"THE EIGHTH SQUADRON"
Speaking in behalf of each member of Class 58-B, We, the Staff of the
"Shavetail" are proud to acknowledge a pleasant relationship enjoyed with the
"Eighth Squadron" while in Officer Candidate School.
The "Eighth Squadron" is an unusual organization of the Officer Candidate
School. They have no "minute callers", or rush to meet formations, nor do
they compete for Squadron honors in wing reviews or athletic meets. Still they are
an intabgible part of Officer Candidate School.
The "Eighth Squadron" is a Protestant Orphans Home located in downtown San
Antonio. One mission of the Officer Candidate School is aiding this
institution. Under the guidance of the Officer Candidate School Chaplain and Honor
Council, we aid this institution by making periodic financial contributions and arranging
for various forms of activities, including picnics and frequent outings.
As we prepare to leave the Officer Candidate School, we extend to each member of the
"Eighth Squadron" our very best wishes. Perhaps in years to come there
will be full-fledged Officer Candidates who were former members of the "Eighth
Squadron" who may say: "We practically grew up in the Air Force Candidate
School".