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Two of the chase planes s . . s .tf S , 4 , i s I, J ' t ' - - V'S- ' J ' : . 'n ' , ... " a s v. :V:-- 's'.'1 -' i 1 f i v rv , - ' v . ' .. .' V ..S.. s ' ic' . ; . s v i . : ' ' - J I ,'y Vvv'-.-v- ; . t s. 'J , - .n v -. ' - . iv r -- r- ' , ' . . ' ?' , . . I V, '4 f ' - ;y. v ? V ' . , a . v. . r- ". ' j , e . ' s' ' ? " . s ' ' ' , ,J ? .. j . . ' j..' ' . ' v v . , . - J - v s t, . y ' s . ' .j . ' f ' ' ' - ;V': .. . - w' if- - i , i rf'l. i fJ i . stream of smoke followed the planes out of sight. A recovery crew traveled to the landing sight and slung the spent missile under a CH53 helicopter. They then thrilled the photographers by making two good passes in front of the camera for the . media crews. Once the missile was com Koehler to retire May f i , - ' ' ' f v'': :y "; ' i - f ' . V p.-v- 'rv ' " ' Vtr . ? - ' 1 & ' Anderson; Koehler became TECOM's eighth commander when he assumed that position Nov. 2, 1979. His tenure was the longest in the Commands 22year history. TECOM tests proposed weapons and equipment at It o nine installations and activities in the United Staets and the Republic of Panama. As V commander,' Koehler oversaw an organization which: manages' and controls 'more than six million acres of real estate and; associated air space; employs an annual operating budget exceeding Jr. will pay a final visit to Dugway this Utah Congressman Hansen to ut social living skills. An official of the Utah Jazz will be on post with a youth develop- The Cottage Program's proven across. the country success has been tested and . ment program aimed at from Boston to Los Angeles. . officials. Congressman James V. Hansen, a former Dugway employee, at the invitation of the post commander, will present the keynote speech. The purpose of the event healthy alternatives primarily using the sport of basketball as the focal point. Col. Carruth has established a steering committee of Dugway residents whose primary function will be sorting out, and putting into motion various activities for the youth. Two subcommittees, one addressing youth problems and the other adult programs have been meeting In their network of, services the program focuses on the problems of the alcoholic, then through involvement of the entire family, the program assists theip with new ways to cope and communi- , cate. Headed by Mr. Bemell N. . Boswell, the program will with work alcohol abuse and drug officer, Mr. Ron Lunsford. The entire program will open with public service an-- , nouncements on Salt Lake television stationed, coupled hand-in-han- . Dug-way- s effort iri preventing alcohol and drug abuse in con- ; . d Dug-way- 's Publishing Company, a private hy tty TffMfript-Biillrtl- ii In no way connected with the Department of the Army. Opinions 71 . their gear and prepared for .the long trek back to English Village and from there on to Salt Lake and back to points all over the world. This was the second time in es many years that the media has been invited to witness an event like this. And to say cused onthe military, mission in general. The professional, manner in which all those concerned with Tuesdays activities behaved can only only help maintain a positive image in the eyes of onlookers everywhere. So, feel proud folks, the concensus of the onlookers was that the mission was "Super! $750 million; completes more than 900 tests annually; and, of Germany, France, South employs a military and civilian Work force of almost 12,000 persons. Koehler has been the active commander who welcomed opportunities to tell the Army and TECOM stories to the public and to sional representatives. As TECOM commander he gave more than 100 speeches across the country to elected representatives, veterans groups, students and the gen- proponent of the exchange of ideas between the military and the private sector. To that end he initiated the TECOM Sabbatical and Academic Program for college and university faculty members and graduate students. The program offers tours of several TECOM installations. Durhig the tours, the academic representatives learn what theories and technology the Army is using in the engineering and scientific eral public. His topics ranged from the Soviet threat to the role of TECOM into the importance of pride and patriot- , When the performance of under criticism, Koehler began a program of inviting the media and congressional representatives to APG. Once there, they were allowed to ride, drive and shoot the tank as part of Ml's test program. Koehler felt that these visits paid off in greater support and less criticism of the Ml. Koehler also hosted visitors to APG from the People's Republic of China, the United Kingdom, Japan, Turkey, Egypt, the Federal Republic as an enlisted man, he entered the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and was commissioned a lieutenant of field artillery upon graduation in 1950. In addition to duty in the continental United States, he served assignments in Europe, Japan, the Republic of Korea and the Philippines. In 1969 and 1970, he served with the office of the Assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for Strategic Arms. Negotiations, participating as an advisor to ism. , the Ml Abrams tank came the U.S. SALT delegation at Helsinki and Vienna. In 1975, he was assigned as assistant chief of staff. Opera- Kore.a, India, Austria and other countries. Koehler is a tions and Training, Eighth