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Show 2 COMMENTARY TIMES January 29, 2015 Air Force Enlisted Village: TIMES ---idy Since 1948 " 7 Hilltop Times Managerial Staff: Andrea Mason Director, Team Hill Public Affairs Rich Essary Team Hill Public Affairs Barbara Fisher Team Hill Public Affairs Micah Garbarino ... Team Hill Public Affairs 801-777-2286 801-777-2284 801-775-3652 801-777-1902 Deadlines: Editorial and news items are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Thursday print date. To submit news items, email 75abw.pa@us.af.mil or call the numbers above. 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 801-777-1902 with story ideas or comments, or email 75abw.pa@us.af.mil . Call 801-625-4300 for Classified Advertising or 801-6254388 for Retail Advertising. HAWC Nest Fitness Tip from the Health and Wellness Center Did you know smokers are most successful in kicking the habit when they have support such as medication therapy, counseling, guidebooks, friends and family member encouragement? QUIT TODAY. For assistance call the HAWC at 801-777-1215 1¥ Not just a place to live, a place to call home (The Air Force Enlisted Village is one of organizations supported by the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign, which will kick off at Hill Air Force Base on March 2.) By SENIOR MASTER SGT. BILL FORTENBERRY 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) First Sergeant DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — I first visited the Air Force Enlisted Village as a young first sergeant in 2009, when I was stationed at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. I went to visit with the Tyndall Active Airmen's Association, Tyndall's E-1 to E-4 Professional Association, and was amazed at what I saw. This was also the first time I met the ninth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James C. Binnicker, who is the current chief executive officer for the Air Force Enlisted Village. He was a very straightforward, humble and COURTESY PHOTO Senior Master Sgt. Bill Fortenberry is the 12th Air Force First Sergeant at DavisMonthan AFB after completing First Sergeant tours at Tyndall AFB and Kunsan AB, where he won First Sergeant of the Year at both bases. Senior Master Sgt. Bill Fortenberry (far left), 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) First Sergeant, visited the Air Force Enlisted Village with the Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. First Sergeants, in December 2010. During the visit, the group met with the ninth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James C. Binnicker, who is the current chief executive officer for the Air Force Enlisted Village, and also assisted residents with lawn maintenance and hanging holiday decorations. hospitable host, who was very when dealing with the Air appreciative of us being there. However, he immediately laid down the "law" known to all who work or volunteer at the Air Force Enlisted Village. The "law" is known as the "mom rule." It asks three simple yet powerful questions Force Enlisted Village residents: 1. Would I do this to my Mom? 2. Would I do this for my Mom? 3. Would my Mom approve? Break this rule and you won't last at the Air Force Enlisted Village. This community is truly a unique and almost magical place that really takes care of our widows and widowers. It's a place for Airmen who See VILLAGE I Page 12 My journey as a victim advocate BY STAFF SGT. MARIA BOWMAN 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs S COTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — When I was a teenager, I saw a movie about a college student who was raped by her brother's fraternity brother at a party. I remember being saddened by what happened to her; not only by the act of sexual assault, but by how the school's administrators and students treated her when she decided to come forward. The school didn't want to believe her, because her rapist was loved by the school. Other students stared at her and judged her behavior that night. That movie and its message have stuck with me for more than 15 years. I have wanted to be able to help victims of sexual assault for a long time — I just wasn't sure how. Then, I learned about the Sexual Assault Pre- vention and Response program. After learning about the victim advocacy program, I immediately signed up because I wanted to make a difference. Last year, I received a phone call from the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, saying someone would be coming in the next day to fill out a report. After hanging up the phone, I began to pray that I would be able to provide the right amount of comfort and support she would need throughout this entire process. The next day, I met my first client. My anxiety was up, and I was feeling very nervous because this was my first time doing this outside of a training environment. This person mattered, and I wanted to show her empathy and compassion during this difficult time. Her trust in another person had been violated, and I was trying to show her that she could trust me. I knew that would not be an easy SENIOR AIRMAN ARMANDO A. SCHWIER-MORALES/U.S. Air Force task to accomplish, but it was important to be there through this very scary time. Even with all of the training I went through, nothing would have prepared me for that first encounter. I was looking at some- one who had survived one of the most difficult experiences to live through. Feelings of anger and sadness arose within me. Words and thoughts flooded my brain, but I was finding it difficult to speak them aloud. Fortunately, I wasn't going through this alone. The SARC was there, being my guide and mentor, walking us both through the process. Her presence and guidance helped put my mind and body at ease, knowing I would have See ADVOCATE I Page 14 tow Jmixi ¿etaems Arot Jr* um HilICC.ActionLine@us.AF.mil " THINK SAFETY The Commander's Action Line is your direct link to the 75th Air Base Wing and Installation commander. If you've tried to solve a problem through your chain of command and haven't been able to get results, send an email and include in the subject line "Commander's Action Line" and your contact information. I'll get you an answer. Hill's Total 2015 DUIs: 0 Before submitting an action line, please give your supervisor, chain of command or appropriate agency the opportunity to work with you in answering questions and solving problems. This will help me better serve your interests. Items of installation-wide interest will be published in the Hilltop Times. Below are some key telephone numbers to keep in mind when trying to resolve an issue. Hill's Last DUI: 11~ Unit Involved: Titote 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. SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE Chaplain Mental Health Clinic 777-2106 7777909 National Suicide (800) 273-8255 Prevention Line Occupational Medicine Services .. 777-1163 Wingman Advocates 777-2255 SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 777-1985 (or) 777-1964 Doff Safe Helpline (877) 995-5247 KEY NUMBERS LISTING Civilian Pay 777-6246 Hill Straight Talk 777-9696 Military Housing Civil Engineer (customer service) 777-1856 IG Complaints (for appointment) 777-5305 Maintenance Equal Opportunity Office 777-5455 777-5361 Employer/Labor Relations 777-9894 IG Complaints (after hours) Loud Noise (complaints) Legal Office (877) 885-9595 Employee Assistance . (800) 222-0364 Program 777-6756 Family Readiness Center 777-4681 Force Support Squadron 777-4134 Medical Group (customer advocate) 586-9516 Fraud, Waste or Abuse (recording) 777-5361 Military Pay 777-1851 825-9392 Military OneSource .... (800) 342-9647 OSI Main Line 777-1852 Public Affairs 777-5201 Safety Office 777-3333 Safety Office Hotline (anonymous) 586-9300 Security Forces 777-3056 Union 777-3257 |