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Show COMMENTARY TIMES July 2, 2009 Fitness motivations evolve with standards riMES Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Lee Anne Hensley Hilltop Times Writer Catherine Cornett Hilltop Times Correspondent Deadlines: Editorial and news items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items e-mail hilltoptimes@standard.net or call 625.-4273. For Classified Advertising, call -62W300. For Retail Advertising, call 625- Hilltop Times is publishfed 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. Governrnent, the Department of Defense, the Department of the Air Force or Hill Air Force Pase (collectively, the Government). The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or Supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the 'Government of the products qrj5ervices advertised. ^Everything advertised jp/fhis publication shall be macte available for purchase, use or patronage without recjard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age? marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation orvany other nonmerit fac: the purchaser, user or BY LT. COL. CATHLEEN BULLARD Commander, 67th Aerial Port Squadron % m sure you've seen that the fitness test is changing so that men can now max the test with a 35inch waist and women can max the test with a 32-inch waist. I've heard some grumbling that the test is now too easy and it doesn't mean anything anymore, because the standards are too low. My view is that the fitness test, no matter what the standards are, is a tool to get us all motivated to lead healthier lives, push ourselves in difficult situations, and develop positive representatives of the Air Force. When the fitness test was tied to Enlisted Performance Reports and Officer Performance Reports, many started taking it much more seriously and squadrons designed rigorous fitness programs to ensure their troops passed. When this happened, individuals were encouraged to lead healthier lifestyles. I see squadrons having healthy weight loss competitions, friendly fitness contests, and individual sections designing their 1 own personal health programs. The Air Force as a whole is looking and feeling better. So, even if the standards of the new test seem too easy, the overall result of the test is healthier, fitter Airmen. Another benefit of Lt. Col. Bullard the fitness test is that it encourages us to push ourselves in difficult situations. When you participate in the fitness test or your squadron fitness program, there are many times when you don't feel like working out or you don't think you can go one more minute, but you can and do because of personal pride and personal commitment to do your best for your unit. This attitude easily translates to other areas of your life. When you're a student and are tired and don't feel like studying, you know you are capable of giving a little extra effort because you've already been doing it each week in the fitness arena. In TEAM HILL IN ACTION our work, we are also able to push ourselves, because we've schooled ourselves to do it with fitness. Pushing ourselves to achieve during difficult conditions takes practice, and if we do it each week with our fitness routine, we'll be able to do it any time it is necessary. Finally, another benefit of the fitness test is we are better representative's of the Air Force when we are fitter and healthier. When we meet someone for the first time, our first impression is often lasting. If someone looks fit, it shows us they have discipline, self-control and are able to commit. They make us think how they would showcase these characteristics in a personal or work situation. So > a person who is fit is ahead of the game when he or she goes before others and the community. Everyone has more confidence in a fit person and a fit Air Force. In closing, remember that the fitness test, no matter how the standards change over the years, is a tool to make us better Airmen. If we embrace the program, we should be healthier, be able to excel during stressful times and be outstanding representatives of the Air Force. 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil When you call or send an e-mail, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible for action. 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Happy July 2nd adopting the Lee Resolution. everyone! Oh wait, is that the It is on this climactic date wrong date? Shouldn't it be that the colonies legally septhe 4th of July? arated with Great Britain and no longer recognized its Concerning the nation's authority to govern them; newly claimed independence, it is on this date America John Adams, the second presdeclared itself independent. ident of the United States, John Adams and many othwrote his wife Abigail Adams ers thought that July 2 was on July 3,1776. "The Second going to be the day rememDay of July 1776, will be the bered by the generations to most memorable Epocha, in "The Declaration of Independence painting" by John Trumbull, come because it was the true the History of America* I am courtesy of the National Archives. day of declaration, but they apt to believe that it will be were wrong. -..-/...-^, *™;.? celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary On July 4,1776, Congress approved lution is actually what eventually led to Festival." the Declaration of Independence. After the official document that would in writthis resolution was introduced, Congress So why did this founding father beten form declare independence from got the ball rolling. On June 11,1776, lieve July 2,1776, was going to be the Great Britain and explain its actions, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjaday of celebration for our nation's indethe Declaration of Independence. From min Franklin, Robert R. Livingston and pendence and not the 4th? To understand that point on, Americans would celebrate Roger Sherman were chosen to draft a this question, a look at the events at that July 4th as their Independence Day. This Declaration of Independence. By June time will show why July 2 was such a happened because the 4th is the date 28, a fair copy of the declaration was monumental day in America's freedom which the Declaration of Independence already prepared and read to the Second and may make some wonder why don't bears, so in the minds of Americans it Continental Congress. There were many we celebrate this day as Independence became the day connected to the indethings in this first copy which the Second Day. pendence of their country. Lastly, it is Continental Congress would debate and On June 7,1776, Richard Henry Lee, interesting to note that the prevailing revise up until July 4,1776, before the an American statesmen from Virginia, belief now is that the document was also document itself could be adopted, but introduced the Lee Resolution which signed by all delegates on July 4 — it two days earlier something important urged the Second Continental Congress was not. The Declaration of Indepenhappened. to declare the Thirteen Colonies indedence actually received most of the delpendent from Great Britain. This resoWith a proposed Declaration of Inegates' signatures Aug. 2,1776. BY SENIOR AIRMAN AARON CLARK Slest s^, Tip (fomihe Health and Wellnm Center >^ about nutritional supplements' possible benefrfe and side effects along .Vidfii proper dosage and cycling for a wide variety of health and performance applications. Supplements sum as vitamins and minerals^herbal supplements, sports performance supplementation and weight loss products will be discussed at a Lunch arid Learn on Friday, July 9,11 a.m.-noon. (M777-1215 to sign up, for thelunch and Learn at the Health and Wellness Center. INK SAFETY Total 2009 DUIs: 18 rHills Last DUI: | Unit Involved: I Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers ?«'.. are unavailable. ••it -all 777-1111 "nytlme l0 re«JU«' a rldt. T |