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Show HILLTOP TIMES 14 EAVy 1171 MES March 24, 2011 LOADEF Information Assurance tip Right, Senior Airman Daun Knighten, of the 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron, directs the path of a humvee onto a pallet while Staff Sgt. Shane Perry (center) and Senior Airman Kevin Ray stand ready to chain it down once it's in position. Below, a 60K tunner loader is used by the 75th LRS to lift a heavy load of equipment to the deck on an Evergreen International Boeing 747 Freighter aircraft. The 75th LRS Air terminal Operations Center received, inspected and loaded M1113 humvees and tow-behind trailers destined for the Hawaii's Army National Guard. The equipment was being transferred from the Army's Logistics Depot in Tooele. All "Official E-Mail" must be digitally signed. Ask your IT staff for assistance if you don't know how to digitally sign. For IT questions call the Communication Focal Point (Help Desk) (801) 586-8324. ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force BROTHERS From page 1 Left, Senior Airman Trever Bush, 75th LRS, controls and guides the transfer of a palletized humvee from the cab of a 60K tunner loader. The LRS is responsible for ensuring that all cargo and deployable equipment that flies out of Hill is airworthy and complies with Defense Travel Regulations and the Foreign Clearance Guide, as well as ensuring that all foreign flights arriving are properly inspected by U.S. Customs Representatives or the 75th Security Forces. The LRS has provided air logistics support for all Department of Defense Service Agencies as well as presidential support, relief support in Haiti, and trained with several FEMA units and Utah's Urban Search and Rescue Task Force to ensure their readiness to move out at a moment's notice. and spend a few hours hanging out." Now they are assigned to the same squadron, and when the opportunity came to deploy together, they took it. "Being together I've gained a stronger bond with my brother and more pride for our family name," Chris Azevedo said. This is his first deployment, and he says there are many times when he is thankful his brother was with him. "The moments when we discussed our mission accomplishments and when my brother told me he was proud of me, those are the times I'm glad we deployed together," he said. "I consider myself lucky." Their father, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Fredric Azevedo, was the first in their family to join the Air Force Reserve in 1982. He said he is glad his sons are continuing a proud family tradition. "I believe this deployment brought them a lot closer, although I don't know how they could be any closer," their father said. "I was less nervous about their deployment because they were together. They look after each other." When civilians become Airmen, they sacrifice time with their loved ones in order to serve their country. But at the 419th, there are brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers and other family members who work together to accomplish the mission. Employment help is available at Airman & Family Readiness Center BY KIM TAYLOR Community Readiness Consultant Airman & Family Readiness Center A ccording to the Utah Department of Workforce Services, the unemployment rate in Utah is 7.6 percent, making the complications of a job search a reality for many. Fortunately, free resources and services exist at the Airman and Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) for job seekers. Services are designed to help customers achieve employment, educational and career goals. These services are available to all Department of Defense employees and their eligible family members and include: Employment skills counseling The A&FRC provides workshops and seminars to assist in obtaining the skills necessary to engage in an effective job search. Topics include resume writing, interviewing, networking, dressing for success, and applying for federal employment opportunities. A recent addition to the A&FRC is facilitating a course in the use of the USAJobs website. This is a result of the April 24, 2011, mandate that all job seekers, including current Air Force employees, will be required to use the USAJobs system for applying for positions across the Air Force. The A&FRC currently hosts "Navigating USAJobs" every week and is open to all DoD personnel and their eligible family members. Interested individuals may contact the A&FRC at (801) 777-4681 for available class dates and times. Organizations may also request A&FRC staff to facilitate the course in group sessions at their worksites. Access to resources Resume reviews Job fairs A&FRC consultants also provide one-on-one assistance to help in determining career choices and resume reviews. These reviews can help job seekers understand the need for targeting resumes and applications to specific job announcement requirements. Typically customers should attend one of the seminars before submitting their completed resumes for review. The A&FRC and Department of Workforce Services is hosting a Job Fair at Hill Air Force Base on April 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Club Hill. Updated information to include a listing of employers will be available at www.75thforcesupport.com/jobfair. To receive further information about employment services or other services provided by the A&FRC, please contact center staff at (801) 777-4681. The A&FRC has a Discovery Center which provides access to computers equipped with services, resume writing software, printer, job opportunities and resource materials. These resources include selfhelp materials for self-employment, computer skills, career assessments, education, and resume writing. Customers may use the Discovery Center during A&FRC hours of operation, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |