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Show COMMENTARY HiDw flMES May 28, 2009 Air Force Week Salt Lake City is here! MES Weekly Since Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee^arter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Lee Anne Hensley Hilltop Times Writer Catherine Cornett Hilltop Times •»-. Correspondent Deadline?: Editorial and news items are •d'u,e by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items e^nail hllrtoptimesttstandard.net or call 625-1273. For Classified Advertising, call 625-4300. For Retail Advertising, call 6254388. Hilltop Times is publigbpci byOyden Publishing Corporation, a private firm in no.w/ay connected with the U.S.1 Air Force, under, and in compliance with, a Memorandum of Understanding with Hill Air Force Base. The . CQfttent of the Hilltop Times does not necessarily represent the views of, nor is it endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of <tlp§:,Air Force or Hill Air Force B§££ (collectively, the Government). The appearance (Advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Government of the products "(Services advertised. ' Everything advertised in this publication shall be mSfle available for purchase, us&'or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, lage, marital status, physical ' handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, 'prepared and provided by the Standard-Examiner, 332 Standard Way, Ogden, Utah, 84404. Additional editorial content is provided by various militan/anci civilian wire services and Hill Air Force Base public affairs departments. • Call 625-4273 with story ideas or comments, or contact the editor, Mary Lou Gorny, at mgorny@standard. net. ^ ;CalI 625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 625^388 for Retail Advertising. spouses. These two Ogden Air Logistics Center commander events lead into ir Force Week Salt Lake City offiwhat I know will be cially kicks off with the proclamathe best Air Force tion ceremony next Monday, June Week! 1, at the State Capitol, but our introducMore than 30 tory events have already begun! This events are schedpast Sunday, May 24, 2009, we enjoyed a uled next week superb performance by the Air Force Rethroughout Utah serve Band with the Mormon Tabernacle — including Ogden, Choir. Eagle Mountain On Saturday, May 30, at the Davis ConCity, Thanksgiving Maj. Gen. Close ference Center is SpouseBuzz Live. This Point, Park City event is for all military spouses. Hosted and of course Salt Lake City and Hill by Military.com, the day will be filled Air Force Base. Air Force Week culmiwith expos, military spouse panels to nates with a two-day Open House and Air discuss unique issues and opportunities Show featuring the USAF Thunderbirds. to meet and network with other military There will be more than 5 1/2 hours of BY MAJ. GEN. KATHLEEN CLOSE A flying during our open house and air show, with the entire parking ramp covered in display and performance aircraft. Our Air Force Week theme is "Showcasing America's Airmen: Keeping the Promise ... Your United States Air Force." I encourage each of you to help showcase Hill Air Force Base's stellar Airmen by participating in off-base events as much as the mission allows. We are blessed with incredible support of Utah communities for Hill Air Force Base and your participation in the Air Force Week Salt Lake City allows you to thank those community partners for their tireless support. Please join up next week as we tell the Air Force story to all of Utah. Commanders Log on summer safety S ummer weather is here and like many of you, I always look forward to this time of year because the days are longer and there are many outdoor activities to participate in. As a supervisor and commander, however, there is one thing I do not look forward to and that is the rise in injuries and deaths that come during this time. Recognizing the increased risks during this time, the Air Force has an awareness and safety campaign known as the "101 Critical Days of Summer" which runs from Memorial Day When you call or send an e-mail, your weekend through Labor Day weekend. Historically, 37 percent of our nonduty comments will be recorded and staffed fatalities occur during this time even through the agency responsible for action. though it is only 28 percent of the year. Please give your supervisor and chain of Tragically, last summer sixteen of our Airmen did not return to their famicommand the opportunity to work with lies. Sixteen members are no longer a part of our Air Force family. you in answering questions and solving We could discuss in detail how these problems before calling the Action Line. 16 Airmen passed in hopes that you This will help me better serve your interests.would learn from their stories. I ask you Items of basewide interest will be publishedinstead to focus your thoughts and efforts on the next several months. in the Hilltop Vines. Leaders and supervisors, continue to be "intrusive" — find out what . plans your folks have made, discuss Report suspicious activity via the AFO51 EAGLE EYES program the increased risks with certain activities, provide a safety focus from your Diai; 777-3056 / 3057/ 3058. Watch - Report - Protecti "^v perspective, set thec example, reach out &fi&afeisiness - Everyone is a Sensor to your subordinates, especially bur Airmen and civilians in high-risk categories. Continue to take the lead! Phone, numbers — The base agencies listed can be contacted directly rf you have a complaint or a problem Everyone, evaluate your activities, with their services:; .:•,.: ••,.:.