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Show 0 llilh.r I Airmen helping airmen HillAFB weather outlook 5-d- ay www. airfield-ops- . hill.af.miloswweather campaign to begin AFAF financing their higher education goals. For more information visit Through contributions, AFAF can assist airmen across the country to include those right here at Hill. This year The AFAF campaign team has planned the following fundrais-in- lie 2003 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign is Fell. 21 through March 2, The AFAF lundraiser. Campaign is an annual, on the-jowhich is planned and coordinated by Air Force people in order to help Ail Force people. IndiI in vidual AI M contri butions help support lour AFAFalfiliates. which include: The Air Force Yil lage Indigent id ows Fund: Provides retired ot ficers, their spouses, widows and widowers with coin tortal ileal id cost et g events at HillAFB: (. hCc showers 19-2- 1 noon to 3 p.m. Anyone interested in contributing to the AFAF can do so through the Payroll Deduction Plan or tion Inc.: Provides a home for the snrviving siouses of enlisted Air Force personnel who are 55 and older. For more information visit alewh " emraldcoasl.com. The General and Mrs. Curtis K. Ix may Foundation: Provides financial assistance to widows of all retired Air Force personnel. For more information visit www.afvw. - ' i ; with cash or by check. To make donations or participate in one of the fundraiser events, contact one of the following campaign Capt. Jay Block, Ogden AFC, Fxt. Maj. Andy Meadows. 75th Air 2nd Ft. Kathy P.ase Wing, Fxt. 1st 388th Fighter Wing, Fxt. 1st It. Ft. Richard kmc, Tenants, Kxt. Angi Carsten, Hill AFB Project Officer Fxt. or Capt. Laurie Albarino, Hill AFB ProKxt. Officer, ject repre-senlative- Hilde-brand- comleniay.html. Hie Air Force Aid Society: Provides help to relieve financial distress of Air Frcc mem- I bers and their families, and to assist them 43' High 36" Low Mostly cloudy with showers in s. t, d ularly. Regularly inspect the interior and exterior of buildings for suspicious packages. Remember: security awareness is everyone's responsibility. ; 39' High 24 Low j Mostly cloudy DoD testing SCOTT AIR FORCK BASK, Space-111. (AFPN) Defense transportation officials recently test to expand announced a travel privileges to family members traveling within the continental United States. Hie test will begin April and continue through March 31. and retired miliDependents of active-dutwill be to travel "Space able soon people tary A" aboard military flights when accompanied by their sponsors, according to John Lundeby from the Air Mobility Command passenger policy branch. The only change is that family members can now fly on flights within the United States under the same eligibility category as their sponsor, he said. I.undeby explained that in December 2000, the commander of U.S. Transportation Com one-yea- r space-availabl- 1 y f Hinh 91 41 T I I I I I L nw Mostly to partly cloudy L fill now where do we go ' L i from here. " Y o u have President Bush t o d a y 'vi ... , - - ' 1 V J.Ct who's the telling American xople ;uid for dependents A mand outlined the proposal as a way to improve quality-of-lifbenefits for military service people and their families. After review, Defense r officials approved a test. "Current regulations prohibit dependents from flying space available within the CONUS," said Lundeby. "This privilege was available only to active-dutand retired military people. During the test period, dependents can accompany them." Retirees may sign up for this program 60 days in advance but not before the test officially begins April 1 To register for travel, active-dutsponsors must be on leave or a pass and remain in the status while awaiting travel and through the entire travel period. inforAdditional Space-travel and sign-umation is available through AMC's public Web site at http: public.scott.af.milindex.html. e one-yea- y . space-availab- le y A p that we're going to fight that guy. And liii mm mi HMniniiim Retired U.S. Rep. Jim Hansen in mum we'reto iiniri I n going do it now or we'll have to do it another time," Hansen said. "Does that scare you? Well, that's the right thing to do. That's the courageous thing to do." Discussing the 2005 round of base closures, Hansen said the secretary of Defense, the secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command leaders and others were wise not to speculate on the possibility. "I think if I was giving counsel to people on this base, I'd say the best way to beat that is to work hard and do a good job," he said. "If you come out with a good effort, (the committee) will look at you and say 'hey, this division, that division and others are doing well.' "I went into the Armed Services Committee and we were talking about air logistics centers and they reported the best work ethic seen was at the