The White Falcon - 28.04.1962, Side 2

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WHITE FALCON
Saturday* April 28, 1962
Military Today Asks
A New Kind of Valor
Wihat’s a hero? Any schoolboy, his imagination fired
by reading history, will tell you a hero is a warrior—proud,
dashing, resolute in the face of danger. And indeed our
history is crowded with such men, from John Paul Jones
to Maj. Gen. William F. Dean in Korea.
But what about today. Some people will tell you that
the age of missiles and rockets has given the quietus
to the military hero—that another war would be a push-
button conflict, essentially unhuman except in terms of
casualties. These people are, most likely, so awed by
the achievements of scientists in creating weapons of
destruction that they regard the military man as a
mere appendage or trigger of a machine.
Of course he is anything but that, as Gen. Bernard A.
Schriever of the Air Force emphasized recently when he
spoke to cadets at The Citadel military academy. “You
cannot build creative ability into a machine,” he said. “You
cannot design a circuit to take the place of courage and
you cannot enclose dedication to freedom in a black box.”
The day of the great romantic cavalry charge—sabres
flashing, guidons whipping in the wind, superb mounts
breaking from canter into gallop, bugles sounding above
the thunder of hoofbeats—that day has passed into our
history. The day of the courage that invested such action
is still with us. It may not be glamorous or dramatic, as
Gen. Shriever told the cadets, but it can be found in the
military staff Office and the laboratory, around the con-
ference table, at the test facility.
It was men fired by their convictions, deeply committed
to their work, selfless in their love of country, who gave
the Navy the world’s first atom-powered submarine. In
their persistence and vision they were every much as heroic
as Alvin C. York When he made history on the Argonne
battlefield in 1918. In all the services they are legion—
heirs to the tradition of those dashing heroes whose exploits
make the schoolboy’s eyes widen. The schoolboy of a future
generation will have those heroes to admire, and he will
have others—today’s.
X-Ray Proves
Sailor's Heart
Is on Right Side
When he was a child, Colin D.
Hoyt, SR, at NTC, San Diego,
Calif., had arguments with his
teachers. He thought that since
the only place he could feel his
heart was on the right side of
his chest, that was where he should
place his hand when giving the
Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Nobody believed him.
Four years ago, the young
sailor’s obstinacy was rewarded
when an x-ray revealed that his
heart really was located on the
right. Not only that; his stomach
is located on the right side of his
body instead of in the center.
Although his condition is un-
usual, Navy doctors have told him
it isn’t serious or even a handicap.
Paper’s Deadlines
Must Be Observed
Deadlines for the White Falcon
are of necessity, early. The paper
is printed commercially in Reykja-
vik on Thursdays, although it
bears a Saturday dateline.
Copy and pictures must be in
the White Falcon office (Bldg.
T-44) prior to noon on Mondays
and Tuesdays for inclusion in that
week’s issue. Late items—provid-
ing they have not lost their time-
liness—will not be used until the
following issue.
Unit correspondents are urged
to get copy in early so that proper
recognition may be given to all
organizations.
In fact, Hoyt has sucessfully pas-
sed the physical examination for
submarine duty.
THE WHITE FALCON
UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION KEFLAVIK
WHITE FALCON’S mission — To inform and entertain all hands;
to serve as a positive factor in promoting the efficiency, welfare and con-
tentment of personnel.
CAPTAIN WILLIAM R. MEYER, USN
Commanding Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
COMMANDER F. G. VESSELL, USN
Executive Officer, Naval Station Keflavik
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER R. C. POWERS, USNR
Service Information Officer & Officer-in-Charge
STAFF
Editor: Jim Pynn, J02, USN
Walt Pierson, J03, and D. R. Vanden Brink, SN, Reporters.
The WHITE FALCON is published weekly on Saturdays in accordance with NAVEXOS
P-35, revised June 1958, for free distribution to personnel of Naval Station Keflavik,
Keflavik International Airport, Iceland. It is printed commercially by the Isafoldarprent-
smldja h.f., Reykjavik, Iceland, from non-appropriated funds.
Opinions and statements made in articles published here are those of the authors
and are not to be construed as official views of the U.S. Government, Department of
Defense or the Navy Department.
