Show Page HASS at al Military Science ofifiers staffi travel ossparianca seem archaic but prove The Military Science Department at Utah State University boasts a staff that is second to none in international experience Every faculty member has lived overseas for at least two Kunz years Department Head Farrell in the colonel Army a lieutenant came to USU from Mons Belgium where he lived for three years workof the ing on the International Staff Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) Farrell equates his experience on a staff with Germans Turks French Greeks British and 1 0 other nationalities to a master in international human relations He has fond memories of riding down two-lan- e continental highways in a British sedan which he as a passenger on the right side of a conveyance on the right side of the road had to make all passing decisions The Kunz family also enjoyed living in Hawaii for two years “My experience in the Panama was a Canal Zone during 1 975-7- 6 real eye opener” says MS III Instructor John Nations “I was amazed at the contrast within the country Skyscrapers stood in the same block as multifamily cardboard huts Dense jungle was dotted with manicured farm plots " Another vivid memory of the "Zone” was the feeling of living in a colony during the “manifest destiny” era All events were seen through the eyes of Panamanians Zomans and Americans during that critical time before the eyes of Panamanians Zomans and Americans during that critical time before the treaty was signed French cuisine was the highlight of Scott Bhckenstaff's three years at the NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgians claim that Brussels has more restaurants per capita than any city in the world and Scott claims to have eaten in most of them (Fortunately he has lost 20 pounds since returning to the USA) Scott has also lived in Hong Kong and Thailand and claims he can order dinner in four languages AlFUldPTC tive to be effee The staff members are not the members of the ROTC at Utah state who have had international ex- perience A very high percentage of cadets have spent time m other com tries Many cadets have had prior military experience and have lived n other nations Other cadets have served LDS missions in countries around the world Cadet Roy Rochelle spent two years in Berlin Germany "I found the Europeans are very willing to help someone with a language barrier if the person puts forth an active effort n overcoming his barrier had an opportunity of spending one day in East Berlin It was a very strange feeing being there among people who were not free to come and go as they I please I thoroughly enjoyed my tour Europe and have made some vey enjoyable memories" Cadet Edward Chandler says "Serving in Germany was an enjoyable experience The opportunty for me to see and visit cathedris castles and heritage history-ncplaces was an outstanding experience for me Serving in Europe offered me many opportunities that most young people never experience Cadet Bob Eckman spent two years in England as an LDS missionary and says "Being in England for the short time was there was an opportunity for me to learn and grow feel that learning of the people and their culture was an outstanding opportunity for me The thing appreciate most was being able to fve in different social and cultural environments and being away from mne for the short time I was I love the people of England and have only positive things to say of my experience there" If you are feeling homesick for someplace across an ocean drop by the Military Science Department and chances are you can find someone to reminisce with in Dave Ottley an assistant professor of Military Science says that his time spent in Germany was not only personally beneficial to him but was an outstanding opportunity for his family "These experiences have been shared to a great extent with my family They have had the opportunity to see and experience many famous places and things that their friends here may only read about While living in Germany we visited many other countries including Holland Belgium France Switzerland Austria and others Our children have learned some additional people and other places ” Dave also lived in France and Belgium for 30 months and speaks fluent French (when he can practice) Staff Sergeant Tom Haberstroh thought the Army was a good deal after his initial assignment to the subtropical island of Puerto Rico Since then he and his family had decided that Alaska was more to their liking Having served a three-yea- r tour in the early 70s Tom Anchorage reenlisted to return to Alaska in 1978 Somewhat to their chagrin the Army had other plans than Anchorage About 400 air miles to the west of Anchorage lies the tiny village of Bethel While referred to as the "hub of southwest Alaska” its population of less than 4000 made it seem less important than the nickname would imply As the Haberstroh family found out it was truly the hub of commerce for 30 or more smaller villages as it had the third busiest airport in Alaska (the only runway that could handle jets farther west than Anchorage) The population of Bethel being nearly 75 percent Eskimo and Indian gave them the opportunity to familiarize themselves with cultures vastly different from their own Living with the Eskimo day in and day out taught them that new does not always mean improved as many Eskimo traditions in h I I I cadets receive tuition assistance Although tuition money can be hard for some USU students to come by for sophomores Robert Huntsman and Carl LaPray the next three years of school are courtesy of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corp (AFROTC) "The scholarships cover tuition books and fees and pay $100 a month” said LaPray All AFROTC students enrolled in technical fields with a GPA of 3 0 or higher and a good score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test are eligible for a three two and a half or one year scholarship LaPray is majoring in Electrical Engineering Huntsman in Accounting Although both are 1 from Utah Huntsman and LaPray took different paths to AFROTC at USU Huntsman from Richfield knew he would join the Air Force— his father is a retired Air Force pilot "For someone who has any interest in serving their country the Air Force has a lot to offer” said Huntsman "Anyone who has enough going for them to make it in college can do it" Huntsman said the AFROTC program at USU is a good one it gives a general background of the fundamentals and teaches leadership Sophomores teach cadets (freshmen) drills to the 1 00 Unlike Huntsman LaPray was not so sure The Logan native didn’t take any ROTC classes in high school LaPray took an aviation course because he wanted to be a pilot Unfortunately flying is expensive and according to the aspiring aviator “The Air Force is the only way you can afford to become a pilot” At first the haircuts and the uniforms — worn every Thursday— bothered him "But it doesn’t bother me at all now” said LaPray "The classes and programs are really good Last year had a class on the historical development of the Air Force and its role in war” he said "Every quarter the AFROTC had I dining out a formal affair that com- bines top brass and the best steak" said LaPray Held at places like the Hill AFB Officer’s Mess or at Zanavoo Lodge dining out" demands best manners A breach of etiquette can find a cadet sentenced to a swig from the "Grog Bowl” a barely edible concoction that is "not alcoholic — at least it’s not supposed to be" according to LaPray The cadets flew to Davis Monson AFB in Tuscon Arizona last summer The three night trip allowed cadets to "shadow" someone during their everyday work helping with career choices After one day in the life of an electrical engineer LaPray Huntsman and was pilot all joined the way ‘The pilot lifestyle was pretty good kind of prestigious ” said LaPray The trip to Davis Monson nave set some records for must Frisbee feats The cadets flew in the cavernous hold of a 30 cargo plane C-- 1 and the space prompted a Fnsbee game At 30000 feet or so and 600 mph they figure that they must have had the highest and fastest Fnsbee ever LaPray said "some (cadets) eat drink and sleep Air Force but most of them are pretty cool” Huntsman estimated that there were about 60 cadets and sometimes they get harrassed on “It's Thursday the day for uniforms don't mostly by foreign students that like the military” he said "I don’t mind I am doing what I want to do" "It's not for everybody but don't think you could find a better deal' said LaPray "as a pilot you are to six years” As a graduate second lieutenant you start at I d the medical and benefits” hospitalization $24000 with The allotments for pilots navigator and missle officers have been grew increased this year with lots of three two and half and one year scholarship available |