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Show - ' ( V t h i , 4 - - ' -- r t ., ' vs . . VJW. f Published In ttic Interest of the personnel of Dugway Proving Ground Dugway, Utah Thursday, May 10, 1984 Salt Lake and emergency numbers to change New VFW post forming at Dugway The new Skull Valley VFW Post No. 10742 had its first meeting in April. Although attendance was small we were able to elect some of the primary officers such as Maj. Curtis White as commander. Jack Sherrat as quartermaster and Melvin Smith as chaplain. We would really like to see ail our members at our next meeting on May 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Club in the dessert room. We still have several officers to elect and positions of appointment to fill. We would also like to extend invitations to all wives of the members to attend and anyone else who would like to become a member. Any questions in this area can be directed to any of the above named persons or you may call us, Gene Carney at 5181 during the day or 2758 after 4:00 p.m. . DARCOM seeks WWII D-D- ay vets The DARCOM public affiars office is seeking (June 6, 1944) and WWII veterans who are either present or former DARCOM employees. "We would like to interview some of them for possible stories for DARCOM News, and DARCOM Journal, said Joe Morales, who is DARCOMs project officer. If you fit the above criteria or know of someone who does, contact PAO at 2116. D-D- ay Many programs could use your help Among the activities being sponsored by Community Services volunteer are the Mother's Outreach Program, a poster contest in the elementary school, welcoming visits for new arrivals, sponsoring exercise programs, and perhaps best known to those who visit the Health Clinic, acting as receptionist in the medical and dental offices. However, these programs only run well when there are volunteers to do the work. Presently there are a number of vacancies on the board of ACS and in committee positions. Workers are needed to replace Luci Glenn and Debbie Blackburn in the clinic, and as welcomer for newcomers in many areas. Nettye Knoop will be leaving soon and will need a in the supervision of the lending locker. If you have a couple of spare hours a week, or a few hours a month, and wish to help out in any of these areas, please call Vera at 2278 or Gail at 2925. number to get a Salt Lake line. The new number you must first dial if you want to place a call to Salt Lake, or The conversion of Class B (residence) telephone service from the present government owned and operated system to Mountain Bell operation has been delayed until tentatively the first part of June. In the next edition of the Sampler, the Weekly Bulletin and Channel 13 there will be complete instructions and ex- long distance is Effective 8 p.m. MDT Saturday, May 1 9, 1 984 "6-- 9. This change is necessary because of the switch to 911 for emergencies. Dugways adoption of the 911 concept is the first in Troele County, and all emergency calls will be routed to a FIRE POLICE AMBULANCE - planations of the many changes that will simultan- central dispatcher here at Dugway who will send the ap- eously take place here with the service when the switch does take place. As one of the first phases toward upgrading the service Emergency plicable emergency services on their way. All other special numbers, i.e. information 113 etc. will remain the same, only fire, ambulance and police EMERGENCY calls should be called in to the new 911 number. You may want to clip this little box out and place it next to your phones to help you here, Dugway Emergency lines for police (MP), fire and ambulance emergencies are being consolidated to the national recognized standard 911 effective May 19 at 8 p.m. Also changing at 8 p.m. at May 19 will be the access until the new numbers Dial 911 Salt Lake line Dial 69 be- come routine: Anderson becomes TECOMs 9th Commander By Mary K. Melanson Maj. Gen. Andrew H. Anderson assumed command of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation t: . i: Command V (TECOM) in an April 30 cere- mony here. About 600 persons attended the ceremony which also marked the retirement of nv j Maj. Gen. John J. Koehler, I, Jr., who had commanded TECOM since November, - 1979. Among the guests invited to the ceremony were several1 Maryland state officials Including Congressman Roy Command Dyson B. William Sergeant Major Tapp, U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM), also v-:-1 -- v AS? ' it (D-Md- .). Praised film to be shown on Ch 1 3 By popular demand, the award winning film "Itll Never Happen To Me will be shown May 18, 19, 20 at 7:00 p.m. Many requested that their family be given the opportunity to see it, so courtesy of Public Affairs, here's 20-minu- te your chance. Mark the date on your calendar and direct g comments to 5317, Safety Office. after-viewin- i Youths seatbelt presentations On May 15, Highway Patrolman, Wayne Rider will educate the youth on the importance of seatbelts. Question- - answer period will follow film(s). Seat-be- lt convincer (simulator) available to high school ages onlv. Parents are invited to attend. age-appropria- Elementary School, 10:00-10:3- 0, 5-- 6, 10:30-11:0- 10:00-10:3010:30-11:0- te K-- 4 0. High School, 0; Child Care Center, 3:30-4:0Call 5317 for more information. 