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Show WESTERN Published in the interest of the personnel of the Deseret Test Center Published by the Transcript-BulletiPublishing Company, Tooele, I'tah, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. n Ft. Douglas, Utah 84113 Vol. 4 No. 3 Dugway, Utah 84022 Friday, June 9, 1972 His fifth Montunnas wins Freedom Award Winning a Freedom Foundation Award has become practically a habit with Captain StanMontunnas, U.S. ley Navy, Commander of the Deputy Deseret Test Center. As a matter of fact, Captain Montunnas has won a Freedom Foundation Award five times. Recently, his letter entitled "What Is An American?" was selected for special recognition in the Freedoms Foundation Letter Awards Program for 1071. The award was presented to Captain Montunnas by Brigadier General Max Etkin, Commanding General, Deseret Test Center, in a ceremony held there. ADDITIONALLY, Captain Montunnas received a letter from Vice Admiral David II. Bagley, Chief of Naval Personnel, commending him Cor his achievement Admiral Bagley stated:. . . "You have demonstrated a keen awareness of our American ideals and a sincere appreciation of Brigadier General Max Etkin (right) Commander Deseret Test Center, presents the Freedom Foundation Award to. Captain Stanley Montunnas, Deputy Commander, of the Center. Includes college gratis Project Transition open to most military personnel by Jeff Pezalla If you are an Army short-timand don't have any plans fur reenlisting when your present tour is up, you are probably eligible for six weeks of civilian schooling or training in the (OJT) given subject of your choice. The Army will continue to pay your salary (plus separate rations if you while workinave to live they could have received the signature of their section chief. Some bosses cannot spare their men for six weeks, Rahenkamp noted. THE PARTICIPANT'S commanding officer also has to give permission for him to take the course, but they can usually spare their men, so getting their signature is usually no problem. The man you go to see about Project Transition, of course, is Paul Rahenkamp. His office is located on the second floor of East Ware barracks, accessible by an outside entrance. Up to 12 weeks of valuable education is available for officers and warrant officers ineligible for continuance on active duty, enlisted men ineligible for reenlistment, and voluntary retirees in pay grades E7, E8 OJT. Several people are currently and E9. ANY MAN who is disabled taking part in Project Transition while in the Army can receive now, according to Paul Rahen-kamEducation Officer, and up to 6 months of training-an- d more would be taking part if even more if General Etkin or an individual as lacking a marketable skill if: a. THE SKILL he has acquired during military service has very limited application in the civilian market. b. His competence in his specialty is too low a level for market acceptability. c. Employment in the skill he has acquired is not generally available in his home community. d. HE IS unwilling to pursue his previously acquired skill on his return home. Project Transition makes it possible for high school to get a degree by taking evening courses at Dugway, for high school graduates to attend a trade school, and for college grads to get some er off-po- st off-po- st ng)- THE IDEA behind Project Transition training is that the Army wants to assist service personnel who have deficiencies in useful civilian skills and education by providing training and guidance which will permit them to adjust to civilian life. Most of you men who came into the Army straight out of school, either college or high school, and those of you who never finished high schwil have "deficiencies in useful civilian skills." A useful skill is a marketable skill and the Army considers es p, Buttcrfield named Soldier of Month Specialist 4 John J. Butter-fiel22, Co., Headquarters has been named May Soldier of the Month for Dugway Proving Ground. He has been awarded a three-da- y pass and a $25 savings bond. COMPETINC with specialist Butterfield for the honor were representatives from the hospital, the MP platoon and the MET team. All men were judged by a three-ma- n board on their appearance, knowledge of current events and knowledge of military subjects. John will now be eligible for the Soldier of the Quarter award, which is presented at Fort Douglas. SPECIALIST Butterfield, a Nevada City, Calif., native and former student of Sacramento City College, entered the Army on March 29, 1971 and received his basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, graduating in June 1971. John was then sent to the Army Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Alabama. There he was trained to be an Air Traffic Control Tower operator, a job which he now performs at Michael Field since his arrival at Dugway on Novemler 6, 1972. d, fi 4.8 annuity hike set for retirees Over one million retired federal employees and survivors will receive a 4.8 per cent automatic cost- - of- - living annuity increase effective July I. The increase will lie reflected in the annuity checks mailed . the Civil Service ComAugust mission has announced. THE INCREASE was triggered when the Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded by three per cent the lw.se CPI estali-lishe- d 1, in March 1971 (119.8), and held for three consecutive months: February (123.8), March (124.0) and April (124.3). The amount of annuity increase, under a 1965 law, is based mi the highest percentage increase over the base CPI during the consecutive three-mont- h period, plus an additional one per cent authorized by law in October 19H9. Federal employees who retire on or before June 30 will also receive the 4.8 per cent his representative OK's it. Important facts that must be remembered when considering this program, especially for those of you interested in OTJ training, is that the Army doesn't pay any travel expenses or housing expenses (if housing is off post). According to Paul Rahenkamp, the Army is seri- v- our way of life at a time in our history when many take these privileges for granted. I regret that it is not possible to present this letter in person. The selection of your letter for special reflects favorably recognition upon the Navy and upon you as an individual. Well dime." Captain Montunnas was lxim in Utica, New York. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1942 and performed his first commissioned service as an Ensign aboard the Light Cruiser' MILWAUKEE. During World War II, he served alward the Heavy Cruiser CANBERRA and the Light Carrier MONTEREY in the Pacific, earning five battle stars. He completed Fighter Pilot Operational Training and was designated a Naval Aviator in Decemlier 1945. He then attended the Navy Language School. Washington, D.C., qualifying as a Russian Translator and Interpreter. During the Korean Conflict he served as Executive Officer of Jet Fighter Squadron 22 which saw combat action aboard the LAKE CHAM-PLAI- service. Following Korean Captain Montunnas conducted nuclearweapons delivery, aircraft projects and flight tests for the Naval Air Special Weapons Facility at Kirtland ABF, Albuquerque, New Mexico. He served as Project Officer and Chief ously considering giving an to allowance Test Pilot for the Navy's first parhousing cairfer- - based ASW Nuclear-Deliverticipants in the future. Aircraft and then the Finding the time to travel for interviews from interested F3H-2"Demon" evaluation companies might also pose a and tests. problem for you, although the IN OTHER assignments, Education Center will give you e Montunnas was Captain assistance. and Chief Test Pilot must Transition PROJECT be taken advantage of during for the Bureau of Aeronautics' the last six months before your flight test projects in Operation ETS date. This doesn't include "PLUMBOB," the nuclear tests at the Nevada Test Site; Nuclear disabled personnel. If your ETS date is advanc- Weapons Officer and Assistant ed while you are taking part in Air Strike Warfare Officer on ' the program, you may extend the Staff of Commander, Operational and Test Evaluation Force; your time on active duty. You have the right to dis- Commanding Officer of Attack continue your training and re- Squadron 75 aboard the USS turn to your normal military INDEPENDENCE: and Deputy duties at this post if you wish-i- f Chief, Operations and Plans on the Staff of Joint Task Force 8. you're crazy. During Operations "TEAPOT" "PLUMBOB" (1955), (1957), and "DOMINIC" (1962). Capt. Montunnas participated in over fifty nuclear tests as a test pilot, project director or operations officer. In 1964, Captain Montunnas took command of Naval Air Transport Squadron 3 (VR-3- ). Assigned to the 428th MAW of The following states have ap- the .Military Airlift Command, authorizing VR-- 3 proved legislation participated extensively in logistical support of operabonus payments to Vietnam-er- a tions in Vietnam flying veterans or their next of kin: Connecticut, Delaware, Illi- Jet .Turbo-Pro- p global transport nois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, aircraft and was given an OutNorth Dakota, Pennsylvania, standing Unit Award by the South Dakota and Vermont. Secretary of the Air Force. of Montunnas was awardand amounts Captain Requirements bonuses vary according to state ed the Air Force Commendation but a general requirement is Medal for his service with VK-that (or deceased He assumed command of the Nuapplicant must have been a bona-fid- e clear Weapons Training Center, veteran) g resident of the Pacific, in August 1967 and was state for from six months to responsible for technical trainone year. ing for all Navy nuclear weapons Payment of bonus to eligible and the inspections of all Panext of kin is made if the so- cific Fleet nuclear-capabl- e units, ldier was either killed in action including the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. d or died as a result of CAPT. MONTUNNAS was injuries. Veterans Affairs Offices lo- awarded the Meritorious Service cated in the state capitals of Medal for improving the Pacific bonus-payin- g states or local Fleet's nuclear weapons capaVeterans Administration .Offices bility. He became Director, Plans of all nine states can furnish and Analysis Directorate, of the complete details on how to ap- Deseret Test Center in August 1970. ply for a bonus. off-po- st y N Officer-in-Charg- Nam vets, kin to get bonuses 3. bonus-offerin- service-connecte- cost- - of-- living increase. emCOMMISSION phasized that to receive the increase, the retiring employee must not lie in a pav status after June 30, 1972. In pending disability' retirement cases, applicants may request agencies to place them on leave without pay from and including July 1, 1972, to qualify for the annuity increase. If the disability retirement claim is disallowed, sick or annual THE PROVING DUGWAY -- Tooele officials paused for this photo during their tour of Dugway Proving Ground. From left to right: Mayor Robert Swan, Commissioner Ceorge Buzianis, DTC Commanding Ceneral BG Max Etkin, Sheriff Cliff Carson, and DPC Commanding Officer Col. Arthur J. KifcflJnsrjY qj. U3RARIF5 jjj Tooele officials visit DPG Mayor Robert and Sheriff Cliff Carson of Tooele County were given a tour of Dugway Proving Ground June 2. They were greeted upon their arrival by Brigadier General Max Etkin, Deseret Test Center comThe American is GENEROUS manding general, and by Coloto countrymen and nel Arthur J. Kingdom, DPG to people throughout the world, commander. After receiving die DTC even his former enemies. No (me in man's history has been Command Briefing, the visitors as benevolent and generous. . . were given an overflight of Dugthe Marshall Plan. . . Peace way. Following luncheon at the Corps. . . Project Hope. . . CARE. . . throughout distant, Dugway