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Show TI M E S 11 Sept. 26, 2013 7 Technology & Cyber Security Day at Hill, Oct. 9 Hilltop Times staff T ALBERT BRIGHT/U.S. Air Force Default Cutline Runners break at the start line of the 17th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 21. Over 9,000 runners took part. 17th Air Force Marathon draws 15,000 participants Utah runners gauge times BY BRIAN BRACKENS 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs W RIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — On a rainy last day of summer in a sold-out event hosted by Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, runners from across the country and from around the world competed in the 2013 U.S. Air Force Marathon, Sept. 21. Lt. Gen. C.D. Moore, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center commander welcomed runners and spectators to the 17th annual event. "This year we have 15,000 participants in various races, and over 2,500 runners participating with you virtually at eight deployed locations around the world, and they are with you in thoughts and sweat," Moore said. "During the race you will have the opportunity to traverse grounds that cover over 100 years of aviation history dating back to the early days of the Wright brothers. Enjoy your jog through history, do your best, stay safe and have fun!" The three-day event started Sept. 19 with a Sports and Fitness Expo held at the Ervin J. Nutter Center on the campus of Wright State University. MARATHON MEN'S: Michael McLaughlin, Pleasant View, Utah, 3:28:59 David Davidson, Herriman, Utah, 4:08:54 Keith Bollinger, Syracuse, Utah, 4:49:09 Christopher Ortiz, Layton, Utah, 5:14:14 Danny Ocasio, Hill Air Force Base, 5:20:23 WOMEN'S Stephanie Davidson, Herriman, Utah, 3:14:32 Michelle McEntire, Cottonwood Heights, Utah, 4:41:23 Jamie Eichhorn, Layton, Utah, 5:49:14 The expo highlighted exhibits on the latest in sports, fitness, health and nutrition. Additional pre-race activities included a training clinic and speaker's panel with 1972 Olympian and best-selling author Jeff Galloway, and a gourmet pasta dinner held at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. Marathon participants had the option of competing in the full marathon, a half-marathon, and 10K, as well as a wheeled HALF MARATHON ACTIVE DUTY MEN'S Danny Rangel, Hill AFB, 1:29:44 Morgan Hall, Syracuse, Utah, 1:31:51 Leonardo Eason, Layton, Utah, 1:59:24 Troy Risner, West Valley, Utah, 2:35:46 ACTIVE DUTY WOMEN'S Lori Foringer, Layton, Utah, 1:54:47 Kelly Ralston, Layton, Utah, 2:06:06 Brittany Cooper, Layton, Utah, 3:12:31 division. The 5K event was cancelled due to inclement weather. This year's men full marathon winner was James Beyer from Dayton, Ohio. "The race was great," Beyer said. "What I really enjoyed was running the course and seeing all of the military members in their uniforms. "This is the only race I wear the USA jersey because it's been really See RACE I page 8 AFMC team takes MAJCOM challenge trophy BY MARY Lou GORNY Hilltop Times editor W RIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio — In the MAJCOM portion of the Half Marathon, Hill AFB Airman 1st Class Danny Rangel, 2nd Combat Camera Squadron, of Hill AFB, led Team AFMC to victory with his time of 1:29:44. The winning average time for AFMC team placers was 1:34:57. Capt. Morgan Hall, 416th Supply Chain Management Squadron, also of Hill AFB, ran for Team AFMC and placed third in his team standings for 1:31:51. Rangel posted a personal best for the race. "I credit that to months of renewed focus on my training and diet," he said. "I lost seven pounds of weight I didn't know I could lose, but felt great on race day and performed better than expected." He said it really helped to train at Hill AFB's higher See MAJCOM I page 9 he AFCEA Wasatch Chapter is sponsoring a Technology and Cyber Security Day at The Landing on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The annual event will feature live demonstrations, hands-on exhibits, educational cyber sessions worth Continuing Professional Education credit. Participants can learn about the latest in: cyber security, cross domain solutions, virtualization cloud, simulation, cornmunications, optical networking, electronic test technology, software engineering and systems development. Specific presentations are as follows: • 10:30 a.m.- 11:15 a.m., "Security program adaptation: Using threat intelligence to drive change," with speaker, Alma Cole, vice president of Cyber Security, Robbins-Gioia LLC. • 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., "Advanced persistent threat," with speaker, Ted Maxwell, deputy chief, Acquisition Intelligence Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, AFLCMC/INL. • 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m., "We are truly in a state of war on the Internet!" with speakers, Dave Norwood, president, TrustedNetwork Solutions, and Jim Brown, chief network/security architect, L3 Cornmunications There is no fee to attend and you may attend as many, or as few sessions, as you choose. CPE certificates will be handed out for participation. Refreshments will be served. Give blood today, get a T-shirt Hilltop Times staff Celebrate October savings at your commissary BY SALLIE CAUTHERS DeCA marketing and mass communication specialist F ORT LEE, Va. — October represents the unofficial start of the holiday season, and that's great for commissary customers who want to see store promotions, giveaways and more discounts beyond their usual 30 percent or more savings, said the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales. "Whether it is celebrating Oktoberfest with friends or Thanksgiving with family and a big, plump, roasted turkey, your commissary wants you to know we are here with extra savings and grand opportunities — all part of your commissary benefit," said Randy Chandler, DeCA sales director. "In October, we also recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month," he added. "Several of our industry partners are offering special in-store events that will be easily recognizable: They'll be wrapped in pink ribbons!" Throughout October, DeCA's industry partners — vendors, suppliers and brokers — are collaborating with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Overseas stores may have substitute events for certain promotional programs. Customers are asked to check their local commissary for dates and times on the following promotions: • Commissary Rewards Card. There are more than 1 million Rewards Cards being used by commissary shoppers worldwide. The card lets authorized shoppers download digital coupons redeemable in your local commissary. For more information, visit https:ll www.commissaries.com/rewards/index.cfm. • "Nestle Pure Life Pink Ribbon Pack — Let's Find a Cure!" Nestle Pure Life water is promoting Breast Cancer Awareness month with special Pink Ribbon packaging. With a goal of $1 million, the company is donating a portion of its bottled water sales to be used to support breast cancer research. • Help Build a Cure! Purchase $25 See SAVINGS I page 8 T he American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive today, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome! If appointments are preferred, visit the website at http://www.redcrossblood.org and select Make an Appointment and enter in Sponsor Code hillafb, which will bring up the drives scheduled at Hill AFB for the next few months. The drive today will be held on the American Red Cross bus parked at 7311 Balmer St. Every donor will receive a T-shirt. |