0. and 2:00-3:0- 0 . PTA elects new officers At their last meeting for the school year held last week, the Dugway Elementary School PTA elected officers to serve for the 1984-8- 5 school ybar. Unanimously elected by the membership were Luanna Jim Hanzelka; secretary Davis, president; Joe treasurer and Mansel Nelson Quigley. Congratulations to all the new officers and thanks for a fine job to the outgoing officers. vice-preside- nt Dont forget domicile statement Active duty soldiers and airmen who are legal residents of states other than Utah are reminded they must bring or send a certificate of domicile from their personnel section when registering or renewing the registration of each vehicle. If you do it in person, you cannot get an exemption from state tax without this form. A new form is required for each vehicle each time it is renewed. Save yourself a trip . . . dont leave DPG without it. 1 Dont forget Mothers Day Sunday, May 13 attended. The distinguished guest for the ceremony was Gen. Don- - Ml CSM James A. McNair, U.S. Army Test and ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. Evaluation Command (TECOM), prepares to pass the TECOM flag to Maj. Gen. John J. ald R. Keith, commander, DARCOM, TECOMs next Koehler Jr., center left, during the change of command and retirement ceremony. To Koehler's left is Gen. Donald R. Keith, U.S. Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command (DARCOM) commander and distinguished guest. At far right is Maj. Gen. Andrew H. Anderson, who replaces Koehler as TECOM commander. (US ARMFY' PHOTO higher level of command. In his address to the audience, Keith stated, "the role that you play here at Aberdeen and throughout TECOM is unique and vitally important for our materiel acquisition BY RUTH HAWKS) nine installations and activities in the United States and the Republic of Panama. process. There is nothing more important to our soldiers and to our Army's readiness for combat than safe, reliable, supportable and survivable materiel. Execution of your independent test and evaluation, responsibilities make it possible to us to live up to our motto - Quality, Equipment and Support for an Excellent Army. You've earned your reputation as DARCOMs honest broker and a true friend of the in the field. Keith commended Koehler for his contributions to thfe Army and APG and wished Anderson well in his new Anderson assumed com- mand of TECOM following a tour as deputy commanding general for VII Corps, U.S. Army Europe. In his remarks Anderson said, "I would like to assure the personnel, fami- . ' Excellence. Keith presented Koehler with the Distinguished Service Medal for Koehlers ex- ceptional service in positions of great responsiblity frbm August 1973 to April 1984. He was cited for, "guiding the command into full partnership with Americas weapons development community in . commissioned officers corps, God.. Koehler was an active com- - mander, presenting more and Anderson prior to Koehlers final inspection of the command. The troops reviewed were under the command of Lt. Col. David H. Fournier and represented Headquarters and Headquarters Company Troop Command, the APG Color Guard, Company A Troop Command and the 523rd batical and Academic Program earned TECOM the Department of the Army Community Relations Award of his family, especially his wife Helen, the soldier, and weapons and equipment at . 13-gu- visitors to TECOMs proving grounds and activities. His initiation of the TECOM Sab- Koehler expressed thanks and gratitude to the non- position as commander. TECOM tests proposed men and women. fighting ' A ceremonial n salute and two ruffles and flourishes were performed for Koehler national and international everyone ly members and APG that I that works here at am indeed interested in your welfare. It is my intent to carry on where Gen. Koehler left off. V As outgoing commander, fielding the best possible equipment for Americas than 100 speeches across the country, to various organizations and the general public. He has hosted tours for . sol-di- er . Military Police Company. The 19th Army Band from Ft. Dix, New Jersey, provided music for the ceremony. CWO William Bowden conducted the band in martial music and Auld Lang Syne. developing, producing and Smoking tanker causes tense moment Monday By SFC Phil Hale , A tank truck loaded with 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel caused a slight uproar at the main gate Monday morning when the rear wheels were ablaze when it got here. Dugway fire crews re- sponded immediately and extinguished the blazing trailer brakes before any damage was done. The apparent cause of the blaze was a defective fitting on the MV. t slowed for the gate. trucks air brakes which caused the brakes to. seize partially building up friction and heat as the truck Publiihed by the Transcript-Bulleti- n Publishing Company, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Army.1 Opinions J . Dugway Military Police closed the gate while the fire work bn department went toroadblock a and the. tanker, was set up at the intersection - 'V, ht ,v ii i of Skull Valley Road and SR 199 until the danger was passed. The commercial tanker was. one of two from Energy a routine Express makingtank farm at the to delivery Dugway. The driver stated that , there was iio danger of explosion as diesel fuel is not as volatile as gasoline, and there was no leak of the fiiel. expressed by the writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The ap The driver of this Energy Express tanker truck laden with approximately 8,000 gallons of diesel fuel discusses the brake ' problem with a Dugway firefighter as another stands by with a chemical dry extinguisher. The truck arrived at the main gate Monday with the rear brakes on fire causing a few tense moments. (Photo by Sp4 Louis Ritter) pearance of advertisements Inserts In this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army. I A, |