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February 8, 1980
The White Falcon
Page 3
Time for Americans to know about Blackdeeds
b:
During this nonth the U. S. Navy
ill join all Americans in observing
Black History month. "Heritage For
America" is this year's theme.
Secretary of the Navy, Edward
Hidalgo, has told Navy members that
this month-long observance will be
more than a review of the story of
blacks struggling from slavery to
their rightful places in American
society. It is a time for all
Americans to become more aware of
individual deeds and achievements of
blacks. Many blacks have played
central roles in our country's de-
velopment and defense.
A noted black who has signifi-
cantly contributed his "Heritage For
America" is Hr. Alvin H. Murphy, a
guided missiles and space special-
ist. He was born in Boston, Massa-
chusetts. Earning honors in
mathematics and physics, he gradu-
ated from Mt. St. Charles Academy,
Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
After graduating from the Catho-
lic University of America, Washing-
ton, D. C. in 1951, A. H. Murphy
went to work for a major aircraft
corporation in California as a Ju-
nior Engineering Draftsman B. He
was assigned to the Constellation
laison group making drawing revi-
sions of the various airplane models
being built in the factory. Next,
he was assigned to the YC-130 Her-
cules transport project where he
helped design the engine mounting,
associated accessories, interior
configurations and other equipment.
For a while Mr. Murphy worked for
a U. S. Naval Ordnance laboratory,
where he designed components for
various underwater exploding mines.
At another laboratory branch, he de-
signed warhead configurations and
components for various guided
missiles such as Terrier, Talos and
Sparrow.
He was First Senior Design Engi-
neer with a missiles and space com-
pany. Mr. Murphy was in charge of a
group of engineers and draftsmen
where research and development pro-
jects were converted into a produc-
tion hardware, including such items
as the Polaris telemetry system, the
Agenda Orbital Programmer and Solar
Array programs.
His many achievements both past
and present are too numerous to in-
clude. But Mr. Alvin Hugh Murphy
has contributed his permanent, un-
precedented advancements in space
technology to make America better.
1979 IDF Christmas
fund drive concluded
The 1979 Iceland Defense Force
(IDF) Christmas Fund Drive conclud-
ed with $1713.49 collected.
Total figures for the individual
commands were: 932 ACWS/COS $14.22
and 3.152KR, COMICEDEFOR $105.50 and
1.000KR, 57th FIS $37, YK1 McKin-
ney (NCS) $10, ilQ AFI $42, Grindavik
$14, NAVOCEANCOMDF.T $31.75 and
4,628KR, CFK $100, Fleet Reserve
Association $77.23, NAVFAC $21 and
1.100KR, 960th $126.15, DET. 360 $7,
CRYSTAL PLATE $24, NRCIDF $60, NISRA
$6, EOD $3 and 300KR, Commissary
$37, Marine Barracks $57, Kiwanis
39,140KR, Catholic Chapel Fund $50,
Kiwanis Club $17 and 9,100KR, VP-23
$261, Naval Station $367.03 and
18.702KR, and the Protestant Chapel
Fund $50.
Over 12 percent of the total col-
lection was from Icelandic employ-
ees. The grand total included kro-
nur conversion to U.S. dollars.
Two AFI secretaries
selected for awards
Two secretaries assigned to Air
Forces Iceland were recently selec-
ted by a board of civilian and mil-
itary members to receive Outstanding
Performance awards.
Mrs. Ofelia D. Elarmo, secretary
for the AFI Commander, and Mrs.
Sharon Ciccocioppo, secretary to the
Chief of Central Base Administration
were honored during ceremonies in
the Office of AFI Commander, Colonel
Paul D. Wagoner. In addition to her
Outstanding Performance Award, Mrs.
Ciccocioppo received a cash award of
$200 for Sustained Superior Perfor-
mance .
57th FIS Commander presents awards to 19
During a recent award ceremony,
Lt.Col. John Carpenter, Commander of
the 57th Fighter Interceptor Squad-
ron, presented the following awards:
The Air Force Meritorious Service
Medal to Major William Flannagan and
Capt. Paul Matys; the Air Force Com-
mendation Medal to Capt. Richard
Wilson, Capt. Mike Pollock, Capt.
Alan Gurveich, Capt. John Thompson,
Capt. Mike Williamson, Capt. Jim
Martin, Capt. Tom Henricks and Capt.
Charles Gerringer.
The Outstanding NC0 of the Quar-
ter was SSgt. James O'Connor and
the Outstanding Airman of the Quar-
ter was SrA. Walter Myros.
The Non-Destructive Inspections
(NDI) Lab was awarded the Foreign
object Damage Prevention Award, ac-
cepted by TSgt. Robert Werly.
A check for $25 was presented to
Sgt. James Austin for his partici-
pation in the Air Force Suggestion
Program. The Crew Chief of the
Quarter was SSgt. Erving Edmond, Jr.
The Seven-Level Maintenance Per-
son for Nov. 79 and Dec. 79 was
SSgt. Robert Watts and SSgt. Ralph
Cerasi respectively.
The Five-Level Maintenance Person
for Nov. 79 and Dec. 79 was Sgt.
Patrick Rhyan and SrA. Marcus Ray
respectively.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY USO—Pat Lockwood (left) and Barbara Burns look on as Capt.
Thomas J. Keene, Commanding Officer of the Naval Station, cuts the USO's
39th anniversary cake Monday. Capt. Keene spoke briefly about the history
of the USO and then invited everyone attending to join him for a piece of
cake. (Photo by J03 David Guise)