U.S. Army, and assistant chief of staff for Operations and Training, United Nations Command and U.S. Forces Repubic of Korea. In 1977, Koehler became the chief of staff. United Nations Command and U.S. Forces, Eighth U.S. Army, Korea. He came to TECOM from his position as commanding general of the U.S. Army Defense Center and Fort Bliss, Tex., a position he assumed in September 1977. Koehler is a graduate of numerous Army schools, in- eluding the Command and General Staff College and the War College. His decorations include the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal with "V devie and first oak leaf cluster, the Meritorius Service Medal, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and the Purple Heart. Koehler and. his wife, the former Helen Gruger, have . fields. Koehler joined the Army in April 1944. After 27 months : . nine children. Dugway alcohol and drug program April IB kick-o- ff with a series of training classes ' for Dugway High School seniors teaching proach to early recognition and help for potential abusers. by Dick Whitaker April 18th marks the opencampaign ing of an all-oagainst the abuse of drugs and alcohol on Dugway. On that date a dinner will be held at the Community Club to be attended by most of the directorate, division and office chiefs on post. Others invited include state, county and local government that special care was taken to assure a smooth operation would be an understatement. Everyone involved put their best foot forward and the effort paid off - most who observed felt the mission had "picture perfect. With the deployment of missiles in Europe, more and more attention is being fo plete, visiting journalists and weary local folks packed up Andejson to take TECOM reigns Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation: Command, is intending to re- tire from the Army effective May 1. The Department of the Army previously announced that Koehler will be succeeded at TECOM by Maj. Gen. Andrew H. Anderson, currently deputy commanding general for VII Corps, U.S. Army Europe. A change of command ceremony is planned for April 30 at TECOM Headquarters with Koehler passing the command flag to. y f 1, Maj. Gen. John J. Koehler C' junction with the "Cottage Program", an internationally known and innovative ap v-- - V' k .'. ' X'. th . the area, allowing photographers to line up their sights and settle down to the will be the opening of : ' ' ' . V " 'VrA .' ' - ? .?. v 1984 A'-'- ; s' . .J spectacular sight. The GLCM Tuesday, the skies were weekend. v ' v ' . . - I4 ' "v . v . ' .. . . V t ' -' Cl' -- folks and various support people let out cheers as it cleared the launcher and when the small engine booster fell away and the fins and wings popped out. After close to two hours of flying over the Utah Test and Training Range, passing over sensors strategically placed, along the flight path, and changing directions the missile came to rest out in the range area. Having completed their leg of the mission, the chase planes assumed their flying formation, and with a deafening roar pulled out. The clear and stars were easily vi- MG John J. Koehler, . . .; ; rV ' ' Wf .? v P . f S .- but with the unaided eye, most spectators could only follow the chase planes. Watching a launch is a decision to postpone the I 7 i r:--V;- i'' . y'j1' ' - . r s' " .v i , !'-- ' ' . ; V ; x ' , sf . A v'V"- - 'i y " s WV- ' r , 1 ' r ' ' i :v H' .s'- . i. - ' s 'S'- ,: ' - S . . binoting. With I culars, was able to spot the bird some of the time as it passed close to our location, After a Saturday briefing in Salt Lake and a drive to the launch site on Sunday to set up equipment, the visitors were turned back at Ditto Diner Monday following the ' V- 's . ' 4 v The General Dynamics. BGM 109 Cruise Missile is about 22 long and 22 across. It was marked with a bright stripe which aided in spot- flight. fi pi v' ' function. the world to witness the lotted for equipment retwo-ho- r , ' s . times, while the other two climb high above the clouds to a refueling station. Working in shifts, they assure the missile stays on course and they have the capability to take over the guidance of the missile ill the evefit of a mal- An anxious crowd cheered the launch of one of the last in. a test series of cruise missiles - - -- have the missile in sight at all By S. J. Beeler . ' ", y , i . ' j - y - . : 1 i. y I . for. the past three months. The Cottage Program and the Jazz Youth Development pro- grams are outgrowths of these two committees. A sur vey of Dugway residents on their opinions concerning the use of alcohol and drugs has been completed. The results of that survey will be printed in the next edition of the Sampler. As time progresses, Mr. Lunsford, with the assistance of the personnel from the Cottage Program will be asking for volunteers to assist in the effort of reducing the abuse of drugs and alcohol on the post If you are interested in helping as an educational group leader, meeting coor- dinator,- trainer, data assistant or in fund raising, you are asked to call Ron Lunsford at 2298. Training fbr the various volunteer opportunities will be offered through the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Office. expressed by the witters herein are their own and are not to be ridered an official expression by the Department of the Army. Ttpe ap pearance of advertisements Inserts In this publication does not en endorsement by the Department of the Army. con-stltu- te . |