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ISN'T IT RANK!
(Taken from AIR FORCE WOMAN, by Dorothy Benedict)

A woman can acquire a variety of things by marriage -- money, position, a home, in-laws, children, hay fever, commissary privileges but never, never RANK. It doesn't come that way. Mrs. Ducrot's husband is a major general and Mrs. Dumjohn's, a second lieutenant but the ladies aren't anything; that is, militarily speaking. They are just Mrs. Ducrot and Mrs. Dumjohn and remain only that until, by their own efforts, they give the world something more to add to the fact that their husbands are, respectfully, a major general and a second lieutenant.

Army officers acquire their rank by seniority, ability or fortunate circumstances or a combination of any two or all three of them. regulations do no provide for the sharing of this rank with their wives, who are not necessarily involved in either the seniority, ability or the fortunate circumstances. A marriage ceremony ties the Ducrots and the Dumjohns for better or for worse but not for the purpose of sharing majorities, colonelcies or any of the military honors that may be thrust upon the two men. Whether the husband's title is humble or exalted, the wives remain Mrs. Ducrot and Mrs. Dumjohn and should so conduct themselves.

The borrowing of the prerogatives of military rank by the wives of the men entitled to them is a flimsy method for winning attention. The results to the borrower is usually ridicule and dislike for herself and, not infrequently, animosity for her husband. Proud though she may be of him, she will do well to let him have his rank to himself and aim to gain her place in life by the direct approach-- earning her own honors.

The interesting thing about it is that women have their own ways to make, their own rank to win. Their rank is based upon their character and achievements, their ability to get along with others. If Mrs. Dumjohn is more intelligent, more kindly, more interested in those about her than Mrs. Ducrot she will ran above her in the hearts and minds of her fellows. She will have greater influence; she will be more important.

Life in the halflight of reflected glory is not nearly as exciting as the sunny radiance of personal adventure. Generals cast big shadows. So do colonels and majors and captains. Even lieutenants can hide your own sweet genius if you let them. Don't lean on rank. Come out into the open and cast your own shadow. Everybody has one.

And if by chance you desire military rank in your own right, join the WAC and work up. It is the only way

BASE NEWS REVIEW

After completing a three-month maneuver at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the 477the Composite Group returned to Lockbourne Monday, May 5. Their appearance on the field was most spectacular. They were greeted on the Line by Colonel B. O. Davis, Jr, his Staff and the Base Band, together with a host of friends. As a special courtesy to the returning group the Officers' Club served as hosts at a Cocktail Party Saturday Evening, May 10.

The WAC Detachment celebrated it's Fifth Anniversary with appropriate ceremonies.

A special Mother's Day Program was presented by the children of Lockbourne in the Base Chapel, Sunday, May 11.

Many officers and their guests danced to the rhythmic strains of the LAAB Orchestra Saturday evening, May 31. This affair will long be remembered as one of the highlights of the social season.

VACATION NOTES

Mrs Agatha Davis is spending her first real vacation in quite some time. She is visiting Washington, New York and other points in the East.

Mrs Yvonne Knox spent several days in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mrs Delya Griffin's visit in Washington, D C was interrupted by a short illness.

Mrs Boatrico Turner is vacationing in the Nations's Capitol.

Mrs Audrey Blue has just returned from a visit in Bethlehem, Va.

Mrs Mary Copper spent Mother's Day in Pennsylvania.

Mrs Maxie Manning spent Memorial Day in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Mesdames Alice Suggs and Mary Beverly departed for their respective homes to await the arrival of the Stork.

STORK STORY

On June 3, 1947, an eight pound, eight once girl was born to Mrs. Virginia Hilliary at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

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