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Show 2 TIMES July 29, 2010 COMMENTARY Team Hill's 'S-Team' stands tall for any challenge' COMMENTAHY BY £?HtAN WAYMAN .__ 524th Electronic Maintenance Squadron Weekly since l»)4ti Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Catherine McNally Hilltop Times Writer Lee Anne Hcnstey 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.nct 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 Corporation, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under, and in compliance with, a Memorandum of Understanding wrth Hill Air Force Base. 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Call (801) 6254273 with story Ideas or comments, or contact the editor, Mary Lou Gorny, at mgomy@standard.net Call (801) 6254300 for Classified Advertising or (801) 6254388 for Retail Advertising. N ot too long ago, I found myself thinking about the significant roles both the operations and support functions of an organization have on the organization's overall mission success. Having served 24 years in the active duty Army and now several years as a federal civilian employee, I've always viewed everyone in my chain of command as an equally essential part of the team. Whether you're a military member, federal employee or contractor, it should go without saying that your role — operations, maintenance or other support function — is absolutely vital to our nation's defense. In today's fast-paced world where many of us are overcome by competing demands, improbable bottom lines and no-kidding deadlines it's easy to overlook the contributions of the entire team. It's easy to focus on the pointy They are an incredible team of subject matter experts standing tall to take on the next challenge placed on our nation's Air Force with enthusiasm, vigor and the highest levels of professionalism. end of the spear where the highly visible part of the mission is happening, and it's easy to forget that the mission doesn't happen without an entire team of artisans who make it possible in the first place. With the summer vacation period moving into high gear, many of us are planning to spend some quality time with our family and friends. That said, I think it's important we take a moment to reflect and think about the many freedoms this country enjoys courtesy of the war-fighter serving in harm's way. In the same breath, I think it's also important to remember the men and ; women supporting from the home front. These are the professionals in the background that come to work every day % and give all that they have in support of our nation's defense. j; In some circles they are referred to as the S-Team because their actions arjg both stellar and stealthy, their response is strong and swift, they are extremely sophisticated, smart and savvy in all that they do. They are an incredible team of subject matter experts standing tall to take on the next challenge placed* on our nation's Air Force with enthu- ;' siasm, vigor and the highest levels of •'professionalism. -* It doesn't matter what your job is. If1' you're one of the several thousand pro-1 fessionals that make up the Team Hill' ' institution, your role is value added. Together we contribute to the mission of ' our nation's defense, and for that I say • thank you. 777-7000 action, line. pa@hill.af. mi As a retired U.S. Air Force master sergeant, I find that the lack of training displayed by the 388th Fighter Wing headquarters staff when displaying the flag I spent 25 years defending, deplorable. On this particular occasion the nation's symbol was flown at half-staff to honor the late Sen. Byrd from West Virginia, which is right and proper, however the U.S. Air Force flag was also flown at the same height. On a past occasion I witnessed the Grand Old Flag flying at half-staff to honor a fallen Utah soldier, and the U.S. Air Force flag was flown at full staff. If the personnel cannot get the protocol correct, maybe they should remove the flagpole for the U.S. Air Force flag. These are only two cases in point. I have visited and called the HQ building to correct these numerous errors. However, nothing seems to drive the point home, nor are corrections made to preclude repetition. I will not put up with dishonoring the flag, especially on a military installation. We appreciate Team Hill members addressing their concerns and are glad to hear of their commitment and passion for properly displaying our nation's flag. Be assured that we are very much aware of the proper protocol when displaying the U.S. flag along with the U.S. Air Force flag. Often, it's a matter of perception as to whether or not the U.S. flag is slightly higher than the U.S. Air Force flag, but to remove any doubt, the 388th Fighter Wing will not display the U.S. Air Force flag when our nation's flag is flown at half-staff. Of course, if anyone, ever notices a potential flag protocol discrepancy, wed welcome a Wingman to fix it on the spot — the ropes aren't locked and can be adjusted by any well-meaning Wingman. And, if necessary, you can always contact the 388th Fighter Wing commander via the Hill Consolidated Command Post at (801) 777-3881. Thank you. —• Chief Master Sgt. Atticus Smith, 388th FW, Command Chief Report suspicious activity viatheAFOSI EAGLE EYES program Dial: 777-5056 / 3057/ 3058. Watch - Report - Protect Force Protection is Our Business - Everyone - is a Sensor When you call or send an Please give your supervisor and before calling the Action Line. This e-mail, your comments will be re- chain of command the opportu- will help me better serve your intercorded and staffed through the nity to work with you in answer- ests. Items of basewide interest will agency responsible for action. ing questions and solving problems be published in the Hilltop Times. i.. Get Fit at 50 and Beyond, Tuesday, Aug. 5, rhoon to 1 p.m. If you're exercising, good for you. fBut now might be the [time to try a new activity or find new ways to add [exercise to your life. This program will last for six weeks and will cover nuJtrition, strength exercises iand improving flexibility and even include a walk ^in the park. Call (801) 7771215 to reserve your spot ' Security Forces ........::..............777-3056 Civflian Pa/ ..:^.2L.::..... 777-6246 Air Force Suggestion 777-6901 24-hr. Crisis Information 777-3056 The base agencies listed Force Support Squadron 777-4134 Program can be contacted directly Base Restaurants 777-2043 HillSUaightTalk... .;.-....; .777-9696 RetiremenlAIompensatibn 777-6142 IC Complaints 777-5305 if you have a torttplaint (dvUhn) (for appointment) Equal Opportunity Office 777-5455 IC Complaints .........„' Employer Relations.......... 777-7129 services! Military Pay 777^1851 Phbhentffiiberr— Fraud, Waste or Abuse ..I' .....777-5361 (recording) Loud Noise 1-877-885-9595 (complaints) 75th Medical Group 777-4918 Civil Engineering 777-1856 Hill Pride Hotline 777-7433 Public Affairs..: 777-5333 Military Housing 825-9392 Maintenance Safety Office 777-3333 Safety Office Hotline 586-930Q Union : 777-325? AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-1852 Family Assistance Center 777-3090 (when activated) * • -I- How do you stay physically fit in the summer heat? THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2010 DUIs: 30 ill's Last DUI: Unit Involved: 75t& Sectvtfty S Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Call 777-1111 to request a ride anytime. | Hours of operation: f- Fridays-Saturdays I 10 p.m.-6 a.m; £ Sundays I 9 p.m.-midnight Kandice Atlsme 309th Maintenance Wing "I sit inside and I go to the gym to work out." Randy Bowers 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "I've got an air conditioner and J walk to work." Airman 1st Class Adam Ruiz 388th Fighter Wing "By working out in the , gym with weights and staying hydrated with a gallon and a half of fluids a day." Master Sgt. Daniel Bosche 388th Fighter Wing "I jog early in the morning at 6 a.m." |