The White Falcon - 22.01.1965, Blaðsíða 5

Friday, January 22, 1965
WHITE FALCON
LISTENING.ATTENTIVELY —
DIGNITARY ANNOUNCED—Iceland’s Prime Minister Bjarni Bene-
diktsson, escorted by Capt Robert R. Sparks, Commanding Officer,
U.S. Naval Station, attended Change of Command ceremonies. Many
other dignitaries, officers and civilians were present.
U.S. Ambassador to Iceland James
K. Penfield and LCdr N. A.
Ricard, Naval Station Chaplain,
hear the speeches from the podium.
DINING TOGETHER—Admiral Weymouth and Prime Minister Bene-
diktsson (center of picture) conversing during the Luncheon at the
Officers Club after the Change of Command ceremonies.
BEING ESCORTED—VAdm C. E. Weakley enters through the path-
way toward the ceremonial platform, escorted by Capt R. A. H. Samp-
son, chief of staff and aide to Commander IDF. The admiral spoke
during the ceremony and congratulated personnel on the fine work
they’re doing in the free world’s NATO and common defense. Admiral
Weakley also gave praises to Admirals Buie and Weymouth on their
accomplishments.
Photography by Naval Station Photo Lab.
SOLEMN MOMENT Wearing his
Grand Knight’s Cross with Star
of the Order of the Falcon, RAdm
Paul D. Buie reads his new orders
to his old command during his
farewell address in which 600 Navy,
Air Force and Marine personnel
attended.
MORE GUESTS—Enjoying their meal are some of the 186 officers and
guests who attended the Reception-Luncheon, Jan. 16, at the Officers
Club.
HEARING THE ANTHEMS—Standing in preparation for the Ice-
landic and U.S. national anthems are Prime Minister Bjarni Bene-
diktsson and his wife (center of photo) among the distinguished offi-
cers and guests. The Navy Band, U.S. Naval Station, Keflavik pro-
vided the music for the occasion.
VADM ARRIVES — VAdm C. E.
Weakley, COMASWFORLANT, de-
scends from plane to participate
in the Change of Command cere-
monies held Jan. 16 at Hangar 831.
ATTENTIVE AUDIENCE—Some of the dignitaries and their wives
watch as Admirals Buie and Weymouth read their orders.
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to Vice Admiral Weakley and
guests that he had assumed com-
mand; his flag was broken from
the starboard yardarm atop the
hangar.
Admiral Weakley addressed the
audience and briefly described the
responsibilities of the Commander
Iceland Defense Force which in-
volves both NATO and Icelandic-
American interests. He congratu-
lated Admiral Buie on the fine
performance he has maintained in
such a key position.
Following the ceremony, Ad-
miral and Mrs. Buie passed among
the guests, saying a final goodbye
to their friends. As they left the
hanger a formation of Air Force
Interceptors roared overhead, si-
mulcasting their salute with the
formation of military personnel
MAKING FRIENDS—RAdm Ralph Weymouth shakes hands with Col.
Alan G. Long, Commander, Air Forces Iceland, during the “Hail”
party Jan. 15 at the Officers Club for the new admiral and his wife.
Standing from left to right are Captain Sparks, Mrs. Buie, Admiral
Weymouth, Colonel Long, Mrs. Weymouth, and Admiral Buie.
IDF Change Of Command Pictorial Highlights