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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES Hagel says DoD will provide support after 'cruel act of terror' BY JIM GARAMONE American Forces Press Service W ASHINGTON — The thoughts and prayers of all members of the Defense Department are with the people of Boston and the victims of the marathon bombing, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said on April 16. Hagel and Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appearing before the defense subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee for a budget hearing, also spoke about the situation in Boston. The defense secretary pledged to provide any support from DoD that law enforcement agencies deem necessary as they investigate "this cruel act of terror." Dempsey told representatives that DoD officials have been in constant contact with state and federal agencies. Three are dead from the attack, and more than 170 were wounded. Many service members had traveled to Boston to run in the iconic marathon, and Hagel said his thoughts are with them as well. "As the president said yesterday, we still do not know who did this or why," he said. "A thorough investigation will have to determine whether it was planned and carried out by a terrorist group, foreign or domestic." The secretary asked Americans not to jump to conclusions, but "any event with multiple explosive devices -- as this appears to be -- is clearly an act of terror, and will be approached as an act of terror." Hagel commended local, state and federal law enforce- ment agencies for their quick response to the explosions that detonated near the Boston Marathon finish line. He also expressed gratitude to the 460 members of the Massachusetts National Guard who were called up to help with the marathon and ended up providing life-saving aid to those affected. Dempsey said Massachusetts Guardsmen continue to flow into the scene, and that more than 1,000 Guardsmen have been called up for this crucial state mission. "The Department of De- fense is prepared to respond quickly to any request for additional support from domestic law enforcement agencies," Hagel said. "I will continue to consult closely with DoD's senior leaders and my counterparts in other agencies on how we can best support the government's response and investigation." Massachusetts officials asked for and received the services of a Navy explosive ordnance disposal team Tuesday. Guardsmen also remain on duty helping to secure the crime scene. Runway Ruby's officially opens, shows its expansion Jan Bingham (second from right) and Sharon Capizzi, look over the menu. Both are PARC employees. * SWAP MEET ALL YEAR ROUND* 5 368 3.1850 MOTOR VU DRWE-IN & SWAP MEET RIVERDALE w. 394-1768 SATURDAY & SUNDAY 8 AM - 1 PM 2 4 BUYERS FREE ON SAT.! Visit Our Indoor Shops! A Great Place for Those Hard to Find Bargains! SELLERS VISIT US AT www.motorvu.com or call 394-1768 * SWAP SHOPS AVAILABLE FOR RENT * IIIR S WOOER IN CONCERT Thursday, May 2 7:00 pm Northridge High School in Layton, UT Tickets available at: World la mous singing cowboys. from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. http-i/washingtonheights.org/homefip=410 Presented by American Heritage Girls, Troop UT3130 Washington Heights Church, 1770 E 6200 S, Ogden, UT y You've Got To See It To Believe It. You Reall Ifli r Mei a't ait e " AT, Ar 44 • -, 0 0 04:P4-1) tomato °/44 plants favorite,varieties!" - ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force The official ribbon cutting for Runway Ruby's new West Side site, Building 1235, was held April 11. Those helping out with the ribbon cutting included (left to right, first row): Davis Chamber Ambassador from Wells Fargo Fred Pettersson, 75th Mission Support Group Commander Col. Kraig Hanson, Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center CEO Robert P. Daniels, Director of Contracting Nancy Andrews, 388th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Scott Long and Lance Wolfley of SOS Staffing Services. Behind them (at left on first step), Cory Jenkins of the Layton Comfort Inn. Center: Shand Silvester of Country Inn & Suites. Second to top row: Davis Chamber Board Chairwoman Chantel Chase of Zions Bank, Rachel Keoppel of Tanner Clinic, and Pete Goodro of CenturyLink. Top row: Davis Chamber of Commerce Lakesider Chairwoman C.J. Benson and Rex Tunbridge with Lighthouse Designs. Building 1235 offers eatery chance to spread out BY MARY LOU GORNY 1 Hilltop Times editor 66 t was a great day for us," said Scott Perkins, Runway Ruby's manager as he looked back at the official ribbon cutting held April 11 for the expanded West Side restaurant. The former deli-sized eatery moved to Building 1235 in early 2013, finetuning and improving service so customers place their orders and staff members deliver their meals to them tableside. The atmosphere and decor remains similar and the menu continues to feature paninis, sandwiches, breakfast items and baked goods, such as cinnamon rolls and brownie-type bars. The ribbon cutting was marked with an appearance by Robert P. Daniels, CEO of Pioneer Adult Rehabilitation Center, and other PARC leaders. He welcomed everyone and expressed the hope that Ruby's would do well here. Col. Kraig Hanson, 75th Mission Support Group commander, represented the 75th Air Base Wing and announced the base's support for the restaurant and its expansion. "We're glad to offer this service at this site," he said. "It's great that we can offer the opportunity for jobs for people with disabilities through this partnership. We thought it would be a great fit when the space became available for a new restaurant." Davis Chamber of Commerce Lakesider C.J. Benson expressed support from the Chamber of Commerce for Hill AFB and excitement for opportunities like this to support the base. 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