The Chaplain J Comet
By Chaplain (LCDR) W. C. Hitchens, USN
Easter Is Always
Ester Day has passed, but those glorious days of the
Ascension and Pentecost are still to come, and in reality,
the Easter Season is still with us. The joys of the Resur-
rection are with us always and if we are to be true human
beings risen with Christ in His resurrection, then we shall
seek continually those things which are above. Thus, if we
are. to. be truly human and Children of God, we ought to
work earnestly at all times to improve ourselves. We are
called to strive to reach that state of perfection that is
God’s will for each one. Easter should be proof enough
that it can be done.
Had not the Resurrection occurred we could have plenty
of reason to despair. There would be no Christianity because
it would be a dead religion. However, Christ lives and thus
our lives advance and progress to the things which are
above on proportion to how Christ lives in uh. It is our
cooperation with the Grace of God that brings us to the
things of true value and the things that are above.
God forces us to do nothing. He is patient and allows
us to do as we please. If we choose degradation and hell,
God will let us have them. If we choose the things above
and true human happiness, He gives us those things. Death
or life, God gives a man which ever he wants. It is really
a choice between oblivion or Easter. Christ and the Resur-
rection are the sure means of a better life here and now
because the things above may be enjoyed and used NOW.
Because Christ lives, we live and can rise above that which
caused His death. Easter is now — and .is ALWAYS.
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PROTESTANT
SUNDAY: Episcopal Services ............................... Chapel 9 a.m.
Adult Bible Class ................................... Blgd S-626 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School — Primary .................... High School Buildings 9:45 a.m.
Sunday School — Jr & Sr.................... High School Buildings 9:45 a.m.
Worship ................................................. Chapel 11 a.m.
Christian Science ................................. Chapel Annex 12 noon
Lutheran Service (3rd Sunday) ........................... Chapel 2 p.m.
Church of Christ (Worship Service and Bible Class) .... Chapel Annex 3 p.m.
Evening Vesper Service ................................. Chapel 7 p.m.
Fellowship Meeting ............................... Chapel Annex 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY: Senior Choir Rehearsal .......................... Chapel 6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY: Junior Choir Rehearsal ..................... Chapel Annex 6:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Senior Choir Rehearsal ......................... Chapel 4 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS
SUNDAY .............................................. Chapel Annex 10:30 a.m.
PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS
Chaplain, Cmdr., Warren L. Wolf, USN: Chaplain, Lt. Cmdr., W. D. Powell, USN;
Chaplain. Lt. Cmdr., Walter C. Hitchens, USN and Chaplain, Capt. Luther M. Neilsen,
USAF.
CATHOLIC
SUNDAY: Recited Mass ................................ Main Chapel 8 a.m.
Sung Mass ........................................t Main Chapel 12:15 p.m.
Religious Education (Children) High School Bldg............... 11a.m.
Holy Name Society Communion (2nd Sunday) . .*.................. 8 a.m.
TUESDAY-SATURDAY Recited Mass ............... Eucharist Chapel 31:45 a.m.
Tuesday ......................................... Acolyte Classes 7 p.m.
Friday ................................. Choir Rehearsal (Chapel) 6:30 p.m.
Saturday ........................... Confessions (Eucharist Chapel) 7-8:30 p.m.
BAPTISM WEDDINGS. HOME BLESSINGS, ADULT RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION BY AP-
POINTMENT — CALL. EXT. 4111.
CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
Father Joseph F. Zemites, Lt., USN
JEWISH
Sabbath Service Friday ........................... Chapel Annex 7.30 p.m.
Law Day
Welcome
Aboard
Recent arrivals at Keflavik Air-
port, with previous duty and home-
towns are:
NAVY
Leo D. McDyer, CTSA; Pensacola,
Fla.; Bridgeton, N.J.
Robert M. Quale, SKSA; Newport,
R. I.; Avenel, N.J.
Barry W. Wright, CP; Brooklyn,
N.Y.; Chittenargo, N.Y.
Carl R. Vazquez, AN; Kingsville,
Tex.; Bronx, N.Y.
Robert E. Wheeler, AN; Lakehurst,
N.J.; Camden, Mich.
Charles F. Moikentine, AN; Milton,
Fla.; Lyons, Ill.
