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Show Hilltop TIMES €t28 Weekly Since 1948 Safety is top priority Base happenings Page 5 Pages 11-14 IAFB; Utah 84056-5824 www.hilltoptimes.com hilltop.times@hill.af.mil Vol. 66 No. 41, October 26u2006_ _J Patients get online with new program IN THE KNOW Hill sergeant's condition improves The Hill sergeant who was assaulted Oct. 9 at Club Hill has made "dramatic improvements" in his medical condition, said Col. Michael Trapp, 75th Mission Support Group commander. Master Sgt. Tyrone Reyn- • olds, Ogden Air Logistics Center Inspector General Office, "is off life support, out of the Intensive Care Unit and in his own room," Colonel Trapp said Wednesday. "He has been able to converse with his family and friends and has begun rehabilitation" Colonel Trapp said Sergeant Reynolds and his wife, Ronda, who is with the 309th Maintenance Wing, both told him they were "deeply appreciative of all the support received from the Air Force Family and Team Hill" during his hospitalization. "The prayers, gifts and support of friends has meant more to them than words can express," he said. Colonel Trapp added, "We are still hoping for leave donations for Rhonda as she helps him through this period of therapy and rehabilitation." For more information on making a leave donation, contact Tammy Smith, Hill's Donated Leave Program manger, at 777-7206. Annual powwow planned Nov. 4 The American Indian/Alaskan Native Committee plans its annual special observance Powwow Nov. 4, in two sessions: 11 a.m.-l:30 p.m. and 2:30-5 p.m. at the Hill Aerospace Museum. Admission is free and the museum is open to the general public. The Powwow will feature native drum songs, native dance, flute playing, food, jewelry making and the meaning behind painted symbols. BY AIRMAN 1ST CLASS CLAY MURRAY Hilltop Times staff Patients wanting an appointment at the Hill Clinic don't have to wait by the phb^ne now to call between 7:30-9 a.m. to get a sameclay appointment. By logging on to www. tricareonline.com and providing a user ID and password, appointments can be made starting at midnight to make that same-day appointment for medical care. All appointments, whether by phone or online, are made on a first-come, firstserved basis, said Marty Kessler, chief of Tricare. See Hill clinic, 4 Photo by Airman 1st Class Clay Murray Airman Jessica Stalp hands out bracelets to Alex and Madison, children of Staff Sgt. Abraham and Callie Garcia, 75th Civil Engineer Squadron, during red ribbon Week, a campaign aimed at children to educate about drug use and promote prevention.TRICARE An Information booth will 6e available today and Friday at the Hill Clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. — . DOD celebrates 2006 Red Ribbon Week WASHINGTON (AFPN) — Department of the destructive effects of drugs and the posiDefense officials began to celebrate the 2006 tive alternative life choices that are available to Red Ribbon Week Oct 23 with an 11 a.m. awardsour youth. ceremony in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. In 1990, DOD joined in the national effort by John P. Walters, the director of the national commencing an award program to encourage drug control policy, presented Gordon England, servicemembers to become involved in keepthe deputy secretary of defense, the award for ing communities drug-free and to recognize excellence in countering illicit drug use in sup- outstanding outreach programs. Each year, port of the president's National Drug Control one winner is selected from each service, the Strategy. The award was presented to the DOD National Guard, and participating Defense agencies to receive the secretary of Defense's drug-testing program for a 35-year record of standard-setting success. As a result, DOD has Community Drug Awareness Award. This decreased illicit drug use among servicemem- award is presented to the military installation or program from each of these organizations bers by 92 percent, and the program has become the model for the drug testing industry. that are deemed to have the best anti-drug program for that year. This year's theme for Red Ribbon Week is "United Against Drugs," focusing on educatIn 2001, the deputy assistant secretary of ing individuals, families and communities on defense for counternarcotics established an Base plans Town Hall meeting award to recognize the efforts of independent military-affiliated youth organizations that have successfully assisted in spreading the anti-drug message throughout their community. The Fulcrum Shield Award for Excellence in Youth Anti-Drug Programs will be presented for the sixth time this fall. Red Ribbon Week originated as a tribute to Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" S. Camarena of the Drug Enforcement Administration. In 1985, he was killed by drug traffickers in Guadalajara, Mexico. His death enraged many Americans in his hometown of Calexico, Calif,, and they began to wear red ribbons to commemorate his sacrifice. The anti-drug message spread quickly, and in 1988, the National Family Partnership took the Red Ribbon celebration nationwide. Ride' of a lifetime duty member, civilian or spouse to air your concerns in front of the individuIf you're part of the Team Hill fam- als who are best equipped to address ily and you've got a burning question and fix them." related to the way you live, work or Topics for the Town Hall meeting play on Hill, you're ...„. .. -...„„. ,, . .. can run the full invited to address spectrum of daily "Hot Seat Summit" a captive audience life at Hill, said ColBase Town Hall Meeting, of leaders at the onel Chambers. Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. "Hot Seat Summit" "Everything in the Club Hill ballroom. Base Town Hall All Team HHJ.merp^ers invited from family issues Meeting, Nov. 8 at to work concerns, 7 p.m. in the Club Hill ballroom. customer service matters, new ideas "This is an anything goes discussion and suggestions, or long-standing session," said Col. Scott Chambers, gripes are all considered fair game," 75th Air Base Wing commander. "It's See Town Hall, 4 your prime opportunity as an active BY JENNIFER MOORE 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Ogden Air Logistics Center Combined Federal Campaign status Week 2, Oct. 11-18 • Center Goal is $1 million • Pledges to date $207,867 • 18 percent of goal raised • 17 percent of personnel contacted Kindness, service, wellness focus of Wingman Day • • -.••'.• *••'••$ '•**.'' •••/••••• • ' - ; PholobyTech.Sgt. BrianPusey BY MITCH SHAW Core Values, with an emphasis on 'service before self/ and we are To celebrate this year's annual also focusing on wellness," said Wingman Day, Hill plans a VolDebra Schwartz, chief of the operaunteer and Wellness Fair with a tions branch for the 84th Combat theme of encouraging all to comSustainment Wing. "We basically mit random acts of kindness. want to promote volunteerism and doing nice things for others no The annual Wingman Day event is scheduled for Nov. 9 and focuses matter how insignificant it might seem." on the Air Force Core Values of To carry out that mission, Club "Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do." See Wingman Day, 9 "We are focusing on the Air Force Hilltop Times staff Base Theater Movies Friday, 7 p.m. & Saturday, noon-"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"(PG-13) Saturday, 7 p.m. - "The Fast and the Furious" (PG-13) Gabe Adams, who was bom with no arms or legs, Is carried by his father, Ron Adams, as they prepare to climb Into the backseat of an F-16D at the 419th Fighter Wing here Oct. 19. The reserve wing hosted a tour for Gabe, his family and his 2nd'grade classmates in recognition of how Gabe has overcome his disability and has worked very hard this school year. Gabe also received a "ride" In the F-16 which was towed around the wing's ramp area. The wing had a flightsult specially made for Gabe, which he plans to wear for Halloween. Gabe was also recognized at an awards luncheon for persons with disabilities, also held at the Glub Oct. 19. During the luncheon, Lt. Col. Bill "Hobbes" Lyons, the Operations Officer for the wing's 466th Fighter Squadron, presented Gabe with an F-16 lithograph. During the tour, Gabe's classmates got a chance to sit In the backseat of the Jet, fly the wing's F-16 simulator and take a peek through some Night Vision Goggles. |