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Show COMMENTARY O Hilltop Times October 27, 2005 Let's get ready to rumble ... BY COL SHARON DUNBAR 75th Air Base Wing Commander What have you done to prepare for the ) Operational Readiness Inspection? Staff Sgt. Frederick Collier 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron "Preparing myself mentally and physically, reading my Airman's Manual and getting plenty of rest." After many months of seemingly endless preparation, our readiness training is about to pay off. Next week begins our long-awaited opportunity to demonstrate to the Air Force Materiel Command and Air Combat Command Inspector General teams how ready Team Hill is to 1) deploy our personnel and assets, 2) survive and operate in a deployed environment, and 3) surge and sustain warfighter support from home station. All three areas are critical to winning - a war, and an ORI. There's little doubt that we'll water the IG's eyes if we work and fight the way we've trained. Although we may be at the top of our game, we still need to keep our guard up and remember a simple moniker that captures the key to our success - UTAAH! • Demonstrate a sense of URGENCY always: Think and act as you would in a real situation. Hustle safely to accomplish the mission. Seek to anticipate situations and solutions before they occur. • Be TENACIOUS: Be focused and energized to execute the mission properly. If inspectors identify a concern, do not get frustrated ...but do make sure they know how you are addressing the matter. Keep your head in the game, and maintain your focus until ENDEX. • Have a positive ATTITUDE: Know your stuff and show your stuff. Positive attitude conveys pride, conf> dence and professionalism. As the saying goes, "attitude is everything" - so never argue with the IG or blame anyone for a problem. • Pay ATTENTION to detail: Focusing on the details improves safety, security and success. Pay attention to procedural compliance, required documentation, clear communication of key information to the right people, security precautions, and safety concerns to include wear of protective gear and proper hydration (for yourself and others). • HELP your wingman: At some point during the ORI, at least one wingman will need you ... and be there for you. Get sufficient rest so you can be there for your wingmen and stay at the top of your UTAAH game. Remember: Every day, Team Hill performs its missions with precision, professionalism, and panache. Our constant training and focus on safety enables us to do so. If we demonstrate U-T-A-A-H at all times during the ORI, we will lead ourselves and our units to peak performance and an outstanding outcome. It's time to show the IG what we've got... push hard, deliver big! Red Ribbon -- reminder to say NO to drugs Airman 1st Class Zachary Jenkins 388th Component Maintenance Squadron "Working to perfect my skills." Airman 1st Class Amy St. Michael 388th Component Maintenance Squadron "Working hard to get things accomplished beforehand." •.:Vi'^>ViJii,v'sViVi>*** Tech. Sgt. Redentor Angeles 649th Combat Logistics Support Squadron "Teaching my Airmen the technical side of our AFSC (Air Force Specialty Code)." Senior Airman Jeffery Douglas 421st Aircraft Maintenance Unit "Working 12 hour shifts and getting sleep while I can." 1st Lt. Larry Ware 508tkAircraft Sustainment Wing "Reviewing self-aid and buddy care and studying my Airman's Manual." rate his life and his battle against illegal drugs. Parents who were trying to protect their children No doubt you've heard about Red Ribbon Weekfrom the dangers of alcohol and drugs embraced for years. You may have heard that Red Ribbon Camarena's belief that one person could make Week is Oct. 23-31 this year. You may even know a difference in the fight against illegal drugs. that Red Ribbon Week is dedicated to educating These parents formed groups to educate young young people about the dangers of illegal drugs people about illegal drugs. The groups adopted and excessive use of alcohol. But do you know the red ribbon as their symbol, in memory of Enrique Camarena. the story behind Red Ribbon Week? The story starts with Enrique "Kiki" Camare- The first nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign na. Mr. Camarena grew up poor in a dirt-floored was organized in 1988. Red Ribbon Week is the home, but his poverty didn't stop his hopes and most far-reaching and well-known drug prevendreams. Through hard work and dedication, tion event in America. It's estimated that over 80 he completed a college degree, served in the million Americans will participate in Red Ribbon Marines, became a police officer, and even-activities this year. This year's campaign comtually joined the U.S. Drug Enforcement memorates the 20th anniversary of the murder of Enrique Camarena. Administration (DEA). When asked why he put his life at risk, he told his Now you know the rest of the story. What are mother, "I'm only one person, but I you doing to help the dream of making a drugfree America? Talk to your children tonight and want to make a difference." The DEA sent Mr. Camarena throughout the year. Send your children the clear to work undercover in Mexico and consistent message that there is no place in our society for illegal drugs. Educate your chilinvestigating drug cartels. On Feb. 7, 1985, five men abducted dren about the destructive consequences of illegal drugs, and honor the memory of Agent Enhim. He was brutally tortured rique "Kiki" Camarena. and murdered. A month later, his body was found in a shallow Wear your red ribbon and have the courage to grave. say No to illegal drugs! (Material for this article was derived primarily from the Texas Department In honor of Mr. Camarena, friends and family began to wear of State Health Services.) red badges of satin to commemoBY DR. JOHN BEERY Hill Life Skills Support Center Better ski discounts Q Why don't the local ski resorts offer a better price on season tickets for the military? Can someone from services look Into getting better rates? It Is very expensive here. Keystone ski area In Colorado has season passes for $129. Nothing locally compares; here prices are at least $500. We realize that even discounted season passes are relatively expensive, and so our Information, Ticket and Tours (ITT) office continues to negotiate deeper discounts and special passes for the Team Hill community. A number of local resorts prefer selling discount tickets directly to military personnel versus providing them to ITT for resale. One example is Snowbird Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon; they offer an unlimited season pass program for the military priced at $639 (tram and chairs) and $489 (chairs only), compared to $1,049 and $949 respective- A Action Line 777-7000 • action.line.pa@hill.af.mil When you call or send an e-mail, 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 calling the Action Line. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest will be published in the Hilltop Times. Col. Sharon Dunbar 75th ABW Commander CONTACT NUMBERS The base agencies listed below can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a prob-1 lem with their services: , ; •,. ^: - : Security Forces 777-5SS0 24-hr. Crisis Information777-3056 Services 777-4134 Base Restaurants 777-2043 Retirement/Compensation 777-6142 (civilian) Social Actions 777-3516 Employee Relations... 777-7129 Military Pay 777-1851 Civilian Pay......... 777-6246 ly. Snowbasin also offers season passes to military members for $495 ($575 for military spouses); their normal season passes run $925 and $600, respectively. Snowbasin also offers a stu- Air Force Suggestion . 777-690) Program IC Complaints 777-5305 (for appointment) IG Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 (recording) 75th Medical Group.. 777-4918 Civil Engineering 777-1856 dent pass rate for $350 for K12. To receive the discounts at Snowbasin, members and spouses only need to show their ID cards. If there's a particular resort you're interested in Hill Pride Hotline 777-7433 j Public Affairs 777-5201 • Military Housing 777-2963 j Maintenance , ','.. . j Safety Office........ 777-3333 i Union 777-3257 ! AFOSI Narcotics Hotline777-1852 > Family Assistance Center j 775-3090 (when activated) ./ ';-.-; visiting, please let our ITT know. They will do their utmost to secure you the best pricing available so you can take advantage of the abundant recreational opportunities in our local area. "The US. Air Force — meeting the challenge through Global Vigilance, Reach and Power" riMES Weekly Since 1948 Published by Ogdcn Publishing Corp., a private firm in no way connected \viih the U.S. Air Force, under exclusive written contract with Hill AFB. This commercial enterprise Air Force newspaper is an authorized publication (or members of the U.S. military services Contents of che Hilltop Times are not necessarily the official views of. or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force. 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