Larry K. Croutharmel, AN; Pensa-
cola, Fla.; Dalmatia, Pa.
Kenneth L. Adams, AN; Norfolk,
Va.; Louisville, Ky.
Robert G. C. Reinhard, Jr„ CTSN;
Pensacola, Fla.; Chicago, Ill.
James E. Lee, RMSN; Bainbridge,
Md.; Elon College, N.C.
Monty K. Lawrence, RMSN; Bain-
bridge, Md.; Bowling Green, Ky.
David L. Barnhill, RMSN; Bain-
bridge, Md.; Riviera Beach, Fla.
Arthur A. Buttenbaum, RMSN;
Bainbridge, Md.; Deans, N.J.
James H. McKay, RMSN; Bain-
bridge, Md.; Owosso, Mich.
Michael L. Royse, RMSN; Bain-
bridge, Md.; Terre Haute, Ind.
John L. Griffin, HM3; Bethesda,
Md.; Rockville, Md.
Buford G. Smith, AK3; Jackson
ville, Fla.; Halls, Tenn.
Emilio Caccam, SD3; Jacksonville,
Fla.; Baguio City, P.I.
Michael E. Kostich, SKI; Schenec-
tady, N.Y.; Harveys Lake, Pa.
Arthur W. Barker, ADR1; Patuxent
River, Md.; Jamaica, L.I., N.Y.
Norman R. Martin, CE1; Milton,
Fla.; Milton, Fla.
George A. Harris, Jr., PN1; Fort
George Meade, Md.; Edgefield,
S. C.
Harry H. Partridge, JOCA; Wash-
ington, D.C.; Pittsburgh, Pa.
Richard H. Egged, ETCS; Ports-
mouth, Va.; Great Falls, Mont.
AIR FORCE
A2C Allyn K. Ruff; Keesler AFB,
Miss.; Tacoma, Wash.
A 1C Ronald P. Kirby, Lowry AFB,
Colo.; Rochester, N.Y.
A1C Robert Shoum; Randolph AFB,
Tex.; Ware, Mass.
A3C Charles W. Pickett, II; Shep-
pard AFB, Tex.; Rockville, Md.
VaCif Cxchange
Navy Exchange shoppers have
been reminded again that hours
of operation at the local store
change Monday.
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Fridays the facility will open
at 10 a.m. and will close at 1 p.m.
for a lunch break. At two o’clock,
the Exchange will re-open until
6 p.m.
On Saturdays, the store will
operate straight through, from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. On paydays, no
matter what day of the week, it
will be open from 10-to-6.
Wednesdays — unless a payday
— the store will be closed.
Flower deliveries Stateside for
“Mother’s Day” may be arranged
through the Special Order Clerk,
it has been announced.
Food specials for the coming
week:
Terminal Restaurant, Lamb
Chops; Viking Club, Roast Chick-
en; Snack Bar, Pan Fried Chick-
en. Specials are served with two
vegetables, bread butter and cof-
fee for 55-cents.
NOTICE TO DRIVERS
Compulsory liability insurance
expires April 30 for all Keflavik
Airport personnel ho operate
private motor vehicles.
(Continued from Page 1.)
President Kennedy, on Jan. 16
proclaimed the first day of May
as Law Day, U.S.A., 1962, and
pointed out that one of the great
challenges of our age is “man’s
struggle to sustain individual free-
dom, human dignity and justice
for all.”
He further stated that every
citizen should be concerned with
strengthening the rule of law be-
cause “it is of fundamental im-
portance both to the nation’s wel-
fare at home and to our hopes for
building an enduring structure of
world peace through wider appli-
cation of the rule of law in rela-
tions between nations.”
Extendees Released
(Continued from Page 1.)
about 1,400 officers and 5,500 en-
listed men of the Navy and Naval
Reserve.
Some 12,300 airmen and 700 of-
ficers of the Air Force and Air
Force Reserve are involved.
Critical Skills Involved
It was explained that their in-
dividual terms of service would
have expired between September
1961 and June 1962. They were
ordered retained on active duty
for periods up to 12 months.
In both the Navy and Air Force,
the men were selected for involun-
tary retention on the basis of
critical skills.