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Show LIBKA& OCT Published In tlie interest Dugway, Utah off tlie personnel by SSG Phil Hale' A top level policy review group recently announced some of its findings nationally on what the future holds for women in the Army. When formed, the group was charged with assessing how current Army policies concerning women, or which affect women, impact on the Army's mission and readiness, to include mobility and deployment Further, the group was tasked to assess how these Lightning from lbst weekends storms damaged KDPGs character generator and transmitter, knocking it off the air. We will be broadcasting the Dugway Mustangs football games on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. Features such as the This Week At DPG.'the movie schedule, announcements and Swap Shop will be brought back on the air when repairs are completed to the character generator.. soldiers and quality of life aspects. End result of the study is hopefully some e policies andor policy changes which will ensure a combat ready, force. Paramount considerations in their quest for this goal are: What is best for the Army? Will the changes enhance readiness? How dowill they affect the Army's mission accomplishment? Army improve the opportunity for all soldiers to succeed and realize their maximum potential? A portion of the study included looking at cost-effecti- Registration is underway for competition in singles, doubles and mixed doubles tennis competition at the gym and annex courts on Dugway September Anyone 10 years and older residing andor working on Dugway is eligible to compete. For further Fnformation or to register see or call Vicki at 28912318. 10-1- 2. Dental Clinic offers full services r . - Specialist By Dick Whitaker 62J General . Operator heed Engineering and The new kid on the block is the Lockheed Engineering and Management Services Company, Incorporated. But before we discuss them, we must first discuss the Construction EcJuipment "new kid on the block. This is an Army-wid-e program designed, as the name applies, to augment the capabilities of post to meet its mission in a timely manner. In other words,, if Dugway wctb requested to perform a test but could not do it in a timely man- ner, or did not have the personnel to perform the task, then it would be turned over to a contractor und- er the Contract Augmentation Pro- - - nt rof PEP , Manage-me- Services Company, Inq. was awarded the CA contract for Dugway. At that time Mr. LaVon C. Stokes was named,by Lockheed, to become the Program Manager. Since then he has hired 25 persons, all from the area, and none from the permanent rolls of Dugway. Some were temporary hires at .Dugway and three. Cliff Shields, Phil Miller and Ray Russell were DPG retirees. Under the rules set down, when a task is. determined to meet the stipulations of CA, the contractor then has to write up a cost estimate what It wbuld take" fdrliim to perform that task. He submits those figures to the CA Officer on Dugway, Mr. William Tanner, and to TECOM. If those figures are ex- . Armys Contract Augmentation Program, the reason we have a A person to deliver the Weekly Bulletin every week and the Sampler every two weeks is being sought and any interested persons should submit a bid to Central Accounting Office, Attn: STEDP-CP-F-U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground, Utah84B2 16. For information call Vera at 2278 or SKern at by September There are two very important ceptable, the contractor then considerations to be taken in this gears-uIf they are not, negotia- program. One, under no circumtions begin. stances can a task be tumed over Stokes said coming up with to a contractor under the Contract those costs figures has been his Augmentation Prograin that could most difficult task. Everything have bqen done by the host instal-- , mu8t be taken into consideration, lation. The second consideration parties, the contractor and is, if Dugway can turn out more joth the Army must understand who is tests within its mission, it cannot responsible for what, do anything but reflect well on the Xhe first task turned over to post and its people. Lockheed was the "Aircraft opera- On May 1, this year, the Lock- - tions in a toxic environment" test p. C 3331. ' MSA softball equipment . to be returned , Anyone who signed out softball equipment from MSA is reminded that it must be returned to Vicki at teh gym by September 8. Holiday closures . , ? Red Cross babysitting clinic ur id , V New fitness regulatlqn " present their comments at this time, since they represent the comments of people who have faced similar hardships and similar expressions of prejudice that many recognize the significant contributions that Hispanics have made to the cultural, social, educational, religious and scientific progress of the United States. Although it is' easy, to overlook these achievements, imagine for a moment what things would be like without the guitar of Carlos Montoya, the acting skill of Jose Ferrer, the sports ability of Lee Trevino, the voice of n, : Center in Maryland, and still another is involved with photography from space that is used for land use programs such as agriculture, mineral surveys and oil ex- ploration. Stokes, a 24 year veteran with Lockheed, said he was very surprised by the availability of expertise in Northern Utah. He said, I was able to find all the skills I needed, right here. That expertise includes MT Operators, Mechanical and Electrical Technicians, Meteorologists, Photographers, Civil Engineers and Office Personnel. He is fully staffed. r for the work that has to be done at this time. . only stimulants. Air Force and Army aircraft were to be put through several tests that would stimulate operations while under a chemical attack, and then determine what effects the attack would have on