Officers' Open Mess, foreign lands he has fed starv- - Mayor Swan, Commissioner Buing masses and aided distressed zianis and Sheriff Carson tourpeople. The generosity of the ed the Ditto Technical Center. Included in their itinerary American is without parallel, WHILE THE American is were tours of the chemical labquick to extend a helping hand, oratories, the Life Sciences Dihe lielieves strongly that a man vision, the Meterology Division, the Photographic Branch, and a must also help himself, The American is a strong visit to the tower grid. COMPETITOR, he thrives on it. He recognizes competition as a privilege of personal enterprise. His high quality of performance, religion or political affiliation. excellence of products and ser- He has oride in himself, his vices made his country number heritage and in his country. one. He enjoys the highest stand-withi- n IN SPITE of his diverse ard of living in the world. He make-u- p each American possesses is a leader in nearly all fields the same in comparable spirit. and is envied (and copied) world 'E Pluribus Unum" "Out of wide. Many, One." His achievements and stature In America Uncommon men make him Proud. He is proud are discovered, but common men of being an American, first and aspire to achieve uncommon foremost, regardless of his race, goals! Sffig pflnjiti; ftipgfl JjGeoive, Buzianis, What is an American? by Capt. (USN) S. Montunnas te An American is a most UN- COMMON man. An American is difficult to characterize, he has so many facets. There is no typical Am- erican. except in SPIRIT. THE FIRST American was a Red man, but he is now also Yellow and White, Brown, Black. He comes from every part of the globe bringing di- - versified culture, customs and language. His speech now ranges colorfully from Yankee and Southern drawl to Western twang. His inimitable music also varies widely from Rock, Folk, Gospel, Dixieland, Coun- try to Western. His religion represents all creeds. No other nation on this earth has so many different beliefs existing harmoniously its borders. Unlike most governments, his y is a competitive sys- tern, based on a sound founda- tion - The Declaration of Inde-pendence and The Constitution of the United States. From this wonderful foundation he has built the most unique, lienevo-leand successful government in this history of mankind. HIS SPIRIT makes the American outstandingly uncommon! His Pioneer Spirit spurred him from Plymouth Rock to Moon rocks. It was not the guarantee of luxuries or an easy life that attracted him to America or pulled hiin through seemingly endless plains, prairies and mountains to broad Pacific shores. Despite hardships and privation he pioneered and built his inimitable society. The American is a BUILDER not a Destroyer. His history is not one of exploitation or subjugation. He is the Champion of Freedom. He fought four wars in scarcely over five decades for the freedom of others. THE AMERICAN is the the champion of the undcr-dodown for the trodden mainstay and oppressed among the nations of earth. The American is uncommon in his responsibility to mankind. He recognizes his responsibility and shoulders it magnificently with the hope of passing on to posterity good Earth. two-part- - nt Flag, Army to celebrate birthdays n June 14 will mark the birth- of America. The Army is a of our free society." day of two very old friends - the American flag and the United And the Army's contribuStates Army. tions to America have not been In the 197 years of its exis- all in the traditional "military" tence, the Army, has repeatedly sense. IT HAS also served the na come to die defense of the tion in snapping and surveying lor the which principles tlag jjn preserving and stands. And WfRWifai w m me n n IIlC lJKJfllflBKsfc iiua (lull iwti frttA resources, in tion can pffltmouiev 10 tne """wL,m 'phoid and dedication evelopment rededicate In . which are eml ;s, and white and blue. :imes ol natural THE ARMY-- ha and since 1775, and Tstrtki!- society can pro process ot lm bably never be calculated. sole purpose - to serve the AmThe 159 streamers on the erican people and their way of Army's battle flag tell only a and fraction of the story of the saclife against every threat its devotion to the government rifice and dedication which have has never swerved. put America at the pinnacle of world prestige and honor. of Chief Staff General Army And as long as the flag William C. Westmoreland has said that the Army "belongs to flies over American soil, and the people, and it is made up Americans still value the prinof the people. It draws its of- ciples for which it exists, the ficers and soldiers from every Army will continue to fight to preserve it. from every part and die walk of life cross-sectio- m leave without pay may be sub- stituted retroactively for the leave without pay. If the claim is allowed, the accumulated annual leave will be pavahle in a lump sum. SICK LEAVE will be allowed in the computation of the annuity rate. inBecause creases are granted automatithe Commission noted cally, that annuitants need not write cost-of-livi- to the Commission . Logan cadets visit Dugway Fifteen Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from lxigan High School and two advisors toured Dugway Proving Ground facilities June 5 and 6. Included in the tour were visits to the Photographic Branch, the Meteorology and Aviation Divisions, and the troop mess and recreational facilities. The students also fired MlSAl's at the post rifle range as a training exercise, and visited the Headquarters and Headquarters Battery XI Corps Artillery, a National Guard unit which is also training at the proving ground. Overnight lodging was provided for the students at Dugway. Colonel (Ret.) Lieutenant Ivan G. Phillips, senior Army instructor for the school, served as director for the tour, and worked with Dugway Captain Paul A. Wulff of Military Training in arranging the excursion. |