The White Falcon - 15.01.1965, Blaðsíða 3

Friday, January 15, 1965
WHITE FALCON
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THREE SIGNATURES—placed on appropriate lines seal the reen-
listment of these three men. The ceremony took place last Friday in
Capt Robert R. Sparks’ office. Michael J. Carey, ATC, of Aircraft
Maintenance reenlisted for four years. He received orders to a heli-
copter squadron at Naval Air Station, Quonset Point, R.I., through
the incentive program. Robert M. Sellers, CS2, of Supply who also
received orders and Thomas L. Lindemann, YN3, of Security, shipped
for six years.
MERITORIOUS MAST — Richard
G. Anderson, ADRC, receives hon-
ors at a recent Meritorious Mast
given by Cdr T. F. Wentworth, Jr.
The mast was held at the request
of Chief Anderson’s previous Com-
manding Officer in Rota Spain.
His combined skills in the leader-
ship and technical fields were
stressed in the recommendation.
Square Dances
Held On Base
by Frank Johns
“Swing your partner,” “do-si-
do your corner,” and “promenade”
have rapidly become familiar
terms to the members of the newly
organized Keflavik Square Dance
Club.
The club membership includes
approximately 30 officers, enlisted
men, civilian employees and de-
pendents, and meets at the Youth
Center every Wednesday, 7.30 to
10 p.m.
The main purpose of the club
is to learn or to improve one’s pre-
sent knowledge of square dancing.
Frank Johns, HM3, president
of the club, assisted by Lt Gene
Haynes, instruct members in the
various square dances. The other
officers are John Garrod, vice-
president; Miss Lynn Lee, secre-
tary; and Lt. Col. William Rowe,
parliamentarian.
In the near future, the club
plans to teach American square
dancing to an Icelandic folk dance
group from Reykjavik.
Anyone interested in square
dancing is cordially invited to join
the club members on any Wednes-
day evening.
Hope to see you there.
VCO WiHeA
Club %eu>A
by Lynn Repp
The Civilian Club was the
scene of 60 shrill little voices
happily singing an off-key “Jingle
Bells” at the Children’s Christ-
mas Party Dec. 20.
As Santa and his helpers
passed out the gifts, paper and
bows began to fly across the
room and happy oohs and ahs
were exclaimed as each child
opened his or her gift.
Gifts ranged from squeeze toys
to model car kits. Each gift was
carefully chosen to suit each
child’s age.
Heading the Christmas Party
committee was Mrs. Jo Taulbee,
chairman. Her assistants were
Mrs, Jane Nyholt, Mrs. Rose
Romo, Mrs. Joan Cooper and
Mrs. Diane Sanders.
Mrs. Paul D. Buie was the
honor guest of the N.C.O. Club.
Mrs. Jane Romano presented a
scrolled cross to Mrs. Buie from
the members.
At the business meeting Jan.5,
Mrs. F. A. Kozak and Mrs. Bever-
ly Baker were welcomed as new
members of the N.C.O. Wives’
Club._____________________
Two Receive
Recognition
Letters of commendation for
outstanding performance of duty
were presented to Howard A.
Tucker, BMCS and Arlen C.
Kuder, PT1 by RAdm Paul D.
Buie, Commander Barrier Forces
Atlantic, during ceremonies held
Jan. 7.
A veteran of 22 years naval
service, Tucker was awarded the
commendation letter for “....ex-
ceptionally high standard of ac-
complishment in his assignment
as leading chief, chief master at
arms and assistant first lieutenant
for the staff of Commander Bar-
rier Forces Atlantic.”
A native of Cuyahoga Falls,
Ohio, Kuder received his com-
mendation letter for “....contin-
ually demonstrating a unique
ability to resolve complicated prob-
lems met in your assignment as
assistant to the Intelligence Of-
ficer, on the staff of Commander
Barrier Forces Atlantic.
New School’s
Plans Started
Ground-breaking ceremonies for
the construction of a new elemen-
tary school took place beside the
high school last Friday at 11:30
a.m.
Capt Robert R. Sparks, Naval
Station commanding officer, and
Mr. P. Peck, Alfred T. Mahan
High School principal, rode in
the tractor which broke the
ground for construction to begin.
A crowd of over 100 watched the
ceremony.
The new school will fulfill the
need for more adequate facilities
and will centralize the educational
plant.
It will contain 12 classrooms, a
library, a gym, locker rooms, pro-
vision for a cafeteria and adequ-
ate administrative space. Many of
the most modern features of
school construction will be used
in the building.
Construction will be accom-
plished by the Icelandic Prime
Contractor. The school will be
completed prior to the end of
this year.
Also present were, Chaplain
Saeger, Cdr W. R. Reese, Jr.,
public works officer and LCdr
Robert A. Litke, resident officer
in charge of construction.
FRA News
by Dave Scott
The future of the Northern
Lights Branch 255 of the Fleet
Reserve Association looks as
bright as its name. Things are
beginning to happen in the FRA
at Keflavik.
In addition to sponsoring the
Explorer Scout Troop, a commit-
tee was established at the last
business meeting to investigate
the possibilities of establishing a
Ladies Auxiliary of Branch 255.
