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Show Hilltop Times November 24, 2004 Each day new reason to give thanks Hill Street Views 'What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?> Tech Sgt. David BenJacob Maintenance scheduler 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit , "Everyone goes around the table and says what they're thankful for. Also, the head of the hqtfse always carves the turkey." that began in Plymouth as a all servicemembers and their feast to celebrate the settle- families — whether overseas Kevin J. Sullivan or at home — who sacrifice ment's first harvest. Today, Commander, OgdenAir as a nation involved in a Globaland give each day to protect Logistics Center War on Terror, we have seen all of us and the traditions we new meaning added to Thanks- value. And let's give thanks In keeping with American for the forefathers who often tradition, we will once again giving. Each day, we are risked all they had to light the reminded of how much we gather together with friends and family tomorrow to give truly have to be grateful for. path we now walk on. thanks for the many blessings This year, as we gather around June and I wish you, the men our tables, let us give thanks and women who make Team in each of our lives. for family, friends and Amer- Hill what it is, a blessed, fes' It seems that each year of American history has added ican tradition as we always do. tive and safe holiday weekBut, let's also give thanks for end. more depth tothe tradition by Ma]. Gen. Maj. Gen. Kevin Sullivan Thanking you this Thanksgiving holiday share. You are the reason why so many enjoy a better life. You perform important work that protects our nation's security and advances In 1620,.Pilgrims sailed to America in search the call of freedom. Over and above your work of a better life. After suffering a devastating duties, you selflesstygive your time, skills, winter, the Native Americans taught them to leave hours, and financial resources to help live in the new land. When the Pilgrims reaped others in need. a bountiful harvest in 1621, they knew their Thank you for sharing the abundance you survival was the result of a team effort and enjoy with those less fortunate and those invited their Native American friends to join deployed in the far reaches of our world. As them in celebration. The resulting three-day you do so, you carry on a proud American trafeast began our nation's tradition of giving dition — a tradition that makes Team Hill and thanks for the blessings we create and share our nation the best there is. together. My family and I wish you a safe and blessed Thank you for the blessings you create and Thanksgiving, this year and always. , by Col. Sharon Dunbar 75th Air Base Wing commander Airman Andrea Gibson Analyst 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron 'This is not a normal tradition, but every year my family cooks me macaroni and cheese because I love it." Col. Sharon Dunbar From experience: avoid DUI Action by Airman 1st Class Philip M. Berg u Line 75th Communications Squadron Airman Amber Anderton Analyst 388th Maintenance Operations Squadron "My favorite Thanksgiving tradition is eating too much, going to bed early, sleeping and looking at the advertisements for sales the next day." After being bailed out of jail, I was 7-7000 This is my letter of apology sleeping when an Airman in my I am writing to the 75th ComBase trees munications Squadron and work center told me to get up and l come in the west gate everyone on Hill Air Force Q and noticed the trees on Base. get into my service dress uniform. I the south side are dry and Ifs hard to write this because look like they On there are so many thoughts had 10 minutes to be at the 75th the other side ofarethedying. road the going through my head right trees look fine. Why do we now. I arrived here at Hill on Air Base Wing Commander's office. plant all these trees and let Sept. 15,2003, and things were them die? This is a concern. great until the night of Oct 26. f I am glad to see individuThat night, I learned that I had are taking pride in the passed the end of course test Airman 1st Class Philip M. Berg of Hill AFB and appearance for my Career Development appreciate your thoughts and Courses.' I was working as a concerns. The landscaping on This is .something I will arjd yery^tpugh questions by Colorujl Wardleigh Road was designed*** off aug-: Duhtfar about this.incidenO must overcome* T will provelj My DUI has discredited me., that letting me stay in the Air. t to abcommqdfi^jPT^ to jttflfirrigation gjfeth the and I am not looked at as befonr.Force is worth it I can still ben=4 Airman 1st Class Lisa and North sic Jefferson That night after drinking, I My supervisor had to withhold efit my work center, my squadron Analyst made one of the biggestmis- my Airman of the quarter pack-and the Air Force. The Air Forceresistant Ash tree variety is 388th Maintenance takes of my career and learned age. I cannot be considered for requires professionalism and planted on the south side since it does not have available irriOperations Squadron one of the biggest lessons of Below the Zone promotion to responsibility 24/7. gation and must rely on natural my life. I decided to drive home.Senior Airman. My NCOIC, What can I say for myself? sources for water. The north As I turned onto Hillfield Road,who showed faith in