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Show April Utah AFA Accomplishmen fs The history of the Utah Air Force Association (AFA) and its e have closely paralled the accomplishments on and Hill AFB. of progress ,; Twenty-thre- e years ago, the Utah AFA banded itself I together to support the achievement ot such aerospace power las is necessary for the defense and protection of the U.S. heritage as free men. In 1953, then Ogden AMA deputy commander, Col. Lester L. Kunish, in response to a proposed Hill Administrative Club project, designed to apprise Utahns of the importance of Hill AFB, called a group of Hill civilian managers together. He I presented them the aim and objectives of the national AFA and suggested that the managers organize a chapter in this area. The colonel's philosophy was that the Association could fulfill the objectives of the Hill Administrative Club proposal off-bas- filGfifR A arallel Hill as well as further the basic objectives of the AFA. The official objective was and is, "the association provides an organization through which free men may unite to fulfill the responsibilities imposed by the impact of aerospace technology on modern society. To support armed strength adequate to maintain the security and peace of the United States and the free world, to educate themselves and the public at large in the development of adequate aerospace power for the betterment of all mankind and to help develop friendly relations among free nations, based on respect for the principle of freedom and equal rights to all mankind." The period was 1953-5the formative years for Utah AFA. It set the stage for future growth. In 1953, the Ute Chapter was chartered with Max K. Kennedy as commander. The Ogden and Salt Lake City chapters were organized and chartered during the same year. In 1954, the Central Utah Chapter was chartered and the Utah State AFA was organized with Paul M. Fisher as 5, commander. The year 1955 was a busy one for the Utah AFA. George H. Van Leeuwen was elected commander of the Utah Air Force Association. During his reign, the following programs were staged: Air Power Panorama Exhibit. The Terrace Ballroom in Salt Lake City was the scene for exhibits of aerospace industry, including Hill AFB. Exhibits includedan operating training device, an 4 aircraft in the lobby, a Cessna single engine .aircraft and a panoramic exhibit of Hill AFB showing its missions and workloads, and industry exhibits. The first aerospace ball was held and a trip for two to Hawaii g was given as a door prize as part of the program. An education symposium was held, highlighting the educational needs of aviation. An industrial symposium was held with the theme of "The Future of the Aviation Industry in Utah." In 1955, there were no major aerospace industries in Utah. The symposium highlighted the lack, and was of some help in VOICE IN YOUR AIR FORCE... F-8- fund-raisin- Air Force Association membership is an investment in if LC OFFlCf yourself. INFORMATION OF Aerospace Education. The theme of the education portion of the Aerospace Power symposiums for 1963 through 1967 was the application of technical education courses developed by the Air Force to the public school system. The thrust of this was that in 1967 Mr. Whitesides and Nolan W. Manful! arranged a meeting with AFA national and the U.S. Office of Education Utah public school system to test adaptability of Air Force developed training. As a result of this meeting, the UtalTOffice of Education funded a project to classroom-test- , selected Air Force courses in technical colleges and high schools in the state. The project became known as "Utah Project" and the results were affirmative in that the Air Force materiel could be used with little or no adaptation and was in all cases equal to or superior to the courses in the public school system. From this test and additional research and reproduction of course materiel by the national AFA's Aerospace Education Foundation, there are now 12 Air Force developed courses being utilized in the school system. More are under study. Project Navajo. For seven years the Association sponsored a food and clothing project to the Navajo Indian reservation. A number plan and truckloads of clothing and food were delivered to various locations on and off the reservation during Christmas time. Air Force Family Day at Lagoon. Over the years, Utah AFA has sponsored an Air Force family event. It started with the Air Force Dance, then settled into a "Family Day at Lagoon." The event has been the main source of revenue for AFA for use in sponsoring many projects. Spinoffs included substantial monetary donations to the base airman swimming pools, golf course, and equipment for airman recreation centers at Hill AFB. There are now seven chapters in Utah: Golden Spike (in Brigham City), Ogden, Ute, Wasatch, Salt Lake City, Gold Card and the Rocky Mountain Ladies chapter. njsxrs ciK IN SYRACUSE -- .) . .. . Special of the S Week ( ) 1969 Ford ) Vi Ton ) i . 4x4, V-- 8 Whirlpool 16 Cu. Ft. Freezer With 50 lbs. 4 speed $1897 ASSORTED MEAT ALL FOR ONLY '.nt-flc- s mor r out iVBEEF AND PORK SALE z GRAIN FED DEEF , ihc ttme to be getting ready for ' nest 2't teats to be tree is to be i nt to wti.it nerds to he done, lobe free N- aware that the pal has a tote in i' (net. not a civ "'.'tldatsi-- liKrts and law I ' i in wimJoiti - a strong ; tomtrow. (.j ic tcifme reads Cut. Wrapped and Froien ic V4 ukHc 0 FED PORK Tenderloin Steak LAW Pork Chops Sliced Bacon ft Whole Hams NMD ItTtA MOKfY rO. PUT vow kmtox wcrrotf PfCXrUktf CCULO ft MMK(! gfts iuim 71 LB. Q7 3 LB. RETAIL SPECIALS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY fr DAY COntl HAM & BACON CURED - f 2 FREEZER SALE C C to tall back into that special kmJ of Mupot induced by smugness. I ha c is a hijrh - more dangerous than Jnigs or alcohol - that comes from t lantjsies of superiority. We our as "J.OSUays! bepan ;ourney i nation with a masterpiece - the ViK tican Constitution - to guide us. We foucht nine ma tor wars in charting fiif destiny, a destiny filled with triumph J Hatreds We toasted freedom but let be Happed into slat cry. Our :(htmlift lonqtictcJ a continent, but " pollution it created threatens our 825-186- AMD for the next Jjs of liberty and law! think ol it. elebrate it. But rcsiM the Phone &BIG MEAT Getting ready 200 years 25 rogres: aerospace industry development in the state. Main participants included: Maj. Gen. M.E. Tillery, commander of the Ogden Air Materiel Area ; John Allison, vice president of Northrop Aircraft Corp.; and Maj. Alexander P. deSeversku. Other programs over the years include: For the past nine years, the Utah AFA has Dinings-In- . the Ogden ALC Commander, dining-i- n with sponsored, for officers, noncommissioned officers and Air programs ROTC units in the local area. The programs bring Force together community leaders, Air Force dignitaries, Air Force leaders and AFA members for an evening of fellowship. Page HILL TOP TIMES 2.5, 1976 .-i- sm a ; , , , . -- i 1 lOlbs. 19.80 .'...1.191b 1.291b 1.191b 851b Pork Sausage Rib Steaks 1.191b Ox Tails 3 lbs. 1.00 All Meat Inspected And Guaranteed 100 |