Any wife, mother or daughter of
a member of the FRA over the
age of 16 is eligible for member-
ship in the Ladies Auxiliary of
the Fleet Reserve Association.
National President To Visit
Keflavik
There is a good possibility that
the National President of the
FRA will be paying a visit to
Branch 255 sometime in March.
After meeting his shipmates at
Keflavik, the newly elected presi-
dent will fly to Scotland to see
FRA members and then return
to the U.S.
Membership Drive
The membership of Branch 255
has increased by leaps and bounds
since this time last year, the paid
membership now stands at 165.
However, with many of our ship-
mates departing soon, a new en-
thusiastic membership drive has
been launched. Each member has
a goal of at least one new mem-
ber by the next meeting. In this
column next week will be a list
of the eligibility requirements and
of keymen to approach for mem-
bership applications.
Two shipmates, H. P. “Shotgun”
Salancy and R. L. Sellers, are
leaving for the States shortly.
Salancy was commended for his
fine work in bringing new mem-
bers in during his tour here.
Sellers was commended for his
excellent work as first Vice Pres-
ident.
Anyone desiring information
about the Fleet Reserve Associa-
tion can contact Perry, HM1, at
2126 or Scott, AC1, at 4193.
to a newcomer, V. E. Frederick, PNCA, of the Barlant Personnel Of-
fice. Where’s Charlie? Resting in his warm pillow slip, natch. (For
a more revealing photo of Charlie, see Page 6.)
How's Charlie? ‘Just Fine’
Say Chiefs - ‘Just Fine . ..’
by Gene Taylor, JOC
So you think you’re not getting enough attention? Talk
to “Charlie”.
Charlie is the world’s best conversationalist. He will sit
and listen for hours.
When it comes to friendship — real friendship — Charlie
is an enduring companion. He’ll stick by you. When you
need him most, he won’t turn® " " " : “
away. Or talk behind your back. under the most «rcum-
He’s true personality, Charlie, stances. But that’s Charlie for
It’s a shame people are always
letting him down.
Does Charlie kick up a fuss or
grumble about it? Not on your
life. He never complains — even
27 Police Tour
Naval Station
Twenty-seven Icelandic Police-
men from Reykjavik and Kefla-
vik were given a tour of the Ice-
land Defense Force Jan. 7.
The group was comprised of
24 members of one shift from
Reykjavik and 3 members of the
local Keflavik force. The group
was given a first hand look at the
Alert Bam and F-102’s, the se-
curity department on base and a
tour of the Armed Forces Radio
and Television Station.
Starting the tour at the alert
barn, a brief description of the
F-102 was given, along with its
purpose in Iceland. The group
was then given a tour of the
hangar in which the functions of
the pilots on duty were ex-
plained.
From there the tour proceeded
to the security department, where
the duties of our security force
were compared with the proce-
dures of the Icelandic Police.
A visit to the radio and tele-
vision station then followed where
the fundamentals in preparing
radio and television shows for
airing to the public was explained
to the group.
Ending the tour at the NCO
club, the men were treated to din-
ner and giving a chance to relax
before departing for Reykjavik.
ID Cards Needed
Personnel are requested to
remind their dependents to
have their identification card
in their possession at all times.
Dependents, 10 years of age
or older, will not be allowed
admittance to Navy Exchange
facilities unless indentification
cards are presented.
you.
Every now and then somebody
gives him a lift. Not that he needs
it, you understand. But it helps.
Others give him an affectionate
pat on the head, talk to him like
he’s got good sense (and he’s got
a heap more than some people),
light a cigarette for him. Maybe
buy him a drink.
Most of the time Charlie just
sits poker-faced, minding his own
business. But he likes people. He
likes parties. Take him to a
swinging party and he’ll swing
with the best of ’em. Before the
last hurrah, he’ll start grinning
like a bearcat—or so some folks
say.
Real cool that Charlie. Parti-
cularly on cold mornings. But if
you seat him near a steaming
radiator he gets mighty hot under
the collar.
Charlie, who stays at the Chief
Petty Officers’ quarters here, has
been around Keflavik for a long
time. Nobody knows for sure how
long, but it’s a safe bet he was
here when the Vikings landed.
Chances are he will be around
for many more years, for although
he tips the scales and only 30
pounds, he’s as tough as they
come. Practically indestructible.
Two years ago a CPO Chief
Electronics Technician Joe Her-
nandez, stumbled upon Charlie in
a nearby lava field. Charlie didn’t
spout any nonsense, so the two
hit it off right away.
That same day Chief Hernandez
brought Charlie to the CPO quar-
ters and introduced him to the
dPO’s, who welcomed Charlie
with open arms. Cheered the
CPO’s “A friend of Chief Her-
nandez is a friend of ours!”
Before Chief Hernandez left
Iceland, he made sure Charlie
would get a personal protector.
The chief who took over caring
for Charlie was Senior Chief Avi-
ation Machinist’s Mate John
Burns.
Chief Burns was proud of
Charlie.
For example, when a chief
checked in at the CPO quarters,
Chief Burns would take the new-
comer to Iceland aside and whis-
(Continued, on page 6.)