the aircraft and the plea-sant- crew. The Lockheed supervisor said, . "Certainly there have been glitches, but none of such a serious nature they could not be ironed put.. As a matter of fact I am more than pleased with the cooperation I have receiyed from everyone' on Dugway that we deal with." He said, "If animosity does exist it is not very evident to me. This type , When asked what he thought the future held for Dugway1 and Lockheed, he said, Given the present emphasis on defense and chemical warfare in particular, I think there will be plenty of work. I think we will be here for a while. As far as Lockheed is concerned, I see a carefully considered growth. We have to overcome the new kid on the block idea, he said, but, I think that Lockheed can be an important adjunct to the operation of the Post, and I want to be. part of the progress here at Dugway. of a program requires a great deal cooperation and coordination in order to be successful, and we are getting that here. Lockheed calls this company EMSCO. It is part of a family of corporations that include one that works with the Space Shuttle Pro- gram in Houston, Texas where EMSCO is headquartered. Another is involved in testing the propulsion motors of the Space Shut- tle at the White Sands Test Facility. Another works with data services for the Goddard Space Flight - Bra Hispanics face today. For example, Dr. Juan G. Rodriguez, a professor of entomology at the University of Kentucky, wrote of growing up in Espanola, New Mexico and being fortunate enough to have several 'role models' among Hispanics in the Vikki Carr, or the fashions of Oscar de la Renta. These Hispanic- - ' area, one of them being a horticulAmericans, and so many more,' tural ist and vegetable breeder who have made important advances in had been bom in Mexico and had their individual fields and it is migrated to the United States. proper to give recognition to these After describing the extensive people, many of whom faced education he took in order to become an entomologist (aided, seemingly insurmountable obstacles along the road to the top. largely by the benefits of the G.I. A project which I undertook for 'Bill), Dr. Rodriguez concludes: this year's celebration of National advice to young Hispanics Hispanic-America- n Heritage Is:"My get all the educational training Week was to contact Hispanic-Americagoal listed in the current you can. Go after your chosen rewill be and with tenacity you edition of "Who's Who In Amerimust that believe you ca adn write to them, asking for warded. I but own milce opportunities, your their comments on how they achieved prominence in their field take advantage of what opportuniand what advice they would offer ties are made available to you. to young Hispanics just starting ; Above all, set your expectations out in life. Their comments were , high, and with perseverance, your will also be high. published in a booklet entitled A achievements . ns . expressed by writers herein are their own and are not to be considered an official expression by the Department of the Army. Major General Orlando E. Gonzales, director of Development, Engineering, and Acquisi- gratifying and profitable. Never feel limited by your Hispanic heriIn the immortal words of tage that famous philosopher, Popeye; 'I yam what I yam an tha's all that I yarn! Just try to be the best damn yam possible. A native of Cuba, a two-tim- e mayor of Wichita, Kansas, and. a candidate for Lt. Governor of Kansas, Anthony Casado summarizes: . ... tion for DARCOM, writes: "Young Hispanic-Americamust believe in themselves as individuals and they must refuse to subscribe to the idea that there are barriers to their progress by virtue of being Hispanic. If they don't do this, they are whipped from the start because they won't be motivated to try to succeed. ns "Study, work, be honest and' sincere, and never get discouraged. Get as much education as you possibly can. The libraries are General Gonzales goes on to comment on the value of education, a theme that is unanimously echoed by all persons who full of practical information." re- ments of these individuals, and of those who are mentioned in the "Search For Success booklet that what is important to young His-- p Julies: pride in ones self and in ones heritage, a need for education, a determination of goals is are absolutely self-improvem- ent essential for success in any He concludes by stating: ' ; "Aft the risk of, sounding trite, I have to say that I truly believe that . the formula for successes and achievement remains . .. a positive and forthcoming attitude, educahard tion, and self-improvem- work, determination, and pride --not necessarily but almost in that Mr. Gus Arriola, creator of the v'-- . important to any young person starting out in life. A person must have the ability to make his or her way in this society unburdened by self-mabarriers or self-mahandicaps. A knowledge of where you are from is valuable, but it is more important to know where you are now, and where you are going. "Progress in Civilian and Military Careers is an apt theme for the 1982 observance of Nationde order. popular comic character "Gordo, writes:' "Ethnic pride is admirable, to a point, but individual pride in one's initiative and integrity is far more ' It. can be seen from the com- sponded to my letter "Needless to say, education and . al Hispanic-America- n . de Week. The eppearance cf advertisementsinserts In this publication does not constitute an endorsement by the Department of the Army ' "-'- V ly nations future Search For Success," which is available in various places around Dugway, but several people did not respond in time to be included in this publication. I would like to National Hispanic-america- n Heritage Week is set aside by presidential proclamation to sary information. Those who attended the course