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Show 10 The Sampler, July 25, 1984 25 Army athletes selected to U.S. Olympic team by Desiree Johnson When the Olympic torch is lit signifying the start of the XXIII Olympiad, 25 soldiers will join the worlds top ama- teur athletes in attempting to turn years of training and sacrifice into gold. Vj ' , - ?. -- ' . : V r , fM 4vl . .r-- i, ttiXr-f- : i ; . . - V - ' - "GITIM COWBOY. . . this photo of last years Rush Valley Jackpot rodeo shows some of the action that everyone enjoys every year at the event. This year, the rain kept both our still and television cameras in the cases. We wanted to show you some more on Dateline Dugway, but well have to wait and hope the weathers better next year. Rodeo in the rain ' by Fiona McHardy Rodeo time and as usual it was raining again. But the rain didnt stop many hardy cowboys and spectators from enjoying the event. On July 21, the Annual Rush Valley Rodeo was held at the Red Kirk Arena in Clover. There were many exciting events. The cowboys did everything from calf roping to saddle broiic riding. The women had a chance to try their roping skills in the goat tying competition. Some of the more daring men attempted riding big vicious bulls. Kathy Lougy, a Dugway rider, participated in the pole bending and barrel racing contests. There was a good show of horsemanship even though the ground was wet and the animals a bit skittish in tiie mud. Clowns kept the crowd entertained between events while also doing more serious work like chasing the bulls away from a rider that just got bucked off. The bulls kept, everyone in awe. Ive never seen a respect like those bulls get. There was a friendly atmosphere all around. Getting to know people quick is easy when everyone is huddling under a small tarp. The air was rich with yells from the crowd. There was hooting and hollering for the dare devil bronc riders and cheers as the cowboys tried to get .a .rope around the calves. There were yells of encouragement as the cowgirls raced around the barrels and moans when the barrels Chosen from the Armys 120 Olympic hopefuls, the U.S. Olympic team will include 18 men, four women and three alternates from the active. National Guard and reserve ranks. They will compete' in judo, kayaking, modem pentathlon, shooting, team handball, fencing and wrestling. In addition, eight Army servicemembers, active and retired, will serve as coaches and team managers for the shooting, modem pentathlon, wrestling, boxing and womens handball teams. Military participation in Olympic games dates back to 1896, considered the beginning of the modem Olympics era. However, the services did not maintain accurate information on all participants until 1948. It was in 1948 that the Armed Forces decided to seek and train active-dut- y athletes and place as many as possible on teams, according to a pamphlet entitled "Striving For Excellence U.S. Military Achievements In the Olympics. Since 1948, more than 445 military athletes have competed in the Olympic games winning. 138 medals, 71 of them gold.. Of the gold ipedals, the Army has won 33. "The participation of Army athletes in the Olympics is fell over. What a great way to spend a Saturday night in finding out what the real west is like. A event during the 1912 games. very important to the athletes and the Army in terms of pride and integrity, The significant contributions Army sport programs has had on morale and the physical and mental readiness of bur military force was cited in President Ronald said Frank OMalley, director of the Interservice Sports Committee, Department of Defense. Athletes make good soldiers, he noted,, because they are physically fit and Reagans recent message commending military Olym- pic participation; "Their patriotic participation helps preserve our freedom and maintains our national pride have learned discipline. The most famous Army Olympian to date is Gen. George S. Patton' Patton placed fifth in the pentathlon and integrity. (ARNEWS) r . T i V'f-- v Ik I ", IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME. . . Vickie Phillips, a Dugway youth was where she needed to be as the Olympic torch passed through Salt Lake City on its way to Los Angeles. June 28 was the big day that the official torch came through Salt Lake, and Vickie had the rare chance to hold the torch before runners continued to head west. Vickie commented, "I was so excited; that was a once in a lifetime chance! unique gro up supports Olympics Behind the spectacle of the Olympics are some 100 servicemen and women helping to ensure the games go. and safely. smoothly The Defense Departments forward military support element has set up a $50 millioh-dolla- r "supply room designed to assist state and federal public safety officials faced with the huge task of providing for the welfare of Olympic athletes, officials and spectators. Officials can request assistance in aviation, communications, transportation, wea. pons and ammunition even for bomb disposal teams, if needed. The military support group is also contracting for a sophisticated intrusion detection system to surround the Olympic ting to and from the games. Military support personnel are here on "special duty. Although many will not see nny of the competition, according to FMSE personnel Village. "Although military personnel are specifically prohibited from engaging in law enforcement activities, we can provide equipment, services and . advice that increases the the excitement and. being close to the action is just as satisfying. Sp4 Tim Claude from Fort Hood, Texas, agrees, "being around the capabilities of various public safety agencies, said Ele- ment Commander Army Col. Robert G. Franklin, Jr. Representatives of more than 50 agencies will work d coorfrom a dination center, which houses a huge array of television monitors and communica- Olympics is a unique experience. Although the working hours are long, Ive been.able to see the many attractions . DOD-designe- - tions equipment which allows them to "stay on top of the situation and keep in constant contact with each other during the competition. For example, this will help them to monitor traffic congestion and assist spectators in get this area offers. Its been great working with the different service people, too. (Adapted, irom an article written by Sp5 Pete Durbin and submitted through the Public Affairs Office of the Forward Military Support Element in Los Angeles.) Which Auto Parts Store Has The Most Complete Inventory? Remember The Last Time, When You Ran All Over Town Trying To Find The Parts You Needed, Only To End Up At Tooele Supply? 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