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Show HILLTOP TIMES E 1 0 'DIM March 10, 2011 Reservist recognized for changing lives through volunteering efforts BY AIRMAN CRYSTAL CHARRIERE 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs C apt. Jill Stout, 419th Operations Group intelligence officer, received the Wing Servant Leadership Award at the 419th Fighter Wing Outstanding Airmen of the Year banquet Feb. 26. Stout was acknowledged for volunteering in her community through AmeriCorps, Habitat for Humanity and her church. The captain volunteers at a school in her community as a teacher's aide and a tutor to children from low-income families. For the entire school year she volunteers 900 hours of her time to teachers or students. "My whole life I've always been into serving and helping in the community," Stout said. "As long as I can remember I've volunteered. It makes you feel good, it makes others feel good." Her supervisor, Capt. David Sawyer, senior intelligence officer, nominated her for the award. "I knew she was volunteering in a very significant capacity, and I knew it was something that was affecting many lives," Sawyer said. "When I heard 'servant leader' and 'volunteerism,' I automatically thought of Jill." Sawyer is proud of Stout's accomplishments, and said she goes above and beyond what he has seen from others. "I think a lot of people can learn from Jill," Sawyer said. "You can volunteer a good amount of time without compromising family activities or relationships." Stout wanted to join the military for a long time, and after looking into the Reserve Officer Training Corps program at Utah State University, she decided it was time. She believes many reservists have a common link of volunteerism; otherwise, they wouldn't be in the military. "Being in the military gives you that feeling of service, and even if you haven't been involved in service before, a lot of people tend to start when they join," Stout said. "Sometimes people get involved and it creates a spark that keeps them Capt. Jill Stout, 419th Operations Group intelligence officer, volunteers at a local school tutoring children on how to read and write. Courtesy photo going." Her family has planted volunteerism in her roots. One year, her mother read an article about a family who chose to go without Christmas presents and give back to their community instead. In 2009 the Stouts followed suit and spent less money on gifts and volunteered to stock shelves at the Community Resource Center in Tooele. "When Christmas was over, we thought we might as well keep going because they needed help," Stout said. The captain has volunteered her whole life, and she considers the Air Force Reserve a way to give back to her community and country. "Nobody forced me to do this," she said. "Habitat for Humanity and other stuff is great, and I still love to do those, but they only serve so many people. Serving your country, you can't get much bigger than that." Stay connected — join the 419th on Facebook and Youtube. Mon.-Fri. 7:00 am-6:00 pm Open Saturdays March is National Nutrition Month after-school snack; or string cheese for an onthe-go energy snack. • Getting enough protein at every meal and snack helps kids feel satisfied after eating. Start their day with egg or bean burritos. For snacks, provide peanut butter or sliced deli meat. Article courtesy of the Hill AFB Health and Wellness Center M arch is National Nutrition Month. The 2011 theme is "Eat Right with Color." This year's theme encourages consumers to remember to include a colorful variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and dairy on their plates every day. "Adding a splash of colorful seasonal foods to your plate makes for more than just a festive meal. 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