The White Falcon


The White Falcon - 10.07.1965, Blaðsíða 2

The White Falcon - 10.07.1965, Blaðsíða 2
2 WHITE FALCON Saturday, July 10, 1965 NEW CO SPEAKS—Capt Emile E. Pierre, Jr. addresses guests at Change-of-Command ceremonies after taking over as commanding of- ficer of the Naval Station and Naval Forces Iceland. Seated behind Captain Pierre are (from 1 to r) Mr. Valdemar N. L. Johnson, United States deputy-in-charge of Mission, U.S. Embassy, Reykjavik; RAdm Ralph Weymouth, Iceland Defense Force commander; and Cdr Richard C. James, executive officer of Naval Station. The ceremonies took place July 6 in Hangar 831. (Photo by Chambers, PHAN) New Commanding Officer Makes Inauguration Ceremony Speech (Editor’s note: Capt Emile E. Pierre, Jr., the neiv com- manding officer of the Naval Station, addressed the civilians, officers and enlisted men connected wth the Naval Station last Tuesday at his Change-of-Command ceremony. The following is in part the body of that address.) I take great pride and pleasure this morning in accepting the authority and responsibility in two very important capacities. As commanding officer of Naval Station Kefla- vik, and as commander of Naval Forces Iceland. First, I would like to say that'®’' I have noted during my few days hei’e that you are providing base support to U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force Squadrons and Squadrons of the Royal Canadian Air Force in admirable fashion. I have noted wherever I have gone that there is pride and enthusiasm for the work that each department is per- forming. I have not had the opportunity to become well acquainted with you yet. At my first opportunity in the very near future I would like to visit each department, and there learn at first hand your ac- complishments. What you’re do- ing, your current work, your cur- rent projects, and most import- ant of all, your plans for the fut- ure. . . . Although I did not know Cap- tain Sparks, our predecessor in command who was so tragically deceased, you can rest assured that Commander James will acquaint me with the many fine projects begun under his leadership. Now I would like to say that on behalf of myself personally, my wife and my two children, that we are happy and excited over having the opportunity for an ex- tended visit to the country of Ice- land. Already, from the enthusi- asm of those living here, we can see that this tour of duty will be a most pleasurable and rewarding experience. I am looking for- ward to becoming acquainted with the Icelandic people, both as a guest on a visit to their country, and in my official capacity within the North Atlantic Treaty Organ- ization. Lastly, I would like to address a few remarks to the officers and men with whom I will be working closely and importantly in the months ahead of us. Here in Iceland, we have op- portunity of serving not only in the defense of our own country, but also in defense of the count- ries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. This makes each one of us, many men to many people. Accordingly, I would like to stress to every one of you, and particular- ly to the young people here, no matter what job you do here, a great deal depends upon your put- ing forth your best effort. I know some of you are separ- ated from your families as many sailors and marines are all over the world, many of you are living under conditions which you are not accusomed to. But always re- member this: the time you spend in service of your country is precious. Make every minute of it count. The greatest reward I feel that I can receive, and I believe that you can receive, is satisfac- tion in having done the job well. You can look forward to your family and children, or even your grandchildren, who say with pride; “My father served in Ice- land Defense Force under the North Atlantic Treaty Organiz- ation. He did his part to preserve the freedom of all these nations as well as the United States. He did his part to uphold the dignity of free men all over the world.” Hail & Bless Personnel who have arrived (Hail) and left (Bless) U.S. Naval Station, Keflavik as of July 12 are as follows: HAIL Beatty, S. A., SFM3 Timmel, F. C., CTC Bulloch, J. A., CN Kostuch, R. F., BM1 Grove, F. H„ AMS3 Jacoby, D. E., CN Compton, E. B., ACC Bourassa, R. C., MSgt. Medo, F. J„ MSgt. Bloomstein, J. S., MSgt. Hackerd, J. F., A2C Livingstone, W. F., A2C Osbun, C. L., MSgt. Schneider, F. J., Jr., SSgt. Davis, W. P., A1C Holland, W. E., A1C BLESS Boswell, G. J., AN Serafin, M. J., AN Kraft, R. W„ CN Gunnarsson, E. A., EOl Johnson, P. B., SK2 Ruesch, B. K., Jr., SN Barnes, W. E., PR1 Cherry, M. A., ADR3 Dale, W. M., RM1 Loundrel, L. E., CT3 Cusack, J. J., ADRC Araya, R. A., DK2 Barnes, W. E., PR2 Wilheim, C. L„ ETNSN Shuey, W. H„ SN Calija, P. A., TN Hiatt, R. D., RM1 Clark, D. A., RMSN Welpe, G. A., SN Harris, J. L., Jr., AE2 Shokley, C. E., SA Jones, E. D., YN3 Creel, F. E., AN Ramshur, P. M. AN Denavich, A., SN Hooks, D. E„ AC3 Ball, C. S„ AMS2 Stovall, W. K., AN Knopf, T. D. ABFAN Price, A. H., Jr., AMS3 Collins, E. T„ Jr., YN3 Schuloff, S. R., AN Creek, T., Jr., AE3 Parrish, J. G., AE3 Bien, W. L„ SMSgt. Cioffi, M., A1C Strausbaugh, J. A., A1C Twigg, J. R., SSgt. Conrad, J. S., A2C (Continued on page 8.) * * * U-)ii/ine Serviced * * * Protestant SUNDAY: Morning Worship Service...........................Main Chapel 11:00 Morning Worship Service...............................Polar Club 12:00 Adult Bible Class....................................High School 9:30 Evening Vesper