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Show fllLL TOP TIMES Page 4 May 15, air materiel command .'V.1 : i v s " CLASS IV and 1958 L 1957 H M mm y ''Annually, Host to Neighbors Play Services our on Armed Forces are hosts Military Day civilian neighbors at home and abroad. This, observance is, in effect, an educational program which enables free peoples everywhere to view and evaluate our equipment, state of training, and combat strength. "It is essential that the American people and their Free World friends have a clear picture of the armed strength our country is maintaining in order to possess Power for Peace. "Close understanding between members of our Armed Forces and members of civilian communities is most important to preserve the high level of national readiness necessary for the Free World." Gen. Nathan F. Twining, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff .fiv to their safe-guardi- ng Great Reliance on Air Power ! "Armed Forces Day reemphasizes the grave responsibilities that have been entrusted to the Department of Defense. Today, the free world depends upon the military strength of the United States to maintain peace. ' Our nation is placing great reliance on air power as the primary deterrent to war. The Air Force is deeply aware of its great responsibilities ' and will continue to achieve ever increasing effectiveness. "We are happy to join our sister services in celebration of this tenth Armed Forces Day, confident that in our combined strength we will be able to deter aggression or successfully meet any future chal' lenge." Gen. Thomas D. White, Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force LEADERSHIP The Joint Chiefs of Staff, men who weld the Armed Forces into a single and might deterrent force, are (from left) Gen. Thomas D. White, USAF; Gen. Maxwell D. Taylor, USA-GNathan F. Twining, USAF (Chairman); Adm. Arleigh A. Burke, USN and Gen. Randolph 'iEp Pate, USMC. Strategy Designed to Meet Aggression United States military strategy, as conceived by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is designed to deter war if possible and to win if war is forced upon the free world. The leaders of the U.S. military establishment feel that the most dangerous form of Soviet aggression would be a surprise atomic air attack, but they also feel we must be prepared to deter lesser forms of aggression. The best way to- deter a Soviet -- - u.j surprise air attack, say the JCS, Force,- each of- which is , nt ,lwa,, capable of carrying out event type of mission that may airsj v uucuoc concept the U.S. advanced by the JCS j therefore a balanced nat. military structure within wijj is found the means for meetiu anv tvne of. war forofA nnm t In such a setup, they say, ead' service will contribute the cap bility "for which it is unique! suited. is to maintain an air atomic force capable of destroying the Soviet Union. The Chiefs also feel: O That, with the exception of continental air defenses, the U.S. cannot have a force for use only in general war. O That the U.S. cannot have a force for use only in limited war. O That the U.S. cannot afford to have an Army, Navy or Air ol 4. Preservation of Peace "On this Armed Forces Day, the Air Force again dedicates itself to the preservation of peace and security for all free peoples throughout the world. "Public awareness of the need to continue a strong defense position is tremendously important. In the light of this need, the Air Force extends a cordial invitation to all our, friends to visit those Air Force Bases open to the public on" Armed Forces Day. I hope that many will take advantage of this opportunity to become better acquainted with the men, the mission and the equipment of your Air Force." James H. Douglas, Secretary of the Air Force . You Can Help to the sentiments expressed by defense We'd like to say "amen" our of officials above. Public understanding military services is vitalArmed reason for Forces, Day. ly important. That's the very Everyone at Hill AFB can help increase the public's awareness of the role played by the military services by supporting Armed Forces ' : y Day tomorrow. Why don't you round up your friends, relatives, and neighbors tomorrow and escort them to the base. Take them on a guided tour of the displays and exhibits. Show them the planes and missiles on hand for their protection. It will help them appreciate the importance of Ogden Air Materiel Area and the other military services in ih!s National Society or the Sons of Utah "pioneers, and the National iolden Spike Association, in cooperation with Union Pacific Railroad, take pleasure in inviting vou to "ThV DEDICATION OF THE RAILROAD VILLAGE MUSEUM CORINNE, UTAH-- 2 p.m. SATURDAY. MAY 9 . :; area. Can We Bask in the Glory? General Samuel E. Anderson, Commander of the Air Materiel Command, recently expressed his feelings regarding the 19.1!) U.S. Savings Bond Program in a letter to all AMC activities. In part, General Anderson's letter reads: "As your new Commander, I am aware of the proud record AMC has compiled. in past years in Sayings Bond participation. In 1958, 118,753 military and civilian personnel of this',Commaiid were purchasing these bonds at a yearly rate in excess of $50 million. thrift and patrioThis splendid record not only speaks highly tism of the majority now buying bonds, but also reflects most favorably upon our ability to operate the "World's Biggest Business" and to spend wisely the dollars entrusted to our care. "I am confident our' personnel will maintain or surpass this record in the 1959 Savings Bond Campaign which will be held during the month of May." The Ogden Air Materiel Area figured prominently last year in establishing the record of which General Anderson speaks. At the close of the lJKiS campaign the civilian participation rate' had increased from 93 to 04.5 percent. Military participation rocketed from a low 14.1 to 52.4 percent the highest military participation rate attained by any Air Materiel Area headquarters during the 1958 campaign. As a result, Hill Air Force Base placed SECOND among all AMC activities civilian and military forces combined. Only Topeka Air Force Depot exceeded our combined rate. But as we bask in the glory of last year's achievement, can we afford to lose sight of our present situation? Can we disregard the threat to our American way of life or the need for a sound personal nd national economy? Most assuredly we CANNOT! And the an awer the solution every American citizen holds in his own power to these needs is the regular purchase and RETENTION of U.S of-th- e " Savings Bo; Dedication of plaqut marking Promontory National Park Service, U. S. Department of it ti UNION PACIFIC at historic ite by Interior 10:30 a.m. j |