OCR Text |
Show COMMENTARY 'TIMES August 14, 2008 w 1MES Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Lee Anne Heniley Hilltop Times Writer Deadlines: Editorial and news Items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items e-mail hilltoptime53standard.net or call 625-4273- For Classified Advertising, call 625-4300. For Retail Advertising, call 625-4388 The Hilltop Times is published by Ogden Publishing Corporation, a private firm in no way connected with the U.S. Air Force, under, and in compliance with, a Memorandum of Understanding with Hill Air Force Base. The content of the Hilltop Times does not necessarily represent the views of, nor is it endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Hill Air Force Base (collectively, the Government). The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Government of the products or services advertised. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Standard-Examiner's Davis County Office, 67 S. Main St., Suited 40^ tayton^-Utah, 84040. Additional editorial content is provided by various military and civilian wire services and Hill Air Force Base public affairs departments. Call 625-4273 with story ideas or comments, or send e-mail to Editor Mary Lou Gorny at mgorny@standard. net. Call 625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 625-4388 for Retail Advertising. What goes into creating a motivating environment? ronment. To truly operate at the safety level, Information Technology Directorate the team must embrace Enterprise Management Division chief, OO-ALC diversity and differences among the team eople are the most important asmembers. I've worked set of any organization. Many on teams that were very accept their positions looking for nonproductive due to new experiences, advancement opporthe hostile environment tunities or the basic desire to do somethat senior leadership thing different. Personal and profesGlazler allowed to propagate. sional goals play a key part in how they On the other hand, I've target positions. I think we, as leaders, worked on teams where the work envican create motivating environments ronment was fiin and free from fear. As a where members of Team Hill can fulfill result, team morale was high and so was their personal goals while simultaneproductivity. ously achieving the Air Force mission. Let me convey my thoughts on creating Belongingness: The motivating environa motivating environment using Abrament should promote a team atmosphere ham Maslow's model of the Hierarchy where individuals often feel valued. It of Needs. is through instinct that many belong to Physiological: We should ensure that the groups and interact with others who have workplace provides an environment where similar ideas and values. The team building events that I've participated on have team members can satisfy these needs by always been rewarding and worthwhile; providing things such as adequate work mostly because I learn more about myself. space, conditioned air and ergonomic I try to get to know my team members as furniture. For example, I have seen workmuch as I possibly can. It is much easier ers go home early because the building to create a motivating environment if you temperature was too hot or too cold. My know your team's personal goals, needs ergonomic chair has kept my lower back and drives. in good condition and pain-free since I've had it. It's easy to lose motivation when Esteem: This level is concerned with basic physiological needs aren't met. an individual's self worth within the work environment. How do we boost the self-esSafety: The motivating environment teem of other team members while accomshould be free from duress and maintain a plishing the mission at the same time? We sense of stability. We should eliminate all should give continuous positive feedback forms of harassment in a motivating enviCOMMENTARY BY MICHAEL R. GLAZIER ^___ P to each other. I believe that we should go out of our way to look for reasons to praise instead of reasons to criticize. We should show our appreciation often. Like most people, I thrive on praise no matter where it comes from — family, co-workers and yes, my boss. Self-actualization: Individuals operating at this level are concerned with being true to their own nature in self fulfillment of their capability. Self-actualized people can accept themselves for who they are and their shortcomings without real trepidation. I believe that self-actualizing team members must have the authority to act autonomously when the situation demands it. Self-actualizing people may appear to be disengaged when in reality they are concentrating on solving the problem. I am very fortunate to have several people in my squadron that operate within the self-actualization level. They need very little guidance and are willing to take on the challenges of the day with confidence. My self-actualizing team members know that they're empowered to do great and wonderful things. Their egos are in check and they're willing to share their knowledge with other team members. They love their job and life in general. We can build motivating work environments by helping our team members meet their basic human needs. People are the most important asset of Team Hill. It is through motivated people that we accomplish great and wonderful things. 