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Show lJ I D Hill AFB, Utah o 84056-582-4 o j www.hilltoptimes.com hilltop.pa8hill.af.mil Vol. 58 No. 35, September 5, 2002 B y nforgettabSe atttLadt changed Sept. inside: 11 by Maj. Gen. Scotl Bergren a Ogden ALC commander roc 1 tin Pc3 2 sw Pcrs3 W f at Pep 4 ; anniversary of the attack terrorist the This important States. United on ever largest date will be forever burned into the history of our great cation. We must never forget it We will forever mourn the loss of the innocent heroes, the men and women, who lost their lives on this grave day. Many anniversary events are planned here at Hill and within our surrounding communities. These specific events will help each of us reflect on the grief we experienced and the tragic loss of life, and yet it's important to remember the enormous strength and conviction that lies deep within America's souL I encourage each Team Hill member to support these commemorative events. Remember that our nation, and those within the profession of arms, have always rallied together when faced with adversity. We will continue to go forward as a nation and military to be the beacon of freedom for the world. All of us here at Hill AFB play an important and integral role on this war on terrorism. We must continue to unitedly perform our jobs to the level of excellence for which we are renowned for. I have said on many occasions that our world has changed forever. We must move forward with confidence and rejuvenation in everything we do. We have the heartfelt and visible support of our local communities and of all Americans. Moreover, I'm extremely pleased with your hard work and dedication. The terrorists didn't calculate our ability to rebound. This resolve has proved a potent force within our arsenal to combat this war. As we participate in this anniversary, let us never forget those who gave the ultimate sacrifice -- their lives. God bless you and all that you do, and may God continue to bless America! We are quickly approaching the one-ye- ar cr Nil -- ilLi. n..ii.ii,iil Hi iiiwwriiwi n- J LntZT"""""" tt, DoO photo by Tech. Sgt Cadrlc H. Rudislll An aerial view, taken Sept 14, 2001, shows the destruction caused when a hijacked commercial jetliner for business. The flag crashed Into the Pentagon. The building has since been repaired and draped over the wall by rescue workers will again be displayed and serve as a backdrop for Sept 11 cereed monies Wednesday. Events honor 'Patriot Day' vrzrr ijh to o by Beth Young Hilltop Times staff a i Sept 11 will forever be remembered in the minds of Americans as the date when America was so cruelly attacked. As a way to commemorate how America united after the attacks, President Bush has designated Sept 1 1 as Patriot Day. This day should be observed from sunrise to sunset and observby lowering the flag to silence. moment of a ing Utah, along with the rest of the country, will remember the victims and heroes with various ceremonies across the state. All events are free and open to the public. Hill AFB: The UteRocky Mountain Chapter of the Air Force Association is sponsoring the Ride for Pride, a Memorial Motorcycle Ride, Saturday at Sand Ridge Park, 4400 S. 1200 West in Roy. The ride will raise money for the Operation Warmheart program. Sign up starts at 8 am and the ride starts at 10 am. The cost is $15, which includes a hot meal after the ride. For more information contact David Schlosser at Ext The Base Chapel will hold a special Sept 1 1 prayer service at 730 am. For more information contact the Chapel, Bldg. 475, at Ext half-sta- ff Pzg3 5 I j D U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Presto Kara Curry barks orders to rescue teams as they clear through debris that was once the World Trade Center. New York City firemen, below, walk past the American flag as they work their way Retired fire chief Joseph toward the heart of the devastation. 1 9-1- 1 HO Fi:r.:? 1:1:3 M A formal retreat is held in front of the 75th Air Base Wing headquarters, Bldg. 180, Wednesday at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. Hill Field Elementary will host a commemoration titled "Remembering Our Heroes" at 9 am. Families are invited to bring a blanket and join their children for this program on the front lawn of the school Davis County: Davis County will observe the anniversary with a flag ceremony at 5:15 p.m. on Sept 10 in front of the county courthouse in Events on Sept 1 1 include a memorial groundbreaking ceremony at the Utah Botanical Center, Kaysville, at 6:30 a.m., a continental breakfast at 7 a.m. at the Ed Kenley Amphitheater, 437 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton, a remembrance program with speaker, KSL News anchorman, Dick Nourse at 7:30 am. PsgS3AC O if i a Ribbons decorated with pins and emblems, above, were worn by many after the attacks. Hill AFB entrances were backed up for miles in the days following the Sept 11 attack. IDs are still carefully checked at all Hill gates. Farm-ingto- n. O Ogden: t Paqe 7 S3 'CSsb Hiii DIHECTld Ogden City will host a memorial starting at 7:30 am. with a silent march by public safety employees from the Public Safety Center to the Ogden City Amphitheater at 8 am. where the ceremony will begin. The program will include comments by local dignitaries representing Ogden City and Weber County and music by groups from Ben Lomond and Ogden High Schools. A moment of silence will be observed at 8:30 am. to coincide with the National Moment of E See Events, page 4 AFMC basis support vital to War on Terrorism by Tech Sgt. Carl Norman 1 AFMC Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSO- N AFB, Ohio It was aTuesday morning last September and people in America (AFMCNS) were facing the seemingly routine challenges of the day. Then, about news programs reported an aircraft had crashed into one of the famous World Trade Center towers in New York City. Reporters and other people around die country speculated that the pilot might have had a heart attack or simply misjudged his position, but history would show that wasn't the case at alL In fact, while many people watched those reports, a second aircraft crashed into the other tower as terrorists attempted to blacken g, America's eye a3 snuffed out futures blackened the sky. . podft copy! f of: sehtI An aircraft crash attack on the Pentagon and a failed attempt that ended in a field in Pennsylvania followed. That became another day that will Eve in infamy. "AD of us woke up Sept 1 1 and realized we were playing our first home game since the civil war, the score was 3,000-pluto nothing and we were losing," said Army Gen. Tommy Franks, commander of US Central Command, during a recent visit to Tinker AFB, Okla The Sept 1 1 attacks on America are the worst in recent history and launched America's fighting machine into action at seem3 to set the stage. It happened during Game 7 of this year's World Series. "People were lined up 10 deep to thank me for what I do; but they weren't just speaking about me, they were thanking everyone who wears a uniform," he said. "One of the women I met her husband was killed in one of the trade towers. "As I reached out my hand and struggled for the right thing to say ... she never gave me a chance to talk. She gave me a big hug and said, you get those guys." s locations around the globe - Speaking to people attending the AWACS every unit focused on eliminating the terrorist threat and bringing justice to those responsible. An event Gen. John Jumper, Air Force chief of staff, recently called his most memorable moment in recent history 25th anniversary celebration at Tinker, Jumper said, "It's the people in this room memtoday - highly skilled, bers of the technological age - who are going to partner with others with other skills, and no matter what you do you're going to be a part of us tracking down these guys one at a time and taking them full-fledg- . out If s you who are going to get these guys." To get these guys who threaten our security, America's warfighters are putting their peacetime practice sessions into play on the battlefield and Air Force Materiel Command members are providing them the tools they need to be victorious. "Every sortie launched, every target confirmed, every bomb dropped and every radio contact completed in support of our war on terrorism happens because AFMC people continue to anticipate and meet the needs of America's warfighters," said Gen. Lester Lyles, AFMC commander. Calling AFMC members warriors supporting warriors who are "focused on our warfighting capabilities, needs and requirements," Lyles said he doesn't think people quite appreciated what that really B Se e Support page 2 |