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WHITE FALCON
Friday, December 3, 1965
Remember, Dec. 7
Twenty-four years ago, the United States was pulled into
mankind’s greatest conflict by the Dec. 7 attack on Pearl
Harbor. We all know the story of the attack and the war
that followed. We have read of the toll in lives and hardship
suffered by the successful defenders of freedom.
Today we are engaged in a struggle of equal, if less violent, pro-
portions. Only in comparatively small places—Korea and the Re-
public of Vietnam—have Americans come into direct physical battle
with potential destroyers of freedom.
The end of this struggle is not in sight. The war in Vietnam could
last a long time. The moral, social and economic struggle in which
the forces of democracy and Communism engage will probably last
longer.
The Americans at Pearl Harbor contributed much to the battle we
fight today. They left a heritage of courage, will power, strength and
faith in the American way.
This year, on Dec. 7, we owe those men a moment of thought, a
promise. Every day that we serve in the armed forces we must con-
tinue to uphold our heritage so that freedom’s torch never dies in the
United States, and lights the darkness for all the people of the world.
(AFPS)
EDITORIAL
‘Vietnik’ Demonstrators Fail
To Heed Their Nation’s Heritage
In the past few months demonstrations on and off college
campuses in the U. S. have protested the American military
policy in Vietnam and the American military in general.
For all appearances one would think that the college stu-
dent of a few years ago who wanted to stand up and be
counted would now rather sit down and be carried out.
Actions like these of the few who build fires with their Selective
Service cards and feel that it is their right to flaunt the authority
of our organized society can only lead to no good end. Whether they
do these things for a cause they believe in or for personal reasons is
beside the point. Violent opposition of the U. S. government by college
students will set the spark of doubt on our allies and friends. A
spark which the regimes of Moscow, Peking and Hanoi will be quick
to fan into a blaze.
The small percentage of students that are demonstrating, protest-
ing and generally causing chaos on a near-riot level, are only a drop
in the bucket. Thousands of students from coast to coast are showing
that the American spirit still reigns in the youth of our country.
Letters, cookies, gifts and the good wishes of many sororities and
fraternities dotting colleges across the nation have made their way
to the men fighting in Southeast Asia. Teachers, who have long
been known to express few opinions with political overtones publicly,
have spoken out against the activities of these “angry young men.”
Two political science graduate students at Stanford University have
organized a group called Conscience which aims to set an example for
demonstration and dissention in the proper manner according to the
norms of society.
We of the military feel this protest against intervention in Vietnam
is a protest against us. If the uniform you wear as a symbol of
strength and pride may now feel like a leper’s cloak. Don’t let it.
The American fighting man is the strength, security and future
of our nation. While serving his country wherever he may be assigned
he is doing his part to hold forth freedom’s light to the rest of the
world.
Here in Iceland, as in many other countries throughout the world
where U. S. military men are stationed, the main job is to hold the
confidence of the people. In order to do this we must live up to the
ideals of our country and the people we represent.
Our nearness here to the Red Bear lurking just across the North
Atlantic should make us aware of the proximity of Communism to
our friends and allies and the concern of these friends for their
freedom.
A Savings Bond
Makes Christinas
365 Days A Year
Are you beginning to wonder
if there is anything you can
find to give Aunt Sue, Uncle
Joe and all the others on your
list this Christmas, that they
really need and will really like?
Take that nice linen table-
cloth you gave Aunt Sue last
year, only to find out later she
had its unused twin up on the
shelf—and had for years. And
that sweater you gave Uncle
Joe. All he did was pack it
away in the trunk.
Wouldn’t it be nice—if just
this once—we could give gifts
that wouldn’t be exchanged or
stored away? And above all
would be wanted and enjoyed
through the years to come?
One gift that seems to fit
that description is a United
States Savings Bond. It al-
ways fits—nobody ever has too
many of them—and it keeps
on growing and saying “Merry
Christmas” every day of the
year. (NavNews)
Catholic Feast Day
Upcoming On Dec. 8
On Wednesday, Dec. 8,
Roman Catholics will observe
a Holy Day of Obligation, the
FEAST OF THE IMMACU-
LATE CONCEPTION OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.
The feast commemorates the
doctrine of the Catholic Church
that Mary was spared from
all stain of sin, orginal or act-
ual, from the very moment of
her conception. Catholics are
obliged to attend Mass on this
day.
At the Naval Station, Mas-
ses will be at 7 a.m. in the
Polar Club, at 11:45 in the
Main Chapel and High Mass at
5:30 p.m. in Main Chapel. Con-
fessions will be heard one-half
hour before each of these
Masses.
THE WHITE FALCON
U.S. Naval Station Keflavik
White Falcon’s mission—To in-
form and entertain all hands, to
serve as a positive factor in pro-
moting the efficiency, welfare and
contentment of personnel.
Capt Emile E. Pierre, Jr., USN
Commanding Officer
Cdr Richard C. James
Executive Officer
Ens William R. Brenneman
Service Information Officer
Staff
J. P. Schmieg, JOSN, Editor
D. E. Jones, JOSA, Reporter
W. Keener, A1C, AFI News Editor
W. H. Maisenhelder, J02
Technical Advisor
The White Falcon Is published weekly on
Saturdays In accordance with NAVKXOS
P-35, revised June 1958, for free dlstrlb-
tlon to personnel of Naval Station Ke/l^.vik.
It is printed commercially by the Isafoldar-
prentsmldja,, Reykjavik, Ice., from non-ap-
proprlatea 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. Govt., Dept, of Defense or the Navy
Dept.
Chaplain A
Cornet
by Chaplain It. E. Blade
Christmas Services
During this season of joyous expectancy, the chapel family
looks forward to the following religious activities.
Sunday, 5 Dec.—Regular Sunday Schedule (see below).
Wednesday, 8 Dec.—Feast of Immaculate Conception, Holy Day of
Obligation for Catholics
Sunday, 12 Dec.—Universal Bible Sunday for Protestants.
Saturday, 18 Dec. Hanukkah, Jewish Festival of Light.
Sunday, 19 Dec.—Christmas Sunday (normal schedule). Carol Ser-
vice with Protestant choirs at 6 p.m. Choir from station chapel,
Keflavik and Reykjavik
Tuesday, 21 Dec.—Christmas Pageant. A dramatic Portrayal of the
Christmas Story in the Field House at 7 and 8 p.m., Protestants
and Catholics uniting.
Friday, 24 Dec.—Candlelight Service for Protestants in the chapel at
7 p.m. Vigil of Christmas Mass at 12 midnight in the chapel.
Saturday, 25 Dec.—Protestant Communion at 9:30, 11 a.m. in the
chapel. Catholic Mass at 10 a.m. in the Polar Club and 12:15 p.m.
in the chapel.
Sunday, 26 Dec.—Regular Sunday Schedule.
Carol Service at 5 p.m. in Keflavik Lutheran Church with
Protestant choirs singing.
Protestant Sunday School Christmas Program at 7 p.m. in the
chapel.
Friday, 31 Dec.—Protestant Communion at 7 p.m. in the chapel fol-
lowed by Fellowship Hour.
Saturday, 1 Jan.—Catholic Sunday Schedule of Masses. Protestant
Communion Service at 11 a.m.
The chaplains join me in inviting you to full partici-
pation in the proper observance of these holy days.
