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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES October 11, 2007 Be a 2-minute hero through donations Gen. Corley takes helm of Air Combat Control world. The CFC generated more than $260 million for charitable Ogden Air Logistics Center causes in 2006. Locally, the 2006 Intermounwo Minutes. What possible good could be done to tain CFC raised more than $2.3 help someone else in such million from which 9,292 donors a short period of time? The 2007 participated. Hill AFB employees raised more than $1 million Combined Federal Campaign is which accounted for more than doing its best to find out. The theme for this year's CFC 45 percent of the total money is "Be a 2-Minute Hero'" said Col. raised in 2006. The employees of Anne Davis, Tboele Army Depot Hill have consistently been at the top of total donations made in the commander and chairwoman of Intermountain Region and have the 2007 Intermountain Region generated more than $1 million campaign. in donations every year since "The CFC lets us be a hero 2003. Records from the 2006 every day this year by taking campaign show 28.8 percent of two minutes to fill out your CFC Hill AFB employees participated pledge form." in the CFC. The CFC is the only authoAnother area where Hill AFB rized solicitation of federal is trying to improve is in notifyemployees in their workplaces ing its employees of the CFC. In on behalf of charitable orgaa recent survey conducted by nizations. It is the largest and the Intermountain CFC, it was most successful workplace found that the primary reason philanthropic fundraiser in the BY JED NOORDA T SHOW From page 1 facility and the pilots and all the planes, there is a lot more to consider. You still have to pay for the security, the cleanup and all those kinds of things." But it still won't cost to see the show. "Entrance to the show is still going to be completely free," said Dr. Rick Mayer, president of Hill Partners, a group helping with funding. "This won't be a profit-making venture. As far as what the public sees, everything will be the same." Hill officials were not available for comment. Mayer said Hill Partners will provide more information about the air show through its Web site, www.hillairshow.com. The site's creation is still in the preliminary stages. According to Davis County officials, "alliances and affiliates outside of the federal government" will contribute funds to pay for next year's show. Officials, however, said they did not know how much money they will have to raise. "A number of entities are getting together to provide funding and pay for the show," said Pitt. Davis officials said they want to see the air show go on for a number of reasons. "It's one of the biggest air shows in the country, and it's been an institution in the state of Utah," Pitt said. "There are why federal employees do not contribute is because they do not know about it. The CFC committee's goal is to contact 100 percent of Hill AFB employees to give everyone the opportunity to contribute to the campaign. Pledge forms have been distributed to CFC project officers in each organization on the base. The project officer and key workers will personally distribute the pledge forms to each individual within their organizations. This will allow all employees the opportunity to contribute. Federal Employees can do-. nate to the CFC by a one-time cash donation or by payroll deduction. The same form will be used for both. An important note for this year is that the CFC has changed their coding system. Charities are now coded under 5-digit codes. a lot of people here in the state who look forward to it." Sulser said the show is not only popular among Utah residents, but also serves to draw tourists from outside the state and is good for the local economy. "The air show is still a worthwhile endeavor for the community," he said. "The numbers are just incredible every time. It definitely has a positive impact on the local economy." Sulser said lack of funding from the government is no reason to cancel the show. "Hill really deserves it," he said. "They are the biggest employer in the state of Utah and they contribute so much to their surrounding communities, why not let them show off for a couple of days?" By Air Combat Command Public Affairs! L ANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va —Gen. John D.W. Corley assumed the reins of Air Combat Command from Gen. Ronald E. Keys in a ceremony here early this month. "Today we transition Air Combat Command from one Gen. Corley great American to another," said Gen. T. Michael Moseley, Air Force chief of staff. "I'm proud to be able to hand over the watch to John Corley." Moseley said the new commander proved his mettle during his time at the Pentagon and throughout his career "No matter how difficult the task or onerous the challenge ... you always looked to see the challenge right through." Gen. Lance Smith, commander of Joint Forces Command, said ACC will continue to be in good hands. ".I know of no better airman to lead ACC into the future than John Corley." Corley comes to ACC from the Pentagon, where he was the vice chief of staff of the Air Force and presided over the Air Staff and also served as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council. He is a 1973 Air Force Academy graduate and command pilot with more than 3,100 flying hours. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels. His staff positions include a mix of operational and joint duties in Tactical Air Command, Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Joint Staff. He has significant experience in expeditionary combat : operations, most recently ; during Operation Enduring Freedom. As the Combined Air Operations Center director, he orchestrated more than 11,000 combat missions stinking more than 4,700 targets, including 250 attacks against the al-Qaida and Taliban. He directed the safe recovery of isolated personnel during the largest combat search-and-rescue mission in 50 years and was awarded the Bronze Star. Adapting an adage from ; Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, a former commander at Langley AFB and the Air Force's first Chief of Staff, Corley said airmen of ACC "better be prepared to dominate the skies above the surface of the earth or be prepared to be buried below it." He said every airman across the command is crucial to the missioa "Today ACC is ready and we will continue to fly, fight and win," Corley said. Before he concluded his remarks, Corley made a promise. 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