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Show 2 TIMES January 13, 2011 4&, pM T~ E Weekly Since 1948 Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter ... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Catherine McNally 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 hilltoptimesgstandard.net or call (801) 625-4273. For Classified Advertising, call (801) 625-4300. For Retail Advertising, call (801) 625-4388. The Hilltop Times is published by Ogden Publishing Corp., 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, 332 Standard Way, Ogden, Utah, 84404. Additional editorial content is provided by various military and civilian wire services and Hill Air Force Base public affairs departments. Call 801-625-4273 with story ideas or comments, or contact the editor, Mary Lou Gorny, at mgorny@standard. net . Call 801-625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 801-6254388 for Retail Advertising. COMMENTARY Covering base offers unique look at military, civilian life BY MARY Lou the kind that set the path ahead clearly and directly. Mentorship is worth its weight in gold and you can't always count on a supervisor or boss to take it upon himself to help you figure out how to advance in your career in the private world. The bottom Gorny line is very important. While the civilian side is a little more complex here on base there are classes and opportunities for advancement available for those interested. The Federal Women's program gives classes annually on how to dress for success, improve skills and resume boosting opportunities as do other groups. Just watching military leaders as they remind those under their command what tasks lay ahead for advancement and guidelines on how to get there, is useful. I would encourage any young Airman to take on any opportunities for receiving that mentorship fully. You don't always get that opportunity outside the military. I've watched interactions between Air Force and civilians and the concerns on how to best get the word out on all the good GORNY Hilltop Times editor A fter three years of rubbing elbows with the leadership of the 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs and its wing leadership, it's my pleasure to report that some of the finest people I've had the opportunity to work with are here serving you and yours at Hill Air Force Base. Things are a bit different in the Air Force world, mentorship a bit more focused and the pace a little different. I'm used to hearing people move quickly when news stories break, but the pace here can be heard just in the lively steps of those walking down the halls in Building 180's west wing. The Warrior Fitness Center is often packed and wellness is a topic all the time, whether it's physical training requirements for Airmen or the Civilian Health Promotion Service releasing a list of its latest classes. The Health and Wellness Center keeps us busy promoting their services in the HAWC Nest in addition to the annual holiday maintain campaigns and fun fitness activities organized by the interns. Some of it hasn't always been so quiet. I've overheard a chief or two set someone straight — not the words, but the tone of voice. But all in all the mentorship has been Alternative energy initiatives launched by Air Force Materiel Command AFB, Fla., on March 25, marked the first time an aircraft's (Air Force or Navy) only fuel source was a 50/50 blend of conventional and biomass-based fuel. • In August, a C-17 test flight at Edwards AFB, Calif., used a blend of JP-8 jet fuel, biomass-based renewable fuel and FischerTropsch synthetic fuel to power the aircraft. • In November, a Global Hawk became the first remotely piloted aircraft to use the JP-8/ Fischer-Tropsch fuel blend, completing two flight-test sorties (46 hours total) at Edwards AFB. • The Air Force Fuel Certification Office has certified more than 95 percent of the Air Force fleet, including all fighter aircraft, for unrestricted operations using a blend of Fischer-Tropsch and JP-8. • Since 2007, all Air Force construction BY RON FRY Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs W RIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The Air Force is at the forefront of many Department of Defense energy initiatives. Most are either happening, or are managed, at Wright-Patterson AFB. The Air Force Materiel Command oversees the development and testing of alternative fuels for Air Force aircraft. The command is seeking more "green" ways to power our fighters, bombers, transports and remotely piloted aircraft. In fact, one of the command's five priorities is to conserve resources. Here are a few more nuggets of success: • The Air Force's A-10 flight at Eglin 1 Report suspicious activity via the AFOSI EAGLE EYES program 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil HAWC Nest Fitness Tip from the Health and Wellness Center Come and learn some new techniques from our fitness experts on how to get a lean physique after the holidays, Jan. 19, noon to 1 p.m. in "Introduction to Muscular Strength and Conditioning. Meets again Jan. 26. Call (801) 7771215 to register for the class. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2011 DUIs: 0 Hill's Last DUI: Vez. 31 Unit Involved: Dial: 777-3056 / 3057/ 3058. Watch - Report Protect Squad/too Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Call 777-1111 to request a ride anytime. Hours of operation: Fridays-Saturdays 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Sundays 9 p.m.