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Show 2 fillt.p TIMES May 12, 2011 THil t Zoi 3 .„ opM - ES Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Lee Carter ... Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Anne Morrison Hilltop Times Writer Hilltop Times Krista Starker Correspondent Ryan Larsen 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 hilltoptimes@standard.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 801-6254300 for Classified Advertising or 801-6254388 for Retail Advertising. COMMENTARY Reveille and Retreat — old school Instant Messaging? BY MASTER SGT. WALTER J. ANDERSON First Sergeant, 75th Logistics Readiness Squadron y es! A loud bugle, which could be heard throughout the post, was used in the past to notify all soldiers in the camp of various events and times throughout the day. The Air Force use of bugle calls hails from our roots in the United States Army. The Army adopted the use of bugle calls from the French and English during the Revolutionary War. Although our use of the bugle call has changed over the decades its origin is deeply rooted in our military history. In 1867, following much confusion in the Civil War, bugle calls were standardized by Maj. Truman Seymour, 5th U.S. Artillery, for all branches of the Army. On a standard day you could count on at least nine calls: Reveille, three Mess Calls, Fatigue Call (assembly of soldiers appointed to a work detail), Drill Call, Sick Call, Retreat and Taps. Various other calls were used for special events, some of those names, but not the music is still heard today: Officers Call, Mail Call and Guard Mount (personnel assigned guard duty to assemble, still used by security forces squadrons). Some have disappeared over the years: First Sergeant Call (report to headquarters with "Morning Reports"), Church Call and Fire Call. Upholding these traditions has given us our current day versions of Reveille and Retreat. Signifying the beginning and end of the duty day, as well as paying respect to the United States flag as it is ceremoniously raised or lowered. What is my role in upholding this custom? HAWC Nest Fitness Tip from the Health and Wildness Center Twelve weeks of free tobacco cessation medication for Hill Air Force Base federal employees — are you ready to quit smoking? Call the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) at (801) 777-1215 and found out about the Tobacco Cessation Program. MILITARY: Reveille: Uniformed military members, to include the Physical Training, or PT, uniform, face the flag or the music and assume the position of parade Master Sgt. Anderson rest on the first note of music. Upon completion of the sounding of Reveille, you should assume the position of attention and salute on the first note of "To the Colors." Hold the salute until the last note of the music is played. If in civilian attire, you should place your right hand over your heart in place of the salute. Retreat: Uniformed military members, to include the PT uniform, face the flag or the music and assume the position of parade rest on the first note of retreat. Upon completion, you should assume the position of attention and salute on the first note of the national anthem. Hold the salute until the last note of the music is played. If in civilian attire, you should place your right hand over your heart in place of the salute. CIVILIAN: Reveille: Civilians should halt activity on the first note of Reveille and remain until both Reveille and "To the Colors" have played. Retreat: Civilians should halt activity on the first note of Retreat and place their right hand over their heart on first note of the national anthem until the final note is played If driving during Reveille or Retreat If driving on a military installation, all vehicles in motion should come to a stop at the first note of the music and the occupants should sit quietly until the music ends. (Air Force Pamphlet 36-2241) KIM COOK/U.S. Air Force Marks on the pavement indicate where the crosswalk will be on Wardleigh Road from the new parking area east of the Building 1200 series and the site of the new High intensity Activated crossWalK signal (HAWK) which will be installed to help pedestrians cross Wardleigh Road. Attention new type of signal on Wardleigh BY RYAN LARSEN Hilltop Times correspondent A s construction of a new parking lot wraps up there will be a new crosswalk system implemented on Wardleigh Road, east of the 1200 Building series near Building 1209. The system is called HAWK and it has successfully been used in Phoenix and Portland as well as other cities throughout the country. HAWK stands for Highintensity Activated CrossWalK Pedestrian Beacon and it is designed to increase the safety of pedestrians crossing major roadways. The system works similarly to that of most crosswalks at traffic light intersections, but there are some differences. The HAWK system is comparable to a regular traffic light, but it is activated by the pedestrian. Once activated the light will blink yellow for 3-5 seconds signaling motorists Flashing to slow down and prepare to stop. The light will then turn solid yellow and then solid red. In the solid red state motorists are required to stop. At this point the pedestrian can begin to walk and is given a countdown of about 15 seconds. The traffic light will flash red and then turn off. Motorists are required to stop for a solid red light or flashing red light. If the light is flashing red and the pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk the vehicle may proceed after coming to a complete stop first. A good comparison would be to a school crosswalk zone with a crossing guard present. The crossing guard is replaced in this case with an automated system of blinking lights. It is expected that the penalties for motorists not yielding to the new signals would be the same as running a red light or speeding in a school zone. The HAWK system is typically used in areas where there is not a regular signal light, but there is sufficient foot traffic to require a crosswalk. The new crosswalk system is expected to be functional on May 16. TEAM HILL IN ACTION 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil I When you call or send an e-mail, your comments will be recorded and staffed through the agency responsible for action. p Please give your supervisor and chain of command the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems before calling the Action Line. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of basewide interest will be published in the Hilltop Times. THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2011 DUIs: 17 Report suspicious activity via the AFOSI EAGLE EYES program Dial: 777-3056 / 3057/ 3058. Watch - Report - Protect Force Protection is Our 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: — Hill's Last DUI: Via* r Security Forces 24-hr. Crisis Information Force Support Squadron Base Restaurants Retirement/Compensation Unit Involved: 72% 70c,t eafte,led SgactefAcio 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. 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 KIM COOK/U.S. Air Force The 75th Air Logistics Squadron building was turned into a working dog's paradise May 10 as officers from Davis and Weber counties, Kaysville, Roy and Hill's Military Working Dog unit stashed drugs about the rooms. Working K-9 dogs like Nitro, Jak, Dukes, Dex, Halen and Chaos were put through their paces. After the dogs located the drugs, then the dogs were directed to find the 'bad guy.' Officer Bryson Westbrook from Davis County Sheriff's Office was at the receiving end of a dog's grasp as the handler stood nearby and gave commands. 777-5455 777-7129 777-1851 777-6246 777-6901 777-9696 777-5305 (for appointment) IG Complaints 777-5361 (after hours) Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777-5361 (recording) Loud Noise 1-877-885-9595 SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE 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 Mental Health Clinic (complaints) 75th Medical Group Civil Engineering Hill Pride Hotline Public Affairs Military Housing Maintenance Safety Office 777-4918 Safety Office Hotline 777-1856 Sexual Assault Response 777-7433 Coordinator (or) 777-5333 Union 825-9392 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline Family Assistance Center 777-3333 (when activated) 586-9300 777-1985 777-1964 777-3257 777-1852 777-3090 |