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CATHOLIC
SUNDAY: Sunday Mass ...................................... Polar Club 10:
Sunday Mass........................................Main Chapel 5:
Religious Education for Children .................. High School 11:
Ladies Sodality Communion (First Sundays) .........Main Chapel 12:
Holy Name Society Communion (Second Sundays).......Main Chapel 12:
HOLY DAY MASSES: ........................... Announced in Plan of the Day
WEEKDAY MASSES: Monday, Wednesday, Friday ................Polar Club 6
Monday through Friday...................Blessed Sacrament Chapel 5:
Saturday................................ Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:
First Friday of Month...... Blessed Sacrament Chapel 11:45 a.m. and 5:
CONFESSIONS: Saturday....................... Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4—6:
Sunday .......................................... Polar Club 9:30—9
Blessed Sacrament Chapel 4:30—4
(Confessions heard any other time in Chaplain's office)
CATHOLIC CHAPLAIN
Father John W. Wishard, Ltjg, USNR, Tel. Ext. 2111/4111 BOQ Ext, 2224
:30 a.m..
:30 p.m*.
:45 a.m.
:30 p.m.
:00 p.m..
:55 p.m..
:55 p.m.,
Appointments can be made for baptisms, weddings by calling chaplain’s office Ext. 4111
PROTESTANT SERVICES AND CHAPEL ACTIVITIES
SUNDAY: Morning Worship Service (Broadcast) ...
Morning Worship Service.................
Worship Service ........................
Worship Service (First and Third Sundays) ...
Evening Vesper Service .................
Fellowship Hour.........................
Sunday School (For All Ages)............
Adult Bible Class ......................
Episcopal Lay Service ..................
Lutheran Service (Except First Sunday)..
Latter Day Saints Lay Service ..........
Latter Day Saints Sunday School ........
Christian Science Lay Service...........
Church of Christ Lay Service............
Holy Communion Service (First Sundays)
Reykjavik English Speaking Sunday School ..
Reykjavik Worship Service (First Sunday) ....
MONDAY: Adult Bible Study Group................
TUESDAY: Prayer Service .......................
WEDNESDAY: Altar Guild (Second Wednesdays) .
Protestant Youth of the Chapel .........
Sunday School Teachers (Second) Wednesdays
THURSDAY: Bible Study Group ...................
Chapel Choir Rehearsal .................
FRIDAY: Youth Chapel Choir Rehearsal ..........
Assemblies of God Lay Service ..........
...... Main Chapel 11:00 a.m.
...... Polar Club 12:00 noon
...... Rockville 2:00 p.m.
...... Grindavik 2:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
...... Chapel Annex 8:00 p.m.
...... High School 9:30 a.m.
...... High School 9:30 a.m.
...... Main. Chapel 9:00 a.m.
.......... Main Chapel 9:30 a.m.
...... Chapel Annex 9:30 a.m.
...... Chapel Annex 10:30 a.m.
...... Chapel Annex 12:00 noon>
........ Chapel Annex 3:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 11:00 a.m.
......... US1S Library 10:30 a.m.
Uni. of Iceland Chapel 12:00 noon
.... Chaplain's Office 7:00 p.m.
...... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
.... Chaplain's Office 10:30 a.m.
..... Chapel Annex 4:00 p.m.
........ Chapel Annex 7:00 p.m.
...... Chapel Annex 6:00 a.m.
.......... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
.......... Main Chapel 4:00 p.m.
.......... Main Chapel 7:00 p.m.
PROTESTANT CHAPLAINS
Chaplain Alfred R. Saeger, Jr., Cdr, USN, Tel. Ext 7157
Chaplain Robert E. Blade, LCdr, USNR, Tel. Ext. 4111
Chaplain Robert G. Brown, Lt, USN Tel. Ext. 5273
NURSERY SERVICE
During all Sunday morning Services, from 9:15 a.m. — 1:30 p.m., a free nursery is provided in
the Station Nursery for children over six months of age while their parents attend Services.
Quote of the Week
‘‘The proposed realignment will not only
■ increase‘the combat readiness of the Army
■ reserve forces but also, when completed,
should produce recurring annual savings of
■ at least $150. million.” — Secretary of De-
’ fense Robert S. McNamara,' testifying be-
' fore the Senate Preparedness Subcommit-
■ 'tee on Army Reserve—National Guard re-
alignment.