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Show HILL TOP TIMES December AIR FORCE IN 1955 AF Continued Gombat Hill Top TimeS Build-U- p; Hill Top Time . Paper published bl"dk L " Company, KJfii ,Ii,,e- - "UlT the interest of Force Base. Utah H?U 5 eeiTe. the Araed ice. Air Force News Seif." Air Materiel Command Material contained in thT with the exception of thE. e reprfnted provided ' 1 on i. tfTen to the AMC-POpinions do not necessarily .he"i "Prwnt thou the Air Force. Added Many Career Improvements The global U. S. Air Force in 1955 continued in its growth as a fnr wnrld neace. Under strong leadership by dedicated men, the Air Force pursued with considerable success twin obof a new Secretary's first acts was to (a) The build-u- psecond jectives: to reaffirm publicly the desire of AF combat-read- y Air Force none in the world; and (b) Career leaders to make service life so at improvements which attract and tractive that airmen will be eager hold the trained men necessary to to make the Air Force their lifeman the growing Air Force. long career. And his experience as By November the AF had reached the leading research and develop considerably ment expert of the Department of 127 ahead of the schedule which calls Defense made him specially suited Per- to direct the. for 137 wings by operational growth the of the air arm of the nation's serv haps even more significant AF had on 6rder before the year ices. ended all the aircraft and related During the year, the AF received equipment required to outfit the a substantial increase in new funds g force. with $14-- billion obtained from During the year the AF came the fiscal budget which started all to becoming closer than ever and another $1.2 billion in mid-yeStrato-fortrejet. A second source of 2 in De- authorized for military construcproduction began con- tion, including sorely needed fam2 cember- The eight-je- t housing for AF men and their tinued to replace the conventional ily families-intercontinental bomber and Efforts of AF leaders to imthe 7 Stratojet now operating in large numbers became a stand- prove career service through legard fixture in operational units. islation and actions taken within Several wings were equipped with the AF paid striking dividends the new 7 tactical bomber, and during the year as the Surate reached 49 per cent one substantial numbers of comto were Sabres assigned month, highest percentage in a per bat units. The sixth member of number of years. A pay raise for the "Century Series," the military personnel received durthe in late announced was fighter, ing the year, added to dozens of wing-strengt- the government Honored for twenty years of faithful were four men, above, from personnel. They received citations and silver lapel pins from Colonel Jerome W. Jackson (left), Director of Personnel, in ceremonies held in his office Wednesday morning. Colonel Jackson congratulated the men and said, "I know personally of some of the very commendable services you have performed during your years of faithful federal service. You can look back on those years with a great deal of pride." So honored were (left to right), Ervin R. Stoker, Military Personnel; Budd W. Workman, Chief, Civilian Training Branch; George E. England, Safety Officer; and Leland H. Florence, Civilian Personnel Officer. 7. 137-win- ar ss B-5- B-5- " B-- 36 B-4- B-5- F-1- 00 F-1- 05 year. Speed up in Combat Training Combat training continued at an accelerated pace, with SAC and TAC becoming more global in their mission operations than ever be- operating from far flung fore overseas bases as well as those in with TAC also increasthe Z. I. ing its nuclear potential for theater operations. ADC made advances in continental defense through acceptance of speedier jet intercep tors and the build up of the DEW Get Checks for Good Suggestions Lt.Col. Charles H. Chief of Installations DiviJr. l",?'" V"" tStJ S. Editor L. E. ANDERSON h, mid-195- Commended lor Faithful Service ' service to 30, 195, other actions taken by Congress and the AF, boosted, the rate. The added expense of the pay raise was far less than the cost of training new men as replacements. Civilians also received a pay increase during the year. Air Force Academy The AF made history with the opening of its Air Force Academy in mid-yeas the initial class of 306 cadets started their careers as future AF leaders under Lt. Gen. Hubert R. Harmon, the first super intendent. Although the wing structure in creased from 119 at the end of 1954 to 127 a year later, the full-tim- e Regular and Reserve military personnel on continuous active duty decreased from approximately 963, 000 to 954,000. Civilian personnel increased a few thousand to a total ar of more than 300,000. The AF - con- - up 0I perma bases and permanent installations and at year's end had 128 eni oases in the Z.L and 13 over seas, plus several hundred sizable installations. Air Power Advances The Air Reserve and Air n0:- al Guard programs were accelerat- uuring vne year, with increased participating membership and advanced training in jet age aircraft The auxiliary services, Civil Air Patrol and Ground Observer Corps iiwuc auvautcs m active of the AF. The AF during the year retail MAovs Sun-po- rt its top military men in key commands. General Twining was nominated and confirmed for a second two-yeterm as Chief of Staff (the new term began in mid year) and his Vice Chief, General Thomas D. White, was continued on active duty although he was scheduled for retirement due to completion of 35 years commissioned service. -' ar General Curtis E. LeMay, Coof SAC since 1948, and mmander General Lauris Norstad, top air general in NATO, continued in those important positions. General Earle E. Partridge became the new Commander in Chief of the Co- Air Defense Command as well) and General ADC (and Laurence S. Kuter, the Commander of