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Show zjr. v. v. v ' .! ' DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ' Commander U.S. Army Dugway Proving Ground UT 84022-snn- n- .'.'it I - Dugway, OFFICIAL BUSINESS eL' c PENALTY FOR PRIVATE " USE. $300 I si 5S 5 Mail ; STEDP-P- A Historical Society l?2t?State Street Madison, WI 53706 ouj merest of the personnel of Dugway Proving: Ground" Thursday, October 4, 1985 rces 7m emergency landing i ganizations rolled into action, and were wait- ing when the plane came to a halt. The aircraft crew deployed their emer- gency exit equipment and, within seconds, by Rick Fulton A civilian airliner with 147 people on board made an emergency landing at Michael Army Airfield at approximately 10:52 - . The Boeing 747 aircraft. People's Express Flight 016; enroute from Oakland, Calif, to Newark, New Jersey, landed here because of a reported bomb on board. An anonymous caller to the airlines' Los Angeles desk stated the explosive device would detonate at 11 a.m. As the plane made its approach for emergency landing, the Dugway Army community mobilized, and handled the situation in a calm and steady manner. Army airfield personnel, medics, firemen, Department of Defense security guards, technical services personnel and representatives of many other or i The Dugway community drew together to assist passengers who were waiting at the Community Club. Meals, a place to rest, and telephones were provided As soon as the search of the plane was completed, luggage and carry-o- n items were brought to the sengers. At 7:15 p.m., they boarded buses to go to Salt Lake City Airport to continue their flight east The .first officer of the aircraft, Jim Sullivan, had extremely high praise for the way soldiers and civilian employees conducted the emergency situation. "Everything worked just great," he said. 'The Army did an excellent job." Many of the passengers and crew had kind and enthusiastic words for everyone in the Dugway community. Judith Wawro, a passenger from Hartford, Conn., summed up those feelings of goodwill when she said, simply, T think the Army handled it - nt and professional manner which drew words of high praise from post commander CoL David Nydam, and other Dugway officials, who were at the airfield. co-pil- ot During the afternoon and early evening ! hours, Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Bureau of Investigation employees carefully checked the plane and its contents for the alleged explosive device. Dugway medical personnel assisted U passengers and crew members who sustained minor cuts and bruises. - themselves as such, there were many courageous and gallant people who willingly put themselves to risk to help move the passengers to safety. ; ..The situation was handled in a calm, confi-de- - the passengers were sliding down ramps to the ground. Soldiers and civilian employees, immediately moved in to escort the evacuees to a hurrsdly-assemble- d fleet of pickup trucks and other vehicles, which carried them to safety. a.m. Monday. Evacuees were taken to the' airfield operations center first, where a careful headcount i After a search, during which no was made. Then they were transported by V explosives thorough were found, the aircraft was bus' to the club, about ; safe by FAA officials, and the crew 10 miles east of the airfield. prepared to fly the aircraft from Dugway to While Dugway people taking part in the "Wichita, Kan. The plane departed at 7:36 emergency situation probably don't think of ; de-dar-ed Dugway-Communit- I A ? . i i y ' Menu by Lisa Simunaci in California a week earlier. He was bringing her ashes After 147 people felt their stomachs rise to their throats, a calm voice, came over the loudspeaker of a Peoples Express 747. "We will be making an emergency landing," said the pi- back home to Winchester . county, New York. "When I write lot According to many passengers, there was no screaming or panic as the other stranded passengers. "I wasn't afraid today,' he ".. flight attendants prepared said. "I've had a good life, it's those younger folks that needed to worry." the aircraft for the landing. As they slid down emergency ramps, and hit the ground, they were informed there was a bomb threat. Then they were rushed away into an assortment of vehi- - As a veteran paratrooper don't usually stay on the plane until it lands, I'm used to jumping out.' Bossert saw action in World War two and the Korean he s cles. The. vehicle. d.rpye.;tbem to busses which carried to her friends they'll have a good laugh. They'll think she arranged this whole thing." He kept a lighthearted attitude as he sat among the 10 miles , here wjurjWhenwegot didnt know it- was' an - ! 'Col. David. Nydam told me about the size of Dugway and the airstrip. I was really surprised," he said. He also told me about the pony express trail and all the other he laughed, "as if I sites," ' was Avor (miner tn om thom Even though he will probably never see much of Dugway or it's surrounding sites, he found a way for. himself and other passeng- , ers to remember their visit Tucked in the breast pock, et of his black and white said,-"-I I, Army from the air T post until I was talking with field to the community club the colonel." in English Village. It was "I didn't know anything then that passenger Bill Bos--' about Dugway when we got sert realized he forgot here," he said. "I called my son and told him we were in something. on is still sister the "My western Utah; the weather plane," confided the white', here is beautiful, and they're bearded man as he tipped glad to see us." Bossert said his Panamanian hat. "I was the meals the club served back ashes her were the best the military carrying home." ever gave him. "And, believe His 79 year old sister died me, I've had quite a few," he them said. . striped shirt were about 20 pencils. As he sketched dif ferent passengers he talked about his art career. Bossert has done wdrkforv various magazines including ' the New Yorker. I've done hundreds of things," he said. The most noticed thing I've done is the big H for a well known hotel chain r An ACS worker, PFC Ann Ward noticed one of his sketches during the situation.. He drew a sketch of ' V." ; - v two passengers as they wrote letters at the club. Ward made copies of the sketch and distributed it to the rest of the passengers. become effective Nov. 1. This regulation was the result of negotiations between local unions and Dugway officials, according to Darrell Coffman, security specialist Under this new regulation, car owners will maintain seat belt fixtures to insure they work and are available for use by all passengers.