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Show June 9. 1978 HILL TOP TIMES Page 37 Cope Elite 9 UULikj By Capt. David Hofeling The crews have been doing equally well with all ordnance on target and on time. Through the "Rams" first week of operation, missions were flown mostly in close air support of Army forces. The "Rams" dropped live ordnance in coordinated attacks with Cobra helicopters and friendly indirect-fir- e To reinforce this experience, key officers, such as Batallion Commanders of the 25th Infantry Division, were flown in the rear cockpit of the F-- 4 on strike missions. "Rams" flew high threat tactics against sea at as well as the targets on Kaula and Navy ships artillery. Kahoolawe islands. are also scheduled for air-to-a- During all strikes, friendly Army forces were maneuvering in the target area. Lt. Col. Sam P. Morgan, squadron com- mander, termed the training invaluable. ir engagements with Navy s and Marine s. Topping off COPE ELITE, the "Rams" will launch a high-spee- d attack against the heart of Hawaii to test the air defenses of our 50th A-4- F-4J- "There is no way to simulate the pressure and risk of delivering high explosives near friendly forces. Force readiness demands that crews personally experience this state. Generals Taylor, Marshall on the move TAG Two generals in the chain of command for the 508th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) have transferred to other positions and bases. Brig. Gen. John E. Taylor Jr., commander, 301st Tactical Fighter Wing since January, 1973, 10th command of assumed Air Force General Taylor's successor Roger P. Scheer, commander, 507th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG), Tinker (Reserve), Bergstrom AFB, Tex., May 15. is Col. He succeeded Maj. 'Gen. Roy Marshall who has been reassigned to Headquarters AFB, Okla. Tactical Air Command The 508th Tactical Fighter Group at Hill, commanded by Col. Jervis W. McEntee, is the largest military reserve (TAC), Langley AFB, Va., where he will serve as mobilization assistant to the TAC commander. Take the WORRY out of investing BUY U.S. SAVINGS BONDS! unit in Utah, proximately with 5 gal. ESTABLISHED Of9 ?jyAS The 508th recently won the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and so far this year has participated in three major command exercises: CORONET CRANE, RED FLAG, and BRAVE SHIELD 17. rr J GRAPES 39 20 We Carry Weber Lar-B-- Q ONLY in PRODUCE 7u BUS ' 20 lbs. POTATOES Ohtko bag SEVIN' Garden Dust . During the second week, the "Rams" set new records in mission accomplishment. On May 16 and 17, the maintenance force generated 26 and 30 sorties respectively. This is a remarkable achievement considering it was done with only nine aircraft. MSgt. Ed Hardy, the maintenance superintendent, smoothly and coolly managed the surge effort such that by the end of the second day, eight aircraft were still fully mission capable. With a wry smile, Sergeant Hardy commented, "We could have produced six more sorties per day if 'Ops' could have used them." ir The remainder of the week was spent on combat and ship attack. "All told, it has been a super exercise for the 'Rams,' " concluded Colonel Morgan. air-to-a- w i ; TO I I Dress Shirts By By Van Heusen Jockey Trend Enro Joel From From $- goo - goo For your big problems in the ORTHO SEVIN DUST Suits Canister By Reg. CANTALOUPE ea. : America's tactical aviators," he said. garden Large I I jT the skill and daring of d Jantzen s- -j Save $3.00 1 u .,'tunir) - ONIY tubs to see first-han- Golf Shirts U plantoble "It is very reassuring y- - coverage 5.000 , U Reg. $11.79 T69 g79 Kettle One such commander was Lt. Col. Harry Baccus, commander, 35th Infantry Battalion. Colonel Baccus said he was impressed with the mission as well as the professionalism of the officers and airmen of the 34 TFS. Miller lloialiy 40 ff bag If v.. 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Many "Ram" operations have routinely exceeded all So far, With the arrival of the 34TFS at Barber's Point Naval Air Station, Exercise COPE ELITE '78 moved into a new and exciting phase of operation. r 3 COO mm Ties In Pattern & Solid From Squire i MEN'S AND BOYS CLOTHIER Hours 10 a.m.-- 7 p.m. Daily 10 a.m.-- 8 p.m. Friday $g50 |