Hon. Henry A. Kissinger receiving The Award for Distinguished Service from Col. Joseph Markle

The New York Chapter of the United States Army presented its Distinguished Service Award to the Honorable Henry A. Kissinger at a formal banquet in The St. Regis Sheraton recently. The very impressive award was inscribed, "In recognition of superb service to this country as Secretary of State, for the outstanding contribution to the peace and security of the Free World, and your significant contribution as master diplomat, eminent educator, brilliant author, historian and effective advocate of a strong national defense as the surest guarantee of peace ..." After all these superlatives, an impish and "modest" Dr. Kissinger, charmed the entire audience with a stand-up routine of non-stop witticisms, wry observations, one-liners. . . For instance, "The chairman told me that I can talk on any subject I choose. I am very tempted to do some reading from my book ("Years of Upheaval"), but I checked with the hotel and they told me that they need the

## Henry Kissinger Wins Award

Mrs. Willard Scott

Natalie and CWO Bill MacMillan, USA Ret.

room for tomorrow evening. There is no way I can finish by tomorrow even if I drop the word, "I." The audience — filled with a constellation of gold stars and spaghetti — was then completely at his mercy as he continued, "The other day in Washington somebody spoke about me at a dinner and said, "Kissinger has become a legend . . . in his own mind!" Later after his wonderful acceptance speech, I had to ask him if he were thinking of running for President of the United States even though to do so would require a constitutional amendment since he was born in Germany . . . "No," he said, "but I am giving a lot of thought about running for Emperor!"

Exclusive story by Patricia Reynolds

## Exclusive Photos by Jacques Cappella

Hon. Melvin Laird, former Secretary of Defense, Hon. Henry Kissinger and Col. Joseph Markle

Mrs. Douglas MacArthur; Gen. Willard Knowlton, former NATO Commander in Turkey; and Lt. Gen. Willard W. Scott, Supt. of West Point U.S. Military Academy

Shirley Maytag King
Photo by Jacques Cappella

## Shirley Maytag King/Cancer Society Benefits

"It's the bottom line that counts!"

No, this is not a quote from a Wall Street Banker, but the earnest conviction of a leading New York benefit chairman.

Shirley Maytag King, a patrician beauty who wears smashing designer clothes, watches the costs and expenses of each benefit she runs — and she's done dozens over the years for causes ranging from Memorial Sloan-Kettering and the Metropolitan Opera Guild to the Musicians Emergency Fund, the Lighthouse for the Blind, Lenox Hill Hospital and the Association for the Help of Retarded Children.

Benefits can vary widely in size, scope and the amount of money raised. They include everything from boat rides to dances, from luncheons to gala entertainment. More recently, Mrs. King enlisted with New York's American Cancer Society to help fund medical research into the causes and possible cure for this dread disease.

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and educated at the University of the Witwaters Rand, Mrs. King lived in Florida after her first marriage to the late Robert E. Maytag. She moved to New York in 1960 and began her association with MSKCC as a volunteer in pediatrics. She was elected President of MSKCC in 1978 and initiated the first of the famous Frank Sinatra benefits, which netted more than $1,000,000.

As staff members at the world-renowned Cancer Center recall admirably, Mrs. King was in her office at 1275 York Avenue every day. "And she watched the expenditures of time and money to make sure every possible cent went to the purpose for which it was contributed," a long-time volunteer and director added.

She credits her husband, Kerryn King, who recently retired as Senior Vice President of Texaco, Inc., with supporting her efforts and her philosophy. "As a business executive, he encourages sound management principles," she added.

Mrs. King's youthful appearance and energetic efforts belie the fact that she is the mother of Carol, 27, who resides in London, and Christopher, 25, a resident of Gramercy Park. The Kings lived in Manhattan from the time of their marraige in 1967 until Texaco's move to Westchester County in 1978. Then came a few years of almost daily commuting before returning to a penthouse early this year.

"It's simply great to be back in the City," she enthused. "We love New York and intend to make it our main residence again. But we do like to travel, ski and sail."

And how did the Kings first meet? It was a benefit for the Metropolitan Opera when it opened its new house in Lincoln Center in 1965. Where else?

Mrs. King's first event for the American Cancer Society will be a much anticipated "Champagne, Diamonds and Lace" luncheon and fashion show featuring Pat Kerr's antique lace designs. This imaginative show will be seen by all the fashion conscious people at the Plaza Hotel.

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AUSA in Action

New York Chapter Gives Award
For Service to Henry Kissinger

Before an overflow audience at the St.
Regis Hotel in New York City, the New York
Chapter presented its Distinguished Service
Award for 1983 to former Secretary of State
Dr. Henry A. Kissinger.

