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[Klacee Sawatzky]

Secretaryof the Interior Stewart L. Udall has sent a letter of congratulations to the Papago Candy Stripers, a group of 18 Arizona Indian girls who recently won first place honors from Parents' Magazine for youth group achievement in teenage public service.

On November 24 the Indian Hospital at Sells, Arizona, was the setting for a ceremony at which the Papago Candy Stripers were presented with the first place plaque and a cash prize of $500 for their outstanding volunteer work in the hospital.

"As president of the Papago Candy Stripers for the 1961-62 season, please convey to your fellow members and associates my warmest congratulations on taking the first prize in the Parents' Magazine Youth Group Achievement Awards for teen-age public service in 1961-1962.

"This, in itself, is an outstanding achievement well deserving commendation. In addition, as the first teen-agers to do volunteer work in any Indian hospital, you young ladies have set an example for other young Indian girls who may want to make a special contribution of services to their communities.

Special permission had to be obtained from the United States Public Health Service to lower the customary minimum age requirement of 16 years for visitors or volunteers in PHS Indian hospitals. This done, the group formed in November 1961, and began actual work inside the Sells Indian Hospital, on the Papago Indian Reservation in Arizona, in January 1962. Membership has ranged in number from 10 to 22 girls, in the 13 to 17 year age groups, and a larger membership is possible when girls in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades in off-reservation schools return home.

Candy Stripers, both boys and girls, are approximately 150,000 strong at present, and active in an estimated one-third of the Nation's hospitals; but the Papago Candy Stripers are the first such group of teen-age hospital volunteers to be found in any Indian hospital in the United States. Since they began working in the Sells hospital, these girls have contributed more than 1500 hours of afterschool time and Saturdays toward helping their own people, patients in the hospital.

Financial and technical advice and help have been given to the Papago Candy Stripers by a variety of groups and individuals, including Mrs. Lee Wyndham, Morristown, N. J., the writer whose book inspired the girls to undertake their volunteer service to the Sells Indian Hospital.

In addition to the plaque and cash award from Parents' Magazine, the Papago girls recently achieved further national recognition through an article about their organization which appeared in the October issue of "Today's Health," a publication of the American Medical Association.

From the greenery of Pennsylvania and the stunning country of France to the beautiful desert of Scottsdale, Arizona. We did their red rock desert engagement session at the stunning Papago Park. With the giant red mountain, the beautiful desert plants, and even more stunning sunset it was the perfect spot. Natalie wanted a piece of where they called home to be represented in their engagement photos since they will be getting married in Pennsylvania in May!

Not only did Natalie and Nico dress to the nines for their red rock desert engagement session, they brought their pups and some champagne to really give their session a POP at the end! I love when my couples get creative with their sessions and truly make it their own. From Nicos stunning suits, to Natalies gorgeous dresses. I was literally obsessed with them both when they arrived. I loved getting to know them as individuals, as a couple, and their love story. With Natalie previously working in the wedding industry at SoHo63 in downtown Chandler, she KNOWS how to dress for their special occasion.

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Pedroza, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, adjusts her personal protective equipment before a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. 56th SFS MWD handlers trained Arizona Army National Guard members on how to properly load and unload MWDs from a helicopter during hostile situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers prepare their dogs for a joint training exercise with the Arizona Army National Guard at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The exercise was the first time 56th SFS military working dogs and handlers trained with a UH-60 Black Hawk and was designed to help prepare them for real-world evacuation scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Members from the 56th Security Forces Squadron discuss various training operations with Arizona Army National Guard medics and UH-60 Black Hawk crew members during a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The exercise was designed to help prepare the medics for real-world situations where a handler may be injured and unable to assist with evacuating their military working dog from a hostile environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

A UH-60 Black Hawk crew member from the Arizona Army National Guard checks on the service members aboard during a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The exercise provided 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers the opportunity to work with Arizona Army National Guard medics and aircrew members on how to properly evacuate MWDs during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Senior Airman Zachory Boozel, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rides in a UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. The exercise provided 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handlers the opportunity to work with Arizona Army National Guard medics and aircrew members on how to properly evacuate MWDs during emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Members from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and the Arizona Army National Guard hold onto a military working dog while flying in a UH-60 Black Hawk during a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Members of the Arizona Army National Guard worked hand-in-hand with 56th SFS military working dogs and handlers to learn about proper handling techniques and medical procedures for deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Senior Airman Amber Gordon, 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, exits a UH-60 Black Hawk after a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. During the exercise, handlers and their dogs practiced getting on and off a helicopter to help familiarize themselves with the loud sounds, vibrations, and procedures of a medical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

Staff Sgt. Kyle Quigg, 56th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, poses for a photo with a 56th SFS military working dog after a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. During the exercise, handlers and their dogs practiced getting on and off a helicopter to help familiarize themselves with the loud sounds, vibrations, and procedures of a medical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

A 56th Security Forces Squadron military working dog poses for a photo during a joint training exercise at Glendale Municipal Airport Nov. 2, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. Members of the Arizona Army National Guard worked hand-in-hand with 56th SFS military working dogs and handlers to learn about proper handling techniques and medical procedures for deployed environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zoie Rider)

This position provides armed security services to Papago Park Military Reservation (PPMR) to protect against threats that would justify use of force, to include deadly force. Conducts physical security activities associated with installation access control and critical asset protection. Provides other physical security equipment and services necessary to secure ARNG resources, and personnel as approved by Army Operations Division Protection branch (ARNG-ODP).

The preferred candidate for this position possesses an Arizona (DPS) Guard Card, has experience working within the Military Police or former law enforcement, and has certification in Physical Security Courses and Anti-terrorism Courses.

Eligible DEMA employees participate in excellent retirement programs provided by the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and for fire personnel the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS).

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