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Show Hilltop 2 COMMENTARY TIMES July 18, 2013 'Every Airman Counts as ideas sought on SAPR efforts ES F Veekly Since 1948 Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Charles Horton Mary Lou Gorny Krista Starker Kim Cook Standard-Examiner publisher Hilltop Times Editor Hilltop Times Correspondent Hilltop Times Correspondent Deadlines: Editorial and news items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items e-mail hilltoptimes@standard.net or call 801- 625-4273. For Classified Advertising, call 801-625-4300. For Retail Advertising, call 801-625-4388. The Hilltop Times is published by Ogden Publishing Corp., a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under, and in compliance with, a Memorandum of Understanding with Hill Air Force Base. 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Call 801-625-4273 with story ideas or comments, or contact the editor, Mary Lou Gorny, at mgorny@standard.net . Call 801-625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 801-6254388 for Retail Advertising. HAWC Nest Fitnoss Tip from the Health and Wellness Cantor Up to 12 weeks of FREE tobacco cessation medication is available to federal employees and up to 6 months is available for active duty, dependents and retirees when attending the tobacco cessation series. Call the Health and Wellness Center at 801-777-1215 for further information. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2013 DUIs: 13 Hill's Last DUI: fav 7 Unit Involved: 3gga Viabtteociace Ozeitettiamt S9acte6too Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Call 777-1111 to request a ride anytime. Hours of operation: Fridays-Saturdays 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Sundays 9 p.m.-midnight. ellow Airmen, I need your help in fixing a problem that directly relates to our overall readiness — sexual assault. This is a problem each and every one of you has a part in solving. As Airmen in the world's greatest Air Force, treating each other with dignity and respect is absolutely essential. Our mission effectiveness is built on trust and nothing can be allowed to violate that trust. We are launching the "Every Airman Counts" campaign in an effort to hear more from you on how best to address the issue of sexual assault prevention and response within our organization. The first initiative beginning today is a public facing blog where Airmen can post sug(kr gestions, ideas or concerns, and senior leaders and subject matter experts can join the dialogue. In fz db addition to the blog, later this month, we will host senior leader web chats that will be moderated forums Gen. Spencer for real-time information exchange between our Airmen and experts in this field. Sexual assault is an issue that affects us all. It's important for us to know exactly -1•0; , where and what the issues are so that we can address them with undivided focus. I need every one of you to share your thoughts on how we can best ensure that we have an environment where dignity and respect are prevailing qualities in our daily relationships. There's no doubt that with your help, we can make our Air Force family stronger and eliminate sexual assault from our service. For more details on this campaign, I invite you to log onto the Air Force Portal today. LARRY 0. SPENCER General, USAF Vice Chief of Staff Community thanks military members with summer picnic BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor m ore than 3,500 military and family members got their choice of barbecue brisket, chicken wings, four different salads, watermelon, strawberry shortcake, ice cream sandwiches, microbrews, soft drinks, water and milk on July 12 at Centennial Park. And that was only the food. It was one way for local representatives from communities surrounding the base to show appreciation. The Salute to Our Nation's Defenders Picnic featured not just plenty of food, but live music, professional kite flying, water-themed bouncy inflatables, a climbing tower, welcoming flag walkways and even a large portable fan for good measure. Temperatures had been hot recently, but other than a small microburst early in the morning as the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee (TOUMAC) set up, the weather broke, the heat wave eased slightly, and active duty, Guardsmen, Reservists and their families came out in large numbers to the afternoon event. Col. Ronald Jolley Sr., Ogden Air Logistics Complex deputy commander for maintenance, was enjoying the picnic after being in Utah only two weeks. "It is outstanding. This is awesome. My wife and I and the kids are really enjoying this," he said. The colonel reports that the reception his family has received as they have been out around town has been exceptional and welcoming. "As soon as they find out you're military, people will come up and say, 'welcome here,' and 'thank you.' That is very much appreciated." And he went on to express compliments for those putting on such events for the military. He expressed his conviction that for a returning Airman to come from a deployment to this that it "filled your heart." Brian Garrett, TOUMAC chairman, was gratified to see the response from so many community and even a few base volunteers to help make the picnic a success.. As the ops tempo has decreased in Iraq and Afghanistan he has definitely not seen a decrease of support from community members. "People are very much engaged, looking for new and innovative ways to help support the warfighter," he said. Airmen and family members ate at tables in the pavilion, in small groups on the lawn, or at tables stretched out in rows on the grass. Many took advantage of the chance to enjoy the live music and the entertainment. Attendees seemed to be really enjoying themselves and the picnic fare as two bands played in turn, and children waited their turn patiently for a chance to play on the inflatables or to rappel up the climbing tower. It was a chance to relax and unwind for many Airmen and family members. Gastronomy Inc. representatives, Ty Fredrickson and Fred Boutwell, took a brief break from the grills and food ser- TECH. SGT. ERIC BURKS/U.S. Air Force Daniel Turner and his son, Ethan Turner, walk through the flag-lined entrance to the Salute to the Nation's Defenders Picnic July 12 at Centennial Staff Sgt. Park. More than 3,500 people attended the annual picnic, which included complimentary food, drinks and desserts, as well as activities for military members and their families. Team Hill members walk through the serving line at Centennial Park. Gastronomy, along with other local vendors, provided complimentary food, drinks, and desserts for military members and their families. vice to talk a little bit about their restaurant company's efforts. "It doesn't happen in a day," said Boutwell. "We started this a week ago, with a lot of vegetables getting prepped up," said Fredrickson. "A lot of things (have to happen), a lot of logistics, too. A lot of volunteers are here to help us out." Children climb a rock tower at the picnic at Centennial Park. They started at 4 a.m. to get the day started. "As big (a company) as we are it takes a lot to feed 3,000 people," he said. Boutwell explained that they make the food fresh and 17 people were required to get the picnic fare ready to serve such a large group. Both agreed their work is motivated by what the Airmen do for their country. Fredrickson noted that out of the events they do all year, this one for Hill Air Force Base is the one with the most polite recipients. "We are grateful to them," he said. Not for their polite manners and graciousness, but for what they do for their country, he emphasized. Both agree it is one of the favorite things their employees like to participate in. Fredrickson said, "We had one manager who had to work at the restaurant today and he was very disappointed." Barbara Riddle, TOUMAC Salute Picnic chairwoman, characterized her experience with the TOUMAC picnic as event-goers surrounded her near the shaded dessert table: "It's been a wonderful year. We've been in the planning stages for months and are thrilled to be here. Our crowds are huge, people are happy and we are doing the job we wanted to do. We are grateful for the support of our many generous sponsors and base and community volunteers." |