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Vol. 6
- - T .HE CHILKOOT POST
Chilkoot Barracks, Haines. Alaska._
Published without expense to the Government*
. January 1st., 1926.
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COMMANDING OFFICER ADDRESSES NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS TO POST.
The Commanding Officer, Major F.II.Maddox, on the occasion of
the New Year, today addressed the following conmunication to the
residents of this Post:
To: The Officers, Enlisted ten and Civilian Personnel of
Chilkoot Barracks;
"In reviewing the accomplishments of this Commaibd during the
twelve months just closed, the Commanding Officer finds much to
commend in the concerted efforts of all connected with the Post
in these achievments, and the success which has been attained.
These things have been brought about only by co-ordination
and hearty co-operation of every individual concerned, and the
Commanding Officer desires to express the sincere appreciation
of the loyalty given him in his admin i st ration, and is not un
mindful of the untiring energy and devotion to duty of all in
overcoming obstacles which seemed at times almost unsurmountable.
Mistakes have been made. That’s only human. The errors should
be turned to profit in the future. This Post has the co-operative
spirit. Let’s keep it up. There is always room for improvement
and increased efficiency in the Army. That applies to this Com
mand. A high standard has been set for the year 1926, and it is
incumbent upon everyone to endeavor to attain the zenith of effi
ciency in training, discipline, morale and esprit de corps, which
is praisworthy ambition in all soldiers.
In the future obstacles will be encountered, but the success
ful man makes stepping stones of things difficult, which reacts
to the honor and glory of the individual and reflects credit upon
the service in general.
Again acknowledging the loyal and faithful service of all in
the past, and believing the future has in store greater achiev-^
ments and successes, I desire to extend to each and every one o±
you and • your families the wish for a most Happy, Prosperous, and
Profitable New Year.1
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F. M. MADDOX,
Commanding.
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YES, WE HAD A PLEASANT CHRISTIES.
The Christmas spirit permeated the entire personnel of the
Post during the Holidays and many were the social gatherings,
dances, Christmas parties, Christmas trees etc., together with
the Athletic activities consisting of bowling tournaments between
picked teams and there was a basketball contest on nearly every
night and some’lively and spirited games were witnessed.
A number of new arrivals on the Post are greatly elated over
their first Christmas spent in Alaska and say they never had a
more enjoyable holiday in the states and wonder how we do it
The spirit of good cheer has prevailed throughout the holidy
season and everybody has had a good time and will return to their
routine duties honday greatly refreshed and greet the New Year
with gladness and delight. rT __
The Chilkoot Post wishes every one A Happy Hew Year..