unit history information
for 178 ASHC
16 CAG
For date 681222
178 ASHC was a US Army unit
16 CAG was a US Army unit
Primary service involved, US Army
Quang Tin Province, I Corps, South Vietnam
Location, Chu Lai
Description: The FALCON newsletter for the 16th CAG contained an article titled "Paper Stone Offers Solution." What follows in an edited version of the material. The 178th ASHC proudly possesses the "Paper Stone" to solve a small but distressing problem. Returning from the day's missions, CEs and FEs are understandibly anxious for a hot meal and shower. Occasionally, flight records and after flight paper work would reflect their great haste. To cope with this problem, the Service Platoon searched for a remedy that would not only increase efficiency but build morale. A 350 pound rock provided the solution. At 1800H, the flight records are individually screened for neatness and accuracy. If mistakes are discovered, the crew is "invited" to participate in the "ceremony." 1LT Terry Frazier, the Service Platoon Leader, explains: "The crew member reports to the Paper Rock, renders a hand salute and requests permission to turn the rock 45 degrees" much to the delight of the cheering spectators - the other flight crews.
Comments: 1LT Frazier, Terry; Service Platoon Leader; ;
The source for this information was The FALCON Newsletter 22 Dec 68
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