- . . • ; ; understand those that are high risk and take steps to mitigate the chances or Security Forces „ „:..... 777-3056 Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361' 24-hr. Crisis Information ...777-3056 consequences of a mishap. (recording) Force Support Squadron 777-4134 Loud Noise 1-877-885-9595 These personal consequences, Base Restaurants 777-2043 (complaints) Retirement/Compensation ;..777-6142 75th Medical Group 777-4918 whether good or bad, also have an (civilian) Civil Engineering.. 777-UJ56 Social Actions .777-3516 impact on the people around you and Hill Pride Hotline..* 777-WJ3, Employer Relations „ 777-7129 Public Affairs 777-B3 on the Air Force mission. Be a good Military Pay 777-1851 Military Housing 825-9392 Civilian Pay..,.. _..... -. 777-6246 Wingman — watch out for one another, Maintenance Air Force Suggestion...:,...,..:..... 777-6901 Safety Office ; 777-3333 recognize risky behavior and have the Program ; ' "• Safety Office Hotline 586-9300 Hill Straight Talk ....: ;.... 777-9696 guts to take action to keep someone Union 777-3257' IG Complaints :.. 777-5305 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-1852 from hurting themselves. (for appointment) Family Assistance Center..., 777-3090 IG Complaints ; 777-5361 (when activated) . There are several tools to help you (afterhours) . ' ••; ..... combat the summer hazards. The HMM 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil ; ; ; key is risk management — ^ to you anytime and anywhere at no cost. Before beginning an activity, ask yourself: What can go wrong? Will this potentially hurt me or others? Do I have the proper training and equipment for this activity? What needs to be done to reduce or eliminate the danger? Finally, especially when driving — don't press! Don't speed or continue on when fatigued, remember to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment no matter the type of vehicle, and always drive defensively while being ready for someone to try to ruin your day. And always keep in mind—never, ever drink and drive. A recent fatality at Wright-Patterson highlighted that not all mishaps are the fault of the victim. One of our members was entering an intersection when a red-light runner broadsided her vehicle. Despite the protection of her seatbelt and airbags, she died and her passenger was severely injured Unfortunately, practicing defensive driving techniques can only do so much, and we must all maintain situational awareness. Never take the right-of-way for granted. The themes for this year's "101 cal Days of Summer" campaign cus on combating mishaps from private motorvehicles (four and two wheeled), water-related sports and recreation, responsible alcohol use, and fatiguedriven mishaps. Each week the AFMC Safety Directorate will emphasize a key area (see below) to focus on. Each installation safety office will tailor their programs, environment and population to keep the focus on saving the lives of our Airmen and civilians! Bottom line: Mishaps are preventable — enjoy the summer but arm yourself to enjoy it safely! Thanks, Gen Don Hoffman Commander, Air Force Materiel Command What events are you planning on going to during Air Force Week? /'£jLunch and Learn Caregiver class starts Monday, June 1,11 a.m.noon, and runs for four weeks: ff you are the caregiver of another who is elderly, frail, disabled or has a chronic disease then this class is for you! Avoid caregiver burnout by learning how to take care of yourself and those that you love. Bring your lunch, seating is limited. Call 777-1215 to sign up. INK SAFETY ill's Total 2009 DUIs: 16 ; Hill's Last DUI: Staff Sgt. Kelly Brichmier Crew Chief, Viper West 388th Fighter Wing/388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "I am going to be at the Hill Air Force Base Open House for Air Force Week." Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when daslgnatad drivars are unavailable, ( CaII777-1J11 any time to request arlde. Karine Machado Career Assistance Advisor' 419th Fighter Wing "I am planning on going to Tops In Blue, the Open House, and The Fighter Pilot' Imax movie. I am also volunteering with the recruiters." Senior Airman Jacquelyne Gonzales Broadcaster i 367th Training Support Squadron "I will be covering events as a broadcaster, I will be doing news stories to show what is offered during Air Force Week." AFMC Initiative Update: CSAF Climate Survey A FMC's participation in the recent Air Force Climate Survey fell short of the Air Force goal. Ib many, the survey may seem like just another interruption to your work-filled days. However, it is the only tool available to capture feedback on your most critical issues and concerns. Your feedback is valuable to me, to all AFMC senior leadership and to the CSAF. While we do read every comment, your inputs remain anonymous. In order to ensure your feedback is incorporated into actionable improvement plans for the future, I have tasked my staff to develop a new approach to analyze responses and implement changes. In addition, a communication plan to improve the ease and accessibility of future surveys is being developed. I charge all of you to do your part and be engaged in the future of AFMC through implementation of changes and future survey participation. |