- In cases of inoperative or missing required seat belt assemblies, the motor vehicle owner will be given a period of 15 calendar days in which to repair or replace the faulty mechanism. This period of time may be extend . .:' ' ; 'JwWw.. n.., ' '. '' v .VX-"- ' , ; ':v:'r:. v:; ; ..; .0;..,: Now that he'sretired he does a lot of oil painting. He also teaches water color. got a one room school house back home," he said. He also does volunteer I've ' teaching for children and teenagers in the Bronx. PASSENGERS HURRY AWAY from the Express 747 aircraft after it landed at Dugway Proving Ground's Michael Army Airfield. The plane made an emergency ing because of a bomb threat. (U.S. Army ' photo Rick Fulton) land-Peopl- . Mandatory seat belt wear begins on, off post Nov. by Michael Perez A law regarding the mandatory wear of seat belts on Dugway Proving Ground will "Dear folks," he inscribed on the drawing, "everything is fine here at Dugway-wi- sh you were here." ed by the provost marshal upon written request showing good cause for such an exten- sion. Upon third and fourth violations of this regulation within 12 months of the date as-of the first warning, the violator will be sessed four points for each violation against their installation seat belt driving record. The law requires mandatory seat belt use in government vehicles on and off post. Persons in their cars are required to buckle up on post and are advised to do the same off : post "Military police will be checking cars at the front gate," said Sgt. 1st Class George W. Smith, operations sergeant for military police. "They will be mainly concerned with can coming on post" Occupants of a motor vehicle are responsi- es 1 If a driver continually breaks this law in a government vehicle, their authorization will be suspended for 90 days. Suspensions would begin one week after the violation notice is served. However, applying for a hearing before the installation executive officer will delay a suspension for one week. The person involved will be made aware of hearing rights, time limits and who will receive the application. If the person is guilty, a suspension notice will be served with the right to appeal, time limits and how to use the appeal. , Violators have the right to be represented ' ble for their own safety while the driver must take care of children under 16. Violators will receive a warning ticket for their first two offenses, according to Harold K. Oliver, chief of the Safety Office. "Points will be assessed for each additional violation occurring within a year of the first violation," Smith said. "When a driver gets 12 points, he will lose the driving privi' lege for 90 days." . Suspensions pertaining to privately owned vehicles would not affect a person's driving requirements on the job, Smith added. f 4 prior to and during any hearing held. Commissary produce, services, vandalism get attention and the size of available cucumbers and peppers. The quality of produce remains a council concern and will continue to receive attention. by Rick Fulton Commissary produce, post exchange services, vandalism in the housing area and the operation of Dugways own Channel 13 were but a few of the items on the agenda of the Human Resource Council meeting Sept. 18. The meeting, held in post headquarters Conference' Room "A," was chaired by Lt. Col. Richard L. Haley, the command's executive officer. More than 30 people, representoring various staff, operational and support 90 at the attendance ganizations, were in . minute session. old with first business, the council Dealing discussed services offered by the post exthat change. The consensus of the group was nece the are receiving exchange problems and that the find answers, to attention sary a exchange service, generally, has improved considerable amount. This sentiment was voiced by many in attendance. Commissary items discussed, included the wax coating on apples, the poor selection of tomatoes being shipped' in from California, . It was pointed out by a commissary spokesman that a suggestion box program has been initiated. Answers to comments are period. being provided within a seven-da- y Several council members noted they had already used the suggestion program, andd had received answers back within the sped-fle, period. . Other items of old business receiving council attention included wheel chair ramps, availability of grass seed and vandalism in the housing area. Maj. David F. Shockey, director of instal- lation facilities engineering and services, said the required ramps for wheel chairs have been installed. He asked that anyone who knows of a post facility needing such a device should personally, contact him at bis office. He also noted that efforts are underway to replace some Published fay the Tnnacript-Bulletl- n Publishing Company, a private fax firm up way connected with the Department of the. Army. Opinion! a expressed by the, dered an oSHdal suggestions made was to eliminate or reduce classified advertising. The PAO spokesman was asked to explain why the time on the channel is incorrect. He doors in order to better facilitate ramp usage. Another area of concern dealt with by the major was the availability of grass seed for the housing area. It was reported the reavailable for quired quantity of seed is nowself-heland at to. residents distribution own containers when they should take their p, pick up the seed they need. they 'A military police spokesman reported that vandalism in the housing area has decreased, and what does exist is primarily of the g variety. Dugway community members are encouraged to be on the watch for unusual or unlawful activities. They're asked to contact the MPs whenever they see anything that seems, amiss taking place, the spokesman said. Among new business items discussed was the operation of Channel 13. Several suggestions were made by council members to improve the public affairs television facility. A spokesman of the Public Affairs Office was charged to study the current operation and report at the next meeting. Among the screen-slashin- herein are their own and are not to be consl-by the. Department of the Army. The ap-- . reported that lightning strikes during the summer storms was the cause of the problem, and that action was being taken to fix the broken device. Other, council concerns voiced during the meeting included damage to shrubs by house of notice to the residents painters, lack crews are scheduled to , w whenever paint begin is which to the renovation commissary work, slated to begin next month, a restaurant guidebook being compiled by community services, operating hours of facilities on post, the lack of a barber, and the installation's ban on hunting because of increased training requirements. The Wednesday meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m., with the chairman thanking attendees for their assistance in helping to make Dugway a better place to live. Another council meeting will be scheduled soon. 0 . pearance of advertisements Inserts in this publication does not con-stitute an endorsement by the Department ox the Army. I |