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Show Hilltop U.S. AIR 11F0k PT' - Hill AFB, Utah 84056-5824 M www.hilltoptimes.com S Weekly Since 1948 hilltoptimes@standard.net Vol. 73 No. 42, Oct. 17, 2013 MM. LuNSERVATION INFO IN THE KNOW AIR raRid&-ri apeg Hiring our Heroes jobs symposium Oct. 30 FACILITY A Hiring Our Heroes jobs symposium will take place at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy Oct. 30. The free event is designed to offer employment opportunities to Reservists, Guardsmen, veterans, active duty personnel and their spouses. Those planning to attend should register at http://bit.ly/180xWgL. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features more than 40 employers who recognize the unique skills military members bring to the workplace. A workshop covering résumé writing, job searching tips, and interviewing skills will be held on location from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. To register for the workshop, visit http://hohworks.eventbrite. com . Business development and employment workshops will also be conducted from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on location. For more details, visit http:// business.utah.gov/news/ events/150/. A "Heroes 2 Hired" workshop covering résumé and interview skills will be held at the Utah National Guard headquarters in advance Oct. 22. For more information, call (801) 432-4242. proucEDE.AN0 ENERGY PR I-iwTHE. COON SUPPLY CHANg INCREASE Missed adjustments mean some civilians who worked won't be paid for those days until next paycheck Air Force Public Affairs Agency - Operating Location Pentagon W Health seminar on cancer Oct. 22 The Breast and Prostate Cancer Seminar will be Tuesday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to noon at the Base Theater. Dr. Roger Hansen, who specializes in radiation oncology from Gamma West Cancer Services, and Dianne Ingle, a Registered Nurse and breast cancer survivor employed at the 75th Medical Group clinic will be speaking. The first 100 to come will receive an incentive gift prize. Breast & Prostate Cancer 5K Fun Run On Thursday, Oct. 24, noon to 1 p.m. the Breast & Prostate Cancer 5K Fun Run/ Walk will be held. Meet at the Warrior Fitness Center. The first 100 finishers will receive an incentive prize. Marines celebrate service birthday Attention all Marines and Fleet Marine Force Corpsmen: Come celebrate the 238th Marine birthday on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Golden Corral in Layton. This celebration has grown in size each year, don't be left out. The restaurant is located at 1624 N. Heritage Park Blvd, Layton. For questions, email bradbaggiano@msn.com or bradley.baggiano@dla.mil . Roy Gate project ongoing The 75th Civil Engineer Squadron has a paving project at the Roy Gate to expand the inbound truck lane. This effort is scheduled through Nov. 21. Wardleigh Road at the Roy Gate will be partially closed on the west side of the road. Traffic will be reduced to one truck lane inbound, two Personal Operating Vehicle lanes inbound, and one lane outbound. Accessibility will be maintained. Project schedule is weather permitting. Recommended alternate route to enter or exit the base is the West Gate or the South Gate. Additional articles will be published providing readers with further schedules during construction in this area. For information, contact Anna Robinson, at (801) 7773673 or (801) 940-1760, or Kevin Patzer (801) 777-0458. Air Force releases pay and leave information ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force Karen Sebastian, 75th Civil Engineer Squadron energy outreach coordinator, discusses benefits of LED versus incandescent light bulbs to Lilian Johnson, spouse of Lt. Col. Ken Johnson, A-10 Program's Branch Chief, AFLCMC, at the Energy Fair held at the BX Food Court on Oct. 9. The energy dial helps illustrate the difference in energy usage as each bulb is activated. For more on the energy fair see page 9. China cyber espionage threat grows BY MARY LOU GORNY Hilltop Times A ccording to James Brown, former L3 Communications chief engineer, and owner of Expert Network Consulting, the current threat of cyber espionage amounts to a state of war. Brown appeared as the last speaker at the Technology & Cyber Security Day held at the Landing, Oct. 9. He warned that any computer network, government or business, was a potential target from other countries as they seek to benefit from U.S. research and development, intellectual property and day-to-day business opportunities such as outbidding other businesses in contract See CHINA I page 6 ASHINGTON — Air Force officials recently released the following furlough-related questions and answers to inform military and civilians about pay impacts as a result of the government shutdown. Late in the recent pay cycle, the Air Force received updated guidance on how to record time and attendance for those employees who continued to work after the government shutdown. Despite extraordinary efforts to make these changes in a very compressed time frame, all necessary time and attendance adjustments did not take place. According to Air Force leadership, potentially a large number of Air Force civilian employees will not receive the proper amount of pay for the hours worked. The pay impacts may be significant. "The Air Force is working to correct any pay errors and expects adjustments to be reflected in the next leave and earnings statement for payment on Oct. 25," said Doug Bennett, the director of financial operations. "We apologize for the significant impact this causes and we're doing everything we can to alleviate the hardship on our civilian Airmen." Ql. Will the military be paid? Al. Normal pay and allowances have been processed and military will receive the related pay as scheduled on Oct. 15. Air Force has authority to pay essentially all military pay and allowances with the exception of Reserves Inactive Duty Training, or IDT, Participation. ALEX R. LLOYD/U.S. Air Force James Brown, former L3 Communications chief engineer, and current business owner of Expert Network Consulting, speaks to the audience at the Technology and Cyber Security Day events at The Landing on Oct. 9. The computer engineer spoke out about the threats of cyber intrusion evident recently in media reports, his own experience, and witnessed by others in his field of expertise. Q2. How will pay be impacted and will civilians receive back pay if their pay is incorrect? A2. Defense Finance and Accounting Service has processed civilian payroll. All employees will receive normal pay through See PAY I page 4 Look inside this week's Hilltop Times for " " " 388th FIN works adjustments 414 SCMS breaks new ground Food safety During sequestration squadrons get creative Getting rid of classffied kerns by unusual method Commissary gives tips for handling raw meat See page 5 See page 8 See page 7 |