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Show uoe (j uijj WESTERN AMERICANA DEC 2 71372 Ft. Douglas, Utah 84113 Dugway,' Utah 84022 Vol. 4 No. 17 December 22, 1972 " Published in the interest of the personnel of the Deseret Test Center ' Published by the Transcript-BulletiPublishing Company, Tooele, Utah, a private firm, in no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions expressed by publisher and writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. The appearance of advertisements in this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army of the products or services advertised. n Chain of Command Holiday messages This Christinas the joy we share with our loved ones brightened bv onr hopes for a just and lasting peace in the world. It is a jov that echoes more faithfully than ever the message of the angels heralding Christ's birth. And as our hearts are wanned bv its glow, they also are filled with gratitude toward those who selflessly sacrifice for the peace that we seek to build. is It is on liehalf of all your fellow citizens that Mrs. Nixon and I wish you and your families a happy Yulctide and a most satisfying year ahead. Christinas, the oldest holiday of the Christian world, is a time for reflection on the a time for you and for hope Peace on earth, tme meaning of its traditional theme good will to men. This Christmas, all of you serving your country in uniform can take great pride in the contributions you have made to peace and to good will. Because you have done your job well, liecause many of you are spending your holidays far fmm home and loved ones, many more Americans can enjoy the full spirit of this festive occasion. Though this is my last Christmas as Secretary of Defense, I shall not sixiri forget the dedication and sense of purpose of all with whom I have served. In the new year and in years to come I am confident that you will continue the vigil that brings the blessing: of peace to vour fellow Americans and to the world. Happy holidays to you all! I am delighted to extend sincere holiday greetings to each memlier of the United States Army. This season of the year has always lieen associated with man's search for peace and the end of armed conflict lietween nations. During the past year, the Army contributed significantly toward the fulfillment of that noble quest. As our soldiers returned from Southeast Asia, the Army for the realities of turned its attention to filled with greater I ahead are lielieve the years peacetime. will men. Proudly, of on earth, good among peace promises the United States Army will continue to play an important role in helping the leaders of this Nation work to achieve a world of peace, equality, justice, and brotherhood. As these efforts continue, I am most grateful for the dedicated service and unselfish devotion to duty which are the primary strengths of today's Army. May each of you and your families lie blessed with a joyous holiday and a New Year of abundant happiness. As we celebrate this holiday season, I am pleased to send personal greetings and best wishes to the inemliers of the United States Army and to their families. This holy and joyous time of the year renew's the promise of good will, brotherhood, and justice for mankind. It also provides us an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to achieving and maintaining a more secure and peaceful world. 1 join with you in expressing the hope that all men and nations will soon be reconciled to one another and in pledging that our efforts' toward this goal will continue throughout the coming year. families the happiest of May God grant you and your holidays and a New Year filled with lifes blessings. 1 RICHARD NIXON President, United States of America On the occasion of this holiday season, I extend to all of the Army Materiel civilian and military Command family my liest wishes that the twelve days of Christmas" and all the days of the New Year lie replete with joy and happiness. Alxive all else, I wish for you and yours that peace which came upon the earth on the first Christmas day. May vou lie secure in the knowledge that your many lalxirs and accomplishments of the past year contributed greatly to peace with justice for which so many of the world's millions long and hope. May we all face the challenges of the New Year with increased devotion and resolution for God and Country, and with greater mutual trust, that lxmd that joins men in great deeds and achievements. May all of you and your families enjoy happiness, good health, and gixid cheer in this holy and happy season. memliers Glory to Gixl in the highest, and on earth peace, goixl will toward men. This thought has lieen expressed many times in many languages and in many different ways, but no improvement has ever lieen made on these simple words. In this statement is emlxidied the complete spirit and meaning of Christmas. In this time for spiritual reflection, rededication, compassion and renewed faith. I extend lx.st wishes for a joyous Christmas to each of you and vour loved ones. Hopefully, the spirit of this Holy Season will one day lie universal and Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men will Income a reality. Peace, freedom and human dignity, our cherished goals, are tie inoral filler of our nation's Let us unite in a fervent prayer that lieiore another holiday season arrives we do achieve that peace on earth that can come only from men of gixxl will everywhere. Then, and onlv then, can the Glorv to God lie in the highest. strength. I extend my liest wishes for a Merry Christinas and Happy New Year. (btLL HENRY A. MILEY, JR. General, United Stales Army Commanding ROBERT F. FROEIILKE Secretary of the Armv MELVIN R. LAIRD Secretary of Defense a Your magnificent support and personal response has lieen most gratifying to me and greatly appreciated bv all concerned. The New Year promises to present new and significant challenges. It will not lie an easy time. I am confident though, that with the continuation of your vital contributions each task will lie accomplished and we will maintain and improve the quality of our work. On the advent of another year, it is my wish that the warmth and hope of this Holy Season will continue with you and your families throughout the New Year in a peaceful world. i 2. CREIGHTON W. ABRAMS General, United States Army Chief of Staff I desire to extend my liest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year to all military and civilian residents and employees of DTC at Dugway Proving Ground, and to express my thanks for the loyalty and support given to me this past year. May you and your families enjoy this holy and joyous holiday season, and may we all look forward to a peaceful and rewarding future as we once more celebrate the birth of Him who offers, Peace on Earth to Men of Good Will." (tyjuUtJhJ CHARLES P. BROWN Major General, USA Commanding ROBERT A. 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