PENNSYLVANIA GUARD MANEUVERS IN JUNE
Maj. General Milton G. Baker, commanding general of the Pennsylvania Guard, announced on Monday that the guard will hold training at Indiantown Gap from June 22 to July 6. Five thousand officers and men are expected to participate in extensive training to perfect themselves in the tactics and techniques necessary to maintain the organization as the most efficient state guard among all the states. An opportunity will be extended to officers and men of the present guard who can qualify, to become members of the reorganized national guard.
Governor Martin, Adj. Gen. Robert M. Vail and the division staff are laying plans for training periods to include instruction in the basic duties of the soldier, rifle marksmanship, chemical warfare, reviews and ceremonies. At the same time the recreational needs of the guardsmen will be provided by an adequate program of sports, topped by a track meet for the championships of the division.
Capts. J. H. Brown and Darrell Wilcoxen of the local units of the local units stated they have several vacancies remaining. It is desired to bring the units to full strength in the coming few weeks so that new men may receive several months of recruit training before camp and be ready to take their places in the ranks. Men between ages 17 and 45 desirous of enlisting should see the officers at the Howard avenue and Frankstown road armories.
~ Bellwood Bulletin, 24-Jan-1946, Page 1, Column 3
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