were: Keli Skalicky, Tanya Rucker, Calene Long, Shelly Adam, Stephanie Hagan, Kim Swen-soBrigid Nadwomy, Bernadette Mestas, Jeff Love, Michelle and RobertMoroe, and Wendy and Wanda Weatherhead. These young people have all earned their Red Cross Babysitter's cards and will be listed with' ACS under the Rent-a-Kprogram. For those who wyre not able to attend, or for parents, several copies of The Complete Babysitters Handbook have been purchased for the ACS Library. Please feel free to brush up your skills andor gain new ideas by making use of this book. Publishing Company, a private published by the Transcript-Bulleti- n the Department of the Army. Opinions firm in no way connected with flh by Joseph I Buelna Hispanic Employment Program Manager Thirteen boys and girls have just completed a training course to improve their skills as babysitters. Jan Gam, a representative of the Salt Lake Red Cross chapter, taught them about safety, growth and development of children at different age levels, how to prepare a babysitter's kit, questions to ask parents and other neces- A reminder from Army Headquarters . . . AR350-1- 5 fThe Army sent to the Physical Fitness Program), dated July 15, 1982, has been field. The new document strengthens existing physical fitnessstandards as well as performance repoiirio, addresses general a health- quirements for units and individuals, and emphasizes : enhancing lifestyle. activiwith coincides many important Releaseof the regulation ties and decisions in the health and fitness area. Among them: a new weight control program now in the works; an upcoming decision on a new athletic shoe; a revision of the Armys master menu; release of the book "Commander's Handbook on Physical Fitness; and a "wellness program being developed by the Army Surgeon General to provide persons with a guide to health and fitness through weight control, stress reduction, aerobics, muscle strengthening and other efforts. Hispan Stokes Was quick to point out that toxic chemicals are not to be used, play vital role ic-Ameiri- cans shaping - six-ho- Secretary Weinberger commented that "the May 1981 Army Review of women's is- -, sues' became a comprehensive evaluation of factors which influence all soldiers. This men and women of the Army to achieve the goals of military readiness and job satisfaction." The Review Group will conclude its formal analysis on September (continued on page 2) Lockheed, the new kid on the block There will be a pack meeting for Cub Scout and Webelos September 22 at the Command Conference Room in Post Headquarters at 7:30 p.m. Parents who are interested in having their kids participate in the Scouting1 program should contact Paul Formolo at 2830 for further details. Facilities to be closed Monday September 6 for the Labor Day holiday include the Service Station, the Commissary Store and Warehouse, and Post Exchange. The Short Stop will be open 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bank and post office will also be closed Monday. have additional opportunities to 'contribute to the readiness of the Army. Specialist 62E Heavy Construction Equipment Operator 62G Quarrying Specialist 62H Concrete and Asphalt Equipment Operator . 67T Tactical Transport Helicopter Repairman 671 Medium Helicopter Repairman 8?B Construction Surveyor Field Artillery Surveyor bugh these occupations will close to women, 291 MOSs or 83 percent of all enlisted specialties remain open to women in green. Secretary of Defense Caspar W. Weinberger has announced that as a result of the efforts of the Women in the Army Policy Review Group, active Army female enlisted strength will increase by approximately 5,000 over the next several years. The increase will raise the number of female enlisted soldiers to 70,000 based on the currently planned and strength of the Army. The number of leadership and managerial positions available for women officers and noncommissioned officers will continue to increase as it has over the past several years. Thus, women will Transportation and Distribution 54C Smoke Operations Specialist 54E Nuclear Biological Chemical (NBC) non-traditio- nal Delivery person-needed- for SamplerBulletin . 52G so-call- ed MOS. Until now, adequate performance data was unavailable as it - . . adapted and are performing in them. Of par- ticular interest to the group were the Cub Scouts to hold pack meeting f ve 2,1 382 . Acquisition Specialist 23U Nike High Power Radar Simulator Repairman 26F Aerial PhotoSensor ReDairman 26K Electronic WamingDefensive Equipment Repairman 45G Fire Control Systems Repairman 51B Carpentry and Masonry Specialist 51K Plumber 51R Interior Electrician the occupational specialties (MOSs) now open to all soldiers to see how' women have Due to personnel shortages, the Dugway Dental Clinic had curtailed its services and those who it was able to serve. Now, however, with the arrival of Capt' Byron W. Lindsay, the new dentist and director of DENTAC, the clinic can offer full services not only to active duty military and their dependents but retired military and their dependents as well. Appointments can be made by calling 3431 during regular duty hours Monday through Thursday from 6:50 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. i 17C Field Artillery Target , C1ETY ffoir womemi following fields, however, no women will be allowed into these fields: OOB Diver 13R Firefinder Radar Operator 16J Defense Acquisition Radar Operator 17B Field Artillery Radar Crewmember long-rang- Tennis tournament registration bejng held CAL has only been in the past few years that women have been recruited for these fields. The Army will not mandatorily reclassify any of the 1,406 female soldiers now in the policies affect the retention of female 1982 Dugway Proving Gro andr EuredsiyyScptemDer refiortes sttaimdaGds Airinmy Lightning damages KDPG off 05 V V ' |