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Show I 10 Operation Stand Down helps homeless veterans less. About 130 people received eye exams those who needed them received glasses according to Willie. They got check ups, hair cuts, and about a quarter of them even left with jobs," said NCOA president Senior Master Sgt. John Olive. "It was truly rewarding to see our veterans restore their dignity and become active contributors to society." The community supported the operation by providing coats and clothing, which Deseret Industries. AAFES at Hill and the students from Box Klder High School collected and donated. The base thrift store donated hangers and books; the Salvation Army and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ogden also provided support and goods. AT&T phone cards were donated "We've been working with the community more than ever before. It's been wonderful and the tremendous success we've had is because of the support we're receiving," said Willie. "We even received crocheted hats prison inmates made for us to give out." Extra food donations were brought to the Airman's Attic at Hill. "We were given boxes and boxes of goods and well put it on the pantry shelves this week," said Airman's Attic manager Laura Hunsaker. "This is great timing because we were starting to get pretty low." by Gary Boyle .,iuiilM ,iii,.ii.,i,.mii1ii. ,ii Vrvici iiu iiib r and civilians joim-- last k iul td Ih Ijj Iiomh l s veterans in the two-da- y Operation Stand Down at tlie overflow shelter in Midvale 1 he annual operation began in 198 by Vietnam veterans in San Diego and was adopted by the Disabled American Veterans as its Homeless Veterans initiative. Beginning in I 'tab in "We had about L'tHJ people show up; no one was turned away We provided them w ith a hot meal and got them off the street for the night." said Staff Sgt. William Vaughn who helped at Hill. "We organize efforts for the had a lot of siiort from the base. Hiere were so many iieople I can't name them all." A team from Hill set up for theojxTation Oct. 25. pitching tents and setting up tables and chairs for 300 people. "The folks from Hill have always been my best volunteers." said Operation Stand Down executive director Helen Willie. "They did kitchen service, set everything up, took it down and cleaned it up. They even provided security with some staying over night to provide a safe environment." Doctors, barbers and job placement counselors also provided their services to the home oM-ratio- y n 7 Helping service members past and present a focus for Willie who believes all veteran should make homeless veter- ans a priority. "We had great support this year and what we're hoping for is even more of the same next Hill sergeants win award one-tim- donations Blood pv--- 1 . 'Ok year," said Vaughn. accepted People may donate blood Friday and Nov. 9 n and 30 from 9 at the 419th Medical Squadron, Bldg. 568 (by the Base Clinic). For more information, call the Base Blood Proor Mountain gram officer at Ext. Star Blood Services at a.m.-noo- assis-organizatio- Stand Down Inc., 90 W. American Ave., Mur-ray, Ut. 84107 A free spouse employment seminar is Monday and Tuesday from p.m. at the Family Support Center, Bldg. 308N. The seminar is open to anyone with access to Hill AFB. Dis6-- 9 include soup, cereal, crackers, baby food, meats, fish, chili, beef stew, laundry soap, veg- etables, fruit, cookies and toiletries. Craft boutique planned boutique will be held Nov. A fall craft search strategies and interviewing techniques. The seminar doesn't cover federal employ- ment or job openings and Resumix. For more information, call Ext. two-da- in the center, the drums and audience circling around them and concessions along the outside. The circle, an important symbol to Native American people, is used extensively in powwows to bring people closer to family, friends and the comfort and vitality of the Native American culture. For those interested in seeing a powwow, one is scheduled Nov. 10 at Granite High School, 3305 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City, and Nov. 4 is the annual Thanksgiving Powwow at Fort e Duchesne, in the building. More details will be published in upcoming Hilltop Times articles. by Mercy Jenner American Indian and Alaska Native committee member November is National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage month. As part of this heritage, n powwow is usually held at Hill AFB. However, this year the powwow is canceled due to heightened security measures. Bowwows are part of many Native Americans' lives, and are held around the country by many different groups and tribes throughout the year. The dance is done in a circle with dancers 4- - , 22-2- nxuilnMc In iniiu-JulImnih nmiilw Ml J iiiiim Ik hi knl System changes Hill AFB will change to the Modern Defense Civilian Personnel Data System Nov. 9, pending notification from Council 214. Future (italics) Hilltop Times (italics) articles will include descriptions of the new system and how to look for and apply for jobs. Base scouts conduct food drive Hill AFB Troop 55 will hold a food drive Nov. 10 to benefit the base's food pantry. Donations of commercially canned or packaged goods should be put in a bag and placed outside MM multi-purpos- Learn a new skill at the Skills Development Center! llic fcnlir n rttim.. mcmhm. -- V2 Civilian Personnel Data kpurtmvn! Id i ilu- id Definite cmnlmcc mid ihcir famcl hir iimtv mfornwtiiin, plcaw cull 1 I Egg! 13-1- 4, p.m., in the Officers' Club Heritage Room. Forty vendors will sell fall, winter, Thanksgiving and Christmas gifts and decorations. Everyone is welcome. Interested vendors should call Patricia Burback at 9 a.m.-- 5 621-608- 7. Bright Star Web site available public Web site, www.brightstar-fami-lies.or- g, is available for families of personnel participating in Exercise Bright Star. The site includes exercise pictures, awards and a weekly newsletter for Cairo West, AB. The site is also accessible by clicking on the "BrightStar" link on the Hill home page. cussion topics include resume writing, job Powwows highlight heritage ' donors' doors by 9 a.m. The items will be a.m. Items needed picked up between A Spouse employment seminar set Photo bv Tech. Sat. Sonls Whifllnntnn Capt. Todd Dozler, 4th Fighter Squadron, shows Maureen Mahan, center, wife of Col. Ed Mahan. Oaden ALC vice commander, and Linda Beecroft, wife of Col. David Beecroft, 75th Air Base Wing commander, how to operate night vision goggles during their visit to the 388th Fighter Wing. The visit was part of a y tour to familiarize the spouses with different organizations on base. This operation is as reward-i- s ing for the people who provide the tanceasitis for those who receive the support" For more information, write to Operation 479-238- v f i NEWS BRIEFS . Staff Sgts. Thomas E. Temple and John M. Young won Aerospace Education Foundation Pitsenbarger awards. They will each receive e $400 grants for being selected top Community College of the Air Force graduates who plan to pursue baccalaureate degrees. Vj ra.n v Photo by Staff Sgt Lots Bright Master Sgt Ursula Hamilton, center, and Dale Brockbank along with other volunteers from Hill AFB and the community prepare plates of food for homeless veterans at Operation Stand Down in Midvale. Orientation v i.n i. numan, atid H 'top T.mes $tj wt p.niiwi.. Museum closed The Hill Aerospace Museum is closed due to heightened security. In addition, Airplane Talk has been canceled. For more informaor check Internet site tion, call Ext. www.hill.af.milmuseum. TSP enrollment open Military members can now enroll in the Thrift Savings Plan. Enrollment seminars will be in the Base Theater Tuesday, Nov. 9 and 27, Dec. 13, Jan. 8 and 17 at 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.; and Nov. 27, Dec. 13 and Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Enrollment information books and forms will be available at the seminars and at Military Personnel Flight, Bldg. 180. Representatives from the Family Support Center and Military Pay will answer questions at the seminars. Turn in completed enrollment forms to Military Pay customer service in Bldg. 1238. 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