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Show Hilltop 2 COMMENTARY AFSC Commander's Call: Dedication to mission TIMES April 18, 2013 \ss\N¥> , Hilltop TIMES 1 •1y BY LT. GEN. BRUCE LITCHFIELD Air Force Sustainment Center commander Since 1948 Hilltop Times Editorial Staff: Charles Horton Standard-Examiner publisher Mary Lou Gorny Hilltop Times Editor Mikayla Beyer Hilltop Times Writer Krista Starker Hilltop Times Correspondent Kim Cook 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. 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Call 801-625-4273 with story ideas or comments, or contact the editor, Mary Lou Gorny, at mgorny@standard.net . Call 801-625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 801-6254388 for Retail Advertising. T INKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. 4 You don't have to look far to see the results of our hard work. As the news reports of North Korea flexing their muscles hits the stands, the United States has responded with muscles of our own. As the B-52s, B-2s and F-22s fly over South Korea they remind our adversaries of our world-class capabilities. When I see our aircraft flying, I'm reminded it's because of what you do on a daily basis that gives our nation the ability to fly, fight and win by protecting ourselves and our allies. From PDMs on the B-52s and F-22s, the parts managed and repaired through our supply chain and maintenance organizations, the avionics, software and missiles that stand ready at a moment's notice, Lt. Gen. Litchfield please don't forget that what you do for our country pays dividends in monumental ways. Our fiscal environment may be bleak, but your dedication to the mission is more apparent than ever. I continue to let our decision makers know the impact furloughs will have on our workforce and our military readiness. I'm proud of the overwhelmingly positive response I've received from the workforce. We're executing our mission by delivering parts, software, engines, missiles and aircraft as we've always done and achieving it with the unprecedented quality required to meet our warfighter's needs. Again, thank you for everything you do for our Air Force and our nation. Keep 'em flying ... it's what we do! Refuse to tolerate atmosphere and actions which facilitate rape BY LT. KANDIS LUTZ Hill AFB Deputy Sexual Assault Response Coordinator S exual assault in the military is increasingly coming under the spotlight, and rightfully so. It is an emotionally and physically destructive event in a person's life which can cause posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, sleep disorders and eating disorders. Victims of rape also experience higher rates of drug abuse (self-medication), self-harm and even suicide. Add in the potential career repercussions to reporting rape and the situation can become terrifying very quickly. However, compare the statistics between military sexual assault and sexual assault on college campuses and it becomes clear that the issue of sexual assault has a much wider scope than often discussed. National statistics about sexual violence on college campuses show that one in four college-aged wornen report experiences that meet the legal definitions of rape or attempted rape. Similarly, one in five women seen in the Veterans Health Administration responded "yes" when screened for Military Sexual Trauma (MST). Notably, 1 in 100 men are identified as having MST, but the numbers of men victimized are almost equal to the number of women due to the higher numbers of men in the military. In both populations, over 85 percent of the rapes are committed by a person Lt. Lutz the victim knows. These sobering statistics are a call for action. So what can we do about this? The most important way is to get involved: Intervene if you see a potential for sexual assault, whether the potential victim is your friend or a stranger. By refusing to tolerate an atmosphere and actions which facilitate rape, you are increasing the safety of everyone. There are also many resources available, both on and off base. " The SARC office on base assists active duty military and reservists on Title 10 orders, their dependents over 18 years old, and civilians through restricted and unrestricted reports. Services provided include support and assistance to victims by walking them through the reporting process and referring them to counseling, medical resources, legal representation, as well as aid organizations. The 24/7 Hill AFB SARC hotline is DSN: 7771985/1964. " The Safe Harbor Crisis Center is located in Kaysville, Utah, and provides emergency shelter for families fleeing violence, offers classes to teach women how to become self-sufficient, and provides sexual assault crisis support. The rape crisis response team provides personal advocacy and counseling for victims and families. The 24/7 Safe Harbor crisis lines are: 801-444-9161 (domestic violence) and 888-421-1100 (rape). " Operated by the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the DoD Safe Helpline is an excellent source of information for both victims and loved ones. It explains how to get help, understanding sexual assault, and assists all military members. The DoD Safe Helpline also provides resources for those who are looking to volunteer with RAINN to raise awareness through various programs. The 24/7 DoD Safe Helpline is 877-995-5247, and is also available online at www.safehelpline.org Who is the "Doolittle Raider" in the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame? A. Chase Nielsen B. John Cannon A. Gail Halvorsen B. Walter Stewart A GLIMPSE BACK THIS WEEK IN HISTORY On April 18, 1942, from the USS Hornet located 668 miles off Tokyo, Lt. Col. James Doolittle led 16 B-25s in the first raid on Japan. The range of the mission caused them to crash land in China. The attack raised U.S. morale and reversed a trend of enemy victories. In 2000, Team Hill hosted their 58th reunion. HAWC Nest Fitness Tip from the Health and Wellness Center Up to 12 weeks of FREE tobacco cessation medication is available to federal employees and up to 6 months is available for active duty, dependents and retirees when attending the tobacco cessation series. Call the Health and Wellness Center at 801-777-1215 for further information. ANSWER THINK SAFETY Hill's Total 2013 DUIs: 5 Hill's Last DUI: U.S. Air Force A vintage B-25 Mitchell bomber flies near the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a memorial flight honoring the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders on April 18, 2010. f19819iYI 98BfID .A Chase Nielsen, from Hyrum, attended Utah State University and joined the Air Corps at Fort Douglas in 1939. He was a POW until 1945, the only raider to testify at the Japanese War Crimes Trials, and remained in service until retirement in 1961. He died in Brigham City on March 23, 2007. 'New% 6 Unit Involved: 729a /1er eciftewe Seeeid,topt 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. 777-7000 action.line.pa@hill.af.mil Phone numbers — The base agencies listed can be contacted directly if you have a complaint or a problem with their services: Security Forces 24-hr. Crisis Information Force Support Squadron Base Restaurants Retirement/Compensation (civilian) Equal Opportunity Office Employer Relations Military Pay Civilian Pay Air Force Suggestion Program 777-7433 777-9696 Hill Pride Hotline 777-3056 Hill Straight Talk 777-5305 Public Affairs 777-5333 777-3056 IG Complaints Military Housing 825-9392 777-4134 (for appointment) 777-2043 IG Complaints 777 5361 Maintenance 777-6142 777-3333 Safety Office (after hours) 586-9300 Fraud, Waste or Abuse 777 5361 Safety Office Hotline 777-5455 Sexual Assault Response 777-1985 777-7129 (recording) Coordinator (or) 777-1964 1-877-885-9595 777-1851 Loud Noise Union 777-3257 (complaints) 777-6246 777-1852 777-4918 AFOSI Narcotics Hotline 777-6901 75th Medical Group Family Assistance Center 777-3090 Civil Engineering 777-1856 (when activated) - - SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE Mental Health Clinic 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 . |