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Show Tilltop HILLTOP TIMES 10 TIMES November 26, 2014 Wreaths Birthday Browns with the project. Both of Clark's grandpas are veterans buried in Maine, so they each get special attention from the Wreaths Across America program. "It's one of those things that pulls at the heart strings, and back in the east, a lot of scout troops get involved and seeing them after every wreath placement stop for a moment and think about what they are doing, evokes a lot of emotion for me," Clark said. Clark admits Veteran's and Memorial Day holidays are set aside for remembering veterans, but there is a whole different aspect come Christmastime. "This is a way for families to still celebrate with the ones that aren't there, and a way for us to honor and recognize what people give to us," Clark said. "Each and every wreath is a gift from an appreciative person or From 9 in the National Guard. "We wouldn't even have the privilege to have an event like this if weren't for their sacrifices. It is humbling when people take a second and remember, and even if we only have 10 wreaths, we will still do it every single year," Brown said. "In past years, when placing the last wreath, we've seen bare markers and we're reminded of the veterans who sacrificed so much for their country who are not being recognized," said Wayne Hanson, WAA chairman. "With a predominantly volunteer staff and no government funding, we are asking every American to do their part to honor our nation's heroes." Michael Clark, who grew up in Maine, is now in Utah helping the Sergeants From 7 WREATHS across AMERICA family who knows what it means to serve and sacrifice for the freedoms we all enjoy, said Karen Worcester, executive director of Wreaths Across America. "We are so humbled that the community of Layton is participating in our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach." For more information on how to donate or sign up to volunteer, email the Browns at burnttaurus@gmail.com or visit www.WreathsAcrossAmerica.org . Individual wreath sponsorships are $15, couple wreath sponsorship, $30, family sponsorship of five wreaths, $75, and small business sponsorship of 10 wreaths, $150. Enlisted promotions are based on weighted factors including time in grade, time in service, enlisted performance reports, medals, promotion fitness exam and skills knowledge test for staff through master sergeants and the U.S. Air Force supervisory examination for senior and chief master sergeants. For senior and chief master sergeants, selection board scores are also included. The average score for those selected for chief master sergeant was 671.45, with an average time in grade of 3.21 years and time in service of 21.84 years. The average score for enlisted performance reports was 135. Average decorations score was 24.22, and the average USAF Supervisory Exam score was 69.91. The average board score was 393.84. Those selected will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in January Selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date. Airman will be notified if their selection is in question. Center Jeffrey Morris, 372nd Recruiting Group Carmelo VegaMartinez, 368th Recruiting Squadron Across the Air Force, 2,525 senior master sergeants were eligible for promotion to chief, and 479 were selected for an 18.97 percent selection rate, the Air Force Personnel Center announced. To see the selection list, go to the Air Force Portal at https://my.af.mil , or myPers at httpsi/mypers. af.mil . Airmen will be able to access their score notices on the virtual military personnel flight and the Air Force Portal. 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