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Show HILLTOP TIMES flMES November 8, 2007 Build a holiday greeting card for Christmas Card LaneHONOR California to Massachusetts and in between. His last assignment was as From 1 • Paint and decorations should be weather resistant. By 75th Services Division the director of the 84th • Mounted items must be securely attached. Combat Sustainment government service, but • No electric decorations. Build a holiday greeting card that represents your it's evident in talking with Wing, Ogden Air Logistics • Backside of card should list organization, POC and squadron or organization to continue a longtime Hill Center. him that he misses his Air Force Base tradition. Cards will be placed on the phone number. Parada said his career former association with lawn divider on the road exiting the South Gate. Rules: • Your organization is responsible for set-up, achievements would federal employees and maintenance and tear-down of the card. • Cards may be posted Nov. 27-Dec. 10. not have been possible that environment. • To enter, e-mail your name, organization and • They must be removed by Jan. 4. of those without the help He joined the Marines phone number to Edie.Messina@hill.af.mil or • Cards will be judged on originality, squadron/ with whom he worked in 1974 and served as Amy.Munnell@hill.af.mil by Nov. 27. division representation and technical aspect. and those who worked for the crew chief on the • All cards must be made of plywood: 4-by-4,4-by-6 • Questions? Call 775-2084. him. presidential helicopters. • First-, second- and third-place winners will be or 4-by-8. "I wanted them to notified by the Services Marketing Office. Prizes to be After four years, he • Card must fit into a 10-foot-wide area and be began his government feel that we were doing determined. securely anchored. career as a WG-8 fun missions," he said. mechanic on the F-lll "In Massachusetts, we fuel-tank repair line at were able to establish McClellan Air Force Base a program office in California. that supported their customers. We had to He said-he feels BY CAPT. DAHVYN OSHER determine the focus of this was the career 75th Air Base Wing Mental Health Clinic the center, and it took a for him because of its year to see what worked camaraderie, which is • Understand your own strengths and weaknesses. ILL AIR FORCE BASE — and what had to be looked • Set realistic and attainable goals. Remain persistent. similar to that of the Potential sources of stress • Be aware of and behave consistently with your core beliefs and values. for improvement. We at military. that threaten emotional • Be an assertive and effective communicator. When asked why he were able to get Boston well-being are everywhere in the • Show compassion and empathy for others and engage in altruistic behavior. College to help evaluate went to work for the • Feel good about yourself. Air Force culture. • Find opportunities for optimism regarding life rather than pessimism. government after he left the survey at no cost to From longer deployments in • Adopt a flexible problem-solving approach to life that allows you to learn from the military, he said, "I the government. theater to the "more with less" mistakes but not dwell on them. wanted to continue to "In my work, we mentality on the home front, there • Direct your energy toward things that you can control in life. serve my country." focused on the social • Find multiple sources of self-confidence/esteem. are no shortage of stressors in an and social support when your coping skills are not enough. • Seek help activities, as well as the What kept him airman's day-to-day existence. work area. I was usually for the working The Air Force is aware of the the one who ended up in government were the about the ability to be resilient, or box) allow emotionally resilient increasingly complex challenges the dunk tank. We had assignments and the people to persevere through bounce back after encountering faced by airmen and has decided dining outs. We focused opportunities, he said. "I difficult situations long after less difficult and stressful times. to address the problem through on work center ideas that continued to grow and At some point in their lives, most emotionally resilient people have enhancing awareness of what became team concepts." people experience a negative event become overwhelmed and given up. get my education." can be done to prevent stressors His list of awards Going from a Marine from having a significant negative that can lead to a flood of powerful Emotional resiliency is only one extends beyond Corps boot private to negative emotions, including anger, of the Four Pillars of Wellness, impact on airmen's lives. government service. the top of the SES with which work best together, so we anxiety and depression. These ideas are embodied by an this award is indeed In 1990, he was given should work at cultivating them all Emotionally resilient people the Wingman concept and the accomplishment. Along the Silver Beaver Award, in order to better handle any crisis Four Pillars of Wellness — social, have a much better chance of the way, he gained an which is the highest life throws our way. spiritual, physical and emotional. being able to quickly bounce back associate degree in honor given to those who to their normal emotional state Other important information: The emotional pillar tends to physical education, a have given a lifetime of after experiencing these emotions. A Team Hill Wingman Expo be the most difficult dimension bachelor's and master's service to the Boy Scouts be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. will This seems to be primarily due of wellness for people to define, degree in business of America. Friday at the Hess Fitness Center. to having a clear set of attitudes largely because it focuses on administration and a Parada plans to stay in A voluntary wellness survey is concerning themselves and their emotions, which are difficult to master's of science in Ogden, at least for now. understand — even on good days. role within the world that motivates available, and Team Hill members national security. and enables them to cope better are encouraged to share their "With three Emotional well-being is more with life's ups and downs. opinions via https://survey.afms. Parada's assignments grandchildren, it keeps than just being happy and/or miI/wwsO7/survey.htm. me busy." have taken him from avoiding negative emotions. It is These characteristics (see Emotional well-being key in beating stress Become stronger H ballet: west's .... The Nutcracker Friday, November 23, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2007 - 2 & 7:00 p.m. \)A Val A. 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