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Show HILLTOP TIMES Air Mobility Command flying missions to support the Vancouver Olympics involved with the Olympic Games and it adds a little extra meaning when you see the events on 618th Tanker Airlift Control Center Public Affairs TV." In addition to the air refueling missions, AMC COTT AIR FORCE BASE, 111. — More than has also worked with Canadian officials to estab2,600 athletes from nearly 90 nations will lish aeromedical evacuation plans in the event a kick off the 2010 Winter Olympics particimedical emergency requires Air Force assistance pated in the opening ceremonies in Vancouver, and Air Mobility Command is playing a support- to move patients from Vancouver to another locaing role by flying air refueling missions and pos- tion via fixed-wing aircraft. turing medical personnel to support the 17-day "We started laying out the aeromedical evacucompetition. ation plans to support the 2010 Winter Olympics in July," said Lt. Col. Duncan Smith, chief of the Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-10 Extenders have already flown 14 air refueling sor- 618th TACC's Aeromedicial Evacuation Division. "We do not have any missions currently flying ties for the games and will continue to fly more for the Olympics, but we're poised to support any Olympic-support missions, according to AMC and all aeromedical evacuation needs if we get officials. The tankers' primary customers are the call. At the same time, we have daily requireU.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry command-and-control ments in Iraq, Afghanistan and other locations aircraft and Canadian CF-18 Hornets, which are around the world, which keeps us busy, but also flying patrols over the Vancouver area. The AMC planning efforts are led by the 618th very proud of what our forces can accomplish worldwide." Tanker Airlift Control Center at Scott Air Force In 2009, the AMC aeromedical evacuation comBase, 111. The 618th TACC plans, tasks and promunity flew an average of 52 patient movements vides command-and-control for all of AMC's inter-theater airlift, air refueling and aeromedical per day, mostly flying injured troops out of Iraq and Afghanistan. These missions can be flown by evacuation missions, employing a fleet of nearly virtually any AMC tanker or cargo aircraft by 1,300 mobility aircraft worldwide. installing conversion kits with the equipment re"The first AMC tanker mission supporting the quired to support a patient's healthcare needs. Olympics was planned Jan. 5, and flew Jan. 29," In addition to supporting the 2010 Olympics, said Lt. Col. Christy Kayser-Cook, chief of the 618th TACC's Air Refueling Operations Division. AMC Airmen continue to fly hundreds of sorties around the world daily for efforts ranging from "While the planning is exactly the same as any Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom to the onof the other air refueling missions we support, it is a unique opportunity to be part of something going humanitarian earthquake relief in Haiti. BY CAPT. JUSTIN BROCKHOFF S Questar Gas project to interrupt traffic uestar Gas Company has a I gas line replacement project that will affect Browning Street near the intersection with Foulois Road requiring excavation and repair of asphalt. Starting approximately March 10 through April 5, Browning Street near the intersection with Foulois Road will hi closed intermittently for construction. The contractor will close the road for 15-20 minute intervals. Flaggers will be directing traffic during construction. Project schedules are weather permitting. Additional articles will provide readers with further schedules during construction in this area. For more information, please contact the 75th Civil Engineering Squadron project manager, Christen Glarborg, at (801) 586-2537 or (801)430-5034. 'TIMES February 18,2010 AREK From page 9 three of which were reconstructed. The fourth is gone. Another time, the Army squad Arek was j helping protect had to stop their convoy and do I an IED sweep. With his keen canine sense of smell, Arek detected an explosive constructed \ out of C4, bolts and screws. His detection saved j 27 Soldiers from suffering injuries or fatalities. *. For this, he was awarded the Army Order of thej Spur. The Order of the Spur is an Army cavalry tradition. Soldiers serving with cavalry units are inducted into the Order of the Spur after successfully completing a "Spur Ride" or for having served during combat as a member of a cavalry unit according to a military report. "He's so easy to work with," said Lau, who is on his third deployment now, his second with Arek. They've been together for a year and a half of Lau's two years as a dog handler. "It's ] easy to trust him because he's had so many j finds. I will never second guess him." • The almost 7-year-old military working dog specializes in guard, standoff, and detection of illegal or contraband, Lau said. Despite his oral trauma, he's also still certified to bite and hold. On a daily basis, he trains — which for him is play — and does common foot patrols with security forces here. Searching aircraft, luggage, incoming vehicles, and performing random antiterrorism measures are all standard for the dog. "K-9s are such a huge force multiplier," Villalobos said. "One dog can do the work of 10 security forces members. And when it comes to clearing a field or building, nobody else can do the explosives detection." Here, the dogs are treated like valued service members. There's a full-time veterinarian on staff, and the animals' diets and weights are closely monitored. Their kennels are well sanitized, and they get lots of love from their handlers. "I love working with K-9s," Lau said. "It's just like having a pet." Arek doesn't know he's a war hero; he's just doing his job. He's saved lives, been wounded, and is always ready for the next bite! \ * PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY, P.C. and road closures Dale Hibbert, Pediatrics Jennifer Brown, Family Leland Pack, Orthodontist Accepts Military Insurance Latest technology in painless dentistry Free exam for children under 2 yrs Arcade games & more Open Mon through Sat ELSORIOE 774-0770 2112 N. HILLFIELD RD. #1 • LAYTON Dan and Linda Road closure planned for fuel line work at Bldg. 902 There will be a road closure on Feb. 23 on the Access Road to Building 902. The road will reopen April 30. This will allow retaliation of JP8 fuel lines, as part of hydrants fuel projects. For more information, questions or concerns contact the project manager, Robert Anderson, at (801) 586-8469. Acorn's Antique Show & Sale Weber County Fairgrounds 1000 N. 1200 W. Ogden'(Exit #346. East of 1-15) Sat. Feb. 20th, 9am-6pm Sun. Feb. 21st, 10am-5pm Antiques-Country Home Decor-Collectibles Event center full of fine Antiques, Rustic Home Furnishings & Boutique items. From exquisite to primitive, and everything in belween. Incredible selection & prices on furniture, collectibles, fine jewelry, pottery, linens, glassware, toys, dolls, art, shabby chic, vintage, western & military items, guns, silver, and so much more! '' Don't miss out-next show not until November 2010!I Admission $4.00 w/flier; $5,00 @ the door/free parking Do you have a story to tell? Let us know! The Hilltop Times, 777-4557 .1 Congratulations to Dan and Linda on your upcoming wedding. Your commitment to each other and to quitting tobacco is an inspiration to us all. Those blue eyes Grandpa gave you sparkle even more now, Dan. And Linda, we didn't think you could be any prettier, but be-'. ing tobacco-free has brightened your beautiful smile. May you live tobacco-free and in love for the rest of your long lives. For free help quitting tobac- ; co, call 1.888.567.TRUTH \ or visit utahquitnet.com. |