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Publication: European Stars and Stripes Wednesday, August 14, 1968

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   European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - August 14, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page 6 the stars and stripes wednesday August 14 nato sets War games in Greece shape Belgium is greek British and . Ground sea and air elements will join forces in nato training exercises in the strategic Northern areas of Greece from aug. 20 to 24.a shape spokesman said the combined Maneu vers which will be held along the historic invasion route Between the greek cities of Thessaloniki and ale Andropolis. Have been code named deep Furrow-68." . Army Gen. Ben Kartell commander Allied land forces Southeastern Europe com land Southeast at Izmir Turkey has been named top coordinator for All land air and amphibious phases of the War games in the 60-mile-wide strip of land on the Aegean sea. The joint exercise has Bee scheduled the spokesman said by the commander in chief Al lied forces Southern Europe Cin South with Headquarters in Naples Italy and will be conducted by Harrell com Mander Allied air forces Southern Europe com air Southand commander naval striking and support forces Southern Europe comstr1ke Forsooth. Taking part in deep Furrow-68 Are units of the first hellenic army the Royal hellenic Navy and the 28th hellenic tactical air Force assisted by British elements As Well As american airborne and amphibious unit from the United states and Europe. A Roth dates Given Bremerhaven Germany special the deadline is nov. 8 for eligible High school senior Sand graduate students to submit their applications for the 23rdannual National competitive examinations for the regular naval Reserve officers training corps a Roth. Vice adm. Charles k. Duncan chief of naval personnel in Washington . Has also set . 14,1968, As the Date the tests will be Given in the United states an abroad. The a Roth program is de signed to prepare a Young Man for a Navy or Marine corp commission while he is studying at one of 53 colleges or universities. All tuition fees uniforms and books Are furnished by the Navy and the student receives $50 per month subsistence Al Lowance for up to four years schooling. After successfully completing baccalaureate level College course and All military require ments he is commissioned into the regular Navy or Marine corps. Application forms Are available from High school Counselor and Navy recruiting stations or from the chief of naval person Nel attn pers b6411depart ment of the Navy Washington ., 20370.interested candidates in Europe May request application forms from the commanding officer . Naval Security group activity Bremerhaven Ger Many Fpo 09514. Acrobatic six Eye by Glenn Mays staff writer Rhein main a Germany is outside the weather was nothing but fog and drizzle with intermittent showers. But inside Rhein main hangar 84 it Roscoe Morton team Captain was dry and skilled hands Whereat work readying four Small planes for acrobatic loops turn Sand spins. I certainly Hope it clears up said Roscoe Morton of new or leans Captain of the . Acro Batic team. We can t Fly in this  an air Force c141 had brought the team and four is n g 1 e engine air planes to German for the pilots to compete in the fifth world acrobatic Competition at Magdeburg East Germany aug. 17 to 31. Strenuous flying the skilled hands of the Pilot mechanics quickly went to work tightening bolts attaching win supports and securing Landing gear preparing the planes forthe strenuous flying they go through in Competition. All the team kept a hopeful watch on the weather As they worked. Six pilots who will Fly in the world Competition represent More than 100 years of flying experience. Installation Pilot Marlon Cole left and Mechanic Tim Burgess install Wing supports during ulu in Maiu preparations 8 family combo Pilot Bob Heyrend can rear and his father Mechanic of Hilt Heren Ucen Check out the hero dim a entry for the acrobatic olympics. In top photo Pilot Harold Krier make cockpit adjustments while team interpreter Tho Hov. Frederick Lang holds the tall Assembly. Is photos by Hunter medics Are tiled As most beloved them during an inspection tour of California military facilities. M _ � i .iv.,. % a Lulu san Francisco up  c. Westmoreland term ing the medics the most beloved people in All of v i e t n a a awarded the Silver Star to one of 4th army tanks prowl at Graf Grafe Woehr. Germany special the 4th army tank gunnery program has kicked off Here. The 1st brigade is the Host unit for the gunnery program. The 2nd so 4th Cav the Eye Sand ears of the division was the first 4th army unit to tackle the ranges at the 7th army training Center. The Armor battalions Are Fol lowing the Squadron on final preparations for the tank Crew proficiency course. All Crews will work toward the goal of successful runs on table vi11 on Range 42, the actual  i 11 and 111 were completed at Home station. Table wis the zeroing and bore sighting on Range 6. Crow members then move notable v where each Tanker is tested on his ability to engage moving targets. Table i and Vii Are the mov ing tank ranges. Pfc. Tyrone , Calif. Was honoured durin a lengthy but informal visit by Westmoreland with Vietnam War wounded at Letterman Hospital the general walked  and wore his Miau shirt open at the neck. He toot pains to put the patients at was As he chatted with them a handed out Dpi orations. West Moreland was in command i Vietnam until lie became a army chief of staff nearly two a months ago. Westmoreland had Specia Praise for the �  both on the front lines and in Field hospitals. The medics Are the most loved people in ill � a i Elendina according to the citation r by the general Only after wounded Meade ire aled Ujj wounded Taitl i re ill fondly water s ecu of and seek a in position. Mfd Ades out Iasi in Ary heroism is in Elf the highest traditions of tary  purple Liall n? conferred � Mand millionaire hut Al Okiw swig of san i a j Date a awarded a spec a he appreciation for a i Wui hospitalized Sei Uzuh ii  
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