OCR Text |
Show November 26. noise No-noti- ce QWe work in BIdg. 1214 and the Explosive Detachment fires off their munitions next to our building. They're supposed to call us prior to any detonation but they're not doing it. We handle explosives and are unprepared for the boom. I'm afraid someone's going to get hurt in this building. will notify your organization in the AEOD personnel of local operations if you will provide them with a name and phone number as your point of contact. EOD will ensure that your POC is included in their current notification checklist. For more information, contact CMSgt. Carver Cobbins at Ext. Smoking incar the West Gate recently, I got behind an Air Force government vehicle, and noticed the driver was smoking a cigarette. Isn't that illegal? Q Coming A You're right, smoking in Air Force vehicles is in direct violation of Air Force policy. The unit Division contacted the Transportation responsible for that vehicle to ensure their personnel adhere to AF policy and that corrective measures are taken. In the future, if you see any misuse of a government vehicle, report it directly to our Vehicle Fleet Management Unit, 75 ABWLGTVOA, Ext. tolerance? No is there gang activity on base if we have tolerance rule? I have spoken with base and housing security police, and I understand letters were sent to base families regarding their children's involvement in gangs, etc. To me, we're tolerating behavior if we only send a warning. I consider it a privilege to live on base and other families should too. QWhy A is on base? The up to age 11 We are a so what happens to the kids ages small community here and it's very important that we get involved with what is going on with our children as a family and as a military reservation. 12-1- 5? project to expand the Youth Center is at Air Force level for funding approval. Once comMeanwhile, pleted, we will have space for "teens-only.- " the Youth Center is doing everything possible by hours after 8 p.m. on weeknights extending teens-onl-y A A fiscal 1999 and weekends. Programs such as midnight basketball, and pool parties have been poputeen dances, lock-in- s lar. In addition, we offered teen field trips to basketball games, water parks, skating rinks, and extended hours for informal socialization. The Youth Center staff is willing to discuss new programming ideas with parents and teens. .................. ... Saturdays, it them 50 minutes for an inspection that should take only 15 or 20 minutes. This seems like a waste of overtime pay. A organizations on base who receive or ship explosive andor hazardous material are required to follow the procedures outlined in DOD 4500.9R. Chapter 204, Hazardous Materials, addresses the procedures for a detailed inspection of government vehicles using DD Form 626, Motor Vehicle Inspection. An average inspection usually takes 0 minutes: however, if a problem is detected, the inspection could take longer. While this may seem like a lengthy process, these safeguards are necessary before shipments of this type are allowed to enter the base. PMEL quality worked in the Precision Measurement Laboratory for 14 years and I think from we've gone the best in the Air Force to the worst. Since our last boss left three years ago we've failed both our audits. Ql've ...... . . ..... . . A As you have noted, the PMEL was satisfactory three years ago. It was never rated "Number One" the "grading" system for Class as you have indicated II PMELs does not rate them against each other, only against a standard. In the inspection two years ago. the PMEL passed the inspection except for environmental temperature controls for which insufficient data was available at the time of the inspection. When the data was available, the PMEL was again certified. The most recent inspection did not decertify the PMEL, but rather pointed out weaknesses in facilities, training and technician work practices. To that end, all of TI management is supporting improvement plans. Managers within the PMEL, or for that fact anywhere on the center, are subject to reassignment. A correla- . Fraud, Waste or Abuse (recording) 75th Medical Group. , Civil Engineering. .. Public Affairs. Military Housing Maintenance . ..v; Safety Office Union AFOSI Narcotics Hotline. ........ ......... .. .. ...7-185- 2 tion between your boss' reassignment and the recent inspection results cannot be directly drawn. Furthermore, the Youth Center is also working closely with Security Forces to combat the gang problem. Training was conducted for Youth Center personnel by Security Forces; in addition. Security Forces personnel are attending teen programs to talk to our youth about drugs, gangs, and preventive measures to avoid gang problems. The Youth Center enforces "zero tolerance" for gang activity and is a safe place for teens to go and enjoy programs. Drop by the Youth Center and check into some of the great activities available to teens or for addicontact the director, David Ovard. Ext. tional information. the deer No statement work sultuuli Hilltop Times Published by MorMedia. Inc.. a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorised lor members of the L'.S. militar ser ices. Contents of the Hilltop and A payroll system is still being revised, and changes the LES printing and mailing. If there is a delay, you are welcome to stop by the Civilian