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PHYSICAL FITNESS by LCpi Jerry L. Jorgenson* This is the third.in a series of
articles to appear in the Acak Sun to explain the importance of keeping your
body in sound physical condition.
Many factors must be considered and understood to initiate a sound physical
fitness program for oneself. Probably the'most - important.factor is the.import
ance of a good diet. Regular exercise.has a tendency to increase the appetite.
If this desire for greater amounts of food is satisfied with a balanced diet,
the body benefits# - • •
There are two main types of foods; body building and energy producing. .Body .
building foods consist of proteins,.which build up tissue and replace wear and.
tear. ; Energy producing foods are of two-types - carbohydrates and,-fats. Car
bohydrates provide a -quick source of energy, while fats act as a reserve store
l" of energy. In addition, food- contains vitamins, mineral salts, and water. Dur
ing- hot weather (rare aboard Adak) and strenuous training periods, the fluid
output should be replenished promptly. Proper diet must be supplemented with.
proper rest to provide ana feed it back into the system in the form of energy...
An honest- appraisal of one’s own body structure and a bit of research in any
number of contemporary circulations which' feature, articles on diets for the:
"calorie counters", will, best supply the reader with a basic knowledge of body
needs in respect to his physical fitness program. :
Next Week - Physical fitness as a Mental Attitude.
N.uW ARRIVALS - The following Marines arrived on Adak the 6th of April from the
stations indicated.
Sgt C. D. MAZEROLLE - Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, California -
LCpl G. ANDERSON -- Camp Lejeune, North Carolina -LCpl J. J. ENRIGHT - Gamp.
Lejeune, North Carolina - LCpl G. JENKINS - Gamp Lejeune, North Carolina - LCpl
L. E. MONK - Camp Lejeune, North Carolina - LCpl A. A. OLSON - Camp Lejeune,
North Carolina - PFC D. H, HAMMER - Bremerton, Washington - PEG R, E* KORN -
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina - Pvt R. A.,WARD - Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
Welcome aboard, men. Put your best in your work and you will have a fine tour
of duty on Adak.
Also arriving was GySgt R.G. GABEL as relief for GySgt S. GALICH who is being
reassigned to.the Lower 48 for duty. . .
GySgt GABEL las just concluded a three year tour of duty in San Francisco with
the 12th Marine Corps Reserve and Recruitment District. The Adak weather does
not pose too great a problem for him since his home is Portland, Oregon. GySgt
GABEL is married and has three children, two boys,- ages 4 year's and 8 months
respectively, and one girl 2years old. They are presently residing at .Mrs.
Gabel’s former home in Salt Lake City, Utah, until such time as GySgt GABEL re
turns stateside from his current assignment*
DEPARTURES - Leaving Adak this past week and bound for destinations indicated,
were the following Marine personnel: GySgt S. GRBICH - Barstow, California -
Sgt C.- DAVTSOi - Camp-Pendletop, California - LCpl J. .C. BULIKGTOK - Camp Lej
eune, North Carolina - PFC’s L. M. DIRTH, P, P. RIZLO, and Pvt R. W. HAKES-Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina - LCpl's J. L. CLARK and G. L. NELSON - Memphis, Tenn
essee - LCpl C. PARKER - 3d Marine Division (Rein) FMF, Okinawa.
PROMOTIONS - Seven Marines advanced one more step up the ladder when they were
promoted at ceremonies by Major H. W. KEN2EL on 12 April'1962. The * following
personnel were promoted to:the ranks indicated: E. L. BOWERS, Corporal E4 -, C.
D. CEPHUS, C. B. LOLLISOi , J. L. JORGENSON, S. G.'RODRIGUEZ, K. E. WILLIAMS,La
nce Corporal - J. 0. BADE, Private First Class.