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Show O HiDsop Times September 4. 2003 Preparing for the worst... WMD responders suit up at Hill r-- by Spec. Todd Sparks 128th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Utah Army National Guard Jo W struck Hill AFB on July 12, as Terrorists" device rocked a residential and engulfed its occupants in smoke and fumes. Fortunately, Utah's elite emergency response team, the 85th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team, was there to rescue the injured, assess the threat and advise civilian emergency responders. "The 85th and the Hill firefighters have trained together many times, and this training on July 13 was another opportunity for them to work together," said Maj. Wendy Cline, 85th member. "Our first sergeant, Wayne Francis, is a Hill firefighter in his civilian job and the unit has always tried to cultivate their relationship with the Hill v.firefighters. Also, Hill has excellent training facilities for first responders." Though this was only a training exercise, the soldiers and airmen of the 85th prepared quickly and professionally. The unit worked together closely as they helped each other strap on the heavy breathing apparatuses, pull on the thick V" ... I boots and double check their chemical suits. The teami's airtight suits are designed to let no air in, but they also keep the soldieris body heat Staff Sgt. Cynthia Bentley, 151st CSE Utah Air Guard, in. According to Senior Airman Thunder Heard conputs on her chemical suit before going into the tainment area as a member of the second rescue team. of the 151st Civil Support Engineers, after being w sir S: V in the suit a few minutes, the temperature rises another 10 degrees by the end of the exercise, rescue team members were drenched in sweat The incident commander, Master Sgt Joe Shern briefed the unit on a realistic and difficult scenario, held in the training area north of the Hub- bard Memorial Golf Course. The scenario, 4r ( Sgt Charlotte Clark and Airman 1st Class Casey Haywood, both from putting on their oxygen tanks before going into the rescue training. Tech. according to Shern, had firefighters responding to the explosion, but there had been no communication from the firefighters since they entered the building. Within minutes, the 85th rescue team located and evacuated all of the casualties to the decontamination site. The detection team then located the chemical threats, and the survey team collected samples for analysis. This type of exercise represents the kind of tough and realistic training that is typical for the 85th. SgL Mike Brusik, survey team member, explained that unit members commit a great deal of time to the unit "If you're only looking for two days a month, V Photos by Spc. Scott Faddis CSE Utah Air Guard, the 151st this isnit the unit for you," Brusik said. "In order to stay proficient in their fields, members attend specialty schools and train with various local, state and national emergency responders. Most members have civilian Hazmat certifications and firefighting credentials as well." The 85th WMD CST is unique in more ways than one. It is one of only a handful of such chemteams in the icalbiological National Guard and has the unusual distinction of being an Army unit augmented with Air Force personnel. The 85th conducts a major exercise like this at least four times a year. "It's important for us to all get together in training because the Army trains one way and the Air Force trains another," said Shern. By the end of the exercise, it was clear that the 85th can merge seamlessly and get the job done. "I believe that when the real stuff happens, the team will mesh well," said Tech. Sgt. Joseph Johnston, operations sergeant. rapid-respon- se Base safety office hosts biker rally, poker run ".'. ..... j "Wi t.n,i,.., ,, ii i, i,. .I li, ..I..... ..,il..ur.u.....,. .m hum f .JI....TUII...JI ..I,. 1.11 , .11. . r jt V fS'i" H .. ..mm 1,1 iphi.Wii r JUUV . I' 'V -- ... Committee seeks Spirit Pin design The Spirit Award committee is soliciting designs for the 2004 Hill AFB Spirit Award Pin. The pin will be approximately one inch in size and can be one or more colors. Entries should include a full size image of the design as well as a smaller version to give the committee a realistic view of the actual pin size. to pam.coffeyhill.af.mil as Proposed designs can be a PowerPoint presentation or as a JPEG image. Entries without can be mailed on plain bond paper with a 3 Photos by Airman 1st Class Micah Garbarino Sixty bikers showed up Aug. 27 for a rally and poker run held by the Ogden Air Logistics Center Safety Office. Before 36-280- Clearfield Patriot Day Saturday .Vv the run, safety office Judges visited with each biker and their bikes in a contest to find the safest biker. Vic Chavez, above, polishes the fender of his Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad before he gets a visit from the Judges. After the poker run, the bikers assembled In front of the ALC headquarters and compared their poker hands. Here, Chavez Is showing a full house, queens over aces. Winners of the poker run were awarded Services coupon booklets. Winners of the safety contest were given hats by the Safety Office. 12-inc- h floppy disk to: Pam Coffey, Bldg 1258, Room 3, 6014 Dogwood Ave., Hill AFB, UT 84414. All submissions are due by Sept 30. Entries must include name, organization, organizational address, and phone number. The contest winner will receive the first 2004 pin and a certificate. For more information on the Spirit Award, contact an awards monitor or see Hill AFB Instruction For questions conor by cerning this contest, contact Coffey at Ext. both active duty and retired will be honored SatMilitary urday during Clearfield City's first Patriot Day Celebration. n Activities for the entire family will be held from 8:30 at the city's office building, 55 S. State Street. Festivities start with a flag raising ceremony in front of the city offices, followed by exhibits from Hill AFB which include the Honor Guard, military working dogs, military equipment and personnel. Both the Clearfield Fire and Police Departments will hold open houses. The American Red Cross, Officer McGruf f and the County Library will have displays. A bike rodeo is planned for the youth, which will include a safety inspection sponsored by Pedersenis Ski and Sports of Clearfield. Following the presentation of colors by the Hill Honor Guard, Clearfield MayorTom Waggoner will provide remarks at 11 a.m. after which veterans from previous wars will be honored. Capt Stephanie Halcrow, Logistics Career Broadener, will be the guest speaker from Hill. All military and veterans are asked to report first to the Community Booth to receive a free boutonniere. a.m.-noo- r tr".---- ... i i -- ' .. - (( ( |