Ogden ALC they by far have one of the best work ethics around. I think when you dodged the bullet in 1995 it was because of the good work ethic. People out here worked hard and put in extra because they felt strongly about doing the job time right." Saying that closures are a "realistic thing that's going to happen," Hansen noted it was needed to reduce redundancy. Hansen also recognized the many dedicated people in Utah who contribute to and provide support to Hill AFB and its important mission. "The governor called me the other day and said he couldn't think of a bigger asset for Utah than HillAFB." Hansen also advocated drilling in Alaska, as well as using oil shale, and solar, geothermal and wind energy to keep energy dollars in America, rather than relying on foreign oil. 1; "i ilriir'1il1T1liritlft--ll- i r L A 44 High 30 Low Partly cloudy Base holding prayer hreakfast Hill AFB National Prayer Breakfast is slated for Feb. L'Oat 7:30 a.m. Club Hill. The theme this year, in view of all the local, national, and international crises, is "The Nation Fin ning to Prayer" based on 2nd Chronicles 7:1 1. The guest speaker will be the AF'MC Command Chaplain, (col.) Nathaniel Crawford. Jr. The breakfast include scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, hash browns, hot will biscuits, a fresh fruit nip, orange juice, coffee or tea. The tickets cost $5.50 for club members (Members will need their club card number and can buy only 2 tickets per card.) and $7.50 for members. Tickets may be with cash, checks or credit card. Unit First Sergeants are non-clu- b pure-hashe- selling tickets, but they are also on sale at the Base Chapel, Ext. No tickets will be sold at the door. The Vaccinia virus is present for about 14 to 21 days after the immunization is given or until the scab falls off. Studies confirm that 95 percent of people are protected within 10 days Vaccine from page The e do we do Nations increase in Homeland Security to level Orange (high possiresponse to the bility of terrorist attack), Hill AFB recently increased its security measures. Base personnel and residents should remain vigilant against a greater and more predictable threat of possible activity against Hill AFB and other government facilities. and family members aware of the increased force protection condition. Make Know w ho does and doesn't belong in base work areas. Be suspicious and inquisitive about strangers in housing areas, in the vicinity of the base and entering or leaving work areas. Check ID's as necessary. Secure and frequently inspect buildings, rooms, and storage areas that aren't used regreal-worl- The United States is ready for a possible armed conflict, and if it's not done now, it will come later, a former Utah congressman told Hill employees Tuesday, Retired U.S. Rep. Jim Hansen spoke to the quarterly luncheon meeting of the Hill Federal Manager's Association, discussing war, work ethics and energy. Hansen left his congressional job 30 days ago and is now doing consulting work. Discussing known violations of UN Resolution 1441 by Iraq, and the evidence presented in a recent speech by Secretary of State Colin Powell, Hansen said "the evidence was one after another as to what these people were doing in violation of 1441. It finally boils down to what lie's telling the United Be vigilant... In by Bill Orndorff Hilltop Times editor t nament at the Hill Bowling Center, from March tec-liv- The Air Force Fnlistcd Founda- Mostly cloudy with late ook-Wl- from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ski Day, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p. in, Bow ling Tour- living options. or more inforina lion visit www 42 High 32 Low C will beheld Feb. 21 at the Base's log cabin I i lull Congressman Hansen discusses hot topics at Hill luncheon 1 tect them from this highly contagious and deadly disease. Smallpox can cause many casualties among unvaccinated troops, disrupting a unit's ability to perform its mission. Smallpox is a contagious disease which is typically is transmitted by contact with a contagious person. Carriers of the virus spread smallpox primarily to family members, and friends. It can spread through contact with inanimate objects such as towels, clothing, linens and bodily fluids. "Smallpox is caused by a virus called variola, which can spread from person to person through prolonged close contact," said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kdward Johnson, chief of Aerospace Medicine and a 75th MDG Smallpox expert. "Smallpox can cause a severe rash covering the whole body, high fever, severe headaches, backaches, fatigue, pain and chills, usually eight to 12 days after vaccination. Also, the disease can leave permanent scars. Smallpox kills about three out of 10 people infected." As the global war on terrorism continues, new threats, such as smallpox, require a new measure of force