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Show 2 Hr COMMENTARY Q&A: Meet the new 419th OG/CC i;I ME S July 25, 2013 THillitopm 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ES -ice 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. I n late May, Col. Brian Silkey became the 419th Operations Group commander. Public Affairs recently sat down with Silkey to discuss his priorities for the group. As the new OG/CC, what are your top three priorities? My goal is to keep the OG ready for worldwide combat taskings in support of combatant commanders' objectives and national security priorities. I'd like to get to know everyone in the group and wing and help them achieve organizational, professional, and personal goals. Finally, if Hill Air Force Base is selected as a basing location 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. The content 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 the Air Force or Hill Air Force Base (collectively, the Government). The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Government of the products or services advertised. 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I've seen too many outstanding Reservists quit the unit due to poor leadership and not being taken care of. Why did you join the Air Force Reserve? Which of your previous positions best prepared you to lead the OG? The Reserve provided an opportunity to serve in the Air Force well past the 20-year point, while offering increased stability for both my family and myself professionally. My position as squadron commander offered a lot of learning experiences and challenges, most of them related to personnel. What's the best professional advice you've ever been given? How was the Total Force Integration construct at your previous assignments similar/different? Take care of your people. This applies in every career field but is especially true in an Air Force Reserve organization where members typically don't have a service commitment and This is my fourth assignment that has included Total Force Integration. All of them have BY VICKI PETERS The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC), Arnold Air Force Base, Tenn. A RNOLD AIR FORCE BASE, TENN. — How much do you think about work once you "make eight and hit the gate?" Most of us leave it behind and turn our thoughts elsewhere, perhaps to that list of chores we've promised to do or maybe to the vacation we've anticipated for months. With summer's warmer days and increased daylight, we push ourselves to do more and more and put ourselves at risk for injury. Whether it's do-it-yourself projects; exercise, sports and recreation; or vacation and leisure activities, one thing we shouldn't leave behind when we leave work is safety. At work, we're part of a safety culture that spans many areas. There are policies, procedures, standards and instructions to guide us, safety equipment to protect us, and supervisors and a safety team to help us find answers. Off the job, we're on our own. We can ignore hearing protection while mowing the yard, skip the gloves while cleaning the oven, leave our safety glasses off when we're replacing a hinge, nix the helmet while biking, and stand on the top rung of a ladder to paint the gutters. We probably won't hear a word out of anyone. But it would be careless to drop safety when we hit the gate. After all, National Safety Council statistics reveal that for each work- related accidental death, more than 11 workers are killed off the job. Nearly three times as many workers suffer nonfatal injuries off the job as on the job. Part of our Beyond Zero Culture is getting people to embrace the importance of safe behaviors, both on and off the job. This summer the focus is on "Soaking up Safety," encouraging us to "soak up" safety like we soak up sun on a warm summer day and to practice safety 24/7. Keep your cool no matter how you spend your time soaking up summer. Protect yourself outdoors with sunscreen, a hat and glasses that block UV rays. Balance outdoor activities with periods of rest, water and shade. Keep in mind that heat stress is cumulative, and the high humidity that sometimes accompanies high temperatures can magnify its effects. Try to schedule strenuous activities for the coolest time of the day. Learn which cloud formations accompany severe weather; be ready to take shelter before a storm hits. Before you begin summer activity, review the risks, even if it's something you've done before. DIY projects If you lack experience for the task at hand, check your local hardware or lawn and garden store for advice or maybe even a free class. Once you're confident you can do the work, check your tools and equipment before using Mb— Hill AFB was home to Plant 77, Boeing's Minuteman assembly facility. In April 1962, the first Minuteman came off the aseembly line. By March 1964, how many Minuteman missiles had been built on Hill? HAWC Nest Fitness Tip from the Health and Wellness Center 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. A. 124 B. 465 C. 245 D. 500 I THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2013 DUIs: 13 Hill's Last DUI: feetet 7 Unit Involved: 3KKe 711,4beegeolce Ofteltaticiaa SVaace ,t00 U.S. Air Force Call 777-1111 to request a ride anytime. Hours of operation: Fridays-Saturdays 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Sundays 9 p.m.-midnight. been significantly different in the organizational structure and mindset of how to accomplish the mission. The one thing that remains consistent is that integration requires extensive communication and coordination, as well as understanding differences, strengths and weaknesses. Soaking up Safety as Beyond Zero Culture emphasized ad Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Col. Silkey Senior officials celebrate the 500th production Minuteman missile to ship from Hill AFB. A GLIMPSE BACK On July 20, 1962, Ogden AMA shipped the first production model of the Minuteman missile to Malmstrom AFB, Mont., on a specially designed railcar. A N6S W JR 00a SI The last Minuteman I missile to be built on Hill occurred in May 1965, but Boeing continued production with the Minuteman II, and started the MM III in 1968. them. Chose the right tool for the job and assemble needed materials before you start the work. Don't forget properly fitted personal protective equipment (PPE). If you don't have the needed skills, tools and PPE for the job, buy, borrow or rent them before you start, or hand off the project to a professional. Exercise, sports and recreation Take a cue from work and warm up with stretches before exercising or taking part in sports. Choose the right gear and protective equipment from head to toe. Drink plenty of water. Know your limits and avoid over exertion. Area lakes and waterways offer opportunities for boating, fishing, skiing and other recreation and sports activities. Don't forget the life jacket. If you're new to boating, kayaking, sailing or canoeing, consider a boating safety course. Be aware that a variety of water sports and activities may take place simultaneously and close together. Watch out for others; and remember that alcohol, heat and water don't mix. Vacation The great escape is where leisure rules and worry is left behind. At least that's what we hope. Before hitting the open road, taking to the friendly skies or escaping by other means, take time to plan, plan, plan. In addition to that carefully chosen wardrobe, take time to pack insurance cards, any needed medications, a flashlight and small first aid kit, a cell phone charger, a map if you're driving, and a list of emergency contacts. Be sure your contacts have your itinerary, notify them of any change and check in with them when you return. Any time you are in unfamiliar or isolated territory, you are at risk. To help ensure your physical safety and that of your companions, stay alert to your surroundings. If you feel unsafe, move on as quickly as possible. Don't leave your on-the-job safety culture at work. "Soaking up safety" at work then sharing it with your family is one way to ensure a safe, fun summer. Security Forces 777-3056 24-hr. 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