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Show Page 6 HILL TOP TIMES December 3, 1976 Edit on General Rhodes describes Logistical response to Soviet threat The Soviet Union is devoting more resources to military preparedness than any other nation in the world, Lt. Gen. George Rhodes told members of the Air Force Association at Tinker AFB, Okla., November 18. As a result, he said, American freedom is being threatened by the Soviet heirarchy and their grand world for designs communism. The vice commander of Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) said AFLC insures the combat readiness of U.S. operational forces to meet this threat and contributes to a credible defense that helps maintain peace. General Rhodes described the threat in the words of the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David C. Jones, who termed it an Soviet increasing willingness to take risks that are small based on their perception of American capability to respond as being limited. In terms of sheer destructive power, General Rhodes said the Soviets are ahead by a ratio of two to one. He continued, "Their air defense fleet alone equals the size of the entire United States Force including our Air Guard and Reserve aircraft." Air He pointed to the Soviet Navy which is no longer confined to coastal waters, but is a "blue water" force with serious strategic implications. Turning to the economic commitment, General Rhodes said the Soviets are probably spending about 40 per cent more than the United States on military preparedness. The career logistician said, "Our first priority is to insure that the operational commands are prepared for combat." In achieving this goal, he discussed the efficient use of limited logistics resources. Rhodes said, "From our 92,000 people (we lost 7,000 last fiscal year), we seek increased productivity" through career development, intra- enrichment. command transfers for selected civilians in key high-lev- job el positions, more aggressive management at all levels, and especially with the modernization of our plants and the streamlining of our technology repair facilities. General Rhodes said a major AFLC initiative has been the activation of the Air Force Acquisition Logistics Division, whose job is to force down life cycle costs the costs associated with buying and operating a weapon system throughout its life. The division will attempt to - influence the design and production of aircraft which are relatively easy and inexpensive to operate and maintain, he declared. General Rhodes pointed out that this new division also assumed the major responsibility for AFLC's support of the Security Assistance Program to allies and friendly nations. He said nations are provided, under State and more than Defense 60 The Most important Department to assistance guidance, bolster their defense posture with aircraft, munitions and logistics support such as spare engines, replacement parts, maintenance depot modifications, 9 and technical services, repair manuals and transportation. The DoD Foreign Military Sales program has grown from $2 million in 1959 to more than $8 billion in new orders for equipment and services last fiscal year, according to the general. The three-sta-r general said, "There are many benefits stronger allies, underwriting support of the American industrial base, and contribution of $7.5 billion dollars to the balance of payments, $20 to our - Gross-National-Produ- employment Americans." fi V v here . . . it ct, and for ii ttsT ton mi! jajr 350,000 (LOGNEWS) 30 years have passed since MacArthur prayed for lasting world &Q Q Q jpJEfmE o For many people who were alive in 1941, it is hard to realize that 35 years have passed since Pearl Harbor Day. December 7 of that year, or that more than 30 years have eiaperl since the end of World War 11. Universal Studios is currently making a motion picture about one of the most famous military figures of the Second World War. General Douglas MacArthur Starring Gregory Peck as MacArthur. scenes of the famous surrender aboard the USS Missouri were filmed recently. The surrender took place at 0904 September 2, 1945. officially ending the war just 1,364 days, 5 hours and 44 minutes after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The day dawned with the flag that had flown over the Capitol dome in Washington, D.C.. being raised on the battleship's flag- 4 Q V A. ,syY , n "y forthcoming movie, MacArthur, stars Gregory Peck as the World War II four-sta- r (later five) general and includes reenacted scenes of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri, FACT OR FLICK? The In these photos, which are of the real general and authentic delegation, which the movie version? (Answers below) . staff At 0856 the Japanese V (uojSjA !aouj m moj ajc sooqd om) do eqU Everyiiiing advertised in this publication must be made available lor purchase um- or patronage without regard to the race, creed, color, national origin or r of the purchaser, user, or patron. A confirmed violation or rejection of this poliev of equal opportunities by an advertiser nill r r i delegation boarded the ship, headed by Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemst-sAs they arrived, com p'ete silence fell over the u assembled representatives of various Allied Nations there to sign for their respective governments. After three or four minutes had elapsed. General MacArthur appeared with Admirals Chester W. Nimitiz andWilliam F. Halsey. The general took his place before the microphones to open the ceremony. At his side were General Jonathan M. Wainwright. U.S. Army, who had surrendered the Philippines in 1942. and General Sir Arthur E. British Army, who Per-civa- had surrendered Singapore the same year. All parties signed the sur- render document, and then General MacArthur spoke a final few words: "Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world and that God will preserve it a! ways." The same scene was re cently staged aboard the mothballed Missouri in Bremerton. 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