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Show Hilltop Weekly Since 1948 Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5824 IN THE KNOW Martin Luther King celebration Jan. 17 Dr. Forrest C. Crawford, Weber State University, assistant to the president for diversity, will speak at a commemoration in connection Martin Luther King Day. "Walking in their Footsteps," will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. The luncheon, from 11:30 to 1 p.m., will be held at The Landing. Club members pay $12, nonmembers $14. The menu includes a first choice of a traditional club sandwich, on a croissant with ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato with fresh fruit and potato salad or another choice of crisp chicken dijon salad, crispy fried chicken tenders over fresh greens with cucumbers, tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese with honey mustard dressing and a roll. For more information contact Sam Ingram at 801-586-2360 or email samuel.ingram@hill.af.mil . www.hilltoptimes.com hilltoptimes@standard.net State of the Air Force is 'strong' sions, and they demonstrate every day what it means to be members of the world's finest air force," Donley said. "These Total Force Airmen — active duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian — are the reason I can say without reservation that the state of our Air Force remains strong." The secretary dedicated a significant amount of time explaining how the nation's fiscal challenges have affected and will continue to affect the force. "Our nation's ongoing budget gymnastics exert costly consequences upon the Air Force and our BY MASTER SGT. JESS D. HARVEY Air Force Public Affairs W ASHINGTON — The Air Force's top leaders said Jan. 11 the service has accomplished much while dealing with many challenges in the last year. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III briefed members of the media on the state of the service and its focus on the areas of force structure, readiness and modernization. "America's Airmen are focused on their mis- See STATE Come to the Landing on Jan. 25 at 4 p.m., grab your beverage of choice and prepare to hear from the 75th SFS as personnel present information from the Area of Responsibility from the point of view of security personnel. Flu vaccinations in Building 249 Holiday Burn Off Fun Run Jan. 22 Say goodbye to that holiday bulge and hello to a new you. Join co-workers and friends for a run or walk around the Duck Pond and help keep your New Years fitness resolution on Tuesday, Jan. 22, noon to 2 p.m. For questions or to register call 777-2762. Learn to ice fish with Outdoor Recreation On Friday, Feb. 1, Outdoor Recreation is offering the opportunity to learn how to ice fish with an instructor. The trip includes fishing with the latest of shelters as provided by ODR, transportation, lunch and hot drinks. The fee is $20. Call 801-7779666 to registor or for more information. Base Theater Free Movies Saturday, noon — "Hotel Transylvania" (PG) Saturday, 3 p.m. — "The Cold Light of Day" (PG-13) Saturday, 6 p.m. — "Cloud Atlas" (R) On Feb. 11, WSU is hosting a Hill AFB Appreciation Night as the Wildcats play the Idaho State University Bengals. The basketball game begins at 7 p.m. at the Dee Events Center. See WSU I page 4 page 4 ALEX R. LLOYD U.S. Air Force 75th Air Base Wing welcomes a new commander BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor C ol. Kathryn Kolbe assumed command of the 75th Air Base Wing on Jan. 11 in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, in Hanger 37. The ceremony followed a historic year of change as the air base wing saw the Air Force Materiel Command's reorganization of 12 centers to five amid budget restrictions and other businessas-usual mission requirements, under the command of Col. Sarah Zabel. General Litchfield welcomed Col. Kolbe to her role and noted a career of Setting her sights on Olympic competition BY MIKAYLA BEYER Hilltop Times staff C ompeting in the Olympics might sound like a lofty goal or a far-off dream to some, but to the hard-working bunker shooter Kassidee Dunford, it is turning into a very real possibility. Dunford, 19, won a pre-Olympic Gold Medal at a competition in Arizona in December. After two remarkable achievements in some of the toughest jobs. To the men and women of the 75th Air Base Wing, he said, "Your new commander, Col. Kolbe, will make those tough decisions and allow you to sail through the turbulent times ahead and See KOLBE I page 5 Kassidee Dunford takes aim at the Hill Rod and Gun Club on Jan. 10. Dunford won a bunker shooting competition in Arizona recently and is rising among the ranks of bunker shooters. MIKAYLA BEYER Hilltop Times See DUNFORD I page 6 Look inside this week's TICKET Get free tickets to WSU basketball Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, hands the guidon of the 75th Air Base Wing to Col. Kathryn L. Kolbe, on Jan. 11 as she became the new commander of the 75th ABW. Behind them stands Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, 75th ABW command chief, and to the right, Brig. Gen. (Select) Sarah Zabel, who served previously as commander. Warrior Call wil be Jan. 25 by 75 SFS This year's influenza season got off to an early start and it is ramping up as peak season nears. Flu season usually peaks in late January or early February yet Utah has seen a surge in influenza cases over the last few weeks. An estimated 36,000 people die from the flu and its complications in a regular season, according to the CDC. Help protect yourself this year. Receive your annual flu vaccine at Hill AFB Occupational Medicine Clinic, Building 249, 6th Street. No appointment is needed. Stop by Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., at no cost. There will be a flu booth set up in the BX front lobby Jan. 17, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Base civilians, active duty, TriCare eligible (Reservist, family members, retiree, and National Guard) are welcomed. Vol. 73 No. 3, Jan. 17, 2013 Hilltop Times for • • • Check out free, recently released movies Sundance Film Festival in Ogden 'Cloud Atlas,"Hold TransAvania' reviews You don't have to go as far as Park City to see films See page 11 See page 7 |