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Show COMMENTARY TIMES **• December 23, 2009 Major accomplishments mark outstanding AFMC year These successes, along with many others, can be attributed to this outstanding command and the work you do every day BY GEN. DONALD HOFFMAN AFMC commander Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gomy. .Hilltop Times Editor Lee Anne Hensley Hilltop Times Writer Catherine McNally 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 hilltoptimes9standard.net or call (801) 625-4273. For Classified Advertising, call (801) 625-4300. For Retail Advertising, call (801) 625-4388. 3 The Hilltop Times is pub• lished by Ogden Publishing \ Corporation, a private firm in • no way connected with the I U.S. Air Force, under, and in j compliance with, a Memo5 randum of Understanding i with Hill Air Force Base, the 5 content of the Hilltop Times I does not necessarily reprei sent the views of, nor is it I endorsed by, the U.S. Govjernment, the Department of i Defense, the Department of I the Air Force or Hill Air Force !;' Base (collectively, the Govl ernment). The appearance ;of advertising in this publi1 cation, including inserts or ^supplements, does not con; stitute endorsement by the W RIGHT-PATTERSON Air Force Base, Ohio — As 2009 comes to a close, it's important I say thank you to everyone in Air Force Materiel Command, and to your families, for your hard work and dedicated service to our command and the Air Force. Your skills, talents and professionalism have resulted in a year full of AFMC accomplishments. We've made significant strides in increased civilian hiring. More than 1,700 new employees were hired through job fairs, partnerships with universities, recruitment initiatives and more. During the last year, we were able to consume 6 percent of our energy from renewable sources which doubled the Air Force's target of 3 percent. In the arena of wellness, we spearheaded a smoking-cessation program in which several hundred quit tobacco use. Gen. Hoffman These successes, along with many others, can be attributed to this outstanding command and the work you do every day. Throughout the year, we also have taken time to raise money and donate to those in need. With this year's designation as the Year of the Air Force Family we're especially mindful of helping our immediate Air Force family, but also contributing to our host communities. TEAM HILL IN ACTION 777-7000 . action.line.pa@hill.af.mil • Government of the products tor services advertised.. 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Report suspicious activity vi3 the AFOSI EAGLE EYES program Dial; 777-5056 / 3057/ 3058. Watch - Report - Protect Force Protection is Out Business - Everyone is a Sensor Phone numbers—The base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with their services: J Call (801) 625-4273 with £story ideas or comments, or £tontact the editor, Mary Lou £«Gorny, at mgorny@standard. jl Call (801) 625-4300 for .^Classified Advertising or £(801) 625-4388 for Retail '•Advertising. " AWC Nest FilntiiTip (romlhc Health and Wfllnesi Center Learn about simple changes in your daily routine which can make a big ''difference when it comes to breaking free from the bondage of headaches at a lunch and learn Jan. 5, 11 a.m.-noon. More than 50 million Americans suffer from regular headaches. Making these few suggested changes could give you a new lease on life. Come see how easy it can be. Call the Health and Wellness Center to reserve a seat at (801) 1777-1215. As of November, more than 40,000 Airmen, both military and civilian, •*, have deployed Air Force wide. Within-: AFMC, more than 1,400 men and women are deployed now. As you enjoy the holiday with family and friends, please remember our deployed service members and those preparing for impending deployments. While we celebrate the season, con-, tinue to be mindful of safety. For those traveling during the holidays, pay at- , tention to weather reports, buckle up while traveling and never drink and drive. , The new year will bring us many challenges, but I'm confident that we can handle them. Along with challenges come opportunities, and we welcome them. Jacki and I wish you and your families a happy and rejuvenating holiday ^ season and a safe and healthy new year full of personal and professional successes. Courtesy photo John Patten (left), 75th Force Support Squadron director, presents a $3,000 gift certificate to RC Willey to Tech. Sgt. Michael Brown, 4th Fighter Squadron, on Dec. 16. To win prizes with the 2009 Fan Club enter at any FSS facility by making purchases of goods or services and by participating in special events, one entry per purchase and Club Hill members can submit two. The 2009 Fan Club will present family season ski passes to Snow Basin (maximum 4 people) as its final prize. Enter before Dec. 31. Security Forces 777-3056 24-hr. Crisis Information 777-3056 Force Support Squadron 777-4134 Base Restaurants 777-2043 Retirement/Compensation '777-6142 (civilian) Social Actions 777-3516 Employer Relations 777-7129 Military Pay... 777-1851 Civilian Pay 777-6246 Air Force Suggestion 777-6901 Program Hill Straight Talk 777-9696 IC Complaints 777-5305 (for appointment) IG Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) Fraud, Waste or Abuse.. .777-5361 (recording) ' : Loud Noise :. 1-877-885-9595 (complaints) 75th Medical Group 777-4918 Civil Engineering 777-1856 Hill Pride Hotline 777-7433 Public Affairs 777-5333 Military Housing 825-9392 Maintenance Safety Office 777-3333 Safety Office Hotline 586-9300 Union. 777-3257 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-1852 Family Assistance Center 777-3090 (when activated) ¥ ¥ IT T | What is your favorite holiday tradition? THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2009 DUIs: 41 Hill's Last DUI: Vec. 13 Unit Involved: Melissa Valdez 309th Maintenance Wing "Getting together with my family." (fnauft Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers arc unavailable. Calf 777-1111 any time to request a ride. Mikk Blickfeldt 309th Maintenance Wing. "Going to see the movie, 'Santa vs. the Snowman' in 3-D, every year." Capt. Sean Demeter 388th Fighter Wing, 4th Fighter Squadron "Putting the Christmas tree up." Senior Master Sgt. Jeremy JaramilFo 466th Fighter Squadron "Gathering with my family, having dinner and exchanging gifts." |