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August 5, 1942
The Keesler Field News
Keesler Army Airfield, Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel inspects Keesler Field, praising the men's appearance, construction progress including new theatre and quarters, and the Air Force Band during a day-long visit last week.
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Win Praise
Of Gen. Fickel
The appearance of the men and physical facilities of Keesler Field drew the praise of Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel, Commanding General of the Third District, Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, during a day-long inspection of the field last week.
General Fickel told Col. Robert E. M. Goolrick, Commanding Officer of Keesler Field, that he particularly was impressed with progress in construction projects, which include a new theatre, new Bachelor Officers' Quarters and warehouses. These projects were inspected by the General, accompanied by the Colonel. General Fickel also lauded the appearance of the men and the Air Force Band which he reviewed at Post Headquarters on arriving at the Field.
At noon the General was honor guest at a buffet luncheon in the Officers' Club. His official party included Col. L. W. Ballantyne and Capt. P. S. Sherman. He flew to Gulfport from Third District Headquarters at Tulsa, Okla., and drove here.
In addition to tours of the field in both the morning and afternoon General Fickel conferred with field officers in Colonel Goolrick's office.
Win Praise
Of Gen. Fickel
The appearance of the men and physical facilities of Keesler Field drew the praise of Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel, Commanding General of the Third District, Army Air Forces Technical Training Command, during a day-long inspection of the field last week.
General Fickel told Col. Robert E. M. Goolrick, Commanding Officer of Keesler Field, that he particularly was impressed with progress in construction projects, which include a new theatre, new Bachelor Officers' Quarters and warehouses. These projects were inspected by the General, accompanied by the Colonel. General Fickel also lauded the appearance of the men and the Air Force Band which he reviewed at Post Headquarters on arriving at the Field.
At noon the General was honor guest at a buffet luncheon in the Officers' Club. His official party included Col. L. W. Ballantyne and Capt. P. S. Sherman. He flew to Gulfport from Third District Headquarters at Tulsa, Okla., and drove here.
In addition to tours of the field in both the morning and afternoon General Fickel conferred with field officers in Colonel Goolrick's office.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Inspection
Keesler Field
Construction Progress
Army Air Forces
Praise
What entities or persons were involved?
Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel
Col. Robert E. M. Goolrick
Col. L. W. Ballantyne
Capt. P. S. Sherman
Where did it happen?
Keesler Field
Story Details
Key Persons
Maj. Gen. Jacob E. Fickel
Col. Robert E. M. Goolrick
Col. L. W. Ballantyne
Capt. P. S. Sherman
Location
Keesler Field
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
Maj. Gen. Fickel conducts a day-long inspection of Keesler Field, praising construction progress, men's appearance, and the Air Force Band; attends luncheon and confers with officers.