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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES November 30, 2006 Force shaping Continued from 1 Environmental lesson Continued from 1 got to see the process first hand. "The well was pretty cool," said Abigail Mitchell, Clearfield High senior. "It was awesome to see how they dig down so deep." "When we talk about it they will have a real life experience to reference it to," Mrs. Bourgeous said. All of the students were given ear plugs, before the drilling crew, using heavy equipment, an industrial sized drill and air compressor, dug a 300-foot hole that would become a new monitoring well on the west side of the base. "We don't have a lot of information about this plume," said Shannon Smith, environmental engineer with the Environmental Restoration Branch, as she explained the process to the students. "We are still early in the investigation. As we get more we will starl to draw the area of contamination." The field trip gave the students the opportunity to see possible career choices in action. "There is a whole team of people that support this project," said Jason Dalpias, environmental engineer with the Environmental Restoration Branch. There are a lot of different aspects of sciences. These guys are doing the geology part, and there are biologists, who treat Photo by Beth Young Clearfield High School students watch as a monitoring well, for a TCE plume, is drilled near the 1200 series buildings on base. the contaminants. We also have chemists who do lab work." The goal for the students was not only to gather information but to understand how small Bourgeons said. "If we start with the generation now, when they have kids they won't have to worry about the water." As the program continues throughout the school year, Mr. Dalpias said Hill's Environmental Branch is willing to carry on their support. "Hopefully it is just a good community education program so — Bonnie Bourgeous they can understand the actions can have a big im- consequences of not doing things properly envipact on the future. ronmental wise," he said. "Hopefully they will "If Ihey would like some become more aware and more participation, we take better care of their are willing to help out." surroundings," Mrs. dpefully they will become more aware and take better care of their surroundings." between two and 15 years total active federal service as of Sept. 29, 2007. The RRE will include senior rale!" recommendations to retain or separate, and must be forwarded to AFPC no later than Jan. 15. Hoard-eligible officers may elect to apply for voluntary separation until March 1. Separation dates will be set no later than Sept. 29, but officers may apply for an earlier separation date. The objective of the board is to shape the future force by retaining the officers the Air Eorce needs to develop as its future leaders. The board will make its determination based on information contained in the officers' central selection record and a retention recommendation form. The central selection record consists of the following: • Officer selection brief • Officer performance reporls and training reports • Decorations • Letter to the board (board eligible officers are authorized to submit a letter lo the board lo provide additional information relevant to the board decision process that is not included in any other documents in the central selection record.) • Retention recommendation form (The first O-6 or GS-15 in the officer's chain of command will write a nine-line narrative and make a recommendation. The senior rater will review the form and either concuror non-conCFC goal Continued from 1 great opportunity for donors to give something back," Mr. Hubbard said. "The large majority of us live blessed lives, and the CFC gives all of us a chance lo help those around us who are not so fortunate." Pledges made in the 2006 campaign will take effect in January 2007. Next year, Mr. Hubbard said thai Ihe CFC project officers hope to improve on participation numbers. The final participation percentage base-wide was 28.2 percent. "Next year we want lo contact everybody earlier as well cur with the initial reviewer's recommendation. The senior rater will also provide a mandatory ranking on all officers in their unit by accession year group and Air Force* Specialty Code.) Eligible PCS students (such as those at intelligence school or attending the Air Force Institute of Technology) will have a narrativeonly RRE completed by the host wing or AEIT commander outlining the officer's training program and performance. A voluntary force shaping program is still in place for interested officers with the following separation options that may also include a waiver for recouping education costs: • Limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers (This program allows individuals to separate before the expiration of certain Active Duty Service Commitments.) • Air Eorce Reserve Palace Chase • Air National Guard Palace Chase • Army Blue to Green Opportunities also exist for Airmen to continue to serve Iheir country through federal civilian employment. These voluntary initiatives close to board eligible officers on March 1 as AEPC will no longer accept separation applications from these officers. For more information about the force shapin.cn board and volunteer separation opportunities or to view the vulnerability to separate chart! by career field, visit the AEPC force shaping Web site, or call Brian Shafer at 777-2854, Oo'-j reen Arehulela at 777-2431 or the Air Force; Personnel Contact Center at 800-616-3775. j (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel Center NewsService) as encouraging first time donations," he said. "Even a lew new donations of a dollar or two make a big difference. Every dollar counts." ACFC appreciation breakfast will be held Dec. 12 at 7 a.m. at Club Hill. Il is open to the organizational project officers, CFC committee members and the organizational commanders/directors. Maj. Gen. Kevin Sullivan, Ogden Air Logistics Center commander, will be presenting a check to the CFC regional director. "The purpose of the appreciation breakfast is to say thank you for a job well done for all of the project officers who worked so hard lo make this years campaign a success, Mr. Hubbard said. Since 2003, Hill has donated at least $1 million to the CFCj each year. There are more; than 1,800 charities that do-j natoi's can choose from. Last year, Hill was the No. 1 con-1 Iribulor lo charitable agencies] in Utah with total donation^ reaching $1,068,404. i The CFC was established iri 19(51 and is the largest workplace charity campaign in the country. This annual fall fundraising drive allows nearly £ million federal employees and service members to contribute to thousands of local and national nonprofit organizations. - ->•- -; - - ^Ss-fefS \ •; : r: - •.. •. < **.*( •* • •./,,. Space Available. There is room in the Air National Guard for men and women with active duty experience. If you're looking to serve'your community and country from your hometown, then we have space available for you. • UAROING AMERICA, —~ DEFENDING FREEDOM 1 1 •i |