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Show April S. 2001 Teamwork ensures successful 'hot pit' operation ready to give the jets fuel as they pulled up to the hot pits. Air traffic controllers minimized upgrade training, ensured smooth taxi operations and ensured aircraft were launched and recovered as expeditiously as possible. Weather shop personnel ensured the supervisor of flying had the latest weather forecast and current observations. Fire department personnel manned their trucks at the ready for any type of emergency. Base operations personnel ensured only aircraft with prior permission could operate from the airfield and delayed an operational check of navigation equipment scheduled during the surge. Airfield operations personnel ensured the runway and taxiways were clear and by Col. William Courts 388th Operations Group commander Once again the members of the 388th Fighte r Wing and Team Hill amazed me with their ability to accomplish a very demanding task. This task was conducting an aircraft sortie surge involving "hot plf operations, the first time one had been attempted at Hill AFB in more than five years. The last time I have seen such an effort was during the Operational Readiness Inspection in Oc- tober. The surge involving hot pit operations allowed the wing to fly 122 sorties in an 1 1 hour flying window on three consecutive days. Hot pit operations involve fuel trucks being parked in a location and aircraft taxiing up to them for fuel. Normally, fuel trucks drive to each aircraft for refueling. During hot pit operations, the pilot keeps the engine running and the main-tainedon't have to do their normal post and inspections. Hot pits allow more sorties to be flown with less tenance personnel support, and avoids the risk of aircraft components not working after the engine is shutdown and then restarted. As I walked the ramp Tuesday morning, all airfield equipment was fully operational. Chaplain (Maj.) Patrick Herring perhaps deserves the biggest thanks for all his prayers for good weather. The initial fore- Senior Airman Christopher Pearsall, a fuels distribution operator from the 75 Logistics Group, drags a fuel hose to an 1 6 crew chief during recent hot pit operations on the 388th Fighter Wing ramp. cast was for snow showers for two days of the three surge days, but the weather was superb all three days. Supervisors ensured that we had a plan that could be successfully executed. Pilots were given exact takeoff, land and hot pit times to ensure a steady flow of aircraft across the pits. They made their times perfectly. Maintainers ensured the jets were ready to fly, munitions were loaded and the aircraft were launched and recovered safely. truly appreciated the dedication to duty and commitment to getting the mission done. The attitude of all those involved was positive, with everyone willing to do whatever it took to get the job done, while doing it safely. Once again, I salute the men and women of the 388th Fighter Wing and Team I fill for a job well done and with great style! rs pre-flig- ht I could sense the excitement of troops ready to tackle the task and do it in great style. The sortie surge was truly a Team Hill effort Photo by Tech. Mai Brazil F-- Sauna lights are there no lights in the men's sauna at fWhy Hijthe Hess Fitness Center? e rePlaced the bulbs in the sauna as soon as we became aware they were out. However, we didn't have the correct bulbs, we used regular bulbs that jidont last long in the extreme heatnd humidity: In1 thfe future we will be more diligent in keeping our supply of sauna lights bulbs current so we don't have this arise again. - ! When an aircraft was broken, they repaired it quickly and correctly. Pit supervisors ensured the right air- craft went to the correct fuel truck and that the fuel trucks were swapped out when low on fuel. Support personnel ensured aircraft as quickly as were armed and and fuel available and were trucks possible de-arm- ed smoother transition onto the base without folks jockeying for position to make a quick left turn. We will make a through study of the situation and will implement any recommended changes by the end of April. Civil Engineering will be installing additional street lights to better illuminate the West Gate area. The additional lighting is expected to be installed by April 13. North Gate jpkCan the North Gate be opened during the 15 (construction? At this time, there are no plans to reopen the North Gate, but we will continue to coordinate with the Utah Department of Transportation and closethe need. The ly monitor the situation to construction will only cause slight drive-tim-e adjustments as speeds have been reduced to 55 mph. There are several reasons for not opening the North A Gate. First, Department of Defense and Air Force instructions require that we operate only the minimum number of gates necessary to support the mission. Previously, less than 200 cars used this single lane entry gate to the base daily.' Second, posting the North Gate would take away from our ability to post two entry controllers at the South, Southwest and West gates and diminish these force protection efforts. Road lines if" Every time I drive into the West Gate on a snowy or rainy day I can't see the lines in the road. Why doesn't the base use reflective paint on these lines to ensure safe driving? The pavement markings at all base entrances are reapplied in the spring and fall using environmentally acceptable water base paint We are also researching the possibility of restricting left hand turns as you enter the base from the West Gate. 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