Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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the things after Pacs River tests the engineering capabilities.” said Moore. We test for the tactical aspects. It's fun. but it's not dangerous. Moore said he's really excited to be back. What's really exciting Is you see these people you haven't seen in years,” he said. I'm also anxious to look around the rest of the campus. Moore lived in Burrowes Hall for one year and Bard Mall for another. In his junior year, he lived in Lancaster and in his senior year he lived off Route 999. Moore said his four year tour duty in Quantico will end in May. He will then be sent to Okinawa for one year. After that. I would like to get a staff job in DC so I won't have to move so much,” he said. I don't mind moving but if I don't have to, like anyone, I won't,” he said. About his job, Moore said. It s exciting and enjoyable. I've met some very interesting people where I set up. People bend over backwards to help us with what we re doing.” ■ t iT 1 V •» ft , A 1975 graduate. Major John T. Moore. USMC. practices landing the Marine One helicopter to insure safety for President Keagan. While attending MU. Moore was enrolled in the ROTC program. Photo by John Henderson Reagan 19

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To insure safety MU alumnus returned with President's Staff by cris collingwood A Millersville alumnus returned to campus to prepare Pucillo Gymnasium for President Reagan s campaign rally. Major John T. Moore. USMC. returned to his alma mater to insure safety on Pucillo field for the presidential landing. Moore graduated from MU on May 10. 1973. he was in the first class to graduate in Pucillo. At the same time he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Although he graduated with a BS in Biology Education, he has always Known he wanted to fly. Eleven years after graduation. Moore is a Marine One Advance Officer, part of the MMX-1 squadron. The main purpose of the squad is to support the President and the Vice-president whenever they travel. To join the squad. Moore said the pilot must have a specified number of flight hours, request the position, and then allow extensive background checks to be made. The background checks determine if the pilot is the type of person that should be around the President, he said. I like to stay specifically with the helicopters. I work with the White Mouse staff concerning the helicopter s landing, direction, etc., he said. Each helicopter is manned by two pilots and one crew member. The crew chief is responsible for the inside to fly the President and the outside to present the President, he said. Every time they're flown, the helicopters are cleaned outside and inside. The presidential helicopter is strictly a VIP aircraft and must be maintained to VIP standards, said Moore. The fleet of VIP helicopters are marked similarly to other marine copters. The Presidential seal is put on the helicopters prior to trips. It s a piece of steel that fits in an insert that fits on the helicopter when the President is on board. said Moore. We have Vice-Presidential seals, also.” Along with the executive staff, the squad also flies any foreign leaders when they visit this country, he said. For this visit. My job is to ensure the safety set up, he said. I put markers down and ensure there are no obstacles in the way. This was a very easy place to set up. Moore started his career in the Marine Corps Education and Development Corps where he attended Basic School. This 26 week course was the basic military and officer training. Upon completion of the school, Moore went to Pensacola for a year in flight school. My first experience with flying was actually at the Lancaster Airport. Through the Platoon Leaders Class at Millersville. I flew solo In a Cherokee, he said. A Cherokee is a single engine aircraft. From Pensacola, Moore was sent to Air Station Mew River where he stayed for five years. During his stay he manned a Hughey Helicopter and served two six month deployments in the Mediterranean area. Later, he was sent to Cuba under the Carter administration as a reinforcement exercise. As a captain. Moore went to school. Me spent nine months in Amphibious Warfare School. In 1980. he went to Quantico, Virginia and joined HMX-I experimental squadron. Anything that is purchased for the helicopters is tested by the Corps. We get

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by robin rosenfeld A period full of festivities and celebration spread over the campus the week before a week full of dismal weather, which dampened the spirits of some people. The parking lots remained full this particular weekend because the entire campus had reason to celebrate. A theater production, a rock concert, a colorful parade, and a variety of sporting events highlighted the entertainment schedule for the weekend of October 12 to 14. This schedule marked the traditional homecoming Weekend at Millersvillc University. The weekend activities were underway friday evening in the Rafter's Theater with the Citamard Players production of Ladies in Retirement.” Also on Friday night, students and community members gathered into Lyte Auditorium to hear the latest sounds of the five-piece Alan Mann Band. The Philadelphia-based organization played much of its music In the pattern of Bruce Springsteen and leaning toward new wave and sica. Saturday s celebration began with an old-fashioned parade and football game. The parade marched down George Street past the judges Stand and hundreds of eager onlookers. The floats proceeded onto Biemesderfer field for the next event to follow — the Homecoming football game. The theme for this year's parade was 50 s — Elvis, Greasers, and Hot-Rodders.” Citamard won first place for its float depicting a 50's hamburger stand. Following closely was a second place float displaying the combination of Phi Sigma Pi and Alpha Sigma Tau. WIXQ s presentation and float A weekend filled with activity brought many alumni Back to the ’Ville 20 Homecoming