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Show May 24. 2001 Fallen warriors offer lessons for all power to add or detract" So, as you observe this special weekend with family and friends, take time to remember those who have struggled and died while serving our country through the years. Their sacrifices extend beyond borders and generations. Think how different our lives might be if it weren't for their dedication. We can be certain the values for which America stands will ask again and again for personal sacrifices from its Armed Forces. Even now, American forces stand ready in the deserts of Saudi Arabia, the hillsides of Bosnia and a host of other places, ready to demon- by Gen. Lester Lytes Commander, Air Force Ktateriai Command AIR FORCE BASE (AFPN) markers White arranged neatly in long rows on the UTUGirr-PATTERSO- N hills of northern Virginia are the final resting place for thousands of Americans, some who paid "the ultimate price" in service to country. Among them are Hugh Auld, Larry Barnard, Jorge Artega and John Ciletta. Auld was an Army lieutenant who perished in the American Revolutionary War; Barnard was an Army staff sergeant killed in Operation Just Cause in Panama; Artega was an Air Force captain who died in the Persian Gulf War; and Ciletta was a Navy seaman killed in the USS Stark tragedy. These warriors' remains now lie among the thousands resting in Arlington National Cemetery. Their sacrificesTemind us that there is a cause greater than self, a cause that is worth fighting and dying for if necessary. It is called freedom. These four are counted among the nearly 1 million others who also have given their lives to preserve peace and freedom. They fell while fighting under the red, white and blue in America's wars or while preserving the peace. Most of them are resting in Arlington and similar phces around the world, but the remains of many others were not recovered at all. These individuals came from different cultures and lifestyles, but they shared the determination to make this country free and were dedicated enough to give their lives to keep it that way. May 28 we honor that dedication by celebrating Memorial Day. Our tradition of Memorial Day draws from the words of Abraham Lincoln in an address on the battlefield at strate what freedom truly means. Freedom requires sacrifice. Let's hope that ultimate sacrifice call never comes; but if it does, let's hope our answer honors our heritage. Let's hope we honor our heroes like Hugh Auld, Larry Barnard, Jorge Artega and John Ciletta. May you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. we cannot halGettysburg: "...we cannot consecrate low this ground. The brave men, living and dead who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor Leaders honor those who helped preserve freedom by Gen. Henry H. Shelton Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Since 1868, Americans have celebrated Memorial Day to honor those who fought and died to preserve our freedom. We set aside one day each year to pause and reflect on the debt of gratitude we owe to the brave patriots who stood in the breach when the defense of liberty demanded the ultimate sacrifice. Perhaps President John F. Kennedy captured the spirit of this holiday best when he said, "A nation reveals itself not only by the men it produces, but also by the men it honors, the men it remembers." By honoring the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom, we ensure that their heroic spirit will live on in this new century. i . , - t Indeed, this spirit is alive and well in today's Armed Forces. In the mountains of Bosnia, along the DMZ in Korea, in the rocky Sinai desert in the skies over Iraq, and the blue waters of the Pacific, our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen stand day and night guarding freedom's frontier. Today, as in the past they bear the burdens that make America's blessings possible for all its citizens. watch The Joint Chiefs of Staff and I join every American in honoring those who gave their lives and all of their tomorrows so that we might live in peace. We also salute the dedicated men and women of today's Armed Forces w ho actively preserve this noble legacy. Kudo We live just down from the South Gate and want to tell you that every time we see or hear a jet, we smile and give thanks that we live in America and that you're here to defend our freedom. It seems that Hill AFB always gets criticism in the media; we thought it would be nice to get some praise. Thank you so very much. Tonya Smith and Mary Neil We pride ourselves in being good neighbors and work hard to lessen any inconvenience our mission may have on you. It's nice to know our neighbors appreciate the work we do at Hill AFB. Your trust and support is key to us accomplishing our mission successfully. We truly live in the finest country in the world. And we are proud to serve you in your nation's Air Force. by Dr. Lawrence J. Delaney Acting secretary of the Air Force and Gen. Michael E. Ryan Air Force chief of staff President Lincoln captured the essence of Memorial Day in these words at Gettysburg: The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here." Since the Civil War, Memorial Day has been a day for Americans to remember the many service members who, in the course of fulfilling their duties, have given their lives for the freedoms we enjoy. This year, we should also think of our service men and women deployed around the world, thanking them for defending the values we hold dear. On this Memorial Day, a grateful nation honors those who have given the last fall measure for our nation. v Parking problems v When will the parking problem around Bldg. h230 be resolved? It appears that some people ignore the signs and parking restrictions, and in the past year and a half, I've only seen two attempts to enforce the parking regulations. f ; ACTION LINE is your opportunity to make Hill AFB a better place to live, work and play. or send When you call ExL on Outlook to "HILL ACTION LESIE,"your comments will be recorded and 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 Parking is at a premium almost everywhere on aWAthe base. The Bldg. 230 parking lot monitors have been contacted and are aware of the parking situation. They are stepping up patrol of the area and aggressively ticketing violators. In addition, a work order will be submitted to install a handicap parking sign in While shopping at the Hill Base Exchange, my wife's purse was inadvertently left in the shopping cart. One of the BX employees, Steve Strothenberger, found the purse and turned it into security. We were lucky to retrieve it the next day with all the contents intact. We would like to publicly thank Strothenberger for his honesty and integrity. Thanks again Steve for being such an exceptional person. Jeannie and Edward Smith Our thanks goes out to this main store associate who has set the example, for others to follow in the areas of customer service and trust We are proud to have individuals like Steve work for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service. front of the handicap parking space. In the future, if you observe anyone parking illegally, don't hesitate to call Security Forces. Phone numbers Ui! lights to indicate incoming calls or voice mail messages? The 75th Communications Squadron is funded to provide the base populace with what is know Old Telephone Service." POTS is a single-lin- e "Plain as A telephone instrument at the employee's work location for the purpose of conducting official business. Customers must pay for add-o- n features like those you described and the costs are high. A refurbished phone is $70 and new phones cost up to $400. Additionally, the 75th CS must add a special circuit card to the telephone switch for each phone at a zyuwuLyu Quality Systems for America's Air Force 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 authorized publication for members of the U.S. military services. 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