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Show 2 COMMENTARY TIMES February 5, 2015 Commit to understanding black history During his recent visit, Maj. Gen Richard Clarke, vice commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, shared that Dr. King's vision became a reality because of his commitment. This month, we take the opportunity to commit to a better understanding of the African-American culture and the contributions made to our great nation. We recognize contributors such as: Henry Blair — He was the first African-American to receive a patent for an invention in the United States. He was born in 1804 and received a patent for a corn planting machine. Two years later, he received a patent for a cotton planting machine. Since slaves could not receive patents, it is most likely that Henry Blair was free. Charles Richard Drew — He was born in 1904 and pioneered techniques for preserving blood, making it possible to save thousands of American and allied soldiers during World War II. His work on "banked blood" gained him attention from the British government, which asked him to set up their first blood bank. He later directed the American Red Cross and became the chief surgeon at Howard University. Rosa Parks — Inextricably connected to the Civil Rights Movement, she gave no resounding speech, led no demonstrations and wrote no petition. What Hilltop Hilltop Times Managerial Staff: Andrea Mason Director, Team Hill Public Affairs 801-777-2286 Rich Essary Team Hill Public Affairs 801-777-2284 Barbara Fisher Team Hill Public Affairs 801-775-3652 Micah Garbarino ... Team Hill Public Affairs 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. 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Editorial content is edited, prepared and provided by the Standard-Examiner, 332 Standard Way, Ogden, Utah, 84.404. Additional editorial content is provided by various military and civilian wire services and Hill Air Force Base public affairs departments. 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 Studies have found that people who have smoked for years can dramatically reduce their risk of lung cancer and many other cancers by quitting. QUIT TODAY. For assistance call the HAWC at 801-777-1215. m By LT. COL. JOHN C. LOFTON III, PH.D. 66 ake a career of humanity ... and you will make a greater person of yourself, a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in." This quote from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in itself summarizes the philosophy and actions he took, as he lived and gave his very life for the equality of all mankind. His legacy bears the mark of a high call to strive toward making peace, justice for all, quality and freedom a reality in a world that has too long embraced the tenets of hatred, animosity, bigotry and persecution. Today, we as a society are charged with the task of fulfilling Dr. King's vision and push forward with pride to keep the "dream" alive. bility for its content. What is clear is, we've learned several lessons about protecting the security of social media accounts. Granted, the lessons aren't new, but it's my hope that by highlighting them just one more time, others might avoid similar incidents. • If you assume an organizational/positional account from a predecessor, change the password. Also, find out who else has/had access and determine if additional administrators are necessary. • Make sure your password is difficult and not predictable. • If others post on your behalf, consider having them include their initials behind their input. • Never store passwords on a shared drive. • Always log out and lock your device before walking away, putting it down, or tossing it in your pocket or purse. BY BRIG. GEN. KATHLEEN COOK Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force WASHINGTON, D.C. — On a Saturday afternoon in late November, I was informed about a political remark that appeared on my Director of Public Affairs Twitter feed. A staff member called to ask if I was aware of the retweet. At the time, I was on leave, out of the state, tending to my daughter who had had surgery the day before. I was unaware of the retweet and when told of its substance, I arranged for a member of my staff to remove the tweet from the feed. As far as how a tweet was unknowingly retweeted from my organizational account, we do not have a definitive answer. I realize this response may be unfulfilling to some, but it's the truth. That said, as the owner of the account, I accept responsi- Sundays 9 p.m.-midnight. Food and Music Jubilee Art and Poetry Exhibit Feb. 19 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 9-13 Base Chapel Annex History Trivia Feb. 27 Health & Wellness Screening Book Reading Drive Program Gospel Extravaganza Feb. 24 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 & 24 11 a.m. to Noon Feb 27 6-9 p.m. Hill Field Elementary School Warrior Fitness Center Child Development Center 2nd Baptist Church in Ogden (featuring several gospel choirs) she did was simple and electrifying. On Dec. 1, 1955, she refused to move and allow a white man to take her seat for no other reason than her feet being tired and her soul refusing to let her move. She sparked the Montgomery bus boycott that was felt across the world. Lorraine Hansberry — She was born in 1930 and died in 1965. Yet within the short span of her life, she made history by becoming the first African-American dramatist to win the New York Drama Critics Circle in 1959. Her play "A Raisin in the Sun" became an international success and was the first major play by an African-American to appear on Broadway. George R. Carruthers — One of two naval researchers who Youth Center helped develop the Apollo 16 lunar surface ultraviolet camera/spectrograph — which was placed on the moon in April 1972 — he received the Exceptional Scientific Achievement medal from the National Aeronautical Space Agency for the work. The list goes on, but the true power behind Black History Month is people; people who can come together with an understanding of cultural diversity and an acceptance of the power that lies within diversity. February provides an opportunity for the community to participate in events that educate and recognize the contributions of African-Americans. I hope to see you at some of the events. " Mr, 7"af nr Te. .••• Re/Reg: Pretzels: Saried Pretrefs, chow , lld:yym srvw olyran.:srthp rntiie orlhor :704m,r.m eeerre:(r.tig: 7 cje'tze r Jason Monte rop,e Alf I4:1 el Ducker Mrntlkawi irarart:74 Il :Hus: Tweets peopl e In the end, what I know to be true is that the account belongs to me and I accept responsibility for it. I've applied the lessons above to safeguard both my personal and professional accounts and encourage every Airman reading this to do the same. 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. get you an answer. 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. .,en comom 11~ Call 777-1111 to request a ride anytime. Hours of operation: Fridays-Saturdays 10 p.m.- 6 a.m. Place Hill.CC.ActionLine@us.AF.mil Hill's Last DUI: Airmen Against Drinking and Driving provide rides when designated drivers are unavailable. Date & Time lillatiMI MONICAI II IK TI IMMO Hill's Total 2015 DUIs: 0 Titote Event Lessons learned in protecting social media accounts THINK SAFETY Unit Involved: Black History Month Events / SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSISTANCE Chaplain 777-2106 777-7909 (800) 273-8255 Mental Health Clinic National Suicide Prevention Line Occupational Medicine Services .. 777-1163 Wingman Advocates 777-2255 SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE Sexual Assault Response Coordinator 777-1985 (or) 777 1964 KEY NUMBERS LISTING Civilian Pay 777-6246 Hill Straight Talk 777-9696 Civil Engineer (customer service) 777-1856 IG Complaints (for appointment) 777-5305 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 Program (800) 222-0364 777-4681 Force Support Squadron 777-4134 Medical Group (customer advocate) 586-9516 Fraud, Waste or Abuse (recording) 777-5361 Military Pay 777-1851 - DoD Safe Helpline (877) 995-5247 777-6756 Family Readiness Center Military Housing Maintenance Military OneSource 825-9392 (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 |