Among those in attendance were former
Secretary of Defense Melvin R. Laird, two
former secretaries of the Army, Stanley Re-
sor and Robert F. Froehlke; Mrs. Douglas
MacArthur; Gen. William A. Knowlton, USA,
Ret.; Lt. Gens. Willard W. Scott Jr. and Ben-
nett L. Lewis; Rear Adm. Wayne Caldwell;
Col. Ralph E. Ropp, USA, Ret., director of
AUSA's regional activities; and Jerald New-

man, civilian aide to the secretary of the Ar-
my for southern New York.

Dr. Kissinger was introduced by Melvin
Laird; the presentation of the Award for Dis-
tinguished Service was made by Chapter
President Col. Joseph Markle.

The award citation read as follows:

In recognition of his superlative service to his
country as secretary of state, of his outstand-
ing contributions to the peace and security of
the free world, and of his significant contribu-
tions as master diplomat, eminent educator,
brilliant author, historian and lecturer and ef-
fective advocate of a strong national defense
as the surest guarantee of peace.

New York Chapter. Dr. Henry A. Kissinger receives the chapter's Award for Distinguished Service from Col. Joseph Markle, chapter president.

50,000 People Attend Rodeo Parade

Yuma's 'FAV' Float First-Place Winner

The Silver Spurs Rodeo days are a spe-
cial time of year in the Southwestern desert
city of Yuma, Ariz. This year's rodeo parade
was made even more special with the first-
place float entry from the Greater Yuma
Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army.

The parade, seen by more than 50,000
area residents and winter visitors, is the pre-
lude to the three-day rodeo which draws top-
name rodeo cowboys from the United States,
Canada and Mexico.

Yuma's AUSA chapter, which just ob-
served its first anniversary, fielded its float
—a surrogate fast-attack vehicle with two
soldiers from Yuma Proving Ground and

papier-mâché desert scenery—in the military
category.

According to the chapter secretary, Jerry
Crocker, the float garnered top honors in its
category. "It's a tribute to the people who
built it. We had good soldier involvement
and a lot of enthusiasm for the project," he
said.

The float was built by several soldiers
from Yuma Proving Ground's Materiel Test
Directorate, Laguna Army Airfield and sev-
eral civilian chapter members.

Following its use in the parade, the vehi-
cle was returned to its testing duties at the
proving ground.

Greater Yuma
Chapter. Top win-
ner in the military
float category—a
surrogate fast at-
tack vehicle—was
sponsored by the
chapter and ap-
peared in the Sil-
ver Spurs Rodeo
Parade. Manned
by two soldiers
from the Yuma
Proving Ground,
the float was seen
by more than
50,000 spectators.

Jackson-Palmetto
Achievers Honored

Awards were presented to several civilian
and military persons as a highlight of the an-
nual meeting of AUSA's Ft. Jackson-Pal-
metto State Chapter. Receiving awards
were two Ft. Jackson soldiers, a retired gen-
eral, a South Carolina National Guardsman
and a prominent local citizen.

Tom Bagnal, chapter president, said, "One of the important functions of AUSA is to honor outstanding people who have performed for the good of our chapter and Association and, in turn, for the good of our country."

Receiving a plaque for the Outstanding Military Member of the Year was CSM T. Ray Kirkland, 1st Basic Training Brigade. Speaking of CSM Kirkland, Mr. Bagnal said, "We could spend all night telling you what this soldier has done for AUSA, but I think the fact that he is getting this award tells it all."

S.Sgt. Galen Grant, also of 1st Brigade, was honored as the Outstanding Drill Sergeant of the Year. In addition to the plaque, she received a one-year membership in AUSA and a $100 gift certificate from a leading Columbia department store and AUSA corporate member.

In referring to the honor bestowed upon
S.Sgt. Grant, Mr. Bagnal said, "It really im-
presses me to present this fine young sol-
dier with this plaque. She is by far the most
deserving drill sergeant I have known."

A South Carolina National Guardsman,
CSM James Tabor, was presented a plaque
for his support of the Palmetto Chapter.

"He is a civilian, a soldier and, in South Carolina, we call this great gentleman 'Mr. Sergeant,'" commented Mr. Bagnal. "The National Guard supports us so much and Mr. Tabor certainly played a big part in this."

In introducing the next awardee, Mr. Bagnal said, "It gives me great pleasure to ask

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Maj. Gen. George Mabry to please come forward."

The World War II Medal of Honor recipient was presented the Outstanding Retiree Member of the Year Award for his dedicated service to the Association.

Frank (Chub) Smith, past president of the Palmetto Chapter.

