US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Eustis, VA)

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Fort Eustis- O-D --Fort Eustis Wlpx II if FROM THE POST COMMANDER HEADQUARTERS FORT EUSTIS OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING OFFICER FORT EUSTIS, VIRGINIA August 5, I927 To TI-IE STUDENTS or THE FORT EUSTIS CMTC: This, our third CMTC at Fort Eustis, is at an end and again it is my privilege to extend to you hearty congratulations upon the excellent results accomplished during the period that you have been with us. It has certainly been most impressive to observe the development and progress of the students of this camp, and it is Well realized that without the cheerful and Willing cooperation which you have given at all times the diliiculties of your instructors would have been greatly increased, and the great success which has been achieved would not have been possible. By your voluntary action in attending this camp you have signified your desire to become better citizens by increasing your knowledge of the duties, privileges and responsibility of citizenship, and at the same time by the military training to make yourselves better men physically and better able to fill your role, Whatever it may be, in the defense of your country in case of an emergency. You have responded most generously in every way, you have worked hard, and you have entered into the athletics and recreational facilities of the camp with enthusiasm and energy. We hope you are returning to your homes with a feeling that your month's sojourn at the camp has been both profitable and enjoyable, We are proud of your accomplishments, we have enjoyed having you with us, and we hope that many of you Will be With us again next year. Best Wishes for the future of each and every one of the students of this camp. Very sincerely, Jos. P. TRACY Colonel. 30th CA Brigade Commanding Fort Eustis Q Page Thirly-one ' ' --'--- - . ..v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.

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Fort Eustis- O-D -Fort Eustis i FROM THE CAMP COMMANDER CITIZENS' MILITARY TRAINING CAMP Four EUSTIS, VIRGINIA August 5, 1927 To THE MEN or THE CMTC: In saying farewell to this year,s CMTC I Wish to record my sense of obligation to you for your excellent performance. It has been a great satisfaction to see the remarkable progress you have made and to have observed the willing and intelligent cooperation exhibited by everyone. You have set a high mark for succeeding camps to emulate. I hope to see you all back next year in the next higher grade and that you will carry on until you finish the course and become eligible for appointment as Reserve Officers. The benefit you have received from this monthis training I trust is so apparent to you that you will become the best advertisers of the CMTC movement. It is a matter of pride to have commanded so successful a camp and I congratulate you and thank you for the work you have done. THOMAS W. DARRA1-1 Colo1ze!,34th Infantry Commanding Pug: Thirty-llirn' I if f B WA W