Vol. 2 No. 3

October 1976

• Colonel Crosbie E. Saint becomes the 47^th commander of the Blackhorse at a Change of Command ceremony held in Fulda on 15 September. Colonel Saint, commissioned in 1958 at West Point has held a variety of command and staff assignments in Germany, the United States and Vietnam. He began his career as a platoon leader with the 14^th ACR in Bad Hersfeld. Colonel Ballantyne, departing RCO, moves to the position of Deputy Community Commander, Frankfurt MILCOM.
   
• General Bernard W. Rogers is confirmed as the new Chief of Staff of the U. S. Army. Among the many goals he outlined, standardization within the Army and NATO was an important priority.
   
• An article reported the efforts of Regimental IG officer, CPT Joseph L. Trebor and the local squadron IG representatives in implementing soldier positive directives from DA to use the full power of the unit chain of command to solve soldier problems. CPT Michael E. Erickson received brief mention as the IG officer in the Eaglehorse squadron.
   
• An article described some of the initiatives of the Enlisted Personnel Management System.

• Colonel Ballantyne presents awards at a ceremony honoring troopers at Fulda during final week as RCO.
   
• Combined Federal Campaign begins fund raising efforts in USAREUR.
   
• 8% increase in veteran’s educational benefits announced in Washington DC.
   
• Command Sergeants Major Conference submits numerous recommendations to DA to improve readiness and quality of life areas.

• Three images related to the Regimental Change of Command ceremony in Fulda.
• Image of Fulda dining facility during Hispanic week celebration.
• Image of Colonel Ballantyne during his final awards ceremony at Fulda.
• Image of 94^th Engineer construction equipment at Hersfeld building a new, paved hardstand.
• Image of 15^th Maintenance Company mechanics hoisting an M577 pac during REFORGER 1976.
• Image of General Bernard W. Rogers.
• Image of American Red Cross representative providing service and support to US Army soldiers in the field.