Life On Site
Moe Grossman Dragging Dead Snake Behind Him Moe Grossman Dragging Dead Snake Behind Him
4-01: Moe Grossman was a great guy and fun to work with. He was probably the oldest on our team, or just looked that way. Moe was Jewish, and of course wouldn't eat pork. It became a challenge for our Chef to try to sneak a piece of pork on Moe's plate at dinner time. One day he succeeded, and Moe became sicker than a dog. Go figure. Here is a picture of Moe just off the bus, where I had tied a piece of string to a dead snake and to one of his belt loops. As Moe got off the bus, the snake of course followed him. Someone mentioned to him as he got off the bus that there was a snake following him...which brought a moment of laughter from all...even Moe after he figured out what was going on. (GSmith, Dev Date: Oct 1961)
4-02: We had an Air Force Captain (the customer) assigned to the USAFTA site, who really got a kick out of our site dogs. Our dogs never went hungry, and would often hang out around the kitchen for scraps. One day a Bulgarian spy ventured onto our site, and unfortunately for him he walked into the area behind the kitchen...a spot sacred to the dogs...which promptly corralled the spy and held him at bay until our Turkish guards put the poor guy in custody! (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962)
The Capt. Taking Care of His Troops! The Capt. Taking Care of His Troops!
4-04: This guy really was never paid any attention at all! The Captain's at it again, making sure his troops are comfortable! (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962 Slide18)
One of the Site "Moms" Gave Birth to a Beautiful Litter of Pups! One of the Site "Moms" Gave Birth to a Beautiful Litter of Pups!
4-05: Towards the end of our contract one of the dogs had a litter of puppies. Cutest things. A proper bed was made for the family, and everyone made sure they were all well taken care of. I often wonder what had become of all of those dogs!(GSmith, Dev Date: Mar 1962 Slide04)
Perimeter Road Encircling Launch Position 5 Perimeter Road Encircling Launch Position 5
4-06: The perimeter road around the site. No asphalt, and a bit dusty. (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide06)
4-07: Turkish laborers built the access road to the site. We provided boots and hard hats. I was chastised for not collecting the boots from them at contract’s end! They had departed already…and besides…who would want to wear well-used boots? (GSmith, Dev Date: Mar 1962, Slide19)
Peripheral Road & Communications Tower in Background Peripheral Road & Communications Tower in Background
4-08: More of the peripheral road around the site. You can also see the communications tower up on top of the hill. (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide33)
Communications Tower and Outhouse Communications Tower and Outhouse
4-09: Another picture of the communications tower, and one of the outhouses used by the laborers (and anyone else in need!). (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide36)
Work Began Early in the Day! Work Began Early in the Day!
4-10: Work begins early in the day, and continues through the late afternoon…or early evening. We would spend a week or two (or longer) at the sites before heading home for a weekend with family and an opportunity to replenish our social lives. (GSmith, Dev Date: Nov 1961, Slide17)
One Of Many Site Dogs...all buddies With Everyone! One Of Many Site Dogs...all buddies With Everyone!
4-03: Here's a couple more of our site dogs. We all enjoyed the dogs, who just wandered in to the site from wherever around the mountains. They were friendly, appreciated, and in general made life a little more comfortable some how. When hungry, they'd be known to jump on top of you while you would be laying in bed letting you know you'd better feed them! :-). (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide16)
Turkish Laborers Building Site Access Road Turkish Laborers Building Site Access Road
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Life On Site
The Capt. Taking Care of His Troops! The Capt. Taking Care of His Troops!
One Of Many Site Dogs...all buddies With Everyone! One Of Many Site Dogs...all buddies With Everyone!
USAF Customer Contact Feeds Site Dogs USAF Customer Contact Feeds Site Dogs
4-01: Moe Grossman was a great guy and fun to work with. He was probably the oldest on our team, or just looked that way. Moe was Jewish, and of course wouldn't eat pork. It became a challenge for our Chef to try to sneak a piece of pork on Moe's plate at dinner time. One day he succeeded, and Moe became sicker than a dog. Go figure. Here is a picture of Moe just off the bus, where I had tied a piece of string to a dead snake and to one of his belt loops. As Moe got off the bus, the snake of course followed him. Someone mentioned to him as he got off the bus that there was a snake following him...which brought a moment of laughter from all...even Moe after he figured out what was going on. (GSmith, Dev Date: Oct 1961)
Moe Grossman Dragging Dead Snake Behind Him Moe Grossman Dragging Dead Snake Behind Him
4-02: We had an Air Force Captain (the customer) assigned to our USAFTA site, who really got a kick out of our site dogs. Our dogs never went hungry, and would often hang out around the kitchen for scraps. One day a Bulgarian spy ventured onto our site, and unfortunately for him he walked into the area behind the kitchen...a spot sacred to the dogs...which promptly corralled the spy and held him at bay until our Turkish guards put the poor guy in custody! (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962)
4-03: Here's a couple more of our site dogs. We all enjoyed the dogs, who just wandered in to the site from wherever around the mountains. They were friendly, appreciated, and in general made life a little more comfortable some how. When hungry, they'd be known to jump on top of you while you would be laying in bed letting you know you'd better feed them! (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide16)
4-04: This guy really was never paid any attention to at all! The Captain's at it again, making sure his troops are comfortable! (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962 Slide18)
One of the Site "Moms" Gave Birth to a Beautiful Litter of Pups! One of the Site "Moms" Gave Birth to a Beautiful Litter of Pups!
Perimeter Road Encircling Launch Position 5 Perimeter Road Encircling Launch Position 5
Peripheral Road & Communications Tower in Background Peripheral Road & Communications Tower in Background
Communications Tower and Outhouse Communications Tower and Outhouse
Turkish Laborers Building Site Access Road Turkish Laborers Building Site Access Road
4-05: Towards the end of our contract one of the dogs had a litter of puppies. Cutest things. A proper bed was made for the family, and everyone made sure they were all well taken care of. I often wonder what had become of all of those dogs!(GSmith, Dev Date: Mar 1962 Slide04)
Work Began Early in the Day! Work Began Early in the Day!
4-06: The perimeter road around the site. No asphalt, and a bit dusty. (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide06)
4-07: Turkish laborers built the access road to the site. We provided boots and hard hats. I was chastised for not collecting the boots from them at contract’s end! They had departed already…and besides…who would want to wear well-used boots? (GSmith, Dev Date: Mar 1962, Slide19)
4-08: More of the peripheral road around the site. You can also see the communications tower up on top of the hill. (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide33)
4-09: Another picture of the communications tower, and one of the outhouses used by the laborers (and anyone else in need!). (GSmith, Dev Date: Feb 1962, Slide36)
4-10: Work begins early in the day, and continues through the late afternoon…or early evening. We would spend a week or two (or longer) at the sites before heading home for a weekend with family and an opportunity to replenish our social lives. (GSmith, Dev Date: Nov 1961, Slide17)
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