..'.; rvtrcri l lass' I . f !" I. k IE OFFICIAL BUSINESS PENALTY FOR PRIVATE .USE, S mm STEDP-P- A ni(State Historical v Dugway, Utah 300 State Street 816 Society UI Madison, 53706 Published in the interest of the personnel o ,1985 DA LABEL 1 1S-- 1. OCT. ROD. 74 (AN 340-- S) top . by Lisa Simunaci One of the most important qualities of a leader i being . able to admit you are wrong, according to Staff Sgt. David Dees, NCO of the Year. : Dees, a counter intelligence agent here, is involved with Operational Security classi- ; training, inspection of fied documents and security clearances. After a family history of military duty, he decided to follow his ancestors footsteps and join the Army. "I did not come in with any delusions of how the service would be," Dees said. Even though his high school grades were high, he was tired of partying and goofing off. He decided it was time to grow up and 'r - . gam more responsibility. Now, not only an NCO, he ership. 1 have to be aware of my Dugway he noted. "Sinceyou don't work with .every- "A CREATURE COMFORTS. . .A student from the US Army Ordnance Center and School at Aberdeen Proving Ground takes time from a test to get a drink of always tell if they have prob-- ,' lems." K Dees feels a good leader is one who can make a sound decision in a timely manner. "The military is what you make it. Some people like to push their luck to the limit to tajw see how far they can get," Dees said. "It's easy to get by in the military If a per- - - water. He and 73 other volunteers participated in a Dugway program that is explained on pages four and five. (Lockheed Photo by Jim Elliot) - . manuals and Army regulations. They're also required to prepare a five minute presentation on the Army flag. The soldiers are being as- This can be difficult; at . son can't get by here, he cant get by anywhere." When Dees received the NCO of the year award he said he felt relieved. "You always want to win," he said. Even though he enjoys the recognition, he said it will not change the way he performs his job. "I take my work very seriously." He feels his job is the best there is because it can offer a lot of variety. With over eight years in the Army, Dees hasn't decided whether or not he will serve a full 20 years. He would. like to become a warrant officer. Dees, and the Sojdier of the year Spec. 4 Jim Cruz, will spend half of every working, day studying and preparing for the NCO and Soldier of the Year boards at TECOM level. peoples problems," he said. "I also have to make them aware that I am there and can be talked to , it has been recognized as a strong leader and has some definite feelings about lead- " IF .jjjjjjjjjjjij. n Top NCO views leadership ' ' mo Doll aim . They're studying field sisted by Sgt. 1st Class Don Goff, last year's TECOM NCO of the year. "Both soldiers going to the TECOM board .could win 'because they are good quality sol-Hfcer- sT isaid Gbff. At .the TECOM board last year, Goff said it was evident v,V .that some soldiers studied too much and got burned out."You could see it in their eyes," he said. "That's a real danger and I don't want it to happen here so we're just easing into it," Goff said. oldler off y ear award draws''.'attention to qmieft soldier by Lisa Simunaci The quiet, soldier never minds going unnoticed. He thinks of himself as dedicated and disciplined. After convincing a five member board of the same well-manner- ed thing, he's getting more recognition than ever before. Spec. 4 Jim Cruz was recently selected as soldier of the year here and will soon appear before a board for TECOM's soldier of the year. "I'm proud that I did it," Cruz said. He admits he's usually contained and reserved. Cruz knows he's a good soldier and said he's good because he wants to be. "If you want something bad enough, you can get it," said Cruz with a slight New York accent. He admitted though, that when he was finished with the board, he felt disturbed and uneasy. "I was a little dissatisfied, I always want to do better than I can." 1 did well in high school, but I was unsure about going to college," said Cruz. "Besides, I -thought to myself, there's always time for school." Cruz was raised in the Bronx. "It was a pretty tough neighborhood, but I came out unscarred." Cruz doesn't do drugs and he doesn't drink. "I think there's more to life than living on a street