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil It seems we all need a little reminder of the policy regarding cell phone use on base while driving. More and more I see people driving and talking on the phone. Two days ago I was just t-boned by a lady so busy with the conversation on her phone that had I not stopped I would have been hit. This policy like every other policy when it is in place for a while we relax about the rules until we get reminded again. Let's don't forget that now there are more motorcycles and bicycles on base and we need to be extra careful. You are absolutely right! Cell phone use while driving is absolutely prohibited on Hill Air Force Base, unless it's a "'Woman texting while driving causes crash, 2 people injured" — That was the headline in Salt Lake after an accident July 23. Although this woman ivas typing rather than talking on her cell phone, there are plenty of stories of accidents — some fatal — suspected or proven to be the result of driving and talking. According to a 20D2.Hnrvard study, 2,600 people die each year due to auto accidents caused by cell phones; another 330,000 are injured. For all vehicles on base, cell phone use is prohibited except when using a hands-five device/mode (see AFl 91-207). For any would-be lawyers, texting falls under the definition of ''use" Report suspicious activity vi3 the AFOSI EAGLE EYES program and is prohibited unless you also text hands-free. Despite this Dial: 777-5056 / 5057/ 3058. Watch - Report - Protect rule, which has been in effect for over a year, it is fairly common Force Protection is Our Business - Everyone is a Sensor to see people driving with their phone up to their ear. Almost as common are the reports of near-misses. Driving while using a cell phone could result in a monetary fine and/or a federal conyou in answering questions and solving When you call or send an e-mail, your viction. If you aren't lucky enough to get a friendly reminder problems before calling the Action Line. comments will be recorded and staffed from the Security Forces, use of that phone could distract you through the agency responsible for action. This will help me better serve your interests. enough to cause an accident injuring or killing someone. Do Please give your supervisor and chain of Items of basewide interest will be published you make any phone calls that are important enough for that? command the opportunity to work with Phone numbers—the base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with their services: Nest Security Forces 777-3056 24-hr. Crisis Information ,777-3056 Force Support Squadron ..777-4134 Base Restaurants 777-2043. Retirement/Compensation 777-6142 (cMlian) Social Actions 777-3516 Employer Relations 777-7129 Military Pay..; 777-1851 Gvilian Pay 777-6246 Air Force Suggestion 777-6901 Program 1C Complaints 777-5305 (for appointment) IG Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) in the Hilltop Times. Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 (recording) Loud Noise 1-8777885-9595 (complaints) *. 75th Medical Group. 777-4918 Civil Engineering 777-1856 Hill Pride Hotline 777-7433 Public Affairs 777-5333 Military Housing .,...,...,..825.-9392 Maintenance L Hill Straight Talk .....: 777-9696 Safety Office ....„;.........777-3333 Union 777-3257 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline.,777-1852 Family Assistance Center 777-3090 (when activated) kTip (rom lh« H«*!lti and Wtilnen r«nlrr Champion master's runner Janice Ettle recommends one long run every week. Do your long runs at a slow and comfortable pace. If necessary, take a 1-minute walking break every mile. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2008 OU!s: 20 Unit Involved: S26&L Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Call 777'1111 any time to request a ride. World War II ends with V-J Day BY DAVID KENDZIORA Ogden Air Logistics Center Historian A t 6:10 p.m. (EDT) on Aug. 14, 1945, the United States received word of Emperor Hirohito's surrender and declared Victory in Japan or V-J Day. As the news spread, celebrations began throughout the world. Since Japan was the last Axis Power to surrender and V-J Day followed V-E (Victory in Europe) Day by three months, this marked the official end of World War II — the most destructive war in history. The far-reaching occasion followed the United States Army Air Forces (AAF) B29 atomic bombing missions of Aug. 6 and Aug. 9, just days before V-J Day. At that time, the two bombs (nicknamed "little Boy" and "Fat Man") were the first and only devices of their kind. The well-known missions remain the only times such weapons have been used against another country. "This is the day we have been waiting for since Pearl Harbor," President Harry S. Truman told a crowd that gathered outside the White House after hearing news of Japan's surrender. He went on to say, "This is the. day when fascism finally dies, as we always knew it would." In The Hillfielder, the predecessor of today's Hilltop Times, Gen. Henry H. "Hap" Arnold, commander of the United States Army Air Forces, conveyed the following message: "Victory is ours today. You have worked long and hard to bring to a successful conclusion the worst war the world has ever seen. Those of you who came from distant points have borne with many inconveniences in your way of living while performing your duty. Great credit is due you for your valuable contribution to the all-important mission of the AAF. Many of you have endured long separation from those dear to you. Some of you have suffered heart-breaking losses and to you particularly, I extend my sympathy. Tb all I wish to say thank you for a job well done, and to urge your continued support of the AAF. Photo taken on Aug. 14, 1945, by Alfred Eisenstaedt in New York City's Times Square as the news of World War H's end hit the street. It was first published in Life magazine. Similarly, Col. Paul W. Wolf, commanding officer of Ogden Air Technical Service Command (predecessor of today's Ogden Ail* Logistics Center) issued a formal state- ment to Utah newspapers and radio declaring that "members of Hill Field did a magnificent job in performing the assigned mission." |