-2- Secretary Wilson, who was able to view a part of the tests first-hand, expressed his personal congratulations and those of the Department of Defense to all personnel who worked so diligently to bring Operation REDWING to a successful conclusion. "That this series will have farreaching effects on national defense, and constitutes an invaluable contribution to the progress in preparedness of our nation is already evident," he said. "The teamwork and leadership, both scientific and operational, displayed under changing conditions of weather and operational contingencies are highly commendable. This fine example of cooperation in such a complex operation indicates that it is possible to blend both the scientific and operational aspects and bring out the best performance in each." Chairman Strauss said: "The nation owes much to these men of science and industry and the armed forces. Their combined efforts have substantially advanced the security of this nation and the free world by developing new knowledge which will add to the power and the flexibility of our nuclear armament against aggression." Besides Admiral Hanlon, the Joint Task Force senior personnel includes: Dr. William E. Ogle, Deputy Commander for Scientific Matters Rear Admiral Leonard B. Southerland, Chief of Staff Major General John C. Macdonald, Deputy for Army Rear Admiral Joseph H. Wellings, Deputy for Navy Brig. Gen. Perry B. Griffith, Deputy for Air Dr. Gaelen L. Felt, Commander, Scientific Task Group. The nuclear experimentation and design for the test devices was carried on by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, headed by Dr. Norris Bradbury, and the Livermore Laboratory, headed by Dr. Herbert York. Both are operated for the Commission by the University of California. The development work on non-nuclear (more) + ate