Personnel Seruice 0ffice Now ln 36 Oriern^toro DEFENSE MAPPING AGENCY AEROSPACE CENTER Vol. XVll, No. 13 June 27, 1975 Conptroller Closes 0ut Fiscal Year and Career The end of June and the first of July brings about many significant events the change over of the fiscal year; the celebration of Independence- Day; and the retirement of John I. Johnson. And it is perhaps appropriate that the three events are closely related for as Comptroller of DMAAQ no time is more etched in his memory than the ending of one fiscal year and the beginning of another. And certainly, with over 32 years of Federal Service (both military and civilian) he has done his share and more for the nation. Johnson started his civilian Johnson has been at the forefront career in 1946 after release from of community and Federal in- military service. He served as a teragency service. He has been Psychologist with the Veterans one of the prime developers and Administration in the St. Louis supporters of the Greater St. Louis Regional Office until 1950. From Federal Business Association 1951 to 1954 he was the VA Budget having served as president of the and Coordination Officer. organization in 1967-68 and as a practice of law, including, if His service to the mapping, member of the executive com- feasible, some Public Defender charting, and geodesy community mittee since that time. work." began in January 1955 when he As a working member of the Then using that style of con- joined the Air Force Aeronautical Federal Executive Board, he has versation which has become his Chart and Information Center as served as chairman of the Savings trademark, Johnson-eze, he puffed Ann Konecnik serves as the advance party of one for the new Chief of Management Analysis. Bond subcommittee and as a on his pipe and described his plans. going Personnel Service Office located on the 6th floor of Building 36. The following year he became member of the Federal Fair "I am, though, to take The'new office is designed for the convenience of 2nd Street Deputy Comptroller and in June Housing Council. time out, on a continuing basis, to 'smell the roses.' My personal and managers and make personnel 1961 was named to his present Both the FBA and FEB recently employees, supervisors will Programming Plan (apologies to representatives available on a continuing basis. Staffing the position as Comptroller. presented the retiree with special retiree was born in San certificates of appreciation for his Plans, Requirements and office, besides Ann, who is an employee relations clerk respon- The Antonio, Texas, but came to St. years of service. Technology) will include annexes employee compensation, will be Joe Kelley Herb sible for and Louis at an early age and received In 1959, 1964, and 1969 he was for travel, golf, swimming, Kadowaki, employee relations specialists; Paul Nally, position his secondary education in the St. nominated by the Center as Civil learning French and piano, and classification specialist; and a classifier who will be named at a Louis Public Schools. He holds an Service Employee of the Year in yoga. I may even, at long last, later date. AB degree in Political Science and the management category and learn to play bridge! Coupling all was selected as the St. this with an overflowing domestic an M.A. degree in Economics from Greater job Washington University along with Louis Erhployee of the Year in jar, an abiding interest in Columbio Proiect a Doctorate ol Jurisprudence from 1060. current events, and a modicum of St. Louis University. Tomorrow night John Johnson socializing, I don't anticipate too Assistonce Reworded His military service included will be honored by his many many idle moments. One thing is months of active duty time friends ai a retiremenl party held for sure there will be no Target Lawrence Jungman, CD, General said, "The map edit forty - and Army al Grant's Cabin. Dates in my 'plan.'Flexibility will recently came in for d word of performed so conscientiously by during World War II Reserve duty from 1948 to 1968. He When asked about his be the order of the day." praise from the Director General Mr. Jungman between 4 and 13 from the Reserve Forces retirement plans, he responded, Translated into Information the Instituto Geografico February, as well as the lectures retired of with the rank of Lieutenant "I'm not really retiring. I'm just Office language that means he's Cod azzi" in Columbia f or Aeronautical Chart con- "Agustin on changing professions from going to enjoy himself. We wish assistance provided the struction given by him to per- Colonel. his Federal service, Comptrollership to the part-time him well. countries aeronautical chart sonnel of the Drafting Section, Throughout his construction program. have contributed in a positive 13 Named Jungman provided the manner to the successful com- DMA Director Visits