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Show HILLTOP TIMES W RIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — Taking part in an evening filled with pageantry and steeped in military tradition, Air Force Materiel Command Commander Gen. Donald Hoffman was inducted into the AFMC Order of the Sword during a March 30 ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. "This honor tonight certainly is humbling for me, and I'm privileged to work with such a professional force," said Hoffman. "I humbly accept their recognition, and I really appreciate the honor." The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force noncommissioned officers can give to an individual who has made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. Acting as chief master sergeant of the mess, AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren cited numerous reasons, contributed by those who had previously worked with the general, as to why Hoffman was so deserving of the honor. "You are a great officer, but that's not why we're here," the chief said. "We're here because you are a great commander who has invested in our training, our facilities and our capabilities, in short, in our futures and in our lives." He also shared with the mess a congratulatory letter to Hoffman from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy. "By your actions, commitment . H ill Air Force Base will be accepting applications for Voluntary Early Retirement Authority/Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VERA/ VSIP) from May 1 through May 15. The applicants selected and approved for VERA/VSIP are expected to be off the employment rolls by August 31. From page 1 during peak hours Monday through Thursday. More information will be available as construction progresses. Please check the Hill Air Force Base website, Falcon Hill section for more information and updates. http://www and care for the enlisted force, you have proven yourself a commendable leader worthy of this tribute," Jaren said as he read the letter. The Order of the Sword ceremony includes the presentation of a proclamation signed by key participants of the ceremony and a scroll containing the signatures of AFMC Airmen in attendance. The scroll attests to the firm belief of the general's patriotic service and leadership. The final presentation made to Hoffman was of a personal sword. Though the general said the early part of his career did not often yield much interaction with enlisted members, he holds in high regard those few who both mentored and molded his leadership. "There are a couple that stood out — that I remember to this day — that took me aside and trained (then-) Lt. Hoffman or Capt. or Maj. Hoffman, and gave me a lot of understanding of the enlisted force," he said. "That helped me tremendously later on when I was a group commander and a wing commander." As the general's career progressed, he said it was evident that the "backbone and success of our military" resides with the enlisted force's professionalism and the responsibilities assumed so early in their military ranks and careers. "I would just like to thank all the enlisted members in Air Force Materiel Command for this honor, but I'd also like to congratulate them for being members of the best Air Force in the world," he said. The general's induction into the Order of the Sword marks the 243rd Air Force member to have received the honor, according to ceremony officials. The general is the eighth AFMC member to earn the accolade. Applications from the previous VERA/ VSIP will not carry over. Interested employees must apply to be considered. Applications will only be accepted through Hill AFB's VERA/VSIP Interactive Program Website (https://wbhill03. hill.afmc.ds.af.mil/vera_vsip/) . Check this website for more information. 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The race will take place around the Duck Pond. Entry fee is $10, WEBSTER UNIVERSITY A Leader in Military Education GRADUATE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS and all proceeds will go directly to the Air Force Assistance Fund. The first 100 entrants will get a T-shirt. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. by the main track, and race start is 7 a.m. For questions or more information, call 1st Lt. Kerrie Campbell (801-777-2994) or 1st Lt Daniel Prather (801-586-9680). Easter egg hunts planned for families BY KATINA L. VENTURA Hilltop Times staff T he Easter bunny will be hopping at Hill at two separate events. The Youth Center will be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. until all the eggs are gone during the 11 o'clock hour. The Easter Bunny will be joining the kids on the baseball diamonds east of Warrior Fitness Center. He will hide candy, toys and some special tickets in the 25,000 eggs that will be hidden. The tickets can be redeemed for prizes at the prize table. The gym parking lot will be off limits on this day. Guests are asked to park in the east parking lot and walk over to the baseball diamonds. Don't forget to bring a basket to carry your eggs in and dress in layers to keep you comfortable with the changing spring weather. The following schedule will be followed: • 10 a.m., 0-2 years old and special needs children (accommodations will be available for special needs kids) • 10:15 a.m., 3-5 years old • 10:30 a.m., 6-8 years old • 10:45 a.m., 9-12 years old For additional information contact Cherokee Johnson at the Youth Center (801) 777-2419. Hill Museum egg hunt The fifth annual Hill Aerospace Museum Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 7 at 9 a.m. sharp outside on the grounds around the airplanes.. There will be four age groups two-year olds and younger, 3-4 years, 5-8 and 9-12. For more information and questions Call Lorrie at 801-774-0956. 5 cc SERVICE IS OUR MIDDLE NAME SERVICE IS OUR MIDDLE NAME`" AFAF 5K Rundown event on April 13 at Hill AFB he Hill Top 3 is hosting the 2012 Hill AFB/Air Force Assistance Fund 5K Rundown April 13. The run will benefit four Air Force charities: the Air Force Village, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air Force Aid Society, and the Lemay Foundation, all of which are dedicated to helping Air . conhill.asp For questions or concerns, please contact Mark Holt at DSN 586-3986 or Lynn Gatipon at DSN 7776814. BEN STRASSER U.S. Air Force New VERA/VSIP applications begin May 1 Hill AFB VERA VSIP Program Office • GATE E:1Will•M3.R MIDDLE NAM Air Force Materiel Command Public Affairs 3 E:10111M .I. R MIDDLE NAM MORALES '0M -I• R MIDDLE NAM D. TIMES April 5, 2012 Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander (left), is joined by the Order of the Sword sergeant at arms Master Sgt. Eric Price and AFMC Command Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren during the presentation of the general's personal sword at a March 30 induction ceremony held at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Order of the Sword is the highest honor Air Force noncommissioned officers can give to an individual who has made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. Enlisted corps honors AFMC CC with Order of the Sword BY MONICA Hilltop Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Master of Arts (M.A.): • Human Resources Management • Management and Leadership • Procurement and Acquisitions Management Evening Classes • Online options available Classes offered on base Webster UNIVERSITY webster.ed u/h ill 7290 Weiner Street Building 383 " Hill AFB, UT " 801-779-2061 Webster University is listed by 1J.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Collegs 2011" and ranks Webster as a ''Top Midwestern Master's University." |