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Tliis is the eighth consecutive year that helicopters from the Army Transportation Center at Ft. Eustis have transported scientists studying the southern polar region.

The Antarctic Support Detachment, with three UH-1D “Huey” helicopters, was flown in Air Force transport planes to New Zealand, rendezvous point for all elements of the expedition. The unit will return to Ft. Eustis in late February.

An administrative officer with the detachment, WO Thornton entered the Army in 19. He has received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, 39 awards of the Air Medal, one of these for heroism, the Army Commendation Medal for heroism, the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross, and the Purple Heart.

The 26-year-old warrant officer attended Rappahannock County High School, Washington, Va., and the Staunton Military Academy, 5taunton,jujtjJ Virginia

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