Pay Office in Bldg. 1238 on Friday, with a picture ID. to find out your pay amount. Also, your bank may have the service of an access line where you can call about the last deposit or your account balance by telephone, eliminating the need to ask a bank employee. For more information, contact Nancy Matkin at Ext. kill may-dela- tranquilized moved to another part of the state? and had deer A frequent occurrence. the Herding them were very lucky that threattoo many we Too many off en flight operations. runway We we was a didn't lose a pilot and jet from the 388th Fighter Wing or the 419th FW as a result of a collision between a deer on the runway and a landing jet. Global Power :irt nut n,r.sv:iritv lhi ol'tui:il vii'U til' ir tmliirvtil hi th. I' S of the Air Government, the Department of Defense or the Force. The appearance of advertisements in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement b the Department of the Air Force or MorMedia. Inc.. of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion. se. national origin, age. marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonnleril factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided bv the Ogden Air Logistics Center Public Affairs Office stall. Bldg. I HO. Room I IX. Ft Tim,. Quality Systems for America's Air Force but come I I delayed sometimes Tuesday. I would like to know what I get paid on payday, not two or three, four sometimes five days later. Can something be done? Since the base converted to the Defense Civilian Payroll System, the leave and earning statements have been mailed from Denver. The statements are printed and mailed as soon as the system processes for every base on DCPS. The all the time cards onto the base are a "Air Force people building the world's most respected Air and Space Force for eight payday eight this is a continuous thing Ql my pay statement and don't know how much make until is straying hazard to aircraft, but was it necessary to Ql them? Couldn't and have been they All 20-3- , Air Force Suggestion Program. IG Complaints (for appointment) IG Complaints (after hours) Deer hunting realize the MAMS organization and before we bring a missile on base they Ql takes have to check us in. On some Phone numbers their services: Security Forces Crisis information. Services. Base Restaurants , . . . , . . . . . . . . RetirementCompensation (civilian). ed Explosive delay drive missiles for The base agencies listed below can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with are correct. Living in base housing is a privilege. However, you need to realize gang membergang activities can be illegal. I ship itself is not illegal stand by the "zero tolerance" policy for inappropriate gang activity. However, before directing a family to move off base or barring a family member from the base, the severity of the inappropriate gang activity must be considered regardless of association with any type of group. Without going into specifics, there was an incident involving dependent behavior which was contrary to base standards. Each family received a letter warning that further related incidents could cause the dependent to be barred from the base. I consider this action firm Teen center isn't there a teen center QWhy Center is mainly for kids very-controll- 00 You and appropriate. We are establishing a Juvenile Corrections Board on base to deal with youthful misconduct. If you are aware of gang-lik- e activity or other misconduct on base, please it to the Security Forces Investigations Section report or law enforcement desk at Ext. at Ext. some and moved them. But, Utah already has too many deer, and many deer don't survive tranquilization. The best solution - considering safety of flight, personnel safety, and safety for the deer on Hill - involved a effort to remove some of the deer. We provided the meat to local homeless shelters. Contact Marcus Blood, Natural Resources manager, at Ext. for any additional information you may need. to make Hill AFB a better place to live, work and play. When you call Ext. or send on LOGDIS $0 "Action" or on GroupWise to ID "ACTION," your comments will be and recorded staffed through the agency responsible for action. Please give your supervisor and chain of command the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems before calling ACTION LINE. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest to the Hit! workforce will be published in the Hilltop Times. CoL Tad A. Stanley 75th ABW Commander Social Actions Employee Relations Military Pay Civilian Pay 997 As a result, we carefully removed some of the deei . Like you, I would have liked to have tranquilized ACTION LINE your opportunity 24-h- r. 1 I'nless otherwise indicated, all photos ;ire t'.S. Air Force photos TO PLACE AN ADVERTISEMENT, CALL and Reach for America. " Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Ma). Gen. Rich Roellig Maj. J. Robert Ballew Bill Orndortf Commander, Frances Kosakowsky Sue Berk, Lisa Ryan, Jennifer Edmonds Deadlines: OO-AL- C Director, Public Affairs Office Chief of Internal Information Editor Staff writers Editorial and "Around the Hill" items, 3 seven p.m. Thursday, days before publication; sports articles, 9 a.m. Monday, week of publication; classified ads, 2 p.m. Tuesday, week of publication. For more information, call the editor. Ext. 625-430- 0 |