protection. A concern exists that terrorist organizations or governments hostile to the U.S., may possess the virus that causes smallpox and could use it as a bioweapon. Even one suspected case of smallpox is considered a public health emergency. "Vaccines are important tools that help protect the men and women in uniform serving our nation," said Hill's Public I lealth director, Maj. Karen Kroon. "The best way to ensure our airmen are protected from any biological weapon is to vaccinate them before an attack occurs. This vaccination serves as a deterrent in many respects. It's just not feasible to vaccinate airmen soon after an exposure if they are deployed to remote locations or are engaged in military operations. We're trying to stay ahead of the game and are administering this vaccine prior to their departure." The smallpox vaccine is a proven vaccine and the World Health Organization used this vaccine to eradicate naturally occurring smallpox from the planet. The vaccine was given to servicemembers in World War II and gradually tapered off until the program was ended in 1990. Before 1972, the smallpox vaccination was recommended for all U.S. children at age 1. Health organizations ended the U.S. civilian vaccination program in 1972. Those people over 30 years old who were vaccinated years ago do not have much immunity left according to the WHO. face-to-fac- e 1 of receiving a single smallpox vaccination. Conversely, while it's rare, death can occur from vaccination in about one to two per one million people. "Because this vaccination is a live virus, diligent care of the shot site must be taken," Kroon said. "Don't touch the vaccination site or let others touch it. Put a bandage over it when showering or exercising. If you do touch it, wash your hands. Until the scab falls off, it's best to avoid close contact with those people who cannot get the vaccination for medical reasons. In everyday environments, whenever members are not in close contact with others, they are encouraged to leave the site exposed to air, to facilitate quicker healing. Eventually the scab will fall off. When it does, flush it down the toilet or seal it and put it in the trash. Then immediately wash your hands." The smallpox vaccine is effective, but five groups of people are considered at risk of complications for taking the vaccine, according to Johnson, "Persons with eczema or other significant exfoliative skin conditions, patients with leukemia, lymphoma or generalized malignancy undergoing radiation or other cancer therapy, patients with HIV infection, hereditary immune deficiency disorders, or those who are preg-nan- t. According to the 75th MDG commander, Col Charles Williams, a local education program is being implemented, and commanders and directors will be briefed and trained by the medical group. They will be encouraged to educate their units' " deployable members. Commanders and directors are there to help answer any questions or concerns their members have about the smallpox program. "I am confident that this vaccination is relatively safe, effective and will provide the needed protection in the event of an accident or incident here or in theater," said Williams. The local implementation plan started with Team Hill medical professionals and personnel deploying to areas that require the vaccination, and is expected to move into other phases involving additional personnel at a later date. For more information concerning the smallpox vaccination, contact Maj. Karen Kroon, Public Health, at Ext. Many other sources containing information on the Smallpox vaccine and disease are available www.smallpox.gov; www.vjiccines.anuy.mil; www.bt.cde.govagentsmallpoxindex.asp; and www.nlni.nh.govmedlineplussmallpxhtml. high-thre- at on-lin- I Soldiers from page I get to learn from their sister service; there'll be things that we gain from each other. I'm looking forward to it." Stationed in Preston, Idaho, this is the first time this par- ticular unit has been activated since its conception in 1956, according to Sgt. 1st Class Robert Moyle, who said his platoon was excited about coming to Hill and happy they are stationed relatively close to home. "I expect you to be team players and I'm sure you will be because we're all in this together," said 75th SFS commander Lt. Col. Warren Keithley. Keithley and Chief Mas- ter Sgt. Bryan Eaton, SFS senior manager, have had previous experience coordinating service personnel into a cohesive unit. During Operation Bright Star in 40 2001-200- 2, they integrated Marines and approxi- mately 200 security forces personnel at Beni Surf, Egypt for the force protection of the compound, its flightline as well as ALr Force and Marine fighters and transport aircraft there. "We're here to augment the security forces. We're going to do our best to get trained quickly as possible and be a valuable asset," said Moyle. |