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Show Hilltop P T' M S Weekly Since 1948 U.S AIR FiLitiv*-- 11 IIIP ¥ Gen. Vaught to speak at museum, RDT Hill AFB, Utah 84056 - 5824 www.hilltoptimes.com hilltoptimes@standard.net Vol. 73 No. 15, April 11, 2013 Sequestration to ground 4th Fighter Squadron upon return 'Stand down' brings cuts in flying hours through fiscal year BY MITCH SHAW Standard-Examiner staff BY DAN HUDSON Great Salt Lake Chapter of The Military Order of the World Wars I n addition to an appearance at the Repertory Dance Theatre (RDT), retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, will speak at the Hill Aerospace on Thursday, April 11 at 11:30 a.m. She will discuss the history of women in the military and the current topic of women in combat. The RDT and the Fort Douglas Museum are honoring Utah women in the military with a threenight concert event, April 11-13. "Women of Valor ... In the Spirit of Service" commemorates the 150th See VAUGHT I page 6 IN THE KNOW Enlisted Spouses Membership event Come out and join in the Enlisted Spouses Membership Drive on Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the Log Cabin. Dinner is provided by the Olive Garden. `Are you new to the area, looking to get out and meet new people," said Kelly Adams, Enlisted Spouses president. "Come join us the second Friday of every month. Enjoy some adult conversations with some fun and crazy socials. We do several projects throughout the year like volunteer at the Round Up, Christmas wrap, etc." Dues are $36 for 2013-2014 year and you get three months free as a welcome gift. If you bring a friend you get an extra raffle ticket to a drawing for a Ninja blender, Cuisinart ice cream blender, big picture frame, home decorations and three origami owl jewelry items. For more on the jewelry check out http://www. jessicat.origamiowl.com/. Find the group on Facebook and join in on the fun. T he impacts of government spending cuts continue to pile up in the Top of Utah as one of Hill Air Force Base's F-16 squadrons will be grounded because of sequestration. The U.S. Air Force announced April 10 it will begin to reduce flying hours and, in Zions Bank to offer new Furlough Assistance Program some cases, ground activeduty combat units to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year. The stand down is the result of cuts to the Air Combat Command's operations and maintenance account, which will be implemented in part by flying approximately 45,000 fewer training hours than what was previously scheduled between now and Oct. 1. As part of the stand down, the 29 pilots of Hill's 4th Fighter Squadron will be grounded once they return home from a deployment in the Asia-Pacific. The group left in October, but a return date has not yet been set, said Andrea Mason, spokeswoman for the 388th Fighter Wing. Mason said that, during the stand down, air crew and main- Base Theater Free Movies Saturday, noon 4 "A Cat in Paris" (PG) Saturday, 3 p.m. 4 "Mama" (PG-13) Saturday, 6 p.m. 4 "Broken City" (R) tainers will use flight simulators and academic training to maintain basic skills and knowledge of their aircraft. Air crews will also complete ground training as funding allows, conduct nonflying exercises and study mission-related material and guidance. Maintainers will complete upgrade training and clear up a backlog of scheduled inspections and maintenance to the See 4TH FS I page 4 6LUL SUMMIT BY HEIDI PROKOP Zions Bank Public Relations manager S ALT LAKE CITY — Zions Bank announced March 27 it will offer a Furlough Assistance Program to help minimize the financial impact of the federal sequestration on the military, including Guardsmen, Reservists, along with DoD civilians and other federal employees facing employment furloughs. Zions Bank will be able to modify existing loan and credit card terms for current clients and expedite the credit approval process for new and existing clients, said Brian Garrett, a senior vice president with the bank's Military Relations program. All modifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. "The Military Furlough Assistance Program is part of Zions Bank's longstanding commitment to our service members and our veterans to do all we can to improve the quality of life for those folks who have given so much for our country," said Garrett. ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force Forty-five retired senior officers from the local area attended a "Blue Summit" gathering at Hill Air Force Base on April 4. Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center, Tinker Air Force Base, along with Team Hill Leaders updated the Blue Summit participants on current events and projects within the Air Force Sustainment Center and Hill Air Force Base. Their day consisted of briefings about the Ogden Air Logistics Complex and the 75th Air Base Wing. The participants toured several facilities on base including the F-22 Campus and the ICBM Missile Transporter Erector Facility. Air Force Exceptional SARC of the Year here at Hill AFB Boondocks Military Appreciation Days A free all day unlimited pass will be issued to active duty, Guard and Reserve service members with a current Military ID to Boondocks' Fun Center, on April 26, 27 and 28. Centers are located at 525 S. Deseret Drive in Kaysville and 75 E. Southfork Drive in Draper. All military dependents over the height of 60 inches will cost $20.95, normally $25.95. All military dependents under 60 inches will cost $15.95, normally $19.95. A free all day unlimited pass will be issued to the spouse of any deployed service member who presents a copy of the deployment orders. Dependents accompanying the spouse will cost the same as for those who come with military. All Department of Defense civilian employees and their families will be eiligible to purchase an all day unlimited pass at special prices. They must present their DoD civilian ID. They are as follows: Individuals over 60 inches in height will pay $20.95 per person; Individuals under 60 inches will pay $15.95, normally, $19.95. 1111111.1rell BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor anaee Stone, Hill AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, was selected as the U.S. Air Force Exceptional SARC of the Year. She will be honored along with the other SARCs who represent each branch of service. "The reason I do what I do is I saw it happening to so many of my friends," Stone explained. As a woman with a clear strong voice, she was drawn to support them and j MARY LOU CORNY/Hilltop Times Janaee Stone, Hill AFB Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, has been chosen as the Air Force Exceptional SARC of the Year, and is being honored at the Department of Defense level along with five other SARCs from the other branches of military service. now focuses on providing resources to victims so they can realize their own strength and begin the healing process. Her main concern is that anyone coming forward to report rape or a sexual assault gets the support needed. "We treat every victim like they are our first victim," she explained. Stone is very clear that sexual assault awareness and prevention has been an effort that goes beyond the walls of her own office. "I seriously believe it's See STONE I page 6 Look inside this week's Hilltop Times for • • • Wings of medal Military family summit Movie review Check out who designed it Utah governor supports workshops, job fair `Mama' gives one reviewer the willies See page 7 See page 3 See page 10 |