me, has Instead of dwelling on this "Back at home, everyone is planted with a Fruitless side I saw police lights in my mir- been embarrassed by this moment, "I shall learn from contributed by cooking at Pear variety since irrigation is ror. I was given a field sobri- mishap. I feel every NCO and it." I have been given a chance least one dish." readily available. Since the senior NCO in my squadron to try and save my career and ety test then a breathalyzer test trees are two different varieties, at the police station. I blew a has a different opinion about will take full advantage of it. .124 on the breathalyzer, nearlyme now. I don't see anger in I will do everything possible they will change Golor and lose the eyes of my superiors, but to exceed my previous work their foliage at different times. twice the legal limit. The trees that brought you conhistory and regain the trust, Let me tell you how my careerdisappointment. confidence and respect of my cern have already gone dormant A shadow surrounds my was before the DUI. I was an for the winter and those on Airman trying to do my best squadron for having a DUI. I peers, supervisors and my the opposite side will soon folat work. NCOs and officers may be fined up to $2,500 by squadron. I will be an Airman low. Thank you for your help within my work center told me the court and have paid $460 on-and-off duty. with our efforts in maintaining I was sharp. I received com- to get my car out of impound. For those who do not know, the beauty of Hill AFB. Staff Sgt. Kimberly Stewart My lawyer cost is $1,200 and I a DUI can be a career ending pliments about my dress, appearMaintenance scheduler ance and my work ethic. I was have to repay the money used moment; it is punishable by an 388th Maintenance Phone numbers used as an example for other to bail me out of jail. I may endArticle 15, reduction of rank, Operations Squadron When you call EM. 7-7000 or send eup paying over $4,000 out of opening of an unfavorable infor-mail on Outlook to "HILL ACTION LINE," Airmen to follow. mation file, placement on a con-your comments will Ix* recorded and staffed "We visit my mother-in-law's My DUI has affected me and my pocket! through the agency responsible tor action. house and eat gumbo and my squadron. After being bailed I cannot drive on base for the trol roster, or possible court The base agencies li.sted below can be seafood." out of jail, I was sleeping when next year. I have to ask for ridesmartial actions. Evenif the sit- contacted directly if you have a complaint an Airman in my work center to and from work, and to and uation is handled by local authoror a problem with their services: told me to get up and get into from lunch. There are only two ities in town, I will be subject Security Forces 7-5550 my service dress uniform. I other Airmen in my work cen- to some form of military dis- 24-hr. Crisis Information 7-3056 had 10 minutes to be at the 75thter who are fully trained other cipline at the discretion of my Services 7-4134 Base Restaurants 7-2043 Air Base Wing Commander's than me — one of them is a commander. RetiremenVCompensation 7-6142 office. I reported to Col. Sharonsecurity forces augmentee. I Most of my family has a mil- (avffian) Dunbar*s office with my super-have left one other Airman withitary background — I have dis- Social Actions 7-3516 Employee Relations 7-7129 visor at 8 a.m. Oct. 27 to see a the workload of the base and graced them and I apologize. Military Pay 7-1851 an airman first class who is in I have a work center that has Civilian Pay 7-6246 crowd there to meet me. CoL Steven Robinette, 75th the middle of upgrade train- supported me and for that I am Air Force Suggestion Program —7-6901 Airman Andrew Bailey Complaints 7-5305 thankful; to them I apologize. IG Mission Support Group com- ing. From here on out, my Maintenance scheduler (lor appointment) 1 mander , Lt Col Deanna CooperNCOIC and supervisor now I have a squadron that I am IG Complaints 7-5361 388th Maintenance 75th MSG vice commander, have to take all the heat for my proud of; they have been embar-(after hours) Operations Squadron actions. My top secret-SCI secu-rassed by my actions—for that Fraud. Waste or Abuse 7-5361 Chief Master Sgt. Robert (recording) rity Koenigkramer, Ogden Air Logis- clearance was revoked. I I apologize. The wing and group75th Medical Group 7-4918 "My favorite tradition is Civil Engineering 7-1856 spending time with my fam- tics Center Command Chief cannot work in my work cen- commanders who I wish I'd ter unless my top secret clear- met on better terms instead of Hill Pride Hotline 7-7433 Master Sergeant and Chief iiy." Affairs 7-5201 ance is reinstated. this DUI; I apologize. Finally Public Timothy Gordon 75th MSG Military Housing Maintenance 7-2963 Superintendent were there. I take full responsibility for to everyone on Hill AFB who Safety Office 7-3333 My* commander and first my actions; there is no one else does not know me but has been Union 7-3257 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 7-1852 sergeant were there from my to blame. No excuse, just sim- embarrassed by my actions, Family Assistance Center 5-3090 squadron. I was asked some ply the fact that I drove drunk. I truly apologize. (when activated) "The U.S. Air Force — meeting the challenge through Global Vigilance, Reach and Power." 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