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Show Hilltop Times by SSgt. Louis A. Jan. 15, 1988. Arana-Barrad- as Ogden ALC Public Affairs Office 0 overheard a conversation between a cou ple of people at another base organization the other day which caught my attention. One civilian was trying to persuade another to buy insurance from him. "I'll give you a great deal," he told him. He continued, telling the other guy that it wouldn't take much of his time to look into the matter and that, if he acted fast, he could get that good deal. He said he sold a little insurance on the side and to make it easier, he could meet him for lunch right on base. The way he was talking, the insurance deal sounded pretty good to me too. I was tempted to get a little piece of the action. But, somewhere in the back of my mind I seemed to recall that what this guy was doing was not right. It bugged me a lot that day. Was he right in doing what he was doing? Or was he violating some kind of Air Force regulation? I looked into the matter and quickly found out that the guy selling insurance to his friend was out of line. Standard of ConAir Force Regulation 30-3duct, is very specific when it comes to addressing this issue. Simply, it prohibits this kind of activity by servicemembers and civilians. But, this kind of activity is obviously happening on base. And I'm sure it isn't limited to insurance sales. Maj. Gen. Robert P. McCoy, Ogden Air Logistics Center commander, is concerned with this situation. So much so, that he wrote a letter Dec. 16, 1987 to all base members -- military and civilian expressing his concern. In the letter, the general explained why this kind of selling was unauthorized. He also said that the only kind of sales activities allowed on the base had to be approved by the base 0, For those of vou who are selling, buying or to cease receiving, I am directing your activity immediately," the letter stated. reaTo me, that's a good and simple enough son for people to stop unauthorized selling or buying on base. However, I'm sure some people on this base have a different point of view. They'll try the with what system and, maybe, get away they're doing. But for how long? So the question is, "Will everyone toe the line on this issue?" Let's hope so, because if someone is caught, the matter won't be taken lightly. The general's letter was clear on what will be done to people who break the rules: Basically, it states that anyone who continues to engage in sales activities -- and particularly supervisors found participating in, or tolerating unauthorized selling -- while on base, will be dealt with severely. like a pretty tough stance? Does It's meant to be. So play it safe -- toe the line. that-soun- Teamwork vital to everyone sonnel record ends up in a plastic by Capt. Larry L. Burriss trash bag. Would you want someone 118th Tactical Airlift Wing P. that icture this scenario: Rumors an inspection team have it the visit base. At the staff might meeting, you breathe a sigh of relief: you're told the team has landed, but they aren't going to inspect your area. No need to sweat because there's nothing for you to do. "Hey man, I'm glad that's not my job." In our everyday push to meet deadlines and take care of our own problems, we sometimes forget about the big picture. We've all heard about the total force, but too often we think this is just for the folks in the Pentagon. The total force starts right at the local base, even in small, isolated offices. It means that everyone in the unit has to work together to accomplish the mission. An aircrew needs some help for g an flight. Do you respond, "Hey man, I'm a cook. That's not my job." Good nutrition is an integral part of flight safety. In fact, safe flying involves medical, personnel, security, services and a host of other "support" agencies. Imagine a couple of other scenarios: Somehow your entire per early-mornin- so-call- ed walking by to say, "That looks like a personnel record. Should I take it out? Nah, that's not my job." What if you are walking alongside the flightline and you see a piece of garbage. You might say, "Hey man, that's not my job," but what hapn dollar airpens when a craft crashes, killing the -- multi-millio- crewmembers? Pointing out violations of customs and courtesies is also everyone's job. Little breakdowns in discipline lead to larger ones and eventually to problems in job performance and mission capability. Did you see a safety hazard on the way to the office this morning? Well, the safety officer can't be everywhere at once, so you have to be safety conscious and report hazardous conditions. The phrase, "Hey man, that's not my job," should be removed from the working vocabulary of all of us. Everyone who flies a plane, turns a bolt, writes a report, fixes a meal or gives a shot has a role to play in the total force. That role demands teamwork. "Hey man, that is your job." Editor's note: Capt. Larry L. Burriss is with the Tennessee Air National Guard. The story is courtesy of MAC News Service. X ". . .and if it fails to respond, kick that gauge a few times!" I Thanks given to Hill family To the employees at Hill AFB: Indeed our family has found the expression of friendship. The relatives and friends of Bertha L. Grant wish to thank the Hill AFB community for the many expressions of sympathy shown dur- ing our time of Your Kinuness and consideration is a lasting memory. Benjamin Grant Editor's note: Mrs. Grant worked at the directorate for the past seven years as a clerk. She passed away Dec. 20, 1987. Bookworm appreciates staff library From time to time, I seek assistance from bereavement. the base library staff in We would like to exto tend a special thanks performing my job. Never have I exthe employees at the Directorate of Contractperienced trouble as I ing and Manufacturing .sought information, for their concern for the some of it pretty family during this time. detailed. In fact, I've found the library staff We also want to exto her very helpful. press our thanksNor-berBill However, we don't supervisor, much about the hear his kindness. for g, library services. With limited funds, they seem to strive to modernize the facilities as much as possible and provide nearly the same material one would find in any pub- lic library. Yet, little is said about that. Perhaps more appreciation ought to be expressed for the staff's effort to update their book collection, maintain a magazine selection not only consistent with the needs of an Air Force base, but also interesting, and an atmosphere where one can truly find quiet. I for one am grateful for the technical manuals, historical pieces and various reviews that assist me in conducting my duties. Address letters to the editor to: OO-ALCP- Hill AFB, Utah, 84056. 5990 (OOAICPA) by Bits, include name and telephone number. Name will be withheld by request. If any improvement can be made, I suggest an even greater effort to update some of the publications that date from the 1950s and 1960s. I realize that takes a lot of money and time, but any improvement certainly is welcome and helpful to those who seek the best information available. Again, thanks to the base library staff for a job well done. Hill reader Snow crews clear off Hill Dear Editor: I am a recent transplant to Utah, coming to this area from sunny and hardly ever snowy Arizona. am impressed with the effiency and mobility of the snow removal crews, who have cleared the many inches of snow from Hill AFB runways, parking lots and base roads. I Their efforts have more than adequately provided a way for the Air Force mission to continue on a daily basis. They have also provided base employees the con venience of driving on clear and safe roads, plus parking in lots that are cleared. Utah has received what seems to be a generous amount of snow the past couple of weeks and the job done by these base employees only adds to their credibility as experts of snow removal. Since snow falls generously in the housing area as well, and since it is a low priority for snow trucks, persons should be advised to keep the roads clear of vehicles so when it becomes our turn for snow removal it can be done quickly and without hesitation. 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