SHEMYA AIR FORCE STATION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Poem - - The Aleutians and Shemya                      1

In Memoriam                                            2

History of Shemya-Part I                               5

History of Shemya-Part II                             10

Commander's Welcome                                   11

Section I - - FACTS ABOUT SHEMYA                      13

Where It Should Be Tomorrow                           13

Flora and Fauna                                       15

Geography                                             16

Climate                                               17

Native Population                                     18

Section II - - GENERAL INFORMATION                    19

First Impression                                      21

Composite Building                                    21

Tour of Duty                                          22

Uniform and Clothing                                  22

Station Council                                       23

Military Courtesy                                     23

Drill Team                                            23

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