The final presentation was made to the man who had served as president of the Palmetto Chapter for four years: Frank (Chub) Smith. While presenting the award, Mr. Bagnal said, "When Frank took over the chapter, we really weren't red hot. Let's face it, we didn't have corporate members and we didn't have people on post joining."

He noted that Mr. Smith had turned the chapter around and now it is one of the largest, most productive chapters in America. Mr. Bagnal commented that "it all comes from the heart because he loves what he is doing."

Upon receiving the award as Outstanding Civilian of the Year, Mr. Smith told the audience, "You members of AUSA honor me and I am grateful for an opportunity to be part of a winning team. God bless you."

Following the presentation of awards, the guest speaker, Maj. Gen. Albert B. Akers, commanding general of Ft. Jackson, gave a rapid review of over 200 years of American history. "Our search for excellence has been the consistent thread that clearly defines the true worth of our country," he said.

The underlying theme of the American dream is "being the very best at whatever we do. We should feel good about the 1980s," he said. "In fact, it should be an upbeat, prosperous period."

Pointing toward Ft. Jackson, Gen. Akers said that "we are in the midst of a renaissance of standards and values and ethics, where every facet of what we do and how we do it is being uplifted.... Your presence here tonight demonstrates your firm resolve to keep America free."

He said that the audience represented the majority of Americans, the no-longer-silent majority. He concluded by asking for AUSA members' continued support for the positive goals of the Army, to speak against those actions which would serve to weaken the Army, and to work aggressively within the community to ensure that traditional values are never lost.

## Virginia Peninsular Picks Two Winners

### Chapter Presents Science Fair Prizes

Two winners received awards from the Virginia Peninsular Chapter at the annual Virginia Tidewater Regional Science Fair, held at Poquoson High School. Chapter President Willis C. Hardwick presented a decorative plaque and a $50 U.S. savings bond to one winner in each of the junior (grades 7-9) and senior (grades 10-12) divisions.

Chapter awards were presented to students whose exhibits, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrated "the most innovative and original application of a new concept or advancing technology."

More than 200 students, representing school systems in Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake and Portsmouth, entered exhibits in seven categories: biology; chemistry; microbiology; earth, space and environmental sciences; physics and engineering; behavioral and social science; and mathematics.

Judges determining the winners of the chapter awards included Lt. Col. Ray Burrows, Lt. Col. Jim Martin, Maj. Jack Barker, Maj. Paul Fordink, and Maj. William Leonard

of the U.S. Army Applied Technology Laboratory, Ft. Eustis, Va.

The junior division winner was Lynn Hellbaum, a student at Hampton's Eaton Fundamental Junior High School. Her entry, which won overall first place in the math category for the junior division, applied Boolean algebra to the design of a security system.

In presenting the award, Mr. Hardwick praised Miss Hellbaum's project as "a fine demonstration of engineering talent."

Senior division winner was Carmen Beck, a student at Hampton High School. Her entry also won overall third place in the physics and engineering category for the senior division. The experiments in hydrodynamics measured fluid discharge from standing columns into equally spaced containers.

Mr. Hardwick called this experiment a "marvelous piece of work," noting that "energy losses such as those determined by [her] experiment are not treated in sufficient depth in standard physics texts. We're really excited about the chance to recognize two such deserving young students for technological excellence."

### Gen. Francis M. Drake Co. Chartered

The Gen. Francis Marion Drake Company, Drake University, was officially chartered during a Des Moines Freedom Chapter dinner.

The AUSA-ROTC company charter was presented by Maj. Gen. William J. Durrenberger Sr., USA, Ret., AUSA vice-president for the state of Iowa.

Prior to the ceremony, a key to the city of Des Moines was presented to Brig. Gen. James E. Shelton, former commander of the 4th ROTC Region, by Pete Crivaro, mayor of Des Moines.

Attendance also included Maj. Gen. How-

ard G. Crowell Jr., former commander of U.S. Army Recruiting Command; Brig. Gen. Warren G. Lawson, deputy state adjutant general and president of the Des Moines Freedom Chapter, and Lt. Col. Robert J. Devens, professor of military science, Iowa State University and Drake University.

The cadets voted on naming the company after Gen. Francis Marion Drake. Gen. Drake was a Union general during the civil war and contributed significantly to the growth and development of Drake University—which was also named after him in honor of his achievements.

Gen. Francis Marion Drake Company. Gathered at the company chartering ceremony are (left to right): Brig. Gen. James E. Shelton, former commander of the 4th ROTC Region; Capt. Gary Stefani, faculty advisor; Maj. Gen. William J. Durrenberger, AUSA vice-president for Iowa; Cadet David Harrell, company captain; Lt. Col. Robert J. Devens, professor of military science at Drake University and Iowa State, and Brig. Gen. Warren G. Lawson, deputy state adjutant general.

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