assisLance at the request of the pletion of this first map and will be DMA Inter American Geodetic the basis to continue the program For Long-Term Survey. established in the Instituto." Europe Flight lnfo 0ffice In the letter the Director Training Thirteen Center employees have Counsel's Doughter been selected for long-term full- time training, according to a recent announcement. Exchonge Student The group was selected in five Robin Smith, daughter of Following two weeks of in- categories: Computing and In- DMAAC Counsel, William Smith, tensive language training in formation Processing has been selected for a year's Denmark, she will live with a (Washington University) - An- study in Denmark under the family which has two daughters in nette Krygiel, Andrew Jackson, American Field Service Program. school. Robin is among 40 David Rogers, Paula Hagan Robin became interested in the Americans assigned to the (alternate); Advanced program last year while attending Scandinavian countries. Families Photogrammetry and Image the University City High School. are selected to match the student Processing (Purdue University) She made application for the as much as possible, - David Alspaugh, Billy Robin- program and after a review of her She departed last Tuesday for son, Masao Matsumoto, Dan records and personal interviews her year's adventure. Rusco (alternate); Advanced she was selected. Geodesy (Ohio State University) Melvin Shultz, Inez (alternate); MSgt Michael Rohrer briefs ADM Cramer on maintenance and Dimitrijevich analysis function during a recent visit to FIOE as Maj. John Aeronautics and Astronautics (Massachusetts of Director, visited the DMAAC Institute Fiddler looks on. The DMA Flight Technology) John Hopkins; Europe, in Mainz-Kastel, Germany on May - Information Office, Photo graphic Science /Engineering 16. Majors Fiddler and Mason briefed the admiral on the unit's (Rochester Institute of Techno- mission and functions upon arrival at the FIOE. Admiral Cramer Iogy) - Donald Dyrland, Harold was conducted on a tour through each branch and section and McCullough (alternate). was briefed by the respective NCOICs. He was introduced to and Selections were made by the briefed by each member of the FIOE on individual current Executive Manpower Resources duties. Board. Would You P.y The Price? Dining Hall Menu Next Friday marks the celebration of the nation's birthday an event triglered by the signing of the Declaration of In- Daily Specials dependence some 199 Years ago. Monday, 30 June Sloppy Joe - Reuben - Braunschweiger Have you ever wondered what happened to those men who Pieces Spaghetti with Meat Sauce signed that historic document and have you ever considered what issue I talked of Friday the Tuesday, 1 July Chili Dog HoagieGrill Salami was necessary in every individual to affix his name to Last - - courage 13th in this column and wondered Beef Stew such a declaration? about its origin. Several readers publication Wednesday, 2 July Cube Steak Frankfurter Club According to an article in the News Meter, a of were kind enough to send me - - place Sandwich Chicken La the San Diego Gas and Electric Company, here's what took copies of the Globe-Democrat - A King after the signing ceremony. which explained a possible theory. Five signers were captured by the British as traitors and In the event you missed the ar- Thursday, 3 July Meat Loaf - Meat Ball - Chicken Salad tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and ticle, briefly here's what it said, Pachito with.chili the 13th got its bad name burned. Two lost their sons in the Continental Army; another had "Friday Holiday 4 July two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or in the l?th Century when hangings hardships of the Revolutionary War. were customarily done on Friday, with the hangman's traditional What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and Monday, 7 July Double Burger - Sizzler Steak - Ham farmers and large pay being 13 pence." Salad Lasagna jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were -o- - But they signed plantation owners, men of means, well-educated' Having reached the mid-point of Tuesday, 8 July Swiss Steak Polish Sausage Turkey the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the the year it's time for me to take a - - Club Macaroni with Meat Sauce penalty would be death if they were captured- They signed and couple of weeks off. Mary Hamm, - ihey-iartel pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their honor. from the Graphic Design Division Wednesday, 9 July Swiss Burger - Corned Beef - Bacon & Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, of Carto, will be over to do the Tomato - Chili Burritos saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his layout on the next issue of the home and properties to pay his debts and died in rags.