corner," he said. He started working in his father's restaurant in New York City when he was 14. Now at the age of 19 he said he still loves that city where he was raised. "New York City is the best there are opportuniplace all around ties you. You get a good perspective on life with all the different nationalities of people. I can never get tired of people." -- The mild-manner- city ed man claims he has a terrible temper. "Not many people see it," he said. "When things go wrong, I can really go off." The frequent smile on his face shows he takes pride in all he does. T get that from my father," he claimed. "I always go one step farther." Although admittedly shy, Cruz said he loves to talk. I like to laugh and joke, but a ' heavy conversation is what I really enjoy." He especially enjoys conversations concerning philosophy. . Reading is one of his main hobbies, but he made it clear Registration for students at Dugway Junior and Senior High School will be ac- cording to this schedule. Students are encouraged to 'J attend during their assigned times. Students new to Dugway should meet with Mr. Morgan, school counselor, on Aug. 15 or 16. Appointments for new student conferences can be made by calling the w school at 4987 or 4566. Friday, Aug. 23-- 8 a.m. -Seniors A-9 a.m. - Seniors L; 11 a.m. - Juniors 12 p.m. - Juniors M-- A-- L; M-- Z; Z. Monday, Aug. 26: 8 a.m. -Sophomores AL; 9 a.m. - So- phomores Freshmen Freshmen M-- - Z; A-- L; M-- Z; 11 a.m. 12 noon 2 p.m. Eighth grade; 3 p.m. venth grade. - Se-- ---- , - fees for the 1985-8- 6 school year have been established by the Tooele County Board of Education as follows: Grades 2 - Textbook Student . story nonsense." "Love stories have no sense of values or morals," he claimed. "They're basically tear jerkers." Instead he reads science fiction, Stephen King or comicbooks. rental $20 (non refundable); of morals. It's easy to see good and evil. They have good content and show that heroes are as vulnerable as anyone else." Because he doesn't drink, he doesnt go to parties where that's the only thing people do. "I can go to a party and have a good time if there is Student body, card $15: Locker rental $2; Change of schedule $2 (fee if student changes schedule). Grades: 8 - Textbook rental $20 refundable; 7-- Stu-dentbo- dy card $10; Locker rental $2; Change of schedule. $2 (fee if student - ' changes schedule). .,v: Year' books 1985-8- 6 $23., -- . most of his time studying for the TECOM board that will be at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md. in September. He will be competing against eight TECOM soldiers. The chemical lab here has a record of producing soldiers STUDY HARD. Staff Sgt. David Dees and Spec. 4 Jim Cruz study for the TECOM with are of above average intelligence, I'm proud to " "work here." Cruz has about a year and a half left in the Army. He plans to get out to study law. "Then I'm goig to return to the Army as an officer," he said. dered an boards, scheduled in September. Registration for all new students will be held Aug. to 3 p.m. We will need school records 23 from 9 a.m. New students Will register ' Aug. 23 andor report card and currentimmunization records. Children entering kindergarten must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 1985. They must have a physical examination, birth certificate, and all immunizations brought up to date before school begins. Classwork begins Sept. 3 for all students. The lunchroom manager will be at the school during registration to sign up students (including high school) wishing to be on the lunch program for the comiong year. Hot lunches start the first day of school. . the for .. school year will be : -- by the herein are their own and re not co be eons!- by the Department of the. Army The ap-. it ple; are dancing or doing something else, it's great." Lately, Cruz has spent nf the vear and Cruz said he was god to keep the record going. "The people I work ft i Published by tha Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company, a private: firm In no way connected with th Department of tha.Army. Opinions more to do than drink. If peo- ; . 9-1- "Comic books have a sense he doesn't read that "love Reqistrat ion scheduled for DHS t 5 ft : ' .... - ; v. conpearanee of advertisements inserts in this publlcaUon does not stitute an endorsement by the.Department of the'Army. |