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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 18 October 24, show business, join drill (Leo iron members also help out on honor guard details. They are often asked to provide the 21 gun salute at military funerals or to act as color guards," he added. Drill team members perform with operational M-- l grand rifles, the same weapon used by; the United States Forces in World War II.. "Our routines are built around rifle spins and throws, along with basic drill movements," said Lieutenant Getter. "We do this both standing still or on the march. We work out several sets of routines, some of which are performed on a stage, others are for parades and still others are for the drill pad," he explained, "It takes a lot of work to master them, and The Hill AFB drill team is looking for new members. "We are putting together new routines for next season now, so the time is right to join the team and learn everything from the very Getter, team beginning," said 2nd Lt. William ' commander. "New people need no prior drill team experience," he added. "We teach everything they need to know," he added. The drill team, officially called the "Hill AFB Commander's Guard," represents the base in the local area by performing in -- . nd . parades, 1980 at grand openings, holiday celebrations, ceremonies and other civic and military functions. In the past few months they have demonstrated their precision marching and expert rifle throwing before crowds from Elko, Nev. to Preston, Idaho. Their most recent performance was at the Salt Palace in Salt Lake City where they appeared before crowds attending the Ringling Brothers & Barnum and Bailey Circus. The team also appeared at the same location less than a month before with the Ice Follies Show. "The drill team is also a sub unit of the base honor guard," said Lieutenant Getter, "so The Catholic parish at Hill bade an official farewell to Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John F. Meade Tuesday as he prepares to leave Hill AFB for a new assignment at Hancock Field in A Arc AWILDERNESS 1pincni tI lIUrl-,tjL- i SHGPPE I i 1 1 1 ! nH M aJ) o,We I I j - nralJ rSL ' ilHri js -- zc yo"r FIREPLACE SPECIALISTS"- - 1 I 1 I before you IJSsSS S3 i CLi "It takes dedication, but members of the team take a lot of pride in what they do. They're all showmen at heart,", he said. Members of the Hill AFB Commander's Guard are keeping military traditions and ceremonies alive. The team is composed entirely of volunteers from all units on base and any other people on Hill AFB who are on active duty. If interested in becoming one of "Hill's elite" or for information, call Lieutenant Getter at Ext. 3434 or turn out for practice at building 1256 between 6 and 6:45 a.m. Monday ; through Friday, except holidays: I'" r.? "f Syracuse, N.Y. later this month. Father Meade arrived in April 1978 from RAF Mildenhall, England, and built the base parish here from about 85 families to more than 800 families and singles. One of his prime programs at Hill was the initiation of the Nocturnal Adoration Society, a all night prayer vigil by Hill for the welfare of the military parishioners and civilian communities. He also had an active community outreach program as a member of the Priests Support Group, and worked with local parishes and parochial school boards in meeting the needs of school children. once-a-mon- Ill I! ffllllli ilsilis t i i - , ' th Amn. ' Troy Poovey, 388th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, stands ready for inspection at a drill team practice. The uniform and military bearing are important parts of the drill team's program. (U.5. Air Force Photo by SSgt. Father Meade will be replaced by Chaplain (Capt.) Ray Leurck. Brigloff) 1 t I O 7 Chaplain prepares to leave 23 -- we practice for an hour every weekday morning at 6 a.m. Assigned to Hancock Field EST I fleennni Malm O Sierra O Centennial O Fireking O Marco DONATE YOUR HIDE 1 ! inti n -- maim issraisa, m m m& m mm m mm riFAnnnn aoiaiv - "- HELP THE VETS AT THE VETERANS HOSPITAL WE WILL TAKE ANY KIND OF HIDE: DEER, ELK, SHEEP, HOG, ETC DROP YOUR HIDES OFF AT REG. Job Corp Cantor Goto (Froopor Contor) Martin ros. Tiro (Lokosido Square. CloarlloU) Pacific Chromalo (Ogaan Industrial Park) Mllsbury Mills Parking Lot Ivardalo Mobllo Homo Park Oato 'Smith's rood King Parking Lot (Roy) Thomas motors Parking lot (Rlvordala and Joth St.) Tunas Parking Lot (12th St. and Wall Avo.) Union Pacific rolghtOfflco Parking Lot $10.99 TAKING OFF Luxurious sculptu 100 nylon Eight colors red-Saxon- y or Armstrong carpet warehouses are CAerstockect Thev must move carpet out So they cut prices to us and we're cuttii .g prices to you! l tsmw mm true mm mm mm At va w FURNITURE PEOPLEEZZ .. m aim VkKMHriKLW Mriafifih i.imiii mtmm BM m m mi I OA9 ROY ELKS LODGE 2338 Thank you for your help!' it & mi |