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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 34 ,ti ' v high N yjs0 i SET RECORD Members of the construction and electronic teams of the 2870th GEEIA Squadron who installed a weather radar in record time take time off for a photograph. They are (kneeling, left to right) A1C Mario Maciel, Sgt. Freddie Meyer, A1C Ronald Papson, and Sgt. Daniel Kalama. Standing: SSgt. William Hoffman, A1C Robert Carpenter, Sgt. Gerald Kirby, A1C William Robertson, A1C Dennis Gary, SSgt. Thomas Connly (electronic team chief), Sgt. Jerry Dilley, and MSgt. Roger Hedeen (construction team chief). They worked many shift.s to complete the work. 16-ho- Live ur Hl' :::: FAST JOB The weather radar tower is raised to upright position by a crane at Dugway Proving Grounds. The work was done by the 2870 GEEIA Squadron in record time. WORKED LONG HOURS the Carefree Way Squadron Installs Radar in Luxurious In Time Record-Breakin- g new record was set by members of the 2870 GEEIA Squadron at Hill AFB when they installed a weather radar in 27 days about half the usual time required. A EMEMU) HILLS . J RuiscP . f . ' The radar was constructed at the Dugway Proving to be The Grounds. used by Weather weather personnel power site, Detachment 19, 6th Wing, in forecasting conditions to Army involved in chemical-biologic- al testing, carried the highest priority of any scheme ever assigned to the 2870th. The installation involved such tasks as pouring the shelter and pedestal foundations, assembling and erecting the tower, .and wiring, aligning and making fully operational electronic equipment. In a letter of commendation Brig. Gen. Franklin A. Nicholas, GEEIA commander, said, all Condominium Garden Apartments Discover Emerald Hills and see how Carefree total electric living can really be. You'll enjoy the benefits of smart decor and contemporary design, plus the comfort of flameless electric radiant heat and electric air conditioning. Discover a New Way of Living "My heartiest congratulations for the superb performance of Western GEEIA Region and the 2870 GEEIA Squadron in at installing an ANFPS-7- 7 in Grounds Dugway Proving an incredibly short time span. "Though the normal time programmed for such 45 days, the Dugway a job is install- ation 27 days. was completed in This record performance exemplifies the 'Can Do' spirit of GEEIA personnel." Roger Hedeen was team chief of the construction team which completed the assembly and erection of the MSgt. tower structure in an unpre- - cedented time of 11 days. SSgt. Thomas Connly supervised the work of the electronics team which installed, wired and aligned the radar equipment in a record Sixteen-hou- r the rule rather 22 days. work days were than the exce- Both team chiefs were Nichols recognized by General leadefor their outstanding coordination, planning rship, and performance. were ption. ceremonies John attended by Brig. Gen. general G. Appel, commanding Test Center Fort Deseret Sign-ov- er Douglas; Clyde M. GEEIA Lt. Col 2870 Hutchens, commander; ana Squadron chief Robert F. MacKenxie. Y earner 6th nnprations. r -.,, ,hi.iiwiim mm in' of 1 A new way of life is opened when you move to Emerald Hills. No mowing lawns, weeding gardens, house painting or other maintenance. Now you can relax around the beautiful swimming pool at Emerald Hills, or enjoy 18 holes of golf, or take a vacation trip with no worry about someone after home while looking your you're away. You owe it to yourself to investigate the good life at Emerald Hills. r ' -- ' . fV Open House See our furnished model homes today. Open 1:00 p. m. until dark. Weekdays same hours. Buy direct from builders, Clay and Westenskow EMERALD HILLS 5400 South 850 East, South Ogden (Just East of Browning Armory on Washington Boulevard) Phone 392-802- 6 CEREMONY - Capt. V mg, Weather 6th 19, Detachment commander, to tures of the new weather radar facility ot in Gen. John G. Appel, commanding general Center; Lt. Col. Clyde M. Hutchens, command. cmei Squadron; and Col. Robert F. MacKenzie, 6th Weather Wing. RIBBON-CUTTIN- G - lain9 fea- - Brig fet jesi Qllh 0pcratioW |