Service................................Main Chapel 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hour.....................................Chapel Annex 8:00 p.m. Sunday School........................................High School 9:30 Episcopal Lay Service................................Main Chapel 9:00 Lutheran Service (except 1st Sunday).................Main Chapel 9:30 Latter Day Saints Lay Service.......................Chapel Annex 10:30 Christian Science Lay Service.......................Chapel Annex 12:00 Church of Christ Lay Service........................Chapel Annex 3:00 p.m. Holy Communion Service (1st Sundays).................Main Chapel 11:00 MONDAY: Adult Bible Study Group......................Chaplain’s Office 7:00 TUESDAY: Prayer Meeting...................................Main Chapel 7:30 THURSDAY: Chapel Choir Rehearsal..........................Main Chapel 7:00 p.m FRIDAY: Baptist Lay Service..............................Chapel Annex 7:00 p.m. FRIDAY: Cherub Choir......................................Main Chapel 3:15 p.m. Youth Choir..........................................Main Chapel 4:15 p.m. SATURDAY: Assembly of God Lay Service.....................Main Chapel 7:30 p.m. Protestant Chaplains Chaplain A. R. Saeger, Jr.t Cdr, USN Chaplain R. E. Blade, LCdr, USN Chaplain R. G. Brown, Lt, USN Catholic SUNDAY MASSES:............................................ Main Chapel 8 a.m. Polar Club 11 a.m. Main Chapel 12:15 p.m. Ladles Sodality Communion (1st Sundays)..............Main Chapel 12:15 Holy Name Society Communion (2nd Sundays)............Main Chapel 12:15 DAILY MASSES Monday through Friday....................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4:45 Saturday.................................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 First Friday of the Month.........Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 and 4:45 CONFESSIONS: Saturday.............................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4:00—6:00 p.m CHOIR REHEARSAL Saturday.............................................Main Chapel 10:00 Catholic Chaplains Chaplain T. F. Lehr, Lt, USNR Chaplain N. A. Rlcard, LCdr, USN Appointments can be made for Baptisms, Weddings by calling the chaplain’s office at 4111 Chaplain A Conner Cdr Alfred R. Saeger, Jr., CIIC, USN “HERE BE GOD!” We are told that before the days of accurate maps, the ship captains and navigators drew charts to describe what lay beyond the horizon of the seas. On these maps were many interesting items. On many of these maps the vast unexplored areas of the world were outlined and the cartographers had written in such weird legends as “Here be demons,” “Here be sirens,” or “Here be dragons.” One of these ancient charts came to the attention of a master mariner who was also a very devout “Man of God.” Irritated by what he read on his charts, he crossed out the superstitious legends and boldly wrote in their place: “Here Be God!” Following the eventful day our Lord had fed the five thousand men with five loaves of bread and two fish, the disciples had spent a very terrifying night in their small boat. In the fourth watch of the night they saw a figure walking toward them on the water. Frozen with fear, they shouted, “It is a ghost!” In their frightened state they imagined they saw an enemy, a vengeful spirit from another world, bent on their destruction. But while they cowered in fear, they immediately heard the reassuring voice of their familiar Friend and Companion authoritatively call: “Take heart, it is I; have no fear!” How inclined we are to react similar to either the super- stitious sailors of old or the apprehensive disciples of Christ. When our daily routines seem to overwhelm us, when we are separated from our loved ones and friends, when the inevitable crises and problems of life raise their ugly heads, when our confidence and mature judgement are over- come by the onslaught of doubt and uncertainty it is so easy to see ourselves surrounded with demons, ghosts and dragons— all seemingly determined to destroy us. How quick we forget that in the midst of every facet of life—whether we are living on the pinnacle of success or in the depths of disintegrating despair—the child of God is not faced with a ghost, demon or dragon but a loving Lord. No matter in what state we may find our lives at this moment the voice of our Lord comes to us as well as to his disciples of old, “Take heart, it is I; have no fear!” To be sure it is the best part of wisdom to secure your relationship with your God. So that in the days of loneli- ness or depression, illness or grief, success or defeat you can call upon your Lord of all strength. Then with courage and bold strokes you can cross out the legends “Here be demons,” “Here be siren,” or “Here be dragons.” And with confidence and hope write: “HERE BE GOD!” THE WHITE FALCON UNITED STATES NAVAL STATION KEFLAVIK WHITE FALCON mission—To inform and entertain all hands: to serve as a positive factor in promoting the efficiency, welfare and contentment of personnel. Captain Emile E. Pierre, Jr., USN Commanding Officer, Naval Station Keflavik Commander Richard C. James, USN Executive Officer, Naval Station Keflavik Lieutenant Commander Alice V. Bradford, USN Service Information Officer Gene Taylor, JOC, Technical Advisor STAFF T.D. Streeter, J03, Editor J.P. Schmieg, JOSN. Reporter W. Keener, A1C, AFI News Editor 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.

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