When was it published?

August 4, 1954 in The West End News

Story August 4, 1954

The West End News

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Lt. Colonel Christmas, Hq. Us Air Force

Q: What keywords are associated?

Air Force Enlistment, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Selective Service, Military Training

Frederiksted, Saint Croix County, Virgin Islands

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What is this article about?

Lt. Colonel Christmas announces a new Regular Air Force enlistment program in Puerto Rico for Virgin Islands residents, allowing branch choice for those with Selective Service obligations, with processing in Puerto Rico and training at Lackland AF Base. Meeting held in San Juan on August 2nd.

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As a result of his correspondence with Hq. US Air Force in Washington, Lt. Colonel Christmas has been advised that a program for enlistment of applicants into the Regular Air Force is being set up in Puerto Rico.

This program not only provides that those for the Air Force enlistment of Virgin Islands residents within the area but also provides that those who have Selective Service obligations for service in the Armed Forces may choose a branch other than the Army by their own voluntary action.

No longer must applicants travel to the states for this purpose. However, they will report to Puerto Rico, and if rejected return home, at their own expense. Those accepted will be shipped to Lackland AF Base for training and reassignment.

Colonel Christmas stated that a meeting was held in San Juan on August 2nd to work out details of the program. Further information will be released as soon as it is available.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What keywords are associated?

Air Force Enlistment Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Selective Service Military Training

What entities or persons were involved?

Lt. Colonel Christmas Hq. Us Air Force

Where did it happen?

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, San Juan, Lackland Af Base

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Key Persons

Lt. Colonel Christmas Hq. Us Air Force

Location

Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, San Juan, Lackland Af Base

Event Date

August 2nd

Story Details

Lt. Colonel Christmas advised of new Air Force enlistment program in Puerto Rico for Virgin Islands residents and those with Selective Service obligations, allowing branch choice without travel to states; applicants report to Puerto Rico, accepted go to Lackland for training; meeting in San Juan on August 2nd.