Gigantic because not only was a supply Depot for war materials to be built, but a small city as well this --- is Igloo --- the home of the BHODians.

Pictures and stories give a vivid portrayal of the work of the builders through the construction period. What has been accomplished within the span of three short years remains as a monument to their labor and industry. All this with but one prime purpose --- to build and make ready a Supply Depot for the tools and equipment with which GI Joe is winning the war, on world scattered battle-fronts.

We are fortunate and proud to point out within the covers of this publication the many advantages we possess; for we not only work here, we live here --- and enjoy the living.

We sincerely trust that you will find The "BHODian." a valuable memento of your life at Igloo, and that you will enjoy it as much as we have enjoyed writing and compiling it.

We present ---- The first issue of "The BHODian," written and compiled by the civilian employees of The Black Hills Ordnance Depot, and sponsored by the Employee Welfare Association.

Situated at the foot of the Black Hills, the name Black Hills Ordnance Depot implies the name, location, and the mission of the Depot; and from the letters BHOD, we took the name "BHODian."

The first sight to meet the visitor's eye is the civilian town of B.H.O.D. --- IGLOO. Nestled among the hilly, rugged slopes on typical western grazing land, this unique community, whose inhabitants have come from nearly every state in the Union, and from all walks of life, presents a colorful cosmopolitan scene.

This first edition of The BHODian gives the reader a history of this gigantic undertaking from its inception to the present time.