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The July 1959 activities report notes that there appropriate ceremonies held
on Independence Day which included an address by the Task Group Commander and a
4l—gun salute.
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As to the future, plans were developed in problem areas isolated
in connection with the possible phase out of Army activities in EPG.
for maintenance standby culminated in a letter to CJTF-7, subject:
Planning
Possible
Disestablishnent, dated 24 July 59, which outlines problem areas anticipated by
CTG 7.2 and included recommended solutions."
Among other things during this
period of time a native tuyskxkaxd boys band from Majuro (consisting of 36 boys
ranging from 7 to 15 years oId) performed at the Terrace Theater on 7 July for
an egtimated crowd of 650 persons.
Here is a report from the 4950th forwarded to JTF-7 in July+of 1959 and
entitled "USAF Requirements for Conversion of EPG from Minimum Maintenance Standby
Basis to Fullscale Nuclear Test."
It notes that the 4951st at the EPG now consists J
of 21 officers and 219 airmen which provide air transportation for personnel at the
EPG, as well as a nucleus for build up in the event of a future test series, as well
as providing for a state of readiness of the air facilities.
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