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CAFS 25th Anniversary Photo Gallery - Section D

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Section D
Fly-over, Ceremony, and Tours (17 August 2002).

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  03260
  • Program.
  • 03260: Front Cover
    (434 x 671 = 31k)
  • 03261: Page 1: Major General Michael J. Haugen (principal speaker)
    (434 x 671 = 65k)
  • 03262: Page 2: CAFS History
    (434 x 671 = 92k)
  • 03263: Page 3: Sequence of Events
    (434 x 671 = 28k)
  • 03264: Page 4: Original PAR Site Employees
    (434 x 671 = 45k)
  • 03265: Page 5: 25th Anniversary Committee Members
    (434 x 671 = 30k)
  • 03266: Page 6: Unit Achievements
    (434 x 671 = 36k)
  • 03267: Rear Cover
    (434 x 671 = 40k)

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  • CAFS Brochure.
  • 03268: Front
    (434 x 671 = 154k)
  • 03269: Rear
    (434 x 671 = 198k)

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  • Gymnasium.
  • With temperatures in the mid 40's, strong winds, and light rain, the ceremony was moved from its planned outdoor location into the gym. (This photo was taken later in the day after the weather had improved.)
  • (440 x 297 = 31k) (893 x 602 = 106k)

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  • Outside the rear entrance to the gym watching for the arrival of the F-16's from the west.
  • (441 X 295 = 34k) (882 x 590 = 109k)

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  • Fly-over by F-16's from Fargo.
  • (488 x 354 = 14k)

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  • Back in the gym, Captain Jonathon Lowe makes opening remarks at the start of the ceremony.
  • Other dignitaries (seated left to right): Congressman Earl Pomeroy; Major General Michael J. Haugen, Adjutant General of North Dakota; and Lt. Col. David Doryland, CAFS Commanding Officer.
  • Senator Kent Conrad was scheduled to attend but his plane was unable to land due to weather conditions.
  • (443 x 295 = 34k) (893 x 595 = 82k)

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  • Presentation of Colors by Color Guard from Grand Forks AFB.
  • (443 x 295 = 31k) (893 x 595 = 77k)

• Re-enactment of the 1 October 1977 site transfer ceremony.
   
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    • Final commander of the Army PAR installation (left) and LTC Cecil Charles, the first commander of the Air Force Concrete Missile Early Warning Station (right), with the commemorative plaque. <$
    • (443 x 295 = 31k) (893 x 595 = 77k)
       
  • 
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    • Closer view of the plaque in above photo.
    • (285 x 400 = 44k)

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  • Lt. Col. Rex Walheim (left) presents Congressman Earl Pomeroy (center) and Lt. Col. David Doryland with a plaque commemorating shuttle mission STS-110, in which Lt. Col. Walheim was shuttle mission specialist. Lt. Col. Walheim was stationed at CAFS in 1985 as a member of the missile warning operations crew.
  • (430 x 295 = 30k) (863 x 592 = 79k)

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  • Recognition of original PAR site employees.
  • Click here for a complete list of employees honored.
  • (433 x 295 = 31k) (864 x 589 = 75k)

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  • The president of the Cavalier, N.D., Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Cavalier, N.D., present Lt. Col. David Doryland with a card signed by the residents of Cavalier.
  • (431 x 295 = 26k) (846 x 579 = 67k)

• Wide angle views inside the gym during address by Major General Michael J. Haugen.
   
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    • Left (east).
    • (443 x 295 = 32k) (893 x 595 = 87k)
       
  • 
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    • Center (south).
    • (443 x 295 = 33k) (893 x 595 = 91k)
       
  • 
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    • Right (west).
    • (443 x 295 = 34k) (893 x 595 = 97k)

• Dedication of 25th Anniversary Commemorative Plaque.
   
  • 
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    • Unveiling of plaque.
    • (366 x 295 = 28k) (712 x 574 = 74k)
       
  • 
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    • Closer view of the plaque after permanent installation between the Gym and the BEQ (Bachelor Enlisted Quarters).
    • (560 x 269 = 44k)

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  • During re-enactment of the ground breaking ceremony, the former Mayor of Mountain, N.D., (in tan sweater) displayed the chrome plated shovel he received at the original 1970 ground breaking. (Unfortunately, only the shovel handle is visible in the photo.)
  • (442 x 295 = 32k) (846 x 565 = 75k)

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  • BEQ (Bachelor Enlisted Quarters) where a reception was held following the ceremony.
  • Sign-up for tours and sale of souvenirs also occurred in the BEQ.
  • (432 x 295 = 30k) (872 x 595 = 96k)

• Souvenirs.
   
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    • Wallpapers CD, wine glass, travel mug, 10th SWS medallion.
    • (479 x 295 = 31k) (958 x 590 = 91k)
       
  • 
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    • T shirts.
    • (443 x 295 = 16k) (885 x 590 = 57k)
       
  • 
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    • Prints and CD wallpapers.
    • (964 x 590 = 95k)

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  • PAR building tour.
  • View toward the PAR building from the bus pickup point in the BEQ parking lot.
  • (433 x 295 = 27k) (874 x 595 = 90k)

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  Grand Forks Herald article about the 25th anniversary celebration.

All photos: SRMSC Webmaster (David Novak)