FEAF- - ntinental line (Distant Early Warning) in the Canadian north and beginning of SAGE construction, the sion, presented checks to employees for suggestions that had been Ground Environment adopted for use by the Air Force. Receiving the awards were (left to right). Stanley L. Haacke, who was presented $300.00 for a sugSystem which is one phase of the Continental Aircraft Control and The fellow that thinks "evgestion concerning installation of automatic thermostats, Basil Warning System required for the Thurman, who shared a check for $40 with Russell Mendenhall (not ening" means the same thing as air defense of the U. S. Also bepresent), Henry J. Day who received a $55 suggestion award, and "night" should note the effect that exan was the V. who took Howard home year a gun during award. $10 Harvey it has on a gown. tensive construction program of 'radar Texas Tower man-mad- e islands' in the Atlantic off the Officials Visit Hill eastern coast, to aid the detection Staff members' of the Utah State Vocational Rehabilitation and warning system. visited Hill AFB recently to learn about policies and Other major commands made problems relative to the Air Force program for employment progress in their specialties train01 enc pnysic.any nancucappea. research and developairlift, ing, For years now, Hill has led the ment, and combat readiness over state and the nation in its" than 1,500 physically handicapped seas. program. Numer- workers were on the rolls at Hill ous honors have been accorded this Long Range Missiles or about AFB, percent of the base attesting to this fact. It was total work force. 18These are broken During 1955 AF leaders gave top to learn what made the Hill pro- down intothe operational following priority to development categories: NEW gram "tick" that brought this oi upper extremities of long range missiles and a nu limitation to base. the group (including amputations), 114: low aircraft, with these They were welcomed by 2nd Lt. er extremities (including amputa weapons systems promised for the C. Robert Holman, Assistant to tions), 181; trunk (hips, back, years to come. The AF already has Chief, Information Services, after spine), 183; vision. 04; hearing, 72; TM-6- 1 Matador tactical missile which Roy C. Freeman, Chief, Em- organic heart trouble, 119; squadrons assigned in Europe- - And respiraployee Services, Civilian Personnel tory, 21; allergy (such as asthma). there is considerable research and Mitchell Division, discussed current prob- 10.1 other not covered development of varied types of Haven J. Barlow George W. lems and future plans in regard above, 026. handicaps Mgr. Sales Broker guided missiles. W. to the program for utilization of William R. Manning. Chief. As 5500 So. 2200 m the year the AF an 552 Elm St. Early Utah persons. handicapped physically sessories Repair Branch, Shops Di- nounced three strategic intercon Roy, Layton Mr- - Freeman reported that more vision, Maintenance, described some tinental missiles under accelerated of the physically handicapped em- development. They were identified We want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a HAPPY ployees working in his organiza by name as being the Navaho, the NEW YEAR. tion ana his experience with them &nark and the 1CBM. In late sum We have appreciated the privilege of serving the fine peopw Then the group met two physi mer the AF formalized a policy of this area. We will be at the same location to serve you during workers Gerald that guided missiles. would be intecally limited For 195C. Keogh. Ogden, and Dean Ross, grated with manned aircraft to Clearfield who told them of the achieve operational capabilities as New favorable treatment they received soon as possible. f." 3 yr. old shake in ex when they came to work for the LAYTON New AF Air Force. Both Secretary had 70x140 lot ft. cellent condition, previously The Air Force Secretaryship and not in subdivision. 2 nice received vocational rehabilitation assistance. changed one during the year, but Donbedrooms, carpeted, living REAL ESTATE Making the visit were t.h fol ald A. Quarles took over the duties room carpeted. Ceramic tile bath, coved lino, in kitchen and din- - lowing members of the state voca- of Harold E. Talbott in August RENTALS rehabilitation staff: Dr. L with no change of direction toward nette, includes draperies, cur tional APPRAISALS tains, blinds, washer, forced air B. Harmon, State Director; P. R. the major objectives. One- of the gas heating. Assume G. I. loan, Clinger, Assistant State Director; LOANS Owner iuarvin immediate possession. smitn, industrial PlaceM- - Nielson Expert; Kenneth leaving state, wants small cash ment INSURANCE T? Seouritv to Live Out equity and buyer assume loan, Social Bennett, Dale Lloyd Hardman, and payments of $07.74 per mo., in Don T. Holladay. District of Snow Ice? Super eluding taxes and insurance. visors, Salt Lake City; J. Fred . Modern Hurst, District Supervisor. Redwood Norman B. Watkins, Adminis Home, Double Garage on Neville Joseph W. trator, Rehabilitation Center, Uni Willie Sanders Acre 23 pP-9Sales versity of Utah Medical School Sales Rep. 5 Miles North of So. Cth Kenneth A. Griffiths. Rehabilita Co. 105 Ellison St. Kaysvilw tion Instructor, University of Utah Monterey Bay, Calif. Layton 175 So. Main, Layton and Super- Sociology Department, Will Sell or Trade for Phone 208-- J oait i.au e countyWVin-vUeten. mienaeni, Ogden-Ro- y C. G. "Bud" Tice Home and tion Home:J ntid TVinvna Co.. Agents & Barlow IT 1 ili',.) John Giles and Brent Baddley, Income Property Realtor, Ph. 513-Layton' Ray F. Lee 378 North Main Street Phone graauaie stuaents in rehabilitation Phone 766-at university of Utah. Bergmann, (left), Semi-Automat- ic Rehabilitation HAPPY YEAR clear-power- jifi ed Real Estate Sale Year Special - - - O Want f and Oe-den- Davis County Realty Realty . W 82 R Insurance |