-midnight. projects are required to use the U.S. Green Building Council's energy-efficiency designs. • More than 40 installations and radar sites produce renewable energy using wind turbines, solar arrays, landfill gas generators or ground-source heat pumps. • The Air Force's first biomass plants are in development at Eglin AFB and Robins AFB, Ga. • The Air Force has identified 15 solar projects it hopes to construct and bring on line by 2013. • Also, the Air Force Research Laboratory headquartered at Wright-Patt is a DoD leader in energy initiatives. To learn more, go to http://www.afmc. af.mil/library/featuredtopicarchive/energyawareness.asp. AIRMAN "AIRMAN Force Protection is Our Everyone is a Sensor Business — I have been going to the base pool for over 20 years. They now have cut the hours so bad that most people will not be able to use it. The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wanting to use the wonderful three hours we are privileged to use it during the week will not be able to because of work schedules. I am upset because the military families will not be able to use the pool because it is closed at night and on weekends. We had to give up water aerobics a year ago. I don't understand why they have not hired lifeguards as they leave. With this change we are not supporting the families and Airmen who need an outlet for stress and to teach the children how to swim. I have fibromyalgia and running is not an option. I would like to see some changes to the schedule and that it be open more hours and see some classes offered in the morning. The sauna stopped working last week. The new swimsuit dryer machine is stull under warranty but it hasn't worked since last February. The people in the new gym won't take action and call problems in as they should. Q A Thank you for allowing me to address the recent change to the indoor pool's operating hours. Over the last few months, three longterm lifeguards (recent college graduates) have resigned to pursue employment in their chosen career fields. A current hiring freeze for civilian personnel prevents filling these vacancies. With only four lifeguards remaining on staff, we were forced to reduce hours of operation. Once new lifeguards can be hired, hours of operation will be restored enabling Airmen, civilians and families to enjoy the fitness, recreational and rehabilitative benefits that swimming provides. I apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and encourage you to meet with the fitness center staff for alternative exercise options. Regarding the sauna, it is now up and running and technicians replaced the swimsuit dryer on Dec. 2. The Fitness Center staff strives to meet customers' expectations. Please continue to provide us feedback. When you call or send an e-mail, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible for action. Please give your supervisor and fore calling the Action Line. This will chain of command the opportu- help me better serve your interests. nity to work with you in answering Items of basewide interest will be questions and solving problems be- published in the Hilltop Times. Airman 1st Class Levi Crane 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron Where are you from? Arizona. What are your hobbies? Playing music and online video gaming, excluding WoW. What is your favorite movie quote? "Don't act like you're not impressed." — "Anchorman — The Legend of Ron Burgundy" If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Rocky Point, Mexico, because they have the best margaritas and shrimp. What is your favorite part about being in the Air Force? Having a steady job and meeting new people. 3ir8a Stu meat Nalategeotee things accomplished on base. It's a delicate balance — this, the production of an internal newspaper published by an outside publisher. Staff members here work with the close cooperation of wing leadership to keep base personnel informed and highlight both the military and civilian workforce. It's really obvious that Team Hill leadership wants its people to know what a great job they're doing and get that word out. The editorial staff relies heavily on the base populace to highlight what's going on — so please keep your ideas and articles coming. Sometimes, it's frustrating because the stories come so fast and furious and other times there are seemingly none at all. All in all it's a fascinating ride to observe, report and even at times — photograph — approximately 24,000 workers in a multitude of occupations, missions and walks of life as they support the war-fighter. I'm pleased to report I find that this opportunity to work with those at Team Hill gives such a complex, interesting and fun window on what you do here at Hill Air Force Base. Keep the story tips coming in and please, please be patient with us if we have multiple stories all coming in at once! You are the best! Phone numbers — The base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with their services: Security Forces 24-hr. Crisis Information Force Support Squadron Base Restaurants Retirement/Compensation 777-3056 777-3056 777-4134 777-2043 777-6142 (civilian) Equal Opportunity Office Employer Relations Military Pay Civilian Pay Air Force Suggestion Program Hill Straight Talk IG Complaints 777-5455 777-7129 777-1851 777-6246 777-6901 777-9696 777-5305 (for appointment) IG Complaints (after hours) 777-5361 Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 (recording) Loud Noise 1-877-885-9595 (complaints) 777-4918 75th Medical Group 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 777-1852 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline Family Assistance Center 777-3090 (when activated) SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE Mental Health Clinic 777-7909 Chaplain 777-2106 Military OneSource (800) 342-9647 National Suicide (800) 273-8255 Prevention Line TriWest Crisis Line (866) 284-3743 TriWest Behavioral (866) 651-4970 Health Contact Center EAP (800) 222 - 0364 777-1163 Occupational Medicine Services Wingman Advocates 777-2255 If you were not in the Air Force, what would you want to be doing? I would want to be a music producer or an audio engineer. What is an interesting fact about you? I started piano lessons at the age of 4 and had my first piano recital at age 6. Who is your favorite superhero? Batman. What is one piece of advice you would give to new Airmen? Stay focused and stay out of trouble. What are your future goals? Pass all PT tests and conquer the world. |